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Report card for D91 disappoints
Two out of three schools serving grades three and up “underperforming” By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released school and district report cards last week, and Forest Park District 91’s scores are disappointing. With small gains in some areas, two of the three schools serving children in grades 3-8 were listed as “underperforming,” with the third given a “commendable” rating.
Forest Park Middle School Forest Park Middle School is designated as an “underperforming” school by the ISBE, “a school in which one or more student groups is performing at or below the level of ‘all students’ groups in the lowest performing 5 percent of schools.” At the Forest Park Middle School, only 24 percent of students, less than a quarter of the school population, met or exceeded levels in English and Language Arts (ELA), a fall from last year’s 27 percent. Although a slight gain was made in math, with 12 percent meeting or exceeding expectations as opposed to last year’s 10 percent, in a school of 193 students that means only 23 were performing at or above grade level. See XXX on page 18
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Hometown boxer ranked No. 2 in nation 16-year-old headed to US Championships By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
Sixteen-year-old Jeremy Ortiz is wearing a hoodie and sweatpants. Sitting at the dining room table with his father, he laughs as his little brother puts on his own headgear and boxing gloves. Ortiz is humble and polite. Respectful, with a slow but genuine
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smile. According to his father David Ortiz, who is one of his boxing coaches, Jeremy is also a good student. He doesn’t act for one second like he’s the #2 ranked boxer nationally in his age and weight class. But he is. When he steps into the ring, something happens — an intense but controlled fierceness emerges. “I can’t explain it,” he said. “It’s like I can hear what’s around me, but my only focus is on the match.” That focus is what has driven him to compete — and win — some
of the biggest tournaments in the country. “I’ve always liked contact sports,” he said. “I like to punch, and I love the adrenaline I feel during a fight. It’s incredible.” What makes Jeremy’s rise in the sport even more compelling is the fact that he’s only been boxing for about four years. He played football for years and was a junior blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. He’s tried wrestling and Judo, doing well in both. But it was the minute he stepped into a mixed
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athryn Atwood and her husband, John, have a heart for veterans. The pair formed The History Singers in 2003 to entertain veterans with WWII-era songs. They traveled the country with the Pillars of Honor program. This involved displaying an 800-pound replica of the World War II Monument for veterans who were no longer physically able to take Honor Flights to Washington DC. At these presentations, John and Kathy performed vintage songs that caused vets to cry while they sang along. I was fortunate to catch the History Singers performing at Centuries & Sleuths this summer. They sang morale-boosting songs like “Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition.” They also sang “separation songs” such as “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” and “Lili Marlene.” The latter was popularized by one of Kathy’s heroes, Marlene Dietrich and it touched the hearts of soldiers everywhere. Besides singing at the bookstore, Kathy promoted the second edition of her book, Women Heroes of World War II. The first edition featured profiles of 26 female heroes. It has sold 25,000 hardcover copies since its release in 2011. Now the second edition has been published, with the addition of six more profiles. Kathy’s literary career came about when she was teaching piano to a young girl. She
War II reads more like a novel than a history book. Though it is factual, Kathy fleshes out the characters and adds suspense. The accounts in the book are so gripping, I read it in one weekend. It’s also well organized and easy to follow. She wrote to inspire young people to study history. The six new profiles include a Russian partisan, and a pilot in the Red Army. She also profiled Hazel Ying Lee, a ChineseAmerican pilot, who delivered planes to American airbases. Kathy has received options for her book to be produced as a film, or TV series but these projects have yet to be greenlighted. In the meantime, she and John will be busy this Veterans Day. They will be performing at the Oak Park Arms during the day, and Kathy is doing a book signing in the evening at a local library. Spreading the word about war heroes remains their mission. ■ John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries. Jrice1038@ aol.com
fell into conversation with the girl’s mother, Lisa Reardon, the acquisitions editor for Chicago Review Press, who was launching a new series called “Women of Action.” Kathy wrote four books for the series and edited a fifth book about the French Resistance, Code Name Pauline. Celebrating these brave women is one way Kathy honors vets. Her desire to support vets, though, came from her father Garrett. A cocky teenager, he enlisted in the Air Force and served as a tail gunner in the skies over Europe. Garrett’s three brothers also enlisted. These men were Kathy’s personal war heroes. Meanwhile, John’s dad, Darryl, fought in the Pacific. He is now 97 and living comfortably in a veterans home in Wisconsin. Having family members who fought in World War II made it Kathy’s area of interest. Besides profiling Dietrich in her book, Kathy wrote about Josephine Baker, an African-American who became a star in France. Both performers used their stature to support the Allied cause. However, most of the people she profiles were everyday women performing extraordinary acts of courage. Sophie Scholl, for example, was a 21-year-old medical student in Germany who helped distribute leaflets to university students urging them to oppose the Nazis. She was executed and Kathy’s account of her story still makes her cry. That’s because Women Heroes of World
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Remember Bishop’s Chili, a successful Chicago restaurant opened Maryat“Ma” The Forest Park Ark,by located 7233 Bishop in the 1920’s on 18th and Damon? Madison, provided care and housing for son, George branched offKnown and continued the strayHer or abandoned dogs and cats. businessprograms by opening a second forfamily its innovative and humanelocation to the west Forest Park atthe theArk, intersection take on in animal control, (Former-of Roosevelt and Elgin in the Park 1950’s.Animal Services ly known as Forest Joe Janouch, Vice President of Bishop’s was inFacility) closed in 2004. terviewed in 1992 and said, “I think some of our The Ark’s neighbor to the west, success comes from the fact that we’ve Brown’s Chicken, also closed making way kept this a businessofand forfamily redevelopment thewe’ve entirestuck block.to one recipe all these The loss years.” of the two businesses made way JanouchCommons, was carefulproviding not to reveal the secret mixfor Madison a mix Bishop’s chiliElgin its spicy of ture retailthat andgave housing between andkick. He only shared that the secret recipe included Marengo. meat, beans, onions and spices. The chili does not JILL WAGNER include tomato paste, flour or brown sugar. This favorite restaurant on the south end of town expanded west again in 1970’s to Westmont. In the early 1990s, Bishop’s Chili, after 36 years in Photo by Frank Pinc/FPR archive Forest Park, was demolished to make way for WalThis photo from June 2002 of Forest Park Ark features the Adopt-a-thon in the greens, now at the corner of Roosevelt and Harlem, which fills the corner all the way to Elgin.window. At the time of this photo there were 144 cats and 36 dogs available to be
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How D209 fared on the 2019 Illinois State Report Card The Illinois State Board of Education released the Illinois Report Card on Oct. 30. The annual report “shows how the state, and each school and district, are progressing on a wide range of educational goals,” according to ISBE’s website. “The Report Card offers a complete picture of student and school performance in order to inform and empower families and communities as they support their local schools,” ISBE explains. To access the Illinois Interactive Report Card, a webbased version of the report card is available that “allows for users to view performance comparisons between school and districts, review trend data, and break data into subcategories.”
Enrollment In D209, enrollment has held steady since 2015, when the district had 4,605 students. In 2019, 4,592 students were enrolled at the three high schools.
Chronic truancy The district’s chronic truancy rate — or the percentage
of students in the district who “miss 5 percent or more of school days per year without a valid excuse” — has jumped from 20 percent in 2018 to 46 percent in 2019. The dropout rate also went up, increasing to 5 percent in 2019. The rate had been steady at 2 percent between 2015 and 2018. The state average in 2019 was 13 percent.
Chronic Absenteeism Chronic absenteeism in D89 — or the “percentage of students who miss 10% percent or more of school days per year either with or without a valid excuse” — was 46 percent in 2019, up radically from 2018, when it was 27 percent. The state average was 18 percent in 2019.
In 2019, PMSA was exemplary, Proviso West was commendable while Proviso East was lowest performing.
Academic performance In D209, 17 percent of students who took the SAT achieved scores demonstrating that they met or exceeded state standards in English and Language Arts (ELA) while 14 percent met or exceeded state standards in math. Across the state, 37 percent of students who took the SAT achieved scores demonstrating that they met or exceeded state standards in English and Language Arts (ELA) while 35 percent met or exceeded state standards in math.
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School performance According to the Illinois State Board of Education, “Illinois has four summative designations: Exemplary School, Commendable School, Underperforming School, and Lowest-Performing School. Underperforming schools and Lowest-Performing schools receive additional funding and supports to build local capacity and improve student outcomes. Multiple measures of school performance and growth determine a school’s designation.”
A student is designated low-income if they come from “families receiving public aid, living in substitute care, or eligible to receive free or reduced price lunches.” In 2019, the percentage of low-income students at D209 was 34 percent. Between 2015 and 2018, the percentage of low-income students ranged from a high of 65 percent in 2015 to a low of 30 percent in 2018.
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Triton employees set Nov. 6 strike date Mid-managers, college at odds By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter
Mid-managers at Triton College in River Grove have announced that they plan to strike on Nov. 6. The news comes two weeks after the employees voted overwhelmingly for their union to authorize a strike if negotiations with the board and administration fell apart — and as of Tuesday, it looked extremely likely that a work stoppage would happen on Wednesday. In a statement released Oct. 31, Kay Frey, president of the Triton Mid-Managers Chapter of the Cook County College Teachers Union, said the union was pushed to strike by the college’s administration. “We don’t take setting a strike date lightly, but we strongly feel this is what’s necessary as we stand up for ourselves and the Triton community we all love,” Frey stated. “We have been pushed to this point by an administration that refuses to take our needs seriously and respect our abilities. Many of us put in a lot of extra hours without recognition for our efforts, but yet that’s not enough,” she added. “Mid-managers feel disrespected, devalued and underpaid.” The two sides appeared to be moving toward an agreement in late October. College officials said the mid-managers negotiating team had tentatively agreed to a “three-year contract with four percent pay increases per year. The contract includes retroactive pay back to Sept. 30.” Triton officials said that the mid-managers rejected a tentative agreement reached on Oct. 24 that was agreed to by their negotiating team. The mid-managers’ contract expired on
June 30. Frey said that 80 percent of the 53-person union — which represents 63 mid-managers, including health services directors, assistance finance directors and career services directors — voted in favor of the strike authorization on Oct. 15. Negotiations between the union and Triton officials had been stuck in mediation for several weeks. Last week, 59 mid-manager positions were posted to Triton’s employment web page in a move that outraged union members. Charles Harper, a field director for Cook County College Teachers Union Local 1600, said on Nov. 5 that the union filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the Illinois Labor Relations Board on Monday. “[Triton’s posting of the mid-manager positions] is a clear effort to intimidate and suppress union activity,” Harper said, adding that the college did not notify any of the midmanagers before their jobs were posted. Triton spokesperson Derrell Carter said in an email on Nov. 5 that the college “is obligated to do what is in the best interest of students, and to ensure that its mission of valuing the individual and educating and serving the community is fulfilled at all times.” The job postings only exacerbated already tense relations between college administrators and the mid-managers. Much of the conflict has been about pay raises and work hours. Mark Stephens, the chairperson of Triton’s Board of Trustees, said during a meeting Oct. 15 that the board and administration have “always stood by the employees and stood up for them.” As an example, he said that the college set aside $11 million, from a $57 million bond issue, to put into operating funds during Gov. Bruce Rauner’s tenure as governor — a measure that staved off mass layoffs, Stephens said. Sean Sullivan, Triton’s vice president
of business services and the college’s lead negotiator, could not be reached for comment on Thursday. On Oct. 31, union officials said that the board’s latest offer was unacceptable. “Mid-managers oppose the imposition of 16 hours of extra work per year,” according to the union’s statement, which added that 20 mid-managers have left Triton this year because of “low compensation, overwork and lack of respect from Triton Administration, leaving other mid-managers to pick up the work created by the vacancies. That’s a turnover of 30 percent of the unit! Adding more work for an already stretched midmanager unit will only weaken morale further and cause more turnover.” The union also opposes the board’s proposed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday, which includes an hour of unpaid lunch. Union members said that the proposed schedule is “out of alignment with the variety of tasks performed by mid-managers that serve the assorted needs of the college.” They said that many students attend school at night and require help from mid-managers outside of typical business house. “Scheduling work that is outside of the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. default schedule ‘on an individual’ and ‘case by case’ basis is impractical and will ultimately result in less support for students,” they said. In an email statement that Carter released on behalf of the college on Oct. 31, college officials said the mid-manager’s claims about being asked to work more hours “is simply not true.” “If a mid-manager works on a Saturday, they can switch these hours worked for time off in the future, hour-for-hour, resulting in no additional time worked,” college officials stated. In its statement, the union also explained that mid-managers “gave up raises during the state budget impasse under former
Governor Bruce Rauner and are not willing to accept ‘no retro pay’ from July 1 to Sept. 30. Making the new negotiated raises effective to the previous contract’s expiration is standard in labor contracts and would only cost the college $60K. Denying full retro pay is an insult to Triton professional staff who have sacrificed for the college in the past.” In their email statement, Triton College officials said “there has never been an instance of mid-managers not receiving annual pay raises,” adding that in 2017 the mid-managers, along with other workers, “agreed to delay raises until October, instead of the regularly scheduled July 1 start like all employees that year. Mid-managers were given complete retroactive raises to July 1 of that year. Officials said over the last 11 years midmanagers have gotten an average annual raise of 3.6 percent, with mid-manager salaries at Triton ranging from $40,088 to $100,105. A strike by mid-managers at Triton would affect students in all departments of the college — from student advising and registration to financial aid and IT, the union said. On Oct. 15, Stephens said that if the negotiations between the union and the college aren’t resolved, “trust me, we will serve our students. There will be no missing a beat.” Frey said that the strike would be the college’s first in her roughly 30 years of working there. In its statement, Triton College officials said that mid-managers “are not teaching positions, therefore no classes are directly impacted by these negotiations. The college is open and classes are running as scheduled. We look forward to reaching a fair and equitable agreement.”
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Man implying he’s armed, robs Dunkin Donuts A man who implied he was armed with a gun reportedly held up Dunkin Donuts, 7660 Madison St., on Oct. 30 about 9:10 p.m. According to the police report, the offender walked into the store about 8:45 p.m. and went in and out the door a couple of times to smoke cigarettes. The last time he came in, he walked into the bathroom and then exited carrying a gray plastic bag. The offender approached the cash register and told the clerk, “Alright, man, I need all the money,” placing his right hand in his pocket, implying he had a gun. The clerk took more than $100 out of the register and gave it to the offender, who put the cash inside the bag and exited the store, leaving eastbound on Madison Street. Police described the offender as a black male, about 6-foot-3 with a thin build and medium length dreadlocks, wearing a black hoodie, a black jean jacket and black pants.
Shots fired in cemetery Forest Park police say reports of shots fired by someone in a car inside Forest Home Cemetery, 863 Desplaines Ave., on the morning of Nov. 2 may or may not have been related to the burial the day before of a suspected gang member in that part of the cemetery. A witness told police that an unknown
male pointed a gun from inside an older “box-style” Chevy and fired several rounds at what appeared to be another vehicle. The witness, who immediately fled the scene to the cemetery office, could not give a description of the other vehicle. Police noted that a rowdy funeral, where a suspected gang member had been laid to rest the previous day, took place in the same section of the cemetery.
Knives on the train platform Police responded to the CTA Blue Line terminal, 711 Desplaines Ave., on Oct. 31 about 2:05 a.m. after CTA employees reported three men, one armed with a gun and another with a knife, fighting on the train platform. A 27-year-old Chicago man, who was described as “highly intoxicated,” reportedly told police he got into an argument with the two other men in the lobby of the train station. Police located the other two men, a 20-yearold man and a 19-year-old man, both of Chicago, on the platform. One of them was carrying a black pocket knife, while the other had a large, double-edged and serrated knife in his backpack. The 27-year-old also reportedly was carrying a black pocket knife. Police reported recovering a handgun-style BB gun, which no one would admit to owning
but which police suspect belonged to the 27-year-old, in a nearby trash can. Both offenders were given local ordinance citations for public fighting and disorderly conduct. The alleged victim was cited for public fighting, disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Vehicle break-ins ■ A resident of the 300 block of Circle Avenue went to police on the morning of Nov. 1 to report that someone had broken into his vehicle during the overnight hours. The vehicle was parked in a lot on the north side of the building. The vehicle was ransacked, but nothing appeared to be missing. ■ A resident of the 300 block of Elgin Avenue reported to police that someone had broken into his vehicle, which was parked in the driveway during the overnight hours of Oct. 31-Nov. 1 and removed his wallet, containing two credit cards and $1 in cash. ■ According to police, the stolen credit cards had subsequently been used to make about $280 in fraudulent purchases before the victim could cancel the cards.
Shot in the foot Forest Park police responded to Rush Oak
Park Hospital on Oct. 30 about 8:40 p.m. after a 35-year-old man reportedly accidentally shot himself in the foot with a handgun he was trying to unload inside his car on either Adams Street or Jackson Boulevard in Forest Park. The man and a 35-year-old female who was driving the vehicle were southbound on Harlem Avenue approaching I-290 when she turned west on either Adams or Jackson to avoid backed-up traffic. The woman told police the man asked her to pull over so he could unload his firearm and place it in the glove compartment. As the man was unloading the gun, he accidentally fired a round into his foot, according to the police report. Police inspecting the vehicle in the hospital parking lot reported that there was evidence that a gun had been fired inside the car. The man reportedly had a valid Firearms Owner ID. Police determined nothing illegal had transpired and did not charge the man with any crime. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Oct. 28-Nov. 3, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.
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Do you want to own a cemetery?
Forest Home Cemetery for sale amid legal and land issues By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
What do the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), lawsuits, secretly bankrolling Maine and Massachusetts casino campaigns, and criminal and tax investigations in Laos have to do with a cemetery in Forest Park? It’s complicated. Forest Home Cemetery at 863 Desplaines Ave. is on the market, but an absentee owner and IDNR violations concerning the land have paved a rough road for the sale. An IDOT eminent domain takeover of a section of the property along Interstate 290 has added to the complicated issues surrounding the cemetery, which has also seen trouble with suspected gang burials and funerals over the past few years. In fact, shots were fired at the cemetery just this past weekend on Nov. 2, potentially related to a gang burial. According to Forest Park’s 2014 Comprehensive Plan, Forest Home Cemetery is the combination of Forest Home and German Waldheim cemeteries that merged in 1969. It is approximately 230 acres in size. “In terms of land area, cemeteries are the predominant land use in the village and anchor the west and south sides of the community. Approximately 40 to 45 percent of the village is comprised of this use,” according to the document. Home to famous graves, including the Haymarket Monument, Forest Home Cemetery has long been regarded as an important part of Forest Park’s history. The Des Plaines River runs through it, and it houses deer, coyotes, occasionally beavers and other wildlife — an oasis of nature, bounded by I-290 and Roosevelt Road, two busy throughways. Because of the river, though, heavy rain can cause flooding in and around the cemetery. In March 2013, the village of Forest Park was notified by the IDNR’s Office of Water Resources of floodway violations on the cemetery property. Fill from graves had been used as berms to keep the river from flooding, despite the fact that such action is a violation of local and state ordinances. This information, obtained from a FOIA of emails between the Forest Park Department of Public Health and Safety and the village’s engineering firm CBBEL, made it clear that the berms had been there for some time; mature trees have grown up through the banked areas. Today, however, the illegal berms still exist, and were recently brought back into the spotlight due to the property potentially changing ownership in a sale to an unspecified buyer. Flooding in the area also affects I-290. To eliminate this flooding, IDOT acquired part of the cemetery property along the north side of the property, between the 1st Avenue and Desplaines exits going eastward. According to Guy Tridgell of IDOT, some of the state’s ownership is temporary while the 60-yearold pump station on the property is rebuilt at a cost of $46 million, budgeted in the 2020 fiscal year.
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The pump assists with drainage to keep water off 290, redirecting it back into the river. IDOT owns about 1.5 acres of the cemetery, and construction is underway. Currently, the right-most lane going eastbound between the two exits has been altered to provide more space for IDOT to set up for the project. The current owner of Forest Cemetery is John Kevin Baldwin, founder and CEO of Bridge Capital LLC, located in Saipan in the Mariana Islands where he lives. Neither he nor his lawyer, John Kallman of Chicago, could be reached for the status of the sale or ongoing work in the cemetery. But Baldwin’s storied past is filled with lawsuits and controversy from Maine to Cambodia. Although Bridge Capital LLC, according to its website, is an international investment banking firm, it’s been in the spotlight more than once for lawsuits and accusations of improper conduct related to the casino industry. In 2015, Baldwin was under criminal and tax investigation in Lao People’s Democratic Republic after being accused of bribing governmental officials with over $300,000 to stop an audit. The government claimed they lost $70 million in tax revenue over a five-year period from this, according to an article in the Saipan Tribune. During this time, the government also said they had an email from Baldwin, in which he instructed his staff to bribe a Cambodian official with $120,000 to obtain a Cambodian lottery license. In an article on Maine Public’s website, it was revealed that Baldwin’s partner at Bridge Capital, Shawn Scott, runs a company called Capital Seven LLC. A campaign to bring gambling to Bangor, Maine was funded secretly for over a year by Scott, among others, and by Bridge Capital as well. Prior to that, Bridge Capital hid $1.4 million in contributions to an unsuccessful campaign to bring a slots parlor to Massachusetts. They were fined $125,000 by Massachusetts regulators. It’s unclear who the potential buyers of the Forest Home Cemetery are because Baldwin and his attorney could be reached for comment regarding the property, and Forest Home Cemetery’s current manager declined to comment.
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FOR SALE: Forest Home Cemetary is on the market.
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Business paints American Legion at no cost
‘This is my way of giving back’ By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
Joe Szerbinski, owner of Forest Park Stucco Inc. for over 40 years, just painted the entire exterior of the American Legion hall at 500 Circle. And he did it for free. “Veterans in our country don’t get enough thanks or respect,” he said. “This is my way of giving back.” Szerbinski’s way of giving back was to donate his company’s resources to refresh the exterior of the American Legion hall with a fresh paint job. Forest Park Stucco Inc. worked for about 1.5 months to finish the project, which was completed on Oct. 21. He pulled people from other jobs as often as he could to finish painting the hall, despite tighter than ever schedules due to an unseasonably wet spring and summer. “I think we had about seven dry days in May,” said Szerbinski, whose company is located near the American Legion Hall. “I’d seen for a while that it needed cosmetic work, and I decided this was a way I could help the veterans.” He was inspired by his neighbor, a WWII veteran who had an impact on him. “He’s pretty much the sweetest man I know,” he said. Szerbinski was born and raised in Forest Park. He moved away for a few years but lives here again, and his business has been in town for 40 years. Mike Thompson, who runs the American Legion in Forest Park, says he’s deeply grateful for Szerbinski’s service. “He deserves a huge shout-out,” said Thompson. “He volunteered, unsolicited, and did this work, which was probably worth 12 to 15 thousand dollars.” Thompson added that he wants to return the hall to what it was in the old days. “I want it to be a showplace in the community,” he said. “A place where people are proud to host baby showers and birthday parties and other events.”
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GIVING BACK: Joe Szerbinski, owner of Forest Park Stucco, outside the Forest Park American Legion Post 414, which his company repainted for free.
Congressional candidate visits By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
Kina Collins, candidate for the 7th Congressional District, made an appearance in Forest Park at the home of Etta Worthington on Nov. 3 to talk to residents about her platform. Collins, who is taking on long-term incumbent Danny Davis, hopes to bring a fresh approach to the office. “This is not about me running a campaign,” said Collins. “This is us starting a movement. We need to ask why more women, and why more women of color, haven’t been elevated into leadership. We have a choice in the 2020 primary.” One of the first things she wants to do is work on water problems in Chicago. She recounted stories of moms in Englewood asking her about the lead in the pipes. “This is America,” said Collins. “Americans should not be begging for a clean glass of water.” The problem is mostly on the South and West sides of the city and, added Collins, is a matter of “environmental justice.” Her plan is to have the piping pulled up and replaced and to bring in FEMA to put in water filtration systems. Collins said that what sets her aside from another candidate, Anthony Clark of Oak Park, whose platform is similar, is words versus actions. “It’s one thing to be an activist,” said Col-
lins. “We need activists. But it’s another to be an organizer. And I’m an organizer.” She referred to policy she has already written and passed, as a Democrat under a Republican administration. “I’m a coalition builder. I go into contentious spaces and don’t water down my message to get things done, but I’m willing to listen. You can’t understand an issue if you’re too reactive off the bat. You need to take time to really consider someone else’s point of view.” She has strong feelings on immigration and has worked with PASO to help build her platform on the issue. She wants to repeal the law that criminalizes crossing the border, she wants legal representation provided for immigrants who are imprisoned, and she wants to eliminate detention bonds. “Our district’s Hispanic population is increasing,” said Collins. “We need to represent everyone.” Education is another important topic to Collins, who wants to see neighborhood schools strengthened. “We need to end the school-to-prison pipeline,” said Collins, and she’d like to see it done by investing in preventive approaches such as more social workers and nurses in schools, investment in STEM programs and services to help parents as well as students. The primaries are on March 17.
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Parent Workshop at Proviso East The topic of the next Parent Workshop is Promoting Nonviolent Solutions. Nov. 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Proviso East High School, 807 S. 1st Ave. in Maywood.
“The Ghost of Cleopatra” Local author, columnist, private investigator and educator John Rice will be discussing and signing copies of his book “The Ghost of Cleopatra” at Century & Sleuths bookstore, 7419 Madison St. on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” Students at Proviso Math and Science Academy will be performing Hamilton creator’s new musical “In the Heights.” Performances are Nov. 7 at 3:45 p.m., Nov. 8 at 3:45 and 7 p.m. and Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at PMSA, 8601 Roosevelt Rd. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for senior adults and students, and free for children under 5.
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BIG WEEK A night of comedy Laugh the night away with Comedy Central, Zanies, Laugh Factory and nationally touring comedians at the November edition of the Forest Park Arts Alliance Faux Pas Comedy Show. Nov. 8 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Doc Ryan’s, 7432 Madison St. Ticket sales go toward the FPAA’s large scale mural project. More information available at bit.ly/2pobPa2.
Live music and wine S wine at Amy’s Wine House and enjoy the music of Raul Garcia as he performs Sip S Spanish guitar. Saturday, Nov. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 7235 Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions Watch the game at St. Bernardine’s annual Game Day on Nov. 10 at St. Bernardine’s Fearon Hall, 815 Elgin Ave. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the game starts at noon on 60- and 90-inch big screens. Tickets are $30 and provide entrance to the party, a hearty lunch buffet, appetizers, sweets and all the beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee you can safely consume. Tickets are available by calling the parish at 708-366-0839 or emailing ddesonia@gmail.com.
Story Time with the Forest Park Library Thursday, Nov. 7 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Merry Math Makers Storytime. Playfully explore math concepts like sorting and counting through hands-on art activities and play. Ages 2 to 5. Friday, Nov. 8 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Exploration Storytime. Join us for stories, songs and hands-on exploring of art, science, tinkering and everything in between. Fun for ages 5 and under. Monday, Nov. 11 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Twisted Cookie Story Time. 7401 Madison St. Join us for stories, songs and a small craft. Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Hello Amigos Story Time. Families of all languages and ages will enjoy this fun and interactive storytime with a splash of Spanish. Due to renovation at the library, all events except Twisted Cookie Story Time will be be held at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd.
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Having a vine time Marissa Rivera (top left), of Willowbrook, serves up samples of wine at Takara to lovers of the grape who flocked to Madison Street for the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Wine Walk and shop event on Nov. 2. Above, Margie Coleman, of Forest Park, and Kim Lavin, of Berwyn, savor a sip at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore. ALEX ROGALS/Staff Photographer
Remodeled Fearon Hall to be revealed Saturday St. Bernardine social venue named after its former pastor, Father John Fearon By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter
Participants in the Kingdom Retreat on Saturday and Game Day on Sunday at St. Bernardine’s Fearon Hall might not know where they are at first because of the extensive renovations completed in the hall and adjoining cafeteria just in time for the two events this coming weekend. The list of elements included in the extensive remodel of
Game Day 31st Annual Game Day Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 10 St. Bernardine Fearon Hall 815 Elgin Ave. Doors open at 11:30 for noon game start Tickets: $30.00 each Ticket price includes buffet, beer, wine, and pop Game displayed on seven 65 inch screen TVs Contact Della DeSonia, ddesonia@gmail.com or call 708-366-0839 (rectory) for more information.
the former school’s basement, which began in January and cost the parish tens of thousands of dollars — Rev. Stanislaw Kuca, the parish pastor, declined to share the cost — included 25 items among which were: rebuilding the stairs to the parking lot, new flooring, installation of insulated security windows, painting the entire room, new blinds on the windows, and the installation of a new sound system. Parish members who have experienced the remodel of Fearon Hall, including summer weekend Masses held there since June 29 — to take advantage of the air conditioning — seem delighted by the makeover. Contractors are rushing to complete the cafeteria and kitchen in time for the Kingdom Retreat this Saturday. Jim Murray, a longtime St. B member and convener of the Kingdom Retreat, said, “I really enjoyed having Mass in the hall during the summer months. The place looks bright and cheery and the improvement in the bathrooms is excellent. I don’t know how much it cost, but I think it was worth it.” David Meyer, who is blind, noticed certain changes in particular. He said, “My initial impressions are that it will be much more comfortable due to the new tables and chairs. I will be most interested in how the new sound system works. The old one was adequate, but not much beyond that.” Fr. Kuca noted that the changes were done in part for aesthetic reasons and partly to bring the facility up to code.
“Everything, including the new multimedia capabilities makes the place more modern,” he said. “In my opinion it will give the parish more possibilities for spiritual work and ministry.” “Will it help the mission of the church?” Meyer asked, then answered his own question, saying, “I don’t know. If the hall brings in new parishioners, then it will definitely be helpful. Also, the hall could bring in additional funding, provided it is made available to rent to the general public.” The building at 815 Elgin in which the remodel took place housed the parish parochial school which opened in 1915 and closed in 2013 because of decreased funding due to declining enrollment. For the last six years, the upper floors of the building have been used for CCD (religious education) classes and by the Archdiocese of Chicago for storage. In one sense, raising a lot of money for the remodel is a sign that the parish has finished mourning the school’s closing and is moving on in new directions. St. Bernardine’s Kingdom Retreat will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 9. The $15 registration fee covers breakfast, lunch, snacks and materials. Three speakers will share their faith journeys, each one followed by small group sharing. For registration, or more info, contact Jim Murray, 708-366-8427; Julia Doloszycki, 708-366-4382; Audrey Molaro, 630-510-1612; or Laura Hogan, 708-366-7304.
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Local food pantries prepare for the holidays Twisted Cookie pairs with fire department for fundraiser By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
With colder months and the holiday season approaching, local food pantries are stocking up to supply those in need with meals. On the east side of town, the St. Vincent de Paul Society runs a food pantry out of the basement at St. Bernardine Parish, 7246 Harrison, on the Marengo side of the building. Head up the stairs on the west side of the building, then down into the basement, and you’ll find volunteers sitting in folding chairs waiting to help those in need. The pantry is open every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m., and they give out bags of food to people. Recipients are limited to receiving food once a month, and volunteers keep track. Recipients must provide their name and address. Volunteers also regularly supply the food pantry standing box outside the library at 1020 Desplaines Ave. “We run out of food frequently,” said Jim Murray, one of the volunteers who runs the pantry. “We rely on donations in the box by Mary’s altar in the church. If we’re given cash donations, we make a run to Aldi to buy supplies for people.” The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Bernardine has no refrigerator, so they accept and distribute only non-perishable food and supplies, like paper towels and toilet paper. Food they provide most often includes beans, cereal, coffee, peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, pasta, beef stew, and canned tuna. In the past year, they donated 1,150 bags of food to 525 people, which, including those people’s families, serviced 725 people. The St. Vincent de Paul Society also has a room of medical equipment that people can borrow, including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and shower benches. “It’s often the people who really need help the most that don’t come forward,” said Murray, so when he hears of people in the parish or community who have lost jobs or are in tough situations, he tries to delicately reach out to offer assistance. On the other side of town, the Forest Park Community Center at 7640 Jackson Blvd. runs a year-round pantry, known as the Forest Park Food Pantry, and distributes a box of food per person or family each month. They even do their best to honor food tolerances if people or families have certain allergies or problems with food. “We don’t turn people away,” said Karen Dylewski, who runs the food pantry. “If
someone needs help, they need help. We’re here to provide it.” The Forest Park Food Pantry also puts together meals they deliver to residents needing food for the holidays. Dylewski said at this time of year they appreciate any food or monetary donations but especially those that help them assemble Thanksgiving meals, including boxes of dry mashed potatoes, stuffing, canned vegetables and corn bread mix. They like to supply holiday breakfast as well as dinner, so boxed cereal and coffee cakes are also appreciated. The Community Center accepts donations of perishable food as well as well as non-perishables, since they have a refrigerator, so fruit, vegetables, meat and other fresh foods can be distributed too. Donations can be dropped off at the Community Center during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. The Community Center needs volunteers to delivered boxed meals on Thanksgiving. To volunteer, call 708-771-7737. And for the second year in a row, Madison Street’s Twisted Cookie is joining forces with the Forest Park Food Pantry and Forest Park firefighters to stock the pantry’s shelves. On Nov. 17, Twisted Cookie owner Joana Fischer will be donating 20 percent of all sales to the pantry. Even better, desserts will be prepared and served by firefighters from Forest Park. You can also donate non-perishable food at Twisted Cookie, 7401 Madison St., from now until the event. Firefighter Tim Ryan, who volunteered at last year’s event, said it was a lot of fun. “I really love helping the community out,” said Ryan. When asked if he’s good at making milkshakes and other desserts at Twisted Cookie, he laughed. “I’m not that great at it, but we’ll be doing training again before the event.” Fischer makes sure she provides refreshers for repeat volunteers and training for new ones. Brian Valtman, another firefighter with the Forest Park Fire Department who will be volunteering at the Twisted Cookie food drive said last year was fun, and he’s sure this year will be as well. “We don’t get to make the cool, fancy coffee drinks here at the station,” he said. The fire department will also have a fire engine and truck parked in front of Twisted Cookie for kids — and interested adults — to explore. Fischer is excited about the event. “I want to give back to the community that’s supported me so much,” she said. “I’m excited about this event. It’s fun, and it’s raising money for a very important cause.”
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Celebrities meet and greet at Lantern Haus ‘Big Brother’ contestant and Miss Illinois talk body positivity By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
TV contestant and Oak Park resident Jessica Milagros brought her exuberant personality to Lantern Haus on Sunday, Nov. 3, for a meet and greet. She was joined by her friend Ariel Beverly, the current Miss Illinois, as well as fans, friends and family. Lantern Haus owner Aubrey Jacknow, described as a Big Brother “uber fan,” saw Milagros and her husband walking past the bar during their grand reopening and invited them in. They accepted, and the rest is history. When Milagros decided to do a local meet and greet — her hometown is Oak Park — her first thought was to do it at Lantern Haus. She is no stranger to the camera. A model, she collaborated as a brand ambassador for J.C. Penney as well as working with major retail brands including Kohl’s, Target and Ashley Stewart. Her goal is to bring more body diversity to the modeling world. In fact, her career in modeling began when she placed second out of 2,000 entries in a plus-size modeling competition in 2011. Becoming a model, she said, was her “dream come true.” “I want to inspire that woman out there who sees fashion only as an option for other people. I want to represent women of size,” said Milagros. That was also one of the reasons she decided to audition for Big Brother. “I’d been watching for 10 seasons,” said Milagros. “I didn’t see myself represented on the show. There had only been
two previous plus-size contestants. I wanted to show everyone that bigger women can compete.” And it was a competition. “It was always a game,” said Milagros. “I could never be sure when people were being genuine and when they were playing.” Her strategy? “I was as honest and straightforward as I could be. I stayed guarded from potentially getting hurt, but I wanted to represent my community and everything I stand for. That was more important than the money I could win.” One of the hardest aspects of the competition, she said, was being out of touch with everyone and practically everything for 170 days. “There was no phone. No internet. The only book we had was the Bible.” And even though Milagros didn’t win the competition, she says she is proud of playing the game with integrity and being true to herself. Her personality and message of body positivity has gained her a lot of fans — and friends. Ariel Beverly, the current Miss Illinois, who will be competing in the Miss America pageant in December, showed up at Lantern Haus to support Milagros. Beverly said she met Milagros through Instagram, drawn to her positive messages about body diversity. “She’s the kind of person whose personality and positivity draw you to her,” said Beverly, who mentioned that one of her favorite things about the changes to the Miss America Pageant over the past few years is the shift from looks to charisma and intelligence. “There is no longer a swimsuit competition,” she said, “and more focus is put on the social impact initiative of each woman competing.” Beverly advocates for art education and has been working to raise money to donate to schools for art supplies. “The narrative of pageants has been changing,” she added. “I look forward to seeing more and more women of all body types competing.”
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One goal at a time from page 1 martial arts (MMA) gym and tried kickboxing that it became evident boxing was the sport for him. Or, perhaps, that he was meant to be a boxer. “Right away, he started countering attacks with punches. It was his natural reaction,” said David. “I knew that boxing was what he needed to pursue.” At the age of 12, Jeremy started competing. Although David’s father had boxed, David and Jeremy were new to the sport. “We were strangers walking into competitions and signing up to fight. We weren’t with a gym. We just showed up,” said David. “I was his coach, but I wasn’t even allowed in his corner because I didn’t have the right credentials. We had a lot to learn.” It took about two years for both Jeremy and his father to become familiar with the sport, not just the athletic component of it but the regulatory aspect as well. And it wasn’t just Jeremy who trained. David became a USA certified boxing coach in order to be an advocate for his son. Jeremy’s always training — boxing doesn’t have seasons like most other sports — but right now he’s gearing up for the Team USA Championships in Louisiana in December. He earned his spot by reaching
the finals at the USA Boxing Elite Amateur National Tournament in Ohio this October. There, he competed against the #1 ranked fighter in the same age and weight group, Emilio Garcia, who had previously won the gold medal at the Junior World Championships in Bulgaria this past summer, making him arguably the best boxer in that age and weight range in the world. It was the first time Jeremy fought Garcia, and the match went back and forth to the last bell, when Garcia was awarded the victory in a 3 to 2 split decision. Although disappointing, he lost to the best. “I wanted to prove to myself that I could get to the finals,” said Jeremy. “I fought the #1 kid in the world, and I was nervous but felt accomplished that I made it that far. It was proof to me that all my hard work is paying off.” And hard work it is. Jeremy’s schedule — and his father’s, for that matter — are grueling. Jeremy lives part time in Forest Park with his father, stepmother and stepsiblings. But he attends high school in Oswego, where his mother lives. Every day David drives from Forest Park to Oswego, either to train Jeremy there or pick him up and bring him to his gym in Chicago. Jeremy trains out of the Chicago Youth Boxing Club (CYBC) in Little Village in the city, with coaches Lalo Beas, Gavriel Navarro and his father. CYBC is a nonprofit, running programs for at-risk kids. Boxing is a way to get those kids off the streets and
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into a competitive sport. Over the years, it became more than that; the young athletes became really good, reaching top national rankings annually. On days he doesn’t spar, Jeremy runs cross country. “He signed up for the team to help with endurance and stamina for boxing,” said David. “And then he came home one day and casually mentioned he’d placed in the top 20 of over 200 kids in the junior varsity state cross country meet.” In December, when Jeremy travels to Louisiana to compete, there’s a lot at stake. He hopes to make the 2020 Team USA Youth & Junior squad, which would mean highperformance training camps at the Olympic Training Center and the possibility of being on an international competition team. The Olympics is one of his ultimate goals. He’d be eligible to compete when he’s 18, and the next time boxing will be represented in the Olympics after that is 2024. In the meantime, he’ll keep competing and training. He’s working on endurance. “I’m an aggressive puncher,” he said when asked about his fighting style. “I combine defensive and offensive moves. I’m initiating more now, pressing forward.” His father says in boxing, as well as in life, dreams are achieved “one goal at a time.” “Our parents taught us how to survive,” said David. “We teach our kids how to dream.” David plans to look for opportunities to share the sport with the community. He’s considering opening a boxing studio in For-
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Jeremy Ortiz with his father and coach David Ortiz est Park or offering classes at the Roos Recreation Center. “We want to do what we can to share the sport of boxing, and the discipline and confidence it brings, with as many people as possible,” he said. “We love this community; we love living in Forest Park. I’d love to bring the sport here.”
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tandardized school test scores are suspect. Always have been. And with Illinois perpetually remaking the test from scratch, it makes year-overyear comparables nearly impossible. That said, standardized test scores are what we have to work with and can’t forever be ignored or dismissed. In some school districts, test scores gradually rise or, at least, remain static. However, in Forest Park’s District 91 public elementary schools the test scores are bad and, largely, getting worse. The new scores were posted last week by the state. Due to a glitch in the system, so far, we have a fair look at only three of Forest Park’s five schools. Those are the Middle School, Field-Stevenson and Grant-White. Not much good to see here. Both the middle school and Field-Stevenson are labeled as “underperforming.” Aside from a nice bump in math scores at Field-Stevenson, the test scores are dismal. At next week’s school board meeting, Supt. Louis Cavallo is expected to offer his readout on the scores. It is going to take some spinning and/or a complacent school board for these results not to ring a bell of alarm. We will wait to hear what he has to say. Our elementary schools have so many advantages. Taxpayers have been generous and D91 plows a lot of money into classrooms. Declining enrollment has resulted in many of our classrooms having exceptionally positive teacher-to-student ratios. The district has been aggressive in adopting new curriculum and in paying for professional development for faculty. We’re not statisticians, so maybe the troublingly low enrollment results in more volatile test results since the sample is so small in some grades. But looking at these scores over many years, one can only conclude that what is being tried is not working. It is time for the school board and the administration to re-examine its plan.
Five trends In today’s Review we are publishing a One View by Tony D’Andrea, a Forest Park academic, who identifies five key trends facing the village. It is a fascinating read based on recently released and updated census data. Following on our editorial about school test scores, two of the trends seem especially applicable to our schools. D’Andrea notes that the multicultural mix of Forest Park is shifting somewhat. And this being a small town the shifts are small but potentially significant. He reports an increase in the village’s Asian and white population with the growth of Asians being more notable. Black and Hispanic population in town is in a decline. Forest Park’s public school enrollment has been dropping for a long while. D’Andrea documents that in part that is a result of a rapid decline in the number of children — ages 19 and under — in Forest Park. Since the 2010 census was released, there are 11 percent fewer children living in Forest Park.
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Blessed are the warriors?
astor Walter Mitty had already decided he was going to use the “blessed are the peacemakers” text for his sermon on Sunday. After all, it would be the day before Veterans Day, and wasn’t Jesus against war and all in for peacemaking? The problem, he realized, is that when it comes to war, he didn’t know what he was talking about. He knew a lot of theology and could read the Sermon on the Mount in the original Greek, but he had never known what it was like to have someone on the other side trying to kill him. He knew he was all for peacemaking in the abstract, but when he tried to write his sermon earlier this morning, he discovered he was unable to say anything with any kind of authority because he had never actually been there. What’s more, he didn’t know anyone who had been in the military, let alone in combat, so he did what any modern person would do. He went to the Historical Buzz, Bernie Rolvaag’s coffee shop, and got online to hear the real story. One thing he discovered right away was that he wasn’t alone in having no firsthand experience with combat. The first site he opened reported that only 1 percent of the U.S. population will ever serve in the military and a small percentage of those who do serve will ever experience combat. “No wonder I don’t know what I’m talking about,” Mitty thought, “and most of the people who opine on the subject don’t know what they’re talking about either.” He wasn’t old enough to remember Kent State, the Vietnam War protests or how returning vets were allegedly called baby killers, but he had seen enough documentaries and interviews to know that veterans sometimes get blamed for the wars they serve in. “Are you OK?” asked Bernie Rolvaag as he came by to top off his friend’s coffee. “Are you upset about something or just deep in thought?” “All of the above,” Mitty said, sighing. “So, what’s going on?” Glad for the chance to talk out his internal conflict, he replied, “Next Monday is Veterans Day, and I decided to preach on the issue of war and peace, but I realized I don’t know what to say. Can you imagine Jesus pointing an AK47 at anyone? On the other hand, everybody seemed to rejoice that Abu Bakr or whatever his name is got killed by our special forces. Bernie, how do you fit those two together?” Bernie put the coffee pot down on the table, thought a minute and replied, “I have part of an answer.” Mitty raised his eyebrows.
“As you know, Walt, the early Christians were pacifists. They did not rebel violently against the Romans like the Maccabees did but they didn’t enlist in the Roman legions either. They were persecuted by the empire and went to their deaths as martyrs praying for their enemies.” Mitty nodded and said, “That’s part of what I’m struggling with.” “What happened,” Bernie continued, “is that 300 years after Jesus declared, ‘blessed are the peacemakers,’ Constantine became the Roman emperor, declared Christianity the state religion and overnight Christians found themselves stuck with the responsibility of having political power, and a hundred years after that the church formulated the Just War Theory, trying to somehow resolve what seems to be an intellectual contradiction.” “That is a problem,” said Mitty, remembering one of his pastor colleagues declaring that when Christians pursue power, they lose Jesus. “It sure is,” the owner of History/Herstory continued. “They could no longer get away with hiding behind pacifism. They now were in charge of protecting citizens against criminals and defending the empire against its enemies.” “So how does that help me figure out what to say in my sermon on Sunday?” “I guess it doesn’t,” Bernie admitted, “but at least it gives some context for your struggle.” “Thanks for nothing,” said Mitty with a sigh, then a smile. “At least you helped me get my head on straight. Now the issue becomes how far does Jesus want us to go in bringing his kingdom to earth.” “Yeah,” Bernie added. “Like would Jesus have encouraged us to be pacifists when Hitler was in the process of exterminating six million of his chosen people?” “At the same time,” asked Mitty, “what would he say about us dropping nukes on Nagasaki and Hiroshima?” The friends sat in silence for several minutes. Finally, Bernie sat down in the chair next to his friend and asked, “Are those soldiers who served in the German army during World War II going to hell because they fought for the Third Reich believing they that were just doing their patriotic duty?” After another long pause, Pastor Walt laughed and said, “Here I come to your shop, pay way too much for a cup of coffee, and all you give me is more questions!” On the way home, the pastor of Poplar Park Community Church asked himself the difficult question: “Was he willing to tell his people on Sunday that he didn’t know the answers to all of their — and his — questions?”
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An accurate count is critical I am a member of Forest Park’s Census Complete Count Committee. We are assisting with the national census effort to make sure every person in the village is counted. Having an accurate and complete count of Forest Park residents is critical to receiving all of the funds, resources, and programs that Forest Park needs and that will help our community thrive. It is estimated that we lost out on more than $7 million due to an undercount of approximately 26 percent in the 2010 census. We have several subcommittees that are currently form-
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ing that will tackle different areas in order for everyone to be included in the count. We could use help to reach out to our schools, local businesses, the chamber of commerce, and renters to name just a few. Please consider volunteering your time for this important effort. If you would like to volunteer with one of our subcommittees, please contact Allen Serrano at aserranosr@yahoo.com.
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Veteran’s Day Celebration We would like to take the opportunity to thank the many people and organizations who came together to honor Forest Park veterans at our Historical Society of Forest Park annual meeting this past Sunday. Our very generous sponsors, the Gillian Baker Team, Everett Wealth Solutions, Forest Agency and Committee to elect Kristin Lyons provided support that will enable us to continue our collection of veteran stories and archive the stories for future generations. Our event was hosted at the American Legion, who shared their beautiful hall for the event. The plentiful meal was provided by the generous contributions from O’Sullivans, Jimmy’s Place and Ed’s Way, who each graciously provided portions of our meal. We especially would like to thank the men and women who served our country in the military and for those who joined us for this special afternoon. This year our Forest Park neighbors, Dennis Michael Close and Donald
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Lines both shared their military history with our Oral History archivist, Nancy Caveretta, who has led the efforts in the “Our Neighbors, Oral Histories” project. We have archived the stories on our website, forestparkhistory.org. Special thanks to our Dr. Orland awardee, Amy Binns- Calvey, who leads our monthly tour of the Haymarket Martyrs’ Monument throughout the summer. It is with deep gratitude that we would like to thank all the friends, neighbors, businesses and community members who have given to the Historical Society of Forest Park through their membership, by attending an event, volunteering or sharing their history with us this past year. It is through the continued community generosity and giving spirit that the Historical Society of Forest Park is able to thrive.
Jill Wagner Historical Society Board President
Medical transcriptionist, quilt maker Myrna Marie Wolf, 81, of Crystal Lake and formerly of Forest Park, died on Oct. 28, 2019 at Bickford Senior Living in Crystal Lake. Born on March 30, 1938 in Greene, Iowa to William and Lottie Ramker (nee Blankenship), she married Dennis Wolf on Jan. 29, 1972, and they spent the next 46 happy years together until his passing on June 27, 2018. Myrna was employed for many years as a medical transcriptionist first by Oak Park Hospital, and later she retired from Loyola University Medical Center. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, making quilts, and Bible studies. Myrna Wolf is survived by her children, Mark Riehle, Mitch (Rose) Riehle, Margaret (Steve) Riehle-Moeller and Mary (Dave) Gosztola; her son-in-law, Eugene Ramirez; and her 11 grandchil-
dren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lottie Ramker; her husband, Dennis Wolf; her daughter, Marilyn Ramirez; and her brothers, Bernard, Kenneth and Robert Ramker; her sister, Shirley Grimm; and her twin sister at birth. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Visitation is at 1 p.m., with a memorial service at 2 p.m., for both Myrna and her husband, Dennis, on Nov. 17 at Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 Route 47, in Yorkville, with Pastor Matt Conrad officiating, followed by private interment. Arrangements were handled by Nelson Funeral Homes, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com and 630-553-7611.
Eleanor Segal, 81 Forest Park resident Eleanor Segal, 81, of Forest Park and formerly of North Riverside, died on Oct. 12, 2019. Born on Feb. 20, 1938 in Chicago, she was the sister of the late Elizabeth (Milan) Smith and good friend to Laura Wahlfeldt, Barb Bielawski, Phyllis (Catherine Osgood) Coglianese and Colleen Toler.
Memorial visitation is on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. at North Riverside’s Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. Desplaines Ave. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KuratkoNosek.com and additional information is available at 708-4472500.
Five trends reshaping Forest Park Wealth and diversity in the village
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ational trends affect towns in different ways, and so is the case with Forest Park. We took a look at new data quarterly released by the U.S. Census Bureau, still referring to 2018. While its various topics require deeper analysis, we outline five major trends reshaping Forest Park. These trends represent challenges and opportunities for residents and community leaders to address in years to come: Trend 1: Forest Park property value is doing better than most places in the region. The average property value in the village now stands at $229,600. This figure is similar to 2013 values, but marks a strong recovery since the precipitous dip in 2015. While not ideal, this is actually good news. Besides River Forest and Oak Park, real estate values have been declining across the region, with a 7 percent decline in value since 2013. (Raw data is available at tables
DP04 of the Bureau’s American Community Survey.) As we plan home improvements and formulate urban policy, this is a trend to keep in mind. Trend 2: Forest Park residents are earning more. The average household income in the village now stands at $55,400 annually. That’s an 8 percent increase compared to 2013, higher than Illinois but not as strong as in Proviso and metropolitan areas (which saw an 11 percent salary increase over the same period). Unfortunately, the poverty rate has been increasing slightly, and now affects 10.1 percent of the village population, up from 7.8 percent in 2010. Though local governments often feel powerless against national trends, we must tackle inequality and poverty more proactively. Trend 3: Forest Park loses 50 residents each year — 13,807 is the official resident estimate for 2018 (defined as those who “usually reside in the location,” excluding, for example, military and remote workers based elsewhere). This is down from 14,179 residents in 2010, a modest yet concerning
decline of nearly 0.3 percent annually. It matches the widely publicized Illinois exodus, but goes against the national growth of 0.7 percent. In a few words, Forest Park is not keeping up with America. This trend is related to the following two developments. Trend 4: Forest Park is changing its multicultural makeup. Over the decade, more whites and Asians have been moving to the village, whereas African Americans and Hispanics have been slowly moving out. There are 800 blacks and 100 Latinos less since 2010. In contrast, the 1,074 Asian American residents represent the fastest-growing ethnic group in Forest Park (with a whopping 3 percent growth each year). Similarly, the white (“Caucasian”) population of Forest Park has been growing above Illinois levels, and its share has grown to 49.5 percent of Forest Park population. These intriguing migratory flows have a direct influence on the last trend in this review. Trend 5: Forest Park is becoming childless. With 2,300 children under 19, our village’s youth declined by 11 percent since
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2010. This is concerning news because population growth is the basis for long-term economic development. According to the Bureau, Hispanics are driving the nation’s population growth, while also offsetting Illinois’ demographic downturn. But Hispanics aren’t coming to Forest Park. Consequently, the village population is shrinking, getting older (average resident’s age grew to 40.1), and raising fewer children. None of these trends is immutable. Right decisions can nudge the village in a different direction. Yet they influence our lives even if invisibly: how we enjoy our neighborhoods, how we raise our children, and how our local leaders foster the common good. As importantly, these trends influence how we relate with each other, care about our neighbors, and welcome new people to enjoy our marvelous village. Tony D’Andrea is a marketing strategist and social scientist. He has a PhD from the University of Chicago and has published extensively on social and cultural trends. Having lived and worked in four different continents, he is convinced that Forest Park is a great place to live.
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Disappointing results from page 1 Since the 2017/2018 data was based on a PARCC assessment and this year’s on Illinois Assesment Readiness (IAR) test, it could be argued that a comparison is unfair. But student growth, compared to the growth of other students in the state, is still below where Forest Park needs to be, with 34 percent growth for the middle school in ELA, compared to the state growth rate of 50 percent, and 43 percent growth in math compared to the state rate of 50 percent. This despite average class size in the middle school (14 students) is much lower than the state average of 22 students. Additionally, according to the ISBE, D91’s financial capacity to meet expectations is at 156.6 percent, indicating the school has the resources available to be properly educating students.
Field-Stevenson Elementary School Like the Middle School, Field-Stevenson, which teaches students from third through fifth grade, has been given the lowest designation by the ISBE: “underperforming.” The biggest improvement at Field was the overall math proficiency, which rose to 32 percent of students meeting or exceeding standards from last school year’s 21 percent. But ELA scores showed a drop, from 41 percent to 37 percent. Although class size is slightly under the state average (20 students at Field vs. 22
statewide), growth rate is also below state average, 46 percent at Field compared to 50 percent statewide in ELA, and 44 percent at Field compared to the state growth of 50 percent. Field-Stevenson is included in the 156.6 percent capability to meet expectations through available resources.
Grant-White Elementary School The only school of the three mentioned in this article to be given a “commendable” rating by the ISBE, Grant-White has “no underperforming student groups and a graduation rate greater than 67 percent,” the ISBE’s criteria for this ranking. The school’s ELA scores went up from 45 percent to 49 percent from last year, and down only 1 percentage point from 29 percent to 28 percent in math. Growth in ELA was above the state average, at 58 percent, but below in math at 39 percent. With more than ample resources, the reasons behind the underperforming of D91 schools will be top of mind at the Nov. 14 meeting where D91 Supt. Cavallo will be present and discuss the test scores. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the D91 office, 424 Desplaines Ave. There are two opportunities for public comment during the meetings, once to discuss issues on the night’s agenda and another to bring up other issues. The meetings are open to the public. The Forest Park Review will follow up on this issue after the school board meeting.
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First Congregational Church of Maywood
400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.
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West Suburban Temple Har Zion
1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community. Interfaith families are welcome. Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org
188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220 stemund.org
Worshiping at 820 Ontario, Oak Park IL (First Baptist Church) 9:00a-Worship 10:30a-Education Hour
All are welcome. goodshepherdlc.org 708-848-4741
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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.
OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org
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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
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St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 9:30am Christian Education Hour 8:30am Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org Methodist
First United Methodist Church of Oak Park
324 N. Oak Park Avenue 708-383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org Sunday School for all Ages, 9am Sunday Worship, 10am Children’s Chapel during Worship Rev. Katherine Thomas Paisley, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship
808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am 5:00 pm at St. Edmund Church Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 – 4:45 pm Saturday Taizé Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1 Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor Roman Catholic
St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park
CELEBRATING OUR 107TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Thursday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca
We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue. Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish. Our Mass is family-friendly. We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy. Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8. For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.
Third Unitarian Church 10AM Sunday Forum 11AM Service Rev. Colleen Vahey thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield, Chicago Committed to justice, not to a creed Upcoming Religious Holidays
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(1) Property between Raymond Avenue and Arthur Avenue. a. Lots 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44 in Arthur T. Mcintosh’s Congress Park Farms, a subdivision of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian in the county. b. Lot 3 in Butkovick’s Resubdivision of Lots 35 and 36 in Arthur T. Mcintosh’s Congress Park Farms, a subdivision of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian in the county. (2) Property between Arthur Avenue and Elm Avenue. Lots 9 and 10, except those parts of said lots dedicated for Maple Avenue, and Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 in Arthur T. Mcintosh’s Congress Park Farms, a subdivision of the south-
east quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian in the county. (3) Property Between Elm Avenue and Plainfield Road. a. That part of Lot 13 lying south of the north line of Lot 14 extended easterly, and Lots 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 in Block 12 in Oliver Salinger and Company’s Bungalow Park, a subdivision in the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter and part of the west half of the southeast quarter of Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian in the county. b. That part of the west half of the southeast quarter of Section 3, Township 38 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian described as follows: Beginning in the centerline of Plainfield Road, 62 feet northeasterly from the point of intersection of the south line of the southeast quarter of said Section 3 with the said centerline of Plainfield Road; thence northeasterly, along the centerline of Plainfield Road 350 feet; thence northwesterly, at right angles to the centerline of Plainfield Road 311.14 feet; thence southwesterly, parallel with the centerline of Plainfield Road, 350 feet; thence southeasterly 311.14 feet to the point of beginning (except that part used for public road known as Plainfield Road), in the county.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of MIREYA CERVANTES, Petitioner and JUAN F. CERVANTES, Respondent, Case No. 2019 D 005371. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, JUAN F. CERVANTES 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 November 13, 2019, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2019
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION DOCKET NUMBER: PC 19-06 Planned Development and Street Vacation HEARING DATE: November 21, 2019 TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits. LOCATION OF HEARING: Room 101 (Community Room), Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302 APPLICANT(S): American House Development LLC, One Town Square, Suite 1600, Southfield, MI 48076 OWNER(S) OF RECORD: 711 Madison Street: 711 Madison Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302 & Essex Foley Family, LLLP, 100 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook, IL 60062; 725 Madison Street: Chicago Title Land Trust Company – Spikes, The Hotel for Dogs, Inc. as sole beneficiary. SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 711 and 725 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 711 Madison Street; LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, AND 11 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 1 IN HUTCHINSON AND ROTHERMEL’S SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 3 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 THEREOF) ALSO OF BLOCKS 1, 6, 7, 12, AND 13 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 IN PARTITION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 2 IN SAID SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 18 AFORESAID, ALL IN THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 16-18-201-032 725 Madison Street; LOT 1 IN BLOCK 2 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 2, 3, 6 AND 7 IN HUTCHINSON AND ROTHERMEL’S SUBDIVISION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 3 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 THEREOF) ALSO OF BLOCKS 1, 6, 7, 12 AND 13 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 IN THE PARTITION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 2 IN SAID SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 18 AFORESAID, ALL IN THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK, IN COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 16-18200-005 Euclid Avenue right-of-way vacation (between Madison Street and south alley); THAT PART OF 66-FOOT WIDE EUCLID AVENUE RIGHTOF-WAY 125.00 FEET IN LENGTH LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF MADISON STREET AND NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF A 16-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ALLEY IN THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. REQUESTS: The Applicant seeks approval of a Planned Development and right-of-way vacation to allow for the construction of a 256,725 square foot residential care facility (senior care) within the MS-Madison Street zoning district consisting of 174 Unit (222 beds) at 7-stories tall. The Applicant is requesting zoning relief for the following; 1.) Increase in density from 48 allowed dwelling units to a not-to-exceed unit count of 174 dwelling units, 2.) Increase in height from an allowed 50 feet to a not-to-exceed height of 90 feet, 3.) A reduction in the rear yard setback from a required 25 feet to a not-to-exceed distance of 16 feet as measured from the property line south of the abutting alley, and 4.) An increase in foot candles at the property line from 1 to not-to-exceed 6.9. The building will be comprised of independent living units, assisted living units, and memory care units. The Applicant is also requesting the vacation of a portion of South Euclid Avenue right-of-way between Madison Street and the east-west alley abutting the development parcels to the south. Copies of the application and each of the applicable documents are on file and are available for inspection at the Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons with disabilities planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, or call (708) 358-5670. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THESE PROCEEDINGS ARE INVITED TO BE HEARD. David Mann, Chairperson OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION, Sitting as a Zoning Commission Oak Park, Illinois 60302
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 TENTATIVE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS A public hearing of the President and Board of Trustees (“Board”) of the Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, will take place on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, regarding the Village of Oak Park tentative annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, at which time interested persons will be heard. The tentative annual budget is available for public inspection prior to the public hearing at the Office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, during regular business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hearing may be continued by the Board to another date at the public hearing by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof. The tentative annual budget may be revised and adopted by the Board without further notice or hearing. Published in Wednesday Journal 11/06/2019
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK; Plaintiff, vs. KRISHNA BIRBAL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KRISHNA BIRBAL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 6043 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 Friday, December 6, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-10-230-056-0000. Commonly known as 1414-1416 Saint Charles Road, Maywood, IL 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a residencial property. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W17-0268 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3135866 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff,
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TRUST FOR LVS TITLE TRUST VI; Plaintiff, vs. CAPITULUM LLC; JOHN MICHAEL COHAN; CFRE INVESTMENT FLIPS I CORPORATION; HOME SERVICES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 1065 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, December 3, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-13-407-024-0000. Commonly known as 839 S. HARLEM AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multiunit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 18-05185 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3135527
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-OSI Plaintiff, -v.SHERI LYNN CULVER, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LESSIE MATHIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LESSIE MATHIS (DECEASED), JEANIE MICHELLE MATHIS, ANTIONETTE L. MATHIS, KATHY LAWRENCE, KANDACE MINOR, GILDA J. MATHIS, TALLEVETTE MUELLER, ANGELA NEIDERMANN, DONALD S. MATHIS, ANDREW L. MATHIS, JAVON A. MATHIS, LESLIE KEITH MATHIS, BILL J. MATHIS, STEPHEN F. MATHIS, PAUL A. MATHIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANNETTE V. MATHIS, CARY ROSENTHAL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ANNETTE V. MATHIS (DECEASED) Defendants 15 CH 02303 1201-05 RANDOLPH STREET 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 September 10, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1201-05 RANDOLPH STREET, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-404-040 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, 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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-00446 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 02303 TJSC#: 39-5912 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. Case # 15 CH 02303 I3136439
The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $31,030.30. 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, 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, The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19-090471.
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 19-090471 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 5738 TJSC#: 39-5960 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. Case # 19 CH 5738 I3136302
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. JOHNNY J. WHITING AKA JOHNNY WHITING; 7314 RANDOLPH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; RANDOLPH WEST NO. 2 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 4383 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, November 26, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-12-426-023-1024. Commonly known as 7314 Randolph Street, Unit 4H, Forest Park, IL 60130. 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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W17-0927 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3134852 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION UMB BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS A LEGAL TITLE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3, Plaintiff, vs. ANDREW ALMAUI, ARVEST CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBERT BEAULIEU, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 18 CH 15833 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 Monday, December 16, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-13-407-006-0000. Commonly known as 820 ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multiunit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 18-02929 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3136789
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANKUNITED N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JEANETTE JOHNSON, VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 19 CH 5738 1419 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 16, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 17, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1419 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-138-0070000
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-W1, ASSET BACKED NOTES SERIES 2005-W1; Plaintiff, vs. GENE A. DOCKETT; DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A.; VALERIE D. MATTHEWS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 8564 Calendar 58 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 Friday, December 6, 2019 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. 16-17-129-016-0000. Commonly known as 830 South Taylor Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W19-0632 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3135875
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