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Cavallo speaks on test scores, enrollment
Says sub-groups responsible for ‘underperforming’ designation By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
During a Nov. 14 District 91 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Louis Cavallo addressed the recently released Illinois School Report Cards from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). “Last year,” said Cavallo, “we had five schools designated as commendable. This year, we have two designated as commendable, two designated as underperforming and one with no designation.” The latter, he said, was due to a too-small third-grade population at Garfield, so those students’ scores were included in Grant-White’s scores. Cavallo explained that the “underperforming” designation is given to a school in which any single subgroup is underperforming. At Field Stevenson, for instance, this group is CWD, or children with disabilities. At the middle school, two groups are underperforming: CWD and Hispanic children. “We have a higher population of IEP kids relative to other schools,” said Cavallo. “That’s not a bad thing, but it can be reflected in the scores.” “CWD is a phenomenon that is very difficult to understand,” added Cavallo. “In our district right now, we have 667 students in grades K through eight, 250 of those with an IEP. Fifty are speech only. Two hundred have a learning disability or See CAVALLO on page 18
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CLUE: Proviso East students perform in the school’s production of “Clue: On Stage” on Nov. 15 and 16. See more on page 16.
The messy business of recycling Forum addresses issues and solutions By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
Recycling, the last of the three Rs after “reduce” and “reuse,” is not as simple
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as it might seem. It’s not just about tossing plastics, glass and takeout containers into the appropriate bin in the belief that it will be sorted and magically turned into a purse or a pair of flipflops, thus saving the planet, one easily recycled product at a time. Rather, recycling is a global industry fraught with economic and legal problems over the past few years. It has be-
come less and less cost effective for waste management companies to continue their recycling programs, and municipalities across the United States have abandoned recycling programs completely, citing difficulty and expense. Forest Park reports rising costs for recycling year after year, but town administra-
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PTHS D209 Outlines Facility Master Plan 2019-2022 Projects
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he Proviso Township High Schools District 209 (PTHS D209) Facility Master Plan (FMP) was developed through a collaborative process that provides a long-term framework for the future development of our educational facilities and funding needs driven by equity, empowerment, and excellence. Due to the dynamic nature of the FMP and in an effort to ensure transparent and engaging on-going communication during the FMP process, PTHS D209 developed an “At A Glance” publication that summarizes the FMP capital projects budget distribution and Phase 1 (2019-2022) projects. The At A Glance publication can be found on the D209 website at www.pths209.org under Community Outreach and Public Relations. The FMP process was initiated in September 2017 to establish a longterm strategy for the next ten years that accomplishes the following: • Reflects community priorities and values • Projects future investments protecting District assets • Establishes a timeline for proactive initiation and implementation • Maximizes taxpayer investment in education
• Addresses academic, site, and infrastructure needs One of the most important functions for District leaders is to ensure the District’s facilities remain safe, secure, and support the instructional needs of current and future students of PTHS D209. As such, FMP Phase 1 consists of a $76.9 million investment in the future of PTHS D209 students. The money allocated for the FMP was the result of the District’s ability to achieve financial stability. Today, PTHS D209 has earned an A+ bond rating and a state-designated financial recognition of 3.9/4.0. Superintendent Jesse J. Rodriguez further explained that, “D209 functions in a structured manner guided by policies with best practices focused on future sustainability for financial planning.” Some of the capital projects in Phase 1 that have already been completed for the 2018-2019 school year include Health and Life Safety projects at all three schools and a $1.3 milliondollar renovation of the Proviso West Fieldhouse which has allowed PTHS D209 to ensure that student-athletes have the equipment and facilities they need to take their achievements to the next level. The capital projects scheduled for school years 2020-2022 will allow PTHS D209 to offer students state of the art educational facilities that are safe and improve the teaching and learning
environment. The upcoming projects include but are not limited to new Career and Technical Education facilities (such as culinary arts and advanced manufacturing classrooms), improved parking and traffic control, and airconditioned classrooms at Proviso East and Proviso West. Other anticipated capital projects include the renovation of the Proviso East Football stadium, the relocation of the Proviso East auto shop, and the improvement of secured entrances at Proviso West. The PTHS D209 Board of Education and Superintendent Rodriguez invite you to hear more about the FMP on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Hillside Village Hall located at 425 N. Hillside Ave. and on Thursday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Maywood Board Room Chambers at 125 S. 5th Ave. For additional information on the FMP, please visit the D209 website at www. pths209.org under Community Outreach and Public Relations. Over the next ten years PTHS D209 will continue to make significant investments in its schools as they are committed to providing the highest quality education, where learning, leadership, service, and researchbased practices ensure equitable and meaningful opportunities for all students.
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his Thanksgiving, I’m grateful to live in such a caring community. Last Saturday, this compassionate spirit was on display, when Twisted Cookie hosted a drive for the food pantry. Later that day, residents packed The Park building for a touching memorial to Mark Rogovin. We don’t just care about our neighbors; many of us care about our physical surroundings. They plant flowers and vegetables at the Community Garden, they decorated the Circle Bridge with murals, they form groups to clean up litter. They are dedicated to preserving the green space at Altenheim. Our newly-formed Beautify the Bridge Committee is dedicated to repainting the rusty railroad bridge that spans Desplaines Avenue. Mayor Hoskins is among the people who wants this eyesore to be beautified. He appointed me to head the committee and we’ve already assembled a knowledgeable team. Jason Sippel is a young married architect, who just purchased a home in Forest Park. Jason passes the bridge almost daily and has noticed some structural deterioration. He believes the rusting structure makes the surrounding area look very forbidding. He foresees transforming it into a welcoming gateway to the village. Besides Jason, we have Tom Marhevko on
board. When Tom served in the Coast Guard, he oversaw the repainting of Coast Guard vessels. He has vast experience in sandblasting and painting metal. Before our first committee meeting, I met with company president Steve Sakoutis and project manager Sid Moulas from Eagle Painting & Maintenance Co. Inc. to survey the bridge. Steve is from Greece and has been painting bridges since 1967. Steve eyeballed the 60-foot span and said painting it would cost $400,000, if we included the underside of the bridge. However, just repainting the bridge deck, would cost less than $200,000. He pointed out that the bridge had been painted with leadbased paint. He believes there is a federal program to remediate lead-covered bridges. Sid sent us a written estimate that listed all the railroad’s requirements. Eagle would furnish the labor, equipment, materials, permits and disposal fees. They would sandblast the bridge to “near white” and cover the structure with one coat of paint. Their lump sum price is $115,000. Tom, Jason and I met to formulate questions for the railroad, painting contractor and the village. Before moving forward, we wanted to secure the official backing of the village. Mayor Hoskins proposed that a village official join our committee to make us
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genuine agents for the village. He proposed that his assistant, Tanzla Davis-Rodriguez, join our committee. We forwarded emails from the railroad and painting contractor to bring Tanzla up to speed. We look forward to meeting with her in the mayor’s office. Meanwhile, we received support from a faraway source, my friend Dorothy Misleh. Dorothy grew up at 419 Hannah. As a favor to her, I researched the house’s history and took contemporary pictures. She’s been a faithful correspondent ever since. Dorothy is 97 years old but sounds like she’s 27. She lives in Florida and never fails to send me a card on my birthday. This year, she included a handwritten note: “I think it’s wonderful you are taking on a ‘big job’ with the railroad bridge. I hope you have lots of help and lots of luck.” Dorothy has never even seen the bridge. She moved from Forest Park, before the bridge was built in 1959. Though she’s been gone for more than half a century, Dorothy still cares deeply about Forest Park and religiously reads the Review. This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for all the big-hearted people in town and the ones who love Forest Park long after they leave. ■ 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
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Remember Bishop’s Chili, a successful Chicago restaurant opened by Mary “Ma” Bishop in the 1920’s on 18th and Damon? Her son, George branched off and continued the family business by opening a second location to the west in Forest Park at the intersection of Roosevelt and Elgin in the 1950’s. Joe Janouch, Vice President of Bishop’s was interviewed in 1992 and said, “I think some of our success comes from the fact that we’ve kept this a family business and we’ve stuck to one recipe all these years.” Janouch was careful not to reveal the secret mixture that gave Bishop’s chili its spicy kick. He only shared that the secret recipe included meat, beans, onions and spices. The chili does not 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 Forest Park, was demolished to make way for Walgreens, now at the corner of Roosevelt and Harlem, which fills the corner all the way to Elgin.
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Friday nights on Madison back in 1999 would include the lively crowd at the Chinese restaurant, Lee Choi at 7244 Madison. This is where Frank Pugno would play at 1978 Wurlitzer organ for the crowd in the cozy restaurant. It was the karaoke place before karaoke, filling requests for “Unforgettable,” Chicago,” and knowing just how to temper the vocally challenged singers with a little more zip from the organ. The featured music from the 1940’s like “Looking at You,” “Sunny Side of the Street,” “Toot, Toot, Tootsie! (Good-bye), and “Rockabye, Your Baby,” were standard crowd pleasers.
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Oak Park chef serves up ‘Filipino Friendsgiving’
Pig & Fire to host Kamayan Fest at Lantern Haus
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elative newcomer to the Oak Park culinary scene, Chef Roel Estanilla of Pig & Fire is throwing a Kamayan Feast at Lantern Haus, 7414 Madison St. in Forest Park. On Thursday, Nov. 21, guests will enjoy an immersive “Filipino Friendsgiving” dining experience featuring shrimp, chicken, pork, vegetables, exotic fruit, and dessert. Kamayan translates to “by hand” and refers to the Filipino style of eating without silverware or plates. Pig & Fire, a boutique catering company, aims to fuse the traditional Filipino dishes of Roel’s youth with the years of experience he accumulated working in hectic Las Vegas kitchens. As child, Estanilla’s mother held down a full-time job and worked additional hours as a caterer to support her family in San Francisco. She turned out crispy lumpia, cozy pancit noodles and festive lechón. When Estanilla first attempted to make chicken adobo, a dish of marinated and braised chicken thighs, he burned the chicken, rendering it inedible. Though he felt he was being wasteful, his mother encouraged him to try again. In time, practice paid off and Estanilla was churning out delectable adobo and other Filipino fare. “My mother’s work ethic was an inspiration to me,” says Estanilla. “Watching her compelled me to learn how to cook Filipino food and dream of working in a professional kitchen.” Ten years later, the self-taught cook made his way to Las Vegas with his family. Despite the fact Estanilla had no formal culinary training, he wanted to work his way up in a professional kitchen. He was hired as a buffet food runner at the Mandalay Bay resort in 2005. Executive Chef Alex Irlandes, who owns and operates Full House Filipino BBQ in Las Vegas, helmed the kitchens in the off-strip casino. Estanilla entered a world where most everyone had been to culinary school and had copious restaurant experience. He was intimidated and nervous but decided to be up front about his limited skill set. “I told Chef Alex I wanted to be like him,” says Estanilla, “but I could not afford to go to culinary school.” Irlandes simply looked at Estanilla and said, “Don’t worry, I’ve got you.” Irlandes broke traditional stereotypes, proving to be patient and dedicated to helping Estanilla learn through doing. Even after Irlandes departed Mandalay Bay, Estanilla followed him to Sunset Station to work as a cook-helper and continue his experiential education. In addition to benefitting from Irlandes’ tutelage, Estanilla was also exposed to the wisdom of other cooks in the kitchens of Sunset Station. Irlandes created a pathway for Estanilla to learn and grow as a cook. He insisted Estanilla study food science and gave him textbooks to study from. Estanilla worked seven days a week, tallying overtime hours and exploring all the varied cuisines offered by the hotel and casino. He also worked in banquets and private events where he learned volume cooking. “Chef Alex saw my passion and he changed my life” says Estanilla. In 2009, Estanilla made a bold move to ARIA on the strip. The five-diamond resort owned by MGM was looking for experienced kitchen help, and despite the fact Estanilla still felt intimidated and underqualified next to the “culinary kids,” his wife, Jen, saw his potential and encouraged him to apply.
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FRIENDSGIVING: Chef Roel Estanilla of Pig & Fire is hosting a Filipino dining experience on Nov. 21. This sold-out event will be held at Lantern Haus, 7414 Madison St. Estanilla was hired on as a cook-helper at the “People were going bananas for them, and world class resort that was home to more than then word spread, and people wanted my food half a dozen restaurants. at parties,” Estanilla said. Once again, he found himself in a kitchen that As part of Beye School PTO fundraisers, Esprized effort, hard work and a love of learning. tanilla offered a five-course tasting menu for Estanilla’s new boss was impressed with his new 40 guests. It sold out and people went crazy for hire’s knife skills, speed, and focus. his crispy pork belly and pillowy bao buns. The “He asked me where I had studied,” Estanilla Oak Park community had finally convinced Essays, “and I just told him I had learned from the tanilla it was time to make a move into caterbest and knew how to handle pressure and stress ing, and Pig & Fire was officially born. because of Chef Alex.” Following in his mother’s footsteps and makAfter averting a garnish crisis by chopping ing use of his years of experience in profesgreen onions at a remarkable speed and crafting a sional kitchens, Estanilla hopes Pig & Fire will perfect hollandaise sauce from memory, Estanilla honor both his heritage and passion. was invited to become a line cook. He found his Food Writer Currently, Estanilla cooks out of The Hatchconfidence while he was cooking omelets on the ery in Garfield Park and serves traditional line at ARIA, and he thrived in the fast-paced Filipino dishes and creative Asian-fusion environment, spending eight years building offerings at pop-up events and catered parhis skills in the hectic kitchens. ties. Clients appreciate his attention to In time, Jen Estanilla’s medical school detail and can expect everything served at dreams brought the family to Oak Park. With a Pig & Fire event to be hand-made, handan elementary school-age son and his wife rolled and hand-cut. completing her residency at Loyola, Estanilla “Filipino food really is the original fusion knew a traditional restaurant job was out of fare,” says Jen Estanilla. “And, Roel likes to the question. He needed to be available for his showcase the Chinese and Spanish influencson, but Jen encouraged him to keep cooking es in his fresh and honest food.” and get his Filipino fusion dishes out in the world. To experience Pig & Fire for yourself, visit Lantern Haus “Filipino food was readily available in Las Vegas and on the west coast,” says Jen, “but there really wasn’t a Filipino on Nov. 21. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and seating is limited. food scene here in the Midwest.” Chef Roel and Jen Estanilla will be onsite to teach guests On the July 4, 2018, Estanilla put his culinary skills on display at a neighborhood block party. He created an Asian- how savor the colorful array of Filipino fare. And yes, inspired slider featuring teriyaki sauce and pineapple. they’ll teach you how to eat rice by hand.
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Plasma center to open across street from Proviso East Officials with the center’s parent company said that alarm about center is overblown By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter
When news broke in August that a blood plasma center would move into an old Aldi grocery store that’s located right across the street from Proviso East High School in Maywood, many residents expressed alarm and frustration. They were concerned that the center, located at 215 Madison St., would attract loitering drug addicts and other criminal elements, and possibly even students from the high school. During a public meeting held Nov. 4 at the Lightford Recreation Center, 809 W. Madison St. in Maywood, officials with Griffons addressed those concerns and sought to bolster the benefits that a blood plasma center might bring to the village. The center could be open before the year is out. Colin Seal, the corporate public affairs manager with Grifols, said that although people must be between 18 and 69 years old to donate, he’s confident that few, if any, high school students will frequent the center. The extensive screening process itself would be a strong deterrent, considering that prospective donors are required to have a driver’s license, proof of residency and proof of their social security, he explained. They’ll also be required to undergo an extensive medical examination, during which they’ll be asked about their medical history. “High schoolers are not our donor base,” Seal said. “We’re not worried about them … This isn’t the only center we’ve had within walking distance of a high school.” Addressing worries among residents that the establishment would attract loiterers and criminal elements, Seal said that loitering isn’t tolerated, and that the center will have a security guard and a “sophisticated security” system. He added that many of its donors, particularly regular donors, often “self-police,” meaning that they actively discourage bad behavior. Seal also said that the screening process frustrates drug users, because it reveals diseases such as HIV and STDs. People who have those diseases cannot donate blood plasma. The average payout per donation will be roughly $35 to $40 at the Maywood center. People are limited to donating twice a week.
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COMING SOON: Residents have expressed concerns about the Grifols blood plasma center that will open across the street from Proviso East High School in Maywood. Scott McCabe, who will manage the Maywood center, said that doesn’t expect any quality of life problems, either. “We try to make sure that a community is inside there,” said McCabe, who added that he’s already joined the Maywood Chamber of Commerce. Seal and McCabe said that they also met many village officials during the Maywood Police Department’s National Night Out event this summer. Sandra Smiley, a center manager at a Grifols blood plasma center in Chicago, said that her center sees about 1,200 to 1,500 people a week without incident. She also lauded her center’s community outreach efforts, which include donating to various food and toy drives, among other initiatives. A proposed ordinance that would increase the minimum age of blood plasma donors from 18 to 21 was recently tabled
by the Maywood Board of Trustees. The ordinance was brought up as a possible means of preventing students at East from donating blood plasma at the center. During a regular meeting held Nov. 6, Seal told board members during public comment that the proposed ordinance wasn’t a good idea. The age of blood plasma donors is regulated by the state, he said. Seal and an attorney with Grifols, who also spoke, both urged the board to meet with the company before voting on the ordinance. During a community meeting on Nov. 4, Seal said that high school students will not be among the center’s donor base. The board is expected to take up the proposed ordinance again at its next board meeting on Nov. 25.
D209 appoints interim principal at Proviso West
News comes after unspecified incident on Nov. 15 at West By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 officials announced on Nov. 18 that they made a series of “temporary leadership changes” in the district, including appointing an interim principal at Proviso West to replace the school’s current
principal. In a statement released Monday afternoon, D200 Communications Director Cynthia Moreno said that on Friday, Nov. 15, “decisions “impacting Proviso East, Proviso West, and PMSA were executed in the best interest of the School District. The decision is in conformity with Board Policy 5:240 and Section 1 of the Employment Contracts for Administrators.” Moreno said that the district has appointed Proviso East Assistant Principal Fred Aguirre as interim principal at Proviso West, replacing Principal Nia Abdullah. They’ve also appointed Brandon
Gale, Proviso Math and Science Academy’s lead security manager, as interim security manager at West, replacing Proviso West Security Manager Levertis Robinson. Moreno also responded to widely circulated rumors that Abdullah had been escorted out of the building on Friday and possibly terminated — claims that, so far, Village Free Press has not independently verified. “The rumors are invalid as the employee was not escorted out or fired,” Moreno explained in an email, adding that “the dignity and privacy of all employees is a priority to me.”
Moreno also explained that both East and PMSA “must adjust to the temporary changes in personnel.” So far, the district hasn’t said whether or not they’ll assign personnel to step in for Aguirre and Gale while they’re both at West. In a follow-up email sent on Monday evening, Moreno said that it’s too early “to determine those details.” “The Board of Education is aware for the development and they will function as a judicial body at the appropriate time,” Moreno said.
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Forest Park attorneys and opposing counsel have reached a settlement agreement in the amount of $2,900 in the Eddie Harkins vs. the Village of Forest Park case that was pending in District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and arose out of events from 2016. According to Mayor Rory Hoskins in a village council meeting on Nov. 12, “This is an old case. We’re really just closing something out.” The case arose from the arrest of Eddie Harkins, who claimed he suffered ongoing numbness and loss of feeling in his right hand due to handcuffs secured too tightly when he was arrested by Forest Park police for armed robbery. On Sept. 16, 2016 police responded to an armed robbery call at the Dunkin Donuts, 7660 Madison St. Officers saw a car fleeing eastbound toward Harlem and turning into the Wendy’s parking lot. A police car blocked the assailant’s car, which spun out. Harkins reportedly ran out of the passenger rear door across Harlem, where police caught him in front of Parky’s Hot Dogs at 329 Harlem Ave.
A search of Hawkins by the police revealed cash and a spring, which was part of a semi-automatic handgun. Officers found a black semi-automatic handgun in the vehicle. Hawkins was arrested, convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to 18 years in the Pinckneyville Correctional Center. Hawkins, from prison, first filed a lawsuit against the arresting officer, John Reilly, who was recently promoted to sergeant on Nov. 12. Hawkins then amended his complaint on May 31, 2018 in U.S. District Court and added Detective Robert Bryant, Detective Jarlath Heveran and the Village of Forest Park as defendants. Hawkins requested a jury trial. According to Mayor Rory Hoskins, the village’s initial reaction was to go to court. Eventually, though, and at the urging of the judge, the village decided to settle. “We recognized that the cost of a jury trial would be greater than the cost of settling at this amount,” said Hoskins. Village Administrator Tim Gillian said the settlement does not mean the village admits guilt. During a settlement conference, explained Gillian, the federal judge strongly urged the village to settle. “Our guys did nothing wrong,” said Gillian. “This was a violent armed robbery, and the offender is serving a very long state prison sentence.” “It was painful to agree to pay even this
small amount,” Gillian added. “It was strictly a business decision. It would have cost the insurance company way more to go to trial than to settle for less than $3,000.” At the village council meeting on Nov. 12 to vote to accept the settlement agreement, commissioners Joe Byrnes and Dan Novak expressed concern that there hadn’t been a closed-session meeting to discuss the settlement prior to the vote at the regularly scheduled village council meeting. “I don’t know what it is,” said Novak of the settlement agreement. Byrnes expressed similar confusion. He asked, and Hoskins confirmed, that the settlement was supposed to be discussed at closed session, which was cancelled at the last village council meeting. “Are you really going to suggest we not settle for less than $3,000?” asked Hoskins, expressing frustration. The agenda had been available online for several days prior to the meeting, even longer than the required 48-hour advance posting of agendas for public meetings. “We could go to trial,” said Hoskins, “but it wouldn’t be very popular with the judges. I encourage you all to accept this resolution.” Hoskins and commissioners Jessica Voogd, Ryan Nero and Joe Byrnes voted to approve the settlement agreement, with commissioner Dan Novak abstaining.
Police officer promoted to sergeant ‘Very impressive,’ says police chief By MARIA MAXHAM Staff reporter
On Nov. 12, Officer John Reilly, known as Jack, was sworn in as a police sergeant during a Forest Park Village Council meeting. Police Chief Tom Aftanas, who called Reilly “very impressive,” spoke about his growth and accomplishments over the six years he has been with the Forest Park Police Department. “In six short years, he has become a respected field training officer, a member of the special response team, and he co-leads the honor guard,” said Aftanas. “Day in and day out, if he’s not on call, he’s actively seeking out criminal activity. This has contributed to his knowledge in criminal law and the controlled substances act, two
areas that were included on the sergeant’s test.” Aftanas went on to say he was confident Reilly would continue to do well leading by example. Reilly expressed his excitement about the promotion and his awareness of the magnitude of what comes with his position. “I absolutely love working for the Forest Park Police Department. I understand and appreciate the great responsibility we have as police officers in serving this community every day. I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to work in Forest Park, and I look forward to representing the department as a sergeant,” said Reilly. Mayor Hoskins and the commissioners voted to direct the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to hire three candidates from its current police officer eligibility list. These officers, once hired, will begin the Police Academy in January and should graduate in May.
John Reilly, who has been with the Forest Park Police Department for over six years, was promoted to sergeant on Nov. 12 at a village council meeting.
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Reckless driving during funeral procession A woman was ticketed for negligent/reckless driving during a funeral procession, traveling south on the 700 block of Desplaines Avenue on Nov. 16 at 1:20 p.m. The officer monitoring the procession noticed the vehicle weaving in the traffic lane, touching and at times even straddling the double yellow lines going into the oncoming traffic. The female driver would not make eye contact with the officer, but while he drove next to her, she operated her vehicle in an orderly fashion. When the funeral procession turned onto Roosevelt Road, heading west, the car once more began to weave. Again, the driver would not acknowledge the officer, who ran her license plate. A ticket will be sent via certified mail to the driver.
Police chase by car and on foot A black Kia, matching the description of a vehicle possibly involved in a shooting in Oak Park, was observed by a Forest Park police officer on Nov. 14 at 5:04 p.m. The officer pulled his fully marked police vehicle onto Harlem Avenue, at which point the Kia
immediately switched lanes and then pulled into the 7-11 gas station at 205 S. Harlem Ave. when the officer put on his emergency lights. The Kia pulled into the pump area, then sped through the lot attempting to flee onto Randolph, where it was blocked by traffic. The police officer pulled up directly behind the Kia. The officer pulled his gun and exited his car, approaching the Kia, which wedged itself through traffic and began to flee south on Harlem Avenue again. The officer ran the registration information and discovered that the Kia was stolen. Knowing that a shooting had occurred in Oak Park, and the vehicle was driving without lights and fleeing, the officer began to follow the Kia while alerting other officers to the direction of travel of the stolen vehicle. Observing that the Kia was about to travel north in the 600 block of the Harlem/Elgin alley, and noticing heavy Jackson traffic and Thornton’s gas station traffic had the alley exit blocked, the officer exited his car and
New liquor classifications added Licenses for catering venues and special events The village of Forest Park has created two new classifications of liquor licenses, one for businesses that are not bars or restaurants but hold on-site events that involve liquor, and the other for special events in the village. We need to “catch up with the markets,” said Mayor Rory Hoskins who also serves as liquor commissioner. The first new liquor classification addresses businesses that don’t routinely sell liquor but do host private events at which liquor is served. In some cases, said Hoskins, such venues would promote a package that included dinner and drinks. But the question of whether the business was making money off the sale of liquor during these events, which would necessitate it to have a liquor license, was brought up by other merchants. “It’s a gray area,” said Hoskins. “Are they, as the operator, making money off the sale of alcohol?” As a result, village attorneys and Hoskins, who anticipates more businesses that might operate in this way, created a new liquor classification, Class O (Off Site Caterer) License. As stated in the amended village code, “This license shall authorize the sale and service of alcoholic liquor for consump-
tion not on the licensed premises as an incidental part of the food service, as part of a private function or event, where prepared meals and alcoholic liquor are sold as part of an agreed upon package price.” For example, if an event were held at a location that doesn’t operate as a bar or restaurant already licensed to serve liquor, and that event included dinner and drinks for a certain purchase price, this would be covered under the Class O liquor license, which costs $1,000 annually. The second new liquor classification relates to special events like the Casket Races and “other outdoor events where alcohol is present,” said Hoskins. “Our current licensing didn’t necessarily cover these situations. For the Casket Races, the Chamber asked the Mayor’s Office if it would be OK to have a vendor sell alcohol on public way,” said Hoskins. He and village attorneys discussed Forest Park’s possible legal exposure. In almost all cases like this, said Hoskins, special event holders have gotten a state license to serve alcohol, but the village wanted a local license as well for better coverage. “There was always insurance, so we didn’t feel like there was much exposure, but this has been in the works for a while,” Hoskins said. “We are trying to accommodate the demand for liquor consumption on the street in public way, of course in an orderly and limited fashion.”
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searched on foot for the Kia, which was not in the alley. Another officer located the Kia parked and unattended at 627 Harlem Ave. A yardto-yard search was conducted by Forest Park and Oak Park police, with the help of North Riverside’s K9, “Gunner,” but the driver was not found.
Attempted residential burglary A 21-year-old Chicago man was arrested on one count of attempted residential burglary and three counts of resisting arrest on the 100 block of Lathrop Avenue on Nov. 12 at 2:57 p.m. The perpetrator tried to force his way into a residence on Lathrop Avenue. When an officer arrived on the scene, he saw a man matching the description of the potential burglar. While that officer spoke to the perpetrator, another officer spoke to the witness who called in the attempted break-in, and the witness identified the would-be burglar. When an officer tried to handcuff the suspect, he began “violently thrashing his body and pulling his arms away from” the two police officers present. He began to flee on foot. The officers tried to gain control of the suspect but he “spun around, out of his burgundy jacket, and out of [their] grip.” Officers pursued the suspect on foot and in vehicles, eventually catching up to him and bringing him to the ground. Still, the suspect tried to resist arrest by keeping his arms underneath his body. Eventually the officers were able to secure the burglar’s wrists in handcuffs and he was arrested.
‘Throwing pop’ at McDonald’s A 27-year-old man was arrested for battery after becoming irate and causing a scene in McDonald’s at 420 Desplaines on Nov. 12 at 2:17 p.m. According to witnesses, he caused a disturbance by attempting to take food and “throwing pop” around. At one point, he
pushed past customers and went behind the counter to grab a cup, which he filled with soda and threw at two victims, one an employee. One of the victims was struck with the cup, and both were drenched in soda. It is unclear why he was angry in the first place, although he told police officers that the victim “was talking s**t about my mom, and they were walking around me while I was eating!”
Window broken, books stolen A car window was broken and items stolen from a vehicle at the Living Word Christian Center, 7610 Roosevelt Road. Taken from the car was a laptop case, which did not contain a computer but instead contained three books: “Be Still,” “The Prayers that Avail Much for the Workplace” and “High School Entrance Exam.” The books had a combined value of $65, and the laptop case was worth approximately $30.
Theft at Forest Oaks construction site Unknown offenders gained access to the construction site, specifically the trailer office and the fourth floor of the condo building at 7228 Circle Ave. between Nov. 8 and 11. A wireless router/modem was missing from the trailer, which was accessed via a ladder and broken window. On the fourth floor of the condo building, 20 sticks of copper tubing had been taken, and a pair of gloves not belonging to the crew was left on top of a storage box. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Nov. 11-17, 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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Mom date and story time Come on out to Lantern Loft, 7414 Madison St., on Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m. for a 30-minute story time followed by a time for moms to stay and chat. Sponsored by Fit4Mom Oak Park River Forest. This event is free, but registration is requested: oakpark.fit4mom.com/our-village
Drinks and Dialogue “Migrant protection protocols” is the topic of Drinks and Dialogue, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Oak Park and River Forest. Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Shanahan’s, 7353 Madison St. Hear first hand accounts of refugees who are unlawfully denied entry into the United States along the U.S. and Mexican border. Featured presenter is Betty Alzamora. This event is free and open to the public.
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Engage Café with D91 Board of Education Join the D91 board for casual conversation about what’s happing at Forest Park schools. Free pizza and refreshments will be served, and childcare will be provided by National Junior Honor Society students. This event is free and open to the entire Forest Park community. Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison St.
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Tough business model from page 1 tors and commissioners are committed to keeping recycling a viable solution to waste in town. John Clifford, representative from Republic Services, Forest Park’s recycling service, attended a Village of Forest Park recycling forum on Nov. 17 to talk about the state of recycling, how and what to recycle, and what should stay out of recycling bins. He stressed how important it is to get it right when it comes to recycling, because mistakes can lead to contamination, which in turn can lead to higher costs in an industry that is already economically unstable. Dozens of Forest Park residents attended the forum. Spearheaded by Commissioner of Public Property Jessica Voogd and Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements Ryan Nero, it was attended by Village Administrator Tim Gillian, Commissioner Joe Byrnes, Director of Public Works John Doss and Community Center Director Karen Dylewski. Representatives from the Forest Park Community Garden, the Environmental Committee of the League of Women Voters of Oak Park and River Forest, and the Forest Park Sustainability Commission had information booths and were available for questions before and after the meeting. “Recycling has changed dramatically over the past few years,” said Clifford, who talked about the recent history of the industry. Until January 2018 and China’s “National Sword” policy, China was the world’s biggest buyer of recyclable materials from the United States. Frustrated with the condition of the recyclable materials they were receiving, which they claimed contained too much trash mixed in with the desirable cardboard and plastics, China drastically
Confused about recycling? Republic Services, the company that provides recycling services for Forest Park, offers these instructions to help residents ensure they’re recycling correctly:
Only place these items in the recycling container: ■ Flattened cardboard ■ Paper ■ Metal cans ■ Plastic bottles and jugs (all except #6 plastics) ■ Glass bottles and jars
How to prepare your recyclables: ■ Keep recyclables free of food and liquid. They should be empty, clean and dry. ■ Keep it loose. Never put recyclables in containers or bags.
Never place these items in the recycling container: ■ Plastic bags and wrappers ■ Soiled paper ■ Styrofoam ■ Clothing & shoes ■ Greasy pizza boxes ■ Tools
reduced what they would purchase. At first, according to Clifford, China wanted recyclables they purchased to have less than a 5% contamination level. They reduced that to 3% and eventually would accept almost nothing. Because China had previously handled a huge percentage of the world’s recyclables – as much as half, according to some estimates – the industry was thrown into a state of flummox. India and Malaysia began purchasing recyclable materials from the United States, but their infrastructures couldn’t handle it, said Clifford. Domestically, companies are increasing recycling capabilities, but it could take years for the industry to catch up. “There is less value to recycling economically,” Clifford said. “It’s become a tough business model.” As a result, spending money and time on educating the public and making the process of recycling as simple as possible can help keep the costs down. “We need to be more conscious now,” said Clifford. “We need to reduce contamination levels.” Contamination levels affect whether or not a bin of recyclables can actually be recycled or needs to be thrown away like regular trash. According to Clifford, only about 70% of what goes into recycle bins actually gets recycled, and this is because of contamination. If a plastic ketchup container made of recyclable plastic is thrown into a recycling bin, it can cause the entire load to be considered “contaminated.” Regular trash, such as kitchen waste or soiled paper, that ends up in a recycling bin can do the same. Republic Services uses the following trademarked phrase to help consumers remember the basics of how to prepare recyclables: “Empty. Clean. Dry.” Clifford explained that “residual” waste inside a container is okay. A little grease on the sides won’t eliminate a plastic item from being recycled. But it should be rinsed out as well as possible and dried. Tops can be left on or off. Karen Rozmus, from Forest Park’s Sustainability Commission, stressed the fact that recycling, while vitally important to the environment, is still the third option after reducing waste and reusing containers and products as much as possible. “We need to think every day about what goes through our hands,” said Rozmus, who identified three key ways residents can be environmentally conscious on a daily basis. First, she reminded people to bring cloth grocery bags to the store. Second, she said Keurig cups are a huge source of unrecyclable garbage. And third, she encouraged people not to buy disposable water bottles but to refill reusable ones. Nero said the best way to influence change is to talk about it. “We need to rely on each other to get out and talk to our neighbors about what you learned,” said Nero. Gillian said that Clifford will be presenting to the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce soon to teach local businesses about the benefits of and pitfalls often found in recycling.
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Students say no to plastic Third-graders convince board to ban straws from school By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
An environmentally-conscious group of third-graders took the first steps to have plastic straws banned at Field Stevenson School. The students presented research they had done to the District 91 school board at a meeting on Nov. 14. Field Stevenson Principal Tiffany Brunson was on hand to support the students, and she expressed her deep pride in them. “They came to me about two months ago with their concern about straws,” said Brunson, who added that it was all the students’ idea to start this initiative. She suggested to them that they make a presentation to the school board. At the meeting, each of the students took a turn speaking to the board. Jimmy Hepner began the presentation by saying, “It probably comes as no surprise to you that our oceans are important to life on our planet,” and went on to talk about how pollution, including plastics, are poisoning our water and the marine life in it. He ended his part of the presentation with a quote from the Marine Conservation Society: “The best solution to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic straws is preventing them from even entering our oceans.” Nora Ernst spoke about how plastics harm marine life. Zoe Gittings moved on to the topic of microplastics, particles that are hard for sea life to discern from food, and the impact that has on the animals. Nina Zukowski talked about how some people, due to disabilities, need straws, but there are environmentally-friendly straws they can use. Later in the presentation, Olivia Serrao addressed one good option — compostable straws — but stressed that they need to be composted correctly or they can be just as dangerous to sea life because they don’t break down in water the way they would in compostable conditions. Sebastian Carillo presented an astonishing fact: The average American uses 1.6 straws per day, which creates a huge amount of non-recyclable waste. Rowan Marello addressed why straws are not recyclable, since they are too lightweight to make it through the recyclable sorter. Makiylah Johnson was also part of the student committee but could not attend the meeting. Superintendent Louis Cavallo complimented the students on their presentation and desire to motivate change. He said Edward Brophy, assistant superintendent of operations would investigate what the board can do to get the straws, which are brought in by district’s food supplier, removed. “We’ll do whatever we can to get rid of those straws,” said Cavallo.
■ Food ■ Toys ■ Electronics & batteries ■ Construction waste ■ Medical waste ■ Yard waste ■ Diapers ■ Scrap metal
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ENVIRONMENTALISTS: (from left to right) Zoe Gittings, Sebastian Carillo, Nora Ernst, Jimmy Hepner, Nina Zukowski, Rowan Marello and Olivia Serrao spoke out against plastic straws at a school board meeting on Nov. 14.
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Mid-century art featured in first Studio 8 show
Forest Park gallery celebrates Oak Park artist Irving Newman By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
Studio 8 in Forest Park had two firsts on Friday, Nov. 15. It was the first official art gallery show held at the eclectic vintage shop, and it was the first exhibit ever of Oak Park artist Irving Newman’s works, which had been in storage since he created them in the 1960s. Melody Kratz and Brian Shamhart, owners of Studio 8 at 7316 Madison St., said they discovered Newman’s art in the spring when they went to his home to look into buying some items for their store. They noticed some “amazing geometric art” on the walls and asked about it. Newman’s wife, Erusha, told them they were her husband’s works. Katz and Shamhart said they were surprised when she and Newman showed them two closets in the home filled with his artwork. Katz describes Newman’s work as “geometric modern art done in the style of Josef Albers,” who was most famous for his “Homage to the Square” series, which he worked on for over 20 years, starting in the late 1940s. Albers’ works from this period focused on how simply changing color and spatial relationships using the same shape — the square — could create significant artistic and optical differences. “Abstraction is real,” Albers is quoted as saying. “Probably more real than nature.” It is easy to see Albers’ influence in Newman’s works,
which focus on squares and rectangles, strict geometric patterns, offset by different colors. Newman said his work also explores themes, especially the art books that are on display at Studio 8, and he finds connections between music and art. “[The books] are variations on a theme,” said Newman. “The concept is similar to variations on a theme that you find in classical music. I am interested in musical variation. In art, I focused on shape and color variation.” His favorite composers are Beethoven and Brahms. It was the first time Newman had seen his work presented in a gallery space, and the first time he’d looked at a majority of his paintings all at once. ALEX ROGALS/Staff Photographer “It’s special,” said Newman. “This can’t be Studio 8 owner Melody Kratz, left , accompanies artist Irving Newman into duplicated.” Born in 1934, he grew up in the Bronx, New the studio’s gallery on the opening night of Newman’s show on Nov. 15. York City. In the military, he served in Korea, 1954 to 1955. Upon return, he graduated from future wife in London in 1976, and in 1984 they were married Brooklyn Community College and developed an interest in and settled in Oak Park, where they have lived ever since. architecture and fine arts. Newman’s career in architecture throughout the Chicago In the late 1950s, Newman attended the Pratt Institute in area included work on the O’Hare International Terminal Brooklyn, and here he became inspired to create his own in the early 1990s. art. In the 1960s, he presented at art shows on the East coast, Kratz was excited to have Newman’s work in the first gallery including exhibits at A.M. Sachs Gallery and other galleries show at Studio 8. “We acquired more than 50 paintings and art in New York City, Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington books he created,” she said. “They are absolutely stunning. D.C. and Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo. “To find such a prominent collection of modern art is exHe went on a worldwide tour in the 1970s, during which tremely rare. We are so excited to finally show off this colhe studied architecture in different countries. He met his lection by one of our local residents.”
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Bringing to life a board game whodunnit Proviso East Theater Troupe performs ‘Clue’ By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter
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WHODUNNIT: Proviso East students Janaree Taylor, left, and KaiIsis Brown performed in the school’s production of “Clue: On Stage” on Nov. 14, 15 and 16.
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The Pirates’ Theater Troupe of Proviso East High School performed Clue: On Stage on Nov. 14, 15 and 16. The romping whodunnit is based on a script by Jonathan Lynn, which brings to life the classic board game Clue. In the play, an anonymous host invites six guests to a dinner party, at which they are given aliases: Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Ms. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum and Miss Scarlet. Soon it becomes evident that they have all been victims of the same blackmailer, their host. But when that host turns up dead, the dinner party devolves into accusations, suspicions and more murders. This was the third performance in a play at Proviso East for Kevyn Tapia, and he was excited to be part of the production in the leading role of Wadsworth, a traditional and uptight British butler. Director JoDonna Gautschy was impressed with how much Tapia learned and grew as an actor.
“Kevyn had many lines to memorize and learned to do a British accent. He grew as an actor. Beyond that he has a natural way of adding comedy to any line without much effort. Literally, he could read the phone book and I would laugh.” Saffron Hurt, who played the part of Ms. Green, has been acting since eighth grade and said she was thrilled to be part of the play because she’s known since her first time on stage that acting is important to her. Jamie Guillen, who played the part of the maid Yvette and was previously a cast member in Proviso East’s production of Beauty and the Beast, was thrilled to have her first leading role in a play. Gautschy was thrilled with the entire play. “The students did a phenomenal performance,” she said. “It was a treat to see how they interacted with each other as well as the audience during live theater.” Other student cast and crew members included students Dulce Estrada as Ms. Peacock, Olivia Haynes as Miss Scarlet, Janaree Taylor as Colonel Mustard, Gianna Mainsah as Professor Plum, Aamir Robinson as the stage manager, Abby Arroyo as Mrs. White, Evelyn Garcia as the motorist, KaiIsis Brown as the cook, Naomi Cage as back stage crew, Josiah Brown as Mr. Boddy, and John Mata as the police officer.
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Modernizing alcohol licenses
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orest Park took a progressive step in its licensing of alcohol service last week when it created two new types of liquor licenses. One allows local entities that are not bars or restaurants to apply for, and then pay for, a license that permits them to serve alcohol at events. We’re thinking of events we’ve attended at Urban Pioneer Group where alcohol was appropriate to a fundraiser. Now such positive uses will rightly fall under a logical liquor license. Also created was a new type of license for outdoor events sponsored, for example, by the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Rory Hoskins said the village government was already protected from a liability perspective under state licensing. Now, though, a local license will regulate this increasingly popular use. Forest Park has long benefitted from the sale and licensing of alcohol. From our taverns to our growing roster of restaurants, food and drink have long been calling cards for the village. Now as alcohol service evolves it is good that the village is keeping up.
Say no to straws A group of climate activists whose day job is attending Field Stevenson School made a strong case last week to the District 91 school board that plastic straws have to go. It was impressive and it was heartening to listen to these wellprepared students lay out the range of dangers created by our profligate use of straws — is it really possible that Americans average 1.6 straws per day?! Ocean pollution, danger to sea life from plastic, alternatives for those who rely on straws — these students had the topic covered. Kudos to Principal Tiffany Brunson for encouraging her students to bring their case to the school board. Nice work by Supt. Louis Cavallo in saying the district will “do whatever we can to get rid of those straws.” Mostly, though, appreciation and respect to these third-graders for taking action for our planet.
Odd police settlement We’re not advocates of discussing alleged incidents of police misconduct behind closed doors. That said, it is odd to us that two Forest Park village commissioners expressed concern last week at a village council meeting that a proposed settlement of such a case — an extremely modest settlement — had not previously been discussed in an executive session. Turns out the executive session at a previous council meeting had been cancelled and therefore the settlement came straight to the board’s public agenda. In a village with an abnormally high number of lawsuits against its police department by alleged perpetrators complaining of mistreatment, protocols for addressing these issues seem especially important. Honestly, we appreciated hearing Mayor Rory Hoskins and Village Administrator Tim Gillian publicly explain details of this case and how it came to be settled. This case, in which the village firmly maintained there was no wrongdoing by the arresting officer, was a modest one. But more public airing of the issues around charges of police misconduct, both when the village could acknowledge overreach or could defend its officers, would bring necessary light.
Turning pet peeves into opportunities
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icense plate frames were recently proclaimed by a friend to be one of her biggest pet peeves. She is so devoted to purity on her car, she removed her company brand the minute she brought it home. So I now see license plate frames everywhere, and I don’t find them annoying, but instead I think about what it must be like to be so annoyed while driving by these little rectangles. Pet peeves are just singling out things we find annoying. Maybe we secretly like being annoyed by things. Some are annoyed by litter; I used to be too. Then I started to take a bag with me on walks to pick up litter, and it was amazing. I could actually change the environment around me — and within me — just by picking up a few bottles and wrappers. Residing on the south end of town, I frequent the light at Circle and Roosevelt. No longer am I annoyed by drivers who wait to signal their intent to turn left after the two-minute red light turns green, I simply changed my strategy. I do not have to gamble behind that car, but go straight into the lane that caters to people who value the use of turn signals. Merging traffic on I-290 is not a pet peeve because it is actually fun. I get to use it as a teachable moment of “everyone takes a turn.” Traffic jams are “my jam.” I’m ready for the driver who tries to fake me out by taking the Austin exit before suddenly zipping back into 290 traffic. At the 25th Ave.-Mannheim Road exit extension, it is just an opportunity to appreciate taking turns. We’re all in this jam together. Blocking an intersection might have been a previous peeve of mine, but I love being the car that creates the opportunity to allow an open intersection (especially at Elgin/Madison, Wilcox/ Desplaines, and at the entrance to the Community Center on Jackson). I certainly have been the recipient of such a space and with great appreciation, I have shared a head nod or a wave, the greatest signal of a grateful driver. Such acts are little gifts and so easy to do. “Middle of the road dropper-offers” on Ferdinand behind Field and FPMS in the morning before school do not have the power to peeve me anymore. Without asking, I get to see a performance from our finest community outreach stewards, a Forest Park police officer, who steps out of his car and takes a few moments to speak to the repeat offenders every day. I’m so curious to hear what he says that I’ve considered doing the drop-off in the middle of the road, too, so I can get the extra attention, but haven’t had the courage yet. Icy sidewalks used to get me down, but luckily I love to shovel snow, especially making a path for others to use. I imagine while shoveling the pos-
sible happiness I have created for our mail carrier, who can safely travel along for a few houses, as if on a spring day, to bring us our mail. Carving a path as far as I can in the time allowed is one of my favorite things to do with every snowfall. Running late is a pet peeve to some. No problem for me; I know your time is very valuable and, like a surprise package, the latecomer will show up and make the meeting or work space a better place when they do. I used to be annoyed when I saw pacified children in stores, restaurants, at the zoo, transfixed by their handheld screens. Bored children is so out of fashion today and it has made me aware of how appreciative I am of the local heroes who volunteer to coach soccer, lead scouts, or teach in schools. Screenfree activities are precious and human interaction is so wonderful, especially when we’re starving for it. Like the sun rises, so does that former resident and gym teacher who always makes the same comment on any District 91 article in the Forest Park Review. Been at it for years, taking the time to paste his singular simple comment. I used to find it annoying but have discovered that I actually anticipate it, and have even timed it. The consistency is like crust on pie, familiar no matter what the filling. He is a reminder that sideline criticism seldom changes anything, but being grateful, present, and kind builds the strongest bonds in a community, and anyone can do it. I didn’t know it was a thing, but yes, there are some who are annoyed when people discard their dog’s duty in a secured bag in an alley trash bin. The unpredictable nature of these moments are really opportunities in disguise. Together we can celebrate cleanliness in the community and be grateful for sharing resources. The life-giving transformation that occurs when breathing and chewing with others, is not annoying when paired with some music. Simply elevating the eating experience with audible art brings a little extra zest to the whole family. Maybe pet peeves are just little windows into ourselves, stepping on our Zen, interrupting our bliss, allowing us to be whatever change we want to be. Little gifts to enjoy and be grateful for. ■ Out of turn mergers ■ Tv use in cars ■ Undisciplined kids ■ Using light mode, not Dark mode When people who relocate out of Forest Park tell current residents their unsolicited critique of local issues ■ Chewing loudly
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‘We have work to do’ from page 1 emotional disability. This is well beyond the average normally seen in the populations of public schools. Normally, the IEP population is about 14 percent. For us, it’s 30 percent. “My first thought was that we’re overidentifying. But most of these children came to us with an IEP. We didn’t identify them at all. We have a large increase in students with autism. There isn’t a real clear explanation as to why we have an above-average population of students with disabilities.” In comparison to D91’s percentage of students with IEPs (23 percent in the 201819 school year according to the ISBE and 30 percent this year according to Cavallo), Berwyn North D98 has 19 percent, Berwyn South D100 has 16 percent, Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview D89 has 12 percent and Oak Park D97 has 15 percent. “It sounds like I’m making excuses,” said Cavallo. “And the truth is we’re not where we should be. We have work to do.” But, he said, the scores from the state are misleading and don’t tell a complete story. He added that when D91 looked at the students who were underperforming according to the state tests, in some cases what they found was surprising. “Some of those kids were getting A’s and B’s on their report cards. So they’re meeting our expectations; but perhaps our expectations aren’t high enough.” Cavallo said the district is performing well in science. “When it comes to science proficiency, we’re at the state average,” he said. “Very few districts are making that. Our math continues to be the area where we struggle the most.” And equity in scores is still a concern. “Our white students are performing well beyond all other subgroups. We need to continue work on equity,” said Cavallo. If there’s a silver lining to a lower ranking, it’s that schools designated as “underperforming” by the state are eligible for additional funding for improvements, which is what Cavallo plans to request. He also addressed school enrollment, which has dropped in the last two years. It reflects, he said, an overall trend in lower birth rates in Cook County, noting that Chicago Public Schools have seen declining enrollment as well, losing 10,000 students last year and 7,000 this year. “These trends can have a large impact on a small community like us,” said Cavallo, who talked about enrollment studies the district has conducted. “The enrollment, at best, will level out about where we are right now for a while. At the worst we’re going to drop down to about 500 kids over the next several years. That’s very low,” said Cavallo. Last school year, district-wide enrollment was 775. “There will have to be some decisions made once we see where this is going to go over time about what we do district-wide. We’re not doing that tonight. This is simply providing the data to the board, so we have some real data to look at,” Cavallo said.
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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.
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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19002510 on November 1, 2019 Under the Assumed Business Name of DGCB GROUP with the business located at: 110 S. MARION STREET UNIT 305, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: DEBORAH GILLESPIE 110 S. MARION STREET UNIT 305, OAK PARK, IL 60302.
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NOTICE OF DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Oak Park’s Draft Program Year 2018 Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (Draft CAPER) will be available for public review and comment during business hours from November 21 to December 5, 2019 at the Oak Park Village Hall (Neighborhood Services Division) 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302; at all public library branches in Oak Park; and on the Village’s website. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking persons, as needed. Program Year 2018 ran from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019. As a recipient of federal funding under the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Programs, the Village is required to submit annual performance reports to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Any comments concerning the Draft CAPER should be submitted in writing to Mark Dwyer, Grants Supervisor, at the Village Hall address listed above, or by calling 708.358.5416, by 5 p.m., December 5, 2019. Published in Wednesday Journal 11/20/2019
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19002550 on November 8, 2019 Under the Assumed Business Name of DB TAX AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES with the business located at: 1001 EASTERN AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: DONNA C. BINION 1001 EASTERN AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19002602 on November 14, 2019 Under the Assumed Business Name of GLOSS ADDICT with the business located at: 2110 S. 4TH AVE., MAYWOOD, IL 60153. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: FELICIA SIMMONS 2110 S. 4TH AVE. MAYWOOD, IL 60153.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday 17 December 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to Title 9 of the Forest Park Zoning Ordinance in the following ways: Amend Section 9-1-5 to include definitions for “Adult-Use Cannabis Business Establishment”, “Adult-Use Cannabis Craft Grower”, “Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivation Center”, “Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization”, “Adult-Use Cannabis Infuser Organization or Infuser”, “Adult-Use Cannabis Processing Organization or Processor”, and “Adult-Use Cannabis Transporting Organization or Transporter”. Amend Section 9-4B-2 to allow Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization as a conditional use in the B-2 (Community Shopping District) with a 500-foot distance requirement from schools and churches. Amend Section 9-4C-2 to allow Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization as a conditional use in the DBD (Downtown Business District). Amend Section 9-5A-2 to allow Adult-Use Cannabis Craft Grower, Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivation Center, Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization, Adult-Use Cannabis Infuser Organization or Infuser, Adult-Use Cannabis Processing Organization or Processor, and Adult-Use Cannabis Transporting Organization or Transporter as a conditional use in the I-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district. Amend Section 9-5B-1 to allow Adult-Use Cannabis Craft Grower, Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivation Center, AdultUse Cannabis Dispensing Organization, Adult-Use Cannabis Infuser Organization or Infuser, Adult-Use Cannabis Processing Organization or Processor, and Adult-Use Cannabis Transporting Organization or Transporter as a permitted use in the I-2 (Industrial) zoning district.
PUBLIC NOTICE Forest Park School District 91 will be accepting sealed bids for a 2020 Ford F-250 pick-up truck with a snow plow.
The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by the Village of Forest Park, as petitioner, to amend the text of the Forest Park Zoning Ordinance as specified above within the Village of Forest Park, and such other Zoning Ordinance changes consistent with and to conform to the proposed amendments provided for by this Notice.
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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: December 5, 2019 TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits. LOCATION OF HEARING: Room 201 (Council Chambers), Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302 APPLICANT(S): 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: 16-18-200-005 Euclid Avenue right-of-way vacation (between Madison Street
and south alley); THAT PART OF 66-FOOT WIDE EUCLID AVENUE RIGHT-OF-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-toexceed 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. *NOTE: this is a re-notice due to a prior notification error. 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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Lump sum bids will be publicly opened at the Forest Park School District 91 Business Office, 424 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130, at 10am on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Bids received after the designated time and date of the bid opening shall not be considered. The Forest Park School District 91 Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, to waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding procedures and to award the contract in a manger best serving the interest of the Owner (District 91). Specifications are as follows: Ford F-250 4x4 Pick-Up Regular Cab with 8’ Bed Limited Slip Rear Axle LT265/70Rx17E OWL All Terrain Oxford White (Vehicle Color) Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Full Length Black Cab Steps, Regular Cab Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Cruise Control/Tilt Wheel Electronic Shift on the Fly 4x4 Snow Plow Prep Package Back Up Alarm Western 8’ Pro Plus Plow Whelen L31 Super LED Amber Beacon No Holes Drilled Light Mount Board of Education Forest Park Public Schools County of Cook Forest Park, Illinois, 60130 Please contact Mr. Robert Laudadio, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at 708.366.5700 ext. 313, for any questions regarding the specifications
The applicant for this petition is the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines, Forest Park, Illinois. Signed: Kerry McBride Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson Published in Forest Park Review 11/20/2019
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IN THE CIRCIN 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
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 2007OSI 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 twen-
ty-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) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-00446 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
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) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 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 WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS
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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 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
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