O'shea Invites Residents to Help a Hero

19th WARD

QuarterlyA Publication of the 19th Ward Youth Foundation Matthew J. O’Shea MAY 2017 O’Shea Invites Residents to Help A Hero This June, Alderman Matt Operation Help-A-Hero asks all Chi- cent progress on this issue, there deodorant, combs, hair brushes, O’Shea, the Chicago Park District, cagoans to consider purchasing one are currently hundreds of homeless nail clippers, toothpaste, tooth- and Military Outreach USA will host or more of these items to donate to veterans who live either unshel- brushes; KITCHEN & CLEANING the second annual Operation Help- a veteran in need. Donations will tered or in shelters throughout the ITEMS: kitchen trash cans (plas- A-Hero, a household item collec- be accepted at City. “It is our tic), Windex, Pine Sol, dishwashing tion drive supporting veterans tran- sixty-five Alder- duty as citizens liquid, dishcloths, sponges, mops, sitioning out of homelessness in manic Offices to take care of buckets, brooms, dustpans, paper Chicago. On any given night, there and Chicago those who have towels; BATHROOM & MISCELLA- are approximately 1,000 homeless Park District lo- served and pro- NEOUS ITEMS: shower curtains, Veterans in the City. Since 2014, cations through- tected our coun- toilet paper (4 or 6 pack), plungers, thousands of these American he- out the City dur- try by getting our toilet brushes, toilet bowl cleaner, roes have found permanent hous- ing the month of veterans back bath towels (2), wash cloths, smoke ing; unfortunately, many still lack June. All items on their feet and detectors w/ batteries, flashlights the most basic household items you collected will be successful in pri- w/ batteries, garbage bags, laundry and I take for granted delivered to the vate life. It is my baskets, hampers, and laundry de- each day. United States’ hope through tergent. Veteran’s Af- this program Operation Help-A-Hero is a 501 fairs Office and that we will col- (c) (3) public charity dedicated to the distributed to qualifying veterans lect thousands of donations that well-being and care of our American throughout the Chicagoland area. can help the veterans who have sac- military members. Their programs Local drop off locations include rificed so much for our freedom.” support military units and fami- Alderman O’Shea’s office at 10400 said Matthew J. O’Shea, 19th Ward lies as they prepare for separation, S. Western Ave., Monday through Alderman. while they endure the challenges of Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm, and Please note, Operation Help-A- deployment, and as they transition Mount Greenwood Park, 3721 W. Hero is seeking new, store bought back to the US. Every cent contrib- 111th St., Monday through Friday items only. A full list of requested uted to Operation Help-A-Hero is from 10:00am - 10:00pm, Saturday products is below. PERSONAL HY- used to serve our military commu- from 9:00am - 2:00pm, and Sunday GIENE: bath soap, shampoo, con- nity, and every project is based on from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Despite re- ditioner, razors, shaving cream, real needs.

Pilot Program Targets Flooding at Mt. Greenwood Park

Alderman Matt O’Shea, the Chicago Park District and the Met- ropolitan Water Reclamation Dis- trict of Greater Chicago (MWRD) have announced the installation of an experimental energy-passive groundwater recharge product (EGRP) system to mitigates stand- ing water on dedicated test plots at Mount Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th Street in Chicago. The project has an $80,000 budget and is being funded by the Chicago Park District and MWRD. This innovative system, patent- ed by the Michigan-based Parjana Distribution Corporation (PDC), The EGRP® system was installed near the warning track at Brandon Phillips Field and was able to solve soil manages storm water in an eco- erosion from oversaturation. This made the field playable all season, even after heavy rainfall events. friendly and sustainable way with- -Cincinnati Reds Ohio, USA out impacting existing sewer lines. The EGRP system is installed verti- into the earth instead of into our stalled in the ballfields at Mount to be managed onsite and reduce cally into the ground, and Parjana is sewer system. This is the first pilot Greenwood Park in early May, the the flow of water into local sew- confident that they will dramatically project in Chicago. However, Par- system requires an acclimation pe- ers. Everyone is hoping the system increase the rate of infiltration, en- jana has over 200 full scale commer- riod. Previous pilots have experi- can deliver more reliable ballfields hancing natural conditions, and al- cial installations on a global basis. enced continued improvements in and show a reduction in residential lowing the water to be drained back The Parjana system was in- system performance over time. His- flooding in the area.

torically, these fields have flooded This pilot project represents a

Local Postal Customer Postal Local even after a modest rainfall creat- public private partnership funded *************ECRWSSEDDM************* ing regular cancellations for athletic by the Chicago Park District, MWRD leagues and special events at the and Parjana. Moving forward, the

Park. MWRD will collect data to measure PERMIT NO. 17 NO. PERMIT Following the twelve week ac- the impact of the system. If success-

CALUMET CITY, IL IL CITY, CALUMET climation period, the EGRP system ful, the Parjana system could be PAID

U.S. POSTAGE U.S. is expected to enhance drainage at used to address flooding problems

Chicago, IL 60643 IL Chicago,

NONPROFIT ORG. NONPROFIT this location, allow the storm water in other areas across the City. 10402 S. Western Ave. Western S. 10402 2

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 3

NOTES FROM THE

Dear Neighbor,

Spring is a very busy time in our community. In ings. These meetings give residents the opportu- the coming weeks, we look forward to “Bike Across nity to become acquainted with the police officers America without Leaving the 19th Ward,” Beverly who patrol our streets on a daily basis. The Chi- Area Planning Association’s Home Tour, the Memo- cago Police Department is committed to keeping rial Day Parade and Ridge Run. All are wonderful, our community safe. If you have any questions or family friendly neighborhood events. would like information included in our next issue, please contact [email protected]. To In this issue, please find information about “Op- receive regular community updates, visit our web- eration Help-A-Hero” our citywide outreached site at www.the19thward.com and sign up for our organized to support veterans transitioning out e-mail distribution list. of homelessness, as well as updates on new local businesses. We will also be hosting a variety of in- Thank you, formational meetings to assist residents. Hopeful-

ly you can take advantage of these resources. Matthew J. O’Shea Below, I have included a map of our community 19th Ward Youth Foundation police beats and a schedule of local CAPS meet-

CAPS Meeting Calendar BEATS 2211 & 2212 First Thursday of the month at 7:00pm March, May, June, August, October, December 22nd District Police Station, 1900 W. Monterey Ave.

BEAT 2213 Second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm A 19th Ward Youth Foundation Publication March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November Matthew J. O’Shea, Alderman Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr.

BEAT 2221 Beverly / Morgan Park Service Office First Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November 10400 S. Western Ave. Christ the King Parish, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave. Chicago, IL 60643-2508 (773) 238-8766 (phone) (773) 672-5133 (fax) [email protected]

Mount Greenwood Service Office 3207 W. 111th St. Chicago, IL 60655 (773) 238-8776 (phone) (773) 672-5130 (fax)

City Hall Office 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 744-3072 www.the19thward.com

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 4 New Business Developments Open Outcry Brewing Company on Western Ave. Open Outcry Brewing Company ing patrons to observe the brewing dated back to the late-1800’s. Addi- gratitude for all the help, encour- will soon open at 10934 S. Western process as well as the pizza kitchen. tionally, Brand partnered with 19th agement and support I’ve received Ave., replacing O’Brien’s Pub. The It will also include a working glass Ward resident Nathan Lichtenfeld from everyone in the neighbor- 4,000-square foot brewpub will garage door facing Western Avenue of Chicago Alliance Builders to gen- hood. It’s been amazing. We’re feature a wide selection of beers that will allow for open-air dining. eral contract the construction ef- determined to deliver an amenity brewed on site, craft cocktails The floorplan will include tap- fort. Artists in the Beverly Area Arts that our neighbors are proud of, will and wine, Neapolitan style piz- room seating for approximately Alliance will paint a mural in the enjoy and that complements all the zas, sliders, salads and other 110 people. Other features will tap room. Lastly, Brand purchased other great businesses in the Ward,” comfort foods. Owner and Bev- include a reclaimed food truck fermentation tanks from Neil Byers Brand said. erly resident John Brand and wood fired antique and Horse Thief Hollow. For more information, please looks forward to a June stove fireplace. Brand is excited to bring a new, visit openoutcrybrewing.com or opening of the new busi- Where possible, vibrant business to the 19th Ward. check them out on Facebook at www. ness. Brand collaborated with “I feel a tremendous amount of facebook.com/openoutcrybrewing. For the past local residents to several months, redevelop the prop- crews have worked erty. For example, around-the-clock Brand, 19th Ward to complete a major resident Tom Nagel, renovation of the former and former resident Jered O’Brien’s location, as well as three Zubaty, hand built each tap room adjacent store fronts. The renova- table using reclaimed materials tion included constructing a new sourced from a barn in central Il- glass-wall façade facing Western linois. The centerpiece will be an Avenue that will greatly enhance 18-foot community table made the aesthetics of the streetscape. from reclaimed floor joist timbers Once completed, the building will from a hardware store that was de- feature an open floor plan allow- constructed in Colfax, Illinois that

Joshua Mercer Insurance Agency Grand Re-Opening After almost five years of being brands. We believe that insurance role, Joshua received both local ance agent, joining the Allstate fam- in business, the Josh Mercer Agency is the cornerstone of any sound fi- and nationwide acclaim for leading ily was always a childhood dream is expanding and happy to be invest- nancial and/or life plan. For more his students to repeated local and for Joshua. Since childhood, he has ing in Beverly. In September 2015 information, please visit www.Josh- national finishes. In 2009, Joshua seen, first hand, the piece of mind the agency purchased and rehabbed uaMercerInsurance.com or call founded Swish Dreams Sports & and high standards which Allstate the old antique store at 2101 W. 95th 773.598.4530. Educational Foundation (www. provides its customers and believes Street with hopes operating in a About Joshua Mercer swishdreams.org), whose mission insurance is a necessary component bigger facility and expanding staff. A product of Chicago’s Beverly is to use sports as a vehicle to teach of any sound financial plan. That hope recently became a real- community, Joshua Mercer attend- youth literacy and leadership. To- Joshua lives in Beverly with his ity as Josh Mercer hosted ed both Sutherland Elementary day Swish Dreams serves over 100 wife, Kenya, and two children, Josh- Alderman Matt and Brother Rice High School children annually. ua (son;3) and Charli (daughter; 7 O’Shea and before gradu- As the son of a successful insur- months). various other ating from community Howard Uni- leaders/resi- versity (BBA, dents at his Marketing; 2003) in Washington, grand reopening and ribbon cutting DC. ceremony. After graduating from college, About the Joshua Mercer Joshua began his career in retail Insurance Agency banking and financial services with Located at 2101 W. 95th Street Chase Bank on Chicago’s south in the heart of Beverly, the Mercer side. Noticing the lack of financial Insurance Agency is a full-service literacy in his customers and com- insurance agency, specializing in munity, Joshua integrated himself the exclusive sale and service of as an Entrepreneurship/Financial life, home, auto, and business in- Literacy Instructor in Chicago Pub- surance for one of the world’s larg- lic Schools after having earned his est and most successful insurance Master’s (Education; 2006). In this

Coming Soon: B-Sides Coffee + Tea B-Sides Coffee + Tea is coming transforming the shop on June 1st. Saturday from 6:00am - 3:00pm, but to 9907 S. Walden Parkway in late B-Sides will have a music hours could expand in the future. summer 2017. B-Sides will offer Me- theme, with a focus on vinyl, which B-Sides looks forward to com- tropolis coffee and espresso drinks, is where the name inspiration came plimenting the existing shops, Rishi tea and other to-go drinks and from. The b-side of an album can like Tranquility Salon and Beverly snacks to cater to the morning com- often contain the hidden gem or Barre. They hope to draw people to muters and busy parents dropping lesser known tracks. B-Sides will Walden Parkway and make it a des- their kids off at the two Montessori also be conveniently located be- tination in the neighborhood. The schools. They are currently in the side the Metra Rock Island line with community has been very support- process of working with an archi- platform access through the back ive thus far and they can’t wait to tect and general contractor to begin door. They will be open Monday - open their doors!

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 5 Memorial Day Mass Planned Street Light Modernization to Honor the Fallen Moves Forward On Sunday, May 28, 2017 the service men and On Wednesday, April 21, 2017, precise schedule should be made 19th Ward Youth Foundation will women playing the Chicago City Council passed an public later this summer. host our annual Memorial Day roles. A collection will ordinance that will modernize Chi- These new lights, which will be Mass in honor of the brave men be taken for Postage for cago’s streetlight system, replacing owned and operated by the City, and women who have made the ul- Parcels, a Mount Green- 85% of Chicago’s public lighting will consume 50-75% less electric- timate sacrifice protecting our free- wood organization that with reliable, high quality fixtures. ity than the existing lights, generat- doms. The outdoor mass will begin provides care packages to troops The project, managed by the Chi- ing significant cost savings that will at 4:00pm on the lawn of the Saint serving overseas. cago Infrastructure Trust, will begin be utilized to fund this project. In Barnabas Convent, 10161 S. Long- Please join us in honoring our this summer on the south and west addition to the replacement of ap- wood Drive. Limited seating will be fallen heroes and remember the side of the City. In total, 270,000 proximately 270,000 street and alley provided; guests are encouraged to true purpose of Memorial Day. Vol- light fixtures lights, the project will install a man- bring chairs. unteers are needed to help setup will be re- agement system that will Rev. James Donovan will cel- chairs that day. For more informa- placed and a allow for remote moni- ebrate the Mass with area veter- tion, please contact the 19th Ward management toring ans and the families of local active at [email protected]. system of the will be outdoor installed lighting City Shuts Down Epic giving the system. This improvement City a state- should greatly improve repair Luxury Boutique of-the-art time when a light goes out for smart lighting grid. some reason. It will also allow light- At approximately 1:00am on Following the issuance of these The Chicago Smart Lighting ing levels to be controlled remotely. Sunday, April 23, 2017 the Chicago violations, Epic Luxury failed to ob- Project is expected to be completed There will also be limited stabili- Police Department responded to a tain the appropriate permits in the in four years and cost $160 million. zation and repair of existing light late night party at Epic Luxury Bou- ten day period. As such, they are The vendor team is led by Ameresco poles and wiring on an as-needed tique. CPD officers shut down the legally prohibited from operating Inc., a national leader in the field of basis based with available funds. party and issued citations. On April at this location. Should anyone see energy efficiency. In the first year, More than half of the light fix- 27th, the Chicago Department of business activities occurring at 2144 work will be focused in neighbor- tures in at least the first year will be Business Affairs & Consumer Pro- W. 95th St., they are asked to call hoods with heightened public safe- assembled in Chicago and Ameres- tection (BACP) issued violations for 9-1-1 immediately. The entire com- ty concerns allowing them to more co has committed to using City resi- operating without a business license munity thanks the Chicago Police quickly reap the benefits of clearer dents to perform at least 50% of the and deceptive practices. They also Department and the Department of and more reliable lighting. Howev- work on the project. Ameresco has issued cease and desist orders pro- Business Affairs & Consumer Pro- er, to ensure all Chicagoans benefit also expressed a strong preference hibiting the business from hosting tection for their great work on this from this project in year one, instal- for hiring veterans. Initial work is any events or parties where admis- public safety matter. lation will also take place along a expected to begin later this sum- sion is charged and serving alcohol dozen main arterial streets. A more mer. to patrons.

19th WARD TOWN HALL MEETING 19TH WARD

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017 Please note, this event is for document shredding only. We will not have electronics recycling available. 7:00 P.M. 22ND DISTRICT CHICAGO SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017 POLICE STATION 1900 W. MONTEREY AVE. 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. CROSSWINDS CHURCH 10835 S. PULASKI RD. Please join us for a discussion of community events. Representatives from various government agencies will also be present to address any concerns or questions you may have. This service is provided free of charge, but is open to 19th Ward residents only. Documents are shredded on site. Sponsored by: Only documents that are loose can be shredded; please remove any staples or binders before you arrive.

State Representative SPONSORED BY: JUSTIN SLAUGHTER

CIVIC ASSOCIATION OLD MORGAN PARK OF MORGAN PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 6 Major Improvements Coming Join the Battle for to Local Public Schools This year, Mayor Emanuel and Mount Greenwood Elementary Beau – May 21st Alderman O’Shea announced sev- School: This Fall, work will begin On Sunday, May 21st, the 19th meal (low-fat and iron rich foods) eral major improvement projects at on a new annex to alleviate severe Ward is hosting the “Battle for Beau” at least two hours before donating local public schools. This year, work overcrowding at this high perform- blood drive benefitting Beau Dowl- blood and drink plenty of non-caf- will begin on a new therapeutic riding neighborhood school. The an- ing at Saint John Fish- feinated beverages in ing barn at the Chicago High School nex will have thirteen classrooms er School – Kane Hall the days leading up for Agricultural Sciences, and new and a Science classroom. The con- (10200 S. Washtenaw to your donations. annexes at Esmond Elementary struction project has a budget of $20 Ave.), from 9:00am- Do not smoke for at School and Mount Greenwood El- million with a tentative completion 3:00pm. Beau Dowl- least one hour before ementary School. Updates on those date in early 2019. ing, the two year old donating and do not projects are below. Esmond Elementary School: youngest of seven chew gum, mints, or Chicago High School for Agri- This Fall, construction will begin children, is currently candy immediately cultural Sciences: On Wednesday, on a new annex building at Esmond battling neuroblas- before or during your April 5th, a groundbreaking cer- Elementary School. The annex toma cancer. Please appointment. Also, emony was held for the new 15,800 will include one classroom, an art join the entire 19th Ward communi- avoid exercise or strenuous activity square-foot therapeutic-riding room, computer lab, science lab, li- ty in showing support for our buddy before an immediately after donat- barn. This project has a $1.2 mil- brary and lunchroom with kitchen. Beau by donating blood or signing ing. lion budget and is expected to be Through this project, the existing up for the bone marrow registry. On the day of your donation, completed in late 2017. The barn modular building will be demol- To avoid significant delays, ap- please make sure to bring a driv- will allow the school to expand its ished and a new artificial turf field pointments are strongly encour- er’s licensing, passport, state ID or therapeutic riding program to ser- and play lot will be installed. This aged and can be made by calling birth certificate with accompanying vice children and adults with special project has a budget of $20 million (877) 543-3768 or visit www.the19t- photo ID. A student or employee ID needs as well as veterans battling with a tentative completion date in hward.com and search using group with full name and photo are also post-traumatic stress disorder. early 2019. code 869A. Blood donors must be accepted. You will also need a list of at least 18 years old (16 or 17 years medications you are taking and list old with signed parental consent of places visited outside of the Unit- form), weigh at least 110 pounds, ed States in the past three years. and be in generally good physi- Sign up today at www.the19thward. cal health. Be sure to eat a healthy com. Cook County Assessor

New riding barn currently under construction at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. Property Tax Appeals The Cook County Assessor in the August Quarterly. It can be property tax appeal process for beneficial to file appeals with both Lake Township, which includes the agencies. Common reasons to file MWRD Offers Free Fertilizer 19th Ward, is tentatively scheduled an appeal with the Assessor are lack to open August 8, 2017. Yearly of uniformity with similar prop- The Metropolitan Water Recla- transformed into a high-value fertil- assessment notices will be erties within the same neigh- mation District will be offering free izer. Crystal Green is a continuous mailed notifying resi- borhood code, overvalu- Crystal Green fertilizer to 19th Ward release nutrient technology that dents of the 30 day ation based on recent residents at the 95th Street Farmers provides root activated phospho- window to file an ap- sales and significant Market (95th & Longwood Dr.) on rus, along with nitrogen and mag- peal. This will be the property description Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 9:00am- nesium, in one citrate soluble gran- first opportunity to ap- errors. This appeal process 1:00pm. Residents can receive one ule. It is proven to increase yields peal 2017 taxes payable is for 2017 property taxes vial of continuous release nutrient and optimize plant performance in in 2018. The second op- which are due in 2018. Ap- fertilizer while supplies last. Crys- high pH soils. In increases fertiliz- tion to appeal is administered peals can be made in person tal Green will be offered on a first er efficiency and minimizes excess through the Cook County Board of at any Cook County Assessor office, come, first served basis. phosphorus in the soil, lowering the Review, which opens in the fall. online at www.cookcountyassessor. Nutrients, such as phosphorus, risk of tie-up, leaching, and run-off. Look for more information about com or appeal forms are available at are recovered from wastewater and the Board of Review appeal process both 19th Ward offices City Sticker Sales Teacher Appreciation Day Did you know that City of Chi- cle Sticker courtesy reminder form. cago Vehicle Stickers can be pur- If your courtesy reminder is lost, Happy Hour chased online at www.ChiCityClerk. please bring your State Vehicle Reg- On Tuesday, May 2nd, the 19th Ward hosted a Teacher Appreciation com? Last year, one fourth of all istration ID Card, which includes Happy Hour at Barraco’s – Mount Greenwood. Over two hundred customers skipped the lines and your Vehicle Identification Number teachers from Beverly, Morgan Park and Mount Greenwood enjoyed obtained their stickers through the (VIN). Check, money order, Visa, a delicious buffet and great company as the community celebrated Clerk’s website. This is the easiest Mastercard, Amex and Discover the hard work done by local educators. The happy hour was spon- and fastest way to receive your ve- Card are accepted at Ward Sales. sored by Alderman Matt O’Shea, Senator Bill Cunningham, State hicle sticker each year. Please remember, we are now in Rep. Fran Hurley, the Beverly Area Planning Association, Mount However, if you prefer to pur- the year-round vehicle sticker era. Greenwood Community & Business Association, and Barraco’s. chase your sticker in person, Alder- Ward sales this year will be lim- man Matt O’Shea and City Clerk ited to customers with June vehicle Anna Valencia will host sales on sticker expirations. These are ve- Thursday, May 25th from 12:00pm- hicles with “6/17” printed on them 4:00pm at Ridge Park, 9625 S. Long- with an expiration date of June 30th. wood Dr., and Wednesday, June Remember, the 15 day grace period 21st from 12:00pm-4:00pm at the is NO LONGER in effect; motorists 19th Ward’s Mount Greenwood with a June 30th expiration date Service Office, 3215 W. 111th St. To must have their sticker displayed by purchase a vehicle sticker, you must July 1st to avoid a $200 ticket. bring your 2017 Chicago City Vehi-

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 7 19th Ward Celebrates Police Week In 1963, President John F. Ken- cers who keep our neighborhood nedy designated the week of May safe. Local schools will be writing 15th as Police letters and mak- Week, “in recogni- ing cards for police tion of the service officers, and the given by the men 19th Ward will be and women who, providing refresh- night and day, ments throughout protect us through the day. the enforcement We hope of our laws.” This that you can join year, Alderman us and show the Matt O’Shea is inviting residents of Chicago Police Department the Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount support and appreciation they de- Greenwood to visit the Chicago serve. For more information or to Police Department’s 22nd District, volunteer, please email mattoshea@ 1900 W. Monterey Ave., on Thurs- the19thward.com. FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHTS START JUNE 8 day, May 18th and thank the offi- Make a date with your kids for FREE Family Fun Nights, Thursdays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m., across from the Metra Station adjacent to the Beverly Bank parking lot, 1908 W. 103rd St. Every week a different theme will be celebrated with special guests, activities, music, fun and food. Little Company of Mary Hospital and other sponsors will be handing out giveaways to the kids and doctors will be available Restore the Canopy to talk about family health. This summer, Alderman Matt green canopy for urban communi- June 8 will feature Miss Jamie’s Farm celebrating the Rootin’ Tootin’ Hoedown with O’Shea and the Metropolitan Water ties that enhance property values, songs and activities sure to appeal to all her barnyard buddies. Jamie has been Reclamation District are providing reduce utility bills, and are performing at parties in Chicagoland since 2013, and is a favorite among kids and free oak tree saplings to Chica- a powerful and effective their parents. goans. Trees can be or- form of green infra- June 15 is a Dance Party with the DJ from Beverly Records playing the tunes. dered online at www. structure. A medium June 22 features a performance by the Storybox Improv Theater who will generate the19thward.com, and size oak tree can help a story from an audience suggestion in this imaginative and fully improvised show. will be available for prevent flooding by June 29 is the official Summer Kick-Off Party! Music and lots of fun activities are in pickup on Sunday, absorbing 2,800 gal- store as we celebrate everyone’s favorite time of year. June 4, 2017 from lons of rainfall per Each week Calabria Imports will be selling food and beverages. Bring your chairs and 9:00am - 1:00pm at year. Chicago’s tree blankets, and get ready for a good time! the 95th Street Farm- population has been Family Fun Nights are co-sponsored by the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA), ers Market (95th & Long- decimated by emerald Little Company of Mary Hospital, University of Chicago Medicine/Comer Children’s wood Dr.). Instructions to aid in ash borer infestations and ex- Hospital, Beverly Bank and Trust, 19th Ward Youth Foundation, Calabria Imports, planting and caring for the trees treme weather. Help restore that People’s Gas and Mike Haggerty Buick-GMC-Volkswagen. will be provided at pickup. canopy by ordering your free oak The events will be presented as planned, weather permitting. Trees provide a beautiful sapling today!

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 8 O’Shea Ordinance Targets Human Trafficking Alderman Matt O’Shea and to crack down on illicit massage par- State law prohibition against so- the Chicago Department of Busi- lors as well as to identify some of the licitation; ness Affairs & Consumer Protection most vulnerable victims in our com- • Pass a pre-license inspection and (BACP) recently proposed changes munities. This ordinance mandates consent to inspections by autho- to massage business regu- preventative measures. Not only rized City employees and police; lations in an effort to in- will we make our commu- and crease the City’s nities safer, we also will ability to com- provide the opportunity • Provide prospective customers Expand Your Set of with a written price list of all ser- bat human traf- for legitimate small busi- Skills at the Library ficking. O’Shea ness growth in Chicago” vices. Learn Something New and BACP worked said Alderman O’Shea. • Further, the ordinance prohibits closely with the Often times, victims of hu- massage establishments from... Using Library Resources Chicago Police De- man trafficking • Allowing any person under the in- Every Thursday from 12 partment, the anti- are treated as fluence of alcohol or drugs to en- noon to 6:00 p.m., the Mt. human trafficking criminals under ter or remain on the premises, or Greenwood Library offers tech- community and the law. To ad- providing or receiving a massage; nological assistance through licensed massage dress that, this or- CPL’S CyberNavigator pro- Employing or contracting with therapists to put forth dinance provides for an • gram. From formatting a re- any person as a massage therapist a package that not only affirmative defense for any sume to setting up e-books on who does not hold a current, valid enhances public safety, person arrested for prostitu- your tablet, the CyberNavigator license issued by the State of Illi- but also reduces regula- tion who was in fact a human traf- is here to assist patrons. nois; and tions on existing, high quality mas- ficking victim. It also increases the Check out a Launchpad sage businesses. age to 18 from 15 years-old for em- • Having an entrance or exit-way (which are tablets loaded with While the majority of massage ployment as a massage therapist. providing direct passageway to apps designed to help kids parlors are legitimate business op- The proposed ordinance also any residence. learn) to use high-quality, in- erations, a small percentage oper- requires massage establishments In addition, the ordinance removes teractive content from any- ate as a front for both sex and labor to… the existing requirement for sepa- where—no Internet connection trafficking. This ordinance makes rate dressing, locker and / or mas- needed. The Mt. Greenwood it easier for law enforcement and • Ensure all customer’s sexual or sage room facilities for female and Branch carries Launchpads for BACP to inspect and investigate genital areas are covered at all male patrons and exempts foot and younger learners, and CPL now businesses suspected of human times when in the presence of an chair massage establishments from offers launchpads for teens and trafficking. It also provides the tools employee, agent or independent the requirement to obtain a city li- adults which can be placed on to shut down those ventures. Simul- contractor; cense. This ordinance will be in- hold and delivered to the li- taneously, the ordinance removes • Post signage identifying the place troduced at the next Chicago City brary of your choosing. barriers for legitimate massage of business as a message thera- Council meeting on May 24th, and For more information, therapists to build small businesses py establishment and stating its will subsequently be heard by the please call the Mt. Greenwood in our communities. trade or business name; Committee on Licensing & Con- Branch (312) 747-2805 or visit “I am proud of this effort which • Give all prospective customers a sumer Protection. www.chipublib.org makes it easier for our City agencies written notice stating the Illinois

CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS ONLINE

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 9 95th Street Market Returns for 2017

The 95th Street Farmers Mar- available from 9:30am-12:30pm ev- updated on the various attractions ket opened for the season on Sun- ery other week starting on May 14th. and activities. Please take a look at Returning Vendors for the day, May 7, 2017. Operating rain or This year, the 95th Street Farm- some of the great things planned for 2017 Market are: shine, the market takes place each ers Market is generously sponsored the month of May: • Urban Canopy Sunday from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. through by the 95th Street Business Asso- May 14 – Walk over to the mar- • C & D Farms Sunday, October 29, 2017, in the ciation, Beverly Bank & Trust, Pacor ket after the Beverly Breast Cancer • Nothing Bundt Cakes city owned park- Mortgage Corpora- Walk. The John McNicholas Pedi- • Stamper Cheese ing lot at 1835 tion, the Beverly atric Brain Tumor Foundation will • Breadman Baking Company W. 95th St. Area Planning be in the community tent, with face • Not Just Cookies (95th & Long- Association, painting available from 9:30 a.m. wood Dr.). Alderman – 12:30 p.m. in the children’s tent, • Down to Earth Beverly The market Matt O’Shea, Mark Taylor will provide musical • Madsen Farms will feature Southtown entertainment. • Blankenship Farm weekly live Health Foods, Twin Garden Farms entertainment, Senator Bill May 21 – The Beverly Arts Center • including local Cunningham, Rep- will be in the community tent, and • Noffke Farms favorites like The Beverly All Stars, resentative Fran Hurley, the Chi- the Beverly All Stars will perform. • Gotta B Crepes Joel Barr, Dave Waterman, Mark cago High School for Agricultural May 28 – Pedalheads will be in the • Sweet Freaks (joining us for Taylor, Bridget Cavanaugh and Sciences, and the 19th Ward Youth children’s tent to share information the month of May) more! Check our facebook page to Foundation. about bike safety for children. Face • Sunflower (joining us twice a learn more about various children’s Weekly highlights are posted painting will be available from 9:30 month) activities like Erin’s Farm, a visit on the 95th Street Farmers Market a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bridget Cavana- • The Eating Well (joining us from Southpaw, and different craft Facebook page. Residents are en- ugh will provide our music. twice a month) projects. Free face painting will be couraged to like the page and stay • Pollo Locuas with their taco cart

New vendors for the season include: • Southtown Health Foods • Beverly Bakery

For more information about the market please message the 95th Street Farmers Market Face- book page or contact Erin Ross at [email protected]. See you at the market!

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 10 19TH WARD

HealthyKickoff the summer right! Throughout Summer the month of June, the 19th Ward CAMPAIGN will be hosting and promoting a series of free activities and events designed to promote health and wellness. Free smoothies will be provided at all outdoor workout sessions courtesy of Southtown Health Foods and the Beverly Area Planning Association. Please take a look at the schedule below and email [email protected] with any questions.

Saturday, June 3rd - 2:00pm Thursday, June 15th - 1:00pm Friday, June 23rd - 9:00am Preventing & Treating Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Senior Citizen Chair Yoga Strength Training Class for Runners* Presented by Dr. Matthew Griffin Sponsored by State Rep. Fran Hurley Sponsored by Treadfit MetroSouth Health Center at West Beverly 19th Ward Office - 10402 S. Western Ave. Beverly Park - 2460 W. 102nd St. 11250 S. Western Ave. *Please bring yoga mat Sunday, June 18th - 9:00am Space is limited, please RSVP to (773) 779-7500 by June 1st Tabata in the Park* Sunday, June 25th - 9:00am Sunday, June 4th - 9:00am McKiernan Park - 10714 S. Sawyer Ave. Metabolic Core Conditioning* Strength Training Class for Runners* Sponsored by Southside Knockout Sponsored by Fit Code Cosme Park - 9201 S. Longwood Dr. Prospect Gardens Park - 10940 S. Prospect Ave. Monday, June 19th - 10:00am Sponsored by ATI Physical Therapy & Treadfit Tuesday, June 27th - 7:00pm *Please bring yoga mat Senior Citizen Health Fair Mount Greenwood Park - 3721 W. 111th St. Healthy Cooking Demonstration Thursday, June 8th - 6:00pm Monday, June 19th - 6:00pm with Chef Gautham Rao Self-Defense Seminar Sponsored by Smith Village Women’s Self Defense Class Sponsored by State Rep. Fran Hurley Smith Village - 2340 W. 113th Pl. Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences Saint Xavier University (Shannon Center) 3700 W. 103rd St. Tuesdays / Thursdays - 6:00pm 3857 W. 111th St. Sponsored by State Rep. Kelly Burke Saturdays - 7:00am Sunday, June 11th - 9:00am Tuesday, June 20th – 7:00pm Running Excels Running Club Strength Training Class for Runners* Managing Stress & Energy with Nutrition Sponsored by: Running Excels Barnard Park - 10431 S. Longwood Dr. Presented by Katie Mahler Speh 10328 S. Western Ave. Sponsored by Sports & Ortho & Treadfit Southtown Health Foods - 2100 W. 95th St. *Please bring yoga mat *Free smoothies will be provided at all outdoor workout sessions courtesy of Southtown Health Foods and the Beverly Area Planning Association.

Improvements Coming to Dan Ryan Woods

New outdoor recreation im- Dan Ryan Woods. provements are coming soon to the This project will complement Dan Ryan Woods, one of the most the recently renovated visitors’ cen- heavily used sites in the entire for- ter at the northeast corner of 87th & est preserve system. Construction Western Ave. where the public can will begin on a nature-inspired play obtain a picnic permit and get infor- area and interpretive signs later this mation of programs and activities. summer. This fall, work will com- Future improvements along the mence on stone fitness stairs on the Major Taylor Bike Trail are also in sledding hill, similar to those found the early planning stages. For more at Swallow Cliff. Enhancements to information on these plans, please the existing historic stone aqueduct visit www.fpdcc.com/drmt. pathway south of 87th Street are ex- Dan Ryan Woods will celebrate pected to be completed this fall. In its 100th Anniversary on August 27, total, these improvements repre- 2017. sent a $1 million investment in the

Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play and Treehouse

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 11

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 12 Legislative Update Cunningham Legislation Protects Senior Citizens Seniors throughout Illinois being,” Cunningham said. “We as ningham said. “This can lead to pendent, and financially secure in could receive legal protections to a community should be finding situations where seniors are victim- their own homes should not only help them live safely and affordably unique and new ways to protect and ized in their own homes by caregiv- be a personal goal for our families, in their homes as they age under support those who dedicated their ers who are not properly screened. it should be a policy goal for state legislation being pushed by Senator lives trying to protect and support Senate Bills 1676 and 1978 will help government,” Cunningham said. “If Bill Cunningham. many of us.” combat these situations.” seniors are unable to live indepen- “Seniors should be able to live Cunningham recently passed Another piece of legislation dently in their homes, they often their golden years without concern Senate Bills 1676 and 1978, com- passed by Senator Cunningham, have to move to nursing facilities. about their safety or financial well- panion legislation that will help Senate Bill 1979, would relieve se- That’s not only an undesirable out- ensure home care agencies that are niors of the burden of having to come for individual seniors, but it hired to provide services to seniors annually re-apply to Cook County becomes very expensive for the tax- are properly licensed. The state li- for their senior property tax exemp- payers who subsidize nursing facili- censing process ensures that work- tion. Because of a current state law, ties through the Medicaid program. ers who go into homes of seniors are seniors must fill out burdensome “That is why I have consistently properly trained, insured, and have paperwork every year to maintain pushed legislation to protect se- undergone criminal background their property tax break, which niors both from crime and financial checks. The legislation would also could save them hundreds of dol- distress,” Cunningham said. “Keep- require that hospitals only refer lars annually. Confusion over the ing our older family members and discharged patients to home care law has led to seniors losing the neighbors safely in their own homes agencies that properly screen their homestead exemption when they is a ‘win-win’ situation -- both for employees. fail to re-apply with the county. the quality of life for seniors and the “Seniors or their family mem- Cunningham’s legislation would al- financial well-being of the state.” bers who hire home care workers low seniors to apply just once and All three pieces of legislation are sometimes taken advantage of keep the exemption in place as long passed the Illinois Senate and now by fly-by-night agencies that pose as they own the home. move to the Illinois House for fur- as cost efficient providers,” Cun- “Keeping seniors safe, inde- ther consideration.

Hurley’s Bill Offers Relief for Small Businesses Local employers would receive their workers’ compensation insur- mitment to delivering the best value more competitive place to do busi- relief from high workers’ compen- ance premiums,” said Hurley. “Out- to businesses, not turning a profit ness by ensuring businesses are see- sation costs under legislation spon- of-state for-profit insurance com- for investors. The competition will ing the benefit of the reforms,” said sored by state Rep. Fran Hurley, panies are taking in massive profits also encourage for-profit insurers to Hurley. D-35. House Bill 2622 establishes a while local businesses struggle with offer lower-cost options to Illinois non-profit workers’ compensation high costs.” employers. insurer as an alternative for Illinois Some Springfield politicians Additionally, Hurley supported businesses tired of paying high pre- are pushing to further pad corpo- reforms that require for-profit in- miums to for-profit insurance com- rate profits by demanding changes surance companies to pass savings panies, and seeks to eliminate fraud to workers’ compensation that will from workers’ compensation reform while protecting workers injured jeopardize the economic security of on to Illinois employers. House Bill on the job through no fault of their workers hurt on the job. But, Hur- 2525 gives the Department of Insur- own. The bill passed the House in ley is working towards real reforms ance authority to review insurance April and will move on to the Senate that would help small and medi- rates before they become effective for consideration. um-sized employers save money and reject those it finds excessive. “Illinois workers’ compensation while maintaining protection for “To make Illinois competitive, claims and costs have fallen sig- employees. House Bill 2622 pro- we must look for ways to decrease nificantly in recent years, but many vides for the Illinois Employers Mu- costs on small and medium-sized small and medium-sized businesses tual Insurance Company to offer the employers to ensure they have the are rightly concerned that they are same quality insurance as for-profit resources they need to thrive in Il- not seeing these savings reflected in companies, while holding a com- linois. These bills will make Illinois a Ag School Legislation Opens More Local Seats

Families in Mount Greenwood, we should increase access to quality ly competitive, as more than 3,000 crease the cluster program’s enroll- Beverly and Morgan Park could soon academic programs for all students, eighth graders from throughout the ment to 80 students. see increased enrollment opportu- including diverse learners.” city apply to the school every year. “The unique agriculture curric- nities to the Chicago High School CHAS was created by state law But legislation passed by Cunning- ulum at CHAS that attracts so many for Agricultural Sciences (CHAS) more than 20 years ham in 2011 en- applicants should be available to because of legislation passed by the ago. The enabling leg- sures local families diverse learners, too,” Cunningham Illinois Senate. islation that get a leg up on ad- said. “And the welcoming of those Senate Bill 447, sponsored by established mission by legally students should be officially rec- State Senator Bill Cunningham (D- the school requiring that 50 ognized in the state law that estab- Chicago), would allow for 40 more included percent of the en- lished the Ag School. SB 447 helps seats to be opened up to local fami- an enroll- rollment at CHAS accomplish those goals, which will lies and would statutorily authorize ment cap must be residents provide security for families in our the special education cluster that that requires leg- of the 19th Ward. community who deserve top notch currently exists at the school. islative approval CHAS has provided educational opportunities close to “The Ag School provides a to increase attendance levels. SB special education cluster services home for all their children.” unique, nationally recognized high 447 would enable CHAS to gradu- for years, but those programs were The legislation now moves to school education to CPS student ally lift its total enrollment from 720 not recognized by state law until the the Illinois House, where it is spon- right in our backyard,” Cunning- to 800 students. introduction of Senate Bill 447 this sored by State Representative Fran ham said. “Anytime it is possible, Admission to the school is high- year, which will enable CPS to in- Hurley.

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 13

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 14

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 15 Shannon Center Offers Application Now Open Summer Plan to Coach One Million Summer is coming and Saint Quinlan, director of SXU’s Shannon Xavier University (SXU) is packing Center. “We offer all the amenities Degrees Scholars the books away and busting out the needed to accommodate an active gym shoes! Break in your summer fitness routine, while also being Local, homegrown nonprofit recruiting 650 pro- the right way by signing up for a conveniently located.” fessionals to mentor community college scholars summer vacation college member- The summer break membership ship at SXU’s Shannon Center. Be- includes: access to the fitness cen- One Million Degrees (OMD)— community colleges each year. It ginning Monday, May 15th, college ter, track, racquetball court, open a Chicago nonprofit organization is one of the only organizations in students from other universities are gym, and group exercise classes. that empowers low-income, highly the country working directly with welcome to purchase a member- Students must present their current motivated community college stu- low-income community college ship for summer break. The cost of school ID at the Shannon Center’s dents to succeed in school, in work, students. OMD Scholars graduate the membership is $80 per student – front desk and ask for a manager and in life—is now accepting ap- from college at over two times the the perfect deal for students looking to register. Payments can be made plications for its volunteer coaches. national average. Upon completion, to stay busy and fit for the summer! through cash, check or credit card. OMD Coaches work with scholars its scholars transfer to four-year col- “This is a great opportunity for For more information, please in a one-on-one and small group leges and universities to earn their college students returning home call 773-298-3597 or visit www.sxu. setting to provide professional and bachelor’s degrees and enter the that want to stay active,” said Jen edu, keyword: Shannon Center. personal support workforce in high- throughout the ac- demand fields, ademic year, while such as health helping to broaden care, IT and en- Sign Up for Automatic Water scholars’ horizons gineering. OMD of career aspira- Scholars build Bill Payments Today tions and possi- better futures for bilities. Coaches themselves, their The City of Chicago has launched a new web portal for water, sewer and are supported with families and their garbage bills. Here are some of the convenient online features: ongoing training communities, • View, print or download your bills by OMD to ensure while helping to • Go green and enroll in paperless billing a positive and productive volunteer strengthen the local and national • View payment history and usage experience, and also have opportu- economy. • Make a quick payment nities to connect with fellow coach- OMD is rapidly expanding the • Sign up for AutoPay es to expand their own professional number of students it serves in Chi- The AutoPay feature allows you to pay your bills with au- networks. cago and the suburbs. In the 2016- tomatic debits from your bank account. With AutoPay, you Coaches give just a few hours 2017 academic year OMD served will not have to remember to pay your bill. There are no ser- each month and make a profound nearly 700 scholars, and in the vice fees and you will receive a reminder email prior to the automatic debit. difference in the lives of OMD 2017-2018 academic year, OMD will Check it out at www.cityofchicago.org/finance and click on Pay Utility Bill. Scholars. “I have loved my mentee have the capacity to serve up to 850 and everything about my mentor- scholars across all of its program lo- ing experience at OMD,” said coach cations including all seven campus- Neha Gupta, HR Specialist at PwC, es of the City Colleges of Chicago, “The two hours I spend monthly Prairie State College, Harper Col- with my mentee are easily the lege, and College of Lake County. two most meaningful hours of my Learn more about coaching and month!” apply at www.onemilliondegrees. OMD provides a variety of holis- org/coach. For questions about the tic supports—financial assistance, program or applications, call Mi- mentoring, academic interventions chaela McGill at 312-920-9605 ext. and professional development—to 310 or send an email to mmcgill@ hundreds of community college onemilliondegrees.org. students across 11 Chicago-area

Peoples Gas Update This year, Peoples Gas will continue stored on site due to the design and upgrading its natural gas system in nature of the project. As the project several communities throughout progresses, temporary repairs will Chicago as part of its System Mod- be made to streets, sidewalks and ernization Program to enhance parkways until permanent restora- safety and reliability. The affected tion can be made. A good majority areas include: of the work is done in the parkway. • Beverly (south of 103rd Street) • West Beverly Peoples Gas is committed to work- • West Morgan Park ing quickly and efficiently to mini- Peoples Gas will send letters and mize the inconvenience to you and postcards to communicate the dif- your neighbors and your coopera- ferent stages of construction, in- tion is appreciated to keep them on cluding the times when workers will track and on schedule. need access to your home or busi- Peoples Gas plans to complete up- ness: grades in West Morgan Park and • First, to hang the meter brackets West Beverly by the end of the year. in the new gas meter location. Work in the southern portion of • Second, to connect your home or Beverly may continue through the business to the gas system. summer of 2018. For additional in- Once construction begins, there formation, you can call (888) 258- will be parking restrictions on some 2885 or visit www.peoplesgasdeliv- streets in the area. In addition, ery.com/systemupgrades. equipment and material will be

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 16 Public Art Planned for 19th Ward The 19th Ward is proud to par- The Beverly Area Arts Alliance ticipate in the Chicago Depart- (The Alliance) is working with Al- ment of Cultural Affairs and Special derman Matt O’Shea to review more Events’ (DCASE) “Year of Public than 150 artist applicants, pre-ap- Art.” DCASE’s 50x50 Neighborhood proved by DCASE, and will present a Arts Project will make a significant curated list to a committee of neigh- investment in the cre- borhood stakeholders. ation and installation of The committee, made up public art in each of the of local business owners, city’s 50 wards in provid- civic associations leading matching funds up ers, active residents, and to $1 million. The initia- artists, will select the top tive was inspired by Chi- three artists for the final cago’s 50 Wards and the round and discuss loca- 50th anniversary of two tion options. The project of our most seminal pub- will be funded thanks to lic artworks (the Picasso an allocation from the in Daley Plaza and the 19th Ward and The Bev- Wall of Respect which erly Bank’s generous once stood at 43rd Street annual donation to the and Langley Avenue). Beverly Art Walk, along with a dollar “There is no question that art is vital to dollar match from DCASE. to a neighborhood’s spirit and the “The Alliance is thrilled to be a part- quality of life for residents, which ner in the creation of more public art is why we have initiated the 50x50 in the Beverly/Morgan Park neigh- Neighborhood Arts Project. For the borhood. Initiatives such as this sup- first time ever, we’ll be allowing Al- port our mission to advance Beverly dermen to dedicate up to $10,000 of as a hub of culture and creativity and their menu funds to finance perma- as a destination for the arts on Chi- nent public art installations in their cago’s Far South Side.” wards. I’ve committed to matching – Monica Wilczak, co-founder of the those menu funds dollar for dollar, Beverly Area Arts Alliance doubling the money and impact of The final selection will be unveiled these projects.” at the 4th Annual Beverly Art Walk – Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Saturday, October 7, 2017.

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 17

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 18 Mercy Circle’s John ‘Jack’ Haberkorn likes his new life

As a Commander in the Chicago she is able to feed herself. So may- Department, none of his descen- care of and I don’t have to remem- Police Department until age 55, fol- be I wasn’t helping her in the right dants chose to follow him into law ber anyone’s name. I just call every- lowed by nine years way. I get to spend enforcement. “I saw some terrible one, ‘Sister.’” serving as Police time just enjoy- things when I was on the job,” Jack About Mercy Circle Chief in Oak Lawn, ing her company says. “The worst tragedy was the Welcoming older adults from all John ‘Jack’ Haber- every day and that fire in 1958 on December 1st at Our walks of life, Mercy Circle is a continu- korn knows how to is what I look for- Lady of Angels School.” Two nuns ing care retirement community (CCRC) handle challenges. ward to the most.” and 92 children were killed in the on the southwest side of Chicago near But caring for the Jack and fire that consumed the large Catho- the Village of Evergreen Park. The not- love of his life, his Pearl have plenty lic elementary school on the city’s for-profit has a no-entrance-fee policy wife Pearl, became of visitors: Their west side. and a five-star CMS rating. Sponsored increasingly diffi- seven children still “My oldest son is an electrical by the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest, it is the only faith-based retirement com- cult as her health live in the Chicago engineer and he just retired at 71,” Jack Haberkorn, 90, moved into the as- munity in the area. Mercy Circle offers declined last year. area, but schedule Jack says. For now, Jack is content sisted living wing at Mercy Circle in De- spacious residences at all levels of care, So, Jack and Pearl cember 2016. His wife of 73 years, Pearl, visits in groups to to stay indoors visiting Pearl, watch- along with thoughtful amenities, life en- moved into Mercy needs skilled nursing care and lives on avoid crowds. Jack ing cable TV— “mostly old police richment programs, and opportunities Circle on Decem- the third floor. They get together twice points to a framed shows”—and “not having to cook.” for an engaged social life and fostering ber 15, 2016. each day for lunch and dinner. photo hanging Once the weather improves he can friendships. The senior living commu- “I couldn’t take on the wall of his drive the car he keeps at the retire- nity provides a variety of dining options. care of her. And I could no longer apartment showing most of the ment community and plans to get In addition to programs and activities, take care of myself,” he explains. Haberkorn clan including the first- out more. sharing interests and “We resisted the idea at first. So, it generation children, 20 grandchil- “I’m very content here,” Jack, making friends, Mercy Circle has activi- is ironic I would end up at this care dren and 38 great-grandchildren. who is 90 years old, says with a ties designed specifically for each set- center. And Mercy Circle is what I “The 39th grandchild is on the way,” smile. He moves his arm to show his ting. For more information or to schedule a private appointment, please call would call a care center, not a nurs- Jack says. No divorces, he says, and surroundings, “Everything is taken 773.253.3600. ing home. Here, my wife and I are adds, “Their mother ran a tight very well provided for. The staff ship.” takes excellent care of both of us.” The Haberkorns grew up and Jack, who lives in a main floor apart- attended St. Cajetan Parish School, ment in the assisted living wing, at 2445 W. 112th St., just down the uses a walker and motorized cart to block from their home. “There were get around the building. His most 30 kids on that street,” Jack explains. important daily appointments are “We had a lot of great block parties lunch and dinner with his wife of 73 and in summer everyone was out years, Pearl, who lives on the third on the driveway playing basketball, floor and receives skilled nursing hopscotch, or jump rope.” care. Though Jack enjoyed a very The framed photo hanging on the wall of Jack Haberkorn’s apartment at Mercy Circle “I fed Pearl all the time before successful career rising through shows most of the Haberkorn clan including his wife Pearl and their seven children, 20 we got here,” Jack says, “but now the ranks of the Chicago Police grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. “The 39th grandchild is on the way,” he says.

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 19 Smith Village welcomes new residents with Trial Stay program Jacque Ward only recently be- washer and dryer and linens. Maid band passed away, my son and As a young woman, Ward came a 19th Ward resident. In April, service was provided bi-weekly, just daughter didn’t want me living worked for four years as a secre- she officially moved from her condo as it is for permanent residents. alone,” said Ward, whose husband, tary in a doctor’s office. She later in Oak Lawn to Smith Village, a life According to Marti Jatis, Smith Walter, was a retired Chicago Police devoted her life to raising her son, plan community at 2320 W. 113th Village’s executive director, “Our lieutenant. “Ev- Patrick, who lives Place. She does have, however, Trial Stay program includes the erybody was so in Mt. Greenwood, strong ties to the neighborhood opportunity to benefit from ser- nice here, I just and her daughter, because her father, Alfred Larke, a vices and amenities enjoyed by all decided to stay.” Michelle, now a construction contractor, built sev- independent living residents. We Ward is dietitian at Little eral homes in Beverly during the think it’s a great way for people to proud of her Company of Mary 1940s. She also recalls swimming at experience all we have to offer, in- new place. She Hospital and resi- Kennedy Park around that time. cluding onsite entertainment, craft selected paint dent of Evergreen Like many Smith Village resi- and horticulture workshops, field colors for the Park. Ward has dents, she grew up on Chicago’s trips including transportation, and walls—seafoam three grandchil- South Side. “I never lived North of delicious, healthy meals prepared green, robin’s egg dren, Fiona, Tricia 83rd Street,” said Ward, who gradu- by our executive chef. We encour- blue and peach/ and Sean. ated from Calumet High School and age Trial Stay residents to entertain pink—and new Smith Vil- grew up on the 8600 block of Ab- their family and friends in our pri- flooring and car- lage is a hub of erdeen—“kitty corner to St. Kilian vate dining rooms, and make use of peting. “They re- intergenerational Parish,” her family’s congregation. the library, craft room and meeting ally did a great activity, attract- Thanks to Smith Village’s Trial spaces. Many choose to attend reli- job painting,” ing young volun- Stay program, which makes it pos- gious services offered onsite every she said. Ward teers and sing- sible for prospective residents to week.” had her furniture ing groups from rent an apartment for a standard With a doctor’s okay, temporary reupholstered to Smith Village resident Jacque Ward nearby schools. monthly fee for up to three months, residents can participate in the fit- match her new shows off a water color painting she The Marketplace Ward found making the decision to ness program. Smith Village’s well- décor palette. created in the den of her new apart- Café attracts many relocate much easier. ness center, completed in April, in- She especial- ment. Photo by Smith Village families for Satur- Like others who have participat- cludes a salon, spa, workout room ly enjoys her spa- day lunch. There’s ed in Smith Village’s Trial Stay pro- and space for exercise classes. cious den. It’s flooded with natural also an onsite game room featuring gram, Ward said having the chance Coming soon to Smith Village is an light, which allows her to pursue bumper pool and other game setups to see what life is like at Smith Vil- onsite movie theater featuring sur- variety of creative interests—sew- for young visitors. lage, without having to decide on round sound. ing and needlepoint; painting with For a glimpse of scheduled ac- permanent residency, eliminated In April, after paying her en- watercolors, oils and acrylics; mak- tivities at Smith Village, please visit concerns about making a wrong trance fee for permanent residen- ing leaded glass works of art and www.SmithVillage.org and click choice. cy, Ward moved her furniture and jewelry, and working with leather. Resident Resources at the very top In February, she moved tempo- belongings into her permanent She’s already set up her sewing ma- of the homepage. To find out more rarily into a fully furnished one-bed- one-bedroom apartment plus den, chine and fabric storage rack. She’s about Smith Village’s Trial Stay pro- room apartment with a convenient which offers a pleasing third-floor also created a couple of watercolor gram, call Meghan Luce at 773-966- kitchen equipped with dishware, a view of a courtyard. “After my hus- paintings since moving in. 0163.

Service & Technology 3822 W. 111th St., 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60655

Steven Graves, Managing-Broker 773-216-5818 Groundbreaking for new riding barn at the Marilyn Gallagher • John M. Healy • John Healy • Karen Healy Susan Malone • Maribeth Minnick • Dan Norris Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. Mark O’Shea • Maryann Pittacora • Tom Powers

Chicago High School for 11134 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60643 Agricultural Sciences (773) 779-6085 3857 W. 111th Street • (773) 535-2500 [email protected] www.chicagoagr.org

“Whether you are buying or selling, A nationally recognized college preparatory curriculum, preparing students for professions and Fitzgerald Real Estate “FITZ” your needs” careers in the agricultural sciences.

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 20 ALDERMAN MATT O’SHEA’S Sentimental Journey Senior Citizen Prom

Sunday, May 21, 2017 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. Doors open at 3:45 P.M. Marist High School 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago, IL 60655 Parking available $5 includes chicken dinner, dessert, refreshments, and dancing Entertainment by Rich Daniels & the City Lights Orchestra Open to 19th Ward residents only Space is limited, reservations required (773) 238-8766 or [email protected]