While walking through Scoville Park on June 28, Eugene Dale, 53, of Oak Park stopped to answer a few questions for the Oak Leaves.
Q: What brings you to the park today?
A: I’m going into the library. Just going to read the paper.
Q: Favorite local restaurant?
A: I like Five Guys and Chipotle. I like the cheeseburger at Five Guys, and the tacos from Chipotle.
Q: Words you live by?
A: What’s up, what’s happening, have a good day.
Q: Local organization whose mission you identify with?
A: PADS. It’s called Housing Forward now. They help you out a lot.
Q: Any pets?
A: No. I want one though. I want to get a Rottweiler puppy. I love animals.
Q: Last movie you saw?
A: That movie with Kevin Hart, “Central Intelligence.” It was pretty funny.
Q: Travel destination of choice?
A: I like to go and visit my kids and grandkids in Kenosha and Racine, Wis. It’s nice up there.
Q: Cubs or Sox?
A: Cubs. I like both of them to do well, but I’m a Cubs fan.
Q: Hidden gem of Oak Park or River Forest?
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A: The Sunday night concerts here. I try to get to all of them.
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Caitlin Mullen is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.