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player ready...As he left the Oak Park Public Library on Jan. 8, Melvin Turner, 29, of Oak Park stopped to answer a few questions for the Oak Leaves.
Q: Favorite local restaurants?
A: Bar Louie, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks. I love coffee, especially in the morning.
Q: Anything you’re looking forward to in the new year?
A: I want to get out of Chicago; it’s too cold. Maybe Florida, or Cancun. I need a vacation.
Q: I notice your Chicago sports team pants.
A: Yeah, I’m a Blackhawks fan, Bulls, and I like the Golden State Warriors. There are several teams I root for.
Q: Last movie you saw?
A: “Elf.”
Q: What brought you to the library today?
A: I just got off work. When I get some time alone, I just want to relax, enjoy a nice atmosphere. Smile and add a little warmth.
Q: What’s your occupation?
A: I work for a car wash detail. It pays the bills, puts a little money in my pocket.
Q: Hidden gem of Oak Park or River Forest?
A: FFC. And there’s a lot of nice restaurants. Oak Park’s downtown is lovely.
Caitlin Mullen is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.