Ed Maurer JrChicago Ridge Public Library is committed to preserving the village's past. This endeavor began with the library's first director, Anne Pote, and continues under the guidance of librarian Kathryn Sofianos. All photographs in this publication were donted to the library and can be found in its local history room. Ed Maurer Jr. is a lifelong resident of Chicago Ridge and a board member of Transitions, a local community outreach organization. Read More Read Less