NOVEMBER 19 , 2014 VOL. 6 ISSUE 51 vIllAGe AWARded $2.89 MIllIOn FeMA GRAnT
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Funds will help 13 property owners move out of the floodplain, elevate 6 other structures
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neWs Westmont village board Agreement reached with new village manager
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neWs Prostitution sting nets 7 for solicitation Charge carries maximum penalty of 180 days in jail, maximum fine of $1,500
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the westmont village board approved a time restriction ordinance of two hours on wilmette avenue south of Napleton Porsche to address residents parking concerns. chief of Police tom mulhearn said parking issues near the dealership, which is located on the 200 east ogden avenue, have been affecting the neighborhood for about six years.
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STATE NEWS
Department of Insurance announces Sun Life settlement Illinois will share part of a $3.2 million penalty against Sun Life regarding payment of life insurance benefits
COMMUNITY
YMCA Giving Gala cash raffle tickets on sale
Cash raffle tickets for the Eighth Annual YMCA Giving Gala are on sale now.
JWHS to Host 6th Annual Holiday Breakfast
The Joliet West High School No Name Club is hosting the 6th annual breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 6.
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Lisle
Village awarded $2.89 million FEMA grant Funds will help 13 property owners move out of the floodplain, elevate 6 other structures The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded the village of Lisle $2.89 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds. These funds, along with required local matching funds, will provide a total of $3.85 million to be used within the village’s floodplain to acquire and demolish 13 residential structures and elevate six structures above the base flood elevation to reduce future floodrelated damages. DuPage County has committed to provide a portion of the required local matching funds through its Community Development Block
Grant Disaster Recovery Grant Program. Additional matching funds will be provided through homeowners’ flood insurance policies. This grant will allow the village to continue to reduce flood losses in the community. The village’s ongoing efforts to effectively manage stormwater issues enables Lisle property owners in the floodplain to receive a 25 percent discount on their flood insurance premiums. Property owners outside of the floodplain can realize 10 percent flood insurance premium discounts. “These funds will help our
residents who experienced extensive damage during the April 2013 flood either move out of the floodplain entirely or elevate their homes to protect them from any future flood damage,” Lisle Mayor Joe Broda said. “It’s a great relief to both residents and the village and will help us in our continuing efforts to recover from such a devastating event.” Jonathon Monken, director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, said Lisle residents who have been devastated by past floods will greatly benefit from these funds. “The grant will enable them to move out of the floodplain and avoid future heartache and property losses,” Monken added.
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Village council approves fiscal year 2015 budget Ordinance passed to exempt PTE parcels from stormwater utility By Christine M. Foushi for the bugle
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The Downers Grove Council approved its fiscal year 2015 budget Tuesday night. With a vote of 6-1 in favor of the budget, all commissioners expressed appreciation to village staff for all the hard work. The one nay vote came from Commissioner David Olson, who said he was concerned about using TIF money to fund a village facilities proposal for the construction of a village hall, police station and fire station at the corner of Ogden Avenue and Lacey Road. “I have significant concerns about the village budget,” Olson said. “I do not support moving forward with the village facilities proposals.” Olsen added that TIF money should be used for economic development purposes only.
Commissioner Greg Hose said he supported the budget because it is balanced and shows the village’s commitment to providing excellent services.
Stormwater utility exemptions Property tax exempt parcels will be less burdened now that they are exempt from paying in to the village’s stormwater utility fee. Mayor Martin Tully proposed narrowing the list to exclude only the village’s 22 houses of worship but a motion was not made, and the ordinance excluding all PTE parcels in the village carried 5-2. Stormwater utility fee revenue will decrease by $218,000 now that PTE parcels are exempt, according to the village.
Aggregate Tax Levy The 2014 Aggregate Tax Levy
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Commissioner Greg Hose said he supported the budget because it is balanced and shows the village’s commitment to providing excellent services.
motion was approved, which is defined in the Illinois Truth and Taxation Law and estimated to be necessary to be raised by taxation for 2014 upon the taxable property is $24.2 million. Tully said this is the fourth consecutive time, aside from fire and police pensions, the tax levy has remained flat or decreased. This is $180,000 less than last year’s tax levy, he added. A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m., Dec. 2 at the village hall, and adoption of the proposed levies will be held on Dec. 9.
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westmont
Agreement reached with new village manager Stephen May replaces Ronald Searl, who resigned earlier this year
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The Westmont Village Board on Thursday approved an employment agreement with Stephen May to serve as the new village manager. Mayor Ron Gunter said May’s contract would officially begin on Nov. 17 and added that the he is confident in the new hire. “Steve has been with the village for many years, so he knows the community well, but equally important, he has been immersed in our conversations regarding the vision and the future of
Westmont,” Gunter said in a release. May has been serving as the interim village manager for the past four months, following the resignation of Ronald Searl earlier this year after being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on July 3. Village Attorney John Zemenak provided the board with a draft of the employment contract prior to the meeting and said he recommended its approval. May was hired by the village in 1986 and became the village engineer for the Village of Lemont in 2000. In 2003, May was hired by Westmont as the director of public works. “I want to thank the Village Board for their support of me in this new position,” May said in a release. Additional reporting Jonathan Samples
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Board approves Wilmette Avenue parking restrictions Two-hour restriction from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. By Daniel Smrokowski for the bugle
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The Westmont Village Board approved a time restriction ordinance of two hours on Wilmette Avenue south of Napleton Porsche to address residents parking concerns. Chief of Police Tom Mulhearn said parking issues near the dealership, which is located on the 200 East Ogden Avenue, have been affecting the neighborhood for about six years. “We’re pleased to report that the old hotel property, which is located just west of Napleton Porsche, has been purchased by Napleton Porsche and they have now relocated a lot of their vehicles, their employee vehicles [and] all the vehicle that were parked on Wilmette Avenue and on Rosewood Court to their new property,” Mulhearn said. Many of the parking concerns
that residents had were related to employee vehicles and trucks unloading vehicles in the residential area, according to Mulhearn. He said the parking restriction that is being put into place would affect both local business and residents in this area. During the meeting, trustees considered parking restrictions of two, four and six hours. Trustee Harold Barry said a fourhour restriction would not prevent employees from parking in the area, as they could move their cars midway through an eight-hour shift in order to avoid violations. Barry made a motion for a two-hour parking restriction, which trustees agreed would be the best length of time for the area. Patricia Willis, who lives in the 200 block of Rosewood Court, said the parking problems have been an issue for many in the community. She said she has noticed a difference in the situation since Napleton Porsche purchased the hotel, but
said she still supported a two-hour parking restriction. “The only thing is to make sure that it is enforced,” Willis said, adding that she was still concerned about parking issues caused by special events at the dealership. Mulhearn said the manager at Porsche did not anticipate any events that would create parking problems and said they are trying to move their events to other venues. Trustee Sue Senicka said she wanted to make sure that the dealership could find parking for its employees, adding that the neighboring hotel property that Porsche purchased would allow additional parking for its vehicles and employees. Parking restriction signs are expected to be located within the first 50-feet of the north front of Rosewood Court and would not including anything towards Ogden Avenue. The parking restrictions would be on both sides of Wilmette Avenue from Rosewood Court to Traube, as well as Rosewood Court, and be enforced from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
woodridge
Mayor Gina Cunningham among finalists for leadership award Award recognizes local female officials nationwide Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham is among five local officials named as finalists for the 2014 Women in Municipal Government Leadership Award.
The leadership award recognizes a female local official for unique and outstanding leadership in local government, i n c l u d i n g individual achievement in initiating creative
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and successful programs in local government, according to the village of Woodridge. The Women in Municipal Government, a constituency group at the National League of Cities, grants the award. The winner will be announced Friday at theWIMG 40th Anniversary Leadership Award Luncheon during the Congress of Cities and Exposition in Austin, Texas.
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downers grove
Prostitution sting nets 7 for solicitation Charge carries maximum penalty of 180 days in jail, maximum fine of $1,500 By Jonathan Samples bugle staff
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Police arrested seven men Thursday afternoon during a prostitution enforcement campaign at a Downers Grove hotel. Downers Grove police and the DuPage County Metropolitan Enforcement Group conducted the sting operation on Nov. 13 at a hotel in the 3100 block of Finley Road, where they netted seven arrests for solicitation of a sexual act. The charge is a Class B misdemeanor that carries a maximum penalty of 180 days in county jail and a maximum fine of $1,500. “This is something that communities do to keep a handle on this type of crime,” Downers
Grove Police Lt. Michael Willison said. “It’s not a noticeable problem in the village, but you want to stop it before it becomes a problem.” Levy B. Ferolino, 49, 1647 Peter Lane, Romeoville; Daniel W. Gorman, 35, 16458 Dorchester Place, Lockport; David Michael Dudgeon, 37, 3150 Finley Road, Westmont; David R. Egan, 63, 1156 Woodlake Drive, Carol Stream; Steve Dumas, 52, 301 Norton, Lombard; Rassul Khataliyev, 26, 880 Foxworth, Lombard; and Zachary Alan Ross, 28, 450 Warrenville Road, Lisle, were arrested during the campaign and charged with solicitation of a sexual act. “I would hope it’s a major deterrent,” Willison said, adding that the department will continue to carry out these types of operations.
David R. Egan, 63, 1156 Woodlake Drive, Carol Stream
Rassul Khataliyev, 26, 880 Foxworth, Lombard
David Michael Dudgeon, 37, 3150 Finley Road, Westmont
Steve Dumas, 52, 301 Norton, Lombard
Alan Ross, 28, 450 Warrenville Road, Lisle
Levy B. Ferolino, 49, 1647 Peter Lane, Romeoville
Daniel W. Gorman, 35, 16458 Dorchester Place, Lockport
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Downers Grove Jennifer L. Taylor, 33, 1121 Lincoln St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 9:51 a.m. Nov. 7 on 63rd Street and Dunham for driving while license suspended. Jacob C. McKendree, 18, 6644 Foxtree Ave., Woodridge, was arrested at 11:13 p.m. on Prairie and Pershing for no valid driver’s license. Robert Lewis Ashford, 22, 5505 W. Corocan, Chicago, was arrested at 2:28 a.m. Nov. 8 on Butterfield Road and Interstate 355 for no valid driver’s license. Matthew J. Wcislo, 32, 510 E. Spruce, Palatine, was arrested at 2:57 p.m. Nov. 8 in the 800 block of Burlington for domestic battery. Anthony V. Pareigis, 22, 4411 Cross, Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:59 p.m. Nov. 8 in the 2400 block of Ogden Avenue for possession of drug paraphernalia. Jason Seth Kroll, 28, 259 S. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills, was arrested at 6:07 p.m. Nov. 9 on Maple and Belmont for driving under the influence of alcohol. Adam Miloradovic, 39, 18W140 Suffield, Westmont, was arrested at 6:38 p.m. Nov. 9 in the 400 block of 63rd Street for driving under the influence of drugs. Sean M. Kennedy, 30, 1074 Heritage Hill Drive, Naperville, was arrested at 3:08 p.m. Nov. 10 in the 2900 block of Finley Road for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Brian P. Stone, 29, 2880 Stonewater, Naperville, was arrested at 3:13 p.m. Nov. 10 in the 7300 block of Lemont for driving while license suspended. Andrew J. Paprocki, 19, 870 N. Virginia Lake Court, Palatine, was arrested at 4:17 p.m. Nov. 10 in Downers Grove for attempted disorderly conduct and violation of classification of driver’s license. Nicholas S. Schaerer, 22, 4418 Kingston, Lisle, was arrested at 10:57 p.m. Nov. 10 on Main Street and 41st for possession of drug paraphernalia. Kurt Luigi Madridejos, 18, 914 Lacey Ave., Lisle, was arrested at 10:57 p.m. Nov. 10 on Main Street and 41st for possession of alcohol by a minor. Christopher R. Raboine, 31, 834 County Line Road, Aurora, was arrested at 8:29 a.m. Nov. 11 on Ogden Avenue and Elm for use of a cellphone in a commercial motor vehicle, operation of a commercial motor vehicle without a valid commercial driver’s license and a warrant. William M. Foster, 19, 832 S. York Road, Elmhurst, was arrested at 12:01 p.m. Nov. 11 on Wisconsin and Walnut for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Greg A. Davis, 47, 3017 S. Lincoln, Westmont, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. Nov. 12 in the 900 block of Curtiss Street for a warrant for failure to appear. Kenneth G. Osowski, 57, 6530 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. Nov. 12 in the 900 block of Curtiss Street for a warrant for failure to appear. Orlanda T. Lee, 45, 6819 Prairieview Ave., Woodridge, was arrested at 8:50 a.m. Nov. 12 on 75th Street and Woodward Avenue for driving while license suspended.
Patrick Douglas Gabrielson, 18, 1432 63rd St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at the residence for resisting a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer and battery.
Sometime between 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6, an unknown offender(s) broke a window on a business in the 0-100 block of West Quincy Street. Total damage is $100.
Michael L. Hopp, 32, 4121 Williams, Downers Grove, was arrested at 10:40 a.m. Nov. 12 at the residence for domestic battery.
At approximately 9:45 a.m. Nov. 7, officers performed a traffic stop in the 800 block of North Cass Avenue for a moving violation. Officers arrested Jesus De Los Santos-Bernal, 24, 5259 Nelson St., Chicago, for driving with a revoked driver’s license. He was cited for speeding. He was released on his own recognizance.
Timothy W. Vondersmith, 41, 4833 Wallbank Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. Nov. 12 on Prairie and Stonewall for a warrant. Leonard F. Mendenhall, 37, 1600 Washington Blvd., Maywood, was arrested at 9:54 p.m. Nov. 12 on Highland Avenue and Butterfield Road for driving while license suspended. Ignacio Flores, 28, 365 Weatherford Lane, Naperville, was arrested at 7:09 a.m. Nov. 13 on Butterfield Road and Park for a warrant, expired registration, suspended registration and driving while license suspended.
Westmont Sometime between 3 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8 a.m. Nov. 3, an unknown offender(s) damaged tires on a vehicle parked in the 800 block of South Adams Street. Total damage is $130. At approximately 6:55 p.m. Nov. 3, officers responded to the 100 block of North Cass Avenue for a battery. Officers arrested Alexis Wren, 18, 111 N. Cass Ave., Westmont, for domestic battery after she pulled a family member’s hair. She was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing. At approximately 10:25 a.m. Nov. 5, officers responded to the 0-100 block of West Burlington Avenue for a trespassing complaint. Officers arrested Michael Reese, 56, 2222 59th St., Downers Grove, for criminal trespass to railroad property. He was released on his own recognizance.
At approximately 4:40 p.m. Nov. 7, officers performed a traffic stop in the 200 block of West Ogden Avenue for a moving violation. Officers arrested Tisa Hogue, 35, 509 Kiowa Drive, Naperville, for possession of cannabis. She was cited for operating a vehicle while using an electronic communication device. She was released on her own recognizance. At approximately 7:35 a.m. Nov. 8, officers performed a traffic stop in the 5900 block of South Cass Avenue for an equipment violation. Officers arrested Donte Raines, 22, 110 N. Hillside Ave., Hillside, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for unsafe tires. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 4:10 p.m. Nov. 8, officers performed a traffic stop in the 0-100 block of East 55th Street for an equipment violation. Officers arrested Darrell Frazier, 33, 1636 N. Keating Ave., Chicago, for driving with a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding traffic warrant. He was cited for unsafe tires. He was unable to post bond and was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing. Sometime between 9 p.m. Nov. 6 and 9 a.m. Nov. 9, an unknown offender(s) stole electronics and jewelry from a residence in the 600 block of Champlaine Court. Total loss is unknown.
Woodridge A retail theft occurred at Target, 2333 63rd St., Woodridge, on Nov. 2. Unknown person(s) removed multiple packages of Gillette razors and Crest White-strips. A residential burglary occurred sometime between 2:50 p.m. Oct. 31 and 10:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in the 2600 block of Burr Ridge Court. Unknown person(s) entered an apartment and removed cash. At approximately 1:03 a.m. Nov. 3, Eric Baugh, 38, 4 Wren Court, Woodridge, was charged with obstructing a peace officerfollowing an incident at the residence. A criminal defacement occurred sometime between 7 p.m. Oct. 31 and 4 a.m. Nov. 3 at Central American Transportation, 10320 Werch Drive. Unknown person spray-painted graffiti on a train car. At approximately 5:45 p.m. Nov. 4, Matthew Pelikan, 31, 7781 Fox, Woodridge, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following an incident in the 6800 block of Hobson Valley Drive. At approximately 12:55 a.m. Nov. 5, Jessica Hernandez, 22, 204 Gettysburg Drive, Woodridge, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop on Route 53 and Hobson Road. A burglary from motor vehicle occurred at approximately 4 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 6500 block of Route 53. Unknown person removed a purse from a parked car. At approximately 6:39 p.m. Nov. 5, Amos Cruz-Garcia, 22, 6330 Winston, Woodridge, was charged with retail theft after removing items of clothing from Kohl’s, 1001 75th St. For more Downers Grove, Westmont, Woodridge police blotter, visit www. buglenewspapers.com/policeblotter
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Bloom’s Angels hosts Family FUNdraiser Proceeds support Herrick families Downers Grove Grade School District 58 is inviting the community to enjoy a fun game of basketball while supporting a good cause. Bloom’s Angels will host a Family FUNdraiser Night during the Herrick versus Jefferson boys’ basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m. at the
Downers Grove North high School gym, 4436 Main St. Tickets cost $5 per person or $15 per family and all proceeds will support Herrick families in need. Purchase tickets at the door or during next week’s parentteacher conferences at Herrick. Bloom’s Angels will also collect new winter gloves, hats and socks at the event. In addition to the basketball game, the Family FUNdraiser Night will feature a silent auction, concessions and choir, band and cheerleading performances. Silent auction prizes include Bulls tickets,
Wolves tickets and jerseys signed by popular athletes, such as Brian Urlacher, Jonathan Toews and Bryan Bickell. Bloom’s Angels is made up of Herrick staff who raise funds to help Herrick families who are experiencing financial difficulties. The group is named after a former Herrick teacher, Barb Blumenschein, who passed away in 2005 of ovarian cancer. In the past several years, Bloom’s Angels has collected and given back more than $20,000 to Herrick families in need.
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state Champs By Mark Gregory sports reporter
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NORMAL - After losing the final match of the season last year and placing second in state, the Benet Academy girls volleyball team was determined to not let that happen again. So, after upsetting nationallyranked Mother McCauley, last year’s champion, in the supersectional, the Redwings were all business at Redbird Arena on the campus on Illinois State University. Benet dominated Libertyville 25-10, 25-10 to win the IHSA Class 4A championship – its third in four years. Benet set a program record for wins in a season posting a 41-1 record and set a state record, as the 20 points the Redwings allowed were the fewest in any state championship match in any class since the IHSA converted to rally scoring in 2003. “This is a great feeling to play that well in the biggest moment on the biggest stage,” said Benet coach Brad Baker. “This is exactly what you want to do. This is what we prepare the kids for. This is when you want to see it and we did. They have been motivated since a year ago today. This hasn’t been a two-week or a 10-week, this has been a full, 365 day motivation to get back here and erase what happened last year.” “From day one, we said we were going to win a state championship this year and we had nothing else on our minds,” said senior libero Natalie Canuli. “This means the world to us. We were going to stop at nothing to get here and get this done.” After falling a year ago, Benet was not going to let that happen again.
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Benet defeated Libertyville 25-10, 25-10 to win the state title Saturday in Normal. “We knew that we could get here. This has been our standard for the last couple years and we have had to push hard to get here,” said Dana Griffin. “We knew we had to come out here every point and give all we have and that they would have to push us into the ground before we gave in. we knew every point was a battle. It feels fantastic to win like this.”
Baker said the sting from last season made it easy to keep the team focused despite all the hype that the winner of the supersectional match would roll to a title. “They understand what it is like to get down here and we have experience looking past teams and
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Amount of points Benet allowed in title game, a state record
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Titles for the redwings in the past four years
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girls hoops
Downers North primed for another strong season Benet returns several from regional champion squad
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Jaida Green returns to lead Downers North.
Downers North might have lost Sarah Costello from last year’s regional championship team, but it returns plenty this year. Leading the group of returners is 6-foot, 2-inch junior guard Jaida Green, who averaged 16 points, four assists and four rebounds per game last year. “Jaida worked hard to add different components to her game throughout the summer,” DGN coach Stephan Bolt said. “She has gotten a lot stronger and is rebounding the ball really well. We will rely on her ability to make plays as well as her leadership on the floor.” Peyton Winters, a Navy commit at 6-3, returns in the post after averaging 11 points, seven rebounds and 5.5 blocks per game. Lauren Porcelli also returns after averaging seven points and three rebounds per game. They will be joined by Izzy Greenblatt, a senior guard who returns to the Trojans after not playing last year. She was on the varsity team her freshman and sophomore years. Junior Madison Farnsworth and sophomores Colleen and Brigid Miller are also expected to contribute. “One of our goals as a team is to get better every time we step on the floor together,” DGN coach Stephan Bolt said. “We also have a lot of new faces at the varsity level so we will look to continue to build chemistry on and off the floor.” •Benet might have a different look on the sideline, but there will be many familiar faces on the court. Longtime coach Peter Paul retired after last year with 617 wins in 29 seasons, but has left many experienced players for former assist Joe Kilbride, who takes over as head coach. Leading the returners are seniors Emily Eshoo (14.5 points per game, committed to Bradley) and Emily Schramek (15 ppg, committed to
Northern Michigan). Junior point guard Kathleen Doyle has grown to 5-feet, 9-inches, making her even more dangerous and a D-I recruit. She led the team in assists, steals and blocks last year. Morgan Thomalla, Emma Hlavin, Colleen Pfister, Elise Stout and Kendal Schramek also return for the Redwings, who hope to improve on last year’s fifthplace finish in the East Suburban Catholic Conference and make a deep playoff run. Newcomers include juniors Sami Valentine, Megan Will, Maddie Bozych and Sydney Stephens, as well as sophomore Katie Jaseckas. “Our big three of Doyle, Eshoo and Emily Schramek will undoubtedly lead the way, but I expect our depth to be a key strength this year,” Kilbride said. “We have a nice mix of senior leadership, good shooting, exceptional guards and some legitimate size with the addition of sophomore Jaseckas. I know the girls are excited to get started and see what we can become.” •Downers South has several key returners from last year. Guards Vashae Easley, Addy Wesolowski and Meghan Muench return, as do guard/forwards Ava Porlier and Kas Rugenius. They will be joined by newcomer Kiera James, a forward. “She can jump out of the gym, is a great athlete, good rebounder and good finisher,” Downers South coach Lyndsie Long said. Long likes her team’s prospect this year. “I have all the faith in the world with the team I have this year,” Long said. “We are a younger squad, but the girls have showed great focus in practice and they are getting better each day. I feel that we will be able to compete at a high level in every game this season. We have a deeper bench this year, which is great. The girls
are making each other better in practice by competing in every drill. I expect our team to do some great things offensively and I think our defense will be good as long as we are communicating and playing as a team. One thing we need to focus on is our boxing out and rebounding because we lack size/tall girls.” There are a few keys for the Mustangs to achieve these goals. “We want to keep improving each day, competing in every drill, outrebounding our opponents offensively and defensively, shooting free throws at 75 percent as a team, staying mentally focused every minute of every game and not making the same mistake twice,” Long said. •Lisle brings back seniors Sarah Mogensen (10.6 ppg), Leah Reeves, Kate Twaddle, Monifah Davis (14 ppg during playffs), Kelsey Kretman and Courtney O’Connell, as well as sophomore TyAnn LeGrand-Melton. The Lions hope to compete with the upper tier of the Interstate-8 Conference this winter. Freshman guard Natalie Takahashi will join the returners. “Our ability to defend and rebound day-in, day-out in both practices and games will allow us to compete with anybody,” Lisle coach Nick Balaban said. “These two aspects of the game of basketball will have to be constants for us to have any kind of success.” • Westmont returns senior guard Mara Casper, who averaged 12 points per game last year, Annie Carlson (10 ppg, leading rebounder) and Emma May. They will be joined by freshman forward Allana Kraft. “We want to finish in the upper half of the conference and finish over .500,” Westmont coach Michael McCord said. “We have to stay healthy, get consistent play from Mara and Annie and develop Allana.”
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Wedn esday, Novem ber 19, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com champs | from page 11 we had alumni talk to them about that,” Baker said. “They understood that if you overlook someone down here, you lose. I don’t care how good you are, you have to be in every point in every moment or you won’t get the result you want. We have had matches in the sectional and supersectional that are tough. We have had high-energy matches and we have getting their best matches.” In the title match, Griffin and Veronica Snelling paced the way with eight kills each, while Marissa Tassone had five and Rachael Fara added eight. Sara Nielson posted 23 assists, while Canuli added 16 digs. To get to the final match, Benet defeated Normal Community 25-22, 25-15. Fara tallied eight kills, while Snelling and Tiffany Clark had seven each. Clark had 13 digs, while Canuli
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Marissa Tassone had five kills in the state final match for Benet.
chipped in 11 and Nielson added 23 assists. The match was the final one for eight Benet seniors, among them the likes of Griffin, Canuli, Tassone and Fara. But, the one thing Benet has proved in the past is that as important as the seniors are in a given season, it is next man up when the new year rolls around. “We won’t and we don’t try and replace our seniors because we can’t,” Baker said. “We will have new kids come up and we have to get the best out of those new kids. We have to use their strengths. We don’t try and replace seniors, we don’t try and fill holes, we just try and create a new team and a new identity every year.”
SWIMMING Downers North won the York Sectional title Saturday with 229 points. The Trojans swept the relays
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as Emily Albrecht, Gabriele Serniute, Daria Wick and Lindsay Mathys won the 200-yard medley (1:44.27), the same four won the 200 free (1:35.71) and Serniute, Albrecht, Mathys and Cassandra Candel won the 400 free (3:31.03). Serniute won the 200 medley (2:02.76), Emily Aument and Elizabeth Aument took the top two diving spots (468.55, 458.5), Ellie Benge (57.38) and Wick (57.97) qualified for state in the 100 fly, and Mathys advanced in the 100 free after winning (51.34). •Downers South’s Aimee Dragas advanced to state in four events for athletes with disabilities: the 200 free, 50 free, 100 free and 100 breast at the Downers South Sectional. Benet’s MaryClaire Webb advanced to state in the 50 free (24.5) and 100 free (52.97), while Alanna Galvan advanced in the 100 back (58.58).
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FOOTBALL
Passing Alex Tibble, Joliet West 1,916 Anthony Kitchens, Romeoville 1,501 Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East 1,359 Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 1,352 John Carnagio, Minooka 1,280 Jeremy Quade, Lockport 1,249 Jack Sznajder, Benet 1,234 Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central 668 Kelvin Jones, Romeoville 468 Rushing Quintin Hoosman, Plainfield N. 2,400 Brad Sznajder, Benet 1,583 Jake Mayon, Plainfield East 1,436 Nate Gunn, Minooka 1,181 Jacob Baker, Downers South 1,027 Brandon Costantino, Niles West 856 Woody Corey, Maine East 850 Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 802 Cameron Credit, Lockport 602 Justin Fahey, Maine South 592 Tommie Sherman, Joliet Central 561 Kelvin Jones, Romeoville 545 Jeremy Quade, Lockport 541 Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central 406 Gill Whitaker, Romeoville 340 Matt Galanopolous, Niles West 313 Receiving Kyle Henderson, Joliet West 777 Charles Hunter, Romeoville 668
Tommy Bazarek, Maine South 649 D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville 627 Matt Galanopolous, Niles West 579 Sean Kelley, Lockport 500 Manuel Nartey, Romeoville 452 Evan French, Joliet West 451 Cody Viertel, Plainfield South 447 Jacob Adams, Minooka 442 Kyle Speas, Plainfield North 400 Brandon Rivera, Plainfield East 384 Quran Spillman, Niles West 374 Vinny Labus, Maine South 344 Justin Fahey, Maine South 291 Jon Zapotoczny, Lockport 286 Brad Sznajder, Benet 260 Matt Gurke, Plainfield Central 234 Total TDs (not passing) Quintin Hoosman, Plainfield North 32 Jake Mayon, Plainfield East 21 Justin Fahey, Maine South 17 Brad Sznajder, Benet 15 Jacob Baker, Downers South 15 Nate Gunn, Minooka 14 Quran Spillman, Niles West 10 Brandon Costantino, Niles West 10 Charles Hunter, Romeoville 9 Kyle Henderson, Joliet West 9 Tommy Bazarek, Maine South 8 Matt Galanopolous, Niles West 8 D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville 7 Kelvin Jones, Romeoville 6
Alex Tibble, Joliet West 6 Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 6 Jake Czerniakowski, Minooka 5 Vinny Labus, Maine South 5 Woody Corey, Maine East 5 Cody Viertel, Plainfield South 5 Passing TDs Alex Tibble, Joliet West 16 Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 16 Anthony Kitchens, Romeoville 15 Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East 12 Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central 9 John Carnagio, Minooka 8 Jeremy Quade, Lockport 8 Jack Sznajder, Benet 6 Kelvin Jones, Romeoville 5 Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central 4 Tackles Danny Saracco, Plainfield South 151 Charley Weidenbach, Benet 113 Woody Corey, Maine East 105 George Corey, Maine East 101 Michael Connolly, Downers South 84 Justin Brandon, Romeoville 76 Jake Kilma, Joliet Central 72 Luke Derouin, Plainfield Central 72 M. Key, Joliet Central 69 Patrick McCarthy, Benet 67 S. Brown-Washington, Joliet Central 65 D. Gallegos, Joliet Central 65 Jake Johnson, Plainfield Central 63
Mike Sabatino, Notre Dame A. Gooch, Joliet Central Jacob Dailey, Romeoville Vinny Labus, Maine South Anthony Hernandez, Romeoville Trevor Smeets, Plainfield Central Evan Stingily, Romeoville Akwasi Aikins, Plainfield Central Jake Semlow, Lockport Blake Parzych, Minooka Charles Hunter, Romeoville Mack Cooney, Benet Sacks George Corey, Maine East Daniel Manning, Plainfield East Blake Parzych, Minooka Daniel Jackson, Plainfield East Jake Kilma, Joliet Central Mike Sabatino, Notre Dame David Neilands, Maine South Akwasi Aikins, Plainfield Central Cody Conway, Plainfield North Evan Stingily, Romeoville Brian Brand, Notre Dame Michael Connolly, Downers South INT D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville Anthony Kopel, Romeoville Tim Simon, Notre Dame Collin Talkie, Joliet West Derrius Rodgers, Lockport Justin Fahey, Maine South Vinny Labus, Maine South Issiah Dunson, Plainfield Central
VOLLEYBALL
Aces Halley Pardy, Westmont Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West Dominique Krason, Niles West Lindsey Visvardis, Lockport Elexis Coleman, Joliet West MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East Madeline Lubeck, Westmont Mary Murphy, JCA Renee Kryk, Downers South Grace Larson, Downers North Lyric Miles, Romeoville Megan Cladis, JCA Hannah Wood, Downers South Selene Ushela, Downers North Maggie Chwieralski, Maine East Kaila Johanson, Niles West Nicoletta Crowley, Romeoville Niki Ahlstrand, Maine East Amy Koerner, Joliet West Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central Ginger Perinar, Minooka Jessica Karalow, Minooka Assists Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central Kelly Clucas, Minooka Madeline Lubeck, Westmont Sarah Hua-Pham, Maine East MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East Renee Kryk, Downers South Nicoletta Crowley, Romeoville Sara Nielson, Benet Mary Murphy, JCA Megan Melone, JCA Blocks
63 62 62 61 55 54 53 52 51 51 50 50 11 10 9.5 9 8 8 7 5.5 4.5 4 4 4 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3
62 62 53 47 42 39 38 38 38 37 37 35 35 34 33 32 32 32 30 29 27 26 746 727 600 544 487 467 430 369 312 301
Maddie Naal, JCA 165 Addy Alt, JCA 132 Mary Murphy, JCA 100 Nicole Witmer, JCA 96 Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central 81 Niki Ahlstrand, Maine East 80 Gabby Slagle, Westmont 72 Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 68 Cynthia Ley, Minooka 68 Cassie Lueken, Downers South 62 Lily Binkus, Plainfield East 61 Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West 57 MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East 56 Emily Hise, Minooka 56 Ariana Cerecedes, Westmont 54 Andrea Chaidez, Romeoville 53 Elexis Coleman, Joliet West 50 Jessica Karalow, Minooka 42 Ginger Perinar, Minooka 42 Digs Lindsey Visvardis, Lockport 449 Hannah Wood, Downers South 351 Selene Ushela, Downers North 349 Katie Vondra, Downers South 321 Jade Blackney, Plainfield East 300 Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central 269 Megan Cladis, JCA 244 Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 238 Grace Larson, Downers North 228 222 Maggie Chwieralski, Maine East Mallory Krzysciak, JCA 211 Amy Koerner, Joliet West 194 Theresa Diamond, Minooka 193 Megan Melone, JCA 192 Miranda Duro, Maine East 173 Hannah Farley, Maine East 172 Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central 166 Ginger Perinar, Minooka 165 Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West 165 Halley Pardy, Westmont 158 MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East 153 Elexis Coleman, Joliet West 150 Meghan Harrison, JCA 146 Jessica Karalow, Minooka 138 Abbey Warke, Plainfield East 137 Kills Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 363 Ginger Perinar, Minooka 348 Grace Larson, Downers North 326 Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West 274 Kaila Johanson, Niles West 264 Elexis Coleman, Joliet West 251 Mary Murphy, JCA 245 Abbey Warke, Plainfield East 234 Hannah Farley, Maine East 232 Halley Pardy, Westmont 231 Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central 224 Katie Vondra, Downers South 222 Brittany Welch, Resurrection 212 Rachael Fara, Benet 209 Lyric Miles, Romeoville 199 Kiera James, Downers South 184 Dominique Krason, Niles West 178 Madeline Grimm, JCA 172 Allison Papesh, Minooka 168 Niki Ahlstrand, Maine East 150 Ariana Cerecedes, Westmont 147 MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East 140 Gabby Slagle, Westmont 138 Maggie Chwieralski, Maine East 127
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because your house payment is the same, or even a little less than your rent, is a myth. It costs more to own a home, period. As a homeowner, you’re exposed to all kinds of things you never have to worry about as a renter. We all have times when we get excited by something we want and do things we shouldn’t. I’ve done it, and I’ll bet you have, too. But in situations like this, you’ve got to sit down and talk things out. I’m not sure how to get your wife to realize this or act more mature, but I do know that people who charge into things of this magnitude without thinking are the very ones who end up in my office for financial counseling or filing bankruptcy! —Dave
Let a little life happen first Dear Dave, I’m 19, and I have a job making
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$30,000 a year. I’ve also got about $40,000 in stocks and $10,000 in savings. I want to buy a house in the near future. Should I pay cash and buy it outright, or is a 15-year mortgage okay? Sam Dear Sam, I love the idea of paying cash for a house, but I’m even more impressed that you’ve got so much you could put toward a house and a job making $30,000 a year at age 19. Man, you’re really kicking it! But the thing that keeps sticking in my mind is that you’re still just 19-years-old. Now, there’s nothing wrong with being 19, but there’s also nothing wrong with waiting a few years and getting a little more life experience under your belt before you take on a mortgage. At times like this, I think about what I’d tell my own son at your age. And honestly, I think I’d advise him to wait and let life happen for
a while. You’ve done some amazing things, but I think the best thing would be to keep piling up cash. Then, take a look and see how you feel and what your life is like in four or five years. You’ve got lots of time and a huge head start already. When the time is right, either pay cash or do a 15year, fixed-rate mortgage. And if you take out a mortgage, make sure the monthly payments are no more than 25 percent of your take-home pay. —Dave
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Tips on avoiding the 650 volunteers to ‘Microsoft Tech Support Scam’ produce 120,000 Hang up the phone, life-saving meals don’t call the number, don’t click the link
I don’t like to issue warnings like this, mostly because I don’t want to have the appearance of being the next “Chicken Little.” But, since I have received three calls in one week about this specific scam, I think it prudent to send out a warning. These calls start in one of three ways; You could get phone call from “Microsoft Tech Support”; You could get an email from someone you may or may not know, with a link to “Tech Support Team”; or You get a pop-up message while surfing from “Tech Helpers” or “Microsoft Support Team.” The message is always the same: “Your computer has been hacked,” “Your computer is infected with a terrible virus,” or “Your computer has a serious problem and needs to be updated.” If it is the phone call version, the very nice person on the other end will tell you in a very worried voice that this is urgent and you
credit card number, bank have to do something account, social security quickly or risk some number, health insurance terrible consequence. information, or other If it is a pop-up or an personal information. email, there will be a They will do or say convenient “Click Here” anything. In one report to fix the problem... or I received, the caller an “800” number to call assumed a threatening “right now.” John Becker tone and said, “I will If you do any of the Computer Tech have to report this to the steps as instructed, the authorities if you do not fake “Tech Support” cooperate.” person will take control of your computer and start looking What to do for personal information while claiming to be fixing the problem. If it’s a phone call, hang up! If it’s an How do I know this? Well, believe email, close the email, delete it and me. I wish Microsoft would call me forget it. If it’s a pop-up message, to solve my problems. In my 22 just shut off your computer, reboot years of computer tech support, I and do a virus scan immediately have never had Microsoft call me to after it comes back on. see how things are going. I always If you have friends or relatives have to call them first and wait on that are not computer-savvy, hold for at least 20 minutes before I mention this scam to them and get help. It is not easy, and they have relay the warning, especially the never called me first. If they had, easiest parts: Hang up the phone, they may not like what I have to say, don’t call the number, and don’t but that’s another story for another click the link. -John Becker is owner of Medical time. So what are the scammers Office Systems, LLC, a provider of after? No matter what they say or computer and technical services to “fix,” eventually the conversation medical offices and local businesses. will come around to they need your www.medofficesystems.com
Downers Grove residents help put together third annual MobilePack event
Hundreds of West Suburban community members will assemble in two weeks in order to help feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between Downers Grove residents Jack and Cindy Reidy and Feed My Starving Children, volunteers will prepare 120,000 life-saving meals during this MobilePack event. Feed My Starving Children is a nonprofit Christian organization that distributes millions of meals annually to malnourished and starving children around the world. This is the third year the Reidys have partnered with FMSC for this MobilePack event, which will take place Nov. 26 at Hobson
Road Community Church, 2531 Hobson Road, Downers Grove. Last year, volunteers exceeded their goal during the charitable event, packing 132,465 meals that were all sent to Haiti. All together, the volunteers who came out to the MobilePack event at Game Pazzo in Downers Grove packed enough food to feed 365 children one meal a day for an entire year. Four packing sessions at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. each beginning with a 15-minute overview of FMSC’s work around the world. All volunteer slots are full. However, community members can support this MobilePack by making a donation for food production costs. To donate, visit www. kintera.org/faf/home/default. asp?ievent=1105144. According to a release, FMSC ships scientifically formulated MannaPack meals to nearly 70 countries around the world. For more information, visit fmsc.org.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING AND RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATEST SERIES 2006-BC3 PLAINTIFF VS EDDIE CHUNG AKA EDDIE W CHUNG; CHESAPEAKE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EDDIE CHUNG, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; GOLDMAN CHASE LAW LLC; DEFENDANTS 2009 CH 006208 908 ASHBURY AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS OneWest Bank N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Elizabeth M. Marrone; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000654 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/3/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/18/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-25-315-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2601 Jonquil Lane Woodridge, IL 60517 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-05584. I632458 Published 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 23, 2010, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on December 16, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-29-112-086 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 908 ASHBURY AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: BRICK TOWNHOUSE ATTACHED 1.5 CAR The Judgment amount was $105,489.72. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0935903 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I631636 Published 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
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Wedn esday, Novem ber 19, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING AND RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATEST SERIES 2006-BC3 PLAINTIFF VS EDDIE CHUNG AKA EDDIE W CHUNG; CHESAPEAKE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EDDIE CHUNG, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; GOLDMAN CHASE LAW LLC; DEFENDANTS 2009 CH 006208 908 ASHBURY AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 23, 2010, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on December 16, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: UNIT 15-2 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN CHESAPEAKE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R84-95011 AND AS AMENDED IN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-29-112-086 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 908 ASHBURY AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: BRICK TOWNHOUSE ATTACHED 1.5 CAR The Judgment amount was $105,489.72. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0935903 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I631636 Published 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY-WHEATON, ILLINOIS
OneWest Bank N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Elizabeth M. Marrone; et. al. DEFENDANTS
JPMorgan Chase Association Plaintiff,
2014 CH 000654
Frederick E. Gurley aka Rick Gurley aka Frederick Edwin Gurley aka Fred E. Gurley aka Fred Gurley; The Woodridge Country Club Condominium Association No. 8; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Frederick E. Gurley aka Rick Gurley aka Frederick Edwin Gurley aka Fred E. Gurley aka Fred Gurley; Nick Gurley aka Nicholas Gurley; Thomas Gurley; Mark Manetti Special Representative; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/3/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/18/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 644 IN WOODRIDGE UNIT NO. 4, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 25 AND 26, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE VILLAGE OF WOODRIDGE, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-25-315-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2601 Jonquil Lane Woodridge, IL 60517 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-05584. I632458 Published 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
Bank,
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Defendants. 14 CH 365 7748 Woodward Avenue, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Frederick E. Gurley aka Rick Gurley aka Frederick Edwin Gurley aka Fred E. Gurley aka Fred Gurley and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: UNIT 8G IN BUILDING 11 IN THE WOODRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB CONDOMINIUM NUMBER 8 AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R79-19434, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. P.I.N.: 08-25-420-024 Said property is commonly known as 7748 Woodward Avenue, Woodridge, Illinois 60517, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Frederick E. Gurley and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 95-027885 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at DuPage County on or before December 12, 2014, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Steven C. Lindberg FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I633585 Published 11/12, 11/19, 11/26
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