Downers Grove 12-31-14 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

DECEMBER 31, 2014 VOL. 7 ISSUE 5

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NEWS Area theaters screen controversial comedy on Christmas Day Woodridge, Buffalo Grove theaters among more than 200 cinemas nationwide showing ‘The Interview’ see page 3

IN-DEPTH NEW YEAR, NEW LAWS New regulations include transportation, law enforcement

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SPORTS A look back at the year in sports 2014 had many good moments for local athletes, teams

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Downers Grove Public Library finished interior renovations earlier this year “It just makes sense” is what Melissa Doornbos of the Downers Grove Public Library repeated when describing a months-long renovation project that transformed the library. Early this year, all of the new upgrades and enhancements were introduced to the community. The focus of the library renovation was to make the first floor more open, said Doornbos, public relations manager. see tHe full story on PaGe 23

A look inside the recently renovated Downers Grove Public Library. (Photos courtesy of Downers Grove Public Library)

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FRIDAY • JAN. 2 Partly clouDy

high: 33° loW: 28° athletic boosters 10th annual scotch doubles bowling night

presence regional ceo named to becker’s hospital review

Beth Hughes, President and CEO, Presence Health South Suburban Region, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review list of “130 women hospital and health system leaders to know.”

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The 10th annual JTHS Booster Scotch Doubles Bowling Night will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, at Town & Country Lanes, Joliet.

silver cross encore shop holds antique and collectible sale Encore Shop, will hold its annual Antique and Collectibles Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6.

radon kits available at 3 health department locations

Will County Health Department urges area homeowners to be aware of radon dangers and test their homes for the presence of radon.

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SATURDAY • JAN. 3 snow sHowers

high: 33° loW: 21°

SUNDAY • JAN. 4 mostly clouDy

high: 24° loW: 17°

correction: IN LAST WEEK’S WEEKEND WEATHER SECTION, THE BUGLE INCORRECTLY LISTED FRIDAY AS CHRISTMAS DAY. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE ERROR.

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ComEd, village detail service problems, improvements Overall outages lower in 2014, compared with 2013 Downers Grove residents and businesses were granted the opportunity to speak directly with ComEd representatives during the fourth annual ComEd town hall meeting In addition to ComEd engineers

who work on the delivery system in Downers Grove, village staff also shared its key findings of an analysis of ComEd outages. Staff found that overall outages were lower in 2014, compared with the same period in 2013. Weather-related outages are on pace to be lower in 2014 than in any other year since the village began reviewing data. The village noted that milder weather in the spring and summer of 2014 may have

contributed to the decrease. Additionally, staff found that equipment failures continued to be the most frequent cause of outages, but noted that equipment-related outages are tracking to be lower in 2014 than 2013. The village said that outages of long duration are on pace to be lower in 2014 than in previous years, as outages of more than 24 hours decreased from 23 in 2013 to 11 at the time of the town hall

meeting. Of the 11 outages, nine took place during severe weather between June 30 and July 3 and were related to tree damage or lighting. During the meeting, ComEd representatives shared a summary of equipment upgrades and improvements it has made since 2012. These upgrades include 22 miles of new underground cable, 2 miles of new tree-resistant

overhead cable, distribution of automation devices that reroute electricity to isolate outages, and inspection and replacement of wood poles and equipment. ComEd said it is planning numerous improvements in 2015, including additional distribution automation, 7 miles of additional new underground cable, inspection and treatment of 1,900 wood poles, and starting smart meters in 2016.

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Theaters screen controversial Village uses $500K in grant funding for 2014 comedy on christmas day public works projects Woodridge, Buffalo Grove theaters among more than 200 cinemas nationwide showing ‘The Interview’

Grant funds expected for numerous projects in the upcoming year

By ryan tackitt anD JonatHan samPles sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

It’s the talk of the entertainment world, and on Christmas Day “The Interview” opened nationally in a limited release. The film that has caused a stir around the world saw a Dec. 25 release in a select group of Chicago theaters, including Hollywood Blvd. Cinema in Woodridge, Buffalo Grove Theater in Buffalo Grove and Hollywood Palms Cinema in Naperville. “It’s been a phenomenal reaction; people are coming out and they’re enjoying the movie,” said Mike Moore, manager of Hollywood Blvd. Throughout the evening, a continuous stream of eager movie goers flowed into the Woodridge theater, which experienced no security issues despite the international controversy surrounding the film’s release. “The Interview,” which stars Seth Rogen and James Franco, is about a fictional assassination attempt on North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un by the host (Franco) and producer (Rogen) of a celebrity interview show. The comedy became a source of controversy after cybercriminals cited the film as their motivation for carrying out a cyberattack on Sony in November. Several movie chains, including AMC Entertainment and Cinemark, decided not to screen the movie weeks before its scheduled release due to threats of terrorism, which prompted Sony Pictures to scrap its Christmas Day premier. “We are really happy that Sony changed [its] mind and realized that it was important to show this film,” said Hollywood Blvd. spokesman Scott Potter, who added that the theater jumped at the opportunity to be included

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Audience members line up 45 minutes before ‘The Interview’, hoping to view the movie that has become a national focal point. Eager fans of ‘The Interview’ spilled out of Hollywood Blvd.

in the limited Christmas Day release once it heard Sony was planning a small holiday run. When the day arrived, the theater was filled with moviegoers who were anxious to see the film that was causing a hubbub among fans, critics and everyone in between. “For pre-sales, it was almost 800 tickets we had sold, as of 6 a.m. yesterday,” Moore said. “That’s the most pre-sales we’ve ever moved in a single day.” The packed lobby floor at the Hollywood Blvd. proved that the pre-sale tickets were going to use, as some eager audience members even waited in the cold Christmas air outside the building. And for some audience members, the mere act of attending the opening night showing was a political statement. “I’m a musician, the whole freedom of artistic expression and freedom of speech is really important to me,” said David Paige, who attended the opening

night screening at Hollywood Blvd. “I actually bought my ticket as soon as they announced it here…it’s the act of going that’s kind of like my non-violent protest.” Since the initial uproar caused by the film, a debate over freedom of speech has surrounded its release. Sony initially decided it had no option but to pull the film because of security concerns. Supporters of free speech quickly came out in favor of screening the film as initially planned, and the company responded with the limited release. “I’m actually very happy to see all these people because they’re making a statement,” Moore said. Michael Lynton, CEO for Sony, said the company had always intended to release the film nationwide before announcing last week it would be released in approximately 300 independent theaters and on various digital platforms to rent or own.

Village officials said the Woodridge Public Works Department has recently completed a number of successful capital projects, which totaled approximately $2 million in road maintenance and resurfacing work. “Of that amount, $500,000 was paid with grant funding from outside entities – meaning the village was able to successfully leverage village funds to increase the impact and value of the completed capital projects,” deputy village clerk Jack Knight said in a release. The village said these funds extended to storm sewers, where a $50,000 grant was received to make inlet improvements on a village stormwater sewer. “The village takes pride in being able to stretch the Woodridge taxpayer’s dollar to complete these projects,” Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham said. “We are

pleased anytime we are able to obtain grants funds to reduce the cost of these projects and deliver a completed project to our taxpayers.” Additional grant funds have already been identified to fund projects in 2015, the village added. Design work is currently underway for next year’s road improvement program, with several key projects on the horizon, including 71st Street resurfacing. Three 35-year-old traffic signals located along Center Drive and at the intersection of Janes Avenue and 71st Street are scheduled for replacement and will be further enhanced by interconnections that will enhance traffic flow. The 71st Street resurfacing and traffic signal work has an expected combined cost of approximately $1 million, and $725,000 of that amount will be funded by grants, according to the village. The village noted that the public works and community development departments have obtained approximately $7 million in grant funds for infrastructure work over the past 5 years.

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Village outlines plans for 2015 Infrastructure improvements, facilities study among scheduled work for new year The village of Woodridge announced several things it is looking forward to in the New Year. These plans include infrastructure improvements, such as resurfacing 71st Street off Route 53 and Woodward Avenue and signalization synchronizing to improve traffic flow. In addition, the parking lot resurfacing at the Town Centre is set to occur in 2015. “Woodridge has a lot to look forward [to] in the coming year,” said Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham. “The community continues to grow in ways that support our high quality of life. As I reflect back on 2014, I am thankful for the many in our community that make Woodridge such a nice place to live.” Plans for the upcoming year also include a facilities study of the police and public works

departments. The aging facility that houses both departments will be carefully reviewed and the existing Town Centre municipal campus will be analyzed to determine how needs can be accommodated. Intergovernmental initiatives will continue in an effort to control expenses, which will include the public works department furthering its efforts to aggregate purchasing power with other municipalities and achieve cost savings. The groundbreaking of the Alden Foundation’s Woodridge Horizon also will take place, which will provide housing options for seniors that seek to live in Woodridge as they age. Additionally, the Woodridge Park District anticipates starting construction of the Athletic Resource Center, which will be located on Janes Avenue near the intersection of 83rd Street, this

spring. Both of these projects are apart of the Village Board’s longstanding goal of continued reinvestment along Janes Avenue, the village said. Single-family home construction also will continue in several locations throughout the community. Village staff will work toward implementation of new Enterprise Resource Planning software that will offer improved customer service to residents and businesses. Once implemented, applications such as renewing a business license will be available online. Removal of ash trees affected by the Emerald Ash Borer will advance quickly in 2015, with approximately 50 percent of all trees currently removed and the rest anticipated to be removed by spring. The Village’s goal is to replace the removed trees over the next two years with high quality and diverse species of trees that will be dependent upon availability from nurseries.

Woodridge Christmas tree recycling set for Jan. 2-15 The annual Christmas tree recycling program will take place on regular garbage days during the first two pickups in January. From Jan. 2-15, residents may leave trees that are up to 6 feet tall at the curb without a sticker. To be eligible for pick-up, trees must be free of decorations, wire and lights. Trees should not be placed in plastic bags. Wreaths and evergreen garland will not be accepted.

Westmont village coat drive continues through Jan. 16 For the past several years, the employees of the village of Westmont have spearheaded a community initiative to collect winter coats and donate them to area families in need. The second phase of this year’s drive will be from Dec. 29 to Jan. 16. Donations will be forwarded to local resource programs and food pantries. Items being collected

include new and gently used coats of all sizes, scarves, gloves and snow-pants. All items should be washed before donating. Monetary donations are also accepted. Collection sites include Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy; Westmont Police Department, 500 N. Cass Ave.; Westmont Fire Department, 6015 S. Cass Ave.; Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond St.; and the Westmont Library, 428 N. Cass Ave. To make a donation or to get involved with the program, contact Patti Mielcarski at pmielcarski@ westmont.il.gov or 630-981-6216.

Westmont First looking for Blockheads The Westmont First Committee is looking to recruit residents for its Blockhead Program. “We know that the title of ‘Blockhead’ might not typically be a sought after position, but we want to make sure that we

catch people’s attention for this important program, which will help grow community and improve communication throughout our neighborhoods,” Westmont First Chairman Bruce Barker said. The Blockhead Program is recruiting residents who are interested in assisting connections between the village and their neighborhood. Blockheads will help assist with communicating important community information to and from the neighborhood; help coordinate events and programs such as block parties, community garage sales and Adopt-A-Hydrant; and take part in the Neighborhood Pride Program and help promote community programs such as leaf raking and neighborhood cleanups. To sign up for the Blockhead Program or for more information, call 630-981-6245, email communications@westmont.il.gov or visit www.westmont.illinois.gov.

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New Year’s Eve at the Tivoli Bowl. Located at 938 Warren Ave., Downers Grove. Groups can reserve lanes for a two-hour time period from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:303:30 p.m. or 4-6 p.m. The family package is $74.95, which includes two hours of bowling and shoe rental. This celebration is sure to strike the kids’ interests with fun party favors, cool party lights, pizza, soft drinks and music, which are all included. To reserve a lane and a time slot for New Year’s Eve, call 630-9690660.

New Year’s Day Benefit Concert and Dinner. 3 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., Downers Grove. Sinfonietta Bel Canto presents its 2nd annual New Year’s Day Benefit concert and dinner. $40 adult, $35 Senior (60+) and students (12 & over), free--2 children under 12 with each paid ticket. Open seating; handicapped accessible. For more information, visit www. SinfoniettaBelCanto.org or call 630-384-5007.

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Young Mothers’ Bible Study. 9:30-11 a.m. at the Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. Child care and nursery is provided. For more information, call 630-969-3320 or visit www.dgcc.org. Explorers’ Club Explores Art Workshop - Silly Snowmen. 10-11:30 a.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Illustrator Terri Murphy will teach you how to draw Silly Snowmen using oil pastels, crayons, and ink! Take home a silly masterpiece! Open to children in grades 3-6. Program Room. Group Limit: 25. Age: Grades 3-6. For more information, call 630-960-1200, email jrdesk@dglibrary.org or visit www.downersgrovelibrary.org. New Year’s Eve Soiree. 8 p.m. at the Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave. Party like it’s 1899! Dress to impress and join the DG Museum for a Victorian New Year’s Eve Soiree! Participate in

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New Year’s trivia, strike a pose in our photo booth, receive your fortune for the year to come, and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres while you countdown to 2015! Age: 21+. Min/Max: 8/25. R/NR: $45 per person. NYE Dinner Show w/ Hannah Maria. 7 p.m. at Ballydoyle Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Dinner show with Hannah Maria. Featuring a delectable Irish Buffet. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the pub or on TicketDerby. For more information, call 630-969-0600 or visit www.ballydoylepub.com/ downers. NYE w/ Semple. 10 p.m. at Ballydoyle Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Amazing rock from this former 7th Heaven Frontman! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the pub or on TicketDerby. For more information, call 630-969-0600 or visit www.ballydoylepub.com/ downers.

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Snowshoe Hike. 9:15-10:30 a.m. at Lyman Woods, 901 31st St., Downers Grove. Bundle up, strap on snowshoes, and hit the trails at Lyman Woods! Join a naturalist on a snowshoe hike and discover the beauty and wonder of the winter forest. Snowshoe hikes are free with the rental of snowshoes at the Interpretive Center ($6 per pair). First come, first served. Ages 5 & up. For more information about snowshoe rentals at Lyman Woods, call the Interpretive Center at 630-963-9388.

Make it in Teen Central - Painted Mugs. 1-5 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Make it in Teen Central! Drop in any time after 3 p.m. to paint pottery mugs. No registration. Age: Grades 7-12. For more information, call 630960-1200, email lpitrak@ dglibrary.org or visit www. downersgrovelibrary.org.

Cantores Community Choir Rehearsals. 7-8:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Rehearsals are Monday nights. All are welcome. A small fee will be charged to cover the cost of music. For more information, call 630-9991190 or email cantorescc@ gmail.com.

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Karaoke at the Club. 7-11 p.m. at the Downers Grove Golf Club, 2420 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove. Come in out of the cold to the Downers Grove Golf Club to have a good time with some karaoke. Each Friday the Golf Club will be hosting a karaoke night. This is not just for the experienced karaoke artists, but for novices as well. Pick from thousands of karaoke tracks. There will be a raffle each week, and winners must be present at the end of the night to receive prizes. Come one Friday, or join the party every Friday this January.

JANUARY 1

Free Parking. Parking is free in Downers Grove’s commuter lots.

JANUARY 5

Bookmark Contest. At the Downers Grove Public Library. Enter the contest to design a bookmark for the library. Rules and contest entry forms will be available at the Junior Room beginning Monday, Jan. 5. One bookmark entry from each grade level will be selected and printed for use in the library throughout the year. Your entry may be one of the winning designs! This program is judged and co-sponsored by the Downers Grove Breakfast Kiwanis Club. Winners will be contacted by March 16.

JANUARY 6

WJWC Monthly Meeting. 6:45 p.m. at The Retreat Clubhouse at Seven Bridges, 6690 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. The Woodridge Junior Woman’s Club will be holding its monthly meeting. The club is a nonprofit organization

that supports charities in Woodridge and the DuPage County area and provides local women with social opportunities to network and use their talents in making a difference within the community. Snacks and socializing begins at 6:45 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Andrea at 312-405-8762.

Commission will present Prepare for the ACT-What you need to know for high school students and their parents. This is the first in a program series Making College a Reality being offered at the library in partnership with ISAC. For more information or to register call 630-487-2577 or visit www.woodridgelibrary.org.

Prepare for the ACT. 7 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Representatives from the Illinois Student Assistance

Young Mothers’ Bible Study. 9:30-11 a.m. at the Downers Grove

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www.dupagecrimestoppers.com • 800.222.tips Wedn esday, Decem ber 31, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Downers Grove Yolanda Bravo, 37, 616 N. Hillside Ave., Hillside, was arrested at 2:07 p.m. Dec. 18 on Butterfield Road and Downers for no valid driver’s license. Gabriel G. Cox, 21, 17131 Massey, Mooreland, Indiana, was arrested at 9:32 a.m. Dec. 19 on Ogden Avenue and Highland for operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic device and no valid driver’s license. Kari L. Keeble, 41, 16W760 57th St., Clarendon Hills, was arrested at 12:04 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 800 block of Burlington Avenue for a warrant. Devin J. Lown, 21, 319 6th St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 4600 block of Roslyn for damage to property village ordinance. Lucas A. Zielinski, 20, 3421 Venard, Downers Grove, was arrested at 10:07 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 400 block of 63rd Street for possession of cannabis. Nicaela S. Foster, 29, 502 Emery St., Joliet, was arrested at 6:20 a.m. Dec. 20 in the 1700 block of 57th Street for driving while license suspended. Michael E. Dicianni, 21, 28W240 Forestview Ave., Warrenville, was arrested at 11:56 p.m. Dec. 20 on Dunham and 75th Street for driving while license suspended. Olicia D. Carrizales, 19, 9133 Bartlett Ave., Brookfield, was arrested at

2:40 a.m. Dec. 21 on Butterfield and Finley roads for no valid driver’s license. Michelle A. Rockwood, 41, 304 S. Hunter, Thorton, was arrested at 4:14 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Thorton Police Department for a warrant theft.

Westmont At approximately 3:43 p.m. Dec. 18, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of East Ogden Avenue. Officers arrested Rosa Correa, 34, 2311 Major Ave., Chicago, for driving with a suspended license. She was cited for suspended registration for non insurance and driving without insurance. She was released on her own recognizance. At approximately 2:08 a.m. Dec. 20, officers responded to the 1400 block of Carriage Lane for a battery. Officers arrested James A. Mannix Jr., 27, 1408 Carriage Lane, Westmont, for domestic battery after he injured a family member. Mannix was also charged with resisting arrest. He was transported to DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing. Sometime between midnight and 10:45 p.m. Dec. 20, an unknown offender damaged property in the 800 block of Timber Ridge Court. Amount of loss is approximately $30. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Dec. 20, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Cass Avenue. Officers arrested Tracy L. Carr, 24, 1540 Springside Place, Downers Grove, for driving under the influence. She was cited for failure to dim headlights. She was released on her own recognizance. At approximately 1:35 a.m. Dec. 21, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of East Ogden Avenue.

Officers arrested Francisco Medina, 25, 630 Lincoln Ave., West Chicago, for driving with a suspended license. He was cited for improper use of headlights and driving without insurance. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 8:07 a.m. Dec. 21, officers conducted a traffic stop near the 200 block of East Ogden Avenue. Officers arrested Jake A. Sutton, 21, 132 W. Oakley Drive South, Westmont, for driving with a revoked license and possession of cannabis. He was cited for open liquor by a driver and no insurance. He was released on his own recognizance. Sometime between 6 p.m. and 7:25 p.m. Dec. 21, an unknown offender damaged property in the 800 block of Timber Ridge Court. Amount of loss is approximately $10.

Woodridge A burglary from motor vehicle occurred sometime between 10:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 1:30 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 8100 block of Waterbury Court. Unknown person(s) smashed the driver’s side window and removed the stereo. An attempted residential burglary occurred at 14 Bittersweet Court on Dec. 14. Unknown person(s) used an object to attempt to pry open a garage door. A criminal damage to property occurred sometime between noon and 6 p.m. Dec. 15 in the 2200 block of Wharf Drive. Unknown person shattered the sliding glass patio door of a residence. A theft occurred in the 8900 block of Coppergate Road on Dec. 12. An unknown male paid for a Playstation game unit listed on Craig’s List with counterfeit money.

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The state’s Toll Highway system in Chicago will be brought up to the same 70 mph speed limit at the rest of the state, unless the Toll Highway Authority can prove that speed is unsafe on those roadways.

Transportation & Safety On Jan. 1 more than 200 new laws will take effect in Illinois. These laws touch many areas of state government, including education, public safety, transportation and wildlife. Following are a few of the local measures taking effect in the New Year. Vehicle Speed Limits (SB 930/PA 98-1126): Sets a 60 mph speed limit for second division vehicles on interstates in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties. Second division vehicles are those weighing over 8,001 pounds. This is to allow large trucks to travel at a speed closer to the 70 mph speed limit allowed for passenger vehicles. Proponents have raised concerns that the 15 mph differential between a 55 mph speed limit for trucks and a 70 mph speed limit for cars can be dangerous.

Local Government Ridesharing (HB 5326/PA 981074): Allows vehicles owned by counties, townships, or municipal corporations to be issued permanent registration plates. This is an initiative of PACE, which would allow them to secure license plates for ridesharing vehicles for a one-time fee instead of annual renewals.

Amazon Tax

(SB 352/PA 98-1089): Extends the definition of Illinois retailers to include a retailer who provides to potential customers a code or other method to allow the retailer to track the purchases referred by that person. These can include, but are not limited to, Internet links, promotional codes sent through mail or hand-delivered, or sent via broadcast.

Code of Conduct (SB 3552/PA 98-0779): Permits Lake, Kane, Will and DuPage counties to establish a code of conduct by ordinance for appointees appointed by the county board chairman or county executive. Permits removal of appointees for violating the code of conduct with a 2/3 majority approval of the county board at a hearing. Exempts the county superintendent of highways or county engineers due to provisions already in existence for removal due to neglect, malfeasance, or incompetence.

Liability for Underage Drinking (HB 4745/PA 98-1017): Expands current law that makes it illegal for parents or guardians to allow underage drinking at a residence or other private property, so that it will include vehicles, conveyances, or watercraft under their control. A “conveyance” would include trailers, mobile homes, campers, etc.

Controlled Substances (SB 3275/PA 98-0987): Adds “25I-NBOMe,” “25B-NBOMe” and “25CNBOMe” to the list of Schedule I controlled substances. This is in response to a powerful new hallucinogenic synthetic d r u g which has caused overdoses and fatalities in youth. It has been marketed as an LSD substitute as it targets the same serotonin receptor as many other hallucinogens including LSD. Small amounts can cause seizures, cardiac and respiratory arrest, and death. According to the DEA, reports from medical examiners link at least 19 deaths of people aged 15-29 years in the U.S. between March 2012 and August 2013.

E-Cigarette Restrictions

Domestic Violence Penalty Enhancements

HB 5868/PA 98-0983, which requires e-cigarettes to be sold from behind the counter in an age-restricted area, or in a sealed display case, will also take effect on Jan. 1.

(HB 4653/PA 98-0994): Ensures that prior convictions for domestic battery, or for any offense which is substantially similar, that occurs in another jurisdiction will trigger penalty enhancements.

Notable laws taking effect on Jan. 1 include several that will affect Illinois motorists. SB 2015/PA 98-1128, sponsored by State Sen. Jim Oberweis, brings the state’s Toll Highway system in Chicago up to the same 70 mph speed limit as the rest of the state, unless the Toll Highway Authority can prove that speed is unsafe on those roadways. The legislation is a follow-up measure to legislation that took effect in 2014 raising Illinois’ speed limit on interstate highways to 70 mph.

Senate Bill 2015 had been vetoed by Governor Quinn, but the General Assembly voted to override that veto during the fall veto session. Legislation reinstating “sign and drive” will also take effect on Jan. 1. HB 2583/PA 98-0870 prohibits law enforcement from taking a driver’s license as bail following a traffic law or ordinance violation. Currently, Illinois is one of only six states that confiscates a driver’s license for a minor traffic offense. +

Ticket Quotas (SB 3411/PA 98-0650): Prohibits counties, municipalities, conservation police and state police from implementing ticket quotas.

New Technologies Inspire New Laws Surveillance drones, online communication platforms now under scrutiny of the law New technologies, like surveillance drones and online communication platforms, continue to develop, inspiring a number of new laws taking effect on Jan. 1. HB 4594/PA 98-0905, sponsored by State Senator Dale Righter, allows for electronic search warrants to utilize services like Skype, which provide simultaneous audio and video transmission, as a way to request search warrants. A number of laws have been introduced in recent years to regulate the use of drones and mitigate any potential violations of privacy that may result. One such law taking effect Jan. 1 is SB 2937/PA 98-0831, which prohibits a law enforcement agency from using a drone owned by a third party to acquire information. HB 5623/PA 98-0930, sponsored by State Sen. Michael Connelly, requires

that a unit of local government or a school district that maintains a website (other than a social media or networking website), to post an email address that members of the public can use to communicate with elected officials of that unit of local government or school district. In recent years, social media platforms, like Facebook and Twitter, have become increasingly popular. Unfortunately, so has the practice of “cyber bullying.” In what some argued was an overreach of a school’s authority, HB 4207/PA 98-0801 requires schools to address electronic bullying under certain circumstances, even if the bullying occurred off-campus and was conducted by using private computers, cell phones, etc.

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Agriculture, Animals and Hunting Pesticides (HB 5464/PA 980923): Streamlines the application process for licensing agricultural pesticide applicators. Dairy Products (SB 3157/PA 980958): Brings Illinois into line with federal U.S. Department of Agriculture standards by modifying definitions in the Grade A Pasteurized Milk and Milk Products Act, making enforcing agencies responsible to prevent the distribution of adulterated milk and milk products, and revising testing rules.

Wolves, Bears, Cougars (SB 3049/PA 98-1033): Adds the Gray Wolf, American Black Bear and Cougar to the list of protected species

in Illinois, while spelling out conditions that allow landowners to kill the animals if they are causing an immediate threat of physical harm or death to a person, livestock, domestic animals, or harm to structures or other property. In recent years, all three have started to return to Illinois in very limited numbers and this is an effort to manage that reintroduction.

Protecting Aquatic Life (HB 5869/PA 981044): Provides that releasing any aquatic life into the wild in Illinois without first securing permission of the Department of Natural Resources is a Class B misdemeanor. This bill seeks

to target potentially invasive species being imported into the state, as has happened with Asian Carp and zebra mussels.

Industrial Hemp Studies (HB 5085/PA 981072): Establishes the “Industrial Hemp Pilot Program” and allows higher education institutions or the Department of Agriculture to grow or cultivate industrial hemp if used for research purposes that specifically studies the growth, cultivation, or marketing of industrial hemp. “Industrial Hemp” means cannabis sativa L., having no more than 0.3% total THC content. Current law does not allow any person to possess cannabis.

Law Enforcement & Civilian Restrictions Bulletproof Vests

(HB 5688/PA 98-0743): Requires law enforcement agencies to provide bulletproof vests for officers. Outlines requirements that the law enforcement agency, the state and local governments must pursue to provide funding for the cost of these vests. Since 1999, the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program has reimbursed more than 13,000 jurisdictions, a total of $288

million in federal funds for the purchase of over one million vests (1,146,909 as of December, 2013). Based on data collected and recorded by BJA staff, in FY 2012, protective vests were directly attributable to saving the lives of at least 33 law enforcement and corrections officers, in 20 different states, an increase 13.7 percent over FY 2011. At least 14 of those life-saving vests had been purchased, in part, with BVP funds.

Drones

Aggravated Meth Manufacturing

(SB 2937/PA 98-0831): Prohibits a law enforcement agency from using a drone owned by a private third party to acquire information (with certain exceptions). Allows the use of a drone without a search warrant, if law enforcement is using a drone during a disaster or public health emergency (flood, tornado, earth quake). It does not require an official declaration of a disaster or public health emergency prior to use.

(HB 4093/PA 98-0980): Includes in the offense of aggravated participation in the manufacture of methamphetamine, methamphetamine manufacturing that occurs within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising any school. The purpose is to create consistency with other drug statutes, which provide enhanced penalties for manufacture or distribution that occurs within 1,000 feet of a school.

Grooming (HB 5290/PA 98-0919): Adds a new provision to the “grooming” statute, in which someone uses the Internet to seduce or entice a child to commit a sex offense, to stipulate that the crime would also include the distribution of photographs depicting the sex organs of a child.

“Skype” Search Warrants (HB 4594/PA 980905): Allows for electronic search warrants that utilize simultaneous audio and video transmission between the person requesting the search warrant and the judge. The Chief Judge or Presiding Judge in the issuing jurisdiction is to determine standards and best practices policies for filing and retaining the transmissions.

Photo Lineups (HB 802/PA 98-1014): Creates a new lineup procedure that requires all lineups be conducted by 1) a n independent administrator (unless it is impractical); 2) an automated c o m p u t e r program; 3) a random folder photo lineup method; or 4) any other procedure that does not allow the lineup administrator to know the identity of the suspect. Allows a lineup of persons or a photo spread lineup to be presented to witnesses sequentially, with each presented separately and then removed before the next person or photo is viewed or presented to witnesses. Requires each law enforcement agency to establish written guidelines on when an officer should present persons or photographs to an eyewitness simultaneously or sequentially. Prohibits the presence during a lineup of any person who knows the suspected perpetrator’s identity, except the eyewitness and defense counsel. Provides instructions to the eyewitness to whom the identification procedure is presented. Provides remedies for failure to comply with lineup identification procedures. Requires a lineup to be video recorded, if practical, unless the eyewitness refuses to consent to the recording.

Sex Trafficking One measure, co-sponsored by a number of Senate Republican legislators, was introduced in response to the growing sex trafficking industry in Illinois. SB 3558/PA 98-1013 provides that solicitation of a sexual act does not apply to a person younger than 18. The law will ensure that minors who have been forced into the sex trafficking industry aren’t erroneously charged and convicted of prostitution.

Marijuana and Epilepsy Another measure that gained attention during the spring legislative session and will take effect on Jan. 1 is SB 2636/PA 98-0775, which allows seizures, like those common among epilepsy patients, to be treated with medical marijuana under the state’s medical cannabis pilot program. The legislation also extends the state’s medical marijuana program to children who suffer from seizures. In 2013, CNN highlighted the story of a little girl in Colorado who, before using medical cannabis oil, suffered up to 300 seizures a week. Since starting treatment, her seizures have essentially stopped. Since the report, a number of states have taken steps to allow minors to use medical cannabis in the form of an oil to treat seizures.

Education Cyber Bullying (HB 4207/PA 980801): Requires schools to address electronic bullying under certain circumstances even when it occurs off-campus and uses private computers, cell phones, etc. Applies if the bullying causes a substantial disruption to the educational process or orderly operation of a school. Applies when a school administrator or teacher receives a report that this type of bullying has occurred and does not require school district staff to monitor non-school related activities. Requires school bullying policies or implementing procedures to include a process to investigate if the reported act of bullying is within the school or district’s jurisdiction. Opponents argued that expecting schools to regulate speech that occurs outside of the school day and school property breaks new grounds, places an unrealistic burden on schools, sets a dangerous precedent and is unconstitutional.

Juvenile Records (SB 978/PA 98-0637): Requires the Department of State Police to automatically expunge all records pertaining to the arrest of a minor if the arrest did not result in a delinquency petition being filed. The State would have to expunge arrests automatically when the minor turns 18 and only if the minor was not arrested within six months of the minor’s most recent arrest.

Business & Employment ‘Ban the Box’ HB 5701/PA 98-0774 gives job applicants the opportunity to address questions about a past criminal record in person, during an interview. The new law prohibits private employers with 15 or more employees from asking a job applicant about their criminal history until the applicant has been selected for an interview or, if there is not an interview, until after a conditional offer of employment is made.

Pregnancy Accommodations (HB 8/PA 981050): Requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for all working pregnant women unless the accommodation would impose an “undue hardship” on the business.

Equal Pay Act Jurisdiction (HB 5563/PA 981051): Gives the Illinois Department of Human Rights jurisdiction to enforce the state Equal Pay Act. This duty is concurrent with the responsibilities of the Illinois Department of Labor. Allows the Department of Labor to refer a pay discrimination case back to the Department of Human Rights as long as the referral also includes potential Human Rights Act violations.

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year in review

A look back

At 2014 in sports Some of the top area stories from a great year for locals Here are the top stories for the 2014 calendar year in the Downers Grove/Woodridge/Lisle/ Westmont area.

reDwinGs win state title 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. Benet’s Rachael Fara went on to be named Voyager Media Player of the Year.

Benet HooPs runneruP Heading into the IHSA Class 4A state championship game at Carver Arena, no one was giving Benet much of a chance against Whiney Young, the state’s No. 1 team and Duke-bound Jahlil Okafor, the No. 1 ranked senior player in the nation.

After the opening quarter, it looked as if the masses were correct, but Benet forged back and went on an 8-0 run late, putting a scare into the Dolphins, but coming up just short, falling 46-44. Young opened the first quarter with an 18-10 lead, while the Redwings held them to just 28 points the rest of the contest. The battle of the big men was more on the defensive end, as Benet’s Sean O’Mara and Okafor each had eight points. O’Mara added eight rebounds and three assists. O’Mara ended up being named the Voyager Media Player of the Year after leading the Redwings (25-8) to second in the state.

rePeat Performance The question that Downers North’s girls swimming team faced coming into this season was how it would fare without having a talented Sims sister—Haley, and then twin sisters Gabby and Maddy—in the lineup for the first time in years. Well, the 2014 Trojans proved there would be no letdown. In fact, at the state meet in Evanston, the Trojans went on to duplicate a feat they achieved last November: Finishing second in the state, and with it, another team trophy—and another celebratory plunge into the Evanston pool by coaches and team members. The Trojans and Rosary tied

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Benet Academy was again the Class 4A state volleyball champions.

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COLUMN

Sports writers tell you our favorites of 2014 Favorite event covered: Scott Taylor: My favorite event this past year was one I competed in. It doesn’t get any better than 63 holes of golf in a day. That is, unless it is free and you are on the clock. That was the case when Mark Gregory and I took a trip up to Gaylord, MI to review the Man vs. Golf Challenge at Treetops Resort. We played 63 holes of golf in beautiful weather on gorgeous courses. It was one of those days that you will always remember, and I certainly will, despite the company. Mark Gregory: It has to be the Class 4A state final basketball game between Whitney Young and Benet. There is nothing better than IHSA state basketball Final Four in Peoria. If you haven’t been to one and you are a sports fan – it is a MUST GO. This game in particular had a couple of good story lines. First off, no one gave Benet a chance against Young and Duke recruit Jahlil Okafor. Well, they were wrong, as Benet and Sean O’Mara hung with the highly hyped Young, losing by two. Mike Sandrolini: Voyager Media co-sponsored an Ultimate Tailgate Party with Famous Dave’s in Bolingbrook the Sunday before the Chicago Bears kicked off their 2014 season. The featured guest that afternoon was Bears Hall of Fame defensive lineman Dan Hampton, who met with fans, signed autographs and also talked to your’s truly about the upcoming season. I vividly recall Hampton’s evaluation of Jay Cutler: He has top-five ability, but he needs to beat some people this season. No excuses. Needless to say, Bears fans know all too well that Cutler didn’t live up to No. 99’s expectations.

Greatest game covered: Scott: This also wasn’t a high school event, but it is one of the perks of the job. I traveled for the second year in a row to Dayton, OH for the NCAA First Four. This year we had a pair of area athletes there as Plainfield’s Brian Bennett played for Cal-Poly and Quinton Chievous was with Tennessee. The Vols are my favorite college team and watching their thrilling overtime comeback from press row will be a game I will never forget. Mark: Well, if my favorite event

covered was the Class 4A boys hoops game – and it was, see above, then I guess that is also my favorite game covered. Like I said in the last item, that Benet team was written off by so many people and then to compete the way they did on the biggest stage made it a game I will never forget. Mike: It had to be this season’s West Suburban Silver boys basketball opener between Downers North and Proviso West played earlier this month. It was drama personified. The Trojans held a large lead, lost that lead in the fourth quarter, and then apparently sewed up the victory when senior Devin Blake hit a three-pointer from the top of the key as time was running out. However, the Proviso West coach called timeout. The officials put 2 second back on the clock, which gave West enough time to inbound the ball to Khalil Walker, who turned and heaved up a shot near mid-court to win the game.

Best team covered: Scott: Benet basketball. While I didn’t cover them at state, I saw them play a couple of times in the regular season as well as at the sectional and supersectional. This team had a perfect blend of inside and outside basketball with an unselfish team. They weren’t the second most talented team in the state, but their teamwork was unmatched and was fun for a basketball fan to watch. Mark: Benet volleyball. This team just dominated. The Redwings held their foe in the state final match to only 20 total points in the two matches combined. After beating Mother McCauley in the supersectional, it was smooth sailing as Benet claimed its third title in four years. Mike: Maine East girls basketball team. Coach Karol Hanusiak’s club had been a perennial doormat, but turned the corner in 2012-13 by posting a .500 record.With a number of senior veterans returning for the 2013-14 season, I thought they would be good, but not as good as they ended up. Maine East set a girls basketball school record for victories in a single season (20) and became the first girls cage team in school history to win the CSL North title.

Most surprising performance: Scott: Plainfield Central boys

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The Benet vs. Whitney Young game was Mark Gregory’s top game of the year and Benet was Scott Taylor’s top team. volleyball. The program had never won a regional title, let alone a sectional game. However, the Wildcats peaked in the tournament and became the first District 202 boys volleyball team to win a sectional match when it beat Plainfield North. Mark: Joliet Catholic Academy boys basketball. The Hilltoppers entered the Class 3A playoffs with a 9-20 record and won the team’s first regional title since 1988. It really should not be a surprising feat for me to have witnessed, as I have watched a lot of team’s coached by Joe Gura go on to big things. Mike: Maine East girls basketball team. Coach Karol Hanusiak’s club

had been a perennial doormat, but turned the corner in 2012-13 by posting a .500 record.With a number of senior veterans returning for the 2013-14 season, I thought they would be good, but not as good as they ended up. Maine East set a girls basketball school record for victories in a single season (20) and became the first girls cage team in school history to win the CSL North title.

Favorite athlete covered: Scott:Trevor Stumpe (Plainfield North) and Aaron Jordan (Plainfield East). I will co this one as the two players bring different dimensions

that I love to watch. Stumpe is a shooter who can score from just about anywhere on the court. Jordan can shoot and take the ball to the rack and make some great dunks and passes. Mark: I didn’t have to think very hard about this one. Anyone who knows me and knows my taste in football knows that I am an old soul – a really old soul, like back before the forward pass. I like running the football and playing great defense. So because of that, I was thrilled to be able to watch Bolingbrook linebacker Tuf Borland. He seemed to be everywhere on the field on

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Wedn esday, Decem ber 31, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com 2014 | from page 11 for the No. 2 spot behind state champion Loyola Academy (148 points) with 118 points each. Although DGN received contributions throughout the lineup on Saturday, it arguably was the performance of Gabby Serniute, Emily Albrecht, Lindsay Mathys and senior Daria Wick in the 200 freestyle relay that catapulted the Trojans to their second straight team trophy. This quartet—which also swam in the Trojans’ qualifying 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relays—stepped up and won a state crown in a race in which each team in the championship heat was separated by just tenths of a second going in. Serniute, Albrecht, Wick and Mathys recorded a time of 1:35.24, compared to second-place New Trier’s 1:35.49 and Rosary’s 1:35.74.

Hubona wins discus Benet Academy senior Stephen Hubona wanted to have as easy of a day as possible at the IHSA Class 3A state finals. In order to do that, he knew he needed to have as good of a throw as possible during Friday’s preliminaries of the discus and put as much distance between him and the field as possible. Hubona did just that, launching a throw of 185-feet, 1-inch Friday, bettering the next competitor by nearly 16 feet. Hubona became Benet’s firstever individual state champion and first medalist ever in Class 3A. The Redwings have one other state track and field title, as the 4x800meter relay team claimed the 2A title in 1994.

Clevenger fourth in state Downers Grove North’s Ryan Clevenger went into the state cross country meet with one goal – to win it. While he didn’t achieve his ultimate ambition, Clevenger did run a personal best time and place fourth in the state – three spots higher than last season. “I feel really good about it but I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little disappointed,” he said. “It was a great race and a good PR.” Clevenger led most of the race and fell back at the end, coming in with a time of 14 minutes, 24 seconds.

Westmont ties for third The last week of the state playoffs was a strange one for Westmont, to say the least.

First, the Sentinels won 2-0 0ver Ottawa Marquette on June 2 in the Class 2A Benedictine University Supersectional without posting a single hit in the game. That win secured Westmont its first-ever state trophy, but how it got what it got just added to the oddity. After losing 6-3 to Byron on June 6, the Sentinels were to face Freeburg for third-place. That game, however, never happened because of rain, forcing the Illinois High School Association to cancel the game and award both teams a share of third. The sharing of third-place is not unheard. In 2011, DuQuoin and Prophetstown shared third in Class 2A when the game was rained out after six innings with the score tied at 4-4. WestmontshortstopJoeDonovan went on to repeat as Voyager Media Player of the Year.

Leto, Mustangs shine A strong showing for Downers Grove South’s Tony Leto at the state meet would be an understatement. Leto was impressive throughout the tournament, finishing in sixth place after losing the consolation championship. His performance helped the Mustangs place fourth as a team. Leto opened play with four straight easy victories. The first three wins he lost a total of five games. In the fourth round he defeated Sebastien Lescoulie of Carbondale 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals. That is where he fell for the first time in the tournament, to Martin Joyce of Hinsdale Central, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. Joyce went on to place second in the state. He rebounded with wins in the consolation quarterfinals (6-4, 6-1) and consolation semifinals (5-7, 6-4, 6-2) before falling in the fifth place match to Peter Tarwid of Lake Forest, 6-3, 7-5.

Girls track success Last year Downers South’s Michaela Hackbarth was All-State in the 800-meter relay and wasn’t known as an 800-meter open runner. This year, as a sophomore, Hackbarth is known as an 800 runner across the state. That is because Hackbarth took second place in Class 3A Saturday at Eastern Illinois University with a time of 2:13.00. Hackbarth’s teammate, senior Abby Kargol, placed fifth in the 3,200 with a time of 10:50.04.

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The Downers Grove North swim team placed second in state in 2014. Downers North had an All-State performance from the 3,200-meter relay team of Emma Moravec, Margaret Schaub, Zayna Jan and Stephanie Urbancik, who took fourth with a time of 9:14.16. In Class 1A, Westmont’s Annie Carlson took home a pair of medals from the state meet. Carlson used a late kick after the last hurdle to grab third place in the 300 hurdles with a time of 44.57. Lisle’s Edoise Omoike picked up a pair of medals, placing sixth in both

the 100 (12.65) and 400 (59.37).

Mustangs win sectional title One of simple key to winning a baseball game at any level is to take advantage of the other team’s mistakes. That was what Downers Grove South did, as the Mustangs turned Plainfield North bobbles into runs, posting seven in the third inning en route to a 10-1 win and the Oswego Sectional title.

It was South’s first sectional title since 2005 and the second one in program history. After a pair of scoreless innings by both teams, the Mustangs broke the game open on the back of four hits and just as many Tiger errors. Joe Becht had a two-RBI single to get South on the board, while Danny Oriente and Chris Pedrak added RBI. The three combined for seven RBI, while Matt Zinnecker went 4-for-5 in the game. -compiled by Scott Taylor

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d-I Athletes

Local athletes have success at Division-I level Here are the 2014 local Division-I athletes and how they fared this past fall in college.

BENET •Eileen Carmignani was a senior on the Valparaiso cross country team. •Jack Crain is a freshman linebacker for the University of Dayton. He finished the season with 32 tackles, 1.5 for loss, and three pass break-ups. He also had a touchdown on special teams recovering a blocked punt in the end zone. •Sheila Doyle competed in 26 matches for the 29-3 University of North Carolina volleyball team. Doyle had 24 digs and seven aces on the season for the Elite Eight Tar Heels. •Jack Euritt was a redshirt freshman wide receiver for Dayton. •Pat Flavin was a junior offensive lineman for the University of Illinois football team. •Meghan Haggerty was a junior middle hitter for the University of Nebraska volleyball team. She competed in all 33 matches for the Elite Eight Huskers, notching a team-best 140 blocks to go with 137 kills and a .213 hitting percentage. •After spending last year as a setter, Jenna Jendryk returned to her hitting role in her junior year with Dayton (30-6). She had 251 kills for a .222 hitting percentage, along with 55 digs and 73 blocks. •Hannah Kaminsky completed her sophomore season for Southern Illinois University. She finished with 673 assists and 212 digs, while leading the team with 32 aces in 31 matches. •Cara Mattaliano appeared in 23 matches for the Princeton University volleyball team. She finished with 235 kills, 293 digs, 22 aces and 24 blocks. •Michael Odom was a sophomore linebacker with the Northwestern University football team. •Ryan Parks was a redshirt for the Dayton football team. •Brittany Pavich was a freshman with the Boston College Eagles. She played in 55 sets and 14 matches before ending her year with an injury. She had 111 kills and 42 blocks with a .322 attack percentage. •Gabby Pethokoukis did not compete her junior year with the

Villanova University volleyball team after battling Burkitt’s lymphoma. •Kathleen Severyn was a senior defensive specialist for the Notre Dame volleyball team. She competed in 27 matches with 181 digs and six aces. •Nick Surges was a freshman defensive end for the Dayton football team. •Caroline Wolf was named to the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Freshman Team. She was the libero for Wake Forest University, where she started all 32 matches. She had 523 digs, the third best in a season for the Demon Deacons. She had double-digit digs in 25 of 32 matches.

DGN •Vontae Diggs played in all 12 games as a freshman with the University of Connecticut. He made 10 tackles on the year as a linebacker. •Katherine Mahlke was a freshman opposite hitter for Michigan University. She finished the season with 121 kills, 60 digs and 21 blocks. •Richard Olekanma was a freshman linebacker with the Toledo Rockets football team. •Niki Sebo appeared in all 21 games for the Northwestern soccer team, with 21 starts. She had one goal and three assists on 40 shots, including one gamewinner. •Zack Smith was a freshman on the University of Illinois cross country team. In three unattached races, Smith had a fast 6K time of 19:41 and 8K time of 25:42.92.

DGS Jojo Ciancio, a senior defensive back, led Butler University with 83 tackles in 11 games. He also had three interceptions for 26 yards, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He also was a Co-winner of the Pioneer Football League Scholar Athlete of the year and was an Academic All-American. •Anthony Farinella, a junior kicker for Bowling Green, had 79 kickoffs on the year, averaging 58.3 yards with 15 touchbacks. •Grant Kasal was a freshman defensive lineman for Western Illinois University. •Danny Leach started at free safety in his junior year for the University of Dayton football team. Leach had a pair of

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Caroline Wolf was named to the ACC All-Freshman team for Wake Forest. interceptions for five yards in 11 games, while finishing with 67 tackles (2.5 TFL), one sack, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. •Sarrah Ludwig played in 20 games with 13 starts for the Valparaiso women’s soccer team. She scored two goals, one which was a game-winner, and had five shots on goal with 28 total shots. •Joe McLean, a junior, appeared in two games for the University of Wisconsin soccer team. Senior Nick Suker started 19

games for the Valparaiso soccer team. He finished with two goals and two assists, with 18 shots and nine on goal. •Chandler Whitmer played in 12 games with eight starts at quarterback for the UCONN Huskies. He finished the year 124-for-224 for 1,522 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also added 69 yards rushing and two scores. He finished his career fourth in school history in completions (403) and passing yards (5,082) and was sixth in TD passes with 25.

WESTMONT •Westmont resident and Hinsdale Central graduate Jamie Netsingha was a senior defensive specialist for the Cincinnati Bearcats. She was one of just two players to play in all 124 sets. She finished with 555 digs, which ranks fifth all-time. She also had 14 aces.

WOODRIDGE •Doug Diedrick was a junior defender for the Northwestern football team. -compiled by Scott Taylor

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boys hoops Points Per Game Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North

21.8

Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook

20.8

Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East

19.9

Jalen Jackson, JCA

17.0

George Sargeant, Maine South

15.9

Taquan Sims, Joliet Central

15.2

Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central

14.4

Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South

14.2

Evan Hines, Niles West

14.0

John Rebellato, Westmont

13.8

Jon Arenas, Maine South

13.4

Shane Ritter, Plainfield South

13.3

Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North

13.2

Trevian Bell, Joliet West

12.7

Matt Cappelletti, Romeoville

12.2

Julian Torres, Bolingbrook

11.8

London Stamps, Romeoville

11.7

Jerry Gillespie, Joliet Central

11.6

Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central

10.9

Caleb deMarigny, Maine South

10.9

Octavius Parker, Niles West

10.5

Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook

10.5

Denis Alibegovic, Downers South

10.5

Jeff Washington, Joliet West

10.3

Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East

10.3

Jojo Rios, Niles West

10.0

TJ Clifford, Downers South

8.9

James Claar, Plainfield East

8.8

Justin Windt, Plainfield Central

8.6

Davis Neilands, Maine South

8.6

Rebounds Per Game

column | from page 12 every play. And the really good thing for me is, he is a junior and will be back next season. Mike: After Barrington ousted Maine South’s football team from the postseason, coach David Inserra heaped praise on senior two-way standout Justin Fahey, and for good reason. Pound-forpound, Fahey—listed at 5-8, but that may have been a generous listing—was arguably the best allaround player in the CSL last fall. He left everything on the field game in and game out. Not only did he lead the Hawks in rushing, but he was named CSL South Defensive Player of the Year.

Best athlete covered: Scott: Janile Rogers, Minooka. The senior scored 25 points at state for the Indians, leading them to a fifth-place finish in state. She took home the state title in the

Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East

9.0

Jon Arenas, Maine South

Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook

Matt Cappelletti, Romeoville

.905

Julian Torres, Bolingbrook

8.8

Da’Von Foster, Joliet West

TJ Clifford, Downers South

Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook

.882

Trevian Bell, Joliet West

8.7

TJ Clifford, Downers South

Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook

Octavius Parker, Niles West

.820

George Sargeant, Maine South

8.4

Brandon Smeets, Plainfield North

Mirsad Mackic, Niles West

Jacob Klima, Joliet Central

.818

Dimitri Akenten, Bolingbrook

8.2

Mirsad Mackic, Niles West

John Rebellato, Westmont

Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South

.800

Malik Fuller, Joliet Central

7.8

Odisho Audisho, Niles West

Malcohm Hill, Joliet West

Jalen Jackson, JCA

.800

Davis Neilands, Maine South

6.4

Theyvion Kirk, Joliet West

Dwayne Griffin, Romeoville

Caleb deMarigny, Maine South

.790

Jeff Washington, Joliet West

6.3

Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook

Wynston Wright, Plainfield East

Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East

.780

Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North

6.3

Taquan Sims, Joliet Central

Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East

Odisho Audisho, Niles West

.770

Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central

5.9

Octavius Parker, Niles West

Scott Gustafson, Plainfield Central

Trevian Bell, Joliet West

.740

Justin Windt, Plainfield Central

5.8

Sean Alexander, Westmont

Peter Funk, Downers South

Jerry Gillespie, Joliet Central

.736

Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook

5.5

Mantas Augustinavicius, DGS

Jeff Washington, Joliet West

Sean Alexander, Westmont

.714

Kewon Ware, Joliet Central

5.3

Johnny Kostelz, Plainfield Central

Da’Von Foster, Joliet West

Jojo Rios, Niles West

.710

James Claar, Plainfield East

5.2

Ternell Jordan, Joliet Central

Sean Alexander, Westmont

Jamal Harmon, Plainfield Central

5.2

Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central

Nick Thomaston, Plainfield Central 5.2

Steals

Field Goal % Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East

3-pointers Jalen Jackson, JCA

.763

John Rebellato, Westmont

Quintin Brown, Westmont

5.0

Jon Arenas, Maine South

Julian Torres, Bolingbrook

.703

Denis Alibegovic, Downers South

Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North

5.0

Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North

George Sargeant, Maine South

.670

Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook

TJ Clifford, Downers South

5.0

Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East

Jamal Harmon, Plainfield Central .660

Evan Hines, Niles West

Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East

4.9

Caleb deMarigny, Maine South

Kenyon Woodfork, Joliet Central

.636

Shane Ritter, Plainfield South

George Sargeant, Maine South

Davis Neilands, Maine South

.610

Octavius Parker, Niles West

Caleb deMarigny, Maine South

Assists 56

Adam Doll, Westmont

Jon Arenas, Maine South

.590

Nick Thomaston, Plainfield Central

Adam Doll, Westmont

Richie Elias, Plainfield North

Jeff Washington, Joliet West

.570

Caleb deMarigny, Maine South

Nick Ruben, Maine South

Trevian Bell, Joliet West

.545

Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook

Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North

Sam Ebersold, Downers South

Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central

.540

Taquan Sims, Joliet Central

John Paul Leagogo, Westmont

Brandon Smeets, Plainfield North

Dimitri Akenten, Bolingbrook

.533

London Stamps, Romeoville

Wynston Wright, Plainfield East

Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North

Jojo Rios, Niles West

.530

Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East

Michael Ortiz, Plainfield South

Odisho Audisho, Niles West

Jobin Varghese, Niles West

.520

Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South

George Sargeant, Maine South

Evan Hines, Niles West

Tony Borges, Romeoville

.517

Matt Cappelletti, Romeoville

Wilyam Wright, Plainfield East

Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central

Odisho Audisho, Niles West

.500

Jojo Rios, Niles West

Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central

Octavius Parker, Niles West

Jalen Jackson, JCA

.490

Scott Gustafson, Plainfield Central

Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook

Bryan Villeda, Niles West

Evan Hines, Niles West

.490

Johnny Kostelz, Plainfield Central

Jonathan Allison, Plainfield South

Chuck Hunter, Romeoville

Tom Carney, Joliet West

long jump, finished fourth in the 100-meter dash and was a part of fifth and sixth-place finishes in state. It was the most impressive individual performance I have covered in my six years at state girls track and field. Mark: There were some really good ones last year from the likes of Sean O’Mara and Jasmine Lumpkin, but there was one athlete that stood out from the rest and that was Plainfield Central sprinter Kahmari Montgomery. The thenjunior not only became Illinois’ fastest man, winning the 100 meter dash, he doubled up, winning the 200 dash as well. Mike: It’s difficult enough to star in one sport, let alone two, but Elanta Slowek of Maine East did just that. She helped lead the Demons to their record-setting girls basketball campaign last winter, playing stingy defense while being the team’s second-leading scorer. Then in the spring, she won a state

medal in the discus at the Class 3A state meet—an event in which she had never competed prior to 2013.

Most disappointing moment covered: Scott: Normal West Supersectional volleyball. Plainfield North relinquished big leads in both sets to Normal Community to fall in straight sets. The Tigers were looking to become the first volleyball team since 1989 to make it to state from Plainfield. There’s no doubt in my mind if the two teams played 10 times, the Tigers would win eight times. Mark: I will have to say the IHSA Class 4A basketball state semifinals when Stevenson superstar Jalen Brunson capped off an amazing 56-point performance by flipping off the Whitney Young fans with both hands. I was not at the game, but thanks to the wonderful world of social media was able to chime in and react to the event as it unfolded.

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There have been many different opinions on what happened, but my opinion is that he did it out of frustration and then his coaching staff and school bullied the IHSA into removing a suspension they had handed down for the thirdplace game. Overall, the whole incident was a disappointment. Mike: For Bolingbrook softball team, its 7-1 victory over Benet to win its first regional title in school history was sheer elation. But for Benet, the loss was a major disappointment. The Redwings entered the game as the No. 1 seed in their sectional and sported a 30-2 record. Their lineup, 1-9, was as formidable as any in the state last spring, yet an anticipated deep postseason run was short-circuited by the Raiders.

Most impressive performance covered (individual or team): Scott: The day Tom Poznanski

of Plainfield Central had against rival Plainfield North in a Bolingbrook Sectional semifinal was one for the ages. Poznanski slammed home 24 balls as the Wildcats took down the Tigers to advance to the sectional championship. Everyone knew who was getting the ball and it didn’t stop Poznanski from delivering in clutch moments. MarK: I am going to head back to the state track and field meet for this one and say my most impressive cover this year was watching Plainfield Central’s Luke Winder win his second-straight state pole vault state championship, while breaking the IHSA outdoor record by clearing 17-feet, 3-inches. Mike: When it comes to track and field, I’m all about the sprints. John Hader of Maine South darted to Class 3A sectional crowns in both the 100- and 200-yard dashes, and then made school history by becoming the first Hawk to earn state medals in both events.

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Trying to help a good friend to grow up a little Goals need to be much more realistic in this case By dave ramsey dave says

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Dear Dave, I have a friend who is experiencing financial problems. She is between real jobs at the moment and only bringing in about $600 a month. But even when she’s working regularly, she doesn’t budget or manage her money wisely, and she’s always looking for more money. On top of all this, she’s holding out hope for her dream job out of state. She interviewed several months ago, and hasn’t heard anything from the company. What can I do to help her? Gina

you come off as tense Dear Gina, and desperate, and you I don’t mean this as an insult don’t make a very good so much as an observation, job candidate. but your friend sounds kind The answer to that, of flighty and impulsive to when you’re basically me. I think she may also be a unemployed, is to bit immature. So what we’re Dave Says really talking about here is money advice by work any job – and any dave ramsey three or four jobs. Wait how to get your friend to tables, deliver pizzas grow up a little bit and stop chasing rainbows. Don’t get me or mow yards. I don’t care what, wrong. There’s absolutely nothing just generate some income. Work wrong with having a dream job, all the time and smile! You never but you have to be realistic and know when you might be talking to your next employer. You could practical at the same time. Right now, I want her chasing be walking someone’s dog one three or four smaller job rainbows day and end up in their marketing at once so she’ll actually have a department the next. But none of chance of catching something. this will happen if you’re trying to When you chase just one, in most feel better about yourself by sitting cases you end up with nothing. home watching Oprah reruns. I assume that since you’re The first thing I’d tell her is that the most employable people are ones friends, she’s willing to listen to who aren’t broke. When you go what you have to say. But if she into an interview and you’re broke, won’t, all you can do is pray for her. Remember the old saying, “Those convinced against their will are of the same opinion still.”

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Honeymoon on a budget Dear Dave, I just got married, and my husband and I want to book a combination honeymoon and New Year’s trip to celebrate. We don’t have all the money for it right now, but will have in a few weeks. We were thinking about booking the trip on a zero-interest credit card, and paying it off when we have all the money. I know you hate debt, but would this be okay since it would be a very shortterm debt? Laura Dear Laura, I know you guys are excited and happy about being married. And I wish you all the happiness in the world. But I don’t recommend credit cards of any kind, for any reason, whatsoever. I don’t want to burst your bubble, but if you can’t pay for

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Mother, Son Gym Jam. 6:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. Have a fun filled evening with your special guy(s). Twist and shout and dance the night away. Enjoy snacks and activities, as well as entertainment and music with Coach Josh. Dress casual. Substitute moms are welcome (grandma, aunt, etc.). Other activities will include a “Free Throw Contest for Moms,” as well as “Tug of War: Moms vs. Kids.” A raffle will take place featuring some awesome goodies. Proceeds from this event will benefit the dream build play experience. Sponsored by the Downers Grove Park District and the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club. Age:

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Wedn esday, De cem ber 31, 2014 | bug lenewspapers.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Matt Hayes; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000201 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 4/2/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/5/15 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 09-29-217-021 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7312 Winthrop Way Unit #11 Downers Grove, IL 60516 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 14-13-32713. I638429 Published 12/24, 12/31, 1/7 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO STANDARD FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS PLAINTIFF VS ROBERT GUDINAS A/K/A ROBERT P GUDINAS; CLASSIC PRODUCTS CORP.; STATE OF ILLINOIS; DOWNERS GROVE GARDENS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 5375 6006 WOODWARD 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 April 24, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on February 10, 2015, 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. 08-13-409-030 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6006 WOODWARD AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $46,914.54. 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.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 #PA1221761 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I638536 Published 12/31, 1/7, 1/14

14-070889 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, -vsLEE PODER A/K/A LEE L. PODER A/K/A LEE LOUIS PODER; SOUTH WATERBURY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; WATERBURY OF WOODRIDGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 226 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on November 24, 2014; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on January 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in DuPage County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 2568 Waterbury Drive, Unit 1602, Woodridge, IL 60517 Permanent Index No.: 08-36-112-020 Improvements: Homeowners/Condominium Association Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $39,148.53. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC f/k/a Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I638578 Published 12/24, 12/31, 1/7

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS OneWest Bank N.A. (d/b/a Financial Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank N.A.) PLAINTIFF Vs. Vasco A. Ruberti; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000918 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 10/1/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/27/15 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 09-32-304-012 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8426 Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 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 twentyfour (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 14-1406502. I637205 Published 12/17, 12/24, 12/31

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS OneWest Bank N.A. (d/b/a Financial Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank N.A.) PLAINTIFF Vs. Vasco A. Ruberti; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000918 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 10/1/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/27/15 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 3 IN BLOCK 5 IN BROOKERIDGE UNIT NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-32-304-012 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8426 Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 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 twentyfour (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 1414-06502. I637205 Published 12/17, 12/24, 12/31

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Matt Hayes; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000201 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 4/2/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/5/15 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: PARCEL 1: UNIT 3 IN BUILDING 14, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT, IN VILLAGE SQUARE III CONDOMINIUM IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AND PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED THERETO AS EXHIBIT A, RECORDED JULY 11, 1972 AS DOCUMENT NO. R72-39256, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED AUGUST 29, 1973 AS DOCUMENT NO. R73-55083, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF ENJOYMENT GRANTED BY DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS FOR VILLAGE SQUARE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 26, 1971 AS DOCUMENT NO. R7160960 AND BY SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION RECORDED JULY 11, 1972 AS DOCUMENT NO. R72-39257. PIN 09-29-217-021 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7312 Winthrop Way Unit #11 Downers Grove, IL 60516 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 14-1332713. I638429 Published 12/24, 12/31, 1/7

14-070889 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, -vsLEE PODER A/K/A LEE L. PODER A/K/A LEE LOUIS PODER; SOUTH WATERBURY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; WATERBURY OF WOODRIDGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 226 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on November 24, 2014; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on January 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in DuPage County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: UNIT 1602 IN SOUTH WATERBURY CONDOMINIUM IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED JUNE 17, 1981 AS DOCUMENT R81-31986, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. Commonly known as 2568 Waterbury Drive, Unit 1602, Woodridge, IL 60517 Permanent Index No.: 08-36-112-020 Improvements: Homeowners/Condominium Association Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $39,148.53. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC f/k/a Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I638578 Published 12/24, 12/31, 1/7

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO STANDARD FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS PLAINTIFF VS ROBERT GUDINAS A/K/A ROBERT P GUDINAS; CLASSIC PRODUCTS CORP.; STATE OF ILLINOIS; DOWNERS GROVE GARDENS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 5375 6006 WOODWARD 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 April 24, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on February 10, 2015, 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: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 21 IN DOWNERS GROVE GARDENS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 7, 1924 AS DOCUMENT NO. 177390, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-13-409-030 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6006 WOODWARD AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $46,914.54. 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 #PA1221761 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I638536 Published 12/31, 1/7, 1/14

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Library ﬁnishes extensive renovation earlier this year Early this year, all of the new upgrades and enhancements were introduced to the community By cHristine m. fousHi foR ThE BuGlE

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“It just makes sense” is what Melissa Doornbos of the Downers Grove Public Library repeated when describing a monthslong renovation project that transformed the library. Early this year, all of the new upgrades and enhancements were introduced to the community. The focus of the library renovation was to make the first floor more open, said Doornbos, public relations manager. Previously, eating wasn’t allowed in the library, and now a café offers patrons basic vending. Some people are here for hours and with kids, she said. “We didn’t want people to leave and wanted them to know they will be accommodated,” she added. Doornbos said people are always in the café for meetings and other gatherings. The lobby now offers selfcheckout and self-checkin of materials, she said. The service desk is still available to help with any needs such as checking materials in and out, registering to vote, signing up for a program or obtaining a library card. In turn, more efficiency has been added to the operations of the library. It takes less time to get books back on the shelves, Doornbos said. The renovations will allow staff more opportunities to be available to the public. “It’s fun for staff to be interacting with the community,” she said. The library didn’t want to take away the service desk, but if a patron wants to get in and get out quickly, the self-checkin and

“We put things where they make sense,” she said. “We just reordered it better and are trying new ideas.”

checkout is now available. “It quickly gets you in and out,” she said. Reserving a book is easier, too. Doornbos said patrons can come in and pick up a reserved book without ever speaking to anyone. In the preschool area, the Mouse Café, formerly the Mouse House, has a couch for reading and focuses on imaginary play. The STEM area is where kids can find gaming consoles where future tournaments may be held, as well as activities that will focus on robotics and Lego creations, Doornbos added. “It’s all about doing activities with each other,” she said. The last time the library was renovated was 15 years ago. During the most recent renovation, a lot of items were reused and the library simply utilized more of its space. “We put things where they make sense,” Doornbos said. “We just reordered it better and are trying new ideas.” For instance, the library grouped subjects that make sense to kids and parents versus alphabetizing. The $2.6 million renovation came in under budget, and the Downers Grove Library Board was able to add things that were cut during the early stages of renovation planning, Doornbos said. For example, adding furniture and lighting to areas that needed it. The second floor consists of the teen area and includes quiet study

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The Mouse Café, formerly the Mouse House, is one of many recent improvements at the Downers Grove Public Library.

rooms, an AV room and gaming area. The study rooms have a white board for brainstorming, and the library hopes to host tournaments in the gaming area, Doornbos said. The AV room allows anyone

to listen to music, audiobooks or watch DVDs. The new digital media lab includes soundproof rooms where anyone can record music or edit video. “People have brought in guitars to play,” she said.

Also on the second floor patrons can find magazines, newspapers and other materials. Attendance remained consistent during the renovation, and of course, the library hopes to see it rise, she added

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