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Village votes ‘no’ on longshot gaming ordinance Cunningham casts deciding vote By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter
By Jonathan Samples | staff reporter College students from across Illinois will travel to Springfield Wednesday to endorse a proposed funding increase to the Monetary Award Program grant and ask legislators to keep the financial aid program a top priority. In his 2015 budget address, Gov. Pat Quinn proposed increasing the student financial aid program by $50 million in the upcoming year. Illinois provided more than 140,000 students with $373 million in MAP grants in 2013, and
the increase would give 15,000 to 20,000 additional residents access to college financial aid. This proposed increase is the dominant theme of this year’s MAP Matters Day rally, an event organized by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission that helps college students raise awareness for MAP funding.
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the number of students attending college increasing (enrollment in degree-seeking institutions increased 37 percent between 2000-10, according to the National Center for Education Statistics), In his annual State of the State address last week, Gov. Pat Quinn said his goal is to have 60 percent of working adults obtain college degrees by 2025 to prepare them for “high-skill, in-demand jobs.”
After five months of discussion, the Woodridge Village Board Thursday voted against an ordinance Gina Cunningham that would have allowed mayor of video gaming in certain woodridge establishments that serve alcohol. The ordinance, which would have lifted a 2010 ordinance banning the machines, would have allowed establishments with an A1 or A3 liquor license and larger than 2,000 square feet to install up to five gaming terminals. Board trustees were split on the ordinance, forcing Mayor Gina Cunningham to cast the deciding vote.The ordinance failed 3 to 4. BeforeThursday’s vote,Cunningham read a prepared statement in which she questioned the notion that lifting the video gaming ban is “what is best for our community.” “I have heard each trustee share their concerns for supporting our local >> see gaming | page 8
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Police investigate two armed robberies
Suspect had the victim drive him to the vicinity of Boughton and Naperville/Plainfield Road Woodridge police think the same suspect may have committed two armed robberies in the village over the last four days. The first incident occurred at 1:05 p.m. Thursday April 24 in the parking lot of JewelOsco, 2317 W. 75th St. The victim alleged that as she finished loading the groceries in her vehicle, a male suspect walked in front of her vehicle and entered the passenger seat while displaying a large butcher knife. He demanded her money and cellphone. The victim handed him currency and her phone. Police said the suspect then told her to drive to her bank. The suspect had the victim
drive him to the vicinity of Boughton and Naperville/ Plainfield Road, where he then fled the vehicle. The victim and her children, ages 18 months and 3 years old, were unharmed. The suspect is described as a male, 20 years old, between 5-foot 8-inches to 5-foot 10-inches tall, thin build, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and scarf covering his face. Woodridge police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Ken Hinton at 630-719-4735. A second armed robbery occurred at 6:15 p.m. Sunday April 27 in the 2600 block of Forest Drive. The victims allege that the
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Surveillance footage of a suspect involved in the April 24 armed robbery.
male suspect approached their vehicle, displayed a black handgun and robbed them of a cell phone, debit card, Starbucks gift card, and a GPS. The offender then fled eastbound on foot. The victims were unharmed.
The incident occurred approximately half a mile from where the previous armed robbery occurred on Thursday, April 24. The suspect is described as a male, late teen or early twenties, 5-foot 8-inches tall,
140 pounds, thin build, dark black hair spiked, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, dark blue jeans, and scarf covering his face. Woodridge police have stepped up patrols in response while the investigation is ongoing. Police said they have contacted surrounding police departments for their assistance and alerted businesses and apartment complexes in the area. All Village field employees are watching closely while they are driving to and from work sites in the community, and all public employees in Woodridge have been asked to pay close attention while traveling in the community for work or personal reasons. Police are reminding residents to hide their valuables and be alert. Residents are asked to call 911 if they see something suspicious.
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Junior Woman’s Club announces scholarship winners Winners of award have each shown exceptional promise, dedication in pursuit of higher education The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club announced the recipients of its annual senior achievement scholarships on April 22. The 2014 scholarship recipients are Marissa Chow, Micah Pfotenhauer, Margaret O’Connor, Rachael Wydra and Heather Kwityn. The winners of this year’s award have each shown exceptional promise and dedication in pursuit of higher education and stood out due to their community and volunteer activities, leadership abilities and overall academic excellence. “We are thrilled to extend our scholarships to Marissa, Micah, Margaret, Rachael, and Heather, as well as commend them on their achievements thus far, and we look forward to all that they will accomplish in the future.” said Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club Education Chairwoman Julie Johnson.
“(We) commend (the winners) on their achievements thus far, and we look forward to all that they will accomplish in the future.” said Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club Education Chairwoman Julie Johnson. Marissa Chow is a senior at Downers Grove South High School. She will pursue a career as a pharmacist and is still deciding on the university she will attend. Micah Pfotenhauer is a senior at Downers Grove North High School. She will attend Saint Louis University in the fall. She plans to study public health with an international emphasis with the ultimate goal of working for a non-profit to serve people in poverty.
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The 2014 scholarship recipients are Marissa Chow, Micah Pfotenhauer, Margaret O’Connor, Rachael Wydra and Heather Kwityn.
Margearet O’Connor is a senior at Downers Grove South High School. She is planning to attend University of Illinois Chicago and will study to become a pharmacist. Rachel Wydra is a senior at Downers Grove South High School. She will attend Miami University in Ohio to earn a
degree in music and history with the future goal of practicing law in Chicago. Heather Kwityn is a senior at Downers Grove North High School and will attend Seton Hall University to major in International Studies. She will specialize in security and foreign policy with a dream to work for
the US Government. For the past five decades, the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club has awarded scholarships to outstanding students working toward bachelor’s or graduate degrees. This year, the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club partnered with three corporate sponsors on the effort including Baird & Warner Real Estate in Downers Grove, Momkus McCluskey LLC Attorneys at Law in Lisle, and ValueKnowledge LLC in Chicago. Each matched a $500 donation allowing the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club to offer three $1,000 scholarships, as well as two $500 scholarships. “We congratulate this year’s class of scholarship winners and thank Baird & Warner, Momkus McCluskey LLC, and ValueKnowledge LLC our scholarships for their generosity and support of the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club” said Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club President Joanne Vought.
District 99 selects First Student as bus company provider Since 2011, District 99 has received transportation services from Cook-Illinois Company Starting with the 2014-15 school year, First Student, Inc. will provide student transportation services for District 99, which includes North High and South High in Downers Grove. The $5.76 million contract will be in place for three years, through
the end of the 2016-17 school year. Since 2011, District 99 has received transportation services from Cook-Illinois Company and its subsidiary Westway. The company elected to not extend its five-year contract, which was tied to the consumer price index and
capped at 1.7 percent. Instead, it submitted a bid for a new contract. From the two proposals that District 99 received (Westway and First Student), First Student was selected. “IconsiderFirstStudentasourfirst step in providing more consistent and reliable transportation services for our students and families, and we look forward to working
with them now until the first day of school on August 25 to make sure we get off to a great start,” Controller Mark Staehlin said.“First Student has assigned a veteran management team to serve us and their suggestions for addressing critical system problems make sense to us, so we are confident this is the right direction.” Officials estimate the new
contract could increase the district’s costs by $400,000 per year. District officials are working with First Student as well as Districts 58 and 68 to find ways to reduce this impact, and are hopeful the increase might be closer to $250,000 per year. The Board of Education unanimously approved the contract with First Student.
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Lions Club donation supports vision screenings District 58 school nurses can now screen students for potential vision issues more quickly District 58 school nurses can now screen students for potential vision issues more quickly and easily thanks to the Downers Grove Lions Club, which recently donated $2,500 to help cover the cost of two Optic 5000 Vision Screeners. Last year, two of District 58’s school nurses, Susan Donahue and Ann Brinkman, spoke with the Lions Club about the screenings that take place in District 58 and showed Club members the machines that are used. At that time, District 58 had six machines that were shared among its 13 schools. Time was wasted as the machines were transported from one building to another, then had to be
“Middle school is the age at which more and more vision issues begin cropping up, and now we can quickly and efficiently screen students and refer them to an optician or ophthalmologist for further evaluation if needed,” said O’Neill school nurse Susan Donahue. powered up and re-calibrated before they could be used for screenings. Club member Angie Kleinfelder, a former teacher, was immediately struck by the memory of the single vision-
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(From left) O’Neill and Fairmount nurse Susan Donahue, Lions Club member Angie Kleinfelder and Lions Club President Tony Tumea, presenting the check in front of O’Neill’s new vision screener.
screening machine that had been shared among all of the schools in the district where
she worked. “The Lions Club was looking for additional ways to support
>> MAP, from page 1 “The MAP grant is important across the board, whether you’re going to community college or a public university or private university,” said Dave Tretter, president of the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities. “Almost all of these students, if they didn’t get a MAP grant, they wouldn’t be going to college at all.” The FIICU is one of several groups that will be in the state capital April 30 to meet lawmakers and discuss issues related to higher education. The group began organizing its annual Student Lobby Day in 2004, and Tretter said the event began to grow as the state’s financial situation worsened in 2009.That year, Quinn propped cutting MAP grant funding in half and students rushed to Springfield to rally in support of the financial aid program. “Tough fiscal times really demand you speak up,”Tretter said. “If there’s a program you think is
and partner with the Downers Grove community, and this sounded like a perfect project for the Club to take on to benefit the schools,” she said. The Club donated the money in late March, and the two new machines were delivered not long after. One of the new machines will stay at Herrick Middle School, and the other at O’Neill Middle School. “Middle school is the age at which more and more vision issues begin cropping up, and now we can quickly and efficiently screen students and refer them to an optician or ophthalmologist for further evaluation if needed,” said O’Neill school nurse Susan Donahue. “We are so appreciative of the Lions Club’s generous donations to support our students and schools.”
important, you better let the reps and the senators know about it.” The FIICU is a statewide association that represents 57 private and not-for-profit colleges and universities, Midwestern University, Benedictine University and Elmhurst College. Tretter said he anticipates more than 100 students and staff from 11 institutions. Representatives from the Illinois Community College Trustee Associating will join students during Wednesday’s MAP Matters Day rally. College of DuPage Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Katharine Hamilton and trustees Dianne McGuire, Kim Savage, Nancy Svoboda and Joseph Wozniak will travel to Springfield for the ICCTA Lobby Day. Students and lobbyists will have the opportunity to meet their representatives before the 12:30 p.m. MAP Matters rally. Quinn will join the rally, which will take place in the State Capitol rotunda, to discuss increasing MAP grant funding.
Calendar APRIL 30 Speaking Series—You Gotta Keep Dancin. 7 to 8 p.m. at DG Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. Based on a book by the same name, Rev. Howard Hoekstra will engage participants to choose joy in the midst of life’s pains and struggles. The three part series continues on May 7 and May 14. For more information, reservation or need for child care call 630-969-3320.
MAY 2 Kite Fly, Touch-a-Truck and Safety Education at Motion Explosion. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 Janes Ave.,Woodridge. HolyTrinity Annual Fun Fair. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westmont Park District, 55 E Richmond St. Holy Trinity PSO’s Annual Fun Fair is open to the local communities and supports our school. The event will have games, inflatable obstacle course, concessions, raffles, cake walk and more. Visit www.holytrinitywestmont.org and click on the Parent Student Organization link to find out more about the event’s donors. Call 630971-0184 or email jenn.pirog@ gmail.com for more information or to find out how you can donate to the event.
MAY 3 Electronics Recycling. 9 a.m. to noon at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove. Electronics only are collected at this event, held monthly on the first Saturday. More information at www.downers.us. Coffee with the Mayor and Board. The next Coffee with the Woodridge Mayor and Village Board will take place on May 3, 2014 at Baker’s Square, located at 2020 W. 75th Street. Speaking Series—You Gotta Keep Dancin. 9 to 10 a.m. at DG Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. Based on a book by the same name, Rev. Howard Hoekstra will engage participants to choose joy in the midst of life’s pains and struggles. The three part series continues on May 10 and May 17. For more information, reservation or need for child care call 630-969-3320. Founders Day. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Downers Grove. Sponsored by DG Historical Society. Family Bike Ride at 10:30 a.m., meet at Fishel Park. From noon to 4 p.m., visit the petting zoo at the Museum, 831 Maple
Ave. www.downersgrovehistory. org. Wildflower Walk. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lyman Woods Interpretive Center, 901 31st St., Downers Grove. Fundraiser for Pierce Downer’s Heritage Alliance (PDHA). Walks start at 10 AM and at 12pm, Groups will be limited to about 15 participants. Walkers should expect to spend about 90 minutes exploring the woods of this high quality nature preserve. A $25 donation per person is requested. To register, visit www. PDHA.org. Tower Chorale—Music of the Beatles. 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange Park.“Here Comes the Sun: Music of the Beatles. Tickets are $20 Adult, $17 Senior/ Student, Children 10 and under Free. Tickets can be purchased from singers in advance, at the door, or on the website, www. towerchorale.org or by calling 708-505-9570.
MAY 4 Sinfonietta Bel Canto. 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., Downers Grove. Eight singers-finalists in three different categories--will perform.The first place winners will be announced at the end of the concert. Tickets at the door: $19 adult; $16 senior (60+);$7 student (21/under);Free-children under 7 (with parent). www.SinfoniettaBelCanto.org or call 630-384-5007.
MAY 5 Cantores Community Choir. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. All are welcome. A small fee will be charged to cover the cost of music. For more info call 630-9991190 or email cantorescc@gmail. com. Yoga for Mom & Baby – FREE Trial Class. 10 to 11 a.m. at the Woodridge Park District Community Center, 2600 Center Drive. Come meet the park district’s newest yoga instructor Janet and join other new moms to experience a class just for Mom & Baby. Mom and babies under one year of age are welcome to attend. Although the Yoga for Mom & Baby trial class is free, preregistration is required at www. woodridgeparks.org. If you try Yoga for Mom & Baby and want to sign up for a six-week session, the first session is June 2 through July 7 and the second session is July
14 through August 18. Fee is $37 (residents)/$45 (nonresidents). Come get in shape, meet new moms, and take time out to bond with your baby.
MAY 6 Downers Grove Camera Club. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oak Trace, 200 Village Road, Downers Grove. The Downers Grove Camera Club regularly meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month, from October thru May. Visit the website at dgcameraclub. com for more info or contact Dave Ducommun, president, at daveduc@comcast.net.
MAY 7 Speaking Series—You Gotta Keep Dancin. 7 to 8 p.m. at DG Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. Based on a book by the same name, Rev. Howard Hoekstra will engage participants to choose joy in the midst of life’s pains and struggles. The three part series continues on May 7 and May 14. For more information, reservation or need for child care call 630-969-3320. Ageless Grace. 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Westmont Park District Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Ageless Grace is a fun, creative, playful exercise program practiced to vibrant music while seated in a chair. This innovative program is composed of 21 simple tools for lifelong comfort and ease. Register now for a six week program May 14-June 18. Wednesdays, 11-11:45AM for $36. Call the Westmont Park District at 630-969-8080 x104 for information or to register.
MAY 8 SEASPAR presents 7th Heaven. 7 to 9 p.m. at Tivoli Theater, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. Concert proceeds benefit SEASPAR programs. Tickets $20 presale at SEASPAR office or Anderson’s Book Store; $25 after May 2. More info at (630) 960-7600 or www. seaspar.org. Yin Yoga – FREE Trial Class. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Woodridge Park District Community Center, 2600 Center Drive. Come meet the park district’s newest yoga instructor Janet and learn about the slow-paced style of yoga known as Yin Yoga. Adult participants at all levels of yoga practice are welcome to attend. Although the Yin Yoga trial class is free, pre-registration is required >> see calendar | page 18
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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 Obed S. Romo, 18, 2225 Charmingfare Drive, Woodridge, was arrested at 12:09 a.m. April 18 on 75th Street and Lemont Road for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Christopher J. Jimenez, 19, 712 Andermann Lane 203, Darien, was arrested at 1:28 a.m.April 18 in the 7300 block of Winthrop Way for possession of cannabis. Jennifer L. Scherbauer, 27, 43 N. Park 2B, Lombard, was arrested at 2:25 p.m. April 18 in the 2900 block of Finley Road for retail theft. Anthony J. Hart, 34, 598 Oswego Drive, Carol Stream, was arrested at 9:39 p.m. April 18 at the Main Street Station for disorderly conduct—fighting in public. Calvin D. Hill, 46, 60 Seims Drive, Glendale Heights, was arrested at 10:16 p.m. April 18 at the Main Street Station for disorderly conduct—fighting in public. Bridget L. Cooney, 28, 10342 S. Wood, Chicago, was arrested at 10:36 p.m.April 18 on Butterfield Road and Downers Drive for DUI/alcohol. Shaquana D. Phillips, 20, 7400 Grand Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 9:01 a.m. April 19 on 75th Street and Lemont Road for driving while license suspended and no insurance. Kyle E. Hansen, 25, 2920 Williams Drive,Woodridge, was arrested at 2:09 a.m. April 20 on Maple and Belmont for DUI/alcohol.
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Dania Sosa, 23, 1105 Assell St., Aurora, was arrested at 2:33 a.m. April 20 in the 1100 block of Butterfield Road for DUI/ alcohol. Jose M. Rapia-Ortiz, 49, 518 Monroe Road, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 8:25 a.m. April 22 on 63rd Street and Woodward Avenue for no valid driver’s license. Mark A. Knierim, 34, 5611 Essex Road, Lisle, was arrested at 12:08 p.m. April 22 in the 3900 block of Main Street for domestic battery, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Victor D. Safforld, 43, 707 W. 60th Place, Chicago, was arrested at 1:17 p.m. April 22 at the Cook County Courthouse for forgery. Ray L. Rodriguez, 27, 1023 Harmony Drive, Montgomery, was arrested at 4:36 p.m. April 22 in the 3100 block of Finley Road for domestic battery. James E. Daley, 39, 5824 Walnut Ave. 2A, Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:56 a.m. April 23 at the residence for criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and assault. Guadalupe J. Perez, 44, 4414 Shabbona Lane, Lisle, was arrested at 2:16 p.m. April 23 on Ogden and Highland avenues for driving while license revoked. Jessica T. Souchet, 33, 4748 W. Roscoe, Chicago, was arrested at 3:46 p.m. April 23 in the 2900 block of Finley Road for retail theft.
Westmont At approximately 6:35 p.m. April 14, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of North Blackhawk Drive for an equipment violation. Officers arrested Vincent Demeo, male,
age 18, of 3900 N. Adams St., Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for driving without headlights when required. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 9:50 p.m. April 14, officers responded to the 400 block of Whipple Lane for a battery. Officers arrested Alexander Poderys, male, age 24, of 429 Whipple Lane, Westmont, for domestic battery after he struck a family member. He was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing. At approximately 2:40 p.m. April 15, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of South Cass Avenue for a license violation. Officers arrested John Anderson, male, age 30, of 3009 South St., Lafayette, Ind., for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 3:45 p.m. April 17, officers responded to the 6100 block of South Cass Avenue for a suspicious vehicle. Officers arrested Kevin Hickey, male, age 38, of 608 Iola Ave., Romeoville, for aggravated driving under the influence. He was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing. Sometime between 6 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. April 17, an unknown offender(s) stole a bicycle in the 0-100 block of West Quincy Street.Total loss is $350. At approximately 1:05 a.m. April 18, officers responded to the 0-100 block of East 58th Street for a battery. Officers arrested Danielius Krikscikas,male,age 22, of 22 E. 58th St. #2E, Westmont, for domestic battery after he struck a family member. He was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing. Sometime between 1 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 18, an unknown
offender(s) damaged a vehicle parked in the 6700 block of Aspen Lane. Total damage is $200. At approximately 12:05 a.m. April 19, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 0-100 block of South Cass Avenue for a moving violation. Officers arrested Nicholas Mills,male,age 19,of 144 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was cited for improper lane usage and failing to signal when required. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 2:05 p.m. April 19, officers responded to the 0-100 block of North Grant Street for a trespassing complaint. Officers arrested Michael Hernandez, male, age 41, of 134 N. Cass Ave. #2W, Westmont, for criminal trespass to a residence after he entered a residence he had previously been warned to stay out of. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 6:55 p.m. April 19, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of North Cass Avenue for a moving violation. Officers arrested Emily Benson,female,age 27,of 3 S.View St. #204,Aurora, for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was cited for speeding. She was released on her own recognizance.
Woodridge At approximately 11:50 a.m. April 11, Brandon Lee, 25, 209 Flagstaff Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged with possession of cannabis, following a traffic stop on Woodward Avenue at Union. At approximately 2:09 p.m. April 11, Fidelia Lopez, 36, 152 Monterey Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged with retail theft after removing items from Goodwill, 8615 Woodward Ave.
At approximately 7:16 p.m. April 11, Jennifer Ennis, 18, 181 Garden Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and Christian Jensen, 18, 560 W. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia, following the investigation of a disabled vehicle on Heritage Parkway at Woodward Avenue. A burglary from motor vehicle occurred sometime between 4:30 and 9 p.m.April 9 in the 6500 block of Route 53. Unknown person removed the catalytic converter from a parked vehicle. At approximately 8:30 a.m. April 12, Nora Nally, 24, 112 W. 66th St., Westmont, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage following a traffic stop in the 8800 block of Lemont Road. A criminal damage to property occurred at 1:13 a.m. April 13 in the 8100 block of Waterbury Court. Unknown person shot the windows of a parked vehicle with a BB gun. At approximately 7:35 p.m. April 13, Jena Steen, 19, 2633 Woodmere Drive, Darien, Jarrot Jordan, 20, 606 Preston, Bolingbrook, and Alberto Garcia, 19, 2547 Forest Glen Parkway, Woodridge, were charged with possession of cannabis and Todd Aguilera, 20, 2633 Woodmere, Darien, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia following the investigation of a suspicious vehicle in the 2700 block of Crabtree Avenue. At approximately 2:55 p.m. April 17, Isaiah McNeal, 18, 2450 Forest Drive, Woodridge, was charged with criminal trespass to property after being observed on the Waterbury Apartment Complex property.
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A Living Wage for Direct Support Workers
Direct support staffers’ wage does not reflect work value By Art Dykstra Executive Director of Trinity Services in New Lenox
It is clear today that individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities want to live in the community – to be with their friends, loved ones and even strangers. For many of those individuals, however, they cannot achieve this goal without the assistance of others. On a daily basis, this assistance is most frequently provided via the efforts of direct support staff. It is estimated that there are well over 18,000 direct support staff working in Illinois. The vast majority of those staff are employed by community nonprofit service providers. Direct support staff, while often working in apartment and group home settings, or adult learning programs, work to assist the person with disabilities so that they can enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Their work may vary from providing such basic care as toileting, bathing, feeding or cooking meals, administering medication or accompanying clients to medical appointments. Still others are involved in literacy programs, specialized therapies and community outings. All of this work occurs in a
highly regulated environment with many training, skill and compliance requirements. In spite of the meaningful and difficult work that is being performed by direct support staff, their average wage, according to a recent study conducted by the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation, is $9.35 an hour. This is clearly not a living wage. The United States Department of Health and Human Services has identified $11.32 as the poverty threshold for a family of four. Currently, providers are funded by the State of Illinois for the wages of direct support staff. As a result, wage levels are dependent upon state reimbursement. Community providers have not received a cost of doing business increase since 2007. In an effort to seek a living wage for direct support staff, several statewide organizations have joined forces and created the Care Campaign, a collaborative undertaking to promote the goal of a wage increase to $13 over the next three years. Collaborative members include the Center, the Arc of Illinois, the Institute on Public Policy, Don Moss and Associates, the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, and AFSCME. Joining these state associations are three providers, Clearbrook Center, Ray Graham Association and Trinity Services. Legislation has been introduced by Heather Steans in the Senate and Robyn Gabel in the House
In spite of the meaningful and difficult work that is being performed by direct support staff, their average wage, according to a recent study conducted by the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation, is $9.35 an hour. that would gradually increase the wages for direct support staff over the next few years. Care Campaign members and supporters of the legislation as well as the direct support workers themselves, were most pleased when Governor Quinn included a salary increase for these employees in his recently proposed state budget. If enacted, direct support staff would receive a $1 an hour increase beginning on Jan. 1, 2015. Many direct support staff members seek to make economic ends meet by working a second job or working many shifts of overtime each pay period. Such an increase as proposed by Governor Quinn would lessen the financial stress on these employees and their families and also help relieve the high employee turnover rate experienced by community providers. Art Dykstra is Executive Director of Trinity Services in New Lenox.
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Kingsley School is home to a brand-new magnolia tree, thanks to the Downers Grove Garden Club.The Club donated the tree in honor of Arbor Day, and all of the students and staff gathered out front of the school April 25 for the dedication ceremony. Student council officers shared information about magnolia trees and about the history of Arbor Day, and read the poem “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer along with several selected quotations about trees. “The Downers Grove Garden Club only donates a tree to people who will help take good care of it and appreciate it, and they know that you all will,”Assistant Principal Elynn Cunningham said. >> gaming, from page 1 businesses,” Cunningham said. “However, tonight’s decision should not be based purely on a business decision.” Cunningham added she also has heard from residents and said their concerns factored into her decision. Jim Galbreath, lead pastor at Woodridge United Methodist Church, echoed this sentiment during the public comment portion of Thursday’s meeting. He said his work as a pastor has brought him into contact with people who suffer from gambling addiction, adding that he was worried the machines could increase this threat. “[Gambling] causes a lot of damage, and as a pastor I see that,” Galbreath said. “I just express this really deep concern that we’re opening a door that maybe is not healthy for us and our children and our community.” The village board began exploring the possibility of lifting
District 58 to hold meeting on special education services for private, homeschooled students Parents who home school their children are also more than welcome to attend
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Garden Club members, student council officers, and principal/assistant principal pose with the donated tree.
the ban on video gaming in December at the request of several business owners. Those owners expressed concerns the ban was limiting their ability to compete with neighboring villages that allow video gaming. Rich Moore,owner of Shanahan’s Food and Spirits and a prominent voice for lifting the ban, addressed the village board at their Dec. 12 meeting. At that time, he said he supported the ordinance because it would bring in revenue to the village and place Woodridge food and liquor establishments on a level playing field with villages that currently allow the machines. “We are affected by the things that are done by your legislation,” he said to the board.“We’re asking you to help us stay in business.” Darien, Westmont, Willowbrook and Lemont allow video gaming, while Downers Grove, Lisle and Bolingbrook do not. The Video Gaming Act went into effect July 2009. It allowed Illinois businesses that sell alcohol for consumption on the premises
to install up to five video gaming terminals. Many municipalities, including Woodridge, initially passed ordinances banning the machines.However,some revisited and reversed those prohibitions as fears of crime associated with video gaming subsided. Woodridge police contacted several communities in the area that allow gaming terminals, and found that there was not an increase in calls or increased police support related to video gaming. At the April 10 board meeting, village staff was instructed to rewrite the ordinance to set the maximum number of establishments that could install video gaming terminals at 10. The licenses would have been distributed on a first-come, firstserve basis. Trustees Greg Abbott, Mary Anne Blair and Magin Martinez voted in favor of that ordinance at the April 24 meeting, while trustees Anne Banks, Pamela Beavers and Tim Goodwin voted against the ordinance.
Downers Grove Grade School District 58 will conduct a meeting to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private/ parochial schools or are homeschooled within District 58 for the 2014-15 school year.
The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. May 16 at the District 58 Administrative Service Center, 1860 63rd St., Downers Grove. Parents of a private/parochial school student or a homeschooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability are invited to attend. The student must reside within the boundaries of Downers Grove Grade School District 58. For more information or to rsvp, call 630-719-5824.
Westmont spring rain barrel program Rain barrel program provides a 50 percent discount off regular prices The 2014 spring rain barrel program provides a 50 percent discount off regular prices for rain barrels sold through the village of Westmont. The program began on Earth Day, April 22, and runs through May 30. “One of the first programs initiated by the Community Stormwater Management Committee was the rain barrel discount program,” said Westmont trustee Steve Nero. “I want to recognize and thank Mike Graham, one of our resident volunteers, who suggested the discount program as a way to inspire residents to get involved and participate.” Following are the details of
the program: Available to all Westmont residents and businesses; $35 per water barrel; Limit of two water barrels at the discounted price per Westmont address; Water barrels must be installed and used within the village of Westmont; and Rainwater barrels will be sold at the normal price once the program is over. To purchase a discounted rain barrel, visit www.westmont. illinois.gov to print out the order form. Fill out the form and send it to the village along with payment. Barrels will typically be delivered within two weeks, once the order and payment is received. Order forms can also be picked up at the Clerk’s Office, Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy Street.
District 99 schools receive top ratings North High ranked 42 out of 708 high schools in Illinois U.S. News and World Report has published its 2014 Best High School rankings, and both North High and South High are among the best high schools in the state of Illinois and the nation. North High ranked 42 out of 708 high schools in Illinois. From nearly 20,000 public U.S. high schools, North High ranked 961 and received a silver medal. South High ranked 65 in the state out of 708 high schools in Illinois. From nearly 20,000 public U.S. high schools, South High ranked 1,635 and received
a silver medal. “A silver medal ranking is outside validation of the hard work of our students and staff,” said Gina Ziccardi, assistant superintendent for student learning. “All of us at District 99 strive to prepare students for the future, and this award recognizes that effort.” According to U.S. News, the rankings are designed to capture how well high schools educate all of their students and prepare them for collegelevel work. U.S. News calculates its Best High Schools rankings based on state assessments, Advanced Placement tests and International Baccalaureate exams.
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Redwings trying to put pieces in place minus Gevis By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
Ricky Gevis stood near Benet coach Amy Van Eekeren during warmups prior to the Redwings’ East Suburban Catholic Conference clash with visiting Notre Dame last week. Then Gevis took a seat near the coach the rest of the contest. This scenario, unfortunately, has been the norm as Gevis sat out his eighth straight game due to an undisclosed injury. Minus the senior right-side hitter, the Redwings not only are giving up a huge size advantage they’ve been enjoying before his injury—Gevis stands 6-11— but they’re missing his senior leadership. Van Eekeren said she doesn’t know when Gevis might return. “We’re kind of playing it day by day right now,” she said. When asked about the specifics of his injury, she replied, “His parents would like to keep that medical information private.” The Redwings (12-5, 0-1) start three sophomores and three juniors, with middle blocker Garrett Metzger being the lone senior in the lineup. Yet they went back and forth with the Dons before Notre Dame prevailed in two games, 29-27, 25-18. “Right now with Ricky gone, we’re trying to collect ourselves,” said Metzger, who led the Redwings in kills (10) against Notre Dame. “We got a little flustered when Ricky left, and so right now we’re trying to fit in new positions and running a different lineup than what we’re used to.” Van Eekeren brought sophomore outside hitter Alex Yates up from the sophomore
squad to take Gevis’ spot in the lineup. Despite being without Gevis, the Redwings remain imposing up front as Yates, Metzger and junior outside hitter-middle blocker Mark Schuessler (five kills, five digs) each stands 6-5. Logan Ladowski (libero) and setter Ben Mazza, a starter for Benet last season, are the other two sophomore starters. “They get very flustered, being very young, but it’s something that they’ll get better with with age and experience,” Metzger said. “Right now we’re just trying to get them through that and get them into the varsity experience.” The Redwings experienced some deja vu in Game 1 last week. They went point-forpoint with the Dons in a game that had 18 ties and 12 lead changes before falling. When the two clubs met last April, it was Benet that won Game 1 by a similar 29-27 score while going on to win the match at Notre Dame. The 18th and final tie of the game, 26-26, came on a kill from Schuessler, but Notre Dame scored three of the last four points to win. Benet led Notre Dame 6-3 and 10-7 during Game 2, but the Dons put together a string of six unanswered points to grab the lead for good at 14-11. The Redwings never got closer than a point the rest of the way. “We were actually in the lead in Game 2, but I don’t think we had the momentum,” Van Eekeren said. “Even though we were up, I don’t think we were playing like we were up. “It’s something that I’m trying to teach my team. I know they’re young, but I know that they have that instinct in them. >> see PIECES | page 12
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Mark Schuessler had five digs for Benet in a loss to Notre Dame.
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IHSA membership approves changes to summer football The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors announced the results of a special legislative session vote by the IHSA membership on a by-law modifying allowable summer football activities at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The revised version of By-law 3.157, which eliminates full pad football activities in the summer and defines allowable practice activities, passed by a vote of
170-87. “The vote reflects much of what we have heard from coaches on this issue,” said IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman.“We had some individuals who opposed eliminating full contact from summer football activities, but the majority of the people we talked to said this change would not affect them. Given that about half of our football playing schools voted, we believe that many abstained knowing their
summer practice plans would not be altered regardless of the result of the voting.” A full text of By-law 3.157 with the newly revised language and rationale from the submitting committees, the Football Advisory Committee and Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, can be found by going to ihsa. org. “We believe this revision minimizes risk to football student-athletes, while allowing
for the teaching of appropriate fundamentals,” said Hickman. “This is another important step in making high school football as safe as possible, while putting all of our schools on an even playing field regarding football activities during the summer.” At its February (18) meeting, the IHSA Board authorized a special meeting of the Legislative Commission to consider this bylaw proposal. The Legislative Commission
met in a special session on March 18, where they approved moving the by-law forward to an all-school ballot vote by the IHSA membership between March 19 and April 21. The IHSA will hold educational webinars for coaches and administrators to clarify the new by-law and answer questions on it. Coaches and administrators will be contacted with more information on the webinars in the coming days.
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Josh Martinez had nine digs and Ladowski eight. Scott Kleiser, a junior, finished with five kills. Van Eekeren said she wants to see the Redwings play more aggressively. “This is a great group of guys who work extremely hard,
but they have to get the killer instinct,” she said.“I know we’re starting a lot of young players, but they have to jell as a team. I think they’re doing a lot of good things individually, but it seems at crunch time when the pressure’s on, that’s when
we have to perform. So (we’re) teaching them to perform under pressure right now, and again, playing to win all the time instead of playing to lose.” “Right now we’re going to get into the gym and work on communicating a lot more,”
Metzger added. “That was a big problem tonight, with miscommunication. We were making a lot of errors on our side of the net, hitting it in, hitting it out. We’re just going to try to work on that.”
We’ve only been playing a few matches without Ricky and I think that’s definitely affecting our team right now.” Mazza ended up with 24 assists and eight digs, junior
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er b m u N BASEBALL Average Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Zack Thomas, Joliet West Cody Grosse, Joliet West Charlie Donovan, Westmont Anthony Rendina, Benet Dylan Kuffell, Maine East Christian Smith, Joliet Central Mike McGee, Plainfield East Tommy Franczak, Westmont Chris Whelan, Benet A.J. Boehmer, Notre Dame Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Russ Hoh, Lockport Matt Bunetta, Plainfield Central Joe Donovan. Westmont Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Thomas Norton, Notre Dame Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Nick Novak, Plainfield East Ben Wishba, Lockport Franky Diaz, Lockport Austin Blazevic, Plainfield Central Hits Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Tommy Franczak, Westmont Cody Grosse, Joliet West Mike McGee, Plainfield East Zack Thomas, Joliet West Thomas Norton, Notre Dame Charlie Donovan, Westmont Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central A.J. Boehmer, Notre Dame
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Joe Donovan. Westmont Michael Ferri, Notre Dame Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Drew DeMumbrum, Plainfield East Sam Ferri, Notre Dame Tyler Hair, Lockport Jeremy Quade, Lockport Chris Whelan, Benet Luke DeBenedetti, Joliet Central Michael Bautista, Joliet Central Zach Goetschel, Joliet Central Matt Bunetta, Plainfield Central Austin Blazevic, Plainfield Central Joe Rimac, Notre Dame Vince Surdo, Notre Dame Anthony Rendina, Benet Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Runs Charlie Donovan, Westmont Cody Grosse, Joliet West Joe Donovan. Westmont Jeremy Quade, Lockport Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Zack Thomas, Joliet West Tommy Franczak, Westmont Michael Ferri, Notre Dame Thomas Norton, Notre Dame Tommy Simon, Notre Dame Russ Hoh, Lockport Drew DeMumbrum, Plainfield East Jeremy Dutton, Plainfield East Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Mike McGee, Plainfield East Anthony Bryan, Plainfield East
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Stats based on coach submissions. Don’t see yours? Send to staylor@buglenewspapers.com 17 16 16 15 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 11 11 26 22 17 16 16 15 15 15 14 14 13 12 13 11 11 13 12
Danny Brandon, Plainfield Central RBI Tommy Franczak, Westmont Charlie Donovan, Westmont Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Tyler Hair, Lockport Joe Boyle, Benet Mike McGee, Plainfield East Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Zack Thomas, Joliet West Thomas Norton, Notre Dame A.J. Boehmer, Notre Dame Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Sam Ferri, Notre Dame Matthew Segovia, Notre Dame Ryan Dalton, Lockport Doubles Chris Whelan, Benet Zach Goetschel, Joliet Central Andrew Morales, Joliet Central
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Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Michael Ferri, Notre Dame Sam Ferri, Notre Dame HR Charlie Donovan, Westmont Joe Boyle, Benet ERA Noah Masa, Lockport Nick Marconi, Joliet West Zach Moran, Westmont Anthony Alessi, Westmont Russ Hoh, Lockport Matt Emerick, Benet Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Adnan Sator, Notre Dame Drew DeMumbrum, Plainfield East Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East Mike Formella, Lockport Nick Rana, Plainfield Central Cole Bellair, Lockport
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Strikeouts Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Noah Masa, Lockport Mike Formella, Lockport Nick Rana, Plainfield Central Trevor Henderson, Plainfield South Drew DeMumbrum, Plainfield East Austin Moralis, Lockport Austin Loehman, Westmont Cole Bellair, Lockport Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East Zach Goetschel, Joliet Central Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Ryan Roberts, Plainfield East Conor Hayes, Benet Russ Hoh, Lockport Wins Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Austin Loehman, Westmont Zach Moran, Westmont
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Roundup: Area softball teams light up scoreboard Dale Ryndak had a three-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts in Downers North’s 6-0 win over York. Katie Polaski had three hits, while Kayelee Newstrom, Emma Varsbergs and Zoe Varsbergs each had two hits. Hannah Mrazek had a home run and two RBI. The Trojans fell to Oak ParkRiver Forest 7-5. Kelsey Gockman was 2-for-3 with a homer. Anne Lusher added a pair of RBI. •Downers South defeated Addison Trail 4-2. Payton Buresch allowed one earned run and four hits in seven innings, striking out 15 batters. Nicole Bowman and Megan LoBianco each had a pair of RBI. The Mustangs rolled Naperville North 14-3. Caitlyn Daly had three hits and scored four times, while Zahrya McFarland had three hits, three RBI and a homer. Melissa Orton (home run, 4 RBI), Jessica Andree, Caroline Hedgcock and Kristin Lea each had a pair of hits. Hedgcock picked up the win on the mound, allowing six hits and one earned run, striking out six in seven innings. The Mustangs’ bats were on fire Friday in a 27-0 win over Hinsdale South. Home runs were hit by Orton (2, 5 RBI), Daly (2, 5 RBI), Bowman (4 RBI),Andree (5 RBI) and Dana Kremer (3 RBI). Hedgcock allowed one hit in five innings, striking out five. •Lisle rolled past Coal City, 133. Summer Stitt was 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI, while Bella Daly was 2-for-3 with three runs scored. Lauren Holub had three RBI and Catherine Coppin drove two runners home. Stitt got the win on the mound, going all five innings, allowing three hits and one earned run. The Lions fell to the Coalers the following day 19-9. Stitt and Coppin each had a pair of hits, while Melissa Ericson (2 hits) each had a pair of RBI. Lisle fell to Wilmington 7-3. Erin Johnson went 2-for-4 for the Lions. •Benet took down Fenwick 7-0. Jessica Brown was 2-for3 with a RBI, while Rowan McGuire had a pair of RBI. Molly Moran pitched the shutout, allowing six hits while striking out five. The Redwings blanked Fenwick 10-0 in six innings. Stephanie Abello had a pair of home runs and five RBI in the win. Emily York (3 hits, 2 RBI)
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Katie Baumann and Benet dropped their first two games of the season last week.
and Julianne Rurka (2 hits) also had homers. Moran pitched her second straight shutout against Fenwick, striking out five and allowing one hit. The Redwings beat Providence 1-0 in 10 innings as Moran struck out 10 and allowed seven hits in the shutout. York had the gamewinning hit in the bottom of the 10th. The second game was much easier for Benet, beating Providence 22-7.Rurka went 5-for6 with three runs scored, three RBI and two doubles. Marissa Panko (3 RBI) and McGuire (2 RBI) each went 4-for-5 with two doubles. Abello was 3-for-3 with four RBI and a home run.
Claire Elenteny had assists. Emma Hlavin had the shutout in goal. The Redwings fell to Sandburg 2-1. Elder scored the goal on an assist from Katie Gesior. Benet (9-1-2) dropped a 3-0 decision to New Trier. •Downers South beat Hinsdale South 1-0 on a penalty kick goal by Ava Porlier in the second half. Jamie Furio and Katelyn Laraia combined on the shutout. The Mustangs fell to Naperville Central 2-0 Thursday and lost to Palatine 4-2 Friday. Autumn Rasnussen and Steph Zurales scored goals against Palatine.
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Downers South completed the sweep of Willowbrook, winning the finale Monday 9-7. Joe Becht, Ryan Taylor and Joey Engel each had a pair of hits. Danny Spinuzza had a triple and three RBI, while Matt Zinnecker
Benet defeated Wheaton Academy 3-0. Loretta Elder tallied a pair of goals, while Michelle Morefield added the other. Jacquie Kaufman and
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and Danny Oriente each drove in a pair of runs. The Mustangs fell to Lyons 116. Spinuzza went 3-for-4 with a double, while Chris Pedrak was 2-for-3 with a homer, Oriente had a pair of RBI and Ryan Taylor went 2-for-4. Spinuzza had three hits in Downers South’s 9-2 win over Leyden. Chris Pedrak and Matt Zinnecker (2 RBI) had two hits apiece. Spinuzza also did the job on the mound, allowing seven hits and two earned runs over seven innings, striking out three. The Mustangs beat Leyden in the second game Saturday 7-1. Oriente, Zinnecker, Ryan Taylor, Joey Engel, Anthony Metz and Spinuzza all had two hits. Chris Pedrak got the winning, allowing four hits and one unearned run in six innings. •Lisle defeated Coal City 8-4. Christian Grego had two hits for the Lions, while Jake Oard tallied
two RBI. George Swedie came on in relief and got the win, going five innings, allowing six hits and one earned run, striking out six. Coal City beat Lisle 7-5 Tuesday. Oard was 3-for-4 with a RBI, while Cliff Krause was 2-for-3. The Lions fell to Wilmington 6-5. Billy Loconsole went 2-for4 with a RBI, while Grego had a home run in defeat. Lisle beat Guerin 12-9. Krause had a pair of doubles and Kevin Coppin was 2-for-3 with five RBI in the win. Oard and George Swedie also had two hits apiece. Lisle cruised past Latin Academy 10-3. Grego (2 RBI), Swedie (3 RBI) and Kevin Coppin each had a pair of hits in the win. Ryan Joyce got the win on the mound, allowing four hits and three earned runs, striking out seven. Lisle fell to Fenton 4-3 despite a 2-for-3 performance by Billy Loconsole.
Sports >> STATS, FROM PAGE 13 Mike Formella, Lockport 3-2 Drew DeMumbrum, Plainfield East 3-0 Noah Masa, Lockport 2-0 Adnan Sator, Notre Dame 2-1 Sam Ferri, Notre Dame 2-1 Joe Rimac, Notre Dame 2-0 Nick Wasikyw, Notre Dame 2-0 Nick Marconi, Joliet West 2-0 Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East 2-2 SOFTBALL Average Summer Stitt, Lockport .514 Angelina Medo, Plainfield South .500 Dale Ryndak, Downers North .485 Maria Connell, Plainfield Central .468 Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. .466 Skye Osborne, Romeoville .452 Erica Krause, Lisle .441 Marissa Burns, Minooka .435 Alyssa Hajduk, Minooka .429 Tatiyana Rodriguez, Niles West .429 Ali Woitovich, Downers North .428 Joy Treasure, Joliet West .426 Ashley Beck, Romeoville .424 Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport .422 Sarah Demasi, Lockport .422 Zoe Varsbergs, Downers North .419 Caroline Brown, Minooka .409 Kelly Pattison, Lockport .407 Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West .404 Maya Caballero, Niles West .400 Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South .400 Haley Arndt, Lockport .395 Atorena Michael, Niles West .394 Alyssa Falcone, Niles West .391 Hits Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. 34 Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central 26 Gretchen Egly, Plainfield Central 24 Kelly Pattison, Lockport 22 Maria Connell, Plainfield Central 22 Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West 21 Joy Treasure, Joliet West 20 Sammie Sabor, Plainfield Central 20 Summer Stitt, Lockport 19 Hannah Franceschini, Plainfield Central 19 Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport 19 Sarah Demasi, Lockport 19 Angela Giancarlo, Plainfield South 19 Allison Mangino, Plainfield Central 18 Tara Cannella, Plainfield Central 18 Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South 18 Dale Ryndak, Downers North 17 Haley Arndt, Lockport 17 Tene Robinson, Romeoville 16 Jennifer Ames, Joliet West 16 Ali Woitovich, Downers North 15 Erica Krause, Lisle 15 Julie Liceaga, Joliet West 14 Skye Osborne, Romeoville 14 Ashley Beck, Romeoville 14 Jordan Arndt, Lockport 14 Katie Polaski, Downers North 13 Emily Bell, Plainfield South 13 Ally Howard, Lockport 13 Atorena Michael, Niles West 13 Zoe Varsbergs, Downers North 13 Runs Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. 26 Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West 17 Erica Krause, Lisle 17 Summer Stitt, Lockport 17 Jennifer Ames, Joliet West 16 Joy Treasure, Joliet West 16 Ali Woitovich, Downers North 16 Dale Ryndak, Downers North 15 Kelly Pattison, Lockport 13 Angela Giancarlo, Plainfield South 13 Erin Johnson, Lisle 13 Megan Carlson, Lisle 13 Ally Ziegler, Romeoville 12 Sarah Grabowski, Plainfield Central 12 Allison Mangino, Plainfield Central 12 Tene Robinson, Romeoville 11 Skye Osborne, Romeoville 11 Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central 11
Hannah Franceschini, Plainfield Central 11 Adriana Cura, Plainfield South 10 Kristen Ames, Joliet West 10 Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport 10 Bella Daly, Lisle 10 Julia Ulmann, Lisle 10 Katie Polaski, Downers North 10 Jordan Arndt, Lockport 10 RBI Ali Woitovich, Downers North 24 Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central 20 Dale Ryndak, Downers North 17 Allison Mangino, Plainfield Central 15 Summer Stitt, Lockport 14 Megan Carlson, Lisle 13 Erica Krause, Lisle 13 Stephanie Abello, Benet 13 Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. 12 12 Maria Connell, Plainfield Central Angela Giancarlo, Plainfield South 11 Joy Treasure, Joliet West 11 Sarah Demasi, Lockport 11 Sammie Sabor, Plainfield Central 11 Kaylee Newstrom, Downers North 10 DeShonte Smith, Joliet West 10 Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport 10 Hannah Franceschini, Plainfield Central 10 Kylie Robb, Joliet West 9 Ally Howard, Lockport 9 Haley Arndt, Lockport 9 Adriana Cura, Plainfield South 9 Rosa Gonzalez, Joliet Central 9 Lauren Holub, Lisle 9 Doubles Sammie Sabor, Plainfield Central 10 Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central 10 Maria Connell, Plainfield Central 9 Allison Mangino, Plainfield Central 7 Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West 6 Dale Ryndak, Downers North 6 Ali Woitovich, Downers North 6 Summer Stitt, Lockport 6 Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. 6 Gretchen Egly, Plainfield Central 5 Julia Liceaga, Joliet West 4 Joy Treasure, Joliet West 4 Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South 4 Jennifer Ames, Joliet West 4 Erica Krause, Lisle 4 Skye Osborne, Romeoville 4 Hannah Franceschini, Plainfield Central 4 HR Stephanie Abello, Benet 4 Ali Woitovich, Downers North 3 Joy Treasure, Joliet West 3 Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport 3 Dale Ryndak, Downers North 2 Jennifer Ames, Joliet West 2 Hannah Gawenda, Joliet Central 2 Tatiyana Rodriguez, Niles West 2 ERA Dale Ryndak, Downers North 0.23 Justine Cielenski, Lockport 1.09 Alexa Zito, Minooka 1.8 Alexa Anderson, Plainfield South 2.14 Kalyn Putman, Lockport 2.22 Joy Treasure, Joliet West 2.36 Megan Quirk, Minooka 2.63 Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South 2.85 Strikeouts Dale Ryndak, Downers North 103 Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South 79 Brooklyn Daly, Plainfield Central 60 Joy Treasure, Joliet West 38 Summer Stitt, Lockport 36 Justine Cielenski, Lockport 35 Kalyn Putman, Lockport 32 Payton Genis, Niles West 30 Skye Osborne, Romeoville 29 Kylie Robb, Joliet West 28 Maddy Janssen, Plainfield Central 27 Alexa Anderson, Plainfield South 25 Hannah Gawenda, Joliet Central 24 Wins Dale Ryndak, Downers North 9-1 Joy Treasure, Joliet West 9-2 Molly Moran, Benet 5-0 Brooklyn Daly, Plainfield Central 5-3 Kalyn Putman, Lockport 4-1
Justine Cielenski, Lockport Summer Stitt, Lockport SOCCER Goals Heather Handwork, Plainfield North Gianna Marconi, Downers North Vicki Tirovolas, Niles West Sara Stevens, Plainfield North Nichole Lopatin, Niles West Calli Tomko, Lisle Shayna Dheel, Plainfield North Emela Mehicevic, Niles West Shannon Coughlin, Plainfield East Maddy Sidman, Plainfield East Kelsey Garbe, Plainfield East Mercedes Bajric, Niles West Kelly Laue, Lisle Kelsey Kretman, Lisle Tate Barney, Plainfield North Brooke Polonus, Plainfield North Kendyl Keay, Plainfield North Assists Shayna Dheel, Plainfield North Gianna Marconi, Downers North Heather Handwork, Plainfield North Sam Elster, Plainfield North Nichole Lopatin, Niles West Vicki Tirovolas, Niles West Emela Mehicevic, Niles West VOLLEYBALL Aces Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Will Tischler, Downers South Shane Yeo, Plainfield North Luke Van Eck, Joliet West Jordan Pawlicki, Downers South Mike Schmitt, Downers South Brian Lyman, Joliet West Greg Rash, Plainfield North Noah Slowik, Joliet West Tom Sarver, Downers North Doug Aremka, Plainfield North Kyler O’Connell, Joliet West Mitch Chapman, Plainfield North Jordan Moy, Niles West Tyler Valdez, Romeoville Patrick Corlaciu, Niles West Eli Gelfand, Niles West Assists Jordan Pawlicki, Downers South Noah Slowik, Joliet West Jordan Moy, Niles West Shane Yeo, Plainfield North Adam Burt, Plainfield South Evan Banasiak, Romeoville Blocks Luke Van Eck, Joliet West Brett Tacchia, Joliet West Brian Lyman, Joliet West Cody Viertel, Plainfield South Peter Kundzicz, Niles West Doug Aremka, Plainfield North Andrew Smith, Plainfield South Danny Hansen, Downers South Mickey Crnkovich, Romeoville Josef Narcisa, Niles West Eli Gelfand, Niles West Kills Will Tischler, Downers South Mike Schmitt, Downers South Eli Gelfand, Niles West Brian Lyman, Joliet West Tom Sarver, Downers North Luke Van Eck, Joliet West Brett Tacchia, Joliet West Sebastian Ahn, Niles West Alex Robles, Plainfield North Danny Hansen, Downers South Mickey Crnkovich, Romeoville Mitch Chapman, Plainfield North Doug Aremka, Plainfield North Jeremy Hroma, Downers South Zack Berta, Plainfield South Digs Kyler O’Connell, Joliet West Tyler Zowaski, Downers South Collin Michaels, Downers North Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Jordan Pawlicki, Downers South
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tweets oF the weeK rOBerT BrOST @BrOOKhOOPS “Congrats to 2015 Raider Post, Julian Torres who has made both the 17U and 18U Puerto Rico National teams!” SPOrTSCenTer @SPOrTSCenTer “DEFENDING CHAMPS MOVE ON! Blackhawks beat Blues, 5-1. Chicago wins 4 straight games to advance.”
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Favorite social media outlet that you use? Twitter How often do you use social media? I use it 1 or 2 times a day.
auSTin hOuGh @miZZOu_hOuGh “And my prediction is true! Been calling #HawksIn6 since the beginning of the playoffs. What a fantastic way to end it!” KinGBiBBS @KaPriBiBBS “I love working because it makes you stronger mentally”
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JOlieT WeST SOFTBall @hSuCa333 “Big day for the tigers! Three shut outs and a 1st place finish! Great work “
What do you use social media for? I use it to stay connected with friends. Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? Michael Jordan, because he’s a great player. Have you ever tweeted a famous person? Did they respond? No, I haven’t. Your most memorable sports moment? Going to the championship for our Christmas tournament junior year.
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>> calendar, from page 5 at www.woodridgeparks.org. If you try Yin Yoga and want to sign up for a six-week session, the first session is June 5 through July 10. Fee is $37 (res idents)/$45.00(nonresidents).
MAY 9 Friends of the Library Adventures in Travel— Glorious Prague, Castles, and Pastoral Countryside. 7 p.m. at Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Sonia Lawrentz presents an updated presentation of Prague and the surrounding area.Refreshments provided.
MAY 10 Illinois Battle of the Bands at the Woodridge Jubilee Deadline. Let your band be heard. Compete with other local teen bands at the Woodridge Jubilee for the chance to perform in front of hundreds of people at the Illinois State Fair.Winner moves to the regional competition. Winner of regional competition plays at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Illinois at the statewide competition. Each band must submit a demo of at least one song or a link to a website that features a song from your band. Please submit your demo & band application to Mike Gianatasio, mgianatasio@lisleparkdistrict. org, at the Lisle Park District. All bands must complete a band application by May 10. Check out the Illinois Battle of the Bands website, www. illinoisbattleofthebands.com, for rules and information before registering. Speaking Series—You Gotta Keep Dancin. 9 to 10 a.m. at DG Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. Based on a book by the same name, Rev. Howard Hoekstra will engage participants to choose joy in the midst of life’s pains and struggles. The three part series continues on May 10 and May 17. For more information, reservation or need for child care call 630969-3320. DG Organic Gardeners Plant Sale. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hummer Park, 4833 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. The sale features vegetables, herbs, annuals, and perennials, including heirloom and native varieties. For more information
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visit dgorganicgardeners. blogspot.com. AAUW Used Book Collection. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eagle Storage, 555 Rogers St., Downers Grove. Association of University Women will be collecting paperbacks, hard cover books and textbooks (published after 2003). All donations are tax deductible. Please no magazines, encyclopedias, or Readers Digest Condensed Books. Call 630-225-8162 for more info. Woodridge Electronic Recycling Event. 9 a.m. to noon at Christ Servant Parish, 87th Street and Havens Drive. Any type of electrical equipment such as printers, monitors, phones, toasters, and other items with an electrical cord will be accepted for recycling. TV’s are expensive and time consuming to dismantle and recycle, so the church is asking for a small donation to recycle them. Books will also be collected for recycling by DuPage County sustainability organization SCARCE. Both paperbacks and hardcover books will be accepted.
MAY 12 Friends of the Library Writers Workshop. 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Aspiring writers meet to share their work.
MAY 13 Senior Spelling Bee. 1:30 p.m. at Oak Trace Senior Living, 200 Village Drive. Adults 50+ are invited to compete in this local spelling bee. Winners will advance to the regional competitions. Contact Laura Witt at laura.witt@ lifespacecommunities.com or (630) 769–6206 to participate.
MAY 14 Speaking Series—You Gotta Keep Dancin. 7 to 8 p.m. at DG Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. Based on a book by the same name, Rev. Howard Hoekstra will engage participants to choose joy in the midst of life’s pains and struggles. The three part series continues on May 7 and May 14. For more information, reservation or need for child care call 630969-3320.
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New manager at Kin-Ko Ace Hardware Tikalsky received the highly acclaimed Ace Hardware “Moment of Truth” award Kin-Ko Ace proudly announces that Jim Tikalsky is the new store manager of Ace Hardware in Woodridge, located at 8625 S. Woodward Ave. Tikalsky is a seasoned veteran at Kin-Ko Ace with his employment dating back to 1984. He has served at each of the Kin-Ko Ace stores through many expansions and remodel projects over his tenure. He has served the company through various management positions. His most recent position was Special Project Manager. Tikalsky received the highly acclaimed Ace Hardware “Moment of Truth” award for his assistance in the Plainfield community immediately following the deadly EF5 tornado in August of 1990. Whether a tornado, flood, or major snow
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Kin-Ko Ace proudly announces that Jim Tikalsky is the new store manager of Ace Hardware in Woodridge, located at 8625 S. Woodward Ave.
storm,Tikalsky is always ready to serve Ace customers with helpful assistance through whatever disaster has come along. An active member in his home town of Darien, Tikalsky has served many positions in his community. He has served on the Darien Historical Society,
Planning Commission, Alderman of Ward 4, Environmental Concerns Committee, Park District Commissioner, Darien Lions club, and was named Darien Citizen of the Year in 2008. Tikalsky knows his community and he knows hardware.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY- WHEATON, ILLINOIS Household Finance Corp III Plaintiff, vs. Michael Underwood aka Michael A. Underwood; Household Finance CorporationIII;TheWoodridgeCountry Club Condominium Homeowners Association; The Woodridge Country Club Condominium Association No. 8; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 13 CH 3242 Property Address: 2046 Country Club Drive, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 24, 2014, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 10, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 2046 Country Club Drive, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 P.I.N.: 08-25-420-075 First Lien Position; Condominium; Judgment Amount $134,435.83 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I604057 Published 4/30, 5/7, 5/14
THE BUGLE APRIL 30, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2013 CH 002800 PennyMac Holdings, LLC f/k/a PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Holdings I, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Alan Villanueva; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 1/10/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/3/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-23-313-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6738 Lakeview Court Woodridge, IL 60517 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-17132. I603781 Published 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 001909 OneWest Bank, FSB (d/b/a Financial Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank, FSB) PLAINTIFF Vs. Florence M. Maloney; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 1/8/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/3/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-05-123-199; 09-05-123-441 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3913 Saratoga Avenue Unit G310 Downers Grove, IL 60515 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 14-13-12289. I603780 Published 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 001909 OneWest Bank, FSB (d/b/a Financial Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank, FSB) PLAINTIFF Vs. Florence M. Maloney; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 1/8/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/3/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT G-310 IN WESTBROOK WEST CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND ALSO PART OF LOT 2 IN KALBRIER AND CASSIDY’S SURVEY BEING A PART OF SECTIONS 5 AND 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPALMERIDIAN,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 20, 1948 AS DOCUMENT 545419, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R79-44909, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL 2: UNIT GR-26 TOGETHER WITH THE UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT(S) IN WESTBROOK WEST CONDOMINIUM, IN PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN PART OF LOT TWO, KALBRIER AND CASSIDY’S SURVEY SITUATED IN PART OF SECTIONS 5 AND 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED MAY 20, 1948 AS DOCUMENT 545419 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP AND PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED THERETO AS EXHIBIT “A” RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS DOCUMENT R7944909 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. PIN 09-05-123-199; 09-05-123-441 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3913 Saratoga Avenue Unit G310 Downers Grove, IL 60515 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 14-13-12289.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2013 CH 002800 PennyMac Holdings, LLC f/k/a PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Holdings I, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Alan Villanueva; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 1/10/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/3/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 25 IN WOODRIDGE FOUNTAIN RESUBDIVISION , BEINGASUBDIVISION OF WOOD RIDGE FOUNTAIN, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED FEBRUARY 15, 1994 AS DOCUMENT R94040996, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-23-313-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6738 Lakeview Court Woodridge, IL 60517 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1317132.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY- WHEATON, ILLINOIS Household Finance Corp III Plaintiff, vs. Michael Underwood aka Michael A. Underwood; Household Finance CorporationIII;TheWoodridgeCountry Club Condominium Homeowners Association; The Woodridge Country Club Condominium Association No. 8; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.
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13 CH 3242 Property Address: 2046 Country Club Drive, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 24, 2014, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 10, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: UNIT 3F IN BUILDING 18 IN THE WOODRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB CONDOMINIUM NUMBER 8 AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED READ ESTATE: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R79-19434, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Commonly known as: 2046 Country Club Drive, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 P.I.N.: 08-25-420-075 First Lien Position; Condominium; Judgment Amount $134,435.83 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I604057
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2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo photos & Story By Alex V. Hernandez | Staff Reporter omic book fans converged on McCormick Place last weekend for the for the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2). The convention’s doors opened April 25 and featured the latest and greatest from the worlds of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games. Comic book fans were also able to attend panels and presentations from professional and independent comic book writers and artists, including Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Comics. One of the independent creators was Tay Nolte. He came down to C2E2 from Milwaukee, WI and was selling prints from his online comic that satirized office motivational posters.
“The comic is ‘The Zombie Office,’” said Nolte. “It takes place in a fictional corporation where the company, in order to save money, has brought in zombies as cheap labor.” He said the comic primarily takes place in the company’s marketing department, where one of the employees is tasked with training one of the newly hired new undead employees. “They come up with these motivational posters to help with the company’s zombie-human relations,” he said. Comic book fans in attendance also dressed up as their favorite pop culture characters with costumes they designed themselves.
artist danny haas displays his star wars-inspired art at his booth in artist alley at this year’s c2e2.
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