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Serving up BBQ in Darien Chuck Pine, owner of Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe, 8025 S. Cass Ave. in Darien, cuts the ceremonial ribbon Aug. 8 to open the new restaurant. Darien Mayor Kathleen Weaver (on Pine’s left) and other city officials attended the event.

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Drew Kushner, 5, (left) takes a peek to see what’s inside the Stanley Cup on Tuesday as he and his sister, Alli, 8, pose with it during its visit to Athletico in Oak Brook.

Trainer brings Stanley Cup to Oak Brook By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com OAK BROOK – The summer of Stanley in the Chicago area is coming to an end, but wherever the NHL championship trophy goes, huge crowds are sure to follow. It was no different Tuesday in Oak Brook when Jeff Thomas, athletic trainer with the Chicago Blackhawks, brought the Stanley Cup to Athletico, 709 Enterprise Drive. The unpublicized event was scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., but only a half hour into it, long lines started to form trying to get a look and photo with Lord Stanley. “Summer has been crazy,” Thomas said. “We haven’t had a lot of

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downtime after the season, but we’re getting healthy and getting ready for non-mandatory stuff coming up on the [Aug.] 26.” Thomas joined the Blackhawks organization in 2003 after serving as an intern-assistant athletic trainer with the NBA’s Atlantic Hawks during the 2002-03 season. He also served as an intern with the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears. Thomas credited Chairman Rocky Wirtz and President John McDonough for not only what they’ve done with the team, but also for providing everything the trainers needed from a medical standpoint to assist the players. “One of the reasons they won is

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because they played for each other and played together,” Thomas said. Athletico President Mark Kaufman said he couldn’t be more proud of Thomas for the job he and the rest of the training staff has done. “Jeff is fantastic,” Kaufman said. “He’s the reason why we have [the Stanley Cup] here today and there’s obviously a lot of excitement.” Athletico is the official physical therapy and athletic training partner of the Chicago Blackhawks and Kaufman said he is a big Hawks fan. “They’re a first-class organization,” Kaufman said. “We were there when they struggled to get 5,000 at the UC and now we just have so much appreciation for how they’ve turned that organization around.”

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WILLOWBROOK – Every fall, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) comes through the village of Willowbrook and does a “patching program” to grind down roadway defects that are exhibiting excessive wear that will be cut out and patched. “If you drive Kingery through Willowbrook, you’ll notice it’s kind of like a quilt patch of work, so we were kind of pleased in that we were going to have one consistent asphalt roadway,” said Village Administrator Tim Halik. That plan to have one consistent roadway scheduled for this summer was part of two IDOT projects to resurface Route 83 in Willowbrook. Halik said the road work would start south at Archer Avenue and go north to Knollwood Road near 63rd Street. The other project was from Knollwood to Butterfield Road. But Halik said the project now will have to wait until its original construction year of 2017. IDOT thought the construction could be moved up to 2013 because of excess funding, but that funding did not exist. Halik said IDOT was “off to the races” as all documentation was turned in and the village agreed to nighttime construction. “We hope to get that work done, but I guess we’ll just have to wait a few more years,” he said. Right now, the road is a mix of asphalt and concrete surfaces. The projects paid entirely through IDOT would be to grind a certain depth, about two inches, and then come back and repave two inches. While that project will have to wait four more years, Halik praised IDOT’s efforts. “I give them credit for managing the vast amount of projects they have to complete in a given season as well as they do,” he said.

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8NEWS BRIEFS Lions Park Pool moves to post-season hours CLARENDON HILLS – The Clarendon HiIls Park District’s Lions Park Pool, 100 Byrd Court, has officially moved to its post-season hours.

The pool will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. On Sept. 2, the pool will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Labor Day swimmers.

The aquatics complex will officially close for the 2013 season at 6 p.m. Sept. 2. For more information, call 630325-1040.

SJLC to bring comfort dogs to DarienFest DARIEN – St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 South Cass Ave. in Darien, will once again sponsor a community outreach booth at “DarienFest” from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 7. The event will take place at Darien Community Park located at 71st Street and Clarendon Hills Road. This year St. John will highlight its K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. Comfort

dog Shami will be present along with other Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) K-9 comfort dogs who traveled to Sandy Hook and Boston for disaster response. Visitors will be able to interact with the canines and talk with the dogs’ handlers. Photos of the dogs’ service in their local communities and throughout the country will be on display. The first 500 families who stop by the booth will be given a free photo magnet of Shami. For more information, visit sjlc darien.org or call 630-969-7987.

District 181 tentative budget now on display

Board of Education meeting of Community Consolidated School District 181, members approved putting the tentative budget for 2013-14 on public display. Residents can review the tentative budget at the D181 Administration Center, 6010 South Elm St., Burr Ridge, during normal business hours. It is also available online at d181. org. The display period ends Sept. 23; a public hearing on the tentative budget will be that same day during the board’s business meeting 7 p.m. at Elm School.

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Katherine Legge to host walkathon fundraiser HINSDALE – The Chicago Chapter of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation is reaching out to the community to raise awareness and support those who are fighting mitochondrial disease through an Energy for Life Walkathon set for Sept. 15. Affected individuals, families, friends, coworkers and supporters will gather to walk and raise funds for those who face a daily battle with mitochondrial disease. This year’s walkathon will be at the Katherine Legge Memorial Park, 5901 County Line Road, Hinsdale. The Energy for Life Walkathon will begin with registration at 9 a.m and kicks off, rain or shine, at 10 a.m. Proceeds raised from the walk will help the UMDF provide support, education and research towards a cure for mitochondrial disease. Groups or individuals interested in participating can register at energyforlifewalk.org/chicago or by calling 888-317-UMDF.

Hinsdale Police chief named chief of the year HINSDALE – Hinsdale Police Chief Brad Bloom has been named the Illinois State Crime Commission’s Police Chief of the Year for 2013. Family Shelter Executive Director Karen Kuchar praised Bloom, who has been a member of the Family Shelter Board of Directors since 2010, and recently took over as its board

president. In DuPage County, law enforcement works hand-in-hand with Family Shelter Service. For each domestic violence incident reported to law enforcement, police officers make a call to Family Shelter for follow up with one of the organization’s counselors regarding the affected individuals. A 27-year veteran of the Hinsdale Police Department, Bloom has served as chief of police since 2002.

Attorney named one of Best Lawyers in America HINSDALE – Jeffrey Kroll of the Illinois personal injury firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 20th edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” 2014, according to a news release from the law firm. The Hinsdale resident was recognized in the field of personal injury litigation and also has been selected in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Adding to his recent honor, Kroll recently obtained the largest dog bite settlement reported in Illinois, according to the Law Bulletin’s Jury Verdict Reporter. A teen was mauled by a dog while riding his bicycle. Kroll secured $1.125 million for the victim. Best Lawyers is based on a peer-review survey in which almost 50,000 leading attorneys cast nearly five million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas.

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out the young generation,” Nsengimana said. “That was their goal, and they wanted to wipe away anyone who could provide for the family.” Nsengimana was forced to grow up fast – he was only 6 at the time. Though he had siblings to help, he had to rely on luck and his faith, which he said came to him one day during a time of escalating violence when he got separated from his family and slipped in something that would save his life. “In the process of falling, I realize a bullet has just missed my head,” he said. “I look down, and it was a cow pie.” Nsengimana then went to an orphanage for several years, which is where he would receive that momentous candy cane. It was included among several other items in a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization. Items in each shoebox include toys, hygiene products, school supplies and candy. It

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one of the biggest issues is dealing with reconciliation. “There were hundreds of thousands of criminals who overflowed the jails,” Schubert said. “Now Rwanda as a nation is trying to figure out how do you bring those people back into society and how do you get people like Alex to go and give forgiveness.” This past March, Nsengimana did just that as he traveled back to Rwanda

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DARIEN – Standing among hundreds of other displaced children, an orphan received something in a shoebox that was foreign to him in his home country of Rwanda. He said it was in the shape of a “J,” red and white, didn’t feel good or smell good – two of the senses tests he did to all things unknown at the age of 7. “The next thing you have to do is put it in your mouth to see if it’s sweet and that was my very first time eating a candy cane,” said Alex Nsengimana to a large crowd Saturday at Four Corners Community Church in Darien. “It tasted good, but I wish I would’ve known to take the plastic off.” To many, a candy cane is just a common treat, but when Nsengimana tasted the minty delight for the first time, it would mark one of the greatest days in his life in more than a year. Nsengimana is a survivor of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, Africa, in which members of the Tutsis population were slaughtered by the Hutus in central east Africa. While he may have been lucky to escape, his grandmother and uncle were not – they were killed in front of him. “There wasn’t any reason they shouldn’t have killed us because they wanted to wipe

was a box that Nsengimana said changed his life. “We were so excited and I can remember when they said we’d have to wait until they passed out all of them because we were going to open them together,” he said. “Five minutes felt like five hours.” Outreach Pastor Dave Schubert has traveled twice to Rwanda, most recently in 2012 for mission trips. He said the country is still recovering from the 1994 genocide and

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every day like teachers and parents, so we have to use our knowledge of books to find the right one for them, be responsive and make them feel important and special – because they are,” Verzani said. Verzani said her mom was a murder mystery buff, so those types of stories have resonated with her. But she also enjoys everything from fantasy to science fiction, historical adventures and poetry. Every work field has its cast of characters, but Verzani’s may be the most entertaining – she works with kids on a constant basis. She said some of her favorite memories were dressing up as Snape at the Harry Potter parties and participating in the Hunger Games teen party. She’s also going to miss those “Kids Say the Darndest Things” moments. “In storytime, the theme that day may be dinosaurs or

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bugs, but that doesn’t stop a preschooler from raising her hand and saying, ‘I love Batman,’ or ‘My dog threw up this morning,’” she said. Storytime, especially with a picture book, is a joy for any preschooler. But as technology becomes more advanced, it causes libraries to advance as well. In some libraries, paperback books are being replaced with Kindles and iPads. Verzani said both Hinsdale and Elmwood Park are innovative and unafraid in using technology, but doesn’t believe new technological devices will replace books. Verzani said it was a hard decision to leave Hinsdale Library because of the friends she has made, her co-workers, working in the community and her love of the library. However, she felt going to Elmwood Park Public Library was the “right move at the right time.” “I have been considering making a move to a director position, and I feel a great kinship with the community,” she said.

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8POLICE REPORTS Information in Police Reports is obtained from the Hinsdale and Darien police departments. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

HINSDALE Possession charged • Roger Clarke, 23, 116 West 2nd St., was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and possession of ecstasy with intent to deliver at 3:10 p.m. Aug. 16 in the 100 block of West 2nd Street. Police were dispatched to the suspect’s house for a report of a delayed residential burglary on Jan. 4. While investigating the burglary report, police located marijuana, LSD, mushrooms, ecstasy pills and drug paraphernalia in the suspect’s bedroom closet. A warrant was obtained for the suspect’s arrest following lab analysis of the substances. Suspect turned himself in to police Aug. 16. • Ivan Jaime, 23, 4311 South Harlem Ave., Stickney, was charged with possession of drug equipment, driving while license suspended, driving an uninsured car and with no seat belt at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday at Ogden Avenue and Route 83.

Disorderly conduct reported A known suspect electronically sent inappropriate messages to a female juvenile between 1:08 a.m. Aug. 5 and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in the 800 block of South Garfield Avenue.

Attempted burglary to car reported Victim found a metal wire wedged in her car as she opened the door between 4 and 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at 15 Spinning Wheel Road. No entry was made into the car and nothing was reported missing.

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HINSDALE – Ruben Peña couldn’t go more than a minute without getting a “hello” from across the room or a high-five from a student. “I’m excited to be back,” said the principal of Hinsdale Middle School at its back-to-school day Aug. 14. “We have great kids, a supportive community… I’m lucky to be principal here. It’s a great place.” Peña, the PTO and teachers braved the controlled chaos as they helped sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders get their schedules, move in to their lockers and take care of supplies in preparation for the start of another school year. The actual first day of school was Thursday. “It is a little chaotic, but this is such a critical time for everybody to work out the kinks with their schedule and the ease it causes the kids who are so anxious, especially the sixth-graders,” said Cathy Daly of the PTO who co-chairs the back-toschool day. For the sixth-graders, they will have to face a barrage of new obstacles, such as changing classrooms and making it to each class by the time that bell rings. “The funniest thing of all is they don’t even know how to turn the lock on their locker,” Daly said. “That is the most stressful part of their day is that lock.” Peña said he’s looking forward to helping the sixth-graders feel welcome and assisting them with finding their way around the school. He’s also counting on the seventh- and eighth-graders to be leaders and help the incoming middle schoolers. “As a staff, we recognize the sixth-graders are going to be nervous and so we’ve given them a few extra minutes to get to and from classrooms,” Peña said. “They need to know every sixth-grader is feeling nervous and it’s going to be OK.”

At the back-to-school day, students could also pick up pre-ordered school supply kits, dictionaries, get their school I.D. card and science goggles. “All this stuff we’re handing out now the teachers would normally be handing out the first week of school, so we’re saving classroom time by doing all these types of tasks for the teachers so they can get right down to the curriculum the first week,” Daly said. Daly also stressed that everyone at the back-to-school day was there voluntarily, including the teachers who were assisting as this was not a part of their pay week. “I’m looking forward to meeting the new kids and seeing the old ones,” said sixth-grade teacher Vicki Johnston, who was helping students find where they need to go. “They grow so much over the summer.” Johnston said all the kids she’s been meeting with were excited to be back after the summer, especially the ones she has taught before who were happy to see her again. “Summer was fun, but I’m looking forward to being back,” said Juliana Mayer, 13, of Burr Ridge. Daly, who has two boys

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that attend Hinsdale Middle School, used to teach in the district at Oak School and said her boys are looking forward to starting again. She also was proud of the efforts during back-to-school day because of what a great confidence booster it is for the students. “I’m a big proponent of Hinsdale 181 and now I’m coming at it from the parent perspective and really appreciate the district more after being a parent in it,” Daly said. “I’m not just blowing smoke, they’re all really amazing here.

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Sarah Magnesen (front left) and Stephanie Simmons chat while their seventh grade daughters Sophie Simmons (kneeling) and Kate Magnesen load school supplies into their lockers Aug. 14.

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After a major storm in June damaged the store and its inventory, Hinsdale Clothiers has reopened.

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York Township Senior Center is a ‘cool’ spot As the summer wanes and Labor Day approaches, please remember that the York Township Senior Center at 1502 South Meyers Road is an official cooling center for senior citizens. Seniors who need relief from the heat can stay in our air conditioned auditorium, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday COMMUNITY through Friday. If there is VOICE an event or class going on in the auditorium, please be disJohn creet. Either join in or find Valle a comfy chair in the hallway until the event is over. Seniors should take extra precautions during heat waves and are advised to stay in air conditioned spaces at least several hours during the daytime. On extra hot days, anyone without air conditioning should take refuge with family or friends whose homes are cooled. Other alternatives are public buildings such as libraries, park districts and shopping malls. And even if you don’t need relief from the summer weather, York Township Senior Center is a good place to be. Depending on the day and time, you may play bridge or pinochle or attend an art class or sit in with a woodcarving class. We also have activities that provide a little more exercise such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Line Dancing and Yuan Ji, a combination of Tai Chi and dance. For those of you who enjoy being pampered, a barber, beautician and occasional foot care clinics are available by appointment. We have a free movie on the big screen in our auditorium every Tuesday afternoon. Throughout the year, we schedule many one-day trips, in-house parties and entertainment as well as many educational seminars. We also offer referral services to seniors who need legal aid or chores done around their house. Our capable Senior Center staff also can help you apply for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), Circuit Breaker Assistance and SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program). We continuously are looking for new programs and services to offer to our seniors. For information or if you have any suggestions about new activities, seminars or classes you want to see us offer, call York Township Senior Center at 630-620-2424.

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It’s good to see Hinsdale Clothiers up and running again. After damage from storms in June forced the men’s clothing store to close for more than a month, the doors recently reopened with a brand new look and inventory. The store celebrated its 25th anniversary Saturday. Fifty years and going strong. Boys Scouts Troop 56 in Burr Ridge celebrated the milestone anniversary last week with a reunion of alumni and current Scouts. Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub recognized the special occasion, telling the crowd, “I’m in good company today.” Here’s to another 50 years.

8STREET TALK Q: How do you think the Chicago Bears will do this season? “I think 8-8...no playoffs.”

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“I think they should do pretty good this season.” Dana Ford, visiting Hinsdale

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Ryan’s Public House in Brookfield is a local neighborhood pub where you are only a stranger once. Known for their Reubens, Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef and Cabbage, their menu constantly changes to offer seasonal fare like Fish Tacos and Salads. During the summer, their Beer Garden is an ideal please to relax with friends. Open seven days a week. Ryan’s Public House 8942 W. Ogden Ave., Brookield 708-485-7400

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• POLICE Continued from page 10 a Jeep Liberty with Michigan plates struck her car while changing lanes at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 14 at 55th Street between Elm Street and Garfield Avenue. The offending vehicle did not stop and left the area.

Theft reported • A silver bracelet valued at $250 was taken from a victim’s house while she had workers present at noon Aug. 6 in the 800 block of South Monroe Street. • Victim reported her son’s bike was taken from the backyard of a house between 8 and 10 p.m. Aug. 16 in the 5700 block of South Grant Street. The bike was valued at $200 and is a blue Giant mountain bike.

DUI charged • Katherine Sabella, 28, 119 North Stone Ave., La Grange, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage and following too close at 9:33 p.m. Aug. 16 at Ogden Avenue and Route 83. • Michael Source, 24, 5404 Franklin Ave., Western Springs, was charged with DUI alcohol at 2:41 a.m. Sunday at 935 North York Road. Police were dispatched to check the well-being of a suspect who fell asleep at the wheel in the McDonald’s drive-thru.

Battery charged Brett Goss, 18, 609 East Hickory Street, Hinsdale, was charged with domestic battery at 10:50 p.m. Aug. 13 in the 600 block of East Hickory Street. Suspect made contact of an insulting or provoking nature with his father. Suspect also took the victim’s cell phone when he tried to call 911.

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DARIEN Illegal consumption charged • Daniel Navickas, 18, 604 Carpenter St., Lemont, was charged with retail theft and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor at 4:15 a.m. Aug. 4 at Speedway Gas Station, 10250

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Theft reported A bicycle was discovered missing from a yard at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 3 in the 1000 block of Village Court. The bike was a red woman’s mountain bike.

Theft charged • Keith Howard, 54, 43 65th St., Westmont, was charged with retail theft at 9:33 p.m. Aug. 4 at Jewel Food Store, 7329 Cass Ave. • Tammy Kock, 46, 16 West 486 Lake Drive, Willowbrook, was charged with retail theft at 7:27 p.m. Aug. 8 at 7329 Cass Ave. • Riley McBride, 28, 429 Monroe Ave., Hinsdale, was charged with retail theft Aug. 10 at 7516 Cass Ave.

DUI charged • John Albert, 59, 11859 North Main St., Witmore Lake, Mich., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage at 2:14 a.m. Aug. 4 at 75th Street and Nantucket Road. • Jyh Duh, 62, 2431 West Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, was charged with DUI alcohol and improper lane usage at 8:03 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 6900 block of Cass Avenue. • Armando Gaspar, 39, 5201 South Hamlin Ave., was charged with DUI alcohol and improper lane usage at 10:12 p.m. Aug. 9 at 75th Street and Cass Avenue.

Vandalism reported • Someone threw eggs onto a garage door and the second-floor roof of a house sometime between 11 p.m. Aug. 4 and 12:30 a.m. Aug. 5 in the 100 block of 68th Street. • Someone threw eggs on the roof of a house, at the front door, the garage door and on two cars in a driveway between 9:45 p.m. Aug. 8 and 8:30 a.m. Aug. 9 in the 8400 block of Creekside Lane.

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Getting more from your newspaper Do you ever go to the grocery store and discover there’s more cereal in the box than there used to be? Not likely. Seems like there’s always less, and for the same price. And it’s the same with laundry detergent, coffee and untold other products. When manufacturers want to boost the bottom line, they seem to find that it’s easy to give you a little less than you expect and hope you won’t notice. There’ve been some changes recently in your Suburban Life newspaper, too, that you might not have noticed. But at Suburban Life Media, we like to do things a little bit differently – we’re giving you more: • The Argyle Sweater, written by Scott Hilburn, is a comic that looks at the world from a little bit of a different bent. Here’s how Hilburn describes himself: “Living next door to a nuclear weapons testing facility as a child, I was exposed to high levels of intense radiation. The prolonged exposure to this radiation resulted in the development of special powers such as extraordinary drawing and writing capabilities.” So if you like your humor on the surreal side, make sure to look for it in the Classified section every week. • Will you need a jacket Saturday? I suppose no one really knows for sure. But the good folks at the National Weather Service are doing their best to try to map the course of the clouds, so we’ve added a weekend forecast on page 3 starting today. Whether you’re considering going to a Bears game or just wondering

whether to do some gardening, we’ve got a local forecast for the Hinsdale area. • Speaking of the Bears, is there a more trusted voice in the Chicago area on the topic of our beloved football squad than Hub Arkush? We don’t think there is. That’s why we’ve added a link to HubArkush. com to our home page onDave line, and once the NFL season Lemery begins, you can expect to see NFL insights and news from Hub and his team in your hometown newspaper – alongside the local high school sports coverage you expect from us. • And lastly, we’re sending out a daily email newsletter with top headlines, a daily weather forecast and some great shopping and restaurant deals from PlanitLife.com. It’s like a mini-newspaper in your email inbox. You can sign up at mysuburban life.com/email. It’s been exciting to bring all these new elements to your Suburban Life, and we’re not done yet. Do you have an idea for a feature you’d like to see? Feel free to drop me a line. We’ll never stop trying to make your newspaper even better, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

Dave Lemery is managing editor of Suburban Life Media. He can be reached at dlemery@ shawmedia.com or by phone at 630-427-6250.

8NEWS BRIEF Campaign to crack down on drunken driving HINSDALE – Now through Labor Day, Hinsdale police will be out in force as part of the annual Illinois Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over crackdown on drunk drivers. The statewide crackdown will include high-visibility alcohol and seat belt enforcement throughout the village of Hinsdale, and will through Sept. 2. The effective statewide crack-

down also will be supported by national and state paid advertising, creating a campaign to curb drunk driving. The Hinsdale Police Department said its officers will be aggressively looking for drunk drivers during the crackdown and will arrest anyone caught driving drunk. In addition, seat belt law violators will be ticketed.

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A canoe is one of the few practical ways to cross 2nd Street in Downers Grove, east of Florence Avenue, during torrential flooding on April 18.

Quinn signs bill allowing for new stormwater fee By NATHAN LURZ nlurz@shawmedia.com

RICHARD U JORDAN Richard U Jordan of Cookeville, Tennssee, formerly from Downers Grove and Darien, passed away peacefully at his home August 9, 2013. He was born May 28, 1926, in Chicago, to Arnold and Mildred Jordan. He proudly served his county in WWII. He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife, Estelle (Cavanaugh). He is survived by his 4 sons, Larry (Marilyn), Alan (Sandra), Rick, and Tyrone (Jeannie). He was a special grandpa to Neil and Jason Jordan, Dan (Wendy) Jordan, April Jordan Naleway, Shannon Jordan and Christine Milakis, and great-grandpa of 8. His brother, Roger Jordan and sister, Dolores Valles will truly miss him. Richard owned and operated Automatic Engineering, a heating and air conditioning company, in Downers Grove, for many years. He was an avid auto racing fan and did some racing himself. He was active in the Lions Club, VFW post 503, American Legion and the Shriners. A memorial service will be held at a later date and his ashes will be interred at Arlington National

Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a bill allowing DuPage County to charge property owners a utility fee that would be based on the amount of stormwater displaced by their property. Switching over to a feebased system – stormwater services are currently funded through property taxes – could help alleviate some of the flooding problems that have plagued the area and better fund the DuPage County Stormwater Management Department, Quinn said in a statement. “Residents should be better protected from the flooding like we experienced this spring, and this other piece of legislation establishes a framework to improve their stormwater management,” he said. But the plan has already received mixed reviews. Agencies that are currently tax-exempt such as churches and schools would likely have to pay the fee, a potentially significant cost. In Downers Grove, where

village officials enacted a fee-based stormwater system Jan. 1, churches and other nonprofits have focused attention on a new municipal stormwater fee with petitions and public comments at village council meetings. Church and nonprofit leaders there say the fees have cut into their ability to provide services and assistance in the community. While the village of Downers Grove did cut property taxes nearly $2 million this year to account for its stormwater fee, DuPage County officials have not indicated that property taxes would decrease as the result of a new fee-based system. The county legislation has been likened to a utility bill of sorts and would base fees off of use, similar if not identical to the system the village of Downers Grove has adopted. Likewise, any potential future fee will involve an assessment of water displacement on property. Taxable features could include the property’s square footage of pavement. To offset some of the costs, credits could be offered

through permeable pavers, rain barrels, retention ponds and other measures that reduce stormwater run-off, according to DuPage County Stormwater Management Planning Committee Chairman Jim Zay. Another entity that could be substantially affected by any county stormwater fees is the DuPage County Forest Preserve, the county’s largest land owner. Representatives from the forest preserve could not be reached before press time. Zay said in his statement that the process of forming the legislation is “not something that the county will take lightly,” but that he also views the law change as a necessary one. “In the next few years, funding for our stormwater management program will be exhausted, so we need to work with the community to find a solution for this problem,” Zay said. “It’s the county’s responsibility to mitigate regional flooding, and this legislation provides us with a potential tool to fulfill our obligation to property owners.”

8EDUCATION NOTES Hinsdale Middle School, fourth quarter

Walsh, Thomas Williams, Jennifer Witt, Amanda Witzel, Stephanie Wu, Benjamin Wychocki, Elaine Yan, Judy Zakieh and Fuyue Zhai HONOR ROLL EIGHTH GRADE: Isabella Batastini, Sandy Bemiss, Karly Berger, Kendal Bernard, Lucas Booras, Elizabeth Brankin, Cayden Brannigan, Anthony Brescia, Brett Burns, Declan Casey, Victoria Chiaramonte, Olivia Cirignani, Halie Corcoran, Brandon Counts, Lacey De Haan, Emery Doney, Shannon Downey, Christopher

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Faith Fellowship Church

3724 N. Washington Street Oak Brook, IL 60523 Call (630) 654-8505 www.churchfaithfellowship.org. email: email@churchfaithfellowship.org.

Eck, James Erwin, Andrew Evans, Travis Fikejs, John Franco, Taylor Glenn, Adam Griffith, Ben Griffith, Aja Guy, Noah Hansard, Ian Harris, John Harzich, Grace Hennessy, Mackenzie Huber, Gregory Hubscher, Pola Jaskolski, Sam Karthan, Thomas Kavanagh, Nora Kiernan, Haerin Kim, Daniel Klein, Agatha Krasuski, Jonathan Laughton, Mia Lee, Logan Lovelace, Anna Lowery, Joseph Lucaccioni, Thomas Lyne, David Makdah, Serena Martinath, Raymond McCormack, John Medick, Joseph Miscimarra, Miranda Mock-

low, Sarah Nelson, Thomas Nelson, Alyssa Pavich, Junaid Qasim, Nicolas Rinella, Alexander Ritz, Eric Rost, Jacob Semba, Cameron Senica, Bridget Shupe, Jacob Simon, Alaina Smith, Conrad Smits, Maxwell Snodgrass, Helena Stein, Christopher Stella, Stephen Sturms, Luke Sunderland, James Usher, Michael Usher, Sophia Valeo, Finn Voorhees, Abigail Ward, Margot Weiss, Olivia Barbara Wight, Zachary Wood, Michael Yaeger, Sophia Zink and John Zircher Continued in next week’s paper

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Continued from last week PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL SIXTH GRADE: Aidan Abdo, Elizabeth Andersen, Nicholas Baar, Audrey Bareck, Lucia Battaglia, Kristin Beener, Ryan Biegansky, Andrew Blair, Samantha Brescia, Jonathon Cain, Abigail Carstensen, Melanie Chafin, Avalon Charlton-Perrin, Emily Ciserella, Stephanie Coan, Grace Coghill, Alexander Colban, Katherine Courtney, Hrishikesh Deshmukh, Ryan Dittoe, Sara Draddy, Zachary Drescher, Allegra Dugan, Sophie Eck, Tess Ellithorpe, Katherine Erickson, Denise Fischer, Elizabeth Floersch, Andrew Florence, Hannah Fuechtman, Rachel Fuechtman, Samantha Fuller, Kathryn Gabriel, Spencer Galati, Eleanor Geier, Hannah Godellas, Marcus Gruvberger, Michalea Halikias, Marelena Halikias, Marwan Hamadeh, McKenna Hayes, Paige Henige, Alexandra Henry, Kayleigh Hester, Alec Hill, Ryan Hood, Kevin Hopkins, Anne Huetteman, Regan Hultquist, Beatrice Ioannou, Chloe Johanson, Sadie Kapelinski, Emma Kapoun, Anais Karim, Claire Kern, Tyler Knapp, Anne Krillenberger, Natalija Lakic, Gabriel Larson, Lauren Lee, John Lo, William Lopez, Matthew Lorenz, Joshua Lundmark, Charles Lyne, Katherine Magnesen, Nicolas Maritz, Lindsey May, MacAlister McClear, Lillian McNichols, Kaitlin Michaels, Samantha Moriarty, Bridget Morley, Kathryn Murray, Maralmaa Nasantogtokh, Madison Neiman, Charlotte Novy, Emma O’Hea, Elizabeth Oakey, Olivia Oosterbaan, Grace Orput, Matthew Ostrowski, Grace Owens, Leia Pappas, Dev Patel, Reeya Patolawala, Rachel Pearson, Lindsay Peters,

Isabella Pisani, Avi Puri, Amit Puri, Saguna Raina, Martha Ross, Matthew Rush, Sarah Rusthoven, Shalini Sahgal, Hannah Salas, Madelyn Schackart, Daniel Schaub, Brian Schwab, Samantha Shalgos, Sophie Simmons, Skylar Smith, Zoe Smith, Eric Smits, Isabelle Sterba, Leah Stevens, Kristiana Strtak, Shalni Sundram, Anisha Sunkara, Joshua Terry, Mitchell Thompson, Anasthasia Tiniakov, Kylie Torsberg, Kareem Touleimat, Jacqueline Tu, Sarina Upadhye, Grace Varan, Natalie Varney, Catherine E. Wagner, Dalton

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 12:30 a.m. to noon Friday, First United Church of Burr Ridge, 15W100 Plainfield Road., Burr Ridge. Al-Anon Friday Morning Serenity Seekers, 9:30 a.m. Fridays WHBCD Kiwanis Breakfast Club, 8 a.m. Wednesday, Holiday Inn-Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. For Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Darien. For information, call Dorothy Catinella at 630-887-7737. Kiwanis Club of Willowbrook-Burr Ridge, noon Thursday, Holiday Inn Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. Meets the first four Thursdays. For information, visit www.wbkiwanis. org.

CLARENDON HILLS GriefShare Support Group, 7 p.m. Monday, Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750 Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills. For information, visit www.ccch.org. DuPage Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Monday, Church of the Holy Nativity, 55th Street and Richmond Avenue, Clarendon Hills. For information, visit w9dup.org. Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Kiwanis Club, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-4234. Courage To Change Al-Anon Family Group, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Community Presbyterian Church, 39 N. Prospect Ave., Room 8, Clarendon Hills. WHBCD Kiwanis Breakfast Club, 8 a.m. Wednesday, Holiday Inn-Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. For Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Darien. For information, call Dorothy Catinella at 630-887-7737.

DARIEN Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St., Darien. For information, call 630-972-9074. Argonne Toastmasters Club 128, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 Cass Ave., Darien. For information, visit 128.toastmastersclubs.orgor email contact-128@toastmastersclubs.org. WHBCD Kiwanis Breakfast Club, 8 a.m. Wednesday, Holiday Inn-Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery

Highway, Willowbrook. For Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Darien. For information, call Dorothy Catinella at 630-887-7737. Sales Professionals of Illinois Inc., 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Pancake Delight House, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien. For information, call Eve Dunn at 630852-0580.

HINSDALE Hinsdale Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m. Friday, Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-286-9541 or visit www.hinsdalerotary.org. Pills Anonymous, 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Pills Anonymous, Classroom T, 119 N. Oak St., Hinsdale. Support group for people who may be dependent on anti-anxiety and/ or prescription pain medication. For information, call 630-656-7050. AA Big Book Study, 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-4303 or visit www.uchinsdale.org. Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Kiwanis Club, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-4234. WHBCD Kiwanis Breakfast Club, 8 a.m. Wednesday, Holiday Inn-Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. For Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Darien. For information, call Dorothy Catinella at 630-887-7737.

OAK BROOK FullersBird Friday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook. Join these naturalist-led hikes and see how the diversity of birds in a forest preserve changes from summer to fall. Cost is $6 per person per hike; $40 for a 10 program pass. Registration required and these hikes are adults-only. From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Fridays. Restoration-in-Progress Tours Wednesday, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 N. 31st Street, Oak Brook. Take a docent-guided tour through the estate to learn about the past and future of this historic 1920’s Tudor Revival-style mansion. Cost is $5 per person. Registration only required for groups. Tours begin at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

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WHERE: CityGate Centre, Interstate 88 and Route 59, Naperville WHEN: 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23 and 2 to 8 p.m. Aug. 24 COST & INFO: $29 in advance or $35 at the door, which includes souvenir wine glass, 12 tastings, pint of beer; designated driver ticket costs $10; napervillewine festival.com To celebrate the vineyard harvest, oenophiles need not travel to Napa, but only as far as Naperville for its Wine Festival embracing wine, beer, spirits and cuisine. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Naperville Area Humane Society. Music, plus food by area restaurants and wine seminars, are part of the 11th annual event, presented by Calamos Investments and Continental Audi of Naperville.

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MAMET PLAY

4100 Route 53, Lisle WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday COST & INFO: Free with admission; 630-968-0074, www.mortonarb.org Get up close and personal with beautiful Monarch butterflies at the Morton Arboretum’s Monarch Madness event. See butterfly eggs, learn about scientists’ process of tagging them for research and start your own butterfly garden at home with some milkweed seeds. The event will be held in the Children’s Garden throughout the day.

WHERE: North Central College’s Madden Theater, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 3 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 22 to Sept. 1 COST & INFO: At www.facebook.com/ EverGreenTheatreEnsemble, select box office to order tickets EverGreen Theatre Ensemble brings David Mamet’s “Boston Marriage” to the stage, directed by Craig Gustafson of Lombard. The troupe was founded by Craig Berger of Downers Grove, retired professor at College of DuPage. The quick-witted plot focuses on the relationship between two women and their maid. Mamet, who generally writes about men, exclusively portrays women in the play.

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WHERE: Downers Grove WHEN: Through Saturday, Aug. 31 COST & INFO: Free; www.downersgro vehistory.org Through August, city shops are home to the fourth annual Downtown Downers Grove Historic Photo Tour. Dozens of buildings will have their past on display in the windows for everyone to see. Participating businesses will have postcards available with mystery images and a quiz, and details regarding the mysterious photos can be found online. Don’t miss your chance to see what some of your favorite shops used to be.

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7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Main Street Train Station South Parking Lot, off of Burlington Ave., Downers Grove. For information, visit www. ymcachicago.org/indianboundary/ pages/special-events. Wheaton French Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Municipal Parking Lot #3, 200 S. Main St., Wheaton. For information, call 312-575-0286 or visit www.bensidounusa.com.

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Underpainting Techniques in Pastel, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Underpainting Techniques in Pastel, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Beginners welcome. Some experience with the pastel medium will be helpful. Cost is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers. To register or for information, call 630-719-2468 or visit www.mortonarb.org. Park Palooza, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Berens Park, 493 Oak Lawn Ave., Elmhurst. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the music of Sons of the Never Wrong (5 p.m.) and the Matt Stedman Band (7:30 p.m.) For information, call 630-993-8900 or visit www.epd.org. Plain White T’s at BenFest, 7 p.m. Saturday, Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex., Benedictine University Campus, 5700 College Road, Lisle. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door, with the choice between football stadium seating or standing-room-only tickets along the stadium track. Gates open at 6 p.m. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ben.edu/BenFest. Downtown Downers Grove Market,

GLOBE Music and Arts Picnic in the Park, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Janura Park Baseball Field, 28th and East Avenues, Berwyn. Christian arts and music gathering. Featuring live bands, drama, dance, and activities and entertainment for children. Free. For information, visit www.facebook. com/globefest. Summer Concerts at Cantigny, 3 p.m. Sunday, Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winield Road, Wheaton. Scheduled: Aug. 25 Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band (Dixie). Parking fees are $5 per vehicle (or $2 after 5 p.m.). For information, visit www.cantigny.org. Villa Park French Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Villa Park French Market, On Park Boulevard, West side of Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park. For information, call 312-575-0286 or visit www.bensidounusa.com.

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NATURE PLAY AREA WHEN: During Cosley Zoo hours, currently 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through October WHERE: 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton COST & INFO: Cosley Zoo’s new Nature Play Area is designed to spark children’s imagination. Tami Romejko, education supervisor, and fellow educator Natasha Fischer gleaned experience in nature play theory from NatureStart, a training program offered by Brookield Zoo. The new attraction offers such simple natural objects as logs, tree stumps, sticks and rocks. It’s home to free play whenever the zoo is open, but a more structured program, Zoo Investigators, also is available for children ages 5 to 7. The Nature Play Area is included with regular admission. For more information, contact www.cosleyzoo.org or 630-665-5534.

MONDAY, AUG. 26 Free Screening of “The Awful Truth,” 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 North Prospect Avenue, Clarendon Hills. Classic screwball comedy starring Cary

Grant and Irene Dunne. Running time is 91 minutes. Refreshments will be served. To register or for information, call 630-323-8188 or visit www. clarendonhillslibrary.org. Readers’ Theatre Group, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood Ave., Villa Park. This adult/senior program is free to join and there is no need to pre-register. For information, call 630-834-8525. Underground Art Club, 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Gallery 200/STUDIO, 203 Turner Court, West Chicago. Bring easels and projects, while club coordinates guest artists. For information, call Ken LeVey at 847-323-1362 or visit www.gallery200.org. After Hours Film Society, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. The After Hours Film Society is a nonproit organization dedicated to providing the western suburbs with the widest variety of cinema. The group meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month, with the exception of December. Cost is $9 for nonmembers and $5 for members. For information, call 630-534-4528 or visit www.afterhoursilmsociety.com. Hinsdale Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Hinsdale Farmers Market, 30 E Chicago Ave, Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-3952 or visit www.hinsdalechamber.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28 Lemont Legends Cruise Night, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Downtown Lemont, Downtown, Lemont. Join the Lemont Chamber of Commerce on Wednes-

day nights for Legends Cruise Night in downtown Lemont. Three Cool Car Trophies will be awarded each week in the featured car category. From 6 to 9 p.m. Concerts on the Commons, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville. August 28: R-Gang. For information, call 630-393-1171 or visit warrenville.com. Music in the Park, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Downtown, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville. Scheduled: Aug. 28: American English: the complete Beatles tribute. Summer Concerts at Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Aug. 28: 7th Heaven (Rock). For information, visit www.bolingbrook.com.

THURSDAY, AUG. 29 Burr Ridge Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Burr Ridge Village Center, Burr Ridge Parkway & McClintock Drive, Burr Ridge. For information, call 630-920-1969 or visit www. shopburrridge.com. Bolingbrook Farmers Market, 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, The Promenade Bolingbrook, West of 355 on E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. For information, call 630-235-1376. Westmont Fresh Marketplace, 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Westmont Fresh Marketplace, on W. Burlington Ave., Westmont. For information, call 630829-9378 or visit www.westmontevents.com.

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Bartlett Farmers’ Market, 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Village Hall Parking Lot, 228 S. Main Street, Bartlett. For information, call 630-540-5916 or visit www. village.bartlett.il.us/fmarket.html. Summer Nights Classic Car Show, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Main Street, from Franklin to Maple, Downers Grove. Full schedule available at www. downtowndg.org Paint and Play, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, The Brigantine Gallery, 734 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Teachers will guide you through a painting from beginning to end. All materials, snacks and beverages provided for $20; no credit cards. To make a reservation or for information, call 630-663-0399 or visit www.vickeryart.com. Rockin’ for a Cure Concert Fundraiser, 7 p.m. Friday, Fireside Lounge in Brunswick Zone, 735 N. Center Blvd., Romeoville. The event features rafle prizes, a 50/50 rafle, and more. All proceeds raised will beneit the Relay for Life Romeoville. Downers Grove North High School Parents Club Fundraiser, 7 p.m. Friday, American Legion, 4000 Saratoga Avenue, Downers Grove. Jazz music, silent auction items and food by Skuttlebutts Catering. Funds raised will go toward upcoming speakers, assemblies, grants, scholarships and will also supplement funds for providing safe transportation for prom and future post prom. Cost is $20 per person with a cash bar. For more information, email DGNParentsClub@ yahoo.com.

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Hinsdale Central’s Brian Dolehide competes in an invite at Oak Meadows Golf Club on Tuesday. Dolehide and the Red Devils are looking to defend their 2012 state title this fall.

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Red Devils begin state title defense By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com The 2013 boys golf season is underway and as teams across the area tee it up, the ultimate destination is the Bloomington-Normal area Oct. 18 to 19 for the state championship tournaments.

Hinsdale Central Red Devils Conference: West Suburban Silver Home course: Hinsdale Golf Club, 140 W. Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills 2012 results: 1st in regional, 1st in sectional, 1st in state Coach: Jess Krueger Top golfers: Brian Dolehide, jr. Kenneth Li, so. Tom Olson, sr. Brendan O’Reilly, fr. What to watch: In the middle

of tryouts, head coach Jess Krueger still was looking for golfers to bolster the Red Devils’ depth. But depth might not be an issue with the kind of talent Central brings back from last year’s Class 3A state championship team. Brian Dolehide, Kenneth Li and Tom Olson were among the Red Devils’ top-four scoring golfers in both the regional and sectional tournaments last fall. Dolehide and Li had top-20 individual finishes at state. With that kind of front-line talent, Kruger is taking a bit of a hands-off approach with this team. “Just play your own game. Don’t push,” Krueger said when asked what coaching he needs to give his players. “They’re used to competing all summer so they know how to handle themselves on the course. After that, it’s just a matter of coming

together as a team.” Kruger said freshman Brendan O’Reilly was ready to jump into the fray this season, which started with two tournaments earlier this week and continues with Saturday’s Warren invite. The Red Devils have six invites scheduled through Sept. 7, so they will be tested in high-pressure tournament situations before the postseason starts. Central also will be tested in WSS play against 2012 state third-place team Lyons Township (Sept. 12 at home) and 2012 sectional qualifier York (Sept. 17 at York’s course). A repeat state title isn’t out of the question, but Krueger is focused on playing well. “I’d just like to play solid golf at the start of the season and get a little better each week so that by the time of regionals, sectionals and state, we’re all playing nice golf,” Krueger said. “We just want

to compete all the way through the season and play a little better each week.”

Hinsdale South Hornets Conference: West Suburban Gold Home course: Village Greens of Woodridge, 1575 W. 75th St., Woodridge 2012 results: 6th in regional Coach: Bruce Kendrick Top golfers: Mike Basso, sr. Caleb Jiles, sr. Greg Murray, sr. Pat Ormiston, sr. Brian Strumillo, sr. Jordan Urbancik, sr. Jeff Vaci, sr. What to watch: Experience and leadership shouldn’t be a problem for the Hornets this season – of the eight golfers listed on the varsity roster, seven are seniors. Six of those

were varsity players last fall: Michael Basso, Greg Murray, Pat Ormiston, Brian Strumillo, Jordan Urbancik and Jeff Vaci. Strumillo was a sectional and state qualifier, finishing tied for 46th in the state tournament. “We have a nice, senior-dominated team this year,” coach Bruce Kendrick said. The Hornets should be battled tested by the time the postseason starts with the regional tournament Oct. 8. They have eight invite tournaments on the schedule, including the Sept. 28 Hinsdale Central invite coming just ahead of the West Suburban Gold tourney Oct. 1. South also faces 2012 third-place team Lyons Township (Aug. 27), defending state champ Hindale Central (Aug. 29) and fellow WSG-contender Downers Grove South (Sept. 3) in consecutive dual meets.

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8GIRLS GOLF PREVIEW

Hornets hope seniors lead successful season By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com Girls golfers from across the area are on the course for the 2013 season. The season has just started, but the goal for individuals and teams throughout the state is to make the trek to the Decatur area Oct. 18 to 19 for the Class A and AA state championship tournaments.

Hinsdale South Hornets Conference: West Suburban Conference Home course: Village Greens of Woodridge, 1575 W. 75th St., Woodridge 2012 results: 6th in regional Coach: Julie Sweet Top golfers: Samantha Buddig, sr. Haley Flemm, jr.

Kailey Hoel, so. Faith Most, sr. Anisha Pal, sr. Jorie Smith, sr. What to watch: Finding a No. 1 golfer didn’t take very long for the Hornets. Coach Julie Sweet probably had a pretty good idea of who it was going to be the start of preseason tryouts. “Samantha Buddig was our No. 2 golfer as a freshman and sophomore, and last year she and Jess [Sachs] were one and two together,” Sweet said. “She’s a real quality player.” Sachs was a sectional tournament qualifier last season, but she since has graduated. Buddig and senior classmates Faith Most, Anisha Pal and Jorie Smith will comprise the leadership group. Those four

seniors and junior Haley Flemm are familiar with Sweet, and the coach is familiar with what they are capable of. “It definitely makes it easier,” Sweet said. “I know their games and I know what they can improve on.” The senior-led group could help the Hornets earn a team sectional tournament berth this season, and by the time the postseason starts they should be battle tested after facing 2012 state qualifiers Hinsdale Central and Lyons Township, plus sectional qualifiers Naperville North, Providence and Oak Park-River Forest. “We are in the toughest conference in the state,” Sweet said of the West Suburban Conference, which combines teams

from both divisions into one group. “With Hinsdale Central, LT and OPRF, it’s a really tough conference. A top-four finish would be huge for us, and I’d love to get out of the regional as a team and I’d love to get somebody downstate.”

Hinsdale Central Red Devils Conference: West Suburban Conference Home course: Ruth Lake Country Club, 6200 S Madison St., Hinsdale 2012 results: 1st in regional, 1st in sectional, 4th in state Coach: Nick Latorre Top golfers: Cailee Beisswanger, sr. Madelynn Swank, sr. Zoe Wong, sr.

What to watch: Perennially one of the top teams in the state, the Red Devils will look to maintain that standing this season and are in good shape to do so as Cailee Beisswanger, Madelynn Swank and Zoe Wong return for their senior seasons. All three contributed during the 2012 postseason for Central. The season opens Monday at Glenbard West, and before the postseason arrives, the Red Devils will have faced some of their fellow state heavyweights, including a Sept. 16 dual against visiting Lyons Township that could decide the regular-season conference title. The Sept. 28 Naperville North invite will pit Central against the Huskies and other potential postseason foes.

Troiano joins Five Seasons as director of tennis SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BURR RIDGE – If Tim Troiano has his way, his students will have the time of their lives while learning tennis. Named director of tennis at Five Seasons on Aug. 5, Troiano makes it a point to frame fun around hard work and passion for the sport. Troiano set about lightening the mood by donning an oversize tennis racket and hitting a jumbo tennis ball, but he certainly is serious about the sport. “I want to help players who are passionate about the game and who work hard,” Troiano said in a news release. “Tennis is an exciting sport and is for people with all sorts of ability levels, goals and dreams. And it’s a sport of a lifetime – you can play it during every stage of life. “It’s a coach’s job to teach and instill the mental, physical and emotional skills, and the techniques and training it takes to achieve that.” Troiano most recently spent six years at Hinsdale Racquet Club, where, as di-

rector of High Performance Tennis, he coached some of the top junior players in the country, the release stated. His 14-year coaching career also has included a two-year stint as the tennis director of the Outer Banks Health & Racquet Club in North Carolina. “Tim brings a dynamic energy and a great reputation that is well established in the area,” Five Seasons Chief Club Officer Bob Diamond said. “He’s passionate about tennis and working as a team. He’s a perfect fit for...Five Seasons.” The 36-year-old Troiano began playing tennis when he was 6 and made it his primary sport when he was 13. At Hoffman Estates High School, he was the team’s No. 1 singles MVP all four years. After attending Roosevelt University, which did not have a tennis team, Troiano briefly played on the pro satellite circuit in 2000 and 2001. Five Seasons will host a meet-and-greet with Troiano and other tennis staff members Sept. 7. The event is open to the public.

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Tim Troiano, the new tennis director at Five Seasons Family Sports Club in Burr Ridge, takes to the court with a playfully large racket. Troiano’s coaching career includes six years as director of High Performance Tennis at Hinsdale Racquet Club.

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8Q&A WITH JOEL QUENNEVILLE

Coach basks in glow of second championship By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – Joel Quenneville had an extensive hockey playing career that spanned 14 NHL seasons, plus time in other professional leagues. But in Chicago, he is known more for what he does behind the bench than on the ice. When the Hinsdale resident coached the Blackhawks to the 2010 Stanley Cup, he helped end a 49-year championship drought, which was the longest in hockey at the time. In June, Quenneville guided the Blackhawks to another title, and they will look to repeat again next season when training camp opens Sept. 12. SUBURBAN LIFE: Has there been any down time for you this summer? JOEL QUENNEVILLE: It’s been a very short summer. We went back to Connecticut for a couple weeks, and it felt nice to get away. SL: What was it like to bring the Cup to the Hinsdale Fourth of July parade? JQ: That wasn’t my day with the Cup, but I was fortunate that the Cup was in town that day and I was able to bring it to the parade. It was a great parade. There was a nice turnout and there was a lot of enthusiasm from everyone.

About Joel Quenneville Age: 54 Residence: Hinsdale Years coaching: 16 Teams coached: St. Louis, Colorado, Chicago Coaching record (wins and losses only): 660-389 Record with Chicago (wins and losses only): 222-106 SL: What was it about the 2012-13 team that allowed it to start and finish the season so well? JQ: It was a condensed year and we had no idea how things were going to start. I think the guys had a great mindset all year. We had a couple of goals that we set forth. We wanted to be tough to play against, we wanted to keep the puck out of our zone and we wanted to see our special teams improve. The guys’ approach was great. We got off to an amazing start, and you have to commend the guys’ approach the whole season. SL: What moment most defines last season for you? JQ: I think that this year was one of those years that was just so unbelievable. We played at a high rate but we didn’t have to face much adversity. Being down 3-1 to Detroit [in the playoffs], and I thought we were

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Joel Quenneville of the Chicago Blackhawks hoists the Stanley Cup during the Blackhawks’ victory parade and rally on June 28 after he won his second title in four seasons as head coach. playing better than we did [in the series] against Minnesota, but being down and then winning Game 5 and having the belief going into Game 6 – this team had something. We worked our way through it and got back to our winning ways. SL: Are you going to miss playing Detroit six times a year now that they are in the other conference? JQ: That rivalry has been tremendous. We’ve had some great games with them, two of them being Game 7 [of the play-

offs] and the regular-season game in Detroit [2-1 shootout win]. There’s passion in the rivalry between the cities and the fan bases. It’s electrifying. Hopefully we get to play them in not too long in the playoffs [in the Stanley Cup Finals]. SL: How is the short offseason going to impact your chance to repeat as champions? JQ: Our league is so competitive. Anybody can beat anybody else at any time. Look at Boston. They were down three goals in Game 7 [against To-

ronto] and came back to win. Things are so close. Now the division rivalry is part of the playoffs. We’re going to continue to be the target, but I like the group we have here. Guys want to be here, and they want to win. That’s their competitive juices. They always have something to prove. SL: How did the 2010 title and 2013 title compare? JQ: They were different, but they were both nice. They were two different teams. The core was in place, but at the same time we had so many guys on the team who were new to winning the Cup, so it was to have them experience that. The depth of the team might have been higher in 2010, but this group had more contributions across the board and more balance. SL: How will the Olympic break factor into this season? JQ: We’ll probably look at it a lot like last season when rest was so important and practice time was down a little bit. We had to rest guys and manage minutes to make sure they were ready to play down the stretch. For guys that compete in the Olympics, I think that’s going to be the reality again. We’ll see how it plays out, but after the Olympics we might have to manage minutes even more for the guys that play.

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Joel Quenneville celebrates with the Stanley Cup after a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup finals on June 24.

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reasons you’re excited for back to school: one that begins with the letter A, one that begins with the letter B, and one that begins with the letter C. Try to think of new words instead of using the examples above. A is for _________________ B is for _________________ C is for _________________

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Page 36 • DSL • The Life - Friday, August 23, 2013 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 26, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on September 26, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-27-103-027 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1002 WILLOW LANE DARIEN, IL 60561 Description of Improvements: FRAME HOUSE ATTACHED 2 CAR The Judgment amount was $397,982.07. 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.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 #PA1004893 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I554035 August 16, 23, 30, 2013 Suburban Life Media DAR

10-039549 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-S PLAINTIFF, -vsJOSE S. BENINATO; LAURA LEOCADI; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; WOODLAND COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 10 CH 4312 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 15, 2012; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on September 26, 2013 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 8337 Woodland Drive, Unit 4, Darien, IL 60561 Permanent Index No.: 09-34-415-004 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 $137,347.86. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. 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 stat th amount f th

ope y 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. Christopher A. Cieniawa Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6187452 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. I554209 August 16, 23, 30, 2013 Suburban Life Media DAR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS M&T BANK, PLAINTIFF VS DANIEL NUNO JR AKA DANIEL NUNO AKA DAN NUNO; STRATFORD GREEN CONDOMINIUM; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 9S180 LAKE DRIVE APT 107 WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 12 CH 001705 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 GIV-

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on May 21, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on September 24, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-35-114-311 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9S180 LAKE DRIVE APT 107 WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK CONDO WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $99,291.96.

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 Condominiu Pr Ac 765

legal qu by 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.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 #PA1204859 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I553030 August 16, 23, 30, 2013 Suburban Life Media WIL Visit us online www.MySuburbanLife.com

12-063099 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK, PLAINTIFF, -vsJAIME SOLIS; MAYRA SOLIS; STRATFORD GREEN CONDOMINIUM; DEFENDANTS 12CH 5075 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on June 24, 2013; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on September 26, 2013 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 ffe d fo le ithou

mysuburbanlife.com gage ubj prope y 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 16W471 79th Street, Unit 202, Willowbrook, IL 60527 Permanent Index No.: 09-35-114-058 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 $147,195.29. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. 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 admonondominiu

g prope y condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Christopher A. Cieniawa Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6187452 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. I554208 August 16, 23, 30, 2013 Suburban Life Media WIL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS TCF National Bank, Plaintiff, vs. VICTOR COLON A/K/A VICTOR M. COLON; THE KNOLLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; FLAGG CREEK WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT; MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO HERITAGE COMMUNITY BANK and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS., Defendants., 13 CH 339. Public notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., at the DuPage County Sheriff's office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in DuPage County, Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Improved with: CONDOMINIUM Commonly known as: 6161 KNOLL WAY DRIVE, UNIT # 205, WILLOWBROOK, IL, 60527 A/K/A 6161 KNOLL WAY DRIVE, UNIT #7-205, WILLOWBROOK, IL, 60527 Permanent Index No.: 09-14-303-097 Sale shall be under the following terms: 10% of the highest bid in the form of cash, cashier's check or certified check at the time of sale and the balance within 24 hrs. in the form of cash, cashier's check or certified check. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, any prior first mortgage, 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will title th ch a deed

entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 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 this property is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). 735 ILCS 5/15 1507.1. Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. (a) Upon and at the sale of residential real estate under Section 15 1507, the purchaser shall pay to the person conducting the sale pursuant to Section 15 1507 a fee for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury. The fee shall be calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, as reflected in the receipt of sale issued to the purchaser, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien or acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. Upon confirmation of the sale under Section 15 1508, the person conducting the sale shall remit the fee to the clerk of the court in which the foreclosure case is pending. The clerk shall remit the fee to the State Treasurer as provided in this Section, to be expended for the purposes set forth in Section 7.31 of the Illinois Housing Development Act. 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: David T. Cohen, David T. Cohen & Associates, Ltd., Plaintiff's Attorneys, 10729 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467, Tel No. (708) 460-7711. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I552043 August 9, 16, 23, 2013 Suburban Life Media WIL Placing Ads Is Easy! Just Call Our Classified Department Toll-Free at: 866-817-F-A-S-T that's 866-817-3278

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC PLAINTIFF VS TEDRA L. VALENTI A/K/A TEDRA VALENTI; JAMES P. VALENTI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 1002 WILLOW LANE DARIEN, IL 60561 10 CH 2825 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 26, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on September 26, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, 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 295 IN HINSBROOK UNIT 4, A SUBDIVISION PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED MAY 26, 1966 AS DOCUMENT R66-19309, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-27-103-027 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1002 WILLOW LANE DARIEN, IL 60561 Description of Improvements: FRAME HOUSE ATTACHED 2 CAR The Judgment amount was $397,982.07. 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.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 #PA1004893 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I554035 August 16, 23, 30, 2013 Suburban Life Media DAR 10-039549 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-S PLAINTIFF, -vsJOSE S. BENINATO; LAURA LEOCADI; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; WOODLAND COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 10 CH 4312 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 15, 2012; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on September 26, 2013 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 4 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN WOODLAND COURT CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED IN THE SURVEY ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED APRIL 27, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2004109826, IN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8337 Woodland Drive, Unit 4, Darien, IL 60561 Permanent Index No.: 09-34-415-004 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 $137,347.86. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of

(c) 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. Christopher A. Cieniawa Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6187452 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. I554209 August 16, 23, 30, 2013 Suburban Life Media DAR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS M&T BANK, PLAINTIFF VS DANIEL NUNO JR AKA DANIEL NUNO AKA DAN NUNO; STRATFORD GREEN CONDOMINIUM; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 9S180 LAKE DRIVE APT 107 WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 12 CH 001705 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 May 21, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on September 24, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: UNIT 19-107, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN STRATFORD GREEN CONDOMINIUM, IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP AND PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED THERETO AS EXHIBIT "A", RECORDED MARCH 14, 1980 AS DOCUMENT R80-15776, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-35-114-311 COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

9S180 LAKE DRIVE APT 107 WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK CONDO WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $99,291.96. 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.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 #PA1204859 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I553030 August 16, 23, 30, 2013 Suburban Life Media WIL 12-063099 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK, PLAINTIFF, -vsJAIME SOLIS; MAYRA SOLIS; STRATFORD GREEN CONDOMINIUM; DEFENDANTS 12CH 5075 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on June 24, 2013; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on September 26, 2013 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.

The Life - Friday, August 23, 2013 • DSL • Page 37 Said property is legally described as follows: UNIT 4-202, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT, IN STRATFORD GREEN CONDOMINIUM IN PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP AND PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED THERETO AS EXHIBIT "A", RECORDED MARCH 14, 1980 AS DOCUMENT R80-15776, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 16W471 79th Street, Unit 202, Willowbrook, IL 60527 Permanent Index No.: 09-35-114-058 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 $147,195.29. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. 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. Christopher A. Cieniawa Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6187452 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. I554208 August 16, 23, 30, 2013 Suburban Life Media WIL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs. LATOYA Y. GRIFFIN A/K/A LA TOYA GRIFFIN; THE HINSDALE POINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 13CH 1393

PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, LATOYA Y. GRIFFIN A/K/A LA TOYA GRIFFIN and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: PARCEL 1: UNIT 8-107 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN HINSDALE POINT CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. R80-50150, IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS ON WALKS AND ENTRYWAYS AS SET FORTH IN THE GRANT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. R68-26968. PARCEL 3: NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AND USE OF PRIVATE ROADWAY AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. R80-50150. COMMON ADDRESS: 8B Kingery Quarter 107, Willowbrook, Illinois 60527 P.I.N.: 10-02-307-263 and which said mortgage was signed by LATOYA Y. GRIFFIN A/K/A LA TOYA GRIFFIN, mortgagors, to Bank of America, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County as Document No. R2008164469; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of DuPage County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in DuPage County at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before the September 23, 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance

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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Gower School District #62, in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, that the amended budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection in the District Office located at 7700 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, Illinois and at www.gower62.com after 9:00 a.m. on the 23rd day of August 2013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on said amended budget will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th day of September 2013, at Gower District Office Board Room, 7700 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, Illinois. Dated this 20th day of August 2013, Board of Education of School District #62, in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois. Sehba Khan, Secretary Board of Education August 23, 2013 Suburban Life Media 6498 WIL DAR

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PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF LOT 2 IN RAMLIN ROSE SOUTH ASSESSMENT PLAT OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTH OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 DISTANT 2075.35 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 89 DEGREES, 37 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 135 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES, 37 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 415 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 8, 1968 AS DOCUMENT R68-8754, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS CREATED BY GRANT OF EASEMENT DATED OCTOBER 6, 1969 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R6948607 FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THAT PART OF THE WEST 66 FEET OF LOT 2 IN RAMLIN ROSE SOUTH ASSESSMENT PLAT OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING NORTH OF THE LINE 2075.35 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2 AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Co nl k

Commonly known as: 16W571 MOCKINGBIRD LANE APARTMENT 105 WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 and which said Mortgage was made by, MICHELE DAVIS A/K/A MICHELLE DAVIS; Mortgagor (s), to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DU PAGE County, Illinois, as Document No. TO COME; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Chris Kachiroubas DuPage Judicial Center 505 N. County Farm Rd. Wheaton, Illinois 60187 on or before September 16, 2013, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1310351 I555620 August 16, 23, 30, 2013 Suburban Life Media WIL

A/K/A LISA M DIDIANA; HOMETOWN NATIONAL BANK; LISA M DIDIANA, AS TRUSTEE OF THE LISA M DIDIANA TRUST AGREEMENT DTD 02/22/08; DARIEN CLUB OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE LISA M DIDIANA TRUST AGREEMENT DTD 02/22/08; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 6908 IRISH COURT DARIEN, IL 60561 13 CH 002155 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE LISA M DIDIANA TRUST AGREEMENT DTD 02/22/08; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 33 IN DARIEN CLUB UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1990, AS DOCUMENT R90-137326 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 1990 AS DOCUMENT R90-148259 IN DUPAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR COUNTY, ILLINOIS. THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Commonly known as: DUPAGE COUNTY 6908 IRISH COURT WHEATON, ILLINOIS DARIEN, IL 60561 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. and which said Mortgage was PLAINTIFF made by, ROBERT DIDIANA; LISA VS DIDIANA A/K/A LISA M DIDIANA; ROBERT DIDIANA; LISA DIDIANA Mort (s), to LASALLE

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mysuburbanlife.com Defendants., 13 CH 339. Public notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., at the DuPage County Sheriff's office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in DuPage County, Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: UNIT NUMBER 7-205 IN THE KNOLLS CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF LOT 2 OF P.F.H. ASSESSMENT PLAT IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 AND THE WEST THREE QUARTERS OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 ALL IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, 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 R79-22999, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Improved with: CONDOMINIUM Commonly known as: 6161 KNOLL WAY DRIVE, UNIT # 205, WILLOWBROOK, IL, 60527 A/K/A 6161 KNOLL WAY DRIVE, UNIT #7-205, WILLOWBROOK, IL, 60527 Permanent Index No.: 09-14-303-097 Sale shall be under the following terms: 10% of the highest bid in the form of cash, cashier's check or certified check at the time of sale and the balance within 24 hrs. in the form of cash, cashier's check or certified check. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, any prior first mortgage, 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 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 this property is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). 735 ILCS 5/15 1507.1. Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. (a) Upon and at the sale of residential real estate under Section 15 1507, the purchaser shall pay to the person conducting the sale pursuant to Section 15 1507 a fee for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury. The fee shall be cal$1

sury culated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, as reflected in the receipt of sale issued to the purchaser, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed $300. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien or acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. Upon confirmation of the sale under Section 15 1508, the person conducting the sale shall remit the fee to the clerk of the court in which the foreclosure case is pending. The clerk shall remit the fee to the State Treasurer as provided in this Section, to be expended for the purposes set forth in Section 7.31 of the Illinois Housing Development Act. 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: David T. Cohen, David T. Cohen & Associates, Ltd., Plaintiff's Attorneys, 10729 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467, Tel No. (708) 460-7711. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I552043 August 9, 16, 23, 2013 Suburban Life Media WIL BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! FAST! Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T

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The Riverside Public Library Timeline of important dates …..

April 21, 1927 Referendum passed establishing a library and levying a tax for this purpose. April 17, 1928 First Library Board elected. June 25, 1920 Bond issue referendum to construct a building for $75,000.00 passed 120-70. February 8, 1930 By election of the people, the Library Act was amended to permit the library to be built in any park in the Village under exclusive control and supervision of library directors. April 11, 1930 Hired Grace Gilman as librarian prior to opening; signed agreement with architect Connor and O’Connor. May 26, 1930 Memorandum of agreement signed between Village and library to permit the library to erect and maintain a library on Village land. August 6, 1930

Awarded General Contract for construction of library building to Arvid H. Viren for $51,630. October 4, 1930 Ground breaking and laying of cornerstone. November 13, 1930 Resolution passed to construct a joint heating plant with the Township for heating both the Town Hall and the Library. April 4, 1931 Dedication and opening of the library. Those present included Mr. Connor, Architect of the building and Edgar Cameron, a Chicago artist who painted the mural of Marquette and Joliet. Robert Somer- ville, first Library Board President, presented the Cameron Mural and decorative map of the region as a personal gift to the Library. Over 1800 people registered for library cards the first week the library was opened. April 22, 1931 Organizational meeting for Friends of the Library. Mrs. Joseph Jaros was elected President. December 22, 1931 Cut annual operating budget from $8,990 to $6,500 due to low rate of tax collection during the depression. September 30, 1936 Board voted to replace library doors with solid oak entrance doors. February 24, 1937 Riverside Historical Society materials housed in the Library. February 1, 1940 Village moved out of basement room of the library. Basement remodeled into a children’s room. May 1, 1966 Riverside Public Library becomes one of the first libraries to join the new Suburban Library System (SLS). April 1975 Riverside Public Library was recipient of the “All-Star Library Award” from the Illinois Library Association. Referendum passed to increase library tax rate from 19 mils to 40 mils. November 1984 Referendum by voters to fund a $1,500,000 addition to the library passed 5,196 to 4,470. Architect : Frye Gillian Molinaro; Contractor: A.C.M. Associates; Size:12,500 sq. ft. addition to the 5,761 sq. ft. building. April 14, 1985 Groundbreaking for new addition. September 7, 1986 Grand re-opening of the library with new addition. October 1989 and January 1990 Flamingo Film Company spent four days filming an Encyclopedia Britannica Film in the Library. December 1991 Riverside Public Library pictured on the cover of American Libraries magazine. April 1997 Riverside Public Library building is used for the taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show book discussion of Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi. October 1997 The Riverside Public Library joined the World Wide Web: www.sls. lib.il.us/rss/ June 1998 Library awarded grant of $33,306 from the Illinois State Library to renovate Terrace into the Quiet Read ing Room. Construction began March 1999.

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June 2007 Library receives a $12,000 grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation to complete the replacement of lighting in the Library. July 2008 Bats at the Library, a children’s book by Brian Lies, is published by Houghton-Mifﬂin Corporation. The “Library” used in the book is the Riverside Public Library. October 10, 2008 Author Brian Lies comes to Riverside to read from and autograph his book, Bats at the Library. The Library celebrates this event with “Batoberfest”, an evening of fun for the entire community. Bat images lit the Library Building and the Village’s Water Tower to publicize the event. May 2010 The Library is involved in the Language of Conservation and is the recipient installations of poetry and other related materials throughout the building. “The Language of Conservation”, is an initia- tive of the Poets House in partnership with the Chicago Zoological Society, Riverside Public Library and Brookﬁeld Public Library, as well as a consortium of zoos and libraries nationwide. It is made possible by a National Leadership grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and will continue for three years. October 2010 The Library celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone and begins its 80th year of service to the people of Riverside. April 2011 The Library celebrates 80 years of service to the community! March 2012 The Library’s Sustainable efforts project, We R Riverside Responsible, kicks off.

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April 5, 1999 The front of the Library was filmed for use in an episode of “Early Edition”. November 7, 1999 Dedication of the Quiet Reading Room. Young Adult Area opened on lower level. August 2002 Young Adult Area opened on lower level. April 2004 Lighting fixtures, made to look like those which originally hung in the Library, were installed in the Great Room. The fixtures were purchased with money received from the estate of Grace A. Board, a for- mer staff member and friend of the Library. April 24, 2005 The Library’s 75th Jubilee Year begins with a Commencement Celebration. A whole year of programs, events and celebrations took place in recognition of the Riverside Public Library’s 75th Anniversary. All costs incurred and associated with the Anniversary year were funded by the River side Friends of the Li brary. June 2005 Library receives grant of $ 27.000 from the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation to replace lower level lighting. April 30, 2006 The Riverside Friends of the Library mark their 75th Anniversary. Their many years of support to the Library is celebrated. June 2006 The Library receives a $17,000 grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation to replace the lighting in the Adult Non-Fiction area. September 2006 Landscaping project completed. Funded by the Riverside Garden Club, the Frederick Law Olmsted Society and the Riverside Friends of the Library.

Riverside Arts Weekend 2013 Guthrie Park

FEATURING: “The Riverside Art Center has always been a welcoming place to learn, experiment and investigate the different meanings in art. RAC is a real gem tucked into the warm hands of a wonderful community. It has nourished two generations with quality programs by sharing the simple belief that art has value and can enrich anyone’s life. We proudly celebrate our 20th Anniversary on May 18th with Prom-O-Rama! It will be a festive way to kick off our next decade of the RAC and will truly be a night to remember!” Since 1993, the Riverside Arts Center (RAC) has been providing Riverside , its surrounding suburbs and the city of Chicago with exhibitions, arts classes, and special events. The RAC is located in the heart of Historic Riverside. It includes the Freeark Contemporary Art Gallery and a variety of studio space, including a renowned clay studio that has a full range of electric, raku and stoneware kilns. RAC offers more than thirty art classes each term (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall) for children and adults in mediums ranging from clay, to oil painting, to fused glass jewelry, to printmaking. The RAC also offers provide tours, field trips, and curriculabased workshops for public and private schools and professional development opportunities for teachers. RAC programs are partially funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and sponsorship from Riverside Township. Riverside Arts Center 32 E. Quincy St. Riverside, IL 60546 708-442-6400 rivarts@sbcglobal.net

Office + Gallery Hours 1–5pm Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday

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Music Saturday May 18

Sunday May 19

10:00 Hauser Junior High Band

11:00 Sones de Mexico -- Latin Grammy nominated folk artists demonstrate & play SonesDeMexico.com

11:00 Paulinho Garcia – award winning Brazilian jazz PaulinhoGarcia.com Redmoon Spectacle *Throughout the afternoon in Guthrie Park As part of Redmoon’s Neighborhood Arts Programs, Riverside’s Central School in collaboration with Redmoon Theater will stage an outdoor Spectacle. The Spectacles will be twenty minutes long. They will take place in Guthrie Park, using the SONIC BOOM “contraption” pictured below. Poetry written by Central School students will play through speakers, and the fourth graders will perform and interact with the audience in the park. This is an immersion experience for the entire community. We hope all of you will make a point of seeing at least one Spectacle!

12:20 Fable – stories & songs from the 60’s, 70’s & beyond *Redmoon

12:30 The Buddy Love Review– so hip, so cool, acoustic soul & R&B, & other great grooves TheBuddyLoveReview.com 2:00

Revelry – a Fashion Show –cutting edge fashions from Dominican Univ. designers “Revelry” on Facebook

3:15 DePaul Women’s a Capella – diverse singers/diverse music – fab voices “DePaul Women’s a Capella” on Facebook

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Corbin Andrick Quintet –jazz, Latin & funk sounds

FOOD Jimmy’s Place (All food items are $4.00! Antipasto salads, Ravioli in a paper boat (choice of sauce), Pizza, Sandwiches: meatball, Italian beef, Italian sausage, Bottled water)

Prom attire is encouraged, but not required. Purchase your tickets early and save! Early Bird Ticket Prices May 18 Ticket Prices RAC Member: $65 Purchased during RAW or at the event Non-Member: $75 RAC Member: $75 Table of 8: $500 Non-Member: $85

EmpanadUS (Full menu, Bottled water, Soft drinks) Chocolate Twist (Caramels, Candy bars, Granola bars, Chocolate, Bottled water)

“REVELRY” FASHION SHOW FEATURES EMERGING DESIGNERS FROM DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY Contact: Mary Ellen Park Aberdeen Marsh-Ozga Tracy Jennings

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1:50 Liz Berg -- singer, songwriter, teacher -- rock/folk Lizberg.com

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It’s a prom for grownups! Saturday, May 18 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Join the Riverside Arts Center as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary. Registration includes a buffet dinner, dessert, drinks, dancing, photo booth, and a silent auction.

Aunt Diana’s (Fruit Blend Smoothies (Banana Strawberry, White Orange Sensation, Berry Wild, Strawberry Blast, Bananarama, Mango Madness, Pineapple Quench, Chocolate Frozen Banana, Resses Peanutbutter Cup; possibly lemonade made with 100% fruit juice)

Riverside Arts Weekend (RAW) celebrates both visual and performing arts with a multi-media juried fine arts fair and full musical performance schedule centered in Riverside’s Guthrie Park. Glamour takes center stage on Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. as RAW presents Revelry, a runway show featuring emerging designers from Dominican University. Revelry highlights fashion as a form of art with the cutting edge work of nine (9) alumnae of Dominican University’s Apparel Design program. The designers will present collections true to their respective artistic visions and highly unique from one another.

Revelry opens with the work of established designer Caroline Borucki (caro___) who has retail presence in New Buffalo, Michigan. It then segues to the work of emerging designers Alexandra Howard (Elmwood Park), Izzy Heras (Romeoville), Amanda Lindley (Tinley Park), Samantha Petkofski (Niles), Iris Carney (Berwyn), Molly Morettes (Park Ridge), Hannah Gerhardt (Omaha, NE) and Erin Von Kannon (Monmouth). Many of the designers will also exhibit portfolios and samples of their work at a Dominican University collective booth throughout Riverside Arts Weekend.

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• Sponsors of Riverside Arts Weekend • Official Sponsors Riverside Chamber of Commerce Chicago Zoological Society Burlington-Northern Santa-Fe Railroad Village of Riverside Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd.

Children’s Art Area Underwriting Township of Riverside

In-Kind Sponsors Mike Aieta Arcade Jewelers Jane Archer Aunt Diana’s The Art Shop Fairwind Sail Charters Cathy Haley Higgins Glass Minuteman Press of Lyons Oak Park-River Forest Symphony Orchestra Riverside Public Library Starbucks Trader Joe’s Village of Riverside

Participating Sponsors Blueprint Tours Visit Oak Park Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity Christopher Burke Engineering Karen and Patrick Laying Maureen and Paul Rurka West Central Municipal Conference ComEd Republic Services

Musical Performance Underwriting “For over 28 years, we’ve been a unique place to come and explore.”

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Comic Collector

Wednesdays, June 5 to October 2 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm

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Comics, Posters, Action Figures & More Rich and Regina Lukes Sun 11-5...Mon 12-6...Wed-Fri 12-8 Sat 10-6 (closed Tuesdays)

Located in the parking lot between the Township Hall & Riverside Public e Library

The Frederick Law Olmsted Society invites you and your family and friends to learn about Riverside’s History. Two separate docent-led tours alternate monthly on the following Sundays:

South Division Tours Includes Swan Pond Park, Scottswood Common, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Coonley Estate, and homes by William LeBaron Jenney, William Drummond, Kenny & Vinci, Charles Wittlesey, and Calvert Vaux (Olmsted’s partner)

May 26 June 30 July 28 August 25 September 22 October 27 Tours depart 2:00 PM from Riverside Railway Depot 90 Bloomingbank Road, Riverside, Illinois (Main train station – east side of platform) $10 per person ($3 discount for Olmsted Society members and seniors 62+) Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the winding roads, expansive green parkways and varied architecture of this National Historic Landmark designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Tours last about two hours. Proceeds beneﬁt the Olmsted Society’s landscape preservation, educational programs and architectural restoration in Riverside. Special group tours can be arranged at any time upon request. For more information call (708) 4427675 or email tours@olmstedsociety.org or sailboat9@comcast.net. The Frederick Law Olmsted Society of Riverside

P.O. Box 65 Riverside, Illinois

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The mother and son team make up Higgins Glass Studio, 33 E. Quincy, entrusted to the Wimmers to carry on the art crafted by their long time mentors, Fran and Michael Higgins, who began the company in 1948. Louise and Jonathan agree that it was Fran’s ideas and Michael’s energy and ingenuity that led these two huge talents to start their work out if their Chicago apartment in 1948. Over the years their art sold in such major retailers as Marshall Field’s, Georg Jensen and Bullocks Wilshire, the very high end store in the California based department store chain. In 1966, the Higgins decided to return to private studio work and set up their offices in Riverside. The website notes that “here they were free to set their own goals, meet their own standards and design in the direction their hearts and minds led them.” There’s a lot of history in Higgins, and the Wimmers are proud of their work and the company.

65 Years and The Tradition Continues! Unique objects of fused, enameled and molded glass all hand made in our studio.

PLATES ~ BOWLS ~ MOBILES ~ RONDELAYS ~ TRAYS ~ DISHES ~ WINDOWS ~ PLAQUES ~ DIVIDERS ~ PENDANTS ~ TABLETOPS AND MUCH MORE Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 10 am to 3 pm (during summer months Saturdays by appointment only)

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North Division Tours Features the scenic Longcommon , the Tomek House by Frank Lloyd Wright, and architecture by William LeBaron Jenney (inventor of the modern skyscraper), Joseph Silsbee, Howard Van Doren Shaw, and Purcell & Elmslie

ouise and Jonathan Wimmer are continuing a tradition that had deep roots in Riverside, and one that continues to branch out in quite a few directions as well.

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2013 Walking Tours of Historic Riverside

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Coonley Estate by Wright

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While our shop may have relocated and changed, our reputation for delivering personalized service with an element of education remains.

Perennial Plant Sale

We pride ourselves on the quality and selection of our pieces, and are in respectful awe of the beauty that surrounds us every day. We hope you visit our shop, and ﬁnd a unique treasure for yourself or a loved one.

Sunday, June 23rd, Noon - 4pm The day of the Riverside Garden Walk Time to find your hardy perennials at the annual sale Over 100 varieties of heirloom plants at $5 and $7 Limited quantities of designer hybrids at $10 Pay less than nursery prices for healthy plants while benefiting your community

Offering ine hand-selected designer, estate, and vintage jewelry for over 35 years ~ unique items for that special occasion.

rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants, brooches, neckwear

Organized by sun exposure requirements, consultations available

See Ascension on the Riverwalk Garden Club Garden Walk on June 23rd

Call 708-447-2600 for more info,

or see ascension-riverside.org or Facebook

51 E Burlington, Riverside • (708) 442-8110 400 Nuttall Rd., Riverside, IL (across from Ames School)

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11-5 • Saturday 11-3

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Our store began primarily as an antique and ﬁne collectables shop in the historic Arcade Building in Riverside, Illinois in 1976. Over the years, estate and ﬁne jewelry gradually became our core focus.

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rcade Jewelers is a brilliant destination for ﬁne and costume jewelry, whether you are seeking an estate piece or something more contemporary. We are a mother-and-daughter team with a combined 40 years’ experience that delights in hand-selecting fabulous ﬁnds to pair with our customers’ desires.

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Everything must go to make room for our new artisans joining our already fabulous collection of furniture and accessories.

Conversation Piece Furniture is proud to introduce: HEATHER TENEL - FURNITURE GYPSY LIZ DROGOSZ- SWEET WHITE FARMHOUSE LINDA MUELLER - SWAN POND TISH PARENTI - EVERYTHING UNDER THE TREE AMY SCOTT - AMY SCOTT INTERIORS JOCELYN REIMANN - THE GREEN DOOR MISS CREATIONS - MELISSA LYONS ART

1st Anniversary BLOWOUT SALE!!!! May 17-19th

1 Riverside Rd. at the Historic Arcade Building (Enter on Quincy side of building)

708/214-9227

Hours: Wednesday 11-5 (1-7 starting in June) Thursday 11-5 • Friday 11-5 • Saturday 10-4

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