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hard time flying, they crash into things because they’re always on a tilt.” Despite that, both birds are highly social, she said. “They’re very friendly,” she said. “They’re very cute. “That inspired me – look at what a hard time these birds have gone through, and that’s a great example for everybody.” The picture book tells the story of Nubs’ rescue and finding a new home. Proceeds from the book will go to the Washington Park Zoo aviary where the other rescued birds were taken. Once she meets her fundraising goal, the charity named NUBS (No Unwanted BirdS), will choose new causes to fund, Ludwig said. She said she wrote the book to be an inspiration to children,and did not dwell on the shortened life that Nubs will have. “I took them in knowing they would not live a long life, but that does not mean they shouldn’t live a great life in the time they have left,” she said.
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DOWNERS GROVE – After everything Nubs the parakeet has been through, people probably would understand if he was a bit of a grump. Instead, the bird’s happy demeanor inspired Downers Grove native Kristin Ludwig to write an inspirational children’s book in the rescued bird’s honor and create a charity in his name. “You can be born into a circumstance that is not fair,” Ludwig said. “But you still have a decision in the way that you live your life.” Ludwig adopted Nubs and another parakeet named Freckles after they were rescued in October from a hoarder’s feces-filled home in Aurora. More than 300 birds were taken alive from the home, and more than 100 more were found dead inside. “When you opened the front door there was about two- to three-feet deep of waste and refuse, including dead bodies of
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Village ends OASIS program after three years Program funded $500K in facade improvements BY ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Downers Grove ended the Ogden Avenue Site Improvement Strategy program (OASIS) this week after three years, Although funds for facade improvements and other redevelopments still will be available in the Ogden Ave-
nue tax increment financing fund, officials said. OASIS earmarked a certain amount of money each year from the Ogden Avenue TIF – $250,000 in 2013 – for matching grants for site improvements such as building facades. Ending OASIS means money still will be available, but interested parties will apply through the village’s standard redevelopment agreement process instead of an OASIS grant application. “Grant programs have very specific categories and percentages of how the mon-
ey would be granted,” Village Manager David Fieldman said in a phone interview Thursday. “In redevelopment agreements you can use TIF dollars in a variety of ways, as allowed under the TIF laws. “The important message here is that we are continuing to invest in development and redevelopment along Ogden Avenue.” The Village Council voted unanimously Aug. 20 to end the program. Village officials and business owners along Ogden Avenue lauded the program, which approved grants to 17
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Two men allegedly stole 42 bottles of liquor at 11:35 p.m. Aug. 16 from Jewel, 1148 Ogden Ave., after its liquor section had closed. Security footage allegedly showed the two men fill up carrying baskets with 18 bottles of Grey Goose vodka and 24 bottles of 1800 tequila. They covered the alcohol
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A resident in the 4800 block of Highland Avenue told police someone dumped an old, damaged big-screen TV and six damaged satellite dishes in her backyard sometime between 1 and 5 p.m. Aug. 21. A note was left with the satellite dishes that read, “Use them as scraps or Halloween costumes, whatever it is they’re free!” There are no suspects. The items were not listed as stolen in the police database.
was charged with two counts of domestic battery at 1:50 p.m. Aug. 22 at her residence.
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No connection suspected in burglaries at 2 Advocate hospitals Stolen computers contained info on 4 million patients By ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Police and hospital officials don’t believe the theft of two computers from Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital this month in Downers Grove is connected to the theft of four computers last month from Advocate’s administrative office in Park Ridge that contained personal information of 4 million patients. The four computers stolen in Park Ridge on July 15 contain information of 4.03 million patients spanning the Advocate hospital network, including patients at
Good Samaritan, Good Samaritan spokeswoman Lisa Parro said. The data on the Park Ridge computers includes names, addresses, dates of birth and Social Security numbers, according to Advocate Medical Group. The computers also housed limited clinical information, such as treating physicians and departments, diagnoses, medical record numbers, medical service codes and health insurance data. “Nothing leads us to believe that the computers were taken for the information they contained or that any patient information has been used inappropriately,” Advocate Medical Group’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kevin McCune said in a statement. In Downers Grove, two computers were reported stolen from Good Samaritan
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Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., sometime between July 31 and Aug. 14. The theft was reported to police at 3:17 p.m. Aug. 14. Each computer was valued at $1,000 and there still are no suspects. “There was no patient information on the two laptops that we reported stolen at Good Samaritan,” Parro said. McCune said in his statement that the 4.03 million patients possible affected are being notified and are being providing free credit monitoring and identity theft protection. AMG also is taking steps to reduce the possibility of this happening again, including the addition of 24/7 security personnel at the Park Ridge facility as well as new technical safeguards. The stolen computers have not been recovered. Individuals wishing to learn should visit www. patientnotice.org
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This photo shows the Ross Building that was on the southwest corner of Burlington Avenue and Main Streets, taken around 1935. This building was built in the 1920s and originally housed the Downers Grove News Agency. In later years, the corner store was home to the Piggly Wiggly grocery store while lawyers, insurance agents and doctors had offices on the second floor. This building was torn down in 1977 to make way for the Citizen’s National Bank Building.
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By ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – A determined effort by Downers Grove churches seeking relief from the stormwater fee appears to have gained traction at Village Hall. For most property owners, the change to a stormwater fee is close to cost-neutral; the village cut property taxes nearly $2 million this year to account for the separate fee. But for property-owning nonprofits, which are exempt from property taxes, it is a new expense – one that some say they are having trouble budgeting for. Church leaders ramped up their efforts in spring, gathering more than 1,200 petition signatures and sending representatives to speak at Village Council meetings. Those efforts were met with a response from several commissioners during a village council meeting Aug. 20. Commissioner Bob Barnett said at the meeting he thinks
churches and nonprofits should be exempt from the fee. Billing nonprofits for stormwater is “an absolute departure from the philosophy that says government is funded in certain ways, and certain organizations, because of their commitment and contribution to government activities that might otherwise have to be funded by us, are exempt,” he said. Mayor Martin Tully said it was a necessary departure from that philosophy. “This is the departure that we made, and it’s working,” he said. “It’s working in terms of generating the funds that it’s intended to. It’s working in the sense that it’s spreading out the cost of maintaining infrastructure and capital stormwater projects across the broader group of payers.” He said while he is not in favor giving exemptions to the churches, he wants to look at further incentives and credits that could advance the overall goals of the stormwater program while offering relief to
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The discussion took place during a motion to make several clerical changes to the stormwater fee ordinance, along with a progress report from a consultant. The report showed that the new stormwater fund is within 1 percent of its expected budget, among other details. Commissioner Sean Durkin said the council should consider credits or incentives for nonprofit organizations that provide programs and assistance in Downers Grove. “I would like to find a way to support or compensate the churches and not for profits in their role in providing social services,” he said. Commissioner Geoff Neustadt said there should be more conversation regarding relief to the nonprofits, but not until the village has seen a year’s worth of numbers. “As we go forward with this utility and get through a whole year of the process … we can understand and forecast a little bit better out into the future,” he said.
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funds through smaller projects. As the economy has slowly recovered, the village can start looking at the big, catalytic projects again, he said. “Redevelopment opportunities are coming up again,” he said. Fieldman said using redevelopment agreements as the funding mechanism, instead of grant applications, allows the village more flexibility. “This really reflects a return to public infrastructure and catalytic redevelopment partnerships … big projects that have a big impact on our bottom line in terms of sales tax and property tax that also serve to spark reinvestment around them,” he said during the Aug. 13 council meeting.
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OPINIONS n LAST WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: Should all high school students have a tablet computer?
38 PERCENT: No, enough is enough with the technology already 34 PERCENT: Yes, it would cut down on paper, heavy books and keep them current 16 PERCENT: Not yet, but it’s bound to happen soon 12 PERCENT: Why stop with high school kids?
Obamacare and the IRS: A disastrous combination After recent news reports revealed that IRS agents were engaged in widespread, systematic targeting of individuals based on their political and religious beliefs, Americans were rightly outraged. Subsequent Congressional investigations revealed not only were people harassed by agents, but IRS officials had been caught leaking confidential taxpayer information and squandering away millions of tax dollars. In light of these myriad scandals, the House of Representatives moved to enforce strict oversight of the IRS, curbing their power and putting strong checks in place to prevent future abuses. But thanks to the president’s health care law, the IRS is poised to expand into the health insurance business. That’s right, the very same agency caught harassing Americans and mishandling their tax information is tasked with the massive undertaking of implementing and enforcing Obamacare. IRS agents now will be collecting information on individual’s health status, enforcing the requirement that everyone get health insurance and fining those who don’t have coverage. In total, the agency will run point on almost 50 new provisions of the health care law. Summing up the cause for serious concern, the Treasury Department watchdog called the new responsibilities given to the IRS, “unprecedented in recent history.” Going one step further, the House also passed legislation
COMMUNITY VOICE Peter Roskam to delay the individual requirement to purchase health insurance, while also delaying the requirement for employers. If the Obama Administration thinks a one-year delay is good for big business, we should provide the same relief for families and individuals, too. It has been more than three years since the health care law was passed, and it’s clear the law still is not ready for prime time. Obamacare is only a few months from going into full effect, and the Administration continues to delay, push deadlines and shut down programs that have been shown not to work. Studies show that the cost of health care continues to rise, while industry experts and doctors warn about a decrease in the quality of care. Barring the IRS from implementing and enforcing the law is a step in the right direction. Delaying the mandates in the law is another. The end goal is to protect individuals from the rising costs and harmful effects of Obamacare, and working to replace it with patient-centered reforms that remove all Washington bureaucrats from your health care decisions.
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8LETTERS Immigration debate continues In response to a Letter to the Editor by Angelo Manzoeillo dated Aug. 14: Generally, as rule of thumb I don’t respond to personal attacks as I choose to do battle in the arena of ideas, not in the gutter politics of a modern day progressive. You see, engaging in a war of wits with unarmed men is not nice and my parents taught me to be polite to these types of people. Unfortunately, every so often someone so ignorant needs to be addressed for the good of the people and Mr. Manzoeillo is that person. First, my article was about illegal immigration and those illegal immigrants not being rewarded by giving them a path to citizenship for breaking our laws (the operative word is illegal); second, securing our borders as a matter of national security; and third, enforcing our current laws. The overarching theme to my writing was the ignorance of the American electorate as they do not seem to be able to segregate these three unrelated topics, nor
do they understand the ramifications for misunderstanding their impact on our country. Angelo has mastered deploying the liberal, socialist, Democrat playbook. Demonize and personally attack any person that has a different opinion from his when he cannot debate the idea and successfully defend his indefensible position. Then completely change the conversation to whatever fits his talking points, create a straw man argument and simply argue these points with himself. Mr. Manzoeillo needs to better educate himself before he steps into the ring of the knowing with other people. Maybe if he spent less time as one of the five people watching MSNBC for hours on end and more time reading our founding documents he would be better prepared to debate ideas in the big “girls” club.
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Aug. 14: I courteously disagree on virtually every one of Mr. Cantele’s arguments though space does not permit a full analysis and response. Let me, then, consider the most important areas of disagreement: • Implicit in his letter is the critically important question of the proper role of government. Are governments intended to provide for all the material needs of the people? Are they primarily intended for the defense of the people against aggressors? These are all reasonable propositions. I submit, however, that the proper and fundamental role of government is to provide the environment in which people can live their lives in freedom. • With this in mind I consider the Affordable Care Act completely inconsistent with the proper role of government because it represents a significant barrier to personal freedom. It will consume yet more of the national wealth; it will impose its own version of health care decisions on the people; even
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8STREET TALK Q: What was the highlight of your summer? “My son got engaged this summer. ... kayaking on the river this weekend.” Vicki Detjen, Downers Grove
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DOWNERS GROVE – A woman suspected of burglarizing a Downers Grove shed allegedly entered a Westmont resale shop with stolen items when police were in the store. Police were investigating the reported burglary of a shed in the 300 block of 39th Street that occurred between 8 p.m. Aug. 19 and 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20. The alleged victim told police a self-propelled lawn mower, snow blower and garden tiller were taken from the shed. Police located what they
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SMC serves northern Illinois and specializes in the construction needs of institutional, governmental, and industrial organizations. Recent projects include the Arlington Heights, Elgin and Barrington public library renovations. “The construction manager is responsible for taking the design as determined by the architects, the budget as determined by the board, and the project results
as determined by the planning process, and bringing them all together for a successful project,” Library Director Rick Ashton said in a news release. The $2.4 million project will reconfigure the library’s interior, increasing the study and collaborative spaces and creating an expanded teen area among other changes that library officials say are demanded by modern users.
Downers Grove hosts ribbon-cutting DOWNERS GROVE – The village of Downers Grove hosted a ribbon-cutting Friday to reopen Washington Street between Burlington and Maple avenues after a large construction project. The effort replaced about 1,485 feet of water mains and 910 feet of storm sewer,
according to the village. It also reconstructed five sanitary manholes along with failed curb and gutter sections. The project also resurfaced and striped the road and fixed some sections of sidewalk. Curb extensions were added to the intersection of Washington and Curtiss streets. The crosswalk also was improved.
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2013 RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA TO PRECEDE REFUSE AMNESTY DAY The Village of Downers Grove and the Downers Grove Park District will host a Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Village of Downers Grove Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Avenue. This event is open to residents of DuPage County and does not include businesses or not-for-profit organizations. This event preceeds the 2013 Refuse Amnesty Day (scheduled for the week of September 30 on your regular garbage day) to help keep recyclables out of the landfills. Vehicles must enter the Recycling Extravaganza site from Curtiss Street, via northbound Walnut Avenue or Belmont Road. Access from eastbound Curtiss Street and southbound Walnut Avenue will be restricted. Volunteers will direct traffic in the lot and assist customers dropping off their donations. NOTE: Vehicles must be in line by 1:00 p.m to be served. Vehicles arriving after 1:00 p.m. will be turned away. Acceptable items: carpet and padding (no wool); cell phones and accessories; propane tanks; scrap metals; bicycles; ink cartridges; new and gently used building materials, tools, and appliances; furniture and household items in useable condition: dressers, tables, chairs, dishes and silverware; musical instruments; art supplies; fire extinguishers; compact fluorescent light bulbs, only; eye glasses; hearing aids; American flags; electronics; lead acid batteries; and rechargeable household batteries. Unacceptable items: refrigerators; large household appliances; air conditioners; dehumidifiers; smoke alarms; incandescent light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; thermostats; paint of any kind; household hazardous waste Details are available on the Village website at www.downers.us.
DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE ART FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 7 & 8, 2013 • SAT & SUN 10-5 • 130 ARTISTS Amdur Productions, in cooperation with the Village of Downers Grove, presents the 37th Annual Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival. Free and open to the public, the Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival features original works from more than 130 juried artists in a variety of mediums. Exquisite examples of ceramics, jewelry, glass, photography, paintings and more can be found at this FREE outdoor art festival.
PARKING REGULATIONS SIDEWALK Please remember that parking on the sidewalk or otherwise obstructing the sidewalk in any way is prohibited. Blocking sidewalks obstructs access routes for pedestrians, and forcing people onto the roadway can cause a safety hazard.
Village Council meetings are held the first, second, and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers at 801 Burlington Avenue. Village Council meetings are broadcast live on DGTV-Ch. 6. The rebroadcast of these meetings can be seen Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Live radio broadcasts of Council meetings can only be heard at 7:00 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month on WDGC-FM, 88.3. Podcast and live streaming coverage of Council meetings are also available at www.downers.us. Individuals with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the ADA Coordinator at 630.434.5525, prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the south entrance of Village Hall. 8/28/13
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Day with the dogs SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – Former zoo trainer Frank Brader treated residents of Oak Trace senior living community in Downers Grove to a day with furry friends Aug. 18. Brader, formerly a trainer at Brookfield Zoo and now the owner of a dog training busi-
ness, shared his story of overcoming disabilities with the seniors. Brader returned from the Vietnam War without his left arm. Brader now runs Dog Training by Frank, which has locations in Naperville, Riverside and Wyoming. For information, visit dogtrainingbyfrank.com.
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LEFT: Kota the golden retriever spends time with residents of Oak Trace senior living community in Downers Grove on Aug. 18while they listen to a presentation by dog trainer Frank Brader. Brader is a Vietnam vet who returned from the war without his left arm. He shared his story of overcoming the disability to inspire the seniors. ABOVE: Kota the golden retriever ignores the bunny sitting next to her while her owner, dog trainer Frank Brader, shared his story of overcoming disabilities to inspire the seniors.
student-centered staff and community,” he said in a news release. “I see this as a great opportunity for us to work together, to grow together, and to learn together.”
New principal appointed to lead Belle Aire School DOWNERS GROVE – The District 58 Board of Education approved the appointment of Brent Borchelt as the new principal of Belle Aire School this month. Borchelt served for the past two years as assistant principal at Hillcrest and Pierce Downer schools, and for two years prior to that as assistant principal at Herrick Middle School. Borchelt was a language arts and reading teacher at Herrick from 2001-09. Borchelt said he is excited to meet and get to know the Belle Aire staff, students and families. “I’m excited to have become a new team member of a solid and
Infant Welfare Society to host annual fundraiser DOWNERSGROVE–TheDowners GrovechapteroftheInfantWelfare SocietyofChicagoishostingitsfirst annualfundraiser,PerfectPairings:A WineandFoodExperienceat7p.m. Sept.27attheGlenOakCountry ClubinGlenEllyn. Tickets are $100 a person and must be bought in advance. Call Vicki Grossestreuer at 630-9645235 for information. The Angel Harvey Infant Welfare Society of Chicago provides
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Housewalk to raise funds for Batten disease DOWNERS GROVE – Residents of the 4800 and 4900 blocks of Northcott Avenue in Downers Grove have joined together to support their neighbor’s efforts to cure Batten Disease. “The Northcott Avenue Housewalk for Hope” will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7. Eight homes ranging from the 1920s to new construction will be featured.
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DOWNERS GROVE – The Downers Grove Village Council recently approved updates to the bicycle and pedestrian plans that aim to make the village more friendly for those traveling by bike or foot. The updates were prepared by consultant Sam Schwartz Engineering and were first presented at the May 21 council meeting. The report was the culmination of surveys, studies, public outreach and other efforts by the village. The council approved the updates at its Aug. 13 meeting. The plan provides a guide for future project and policy planning for the council, and also includes specific recommendations. The study found that residents find Downers Grove walkable, in general, but that rail crossings and major traffic intersections do pose difficulties, among other issues. The study also found that the rate of injuries from bicycle crashes per Downers Grove resident is 1.5 times the national average. Short-term recommendations included creating a bicycle and pedestrian task force, completing the network of signed routes, increasing bicycle parking in the downtown, instituting a bicycle rack request system and creating a plan to beautify pedestrian spaces and corridors in the downtown, among others. Medium-term recommendations include identifying funding and locations for expanded bicycle parking at the commuter stations, completing the sidewalk network for at least one side of the street, and installing count-down indicators on existing high priority traffic signals. The plans have two longterm recommendations: to coordinate with DuPage County regarding a connection to a 75th Street sidepath, and evaluate the feasibility of a pedestrian crossing at Lee Street and the railroad downtown. The council voted unanimously to approve the plans.
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• LETTERS Continued from page 10 prior to full implementation, it has already shown it’s unresponsive to the religious values of a significant proportion of the population. • While I can understand Mr. Cantele’s concern for his fiancée, I suggest it a bit of a stretch to call opposition to this program treason. Treason is the giving over of one’s country to an enemy. Opposing certain legislation or calling for changes in public policy do not represent treasonous actions or intent. Finally, I would remind Mr. Cantele that all members of Congress enjoy the privileges of office. These privileges are not party specific. Perhaps a discussion of term limits should follow. Michael Kerner Lisle
Letter: Hit the gas on speed limit increases To the Editor: The recently signed 70 mph speed limit bill begins to undo the damage done by the national 55 mph limit established in 1973. After reading the recent Illinois speed limit bill and discussing it with sponsor Jim Oberweis, it is clear to me that the bill was intended to cover, and should apply to, metro Chicago. IDOT and the county boards should stand aside and allow metro Chicago limits to revert to 70 mph. All the evidence indicates that there would be no negative impact on safety. Overall, metro Chicago highway safety would be improved. Here’s why: • Only 11 percent of fatalities occur on Illinois interstates. • Higher speed limits on interstates help draw traffic away See LETTERS, page 20
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Lanes,” Cesar Canonigo said. “Were we just supposed to destroy the building and call it quits? We still believe in our business model and the sport of bowling. Our decision to renovate Lisle Lanes was based on our convictions and the years of family history entrenched in the business.” Cesar Canonigo emigrated from the Phillipines to the United States in 1968, when America was in the midst of its first Vietnam War draft lottery. He promptly enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a corpsman medic at Naval Station Great Lakes in Lake County. Never deployed overseas in Vietnam, Cesar met Grace during a leave from the Navy, and the two married after he was discharged in 1973. He then attended University of Illinois at Chicago, graduated with a degree in accounting and, for the next two decades, worked for financial accounting firm Pannell Kerr Forster while Grace Canonigo worked at Grant Hospital. In 1994, the couple invest-
ed with a group of friends and bought Lisle Lanes. During the past 19 years, while the other initial investors sold their shares, Cesar and Grace Canonigo held firm, maintaining the only bowling alley in Lisle. “I have always loved bowling,” Cesar Canonigo said. “So we are honored to not only be one of the few bowling alleys in the area, but we are also a family-owned and operated business.” But, the family’s recent road recovery has been a rocky one. After the flood and subsequent four month closure, the Canonigos were forced to downsize their staff, retaining only five of the 18 former employees, Cesar Canonigo said. Additionally, the owners are in the midst of an ongoing appeals process with the Federal Government, attempting to claim FEMA relief money for the damage incurred upon the bowling alley. When assessors first inspected Lisle Lanes, the Canonigos were denied federal insurance relief because “the
32 lanes were deemed a basement, a couple feet below gradient,” Cesar Canonigo said. If the Lisle Lanes owners lose out on their appeals process as well, they plan to go to litigation, he said. Now, with no federal insurance relief and no commercial insurance provider in the area – flood insurance is often withheld from coverage policies based on “specific exclusion” clauses – the Canonigos took a gamble and invested more than $1 million in order to repair the damaged bowling alley. “We believe that we will be awarded the insurance money that we are entitled to,” Cesar Canonigo said. He said that their love for bowling and dedication to the community was the swing vote in the decision whether to sell the property. When the business reopens, it will with 32 brand new synthetic lanes, refurbished pinsetting systems, a floodproofed foundation and overhead electronic scoring screens, the owners said.
Are You Starting to See Excessive Dog Hair in Your Home? It’s beginning … the annual shedding of the winter coat of your beloved dog. The winter coat that your pet put on for the winter is beginning to release and allow for the summer coat to come in. This can be a minor inconvenience for some, or a downright blizzard of blowing dog hair for some dog owners – depending on the type of breed and coat. We have an awesome solution for you!!!!! We will give your dog a full spring cleaning treatment using the Furminator De-Shedding system.
This system is specially designed to dramatically reduce the amount of hair you will have in your home. This de-shedding system is a multistep process that uses special de-shedding tools, shampoo, conditioner and drying. This service normally costs anywhere from $20 to $40 extra on top of a regular grooming. But for this ad only, we are offering this service with a regular grooming for FREE. Just to show you the math, a regular grooming runs about $43, and with the de-shedding system, add another $20. This is a total cost of $63 in value. You get it for FREE. What are the catches? Only one… We are offering this to new customers to Belle Aire Grooming. If you have not had the chance to try our services, we would like the
opportunity to win you over with this fantastic offer. If you are new to us, give us a call at
630-969-3145 to book your appointment. We have given away over 65 free groomings in the last three months and people are just loving what we’re doing for them. The first grooming is on us, so give us a call today because we really do book up fast because we only have a couple of spots open a day. Finally, hopefully, we have seen the end of old man winter and we can start enjoying a new spring. I wish you and your pet all the best this new spring time. Warmest regards, John O’ Driscoll Owner Belle Aire Kennels & Grooming.
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LISLE – Lisle Lanes’ husband and wife owners Cesar and Grace Canonigo vividly recall the aftermath of the April 18 flood that devastated their bowling alley. “We waded through the flooded Lisle Lanes parking lot and unlocked the door, just hoping that the water damage was minimal,” Cesar Canonigo recalled. “We flicked on the lights and it looked like a glass mirror was on top of all the lanes. Everything was under over a foot of water.” After four months of restoration, acquiring new building and floodproof permits from the village of Lisle, and an ongoing insurance claim battle, the Canonigos are preparing to once again open Lisle Lanes. They’ve targeted Sept. 7 as a reopening date. “It was an uphill battle,” Grace Canonigo said. “The lanes were in very bad shape after the flood, but we are happy to say that we overcame all the obstacles and will soon be
again open for business.” After the flood, it took two days and a dozen pumps to remove all the water from the 32 flooded lanes, Cesar Canonigo said. The gravity of the situation then hit the two owners. All the lanes, gutters and score keeping electronics were ruined, the pinsetter machines were badly damaged, and some of the bowling pins were unsalvageable. The Canonigos faced an ultimatum of leveling the building and selling the property or beginning a massive renovation project, which included gutting and installing new lanes, filing for federal flood insurance relief, and attaining a nonresidential floodproofing permit from the village of Lisle to prevent future damage. In all, it would cost more than $1 million to fully restore Lisle Lanes, Cesar Canonigo said. For the Canonigos, it was not as simple as finding the most cost-effective solution. “We have put almost 20 years of our life into Lisle
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6-9PM – The Filling Station, Chicago OGD 8PM-12AM – The House Pub, The Humble Organisms 8:30-11:30PM – McNally’s Irish Pub, Jeffers/Catalano Organ Trio
Friday, September 13 6-9PM – The Alibi, Andy Schlinder Trio 6:30-9:30PM – Isacco Kitchen, Chris Madsen Duo 9:30PM-1:30AM – The House Pub, Frank Catalano Saxtet
Saturday, September 14 11AM-2PM – The Office, Andy Schlinder Duo 6-9PM – Isacco Kitchen, Chris Madsen Duo 6-9PM – The Filling Station, Take Five 7-9PM – Biggby Coffee, Brothers Jazz Experience 7-10PM – Nuova Italia Ristorante, Rat Pack Jazz 8:30-11:30PM – McNally’s Irish Pub, The Maxwell Quartet 9:30PM-1:30AM – The House Pub, Frank Catalano Saxtet
Sunday, September 15 8PM-12AM – The House Pub, The Alyssa Allgood Quartet *All performances and venues are subject to change
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Anthony F. Candice, proud WWII Navy Veteran, age 92, Most obituaries appear beloved husband of online. To leave a message 67 years to Virginia of condolence in the online Candice, nee Stark, loving father of guest book, go to obituaries. Barbara (Dennis) Hockey, and is mysuburbanlife.com also survived by his devoted Collie, “Maggie.” Services and interment private. Arrangements by Adams ELEANOR A. BONFIELD Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home. For information, Eleanor A. Bonfield, nee Westoll, 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com beloved wife of the late James M. Bonfield, loving mother of the late CATHERINE A. James C. (Annette nee Fosco) Bonfield, dear grandmother of SLACHETKA James E. Bonfield. Fond sister and aunt of many. Catherine A. Slachetka, nee Longtime resident of Oak Trace Ricken, age 94, lifelong resident of Health Center, formerly Fairview the Lemont area, passed away, Village, helped set up their library, August 25, 2013, at Mother Theresa and tutored students at El Sierra Home. School, helped serve coffee in the She is preceded in death by her nursing home, while a resident of parents, Peter and Katherine the apartments at Fairview. Ricken; her husband, Stanley; her Funeral was Wednesday, August son, Thomas, her daughter, 28, 2013, 9:15am, from Adams Rosemary Delaney; and her Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral brothers, Albert, John, Edward, Paul, Home, 4343 Main St., Downers Robert, and Henry Ricken. Grove (1 block south of Ogden) to Survived by her children, Ruth Divine Savior Church, mass at Duncan, Janet Thacker, Karen 10:00am. Interment, Queen of (Albert) Rodde, Stanley Jr. (Anne) Heaven Cemetery. Slachetka and Dorothy (Steve) Memorials to Bonfield Express Harris; a son-in-law, Joseph Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box Delaney; 22 grandchildren, 36 773, Downers Grove, IL 60515. great-grandchildren; numerous www.bonfieldexpress.com. great-great grandchildren; and her For information call: sister-in-law Gloria Ricken. 630-968-1000 or Catherine was active in the www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com Lemont Senior Citizens Group, former President, Secretary and Treasurer. She was a member of the LAD GREGURICH Merry Makers, and was famous for Lad Gregurich, of Brookfield, died her rhubarb custard pie and Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at crocheting. Loyola University Hospital in Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. Maywood. He was 95 years old. to 8:00 p.m. at the Markiewicz He was born on August 9, 1918, in Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St., Deerbrook, Wisconsin, a son of Lemont. Lying in state ,Thursday, Thomas and Anna (Martinek) August 29, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. Gregurich. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m., at He married Anne Anderson in St. Francis of Assisi Chapel at Antigo, Wisconsin. She preceded Mother Theresa Home, 1270 him in death in 2011. Franciscan Dr. (Main St. & Walker He worked on the family farm in Rd.), Lemont. Interment St. Deerbrook, and served in WWII in Alphonsus Cemetery. the United States Army, having In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mother Theresa Home. fought in North Africa and Italy with the Fifth Armored Division . After Funeral Info: military service, Mr. Gregurich lived www.markiewiczfh.com or in Chicago, where he worked as a 630-257-6363 tile installer and established his DOROTHY ROBENHORST own business specializing in home remodeling through the greater Chicago area. His wife managed the Dorothy Robenhorst, age 92, business which was known as Greg of Downers Grove, passed away Tile. The business was successful August 19, 2013. due to Mr. Gregurich's work ethic, Arrangements by Adams natural honesty and remarkable Winterfield & Sullivan. mechanic ability. In retirement, he 630-968-1000
ility. In re nt, h remained very active as a handyman, along with a multitude of personal projects. His hobbies included hunting, bowling, being an outdoorsman and inventor. Survivors include two sons, Don Gregurich, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, Edward Gregurich, Auburn, California; two grandchildren, Ryan and Allison Gregurich; a sister, Mildred Somers, Downers Grove. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Brozak; three brothers, George, Milo, and Joseph Gregurich. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home, 1550 Neva Rd., Antigo, WI. Burial will take place in the Town of Neva, WI, Bohemian National Cemetery, where the Antigo Veterans will conduct military rites. Visitation will be 12:00 noon until the time of services at the funeral home. Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com.
MARTIN J. FARRELL Martin J. Farrell, age 83, formerly of Westmont and Chicago. U.S. Army Veteran. Loving companion of the late Audrey F. Mezlo; beloved son of the late James and the late Winifred (nee Lynch) Farrell; dear brother of Josephine Bailey; fond uncle of Michael Bailey; also survived by many dear friends. Visitation Friday, 3:00-9:00pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers, Saturday, August 31, 11:00am from the chapel to St. Cletus Church in LaGrange for Mass at 11:30am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Information: (708) 352-6500
8SOUND OFF Taxed twice for stormwater? Here we go again. The General Assembly and governor passed a bill to enable DuPage to enact their own stormwater fees based on property owners’ rainwater displacement. The law permitted Peoria property owners to vote on whether or not to be taxed for this on top of their ongoing property taxes. The law did not give DuPage citizens the same right to vote. Now our county has to decide if it will or will not decrease our property
taxes when it starts charging us another tax on stormwater on top of Downers Grove’s already existing tax on the same stormwater on the same properties. Welcome to Illinois.
Spilled paint Whoever was responsible for repainting the crosswalk lines and stripes in La Grange Park needs to consider a new line of work. They’re a mess everywhere in town. Lots of spills and splattered paint. I hope whoever’s in charge has to clean it up.
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from secondary highways that are more dangerous. • Most drivers, including the police, ignore posted limits. • Higher interstate speed limits improve safety by reducing speed variance, road rage and weaving. • Under-posted speed limits breed disrespect for all laws and leave drivers bored, unengaged and distracted. • Insurers and others who profit from speeding tickets tend to cite studies that count the raw number of fatalities rather than looking at the rate per mile driven. The actual fatality rate has fallen steadily for decades. • Higher limits reduce congestion and may save fuel by allowing drivers to keep a steadier pace. Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, unlucky drivers who “go with the flow” of
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average traffic speeds could pay a $1,500 fine and go to prison for 6 months. If nothing changes, that will be the penalty for going 81 mph in metro Chicago. It is absolutely critical that Chicago area interstate speed limits be set properly. The 55 limit is a bad joke and the notion of going to jail for 81 is asinine. It’s time we put an end to it. Steve Doner Former Illinois Chapter Coordinator National Motorists Association
BULLETIN BOARD Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce - Minority Business Exchange (MBE) Development Group, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. The Minority Business Exchange Development Group’s monthly meeting is on Wednesday, August 28 at the Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook. The topic will be non-traditional lending options (ACCION Chicago.) Please RSVP to Sabrina at 630-226-8420. You do not have to be a Chamber member to attend. Bolingbrook Lions Club, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Ashbury’s Restaurant, 355 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Either at Ashbury’s Restaurant or the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Contact Paul Benetazzo at 630-226-9019 or lionpaul28@aol.com.
Postpartum Depression Support Group, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $15. To register, call the Health Advisor at 800-323-8622 or visit www. advocatehealth.com. Runners Grove Running Club, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Runners Grove, 5155 Main St., Downers Grove. Run distances spanning 2 to 10 miles at paces varying between a walk and fast run. Refreshments served at completion of every run. For information, call 630-493-0800. Ostomy Support Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-933-4234. Faithful Circle Quilters, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, First Presbyterian
Church, 4th and Fairview, Downers Grove. Every fourth Wednesday or Thursday. For information, call 630620-5575 or visit www.fcquilters. com. Al-Anon, 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Faith United Methodist Church, 432 59th St., Downers Grove. Participants should enter the rear of the church and go to Room B-6. Kiwanis Club of Downers Grove, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Kristina’s Cafe, 5130 Main St., Downers Grove. For information, call Boneta Morris at 630-910-9934, visit dgkiwanis.org or email contactus@ dgkiwanis.org. West Suburban Businesswomen, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Downers Delight Restaurant, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove. For information, call Cathy Wagner at 630-921-9720. Overeaters Anonymous Thursday, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Times are noon and 7:30 p.m. with a
6:45 p.m. newcomers meeting. For information, call Susan at 630-8416517 or visit oa.org. Downers Grove Leads Club, 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Stevens Restaurant, 2393 63rd St., Woodridge. For information, call Cathy Wagner at 630-921-9720. Non-invasive Robotic Surgery for the Treatment of Gynecological Cancers, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Good Samaritan Hospital, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Gynecological cancer surgeries can potentially be performed with a minimal invasive surgical approach using the daVinci Surgical System®. This system allows physicians to have greater precision and control allowing a quicker recovery for patients. Meet Dr. M. Patrick Lowe, gynecologic oncologist, with Advocate Medical Group. He is a nationally recognized expert in robotic surgery, who will discuss robotic surgery in gynecologic oncology. Families Anonymous Support
Group, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Grant and Main Streets, Downers Grove. For anyone whose life has been adversely affected by another person’s use of drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. For information 630-6099971 or downersfa@gmail.com Summer Nights Classic Car Show, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Main Street, from Franklin to Maple, Downers Grove. It is the 21st season for the Summer Nights Classic Car Show in downtown Downers Grove on Friday nights. This free event will run from every Friday through August 30th (there will be no show on June 21st). All Classic Cars are welcome every Friday on Main St. from Franklin to Maple. Each week there will be a Featured Car (must be 1980 and older); these cars will park on Curtiss Street. Enjoy live entertainment at the Main Street Train Station as well. From 6 to 9 p.m. Full schedule available at www.downtowndg.org • Continued on page 22
Rohl, Sarah Ross, Hayley Rumph, Charles Schultz, Nathan Sharp, Jessica Silvester, Kimberly Veverka and Jenna Wendel WESTMONT: Kristopher Carver, Ashley Chatham, Kayla Dimitrakopoulos, Paulina Fernandez, Jennifer Jungman, Guang Liu, Geet Palkhiwala, Thomas Plasman and Shelley Ryan
WESTMONT: Rachel Jones, bachelor’s in intercultural studies Jennifer Lopez, bachelor’s in nursing, magna cum laude Tara Partee, master’s in nursing
University Ernest L. Stover Scholarship Award.
8EDUCATION NOTES GRADUATES Illinois State University Continued from last week WESTMONT: Sheryl Clark, bachelor of science in education Benjamin Hummel, bachelor of science Colleen Mann, bachelor of science in education Stephanie Pinta, bachelor of science Daniel Ratcliff, bachelor of science in education
Eastern Illinois University DOWNERS GROVE: Cassandra Boss, bachelor of arts Megan Jameson, bachelor of arts Kyle Kizior, bachelor of science in business Amy Paynic, bachelor of science in business Jessica Reynolds, bachelor of science in education Abbey Roberts, bachelor of science in business Jenna Sparacio, bachelor of science Andrew Swanson, bachelor of arts WESTMONT: Sarah Reichle, bachelor of science in education Zachary White, bachelor of arts
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Northern Illinois University DOWNERS GROVE: Kelly Balash, Ellen Cepele, Cynthia Chang, Frank Delo, Valerie Hardy, Jodi Hoppensteadt, Jana Hostalek, Kelly Kedzior, Brian Keefe, Kara Kettelhut, Steven Kososki, Michael Mascitti, Amanda Roberts, Bethany
North Central College MASTER’S DEGREES DOWNERS GROVE: Matthew Fuller and Katherine LeGros WESTMONT: Dina Tufo
Elmhurst College DOWNERS GROVE: Amy Baschen, bachelor’s in exercise science Kathleen Baschen, bachelor’s in exercise science Kathryn Binder, master’s in early childhood special education Dennis Burke, bachelor’s in business administration Megan Callahan, bachelor’s in exercise science Laura Castallante, bachelor’s in computer science, cum laude Jennifer McCarthy, bachelor’s in musical theatre, theatre, magna cum laude Ashley Moore, master’s in computer information systems, cum laude Christine Randick, bachelor’s in nursing Celeste Rusin, bachelor’s in elementary education
BACHELOR’S DEGREES DOWNERS GROVE: Kendall Bilbro, Mackinzie Dircks, Lindsay Gerke, Jaime Gutshall, Nicholas Hanlon, Eric Hughes, Ryan Lally, Caitlin McBrien and Robyn Mikyska WESTMONT: Kristen Gress, Robbie McGlory, Antoinette Ruff and Sarah Wilm
ACHIEVEMENTS • Kyle Sallas of Downers Grove has been inducted into the International Dean’s List Society for exemplary academic performance at Western Illinois University. • Montini Catholic High School graduate Stefan Shover of Downers Grove received the Pax Christi 2013 Instrument of Peace Award. • Michelle Hartnett of Downers Grove received the Eastern Illinois
DEAN’S LISTS Indiana Wesleyan University, spring semester DOWNERS GROVE: Christine Hale
SCHOLARSHIPS • John Nelson and Nicole Nelson, both of Downers Grove, have received $4,000 scholarships from the Gordon Flesch Company. • The following students received college-financed National Merit Scholarships, valued between $500 and $2,000 annually: DOWNERS GROVE: Connor Bailey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Erin Elgass, Vanderbilt University Alana Osterling, University of Southern California Sara Watson, Grinnell College • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital awarded $1,000 renewable scholarships to the following local high school graduates pursuing careers in medicine: Mary Bedalov, Anne Gandolfi, Jack Goergen, Robert Haemmerle, Benjamin Langer and Katherine Strelau.
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8BULLETIN BOARD • Continued from page 21 Grove Masonic Lodge 824, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Downers Grove Masonic Lodge, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting. For information, call 630-968-0167 or visit www.grovemasoniclodge.org. Open Game Night, 7 p.m. to 12:05 a.m. Friday, Fair Game, 5150 C Main St., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-963-0640, visit www.fairgamestore.com or email fairgamestore@gmail.com. Reformers Unanimous Addiction program , 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Marquette Manor Baptist Church, 333 75th St., Downers Grove. Call Joel Dedic, 630-8006540. 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. Soul Priority, 7 to 7:50 a.m. Friday, Caribou Coffee, 5100 Main St., Downers Grove. Integrating faith’s best practices in the workplace. For information, call 630-963-4122, visit www.soul-priority.org or email wayne.kuna@ soul-priority.org. AA/Alanon Couples Communication Group, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, St. Andrews Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. For information, call Bruce/Sharon at 630-852-7142. Elder Caregiver Support Group, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove. For caregivers of elderly parents. Cost is $85 for a sixweek session. To register or for information, call Shelly Zabielski at 630-357-2456 ext. 111. DBSA Depression / Bipolar Young Adult Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. For ages 16-25. For information, visit www. dbsawest.org or email dbsawest@ gmail.com. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Downers Grove, 6:30 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. For information, call 630964-2043. West Towns Chorus weekly rehearsal, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Monday,
Horizon Community Church, 2129 63rd St., Downers Grove. Men of all ages. For information, call 630-201-5544 or visit www. westtowns.org. Cantores Community Choir, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. High school age and older. $50 registration fee. For information, call 630-968-7120 or email cantorescc@gmail.com. Pinochle Club, noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Meets in room 307 on third floor. For information, call 630-649-2116. Downers Grove Lions Club, noon Tuesday, Gatto’s Restaurant, 5123 Main St., Downers Grove. For information, call George Swimmer at 630-810-9797. Woodland Aero Modelers, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Downers Grove VFW Century Post, 5101 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. For information, call Bill Brzostowski at 630-910-3656 or visit www. wam-rc.com.
LISLE Acorn Express Adventures, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Open-air tram. Cost is $4 for members $5 for nonmembers, plus admission. Purchase tickets at the Visitor Center Information Desk, weather permitting. For information, visit www.mortonarb. org. From Water to Wings, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Did you know that dragonflies can live under water for years before we see them flying? Learn about the life cycle of a dragonfly and make a winged craft to take home. This is a children’s drop-in activity, taking place daily in August from 11am-4pm. Located at the Morton Arboretum, at 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle. Free with museum admission. For information, call 630-968-0074 or visit www.mortonarb.org. Butterflies and Blossoms, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Fluttering about, beautiful butterflies are constantly on the move. Discover some fascinating facts about butterflies and create a beautiful butterfly disguise of your own to take home. Take part in this drop-in activity, offered daily in
August from 11am-4pm. Located at The Morton Arboretum, at 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle. Free with admission. For information, call 630-968-0074 or visit www. mortonarb.org/. Alzheimers/Dementia Support Groups, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Villa St. Benedict, 1920 Maple Ave., Lisle. For adult children, meets at 6:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, Benedale Center Private Dining room. For spouses, meets at 6:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, Villa Center Private Dining room Both held at Villa St. Benedict, 1920 Maple Ave., in Lisle. Call Courtney Shomo, 630725-7037 for information. Kiwanis Club of Lisle, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lisle, P.O. Box 396, Lisle. For information, visit www. kiwaniscluboflisle.org. Platinum Toastmasters of Lisle, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Lisle Fire Station Training Room, 1005 School St., Lisle. For information, call 630-967-4653 or email info@platinum.freetoasthost.org. Yoga for All Levels Thursday, Prairie Yoga, 4701 Auvergne Ave., Lisle. Prairie Yoga in Lisle offers yoga for all levels on Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Classes are $10-$18. For information, call 630-968-3216, visit prairieyoga. org or email prairieyoga@comcast.net. Prairie Yoga is at 4701 Auvergne Ave. in Lisle. Yoga for All Levels Friday, Prairie Yoga, 4701 Auvergne Ave., Lisle. Prairie Yoga in Lisle offers yoga for all levels on Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Classes are $10-$18. For information, call 630-968-3216, visit prairieyoga. org or email prairieyoga@comcast.net. Prairie Yoga is at 4701 Auvergne Ave. in Lisle. Acorn Express Adventures, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Friday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Open-air tram. Cost is $4 for members $5 for nonmembers, plus admission. Purchase tickets at the Visitor Center Information Desk, weather permitting. For information, visit www.mortonarb. org. Story Time in the Children’s Garden, 11 to 11:20 a.m. Friday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Free with Arboretum admission. For information, visit www.mortonarb.org. DivorceCare, 7 p.m. Monday, Trinity Lutheran Church of Lisle, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle. Mondays
from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information, call 630-390-3039. Lisle Lions Club, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Lisle, Call for location, Lisle. For information, call 630-971-0976 or email lislelions1949@aol.com. Free Community Yoga Classes, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Prairie Yoga, 4701 Auvergne Avenue, Lisle. For information, visit www.prairieyoga.org or call 630-968-3216.
NAPERVILLE Caregivers Support Group, 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Patrick’s Residence, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Every last Wednesday. For information, 800-272-3900. Spouse Loss Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sunrise Assisted Living, 960 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. For information, call Inger Erickson at 708-2342850. Cancer Support Group, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. every fourth Wednesday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (in the rectory basement west) , 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. For information, call 630-355-8980 ext. 124. Leading the Way Thursday, Pancake Cafe, 1292 Rickert Drive, Naperville. Business networking group. Call Matt Ewald at 847590-8300 or visit www.napervilleleads.com. Stress Management Workshop, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, CCC Yellow Box Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. For information, call 630-605-6009. Questioning Youth Center, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Naperville, Call for location, Naperville. Social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth ages 16 to 20. For specific location, call 630-415-2053.
WESTMONT Families Anonymous Support Group, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Day Center/Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, 740 Pasquinelli Drive, Suite 104, Room C, Westmont. For people adversely affected by a loved one’s addiction to alcohol or drugs. For information, call 630-856-7701. West Suburban Alano Club
Open Speaker Meetings, 7 p.m. Saturday, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. For information, call 630-9684694. AA for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 7 p.m. Saturday, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. For information, call 630-968-4694. Westmont Down to Earth Garden Club, 7 p.m. Monday, Westmont Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Does not meet in December or January. Call Nadine, 630-241-1644. Westmont Lions Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Westmont Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond Ave., Westmont. For information, visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ westmontil/.
WOODRIDGE Downers Grove Leads Club, 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Stevens Restaurant, 2393 63rd St., Woodridge. For information, call Cathy Wagner at 630-921-9720. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0910, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 75th St., Woodridge. For information, call Barb at 630-7241209. Woodridge Rotary Club, noon Tuesday, Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge. For information, call John Carey at 630-960-5417 or visit www. woodridgerotary.org. Woodridge Junior Women’s Club Business/Professional Clothing, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Clubhouse at the Retreat at Seven Bridges, 6690 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. The Woodridge Junior Woman’s Club is collecting business professional clothing and accessories along with winter coats and boots for children and adults. The drop-off will be on Tuesday, September 3, at the Clubhouse at the Retreat at Seven Bridges from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will start at 6:45 p.m. Woodridge Junior Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Woodridge, Call for location, Woodridge. Meets September to May. For location, call Andrea at 630-8522050 or visit www.woodridgejuniors.com. Woodridge Lions Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Suparossa Restaurant, 6301 Purchase Drive, Woodridge. For information, visit www. woodridgelions.org.
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ART SHOW WHERE: Oakbrook Center, Route 83 and 22nd Street, Oak Brook WHEN: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 COST & INFO: Free admission; www.oakbrookcenter.com, 630-573-0700 Oakbrook Center is the stylish frame for the 51st Annual Invitational Fine Art Exhibition, offering paintings in watercolors, pastels, acrylics and oil; photography; pottery; sculpture; jewelry in fine metals and precious stones; and works in fiber, metal, glass, wood, leather, stone and mixed media by 100 juried artists from across the U.S. and Canada. “This show is one of Oakbrook Center’s longest-standing and most celebrated traditions,” said Suzanne Cook-Beres, senior marketing manager. “Our open-air center with a park-like atmosphere provides a perfect setting for the family event.”
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WHERE: McCollum Park, 6801 S. Main St., Downers Grove WHEN: 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2 COST & INFO: $30 for adults, $23 for youth; added $5 to register the day of event; $15 for child’s 1K; www.5klaboroflove.org Live music, food, family fun and prizes will be part of Labor Day festivities at the annual Labor of Love 5K Race along the streets around McCollum Park, an event certified by the Chicago Area Runners Association. Proceeds will benefit the sponsoring Downers Grove Lions Club’s programs for the sight- and hearing-impaired. For kids, the 1K Race/Walk steps off at 9:15 a.m. Sign up in advance or the day of the race between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m.
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WHERE: Westmont Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont WHEN: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 COST & INFO: First session is free; 630-963-5252, www. wpd4fun.org The latest craze in exercise, pickleball, has infiltrated the Westmont Park District. Pickleball is similar to badminton, tennis and table tennis, and is played on a badminton-sized court with a low net. The weekly afternoon event is a perfect way to get started in the sport, especially with the district offering a free visit and lesson to kick it off. If you have your own paddles and balls, it is recommended you bring them, but some will be available for guests to use.
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WHERE: Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 York Road, Oak Brook WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1 COST & INFO: Regular admission; www.grauemill.org, 630-655-2090 Step straight into historic action at Graue Mill, transformed into a Union military camp from the Civil War era for the Labor Day weekend. Reenactors of the 10th Illinois regiment in authentic uniforms will perform black powder firing demonstrations and other military drills. Their family members take part for an accurate depiction of the war, from meal preparation to battle. Graue Mill is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays until Nov. 10 and Labor Day.
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WHERE: Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace WHEN: Wednesdays to Sundays, now to Oct. 6 COST & INFO: $35 to $49, with lunch and dinner packages available; 630-530-0111, www.drurylane.com Only eight musicals have ever won a Pulitzer Prize for drama, and Drury Lane presents the regional premiere of one: “Next to Normal.” Featured is Susie McMonagle, who starred as Fantine in “Les Miserables” on Broadway. More than 30 original pop-rock songs power one family’s unflinching, authentic and ultimately hopeful journey through the trials and tribulations of modern life. The musical is directed by Drury Lane Artistic Director William Osetek and contains adult content.
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Superlative experience awaits at prasino LA GRANGE – The western suburbs are full of amazing, unique restaurants, and La Grange has become known as a dining destination. Still, there aren’t many places like prasino, located just across the street from its sister restaurant, the beer and gastropub haven called Wild Monk. Restaurants such as prasino abound in big cities, where culinary trends gravitate toward sustainable, seasonal and local with chef-centric menus appealing to a foodie crowd. A dish is displayed simply and beautifully, all of it begging to be Instagrammed (of which I’m guilty). The word “prasino” means green in Greek, and the restaurant takes the sentiment to heart, focusing on ingredients that are organic and hormoneand antibiotic-free. On the menu is a key that identifies the letters next to food and drink items to let diners know what’s vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. My dining companion and I began our meal with a pan of absolutely outstanding, fresh and delicately flavored mussels. I love mussels – I know not all do – but if you want to give them a spin, prasino is a good place to try. The mussels are steamed in the pan, bathed in a white wine, garlic, butter and herb broth, where the garlic does not overpower, and the flavor is light and rewarding. The grilled bread is smokey and great for soaking up the flavor. For our second course, we decided to try one of several flatbread offerings on the menu. We went for the farm flatbread, made with a blend of cheeses, sprinkled with chives and drizzled with truffle honey. If you like honey in your Greek yogurt, you’ll like this. The creamy and sweet combination works well together atop cracker-thin flatbread that’s perfectly crispy on the edges, with just a little chew in the center. Before moving on to the final course, I’ll take a moment to discuss the cocktail menu
The farm flatbread – cracker thin and absolutely delightful – is prepared with cheeses complemented by chives and truffle honey.
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Prince Edward Island mussels with white wine, garlic, herbs, butter and grilled bread are a light treat at prasino in La Grange.
Where: 93 S. La Grange Road, La Grange Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Dress code: Casual Info: 708-469-7058, www. prasino.com
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The germain and juice cocktail at prasino is a perfect concoction of Hendrick’s Gin, St. Germain, grapefruit, lemon and agave. at prasino, which, like everything else, exceeds expectation. We ordered two: the urban and the germain and juice. The urban, made with rye whiskey, St. Germain, apple juice, lemon and Baked Apple bitters was a little on the sweet side for me, but I like my whiskey beverage full flavored. For most, it would be just right. I
sino doesn’t skimp. The menu is well varied, with tempting steak, salmon and chicken options – even maki sushi rolls. Since we went with cocktails, we didn’t dive into the lengthy list of wine choices either, nor the well-rounded beer offerings. I’ve heard buzz about the Front and center is the urban cocktail, made with rye whiskey, St. Ger- breakfast menu too. There’s always next time, main, apple juice, lemon, agave and Baked Apple bitters. Steaming in and there will be a next time, the background is the superb mussels dish. perhaps brunch, with a bloody mary. Definitely a bloody mary. definitely would go back to this and not too heavy on the gin. The Mystery Diner is a cocktail on a crisp fall evening. A filling meal already had The germain and juice been had, but we split a lobster newsroom employee at Sub(Hendrick’s Gin, St. Germain, roll anyway, and I’m glad we urban Life Media. The dingrapefruit, lemon and agave) is did. It comes on a sizable hunk er’s identity is not revealed to a perfect summer cocktail. Be- of brioche-style bun grilled on the restaurant staff before or fore the season is over, I will at- both sides and split down the during the meal. Only positive tempt to recreate it to impress middle before being filled with dining experiences will result my friends. It’s sweet, a bit tart buttery, lemony lobster – pra- in published reviews.
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MANSION TOURS WHEN: 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 9:30, 10, 11 and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays WHERE: Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook COST & INFO: Re-imagine the 1920s heyday of a Tudor Revival-style mansion in a tour led by docents, as they share the past and future of the Peabody estate, whose restoration is in progress. Admission to the all-ages tour costs $5, and registration is only required for groups by calling 630-206-9588. To learn about all the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s programs, visit dupageforest.org. 113th Annual Religious Feast Honoring Maria SS. Lauretana of Alta Villa Milicia, Friday through Monday, Morton West High School, 2400 Home Ave., Berwyn. The Maria Santissima Laurentana Society is hosting the 113th Annual Religious Feast Honoring Maria SS. Lauretana of Alta Villa Milicia over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 & 31 and September 1 & 2, at Morton West High School. There will rides, games, Italian food and free entertainment each night at 8 p.m. On Sunday, there will a religious procession. Admission is free. Hours are 3:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday. For more information, visit mariasslauretana.com. “Moonlight & Magnolias,” Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth Street, Naperville. A true-to-life, laughter-filled behind-the-scenes glimpse of how “Gone With The Wind” made its way to the silver screen. Legendary film producer David O. Selznick, who is five weeks into shooting Gone With The Wind, realizes the script is awful and the director doesn’t have a clue. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. Located at Meiley Swallow Hall, at 31 S. Ellsworth St. in Naperville. Tickets for adults are $24, and students and seniors are $20. For tickets or information, call 630-637-7469 or visit brightsidetheatre.com. Eaglewood Resort & Spa “Sounds of Summer” Concert Series Sunday, Eaglewood Resort & Spa, 1401 Nordic Road, Itasca. Music starts at 8 p.m. on the Prairie River Patio. Aug. 31: Eleventh Hour – Pop Rock; Sept. 1: Tropixplosion – Caribbean (special Sunday performance). For informa-
tion, visit www.eaglewoodresort. com/summer.
FRIDAY, AUG. 30 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 Vintage Rides Antique Car & Custom Motorcycle Show, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Downtown Wheaton, Front Street, Wheaton. For information, visit downtownwheaton.com/. Sounds on the Street, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Flour + Wine Restaurant, 433 N. Main, Glen Ellyn. Free live concert. For information, call 630-460-5000 or visit downtownglenellyn.com. 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. Johnny Rome, 8 p.m. to 12:05 a.m. Friday, Scapa Italian Kitchen, 1 Walker Ave., Clarendon Hills. Johnny Rome, a Vegas style entertainer, performs Rat Pack classics and more. Reservations recommended. For information, call 630-323-7000. “Airplane” at Tivoli Theatre, 11:30 p.m. Friday, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Hop aboard for a midnight showing of
“Airplane.” Doors open at 11:30 p.m. (on Friday). Admission is $5 and tickets can be purchased at the Tivoli Theatre box office. For information, visit www.classiccinemas.com.
SATURDAY, AUG. 31 51st Invitational Fine Art Exhibition, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a,m, to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oakbrook Center, 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Showcasing thousands of works of art every Labor Day weekend. For information, call 630-5730700 or visit www.oakbrookcenter. com. Country Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Experience an old-fashioned fair from the county’s agricultural past, including blue ribbons, games, entertainment, antique equipment and Professor Marvel’s Amazing Flea Circus. Activities ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. For information, call 630-876-5900. Downtown Downers Grove Market, 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. Brookfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield. For information, call 708268-8080 or visit www.brookfieldchamber.net.
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“Next to Normal,” Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Through Oct. 6. Driven by a score featuring more than 30 original pop/ rock songs, the narrative digs into a household’s foundation, unearthing skeletons of the past. This is a musical that asks the question: Can the seemingly perfect family survive an insurmountable event and tender the untenable? The performance schedule is: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. ($35), Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. ($35) and 8 p.m. ($45), Fridays at 8 p.m. ($49), Saturdays at 5 p.m. ($49), and 8:30 p.m. ($49), and Sundays at 2 p.m. ($49), and 6 p.m. ($45). For reservations call the Drury Lane Theatre box office at 630-5300111, TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 or visit www.drurylane.com. Music This Week at Fitzgerald’s Wednesday, Fitzgerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn presents live music this week. Enjoy these local favorites. Tickets available at TicketWeb and FitzGerald’s. Aug. 28: The SideBar Sessions with BakerzMillion, 8 p.m., $5 suggested donation (Jazz); Friday, Aug. 30: Bad Sneakers Orchestra, 8:30 p.m., $15 TW (Rock); Expo ’76, Cannonnball 8:30 p.m. (Rock); Aug. 31-Sept. 1: The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, 8:30 p.m. (Aug. 31), 7 p.m. (Sept. 1), $30 TW (Jazz); Sept. 4: The Brothers Comatose, 8:30 p.m., $10, TW (Rock). For information, visit www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. “The Rainmaker,” 8:15 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, First Folio Theatre, 1717 W 31st St., Oak Brook. When a charming con man named Starbuck comes to a drought stricken Western town, he sets a family’s world on end, romancing their spinster daughter and promising to change everything. This profound Depression-era tale brings out the true power of hope and humor during difficult times. For tickets or information, visit www.firstfolio.org. Blues at the Harlem Avenue Lounge Thursday, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 South Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Aug. 29: Open Mic Blues Jam. Starts at 8:30 p.m. Free. Aug. 30: Scott Tipping Trio. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $6 cover charge. Aug. 31: The Kingsnakes. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $6 cover charge. For information, visit www.HarlemAvenueLounge.com. “Zenobia” the Musical Friday, Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Theatre-on-the-Hill presents Based on the real life of the warrior Queen of Palmyra, a metropolitan oasis in ancient Syria. Performances are Aug. 30 and 31 at 8 p.m. and September 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each. This production is considered PG-13. For information, visit www. tothbolingbrook.com.
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Register Now: Winfield Historical Society Trip to Southeastern Wis. The Winfield Historical Society is sponsoring a day trip to Southeastern Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 28. This trip will feature historic sites, electric train travel, a restored streetcar ride, museums, lunch and shopping. Register by Sept. 12 at the Winfield Public Library. The cost for the day is $85, cash or check only. The group will meet at 7:30 a.m. at Hedges Station, 0N555 Winfield Road, Winfield. Return is planned for 6:45 p.m. For information, call Marcia McAdams, 630-653-7435, Judy Valentine, 630-462-0844 or Martha Ingram, 630-665-0358. 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.
MONDAY, SEPT. 2 Labor Day Concert at Cantigny
Park, 3 p.m. Monday, Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The Chicago Outskirts, a jazz group, will perform at the bandshell. For seating, bring blankets or lawn chairs. Parking fees are $5 per vehicle (or $2 after 5 p.m.). For information, visit www.cantigny.org. 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 847323-1362 or visit www.gallery200. org. 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.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 Duo of Petra van Nuis and Larry Harris, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. No cover charge and no minimum. For information, visit www.saltcreekwinebar.com.
Lemont Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Talcott Square, Stephen Street & Talcott Street, Lemont. Through Oct. 29. For information, visit www.lemont.il.us. Abstract Chicago Scenes at the North Riverside Mall Theatre, 9 a.m. Tuesday, North Riverside Mall Theatre, 7501 W. Cermak Rd., North Riverside. The work of artist Chad Allen. The art display will feature a selection of his abstract architectural renderings in which he creates stark, contrasting Chicago scenes. This showcase will run for the full month of September. For information, call 773-883-2580.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 Riverside Farmers Market, 2:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Parking Lot, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside. For information, call 708-447-2700 or visit www.riverside.il.us. Wine Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Autre Monde Cafe, 6727 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. For information, call 708-775-8122 or visit www.autremondecafe.net.
Berwyn Art League, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Pavek Community Center, 31st Street and East Avenue, Berwyn. Does not meet June, July and Aug.. Yearly membership dues required.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 “Slaughterhouse-Five” at TWS Thursday, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs. By Eric Simonson from the novel by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., and directed by TWS Artistic Director Rick Snyder. In this absurdist classic, Billy Pilgrim travels through time, randomly experiencing the events of his life. This marks the 500th production since the theatre’s founding in 1929. Tickets are $18 and $20. Performances are set for Sept. 5- 8 and 12-15. For information, call 708-246-3380 or visit www.theatreofwesternsprings. com. 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. Western Springs French Market, 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Western Springs French Market, Hillgrove Avenue between Lawn & Grand Ave., Western Springs. For information, call 312-575-0286 or visit www. bensidounusa.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. Brookfield Jazz Society, 7 p.m. Thursday, The Cottage at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington Avenue, Brookfield. All meetings start at 7 p.m. with live music starting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5: Free and Easy Night. Humorous Speech Contest & Evaluation Contest, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, LaGrange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road, LaGrange Park. La Grange Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Village Hall Parking Lot, 53 South La Grange Rd, La Grange. For information, call 708-387-7550.
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2: I look to be part octopus and part squid, with eight red and brown tentacles and a squid-like body. I am known for living my life in the dark depths of the ocean, and because of that, I have very large eyes: The largest eyes compared to body size, in fact, of any known animal in the world. Although I am a carnivore, I don’t want to suck your blood. What am I?
3: I’m rarely seen by humans because I live in the deepest, darkest corners of the ocean. Some scientists refer to me as a living fossil, because I am very similar to my prehistoric ancestors. I look like a giant eel, but I have many rows of teeth, like a shark. What am I?
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5: If you see my pretty clear bubble floating over the surface toward you while you are swimming, it’s time to head in to shore. Below water, I have long tentacles that unleash a nasty, venomous sting. I am the ultimate trickster: I am not one animal, but a group of organisms that lives, works and floats together. What am I?
4: Some say I am the unicorn of the sea: I am a porpoise, but with a very special gift — a large tusk that sticks out from the top of my head. Scientists aren’t sure what the tusk is for, but they know that it makes me unique and beautiful in the cold waters of the Arctic. What am I?
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1: I’m pretty scary-looking — you can tell where I get my name from taking one look at the long, sharp fangs that burst out of my mouth. I use these teeth to catch smaller fish that swim by me, and I live in the depths of the ocean. What am I?
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he ocean: It’s deep, dark, mysterious and illed with life. Creatures of the sea vary greatly ?— from some of the smallest organisms on Earth to some of the biggest — and range from the truly harmless to the seriously dangerous. Below, you will see a description of the wild and weird animals from the ocean’s depths. Can you match the correct name and drawing of each real animal to each description? — Anne Raih, More Content Now
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"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W09-3449 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc., Trust 2006-NC5, Mortgage
gage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-NC5; Plaintiff, VS. Gaylyn A. Hortelano; Burnside`s Chasewood Townhome Owner`s Association; New Century Mortgage Corporation; Defendants. 09 CH 6060 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, John E. Zaruba, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on October 10, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 2322 Chasewood Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515 PIN: 08-13-220-023 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W093449. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: PUD. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W09-3449 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I557624 August 28, 2013 September 4, 11, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP PLAINTIFF Vs. Pervez Ali Bhatti a/k/a Pervez A. Bhatti; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2011 CH 005678 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/9/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 10/10/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-13-417-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6210 Belmont Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for
g Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION
(HOMEO ), RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-38317. I557668 August 28, 2013 September 4, 11, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, -v.STEPHEN E. ERICKSON, et al Defendant 11 CH 5799 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2012, the Sheriff of DuPage County will at 10:00 AM on September 24, 2013, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, WHEATON, IL, 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 836 OAKWOOD DRIVE, Westmont, IL 60559 Property Index No. 09-03-208-006 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $322,491.10. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300 in ified funds is du
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paid by pur $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 a condominium unit which 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). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 3722020. Please refer to file number 11-2222-18696. I557225 August 28, 2013 September 4, 11, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM
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WWR: 09018014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Capital One, National Association Plaintiff vs Danny Petrovic, et .al., Defendants 11 CH 983 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 10, 2013, the Sheriff of DuPage County will on September 24, 2013 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at DuPage County Courthouse, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 South Williams Street, Westmont, IL 60559 Permanent Index No. 09-09-408-004 The Judgment amount was $703,962.12 Sale terms: 10% due by cash or certified funds at the time of sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
pu 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. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A., 180 N. LaSalle St. Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60601, Telephone: 312-782-9676, Facsimile: 312-782-4201. Please refer to file number 09018014. I551837 August 14, 21, 28, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM 12-060824 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, -vsJOHN STAMAS; ORCHARD GATE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 12CH 3682 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on March 4, 2013; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on September 19, 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 Plaintiff.
quality 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 120 Peach Tree Lane, Westmont, IL 60559 Permanent Index No.: 09-21-220-028 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 $232,624.77. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. 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. I554169 August 14, 21, 28, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM
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Page 30 • SD • Reporter/Progress - August 28, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL CitiMortgage, Inc., PLAINTIFF Vs. George W. Mossman; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000574 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/21/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 9/24/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-04-408-026 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 308 N. Lincoln Street Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall re-
pu ceive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-03613. I554069 August 14, 21, 28, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. James W. Micus; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000841 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/5/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 10/10/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-05-311-031 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4408 Elm Street Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is sub-
subj prope y ject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-05012. I557010 August 28, 2013 September 4, 11, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG
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"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W09-3449 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc., Trust 2006-NC5, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-NC5; Plaintiff, VS. Gaylyn A. Hortelano; Burnside`s Chasewood Townhome Owner`s Association; New Century Mortgage Corporation; Defendants. 09 CH 6060 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, John E. Zaruba, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on October 10, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: PARCEL ONE: THE WEST 33.00 FEET (AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH LINES THEREOF) OF LOT 5 IN BURNSIDE`S CHASEWOOD P.U.D, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 22, 1993 AS DOCUMENT NO.R93-130788, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL TWO: EASEMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL ONE FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS CONTAINED IN DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO.R93-287334. C/K/A: 2322 Chasewood Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515 PIN: 08-13-220-023
The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W093449. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: PUD. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W09-3449 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I557624 August 28, 2013 September 4, 11, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP PLAINTIFF Vs. Pervez Ali Bhatti a/k/a Pervez A. Bhatti; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2011 CH 005678 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/9/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 10/10/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 6 IN BLOCK 19 IN DOWNERS GROVE PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 23, 1927 AS DOCUMENT 232126, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN 08-13-417-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6210 Belmont Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Prop-
mysuburbanlife.com op erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-38317. I557668 August 28, 2013 September 4, 11, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG
pality calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 a condominium unit which 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). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2020. Please refer to file number DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 11-2222-18696. CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, I557225 -v.August 28, 2013 STEPHEN E. ERICKSON, et al September 4, 11, 2013 Defendant Suburban Life Media WSM 11 CH 5799 WWR: 09018014 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY Foreclosure and Sale entered in the WHEATON, ILLINOIS above cause on August 3, 2012, the Sheriff of DuPage County will at Capital One, National Association 10:00 AM on September 24, Plaintiff 2013, at the DuPage County Sher- vs iff's Office, 501 North County Farm Danny Petrovic, et .al., Defendants 11 CH 983 Road, WHEATON, IL, 60187, sell NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the OF REAL ESTATE following described real estate: PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVLOT 371 IN OAKWOOD-UNIT EN that pursuant to a Judgment of TWO - B, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF Foreclosure and Sale entered in the PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF above cause on April 10, 2013, SECTION 2 AND PART OF THE the Sheriff of DuPage County will NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, on September 24, 2013 at the ALL IN TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, hour of 10:00 a.m. at DuPage RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD County Courthouse, 501 N. County PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, or OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SEC- in a place otherwise designated at TION 34, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, the time of sale, County of DuPage RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD and State of Illinois, sell at public PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING auction to the highest bidder for TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED cash, as set forth below, the followFEBRUARY 4, 1974 AS DOCU- ing described real estate: LOT 17 IN BLOCK 8 IN WESTMENT R74- 05283, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED MONT, BEING A SUBDIVISION BY OCTOBER 1, 1974 AS DOCUMENT ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMR74-50636, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, PANY OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 ILLINOIS. AND PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION Commonly known as 836 OAKWOOD DRIVE, 9, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE Westmont, IL 60559 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIProperty Index No. PAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO 09-03-208-006 THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS The real estate is improved with FEBRUARY 15, 1921 DOCUMENT 146502, IN DUPAGE a single family residence. The judgment amount was COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: $322,491.10. Sale terms: 10% down of the 115 South Williams Street, highest bid by certified funds at the Westmont, IL 60559 Permanent Index No. close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 09-09-408-004 Abandoned Residential Property The Judgment amount was Municipality Relief Fund, which is $703,962.12
Sale terms: 10% due by cash or certified funds at the time of sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The 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. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A., 180 N. LaSalle St. Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60601, Telephone: 312-782-9676, Facsimile: 312-782-4201. Please refer to file number 09018014. I551837 August 14, 21, 28, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff vs UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DEBORAH L. CUMMANE, DECEASED, MARK D. MANETTI, AS THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR DEBORAH L. CUMMANE, DECEASED, US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND, BOARD OF MANAGERS OF WARREN GROVE TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants 12 CH 1 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DEBORAH L. CUMMANE, DECEASED, MARK D. MANETTI, AS THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR DEBORAH L. CUMMANE, DECEASED, US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND, BOARD OF MANAGERS OF WARREN GROVE TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s) in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court of 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: UNIT NUMBER 2114 IN WARREN GROVE TOWN HOMES CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE; LOT 399 IN BRANIGAR BROS WOODED HOMESITES, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R79-096421, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE
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mysuburbanlife.com COMMON ELEMENTS AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND PLAT OF SURVEY, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 2114 WARREN AVE., DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Permanent Index No: 08-12-216-008 and which said Mortgage was made by DEBORAH L. CUMMANE, Deceased, Mortgagor(s), to DOWNERS GROVE NATIONAL BANK ASSIGNED TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. MERGED INTO AND SUCCEEDED BY CITIMORTGAGE, INC., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois as Document No. R2003-123046; And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant(s), file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, at the Courthouse, in the City of Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois, on or before the September 27, 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, Clerk of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court DuPage County, Illinois. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. Attorney for Plaintiff 39 South La Salle Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 312 372 2020 Attorney No. 49250 I556849 August 28, 2013 September 4, 11, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG 12-060824 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, -vsJOHN STAMAS; ORCHARD GATE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 12CH 3682 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on March 4, 2013; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on September 19, 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: LOT 28 IN ORCHARD GATE BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 6, 1953 AS RECORDED OCTOBER 4, 1985 AS DOCUMENT 675758, IN DUPAGE DOCUMENT NO. R85-85333 IN COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 09-17-200-030 DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: Commonly known as 722 59th Street, 120 Peach Tree Lane, Downers Grove, IL 60516 Westmont, IL 60559 and which said Mortgage was Permanent Index No.: 09-21-220-028 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 $232,624.77. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. 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. I554169 August 14, 21, 28, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM 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. Our File Number: 45236 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. FRANK KRESZ, MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO OAK BROOK BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 2012 CH 004488 Owner Occupied Residential 722 59th Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO OAK BROOK BANK, Counter-Plaintiff, v. FRANK KRESZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed Notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of DuPage County, Chancery Division, by the said Counterclaimant against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 6 IN ALLAN SLATIN'S RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 9 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 20 FEET FOR HIGHWAY) IN HIGHLANDS ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF HTE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
gage made by FRANK KRESZ as Mortgagor and MB Financial Bank, N.A. successor in interest to Oak Brook Bank as Mortgagee, and recorded on June 2, 2006 in the DuPage County Recorder of Deeds Office as document number R2006-103767;
And for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, said above named Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in the
Reporter/Progress - Wednesday, August 28, 2013 • SD • Page 31 y mp said suit or otherwise make your Appearance therein in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of DuPage County, Chancery Division, in the City of Wheaton, Illinois, on or before the September 27, 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a
any day Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DUPAGE COUNTY GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD AND OSTLER, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 208 S. LaSalle St., #1410
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Page 32 • SD • Reporter/Progress - August 28, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CENTRAL FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, a national corporation, PLAINTIFF Vs. FILOMENA L. MAIETTA; SUFFIELD GARDENS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 13 CH 1834 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS
RECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Legal Description: UNIT 204D TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN SUFFIELD GARDENS CONDOMIIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS AS DOCUMENT NO. R7978021, IN THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST
LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE DOWNERS GROVE SANITARY DISTRICT NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT The annual Audit of the Downers Grove Sanitary District for the fiscal year May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013 is available for public inspection at the District office beginning August 28, 2013. The District office is located at 2710 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Audit was prepared by Klein, Hall & Associates, LLC, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, Aurora, Illinois. August 28, 2013 Suburban Life Media 6511 DG
SHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7S040 Suffield Court, Unit D-204, Westmont, IL 60559 and which said Mortgage was made by: FILOMENA L. MAIETTA the Mortgagor(s), to CENTRAL FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, a national corporation,, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2006-170247; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Chris Kachiroubas Clerk of the Circuit Court 505 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before September 13, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Samuel Alfassa, LTD 9038 North LaCrosse Avenue, No. 2 Skokie, IL 60077 847-933-1052 th Fair Debt NOTE: Pu
CLASSIFIED NOTE: 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. I554086 August 14, 21, 28, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL CitiMortgage, Inc., PLAINTIFF Vs. George W. Mossman; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000574 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/21/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 9/24/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 2 IN RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 8 TO 27 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COM-
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PANY'S FAIRMONT GARDENS, IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4 AND THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED DECEMBER 22, 1922 AS DOCUMENT 161586, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-04-408-026 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 308 N. Lincoln Street Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing has been scheduled before the Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission to be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the Westmont Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559.
Legal Description: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 16 IN ARTHUR T. McINTOSH AND COMPANY'S WESTMONT ACRES, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (EXCEPT THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF THEREOF SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE NAPERVILLE ROAD) AND OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 4, 1920 AS DOCUMENT 145100, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
gag be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-03613. I554069 August 14, 21, 28, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM Get Bears news on Twitter by following @bears_insider
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. James W. Micus; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000841 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/5/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 10/10/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH 66 FEET OF THE NORTH 132 FEET OF THE EAST 295 FEET OF LOT 3 IN LINDLEY ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 IN CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF THE HENRY M. LYMAN ESTATE, IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF LINDLEY'S ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, AFORESAID, RECORDED ON MAY 9, 1919 AS DOCUMENT NO. 136529, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-05-311-031 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4408 Elm Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation
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The purpose of the hearing is to consider a request from Kevin Benfield regarding the property located at 324 North Warwick Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559 for the following: (A) Zoning Code Variance Request to allow the construction of a detached garage over 28' in length in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. (B) Zoning Code Variance Request to allow the construction of a detached garage over 576 square feet in area in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. (C) Zoning Code Variance Request to allow the construction of a detached garage over 15' in height in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. (D) Zoning Code Variance Request to allow a driveway wider than the 22' maximum width allowed by Village Code.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing has been scheduled before the Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission to be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the Westmont Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a request from Lou Pranno (owner) and Michelle Tenuta (tenant) of Rising Goddess Fitness regarding the property located at 208 East Chicago Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559 for the following: A. Special Use permit request to operate a fitness studio in the B-2 General Business District. Legal Description: LOTS 5, 6 AND 7 INCLUSIVE IN BLOCK 2 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1, 2 AND 3 TOGETHER WITH THE ALLEYS IN SAID BLOCK; ALSO THAT PART OF ELM STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 2 AND 3 ALL IN WARREN KENNEY AND CO'S SECOND ADDITION TO CLARENDON HILLS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF (TOGETHER WITH OTHER LANDS) THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, LYING SOUTH OF NAPERVILLE ROAD IN TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION, RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1921 AS DOCUMENT 150100, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
P.I.N. 09-03-308-015 More Common Location:
324 North Warwick Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559
Village Code(s) Applicable: Appendix "A", Section 4.02 (D) (2) Appendix "A", Section 4.05 (C) (3) Appendix "A", Section 4.05 (E) (15) Appendix "A", Section 6.01 (H) Appendix "A", Section 13.07
P.I.N.S.: 09-03-313-010 09-03-313-006 09-03-313-007 More Common Location:
208 E. Chicago Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559
Village Code(s) Applicable: Appendix "A", Section 7.03(A)(115) Appendix "A", Section 13.09
Note: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact Mr. R. R. Searl ADA Compliance Officer, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, Village of Westmont, Illinois, 60559; or telephone (630) 981-6200 voice, or (630) 981-6300 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting.
Note: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact Mr. R. R. Searl ADA Compliance Officer, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, Village of Westmont, Illinois, 60559; or telephone (630) 981-6200 voice, or (630) 981-6300 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting.
All interested persons in attendance will be allowed to express their views.
All interested persons in attendance will be allowed to express their views.
WESTMONT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Ed Richard Chairperson
WESTMONT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Ed Richard Chairperson
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mysuburbanlife.com of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-05012. I557010 August 28, 2013 September 4, 11, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG
representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days UNITED STATES OF AMERICA after it has been filed with the STATE OF ILLINOIS Circuit Clerk. COUNTY OF DUPAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT CHRIS KACHIROUBAS OF THE EIGHTEENTH Clerk of the Eighteenth JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Judicial Circuit Court ESTATE OF )2013 Wheaton, IL 60189-0707 Dolores Muscarello )P Deceased )704 BORLA, NORTH & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Notice is given of the death of Attorney For: EXECUTOR Dolores Muscarello 6912 S. MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 whose address was DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-969-3903 Letters of Office were issued on August 21, 28, 2013 August 8, 2013 to Thomas September 4, 2013 Muscarello, 286 Chiltern, Lake Suburban Life Media Forest, IL 60045 as: 6487 WSM INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE LEGAL NOTICE WHEATON, ILLINOIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT STATE OF ILLINOIS OF THE EIGHTEENTH COUNTY OF DUPAGE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHEATON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF )2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT LILLIAN T. SPURGEON )P OF THE EIGHTEENTH Deceased )703 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Notice is given of the death of ESTATE OF )2013 LILLIAN T. SPURGEON GENEVIEVE VATH, )P whose address was Deceased )695 VILLA MARIA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Notice is given of the death of GENEVIEVE VATH Letters of Office were issued on AUGUST 15, 2013 to JAMES R. whose address was SPURGEON, 7429 MAIN WESTMONT, IL 60559 STREET, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 as: Letters of Office were issued INDEPENDENT on 8/14/2013 to CHRISTOPHER EXECUTOR A. VATH, 225 SOUTH CASS whose attorney is AVENUE, WESTMONT, IL 60559 HERBERT J. BELL, POB 206, as: DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR The estate will be adminiswhose attorney is tered without Court Supervision, ROBERT V. BORLA unless under section 28-4 of the BORLA, NORTH & ASSOCIATES, Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS P.C., 6912 S. MAIN STREET, 5/28-4) any interested person SUITE 200, DOWNERS GROVE, terminates independent adminisIL 60516 tration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate NOTICE TO HEIRS to the Circuit Court Clerk. AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to ROBERT J. VATH, MICHAEL Claims against the estate may VATH, CHRISTOPHER A. VATH, be filed in the Office of Chris JENNIFER M. DEMAIO, CHERIE Kachiroubas, Circuit Court Clerk, VATH, JACLYN VATH and 505 N. County Farm Road, Unknown Heirs, who are heirs or Wheaton, Illinois, or with the legatees of the above proceed- representative or both on or before March 1, 2014, any claim ing. not filed within that period is The estate will be administered barred. Copies of a claim filed without Court Supervision, un- with the Circuit Court Clerk must less under section 28-4 of the be mailed or delivered to the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS representative and to the attor5/28-4) any interested person ney, if any, within ten (10) days terminates independent adminis- after it has been filed with the tration at any time by mailing Circuit Clerk. CHRIS KACHIROUBAS or delivering a petition to termiClerk of the Eighteenth nate to the Circuit Court Clerk. Judicial Circuit Court Wheaton, IL 60189-0707 Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of HERBERT J. BELL Chris Kachiroubas, Circuit Court Attorney For: EXECUTOR Clerk, 505 N. County Farm POB 206 Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 the representative or both on or (630) 971-2667 before February 22, 2014, any August 28, 2013 claim not filed within that period September 4, 11, 2013 is barred. Copies of a claim filed Suburban Life Media with the Circuit Court Clerk must 6516 DG be mailed or delivered to the
whose attorney is Eileen R. Fitzgerald, 1561 Warren Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Chris Kachiroubas, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before February 15, 2014, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk. Chris Kachiroubas Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court Wheaton, IL 60189-0707 Eileen R. Fitzgerald Attorney For: Executor 1561 Warren Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 630/493-4380
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pos s( ), pers pers ning LEGAL NOTICE as follows: 309 W QUINCY STREET business, with their respective day of AUGUST, A.D. 2013. PUBLIC NOTICE PETER KOLZOW WESTMONT, IL 60559-0000 post office address(es), is/are Gary A. King as follows: 505 REDONDO DRIVE was registered; that the true or DuPage County Clerk ESPIDIO VICTORIA CERTIFICATE NO. 0070967 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516- real name or names of the 314 S CASS AVENUE APT GE was filed in the office of the 4640 person or persons owning the August 28, 2013 WESTMONT, IL 60559-0000 County Clerk of DuPage Counbusiness, with their respective September 4, 11, 2013 ty on AUGUST 19, 2013, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have post office address(es), is/are Suburban Life Media IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have wherein the business firm of hereunto set my hand and as follows: 6506 DG hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in FRANCISCO VICTORIA Official Seal at my office in FULL CIRCLE HARMONY Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day 309 W QUINCY STREET LEGAL NOTICE WESTMONT, IL 60559-0000 Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day MINISTRY of AUGUST, A.D. 2013. PUBLIC NOTICE of AUGUST, A.D. 2013. Gary A. King IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have Gary A. King LOCATED AT DuPage County Clerk CERTIFICATE NO. 0070922 hereunto set my hand and DuPage County Clerk 5342 MAIN STREET was filed in the office of the Official Seal at my office in DOWNERS GROVE, IL August 14, 21, 28 2013 County Clerk of DuPage CounAugust 14, 21, 28 2013 Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day 60515-0000 Suburban Life Media of AUGUST, A.D. 2013. Suburban Life Media was registered; that the true or ty on AUGUST 6, 2013, 6431 DG Gary A. King 6429 WSM real name or names of the wherein the business firm of DuPage County Clerk person or persons owning the LEGAL NOTICE business, with their respective REAL ESTATE MARKETING LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE AND EDUCATION GROUP August 14, 21, 28 2013 post office address(es), is/are PUBLIC NOTICE Suburban Life Media as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 0070920 LOCATED AT 6430 WSM CERTIFICATE NO. 0070931 SHANNON L CHADA was filed in the office of the 505 REDONDO DRIVE was filed in the office of the 5342 MAIN STREET Classified ads work! DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516- County Clerk of DuPage CounCounty Clerk of DuPage Coun- DOWNERS GROVE, IL Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T ty on AUGUST 6, 2013, 4640 ty on AUGUST 9, 2013, 60515-0000 Placing Ads Is Easy! wherein the business firm of was registered; that the true or wherein the business firm of Just Call Our IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have real name or names of the Classified Department hereunto set my hand and person or persons owning the VICTORIA WINDOW WASHING ART AND PHOTO STUDIO Toll-Free at: Official Seal at my office in business, with their respective 866-817-F-A-S-T LOCATED AT post office address(es), is/are Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH LOCATED AT that's 866-817-3278 309 QU CY ST 521 73RD STREET APT 204 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE person or persons owning the VILLAGE OF WESTMONT business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are AGENDA as follows: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ELZBIETA OSICA 521 73RD STREET APT 204 The Village of Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 DOWNERS GROVE, IL at 7:00 P.M., at the Westmont Village Hall, 31 West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL 60559. 60516-0000 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 9TH day of AUGUST, A.D. 2013. Gary A. King DuPage County Clerk August 21, 28, 2013 September 4, 2013 Suburban Life Media 6454 DG
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New Business PZ 13-022Bradford Real Estate regarding the property located at 150 West 63rd Street, Westmont, IL 60559 for the following: (A) Zoning Code Variance Request to increase the number of allowable signs from one to three to allow two wall signs and one ground sign. (B) Special Use Permit request to operate temporary open air, sidewalk, or tent sales in the C-1 Commercial Business District. (C) Preliminary Plat of Subdivision to consolidate two parcels into one. (D) Site and Landscaping Plan approval to construct a grocery store of approximately 71,300 square feet in the C-1 Commercial Business district.
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PZ 13-023Kevin Benfield regarding the property located at 324 North Warwick Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559 for the following: (A) Zoning Code Variance Request to allow the construction of a detached garage over 28' in length in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. (B) Zoning Code Variance Request to allow the construction of a detached garage over 576 square feet in area in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. (C) Zoning Code Variance Request to allow the construction of a detached garage over 15' in height in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. (D) Zoning Code Variance Request to allow a driveway wider than the 22' maximum width allowed by Village Code.
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PZ 13-024Lou Pranno (owner) and Michelle Tenuta (tenant) of Rising Goddess Fitness regarding the property located at 208 East Chicago Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559 for the following: (A) Special Use permit request to operate a fitness studio in the B-2 General Business District.
CERTIFICATE NO. 0070921 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 6, 2013, wherein the business firm of SPEDE'S WINDOWS AND GUTTERS CLEANING LOCATED AT 314 S CASS AVENUE APT GE WESTMONT, IL 60559-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the
8. Adjourn Note: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact Mr. R. R. Searl ADA Compliance Officer, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mon. through Fri., Village of Westmont, IL, 60559; or (630) 981-6200 voice, or (630) 981-6300 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. All interested persons in attendance will be allowed to express their views. WESTMONT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Ed Richard Chairperson August 28, 2013 Suburban Life Media 6518 WSM
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DOWNERS GROVE SOUTH MUSTANGS SENIOR SAYS | RASHAUN COWAN
Sights set on state title game By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com
About Rashaun Cowan
DOWNERS GROVE – Last season, Rashaun Cowan and his Downers Grove South Position: Linebacker teammates suffered through Height: 5-foot-10 an up-and-down football seaWeight: 205 pounds son that uncharacteristically ended without a playoff berth. As the Mustangs move forward us good during the season. I’m with a new coach and several excited for the season. new faces on defense, Cowan Rossi: How much is last will be looked upon as a leader year’s showing something that both on and off the field.
Rossi: What were your thoughts on the first week of practice? Cowan: The first week of practice was pretty good. The offense and defense were going at it. But it all came from the offseason. We had great lifting sessions. We’re really getting at it and I’m pretty sure it’s going to make
you guys think about? Cowan: That’s something we think about and talk about almost every day. We don’t want that season again. We pretty much put it behind us and we’re going to take it to the house this season.
Rossi: In what areas do you think you’ve personally gotten better this season?
Cowan: I think I’ve gotten better at stopping the run, reading offenses, getting to my drops, looking for things that are out of the ordinary, and making the calls. Rossi: How do you guys as a defense respond when your offense scores on you in practice? Cowan: We’re both going really hard and we’re usually all hyped up. Sometimes defense beats them, sometimes offense beats us. It happens.
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Rossi: As a senior, how are you trying to be a team leader? Cowan: I definitely want
Downers Grove South’s Rashaun Cowan watches a play develop Monday at football practice.
to be a leader because I can teach them. Since we went 4-5 my junior season, I can teach the younger guys what we did wrong so that doesn’t happen again. It’s been great from the juniors. We’ve had great leadership from them, too.
would you give to the younger players to avoid another losing season? Cowan: Just listen to the
Rossi: What piece of advice
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coaches. Listen to the coaches, respect your teammates, love each other. We’re a brotherhood out here.
Rossi: As players, have you
talked about what you hope to achieve this season? Cowan: We’ve talked about going to the state championship. That’s what we want. That’s the No. 1 goal, pretty much. Going 9-0, hopefully, going downstate, and getting a championship win like 2001.
WHAT TO WATCH
Downers Grove South assistant coach Paul Maggiore calls a play at practice Monday. Bill Ackerman - backerman@ shawmedia.com
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under center last season, but he graduated
John Belskis retired after last season, and
Brian Spain out of the backfield last sea-
and left the starting job to Jordan Skach,
longtime defensive coordinator Mark Mo-
son, but now they turn to a new stable of
who saw some playing time last season.
linari is now at the helm. “The coaching
running backs. Alec Arvanitakis steps in
There’s more on his plate this year, but
staff is still pretty much the same. I’m still
as the primary back, but he will have help
he feels ready for it. “Like everything, it
going to call defense, and I have an assis-
from Le’devin Smith and others. “I feel I’m
takes a lot of work,” Skach said. “We’ve
tant coach, Dan Bielawski, who’s really
ready because in the offseason, the team
been getting good about getting our reps in
done a lot of the defense when I’ve been
as a whole was working really hard and I
and making sure they’re quality reps.”
doing head coaching stuff,” Molinari said
worked hard, too,” Arvanitakis said.
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GEARING UP
WEEK 1 MATCHUP n Who: Benet at Downers Grove
AT A GLANCE Class: 8A Coach: Mark Molinari 2012 record: 4-5 Conference: West Suburban Gold, 4-2, T-2nd place
n When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
n Where: 1436 Norfolk St.,
Downers Grove n 2012 records: Benet 11-2;
TOP RETURNERS Alec Arvanitakis sr. Mike Connolly jr. Rashaun Cowan sr. Marcus Rutledge jr. Jordan Skach sr. Le’devin Smith sr. Erik Swenson so. Javon Turner sr. Deandre Washington sr.
RB/DB LB LB OL QB RB OL WR DB
KEY NEWCOMER Eric Denby
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jr.
South
2013 SCHEDULE Aug. 30 Benet, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Proviso West, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Addison Trail, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 Morton, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Leyden, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 DG North, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Willowbrook, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 Proviso East, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 Hinsdale South, 7:30 p.m.
Downers Grove South 4-5 n Outlook: The two teams
are coming off vastly different seasons. Making the playoffs for just the second time since 2007, the Redwings advanced to the state semifinal game. Junior QB Jack Beneventi, already being courted by Division I schools, returns to guide a prolific offense. Downers Grove South, which missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996 last fall, has a new head coach (Mark Molinari), new quarterback (Jordan Skach) and a new crop of running backs (Alec Arvanitakis and Le’devin Smith among them). Photos by Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com
Downers Grove South linebacker Mike Connolly (right) blocks during practice Monday.
BY THE NUMBERS n 15: Consecutive play-
off appearances for the Mustangs until they
FIVE-YEAR RECORD W-L conf. playoffs 2012 4-5 4-2 DNQ 2011 10-2 5-1 Quarterfinals 2010 7-3 6-0 1st round 2009 9-3 6-0 Quarterfinals 2008 7-3 6-0 1st round
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missed the postseason last year n 290: Weight, in pounds,
for sophomore offensive lineman Erik Swenson
Players take a water break on a hot Monday.
Quarterback Jordan Skach hands off to running back Alec Arvanitakis.
n 48: Combined 2012
wins for the nine teams Downers Grove South will face this season
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COACH'S QUOTE “The strength of this team is we have 60 guys on the same page willing to sacrifice for each other.”
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Mark Molinari The varsity squad practices punt returns.
Mustangs head coach
SENIOR SAYS | RYAN POLICHERI
Being team to beat ‘feels good’ By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com
Rossi: How hard was it to limit your activity after your surgery? Policheri: It was hard. I just wanted to run. I play rugby
Position: Offensive line Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 225 pounds
in the spring and I wanted to play so bad, but I had to sit out. It was hard to limit myself.
Rossi: How are you and the team feeling looking ahead to this season? Policheri: I’m excited for this season. As a team we’re looking more solid with all the returning starters. I didn’t think I’d notice a difference, but I can definitely notice we’re a more solid team this year.
Rossi: What’s it like to be the
year we were a solid team but we had problems closing out games. Hinsdale Central was a close game, and Glenbard West our defense played really well. It’s good to be seen as the team to beat.
Rossi: A week into practice, was the offense or defense looking better? Policheri: Of course I’m going to want to say offense, but our defense has some good players. Coach likes to put his best players on defense and we have one of the best front fours in the state. I think our offense is still good, but our defense is probably better.
Rossi: What are your personal goals this season? Policheri: I was really working on speed because last year
Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com
Downers Grove North football offensive lineman Ryan Policheri works with his coach during practice Aug. 21 at the school. with my funky running style [because of the knee] I wasn’t too fast. I just want to accomplish being faster. I’m already pretty quick, but being faster making downfield blocks and
all that stuff is my goal.
Rossi: What are you most looking forward to this season? Policheri: Football is my favorite sport and I can’t wait to get hitting again.
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DOWNERS GROVE – Osteochondritis dissecans is a condition in which cartilage and a thin layer of bone comes loose from the end of a bone, most often in the knee. It’s a condition Ryan Policheri suffered from, and one which forced him to have offseason knee surgery. Eight weeks on crutches, twice-a-week physical therapy sessions and one missed rugby season are behind the offensive lineman as he prepares to help guide Downers Grove North’s football team on another deep playoff run.
About Ryan Policheri
team wearing the target after a solid postseason last year? Policheri: It feels good. Last
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Downers Grove North head coach John Wander gives instruction during practice Aug. 21 at the school. Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com
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GUYS UP FRONT: North’s option offense
n THE KEYS, PLEASE: The Trojans last made the
and-down regular season in 2012 but put
will only be as good as the lineman pav-
playoffs in consecutive seasons in 2005 and
together a memorable playoff run to the
ing the way. Center Brian Grippando, left
2006. They certainly have the makeup of a
quarterfinals. A slew of starters return to
tackle Jalen Reams and Ryan Policheri
playoff team, but head coach John Wan-
the team, and opponents will be aiming
give the Trojans plenty of experience in
der said there are two keys to making it to
to test their mettle against the Trojans.
the trenches. If practice is any indica-
the postseason. “We have to avoid injuries,
“I think we have to stay focused,” junior
tion, the O-line could be one of the team’s
just like everyone else, and we have to take
quarterback David Edwards said.
greatest strengths.
care of the football,” Wander said.
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GEARING UP
WEEK 1 MATCHUP n Who: Downers Grove North at
AT A GLANCE Class: 7A Coach: John Wander 2012 record: 7-5 Conference: West Suburban Silver, 2-4, 6th place
Lockport n When: 7 p.m. Friday
n Where: 1333 E. Seventh St.,
Lockport n 2012 records: Downers Grove
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North 7-5; Lockport 1-8 n Outlook: The Trojans main-
tain their season-opening rivalry game against Lockport, which they’ve played to start the season every year since 2009. North’s option offense, led by returning players in quarterback David Edwards and running back Kyle Leto, returns virtually intact. The same goes for the defense. After advancing deep in the playoffs last season, the Trojans should expect to take every team’s best shot, including Lockport’s.
2013 SCHEDULE Aug. 30 at Lockport, 7 p.m. Sept. 6 Hinsdale South, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 Glenbard West, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Oak Park-RF, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 Lyons Township, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at DG South, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 York, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Proviso West, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Hinsdale Cent., 7:30 p.m.
n 1,221: Total yards for quarterback David Edwards last season, 719 rushing and 502 passing n 6: Sacks for defensive end Vontae Diggs last season; he had 16 tackles for loss n 7.3: Average yards per carry for returning running back Kyle Leto last season as he rushed for 775 yards and seven TDs Photos by Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com
Downers Grove North players take a water break during practice Aug. 21 at the school.
COACH'S QUOTE “I believe people are picking us higher than we should be. We’ve got a couple thoroughbreds that will be playing Division I football, but other guys on our team have to play up to that level with them.”
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Quarterback David Edwards drops back during practice.
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TOP RETURNERS Charles Creamer Mike Dashut Vontae Diggs Zach Dutcher David Edwards Brian Grippando Joe Hill Dan Izewski Gareth Jones Kyle Leto Richard Olekanma Ryan Policheri EJ Phillips Sean Sandecz
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7331 Lemont Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60516
222 N. Bolingbrook Dr., Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-241-6704
630-755-9911
oqleaky@aaachicago.com
cabirchield@aaachicago.com
Save up to $1,000 when you make a new Tour or Cruise Reservation between 7/1/13 & 9/13/13 and pay in full by 9/13/13 for travel anytime with select AAA Travel Agency Preferred Partners. Savings amount is $50 for every $1,000 spent up to $1,000 off of bookings of $20,000 or more. Minimum purchase of $1,000 is required. Final savings amount is based on final tour/cruise price, excluding (but not limited to) taxes, port charges, surcharges, service fees, and some airfares. Offer may be substituted for shipboard credit of equal or lesser value for bookings on select cruise partners. Reservations must be made through participating AAA Travel Agency locations using promo code AAASUMMER13. Offer is per booking, not retroactive and applies to new reservations only and is restricted to one offer per household. This offer is combinable with AAA Travel Agency partner cruise/tour member benefits, but may not be combined with other AAA Travel Agency sponsored promotions and is subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Discount will be applied at time of final payment. Offer is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. If booking is cancelled after final payment, offer received will become void and any gifts/money received must be returned to AAA and this offer will not be recredited. Coupon/offer may not be reproduced. See AAA Travel Agency for complete information. Other restrictions may apply.