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Clownin’ around Pesto the Clown makes balloon animals for children Saturday at the Lemont Area Historical Society’s Street Fair. The Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary Marimba Ensemble (shown in the background) also provided entertainment at the annual event.

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Giant Pumpkin Contest When: 9 a.m., Oct. 5 Where: Puckerville Farms, 13332 Bell Road, Lemont Cost: Free to members; general public welcome Details: The Cook County Farm Bureau has lots of pumpkin activities planned, including the giant pumpkin contest. There also will be a homemade pumpkin dessert contest and a youth pumpkin decorating contest. Registration is requested. Contact: Debbie Voltz at 708-354-3276 or membershipdebbie@cookcfb.org

Nightmare on Lemont Street When: 7 to 11 p.m., Oct. 12 Where: Slovenian Center, 14246 Main St. Cost: $50 Details: The Lemont Junior Woman’s Club hosts this event, which includes a costume contest, entertainment, food and drinks. Contact: Brenda Douglass

Lemont Park District Fall Fest When: 4 to 7 p.m., Oct. 19 Where: Centennial Park, 16028 127th St. Cost: Free Details: This fall extravaganza features a scarecrow building contest, children’s games, a jumpee, a kiddie straw maze, a costume contest, bonfires with hot dogs and smores, hayrides and a Lions Club chili tasting. The event also has new attractions, such as a dog costume contest, pumpkin shotput competition, Halloween makeup demo and community official pie eating contest. Peace Freak will perform live music. Contact: 630-257-6787, www.lemontparkdistrict.org

Halloween Hoedown When: 1 to 4 p.m., Oct. 26 Where: Downtown Lemont Cost: Free Details: This village-sponsored event starts with a costume parade and contest lineup at 12:30 p.m. at Legion Park, across from the Metra station. There will be trick-or-treating at participating downtown stores and the Lemont Safety Village. Boy scouts will set up a haunted caboose. Other entertainment includes haywagon rides, a frightening photo backdrop, a make ittake it cookie activity and a pumpkin jumpee. There also will be a Halloween Happening event in the evening for adults. Contact: 630-243-2700,

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Hooowl-A-Ween at Central Bark When: 1:30 to 3 p.m., Oct. 27

Where: L e m o n t T o w n ship Central Park Dog Park, 16300 Alba St. Cost: Free Details: This dog-themed Halloween event has a costume contest for pets and owners and a pet trick contest. There also will be pet vendors and a 50/50 raffle to benefit Lemont Township Assisted Pet Owners. Contact: T e r r i O’Neill-Borders at 630-2572522

Halloween Kids Party When: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29

Where: Marquette Bank, 15730 W. 127th St., Lemont Cost: Free Details: Marquette Bank encourages people to dress in costume and enjoy family fun, games, prizes and refreshments. Contact: 630-243-8259

Fall Into Family Fun When: 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 15 Where: Lemont Park District CORE, 16028 127th St. Cost: Free Details: The Park District hosts this family event the week before Thanksgiving. It will include children’s games with the Fun Squad, music, a jumpee, face painting, crafts and other holiday activities. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Photo provided Contact: 630 257-6787, www.lemontparkdistrict. Two children find a hiding spot amid the haystacks during the Lemont Park District’s Fall Fest last year at Centennial Park. org

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LEMONT – The village of Lemont, Lemont Park District, Lemont Township and Lemont Junior Woman’s Club are among the groups hosting upcoming special events to celebrate fall. Some focus on Halloween, while others celebrate season in general, but all offer family friendly entertainment, and most are free to attend. Here is a look at the biggest events happening during October and November in Lemont.

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January, after which it will have three months to begin the project. Schafer said he expects the project to be completed within a year. The Board also approved bids to replace trees in the Smith Farms and Mayfair Estates subdivisions and replace curbs and sidewalks in Mayfair Estates. The tree replacement project was awarded to Beverly Environmental for $15,590. The curb and sidewalk project was awarded to Davis Concrete Construction for $14,580.

Covington Knolls stop signs approved In preparation for the increased traffic caused by connecting First Street to Berkley Lane, the Lemont Village Board of Trustees approved an ordinance to add stop signs at six intersections. The intersections are: • Woburn and Auburn drives • Drover and Auburn drives • Monmouth and Auburn drives • Auburn Court and Auburn Drive • First and Schultz streets (three-way stop) • First Street and Berkley Lane (three-way stop)

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t. Mary of Gostyn received a special back to school visit from Roman Catholic Bishop Daniel Conlon of the Joliet Diocese. Bishop Conlon celebrated the first Mass of the school year on Friday, August 23 with the SMG students, faculty, parents and visitors. Presiding with Bishop Conlon was Father Ernest Norbeck, Pastor and Father Scaria Thoppil, Parochial Vicar. Deacon Bob Miciunas served as the Master of Ceremony. Following Mass, SMG Principal, Dr. Kathleen Benton, gave Bishop Conlon a tour of the school campus which has been recently remodeled to include new tile flooring. During the tour, Bishop Conlon blessed the children, talked with them and gave them the opportunity to showcase their work. It was a day of celebration for SMG and a great kick-off to the school year.

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My comment is on school buses. We are all expected to follow the rules of the road. Why do bus drivers in District 200 working for the Illinois Central Bus Company seem to think that they are excused from coming to a full stop at stop signs during the morning bus route in the subdivision? My kids are on those buses, please stop.

Health care savings A family of four with a household income of $53,000 now paying $11,544 yearly for medical insurance could pay just $3,804 for the same coverage under the Affordable Care law. The only people dreading Obamacare are insurance company stockholders and Republicans wishing to deny the president a legacy, I can’t wait to see how they react to Hillarycare. The information about the cost comes from the Kaiser Family Foundation, kff.org.

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Don’t burn in outdoor fireplaces It bothers me that people burn in their yard with their outdoor fireplaces. There is not much difference from burning leaves. It is very inconsiderate to those of us who have respiratory problems. On nice nights I have to turn the air conditioner on because the smoke does not allow me to breathe. In my own home I am trapped inside and cannot enjoy the weather. I should be able to enjoy a cool summer/ fall breeze without having to worry about the smoke from such “fireplaces.”

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Keep calm, CORE on It was four years ago almost to the day when I came on board as Lemont Park District’s sales and marketing director … and what a four years it has been! I hit the ground running back in September of 2009 getting the word out about the highly anticipated new CORE Fitness and Aquatic Complex. What was just a vision several years ago proudly stands as a pinnacle today in the heart of Lemont Park District’s Centennial Campus. The CORE has been inundated with visitors and members since its opening on Dec. 19, 2009. At the 36-hour family open house event that marked The CORE’s inaugural weekend, close to 1,000 people experienced the amazing facility for free. Little did I know that this was just the tip of the iceberg. In 2013, we are expecting more than 270,000 visits by members and participants. The CORE is constantly buzzing with open gyms and swims, recreational basketball leagues, summer camps, swim lessons and meets, pool rentals, birthday parties, daycare, fitness classes, routine workouts and the registration of thousands of CORE members and hundreds of open gym and swim youth pass holders. The indoor walking track also continues to be a big hit. Stretching one tenth of a mile around, the track is available to Lemont residents at no cost. The CORE offers more than 60 fitness classes per week and COREFit members enjoy access to all these classes as part of their membership. Punch cards can also be purchased by non-members so they can partake in the various classes. The CORE is also home to the world

renowned Les Mills group fitness classes, which are included in CORE memberships, as well as part of the punch card program. Promoting fitness in a fun, safe and inspiring environment, Les Mills is a pioneer in the modern group exercise experience. Park District staff are continuously working to accommodate CORE members and visitors by COMMUNITY offering the “Get Fit at The CORE with PersonVOICE al Training” program. Carrie In addition to customDellamano ized personal training, the new TRX Suspension Training program is available to help improve strength, balance and CORE stability by leveraging body weight against gravity. The CORE is also a great community gathering place, hosting various special events such as “family fun” activities, senior fairs and much more. We will be launching another exciting promotion at The CORE in October. “Keep Calm and CORE On” will include no enrollment fee and a limited edition T-shirt for all members who join The CORE this October. Also, the first 50 new members will receive a free month at The CORE (terms and conditions do apply). When the District’s Marketing Department developed this promotion, the staff embraced the slogan immediately. We may not be able to predict the weather or events that occur throughout our daily lives. However, there is one thing we can count on and that is a clean, fun, safe, affordable stateof-the art environment where we can get healthy and stay healthy – a place called The CORE.

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Stefanie Banner, age 23 months, is currently battling a children’s kidney cancer called nephroblastoma.

Lemont community members donated thousands of dollars during Lemont High School’s Sept. 13 football game to benefit the family of Assistant Coach Greg Banner, whose young daughter, Stefanie, has nephroblastoma, a form of kidney cancer. Donation buckets circulated throughout the game and a raffle and bake sale were held as well. It’s truly heartwarming to see the community come out in support of one of their own to fight back against this frightening form of cancer.

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DUI • James Connelly, 73, of 603 Singer Ave., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and no insurance after a traffic incident at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at State and Custer streets. • Edwin Jerzak, 53, of 7 Cour Versaille, Palos Hills, was charged with driving under

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the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage and no valid registration after a traffic stop at 11:43 p.m. Sept. 13 at McCarthy and Bell roads. • Byron Hood, 38, of 955 Tucker Lane, Sanford, Fla., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop at 1:05 a.m. Sept. 15 at 127th and Walter streets. • Janusz Loboz, 49, of 13941 Persimmon Drive, Orland Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding and disobeying a stop sign after a traffic stop at 1:15 a.m. Sept. 22 at Archer

Avenue and State Street.

Theft • Robert Derbas, 18, of 220 Cass St., Preston Gowens, 18, and Danielle Gowens, 18, both of 206 Stephen St., were charged with theft after an incident at 11 p.m. Sept. 17 in the 300 block of Short Street. • Soccer balls, soccer cleats and a Puma bag were stolen between Sept. 12 and 16 from a vehicle in the 700 block of Hickory Street. • A MacBook Pro, two Belkin firewire cables, a Kensington four-port pocket hub, a computer case and a C-Gate TB

hard drive were stolen between Sept. 19 and 20 from a vehicle in the 50 block of Ruffled Feathers Drive.

License violations • Donald Walunga, 34, of 1642 Sandy Drive, Joliet, was charged with driving while license suspended and speeding after a traffic stop at 2:02 p.m. Sept. 19 in the 16700 block of New Avenue. • Omar Orozco, 36, of 15665 Waterford Lane, Manhattan, was charged with driving while license suspended and disobeying a traffic control device after a traffic stop at 2:44 p.m. Sept.

22 at Lockport Street and New Avenue. • Jesus Sanchez, 36, of 5330 Hamlin Ave., Chicago, was charged with driving while license suspended and suspended registration for no insurance after a traffic stop at 9:55 a.m. Sept. 22 at Lemont and Old Lemont roads.

Property damage • A vehicle’s wiper blade arms were broken and its antenna was bent and a second story window was broken with a rock between 7 p.m. Sept. 3 and 7 a.m. Sept. 17 in the 500 block of Talcott Avenue.

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would be called in for support in the event of such an emergency. Truffa said when he was having a meeting with DeHaan about using the village’s boat for the drill, Kevin Murray also will in the room. He described Murray’s interaction with him as argumentative. “[DeHaan] told me later, ‘You just made an enemy,’” Truffa said. Truffa said the next time he went to work in Willow Springs, he was pulled aside by DeHaan and told the mayor had ordered him to be fired. Truffa said the mayor told DeHaan the boat should not have been used without Kevin Murray on board. Nowaczyk said the decision to fire Truffa was made during a meeting Aug. 5 and he was not aware of the details of the boat drill until after that meeting. Neither Nowaczyk nor William Murray could say why Kevin Murray was brought up in the accusations. Nowaczyk said Truffa’s

response is an emotional reaction by somebody who has been fired and that he heard a similar outcry three years ago when he privatized the public works department. “A lot of people don’t like somebody who comes in and shakes things up a bit,” he said. Nowaczyk said Truffa’s firing was part of the village’s policy of evaluating employees and holding them to a high standard of performance. “There’s no secret that we’re looking at doing some department consolidating,” he said. On Sept. 18, the village announced it had reached an agreement with the Tri-State Fire District to provide fire

protection services. The department is staffed by part-time workers who will not be retained, William Murray said. According to a village news release, the agreement will give the village a fulltime firefighter staff and also will save money by sharing the cost with the Tri-State Fire District. Truffa, who has received a cease and desist order on speaking about the firing from attorneys from the village and representing Kevin Murray, said his reason for speaking out is to bring to light what he says are inappropriate practices in the village. “I’m not looking for any legal action. I’m not looking to get my job back,” he said.

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LEMONT – A local firefighter claims he was fired from his part-time job with the village of Willow Springs because he angered a friend of Mayor Alan Nowaczyk. John Truffa, who works full time as a lieutenant for the Lemont Fire Protection District, was dismissed from his Willow Springs position Aug. 7 after 10 years with the department. Truffa said Willow Springs Fire Chief John DeHaan told him he was fired because Nowaczyk was upset that Truffa had used a Willow Springs Police Department boat during a safety drill in Lemont. According to Truffa, DeHaan also said the mayor was upset that Truffa had been insubordinate to Kevin Murray, who is not an employee of the village but is a co-director for the Justice-Willow Springs Water Commission, the brother of Village Administrator William Murray and

a friend of the mayor. Nowaczyk said Truffa’s firing had nothing to do with the boat drill and was surprised when the accusations were brought to his attention. “There were a number of factors that figure into his termination,” Nowaczyk said. “That’s a personnel matter. That’s about as far as I can go with it.” DeHaan said his attorney had advised him not to comment on the issue. Lemont Fire Chief George Rimbo said that Truffa is an “exemplary employee,” who “does a lot of extra things for us.” One of those things is serving as team coordinator for the MABAS Division 10 Water Rescue and Recovery Team. Truffa organized a drill Aug. 2 to simulate the process for rescuing a person from the I&M Canal before they would reach an electronic fish barrier and be electrocuted. Rimbo said the Willow Springs Police Department

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Lemont resident, 103, helped run family restaurant By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Living to an old age seems to be the norm for the men in the Wend family. Emil Wend, who first settled his family in Lemont years ago, died in 1979 at age 101. Two of his sons, Emil and Karl, lived to ages 98 and 95, respectively. Milton Wend, the oldest of four brothers and one sister, died Sept. 16 at his home in Lemont at age 103. Albert – the last surviving sibling at a relatively young 89 – revealed the secret to the family’s longevity. “As Milton would say, it was clean living and having a Happy Hour every afternoon,” he said. The Wend family is best known in Lemont as the owners of Wend’s Restaurant and Lounge on Main Street. The property, which started off as novelty shop, also served as the Wend family’s home, Albert said. Albert described Milton as the leader of the four brothers

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his family no longer could afford it. He worked as a bank cashier at First National Bank of Lemont before joining the U.S. Coast Guard and serving on a naval ship during World War II. When Milton and his brothers returned from military service, they helped their father run the family restaurant and tavern. Susan Donahue, museum coordinator for the Lemont Historical Society and a longtime Lemont resident, said the restaurant was a popular gathering place for people in the community. “It was a friendly atmosphere and definitely family orientated,” she said. Angeline Pondini used to play at the restaurant as part of a musical group called the Kubalewski Sisters.

She said she has fond memories of performing at the restaurant and remembers Milton as an outgoing person. “He was a very nice, friendly person,” she said. “He was a wonderful person to know.” The brothers retired and closed Wend’s in 1984. But even in retirement, the four brothers would get together at the restaurant almost every afternoon and talk about the day’s events, Albert said. Milton continued to live at the property until he sold it in 1995, Albert said. That year, Milton and Albert moved into a house on Wend Street, which had been named after their father in honor of his 100th birthday. “We just felt that we’d like to be on a street that was named after our father,” Albert said.

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Lemont woman receives $435K settlement from Naperville SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – Lemont resident Olga Alexsoff reached a $435,000 settlement with the city of Naperville over a lawsuit claiming Naperville police officers used excessive force against her, according to Naperville Assistant Legal

Director Jill Wilger. Wilger said the lawsuit arose from an incident when Naperville police officers were serving an arrest warrent against Alexsoff’s son, Dimitar, at her Lemont home. Police officers attempted to detain Alexsoff, who had confronted them upon her son’s

arrest, and she suffered a left rotator cuff tear, Wilger said. Wilger said the city of Naperville claims the officers were acting reasonably given the circumstances. Neither the city nor the police officers admit to any liability as a result of the settlement, she said.

According to Wilger, some of the money will go to a Medicare fund to pay for medical treatments for Alexsoff’s injuries, some will go to a Medicare fund set aside to pay for possible future treatment and the rest will be divided between Alexsoff and her lawyer.

Alexsoff did not return calls for comment. A receptionist at Wang, Leonard and Condon, the law office that represented Alexsoff in the case, said the office cannot comment on the case because of a confidentiality agreement made with its client.

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8NEWS BRIEFS Slovenian Center to hold fall celebration LEMONT – The Slovenian Catholic/Cultural Center, 14252 Main St., Lemont, will honor Vinska Trgatev with an outdoor festival from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Vinska Trgatev is an annual Slovenian celebration that coincides with the Slovenian grape harvest time. The event will feature dancing, live music and traditional foods and desserts served from booths. Festivalgoers are encouraged to try to steal hanging grape bunches while dancing. However, if caught by a “sheriff,” guests will be fined or sent to “jail.” The event is for ages 18 and older, and admission costs $10.

Lemont Center for Arts holding open studio LEMONT – Artists are invited to work on their projects at the Lemont Center for the Arts, 1243 State St., Thursdays during the fall.

Golf outing to benefit police officers, families LEMONT – The Lemont Police Benevolent Association is taking reservations for its third annual golf outing. The outing will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Glen Eagles Golf Course, 13070 W. McCarthy Road, Lemont. The cost of $100 a golfer includes golf, a cart, door prizes, snack and drinks on the course. Dinner will be at Crystal Grand Banquets, 12415 Archer Ave., Lemont, and will include an open bar, silent auctions and raffles. To make a reservation, call Det. Sgt. Thad Mezyk at 630257-2229 ext. 2425. Proceeds from the event will go to officers suffering from

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Lemont Township to offer flu shots Monday LEMONT – Flu shots will be available from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the Lemont Township Community Center, 16300 Alba St. A staff member in the Township’s Human Services Department said the Township encourages anyone ages 6 months or older to get a flu shot. No appointments are necessary. Flu shots are free with Medicare Part B and $20 for non-Medicare.

LEMONT – The Lemont High School Educational Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser, “Food for Thought: Gettin’ Hitched,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Gleneagles Country Club, 13070 McCarthy Road, Lemont, according to a news release from Lemont High School. The event will have a wedding theme. A live band will play wedding songs, students from Lemont High School’s speech team will portray tacky wedding characters and patrons can dance with the bride during the “Dollar Dance.” The fundraiser will include unlimited food and drink from 7 to 10 p.m. and a cash bar from 10 p.m. to midnight. There will be several raffles, highlighted by a Napa Valley trip package. Admission to the adults-only event is $75. To buy tickets, call Debbie Arenberg at 630257-0182.

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CLARENDON HILLS Maercker School District 60 Preschool Screening Monday, Maercker School District 60, 1 S. Cass Ave., Westmont. Appointments are required. The purpose of the screening is to identify preschool-aged students who may need further evaluation and be eligible for district services. The screening is special education related, and is for children who are experiencing difficulty in the following areas of development: Cognitive Development; Speech and Language Skills; Gross and Fine Motor Skills: Vision and Hearing. To schedule an appointment or for information, call the Special Services Office at 630-515-4860. GriefShare Support Group, 7 p.m. Monday, Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750 Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills. For information, visit www.ccch.org. Courage To Change Al-Anon Family Group, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Community Presbyterian Church, 39 N. Prospect Ave., Room 8, Clarendon Hills.

BURR RIDGE Alcoholics Anonymous, 12:30 a.m. to noon Friday, First United Church of Burr Ridge, 15W100 Plainfield Road., Burr Ridge. Al-Anon Friday Morning Serenity Seekers, 9:30 a.m. Fridays Free Clinic For Those In Need, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 11503

DARIEN When Darkness Falls, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, Bluff Road, Darien. Join a DuPage Forest Preserve ranger and hike through the dark woods. Discover what it’s like to use your senses like a nocturnal predator. Ages 6 and up; under 16 with an adult. Free but advance registration required. To register, call 630-933-7248. 5K Walk to Benefit St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oldfield Oaks Forest Preserve, Oldfield Road, east of Lemont Road, Darien. Hosted by The Darien Woodridge Firefighters Union Local 3437. Register in advance online. Check in starts at 8:30 am. and the walk at 10 a.m. For information and to register, visit www.stjudeevents. org/3437. Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St., Darien. For information, call 630-972-9074. Darien Seniors Club, noon Wednesday, Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien. Membership not limited to Darien residents. For information, call Helen Peschel at 630-325-4263. Darien Woman’s Club, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Darien Swim and Racquet Club, 1001 Hinsbrook Ave., Darien. Meets September to April. For information, call Veronica Dunford at 630-915-8278. Sales Professionals of Illinois Inc., 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Pancake Delight House, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien. For information, call Eve Dunn at 630852-0580.

HINSDALE 49th Annual Resale Event, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Union Church of Hinsdale,

137 S. Garfield, Hinsdale. Run by the Women’s Association of The Union Church of Hinsdale. The church will be filled with thousands of carefully sorted and displayed items ranging from children’s clothing, toys and equipment to housewares and sports equipment to “French Room” designer clothing, fine collectibles and jewelry, and everything in-between. For more information, call 630-323-4303 or visit www. uchinsdale.org/resale. Hinsdale Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m. Friday, Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-286-9541 or visit www. hinsdalerotary.org. World MRSA Day Kickoff Event, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Hinsdale Community House, 415 W. Eight St., Hinsdale. Learn how to help prevent MRSA and C. diff infections for you and your family. Leading experts speaking along with survivors sharing their stories and a special personal message via video from philanthropist Richard Branson. Followed by a Remembrance Ceremony

and Balloon Release. Light refreshments. Free admission and parking. For information, call 630-325-4354 or visit www.mrsasurvivors.org. Pills Anonymous, 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Pills Anonymous, Classroom T, 119 N. Oak St., Hinsdale. Support group for people who may be dependent on anti-anxiety and/ or prescription pain medication. For information, call 630-656-7050. AA Big Book Study, 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-4303 or visit www.uchinsdale.org. Hinsdale Toastmasters, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Washington Square, 10 N. Washington St., Hinsdale. For information, call Hugh Dunbar at 630-789-2525, Ext. 238. Women Connected from the Start Support Group, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Support group for women regarding the physical changes and emotional transitions associated with new and continuing treatment. For informa-

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OAK BROOK Restoration-in-Progress Tours Friday, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook. Take a docent-guided tour through Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook to learn about the past – and future – of this historic 1920s Tudor Revival-style mansion. All ages are welcome and cost is $5 per person. Tours are available at 9:30, 10, 11 and 11:30 a.m. For information, call 630-206-9588 or visit www. dupageforest.org. FullersBird Friday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook. The DuPage Forest Preserve District will host hikes weekly through September a Fullersburg Woods Nature Education • Continued on page 18

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Teen Movie Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Join the Fountaindale Public Library on Fridays for a teen movie. Watch a movie in the Vortex with friends. All movies rated PG-13 and below. Contact the Vortex for movie title information. For grades 6 to 12. For information, call 630-685-4199. Knitter’s & Crochet Nest Drop In, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Join the Fountaindale Public Library for a drop-in knitting and crocheting session. Experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. For information, visit www.fountaindale.org.

German Church Road, Burr Ridge. Hot lunches, haircuts, medical and dental screening, eyeglass repair, family portraits, children’s activities, fellowship, and free winter coats. For information, call 708-839-1200 or visit www.tlbr.org. Kiwanis Club of Willowbrook-Burr Ridge, noon Thursday, Holiday Inn Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. Meets the first four Thursdays. For information, visit www.wbkiwanis. org.

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Center in Oak Brook. Join these naturalist-led hikes and see how the diversity of birds in a forest preserve changes from summer to fall. Cost is $6 per person per hike; $40 for a 10 program pass. Registration required and these hikes are adults-only. For more information and to register, call 630-850-8110. Museum Day with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Saturday. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is once again joining Smithsonian Magazine’s annual Museum Day Live! and inviting the public to visit its education centers. Participating locations are Mayslake Peabody Estate (Oak Brook), Willowbrook Wildlife Center (Glen Ellyn), Kline Creek Farm (West Chicago) and Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center (Oak Brook). Enjoy events and tours free of charge. Mayslake at Night, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St., Oak Brook. Experience nighttime sights and sounds while exploring the woods, lakeshore and grounds around Mayslake Hall. For ages 6 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free. Registration not required. For information, call 630-206-9581. Oak Brook Park District’s Historic Bike Tour, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Ben Fuller House and Graue Mill, off York Road, Oak Brook. Cyclists will learn about architecture, community leaders, recreation, conservation efforts and more as they enjoy a historic look at the Oak

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Brook community. The tour covers approximately 5 miles and 15 points of interest. Lunch will be provided at York Tavern after the tour. Fees are $25 for Oak Brook residents and $31 for nonresidents. For information, contact Lynn Larson, recreation supervisor for the Oak Brook Park District at 630-645-9516 or email llarson@obparks.org. Register at www.obparks.org. Toastmasters Club No. 7446, noon to 1 p.m. Monday, McDonald’s Corp. Headquarters, 2111 McDonald Drive, Oak Brook. Call Alex Pronove, 630-337-0597. Divorce Care Support Group, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oak Brook Community Churh, 3100 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. For information, call 630-986-3010.

LEMONT Lithuanian Preschool, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Lithuanian World Center, 14911 127th Street, Lemont. Pipiru Ratelis, at the Lithuanian World Center in Lemont, offers preschool in the Lithuanian language for children from 18 months to kindergarten age on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Children can participate in this “playgroup” setting, along with a parent or grandparent. They sing, dance, and do crafts. Depending on enrollment, an afternoon class operates Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. Parents select a single day each week to attend. For information or registration, call Elyte Reklaitis,

Director, at 708-403-7858. Lemont Republicans, Stone House Pub, 103 Stephen St., Lemont. For information, contact Sig Vaznelis at 630-774-0088 or sigvaz@lemontgop.org. Lemont-Homer Glen Rotary, noon Tuesday, Ruffled Feathers, 1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont. For information, call John at 630-257-9063. Bingo at the Lithuanian World Center, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Lithuanian World Center, 14911 127th Street, Lemont. A variety of pull-tabs are for sale, along with an early bird raffle starting at 5:15 p.m. Bingo and raffle begin at 6:45 p.m., with payouts ranging from $100 to $500. For every Bingo player, a free dinner is offered on the third Wednesday of each month. Doors open at 4 p.m. For information, call 630-257-8787. Lemont Junior Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Lemont Village Hall, 418 Main St., Lemont. Meets September through May. For information, visit www.lemontjuniorwomansclub.org. Lemont Lions Club Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, VFW Post 5819, 15780 New Ave, Lemont. First and third Thursdays.

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 630-8567701. West Suburban Alano Club Open Speaker Meetings, 7 p.m. Saturday, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. For information, call 630-968-4694. 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. Maercker School District 60 Preschool Screening Monday, Maercker School District 60, 1 S. Cass Ave., Westmont. Appointments are required. The purpose of the screening is to identify preschool-aged students who may need further evaluation and be eligible for district services. The screening is special education related, and is for children who are experiencing difficulty in the following areas of development: Cognitive Development; Speech and Language Skills; Gross and Fine Motor Skills: Vision and Hearing. To schedule an appointment or for information, call the Special Services Office at 630-515-4860. Westmont Lions Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Westmont Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond Ave., Westmont. For information, visit www.e-clubhouse. org/sites/westmontil.

WILLOWBROOK Maercker School District 60 Preschool Screening Monday, Maercker School District 60, 1 S. Cass Ave., Westmont. Appointments are required. The purpose of the screening is to identify preschool-aged

students who may need further evaluation and be eligible for district services. The screening is special education related, and is for children who are experiencing difficulty in the following areas of development: Cognitive Development; Speech and Language Skills; Gross and Fine Motor Skills: Vision and Hearing. To schedule an appointment or for information, call the Special Services Office at 630-515-4860. Kiwanis Club of Willowbrook-Burr Ridge, noon Thursday, Holiday Inn Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. Meets the first four Thursdays. For information, visit www.wbkiwanis. org.

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. Woodridge Toastmasters Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Woodridge Resource Center, 8274 Janes Ave., Woodridge. Call Tracy Hodge, 630-357-3278. 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 630-724-1209. Woodridge Rotary Club, noon Tuesday, Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge. For information, call John Carey at 630960-5417 or visit www.woodridgerotary.org. Woodridge Junior Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Woodridge, Call for location, Woodridge. Meets September to May. For location, call Andrea at 630-852-2050 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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WHERE: 5157 Main St., Downers Grove WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 COST & INFO: No cover; 630-969-0600, ballydoylepub.com The Nashville-based Scarletta heads to Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant. “This band puts on one of the most entertaining shows in country music today,” said Mo Levone, entertainment manager at Ballydoyle. “Incredible harmonies, great playing and songwriting, with a high-energy presentation that will have you on your feet all night long.” Scarletta was included in Billboard magazine’s Top 10 Country Artists to watch in 2013. Photos provided

INDIAN SUMMER FEST WHERE: Castaldo Park, 71st Street and DuPage Drive, Woodridge WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 COST & INFO: Free; 630-353-3300, www. woodridgeparks.org Woodridge Park District’s annual Indian Summer Festival offers mini golf, bags, pony rides, face painting, magic performances, ice cream eating contest and other activities for kids and parents alike. Visitors can bring along old clothes to build a scarecrow of their own. One can park at the Community Center and hop a hay ride to Castaldo, where concessions will be for sale. The Build Your Own Scarecrow project will provide all the hay stuffing.

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WHERE: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., Downers Grove WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 COST & INFO: $19, $16 for ages 60 and older, $7 for ages 8 to 21, and free for younger kids, with season subscriptions available; 630-384-5007, www.sinfoniettabelcanto.org Sinfonietta Bel Canto, conducted by Dan Pasquale D’Andrea of Downers Grove, will be joined by Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Music Club members on oboe, flute and clarinet in a program featuring Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 in A Major (“Italian”).

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WHERE: Washington Jr. High School Cafetorium, 201 N. Washington St., Naperville WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 COST & INFO: $3, with reservations required; www.dupagechildrensmuseum. org, 630-637-8000; www.jimgill.com Award-winning children’s musician Jim Gill will launch DuPage Children’s Museum’s Tiny Great Performances season with his “Contagious Tunes Tour,” on behalf of Bridge Communities’ work to help homeless families across DuPage County. The concert is sponsored by Restoration Community Church of Naperville. Seating is picnic style.

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Palmer Place is quintessential La Grange LA GRANGE – Palmer Place gives you options. Eighteen thousand of them, actually. The downtown La Grange restaurant’s menu offers more than 30 different burger creations to pair with more than 500 beer options. An entire page of the menu is dedicated solely to the burgers, while the ever-changing beer list earns a menu of its own. A companion and I visited Palmer Place on a recent late summer night. Approaching the restaurant, you walk through a bustling downtown La Grange. Inside, Palmer Place is just as lively. Follow our example and be sure to dine outside if the weather allows, as Palmer Place’s expansive beer garden, which includes rooftop seating, is a true gem. The restaurant goes by the motto: “Where neighbors become friends,” and it lives up to it, from the warm service to the vibrant atmosphere. A friendly server greeted us within moments of seating, bringing us the famous beer menu. If you name it, Palmer Place likely has it, from all the popular beers down to exotic exports and unique crafts. It’s a destination for dedicated beer lovers, and our server explained that some Palmer Place regulars print up the beer menu and cross off each selection as a checklist, on a quest to sample each libation. Limiting myself to two beers, I went with the Lindemans Framboise, a Belgian raspberry beer that was a bit pricey, but worth the adventure, as well as a personal favorite that’s typically hard to find: Three Floyds Brewing Gumballhead. For our fare, we started out with an appetizer – the crispy green beans served with a ranch sauce. Palmer Place makes its own ranch dressing in house, and it didn’t disappoint, while the green beans were deep fried in a tasty, crispy onion breading.

Lindemans Framboise, a Belgian raspberry beer, is one of more than 500 beer options at Palmer Place in La Grange, a paradise for connoisseurs of often hard-toSuburban Life Media photos The Palmer’s Steak Sandwich made with USDA Prime is charbroiled and topped here with bleu cheese atop find brews. a Turano steak roll.

Palmer Place Address: 56 S. La Grange Road, La Grange Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 11 p.m. Sunday Dress code: Casual Information: 708-482-7127, palmerslagrange.com

More photos online To see more photos from Palmer Place, ind this story online at The Ultimate Gourmet Burger stars Kobe beef topped with applewood PlanitLife.com/mysterydiner smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, slow-braised Blue Moon onions and a homemade red bell pepper mayo and smoked picante ketchup. It’s a favorite at Palmer Place in La Grange. picante ketchup. The Blue In the mood for some sandwiches while dining in the beer garden, I chose the Palmer’s Steak Sandwich, while my date insisted on trying one of the award-winning burgers, going for The Ultimate Gourmet, touted as a standout

at Palmer Place. The Ultimate Gourmet Burger is prepared from Kobe beef topped with applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, braised Blue Moon onions and a homemade red bell pepper mayo and smoked

Moon onions were a unique touch, and the pair of sauces on the tender meat made for a juicy burger. My USDA Prime sirloin steak was charbroiled and topped with bleu cheese – a personal choice – and served on a Turano steak roll. A sim-

ple concoction, the sandwich was just what I had in mind for dining al fresco on the Palmer Place patio. All sandwiches are served with a selection from seven sides. Other burger options at Palmer Place include the Frisco Burger, topped with sliced baked ham and melted Swiss on a pretzel bun; the unique Berlin Burger, a cheeseburger with a touch of sauerkraut; and the Tuscan Burger, a halfpound patty with basil pesto, shredded Parmesan and red and green peppers. Palmer Place has an expansive menu outside the sandwich options, including 19 appetizers, a dozen salad creations and many tempting steak and fish dishes.

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21 Steven Simoncic, this play focuses on two neighboring couples, one black and one white, in Chicago’s gentrifying Garield Park. Named “Best Emerging Theater 2013” in Chicago Magazin. General admission is $18 each with group pricing available. Performances times are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (No 5 p.m. show on September 21.) Blues Music at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3710 South Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Sept. 26: Open Mic Blues Jam. Starts at 8:30 p.m. Free. Sept. 27: Harry Hmura Band with Katie Andrick. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $6 cover. Sept. 28: Eric Guitar Davis & The Troublemakers. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $6 cover. For information, visit www. HarlemAvenueLounge.com. Live Music at Bakersfield, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Bakersield, 330 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont. Bakersield in Westmont has live music scheduled this week. Scheduled performers, on the patio from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 26: Nick Pontarelli (old standards); Sept. 27: Rick and Kevin (acoustic classic rock, pop, and alternative). For information, visit www.bakersieldrestaurant.com or call 630-568-3615.

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS PART OF MUSEUM DAY LIVE! WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 28 WHERE: Venues nationwide with free ticket COST & INFO: Attractions like Graue Mill and Museum in Oak Brook (pictured) are among local venues offering free admission as part of Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live! Other participants include the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Elmhurst, DuPage County Historical Museum in Wheaton, and Forest Preserve District of DuPage County destinations, including Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn, and Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook for guided tours. Museum-goers can head to Smithsonianmag.com/museumdaylive to ind participants and download a free ticket good for two.

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“Next to Normal,” Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Opens Aug. 22, and running 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. 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 ofice at 630-530-0111, TicketMaster at 800745-3000 or visit www.drurylane.com. “Persistent Vision” Art Exhibit, Addison Center for the Arts Gallery, Addison Trail High School, 213 N. Lombard Road, Addison. The Addison Center for the Arts will open the season with “Persistent Vision,” an exhibit featuring John Walker, an accomplished professional artist and illustrator with over 30 years of working experience. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 28. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday. Music This Week at Fitzgerald’s Wednesday, Fitzgerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Sept. 25: Pamela Rose Presents Wild Women of Song (Beneit for The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest), 7:30 p.m., $35, $30 for members, (Pop); The SideBar Sessions with BakerzMillion, 8 p.m., $5 suggested donation (Jazz); Sept. 26: The Special Session Fundraiser for Sen. Dan Harmon, 7:30 p.m.; tickets start at $100; Expo ’76, 9 p.m., Free (Rock); Sept. 27: Jesse Dee, 9 p.m., $15 TW (Soul); Cannonball, 9 p.m., Free (Rock); Sept. 28: Eddie Holstein, Pickin’ Bubs, 7 p.m., $15 TW (Folk); “Nashville Bound” with Ryan Joseph Anderson, Jen Donahue and Friends, 9:30 p.m., $10 (Rock); Sept. 29: Caring Arts Bears Tailgate Party, 11:30 a.m., $50, $15 (kids 6-16) (Beneit); Shout Section Big Band, 6 p.m. (Doors at 5), $10 ($5 for 17 and under) (Jazz); Everybody Says Yes featuring Meghan Murphy, 7:30 p.m., $10 (Pop). For information, visit www.itzgeraldsnightclub.com. “Broken Fences” at 16th Street Theater, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 26, 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th Street, Berwyn. Written by

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Music at Ballydoyle Pub, Ballydoyle Pub, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Shows start at 9 p.m. Sept. 27– Scarletta (Hot Nashville act); Sept. 28 – This Must Be The Band (Talking Heads tribute band - $10 cover). For information, call 630969-0600 or visit www.ballydoylepub.com. 3rd Annual Roy Olsen Pastapalooza, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Pav YMCA, 2947 Oak Park Ave., Berwyn. There will be pasta & sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, water and coffee. Desserts and additional beverages are available for sale. There will also be entertainment, rafles and much more. Tickets ($7 for adults, $5 for children and seniors and $7 for carry out) are available at the Y. For information, contact the Pav YMCA at 708-749-0606. Elmhurst American Legion Fish Fry, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Elmhurst American Legion, 310 W. Butterield Road, Elmhurst. Open to the public; everyone is welcome whether you were in the military or not. Also includes chicken and burgers. Live entertainment, including karaoke on the second Friday of the month. For information, call 630-530-0231. Addison Firefighters Association Taco Dinner, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday,

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Addison VFW, 10W080 Lake Street, Addison. Tickets, available at the door, are $10 for adults and $5 for children, 8 and under. The proceeds from this event beneit Calvin Herion, a ireighter’s son. An Evening with Ballet Quad Cities, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Edman, Washington and Franklin Streets, Wheaton. Founded in 1996, the versatile company consists of eleven dancers led by Artistic Director Courtney Lyon. The group focuses on both classical and contemporary dance through outstanding performances, entertaining lecture-demonstrations, and innovative educational outreach programs for people of all ages. Ticket price is $45 for general audience and $40 for students and seniors over 60. For information, or to order tickets, call 630-752-5010 or visit www.ArtistSeries.org. Arthur Murray Dance Studio Guest Party, 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1911 Glacier Parkway, Naperville. Enjoy a complimentary evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres, group class, student demonstrations, professional demonstrations, what not to do on the dance loor, and fun/ In addition, any guests who come will receive exclusive offers. Please RSVP. For information and to RSVP, email napervillearthurmurray@

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 Chicago History Author Series, 4 p.m. Saturday, Lisle Depot, Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School Street, Lisle. Explore the city of Chicago from nine different perspectives during this unique annual park district program. Learn about the early days of organized crime, Hollywood movie ties, the history of urban and park planning, and ending with a discussion of public art in Chicago. This is a free event; seating is on a irst come basis and registration is not required. This week’s author: Matthew Luzi, “The Boys in Chicago Heights: The Forgotten Crew of the Chicago Outit.” Author subject to change without notice. For more information, visit LisleParkDistrict. org/authors. Fall Festival to Benefit Upendo Village, 5 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Joan of Arc School Gym, 820 Division Street, Lisle. Proceeds will support Upendo Village in Naivasha, Kenya, providing healing and hope to families affected by HIV and AIDS. The evening includes food, live music, and dancing. Admission is $7. For information, call 630-369-2482 or visit www.sjalisle. org/home.

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.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 22nd Annual Indian Summer Festival, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Castaldo Park, 3024 71st Street, Woodridge. The fun will include Make Your Own Scarecrow; you bring the clothes and head and the Park District will provide the hay. Free children’s activities will include pony rides, games, and entertainment. Free admission and concessions will be available for purchase. For information, call 630-353-3300 or email info@ woodridgeparks.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 30 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, OCT. 1 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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 3 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. Savor the Flavor: An Evening of Culinary Delight, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Ashyana Banquets, 1620 75th Street, Downers Grove. Sample food and drink from over 25 different area restaurants. Tickets include all you care to sample, music and merriment. A cash bar will also be available. Adult tickets are $17 in advance, or $22 at the door. Children 12 and under are $5 in advance or at the door. For tickets or information, call 630-960-7080 or visit woodridgechamber.org. Girls’ Night Out, 5 p.m. Thursday, Downtown Downers Grove. Enjoy a night of shopping and dining in downtown Downers Grove. The unique boutiques and delicious restaurants will be hosting sales, massages, demonstrations, “tastings” & fun. Don’t forget to stop by the registration desk and pick up a goodie bag. For information, visit www.downtowndg.org

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For all the experts and handicappers who saw the Steelers game as the classic trap for the Bears, you were off by a week. At this point in the season, the Steelers just weren’t good enough to beat the Bears, who proved it Sunday night. Plus, the Bears still had plenty to prove on their first road trip of the year to a perennial playoff power. This week is a different story. At 3-0, the Bears have control of the NFC North, have had their way with the Lions for the most part in recent years, and the week after the Lions they return to Soldier Field for what could prove to be their toughest test of the season – a battle of the undefeated with the New Orleans Saints, one of the real powers in the NFC.

Of course, that assumes the Bears stay undefeated, since this Lions game is the classic trap. Matt Stafford is a Pro Bowl quarterback who, after a poor 2012, is playing at a high level again. His 99.9 passer rating is 5 ½ points better than Jay Cutler. Both have six touchdown passes, and Stafford has thrown two interceptions while Cutler has thrown three. Cutler has been slightly more accurate at a 67.3 percent completion rate to Stafford’s 63.6 percent, but the big difference is production. Stafford has thrown more than 100 yards per game more than Cutler with 1,020 passing yards to Cutler’s 693. Stafford is averaging 1.5 yards per pass more than Cutler, and Cutler has completed passes to only five different receivers while Stafford has found 11. The Lions’ offense has been more diverse than the Bears’ and, therefore, tougher to defend. Of course, Calvin Johnson, aka Megatron, is the man you fear the most, and he’s off to a nice start with

17 catches for 268 yards and three touchdowns. Nate Burleson, who has been targeted seven less times but actually has two more catches than Megatron with 19 for 239 yards, is likely out after breaking his arm in a single-car accident earlier this week. Brandon Pettigrew is back from a serious knee injury that ended his 2012 season, and rookie Joseph Fauria already has two touchdowns backing him up at tight end. The big question will be the status of Reggie Bush. With 30 rushes for 115 yards and seven catches for 145 yards and one touchdown in the Lions’ first two games, Bush was held out of the Redskins game in week three with a sore knee. Bush has said he’ll be ready for the Bears, but the Lions’ trainers haven’t agreed to anything yet. Joique Bell has been almost as good in relief of Bush with 34 carries and 119 rushing yards, three touchdowns, and 14 catches for 177 yards. The Lions easily will be the stiffest

test the Bears defense has faced. Defense is again where the Lions are a bit sketchy, but not up front, where Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley are the best defensive tackle duo in the league. Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah, the fifth choice overall in the 2013 draft, already has 2 ½ sacks, and an old friend, Izzy Idonije, along with Willie Young, will bring heat off the ends. The back seven are where teams attack the Lions. While DeAndre Levy and Stephen Tulloch are two of the top three tacklers on the club, they are undersized at linebacker; and Martellus Bennett and Matt Forte could create some mismatches. With Chris Houston on the corner and Louis Delmas and Glover Quin at the safeties, the Lions’ secondary is better but not great. Make no mistake – the Bears are the better of these two teams. But if they don’t bring their “A” game, they could wake up after 60 minutes without knowing what hit them.

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points in three weeks, but he’s the main target for a team that will be playing from behind. • Montee Ball, RB, Broncos: Don’t give much for him, but Denver is known for RB turnover. If any back emerges as the main option, they will have value. • Others: Robert Griffin III, Victor Cruz, Arian Foster, Colin Kaepernick, Dwayne Bowe.

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With injuries piling up and the byes beginning in week four, you’ll want to do everything possible to improve your roster. At this point in the season, talent can be acquired only via the waiver wire or through trades. Three weeks in, quality free agents probably have been picked clean, especially if you are in a 12-team league. Looking at the available players in one 12-team league, the highest-scoring non-quarterback available is Santonio Holmes. He might be worth a roster spot, but he’s unlikely to turn your season around. Assuming there are no true difference-makers available as free agents, your only opportunity to upgrade is via trade. If you’re like me, trading players is one of your favorite parts of playing fantasy

football. A lot of owners aren’t like you and me, however. I’m not sure if it is a fear of being ripped off, or if it’s some type of loyalty to the players they picked. (Remember, this is pretend – you don’t have to worry about uprooting families.) Whatever the reason, some fantasy owners would seem to prefer a root canal to trade discussions. Clearly, when seeking a trade partner, you need not waste your time with these owners. Since you are discerning enough to read this column, I need not warn you about the old “quantity-for-quality” ploy. To my knowledge, it has never worked once … for anyone … ever. Essentially, an owner offers you three or four bums for your best player. Apparently, they must feel that you are slightly dumber than they are, which is a virtual impossibility. Another scenario to file

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Lemont sophomore quarterback Chris Thompson (middle) turns to hand the ball off to running back Michael Larkins during a Sept. 13 home game against Richards.

Lots to like – except final score By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT – For the second consecutive week, Lemont’s football team squared off against a strong opponent. And for the second straight game, the Indians didn’t back down. Now the next step for the young squad is turning those strong efforts into victories after a 23-21 loss to Oak Forest Friday left Lemont with a 1-3 record. “I think we can play with most teams,” said Lemont

Oak Forest 23 Lemont 21 Lemont top performers Passing: Chris Thompson 15-for-25, 169 yards Rushing: Thompson 13-83; Julio Aleman 12-81 Receiving: Jimmy Kepouros 13-156 Defense: Drew Hayes 12 tackles coach Eric Michaelsen. “But we have to cut back on our mistakes. That hasn’t happened yet. We are still turning the ball over and we are still

making mental mistakes.” After a sluggish opening two quarters left the home team facing a 14-0 deficit at halftime, Lemont turned things around in the third quarter, pulling within 20-15. “In the first half, we got physically handled up front and we had three turnovers,” Michaelsen said. “We came out in the second half and played better.” The Indians eventually took the lead in the fourth quarter but a 25-yard field goal by the Bengals’ Mike Wojtanowski, which banked in off

the left upright, with 2:18 remaining proved to be the difference. “Our kids never gave up and our kids played hard,” Michaelsen said, “and they got back into the game. Those are all positives.” Another positive was the play of junior wide receiver Jimmy Kepouros, who hauled in 13 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown. “That has got to be up there [for most receptions in a game] for Lemont,” Michaelsen said. “He’s a kid who started out as a tailback and he’s got some

speed.” Sophomore quarterback Chris Thompson also continues to get more comfortable under center. He threw for 169 yards and a score while also rushing for 83 yards. “I thought we ran it and threw it well,” the coach added. “But there are still times where we turn the ball over and that takes a lot out of it. We are getting plenty of yards.” In the midst of a stretch of four straight home games, Lemont will welcome in Tinley Park tonight for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

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CONFERENCE STANDINGS South Suburban Blue Team W-L Conf. W-L

Oak Forest 3-1 2-0 Bremen 3-1 2-0 TF North 2-2 1-1 TF South 2-2 1-1 Lemont 1-3 0-1 Tinley Park 1-3 0-1 Hillcrest 0-4 0-2

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Seniors set up Lemont tennis for success By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Coming off a first place finish at the South Suburban Blue conference tournament a year ago, the Lemont girls tennis team is hoping for a repeat in 2013. The Indians have a strong core of returning players, led by seniors singles players Lisa Gawron and Carli Serpe.

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2 doubles team while senior Carly Motto and sophomore Ashley Mathews play at third doubles. Lemont began the season with a 4-5 mark in dual meets while also placing second at the Joliet Tournament. A year ago, the Indians tied for fourth place at the Downers Grove South sectional with 10 points but did not have a state qualifier.

They are looking to change that this season. “The team looks strong again this year,” said coach Chris Hill. “We did not have any state qualifiers last year but I am hopeful for this year.” Lemont will host its own invite on Saturday before traveling to Bremen on Oct. 3. The conference tournament is slated for Oct. 10-11.

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WEEKEND WATCH Tinley Park at Lemont When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: 800 Porter St., Lemont 2013 records: Tinley Park 1-3 (0-1); Lemont 1-3 (0-1) Outlook: The Indians find themselves in a very unfamiliar spot as tough losses to Richards and Oak Forest leaves the team with a 1-3 mark. That makes this contest a near must-win if Lemont wants to extend its playoff streak to 10 consecutive seasons. But it certainly won’t be easy as Tinley Park also enters a desperate team. The Titans lost 24-22 to Evergreen Park a week ago and come into this matchup with a similar 1-3 record. Tinley Park is led by running back Preston Thompson. “They are in the same boat as us record-wise,” said Lemont coach Eric Michaelsen. “And they’ve played good teams as well. Their running back might be the most explosive back in the conference. It’s a challenge, he’s a load and he’s fast. “We can’t look past anyone. We have to win a game. We have to do whatever we can.”

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CJ Hunter and Katie Lynch won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 2 doubles and Carly Motto and Ashley Mathews prevailed 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 doubles.

The Lemont girls volleyball team improved to 6-1 in the South Suburban Blue conference with a 25-23, 22-25, 25-13 win over TF South on Tuesday. The Indians, who upped their overall mark to 14-4, were led by the nine kills of Olivia Whittingham. Cara Howell added eight kills and Kelly Ferguson produced seven aces. Lemont was coming off a ninthplace finish at the ultra-competitive Wheaton Classic Tournament that wrapped up Saturday. The Indians ended the 24-team event with a 25-16, 25-17 win over Wheaton North. The squad also beat Naperville Central 25-14, 23-25, 26-24 in the Silver Flight quarterfinals and Wheaton Warrenville South 25-17, 25-23 in the semis. In pool play, Lemont beat Glenbrook South 25-18, 21-25, 25-21 while losing 25-22, 25-17 to Waubonsie Valley. Howell was selected to the all-tournament team.

GIRLS SWIMMING Lemont Lemont clipped Evergreen Park by an 85-84 margin in a dual meet Tuesday. Annette Lesnicki captured the 200-yard freestyle in 2:09.05 and also won the 100 butterfly in 1:02.74. Erin Bendle won the 500 freestyle in 5:53.23 and the 100 breaststroke in 1:17.15 Sarah Decesare was victorious in the 100 backstroke with a clocking of 1:12.57. Placing second were Bridget Doherty (200 individual medley and 100 freestyle) and Decesare (50 freestyle). The 200 medley relay team of Bendle, Decesare, Doherty and Lesnicki won in 2:05.36. The 400 freestyle group of Bendle, Doherty, Lesnicki and Sarah Oprezedek came in first in 4:17.48. Matthew Piechalak – mpiechalak@shawmedia.com

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Lemont Lemont participated in the Minooka Flight Invitational Saturday and came in eighth place with a score of 60. Taylor Campos (second flight), Gabby Voltarel (third flight) and Lindsey Mazur (fourth flight) all finished sixth individually. Kelly Fritz was fifth in fifth flight.

Lemont senior Kelly Ferguson serves during a match against Waubonsie Valley at the Wheaton Classic Invitational on Sept. 18.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Lemont The boys team also competed at the Minooka Flight Invitational, placing 16th. Lucas Heatherington was 16th in the first flight, Andrew Kramer came in 14th in the third flight

and Chris Konicki placed 12th in the seventh flight.

GIRLS TENNIS Lemont Lemont lost 3-2 to TF South in a South Suburban Conference match Tuesday.

GIRLS GOLF Lemont Lemont dropped a 173-186 decision to Providence on Monday. Previously, the Indians tied Plainfield South 154-154 on Sept. 20 (Plainfield South won the tiebreaker) as Bridget Lynn grabbed medalist honors with a 33. Lynn also placed first with a 42 in Lemont’s 184-267 victory over Tinley Park a day earlier.

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Lemont soccer lands big blow over Richards SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – Coming off a shutout loss, the Lemont boys soccer team got back into the win column with a 6-0 decision over Richards on Tues-

day. Teodor Trifunovski led the way, netting a hat trick while Roy Delatore chipped in with a goal and an assist. Lemont last played on Sept. 19, falling, 3-0, to T.F.

United. After taking on Oak Lawn yesterday, the Indians travel to play Eisenhower at noon Saturday. The squad also is on the road Tuesday against Shepard.

Lemont defender Peter Gianakakis (right) chases down the ball during Tuesday’s game against Richards.

Lemont forward Clint McAllister (right) goes shoulder to shoulder with a Richards player in a fight for the ball during Tuesday’s South Suburban Conference game in Lemont.

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Lemont midfielder Kieran Ruane (middle) controls the ball Tuesday against Richards in a South Suburban Conference game.

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pu highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1208 CAMELOT LANE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-28-411024. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. 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 certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 ch k th t file to ify all in

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, 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 14-10-18284. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-18284 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 028361 TJSC#: 33-17093 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is

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ey deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I554772 September 13, 20, 27, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-OA4 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.HENRY M. MOHAMMED, HARRIS BANK JOLIET N.A., PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ABBEY OAK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT Defendants 10 CH 10977 1405 St. Vincents Drive Lemont, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 26, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpotion, ill 10:30 AM on Oc obe

age rporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 29, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1405 St. Vincents Drive, Lemont, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-28-408034-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $635,809.49. Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offe d fo le without

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by op ty 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: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. 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. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 10 CH 10977 TJSC#: 33-17681 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised hat Plaintiff's is

yo advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I555222 September 20, 27, Oct. 4, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.MARTYNAS STANKEVICIUS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, KEEPATAW TRAILS TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, ELIZABETH KUDRE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 20800 12808 MARIAN DRIVE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 26, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 4, 2013, at the The Judicial Sal Co ation, On

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Page 34 • LEM • Reporter/Met - Friday, September 27, 2013 Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12808 MARIAN DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-33-115010-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. 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 certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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.

(C) FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1038874. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1038874 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 20800 TJSC#: 33-19511 I559368 September 13, 20, 27, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MARTIN P. MCLAUGHLIN, NOREEN MCLAUGHLIN, MARQUETTE BANK Defendants 12 CH 019852 1327 ACORN STREET LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 4, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1327 ACORN STREET, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-32-306001. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. 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 certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment

by y gage judg creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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, 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 14-12-13449. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-13449 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 019852 TJSC#: 33-17608 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I561099 September 20, 27, Oct. 4, 2013

REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION RESIDENTIAL FUNDING COMPANY, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DAIVA OTRUSKEVICIENE A/K/A DAIVA OSTRUSKEVICIENE, RIMVYDAS OTRUSKEVICIUS A/K/A RIMVYDAS OSTRUSKEVICIUS Defendants 12 CH 031646 14251 E. HILLCREST ROAD LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 29, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 31, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14251 E. HILLCREST ROAD, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-22-300008. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. 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 certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 th unit at the forecl le, oth

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pur 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, 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 14-12-23829. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-23829 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 031646 TJSC#: 33-17464 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I558741 September 20, 27, Oct. 4, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CELESTE K. GAMBLA, FIFTH THIRD BANK, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIFTH THIRD BANK (WESTERN MICHIGAN) Defendants 13 CH 5706 824 WARNER AVENUE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of

pu dgm Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 22, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 24, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 824 WARNER AVENUE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-29-114014-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 1 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. 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 certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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

(g)(4). prope y 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1302652. THE JUDICIAL SALES

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