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Illinois gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner shakes the hand of a patron Friday at The Tasty Waffle in Romeoville. The Republican stopped in town to meet with the local community while campaigning for governor. “It is great to be in Romeoville meeting with the voters,” Rauner told the crowd. “It is time we shake up Springfield, end the corruption and get the state of Illinois working for the people of Illinois, not the politicians.”

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The Bolingbrook High School marching band heads down Lily Cache Lane on Sunday during the 49th annual Pathways Parade.

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ABOVE: The Aprati family of Bolingbrook collects goodies being passed out Sunday at the Pathways Parade. RIGHT: St. Dominic’s Soles Guadalupanos dance their way down the parade route Sunday.

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Romeoville girl gets special space of her own Special Spaces remodels bedrooms for children with health needs By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com ROMEOVILLE – Shy 3-yearold Julie Pernalski clutched her mother after stepping into her new princess-themed room. Her mother, Sam Pernalski, saw a big smile adorn Julie’s face after Special Spaces Chicagoland teamed up with FedEx Ground in Romeoville to renovate her room Thursday. The family arrived in the late afternoon to see the transformation. “This is just amazing. I just don’t have the words,” Sam Pernalski said. Special Spaces, an organization that builds dream bedrooms for children with terminal or life-threatening

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NEWS BRIEFS Bolingbrook Homecoming Will County clerk reveals Week gets underway April 7 election filing specs BOLINGBROOK – Homecoming Week at Bolingbrook High School is this week. The annual powder puff football games was Tuesday, while Class Battles, featuring fun competitions between classes, will get underway at 6 p.m. Thursday. Introduction of the Homecoming Queen, King and Court will be among the highlights of a 12:40 p.m. Pep Assembly on Friday. That same day, from 3 to 6 p.m. the community is invited to attend the “Taste of Bolingbrook High School.” Game time for the Friday sophomore football game against Stagg is 5 p.m. with varsity following at approximately 7 p.m. The Homecoming Dance will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Bolingbrook High School field house. Tickets are $20 per person and will be available at the BHS Bookstore from 7 to 7:20 a.m. or 2 to 3 p.m. this week.

BOLINGBROOK – Candidates for the three seats on the Valley View School District 365U Board of Education that will be contested in the April 7 election may begin circulating petitions Tuesday. Because of a change in state law, petitions must be picked up at the office of Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots. Completed petitions must also be filed at the County Clerk’s office between Dec.15 and 22. The four-year seats currently held by Steve Quigley, Richard Gougis and Leo Venegas will be on the April 7 ballot. Persons wishing to run for the Board of Education must reside within the school district. The Will County Clerk’s office is located at 302 N. Chicago Street in Joliet. More election-related information may be found at www.thewillcountyclerk.com.

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BOLINGBROOK – A 23-year-old Bolingbrook man is facing charges after allegedly battering a pregnant woman Sunday afternoon. Jonathan D. Yates, of 305 Woodcreek Drive, was charged with aggravated do- Jonathan D. mestic battery, Yates resisting arrest, unlawful possession/use of a weapon, possession of drug equipment and possession of cannabis under 30 grams. The incident started about 1:50 p.m. Sunday in a parking lot in the 300 block of Woodcreek Drive. Officers who arrived at the scene were told that a male – later identified as Yates – had fled the area on foot after a vic-

tim was battered in the parking lot, according to Bolingbrook police. Officers then located and stopped the victim in a vehicle. They went to an apartment looking for Yates. Police said they found Yates’ identification and a bond sheet for an unlawful use of a weapon charge from a separate case, along with cannabis and a handgun. Officers in the area saw Yates running on Woodcreek Drive and ran after him, eventually arresting him in the 300 block of Wildflower, police said. Yates also had active warrants out for his arrest out of Westmont and Clarendon Hills. He was processed and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said.

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Jeffrey Vitous, 52, of 442 Degas Circle, Bolingbrook, was charged at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 1 with two counts of hit-and-run after a traffic stop in the 400 block of North Bolingbrook Drive.

Orlando Perez, 19, of 2533 Spring St., Woodridge, was charged at 2:10 a.m. Sept. 4 with resisting a peace officer and illegal possession of alcohol after a traffic stop at Wilshire Lane and Kingsbrooke Crossing.

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Stephen Hayes, 24, of 1005 Elizabeth Ave., Joliet, was charged at 2:15 a.m. Sept. 6 with disorderly conduct, resisting a

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Vincent Fenner, 20, of 237 Hadleigh Road, Bolingbrook, and Quitman Johnson, 19, of 317 Lancelot Court, Bolingbrook, were both charged at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 4 with criminal trespass to property in Lot C of Beaconridge Drive.

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Make your voice heard To send a letter to the editor, email letters@mysuburbanlife.com. Limit is 300 words. n LAST WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: What’s your favorite spot to watch football?

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LifeStyles Fitness is your community gym Many of you may have started pondering your New Year’s Resolutions (where did summer go?) that include getting fit and taking steps to lead a healthier life. Bolingbrook Park District’s LifeStyles Fitness Center is the perfect place for you to get a jump start on reaching your fitness goals. Not only does LifeStyles have all the top equipment, COMMUNITY including its new crown jewel, VOICE the NRG Zone, but they have Justin the community touch that you’ll need to feel as comfortWaters able as possible, no matter your age or fitness level. Fitness memberships start at only $28 a month and grant you access to both fitness centers at the Annerino Community Center and the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex. In addition, you’ll get admission to more than 60 of our awesome group and aqua fitness classes. When you start, you’ll even get a free personal training session. Our personal trainers are here to help you, so feel free to ask as many questions as you’d like. We have gyms for basketball, volleyball or whatever you’re in to and you can even relax those muscles in our whirlpool. In all seriousness, LifeStyles Fitness Center’s focus is on the community. We want to help you get to where you want to go and even have a little fun along the way. We’re excited about the Party in Pink Zumbathon, where you can dance your way to end breast cancer and raise money for a great cause – the American Cancer Society. Do it, it’ll be fun and it’s for a good cause. It all goes down on Oct. 25. Have you ever seen American Ninja Warrior on NBC? On Sept. 27, we’ll offer something with a little taste of that. It’s our third annual CrossTrail Classic 5K and participants will run through Indian Boundary Park trails and take on numerous obstacles along the course. I’ll be there to take pictures, not to document you falling in mud (if it happens, it happens), but to let everyone else around town know what they’re missing. The race fee is only $20 and will increase to $24 after Sept. 20. You can register at one of our facilities, online or even on race day. If you want more information on everything we offer, give us a call at 630-739-1705. We’ll direct you to John Chase, the Fitness Manager at Lifestyles, he’s got all the answers for you. He’s got like 1 percent body fat, so he knows what he’s talking about.

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Special Spaces volunteer and owner of DG Remodeling Inc. Greg Boyles works Thursday on putting together a book shelf for Julie Pernalski’s room.

Special Spaces Chicagoland is doing some really special things in the Chicago area, including locally in Romeoville. Special Spaces brought a near endless smile to the face of 3-year-old Julie Pernalski last week when the organization, with the help of FedEx Ground in Romeoville, unveiled a bedroom makeover for Julie, who’s fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. For information on this great nonprofit, as well as donation information, visit specialspaces.org. Are you plotting your college education, or do you have a Valley View student who is? There is a college-related opportunity on Sept. 23 in the school district, Bolingbrook High School’s “The College Cost Estimator,” which will be at 6 p.m. For information, visit shawurl.com/1f1l. Ryan Terrell, news editor rterrell@shawmedia.com 630-427-6252

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Cab driver says he drove Maya to Romeoville on day of shooting By BRIAN STANLEY bstanley@shawmedia.com

ROMEOVILLE – A cab driver testified Monday that he drove Erick M. Maya to Romeoville the morning Briana Valle and her mother were shot in their driveway. “He looked stressed-out, anxious. He was smoking fast. He said something about [going to Romeoville for] a girl, but I don’t remember exactly what he said,” cab driver Stephen Sanders testified. Maya allegedly called Sanders and had him buy tobacco before picking him up at about 6 a.m. in Cicero on Feb. 13. Sanders testified that he picked up Maya in the 5600 block of Park Avenue in Cicero and brought him to the 300 block of Emery Avenue in Romeoville.

minutes until Guerrero and Valle got into their car to get breakfast on the way to school. Maya allegedly came around to the passenger side and shot into the car three times. Police surrounded the area after the shooting and found Maya hiding under a nearby porch a few hours later. According to police testimony, he had $60 in his pocket and identified himself as “Carlos.” Sanders testified that Maya had identified himself to a taxi dispatcher as “Carlos.” Maya was already a suspect in the shooting because Valle’s family had an order of protection against him. Valle got to know Maya through Facebook and ran away from home to be with him in the

summer of 2012. Her parents did not approve of the teenager’s relationship with a man eight years older, but she remained infatuated until Maya started making threats, Guerrero testified last week. Sanders identified Maya’s photograph to police the day after the shooting and pointed him out again in court on Monday. In other courtroom news, a female juror was hospitalized with appendicitis over the weekend and has been replaced with a male alternate, Judge Robert Livas said when court began. There are now six men and six women on the jury, with three alternates. The trial continued Tuesday and is expected to conclude this week.

from the store’s safe. The pair also took the cusAt 11:54 a.m. Sept. 3, two tomers’ cellphones, cash and men came into T-Mobile, 745 E. a purse before running out the Boughton Road, and displayed a back door, Rompa said. handgun. According to RomAt 7:45 p.m. Sept. 5, two men pa, the robbers ordered the came into T-Mobile, 16600 W. employees and customers into 159th St. in Lockport, with a gun the back room, where they de- and demanded cellphones and manded cell phones and tablets tablets.

No one was injured in either robbery. The suspects in both incidents were described as black men in their early 20s. In the Lockport robbery, both men were wearing beige hoodies and are believed to have escaped in a light blue sedan.

After Sanders left, Maya allegedly shot and killed Briana, 15, and injured her mother, Alicia Guerrero. Maya is on trial for murder and attempted murder. Just two days before the shooting, Sanders made the same trip with Maya, he testified. Maya took Sanders’ business card on that ride. Maya did not say much on the Feb. 11 ride, Sanders said, but added a $5 tip to the $55 meter and asked if he could be picked up later. Guerrero testified last week that Valle had stayed home from school on Feb. 11. On Feb. 13, the taxi arrived at Emery Avenue at about 6:45 a.m. Maya paid another $60 and said he would call for a return fare at the same rate, Sanders said. Maya allegedly waited 20

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Julie’s father. “This is just unbelievable.” For the past two years Julie has gone through chemotherapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Her parents applied with Special Spaces and the family was accepted for the project. But it was Bolingbrook resident Ben Atkinson who helped secure the sponsorship from FedEx Ground, where he works. Special Spaces renovated Atkinson’s daughter’s room last year. “Kendall had a lot of medical equipment in her room,” Ben Atkinson said of his daughter. “It was basically a hospital room. But now my daughter enjoys her room.

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Continued from page 9 • Jorge Cruz-Salinas, 30, of 313 Woodcreek Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged at 6:43 p.m. Sept. 7 with driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane use after a traffic stop in the 200 block of South Bolingbrook Drive.

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• Julie Garcia, 24, of 9541 Witham Ave., Woodridge, was charged at 2:54 a.m. Sept. 9 with possession of drug equipment, improper use of registration and driving on a suspended registration after a traffic stop at Brookview Lane and Remington Boulevard. • Joy Querol, 30, of 820 McIntosh Court, Prospect Heights, was charged at 2:54 a.m. Sept. 9 with possession of drug equipment, possession of a controlled substance, not wearing driver and passenger seat belts and an in-state warrant after a traffic stop at Brookview Lane and Remington Boulevard.

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• Aaron Finney, 44, of 116 Lexington Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged at 10:11 a.m. Sept. 4 with criminal damage to property and Walter Finney, 19, of 106 Somerset Lane, Bolingbrook, was charged with disorderly conduct in Lot Q of Beaconridge Drive. • A glass window to a business was chipped Sept. 6 with a large landscaping brick sometime overnight in the 1200 block of West Boughton Road.

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• A pocket knife, flashlight and insurance card were stolen Sept. 3 from a vehicle in a detached garage in the 200 block of Butternut Drive. • A handicapped placard was taken Sept. 2 and 3 from a vehicle between in the 100 block of Springleaf Drive. • An in-car stereo was taken Sept. 10 from a vehicle in the 100 block of Remington Boulevard. See POLICE, page 17

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• A wallet was taken Sept. 4 from a vehicle in the 800 block of Hartford Lane. • Several packages of underwear and a bottle of cologne were stolen Sept. 5 at Kohl’s, 1138 W. Boughton Road. • A wallet was taken between 12:10 and 1:45 p.m. Sept. 7 from an unlocked vehicle in the 200 block of North Weber Road. • A 2004 Hyundai trailer was taken between Sept. 6 to 8 from a parking lot in the 700 block of Crossroads Parkway. • A sound bar, wireless router and bottle of cologne were stolen at 7:36 a.m. Sept. 8 at Meijer, 225 N. Weber Road.

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BOLINGBROOK – A Bolingbrook native earned the distinction as the 13th top baton twirler throughout the nation this summer. Nicola Colucy, a sophomore kinesiology and sports studies major at Eastern Illinois University, competed at the 45th annual America’s Youth on Parade national baton twirling competition at University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. The competition required Colucy to compete in different categories of baton twirling, which is an activity that requires the use of a metal rod or rods in organized dance routines. Representatives from almost every state – 1,500 competitors in all – were present at the competition. While Colucy placed as the top 13th in the nation overall, she placed in the top 10 in the X-strut and solo categories of the competition, which is an achievement among other national competitors. Colucy serves as the EIU

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Nicola Colucy competed at the 45th annual America’s Youth on Parade national baton twirling competition at University of Notre Dame, finishing 13th overall. Panther Marching Band’s baton twirler during the school year, the first baton twirler at EIU in more than 20 years. She has also been recognized as the 2014 Intermediate Miss Majorette of Illinois, the Illinois State Champion and the Midwest Regional Champion in the National Baton Twirling Championships. “The competition gives me more confidence to go back to O’Brien Stadium (EIU’s football stadium), but I still need

to work harder to keep up my skills,” Colucy said. She represented EIU Panther Marching Band in the national competition, by competing with more than 70 college feature twirlers in the “down the field” competition. Her passion for twirling, an obscure yet challenging sport, began back in preschool. Since discovering her talent, Colucy has twirled ever since, taking lessons and performing with marching bands.

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ROMEOVILLE – Lewis University is teaching its largest freshman class ever while total enrollment swelled to a record of more than 6,700 students this year. The university’s freshman class totals 760 students, an 8.5 percent increase of about 60 students. An addition of 453 transfer students also contributed to the record-breaking enrollment. The enrollment count includes 530 students at a Lewis University regional center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “We’re very excited,” said Ray Kennelly, senior vice president for enrollment management, marketing and planning. “It has been a really strong start to this academic year,” he said. “I really think it comes down to we have one of the few mid-sized comprehensive universities that has combined academic programs with a modest tuition.” The university reported

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Mayor Martin T. Tully Commissioners: Sean Patrick Durkin, Geoff Neustadt, Robert T. Barnett, Becky Rheintgen, David S. Olsen, Greg Hosé Village Manager David Fieldman The “Village Corner” is edited and published by the Village of Downers Grove. Any questions concerning the content of this page should be directed to the phone number referenced in the article. If a number is not listed in the article, please call the Community Response Center at 1.630.434.CALL (2255). Meeting dates, times, locations and agendas are subject to change. Check the Village website at www.downers.us and DGTV Channel 6 for the most current meeting information.

COFFEE WITH THE COUNCIL Coffee With The Council of the Village of Downers Grove will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the Downtown Downers Grove Market at the Downers Grove Main Street Train Station on Saturday, September 20, 2014. The agenda for the meeting will be a forum for comments from Village residents. The Council particularly welcomes residents who may wish to comment on the facilities plan. Information about facilities planning can be found on our website at www.downers.us.

DOWNERS GROVE RESIDENT RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA The Village of Downers Grove and the Downers Grove Park District will host a Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, September 20, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Lot H of the Belmont Road Train Station. This event is open to residents of Downers Grove only and does not include businesses or not-for-profit organizations. NOTE: The event will end promptly at 1:00 p.m. and any vehicles arriving after that time will not be served. Please enter the Recycling Extravaganza site from Chase Avenue, via Curtiss Street. Volunteers will direct traffic in the lot and assist customers dropping off items. ITEMS ACCEPTED Paper Shredding: Limit of 2 brown paper grocery bags per vehicle. Paper will be collected and shredded off-site. Lead acid batteries: automotive-size battery cores – car, boat, truck, motorcycle, computer, sump pump Rechargable Household Batteries, ONLY: Alkaline batteries will not be accepted. Electronics: Large and small electronics, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, cameras, computers, laptops, copiers, cords, discs, electric typewriters, fax/adding machines, hard drives, key boards, mice, monitors, PDAs, printers, scanners, small kitchen appliances, radios, speakers, stereos, telephones, zip drives, hair dryers, and more. Cell phones and accessories Textiles and gently-used clothing Scrap Metal Bicycles: in any condition Ink cartridges New and gently used building materials, tools, and appliances Furniture: in gently used condition: dressers, kitchen tables (with or without chairs), coffee and end tables Musical instruments Buttons, rulers, yarn Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, ONLY. American Flags

IS YOUR CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLED CORRECTLY? September 14 through September 20 is National Child Passenger Safety Week. The Downers Grove Police Department encourages all parents to make sure their child's safety seat is correctly installed in their car. Following are some of the statistics that demonstrate the danger children are in every time they get into a car: • Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 13 years old. • In motor vehicle crashes occurring during the 5-year period from 2008 to 2012, 3,390 children under the age of 13 were killed and 613,000 children were injured. • In 2012, over one-third (37%) of children killed in car crashes were not in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts. The Downers Grove Police Department provides assistance to residents installing child safety seats. Residents may contact Supervisor Tim Sembach at (630) 434-5636 to schedule an appointment with a certified child safety technician who will ensure that your child safety seat is installed correctly.

OVERNIGHT PARKING Overnight parking on Village streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. is prohibited by Village ordinance. Residents with a need to park overnight on the street must obtain permission from the Police Department and should call the Village Operations Center (VOC) at 630-434-5600. This number is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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. 9/17/14 adno=S0248015

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on the other hand, would have to obtain a special-use permit. A meeting was held earlier this week in Manhattan to allow the New York investors — known as White Oak Growers — to explain their intent to build a growing center in the Wilton Township area. Wilton Township Supervisor Gynith Borden said Thursday that residents at the meeting were angered that the meeting was held at Manhattan Village Hall rather than in Wilton Township, where the growing center would be located. Borden said the New York group agreed to hold a second meeting within the next couple of weeks in Wilton Township. Still, some residents raised concern about the town having a stigma attached to it if a growing center were located there, Borden said.

“Some said they didn’t want it to be known ‘as the pot farm town,’” Borden said. “Security was another concern of residents.” Moustis recommended Thursday that the county’s Land Use and Development Committee revisit the zoning amendments. If changes were made to require a special-use permit for cultivation centers, Moustis said, it would not be retroactive so as not to affect current applicants. Noting the highly competitive process, Moustis said he thinks if the county had started out by requiring special use earlier this year, that would have turned investors away from Will County. “They would have never looked to Will County. We wanted Will County to be considered,” Moustis said. “Quite frankly there’s a significant

revenue stream here.”

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Two groups interested in operating cultivation centers in Will County have submitted applications for state review, County Land Use Director Curt Paddock said Thursday. Among the applicants is Green Point Botanical LLC, which has targeted a 55-acre parcel of undeveloped land in Plainfield Township, Paddock said. The second group — Illinois Plant LLC — is eyeing 27711 S. Frontage Road, a 21.6-acre parcel in Channahon Township. As part of the groups’ applications to the state, Paddock said the state requires that the applicants’ property is zoned appropriately and that they apply to the proper zoning authority, which is, in this case, Will County, Paddock said.

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Will County Republican Chair Jim Moustis is having second thoughts about county officials going soft earlier this year when developing zoning laws for medical marijuana growers. “If I had to do it all over again, I would have pushed for a special use requirement [for cultivation centers],” Moustis said following a Will County Executive Committee meeting Thursday. Local governmental bodies set zoning rules for medical marijuana businesses without controversy. But a marijuana farm proposed for Wilton Township now has become an issue. Two others have been proposed for Plainfield and Channahon townships. Moustis told the Executive

Committee he was concerned after hearing about a group of New York investors buying a 35-acre parcel of land in Wilton Township in unincorporated Will County with the intent of building a growing center there. “With a special-use permit, it would have given the public the ability to say why they like or don’t like it,” Moustis said, noting the special-use process entails public hearings and special approval from the county. The county board earlier this year updated its zoning laws to include rules relating to medical marijuana cultivation centers and dispensaries. Ultimately, board members chose to allow growing centers in the county’s agricultural and industrial zoning districts — without the need for a special-use permit. Dispensaries,

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(BPT) - There still is time to complete your unfinished outdoor projects. Sixty percent of homeowners will accomplish a home improvement project this year, according to survey data from the Zillow Digs Summer Home Improvement Trend and Spending Survey. Follow these tips to make your home’s exterior shine. * Smooth over concrete surfaces. In order to prevent trips or falls, now is a good time to fix and patch those cracks in the driveway or garage. Be sure to fix them now before they get larger and you could incur larger repair costs. It will also help prevent any future accidents. Small cracks can be fixed with concrete caulk while large cracks require a patch. Make sure to clean out the crack before applying either of these substances. * Repaint the deck. Improving your deck, patio or porch is the seventh most popular home improvement project according to RE/MAX and it’s easy to see why. When you picture yourself outside, you probably picture yourself sitting on the deck. So, make your deck stand out with a fresh coat of paint. “Decorating outside of your home is now all the rage,” says Matthew Mead, author of Backyard Style. “Your deck needn’t be brown and sullen. Infuse your backyard space by selecting whatever color you want and spray the floor of your deck with the Wagner Flexio 890. Your deck will be the toast of the neighborhood.” * Give your old patio furniture a new look. If you’re going to reinvent your deck, why stop there? Why not refresh your patio furniture to complement your deck’s new color, too? “Revive any outdoor furniture with an easy spray using the Wagner Flexio 890,” says Mead. “With a simple coat of paint you can transform tables, chairs, and anything wicker in any hue or shade you desire. In my new book Backyard Style, I show how to take simple flea-market finds and, with some paint and very little effort, transform them into show-stopping decorative accessories.” * Caulk around windows and any exterior joints, including doors. Many people think of this as a preventative project for winter, but a fresh application of caulk will protect cool air conditioning from escaping when you need it most. * Make your home’s exterior sparkle. If your home suffered any damage during the winter, now is the perfect time for repairs that will make your home look great again. Walk around your home and look for damaged or missing siding. Replace these pieces and then use a pressure washer to clean and wash away excess dirt and grime. Using a special detergent appropriate for cleaning your home will give you better results. Once you’re done with the siding, don’t forget to grab the window cleaner and make those windows sparkle. Each of these projects can return between 67 and 112 percent of their value to your home, according to DiGiorgi Roofing and Siding, not to mention the added joy you’ll receive from these home improvements. So get out there and get to work. The sooner you finish your project, the sooner you’ll be able to enjoy the rest of the year in style.

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Forest Preserve focuses on safety By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com

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With two fatal bicycle accidents in less than a year, Forest Preserve District of Will County officials are considering additional safety measures ahead of upcoming Cruise the Creek bike event. Both deaths took place along a stretch of the Hickory Creek Junction Trail, where Cruise the Creek is set to take place Oct. 4, District Police Chief Bob Murphy said. The trail has more hilly terrain that other trails in the district, Murphy said. It also has a number of blind spots and sharp curves. The district is facing a lawsuit in the death of a Joliet bicyclist during last year’s event. And, just last month, a 42-yearold Mokena man died upon swerving to avoid a jogger and passing a cyclist along that trail. Vaidas Varpucanskis, who was not wearing a helmet, fell off his bike and hit the back of his head on the pavement. The district plans to paint yellow center strips at blind spots and sharp curves along the trail so people know to slow down and be extra mindful of others — including pedestrians — who are using the trail, Murphy said. “We’re just trying to be proactive because there’s potential for something to go wrong there,” Murphy said. “The goal is to alert them to areas where they may need to be on their toes.” Eventually, additional signs will be posted alerting users of dangerous curves, and shoulders will be mowed further out along trail boundaries to improve sight lines, Murphy said. The district also is considering instituting a speed limit, district spokeswoman Cindy Cain said. Cain said the district is working with members of the Illinois Association of Conservation and Forest Preserve Districts in coming up with uniform rules, such as a speed limit. The association will hold a summit on trail safety Nov. 7. Murphy said forest preserve district police conducted safety checks along the Hickory Creek trail over the Labor Day to make sure bicyclists abided by the district’s no-speeding rules.

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• University of Illinois at Chicago students Jinit Desai and Donald Lei, both of Lisle, were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. • The following Bolingbrook students received academic honors from Monmouth College: Patrick McClain, W. Kenneth & Anna Mae Addleman Scholarship, the Edelman Scholarship and the Monmouth College Fine Arts Scholarship; and Kathryn Rees, Ruth Lewis Harr Scholarship. • The following Benedictine University students were honored for their academic achievements at the Honors Convocation and Hooding Ceremony: BOLINGBROOK: Crystal Medina, Kappa Delta Pi national honors society in education Brigitte Morris, Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies Award and Kappa Gamma Pi Catholic award Kulsum Musani, Scholars Program. Jennifer Piszczek, Psi Chi national honors society in psychology Faaria Rafat, Kappa Gamma Pi Catholic award Joseph Sanders, Pi Sigma Alpha national honors society in political science

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WHERE: 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18 to 21 COST & INFO: $18 and $20; 708-246-3380, www.theatrewesternsprings.com ABOUT: Theatre of Western Springs presents Neil Simon’s “The Dinner Party.” A mysterious invitation brings six divorcees together for dinner at a restaurant in Paris. It stars Billy Hyland of Glen Ellyn (pictured from left), Debbie Angelillo of Oak Brook, Michael Bolton of La Grange, Mary Kuhn of Naperville, Dave Romito of Clarendon Hills, and Laurie Lister of Chicago.

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WHERE: Plymouth Place Senior Living, 315 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park WHEN: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 COST & INFO: Free; www.artic.edu/learn/adults/community-associates, 630-243-9001 ABOUT: “Art in the Era of Downton Abbey” will be presented by art historian Jeff Nigro at the annual coffee by the Village Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago, with no reservations required. The group draws members from the Downers Grove, Westmont and Hinsdale area.

WHERE: Fr. Michael E. Komechak, O.S.B., Art Gallery, Benedictine University, Lisle WHEN: Reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20; show runs now to Oct. 10 COST & INFO: Free; www.ben.edu/artgallery, 630-829-6270 ABOUT: Benedictine University will mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of communism in Eastern Europe by hosting a traveling exhibit highlighting the nonviolent Velvet Revolution protests in the former Czechoslovakia.

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WHERE: Westmont High School, 909 Oakwood Drive WHEN: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 COST & INFO: $136 subscription through Sept. 19; $22 for single tickets; www.westsubsymphony.org, 630-887-7464 ABOUT: Season tickets are available for eight West Suburban Symphony concerts in Hinsdale, La Grange Park, Lemont, Lombard and Westmont. “This is going to be one of the most exciting and rewarding seasons in West Suburban Symphony history,” said Music Director Peter Lipari (shown), noting compositions will span Baroque to contemporary. The season launches with a chamber orchestra program.

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The Bank Restaurant capitalizes on fresh fare WHEATON – When dining at a fine restaurant, the thoughtful pairing of wine and entree may be a given, but patrons at The Bank Restaurant in Wheaton reap added dividends with delicious fare sourced in a socially responsible manner. Housed in an 1875 building that was once the original location of Gary-Wheaton Bank, the aptly named restaurant offers American-style food with a decidedly local slant – prepared with meats and produce from the region’s farms and ranches. Although outdoor seating is available, my dinner companions and I sat in the main dining room, an intimate setting with tin-tiled ceiling, muted lighting and dark wood trim. Live flamenco guitar softly played in the background; musical acts are a fixture on Friday and Saturday evenings. Our waitress, friendly and attentive, brought us a loaf of crusty bread served with a chipotle-honey butter that was creamy and savory. My dining companions typically stay away from shellfish, but couldn’t resist sharing the Mussel Zuppa appetizer consisting of fresh Cape Cod mussels stewed with sliced celery, carrots, bamboo shoots and snow peas in a house marinara sauce, served with lemon wedges and grilled croutons. The winning dish drew the duo, figuratively speaking, out of their shells. The mussels were tender, and the marinara sauce was thick, rich and had a slight kick to it. I ordered the Hawaiian-style Arctic char, noted in the menu as a sustainable best choice in the salmon family, with mashed Hawaiian purple sweet potatoes. The fish had a sesame soy glaze, and was topped with thinly sliced cucumber, red bell pepper and onion. It was not only visually appealing, but a delicious blend of flavors and textures with each bite. One of my companions is

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The Bank Restaurant, which occupies an 1875 building that was once a financial institution in downtown Wheaton, partners with Illinois farmers to support sustainable and socially responsible farming.

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The Bank Burger is an all-beef treat topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, fried egg and basil mayonnaise on a brioche bun. and pasta. My other companion selected the Pub Style Fish An appealing fish dish – Hawaiian-style Arctic char – is served on a n’ Chips, featuring beer-batcolorful bed of mashed Hawaiian purple sweet potatoes with a ses- tered wild Alaskan cod. I ame soy glaze, then topped with thinly sliced cucumbers, red pepper sampled one and was pleased with the crunchy coating strips and onion. contrasting with the tender fish. The house tartar sauce a hamburger aficionado, and mayonnaise on a brioche bun. was tasty, and malt vinegar asked for the separate signaI sampled a bite, and it was an and lemon wedges also were ture burger menu to peruse. explosion of flavors. It came available. With at least 10 choices, he with hand-cut french fries, but The bar’s libations include settled on The Bank Burger, Bank Slaw or fruit could be a healthy selection of local an all-beef hamburger patty substituted. microbrews, as well as domessmothered in cheddar cheese While not a dietary issue tic and imported beer, and a and topped with bacon, a fried for our party, there is an lengthy wine list. egg and a good dollop of basil option for gluten-free bread With a focus on sustain-

ability, the menu extends from grass-fed beef to seafood that is listed in Shedd Aquarium’s Right Bite program of conservation, free-range chicken and bison burgers – turned into flavorful dishes that cater to a variety of tastes.

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COOLNESS! SCULPTURES BY LARRY BALLARD, through mid-October, Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle. Displayed in the Fr. Michael E. Komechak, O.S.B Art Gallery. Information: www.ben.edu. WITNESS TO THE REVOLUTION: ACCOUNTS FROM AMERICANS WHO WERE THERE, through Oct. 10, Fr. Michael E. Komechak Art Gallery, Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle. To mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, this traveling exhibit highlights the nonviolent “Velvet Revolution” protests that paved the way for the development of a more democratic and capitalist-based government in the former Czechoslovakia. Information: ben.edu/artgallery.

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KIWANIS CLUB OF DOWNERS GROVE MEETING, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 17, Kristina’s Restaurant, 5130 Main St., Downers Grove. Open to visitors. Information: www.dgkiwanis.org. WEDNESDAY WALKING CLUB, 8 a.m. Sept. 17, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Choose a route through the museum grounds, with a longer circuit option along the Riverwalk. Sign in at the Pre-Emption House Tavern. Registration: 630-4206010. Information: www.napersettlement.com. YOUNG MOTHERS’ BIBLE STUDY, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17, Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. Small group Bible study. Child care and nursery provided. Information: dgcc.org. STORYTIME WITH NAPERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 17, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. Enjoy a fun-ﬁlled library program of stories, songs, and more for children of all ages. Free with museum membership or admission. Information: www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org. ROTARY CLUB OF ROMEOVILLE MEETING, noon Sept. 17, At’s A Nice Pizza & Pasta, 334 N. Independence Blvd., Suite A, Romeoville. Information: www.romeoville.clubexpress.com. DOWNERS GROVE WOMAN’S CLUB, 1 p.m. Sept. 17, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-9692397. FARMERS MARKET AT ST. JOHN’S, 3 p.m. Sept. 17, 750 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Offerings from local vendors. Information: www.stjohns-episcopal. com. POKEMON CLUB, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Do you think you have what it takes to be the best? Join other aspiring trainers at our Pokemon Club. We will play a few Pokemon

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FREE DAY AT MUSEUMS WHERE: Participating museums WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 27 COST & INFO: The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art (shown) in Elmhurst is one of more than 1,000 museums in Illinois and across the country that will emulate the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, by opening their doors to those who present a downloaded Museum Day Live! ticket. To see all the participating museums and download one free ticket good for two people through Smithsonian magazine, visit www.smithsonianmag.com/museumdaylive. themed games and play both the card and video games. For grades 1-6. No registration required. Cost: Free. Information: www2.lislelibrary.org. ROTARY CLUB OF NAPERVILLE/DOWNTOWN MEETING, 4:44 p.m. Sept. 17, Hugo’s Frog Bar, 55 S. Main St., Naperville. Information: rcndowntown.com. BE AN INFORMED VOTER!, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, Downers Grove Fire Station #2 - Meeting Room, 5420 Main St., Downers Grove. Learn more about the complicated ballot for the Nov. 4th election and changes in the election laws that affect all voters. Attend the public forum presented by the League of Women Voters of Downers Grove/ Woodridge/Lisle. The expert panel includes Robert T. Saar, Executive Director of the DuPage County Election Commission, and Rey Lopen-Calderon, Executive Director of Common Cause Illinois. Cost: Free. Information: www.dgwl.il.lwvnet.org. FRANCIS AND THE SULTAN: AN EMBLEMATIC ENCOUNTER, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, Benedictine University Kindlon Hall, ﬁfth ﬂoor, 5700 College Road, Lisle. One of the earliest stories about peaceful dialogue between Christians and Muslims dates back to the Crusades in the 13th century when St. Francis of Assisi went behind enemy lines to speak with Sultan Malik al-Kamil of Egypt. John Tolan, Ph.D., acclaimed international scholar of medieval Christian-Muslim relations and professor of History at the Universit de Nantes in France,

will be the featured speaker. The lecture is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, contact Rita George-Tvrtkovic, Ph.D., event organizer and assistant professor of Theology at Benedictine, at rgeorge-tvrtkovic@ben.edu. Cost: Free. Information: ben.edu. Information: 630-829-6000. TRIVIA NIGHT, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: www.mullensbarandgrill. com or 630-505-0240. OPEN MIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. Sept. 17, Ballydoyle Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Play three songs or 15 minutes. Information: www. ballydoylepub.com.

SEPT. 18 MONEY SMART, 8 a.m. Sept. 18, Westmont Chamber, 1 S. Cass Avenue, Westmont. After completing this course, you’ll be able to: Improve their overall recordkeeping practices; Apply tricks and tools relevant to their business; Choose among various software to support their recordkeeping;; Recognize the most common banking services for small businesses, including merchant services, payroll processing, business credit and others; Understand how other small business owners decide which banking services to use; Evaluate the applicability of each of banking service to their business needs. Cost:

Free. Information: www,westmontchamber.com. CREATIVITY CLASS, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 18, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. For ages 15 to 24 months. Even toddlers use math as part of their daily routines and activities. Join us for a class that is full of numbers, size, shapes, patterns, matching, and counting. Cost: $14-$20. Information: www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org. MAKE WAY FOR MUSIC, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. DCM volunteer Nancy Culp brings her guitar and love for music to DCM’s Family Resource Center. Join us for an enjoyable and “just right for children” introduction to music and musical concepts. Free with museum membership or admission. Information: www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org. ROTARY CLUB OF NAPERVILLE MEETING, 12:15 p.m. Sept. 18, Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Information: www.napervillerotary. com. YA THURSDAY: PINTERESTING CRAFTS, 4 p.m. Sept. 18, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Love crafting? Come do some Pinteresting crafts with us. For grades 6-8. Please register via our website calendar at lislelibrary.org Cost: Free. Information: www.lislelibrary.org.

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Continued from page 31 ROTARY CLUB OF CHICAGO LITHUANIANS (WESTMONT) MEETING, 6 p.m. Sept. 18, Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterﬁeld Road, Downers Grove. Information: www.rotarychicagolandlithuanians.com. TIM TIMMONS LIVE IN CONCERT, 7 p.m. Sept. 18, St. Joan of Arc, Lisle IL, 820 W. Division St., Lisle. Tim’s enthusiasm and passion for inviting people into a conversation with Jesus really comes through in his music. Timmons isn’t afraid to rattle the status quo and encourage those in the church to examine themselves and their posture with Jesus. Cost: $10. Information: www.sjalisle.org. JOHN LYNN PRESENTS “ENGLAND COAST TO COAST,” 7 p.m. Sept. 18, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Join us to experience John Lynn’s adventure of walking 200 miles from the Irish Sea to the North Sea through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors National Parks. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lisle Library. Cost: Free. Information: www.lislelibrary. org. TRIVIA NIGHT, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, DJ’s Sports Bar, 222 E. Chicago Ave., Westmont. Win a $25 or $10 gift card to DJ’s. Cost: Free. Information: www.djswestmont.com. THE PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND (N.F.P.), 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: www.mullensbarandgrill.com. BACHATA THURSDAYS, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. One-hour lesson at 8 p.m. At 9 p.m., enjoy open dancing. Information: www.estebansdiningdancing.com.

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VOGEL’S EYE WHERE: College of DuPage campus, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn WHEN: Through Oct. 25 COST & INFO: Free; www.cod.edu/gallery, 630-942-2321 ABOUT: The Cleve Carney Art Gallery presents “Amy Vogel: A Paraperspective.” The exhibit incorporates signature style work, experimental projects, and individual and collaborative work in diverse media made over a period of 15 years by Vogel, a faculty member at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The show includes a catalogue essay by Joseph Grigely. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday, and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

SEPT. 19 ROTARY CLUB OF NAPERVILLE SUNRISE MEETING, 7 a.m. Sept. 19, Naperville Country Club, 25W570 Chicago Ave., Naperville. Information: www.napervillesunrise.org. AIDAN O’TOOLE, 5 p.m. Sept. 19, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Irish favorites along with some current radio hits. Information: www.ballydoylepub. com. MOTHER & SON DATE NIGHT HAYRIDE, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Castaldo Park, 3024 71st St., Woodridge. Enjoy a special evening with your child as we enjoy a dinner of hot dogs and chips, make a memorable craft, take a hayride around town and roast marshmallows by the campﬁre for dessert. This program takes place outdoors, so please dress accordingly. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $17-$25. Information: www. woodridgeparks.org.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY NIGHT: NAPERSEPT. 20 VILLE SUZUKI ORCHESTRA VIOLINS, 6 p.m. Sept. 19, DuPage Children’s NAPERVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET, 7 a.m. Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Sept. 20, Fifth Avenue Station, 200 Naperville. Small musicians with big E. Fifth Ave., Naperville. Information: skills open the Family Fun Friday Night www.naperville.il.us/farmersmarket. season with beautiful music. Enjoy aspx. violin selections that demonstrate DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE their growing abilities. Free with MARKET, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. museum membership or admission. 20, Main Street, Downers Grove. Cost: Free. Information: 630-968-8400 or www. HIP HOP NIGHT, 8 p.m. Sept. 19, indianboundaryymca.org/downtownEsteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 market. N. Route 59, Naperville. Information: LEGO EV3 ROBOTICS: THE SPACE www.estebansdiningdancing.com/ CHALLENGE, 9 a.m. Sept. 20, NIU Dancing.html. - Naperville Campus, 1120 E. Diehl FUNKSHUNAL GROOVE, 8:30 p.m. Road, Naperville. (Recommended Sept. 19, City Gate Grille, 2020 ages 10 and up) The LEGO Space Calamos Court, Naperville. Jazz/funk Challenge will develop students’ band. Cost: Free. Information: www. programming and problem solving citygategrille.com. skills as they work in teams to WAYNIAC SHOW KARAOKE, 10 p.m. complete 6 missions over the course Sept. 19, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville of 3 sessions and prepare for the ﬁrst Road, Lisle. Information: www. manned mission to Mars. Students mullensbarandgrill.com. without prior experience are strongly

encouraged to attend Intro to Lego EV3 Robotics. Cost: $39-$117. Information: www.niu.edu. ILLINOIS TOLLWAY SAFETY FAIR, 10 a.m. Sept. 20, Illinois Tollway Headquarters, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove. The Safety Fair promotes child safety in a way that’s fun for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and children alike. Children will have fun with traveling exhibits provided by DuPage Children’s Museum, and participate in activities like K-9 demonstrations and coloring stations, while they learn about important safety topics including ﬁre safety, disaster preparedness, bicycle safety, and pet safety. Child safety seat inspections, seat belt safety, and impaired driving demonstrations will also be provided free of cost. Cost: Free. Information: www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org. HARVEST POW WOW, 11 a.m. Sept. 20 and 21, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Celebrate Native American culture with dancing and drumming in addition to Native ﬂute playing, craft and food vendors and a children’s activities area. Cost: $7-$10. Information: www.midwestsoarring.org. INDIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL, 11 a.m. Sept. 20, Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Journey to the exotic, ancient land of Vedic India and experience its diverse rich culture and customs. Through the various cultural presentations, ethnic vegetarian food, “I Got Talent contest,” Flash mob, Folk dances from different states of India, Rangoli contest, and traditional wear show, the festival’s aim is to demystify Indian traditions and promises to entertain/engage the whole family Admission is free and festival is open to public. Cost: Free. Information: www.indianculturalfestival.org. HARVEST HOEDOWN, noon Sept. 20, Riverview Farmstead Preserve, Book Road and Hassert Boulevard, Naperville. Features music, square dancing, wagon rides, farm animals and craft vendors. Kids can take part in farm chore obstacle courses and potato sack races. Attendees also may experience a slice of Wheatland Township’s agricultural past by stepping inside the Thomas Clow farm buildings located in the Preserve. Cost: Free. Information: ReconnectWithNature.org. BOLINGBROOK SATURDAY CRUISE IN, 3 p.m. Sept. 20, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. All cars, trucks, bikes and clubs welcome. There will be a live DJ, giveaways, food and drink specials, goodie bags, dash plaques, and top vehicle awards. Information: www.tailgatersgrill.com. ROUNDUP REVIVAL, 4 p.m. Sept. 20, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove. We’re going to have lots of great BBQ, potluck food, music, games and more.

Information: thewelcomingchurch. org. Information: 630-969-2783. SALSA, 6 p.m. Sept. 20, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Free entry with purchase of dinner entree available from 6 to 9 p.m. With no dinner reservation $10 cover charge. Information: www. estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing. html. THE SPECIAL 20’S, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 20, City Gate Grille, 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville. Morry Sochat and The Special 20’s are bringing a fresh sound to the Chicago Blues scene. They mix classic Chicago Blues with Swing and Rock N’ Roll from the 1950s. Cost: Free. Information: www. citygategrille.com.

SEPT. 21 FAIRVIEW PLAZA FAMILY FUN DAY, noon Sept. 21, Fairview Plaza- corner of 75th and Fairview Ave, Downers Grove. Craft Corner with Tutor Time, Board Breaking with Pro-Martial Atts, Dance Classes with DLD Dance Center, live bands with Fairview Music, and more. Cost: Free. Information: www.ladies-night-events.com. VILLAGE VOICES CONCERT, 3 p.m. Sept. 21, Oak Trace Senior Community, 200 Village Drive, Downers Grove. Village Voices, a talented and enthusiastic community chorus based in Downers Grove, kicks off its 2014-15 season of concerts. Programs feature a wide variety of music from stage and screen, folk and patriotic tunes, gospels and spirituals, vocal jazz and light rock. Cost: Free. Information: www.villagevoicesdg.org. HINSDALE ORCHESTRA PERFORMS IN WESTMONT, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Westmont High School, Westmont, IL, 909 Oakwood Drive, Westmont. The West Suburban Symphony of Hinsdale, conducted by Peter Lipari, will perfom music of Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Britten. Cost: $22. Information: www.westsubsymphony.org. LIVE PUB TRIVIA, 7 p.m. Sept. 21, Tommy Nevin’s Pub, 3032 English Rows, Naperville. Cost: Free. Information: www.tommynevins.com. WONDERFUL EVENING OF MUSIC, 7 p.m. Sept. 21, First Christian Church of Downers Grove, 801 63rd St.. Classical and jazz fans, join us for an evening of the music of Claude Bolling. Richard Sladek, our accomplished pianist with 20 years experience will be joined by Cathy Steinbach on ﬂute, Jonathan Cooper on bass, and Bob Reese on drums. Cost: Free Will Donation. Information: www.fccdg. org. Information: 630-969-2518. DJ JEFF OVERSTREET, 8 p.m. Sept. 21, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. DJ Jeff Overstreet spins your favorite songs, every Sunday night. Cost: Free. Information: www.tailgatersgrill.com.

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ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNERS GROVE BREAKFAST MEETING, 7 a.m. Sept. 23, Baked Apple Breakfast Co., 1224 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Breakfast meeting of the Rotary Club. Cost: Free. Information: www.dgrotary.org. ROTARY CLUB OF NAPERVILLE SOUTH MEETING, 7 a.m. Sept. 23, Springbrook Golf Club, 2220 W. 83rd St., Naperville. Information: rcnsouth. clubexpress.com. ROTARY CLUB OF LISLE MEETING, 7:30

through art, math, science and literacy explorations. Free with museum admission. Information: www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org. MUSEUM MASTERPIECES: THE LOUVRE, 10:45 a.m. Sept. 23, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. The Louvre Museum in Paris, France is one of the world’s largest museums with 35,000 antiques and more than 9 million visitors each year. The Louvre is home to European, Greek, Etruscan, Roman and Islamic art. Our focus for the course will be key European paintings, prints and drawings of the masters from the Middle Ages to the mid-19th century. Learn the history of the Louvre and leave with an understanding for some of the treasures within this world-renowned museum. Cost: $60. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. WOODRIDGE ROTARY CLUB MEETING, noon Sept. 23, Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge. Information: www.woodridgerotary. org. ROTARY CLUB OF WESTMONT MEETING, noon Sept. 23, Vincitori Restaurant, 14 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Information: www.westmontrotaryclub.org. KIWANIS CLUB OF WOODRIDGE MEETING, noon Sept. 23, Papa’s Pizza Place, 8258 Janes Ave., Woodridge.

Meeting of the Kiwanis Club. Cost: Free. Information: www.woodridgekiwanis.org. BOLINGBROOK ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12:15 p.m. Sept. 23, Ashbury at Boughton Ridge Golf Course, 335 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Information: www.rotary.org. JOHN ADAMS, 2:15 p.m. Sept. 23, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Discover the role Adams played in the establishment of our nation. Cost: $48. Information: www. ben.edu/CLL. DON GIOVANNI, 7 p.m. Sept. 23, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Dark comedy blends seamlessly with biting social commentary in a rip-roaring story that tantalizes with its ambiguities. Lyric Opera Community Lectures offer an overview of the story, biographical information about the composer and librettist, and musical highlights. Cost: Free. Information: www2.lislelibrary.org. KARAOKE, 8 p.m. Sept. 23, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Information: www. tailgatersgrill.com. OPEN MIC, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: www.mullensbarandgrill.com. TRIVIA NIGHT, 9 p.m. Sept. 23, Ballydoyle Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com.

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a.m. Sept. 23, Hilton Lisle, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. Information: www.lislerotary.org. GENEALOGY: BEYOND THE BASICS, 9 a.m. Sept. 23, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Sooner or later, everyone who conducts genealogical research will get stuck or run into a brick wall. This course provides an overview of various techniques to get back on track. Recommended websites, advanced search techniques for documents, and breaking down the impossible searches are some areas that will be discussed. Students are encouraged to bring their genealogy search problems to class. Cost: $48. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. CREATIVITY CLASS: COLOR ME FALL, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 23, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. For ages 2 to 4. Engage the senses in the colors of this warm and cool season. Fall colors such as orange, red, yellow, brown, and green are used in leaf printings and pine cone paintings that help us celebrate the season. Cost: $17-$23. Information: www.dupagechildrensmuseum. org. S.M.A.R.T. SERIES, 9:45 a.m. Sept. 23, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. Start the day with books and activities that focus on healthy foods and lifestyles

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THE ART OF NEGOTIATING THE BEST DEAL, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. What’s the best way to ask for a price reduction, negotiate repair work or request a refund? This course is designed to improve negotiation skills in everyday life. Learn the keys and skills to improve your ability to get what you need. Every Monday Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13 Cost: $48. Information: www.ben. edu/CLL. MONDAY FUNDAY: AMUSEMENT PARK PHYSICS, 4 p.m. Sept. 22, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Ever wonder why you don’t fall out of a roller coaster when it goes upside down? Join us to learn the answer and investigate the forces we experience on all our favorite rides. For Grades K-5. Cost: Free. Information: www2.lislelibrary.org. NAPERVILLE-EVENING KIWANIS CLUB MEETING, 6 p.m. Sept. 22, Edward Hospital Education Building, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville. Information: www.napervilleeveningkiwanis. org. ADULT CRAFT: DIY COASTERS, 7 p.m. Sept. 22, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Why buy drink coasters when you can design your

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Week 4 matchup at Bolingbrook n WHEN: 7 p.m.

Friday n WHERE: 365

Raider Way, Bolingbrook n RECORDS: Stagg 2-1 (0-1 SouthWest Suburban Blue), Bolingbrook 2-1 (1-0 SWSB) n OUTLOOK: After two decisive victories to start the season, Stagg was on the other end of the spectrum in last week’s 44-0 loss against Lincoln-Way East. Meanwhile, the Raiders have outscored opponents 107-28 in the past two games after losing the season opener against Hinsdale Central.

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Bolingbrook imposes will on Joliet Central By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Hinsdale Central did no favors for the rest of the teams on Bolingbrook’s schedule when the Red Devils upset the Raiders 23-15 in Week 1. Joliet Central was the most recent victim as Bolingbrook opened SouthWest Suburban Blue play Saturday with a 6414 victory against the Steelmen. “Before the season, I think we got a little complacent with all our high rankings,” Raiders linebacker Julian Huff said. “Sometimes you need to

be humbled to get better, and we were humbled.” The Raiders (2-1, 1-0) led, 57-0, late in the first half when Central (0-3, 0-1) scored on a 38yard pass from freshman quarterback Zach Wisneski to junior wide receiver Kameron Smith. The same pair connected on a 9-yard scoring toss with 1:25 left for the game’s final points. Otherwise, it was all Bolingbrook. Huff did not play for long Saturday, but he inflicted plenty of damage on the Steelmen, including returning an interception 16 yards for a touchdown. “A pick-6, that’s fun,” he said.

Bolingbrook led 35-0 late in the first quarter and 42-0 two plays into the second quarter. Coach John Ivlow cleared his bench early. Fourteen Raiders shared 39 rushing attempts that netted 226 yards. Quarterback Adam Klein, who was 8-for-8 passing in a 5114 Week 2 win against Romeoville, hit all four attempts for 80 yards. Quincy Woods and Dimitri Wiafe-Akenten both caught two passes for 40 yards and a touchdown. Woods wore multiple hats, returning a punt for a touchdown, scoring on the pass from Klein, on a run from scrim-

mage and running in with a two-point conversion after a bad snap. Woods also had a potential second punt return for a touchdown stopped 2 yards short of the goal line. “Getting tackled there will be biting me for a while this week,” Woods said. “I’ve already heard about it from my teammates. I told them I was just setting up my teammate [in this instance, Cortez Wilson, who led the Raiders with 72 yards in six carries] so he could get a touchdown.” The Bolingbrook bench erupted when Erik Sotelo

scored a late touchdown. “He’s a running back, but he’s usually the last guy in line,” Huff said. “Erik sometimes shies away from the action. I don’t even know if he wanted the ball, but we gave it to him and he scored.” It was a big day for the reserves. “That’s how we prepared for this game, knowing guys who are second- and third-teamers would get more time than us starters,” Huff said. “That’s what it’s all about. I was happy for those guys, the way they want out there and showed hustle.”

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Downers Grove South struggles against AT By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – When Ryan Taylor ran for 12 yards combined on back-to-back plays and put Downers Grove South’s football team on the Addison Trail 11-yard line, it seemed good things were in store for the home team. But a loss of 9 yards on third-and-9 and a missed field goal seemed to sap any momentum from the Mustangs for the game as they lost to the Blazers 21-0. “They executed and we didn’t, so they get all the credit and we do not,” Downers Grove South head coach Mark Molinari said. The Blazers’ defense had four sacks and recovered three fumbles, and the offense worked quickly and efficiently in the shutout win. It was the first time South was shut out at home in a conference game since 2006. AT, which improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the West Suburban Gold, got on the board on quarterback Mike Rybarczyk’s 84-yard run midway through the first quarter. After Rybarczyk and Jake Atiyeh hooked up on a 7-yard score late in the first quarter, the Blazers had two touchdowns before the Mustangs (1-2, 0-1) earned a first down. A 15-yard strike from Rybarczyk to Jaavion Bradley late in the second quarter put AT ahead 21-0. The Blazers had 136 rushing yards by halftime while South mustered 32 yards on the ground. “We knew they were going to run the ball, and they probably caught us in a bad defense on that long touchdown,” Molinari said. “We just had a couple miscommunications that just can’t happen, a couple guys not communicating what we’re playing.” After a thrilling overtime win against Proviso West in Week 2, the Mustangs seemed poised for a breakout game, but the offense struggled to get going against a tough AT defense. “We can’t run the ball and we’re struggling on offense” Molinari said. “It just seems like we’re having a hard time

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No shortage of talent for Bolingbrook, DGS Outlook: A senior-dominated group features Johnathan Cook, a sectional meet qualiThe starting gun has al- fier in 2013, leading the way. The results for Cook so far ready gone off for the cross country season. Bolingbrook this season has been solid. and Downers Grove South In a field of elite runners at have plenty of experience re- the Hornet-Red Devil Invite turning to boost their teams on Sept. 6, Cook placed 25th in a field of over 370 runners. this season. At the Peoria Woodruff Invite run on the state meet course Bolingbrook Raiders at Detweiller Park in Peoria Coach: Art Pahl on Saturday, Cook was 49th Conference: SouthWest in a field of 430. Suburban Blue Bjorn Shroda so far has been a solid No. 2 runner beTop runners hind Cook. By JASON ROSSI

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Downers Grove South’s Ryan Taylor is swarmed by Addison Trail tacklers in Friday’s home game. The Mustangs struggled on offense much of the game and lost 21-0.

Game breakdown Addison Trail 21, Downers Grove South 0 DGS LEADERS n PASSING: Jordan Skach: 3-for-5, 23 yards; Connor Kreifel: 1-for-3, 6 yards n RUSHING: Ryan Taylor: 1446; Austin Balinski: 7-30 n RECEIVING: Max Soderlund: 2-16; Riley Heavey: 2-13 n DEFENSE: Mike Connolly: 2 tackles for loss; Taylor: fumble recovery; Robert Justus: tackle for loss

Week 4 matchup n WHO: Downers Grove

South at Morton n WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday n WHERE: 2400 Home Ave., Berwyn n RECORDS: DGS 1-2 (0-1 West Suburban Gold), Morton 1-2 (1-0 WSG) n OUTLOOK: After struggling on both sides of the ball in Friday’s loss against Addison Trail, the Mustangs will look to get back on track against Morton in a battle of teams with Mustang mascots. Morton is riding high after a 26-24 win against Proviso East in Week 3. trying to fix it right now. We played good defense for about three quarters of the game, but it seems like we have one quarter where we just don’t play very well. We’re the victim of our own circumstance.”

Name Isaac Camacho Peyton Chapman Johnathan Cook Tim Mohammad Bjorn Shroda

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Downers Grove South

Coach: Brian Caldwell Conference: West Suburban Gold Top runners

Name Tim Arnold Joey Eterno Ethan Kirk Jack LaLonde Austin Rutkowski Alan Zhou

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Outlook: Though the Mustangs’ 2013 season finished just short of a state meet berth, the squad brings back all but one of the seven runners who competed at last year’s regional. South ran in its first big invite of the season Saturday at the Peoria Woodruff Invite, where Jack LaLonde led the way with a 52nd-place time of 15:23. Alan Zhou, junior Zach Scheffel, Stephen Papilas, sophomore Lester Grant and Tim Arnold also ran at the race.

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Plenty of returning talent for Bolingbrook, DGS teams

helped them advance from last year’s regional meet to the sectional race, includThe high school girls cross ing the front-running trio of country season is in its early Trianna Rodriguez, Marissa stages, and runners are set- Caputo and Arianna Amill. ting their sights on the state Cassandra Cerpa also remeet in Peoria. Here’s the turns. outlook for the girls teams Against top competition at from Bolingbrook and Down- the Hornet-Red Devil Invite, ers Grove South: Bolingbrook’s first big meet of the year, Rodriguez placed 29th in a field of 276 runners., Bolingbrook Raiders Amill was 56th and Caputo Coach: Merry Overdorf finished in 64th place. Conference: SouthWest

Outlook: In Jillian Boyle, Michaela Hackbarth, Abby Kargol and Amanda Thate, the Mustangs bring back four of the seven athletes who ran at last year’s Class 3A state meet, where South finished ninth. The Mustangs showed well at the Peoria Woodruff Invite on Saturday. Thate was in the top-50 in a field of 345 runners. Sophomore Katie Stapleton finished in 65th place, junior Maggie Seitz was 90th and freshman KelSuburban Blue ley Hackbarth was in 108th Downers Grove South place. Senior Mary Beine, juCoach: Doug Plunkett Top runners nior Liz Alcantara and freshConference: West Suburban Gold man Natalie Olsen also ran Name Year Arianna Amill jr. well. Top runners Marissa Caputo jr. “We have a great group of Name Year Cassandra Cerpa sr. younger runners who could Jillian Boyle jr. Trianna Rodriguez so. very well move up into the Michaela Hackbarth jr. varsity ranks before the seasr. son is over,” head coach Doug Outlook: T h e R a i d e r s Abby Kargol bring back four runners who Amanda Thate sr. Plunkett said. By JASON ROSSI

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