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By ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Residents looking for more information about the creation of a proposed historic district along Maple Avenue can attend the second of two meetings at the Lincoln Center on Oct. 8. The first meeting was held Tuesday night at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. Neighbors and preservationists who want to create the district hope to keep the stretch of historic homes on Maple Avenue intact. The effort was spurred when the Edwards House, a Queen Anne Victorian mansion on Maple Avenue, was put up for sale. Developers have identified the lot, 942 Maple Ave., and an old but historically insignificant house next door as the potential site for a 56-unit condo building. It would take 51 percent of the property owners in the proposed district to agree to create the distinction, which would have to be approved by a review board and then the village council. Once created, any building permit, moving permit or demolition permit in the district would require a certificate of
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“When you drive down Maple Avenue, it looks how it did historically. There’s not a lot of tear downs or modern buildings. It has that historic character that would be required to make it eligible as an historic district.” Doug Gilbert Former architect and former chairman of the Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission appropriateness granted by the review board following a hearing. Applicants denied a certificate have 30 days to appeal to the village council. Creating a district would be the likely path to save the Edwards House, because sole, individual buildings cannot be designated as historic landmarks without the owners consent. Downers Grove resident Tom Nybo has largely spearheaded the effort to save the home, and said they have begun passing out information packets and collecting signatures. “I’m hoping that the village council and people in the village see that there is an aggressive amount of support in making Maple Avenue an historic district,” he said. Doug Gilbert, an architect
and former chairman of the Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission, provided information at the first of the two meeting Tuesday, and will be on-hand again at the Oct. 8 meeting. “The key thing is we’re (going) to answer people’s questions about what an historic District is and what it would mean, what would be the implications, and why this group wants to do it,” he said. Gilbert helped establish large historic districts in Oak Park and other communities, and served on the historic property survey team in Downers Grove last year that catalogued historic properties throughout town. The survey identified several houses on Maple Avenue as being historically significant, including the Edwards House.
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Maple Avenue “has what we call, in the business, integrity,” he said. “When you drive down Maple Avenue, it looks how it did historically. There’s not a lot of tear downs or modern buildings. It has that historic character that would be required to make it eligible as an historic district.” The Edwards House was last used as office space, and the lot is currently zoned as downtown business. Multi-family structures like a condominium buildings are allowed as special use in downtown business districts. For that reason, developers say their plan better fits with the village’s plans for the area. “We’ve tailored our plan to plug right into (the village’s) vision,” he said. David Sosin, an attorney spokesman for the developers, said Monday that the group expected to file planning documents with the village Tuesday.
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Teresita Mendoza puts a boutonniere on her son, Michael Mendoza, prior to him receiving a distinguished alumni award Thursday from Downers Grove South Director of Student Activities John Aldworth as part of the 50th anniversary celebration.
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DOWNERS GROVE – Past and current Downers Grove South High School students had a big weekend, starting with the induction of six inaugural members into its Distinguished Alumni program Thursday and ending with its homecoming football game and 50th anniversary Friday. The six inaugural distinguished alumni were honored with plaques on the newly created Alumni Wall of Honor. The new members are Captain Daniel L. Cheever, United States Navy, DGS Class of 1982; Derek Lloyd Choi-Lundberg, Ph.D.,
neuroscience research and university teaching, Class of 1987; Elaine Fuchs, Ph.D., Professor of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at the Rockefeller University, Stem Cell Biology and Cancer Research, Class of 1968; Dr. Michael Mendoza, class of 1992; Capt. Kent A. Paro, United States Navy SEAL, Class of 1982; and Dr. Katarina J. Ruscic, Ph.D., Biomedical Research and Anesthesiology, Class of 2002. On Friday, the school hosted a cookout in celebration of its 50th anniversary preceding the homecoming football game victory against Leyden High School.
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emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Michael Holmes worked at O’Hare for a spell, for AT&T as a line tech and as an independent contractor delivering for Sears and Walgreens. But like many who haven’t found steady work since the recession, he said experience doesn’t match with the open jobs. It’s a problem employers in the manufacturing industry are seeing from their end, too, Career Connect Lead Coordinator Joe Dutra said. “In DuPage County, there are 9,000 jobs that have to be replaced in the next 10 years in manufacturing,” Dutra said. “So what we’re doing is we’re trying to close skill gaps in manufacturing and get individuals into these jobs.” Holmes of Broadview was one of 10 area residents who attended a Career Connect recruitment event Sept. 25, hosted by Downers Grove charity Hope’s Front Door. Dutra’s visit was one of many recruitment event’s hosted by Hope’s Front Door’s Pathways to Employment
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Joe Dutra (center) of Career Connect Metro West discusses the manufacturing job training programs Thurs- gram useful. On Thursday, day with possible recruits. Hope’s Front Door in Downers Grove offers a Pathways to Employment program Visiting Angels will visit the including job coaching and recruitment for training programs. office from 10 to 11:45 a.m. to program, which also offers job-search coaching, resume advice and other services to clients looking for work. Recruits accepted into Career Connect would enter into a 14- to 20-week training program in either welding or machine operation, earning national certification. For job searchers like Holmes, the
most promising aspect is that the only way to graduate the program is to be placed in a job. The program, which is headed by the Jane Adams Resource Corporation and the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing, expanded to DuPage County this year. In Chicago, where it has operated for 30 years, it has a 95 percent job-placement rate.
Most importantly, the work earns a living wage, starting at $11 to $16 an hour, with pay increasing with experience. Dutra will be back at Hope’s Front Door for another recruitment event at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Career Connect are not the only recruiters who have found Hope’s Front Door’s Pathways to Employment pro-
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recruit in-home caregivers. And during the past year, busing company First Student has made five recruitment trips. Pathways to Employment’s momentum has been fast building since it’s creation this January. It grew out of a job-openings list the organization maintained for clients who came in for other aid like transportation, help with utility bills or medical coverage, among myriad other services. Executive Director Janell Robinson said the organization found that alerting people to job openings was helpful, but many of them did not have the skills necessary to apply. “Often the skill set needed to fill out an application is higher than the job they are applying to,” she said. “So it can be discouraging.” With pathways to Employment, clients have an opportunity to meet with a job coach who can help specifically tailor their resume and job search toward their goals and experience. For many clients, it can be the final step to self-sufficiency. “One of the great things that we can do is provide immediate relief because if you’re hungry, if you’re sick and you don’t have access to medication, it’s very hard to start that conversation about searching for a job,” Robinson said. “So if we can address those immediate concerns and then connect them with these long-term solutions, we know that longterm changes can be made.”
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DOWNERS GROVE – The Downtown Downers Grove Management Corp. invites area women to enjoy a night of shopping and dining Thursday in downtown Downers Grove, as the village’s boutiques and restaurants will host sales, massages, demonstrations, tastings and more. The event is a partnership with the Betty Jane Boyd Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for Women’s Empowerment through Programa Velasco. The scholarships will provide educational training and business leadership programs for women in the Community Savings and Lending Program. Participants can stop by the registration desk and pick up a limited edition swag bag from 5 to 7 p.m. or until the bags are gone. The registration desk is at the Downtown Management office, 933A Curtiss St. For information, visit www. downtowndg.org or call 630-7250991.
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DOWNERS GROVE – Downers Grove Village Commissioner Geoff Neustadt will look to challenge incumbent Mayor Martin Tully in the April 7 municipal election. Neustadt made the announcement Sept. 23 with a news release that he is circulating nominating petitions to run for the office. His commissioners seat also is up for election in April. Tully said last month he plans to run for re-election. “Moving into 2015, the village embarks on big projects, including new facilities and financial planning,” Neustadt said in a statement. “We deserve a mayor who is able to organize and positively lead council to realize our goals and explore new ones in a
timely way.” Neustadt is in his second term as a village commissioner and was appointed mayor pro tem in May 2013. Previously, he contributed to the Village’s Transportation Advisory and Human Services Commission as a volunteer. A lifelong Downers Grove resident, Neustadt lives with his wife, Leslie, and two sons, David and Declan. Neustadt works as a maintenance mechanic for District 58 and has served its schools in various capacities for more than 20 years, according to the news release. For information about his candidacy, visit www.geoffneustadt.com or call 630-7684163. To register to vote, visit www.dupageco.org or call 630407-5600.
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Share your voice and help participate in the Impact DuPage survey What does well-being mean to you and your family? Is your definition of well-being the same as that of your neighbors or co-workers? How would you define well-being for your community? These are some of the questions that a group of DuPage County collaborative partners, including People’s Resource Center, COMMUNITY have been asking. In the midst VOICE of many changes continuing to Kim take place in DuPage County – more poverty, more diversity Perez and an aging population, just to name a few – various organiSince 1975, we have zations have come together to build stronger collaborative efforts aimed at understanding been collaborating and addressing the needs facing with residents, our communities. The result is faith communities, Impact DuPage, a countywide initiative committed to creatgovernment and ing a common understanding businesses to lend a of community needs, gaps and priorities that will advance hand to our struggling the well-being of the DuPage County community. neighbors. Collaborative success for this effort means we must engage the DuPage County community to provide some information. Therefore, we are asking each resident to complete a brief online survey before Oct. 31. Our goal is to hear from each resident of the county. The survey is available at www.surveymonkey.com/s/impactdupage. People’s Resource Center is proud to be a part of Impact DuPage, working together to make a difference in our community. Since 1975, we have been collaborating with residents, faith communities, government and businesses to lend a hand to our struggling neighbors. As we join with other DuPage providers to positively impact well-being in our community, I hope that you will add your voice to the effort by completing the survey. For information about People’s Resource Center, visit www. peoplesresourcecenter.org. For information about Impact DuPage, visit www.dupagehealth.org.
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Thumbs up to Chicago Cubs pitcher Neil Ramirez for surprising cancer patients Sept. 17 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital on with autographs, hats, shirts and well-wishes. The 25-year-old reliever first visited outpatients and medical staff in the hospital’s Cancer Care Center then stopped by the inpatient oncology unit. Although it was a down year for the North Siders, Ramirez was one of a few bright spots, posting a 1.35 ERA. More encouraging, however, is his dedication and willingness to give back to the community. Thumbs up to Downers Grove native Tim Havidic for winning about $20,000 on the Food Network show “Cutthroat Kitchen.” The 25-year-old chef, who joined the competitive cooking team at Technology Center of DuPage’s culinary program as a high-schooler, has already worked as the executive chef at Moto’s former sister restaurant, iNG, and is currently the sous-chef at the recently opened SoHo House Chicago. Congratulations on all your success, and best of luck at your new position. Alex Soulier, news editor asoulier@shawmedia.com 630-427-6247
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doing it. Let’s enforce it. Let’s get some retired senior citizens Let’s not have beer bashes with cameras or something. at the Arboretum Let’s think outside the box. Somehow, it doesn’t seem right to have a beer bash at Bar crawls, drunk driving our – and I say our – Arboretum. This is about the Bartoberfests This is a family type organization and pub crawls in area towns. and our taxes pay for it. They Am I correct in assuming that even have a rate for designated everyone who goes, walks to the drivers. It’s the wrong thing for events and then gets on a trolley an Arboretum to do. to go from bar to bar to get drunk? And they’re going to walk home? Don’t talk on a cellphone Right. They’re going to get in their while you are driving cars and drive drunk. Hey towns, Let’s enforce the no talking on why don’t you have the cops park your phone while driving rule. right where they’re dropped off. I’ve repeatedly seen people Make a lot of money those nights. fe
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A man was found stabbed to death in a Westmont apartment complex. La Grange Village Board, those apartments that you want to go up at La Grange Road and Ogden Avenue are just going to bring crime. They’re moving our way. Please don’t give them the opportunity.
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OBITUARIES LAURA J. BIRKLUND Born: July 8, 1933 Died: Sept. 19, 2014
Laura Jean Birklund (Rietz), age 81, of The Villages, Florida, passed away September 19, 2014. Born July 8, 1933 in Berwyn. Married December 24, 1954, in St. Joseph, Michigan. She was the Soloist at the First Church of Christ Scientist in Downers Grove. She was the Administrative Assistant to the Head Librarian at the Downers Grove Public Library. Retired to The Villages, Florida, in May 1999. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Roy Birklund; her son, Rodd, and wife, Sherri; her daughter, Susan; and her three grandchildren, Sara, Eric, and Jackson.
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Joan M. Cilik, nee Eckman; loving mother of Jean (Glenn) Davis, Mary Ann (Colm) Stephens, Joanie (Bob) Gerberich, Lynn (Rob) Knudsen and Jennifer (Kevin) Stephens; cherished grandmother of Griffin and Owen Davis, Katharine and Audrey Stephens, Kendall, Grace, Sean and Elise Gerberich, Robert, Michael, Elisabeth and Thomas Knudsen, Quinn, Aidan and Annie EDWARD L. BRISCOE Stephens; fond sister of Carol Ann (Johnny) Haulotte, Margaret Edward L. Briscoe; beloved (Dayton) Gnau, Thomas, M.D. (Mary husband of Dorothy “Dottie” Alice) Eckman, Renella (Robert, Briscoe, nee Pirc; loving father of D.D.S) Geary and Helen (Tom) Daniel (Cathy) Briscoe, David (Lisa) Stanks. Briscoe; cherished grandfather of Visitation Tuesday, September Kyle, Matthew and Brendan, Kelly 30th, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral and Julia; fond brother of Beverly Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 9:15 (Gary) Govoni, Patrick (Karen) a.m. from Adams-Winterfield & Briscoe, the late Joann (the late Jim) Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main Shepley and Audrey (the late John) St. (1 blk. S. of Ogden) Downers Donnelly. Grove to St. Joseph Church. Mass Visitation Thursday, October 2nd, 10:00 a.m. Interment SS Peter & 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, Paul Cemetery. October 3rd, 9:15 a.m. from AdamsMemorials may be made to Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Alzheimers Association, Home, 4343 Main St. (1 blk. So. of www.alz.org or 8430 West Bryn Ogden) Downers Grove to St. Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 Joseph Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Private. Arrangements by AdamsNEAL KIEWIET Winterfield & Sullivan. 630/9681000 or Neal Kiewiet of Downers Grove, www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com formerly LaGrange, at rest September 23, 2014. Cherished husband of Patricia; devoted father of Jesse, Matthew (Katy) and Rachel (Jared) Wollen; dearest grandfather of Zachary, Annabelle and the littlest Kiewiet; dear brother of Debbie, Katherine (Ken) Kiewiet-Risius and Les (Karen) and fond uncle; beloved son in law of Nicolina Nickipuck, and caring brother-in-law of Nancy (Bob) Brewer, Janice Ellen, Michael (Ninfa) Nickipuck, and Diane (Larry) Tabb. Visitation Saturday, September 27, 2014, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., and Tuesday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St. Riverside. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
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MARYELLYN KLOSTER Maryellyn Kloster, loving wife of the late John Kenneth Kloster Jr. Beloved mother of John (Kitty) Kloster III, and Susan Kloster (Jim Lakanen). Dear Grandfather of John (Kelly) Kloster IV, Amanda; special friend of Cindy Wiacek and Carol Kloster. Loving son of the late Albert and the late Lydia Hoffert and dear sister of the late George Hoffert. Visitation Wednesday, October 1, 2014, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2014, at the funeral home Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. For more information WWW.TOONFUNERALHOME.COM OR 630-968-0408
JOHN OWEN John Owen, age 84; beloved husband of Marie Owen, nee Diener; loving father of Lori (Thomas) Kucklick; cherished grandfather of Vivian, Matilda, and Evelyn Kucklick; dear brother of Grace Obergefell, Ann Waldrop and the late Henry, David, William, Alfred and Robert Owen. Visitation Monday, September 29th , 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, September 30, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at AdamsWinterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St. (1 blk. S. of Ogden) Downers Grove. Interment Private. For information 630/968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com
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Patriots Park begins new playground installation By ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – While Downers Grove families will soon enjoy a new playground at Patriots Park, the old structure will be similarly put to good use. Downers Grove Park District employees pulled up the old structure earlier this month, and it was collected by Kids Around the World, a charity that donates used and new playgrounds to less affluent communities. Park District Superintendent of Planning Paul Fyle said the Park District replaces playgrounds in a 12- to 15year cycle, and the play structure at Patriot’s Park was at least 15 years old. The new playground is being installed by the district the week of Sept. 21. He said the tots section of the structure will have nautical theme and will have a poured rubber surface with a colored island and ocean design. It’s the first Downers Grove Park District playground to have the poured rubber surface. “We’re excited about that,” Fyle said. “They’ve begun using it at other park districts. We’ve heard from a lot of parents that they really like that.” He added the portion of the playground for older children will have the same mulch surface as other playgrounds. The new structure fits in the same footprint as the old one, he said, and will be completed for less than the $250,000 budget, which also includes new sidewalks
leading to and from the play structure. The Park District also is refurbishing – but not replacing – the playground at Memorial Park this fall, according to Fyle, with a budget of $135,000. “We’re leaving the posts that are there and taking off all the slides and pieces and replacing those and building on new decks, slides and components,” he said. Tim Clausen, international playground director for Kids Around the World, said the charity is refurbishing the old playground and will then select a community to give it to. The Rockford-based organization is in its 20th year, he said, and began collecting and refurbishing old playgrounds about five years ago after 15 years of working solely with new sets. One of the first structures it refurbished came from Downers Grove’s Washington Park. “That went to Kyrgyzstan,” he said. “It was in an area with a high alcoholic rate and the family structure just wasn’t in the culture. It was neat to give families something to do together.” For that project, Kids Around the World also added an education center to teach children English, and oftentimes it brings food donations along with the playground, he said. Other big projects included work in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and in Haiti following the devastating 2010 earthquake.
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Scholars Hinsdale South High School Joseph Eilbert Academic Achievements: National Merit Semiinalist; Science Olympiad; Breakfast Club Science; National Honor Sociey; National Spanish Honors Society; Hornet Scholar; Premio de Oro in Spanish Exam; Sportsmanship Award School Activities: Cross Country; Track & Field; Hinsdale South Summer Running; Science Olympiad; Spanish Peer Tutor Community Service: Joe has tutored Middle School Students Nominated by Lara Jarman, School Counselor and James Dickerson, Coach: “Joseph is a multitalented young man and Hinsdale South High School is honored to have him as our students. He both athletically and academically talented and has made tremendous contributions to our high school community. We will be honoring Joe at our National Merit Breakfast this October. He will continue in the National Merit Scholarship Competition over the next few months. Joe has taken the most rigorous courses our high school offers while still being very active in Science Olympiad and Cross Country and Track. As an athlete, Joe has been a vital component of an increasingly successful cross country team that is now ranked the top 20 in the state of Illinois. Joe did take 6th place at the West Suburban Gold 3200 meter run last spring. He running talents have been a key element to the rapid improvement of the Hinsdale South Cross Country program.”
Community High School (West Chicago) Kayla Gofinet Academic Achievements: Honor Roll School Activities: Softball (4 years); Yearbook (4 years, 2 as president); Pep Club (2 years); Student Ambassador (1 year); Girls Golf (1 year) Community Service: Volunteer with younger girls softball players Nominated by Mitch McKenna, Teacher: “Kayla put our yearbook together almost single-handedly. She was incredibly important in the planning and executing of the two 1-hour pep assemblies that have been held so far this year. She is a good student, and documents the majority of student activities through her photography. She puts the school and students irst in many situations where it meant more stress and less sleep but ultimately beneitted our students.”
Downers Grove South High School Thomas Matysik Academic Achievements: National Honor Society – Vice President; Argonne National Laboratory Exemplary Student Research Program; Spanish Honor Society; American Legion Award winner; AP Scholar with Honors; Recognized by three academic departments (Math, World Language, and Science) for a commitment to learning and striving for excellence in these subjects; 4.282/4.0 Grade Point Average; ACT score = 35 School Activities (clubs, athletics): Math Team Member; Peer Leaders Oficer; J. Kyle Braid Leadership Program; DECIDE Program Co-founder (substance abuse prevention program); President’s Council; West Suburban Conference Leader; Mad Dash/Rush Corps Leader – (Freshman Orientation Program); Mustang Way Leader (School-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies program); Boys Baseball (grades 9-12) – pitcher; Boys Football (grades 9 & 10) Community Service: Peer Leaders – As one of the oficers in Peer Leaders, Thomas has connected with various charities such as West Suburban Food Pantry, Feed My Starving Children, and Make-A-Wish foundation; National Honor Society – Thomas has volunteered at many events representing NHS, including being a judge at a Science Fair and volunteering as a tutor in Chemistry and other subject areas; J. Kyle Braid Leadership Program – Thomas was one of the founders of a Special Needs Prom event organized at Downers Grove South High School; DECIDE – Thomas was one of the irst leaders in this program. He traveled to elementary schools in the district to educate sixth grade students about healthy lifestyle choices and the dangers of substance abuse; Christ Church of Oak Brook – Thomas has volunteered at his church for a variety of events and beneits including Feed My Starving Children. Nominated by Laurie Blei, Counselor: “Thomas Matysik is an enthusiastic, positive, and talented young man. He is outgoing and friendly and always has a smile on his face. His upbeat personality allows him to connect well to others. He has a great rapport with students and faculty alike. Teachers describe Thomas as a responsible student who is cheerful, kind, and compassionate. When I talk to Thomas, I am always struck by his caring nature and dedication. Thomas is someone who strives to give 100% at all times. It is very apparent that Thomas loves learning. He comments that his love of learning has never faded. He goes on to say, “I push myself every day to become a better learner and explore new boundaries and ways of thinking”. He is an extremely motivated and dedicated student who continually challenges himself. Thomas takes great pride in his work, setting high goals for himself and never giving up. Perseverance is part of his character. Thomas is deinitely a student that teachers love to have in class. He is not only an excellent and engaged student, but he is a great person and role model to others.”
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Joshua Beausoleil Academic Achievements: DuPage High School District 88’s Best; Successfully completed 15 previous honors and AP courses as a freshman, sophomore and junior, and is enrolled in four additional honors and AP courses his senior year; Class ranking within the ninety-ninth percentile; National Honor Society; World Language Honors Society; Math Honor Society; Social Studies Honor Society; Civitas School Activities: Football (4 years); Baseball (2 years); Basketball (1 year); Member of New Beginnings program for incoming freshmen Community Service: Volunteered for Lauren Kiefer Run; Lions Club dinner; Ardmore School rummage sale; Schafer’s Reading night; and Mathemagician Night at Willowbrook Nominated by LeVar Ammons, Guidance Counselor: “Josh is obviously an outstanding student being #1 in his class and I’m happy to see he has earned this honor. His ranking is an indication of his talent and tremendous work ethic. As a student athlete Josh has been able to ind his balance as starter on the varsity offensive line and maintain his high level of academic rigor. He has the desire to be Chemical Engineer which is itting for him because he is extremely inquisitive and has a great passion for science.”
Lisle Senior High School Emily Mandel Academic Achievements: High Honor Roll; National Honor Society; Spanish National Honors Society School Activities: AFS; Key Club; Ecology Club; Tennis; Cheer; Softball; Student Congress; Scholastic Bowl Community Service: Lisle Teens With Character - Teen Leader; Youth Ministry; Sea Lion Aquatic Park - Swim Instructor; Girl Scouts Nominated by Jeff Howard, Principal: “It is my privilege to nominate Emily Mandel for the Suburban Life Scholars program. Emily has a warm personality that mixes with a ierce thirst for knowledge in areas that interest her. Her expertise lies in both science and math leading her toward a career in either marine biology or conservation biology. Emily was selected to attend the National Ocean Summit as 1 of only 4 delegates from the Shedd Aquarium. She was also chosen to participate in the Shedd’s High School Lake Ecology Program, as well as their High School Marine Biology program. Emil Mandel is an outgoing, committed student that is highly visible in all of her achievements at Lisle High School.”
Downers Grove North High School Samantha Young Academic Achievements: First Chair ILMEA AllState 2013; Novice Champion in Prose - DGN Mixer 2013 (Speech); Maintained top two percent of the class the entire high school career; Made national level for the Grand Concours French Contest 2011-2013; Scored a perfect at various Math team competitions between 2011-2013; Taken 9 AP Tests, achieved a 5 on 5 of them School Activities: Varsity Math Team; Captain of Varsity Scholastic Bowl; Snowball; Orchestra (one at school honors orchestra, one youth orchestra and one college level orchestra); Homecoming Committee; Speech team from (2012-2014); Freshmen volleyball (2011 season) Community Service: Member of NHS (12 hour service commitment); Over 40 hours at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital as an ER guest assistant, responsible for immediate injuries, patient transportation, and escorting families to rooms (still volunteering); Hospice vigil at Elmhurst Memorial, staying with patients who are diagnosed to pass within 72 hours of the vigil Nominated by Brett Littlehale, Counselor: “I believe the best way to provide this is to quote Samantha in her own words: “I spent the entirety of my high school career hoping to achieve the highest academic standard and the most success I could possibly gain from the large amount of opportunities given me. I have taken all of the possible science classes at Downers Grove North because I have such a huge passion for STEM research and I want to be a great example of the capabilities of women in the science ield. I am currently second in class rank out of a class of 491, and I have maintained being in the top two percent for my entire high school career. Not only do I strive for academic excellence, but I try to purvey the most sympathy and compassion for others that I possibly can. I am the youngest volunteer in the ER at Elmhurst Memorial because it is very dificult for teenagers to handle what is seen on duty. I also believe that no one should die alone, which is why I am a hospice vigil when necessary. I have grown to acknowledge my laws as a human being; however, I also discovered the means to take advantage of my strengths and put the highest effort into everything I do.”
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To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The purpose of a state constitution is to establish a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.1 OF ARTICLE I OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I – BILL OF RIGHTS SECTION 8.1. CRIME VICTIMS’ VICTIM’S RIGHTS.
(a) Crime victims, as defined by law, shall have the following rights as provided by law: (1) The right to be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy and to be free from harassment, intimidation, and abuse throughout the criminal justice process. (2) The right to notice and to a hearing before a court ruling on a request for access to any of the victim’s records, information, or communications which are privileged or confidential by law. (3) (2) The right to timely notification of all court proceedings. (4) (3) The right to communicate with the prosecution. (5) (4) The right to be heard at any post-arraignment court proceeding in which a right of the victim is at issue and any court proceeding involving a post-arraignment release decision, plea, or sentencing. make a statement to the court at sentencing. (6) (5) The right to be notified of information about the conviction, the sentence, the imprisonment, and the release of the accused. (7) (6) The right to timely disposition of the case following the arrest of the accused. (8) (7) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused throughout the criminal justice process. (9) The right to have the safety of the victim and the victim’s family considered in denying or fixing the amount of bail, determining whether to release the defendant, and setting conditions of release after arrest and conviction. (10) (8) The right to be present at the trial and all other court proceedings on the same basis as the accused, unless the victim is to testify and the court determines that the victim’s testimony would be materially affected if the victim hears other testimony at the trial. (11) (9) The right to have present at all court proceedings, subject to the rules of evidence, an advocate and or other support person of the victim’s choice. (12) (10) The right to restitution. (b) The victim has standing to assert the rights enumerated in subsection (a) in any court exercising jurisdiction over the case. The court shall promptly rule on a victim’s request. The victim does not have party status. The accused does not have standing to assert the rights of a victim. The court shall not appoint an attorney for the victim under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to alter the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the prosecuting attorney The General Assembly may provide by law for the enforcement of this Section. (c) The General Assembly may provide for an assessment against convicted defendants to pay for crime victims’ rights. (d) Nothing in this Section or any law enacted under this Section creates a cause of action in equity or at law for compensation, attorney’s fees, or damages against the State, a political subdivision of the State, an officer, employee, or agent of the State or of any political subdivision of the State, or an officer or employee of the court. or in any law enacted under (e) Nothing in this Section or any law enacted under this Section shall be construed as creating (1) a basis for vacating a conviction or (2) a ground for any relief requested by the defendant appellate relief in any criminal case.
EXPLANATION The Constitution sets forth substantial rights for crime victims. The proposed amendment expands certain current rights: 1) Victims are currently entitled to fairness and respect throughout the criminal justice process. The amendment would also provide that they shall be protected from harassment, intimidation and abuse. 2) Victims currently can make a statement to the court when a criminal defendant is sentenced to punishment. The amendment would allow a victim to be heard at any proceeding that involves the victim’s rights, and any proceeding involving a plea agreement, release of the defendant or convicted individual, or sentencing. 3) Victims may obtain information about conviction, sentencing, imprisonment or release. The amendment would require prosecutors and the court to notify victims of those events before they happen. The amendment would also grant additional rights to crime victims: 1) A victim would have a right to formal notice and a hearing before the court rules on any request for access to the victim’s information which is privileged or confidential information. 2) A victim would have the right to have the judge consider the victim’s safety and the safety of his or her family before deciding whether to release a criminal defendant, setting the amount of bail to be paid before release, or setting conditions of release after arrest or conviction. 3) The victim would have the right to assert his or her rights in any court with jurisdiction over the criminal case, but would not have the same rights as the prosecutor or the criminal defendant and the court could not appoint an attorney for the victim at taxpayer expense. The proposed amendment would not alter the powers, duties or responsibilities of the prosecutor. Further, a criminal defendant would not be able to challenge his or her conviction on the basis of a failure to follow these provisions.
FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution
Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment makes changes to Section 8.1 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution, the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights. The proposed amendment would expand certain rights already granted to crime victims in Illinois, and give crime victims the ability to enforce their rights in a court of law. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.
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Village of Downers Grove 1.630.434.5500 • www.downers.us 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.
BUDGET MEETING The Village Council of the Village of Downers Grove will conduct a public meeting to review the FY 2015 Proposed Annual Budget on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. at Fire Station 2, 5420 Main Street. The public is invited to attend.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING The Village of Downers Grove will offer electronics recycling on Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The drop-off location is at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Avenue, in the employee parking lot at the rear of the building at the intersection of Curtiss Street and Mackie Place. Because the site is staffed by community volunteers, gates will open at 9:00 a.m. and close promptly at noon. Creative Recycling Services, which has provided free electronics recycling to Village residents since 2011 under an agreement with DuPage County, recently terminated its contract with the County. The future of the Village's electronics recycling program is being evaluated as opportunities to assist residents in the proper disposal of electronics are explored.
POLICE WARN OF LATEST PHONE SCAM In a recent incident, a resident reported to police that she received several phone calls with a 954 area code from a person identifying themselves as representing Microsoft technical support. The caller told the victim that her e-mail account and computer were compromised and required immediate attention to prevent further damage or security breaches. The caller’s goal was to obtain credit card information and passwords from the victim. The Downers Grove Police Department wants our citizens to know that this type of scam is occurring frequently in and around our community. If someone calls or e-mails you claiming to be technical support for Microsoft or any other company: • Do not purchase any services from the caller. • Never provide control of your computer to any third party unless they are a reputable computer support team that you have contacted for assistance. • Report the incident to police. The Downers Grove Police Department is here to assist you; you should not hesitate to call anytime you question a caller’s legitimacy. Contact the Crime Prevention Unit at (630) 434-5606, mheintz@downers.us, or call 9-1-1 for assistance. 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. 10/1/14
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DOWNERS GROVE – The Avery Coonley School Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Paul Druzinsky as the head of school following a nationwide search. Druzinsky had been serving as the interim head since July, when he replaced outgoing head Paul Barton. “We were thrilled when
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Barbakoa staff members Javier Arriaga (from left), Katrina Skripnichenko and Caroline Zaragoza serve food samples Thursday to Chamber members Michael Koenig and Becky Nelson during the Taste of 630.
Taste of 630 delivers samples by the dozen SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – Hungry residents packed the Aramark Corporation lobby Thursday to sample food and drinks from more than two dozen local businesses.
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Continued from page 9 at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the 1000 block of Curtiss Street. • A GPS device was stolen between 4 p.m. Sept. 24 and 5:40 p.m. Friday from a vehicle in the 2100 block of Ogden Avenue. • Kevin M. Chentorycki, 18, 1230 Meadowood Ave., Woodridge, was charged at 2:11 p.m. Saturday with attempted retail theft in the 7400 block of Lemont Road. • Judith A. Goltz, 70, 1019 W. Bauer Road, Naperville, was charged at 5:26 p.m. Sept. 24 with retail theft in the 7300 block of Lemont Road. •Jake T. Kessel, 23, 188 Hawthorn St., New Lenox, was charged at 2:40 p.m. Sept. 22 with retail theft in the 7300
Chamber630 hosted another installment of Taste of 630 Thursday at the Aramark Corporation in Downers Grove, featuring an evening of food and drink samplings from local restaurants, music and prize giveaways.
block of Lemont Road. • A picnic table was reported stolen between 11 a.m. Sept. 19 and 9 a.m. Sept. 23 from a backyard in the 1900 block of Hitchcock Avenue.
Participating restaurants included Barbakoa, Gibsons, the Patio, Carlucci, Freshii, Emmett’s Ale House and more. To learn about upcoming chamber events, visit www. downersgrove.org.
Lincoln St., Westmont, and Kenneth G. Osowski, 57, 6500 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, were charged at 11:12 p.m. Sept. 23 with drinking in public at Warren Avenue and Main Street. Davis was also charged with Disorderly conduct open alcohol in public at 3:46 • Richard A. Meadows, 35, 16 p.m. Sept. 22 in the 1000 block N. Edward St., Mount Prospect, of Burlington Avenue. was charged at 2 a.m. Saturday • Kevin A. Cawley, 41, 19W545 with disorderly conduct in the Roosevelt Road, Lombard, was 4700 block of Belmont Road. charged at 8:32 p.m. Sept. 22 • Timothy R. Moore, 49, 321 with disorderly conduct and Washington St., Woodstock, was resisting arrest in the 900 block charged at 10:46 a.m. Saturday of Warren Avenue. with disorderly conduct in the 3800 block of Highland Avenue. Drug charges • James Joseph, 57, 6706 Charmaine K. Green, 19, 404 Cedar Lane, Westmont, was Naperville Road, Westmont, was charged at 1:10 p.m. Sept. 23 charged at 9:41 p.m. Saturday with drinking in public in the with possession of drug para5000 block of Fairview Avenue. phernalia in the 4800 block of • Gregg A. Davis, 48, 317 S. Cross Street.
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DOWNERS GROVE – Downers Grove native Tim Havidic won about $20,000 on the Food Network show “Cutthroat Kitchen,” but if you ask him about it, he’s the definition of nonchalant. He didn’t even watch the episode when it aired in August. “It was in LA – it was like homecoming – I used to work out there,” Havidic, 25, said. “So it was sort of fun. I hadn’t seen the people I used to work with in LA for four years. I told them I was coming out there, and I was really excited about it, and I wasn’t able to focus at all about the show.” “Cutthroat Kitchen” is more of a game show than cooking show, he said, as contestants compete in culinary challenges while fighting through “sabotages” the other competitors can buy to trip each other up. Each contestant starts with $25,000, and the cost of sabotages deducts from their potential winnings. One sabotage left Havidic to make a lobster roll after the ingredients, bread included, were dunked in the lobster tank. Another sabotage replaced his cutting utensils with wire. One of his competitors got stuck wearing lobster claws for hands, and another had to carry around an anchor. “The constant trash talking (show producers) encouraged us to do was pretty hilarious,” he said. “I had some good zingers, but I keep to myself, mostly. It was all friendly.” Perhaps Havidic’s laidback attitude helped him win the show, or it could be that at 25, he’s already worked as the executive chef at Moto’s former sister restaurant, iNG, and is currently the sous-chef at SoHo House Chicago. It also might be that he’s been approaching cooking like a sport since he joined the competitive cooking team at Technology Center of DuPage’s culinary program as a
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high schooler. “You don’t just have to slave away and cook and just be crazy working 20 hours a day,” he said. “You can actually have fun with it. I treated it like sport. You always want to be done first with your stuff, and you get the prize at the end. In real life, the prize is a better paycheck or salary.” Havidic said the TCD Culinary program played a large role in encouraging his love for cooking and his current success. After high school, Havidic went on to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York, followed by a butchering apprenticeship in Kingston, N.Y. That led to his stint in LA helping to launch a butchery, before moving back to Chicago. Eventually, he said he’d like to open his own restaurant, maybe a Spanish tapas place or a small, 60-seat tasting menu restaurant like Schwa.
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WHERE: 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace WHEN: Wednesdays to Sundays through Oct. 19 COST & INFO: $40 to $50, with student and senior discounts; 630-530-0111, www.drurylane.com ABOUT: Drury Lane Theatre presents “The Game’s Afoot,” the witty, suspenseful caper by Ken Ludwig set in stylish 1936. It won Best Play honors at the 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Awards. Featured are Tempe Thomas (shown from left), Kathy Logelin, Rod Thomas, Derek Hasenstab and Angela Ingersoll. Lunch and dinner theater packages are available.
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WHERE: Online episodic literary network WHEN: Read or listen to the series weekly on Sundays COST & INFO: Free; www.bigworldnetwork.com ABOUT: Author Arthur W. Johnson of Bolingbrook announces the publication of his historical novel, “Skyfire,” with BigWorldNetwork.com, where it first will be shared as a serial with reader interaction before being published in its final form. The plot is about life in the first half of the 1800s in the growing Naper Settlement area of Naperville, Fort Dearborn in Chicago, and Barber’s Corners in Bolingbrook. The lead character is Seamus O’Flarity.
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WHERE: Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays to Oct. 31 COST & INFO: Free; 630-206-9566; for details on the show and upcoming art courses, visit www.dupageforest.org/calendar.aspx and sort by “Arts and Culture” ABOUT: Visitors can enjoy pieces by Oak Brook artist Judith Barath, who draws inspiration from nature and architecture for her oil paintings and photographs, some on metal.
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WHERE: Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 COST & INFO: Book purchase; 630963-2665, www.andersonsbookshop. com ABOUT: Anderson’s Bookshop will present New York Times bestselling romance writer Kristan Higgins. In her new romance titled “In Your Dreams,” two friends turn to each other, when their exes make things miserable. Will friendship become something more? To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of “In Your Dreams” from Anderson’s Bookshop. The evening includes a short talk by Higgins, a question-and-answer session, and the book signing.
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Weber Grill elevates backyard barbecue LOMBARD – As the season turns and separation anxieties mount at the thought of backyard grills decommissioned until spring, one restaurant always provides a comforting phalanx of professional Weber grills and charcoal at the ready. This year marks the silver anniversary of the Weber Grill restaurant, which originated in Wheeling and today has locations in Lombard, Schaumburg, Chicago and Indianapolis. The restaurants are owned by the Illinois-based grill manufacturer. We visited the Lombard location, a handsome space with a playful motif that pays homage to the early days of the dome-lidded Weber barbecue grill invented in 1952. There are vintage photos in the dining room, a chronological display of actual grills above the bar in the Smokey Joe’s lounge where myriad TV screens are tuned to sports, and a life-size sculpture in the foyer of the grill’s creator, George Stephen, cooking on his Weber in front of the open kitchen. Outside the restaurant is a towering giant of a kettle grill, its sheer size lending an amusing exclamation point. The dining room has an inviting clubby feel, with an exposed-beam ceiling, wagon wheel-style chandeliers above the tables, expansive leather banquettes and ultra-comfortable, upholstered booths. A stone fireplace and rich wood accent the space. We opted for a booth, and our helpful server soon delivered warm pretzel rolls with a tangy cheddar butter. Steaks, barbecue, burgers, grill-fired pizza and seafood dominate the menu, but I didn’t need to ponder all the choices. I had to try the signature pork ribs with hickory barbecue sauce, and they did not disappoint. The tender, fall-off-the-bone meat was flavorful, and the sauce hit just the right notes of zesty, smoky
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Impossible to miss, the giant kettle outside the Weber Grill restaurant in Lombard could fit 300 burgers.
A combo plate stars the signature ribs and pulled pork, both slowsmoked over hardwood, and complemented by bourbon baked beans and a delectable side of whipped sweet potatoes – with the accent on A generous half slab of pork ribs with Weber’s own hickory barbecue sweet. sauce stands up well to the big flavors of roasted garlic mashed potatoes, blue cheese pecan cole slaw and sweet cornbread. Thanks to the original between mouthfuls. flavor. I opted for sides of roasted garlic mashed potatoes and the blue cheese pecan cole slaw, both intensely flavored. I shared them in exchange for samples of the whipped sweet potatoes and bourbon baked beans my dining companion had chosen to complement his combo plate. I’m normally not a sweet potato fan, but the fluffy,
sweetened side dish was a standout – more dessert than dutiful vegetable. Served with our dishes was a thick slab of cornbread bursting with the just-picked flavor of high-summer sweetcorn with a hint of added sugar. My dinner date had chosen the two-item combo, picking the signature ribs along with the hardwood-slow-smoked pulled pork, which he praised
We were getting full, but couldn’t resist the seasonal creme brulee, whose flavor of the day was peach. We happily crunched through the crackling caramelized sugar atop the creamy custard. Splitting dessert does wonders to assuage the guilt of picking a rich confection. We paired dessert with a tasty cup of cappuccino prepared with Lavazza espresso coffee from Italy.
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The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Suburban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive dining experiences will result in published reviews.
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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. Oct. 1, Kristina’s Restaurant, 5130 Main St., Downers Grove. Open to visitors. Information: www.dgkiwanis.org. YOUNG MOTHERS’ BIBLE STUDY, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 1, Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. Small group Bible Study about the Fruits of the Spirit. Child care and nursery will be provided. Prayer time and study time with treats. Cost: Free. Information: dgcc.org. ROTARY CLUB OF ROMEOVILLE MEETING, noon Oct. 1, 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. Oct. 1, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Meets September to April. For information, call 630-969-2397. Cost: Free. ROTARY CLUB OF NAPERVILLE/ DOWNTOWN MEETING, 4:44 p.m. Oct. 1, Hugo’s Frog Bar, 55 S. Main St., Naperville. Cost: $20. Information: rcndowntown.com. FROM BUMP TO BABY, 7 p.m. Oct. 1, DuPage Medical Group, Lisle Medical Office Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 430 Warrenville Road, Lisle. As you make your transition into parenthood, DMG offers a unique and supportive educational series to help you prepare. This 4-class series covers everything from labor basics, body mechanics and pregnancy posture, safe exercising, pelvic floor, nutrition, newborn care and shaping up post-pregnancy. Class is taught by licensed nurses, dietitians and certified physical therapists. To learn more visit www.dupagemedicalgroup.com/ bumptobaby. Cost: $75.
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‘GRAVEDIGGER’ TO UNEARTH ENTERTAINMENT WHERE: Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook WHEN: Wednesday to Sunday, Oct. 1 to Nov. 2 COST & INFO: “The Gravedigger,” written by First Folio Artistic Associate Joseph Zettelmaier, continues the tale of Frankenstein as a chilling psychological drama. First Folio Theatre, housed in a Tudor revival-style mansion reputed to be haunted, is an apt backdrop for the scary play told from the monster’s perspective. Among cast members in the world premiere show are Josh Carroll (from left) and Craig Spidle. A special late night performance on Halloween will be a benefit sponsored by First Folio’s Young Professionals Board, and will include drinks and appetizers prior to the 11 p.m. show. The director is Alison Vesely. Tickets cost $22 for previews, and $29 to $39, with subscriptions available; contact 630-986-8067 or www.firstfolio.org.
OCT. 2 KIWANIS CLUB OF WILLOWBROOK-BURR RIDGE MEETING, noon Oct. 2, Papa Passero’s, 6326 S. Cass Ave., Westmont. Information: www. wbkiwanis.org. YA THURSDAY: DIY HOT APPLE CIDER AND PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES, 4 p.m. Oct. 2, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Love pumpkin spice lattes and hot apple cider? Come learn make your own, eat some donuts, and play board games. For grades 6-8. Cost: Free. Information: www2. lislelibrary.org. ROTARY CLUB OF CHICAGO LITHUANIANS (WESTMONT) MEETING, 6 p.m. Oct. 2, Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Information: www.rotarychicagolandlithuanians.com. TRIVIA NIGHT, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, DJ’s Sports Bar, 222 E. Chicago Ave., Westmont. Play to win a $25 or $10 gift card to DJ’s. Categories include food, music, sports, TV, movies and more. Information: www.djswestmont.com.
OCT. 3 BARRY PETERSEN, 11 a.m. Oct. 3, Senior Star at Weber Place, 605 S. Edward Drive, Romeoville. Lunch and special presentation by CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen. He will share his experiences with his wife, Jan Chorlton, from the time
her memory changed at age 40 until and demonstrations will show how doctors officially diagnosed her with scientists use physics to explain how Alzheimer’s at age 55 to her death in our world works. For grades K-5. Cost: May 2013 at age 63. RSVP by Oct. 2 to Free. Information: www2.lislelibrary. 815-676-5776. Cost: Free. Information: org. www.seniorstar.com. DRINK IT IN CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL, 1 p.m. Oct. 4, The Morton Arboretum, OCT. 4 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Warm up this fall with a celebration of 80-plus DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE unique craft beers from the Midwest MARKET, 7 a.m. Oct. 4, Burlington and other areas across the country. Train Station, Burlington Ave., More than 40 breweries will be on Downers Grove. Proceeds from hand to pour you their favorite brews booth-sales support the Indian and even share a few beer-making Boundary YMCA Stronger Together secrets. Featured breweries include Fund. Cost: Free. Information: www. local Two Brothers Brewing Company ymcachicago.org. and Revolution Brewing as well as COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR, 9 a.m. Dogfish Head Brewery, New Belgium Oct. 4, Downers Grove Park District Brewing, and many more. Admission Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont is $35 for Arboretum members, $45 Road, Downers Grove. Midwestern for nonmembers and $15 for desUniversity’s Community Health Fair ignated drivers. Information: www. offers local residents an opportumortonarb.org. nity to receive flu shots, screen SOCCER SHOTS FAMILY FUN DAY, for various health risks, partake in 3 p.m. Oct. 4, Trinity Green Trails interactive activities at more than Church/KidsStreet, 2701 Maple 30 health information booths, and St., Lisle. Offers local families the learn effective ways to make positive opportunity to participate in a day health behavioral changes. Cost: Free. filled with soccer classes, crafts, Information: www.midwestern.edu/ face painting and a visit from snow DGhealthfair. princesses Anna & Elsa!.This event SCIENCE SATURDAYS: FANTASTIC is designed to help raise funds and PHYSICS, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4, Lisle awareness for Global Goals, the Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. company’s philanthropic entity. Physics is all about matter and Information: www.soccershots.org/ energy. Einstein showed us how sdupage. a bit of mass can release a whole lot of energy. Today’s experiments See GO GUIDE, page 26
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“ED PASCHKE: IN PRIVATE HANDS” RECEPTION, 4 p.m. Oct. 4, Fr. Michael E. Komechak, O.S.B Art Gallery, 5700 College Road, Lisle. This commemorative exhibition celebrates the lively and pop art-influenced representational imagery associated with Edward Paschke’s art. Cost: Free. Information: www.ben.edu.
OCT. 5 2014 ILLINOIS WALK-RUN-N-ROLL, 11 a.m. Oct. 5, McCollum Park, 6801 S. Main St., Downers Grove. The goal of the Illinois Walk-Run-N-Roll Campaign is to increase awareness and raise funds for research and programs for individuals suffering from Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO), Optic Neuritis (ON), Transverse Myelitis (TM) and Recurrent Transverse Myelitis, and their caregivers. Cost: Free. Information: www.myelitis.org. PETER FLETCHER: CLASSICAL GUITAR, 2 p.m. Oct. 5, Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive, Woodridge. Fletcher is on a nationwide tour and is returning to perform selections from his new CD, an all-Grieg album, as well as other works. Cost: Free. Information: www.woodridgelibrary. org.
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OCT. 6 ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNERS GROVE LUNCH MEETING, noon Oct. 6, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, 2111 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Cost: Free. Information: www.dgrotary.org. MONDAY FUNDAY: FAVORITE FALL FLAVORS, 4 p.m. Oct. 6, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Join us as we make treats that feature favorite fall flavors. For grades K-5. Cost: Free. Information: www2.lislelibrary.org. HORRORWEEN: THE MUMMY, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. We will screen three classic movies starring the King of Horror, Boris Karloff. Horror film expert and LLD Board President Richard Flint will have opening commentary. Discussion and refreshments start at 6:30 p.m., movies start at 7:00 p.m. Oct. 6 screening is of “The Mummy” (directed by Karl Freund, 1932). Cost: Free. Information: www.lislelibrary. org. THE AFTER HOURS FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS “VIOLETTE,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Each film is followed by complimentary refreshments and a group discussion after each screening. Cost: $5-$9. Information: www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com.
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Fourth-quarter TDs lift DGS to win By DAVE OWEN msleditorial@shawmedia.com
Visit shawurl.com/texts to sign up and receive sports scores and alerts from Suburban Life. for most of the game, Baker played exclusively at running back down the stretch to spark the comeback. “Anything that’s going to help put my team in the win column is where I’ll play,” Baker said. After Baker’s 28-yard TD run with 11:32 left made the score 10-7, two penalties for 30 yards, including one that brought back a touchdown, halted a Leyden drive to the Mustangs’ 11-yard line. Downers South then went up 14-10 with an eight-play, 80-yard drive, highlighted by a 36-yard pass from Skach to Max Soderlund and capped by Baker’s second touchdown. A Leyden run on fourth-and-2 was stopped for no gain to seal the win. Ed Barfield (two tackles for losses) was a defensive standout. “He’s a good player who likes to hit,” Molinari said. “He’s been a nice transfer for us (from Joliet West).” Erica Benson - ebenson@shawmedia.com Both in Friday’s rivalry game and the ensuing march Downers Grove South’s Max Soderlund returns a kick Sept. 12 in a game against Addison Trail. Soderlund to a potential playoff berth, and the Mustangs scored twice Friday in the fourth quarter in a 14-10 homecoming win. Molinari knows the Mustangs have to up their level of play. Game breakdown “The kids have confidence that they can come back, but we have to find a way to be Downers South 14, Leyden 10 100, 2 TDs; Ryan Taylor: 16-75; 14 yards more consistent,” he said. “We and Timothy Simpson: 6-26 n RECEIVING: Max Soderlund: can play with a lot of people, DGS LEADERS n PASSING: Jordan Skach: 4-48, Baker: 3-38; and Taylor: but we ... have to put it togethn RUSHING: Jacob Baker: 167-9, 98 yards; and Baker: 3-4, 2-13 er.” Improved first quarters Week 6 matchup will be one focus. “Our defense had three straight three-and-outs to start n WHO: Downers Grove South n OUTLOOK: The records go out lives as a fifth loss on the off the game and we didn’t capat Downers Grove North the window in this matchup season would eliminate them italize,” Baker said. “Our main n WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday as the two teams will battle from postseason considergoal is to move the ball down n WHERE: Carstens Field, 4436 for bragging rights in this nonation, while the Mustangs look the field early and get in front Main St., Downers Grove conference game. The Trojans to extend a two-game winning so we don’t have to worry about n RECORDS: DGS 3-2, DGN 1-4 will be fighting for their playoff streak. coming back in the fourth.”
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DOWNERS GROVE – Downers Grove South’s football team used fourth quarter drama to overcome earlier trauma in a 14-10 homecoming win against Leyden. Heading into Friday’s crosstown showdown at Downers Grove North, the Mustangs (3-2, 2-1 in the West Suburban Gold) trailed Leyden 10-0 after three quarters before Jacob Baker’s touchdown runs of 28 and 10 yards (the second with 3:18 to play) gave South an unexpectedly tough 14-10 win. “We really had to get our minds straight,” Baker said of the offensive struggles. “Our defense had been helping us out the whole game, so we really had to go out there with some fire. When we got the ball, the only thing on our minds was going forward and putting the ball in the end zone. And that’s what we did. “We didn’t have panic. We trust our teammates and knew the defense would get the job done. They got it done when they needed to, then we did our job and we came out of here with the win. That’s what matters.” The happy ending erased early misery – two Mustang turnovers plus two possessions that ended inside the Leyden 20-yard line, including time running out on the drive to the Eagles’ 3 at the end of the first half, helped Leyden (0-5) build a 10-0 lead. “We’ve been a very inconsistent team,” Mustangs’ head coach Mark Molinari said. “We can never hit on all cylinders for four quarters. “But this team has been resilient – this is our second fourth-quarter comeback (also beating Proviso West in Week 2). I thought we did some decent things in the fourth quarter and got some stops. The bottom line is that we found a way.” After splitting time at quarterback with Jordan Skach
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‘Hit or miss’ Trojans fall to LT By DAN SANTAROMITA dsantaromita@shawmedia.com WESTERN SPRINGS – Downers Grove North finished a 19-play drive spanning more than eight minutes against Lyons Township, but that was the only drive they finished against the Lions. The Trojans lost 21-7, and finishing was the theme for coach John Wander after the loss, which was North’s fourth in a row. “We’re not finishing,” Wander said. “This team, for us to be good, has to finish everything that we have an opportunity to finish. Right now, it’s hit or miss.” The Lions took the lead on a pick-six on the Trojans’ first drive of the game. Brendan Swinehart grabbed a David Edwards pass and took it back the other way, but that was LT’s only score of the half. When Edwards capped off the long scoring drive for the Trojans with a 1-yard run up the middle in the second quarter, the score was tied 7-7. That score held into halftime. DGN’s defense again came up big with a fumble recovery by Shaun Williams following a bad snap from the Lions on the first drive of the third quarter. However, Lions’ running back Leonard Ross ran for 147 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, finishing with 220 yards on 36 carries. “I thought in the first half we played good,” Wander said. “In the second half, I don’t think our tackling was very good. He’s a nice running back, I’m going to give
Game breakdown Lyons Township 21, DGN 7 DGN LEADERS n PASSING: David Edwards: 15-for-37, 144 yards n RUSHING: Edwards: 11-29, TD; Connor Olson: 2-12;
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the nonconference game that
him that, but I thought our tackling was quite poor.” Some bright spots included a pair of interceptions by junior Spencer Carr, who was making his first start for the defense after being primarily used as a running back, and a big day from sophomore wide receiver Zack Figura. Figura led the team in receptions and yards, becoming Edwards’ favored target while the Trojans were forced to pass down two scores in the second half. With a 1-4 record, the Trojans will need to beat rival Downers Grove South on Friday night to stay alive in playoff contention. “We just played two of the best teams in the state (undefeated teams Glenbard West and Oak Park-River Forest) and LT is now 3-2,” Wander said. “We’re 1-4, so we got our
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK ERIC DIAZ
Rabeeh Istanbouli: 6-11 n RECEIVING: Zack Figura: 7-91; Jared Whitacre: 3-22; Kenny Yeo: 1-15 n DEFENSE: Spencer Carr: 2 INT; Shaun Williams: fumble recovery
Downers Grove South Senior | Soccer Why Diaz was selected:
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Diaz had a world-class finish for the only goal in the Mustangs’ 1-0 win against Hinsdale South.
puts bragging rights on the line. North’s postseason also is on the line as a fifth loss means they cannot make the playoffs. The Mustangs will be looking for a bit of payback after losing this clash at home last year.
Dan Santaromita - dsantaromita@shawmedia.com
Downers Grove North quarterback David Edwards throws a pass during Saturday’s game against Lyons Township. work cut out for us; nothing we haven’t been involved in before. Last year we were 2-3, this year we’re 1-4. We’re just going to have to pick it up a bit.”
It’s not every day a high school soccer player scores a highlight reel-worthy goal, but that’s exactly what Eric Diaz did for Downers Grove South. On a corner kick against Hinsdale South on Sept. 23, Diaz ran from the near post to the far post, and after his header was deflected back to him, he needed just one touch to loft the ball from one side of the net to the other and over the goalkeeper’s head from a sharp angle for the game’s lone goal. (Check out the video on twitter @ DGS_Soccer). Diaz, the Sears Appliance & Hardware Athlete of the Week, spoke with Suburban Life sports editor Jason Rossi about his incredible goal.
Rossi: What exactly happened on that play? Diaz: I was sitting at the top
of the box, then I curled my run all the way to the back post. I headed it, they blocked and it came back to me. I just volleyed it and it went in.
Rossi: Were you surprised it went in? Diaz: Not too much after I saw it go up and over the goalie.
Rossi: Have you had a goal like that in your career? Diaz: I don’t think I’ve
scored one like that during high school, so I can say that’s one of my best high school goals for sure.
Rossi: Is that a play that you can practice or is it just instinct? Diaz: I thought they were
just going to clear it out, but it came back to me and I just hit it. I guess you could say it was a little bit of instinct.
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It seems like for the past decade, or even two, we’ve been debating the quality of NFL teams. Has pro football become truly mediocre, with no more than two, three or four teams really worth getting excited about? Or is everybody just that good? Many of us spent the better part of May, June and July bemoaning the difficulty of the Bears early schedule this year, with six of the first nine games on the road and five of those against 2013 playoff teams. Nobody wanted to listen when I warned everyone to relax, and tried to remind Bears fans that the way things change overnight in today’s NFL, that schedule might look a lot different by the time the Bears actually get to play it. Here we are just four weeks into the 2014 season, and not one of those teams the Bears face over their first nine games is over .500. The San Francisco and
CHICAGO FOOTBALL.COM Hub Arkush Carolina teams that were the second and fifth seeds in the NFC playoffs last year, and ranked third and second respectively in scoring defense, are both 2-2 and now rank 13th and 17th in points allowed. We feared the Jets and Falcons could be extremely difficult road trips and yet, through four weeks, New York is 1-3 and resides in the Bears win column, as do the 49ers, and the Falcons are 2-2, but currently ranked 31st in the NFL in total defense and 29th in points allowed. Miami was a popular AFC preseason wild card pick. The Dolphins started out on fire this year, upsetting the Patriots. But then they were embarrassingly bad, getting stoned in Buffalo and spanked at home by a Chiefs team that was 0-2 at the time. The Dolphins whacked the Raiders in London to get back
Don’t miss seeing ‘Chicago Football Now’ Watch Hub Arkush and the rest of our coverage team break down this weekend’s Bears game on “Chicago Football Now” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday on WCIU The U or at 2:30 p.m. Saturday on The U Too. to 2-2, but that’s the equivalent of beating up on the little sisters of the poor. Buffalo was viewed as a rare winnable game for the Bears in their opener at Soldier Field, yet they found a way to lose. Buffalo went on to beat the Dolphins in Week 2, but then fell apart against San Diego and Houston to drop them to 2-2. The Patriots still lurk at home for the Bears in Week 8. We suspect they’ll be pretty good by then, but all we know at the moment is they struggled to get by the Raiders in Week 3, and Oakland is almost certainly the worst team in the league. Finally, there are the Pack-
ers, who’d been atrocious on defense and struggled to run the ball before coming to Soldier Field and letting the Bears run up 496 yards of total offense on them. Yet, they still found a way to beat the Bears, and by three touchdowns. Is there a lesson in any of this? Only that the Bears are about six or seven plays over four games away from being 4-0, or 0-4. As of this writing, they were seemingly like everyone else – of course, 2-2. And one more thing. Through four games, we still really have no idea who the Bears are, or who their main competition is going to be as they fight for a spot in the playoffs. It appeared after four weeks that the Bears offense was capable of playing with the best in the NFL. Or are they? For all the plays the Bears seem to have made and all their trips up and down the field, they were just 19th in the league in total offense and 16th in points per game through four weeks. Can that get a team to the playoffs, particularly when it’s
22nd in defense and 22nd in points allowed per game? In today’s NFL it can, as long as the team makes a few big plays along the way, and as long as the bulk of its competition is as mediocre as the Bears are. The Bears should continue to get better on offense. Defense is the big question. As the Bears learned from the Packers in Week 4, shootouts are awfully hard to win and even harder to control. But if you can score points, it only takes a few plays a game on defense in this league to steal wins. The good news for the Bears through the first quarter of the season is that other than perhaps Seattle, there’s no one in the NFC who’s going to run away and hide from them. The final question is, can they be just a little bit better than the rest, because there’s still plenty of time left, and it doesn’t take much in the NFL today.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, NEWLY RENOVATED PRIVATE -v.OFFICES FOR RENT KEITH A. DOWNS, et al Your small office with a big Defendant 10 CH 3766 office feel! Right across from NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE the Lisle Metra Station. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY THE AFFORDABLE GIVEN that pursuant to a JudgOFFICE SOLUTION ment of Foreclosure and Sale Is the best deal around! entered in the above cause on www.select-offices.com November 21, 2013, the Sheriff Greg 630-697-2225 of DuPage County will at 10:00 AM on October 23, 2014, at the GOT STUFF? SELL IT! DuPage County Sheriff's Office, Call us at 501 North County Farm Road, 866-817-F-A-S-T Offered by licensed IL Broker.
34 REAL ESTATE • SDP • Wednesday, October 1, 2014 • Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com y WHEATON, IL, 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4509 DOWNERS DRIVE, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Property Index No. 09-06411-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $709,688.69. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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
pu the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 2630003. Please refer to file number C14-03476. September 17, 24, 2014 October 1, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Vali M. Stanescu a/k/a Vali Marius Stanescu-Fudulu; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2011 CH 000971 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/9/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 11/13/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-33-413-035 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 135 Indian Boundary Drive Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The
balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the
court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1411-06342. I628007 October 1, 8, 15, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Residential GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM D. SOKOLICK JR.; MICHELE MORRIS-SOKOLICK A/K/A MICHELLE MORRISSOKOLICK; OAK BROOK BANK; UNITED AUTO CREDIT CORPORATION ASSIGNEE OF PACIFIC AUTO SALES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS Address: 5 East 60th Street Westmont, Illinois 60559 13 CH 1262 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 9, 2014, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on October 23, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 5 East 60th Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559 P.I.N.: 09-15-311-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $58,677.24 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the
ubj by court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-5419710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 13 7137. Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 7137 DuPage County No.: I625956 September 17, 24, 2014 October 1, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DUPAGE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs. DAVID H. CARINO, Defendant(s). Case No. 13 CH 1590 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on November 13, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address:
42 WESTEND AVENUE, WESTMONT, IL 60559 P.I.N. 09-09-112-023 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 3571125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. 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). Attorney No. 22638 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel, Timothy R. Yueill, Greg Elsnic, Richard Drezek, Nathan J. Buikema, Brian D. Nevel 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 13-01974 October 1, 8, 15, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Green Tree Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Sigitas Vertelka; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 002801 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/11/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 11/13/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-21-218-167 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 204 Memory Lane Unit #3
ry Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-22753. I627979 October 1, 8, 15, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life F14020331 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Kathryn Witherspoon aka Kathryn A. Witherspoon aka Kathryn A. Denk; Jonathon Witherspoon aka Jonathon H.
poon Witherspoon; Farmingdale North No. 1 Association aka Farmingdale North No. 1 Condominium Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. Property Address: 7461 Blackburn Avenue, Unit 105, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 14CH 472 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 14, 2014, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on October 21, 2014, commencing at 10:00 AM, at Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 7461 Blackburn Avenue, Unit 105, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 P.I.N.: 09-29-215-065 First Lien Position; Condominium; Judgment Amount $140,834.96 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I626102 September 17, 24, 2014 October 1, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! FAST! Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT nt DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.KEITH A. DOWNS, et al Defendant at 10 CH 3766 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 21, 2013, the Sheriff of DuPage County will at 10:00 AM on October 23, 2014, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, WHEATON, IL, 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 17 IN BLOCK 1 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S SECOND ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6 AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 15, 1925 AS DOCUMENT 187222, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4509 DOWNERS DRIVE, Downers Grove, IL 60515 TY Property Index No. 09-06411-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $709,688.69. of Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balof ance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 fo ch $1,000 fr
of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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 (HOMEO ), YO
GAGOR (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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 2630003. Please refer to file number C14-03476. September 17, 24, 2014 October 1, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Vali M. Stanescu a/k/a Vali Marius Stanescu-Fudulu; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2011 CH 000971 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/9/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 11/13/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: THE EAST 28.00 FEET OF THE WEST 103.05 FEET (MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE WEST LINE THEREOF) OF LOT 18 IN INDIAN TRAIL UNIT 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 AS DOCUMENT R8363739, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED MARCH 14, 1984 AS DOCUMENT R84-19126, IN DUPAGE
COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: GRANTOR HEREBY ALSO GRANTS SUCH EASEMENTS AS ARE SET FORTH IN ARTICLE IV SECTION 3 IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF INDIAN TRAIL TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1982 AS DOCUMENT NO. R82-00684 OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND: LOT 18 (EXCEPT FOR THAT PART DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 1) IN INDIAN TRAIL UNIT 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 AS DOCUMENT R83-63736, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND THE GRANTOR RESERVES UNTO HIMSELF, SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNS SUCH EASEMENTS ON, OVER AND ACROSS THE LANDS BEING CONVEYED AT PARCEL 1 AS ARE SET FORTH IN ARTICLE IV SECTION 3 OF THE DECLARATION. PIN 06-33-413-035 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 135 Indian Boundary Drive Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, pur-
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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the Village Hall Council Chambers, 801 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider File ZBA-20-14, a petition seeking variations for monument sign setbacks. The property is currently zoned B-3, General Services and Highway Business. The property is located on the south side of Ogden Avenue, approximately 150 feet west of Woodward Avenue. This property is commonly known as 2009 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL (PINs 08-01-407-002, -003). All interested parties should attend this hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing may be continued from time to time with no further public notice. Any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 630.434.5515. Individuals with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Public Response Center (630)434-CALL (2255) prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access may be gained through the side (South) entrance of the Village Hall by parking in the upper lot to the west of Village Hall. Zoning Board of Appeals, William White, Chairman.
ZBA-20-14; 2009 Ogden Avenue October 1, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life 8581
LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the Village Hall Council Chambers, 801 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider File ZBA-21-14, a petition seeking a sign variation to increase the allowable size of the shopping center sign. The property is currently zoned B-3, General Services and Highway Business. The property is located on the south side of Butterfield Road, approximately 500 feet east of Downers Drive and is commonly known as 1201-1213 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL (PIN 06-30-401-012). All interested parties should attend this hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing may be continued from time to time with no further public notice. Any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 630.434.5515. Individuals with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Public Response Center (630)434-CALL (2255) prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access may be gained through the side (South) entrance of the Village Hall by parking in the upper lot to the west of Village Hall. Zoning Board of Appeals, William White, Chairman. ZBA-21-14; 1201-1213 Butterfield Road October 1, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life 8582
36 CLASSIFIED • SDP • Wednesday, October 1, 2014 • Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com pl pur chasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1411-06342. I628007 October 1, 8, 15, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Residential GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM D. SOKOLICK JR.; MICHELE MORRIS-SOKOLICK A/K/A MICHELLE MORRISSOKOLICK; OAK BROOK BANK; UNITED AUTO CREDIT CORPORATION ASSIGNEE OF PACIFIC AUTO SALES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS Address:
5 East 60th Street Westmont, Illinois 60559 13 CH 1262 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 9, 2014, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on October 23, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 244 IN ASHFORD UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 10, 1984 AS DOCUMENT R84-34735, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 5 East 60th Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559 P.I.N.: 09-15-311-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $58,677.24 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing pay-
LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE The Westmont Park District Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Beginning at 4:00pm, the tour of parks will leave from the Senior/Administrative Center, 55 East Richmond Street, Westmont, Illinois. The Regular Board Meeting will take place beginning at 6:30pm, immediately following the tour, in the Linden Room of the Senior/Administrative Center. For questions, please contact Ronald Gunter, Director, at 630-969-8080. October 1, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life 8589
g pay ment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-5419710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 13 7137. Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 7137 DuPage County No.: I625956 September 17, 24, 2014 October 1, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DUPAGE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs. DAVID H. CARINO, Defendant(s). Case No. 13 CH 1590 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on November 13, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT 2 OF METZGER'S DIVISION OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 3 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND CO'S MAPLE AVENUE SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF METZGER'S DIVISION RECORDED MAY 10, 1954 AS DOCUMENT 716217, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 42 WESTEND AVENUE, WESTMONT, IL 60559 P.I.N. 09-09-112-023 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 3571125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash
pe ( %) by or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. 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). Attorney No. 22638 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel, Timothy R. Yueill, Greg Elsnic, Richard Drezek, Nathan J. Buikema, Brian D. Nevel 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 13-01974 October 1, 8, 15, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Green Tree Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Sigitas Vertelka; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 002801 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/11/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 11/13/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT 11-3 IN WILLIAMSPORT VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND: CERTAIN LOTS IN WILLIAMSPORT VILLAGE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 18, 1982 AS DOCUMENT
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Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, October 1, 2014 • SDP • CLASSIFIED R82-53687, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "C" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R83-25648, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE LAND FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 OVER MEMORY LANE AND WILLIAMSPORT DRIVE, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF WILLIAMSPORT VILLAGE RECORDED NOVEMBER 18, 1982 AS DOCUMENT R8253687. PARCEL 3: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO THE USE OF PARKING SPACE 11-3, LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT, AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION, AFORESAID, RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R83-25648. PIN 09-21-218-167 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 204 Memory Lane Unit #3 Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admone C
p ished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-22753. I627979 October 1, 8, 15, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life F14070053 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Kun Sil Yoon aka Kun Sil Kim; County of DuPage; Farmingdale Village Community Association #2; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, Defendants, Property Address: 10 South 456 Havens Drive, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 14 CH 1423 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Farmingdale Village Community Association #2, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 148 IN GALLAGHER AND HENRY'S FARMINGDALE VILLAGE UNIT 13, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 29, 1987 AS DOCUMENT R87-076955, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 10-06-302-022 Said property is commonly known as: 10 South 456 Havens Drive, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Kun Sil Kim nka Kun Sil Yoon and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number R2011-084907 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Dupage County on or before October 17, 2014, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be
any used for that purpose. Steven C. Lindberg FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I626513 September 17, 24, 2014 October 1, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life F14020331 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Kathryn Witherspoon aka Kathryn A. Witherspoon aka Kathryn A. Denk; Jonathon Witherspoon aka Jonathon H. Witherspoon; Farmingdale North No. 1 Association aka Farmingdale North No. 1 Condominium Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. Property Address: 7461 Blackburn Avenue, Unit 105, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 14CH 472 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 14, 2014, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on October 21, 2014, commencing at 10:00 AM, at Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: UNIT 105-F AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF PART OF LOT 1 IN GALLAGHER AND HENRY'S FARMINGDALE NORTH APARTMENTS CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE 1, IN PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "D" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R72-30228, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Commonly known as: 7461 Blackburn Avenue, Unit 105, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 P.I.N.: 09-29-215-065 First Lien Position; Condominium; Judgment Amount $140,834.96 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open
prope y ope for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I626102 September 17, 24, 2014 October 1, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE WHEATON, ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF )2014 WILLIAM C. HEIMER, )P Deceased. )868 Notice is given of the death of WILLIAM C. HEIMER whose address was Downers Grove, IL 60516 Letters of Office were issued on September 10, 2014 to Jamie Premo, 1661 Oxnard Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516 as: INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR whose attorney is Nancy T. Siedlecki 5300 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Chris Kachiroubas, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before March 18, 2015 any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk. CHRIS KACHIROUBAS Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court Wheaton, IL 60189-0707 Nancy T. Siedlecki Attorney For: Petitioner 5300 Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60515
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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the Village Hall Council Chambers, 801 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider File ZBA-22-14, a petition seeking a variation for the monument sign height. The property is currently zoned B-3, General Services and Highway Business. The property is located on the north side of Butterfield Road, approximately 400 feet east of Finley Road. This property is commonly known as 1540 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL (PIN 06-30-403-025). All interested parties should attend this hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing may be continued from time to time with no further public notice. Any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 630.434.5515. Individuals with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Public Response Center (630)434-CALL (2255) prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access may be gained through the side (South) entrance of the Village Hall by parking in the upper lot to the west of Village Hall.
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Do you sufer with or are you being treated for a thyroid condition yet still sufer from: • • • • • • • •
weight gain fatigue hair loss constipation low libido cold hands/feet depression insomnia
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• Are your thyroid symptoms worsening while your doctor says your lab tests look “normal”? • Have you been told you have Hashimoto’s and there’s nothing else that can be done? • Are you tired of sufering year ater year with no hope for better health? • Are you one of the millions of Americans who sufer with thyroid symptoms because you are being misdiagnosed and poorly managed?
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