DOWNERS GROVE
Suburban Life YOUR NEW DOWNERS GROVE REPORTER
Mystery Diner visits Zest Bistro in Downers Grove
DOWNERS GROVE BUSINESS PUSHES BACK AGAINST LAWSUIT
PAGE 27
OUT TO THE BALL GAME
PAGE 4
Youth parade kicks off baseball season PAGE 3 Vol. 94 No. 7 | SD | DGR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 | $1.50 | MYSUBURBANLIFE.COM/DOWNERSGROVE
adno=S0251930
5/20/15
5/20/15
Suburban Life Just Crumbs brings sweetness to downtown
DOWNERS GROVE
Downers Grove Suburban Life is the successor publication to the Downers Grove Reporter.
Suburban Life Media mysuburbanlife.com/downersgrove Call: 630-368-1100 Newsroom fax: 630-969-0228 1101 W. 31st St., Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Missed delivery & customer service: 630-368-1144
MEET THE NEWS TEAM
Anna Schier, news editor 630-427-6248 aschier@ shawmedia. com
Evan Shields, reporter 630-427-6274 eshields@ shawmedia. com
Jason Rossi, sports editor 630-427-6271 jrossi @shawmedia. com
Administration Laura Burke, general manager 630-427-6213, lburke@shawmedia.com Bill Korbel, local sales manager 630-427-6230, bkorbel@shawmedia.com Dave Lemery, editor 630-427-6250, dlemery@shawmedia.com Alex Soulier, web editor 630-427-6247, asoulier@shawmedia.com
To place an ad: Display: 630-427-6230 Legal notice: 630-427-6275 publicnotice@mysuburbanlife.com
Classified: Service Directory: 630-427-6238 Recruitment & General Classified: 877-264-2527
General information Downers Grove Suburban Life is published every Wednesday and delivered to homes by Shaw Media, 1101 W. 31st St., Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Refund policy: Subscribers may cancel subscriptions within 45 days of first delivery. Refunds will be prorated. No refunds after 45 days. Postmaster: Send address corrections to Shaw Media, 1101 W. 31st St., Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
By EVAN SHIELDS
Gabi Perez (right) is the owner of Just Crumbs, a bakery that opened April 21 in downtown Downers Grove.
eshields@shawmedia.com
DOWNERS GROVE – Downtown Downers Grove just got a whole lot sweeter after welcoming Just Crumbs bakery last month. The bakery is owned and operated by Gabi Perez, who has worked as an execuEvan Shields - eshields@ shawmedia.com tive pastry chef at country clubs, theme parks and hotel restaurants in Chicago, Orlando, Fla., Boston and other locations. She also has worked with celebrity chefs and attended seminars led by well-known chefs. “I’ve been baking forever,” she said. Perez focuses on desserts, including cakes, cookies, pies, tarts and more. She serves a mix of walk-in customers and custom cakes for special occasions, including weddings. “You’re making someone’s day even sponse since opening has been good, She said her favorite event to make more special,” Perez said. she said. a cake for is weddings because a womThe business started off as just her, “It’s awesome, but I should have an often will think about her wedding but she’s since hired someone to help for years. out with the cash register. The reSee SWEETNESS, page 8
CORRECTIONS Because of incorrect information provided to Suburban Life, a story in the April 29 issue of Downers Grove Suburban Life about Founders’ Day misstated the location of the self-guided 5K and 10K walks. The walks began at the Main Street Metra station. Accuracy is important to the Downers Grove Suburban Life, and we want to correct mistakes promptly. Please call errors to our attention by email, editorial@mysuburban life.com, or by phone, 630-368-1100.
Petals for Pets
Ask Dr. Webster
West Suburban Humane Society Annual Plant Sale May 9th and 10th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm The event will be held at the shelter at 1901 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove
GUM DISEASE & YOUR HEART
Q: Can gum disease cause other health problems? A: It’s long been known that your oral health is closely related to your overall health. New research has found that chronic periodontitis, an inflammatory gum disease, is potentially related to the severity of heart attacks, also called myocardial infarctions. Researchers from the University of Granada in Spain studied 112 heart attack patients and tested them for a variety of conditions, including periodontal health. Their preliminary findings were that there is a relationship between gum disease and the severity of heart attacks. Their findings were published in the prestigious Journal of Dental Research under the title, “Acute myocardial infarct size is related to the periodontitis extent and severity.” Research is continuing. Medical experts have known for some time, however, that bacteria from gum infection – and from other ailments in the mouth – can get into the blood stream and cause problems. Researchers have found, for instance, that people who suffer from gum disease are twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without gum disease. Several years ago, as published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, doctors determined that in the case of a 35-year-old mother who had a stillborn birth, the baby’s stomach and lungs contained the same strain of oral bacteria the mother had in her untreated gum disease. Talk with your dentist about the steps you can take to avoid gum disease.
630-960-9600 x 25 www.WSHS-DG.org
Bring in this ad and receive 10% off your purchase
adno=S0251971
Subscription rates Single copy Delivery (annual)
$1.50 $40/$79 out of area
CORN FARMERS Did you harvest or sell corn between 2010 and the present? You may be entitled to compensation.
ON THE COVER Kids soak up the attention of their fans Saturday during the Downers Grove Youth Baseball Parade in downtown Downers Grove.
Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson
1-800-535-5727
Lorae Mundt - For Shaw Media
Presented as a service to the community by
Dr. Barbara Webster
1121 Warren Ave., Suite 130 Downers Grove, IL 60515 adno=S0251942
DGR Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
| GETTING STARTED
2
630-663-0554
JOIN our VIP TEXT CLUB for Exclusive Offers & Info
Text to: 36000 Message: Webster
Spring swings
3 NEWS |
SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – Time to break out the peanuts and Cracker Jack, baseball has returned to Downers Grove. Hundreds of young athletes took to the streets Saturday to kick off the baseball season in Downers Grove with the annual Downers Grove Youth Baseball Parade.
The parade ran through the streets of downtown to Fishel Park for the season’s official opening ceremony. Five hundred participants ages 6 to 12 were anticipated, and South Paw, the Chicago White Sox mascot, was on hand to help with the celebrations. Following the ceremony, athletes dispersed to ballfields in town to begin their seasons.
Photos by Lorae Mundt - For Shaw Media
Downers Grove Youth Baseball players toss candy Saturday to children watching the Youth Baseball Parade in downtown Downers Grove.
ABOVE: Kids participate in the Downers Grove Youth Baseball Parade. RIGHT: Parents, baseball fans and community members attend the parade.
YOUR WEEKEND FORECAST Thurs.
H: 84 L: 65 Mostly sunny and windy
Source: National Weather Service
Fri.
H: 80 L: 60 Partly sunny, chance of t-storms
Sat.
H: 71 L: 51 Mostly cloudy, chance of showers
Sun.
H: 67 L: 56 Mostly cloudy, chance of showers
GET THE WEATHER DAILY: Sign up for our daily email newsletter and get today’s weather forecast delivered directly to your email inbox. Visit mysuburbanlife.com/email today!
NEWS TIP? Do you have a news tip or story idea? Call 630-368-1100 or email msleditorial@shawmedia.com. “Serving our communities to make them better places to live.”
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK: facebook.com/ mysuburbanlife ON TWITTER: follow @mysuburbanlife GET TEXT ALERTS: visit shawurl.com/texts
DGR
Proud dad Dave Matthies takes photos of his two sons as they participate in the Downers Grove Youth Baseball Parade.
SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
Annual parade spotlights return of baseball to Downers Grove
Downers Grove sperm bank seeks dismissal of lawsuit By EVAN SHIELDS eshields@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – A Downers Grove sperm bank facing a lawsuit over mixed up sperm samples has requested the case against it be dismissed. Lawyers representing Midwest Sperm Bank LLC filed the motion to dismiss last week. Uniontown, Ohio, resident Jennifer Cramblett filed suit against the bank in September 2014, claiming wrongful birth and breach of contract. Cramblett said there was a mix-up at the bank that led to her being inseminated with the sperm of a black donor instead of the white donor she and her partner selected.
ents must prove they did not want the child or the child is an unwanted burBe the first to know den. “This case does not involve a conBe the first to read about news in your taminated product,” the motion stated. area by signing up for our breaking news “There are absolutely no allegations text alerts at http://shawurl.com/texts. the sperm was in … any way deficient or contaminated, and [Cramblett] gave The lawsuit moved from Cook Coun- birth to a healthy baby girl.” ty to DuPage County earlier this year. Attorneys representing the bank In its motion, the bank states the did not return a call seeking comment. case should be dismissed because there According to Cramblett’s lawsuit, has been no evidence the child wasn’t she requested samples from Donor 380, born healthy. but because the orders were written in The bank’s lawyers argue that in pen and slightly illegible, she received order to claim wrongful birth, a child a sample from Donor 330. must suffer from a hereditary or geCramblett and her partner love netic disorder or a terminal disease, their daughter, the lawsuit stated, who and in order to prove damages, par- was born in August 2012, but the error
has caused hardship for them because they live in a “racially intolerant” community. “All of the thought, care and planning that she and Amanda had undertaken to control their baby’s parentage had been rendered meaningless,” the lawsuit stated. “In an instant, Jennifer’s excitement and anticipation of her pregnancy was replaced with anger, disappointment and fear.” Cramblett’s attorney did not return a call for comment. Cramblett is requesting a jury trial and damages in excess of $50,000. Court proceedings regarding the lawsuit are scheduled to resume Thursday, according to the DuPage County Clerk of the Circuit Court website.
Grove, was charged at 5:05 p.m. April 28 with two counts of domestic battery at the Downers Grove Police Department. • Christopher K. Coleman, 18, of the 1400 block of Homestead Road, La Grange Park, was charged at 9:04 p.m. April 15 with two counts of domestic battery, interfering with reporting
domestic battery and consumption of alcohol by a minor in the 3100 block of Finley Road.
• A woman received unwanted text messages and voicemails at 12:50 p.m. April 24 in the 1800 block of 63rd Street.
Telephone harassment
Disorderly conduct
POLICE REPORTS Information in Police Reports is obtained from the Downers Grove Police Department. Individuals in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.
Battery
• Kenai A. Bennett, 21, of the 7400 block of Webster Street, Downers
• A man called another man and threatTwo men were fighting at 4:41 p.m. ened to break his legs and kill him at 5:52 April 25 at 6303 Woodward Road. p.m. April 25 in the 2500 block of Ogden Avenue. See POLICE, page 12
CALL NOW 1-800-254-7349
Sale from
$16.99 sq yd
(or $1.89 sq ft)
to
$37.50 sq yd
(or $4.17 sq ft)
Half OFF Labor Sale!
Save 50% OFF Installation
Including our best pad, installation & sales tax.
Hurry in!
on a New Metal Roof! good till 5/22/15
Plus Receive
FREE Gutter Protection
GEORGIA CARPETS “The Family Store” We Care About You 229 W. Ogden Avenue • Westmont
HOURS: MON. & THURS. 10-8:15, TUES. & WED. & FRI. 10-5:15 SAT. 10-4:15 CLOSED SUNDAY
(630) 852-5821
3 FLOORS TO SHOP
Georgiacarpets.com
(Just 4 blocks west of Cass)
As heard on WBBM780 radio see us at GeorgiaCarpets.com for more details
with Your Metal Roof Purchase! adno=S0251469
DGR Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
| NEWS
4
Our Metal a Roof Lasts
www.1866getapro.com
Lifetime!
With over 30 years plumbing industry experience combined Victoria & Betsy are ready to hear from you. Let us solve your plumbing problem!
Chicagowide and Nationwide Delivery “Your Problem is our Problem!”
www.JaysPlumbing.net Lic. # 058-158270
Like us on Facebook to see tips, specials and fun photos!
FTD® Tranquil Bouquet Premium #4970P
2013 Recipient of the coveted Best Pizza in the Western Suburbs
$3.00 OFF a Large Calabrese
Send Love to Mom
adno=S0251961
(630) 434-9200
FTD® Bright & Beautiful Dlx. #4138D
Order by Phone or Online
Good thru 5-14-15
(630) 719-5200
2014 Pizza War Winner! Ask about our Senior Discount
adno=S0251914
940 WARREN AVE • DOWNERS GROVE CALL 630-810-0097
PhillipsFlowers.com ChiCago • Downers grove • elmhurst hinsDale lagrange • lombarD • naperville • westmont • wheaton
Sale Dates: May 6th thru May 12th, 2015
2230 Maple Ave, Downers Grove Corner of Maple & Belmont
adno=S0251285
NO CASH VALUE. ONE COUPON PER ORDER. CANNOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER COUPONS OR OFFERS. TAX NOT INCLUDED. DOWNERS GROVE LOCATION ONLY.
Angelo’s Foods
5 SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
The Jay’s Plumbing difference #1 customer care!
Grocery Specials Centrella
99¢ Daisy Brand $ 79 Visit our website at Sour Cream .................................................................24 oz. 2 Tropicana Pure Premium www.angelosfoodsdg.com $ 49 Orange Juice ..............................................................59 oz. 3 We accept credit cards & the Illinois Link Card Centrella $ 00 Shredded Cheese .................................. 8 oz. pkg. 3 for 5 Meat Specials Produce Specials Nestle Pure Life $ 49 U.S. Govt. Inspected Meaty $ 99 Seedless Watermelon ...........................................each $349 Water ................................................................ .5 LT - 24 pack 3 Baby Back Ribs ...............................................................lb. 2 Centrella $ 29 U.S. Govt. Inspected Boneless $ 99 ¢ Cream Cheese ..............................................................8 oz. 1 Butterfly or American Cut Pork Chops ........lb. 1 Tomatoes On The Vine.............................................. lb. 99 Luigi Vitelli ¢ Grade ‘A’ Boneless Skinless $ 89 $ 00 Pasta ........................................................................... 1 lb. pkg. 99 Chicken Breast ...............................................................lb. 1 Sweet Corn .................................................................. 3 for 1 DiNicola $ 29 U.S.D.A. Choice Boneless $ 99 Pasta Sauce .................................................................26 oz. 2 New York Strip Steak .................................................lb. 8 $ 99 Filippo Berio X-Large Cantaloupe ..............................................each 1 $ 99 U.S.D.A. Choice Boneless $ 99 Olive Oil ......................................................................25.3 oz. 5 Top Sirloin Steak...........................................................lb. 4 ¢ Kraft $ 29 U.S.D.A. Choice Boneless $ 99 Vidalia Sweet Onions ............................................... lb. 79 Salad Dressing .........................................................24 oz. 2 Pot Roast ............................................................................lb. 3 $ 99 Red Gold ¢ U.S.D.A. Choice Boneless $ 49 Red Potatoes ........................................................ 5 lb. bag 1 Tomatoes Diced or Stewed ............................. 28 oz. 99 Cube Steak ........................................................................lb. 4 U.S.D.A. Choice Boneless $ 99 Raspberries.............................................................6 oz. pkg.$199 Deli Specials Beef Stew ...........................................................................lb. 3 Red Delicious or Granny Smith Fresh Lean $ 49 Apples................................................................................... lb. 69¢ Krakus $ 99 Ground Chuck 3 lbs. or more.........................................lb. 3 Imported Polish Ham ................................................lb. 4 Fancy U.S. Govt. Inspected $ 99 ¢ Sara Lee Pork Tenderloin .............................................................lb. 2 Navel Oranges ................................................................ lb. 79 Roast Beef..........................................................................lb. $499 Fresh Homemade $ 99 Grimmway ¢ Sara Lee Low Sodium Beef, Chicken or Sausage Kabobs ...................lb. 3 Baby Carrots ......................................................... 1 lb. pkg. 99 Chicken Breast ...............................................................lb. $399 Kitchen Specials $ 00 Old Tyme Low Sodium $ 49 Mangos .......................................................................... 2 for 1 Oven Roasted Turkey ................................................lb. 3 Homemade $ 89 Carolina Full Muscle Sausage with Peppers ..............................................lb. 3 $ 00 $ 49 Cucumbers .................................................................. 3 for 2 Rotisserie Style Turkey.............................................lb. 3 Homemade $ 99 Eggplant Parmigiana ................................................lb. 3 $ 29 Angus Beef $ 99 Homemade Pastrami ..............................................................................lb. 4 $ 99 Sleeved Celery ...........................................................each 1 Stuffed Peppers ........................................................each 3 Armour $ 00 $ 99 Homemade Hard Salami ......................................................................lb. 3 $ 99 Limes .......................................................................... 10 for 1 Sicilian Style Meat Balls ..........................................lb. 4 Sorrento Homemade $ 99 Call today for Mother’s Day or Graduation party $ Mozzerella Cheese ......................................................lb. 2 Meat, Cheese or Spinach Lasagna.......... Full Pan 45 catering: Lemon Chicken, Chicken Parmigiana, Homemade $ 99 $ Chicken Marsalla and much more Pasta with vegetables ..............................................lb. 2 1/2 Pan 25 Better Prices than Big Box Stores
630-960-9696
Hours: Mon thru Fri 9-7 Sat 8-7 Sun 9-5
Microwave Popcorn .............................................. 3 pack
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ALL PRINTING ERRORS
adno=S0251938
Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
6
May is better hearing month.
10 0 signs you should have your hearing checked • You have trouble hearing people talking on the telephone. • You have trouble following a conversation when people are talking at the same time. • The family complains that the TV is too loud. • You strain to hear conversations. ARE YOUR • You have trouble hearing in noisy environments. EARS RINGING? • You say ‘What?’ a lot. TROUBLE HEARING? • People don’t speak clearly. • You misunderstand what people say. • You have trouble hearing children and women. • You have trouble • You become annoyed at others because you can’t understand • You have what they say.
WE CAN HELP!
• The family • You strain • You • You • People • • •
30 DAY 99¢ FREE
BATTERY SPECIAL
per pack
It Could just
BE WAX!
3 PACK LIMIT ANY SIZE, ANY MODEL
FREE Inspection & wax removal with a hearing test
TRIAL
30-50% OFF
WidexDream
WIDEX DREAM™
• 5 Year Warranty • Loss & Damage Warranty
TRADE-INS WELCOME FOR ADDITIONAL SAVINGS
PT ACCCCEEPT WE AOSSTT MMO ES! C S AN ANCE URR S IN INSU
FREE remote with all Widex Dream Purchases!
7702 S. Cass Ave., #110
630-869-1477
The benefits of hearing aids vary by type and degree of hearing loss, noise environment, accuracy of hearing evaluation and proper fit. Hearing aids do not restore normal hearing. *Evaluations determine hearing aid candidacy. adno=0313926 adno=S0255410
FRESH MARKET naturesbestfreshmarket.com
BUTCHER SHOP BEEF U.S.D.A. Choice Black Angus Beef Whole
Beef Tenderloin
12
$
69
Lb. LAMB
U.S.D.A. Choice Whole
Leg of Lamb
$
549
Lb. PORK Gov't Inspected
Pork Baby Back Ribs
$
449
Lb. POULTRY
Grade 'A' Fresh Bone-In
Chicken Breast
1
$ 69
Lb.
BEEF U.S.D.A. Choice Black Angus Beef
Hours: Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 8-6
6
2
$
4
Pork Loin Roast
$
349
399
Lb. POULTRY
Grade 'A' Fresh Bone-In
Chicken Thighs
99
¢
Lb.
TUES
HAND PICKED PRODUCE
Sweet & Juicy Red Seedless
Grapes............................................... 99¢lb.
Sweet
$
Ham
629
Lb.
Sara Lee
Roast Beef
$
5
99
Lb.
3 Forelle Pears ................................... 99¢lb. Golden Delicious Apples. .............................................. 69¢lb. Mangos.....................................
39
Case
$ 99
Sweet
Gal.
Fage
DELI Boar's Head Sweet Slice
We Gladly Accept Food Stamps.
Not responsible for typographical or pictorial errors. We reserve the right to correct all printing errors. Quantities of some items may be limited & subject to availability.
Greek Yogurt asiestt.ies ar 10 for $10005.3 to v7oz
Gov't Inspected Center Cut Boneless
Pork Tenderloin
SUN MON
2% Milk
Lb. PORK
Lb. PORK Gov't Inspected
9 10 11 12 SAT
Country Delight
99
$
8 FRI
DAIRY
Boneless Chuck Roast
$
7
WED THURS
7
It doesn't get any fresher than this!
(630) 769-0004
Wisconsin
Swiss Cheese
$
329
Lb.
Mastro
Mortadella Plain or Pistachio
$
4
29 Lb.
Fresh & Juicy
Limes ......................................10 for
1 Okra. ................................................. 99¢ GROCERY Dutch Farms $ 00 American Singles .................. 2 for 3 Podravka $ 99 Vegeta Seasoning ......................... 4 Three Horses $ 99 Jasmine Rice .............................. 19 Goya ¢ Black Beans ...................................79
$ 00
Fresh
lb.
12 Oz. 2 Lb
25 Lb
15 Oz.
ORGANIC/NATURAL/GLUTEN FREE
Kashi
3 $ 00 Bean Chips Asst. Variety ............. 2 for 5 Organic Cereal ............................. Beanitos - Gluten Free
$ 49
16.3 Oz. 6 Oz.
SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
WE ACCEPT - ILLINOIS LINK - M/C, VISA, DISCOVER - American Express
WESTMONT 257 N. Cass
adno=S0251467
NATURE’S BEST
• SWEETNESS
Continued from page 2
Cutest Pet
thought about that I was going to be wicked busy,” Perez said. For now, she’s focusing on the retail aspect of the bakery, but the business may expand in the future. Perez said it’s possible she could offer classes out of the shop. “I’m open to anything right now,” she said. Chamber630 President Laura Crawford said she is excited to welcome Just Crumbs to Downers Grove. “Just Crumbs is a great addition to our beautiful downtown. Gabi is so passionate about her art, her results are amazing,” Crawford said in a statement. The bakery’s grand opening was April 21. Perez also had a booth at the Taste of 630 event.
photo contest
Winners
If you go n WHAT: Just Crumbs n WHERE: 5151 Main St., Downers
Grove
n WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
First place: Nelly submitted by Marie Tuggle
and Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday n INFO: 630-824-3510, www.facebook. com/justcrumbsinc
Pamper Mom
Marie Tuggle and Nelly received a $100 gift certificate donated by Wet Nose pet boutique. Second place: Turbo submitted by Ashley Stephen
or Cruise Into Summer with a
Special thanks to Wet Nose Pet Boutique for our prize donation!
3500 Mani & Pedi
title sponsors
$
Reg. $45 | Exp. 6/13/15
Cheryl’s T O TA L L O O K
also sponsored by
210 EAST CHICAGO AVENUE WESTMONT
Third place: Memphis submitted by Jacqueline Browne
630-323-7488
www.cherylstotallook.com
adno=S0251615
Gift Certiicates Available
adno=S0251455
DGR Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
| NEWS
8
n LAST WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: What are you planting in your spring garden?
POLL QUESTION: Should all workers get paid sick and/or vacation leave? Vote online at mysuburbanlife.com.
Making sure children Some sour notes mar good are ready to learn OUR VIEW
moves by new COD board
If you were hoping the new majority on the College of DuPage Board of Trustees would hit the ground running at their first meeting, starting the process of repudiating all the controversial decisions we’ve seen out of the school in the past year, then you were likely thrilled with what you saw at Thursday’s meeting. If you felt, though, the winners from the April 7 election should allow the outgoing board members to recede into obscurity with at least a little bit of dignity, well, that didn’t happen. Some strife is inevitable. The three holdovers from the previous board lineup who represent the former majority aren’t likely to support the four members, led by new Chairwoman Kathy Hamilton, in many of their efforts to roll back all of those bad decisions. There are going to be a lot of 4-3 votes, as there were Thursday. Putting its stamp on President Robert Breuder’s medical leave by voting to put him on administrative leave – good. Now he can’t declare his medical leave ended and go back to work at any time he pleases. Moving forward with a state-run audit of the college’s finances – also good. We need clarity on whether the college has been a good steward of tax dollars and students’ tuition. Hiring temporary legal counsel for the board that had previously represented Hamilton – an eyebrow raiser for sure. What was decidedly not good was the political theater around the awarding of “certificates of appreciation” for outgoing board members Kim Savage and Nancy Svoboda. New Vice Chairwoman Deanne Marie
Ann Pinkney is senior director of marketing and communications for Metropolitan Family Services.
Suburban Life Media Editorial Board Laura Burke, Dave Lemery, Matt Hendrickson, Anna Schier, Alex Soulier, Mary Beth Versaci
Mazzochi, part of the “Clean Slate” of candidates that bested Savage and Svoboda at the polls, questioned whether passing the resolutions of appreciation was legally binding and could have an impact on ongoing investigations of the school. To an observer, this line of questioning seems like a mean-spirited dig rather than a sincere concern. Apparently it wasn’t sufficient to have defeated Savage and Svoboda at the polls, to have been given a mandate from voters that sweeping change was needed on the board. Instead of being a gracious victor and moving on to clean up the mess made by previous leaders, we have an overt attempt to humiliate those who were defeated. It’s no surprise that Savage and Svoboda chose to leave before the official vote on the certificates. Kim Savage and Nancy Svoboda took part in votes that were openly derided on this very opinion page, and were part of a former board that generally left the entire Chicago region scratching its collective heads trying to understand what was going on in Glen Ellyn. But surely there’s no harm in taking a moment to recognize their service, letting them have a moment of acknowledgment as their time as public servants came to a close. If the ongoing investigations point fingers in their direction, so be it. That’s another matter for another day. Being right on many, or even most, of the issues doesn’t give the new board majority carte blanche to treat the new minority, or anyone else, in a disrespectful fashion. There’s a lot to fix, but showing some decorum in the process would go a long way toward healing the wounds on campus, too.
Write to us We want to hear from you. Letters must be no more than 300 words. They must include your first and last name, town and a phone number for verification. We may edit them for clarity, accuracy and style. Email letters to letters@mysuburbanlife.com. The deadline is 4 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s paper.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. First Amendment, U.S. Bill of Rights
DGR
According to Illinois School Report Card, more than 1 in 4 children in Community Unit School District 200 are from lower-income families, a 221 percent increase from 8.5 percent in 2000. In addition, 8.5 percent have limited English proficiency, up from 3.6 percent in 2000. To help close the gap, the COMMUNITY Wheaton/Warrenville Early VOICE Childhood Collaborative was Ann formed in spring 2013. The Pinkney Collaborative includes nearly 30 community agencies, early childhood providers and early childhood supporters in DuPage County who are working together to improve kindergarten/ school readiness for children in D-200. The collaborative focuses on increasing access to early childhood resources and services for those in the community’s under-resourced areas. Lead partners include District 200; the DuPage Foundation, which is financing the Collaborative; and Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, the group’s fiscal agent. Collaborative members knew they needed to better coordinate and unify how they delivered early childhood services and ways to best equip and educate parents to prepare their children for school success. “A key goal has been to change how services are provided so families can access services more easily,” said Kathy Robson, project director. Stephanie Farrelly, principal of D-200, said, “The collaborative is crossing boundaries and developing strong linkages to create coordinated community systems to accomplish our common vision. Examples include using a coordinated birth through age five developmental screening process that has resulted in easier access for families, use of a common language between providers, and more children being screened and provided supports as needed before kindergarten.” The collaborative is generating results. The district has seen an 8 percent increase in students ready for kindergarten as measured by district literacy assessments from fall 2012 to fall 2014. These efforts also led to the Wheaton/Warrenville community being invited to participate in the Preschool Development Federal Grant Expansion application with the State of Illinois. This grant will expand access to high-quality early education and care for the State’s highest-need 4-year-olds. Wheaton/Warrenville was one of three DuPage communities to be awarded funding through the grant to open three new classrooms with spaces to serve 60 children. The first classroom is scheduled to open in the fall. For information, contact Kathy Robson at 630-784-4860 or robsonk@metrofamily.org.
SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
53 PERCENT: All of the above 22 PERCENT: Veggies 19 PERCENT: Flowers and ornamental plants 6 PERCENT: Herbs
n THIS WEEK’S WEB
OPINIONS |
OPINIONS
9
10 Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
adno=S0251966
SOUND OFF
No to Downers Grove Park District borrowing
Wake up, Downers Grove. More than $2 million was just spent to redesign our library and toss loads of resources. No voter referendum. Now, our Park District wants to borrow more than $4 million to buy 14 acres of private property ... at 355 and Ogden Avenue. Pay attention. No more property tax income from this undesirable real estate. The Park District meets [tomorrow] at the Village Hall at 7 p.m.
Kudos to Downers North band
Purpose of library?
Did the Downers Grove taxpayers spend over $2.5 million for the library so that we can harbor the homeless and the indigent to spend all day, every day, there? And yesterday afternoon, we had a firetruck in the parking lot at the library and an ambulance blocking Curtiss. Six firemen in the lobby for one man. And that’s where our public service goes? Lovely.
Shelters are not zoos
This message is in regards to the woman who just wants to look at animals that are available for adoption. It’s not a zoo. If she wants to look at the animals, she can look on a website or go to the zoo. But then again, she’d have to pay to get into the zoo.
Want to contribute to Sound Off? Call 331-481-6089 or email mslsoundoff@ shawmedia.com. Guidelines ■ When calling, please speak clearly and slowly. Keep messages to a maximum of 60 seconds. ■ Callers may speak on topics anonymously. ■ We will not publish attacks of a personal nature or those accusing persons of crimes or illegal conduct that have not been previously published or documented. ■ We will not print calls commenting on signed Letters to the Editor. ■ Sound Off comments are the opinions of our readers and, as such, should not be taken as fact.
Where would the dogs go?
This is in response to the woman who is telling people to stop volunteering for adoption rescue animals. My rescue is not a brick-and-mortar rescue. We count on the kindness of foster homes and our veterinary offices. Many brick-andmortar rescues have paid staff and some volunteers. If you want to look, so be it, at the dogs in their kennels. The majority of breed rescue dogs are not in these facilities; they are individual rescues, breed specific. So please, do not tell us to stop volunteering, or else where would these dogs go?
NEW WALK-IN TUB OR SHOWER LOCAL COMPANY ONE DAY INSTALL MADE IN THE USA! LOWEST PRICE!
NO GIMMICKS - QUOTE BY PHONE
FACTORY DIRECT - 847-650-1082 IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER
XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727
DGR
I would like to extend a huge thank you to the members of the Downers Grove North High School band (and band conductors), along with guest artist Frank Caruso, for their gracious kindness in performing an outstanding concert on April 14. Their talent is remarkable. I can only imagine the practice and hard work that blossomed into such an excellent performance. I would highly recommend DG plays and concerts as a family activity. You won’t be disappointed. May God abundantly bless them and their families.
How to Sound Off
How does looting help issues surrounding police, crime?
It seems like every time they have some officer shooting somebody, there’s always a riot. ... I can understand them taking out their anger on the police because they see them as the people who perpetrated the crime against their victim. But with this looting and everything, I just don’t understand how that plays into it. That’s why a lot of people don’t have sympathy for these people when something like this happens. They see all the looting that has absolutely nothing to do with the crime that was committed or the police who committed the crime. It’s just ridiculous.
‘Freedom is not free’
America is a free country with freedom of speech. Those folks in the fetal position who worship political correctness do not understand what our First Amendment protects. It protects the right to insult or to be insulted. Freedom is not free.
SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
I’m a retired Chicago Fire Department person from the city of Chicago. I’ve lived out here for 20 years after I retired in 1995-96. I’d like to make a comment about this woman who wrote ... about they should build a firehouse next to a grocery store. Seems she thinks the fire department spends most of their time there. ... I really feel sorry for people who look at the fire department as some kind of bunch of lazy people sitting on their butts all day. ... Downers Grove has an excellent fire department. ... I know what it takes to be a good fireman, and that’s what they are.
11 SOUND OFF |
Downers Grove has excellent firefighters
TROUBLE BATHING?
JUNE 5 @ 8PM TICKETS $32
when you purchase a ticket!* *Receive one free show-only ticket when one or more ticket(s) are purchased at regular price. Valid for Heartache Tonight on 6/05/15 at 8PM. Call 630-584-6300 or use online promo code DESPERADO. Not valid on previously purchased tickets or with other offers. No cash value. Subject to availability. Expires 6-05-15 ILPRESS TICKETS: 630-584-6300 | www.foxvalleyrep.org
LETTERS
| NEWS & OPINIONS
Neustadt thanks voters
experience. Not winning this election won’t define me or force a move from To the editor: Downers Grove. Rather, it has renewed Considering this week marks my last my purpose to help others understand serving the Village Council during my current term, I would like to thank those local government. Now that campaigns are over, newly who voted for or supported me in 2007, elected and returning council members 2011 and again this year. Your confidence are responsible for everything they say has meant so much to me during these and do. There are no more campaign eight years. To those who did not vote palm cards and social media posts. Electfor me in the recent election, thank you ed officials now serve the entire commufor participating in the process. I am nity. Their words and actions have real proud to have served you too. impacts on our community. The expecLife has a way of leading you through tation is excellence and it’s possible but ups and downs, and to new opportunity, only if our elected officials are honest, depending on how you see it. For me prepared and willing to learn. Now, more and my family, we can only accept its than ever, it’s important to watch, listen challenges, learn from the experience and move on knowing more than we did and make sure your voice is heard. We must make sure elected officials know before seeing it through. Serving this we are paying attention. I hope our new community has been an exceptional
Obstructing justice
• POLICE
A woman ran from police while being interviewed about theft of alcohol from a store at 5:21 p.m. April 25 at Shop and Save, 7241 Lemont Road.
Continued from page 4 Suspicious activity
A man asked two children for help with yardwork at 11:07 a.m. April 24 at 67th and Barrett streets. Police investigated and found nothing criminal.
DUI
Luis A. Ruiz, 21, of the 700 block of
Village Council chooses to make good decisions with forward-thinking thoughts and actions. Thank you for your time and your support through the years. It has truly been my pleasure to serve as your village commissioner, and I look forward to seeing you soon. Geoff Neustadt Downers Grove
Village of Downers Grove should be commended on Clyde Estates
spaces, so I have some basis for my comments. There are some aspects of the new design that I am quite satisfied with and some that I would have tried to implement differently. But the plan is a realistic implementation of the project goals given the space constraints. My personal experience is that village and contractor engineering staffs were readily accessible to the residents and held many meetings. Officials and staff came out to meet with the residents and to look at the neighborhood. All of this costs a lot of money, of course, but perhaps it’s money well spent. I commend the elected village officials for going out of their way to interact with the residents.
To the editor: As a resident of Clyde Estates, here are some of my thoughts on the process of redesign and reconstruction of our neighborhood streets. I hold a Ph.D. in civil engineering and have a family member out west active in stakeholder Peter Turula interaction regarding the design of public Downers Grove North Swift Road, Addison, was charged at 6:52 a.m. April 25 with driving under the influence of alcohol, aggravated driving under the influence, driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured vehicle, failure to wear a seat belt and a warrant at Maple Avenue and Belmont Road.
Controlled substance possession
Guy E. Hansen, 55, of the 700 block of West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, was charged at 2:51 a.m. April 28 with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 4900 block of Main Street. See POLICE, page 14
Frank Conforti’s
Graduation Party Catering Awarded one of the best lasagnas in Chicago in 2015 by CBS Chicago
Ready to make a move?
Full pan serves up to 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6799 Half pan serves up to 15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3799
Baked mostaccioli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full pan $5599 Half pan
Now is the
2999
$
perfect time!
Homemade Italian beef with gravy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949 lb $
5 lbs serves up to 30 sandwiches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 $
00
Pre-cooked Homemade Italian sausage 5 lbs -20 pieces
.............................
22
$
95
10 pieces of chicken parmigiana or lemon chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call Linda at 630-460-3962 email: Linda.conforti@bairdwarner.com View properties for sale at: www.lindaconforti.bairdwarner.com
3599
$
Sandwich trays 20- 3 Inch subs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 $
6 foot subs serves up to 30
99
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8299
Desserts: homemade cannoli’s, Italian cookies and tiramisu
Call and talk to a catering specialist today and get pricing and more ideas 4 Convenience Center, Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL (630) 627-7977 Phone (630) 627-9512 Fax frankiesdeliyorktown.com
PLEASE CALL AHEAD FOR ORDERS
Hours Mon-Fri 9:00am-8:30pm Sat 9:00am-5:00pm Sun 11:00am-4:30pm
adno=S0251465
DGR Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
12
724 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-460-3962
Linda Conforti Real Estate Broker Vice President’s Club
13 SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
MoMs! YoU’RE IN A LEAGUE ALL YoUR oWN! For making the boo-boos better, always being your child’s number one fan and for being an all around great mom, THANK YOU! You truly are one-of-a-kind. We appreciate all you do, moms, and we want to take the time to show our gratitude this Mother’s Day. Stop by the bank on Saturday, May 9 to pick up your free flower.
MoTHER’s DAY FLoWER GIVEAWAY saturday, May 9
only at your local Wintrust Community Banks:
111 Warren Ave. | Downers Grove | 630-968-4700
Only $100 needed to open!
200 W. Burlington Ave. | Clarendon Hills | 630-323-1240
Only $100 needed to open!
DECIDE BY OPENING YOUR FAVORITE TEAM’S ACCOUNT BY JUNE 30 AND WE’LL DONATE $25 TO CUBS OR WHITE SOX CHARITIES! PLUS, WE’LL DONATE AN ADDITIONAL $25,000 TO THE CHARITY OF THE TEAM WHOSE FANS OPEN THE MOST ACCOUNTS.*
WINTRUsT.CoM/YoUDECIDE Community Bank of Downers Grove and Clarendon Hills Bank are branches of Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company. MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox trademarks and copyrights proprietary to Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox. Used with permission. *$25 donation will be made within 60 days of the end of the promotion. Limit one per customer. Maximum donation of $250,000 per charity.
adno=S0251812
FREE BIOSOLIDS FERTILIZER
Call Downers Grove Sanitary District 630-969-0664
KAYAK POOLS IS LOOKING FOR DEMO HOMESITES IN YOUR AREA TO DISPLAY OUR “VIRTUALLY MAINTENANCE-FREE” POOL!
Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportunity! (52925)
kayakpoolsmidwest.com Discount Code 521D515
• POLICE
Continued from page 12 Drug paraphernalia possession
Excellent soil supplement for landscape uses High organic & substantial nutrient content Meets EPA requirements Available for delivery or pickup. For more information, visit www.dgsd.org or find us on Facebook
Jerry W. Juzwiak Jr., 26, of the 200 block of East Kenilworth Avenue, Villa Park, was charged at 1:37 a.m. April 26 with possession of drug paraphernalia and a warrant in the 4100 block of Cumnor Road.
Theft adno=S0251975
DGR Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
| NEWS
14
• Albin Sanchez, 34, of the 2600 block of West 15th Street, Chicago, was charged at 9:35 a.m. April 29 with felony theft at the Cook County Jail. • A locked bicycle and helmet were stolen at 6:56 p.m. April 28 at Warren Avenue and Washington Street. • A license plate was stolen from a vehicle at 12:46 p.m. April 27 at 5240 Lyman Ave. • Marissa L. Lee, 24, of the 12100 block of Vincennes Road, Blue Island, was charged at 2:58 p.m. April 24 with felony theft at Bed Bath & Beyond, 1548 Butterfield Road. • Alcohol was stolen at 4:50 p.m. April 23 at Ultra Foods, 1212 75th St. • A woman attempted to steal a cart full of merchandise at 4:27 p.m. April 22 at Bed Bath & Beyond, 1548 Butterfield Road.
ATHLETE OF THE
WEEK
Look for our featured high school Athlete of the Week every Wednesday! Sponsored by
• Anita L. Robinson, 62, of the 2200 block of East 70th Place, Chicago, was charged at 1:45 p.m. April 16 with retail theft at the Downers Grove Police Department. • Diana Jotautas, 48, of the 9S100 block of Cumnor Road, Downers Grove, was charged at 11:40 a.m. April 14 with retail theft at 7349 Lemont Road. • A cellphone was stolen at 1:28 p.m. April 6 at Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St. • Two unauthorized credit cards were opened at 5:58 p.m. April 22 in the 600 block of Maple Avenue.
Identity theft
Several accounts were opened using an unauthorized name at 12:21 p.m. April 25 in the 5100 block of De Witt Lane.
Fraud
A debit card was used at several stores without permission at 8:50 p.m. April 25 in the 4600 block of Prince Street.
Property damage
• A plastic dump bin fell and dented a vehicle at 1:59 p.m. April 25 at 724 Ogden Ave. • Two window screens were damaged at 10:59 a.m. April 20 at Kingsley Elementary School, 6509 Powell St.
Receipt of goods
Corey D. Chandler, 18, of the zero block of West 66th Street, was charged at 9:10 p.m. April 15 with receipt of goods or services at 7401 Lemont Road.
Deception
A man selling knockoff Armani jackets was reported at 4:46 p.m. April 23 at Shell, 2212 Ogden Ave.
Lost credit card possession
Patrick D. Owens, 18, of the 2000 block of Apple Lane, Woodridge, was charged at 9:10 p.m. April 15 with possession of lost or mislaid credit card at 75th Street and Lemont Road.
License violations
• Salvador Varela-Campos, 26, of the 6700 block of Park Street, Westmont, was charged at 12:58 a.m. April 30 with driving without a license, driving without insurance and a traffic violation in the 6500 block of Fairview Avenue. • Marisa L. Ideran, 23, of the 200 block of Bertram Drive, Yorkville, was charged at 8:09 p.m. April 22 with driving without a license and a traffic violation at Butterfield Road and Downers Drive. See POLICE, page 18
16 Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
The Downers Grove Wine Shop can assist you in consigning your wines to auction. We will have your wine appraised and shipped to the auction house. Whether it is 1 bottle, a large cellar or wine that you inherited, we will assist you through it all. Any vintage, Any varietal!!
Buy 2 Bottles of Wine, Get Third Bottle for $5.00* * 3 different wines or same. Lesser bottle discount applied Good thru 5/31/15
Downers Grove Wine Shop 1202 - F 75th Street 630-322-9100 (NW corner of 75th & Lemont Rd. Facing White Castle)
Wine Tasting Dates Listed on Website
www.dgwineshop.com
adno=S0253927
adno=S0251965
Wine Dinners - Wine TasTings - evenTs
IS YOUR INSURANCE AGENT TIED DOWN TO JUST ONE PROVIDER?
! !
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! !
AN INDEPENDENT AGENT HAS FREEDOM OF CHOICE.
! !#$! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! !
Find your independent agent. Find a better deal at www.TWGroupInc.com.
! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! #!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Insurance & Financial Services
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Partners in Your Future
" $$ ! ! adno=S0251613
TW Group, Inc.
Let’s talk about what FREEDOM OF CHOICE can do for you
630-737-0300
Westmont & Elmhurst info@twgroupinc.com
adno=S0251472
! !#"!! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! !
Downtown Downers Grove Market to return Saturday SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – The Downtown Downers Grove Market will return Saturday, Indian Boundary YMCA announced in a news release. The YMCA sponsors the market with the village of Downers Grove. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Downers Grove Main Street train station’s south parking lot off Burlington Avenue. The market will run through mid-October. Last year, more than 3,000 shoppers visited per week to peruse the market’s 70 vendors. The market will offer food products
Animal Shows • Pony Rides Children’s Activities Arts & Crafts Fair Antique Vehicles • Food & Fun
Coupon
DGR
YOUR
Come see your newly remodeled DQ!
including: vegetables, fruits, cheese, eggs, meats, oils, herbs, honey, spices, salsas, pickles, peppers, olives, hummus, breads, baked goods, natural soft drinks, coffees and teas. It also sells some gluten-free options and organic ingredients. Additionally, the market features craft vendors offering jewelry, night lights, bird houses, garden ornaments, children’s books and clothing, handbags, soaps and lotions, art, baskets, wooden bowls and more. There also will be entertainment at the market, including YMCA fitness classes, cooking demonstrations and holiday events.
Saturday, May 16 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1OFF
6240 Main Street Downers Grove 630-852-2246 Open Daily 12-10pm
00
Peanut Buster Parfait Expires Tomorrow. We Accept ALL Dairy Queen Coupons
Konow Farm
16849 S. Cedar Homer Glen, IL 60491 Free Admission & Free Parking
adno=S0251926
$
SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
Earth Day ~ Arbor Dayy
Bill Ackerman - backerman@ shawmedia.com
NEWS |
Village of Homer Glen 8th Annual
Shoppers fill the Downtown Downers Grove Market on June 14, 2014.
17
www.earthdayarborday.info
BANNERS • YARD SIGNS NTS INVITATIONS • ANNOUNCEME
adno=S0251972
630-737-0270 911 Burlington Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 maximumprinting.com
adno=S0253944
NEWS BRIEF
| NEWS
Applications open for Rotary Grove Craft Show
• POLICE
DOWNERS GROVE – The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is accepting applications for the Rotary Grove Craft Show, the group announced in a news release. A copy of the craft show application can be found at www.dgjwc.org/projects. Applications for the show are due before May 15. The show is being hosted in conjunction with the sixth annual Rotary Grove Fest run by the Rotary Club of Downers Grove. The fest will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28 at Fishel Park near Grove Street and Farrah Court. – Suburban Life Media
a.m. April 19 with driving while license suspended and driving without insurance Continued from page 14 at 59th and Main streets. • Hallie K. Mosetick, 24, of the 500 • Keeanna N. Jackson, 30, of the 7300 block of West 61st Street, Westmont, block of Tennessee Avenue, Willowbrook, was charged at 1:20 p.m. April 15 with was charged at 5:17 p.m. April 29 with driving while license suspended at Ogden driving while license suspended at 75th Avenue and Douglas Road. and Webster streets. • Rogelio Delafuente, 35, of the 300 • Fausto Garcia-Licario, 29, of the block of Hayes Avenue, Romeoville, was 500 block of West Division Street, Villa charged at 7:09 p.m. April 14 with driving Park, was charged at 10:57 p.m. April while license suspended and a traffic 22 with driving while license suspend- violation at 63rd Street and Leonard ed and a traffic violation at 2360 Ogden Avenue. Ave. • Arnulfo Perez, 39, of the 400 block Warrant of Pico Street, Joliet, was charged at 9 • Paul J. Rusin, 48, of the 5N100 a.m. April 22 with driving while license block of Oakley Court, St. Charles, was suspended, no valid registration and no charged at 8:59 a.m. April 29 with a safety sticker at 75th Street and Fairview warrant at 75th Street and Fairmount Avenue. Avenue. • Erik A. Carlson, 41, of the 400 block of • Milo D. French, 28, of the 300 block Ohio Road, Frankfort, was charged at 8:15 of Capitol Drive, Sugar Grove, was
charged at 8:48 p.m. April 28 with a theft warrant at Interstate 88 and Winfield Road. • Erica R. Jones, 38, of the 3000 block of Roberts Drive, Woodridge, was arrested at 8:40 p.m. April 17 on a warrant for failure to appear at 1200 63rd St. • Gregory A. Pawlikowski, 36, of the 1300 block of Bianco Villa Drive, Lockport, was arrested at 8 p.m. April 14 on warrant for failure to appear in the 4900 block of Fairview Avenue.
Dog at large
A dog at large was reported at 9:13 a.m. April 24 at Downers Grove Animal Clinic, 941 63rd St. The owner was located.
Lost property
A license plate was reported missing at 9:48 a.m. April 23 at the Downers Grove Police Department.
Mayslake Village ANNOUNCING Beautifully Renovated Senior Housing Mayslake Village will open its waiting list for the irst residents of its completely renovated Center building with 100 one-bedroom apartments available. Building completion is expected in September or October 2015 with resident occupancy from Fall into early Winter 2015/16.
Application Sessions Monday, May 11 and Wednesday, May 27 Applications will be taken at the Hilton Oakbrook Hills Resort, located at the corner of Midwest Rd. and 35th St., in Oak Brook, IL. (Go to the Marquis Tent at the Golf Course entrance.) An introduction and discussion will begin at 9:00 a.m. Applications will be available from 10:00 a.m. until closing at 1:00 p.m. Applicants must apply in person. Requirements for Admission: - Age: 62 years old, or older (at least one spouse of a married couple) - Income Limits: 1 occupant - $42,600 or 2 occupants - $48,650 - Acceptable non-criminal background Rents: $758 and $874, based on unit size, all utilities included (Income of at least $22,500 is “ideal” for this building.) Mayslake Village campus, located on 35th St., one mile east of Midwest Rd., in Oak Brook, IL, ofers afordable housing for independent seniors. No assisted living or nursing services are provided by staf.
1801 35th Street, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-850-8232
Mayslake Village was founded by the Franciscans. Mayslake Village is operated in accordance with U.S. Fair Housing policies and procedures, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, religion or national origin. For more information, visit our web site at www.mayslake.com
adno=S0251456
DGR Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
18
MARY J. CULLEN Mary Jean Waters Cullen, of Lisle, IL, formerly of Denison Iowa. Beloved wife of 66 years of William Patrick Cullen. Loving Mother of Judy (James) Renner, Nancy Cullen (Jeff Klopfenstein), Phil (Marta) Cullen, Pat (Michele) Cullen and her honorary daughter, the late Katrina Becker. Cherished grandmother of Matt (Deirdre) Renner, Brent (Shelly) Brockway, Blake (Sonia) Brockway, Will (Klaudia) Cullen, Barbara Brockway, Alex Cullen, Ann (Steven) Renner, Rob Cullen, Krista Cullen, and Jenna Cullen; devoted Great-grandmother of Jackson Cullen, Ruthie Brockway, Ryland Renner, and Aidan Brockway Mary was Owner and Operator of the Ho-Hum Hotel. Past President of “TAP” Temporary Aid to People, Past President of the Friday Club, Member of the Chamber of Commerce. Quilting Club, Christian Women's Club of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary all of Denison, IA. Mary enjoyed Ballroom Dancing. She was a collector of fine antiques and a skilled seamstress. She dedicated her life to helping others. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Toon Funeral Home 4920 Main Street Downers Grove, IL. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church 8209 Division St. Lisle, IL 60532. Memorial to “Neighbor Helping Neighbor” c/o St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 912 2nd Avenue South, Denison, IA 51442 would be appreciated WWW.TOONFUNERALHOME.COM OR 630-968-0408
Thomas M. Cullen, age 70, of Oak Lawn, at rest April 27, 2015. Rosemary A. Liljegren, 94, passed Arrangements entrusted to West away April 28, 2015, at Good Suburban Funeral Home & Samaritan Downers Grove, IL. Cremation Services. Info 630-852Arrangements by Adams 8000 or www.westsuburbanfh.com Winterfield & Sullivan, 630-9681000.
JAMES M. HEMPHILL
THERESE M. ROSCHAY
James M. Hemphill; beloved husband of Beverly, nee Frank, loving father of Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Hemphill, dear brother of Julie (James Chasey) Hemphill, brotherin -law of Marilyn (the late Alan) Kromer, uncle of Christopher (Amy) and the late Deanna Kromer, dear son of the late Vincent and Rita Hemphill, fond cousin of many. Retired Corporate Controller of Inland Steel. Visitation was Friday, May 1, 2015, at 9:00AM until time of Service 11:00AM at Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Rd., Oak Brook. Private Family Interment at Bronswood Cemetery. Memorials to Samaritans Purse or www.samaritanspurse.org appreciated. Arrangements by AdamsWinterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home. www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com or 630-968-1000
Therese M. Roschay (nee Kowal), age 86, of Downers Grove, IL, died Friday, May 1, 2015 at Meadowbrook Manor of Naperville, IL. Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville, IL, www.friedrich-jones.com or 630355-0213.
JANE YU LEE Jane Yu Lee, born in China and longterm resident of Downers Grove, passed away peacefully with her three daughters by her side, Thursday, April 23, 2015. She will be deeply missed, but remembered forever by her many close friends and very grateful family. Loving mother of Susan (Hedy Nowak) Lee, Cherry (Shawn) Farnsworth, and Mary Jane (Kevin Tihista) Lee. Adoring nai nai (grandmother) of Nicholas Taishan Lee. Wife of the late Qi Han Yang. Beloved daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Yu. Dear great aunt of Tao You. Great great aunt of Roger You. There will be a celebration of life for Jane in Downers Grove, Illinois, at a later date. Arrangements by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel (630)293-5200.
FLORENCE L. SCHUBERT Born: March 28, 1924 Died: April 24, 2015
Florence "Flo" Lorraine Schubert, died peacefully in her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Anna Schubert; halfbrother, Hermann; and cousins, Lorraine Schubert and Eleanor Flotte. Will be dearly missed by her surviving family, including cousins, Eugene, Virginia Whitman, Rev. Gerold and Roger Schubert, and the 24 loving children of her cousins. Born in Chicago, Florence spent her formative years at the Guardian Angel orphanage in Joliet, before moving back to Chicago. After graduating from beauty school, she enjoyed a long career working at beauty salons on the south-side including Richard's Beauty Salon, the Hair Machine, and Dolph's Beauty Shop. Flo had a kind heart and was always generous to the elderly and underserved. She showed many courtesies to her customers, including visiting their homes to wash or style their hair when they could no longer get to the shop, and she gave many free cuts, colors, and perms to family
RUTH L. TEDRAHN Ruth L. Tedrahn, age 99; beloved wife of the late Jack Tedrahn; loving mother of Jacqueline Gregg, Carol (Robert) Trojanowski, and David (Carol) Tedrahn; cherished grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 9 and great-great grandmother of 1. Memorial Services Thursday, May 14th, 9:00 a.m. Visitation until time of Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501
RANDY THINGVOLD Born: Feb. 5, 1946 Died: April 23, 2015
Allen Randall “Randy” Thingvold, passed away suddenly at his home in Porterville, CA. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Patricia Pitkin, MD; daughter, Dawn Coggins; grandson, Ethan Coggins; sister, Lynne Thingvold; brother, Jon; nephew, Marc and niece Clarissa. Randy had fond memories of his years growing up in Downers Grove. He was a star basketball player at Downers Grove North High before subsequently moving to California. In lieu of flowers, a note about your fondest memories of Randy may be sent to Patricia Pitkin, c/o Trinity Lutheran Church, 764 W. Henderson Ave., Porterville, CA 93257.
JANET E. WEHRMEISTER Janet Elaine Wehrmeister, age 86, at rest May 1, 2015. Arrangements entrusted to West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Info 630-8528000 or www.westsuburbanfh.com
MATTHEW WIDERSKI Matthew Widerski, age 60, of Lombard, at rest April 15, 2015. Arrangements by entrusted to West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Info 630-8528000 or www.westsuburbanfh.com
at adams-winterfield & sullivan, you will receive the honesty, dignity & respect that you deserve.
Terrence M. Sullivan and Brian D. Sullivan 4343 Main St. | Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-968-1000 | adamswinterfieldsullivan.com
19
SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
Carol E. Benes, nee Klein, age 81; beloved wife of Richard A. Benes; loving mother of Gordon (Julie) Benes, Sandy (Jeff) Biske and Bruce (Lorna) Benes; dear grandmother of Amy, Kristin, Jeremiah and Greg Benes; cherished aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Friday, May 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at AdamsWinterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St. (1 blk S. of Ogden) Downers Grove. Funeral Saturday, May 9th 9:00 a.m. visitation until time of Service 10:00 are at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St. Downers Grove. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West. Memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church, appreciated. For information, 630/968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com
ROSEMARY A. LILJEGREN
OBITUARIES |
CAROL E. BENES
THOMAS M. CULLEN
ran Church, 4 Main St., Downers Grove. Inurnment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or Lutheran Braille Workers, www.lbwinc.org or Salvation Army, www.salvationarmy.org are appreciated. Arrangements by AdamsWinterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com
adno=S0251959
OBITUARIES
cuts, colors, d pe amily and friends. Having a flare for fashion, and despite a tight budget, Flo was a model of good taste in attire and decorum throughout her life- her closets overflowing with fashionable clothes and jewelry. Flo loved children. She spent many "vacations" helping in the homes of newborn nephews/nieces, all of whom remember her fondly. She enjoyed animals, especially the days with her beloved dog "Tinkerbelle" and was quick to agree to care for pets when owners were away from home. She was an election judge for the City of Chicago and supported many local businesses including the Lithuanian Bakery and the historic tavern, the Midget Club. In 1996 she retired and moved to the Immanuel Senior Residence in Downers Grove to be closer to her family. For 12 years she was responsible for the Catholic Communion Ministry at Immanuel Residence and participated in many activities including Bingo and the Annual Bazaar. She was a member of St Nicholas of Tolentine for many years, and later joined St Joseph Parish when she moved to Downers Grove. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Downers Grove followed by an interment service at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Arrangements by AdamsWinterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home. 630/968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com
adno=S0255401
Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
20
21 Mayor Martin T. Tully
Contact information: 630-434-5500 or mayorcouncil@downers.us 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).
RAIN BARREL SALE
NOW THROUGH MAY 13, 2015 The Village of Downers Grove and The Conservation Foundation are teaming up to offer rain barrels for sale. Orders will be accepted through May 13, 2015. Rain barrels are large containers that capture rainwater at the end of a downspout and store the water for later use, for example in watering plants or washing cars. Using water from rain barrels lowers water bills, helps reduce flooding, and can have a dramatic impact on water quality in our rivers and streams. The 55-gallon barrels are made from reused plastic and come equipped with a spigot, a screw off lid, a garden hose threaded overflow, and screen in the top to help keep out bugs and debris. To Place An Order • All orders will be handled by third party vendor, Upcycle Products. • Place your order online (link available at www.downers.us), and pay via credit card. • The cost per barrel is $60.00, plus sales tax. • For questions about the sale, contact Dan Carlsen at 630-434-6811. • Rain barrels will be distributed at the Public Works Open House: Friday, May, 15, 2015, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Ave Stormwater Utility Incentive As part of the stormwater utility, the Village has an incentive program to encourage residents to install rain barrels on their property. Qualifying properties will be provided a one-time reduction of $25 per property, to be applied toward the stormwater utility portion of a customer's utility bill. Incentive applications are available online at www.downers.us and at Village Hall and Public Works facilities. 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
DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE MARKET BEGINS SATURDAY, MAY 9 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Main Street Train Station adno=S0251922
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. 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. 5/6/15
SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
Commissioners:
Robert T. Barnett, David S. Olsen Greg Hosé, Gina Vattimo William “Bill” White, William Waldack Village Manager David Fieldman
DGR Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
| NEWS
22
Suburban Life honors western suburbs’ young achievers By MATT LA LUZ mlaluz@shawmedia.com The western suburbs’ best and brightest were recognized recently by Suburban Life Media. Two area high school students received college merit-based scholarships at an awards reception Thursday at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge. Suburban Life partnered with DuPage Credit Union to award $2,000 scholarships to Downers Grove North High School senior Rachel Krusenoski and Downers Grove South High School senior Thomas Matysik. The winners were chosen based on academic performance, character and commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, and beat out 48 other students who were given certificates of recognition as Suburban Life Scholars. Event organizer Kelly Buchanan saw the reception as an opportunity to celebrate the community. “Events like this bring our community together. We are able to recognize the good and share that with the community,” Buchanan said. “Basically, it’s kind of pay-it-forward.” The selection process for the awards
Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com
Thomas Matysik (left) of Downers Grove South and Rachel Krusenoski of Downers Grove North (right) are recipients of Suburban Life Scholars scholarships Thursday presented by Amy Brandt of DuPage Credit Union. started in September and continued through March. Suburban Life newspapers routinely publish profiles of five to eight students nominated by teachers, counselors and other leaders. A selection committee including representatives from Suburban Life Media and DuPage Credit Union then graded each student based on academic
achievement, community involvement and extracurricular participation to determine who would win the coveted scholarships. The two winners, both nominated by their counselors, were shocked after seeing the amount of qualified nominees. Krusenoski – who has a 4.5 GPA and is involved in the school newspaper,
as well as varsity cross country and track – believes it was her ability to focus only on activities she could put her heart into that helped elevate her to attain the scholarship. “Everything I try to pursue in these last four years is something I pursued with passion,” Krusenoski said. “In doing so I was able to put in a lot of effort and a lot of heart into what I was doing.” Matysik – who has an ACT score of 35, is on the baseball team and is involved with Peer Leaders and National Honor Society – was initially unsure what made him stand out but attributes his success to participating in a wide variety of activities. “I don’t really know,” he said. “I mean I try to focus on being well rounded, whether it be school athletics, academics, like different clubs and stuff, community service.” Krusenoski plans to major in journalism at the University of Southern California and Matysik will study biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame. Suburban Life Media General Manager Laura Burke said she looks forward to continuing to honor young achievers through Suburban Life Scholars. Burke said in the future she would like to see a keynote speaker at the reception. “We want this to grow,” she said.
23 SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
adno=S0250145
adno=S0251609
I T’ S B E T T E R AT
to the Ro W Sa G llin ere ve ree g Yo n C -Ou u a t M rp ON et EY 2012 Fiat
SINCE 1956
B E T T E N HAUSEN
GREEN TAG
YEAR
BRAND
MODEL
STK #
LISA CASTILLO General Sales Manager
T
STK# F11111A
Pull Guaranteed 0 FOR YOUR ,00
Push
Tow PRICE
2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER GTS F3705 ...............................$9,615 2008 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT F3712 ......................................$9,994 2010 HONDA CIVIC VP F3700............................................$11,373 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT F3689 ................................$11,600 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING F3701 ....$11,992 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING F3692 ....$12,000 2008 DODGE DURANGO SXT F3777.................................$12,000 2011 BUICK REGAL CXL F3707..........................................$12,508 2008 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER F3730 ...................$12,800 2009 NISSAN ROGUE SL F3694 .........................................$14,254 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS 1LS F3718.........................$14,982
L et LISA And her StAff C hAnge Y our M Ind About C Ar b uYIng .
$11,997 $11,9a9g Sale 7
Sales Event
500 POP
Green
Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
24
YEAR
BRAND
MODEL
TRADE -IN
STK #
$2
PRICE
2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS F3719 .............................$14,994 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2.5L F3679A1......................$15,900 2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT F3722 ....................$16,696 2014 JEEP COMPASS SPORT F3682 ..................................$17,438 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC R-LINE F3482A............................$17,990 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING-L F3521A.....$18,884 2014 DODGE JOURNEY SXT F3683...................................$19,792 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS 1FL F3686 .........................$19,891 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT 1LT F3687..........................$22,534 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO F3685................$25,709 2013 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT CREW CAB F3680 .........$32,900 BETTENHAUSEN CERTIFIED USED VEHICLES
/100,000 Mile 2 Year or 7 Year arranty W d ite Lim
hicles e V n e v Dri All Pre-
17600 OAK PARK AVE. TINLEY PARK
708-614-1100
www.BettenhausenAuto.com
THE FEATURED 2013 FIAT POP STK # F11111A IS A CERTIFIED PREOWNED VEHICLE. SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. PHOTOS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. adno=S0247294
25 SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
We are driven. Single-minded. Forward focused. We believe in keeping your health moving forward as far down the road as humanly possible. In nudging, nurturing, supporting, preventing and running interference for you along the way. In doing things that have rarely been done before in hospitals. To not just try, but do. Danica Patrick
To turn upside down, right side up. And send it on its way. We believe this is one heck of a road trip we’re on. But one well worth the journey no matter where you are along it. Because this joy ride can lead us all to a healthier place. And if that’s not a good thing, well, then we don’t know what is. Edward, Elmhurst and Linden Oaks Hospitals are now EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTHCARE. And we are Healthy Driven.
HealthyDriven.com adno=S0251614
1
Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
| PLANIT LIFE
26
EVENTS
TOM RUSSELL SONGS
WHERE: FitzGerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, May 8 COST & INFO: $28 advance, $30 at the door; www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com, 708-788-2118 ABOUT: Legendary singer-songwriter Tom Russell celebrates the release of his new double CD, “The Rose of Roscrae,” the third in a series of folk operas, in this case, a Western musical. Russell delivers an epic that moves from Ireland and Texas, the Plains, California and Mexico to Canada, prisons in the deep South, carnival shows and all the way back. Critics have hailed him as “one of the best singer-songwriters of our time.”
Photo provided
2
JEN LANCASTER BOOK SIGNING
GARDEN TOURS
WHERE: Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 8 COST & INFO: To download voucher for parking, visit www.national publicgardensday.org; www.cantigny.org ABOUT: National Public Gardens Day includes free admission and tours at Cantigny Park, a member of the American Public Gardens Association showcasing attractions across the country. Tours at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 2 p.m. will focus on spring plantings, hosted by Cantigny’s Horticulture Department. “Experts on Location” will share tips.
’S TOP K E E W IS IVE: TH F T UNITY I M N M A L O P C R THE ND YOU U O R A & TOWN! burbs, PICKS IN IN YOUR oss the western sue go EVENTS th acr RE gs to do s the calendar on FIND MO more thin es for even artphone to acc r a d n le itlife/ca your sm Visit plan n this code with or sca
CLASSICAL GEMS
HOUSE WALK
4
WHERE: Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday; lecture at 5:45 p.m. COST & INFO: $9 to $65; www.elmhurst symphony.org, 630-941-0202 ABOUT: Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will be joined by Elmhurst Choral Union, Tower Chorale and two noted soloists, soprano Josefien Stoppelenburg (shown) and baritone Evan Bravos. Stephen Alltop conducts Fauré and Franck.
Photo provided
3
WHERE: Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9 COST & INFO: To receive a number for signing line, buy book from Anderson’s in advance; www. andersonsbookshop.com; www.jenlancaster.com ABOUT: Fans of the witty memoirs and novels of Jen Lancaster can meet the bestselling author at a signing. In her latest memoir – “I Regret Nothing” – Lancaster is determined to play out her 40s on a high note, tackling all those things she wishes she’d done by now. The page-turner mines a rich vein of humor.
5
WHERE: Six homes in Western Springs WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17 COST & INFO: $35 advance, $40 at Tower Green; www.westernspringshistory.org ABOUT: Western Springs Historical Society House Walk is a biennial fundraiser. “These are the homes you walk by at night and want to peek inside to see what they’ve done with it,” said Heather Locke, who chairs the event. “The House Walk is your all-access pass to step inside and see for yourself.” Tickets are sold in advance and that day. Activities and games for children and other festivities are planned, with refreshments at The Village Club.
adno=S0250930
D JK<IP ; E<I
27
Restaurant reviews
Television makeover a hit at Zest Bistro LEFT: Zest Bistro recently underwent an eye-catching makeover on television’s “Restaurant Impossible,” which redesigned the eatery inside Lemon Tree Grocer in Downers Grove. BELOW: A superb entree, the salmon is prepared with honey mustard glaze and orange mustard vinaigrette, crowned by crispy leeks and accompanied by grilled asparagus and pearl couscous.
Zest Bistro at Lemon Tree Grocer ■ WHERE: 935 W. Burlington
Ave., Downers Grove
■ HOURS: 11:30 a.m. to 9
p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday brunch ■ DRESS CODE: Casual ■ INFO: 630-969-9869, www. lemontreegrocer.com/bistro
More photos online To see more photos from Zest Bistro, find this story online at www.mysuburbanlife. com/lifestyle/mystery-diner.
Suburban Life Media photos
vinaigrette. Grilled asparagus and pearl couscous were perfect complements. I am not normally a fan of fish (or asparagus, for that matter), but even I was impressed with the dish and the way it was presented. I set aside my desire for the bacon-and-blue-cheese-infused hamburger with truffled mayo and sampled the Cuban sandwich. The fresh ground mustard worked well with sweet pickles and the smokiness of the pork, all encased in a perfectly toasted Cuban roll, akin to French bread. For dessert, we tried the salted caramel cheesecake. It looked so much like ice cream we thought it would be cold, but it was light, fluffy and sweet with the right amount of salted caramel flavor on top of a toasty graham cracker crust. As chef Irvine noted on “Restaurant Impossible,” the food at Zest has always been
The salted caramel cheesecake dessert is light, fluffy and sweet. and an inviting layout that includes tables for parties of all sizes, as well as bar seating. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable, especially when it came to beer selections; he clearly had a passion for the varied nuances of craft brews. Reservations for Zest can be made on the Lemon Tree website. I booked a table and was glad I did, as there was a short wait for seating. Thanks to the bistro renovation and the fantastic food, its winning ways are now in clear focus. worthy of attention. He tends to overhaul the menu at eateries on the show, but, aside from his namesake pot roast, did little to change Zest’s offerings. The major upgrades at Lemon Tree were made to the grocery
side of the store and the visual design of the restaurant. What was once an easily overlooked corner of the market is now a great gathering spot. Zest immediately draws attention with bright colors
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.
SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
DOWNERS GROVE – A star turn on the Food Network show “Restaurant Impossible” spotlighted Lemon Tree Grocer in Downers Grove and the Zest Bistro located within, where the food has always been center stage. Celebrity chef Robert Irvine, host of the television program, said it was one of just a few times in years of filming the show that he actually enjoyed the food served at the outset. That’s high praise from a well-regarded chef who never hesitates to call it like he sees it. That there was nothing wrong with the menu in the first place was confirmed when my date and I recently paid a visit to Zest. Though we were both hungry, we asked our waiter to give us more time to peruse the choices, because every item sounded delectable. Before picking entrees, we decided to appease our appetites by ordering the short rib nachos appetizer. Thick and crunchy tortilla chips were the foundation for a great blend of flavors that ranged from the sweetness of the beef to the tang of Cotija cheese sauce and lime horseradish crema, with a hint of spiciness from fresh green chilies. We paired our appetizer with beverages. My date picked a beer from an impressive list of offerings by independent breweries, while I chose the Dark and Stormy Mule served in a copper mug. The rum-based drink did a dance on my taste buds with simple syrup and ginger beer leading the tango. Irvine’s signature pot roast, introduced to the menu after his recent visit to Downers Grove, must be a fan favorite, as Zest had just served the last of a roast made a bit earlier in the day and was in the process of cooking a second. My companion was slightly disappointed not to be able to try the dish, but that changed when her salmon entree arrived. The perfectly cooked fillet was coated in a honey mustard glaze and served with a sweet and savory orange mustard
PLANIT LIFE |
Suggest a restaurant! Email editorial@mysuburbanlife.com
GAME REPORT RED STARS VS. SKY BLUE FC SAT. MAY 2
RED STARS: 1
SKY BLUE: 0
Copyright Daniel Bartel
Red Stars Down Sky Blue FC 1-0 in World Cup Send-Off
Colaprico scores first professional goal as Chicago stays unbeaten in 2015 Chicago, Illinois – – The National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Chicago Red Stars dominated and stayed unbeaten in their third match of the 2015 campaign on Saturday, defeating Sky Blue FC 1-0 behind rookie midfielder Danielle Colaprico’s first tally of her professional career. While the visitors from New Jersey were without all of their World-Cupbound players, the home match served as the Send-Off event for five of the eight Chicago stars who will be competing in this summer’s tournament in Canada. The Red Stars put pressure on their opponents early and created the first close look in the 5th minute, as defender Taryn Hemmings sprinted up the right wing and sent a dangerous ball to the far post. Teammate Vanessa DiBernardo was unfortunate to see her header from a tight angle sail just over the frame. A mere four minutes later, the hosts’ aggressive approach nearly paid off, DiBernardo coming close to stripping goalkeeper Brittany Cameron of the ball for what would have been a certain tally. Chicago had its next quality chance moments later. Former Virginia standout Colaprico sent Lori Chalupny down the left and the 31-year-old’s centering pass seemed destined to be tapped home at the doorstep. Instead, it evaded both defenders and attackers, trickling just wide of the far post. Red Stars striker Christen Press, who came into the game as the newly crowned NWSL Player of the Month for April, had two opportunities to open the scoring in the 18th minute. After her left-footed attempt from 20 yards out forced a diving save, Press got back on the ball and fired just high from inside the penalty area. She caused havoc once again halfway through
FACEBOOK.COM/CHICAGOREDSTARS
the first period, this time courtesy of Chalupny, who flew down the left and saw her low firsttime cross rifled just wide by Press. After an uneventful finish to the opening period, Chicago came out of the break with renewed urgency, and the persistence finally paid off in the 54th minute. Having hit teammate Julie Johnston in the face on her initial blast from just inside the box, Colaprico did everything right on the rebound, smashing a left-footed rocket past the outstretched arms of Cameron to make it 1-0. The crowd at Benedictine University subsequently had to wait until 15 minutes from full time for another quality opportunity, Chicago’s Chalupny exploding into the box on the left and rifling a laser beam on target that was guided over the bar by the fingertips of Cameron. Red Stars goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc made her best stop of the match in the 86th minute, leaving her feet and diving to her right to deny Hayley Haagsma’s dangerous header off an in-swinging free-kick from the wing. Cara Walls nearly sealed the deal for the hosts in stoppage time, as she found herself one-on-one with netminder Cameron, who pounced on a lapse in concentration to defuse the threat. It would be the day’s final close look, as the home side earned its second win of 2015. The Chicago Red Stars look to earn three more points when they take on Boston Breakers this coming Saturday in a doubleheader with MLS outfit Chicago Fire at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. Single-game and season tickets for the 2015 Red Stars campaign may be purchased by visiting www.chicagoredstars.com or by calling 773-698-6001.
adno=S0251612
Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
28
TWITTER.COM/CHICAGOREDSTARS
29 SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
DGR Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
| SPORTS
30
SPORTS
Have a question or comment? Contact Sports Editor Jason Rossi, jrossi@shawmedia.com or 630-427-6271
Stevenson steps up in net for DGN Freshman goalie a pleasant surprise for Trojans soccer By ALEX SOULIER asoulier@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Grace Stevenson has proven she can play in the big leagues. In her first year on the varsity soccer team, the Downers Grove North freshman goalkeeper has started all 15 games this season for the Trojans, notching 10 shutouts and powering the girls to a 10-5 record. “The season has gone a lot better than expected; it’s been an incredible experience and the girls have been great mentors to me along the way,” Stevenson said. “This is an amazingly talented group of girls who are a lot of fun to play with, and my big sisters on the team, senior Kacey Ford and junior Arlinda Osmani, as well as defender Alyse Dutcher have been a huge help on and off the field.” Before the beginning of the spring soccer season, Stevenson’s role on the team was in doubt. While she likely would have made the varsity squad, it would have been as a backup to last year’s starting keeper, Izzy Greenblatt. But when Greenblatt decided to not try out for the team this season, the starting netminder role was up for grabs. Stevenson said the coaching staff notified her right before tryouts that starting job was hers. “I was pretty excited. I knew it would be a really big challenge because most of my opponents would be a couple years older than me, but I knew it would be an experi-
Live video online
“Grace has stepped up in a huge way and played really well for us,” Calder said. “It’s crazy, she’s given up nine goals in 15 games. She has an enormous upside and is among the multiple underclassman who are painting a really bright future for our soccer program.” One of four freshman on the varsity roster this spring, Stevenson is used to playing up to her competition, as she was once a goalie on an all-boys club team. “Playing on the Downers Grove Roadrunners boys team was definitely challenging and was a little bit of a different dynamic,” Stevenson said. “But it was good experience and I got to work on a more aggressive style of play, then bring that over to a different environment.” In addition to her mental fortitude, Stevenson also has the physical intangibles of a solid goalkeeper. At 5-foot-9, she is listed as the tallest player on the Trojans’ roster and has the wingspan that helps her cover all four corners of the net. Additionally, she has great range and athletic ability that is continually improving, according to Calder. She also is humble, attributing a portion of her success to the stingy Trojan defense. “The defense and mids have been unbelievable in front of me,” Stevenson said. “They were so great in bringing me up to speed in the beginning of the season, and since then we have come together really nicely as a unit.” DGN defeated ProviMark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com so West 8-0 Thursday, but Downers Grove North goalkeeper Grace Stevenson makes a save Monday during a game against Glenbard could not keep the momentum going at the West ChicaNorth at the West Chicago invite. A freshman, Stevenson has been solid in net all season for the Trojans. go Invite, falling 1-0 against Glenbard North in penalty ence that would really help me not looked back and has shut had an emerging talent before kicks. The Trojans host Glenbard in the long run,” Stevenson out six of her past seven op- the season opener, even he is said. ponents. And although head bit surprised at her level of West for senior night Thursday. Since then, Stevenson has coach Bob Calder knew he play.
For live broadcasts, replays and highlight clips of events from Downers Grove North High School, visit mysuburbanlife.com/video/downersgrovenorth.
Sports to your phone
Visit http://shawurl.com/texts to sign up for sports scores and alerts to your phone from Suburban Life.
Buresch perfect as part of DGS softball sweep
SPORTS |
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
By DAVE OWEN editorial@mysuburbanlife.com
WILL TISCHLER Downers Grove South Volleyball | Senior Why Tischler was selected: The outside hitter had seven kills and three blocks in a West Suburban Gold victory against AT on April 28. Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com
Downers Grove South shortstop Megan LoBianco (left) throws to first base April 28 in a game against Willowbrook. The Mustangs won big Saturday in a pair of games against Glenbard West. run home run by LoBianco. The Mustangs’ reserves also got into the act, as Rebecca Bluder hit a solo home run in the fourth. “It was a good day overall,” Havelka said. “We hit well and we got everybody some playing time.” As the win total rises, keeping focus remains a priority for the Mustangs. “I’m kind of cautious,” Havelka said. “We have to keep getting better and keep trying to get momentum going into the playoffs. But we’re playing well now, and we haven’t had a lot of times where we haven’t played well.” Buresch’s goals for the rest of the season also apply to the entire Downers South team. “I just have to practice not getting too ahead of myself,” she said, “and focus on every game, every out and every pitch.”
Tischler: Definitely our passing was extremely consistent because we were able to run all of our middles. We’ve been told this before, but when you can run all three hitters we’re a deadly team and I think we agree. We passed amazing. Our middles played amazing. Santaromita: Your coach said it was one of your best matches as a team. Do you agree? Tischler: I think so. Definitely. Throughout, going for balls and everything. Ups, touches, everything.
Santaromita: This was a big match in the conference race. What does it mean to you guys? Tischler: This is a huge con-
fidence booster. Just looking at
Santaromita: What was work- the league I would say Addison ing for you guys against Addison Trail is probably the toughest Trail? competition in our conference. This Athlete of the Week is brought to you by
from your friends at
925 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove
adno=S0251934
to this week’s
Your “Neighborhood” Hardware & Appliance Store - family owned by The Gilbert Brothers
DGR
the count so I can get my pitch and hit it,” Buresch said. Hedgcock was 3 for 4 in game one, and Buresch was 2 for 2 with four RBIs. Two hits each by Kristen Bialek, Megan LoBianco, Kristin Lea and Rebekah Ondracek [two triples] added to the attack in the opener, as the Mustangs scored six times in the first inning and rolled from there. “The girls really came to play, and they played with a lot of energy,” Mustangs coach Ron Havelka said. “We came out and hit the ball well. What was nice was that we scored early. And both pitchers pitched well.” In game two, RBI singles by Zahrya McFarland [3 for 4, three RBIs] and Ondracek highlighted a three-run first. The lead was 8-0 through two innings thanks to a Bialek triple, RBI doubles by McFarland and Lea [3 for 4, two RBIs] and a two-
Will Tischler, a 6-foot-7 senior outside hitter and member of the Mustangs’ 2013 state championship team, played big in a big match in the West Suburban Gold race April 28. His seven kills and three blocks led the team to a dominant 25-20, 25-14 win against Addison Trail on senior night. Both teams entered the match with undefeated records in conference. The Mustangs never trailed in the match. Coach Kurt Steuer praised the entire team, saying it was one of the best matches they played all season, but Tischler especially stood out. Tischler, the Sears Hardware & Appliance Athlete of the Week, talked to Suburban Life sports reporter Dan Santaromita after the match about the big win.
SD • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • mysuburbanlife.com • Suburban Life
GLEN ELLYN – If it’s possible, Downers Grove South’s unbeaten softball team became ever more perfect Saturday. Holders of a perfect 22-0 record after a 12-1, 14-0 doubleheader sweep at Glenbard West in matching five-inning games, the Mustangs had added reason to celebrate in game two when sophomore pitcher Payton Buresch [10-0 record] tossed her first-career perfect game. Buresch’s nine strikeouts included eight of the first nine hitters she faced. The 15th and last out was the defensive play of the day. On a low line drive to shallow center field, freshman Lindsey Herrmann made a sliding catch on her knees to complete the perfect game. “That was a little scary, but thanks to Lindsey – wow, that was a fantastic catch, just amazing,” Buresch said. “Everyone backs me up really well. I can trust my defense. “I’ve been really focusing on my rise ball, and it was working today. Then I kept them off balance by throwing my change-up.” Both of the Mustangs’ pitching aces dominated. Caroline Hedgcock (11-0) allowed just two hits and an unearned run, striking out eight in the first game. The pitching aces also provided big offense. Both Hedgcock and Buresch went 4 for 5 at the plate for the doubleheader, with Buresch hitting a three-run double for the key hit of game one. “I’ve been really focusing on finding my pitch early in
31
Suburban Life
DGR Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
| SPORTS
32
BREAKOUT PLAYERS
New stars emerging for area baseball, softball teams sophomore ball and did really well, and now he’s a starter for us,” Orel said.
By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com Each spring provides a chance for baseball and softball players to make their mark, some for the first time at the varsity level. Here are a few players having breakout seasons on the diamond:
SOFTBALL
Rebecca Bluder
School: Downers Grove South Year: Freshman Impact: On a team that returns most of
the standout players from last season’s successful team, Bluder has been able to crack the starting lineup. Adjusting to varsity ball is never easy, but Bluder has held her own while playing at third base. “She’s getting better at third for us,” South head coach Ron Havelka said. “She’s playing pretty good defense. She’s done pretty well there for us.”
BASEBALL
Matt Alisauskis
School: Westmont Year: Junior Impact: Coming up from the sopho-
more team, Alisauskis earned one of the most important roles on the team: Batting at the No. 2 hole in the order between Charlie Donovan and Joe Donovan. “We needed somebody to step up there, and he has done that,” Cocks said of Alisauskis. In addition to being a reliable staple as the No. 2 hitter, Alisauskis has provided solid defense at a number of positions, including third base.
Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com
Downers Grove South’s Corey Vondra receives a high-five April 20 after driving in a run in Megan Ramsden a game against Willowbrook. Vondra did not play for South as a freshman but has been a School: Downers Grove North Year: Senior staple in the lineup as a junior this season. Impact: Ramsden was a varsity player
then slid into the starting rotation and has since earned three wins, including one against Lyons Township on Friday. “He does a lot of nice things for Ryan Cantlin us,” Downers Grove North coach Chad School: Downers Grove North Isaacson said. “You’re not going to be Year: Junior Impact: Cantlin hasn’t pitched the most oohed and aahed by his size, but … I innings for Downers Grove North love the way he competes.” this season, but he has been extremely productive when he’s been on the Corey Vondra mound. He started the season as the School: Downers Grove South Trojans closer and earned three saves, Year: Junior
last season, but she has seen her role
Impact: A regular attendee of baseball increase this season. She pitched limcamps at Downers Grove South growing up, Vondra opted to play volleyball the spring of his freshman year but was on the sophomore team last year. He has seen time primarily in center field but also at third base, and DGS head coach Darren Orel said Vondra also could be a pitcher going forward. “The kids talked him into playing summer ball [freshman year] and he had some success, stuck with it and played
ited innings last season behind former ace Dale Ryndak, but this year Ramsden has become North’s primary pitcher and leads the way with eight wins and 51 innings pitched with a unique pitching style. “She’s not going to blow anybody away, but she has probably six to eight inches of break on her fastball,” North head coach Eric Landschoot said. “Batters … think they’re going to make good contact and it drops on them.”
PREP ROUNDUP
DGN, DGS baseball squads finish off winning weekends SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA After topping Downers Grove North 8-2 in a crosstown game Thursday, Downers Grove South’s baseball team kept it going with 12-11 and 11-4 wins against Hinsdale South on Friday and Saturday. With the wins against Hinsdale South, the Mustangs improved to 11-0 in the West Suburban Gold. Danny Oriente had a home run and four RBIs in the 12-11 win while Ben Ficht drove in four in the 11-4 victory to make a winner of pitcher Peter Hamot.
Joe Keys ran to the 300-meter hurdle title with a time of 41.79 seconds. Downers Grove South Nick Janicki and Max Sale went 1-2 The Mustangs took on some of the in the discus with marks of 160 feet, 7 state’s best at Hersey’s Pitchford tour- inches and 154 feet, respectively. nament over the weekend and placed Ryan Clevenger held his own ninth in the 32-team tournament. against some of the best distance runChristian San Andres made it to the ners in the state and finished second in singles championship match, where he the 1,600 run with a time of 4:14.61. fell against Ohio State-bound Hinsdale Alex Graika was third in the shot Central senior Martin Joyce. put (50 feet, 3.5 inches), Joe Carter in Zach Wood and Lawrence Hiquiana the 800 run (2:03.14) and Zach Chriswon four matches in doubles play. tensen in the 3,200 run (9:45.50) were both fourth, and Sale was fifth in the shot put (48-2.25). GIRLS SOCCER
BOYS TENNIS
Downers Grove South
The Mustangs played to a 2-2 draw against Benet on Saturday.
Downers Grove South
Nick Kersting clocked a 14.91 to win the 110-meter hurdles at the Prospect inDowners Grove North vite Friday, and he was fifth in the 300 The Trojans rebounded from a loss BOYS TRACK hurdles for two of South’s best showings. against Downers Grove South with 5-4 Downers Grove North Josh Jones was second in the triple and 14-7 wins against West Suburban The Trojans’ top runners competed jump (44 feet, 1.5 inches) and Nick Klecat the Sandburg invite Friday, where ki fourth in the high jump (5-9), and the Silver foe Lyons Township.
BASEBALL
Mustangs placed 12th as a team.
GIRLS TRACK
Downers Grove North
Rachel Schuetz, Hannah Henry, Faith LaMantia, Sophie Temple-Wood, Zoe Covey, Emma Moravec, Kaitlyn Bonfield, Zayna Jan and Jaida Green all had first-place finishes for the Trojans’ at the Glenbard North invite Friday. Schuetz, Henry, LaMantia and Temple-Wood won the 4x200-meter relay with a school-record time of 1:43.96. Schuetz, Covey, Moravec and Bonfield comprised the winning 4x800 relay, while Jan won solo in the 800 and Green took the high jump. Second-place finishers were Temple-Wood (100 dash), Bonfield (800), Moravec (1,600) and Schuetz, Henry, Jan and Isabel Maletich in the 4x400 relay.
Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SDP • CLASSIFIED
COMMUNITY
33 “Did someone say Let’s go shopping” Photo by: Gary
877-264-CLAS
CLASSIFIED
(2527)
classified@shawsuburban.com mysuburbanlife.com/classified Upload your photos at
mysuburbanlife.com/myphotos
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 DOWNER'S GROVE
JOLIET ~ 1600 SQ FT
WESTMONT
CLARENDON HILLS
MULTI FAMILY
NURSE – part time
RN/LPN for busy OB/GYN office in Downers Grove. Patient care, must be flexible. Email Resume to: womenob@yahoo.com
WED, THURS, FRI, SAT MAY 6, 7, 8, 9 8AM - 2PM
7141 DEXTER RD. LOTS of clothes, jewelry, designer purses, toys, books, collectibles & MUCH MORE!
DOWNERS GROVE South DuPage (SDP)
GENERAL OFFICE
Immediate opening for fast paced local company. Good typing, customer service, computer and phone skills. Prior Receptionist background a plus but not required. Heavy client phone contact. Minimum 2 years office experience. Casual office. OT available. Call 331-481-1742 for details.
PART TIME POSITIONS AT THE BIRCHES
LEMONT
Fri nite-5/8-5p-8p; Sat-5/9, 9a-4:30p; Sun-5/10, 10a to 4p.
13215 Huntmaster Beautiful antiques, furniture, artwork, household, kitchen, garden, exercise equip, much misc.
DARIEN PARK DIST. BABY & KID'S CLOTHING RESALE COMMUNITY CENTER 7301 Fairview Ave.
Sat., May 9th 9am-1pm
Activity Assistant 6p-9p E.O. Friday Receptionist Thursday/Friday 4:30-9 & Sunday 8-2pm. Dining Server Evenings 4-7p. Flexibility to fill-in as needed is necessary for all positions. The Birches Assisted Living 215 55th Street Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 www.birches.net 630-789-1135
Clothing to size 8, toys, baby gear, maternity clothes, furniture. For More Info Call 630-968-6400
BUY IT!
Furniture, Golf Clubs, Fishing Poles, Tools, Baseball Equipment
SELL IT!
Send your Help Wanted Advertising 24/7 to:
FIND IT!
Email: helpwanted@ shawsuburban.com Fax: 815-477-8898 or online at: www.mysuburbanlife.com
FAST! Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T
DARIEN
★★★★★★★★
FRI, MAY 8 8AM - 3PM SAT, MAY 9 8AM - 1PM 18 W. 56th PLACE Come and Check Out our $1 Tables! WILLOWBROOK
MULTI FAMILY May 8 & 9 FRI & SAT 9AM – 3PM 1945 Wisconsin Ave. power wheels, tools, 60 years of Stuff ! Too much to List.
LISLE
EMPTY NESTER, IS DOWNSIZING. Kids have left furniture & all their stuff at Mom's !!
Inside and out, rain or shine, everything must go !
MAY 7, 8, 9
THURS, FRI, 8AM – 3PM SAT 8AM – Noon
THURS, FRI, SAT MAY 7 , 8, 9 9AM - 4PM
341 CORALYNN Clothing: A&F, A.E., UGG, Spyder, North Face Sports Equipment: Hockey,Fishing, Campning, Snow Household: Electronics, Clarinet, Landscaping: Gas Ryobi edger, hedge trimmer & blower Misc: Bunny cage, Emmajunga stroller
& SO MUCH MORE!
CLASSICS WANTED
Restored or Unrestored
Cars
Vintage Motorcycles
1517 Sequoia Lane
Call for details
CLARENDON HILLS SPRING SPECIALS Spacious 1 & 2 Bdrms Newly remodeled
Large closets, patio/deck FREE heat, cooking gas, water & storage. Quiet, secure buildings. Laundry in building. Garages avail Minutes to train & Rte 83.
DOWNERS GROVE 1 BEDROOM 1 bath, garage, $840/mo. Cat OK. 630-212-4965
★★★★★★★★
Downers Grove ~ 1 Bedroom Downtown, Classic bldg, Walk to train, Cats ok, Credit Check. $895/mo + Sec. 630-810-0714
All Vehicles Wanted
We Love Our Tenants!
FOREST HILL APTS 630-325-7775
Westmont - 2 Bedroom, 6 Flat
Quiet area, 1.5BA, DEN, LR, DR. Laundry, 2 spots for prkg, no pets.
Cars, Trucks, Vans & RV's $1000 incl heat. 630-310-0204
★$500-$5000★ 708-516-8888
MOTORCYCLES WANTED
Westmont 2BR Great Area! Heat, gas, water included. New carpet, lndry in bldg. Swim pool. 847-878-3744 or 630-484-0172 New decor, carpet, fireplace upgrade incl, eat-in kitchen. Walk to train, $965mo. 630-654-1402
WORTH 1+2 BR. $845 - $950 beautiful setting carpet, C/A Free Heat, Balcony Ceiling Fan, Blinds All makes, cash paid, reasonable. Sound Proof Building near Train. Will pick-up. 630-660-0571 No Pets. 708-448-1781
5833 ELM ST.
Darien, TownHome 2 BR, 2.1 BA end unit, vaulted ceilings, FP, W/D, attached 1.5 car gar, near I55/ Hwys $1575/mo. 224-634-5270
I-355 & RT. 53 South of Maple Ave. N/E corner of 59th & Elm
Placing Ads Is Easy! Just Call Our Classified Department Toll-Free at: 866-817-F-A-S-T that's 866-817-3278
Powered by:
Get Bears news on Twitter by following @bears_insider BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! FAST! Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T
Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
WESTMONT 2BR IN TOWN
(stuff a bag – Sat Only various sizes & prices)
Bedroom set, w/corner desk, from couches to lamps, dressers to mini fridges, tail gate supplies, chairs, TV's, pro football jerseys, mens jeans, frames, pictures, kitchenware, suitcases, X-mas houses, arts, crafts, Universal Gym Never Used ! Come make an offer ! 2 much 2 list !
I-55 and Black Rd, 12' ceiling, 220V, 3PH, $850/mo. 815-272-1621
312-806-5272
Domestic/ Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette: all makes, Etc. Also classic parts Top $$
Meadows Sub-DIV
Thurs, Fri & Sat May 7, 8, 9 8am-4:30pm
Downtown Clarendon Hills, Walk to train, cafe & shops, 1 BD and 3 BD, Elevator, laundry & parking on site, No pets & No Smoking.
Bensenville York/Grand Area
1 bedroom, recently remodeled. Excellent location! Heat incl, $795. Westmont 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 630-773-9052 main level, all util, internet & cable incl, no pets/smkg, cred chk, Avail. Send your Classified 5-1. $1250/mo. 630-971-2042
Advertising 24/7 to:
Email: classified@shawsuburban.com Fax: 815-477-8898 or online at: www.mysuburbanlife.com
Downers Grove – clean, quiet, furn, BedRm for employed, responsible male, non-smoker, references $375/$400 630-969-1979
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF VS JON BELOBRAYDICH; DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000150 220 EAST NAPERVILLE ROAD WESTMONT, IL 60559 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 5, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 9, 2015, in
s, 9, , 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-03-306-033 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 220 EAST NAPERVILLE ROAD WESTMONT, IL 60559 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $151,317.58. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1226589 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that fo h in this ic of le
34 REAL ESTATE • SDP • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com
THIS IS HOME Burr Ridge $3,499,000 Spectacular custom estate w/4 stories of impeccable quality! Dramatic 2-story stairway, cathedral ceil, state-of-the-art kit, elevator. Tara Jacobson 630-789-8280 Woodridge $530,000 Gorgeous 4 br, 3.5 ba home just minutes to I-355, train, parks/trails, golf course & shopping. Newer roof. Finished bsmt. Remod mstr ba. Sajida Khan 630-355-3500 $2,650,000 Burr Ridge 630-789-8280 Hisham Bedeir
Burr Ridge Rachna Jain
$1,190,000 Burr Ridge 630-789-8280 Conor Scanlon
$899,000 Burr Ridge 312-613-0607 Linda Ryan
$650,000 Willowbrook 630-319-5006 Arlene Storino
$589,999 Downers Grove 630-202-9600 Paul Jursa
Clarendon Hills $470,000 $499,000 Gorgeous 4 br, 2 ba brick ranch w/several updates! Fin bsmt. Award-winning school district 630-954-4600 181. Just a few blocks from train and town! Christopher Baker 630-954-4600 Downers Grove $339,900 Lovingly-maintained 4 br, 2 ba home! Spacious raised ranch floor plan. Updated kit w/laminate flooring plus new slider to deck. Lovely yard. Jill Luckett 630-964-9696 Woodridge $339,900 Wonderful 4 br, 2+ ba 2-story home w/3-car garage in desirable Mending Wall subdivision. Screened-in porch. Arboretum-like yard. Rick O’Halloran 630-355-3500
Woodridge Arlene Storino
$450,000 Woodridge 630-202-9600 Lynn Okelman
PHH Home Loans 888-844-9888
$429,900 Woodridge 630-964-9696 Maria Karuhn
Title 847-349-5450
$225,000 Willowbrook 630-842-2649 Roger Jordan
$219,000 Willowbrook 630-325-2800 Jill Luckett
Concierge/Home Warranty 800-493-1181
Relocation 800-323-9565
$214,900 Darien 630-964-9696 Janet Lucas
1508 Jefferson Ave, Downers Grove Open Sat 1-3 $184,500 Charming & impeccably-maintained 3 br, 1.5 ba 708-352-4840 Downers Grove brick ranch on a beautifully landscaped lot! Large deck. Fenced back yard. $324,900 Slav Polinski 630-964-9696
Previews 888-572-Home
Commercial 800-838-7922
©2015 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.adno=S0251611
MORTGAGE MARKETING TYPE
DISC/POINTS % DOWN POINTS
PrestigeMortgageCorp.
30 YR. FIXED 5 15 YR. FIXED 10 5/1 JUMBO ARM 20 7/1 ARM 10 30 YR. FHA 3.5 30 YR. VA 0
JosephSaban
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
30 Days 30 Days 30 Days 30 Days 45 Days 45 Days
3.683 2.998 3.051 3.064 3.311 3.416
VA STREAMLINESWITH NO COSTS AVAILABLE. GREAT JUMBO ARM RATES!!! 130 N. LaGrange Rd., LaGrange, IL, 60525 NMLS #224303
Mortgage rates vary in APR and other qualifying factors. Points-Designate Discount & Origination.
LEGEND: Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee (MB) = Mortgage Banker (MBR) = Mortgage Broker (B) = Bank (S&L) = Savings & Loan ( FSB) = Federal Savings Bank
Equal Housing Lenders
APR
Direct:708-899-1538
email:joe@prestige-mortgage.com 3.625 2.875 3.000 3.000 3.250 3.375
LOCK
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015
Daily Rates - subject to change daily without notice
(MBR)
Lenders, To Participate In This Feature Call Our Office at (630) 427-6241 or email mamiller@shawmedia.com
adno=S0251567
RATE
MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES from area lending institutions reporting…
Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SDP • CLASSIFIED set forth in this notice of sale. I653694 April 29, 2015 May 6, 13, 2015 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-RF1 PLAINTIFF Vs. James P. Price; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 02381 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 11/1/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/2/15 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 09-20-106-006 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1119 Saylor Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium 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
sp y/exp 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 1413-15657. I653973 April 22, 29, 2015 May 6, 2015 Downers Grove Suburban Life
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF VS JON BELOBRAYDICH; DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000150 220 EAST NAPERVILLE ROAD WESTMONT, IL 60559 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 5, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 9, 2015, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 6 IN MYERS' AND MARES' RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 10 AND 11 IN BLOCK 9 IN ARTHUR T MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S WESTMONT ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (EXCEPT THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTER LINE OF NAPERVILLE ROAD) ALSO THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER ALL IN SECTION 3,
TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID MYERS' AND MARES' RESUBDIVISION RECORDED AUGUST 7, 1973, AS DOCUMENT R73-49243, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-03-306-033 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 220 EAST NAPERVILLE ROAD WESTMONT, IL 60559 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $151,317.58. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1226589 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I653694 April 29, 2015 May 6, 13, 2015 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-RF1 PLAINTIFF Vs. James P. Price; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 02381 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg-
pur dgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/1/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/2/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 6 IN BLOCK 14 IN DOWNERS GROVE ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 9, 1926 AS DOCUMENT 217375, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-20-106-006 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1119 Saylor Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium 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
(H ), 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 1413-15657. I653973 April 22, 29, 2015 May 6, 2015 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS SANDRA L. CROWE A/K/A SANDRA LOUISE CROWE; WILLIAMSPORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 000472 333 MEMORY LANE #2-3 WESTMONT, IL 60559 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, WILLIAMSPORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., C/O MARK FRIEDMAN, RA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: UNIT 2-3 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN WILLIAMSPORT VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R8325648, IN 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, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 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 19, 1982 AS DOCUMENT R8253687. PARCEL 3: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO THE USE OF PARKING SPACE 2-3, LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT, AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED TO THE AFORESAID, DECLARATION, RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R83-25648. Commonly known as: 333 MEMORY LANE #2-3 WESTMONT, IL 60559 and which said Mortgage was made by, SANDRA L. CROWE A/K/A SANDRA LOUISE CROWE; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DU PAGE County, Illinois, as Document No. 010156654; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Chris Kachiroubas DuPage Judicial Center 505 N. County Farm Rd. Wheaton, Illinois 60187 on or before May 29, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1500897 I655115 April 29, 2015 May 6, 13, 2015 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION MARQUETTE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. MAURICE WEISS, MAURICE WEISS, AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA M. WEISS, DECEASED, WINDY OGDEN L.P., WINDY OGDEN, L.L.C., FOUR SEASONS LAND, L.P., FOUR SEASONS LAND, L.L.C., UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants,
15 CH 04678 Property Address: 1111 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the said Plaintiff, Marquette Bank, against you and other Defendants, praying for certain relief including the foreclosure of certain Mortgages conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Parcel 1: LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 AND THE EAST 42 FEET OF LOTS 15, 16, 17 AND 18 IN BLOCK 33 IN E. H. PRINCE AND COMPANY'S ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 5, 6, 7 AND 8, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1890 AS DOCUMENT 43600, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Parcel 2: (same as Parcel 1 above) EASEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS CREATED BY EASEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN NAPERVILLE PRINCE CASTLES COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS, AND CHICAGO CITY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST NUMBER 8330, DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1970 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 25, 1970 AS DOCUMENT R705702 FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS THE SOUTH 16 FEET OF LOT 15 (EXCEPT THE EAST 42 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 33 IN E.H. PRINCE AND COMPANY'S ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 5, SECTION 6, SECTION 7, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1890 AS DOCUMENT 43600, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 09-05-303-003 09-05-303-004 and commonly known as: 1111 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
35
and which said Mortgages were made by Windy Ogden, L.P., as Mortgagor, and which is present owner of the property, to Marquette Bank, as Mortgagee, and which Mortgages were recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document Numbers R2011008134, R2011-008136, R2011-008138 and R2012014864, and with Modification of Mortgage recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document Number R2012-133665; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU the said above named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Room 802, Chicago, Illinois 60602 on or before May 22, 2015, DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT OR JUDGMENTS MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYERS OF SAID COMPLAINT. Attorney Paul J. Doucette Law Firm Kelly, Olson, Michod, DeHaan & Richter, L.L.C. Address 333 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 2000 City, State Chicago, IL 60606 Phone 312-236-6700 Attorney No. 37474 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I653479 April 22, 29, 2015 May 6, 2015 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOISCOUNTY OF DUPAGE THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AB5, PLAINTIFF
36 CLASSIFIED • SDP • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring? To place an ad, call 866-817-FAST
Placing Ads Is Easy! Just Call Toll-Free 866-817-F-A-S-T that's 866-817-3278
LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS DOWNERS GROVE SANITARY DISTRICT DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS DATE OF NOTICE: APRIL 29, 2015 1. Time and Place of Opening Bids. Sealed proposals for the services described herein will be received at the Downers Grove Sanitary District, 2710 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515, until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, and at that time will be publicly opened and read. 2. Description of Work. The proposed work consists of: 1) 2015 Asphalt Paving and Drying Pad Repair - Providing repair of 2,900 square yards of the asphalt roadway and drying pad at the District's Wastewater Treatment Center. 3. Instructions to Bidders. Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained from the Downers Grove Sanitary District, 2710 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Phone Number: (630)969-0664; Fax: (630) 969-0827; Email: ccampbell@dgsd.org 4. Rejection of Bids. The Downers Grove Sanitary District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. April 29, May 6, 2015 Downers Grove Suburban Life SDP 455
VS. THERESA V. JOHNSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 15 CH 659 RESIDENTAL Property Address: 253 N. Warwick Ave. Westmont, IL 60559 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of DuPage County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 34 IN BLOCK 2 IN ARTHUR T. MC INTOSH AND CO'S FIRST ADDITION TO WESTMONT, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE
PUBLIC NOTICE
11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1921 AS DOCUMENT 150101, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 09-10-102-007 COMMON ADDRESS: 253 N. Warwick Ave., Westmont, IL 60559 And which mortgages were made by Theresa V. Johnson, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated November 23, 2005, and recorded as Document No.R2005-268830, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief. Now, therefore, unless you Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of DuPage County, Chancery Division, on or before the May 29, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Attorneys for Plaintiff Penny A. Land 06211093 Z han S. P ai 6290442
nny Zeeshan S. Pervaiz 6290442 Korin N. Knutson 6309451 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Atty No. 38413 Our File #: SMSF.0026 I655168 April 29, 2015 May 6, 13, 2015 Westmont Suburban Life
AVENUE, SUITE 220, WESTERN Letters of Office were issued on SPRINGS, IL 60558. March 16, 2015 to Name Claims against the estate may Michael Shapiro, 30W023 Penbe filed in the Office of CHRIS ny Lane, Warrenville, Illinois KACHIROUBAS, Circuit Court 60555 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or with the whose attorney is Janet L. representative or both on or be- Sullivan, 2100 Manchester fore October 22, 2015, any Road, Suite 501, Wheaton, claim not filed within that period Illinois 60187 is barred. Copies of a claim filed NOTICE TO HEIRS with the Circuit Court Clerk must LEGAL NOTICE AND LEGATEES be mailed or delivered to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA representative and to the attor- Notice is hereby given to known, STATE OF ILLINOIS ney, if any, within ten (10) days and Unknown Heirs, who are COUNTY OF DUPAGE after it has been filed with the heirs or legatees of the above WHEATON, ILLINOIS proceeding. Circuit Clerk. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT To probate a will and whose April 22, 29, 2015 OF THE EIGHTEENTH name and address is not stated May 6, 2015 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF )2015 Westmont Suburban Life 402 in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was VIVIAN W. KALEMBER )P entered by the Court on March Deceased )335 LEGAL NOTICE 16, 2015 admitting the will to UNITED STATES probate. Within 42 days after Notice is given of the death of OF AMERICA the effective date of the original VIVIAN W. KALEMBER STATE OF ILLINOIS order of admission, you may file whose address was 865 NORTH COUNTY OF DUPAGE a petition with the Court to reCASS AVENUE, WESTMONT, IL WHEATON, ILLINOIS quire proof of the will by testi60559 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT mony of the witnesses to the will Letters of Office were issued on OF THE EIGHTEENTH in open court or other eviAPRIL 15, 2015 to ROBERT J. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT dence, as provided in section KALEMBER, JR.. 131 TUTTLE, ESTATE OF )2015 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 CLARENDON HILLS, IL 60514 Nellie Stanfield )P as: DECEASED )228 (755 ILCS 5/6-21). INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR whose attorney is MARY PAT FLAHERTY, 1000 HILLGROVE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99 Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Community High School District No. 99, DuPage County, Illinois, that a public hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Section 17-2A of the Illinois School Code, 105 ILCS 5/17-2A, on May 18, 2015, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at 6301 Springside Ave., Downers Grove, Illinois, to consider authorization of two permanent interfund transfers in the amount of $5,140,000 from the School District's Education Fund to its Operations and Maintenance funds and $1,200,000 from its Transportation Fund to its Operations and Maintenance Fund for operations and maintenance and other authorized school purposes. Any person seeking information regarding the public hearing concerning said request may contact the School District's Controller, Mark Staehlin, at (630) 795-7122. Juli Gniadek Secretary, Board of Education Community High School District No. 99, DuPage County, Illinois Dated: May 6, 2015 (Published in the Downers Grove Surburban Life and Woodridge Suburban Life on May 6, 2015 and Hinsdale Suburban Life on May 8, 2015) SDP/WSD/HSL492
Notice is given of the death of Nellie Stanfield whose address was 4637 Prince Street Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BID Bids are now being accepted and must be on forms provided by the Downers Grove Township Road District for: 1. Concrete, Curb & Gutter 2. Gradall Work 3. Crackfill Specifications are available at the Downers Grove Township Office, 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove (630) 719-6625. Bids must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. On 20th day, May, 2015, at which time they will be opened and read. By order of: Lawrence C. Anderson, Highway Commissioner Laura Hois, Town Clerk
VILLAGE OF WESTMONT VILLAGE BOARD MEETING TIME CHANGE The Board of Trustees of the Village of Westmont has, by Ordinance 15-053, amended the Village Code of Ordinances to provide for a 6:00 pm start time for Village Board of Trustees' meetings. The Village Board shall hold its meetings every other Thursday, at 6:00pm and the meeting place shall be at the Village Hall unless otherwise directed by the Board. The determination is effective as of May 14, 2015, and is available for public inspection in the Office of the Village Clerk, 31 W Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois. Alicja Richards Deputy Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99 Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Community High School District No. 99, DuPage County, Illinois, that a public hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Section 27-3.25g of the Illinois School Code, 105 I LCS 5/27-3.25g, on May 18, 2015, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at 6301 Springside Ave., Downers Grove, Illinois to receive public comment on the proposed Application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates to allow District 99 to charge up to $350.00 for driver education. The recommended waiver of the State mandated fee is for the 2016-2017 school year and each school year through the 2020-2021 school year. The intent of the waiver is to provide a high quality driver education program in a cost efficient manner. Any person seeking information regarding the public hearing concerning said request may contact the School District's Controller, Mark Staehlin, at (630) 795-7122. Juli Gniadek Secretary, Board of Education Community High School District No. 99, DuPage County, Illinois Dated: May 6, 2015 (Published in the Downers Grove Surburban Life and Woodridge Suburban Life on May 6, 2015 and Hinsdale Suburban Life on May 8, 2015) SDP/WSD/HSL493
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 November 20, 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 18th Judicial Circuit Court Janet L. Sullivan Attorney For: Independent Executor 2100 Manchester Road, Suite 501 Wheaton, IL 60187 630-547-7982 May 6, 13, 20, 2015 Downers Grove Suburban Life SDP270 Placing Ads Is Easy! Just Call Our Classified Department Toll-Free at: 866-817-F-A-S-T that's 866-817-3278
LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE
May 6, 2015 Downers Grove Suburban Life 482
PUBLIC NOTICE
You will also have the right under section 8-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court
by ng pe within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate.
BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! FAST! Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T
May 6, 2015 Westmont Suburban Life SDP380
ILLINOIS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK ADVERTISING SERVICES Place your ad in newspapers throughout Illinois or the nation. Contact Illinois Press Advertising Service 217-241-1700 or visit www.illinoispress.org
ANTIQUES/ COLLECTIBLES Cash for OLD Comics! Buying 10c or 12c comic books or MASSIVE quantities of after 1970. Also buying toys, sports, music and more! Call Brian: 1-800-617-3551
CAREER/EDUCATION
EDUCATION
AIRLINE CAREERS START HERE - BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312
MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Train at home to process Medical Billing & Insurance Claims! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training at Bryan University! HS Diploma/GED & Computer/Internet needed. 877-259-3880
HELP WANTED DRIVERS CDL-A Drivers: New Pay & WEEKLY HOME TIME! Earn up to $0.49 CPM with Bonus Pay PLUS $2,500 Sign On Bonus. Call 877-294-2777 or SuperServiceLLC.com
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 FOOT WHITE PINE TREES Delivered/planted/mulched $69.50/N of I-80 $79.50 per tree Buy 10/get 1 free Norway Spruce $84.50 217-886-2316 adno=S0248635
Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SDP • CLASSIFIED
37
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, May 27, 2015 at the Village Hall Council Chambers, 801 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider File 15-ZBA-0003, a petition seeking variations to maintain their existing outside storage in a street yard. The property is currently zoned M-1, Light Manufacturing. The property is located at the northwest corner of Janes and Inverness Avenues and is commonly known as 5400 Janes Avenue, Downers Grove, IL (PIN 08-12-304-008). 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 630.434.6892. Individuals with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Community 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. April Holden Village Clerk May 6, 2015 Downers Grove Suburban Life SDP483
Classified Avenue Ad Network Autos —————————————— CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Truck TODAY. Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647 —————————————— AUTO INSURANCE STARTING AT $25/ MONTH! CALL 877-929-9397 —————————————— Business Opportunity —————————————— AVON – Earn extra income with a new career! Sell from home, work, online. $15 startup. For information call: 888-423-1792 (M-F 9-7 & Sat 9-1 Central) ————————————-— Employment Opportunities ————————————— HELP WANTED!! Make up to $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures From Home! Helping Home Workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! NO Experience Required! www.needmailers.com Void in WI --————————————— Health & Fitness ————————————— Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call Today 888- 481-8975 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. ————————————— Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace -little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1800-900-5406 —————————————
VIAGRA – Pfizer brand! - Lowest Price from USA Pharmacies. No doctor visit needed! Discreet Home Delivery. Call 855-684-5241 ————————————— Wheelchair and Scooter Repair. Medicare Accepted. Fast Friendly Service. BBB Rated. Loaners Available. CALL 1-800-450-7709 ————————————— Home Improvement ————————————— All Things Basementy! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-998-5574 ————————————— Misc. For Sale ————————————— Dish Network – Get MORE for LESS! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) PLUS Bundle & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) 800-278-1401 ————————————— VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Pills SPECIAL - $99.00. FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. Call NOW! 855-409-4132 ————————————— Miscellaneous ————————————— Protect Your Home – ADT Authorized Dealer: Burglary, Fire and Emergency Alerts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! CALL TODAY, INSTALLED TOMORROW! 888-858-9457 (M-F 9am-9pm ET) ————————————— Get The Big Deal from DIRECTV! Act Now - $19.99/mo. Free 3Months of HBO, starz, SHOWTIME & CIMEMAX FREE GENIE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Select Packages. New Customers Only IV Support Holdings LLC – An authorized DirecTV Dealer Some exclusions apply – Call for details 1-800897-4169 ————————————— FREE $50 WALMART GIFT CARD &
3 FREE issues of YOUR FAVORITE MAGAZINES! To claim this free offer, Call 855-954-3224 ————————————— FREE BAHAMA CRUISE. 3 days/2 nights from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Pay only $59 port charge! Upgrades available! Call Now! 877-916-3235 ————————————— FREE GOLD IRA KIT. With the demise of the dollar now is the time to invest in gold. AAA Rated! For free consultation: 1-866-683-5664 ————————————— Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time - $250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-304-4489 for FREE DVD and brochure. ————————————— Get CABLE TV, INTERNET & PHONE with FREE HD Equipment and install for under $3 a day! Call Now! 855-752-8550 ————————————— KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug killer Complete Treatment Program/Kit. Harris Mattress Covers add Extra Protection! Available: ACE Hardware, Buy Online: homedepot.com ————————————— KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs-Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at ACE Hardware & Home Depot ————————————— Education & Training ————————————— AIRLINE CAREERS Start Here - Get hands on training as FAA certified Technician fixing jets. Financial aid if qualified. Call for free information Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1-877-818-0783 www.FixJets.com ————————————— You can be career-ready in as little as 3 months for a rewarding career in the growing healthcare, technology, or administration industries. The U.S. Department of Labor ex-
pects millions of new jobs in these fields! Get started today: CareerStep.com/startnow. ————————————— Financial ————————————— PROBLEMS with the IRS or State Taxes? Settle for a fraction of what you owe! Free face to face consultations with offices in your area. Call 855-970-2032 ————————————— GET CASH NOW for your Annuity or Structured Settlement. Top Dollars Paid. Fast, No Hassle Service! 877-693-0934 (M-F 9:35am-7pm ET) —————————————— SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-706-8742 to start your application today! —————————————— Sell your structured settlement or annuity payments for CASH NOW, You don't have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800-283-3601 —————————————Personals —————————————— Curious About Men? Talk Discreetly with men like you! Try FREE! Call 1-888-559-1255 www.guyspyvoice.com —————————————Land for Sale —————————————— TEXAS Land Sale – Near El Paso. $0 Down. 20 Acres-$128/mo$16,900. Money Back Guarantee. Beautiful Mountain Views. No Qualifying-Owner Financing. 800-343-9444 ————————————— Adoption ————————————— ADOPTION – A Loving Choice for an Unplanned Pregnancy. Call Andrea 1-866-236-7638 (24/7) for adoption information/profiles, or view our loving couples at www.ANAAdoptions.com Financial Assistance Provided.
38 CLASSIFIED • SDP • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com
AT YOUR SERVICE
In print • Online 24/7
Call to advertise 877-264-2527
Joe's Blacktop Inc. Asphalt Brick Concrete Paving Sealcoating Crack Fill Striping Onsite Engineering
Let An American Vet Do Your Electrical Work Commercial / Industrial / Residential
Free Estimates ~ Low Rates
For Free Estimate Call: 630-325-4611 Remodel better with us! www.MitkusRemodeling.com
FREE ESTIMATES
630-671-9750 35 Years Experience
References available upon request
AA ELECTRIC
Design-Build-Remodel Kitchens * Basements Baths * Additions Renovations Affordable-ExperiencedGuaranteed
joesblacktop@yahoo.com
✦ Home & Garage rewiring/room Free Home Evaluation
✦ Plug & Switches added in ✦ New Circuit Breaker Boxes ✦ New SVC Upgrades 100-200amp ✦ Repair any Electrical Problem ✦ Recessed Lighting ✦ Code Violations Corrected
POLISH LADY
30 Years Experience
Will clean your home
FATHER & DAUGHTERS REMODELING
Neat & Clean Work Fast Emergency Service
708-409-0988 or 708-738-3848
Licensed/Bonded/Insured 15 years experience.
(Not Affiliated With Father & Son) 50% OFF All Labor FREE ESTIMATES Senior/Veteran Discounts ★ Bathrooms ★ Room Additions ★ Kitchens ★ Dormers ★ Decks ★ Rec-rooms ★ General Repairs ★ Soffit Facia ★ Concrete ★ Gutters ★ Tuckpointing ★ Siding ★ Garage Repairs ★ Roofs *Windows* FULLY INSURED Licensed Bonded 30 Yrs Experience
Call Margaret 630-515-0265 Send your Help Wanted Advertising 24/7 to: Email: helpwanted@ shawsuburban.com Fax: 815-477-8898 or online at: www.mysuburbanlife.com
708-795-6940 or 708-699-5418
Send your Classified Advertising 24/7 to: Email: classified@shawsuburban.com Fax: 815-477-8898 or online at: www.mysuburbanlife.com
Garage Doors & Openers Sales & Service
SUDOKU
5
2
7
9
8
1
3
4
GHNS #2517
7
8
3
4
1
6
5
9
2
Easy
1
9
4
5
3
2
7
6
8
2
6
5
8
4
1
3
7
9
8
4
9
6
7
3
2
5
1
3
7
1
2
5
9
8
4
6
5
1
6
9
2
7
4
8
3
9
2
7
3
8
4
6
1
5
4
3
8
1
6
5
7
www.forestdoor.com
Complete Concrete Services Foundations -Driveways -Patios
Sidewalks-Stoops-Additions Stamped & Dyed Designs Foundation and Crack Repair
Residential & Commercial - Fully Insured 630-761-1634 www.taberbuilders.com
M-FORCE CONCRETE COMPANY Sidewalks Driveways Patios Foundation Excavation
BOB'S GUTTER'S Free Gutter Cleaning, with purchase of high quality leaf guard. Senior Discounts Available Call for a FREE ESTIMATE
630-729-0175
NO JOB IS TOO SMALL!
Licensed & Bonded Free Estimates
630-205-9629
DIENBERG & SONS REMODELING
DECK DOCTOR
630-921-3102
30 Year Anniversary
Low Cost
✦ Powerwash Cleaning ✦ Preserving ✦ Staining ✦ Repairs & Rehab ✦ Construction ✦ No Chemicals ✦ Insured ✦ FREE ESTIMATES
630-960-3737 www.deckdoctoril.com
Kitchens * Baths * Basements * Drywall Painting * Ceramic Tile * Flooring & Electrical Handyman Service Also Available
RENT A HANDYMAN STARTS AT $49
Call For a Free Estimate
630-973-8293 HANDYMAN FAMILY
• Ceramic Tile • Gutter Cleaning • Lawn Maintenance • Drywall • Painting • Bathroom Remodeling • Basement • Cleaning All Types of Work. 24 Hr Services *F r e e E s t i m a t e s*
9
2
Free Estimates
630-969-9416
Taber Builders, Inc.
6
Licensed ~ Insured ~ Bonded
BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! FAST! Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T
Placing Ads Is Easy! Just Call Our Classified Department Toll-Free at: 866-817-F-A-S-T that's 866-817-3278
Visit us online www.MySuburbanLife.com
Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring? To place an ad, call 866-817-FAST CHARGE IT! We accept Visa, Discover, MasterCard and American Express!
708 - 717 - 3196
BOB THE GUTTERMAN, LLC Spring Gutters Call for Cleaning Repairs & Installation No Job Too Small or Too Tall Licensed Bonded Insured
708-447-9797
Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SDP • CLASSIFIED
AT YOUR SERVICE
39
In print • Online 24/7
Call to advertise 877-264-2527
Frank's Handyman Service Serving you in all your remodeling & repair needs No job too small!
630-222-1358
HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE "Trust the Leader in Home Repairs." Serving our community Since 1971 NO JOB TO SMALL!
Steve Benedict 630-852-2373
J & D LAWN CARE
Commercial & Residential Spring Clean-up Weekly Maintenance Core Aeration Mulch Sod Bush & Hedge Trimming
630-461-2280
CIRAULO'S LAWN & LANDSCAPING, INC. Weekly Mowing Fertilizing Landscaping Mulch Brick Pavers LOW PRICES
Pro-Tree Service
ALLRITE PAVING
Topping Trimming Stump Removal
Residential / Commercial Specialize in new asphalt. 3rd Generation. All Work Guaranteed Free Estimates
Fully Insured Licensed
630-790-RITE (7483) 630-885-8054
630-743-1589
Licensed Bonded Insured
Mike's Tree Service
FREE ESTIMATES
630-390-1127
J & D LAWN CARE
Commerical & Residential Spring Clean-up Weekly Maintenance Core Aeration Mulch Sod Bush & Hedge Trimming
630-461-2280
EBERT FAMILY
• Trimming • Removals • Stump Grinding Licensed • Bonded • Insured FREE ESTIMATES
SEWER & DRAIN, INC.
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERICAL
630-971-TREE (8733)
$20.00 OFF any service
Our Plumbing Service Includes:
IL Emerald Ash Borer Certified Removal Contractor Now Accepting Credit Cards
LICENSED BONDED INSURED
Serving DuPage Since 1998 Tree Removal Tree Trimming Stump grinding
Unclogging bathtubs Sinks & Toilets Power Rod underground drains Video camera sewer drains Install flood control systems Install rod-out stations Catch basins repaired or rebuilt Sump pumps Ejector pumps back up pumps
Dos Tree Service
Senior discounts on labor 10% OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
708-253-7535 or 708-945-0239
(630)835-6351
(630)936- 6504
Mr. Clean
8
9
7
2
5
6
6
1
4
3
8
7
2
3
5
4
9
1
1
4
8
5
6
2
2
3
7
6
9
4
8
8
9
5
2
1
7
3
4
7
2
9
6
1
5
6
4
8
3
7
2
9
9
5
6
1
8
3
4
Classified ads work! Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T
3
Get the job you want at:
MySuburbanLife.com/jobs
7
GOT STUFF? SELL IT! Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T
5
Get Bears news on Twitter by following @bears_insider
Steve
630-968-5593 708-447-0766
1
tomsrenovationlandscaping.com
Painting & Decorating Interior Exterior Wallpaper Painting Wall Washing Free Estimate
2
Office: 815-991-5284 Mobile: 815-764-9334
KASAL PAINTING
*Licensed-Bonded-Insured* Free Estimates
1
Renovation Landscaping
630-985-8737
8
630-969-6717
Call: Bob
800-307-6206 630-455-1248
4
For FREE estimates call
"We Do All Our Own Work"
For exterior solutions done right call:
5
We ALWAYS Take Pride In Our Work. Insured.
by Sean Fitzgerald Landscaping
Over 30 yrs Experience
7
Serving Downers Grove and the nearby towns for 37 years.
Neat Quality Work
6
Trade School Experienced Painter
9
GRASS CUTTING
3
Interior & Exterior
Painting Wallpapering
Siding Installations:
Vinyl to Fiber cement Cedar to Aluminum Seamless Gutters Soffits and Fascia's Windows, Doors Decks & Porch's
7
B & K DECORATING
Shingle, Slate, Shake Metal systems & Flat roof systems
5
630-857-6384
630-378-9381
3
Spring Clean-up Special 10% Off Lawn mowing weekly, bush trimming, mulching, retaining walls, sidewalks, and brick pavers. Free Estimates. Call Bernardo Flores at
*Manufacturer certified* Roofing Specialists:
6
FLORES LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Roofing & Construction, Inc.
1
630-963-1093
9
J&J
8
U Grow It, I'll Mow It !!
Perform all work duties 22 years Experience Reasonable Prices References Available 15% Off For Seniors
630-25-3119
Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring? To place an ad, call 866-817-FAST
2
Expert Residential & Commercial Interior/Exterior Painting (Benjamin Moore & Sherwin Williams) Drywall Repair Wallpaper Removal, Quality Craftsmanship Fully Insured-Free Estimates When Quality Counts Call the Best
BUILD YOUR BUSINESS with CLASSIFIED! Call to advertise 866-817-3278
4
BEST PAINTING Inc. Locally Owned & Operated for 28 Years
RICH'S LAWN CARE, INC.
Power washing
Decks, Houses, Aluminum & Vinyl Siding, Driveways & Sidewalks Free Estimates
WE NOW BUY
GIFT CARDS!
It’s as
GOOD AS GOLD
CHICAGOLAND’S HIGHEST BUYER
GOLD • SILVER • PLATINUM • JEWELRY • COINS • DIAMONDS WATCHES – NO ONE PAYS YOU MORE CASH! Nationally renowned experts will personally meet with you to ensure you receive the highest prices.
CASH FOR SILVER
CASH FOR GOLD 10K – 14K – 18K – 22K – 24K BUYING NEW USED OR BROKEN • CHAINS • BRACELETS • RINGS • WATCH CASES • CHARMS • WEDDING BANDS • COINS • GOLD TEETH
Brian Hoogeveen
Numismatist GIA Graduate Gemologist
John Burnett
STERLING TEA SETS
STERLING FLATWARE
SILVER BARS
CASH FOR SILVER COINS
Numismatist Professional Appraiser
WE PAY MORE THAN
We pay more for Rare Dates & Complete Collections
Hotel Buyers, Coin Dealers, Jewelry Stores, Antique Dealers, Pawn Shops
Memberships: International Watch & Jewelry Guild, American Numismatic Association, Polygon Jewelry Network, Rapnet Diamond Network, Industry Council for Tangible Assets, Professional Coin Grading Service, Numismatic Guarantee Corporation
CASH FOR CURRENCY
“Wewill willpay payyou youatatleast least$22 $18per perSilver SilverDollar” Dollar” “We
CASH FOR OTHER COINS
CASH FOR GOLD COINS
• Large Notes
All U.S. Gold Coins $1-$2½-$3-$4-$5-$10-$20 All Foreign Gold Coins All Gold Bullion Coins
• Small Notes • Confederate Currency
and Proof Sets
• Fractional Currency
CASH FOR ROLEX & LUXURY WATCHES
BUYING LUXURY HANDBAGS
ROLEX All Models
Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and more
CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS
Bayonets, helmets, daggers, uniforms and more
FRANKLIN MINT SETS
OMEGA
Patek Philippe
Jager Lecoultre
Vacheron Constantin
Audemarspiguet
Breitling Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso
Panerai
Don’t see your watch listed? We still want it, bring it in for top cash offer. No one pays more for fine watches & pocket watches.
CASH FOR DIAMONDS
CASH FOR JEWELRY
All Shapes & Sizes Up To 30 Carats
Modern • Antique • Designer
“WE BUY ALL DIAMONDS EVEN OLD EUROPEAN & MINE CUT DIAMONDS”
“WE LOVE ANTIQUE PLATINUM JEWELRY” We pay huge premiums for Tiffany • Winston • Cartier • Bvlgari
16 W. Ogden Avenue, Westmont
adno=S0251468
Suburban Life • mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, May 6, 2015 • SD
40
(1 block west of Cass Avenue Conveniently located between I-294 & I-355)
630-969-9600
www.topcashbuyer.com