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Angie Coleman of Lombard receives mini burgers from Skuttlebutts employee Brianna Merola on Thursday during the annual Taste of 630. tables by 6:30 p.m. and were full and happy. Downers Grove Village Commissioner Greg Hose sampled the lobster mac-n-cheese from Devon, and named that,
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DOWNERS GROVE – It’s a good sign at a food tasting event when almost every diner has a different favorite dish. That was the case Thursday at the Yorktown Shopping Center during the Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Taste of 630. Soundtracked by a DJ and raffle announcements over a PA, upwards of 400 attendees jammed the lower corridor of the mall to sample items from more than 20 restaurants from Downers Grove and the surrounding areas. A $10 entry fee earned diners unlimited samples. Also on hand were Argus Brewery, offering beer samples, and Cooper’s Hawk winery. “It’s like a mini Taste of Chicago, but without all the bumping around – just a little bit,� said Lombard resident Rashad Singletary in between samples. The mini burgers from Gibson’s Steakhouse were especially popular, as were the barbecue sandwiches and gumbo from Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe. The mahi-mahi tacos and shrimp fried rice from Jim-
code,� he said. “And it’s great with so many restaurants from Downers Grove.� Some restaurants began to run out of items early due to the big crowd, but some like Carlucci and Jimmy’s Island Grill were able to refill their trays after a quick trip back to home base. Carlucci’s orecchini florentino – pasta with crumbled Tuscan sausage, baby spinach and a tomato cream sauce – was Carmie Castagna’s favorite. “Everything was absolutely wonderful,� the Joliet resident said. “But I’m a little partial to Italian food, and that was delicious.� For Fouche Garrett-Shabazz of Broadview, the favorite was a salad of sweet and yellow cherry tomatoes, sunflower sprouts, olive oil and romero sauce from Esplanade Restaurant & Lounge in the Double Tree hotel. Esplanade’s executive chef Nathan Enders said the salad was an example of the new, revamped seasonal menu. The three-week-old menu includes bison burgers, and a namesake salad featuring seasonal berries, pecans and a raspberry vinaigrette, among other items. “It’s going to constantly change,� he said.
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Former Divine Savior priests named in sexual abuse suits
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DOWNERS GROVE – Thousands of pages of documents released Wednesday by a Chicago law firm detail decades of sexual abuse by DuPage County priests, including former Divine Savior the Rev. Donald Pock. The files of 16 priests accused of abuse, long held confidential by the diocese, were obtained and released by Jeff Anderson and Associates to coincide with five new lawsuits filed by the firm against four offenders. The priests named in the documents include several who worked in Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Woodridge, Westmont, Carol Stream and Itasca even after accusations of prior abuse. The documents show a pattern of secrecy from Joliet diocese bishops, who regularly failed to remove or report
priests accused of child sexual abuse, instead moving them to new parishes where they would often repeat the behavior. Among the 16 priests is Rev. Donald Pock, who allegedly molested minors during his time at Divine Savior in Downers Grove between 1969 and 1975. He was allowed to serve at the Downers Grove parish despite having complaints of abuse dating back the ’50s, according to the files. Following the complaints in Downers Grove, Joliet Bishop Romeo Blanchette chose to frame the issue as a drinking problem and place Pock on sick leave in 1975. He returned to the ministry a year later, serving in Manteno and Itasca until being placed on leave in 2002. He died in 2004. The suits brought by the firm seek an unspecified settlement for damages suffered by victims in the ’60s, ’70s and early ’80s. They also seek a
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Township recaps the winter season When we talk about this past winter, we tend to remember it in terms of the 80 inches of snow or days spent in sub zero temperatures. But what we tend to forget is the man hours, materials and wear and tear on equipment it takes to keep our streets clean and safe for the public. This is a recap of last winter, from the Downers Grove Township Highway Department’s perspective. The first flurries fell in a soft spiral on October 22. They were beautiful and in no way an indication of the maelstrom to come. The first dusting appeared November 26. Salt COMMUNITY cleared the streets in a couple VOICE of hours. Winter in Downers Lawrence Grove Township had begun. Anderson Over the next four months, I would call the crew out 53 more times. Eight of those calls would fall on holidays and another Eight of those calls would fall on Sundays. The longest period the crew would go without a day off was five weeks. Our crew consists of 10 drivers and 10 plows, with two additional pickup trucks used as back-ups. The most vehicles broken down at one point was four. During storms, crews would finish their assigned route then head over to help on other routes because of other plows being out of commission. Overall, our plow drivers logged in 624 straight time hours and 1490 overtime hours. The coldest temperature we worked in was 17 degrees below zero. We ordered a much needed delivery of salt that week, but were told by the salt company that it was too cold for the trucks to deliver. We would have to wait five days for the cold snap to end before we could receive our salt. We started our season with 300 tons of salt in our dome. We contracted for another 800 tons with the ability to purchase an additional 160 tons at the same price of $49 a ton. We purchased all 960 tons of salt and were told the new price would be in the neighborhood of $200 per ton, if we were lucky enough to get it. We had been conservative with our salt, so fortunately, we did not have to purchase any salt at this inflated rate. We started mixing sand with our salt in January and used 100 tons. In all, we spent $66,570 on salt and sand. We ended winter with 100 tons of sand/salt mix for next year. As April showers bring May flowers, the Highway Department will switch over from asphalt patching to “right of way” mowing and culvert replacement. No matter what the season, my dedicated staff works hard to keep our road system safe while maintaining the most efficient level of government. Township government delivers the best service at the lowest cost.
Lawrence Anderson is the commissioner of the Downers Grove Township Highway Department. Laura Burke, general manager lburke@shawmedia.com 630-427-6213
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Kellar Lambeau, third-grader at El Sierra school, Diana Kwak, fifth-grader at Fairmount school, and Cooper Lambeau, fourth-grader at El Sierra school, pose at the Downers Grove Historical Museum in January.
Congratulations, Diana Kwak and fellow members of the local Children of the American Revolution chapter. After a recent tour of the Downers Grove Historical Museum’s Sears kit home exhibit, the group crafted their own museum exhibit project, winning a statewide competition run by the Children of the Revolution; their project then earned runner-up honors at the national level. Thumbs up to the Downers Grove Lions Club for their $2,500 donation to District 58. The funds were used to purchase two Optic 500 Vision Screeners, which will help school nurses complete quick and safe eye tests. One of the machines goes to Herrick Middle School, the other to O’Neill Middle School.
8STREET TALK Q: Do you have any spring projects planned? “Nothing specific, just cleaning up all the debris from the winter.” Bonnie LeMay, Downers Grove Alex Soulier, news editor asoulier@shawmedia.com 630-427-6247
“We have a plot at the Mar-Duke Farm, so we’ll plant a vegetable garden.” Roseanne Musil, Downers Grove
“I can’t say that I really do.”
Mark Scelfo, Downers Grove
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On the Ides of March, as I was trudging along the sidewalk in front of the apartments at the corner of Franklin and Forest streets, I slipped on a patch of ice and went down like a snapped piece of asparagus. Two kind women stopped to help me: one a jogger who was on Franklin, the other driving a white van westward. It was a cold day, and they stayed with me while I tried to decide whether I could stand on the ankle. Soon I realized there was no way I could stand, and the jogger called 911 for me. The other woman, because I was sitting on ice, gave her coat for me to sit on – and it was a very cold day. I saw her shivering. In addition to these kind and helpful women, the paramedics were gentle and efficient. I was wearing UGG boots – boots with no zipper that have to be tugged on and off. The kind paramedic eased the boot off the ankle – which turned out to be broken – so gently that I never felt it. I thank these people, as well as others who stopped to help, deeply, from my heart.
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Play outdoors more To whom it may concern at Downers Grove Suburban Life. I could not agree more with the April 16 Community Voice column in your paper titled, “The importance of outdoor play at camp.” I was in outdoor camps similar to the Park District’s Adventure Camp when I was a kid, and if it weren’t for that, I probably wouldn’t be involved in Boy Scouts, cross country or track at my high school. With our society becoming more attached to technology, it only becomes more important for kids to learn to interact and to be active at an early age. We are really lucky to have the park district that we do. It’s the envy of many surrounding suburbs. See SOUND OFF, page 15
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So the Illinois State Constitution says that being a member of a state retirement system is a contract that can’t have its benefits cut or reduced. So how can the current governor, or the guy who might replace him, change things so retired teachers, cops or state workers get less of a pension? A governor can’t single-handedly amend the constitution, can he? Oops, this is Illinois. I wonder.
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As you may have experienced, hearing loss can but a strain on relationships. This may cause stress, hurt feelings, and frustration over miscommunication. The first thing someone with a hearing loss needs to do is make an appointment with their trusted audiologist to find out the amount of loss and what they can do to help their situation. Lend your support by attending their appointments and learn as much as you can about their hearing loss, what it’s like to have their loss (our office has a hearing loss simulator to help you experience that), become knowledgeable about their hearing aids and any accessories (like wireless technology) that might increase their communication ability. Your interest in your spouse’s problems and solutions will show that you are invested in improving communication. Remember that communication does not just rely on verbal skills. Most people with hearing problems do not solve all their problems with hearing aids. Everyone uses gestures and facial expressions to aid in interpreting meaning and messages. One of the most important things you can do when talking with your spouse who has a hearing loss is to avoid speaking from another room, face your partner when talking, keep your mouth uncovered (no paper in front of your mouth or chewing gum while speaking). It will help to gently get their attention before beginning a conversation by either speaking their name or gently tapping them. If a mishap in communication occurs, here are a few strategies to get you back on track: • Rephrase rather than repeat what you said. Sometimes it will be easier for your spouse to understand you if you choose different words.
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Irritable Bowel, Celiac, Crohn’s or Colitis? Are you afraid to leave your house due to an unpredictable bowel? Have you tried diferent treatments but continue to sufer? Do you know the essentials for a healthy digestive system? Have you given up and decided to just live with it? he digestive system assimilates food (carbs, fats and proteins) to produce energy. It breaks down food into nutrient forms that your body can absorb. It uses enzymes, good bacteria and hydrochloric acid to break down food to a usable form. Your gut is a barrier, a tube that starts in your mouth, continues as your esophagus, small intestine, large intestine and rectum. 80% of your immune system is in your gut. When you break down the barrier (gut lining), toxins can “leak” into the blood stream leading to an immune response, inlammation and food allergies. Hippocrates, the father of medicine said… “look to the gut, there will you ind the origin of almost all human illness.”
Hi, my name is Dr. Jefrey E. Forzley with Lemont Natural Healthcare. I am a chiropractic physician and a holistic practitioner. I am passionate about helping people with chronic health conditions. I have been in practice for 28 years. As a holistic practitioner I evaluate the nervous system, immune system, endocrine system (hormones), diet essentials (Neuro-Metabolic Care), manage the underlying cause and use natural therapies to manage digestive disorders. here are many essentials required for proper digestion. Let’s talk about a few… Zinc is necessary to make hydrochloric acid (HCL). HCL is needed to break down food (protein) in the stomach and for production of methyl groups. Methyl groups turn on tumor suppressor genes and turn of oncogenes leading to potential cancer growth. If HCL is deicient, this results in poor digestion and a many imbalances due to a deiciency of methyl groups. HCL deiciency also leads to growth of pathological bacteria like H. Pylori, which can cause gastritis, stomach ulcers and possibly stomach cancer. Probiotics (good bacteria) are normally found in the gut. Optimal levels are needed for a proper functioning digestive system. hese probiotics are also part of your immune
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How to submit JOHNNA MISEK Johnna Misek, nee Renehan, age 52, of Westmont, passed away April 28, 2014. Arrangements by Toon Funeral Home. 630-968-0408 www.toonfuneralhome.com
HAROLD SLAGTER Harold Slagter, devoted husband of the late Thomasine, loving father of Sue (Joseph) Driscoll, Sara (Michael) Bostancic, Stephen (Laura) and the late Scott Slagter; devoted grandfather of Jeffery (Lauren), Gregory (Megan), and Mark Driscoll and Brian and Steven Bostancic; loving great grandfather of Abigail and Caroline Driscoll; fond brother of the late Nancy Olsen. Memorial Service will be held at Christ Church Oak Brook at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 12, 2014. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Christ Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
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BILLE G. YOUNG Bille G. Young nee Hooper, age 91 a lifelong resident of Downers Grove, IL Beloved wife of the late Donald (2012) Loving mother of Lynda (Ronald) Lange, Patricia Ellis (Alan)Draper and Phillip (Janice) Young Cherished grandmother of seven, and great-grandmother of three. Caring daughter of the late William and the late Nellie Hooper Dear Sister of Patricia Poate Bille was a lifelong member of St. Andrew Episcopal Church, Member of the St. Andrews Daughters of the King as well as South American Missions Society of the Episcopal Church (SAMS). Bille was also active in numerous Community Volunteer Organizations Visitation will be Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St. Downers Grove, IL Funeral Services Thursday May 8, at 10:00am at St Andrew Episcopal Church, 1125 Franklin, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Darien, IL For more information www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-0408
Downers Grove burglar gets 10 years SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – Andrew J. Walczak, 22, of Downers Grove was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for burglarizing a Downers Grove home July 16, 2011, Downers Grove Police Chief Robert Porter announced April 30 in a news release. Walczak entered a plea of guilty late last week to one count of residential burglary in front of Judge Kathryn E. Creswell, who handed down the sentence.
Walczak was also sentenced the same day to three years for motor vehicle burglary, but that time will be served concurrently with the 10 year sentence, according to DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office spokesman Paul Darrah. He said Walczak must serve 50 percent of his sentence. On July 28, 2011, officers responded to the 1300 block of Turvey Road for a report of a burglary to a vehicle, where the offender possibly possessed a firearm, according to police. The offender fled into a
nearby wooded area. After a search of the Maple Grove Forest Preserve, the offender could not be located. Acting on leads, police executed a search warrant July 29, 2011, at 1443 Maple Ave. Officers located a pellet rifle and proceeds from thefts and burglaries in the Denburn Woods area, according to police. Police arrested Walczak at the house. Walczak is currently in custody at the Du Page County Jail and will be transferred to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Downers Grove among communities named in class action flood lawsuit By NATHAN LURZ nlurz@shawmedia.com A national insurance company has filed a lawsuit against DuPage County, 29 of its municipalities and several neighboring counties, alleging they failed to take necessary steps to prevent and limit damage from the flooding of April 2013. Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. and its subsidiaries filed a proposed class action lawsuit April 17 on behalf of itself, other insurance companies and all those affected by what the suit calls “reasonably manageable” rains April 17 and 18 of last year. Downers Grove was among the 29 municipalities named in the suit. “The village doesn’t comment on pending litigation,” Downers Grove Spokesman Doug Kozlowski said when asked for comment. In some areas of DuPage County, the total rainfall was greater than 7 inches during that time, according to the National Weather Service. Had the various defendants properly prepared for the event and done their “duty to exercise ordinary care to maintain (their) property in a reasonably safe condition,” as
Municipalities named in the suit Naperville, Elmhurst, Wheaton, Lombard, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Aurora, Westmont, Oak Brook, Lisle, Villa Park, Addison, Willowbrook, West Chicago, Winfield, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Itasca, Bartlett, Wood Dale, Warrenville, Glendale Heights, Darien, Bloomingdale, Woodridge, Roselle, Carol Stream, Bensenville, Hanover Park
stated in Illinois Statute, the suit alleges the damage would not have been so great. “Based upon prior sewer water invasions, this Defendant knew that members of the Plaintiff Class would be forseeably injured by breaches of these statutory duties,” the suit states. Farmers said in the suit that the flooding, which caused Gov. Pat Quinn to declare 48 counties disaster areas, could have been mitigated by better management of retention and detention basins, proper operation of tributary open and enclosed
sewers and drains, and the erection of proper barriers. The lawsuit alleges the counties and municipalities were aware of this, based on prior flooding and studies. However, residents were subjected to “sudden, dangerous and calamitous occurrences” that were so climactic that “elderly men and women and young children were forced to evacuate parts or all of their homes because of safety concerns.” Similar suits were filed in Cook, Dekalb, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and LaSalle counties on the same day, according to documents provided by Farmers officials. DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office spokesperson Paul Darrah said the county is aware of the suit, but hadn’t yet been served. Farmers Insurance Media Relations Director Luis Sahagun declined to comment further on the suit, but offered a statement via email. “Farmers has taken what we believe is the necessary action to recover payments made on behalf of our customers, for damages caused by what we believe to be a completely preventable issue, as well as prevent it from happening again,” he said.
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court order that “(stops) practices that imperil children and requires them to come clean and publicly disclose files of all (priests accused of abuse),” Anderson said Thursday. The recently released files are a portion of 34 sought by the
given to property owners following the ordinance’s passage in 2005. As of February, 88 percent of properties conformed to the ordinance, according to village staff, but 345 non-complying signs still laid across 270 properties.
The rules require smaller, lower signs further from the curb, among other requirements. The grace period was originally set at seven years, before a two-year-extension, because the average sign is typically replaced after seven years in the
normal course of business. The ordinance began as a look at large, decrepit signs on Ogden Avenue in the early 2000s. The conversation eventually grew into committees and public hearings and the village-wide ordinance now in place.
School District 99 is currently planning replacements for signs at both high schools are not in compliance with the ordinance. The Main Street sign at North High School and two
firm, he said. “We’re working very hard with the survivors to reveal the past so it’s not repeated,” Anderson said. “The diocese and the bishops have a long history of concealing the past and their role in the crimes committed by the clerics. “It’s classic tension between those who want to reveal the painful truth and those who
want to hide it.” Diocese spokesman Ed Flavin said that, in accordance with common business practice, the diocese does not release confidential files of employees, and the 16 files turned over to the firm were done so under court order. “We do, however, share any and all information which is relevant to an ongoing investigation with law enforcement or as
instructed to do so by the court,” Flavin said. “We make available any and all credible allegations of priests on our website.” In a statement, the Diocese of Joliet said it had not yet been served with the five lawsuits filed in Will County, and would “respond in an appropriate forum” once it reviewed the specifics of the pleadings. “Anyone who may have
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LETTER Ogden Avenue between BelGarbage continues to pile to pick up aluminum cans up at our local wetlands found on the ground on my way mont and Main Street and the To the Editor: I was always taught to respect all property on God’s earth. It was instilled in me to not walk on other people’s grass, respect their property and belongings and to never litter anywhere outside a garbage can. I recently began running again, and I made it my practice
back. I do this for two reasons. One, to help clean up at least a little bit of the garbage on the streets with the intent of recycling those cans, and, two, in order to give the pop tops to Ronald McDonald House Charities. In two specific runs over the past couple of years, one down
between candy wrappers and an exorbitant amount of mini liquor bottles on the Fairview other down Fairview Avenue between 63rd Street and Ogden Avenue parkways – I was not prepared for what I saw March Avenue, I picked up anywhere 10. from 15 to 20 cans in each of I found three garbage bags those runs, barely able to carry full of beer cans, their boxes, them all home in my hands. As disgusted as I was with the along with additional empty amount of garbage I was seeing and full beer cans. We should be appalled by this on the sides of these roads and appreciative of the fact – there was so much more,
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DOWNERS GROVE – School District 58 may have cut the DARE program, but a Downers Grove North High School club has kept its spirit alive. Students in the selective J. Kyle Braid Leadership Foundation club at North High School started the DECIDE program four years ago and visit sixth graders in seven Downers Grove grade schools every two weeks. The highschool students teach the younger students about good decision making, healthy choices and the risks and dangers of drug and alcohol use. This spring, the program’s ambitions grew, and it hosted the first DECIDE lock-in for sixth-graders April 26 at the high school. “I think it’s really cool that the students have stepped up and taken up something that the funding left,” said DECIDE member and North High School senior Micah Pfotenhauer. “It’s filling in for the DARE program, something we thought was valuable when we were that age. I’m glad my peers could make something for them so it doesn’t die out with us.” In some ways, Pfotenhauer and Megan Hurley, teacher and North High School’s faculty sponsor for the club, said they think the DECIDE program could be more effective than DARE for sixth-graders since they hear the message from high-school students instead of an adult police officer. “Our big message is ‘teens help other teens,’ ” Pfotenhauer said. “More teens go to
their peers first before they go to adults.” The J. Kyle Braid Leadership Foundation club has 48 members at the high school. Every year, school faculty nominates students for the club, and eight boys and eight girls are asked to join. They remain members until they graduate. Four of those 16 are then sent to the Braid ranch in Colorado for 40 hours of leadership training each year. Speaking to sixth-graders is one of several ways the club helps the students learn leadership skills. “I think putting them in front of younger kids, they gain confidence in the influence they can have,” Hurley said. “I’ve seen all of the highschool kids that I’ve worked with flourish this year. They have the confidence that they actually have a good message and they can spread it to others and others will listen to them.” Pfotenhauer said central to that message is the sixth-graders can start using the decision-making skills taught by DECIDE in a variety of situations, whether they have been offered drugs or alcohol or not. The group also gives the younger students lessons on how media influences behavior. “We showed them a lot of different commercials and advertisements and had them react to them and talk about what underlying messages were there,” Pfotenhauer said. “They did a lot of role playing, refusal skills and skits, which they loved doing. “I would hope that they can just remember the importance of making those good decisions.”
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DGN, DGS high schools receive top ratings SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – U.S. News and World Report’s 2014 Best High School rankings, released this month, names both Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South as among the best high schools in the state and nation. North High ranked No. 42 out of 708 high schools in Illinois. Out of nearly 20,000 public U.S. high schools, North High ranked No. 961 and received a silver medal. South High ranked No. 65 in the state out of 708 high schools in Illinois. Out of nearly 20,000 public U.S. high schools, South High ranked No. 1,635 and received a silver medal. “A silver medal ranking is outside validation of the hard work of our students
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volunteers for their time and support, as well as the residents and families who To the Editor: attended. Your support of our The Education Foundation of programs is very much appreDistrict 58 partnered with the ciated! Tivoli Theatre to host Big Head The District 58 Education Todd on April 25. The show Foundation is an independent raised $25,000 for the foundanonprofit corporation, estabtion, and we are so grateful to lished in 2002 to obtain and the numerous individuals and local businesses whose partner- distribute financial and other resources for the enhancement ship and generosity made this of education programs at the fantastic event possible. The concert not only raised a signif- 13 schools of District 58. During the past 12 years, the foundation icant amount of money for our has brought in nearly $500,000 organization and the students it supports, it also provided the for District 58 schools, primarily Downers Grove community with in the form of classroom and building grants. top quality entertainment. The foundation raises money In support of the Big Head through several major annual Todd concert, which was a tremendous success, we would fundraisers, as well as donations like to thank the Johnson family from staff, parents, businesses of Classic Cinemas for donating and community members. For more information on the the use of the historic Tivoli Theatre; Lemon Tree Grocers for District 58 Education Foundation, including its programs and hosting a special pre-concert how to make a donation or get dinner for our Gold Package ticket holders; Community Bank involved, please visit www. of Downers Grove; Evelyn Jane 58foundation.org. Boutique; Charlie and Grace; Jay Stocki and Maximum Printing and Foundation president Graphics. Stephan Upshaw We also want to thank the Big Head Todd Event Committee chairman
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DOWNERS GROVE – Chicago-based band 7th heaven will play the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., at 7 p.m. Thursday to benefit SEASPAR. Tickets may be purchased for $25 at the SEASPAR office, 4500 Belmont Road in Downers Grove, and at Anderson’s Bookshop in downtown Downers Grove. 7th heaven have charted No. 1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts twice in the past two years, according to a press release. The band has been heard on seven Chicago area radio stations with their songs “Better This Way” and “Sing.” The band is also known for its “30 Songs in 30 Minutes” medley of songs from the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Patrons of Scarletti’s Italian Kitchen and Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar who present their concert tickets on the night of the event will have 10 percent of their dinner bill donated to SEASPAR. Event sponsors are Bank Financial, Scarletti’s Italian Kitchen, Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar and the Tivoli Theatre. Contact SEASPAR at 630960-7600 for additional information. SEASPAR provides yearround recreation services for individuals with disabilities and is an extension of the park districts of Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, LaGrange, LaGrange Park, Lisle, Westmont and Woodridge, and the villages of Brookfield, Indian Head Park and Western Springs.
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By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com OAK BROOK – Last week, Liz Shishkoff’s sister was in town and gave Shishkoff and her husband, Ray, a book, suggesting he read the chapter about what to do if you have to give birth in an emergency. “I never got around to the reading,” Ray said Tuesday afternoon at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. “That would’ve been nice.” Ray did fine without it, when earlier that day the Glen Ellyn couple had to take the birth of their first child into their own hands after Liz went into labor. Monday night, Liz said she felt what seemed like contractions, so the couple started timing them before going to sleep. “Apparently, I was the only one that went to sleep,” Ray said. About 2 a.m. Tuesday, Liz said the contractions intensified. After calling the doctor, the couple hopped in the car to drive to Adventist Hinsdale Hospital but had to stop the trip short. “By the end of the next contraction she said, ‘Pull over now,’ ” Ray said. The Shishkoffs parked off east Interstate 88 near Route 83 in Oak Brook. Ray
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“When his name was brought up, it was unanimous to choose him for historian of the year.” Bruce Swanson Downers Grove Historical Society director est to Mochel is at the southwest corner of Main Street and Maple Avenue that housed a blacksmith shop before he was born. “It’s possibly the oldest building on Main Street and ours could be next,” he said. Mochel also was named historian of the year this spring by the DuPage County Historical Museum. “When his name was brought up, it was unanimous to choose him for histoMark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com rian of the year,” said Bruce Swanson, a director with John Mochel looks over old photos of the now closed Mochel Hardthe Downers Grove Histori- ware store on Monday. The store in downtown Downers Grove was in cal Society. his family from 1884 until Mochel’s retirement in 1995.
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DOWNERS GROVE – As the longest proprietor of the hardware store that bore his family’s name, John Mochel has a place in village history. This month, the Downers Grove Historical Society named him the historian of the year for his knowledge and work to bring the past of other parts of downtown to light. Mochel helped organize an August 2013 photo tour in which historical photos of downtown buildings were matched to their current locations and given to businesses owners for temporary display. The society will honor Mochel with the designation at 10:30 a.m. May 17 when it also recognizes the former hardware building’s 130th year with a plaque. The foundation also hosted a half dozen events this past weekend in recognition of Founders Day, including the dedication of the Blodgett house. Mochel, 88, began working at the former Mochel Hardware at 5122 Main St. as a boy in the 1930s. His grandfather opened the business in 1884. “I stared when I was old enough to start counting nuts and bolts and screws for inventory,” he remembered during
an interview April 30. “When I started at the store, Downers Grove was pretty much a farm community. “Back when I started, we still sold cattle feed and pig feed and fencing, and other farm related articles. And we delivered. We started out delivering with horses, by the time I came on the scene we had trucks.” Mochel continued to work in the store throughout high school, and then during summers in college. After serving in the Navy for two years, he returned to work in the store full time. The business had been passed from his grandfather to his father, and then his father made him partner three years before dying from a heart attack in 1960. John Mochel ran the store as sole proprietor from 1960 to 1995. When he retired, the business closed. The 130-year-old, woodframe building still sits on its stone foundation, and is now the home to Dream Interiors and other businesses. Being personally familiar with nearly a century of downtown Downers Grove business, his knowledge and memory was key to matching the photographs to the current sites. Another downtown building that is of particular inter-
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Mayor Martin T. Tully Commissioners: Sean Patrick Durkin, Geoff Neustadt, Robert T. Barnett, Becky Rheintgen, David S. Olsen, Greg Hosé Village Manager David Fieldman The “Village Corner” is edited and published by the Village of Downers Grove. Any questions concerning the content of this page should be directed to the phone number referenced in the article. If a number is not listed in the article, please call the Community Response Center at 1.630.434.CALL (2255). Meeting dates, times, locations and agendas are subject to change. Check the Village website at www.downers.us and DGTV Channel 6 for the most current meeting information.
PLANNING A BLOCK PARTY? A permit is required to hold a block party. A brochure, which includes a permit request form, is available at Village Hall, 801 Burlington; Public Works, 5101 Walnut; and online at www.downers.us. Block Party permits are issued for events between April 15 and October 15 each year. To apply for a Block Party Permit, please fill out a request form. Return the form at least two weeks prior to the party date to allow notification to all appropriate Village departments. You may return the request form in person or mail to: Attn: Block Party Request Public Works 5101 Walnut Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515-4074 or Submit your Block Party Request form on-line at www.downers.us. Type “block party” in the search box and click on the link.
DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION During summer months, the Police Department receives an increase in solicitation complaints. The following rules apply to anyone that appears at your door and attempts to sell any goods or services. This includes items such as magazine subscriptions, cleaning products, or candy. It also includes persons seeking contributions (money, financial assistance, etc) that represent charitable or religious organizations, scout troops, school groups, or other nonprofit groups. Any person who solicits in the Village must first register at the Village by completing an application form and being issued a solicitation permit. All Solicitors must: • • • •
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DATES TO KNOW May 10 - 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Downtown Market opens, Main Street Train Station May 15 - Water restrictions begin May 15 - 1:00 p.m. - Barth Memorial Ceremony, Barth Pond on 55th Street May 16 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Summer Nights Classic Car Shows begin, Downtown Downers Grove
COFFEE WITH THE COUNCIL Coffee with the Council will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 9:00 a.m. during the Downtown Market at the Main Street Train Station.
4TH OF JULY PARADE Applications for the 4th of July Parade are available online at www.downers.us (click on Community Events) or by calling Mary Pratt at 630-434-5559.
MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT FLOOD INSURANCE Did you know that flood insurance is available to almost everyone in Downers Grove? We participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and Class A policies will receive a 20% discount because we meet certain higher standards under the Community Rating System. Homeowners, business owners, and renters can even include contents coverage in their NFIP policy. Please visit FloodSmart.gov. Village Council meetings are held the first, second, and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers at 801 Burlington Avenue. Village Council meetings are broadcast live on DGTV-Ch. 6. The rebroadcast of these meetings can be seen Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Live radio broadcasts of Council meetings can only be heard at 7:00 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month on WDGC-FM, 88.3. Podcast and live streaming coverage of Council meetings are also available at www.downers.us. Individuals with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the ADA Coordinator at 630.434.5525, prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the south entrance of Village Hall. 5/7/14
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All Dogs Should Come With A Vacuum Cleaner Attached!!!! I don’t know about you but the only thing I can’t stand more than all this snow is all the dog hair. Really I don’t know how my dog isn’t bald. I vacuum every day. Literally every day.
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WHERE: Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace WHEN: 10 a.m. various Wednesdays to Fridays, and 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays through June 7 COST & INFO: $15 for show only, with buffet packages available; 630-530-0111, www.drurylane.com ABOUT: A musical “Sleeping Beauty” enjoys a magical reimagining at Drury Lane Theatre for Young Adults. It’s directed by Jeff Award winner Tammy Mader, and offers families the opportunity to have breakfast with characters on select performance dates.
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WHERE: Hummer Park, 4833 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10 COST & INFO: Varies; www.dgorganicgardeners.blogspot. com, dgorganicgardeners@gmail. com ABOUT: Get a head start on your spring and summer planting with the help of the Downers Grove Organic Gardeners Plant Sale. Club members have been gearing up for their major fundraiser, which features vegetables, herbs, annuals and perennials, including heirloom and native varieties. The club meets the third Wednesday of every month except May, August and December, and also schedules field trips and special events.
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WHERE: Hinsdale WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 9 COST & INFO: $35 in advance, $40 at the door; www.kitchen-walk.com, KitchenWalk@HinsdaleHistory.org ABOUT: Take a peek into five of the hottest kitchens in town at the 10th annual Hinsdale Cooks! Kitchen Walk, a benefit for the Hinsdale Historical Society. Last year’s collection of professionally designed kitchens drew more than 700 visitors, and attracted those looking to be inspired by the latest in kitchen décor, innovative products and design ideas. It’s a prelude to Mother’s Day weekend.
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WHERE: Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, Cass Avenue and Northgate Road, Darien WHEN: Check-in at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17 COST & INFO: $30; shawurl.com/1577, 630-908-7430 ABOUT: Run for a good cause at TheraCORE’s 5k Race for a Cure, which will benefit Ronald McDonald House and Hoops for the House. The route for the certified, timed 5k race is along a crushed-stone trail through the scenic Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The top male and female runners in each age division will receive an award. Online registration ends May 14; and bags are available May 16 at the TheraCORE clinic in Westmont.
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Paisans pleases with more than pizza BERWYN – Walking past a colorful case of freshly made gelato on my way to the host stand at Paisans in Berwyn, I contemplated skipping lunch completely and ordering the largest bowl of Oreo cheesecake flavor I could dig a spoon into. Thankfully, our waiter suggested trying any of the gourmet burgers on the menu before diving into dessert, so I didn’t fill my stomach completely with the chocolate temptation. As my companion and I poured over pages of the menu narrowing down our meal options in an oversized booth, I couldn’t help but look around the industrial-chic restaurant. Modern and welcoming, it offers a variety of spacious seating areas. Brick and steel frame the high-ceilinged space, where scattered tanks of live fish add organic kinetic art to the high-octane vibe. I felt comfortable in my jeans and T-shirt, but so did the sundress-sporting baby shower guests in an event area across the way. As if I weren’t impressed enough before even tasting a bite, our waiter offered to put the White Sox game on a few of the flat screens that hover from the ceiling. This was definitely my kind of place. Fear not northsiders, when another patron asked to see the Cubbies, a few other
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Paisans Pizzeria & Bar in Berwyn offers more than pizza and other Italian favorites. Gourmet burger fans and those looking for something fresh off the grill will find plenty to savor in an inventive setting. screens switched on the game. By that time, I was digging into our sampler appetizer and hardly noticed. We couldn’t decide, so we settled on a little of everything. The Paisans Sampler of calamari, Pete’s bone-in mild wings, potato skins, fried mushrooms, onion rings and pizza bread didn’t last long. I stopped myself a couple wings and about half a potato skin short of full to save room for the burger I’d ordered at our
waiter’s suggestion. When he brought it over on a wooden cutting board accompanied by a fry-filled tin can and pickle, I was thankful to still have an appetite. I had selected The Ogden Avenue, in which Paisans piles a half-pound patty with barbecue pulled pork, cheddar cheese, pickles and crispy onion strings on a pretzel bun. And yes, it was just as delicious as it sounds. My carnivorous companion
insisted he try the hand-tossed pizza, and ordered his own 12-inch pie topped with pepperoni, bacon and sausage. Although I might have switched one of the meats for a veggie, I happily helped myself to a piece. The pan style crust and sauce held their own even with all the toppings, and convinced me that three meats may not be too many for a Paisans pizza, the family business’ longtime specialty. I don’t regret my Ogden
Avenue choice one bit, but when I go back, there’s a plate of homemade linguine arrabiata begging me to try its garlic, crushed red pepper, basil, plum tomatoes and white wine sauce. Since I’d already thrown my ideas about Paisans being strictly an Italian place out the window when I bit into that pretzel bun, I’m tempted to order the kicked-up nachos as an appetizer. Featuring a full bar, the restaurant also tempts with salads, ribs, steak, sandwiches, classic Italian entrees and inhouse treats by the pastry chef. Finally, it really was time for dessert. Even though the cooler of gelato had me salivating the moment we walked in, I couldn’t deny myself the funnel cake, which was wonderfully decadent. I’ll use the gelato as a sweet excuse to return soon. Paisans offers free valet parking Thursday through Sunday evenings, an especially convenient perk. It also has locations in Brookfield and Cicero.
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RENTALS BUOY UP CANOE AND KAYAK FUN WHERE: Silver Lake at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville WHEN: Rental area open from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May; from Memorial Day through Labor Day adding weekdays from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; weekends the remainder of September COST & INFO: Boat rentals have begun at Silver Lake, one of two sites operated by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Canoes, kayaks and rowboats cost $10 per hour and $50 per day. Rowboats with trolling motors cost $15 and $75, respectively. Non-motorized boat rentals are offered at Herrick Lake in Wheaton. For details, call Visitor Services at 630-9337248 or visit www.dupageforest.org and click on “Things to Do,” “Recreational Activities” and the boating icon. theater performance designed to help your company prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Cost: $65. Information: www.vrc-hr. com. ADVENTURES OF WOMEN TRAVELING ALONE, 9 a.m. May 8, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Tips on efficient packing, finding the right tours, using guide books and mapping out your dream trip. Cost: $48. Information: www. ben.edu/CLL. GENERAL COMPUTER CLASS, 9 a.m. May 8, Power Connection, 999 Remington Blvd., Suite F, Bolingbrook. Class runs for seven weeks and cost is $30. Register at Power Connection or call 630-679-6899. Cost: $30. Information: www.thepowerconnection.org. ACXIOMASTERS TOASTMASTERS, noon May 8, Acxiom Corporation, 3333 S. Finley Road, Downers Grove. Information: 630-944-4948. THE REFOCUS RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP, 1 p.m. May 8, Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. For those looking to grow in a relationship, struggling through one, thinking of divorce or already been there. Seven sessions through June 1. Information: cc-ob.org/refocus. BENEDICTINE OPEN HOUSE, 5 p.m. May 8, Benedictine University’s National Moser Center for Adult Learning, 1832 Center Point Circle, Suite 102, Naperville. Meet with an admissions counselor to review program requirements and get an overview of the university’s adult business programs. Admissions application fee is waived for Open House attendees. Informa-
tion: 877-353-9622, email adultenrollment@ben.edu or ben.edu. 7TH HEAVEN BAND, 7 p.m. May 8, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. Tickets $25 at the SEASPAR office, 4500 Belmont Road in Downers Grove, and at Anderson’s Bookshop in downtown Downers Grove. Proceeds benefit SEASPAR. Information: 630-960-7600. MEDICARE: HOW IT WORKS, 7 p.m. May 8, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. David Wylly of Medicare Solutions Network will detail what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your options for additional coverage. He will also discuss supplements, Part D prescription, and other cost-saving strategies for the years ahead. Free. Registration: 630-368-7725. Information: www.oak-brook.org/library. ANN BRASHARES, 7 p.m. May 8, Anderson’s Bookshop- Naperville, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Young adult readers loved s, and now author Ann Brashares (“The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pant”) returns with her new novel, “The Here and Now.” Information: www.andersonsbookshop.com/ event/ann-brashers. OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC, 7 p.m. May 8, Carlucci Restaurant & Bar, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Bring your own vino, no corkage fee and enjoy live music. BENET BAND & ORCHESTRA CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. May 8, Benet Academy-Lisle, 2200 Maple Ave., Lisle. Information: www.benet.org. “IPHIGENIA AND OTHER DAUGHTERS,” 7:30 p.m. May 8-10, Madden Theatre-North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. Produc-
tion delivers all the bold theatricality and ambitious, ethical questions of ancient Greek tragedy, minus the misogyny. Play contains strong language. Cost: $8-$10. Information: finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. FRANK CARUSO AND FRIENDS, 7:30 p.m. May 8, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. A night of jazz. Cost: $18-$25. Information: www.mayslakepeabody.com or 630206-9567. TRIVIA NIGHT, 7:30 p.m. May 8, DJ’s Sports Bar, 222 E. Chicago Ave., Westmont. Win a $25 or $10 gift card to DJ’s. Information: www.djswestmont. com/upcoming_events.php. FOX VALLEY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, 7:30 p.m. May 8, Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. Laura Cosgrove Lorenzana will present the program, “An Archivist’s Notebook.” Learn how you can preserve your paper documents and photographs. Information: www. ilfvgs.org. THE PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND (N.F.P.), 8 p.m. May 8, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: 630-505-0240 or www.mullensbarandgrill.com. BACHATA THURSDAYS, 8 p.m. May 8, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Take a one-hour lesson with DJ Gaston at 8 p.m. At 9 p.m., show off your moves with open dancing. Information: www.estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing.html. KITTY-OKE, 8 p.m. May 8, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Information: www.facebook.com/pages/ Miss-Kittys-Saloon.
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EXCEL COMPUTER CLASS, 9 a.m. May 7, Power Connection, 999 Remington Blvd., Suite F, Bolingbrook. Class is for seven weeks. Cost is $30. Register at Power Connection or call 630-6796899. Cost: $30. Information: www. thepowerconnection.org. VIP WHISKEY TASTING EVENT, 6 p.m. May 7, Carlucci Restaurant & Bar, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Cost: $150 for VIP admission, $160 at the door. VIP guests will enjoy high-end, specialty whiskies, scotches and bourbons, food and dessert pairings, a bourbon tasting glass to take home, $50 gift certificate for Carlucci and a complimentary cigar. VIP designated driver admission is $45. This is a 21 and over event. Information: www.whiskeyandwineevents.com. DOWNERS GROVE TOASTMASTERS MEETING, 7 p.m. May 7, Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove. Information: 630-936-9625 or downersgrovetoastmasters.org. MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION “JEKYLL & HYDE,” 7 p.m. May 7-9, 2 and 7 p.m. May 10, 2 p.m. May 11, Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St., Naperville. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart. Tickets: huskietix.thundertix.com. Pricing: $12 for adult, $8 for student. Information: sfrazzini@comcast.net. BOOK AND COOKIE CLUB, 7 p.m. May 7, Naperville Public Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville. Parent and child book group for children in third through fifth grades will discuss “One-Handed Catch” by Mary Jane Auch. Information: bit.ly/1lJjFls. RICK SPRINGFIELD, 7 p.m. May 7, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Springfield will introduce his novel, “Magnificent Vibration.” Information: www.andersonsbookshop. com/event/rick-springfield. LISLE KIWANIS CLUB, 7:30 p.m. May 7, Lisle Hilton Hotel, Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: www.kiwaniscluboflisle.org. OPEN MIC NIGHT, 8 p.m. May 7, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Information: www.misskittyssaloon. com. TRIVIA NIGHT, 8:30 p.m. May 7, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: www.mullensbarandgrill. com or 630-505-0240. OPEN MIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. May 7, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Play three songs or 15 minutes. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com.
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MAY 9 LEADERCAST 2014, 7 a.m. May 9, Victory Cathedral Worship Center, 369 N. Weber Road, Bolingbrook. Featuring a speaker lineup of the world’s best leaders. Speakers: Andy Stanley, Malcolm Gladwell, Archbishop Desmond Tutu (via teleconference), Randall Wallace, Bill McDermott, Laura Schroff, Dr. Henry Cloud, Simon Sinek, and Laura Bush (via teleconference). Cost: $75. Register at https://www. xorbia.com/e/lc475/Leadercast-2014. Information: Leadercast.com or getthevictory.org. RUMMAGE SALE, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 9 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10, Evangelical Covenant Church of Hinsdale, 412 S. Garfield Street, Hinsdale. Proceeds benefit Hinsdale Covenant Preschool. Information: www. hinsdalecovenant.com. YOGA FOR ALL LEVELS, 9 a.m. May 9, Prairie Yoga, 4701 Auvergne Avenue, Lisle. Drop-in cost is $18. Information: www.prairieyoga.org. BRAINIACS CLUB, 9:30 a.m. May 9, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. Fun and stimulating games designed to sharpen your mind. Cost: $2. Registration required at 800-3238622 (provide a registration code of 4S39). HINSDALE ROTARY CLUB, 12:15 p.m. May 9, The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. Information: 630286-9541 or www.hinsdalerotary.org. TEEN MOVIE FRIDAY, 3 p.m. May 9, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. All movies rated PG-13 and below. Contact the Vortex for movie title information. For grades 6-12. Information: www. fountaindale.org. AIDAN O’TOOLE, 5 p.m. May 9, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Irish favorites along with some current radio hits. Information: www.ballydoylepub. com. OPEN GAME NIGHT, 7 p.m. May 9, Fair Game, 5150 C Main St., Downers Grove. Information: www.fairgamestore.com. PAINT AND PLAY, 7 p.m. May 9, The Brigantine Gallery, 734 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Teachers guide you through a painting. Materials, snacks and beverages provided for $20; no credit cards. Information: www. vickeryart.com. STUDENT SHOWCASE, 7 p.m. May 9, The Union, 129 W. Benton Ave., Naperville. Information: www.theunionnetwork.com. GO TO SLEEP WITH THE CAT IN THE HAT, 7 p.m. May 9, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Join us as we read
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‘LES MISERABLES’ WHERE: 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace WHEN: Wednesday through Sunday until June 8, with lunch and dinner packages available COST & INFO: Tickets start at $45 for adults; 630-530-0111, www.drurylane.com ABOUT: Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Drury Lane Theatre is earning raves for “Les Misérables.” The cast is led by Ivan Rutherford, who played Jean Valjean in over 2,000 performances on Broadway, and Jennie Sophia (shown) stars as Fantine. some sleepy time Dr. Seuss stories. We’ll have some hot chocolate and cookies. Information: store-locator. barnesandnoble.com/store/2361. JESSICA GEORGE & MEGAN FRAZER BLAKEMORE, 7 p.m. May 9, Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Greet children’s authors Jessica Day George and Megan Frazer Blakemore. Information: www. andersonsbookshop.com/event/jessica-george-megan-frazer-blakmore. JENNY MILCHMAN & CARLA BUCKLEY, 7 p.m. May 9, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Greet authors Jenny Milchman and Carla Buckley. Information: www. andersonsbookshop.com/event/jenny-milchman-carla-buckley. ADVENTURES IN TRAVEL, 7:30 p.m. May 9, Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St., Lisle. The scenic delights of Prague and the surrounding countryside will be highlighted. Free. Presented by Sonia Lawrentz, who will show scenes highlighting the enchanting city of Prague and show views of Prague Castle, Cathedral, Golden Lane and the city’s many medieval buildings. Information: 630-515-0230 or www.downersgrovelibrary.org/ event-types/friends-library. HIP HOP NIGHT, 8 p.m. May 9, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Information: www.estebansdiningdancing.com/ Dancing.html. “CABARET,” 8 p.m. May 9 and 10, 2 p.m. May 11, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Clifford Bradshaw, a naïve American
novelist, finds his way to the Berlin’s infamous Kit Kat Club and is drawn to its decadence. But how long can Cliff close his eyes to the reality of 1930s Germany? Presented by the Grove Players. $20 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $13 for students. Information: www.groveplayers.org or 630-415-3682. WAYNIAC SHOW KARAOKE, 10 p.m. May 9, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: 630-505-0240 or www.mullensbarandgrill.com/lisle/index.php.
MAY 10 GROOVIN’ IN THE GROVE 5K RUN/ WALK, 7:45 a.m. May 10, Midwestern University, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove. Benefits Sharing Connections Furniture Bank and the Wounded Warrior Project. Event includes the 5K run/walk (starts at 9 a.m.), Little Groovers kids races (10, 10:10 and 10:20 a.m.) and the new Warrior Challenge (7:45 a.m.). Registration: www.groovininthegrove.eventbrite. com. Information: sites.google.com/ site/groovininthegrove5K/home. THE PINK 5K, 8 a.m. May 10, Oak Brook Park District Central Park, 13001500 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. Proceeds benefit Open Arms Breast Cancer Outreach Fund, Hinsdale Hospital Foundation. 5K is CARA and USATF Certified. Team and individual registration is accepted. Information: www.obparks.org/pink5K, mdelgado@obparks.org or 630-645-9542. CELEBRATE MOTHERS EVERYWHERE,
11 a.m. May 10, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Reading of “Oh, The Things My Mom Will Do” by Marianne Richmond, and “Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch. Also includes a craft that can be used as a gift. Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble. com/store/2361. AUTHOR LORI DEGMAN, 11 a.m. May 10, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Degman will be launching her new book, “Cock-a-Doodle-Oops!” a humorous story of a community of farm animals working together as they try to help out a rooster in need of a vacation. Information: www.andersonsbookshop.com. FROM GARDEN TO TABLE: OUR FAVORITE RECIPES & TIPS, noon May 10, The Growing Place, 25w471 Plank Road, Naperville. Discover the pleasure of cooking with food you’ve grown yourself. Favorite recipes and growing tips from our veteran staff. Focus on peppers, potatoes and herbs. Information: www.thegrowingplace.com. MEET JENNY MCCARTHY, noon May 10, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. McCarthy will promote her newest book, “Stirring the Pot: My Recipe for Getting What You Want Out of Life.” This will be a ticketed event. Tickets will be distributed beginning at 9 a.m., and you must have purchased a copy of her book to get a ticket. Line will begin forming at 11 a.m. Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble.
com/store/2361. MICHAEL OSACKY: SPORTS MEMORABILIA APPRAISER, 2 p.m. May 10, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Vintage baseball card/sports memorabilia appraiser will give a presentation on the hobby of collecting sports memorabilia and free appraisals. Registration required at 630-368-7725. Information: www. oak-brook.org/library. DARK DAYS TOUR, 2 p.m. May 10, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Four authors packed into one afternoon. Information: www.andersonsbookshop.com/ event/dark-days-tour-0. CHARITY BOWLING BASH, 2 p.m. May 10, Willowbrook Lanes, 735 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook. Join the members of the La Grange Rotary to support local mental health and wellness programs. Teams and individuals welcome. $30/person, $150/team. Information: www.lagrangerotary.org. CHICAGO LITHUANIAN FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE, 4 p.m. May 10, Downers Grove North High School Theater, 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove. Chicago Lithuanian Folk Dance Ensemble GRANDIS will perform its 55th anniversary concert “Atverkim oki kraiio skryni.” Information: grandiskoncertas2014@gmail.com SALSA, 6 p.m. May 10, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Free entry with purchase of dinner entree available from 6 to 9 p.m. With no dinner reservation $10 cover charge. Take a one-hour lesson with Cinnamon. Information: www. estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing. html.
MAY 11 PAINT AN HERB POT FOR MOM, 11 a.m. May 11, The Growing Place, 25w471 Plank Road, Naperville. $10. Cost: $10. Information: www.thegrowingplace. com. DJ NIGHT, 8 p.m. May 11, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Information: www. tailgatersgrill.com or 630-679-1994.
MAY 12 FAMOUS PEOPLE SERIES, 9 a.m. May 12, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Discussion of the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill, his earlier roles in the British government and politics, his leadership in World War II, and his role in the post-world war rebuilding of Europe. Gen. Douglas MacArthur was the face of the U.S. victory in the Philippines and Japan. How did he go from his successes in WWII to being relieved of his command in the Korean War? Discover the times and challenges of these two amazing men. Cost: $48. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL.
tary.org. NAPERVILLE NOON LIONS CLUB MEETING, 12:15 p.m. May 13, Braconi’s Restaurant, 796 Royal Saint George Drive, Naperville. Meets the first four Tuesdays of each month. Information: napervillenoonlions.org. ROTARY CLUB OF DARIEN, 12:15 p.m. May 13, Argonne National Lab Guest House, 9700 Cass Avenue, Darien. Guests must pre-register. Information: 630-434-5075 or www. darienrotaryclub.org. LEMONT VFW MONTHLY MEETING, 7 p.m. May 13, VFW Post 5819, 15780 New Ave., Lemont. Meets the second Tuesday of every month. Any veteran who served in a foreign war is eligible to join. New members always welcome. Information: www.vfwlemont. com. SCIENTISTS SPEAK, 7 p.m. May 13, Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson, Naperville. Steve Kuhlmann of Argonne National Laboratory will shed light on the Big Bang and dark energy. Information: bit.ly/1jHKgsf. MIDDLE GRADE MANIA, 7 p.m. May 13, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Discussion on writing in a variety of genres, as well as the craft and business of middle-grade fiction. Featured authors include Kate Hannigan, Michele Weber Hurwitz, Liesl Shurtliff, Emily Fairlie Ecton, Wendy McClure, and Crystal Chan. Information: www.andersonsbookshop. com/event/middle-grade-mania-1. CHORUS OF DUPAGE, 7:30 p.m. May 13, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville. All-male barbershop chorus. Call Jerry Broz, 630-964-3139. BENET CHORAL CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. May 13, Benet Academy-Lisle, 2200 Maple Ave., Lisle. Information: www. benet.org. DOWNERS GROVE BICYCLE CLUB, 7:30 p.m. May 13, Emmett’s Brewing Company, 5200 Main St., Downers Grove. Club offers bike riding opportunities though out the year, MAY 13 as well as social gatherings. Meets the second Tuesday of each month, EUROPEAN ART HISTORY II, 10:45 a.m. March through November. Dues: $20 May 13, Benedictine University Center for an individual membership and $25 for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre for a family membership. Information: Point Circle, Naperville. Starting with www.downersgrovebicycleclub.org. the end of the Renaissance period, we LIVE TEAM TRIVIA, 8 p.m. May 13, will travel through history and up to StoneHouse Pub, 103 Stephen St., Pop Art, to learn the historical context Lemont. Prizes to the top three behind landmark works. Cost: $72. teams. Information: 630-257-1300. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. KARAOKE, 8 p.m. May 13, Tailgaters PINOCHLE CLUB, noon May 13, Lincoln Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W Boughton Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Road, Bolingbrook. Information: www. Grove. Meets in Room 307. Informatailgatersgrill.com/events or 630-679tion: 630-649-2116. 1994. LEMONT-HOMER GLEN ROTARY, noon OPEN MIC, 8:30 p.m. May 13, Mullen’s, May 13, Ruffled Feathers, 1 Pete Dye 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Drive, Lemont. Information: 630-257Information: 630-505-0240 or www. 9063. mullensbarandgrill.com. WOODRIDGE ROTARY CLUB, noon May TRIVIA NIGHT, 9 p.m. May 13, Bally13, Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mullidoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main gan Drive, Woodridge. Information: St., Downers Grove. Information: 630-960-5417 or www.woodridgerowww.ballydoylepub.com.
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“ALADDIN!,” 10:30 a.m. May 12-16, Philip Lynch Theatre, One University Parkway, Romeoville. Join Aladdin and his trusted pet monkey Yahzoo as they encounter a wacky Genie, win the heart of Princess Jasmine, and work together to save the kingdom from an Evil Sorcerer. For a preschool to fifth grade audience. Running time: About 60 minutes Cost: $6.75-$9. Tickets: 630-932-1555 or www.absproductions.com. GENEALOGY FOR BEGINNERS, 12:30 p.m. May 12, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Tips for beginners to use in genealogy searches. Cost: $48. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. DOWNERS GROVE ARTISTS’ GUILD, 7 p.m. May 12, Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Meets September through May. Information: 630-963-5749 or 630-960-1200. TONY DITERLIZZI, 7 p.m. May 12, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Information: www. andersonsbookshop.com/event/ tony-diterlizzi. AFTER HOURS FILM SOCIETY, 7:30 p.m. May 12, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the western suburbs with the widest variety of cinema. The group meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month, with the exception of December. Cost is $9 for nonmembers and $5 for members. Information: 630-534-4528 or www. afterhoursfilmsociety.com. ACOUSTIC NIGHT, 8 p.m. May 12, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Open to all acoustic musicians. Information: www.facebook.com/pages/ Miss-Kittys-Saloon. BAGS COMPETITION, 8 p.m. May 12, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com/admin/ ecalendar.php.
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Downers Grove South’s Chris Pedrak delivers a pitch during Saturday’s game against Hinsdale South. Pedrak has had a big impact on the mound for the Mustangs this season.
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DOWNERS GROVE – Chris Pedrak had to bide his time, and in a way that made him the player he is. A role player on a Downers Grove South baseball team that had three Division I pitchers – Zack Burdi (Louisville), Brian Glowicki (Minnesota) and Danny Mayer (Pacific) – last season, Pedrak found it hard to crack the pitching staff. Now, the senior is one of the Mustangs’ top hurlers. “I didn’t play as much as last year, and it motivated me,” Pedrak said. “I understand that we had a Division I pitching staff, but it motivated
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me because I wanted to help the team more.” Not seeing time on the mound was especially tough since Pedrak has primarily been a pitcher throughout his high-school career. When he got his chance to be a key part of the rotation this spring, he took full advantage. “He didn’t get a lot of time on the mound last year because we had a senior-domi-
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Orel said. “He practiced and he worked hard and he built confidence in himself, and he’s been a great success for us.” Orel described Pedrak as Batting average one of the nicest players he has ever coached. Maybe one of the most humble, too, as he spread out credit for his sucHome runs cess this season. “My coaches helped me, my teammates motivated me in Pitching record the weight room and at practice at 5 a.m.,” Pedrak said. “I have to credit my family, too. Strikeouts They’ve motivated me ever Through May 3 since I started playing.” Pedrak earned the starting nod Saturday against Hinsdale nated pitching staff. He had South and scattered four hits to work for his opportunity,” and an earned run over five South head coach Darren innings of work. He ran his
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pitching record to 4-1 as the Mustangs defeated the Hornets 10-3, in the process improving to 13-4 overall and 11-0 in the West Suburban Gold conference. “I think we were better offensively all around [Saturday] than we were [Friday],” Orel said. Pedrak helped his own cause with a two-run home run Saturday. Danny Oriente also went deep as part of an 11hit attack which also included Danny Spinuzza’s double. The Mustangs won 5-0 in the first game of the series Friday behind Zac Taylor’s solo home run and a pair of RBIs from Oriente. The series finale was scheduled for Monday in Darien.
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Players from the Downers Grove Machine and Tinley Park Bulldogs, which are both U9 teams with New Wave Lacrosse, play at Downers Grove South on Saturday. The squads played at halftime of the high school varsity game between the Downers Grove co-op and York.
‘Big success’ for Downers Grove lacrosse By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Saturday was a big day for the Downers Grove lacrosse community. The high school co-op boys lacrosse team, which is based out of Downers Grove South, is in its first year as an official school sport, and the team hosted a youth day to celebrate the younger players in the community. Youth players from the New Wave program took the field at halftime of the game between Downers Grove and York. “The day was a big success,” said Mike McAleer, one of four coaches in the co-op program, who is in his seventh season as a coach in Downers Grove. “We had a good turnout with the youth players and we had raffles and gave out prizes.” The current co-op team grew out of the old North-
South Lacrosse Club, which had players from Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South and Hinsdale South and played its games at a field in Burr Ridge, according to McAleer. The team now is a co-op with DGN and DGS and the team plays its home games at South. McAleer said he hopes lacrosse continues to grow in the community in the coming years to the point where the co-op can add a freshman team to the sophomore, JV and varsity. Eventually, he hopes North and South can split off to form their own teams. Considering where the squad was when it first started out, the current state of affairs is a big improvement. “We’re grateful to be part of the school and play in the stadium,” McAleer said. “The school has been very good to us, and we just want to grow and get better.”
“We’re grateful to be part of the school and play in the stadium.” Mike McAleer Downers Grove lacrosse coach
ABOVE: Downers Grove midfielder Justin Long attempts to block York’s Jack Hayes during Saturday’s game at Downers Grove South. LEFT: Downers Grove midfielder Alex Grganto (left) checks York attacker Lucas Craggs during Saturday’s game.
Suburban Life ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
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Downers Grove South Sophomore | Baseball Why Oriente was selected: He hit a home run and drove in two runs to help the Mustangs defeat Hinsdale South 10-3 on Saturday. Downers Grove South’s baseball team recently faced Hinsdale South in a key threegame West Suburban Gold series. Danny Oriente helped the Mustangs sweep the series and remain undefeated in conference as he went 5-for10 in the three games with four extra-base hits and four RBIs. Oriente provided an exclamation point in Saturday’s 10-3 win with a solo home run in the third inning. Oriente, the Sears Appliance and Hardware Athlete of the Week, spoke with Suburban Life sports editor Jason Rossi about his home run Saturday, playing catcher and the key to South’s success this season.
Have you hit any other home runs this year? What did you see on the homer you hit against Hinsdale South?
I think I had one against Leyden. I was just trying to hit the ball hard and make solid contact.
Do you like playing catcher?
I’ve always been a catcher. When I was really young I played shortstop but I’ve been a catcher ever since seventh grade, probably. I like being a catcher. I like being in the middle of the action and being the captain of the infield.
What’s been the key to the team’s success this season?
We’re solid defensively. We’re making the plays we’re supposed to make. Offensively, we’re solid from the top down. If the top of the order is not getting it done, then the bottom of the order is and the other way around. We pick each other up and help each other out.
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ons won with a two-out, bases-loaded double. Geraghty laced three singles, scored a run and drove in a run, Jake Stevenson had a pair of singles and an RBI, and Joe Provenzano hit two singles and scored a run. Matt Bohanon pitched all seven innings, striking out two and walking two. North squandered a 5-1 seventh inning lead on Friday as LT tied the game to force extra innings. The Lions won on John Heilenbach’s sacrifice fly. Provenzano scored two runs and Geraghty plated two runs. Pyburn gave up just two earned runs in 72⁄3 innings and was saddled with the loss.
8SPORTS BRIEF Parik, Penn State find volleyball success
CHICAGO – Penn State has a history of success in men’s volleyball, and Zack Parik was part of the most recent solid run by the Nittany Lions. The Woodridge native, Downers Grove North graduate and PSU sophomore was part of the team that went 13-1 and won the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association and advanced to the NCAA semifinals this season. The Nittany Lions defeated Lewis on April 29 in an NCAA finals play-in match at Loyola University’s Gentile Center before losing to eventual champion Loyola in a semifinal on Thursday. For the season, Parik played
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Penn State’s Zack Parik serves in a 2013 match against BYU. Parik played regularly for a Penn State team that won a conference title and reached the semifinals of the NCAA tournament this season.
in 30 matches and finished the season with 84 assists, good for second on the team. He also put nearly 91 percent of his serves
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DOWNERS GROVE – They don’t come much closer than that. Facing Lyons Township in a three-game West Suburban Silver series, Downers Grove North’s baseball team came out on the short end in a pair of one-run games to start the series before losing 5-3 at home on Monday. The Trojans, 13-8 heading into Tuesday’s game against Downers Grove South, jumped out to a 1-0 lead Monday as Ray Greco doubled and scored on an error. LT scored three times in the third and led the rest of the way. Pat Geraghty and Bren-
dan Shanahan scored in the sixth inning to make it a 5-3 game. North put runners on first and second with no outs in the bottom of the seventh, but couldn’t push any runs across. Geraghty had two of North’s eight hits and Brett Pyburn had an RBI double. Ryan Andrews worked seven strong innings on the mound, yielding three earned runs while striking out four and walking none. The loss dropped North to 8-7 in the WSS. Playing on the road Saturday, four unearned runs cost the Trojans in a 4-3 loss. The game was tied going into the seventh inning, and the Li-
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WHAT TO WATCH ■ GIRLS TRACK: Both sides of the WSC will converge on Downers Grove for the conference meets at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at North and South.
■ SOFTBALL: At 4:30 p.m. Friday, Downers
■ BASEBALL: It’s a big rivalry game as West-
Grove North gets another crack at an Oak Park-River Forest team they lost to.
mont hosts Lisle at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Softball is also home against Lisle at the same time.
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DGN’s Sopcic tops Silver on still rings SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA
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At the West Suburban Silver meet it hosted on Friday, Downers Grove North’s boys gymnastics team earned a score of 142.450 and placed third overall. Strah Sopcic was second in the all-around with a score of 50.90 with a high score of 9.05 on rings. Tom Brethauer won on rings with a score of 9.10. Sopcic was third on parallel bars (8.80) and fourth on pommel horse (8.70). The Trojans’ next meet is at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Glenbard West sectional.
9-6-2
Record for Downers Grove North’s girls soccer team after its win Monday against Bartlett.
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The Mustangs posted a score of 142.150 to win Saturday’s West Suburban Gold meet at Hinsdale South. Dominic Tommasone scored a 52.90 and won the all-around by more than seven points. Tommasone won on vault (9.50), horizontal bar (8.750), pommel horse (8.70), parallel bars (8.450) and rings (7.80). Evan Baird was second on horizontal bar (7.90) and third on vault (8.850), and Brock Herion was third on both parallel bars (7.850) and rings (7.50). The Mustangs are back in action at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Glenbard West sectional.
SOFTBALL
Downers Grove North
The Trojans defeated Addison Trail 7-0 on Monday as Dale Ryndak plated three runs and Ali Woitovich added an RBI.
Downers Grove South
The Mustangs enjoyed a successful weekend before facing Leyden in a double-
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Downers Grove North’s Strah Sopcic competes on the still rings at Friday’s West Suburban Silver meet at North. Sopcic won the event and finished second in the all-around. header at the Chicago Bandits’ stadium in Rosemont. Payton Buresch tossed a five-inning no-hitter in a 15-0 win against the Eagles, and Caroline Hedgcock followed it up with a three-hitter in a 5-0 win against Leyden. South defeated West Suburban Gold foe Morton 13-3 on Friday, then won 10-0 and 1-0 in Saturday’s games against Glenbard West.
GIRLS SOCCER
Downers Grove South
A 5-0 win against Morton on April 29 preceded a pair of games at the Naperville Invitational on Thursday and Friday. The Mustangs lost 3-0 against Wheaton North and then lost 3-0 against Rockford Boylan on Friday. Tess Grannan scored the final two goals against Morton, and Kailee Miller, Miyax
Leon and Autumn Rasmussen Downers Grove South added goals. The Mustangs competed at Grannan had two assists, the Lincoln-Way East invite and Jamie Furio had the shut- over the weekend and finout in net. ished eighth overall, falling to New Trier in their final tourney match. Westmont South next hosts Glenbard The Sentinels cracked into the win column with a 1-0 win West at 6 p.m. Thursday. against Wilmington on Thursday. BOYS TRACK AND FIELD Brianna Gilley, Madeline Westmont Lubeck, Chloe Ma, Sarah At Friday’s Chicago ChrisSchlacks, Eliana O’Malley tian invite, Tim Doll had a and Jessie Muncie combined pair of third-place finishes in for 19 shots, and it was Mun- the 200-meter dash (23.38) and cie that broke through for the 400 dash (52.40). game’s lone goal with just under 13 minutes to play.
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The combined squad from Downers Grove North and Hosting their own invite South defeated Lincoln-Way over the weekend, the Trojans West 10-8 on April 30. The next posted a 4-1 record with wins day, the team lost 9-7 against against Schaumburg (twice), St. Francis before defeating Wheaton United 7-3 Monday. Oak Lawn and Bartlett.
Downers Grove North
Winning time turned in by Westmont’s Annie Carlson in the 300-meter hurdles at Friday’s Chicago Christian invite. She also won the 100 hurdles in 16.12.
50-35
Combined score of Downers Grove North’s two-set boys volleyball win against OPRF on April 29. The Trojans won 25-12, 25-23.
7-0
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page y, Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 5533 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 Permanent Index No.: 09-17-102-009 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN UNKNOWN Bedrooms Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $369,821.47. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I605821 May 7, 14, 21, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life
MO - CONDO Woodridge 7887 Dunham Rd . FSBO,BRANSON, 2 BR / 2 BA, Grnd Flr. FULLY "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COL3 bedroom ranch, 1 bath, 2 car Furn. In-ground pool. 1100 sq ft. LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAdetached garage, $1300/mo. TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED $130,000. 219-775-2979 630-546-1018 FOR THAT PURPOSE" MARCO ISLAND, FLORIDA W09-3449 21567 South of Naples, 2 BR, 2 BA. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF $450,000. 616-884-5453 THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, DOWNERS GROVE, Excellent 08-015450 CHANCERY DIVISION location! Walking distance to Deutsche Bank National Trust IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF train - Fairview & Burlington. Company as Trustee for Morgan THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Rent credit allowance for build Stanley ABS Capital I Inc., Trust DUPAGE COUNTY, out. Call 423-460-1243 Mortgage Pass2006-NC5, WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Through Certificates, Series 2006TION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN NC5; Plaintiff, INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, VS. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS Gaylyn A. Hortelano; Burnside`s TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER Chasewood Townhome Owner`s NEWLY RENOVATED PRIVATE TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE Association; New Century Mortgage OFFICES FOR RENT FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORT- Corporation; Defendants. 09CH 6060 Your small office with a big GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFINOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE office feel! Right across from CATES WMALT SERIES 2006-1 OF REAL ESTATE PLAINTIFF, the Lisle Metra Station. -vsMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE THE AFFORDABLE ZORA VASIC; HINSDALE BANK & NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that OFFICE SOLUTION TRUST CO.; KIKI INVESTMENTS, pursuant to a judgment heretofore LLC; DEFENDANTS entered by the said court occurred Is the best deal around! 09CH 1139 in the above entitled cause, John E. www.select-offices.com Zaruba, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Greg 630-697-2225 Public Notice is hereby given will on May 20, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County that pursuant to a Judgment enBUY tered in the above entitled matter Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County IT! Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, on February 25, 2013; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public SELL auction to the highest bidder for County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL IT! 60187, will on June 5, 2014 at cash, all and singular, the follow10:00 AM, at DuPage County ing described real estate in the said FIND Sheriff's Office, sell to the highest judgment mentioned, situated in IT! bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) the County of DuPage, State of Illiat the time of sale and the balance nois, or so much thereof as shall be FAST! within twenty-four (24) hours, the sufficient to satisfy such judgment following described premises situat- to wit: Call us at ed in Dupage County, Illinois. C/K/A: 2322 Chasewood Drive,
Downers Grove, IL 60515 PIN: 08-13-220-023 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W093449. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: PUD. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W09-3449 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I600388 April 23, 30, 2014 May 7, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS MICHAEL SAMSON AKA MICHAEL P SAMSON; TARGET NATIONAL BANK FKA RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK; ARBOR PARK CONDOMINIUM NO. 1; DEFENDANTS 2205 ARBOR CIRCLE UNIT 2 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 10 CH 5690 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN TO CO EC ON
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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 11, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 17, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00AM, 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. 08-01-414-042 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2205 ARBOR CIRCLE UNIT 2 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $160,933.15. 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
g any pe 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.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 #PA0915339 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I604818 May 7, 14, 21, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS EMC MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS NORTH STAR TRUST CO. AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UTA DTD 6/14/00 KNOWN AS TRUST #7356; DENNIS BIELA; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, NA F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF NORTH STAR TRUST CO. AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UTA DTD 6/14/00 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 7356; BIELA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; MARK MANETTI, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE; DOREEN R. BIELA A/K/A DOREEN BIELA; DEFENDANTS 539 CHICAGO AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
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DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 11 CH 2382 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 April 11, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 19, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, 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. 09-08-231-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 539 CHICAGO AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY / BRICK / DET 1 CAR / OWNER OCCUPIED The Judgment amount was $129,766.53. 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 confirwill tion of the le Th
mation 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.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 #PA1031504 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I606411 May 7, 14, 21, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Vali M. Stanescu a/k/a Vali Marius Stanescu-Fudulu; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2011 CH 000971 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/9/2013, John Zaruba, th Sh iff of DuPa
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mysuburbanlife.com Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/10/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-33-413-035 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 135 Indian Boundary Drive Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-06342. I604393 April 30, 2014 May 7, 14, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS FIRST PLACE BANK, PLAINTIFF VS KHALDOON A. BUSHNAQ A/K/A KHALDOON BUSHNAQ; JENNIFER D. BUSHNAQ A/K/A JENNIFER BUSHNAQ; U.S. BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION ND; DEFENDANTS 235 4TH STREET DOWNER GROVE, IL 60515 12 CH 004476 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 October 22, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 3, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, 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. 09-09-311-005-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 235 4TH STREET DOWNER GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK SINGLE FAMILY RANCH WITH A ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $189,911.45. 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.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 #PA1216785 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I602716 April 23, 30, 2014 May 7, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, formerly known as Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., as Trustee for American Home Mortgage Investment Trust 2005-2
gage PLAINTIFF Vs. Hai T. Bui; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 03062 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 2/26/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/12/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-29-217-037 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2 Winthrop Court 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 HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-22739. I604891 April 30, 2014 May 7, 14, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life
F13100671 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. Stephen E. Morse aka Stephen Morse; Dianna R. Morse aka Dianna Morse; Fifth Third Bank successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan); Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. Property Address: 512 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 13 CH 3134 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 10, 2014, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 12, 2014, commencing at 10:00 AM, at Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 512 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 P.I.N.: 09-08-213-033 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $396,271.61 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. IF the sale is not confirmed of any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the court appointed selling officer. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)4028661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I605527 May 7, 14, 21, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life
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08-015450 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES WMALT SERIES 2006-1 PLAINTIFF, -vsZORA VASIC; HINSDALE BANK & TRUST CO.; KIKI INVESTMENTS, LLC; DEFENDANTS 09CH 1139 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on February 25, 2013; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on June 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff's Office, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dupage County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 22 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 23 IN BLOCK 3 IN LINDEN HEIGHTS FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF DOWNERS GROVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 8 AND 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 30, 1881 AS DOCUMENT 29217 IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5533 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Permanent Index No.: 09-17-102-009 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $369,821.47. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I605821 May 7, 14, 21, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W09-3449 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc., Trust 2006-NC5, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006NC5; Plaintiff, VS. Gaylyn A. Hortelano; Burnside`s Chasewood Townhome Owner`s Association; New Century Mortgage Corporation; Defendants. 09CH 6060 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, John E. Zaruba, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on May 20, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for
highe cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: PARCEL ONE: THE WEST 33.00 FEET (AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH LINES THEREOF) OF LOT 5 IN BURNSIDE`S CHASEWOOD P.U.D, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 22, 1993 AS DOCUMENT NO.R93-130788, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL TWO: EASEMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL ONE FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS CONTAINED IN DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO.R93-287334. C/K/A: 2322 Chasewood Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515 PIN: 08-13-220-023 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W093449. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: PUD. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W09-3449 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I600388 April 23, 30, 2014 May 7, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS MICHAEL SAMSON AKA MICHAEL P SAMSON; TARGET NATIONAL BANK FKA RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK; ARBOR PARK CONDOMINIUM NO. 1; DEFENDANTS 2205 ARBOR CIRCLE UNIT 2 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 10 CH 5690
CLASSIFIED 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 11, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 17, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00AM, 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: PARCEL 1: UNIT 2205-2 IN ARBOR PARK CONDOMINIUM NO. 1, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF LOT 1 ON OWNER'S ASSESSMENT DIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "D" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R8070353, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 OVER AND COMMON AREA, AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 4, 1980 AS DOCUMENT R8052182, AS CREATED BY DEED FROM CNETRAL NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, A CORPORATION OF THE UNITED STATES, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 22, 1978 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 22980 TO DORA KOEHL RECORDED JANUARY 22, 1981 AS DOCUMENT R81-04212. TAX NO. 08-01-414-042 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2205 ARBOR CIRCLE UNIT 2 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $160,933.15. 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 sub-
ubj prop ty ject 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.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 #PA0915339 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I604818 May 7, 14, 21, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS EMC MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS NORTH STAR TRUST CO. AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UTA DTD 6/14/00 KNOWN AS TRUST #7356; DENNIS BIELA; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, NA F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF NORTH STAR TRUST CO. AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UTA DTD 6/14/00 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 7356; BIELA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; MARK MANETTI, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE; DOREEN R. BIELA A/K/A DOREEN BIELA; DEFENDANTS 539 CHICAGO AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 11 CH 2382 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 April 11, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 19, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, 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: UNIT 539 IN BIELA CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
mysuburbanlife.com REAL ESTATE: LOTS 18, 19 AND EAST 1/2 OF LOT 20 IN BLOCK 2 IN GOSTYN SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED MARCH 13, 1981 AS DOCUMENT NO. R81- 12512, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-08-231-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 539 CHICAGO AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY / BRICK / DET 1 CAR / OWNER OCCUPIED The Judgment amount was $129,766.53. 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.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 #PA1031504 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I606411 May 7, 14, 21, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Vali M. Stanescu a/k/a Vali Marius Stanescu-Fudulu; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2011 CH 000971 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/9/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/10/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale,
gnat County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: THE EAST 28.00 FEET OF THE WEST 103.05 FEET (MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE WEST LINE THEREOF) OF LOT 18 IN INDIAN TRAIL UNIT 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 AS DOCUMENT R83-63739, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED MARCH 14, 1984 AS DOCUMENT R84-19126, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: GRANTOR HEREBY ALSO GRANTS SUCH EASEMENTS AS ARE SET FORTH IN ARTICLE IV SECTION 3 IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF INDIAN TRAIL ASSOCIATION TOWNHOME RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1982 AS DOCUMENT NO. R82-00684 OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND: LOT 18 (EXCEPT FOR THAT PART DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 1) IN INDIAN TRAIL UNIT 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 AS DOCUMENT R83-63736, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND THE GRANTOR RESERVES UNTO HIMSELF, SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNS SUCH EASEMENTS ON, OVER AND ACROSS THE LANDS BEING CONVEYED AT PARCEL 1 AS ARE SET FORTH IN ARTICLE IV SECTION 3 OF THE DECLARATION. PIN 06-33-413-035 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 135 Indian Boundary Drive Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, 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/
sp ity expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-06342. I604393 April 30, 2014 May 7, 14, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS FIRST PLACE BANK, PLAINTIFF VS KHALDOON A. BUSHNAQ A/K/A KHALDOON BUSHNAQ; JENNIFER D. BUSHNAQ A/K/A JENNIFER BUSHNAQ; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND; DEFENDANTS 235 4TH STREET DOWNER GROVE, IL 60515 12 CH 004476 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 October 22, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 3, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, 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 16 (EXCEPT THE EAST 8 FEET THEREOF) AND ALL OF LOT 17 IN BLOCK 8 IN RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 AND 16 OF VICTOR FREDENHAGEN JR'S SUBDIVISION OF EAST GROVE, IN THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-09-311-005-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 235 4TH STREET DOWNER GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK SINGLE FAMILY RANCH WITH A ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $189,911.45. 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 purchas-
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mysuburbanlife.com pur er 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.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 #PA1216785 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I602716 April 23, 30, 2014 May 7, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, formerly known as Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., as Trustee for American Home Mortgage Investment Trust 2005-2 PLAINTIFF Vs. Hai T. Bui; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 03062 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 2/26/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/12/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT 7 IN BUILDING 15, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED 2.2892 PERCENT INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS OF VILLAGE SQUARE 111 CONDOMINIUM IN THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO A DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AND PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED THERETO AS EXHIBIT A, RECORDED JULY 11, 1972 AS DOCUMENT R72-39256 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED AUGUST 29, 1973 AS DOCUMENT R7355083, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF ENJOYMENT GRANTED BY DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS FOR VILLAGE SQUARE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 26, 1971 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R7160960 AND BY SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION RECORDED JULY 11, 1972 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R72-39257, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
PIN 09-29-217-037 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2 Winthrop Court 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 HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-22739. I604891 April 30, 2014 May 7, 14, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life F13100671 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. Stephen E. Morse aka Stephen Morse; Dianna R. Morse aka Dianna Morse; Fifth Third Bank successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan); Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. Property Address: 512 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 13 CH 3134 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of
pu judgm said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 10, 2014, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 12, 2014, commencing at 10:00 AM, at Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOTS 70, 71 AND 72 IN BLOCK 3 IN GOSTYN, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 8, 1889 AS DOCUMENT 41158, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 512 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 P.I.N.: 09-08-213-033 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $396,271.61 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. IF the sale is not confirmed of any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the court appointed selling officer. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)4028661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I605527 May 7, 14, 21, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life
) Non-Record Claimants; ) Richard Kuhn, as Special ) Representative for ) Barbara J. Brueske ) (deceased) ) Defendants. ) Notice to Heirs and Legatees Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent, Barbara J. Brueske, that on April 16, 2014, an order was entered by the Court, naming Richard W. Kuhn, 552 S. Washington Street, Suite 100, Naperville, Illinois 60540, Tel. No. (630) 420-8228, as the Special Representative of the above named decedent under 735 ILCS 131209 (Death of a Party). The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 5300 Walnut Avenue Unit #22B Downers Grove, IL 60515. May 7, 14, 21, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life 7710 "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W13-3668 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. DBA 1st Advantage Mortgage; Plaintiff, VS. Sharon Soppi; Westbrook West Condominium; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Sharon Soppi, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants. Judge Robert Gibson 14 CH 377 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Sharon Soppi that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of DuPage County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: RESIDENTIAL UNIT NUMBER L309 TOGETHER WITH THE UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT IN WESTBROOK WEST CONDOMINIUM, IN PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN PART OF LOT 2, KALBRIER AND
CASSIDY`S SURVEY SITUATED IN PART OF SECTION 5 AND 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP AND PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED THERETO AS EXHIBIT `A` RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R79-044909. C/K/A: 4250 Saratoga Avenue, Unit 309, Downers Grove, IL 60515 PIN: 09-05-123-409 said Mortgage was given by Sharon Soppi, Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for 1st Advantage Mortgage, L.L.C., Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2004-117151. UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of DuPage County, DuPage County Courthouse, 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton IL 60187 on or before May 30, 2014, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W13-3668 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I604539 April 30, 2014 May 7, 14, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life
LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE WHEATON, ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF )2014 EUGENE A. ROULEAU )P Deceased )270 Notice is given of the death of EUGENE A. ROULEAU whose address was Downers Grove, IL 60515 Letters of Office were issued on April 4, 2014 to LAURA M. RILEY, 4717 Middaugh Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR whose attorney is
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING On Monday, May 19, 2014 at 8:00am, a meeting conducted by the Woodridge School District 68 will take place in the St Scholastica Activity Center, 7720 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the District plan for the school and home schools within the district for the 2014/2015 school year. If you are a parent of a homeschooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Woodridge School District 68, you are urged to attend this informative meeting. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Nancy Ericksen, Director of Special Education at 630-971-7777. May 7, 2014 Suburban Life Media 7716 BOL LI DG WSM
Suburban Life - Wednesday, May 7, 2014 • SDP • Page 49 LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that the Board of Education, Community High School District #99, DuPage County, Illinois, will release bid documents for Copy Paper on May 9, 2014. Documents for this bid may be examined at the Administrative Service Center, 6301 Springside Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60516, during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday prior to the bid opening. All proposals must be sealed and marked on the envelope: Proposal: Copy Paper, and must be received no later than 2:30 p.m. on June 5, 2014, at the Administrative Service Center, 6301 Springside Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516. All contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The Board of Education of District 99 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 99 DOWNERS GROVE, IL May 7, 2014 Downers Grove and Woodridge Suburban Life 7721 DG WOO
LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION AGREEMENT 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 28, 2014 at the Village Hall Council Chambers, 801 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider File ZBA-05-14, a petition seeking multiple monument sign variations. The property is currently zoned B-3, General Services and Highway Business. The property is located on the south side of Butterfield Road, approximately 500 feet east of Downers Drive and is commonly known as 1201-1213 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL (PIN 06-30-401-012). All interested parties should attend this hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing may be continued from time to time with no further public notice. Any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 630.434.5515. Individuals with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Public Response Center (630)434-CALL (2255) prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access may be gained through the side (South) entrance of the Village Hall by parking in the upper lot to the west of Village Hall. ZBA-05-14; 1201-1213 Butterfield Road
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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION AGREEMENT 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 28, 2014 at the Village Hall Council Chambers, 801 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider File ZBA-06-14, a petition seeking a height variation for the construction of a salt dome. The property is currently zoned M-1, Light Manufacturing. The property is located at the northeast corner of Walnut Avenue and Curtiss Street, commonly known as 5101 Walnut Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois (PINs 08-12-300-001, -002, -003, and -008 and 08-12-112-003 and -004). All interested parties should attend this hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing may be continued from time to time with no further public notice. Any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 630.434.5515. Individuals with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Public Response Center (630)434-CALL (2255) prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access may be gained through the side (South) entrance of the Village Hall by parking in the upper lot to the west of Village Hall. ZBA-06-14; 5101 Walnut Avenue
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Page 50 • SDP • Suburban Life - Wednesday, May 7, 2014 ey Roscich & Martel Law Firm, LLC 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 1, 2014, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk. CHRIS KACHIROUBAS Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court Wheaton, IL 60189-0707 Zachary A. Martel Attorney For: Independent Executor 214 1/2 S. Washington St. Naperville, IL 60540 Telephone: 630-355-5222 April 30, 2014 May 7, 14, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life 7647
pe qui proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the ProSTATE OF ILLINOIS bate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS COUNTY OF DUPAGE 5/6-21). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH You will also have the right unJUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF )2014 der section 8-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) RITA C. BURR )P Deceased )342 to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after the admisNotice is given of the death of sion of the will to probate. RITA C. BURR whose address was DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unLetters of Office were issued on less under section 28-4 of the April 25, 2014 to Sandy Burr Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 8260 N. TIPPECANOE DR., 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent adminisWALKERTON, IN 46574 as: tration at any time by mailing or INDEPENDENT delivering a petition to terminate EXECUTOR whose attorney is HUBENY & to the Circuit Court Clerk. ZABA, LLC 200 E. CHICAGO AVE., STE. 200, WESTMONT, IL Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Chris 60559 Kachiroubas, Circuit Court Clerk, NOTICE TO 505 N. County Farm Road, HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to Wheaton, Illinois, or with the RICHARD J. BURR and Unknown representative or both on or beHeirs, who are heirs or legatees fore November 1, 2014, any claim not filed within that period of the above proceeding. is barred. Copies of a claim filed To probate a will and whose with the Circuit Court Clerk must name and address is not stated be mailed or delivered to the in the petition to admit the will to representative and to the attorprobate, that an order was en- ney, if any, within ten (10) days tered by the Court on APRIL 25, after it has been filed with the 2014 admitting the will to pro- Circuit Clerk. CHRIS KACHIROUBAS bate. Within 42 days after the Clerk of the Eighteenth effective date of the original orJudicial Circuit Court der of admission, you may file a Wheaton, IL 60189-0707 petition with the Court to require
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