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ON THE COVER Margaret Speski, John Augustyn, 7, and siblings Claire, 6, and Sarah, 8, help themselves to hot chocolate and brownies Dec. 5 at the Hinsdale Christmas Walk.

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Police announce $5,000 reward in burglary cases Dunmore Drive, the 1500 block of Old Oak Place and the 2300 block of Oakmont Way, according to police.

In October, the Darien Police Department released a community alert to residents warning them of a string of seven attempted or successful burglaries in Darien since Sept. 1.

Darien Police Chief Ernest Brown said the burglaries fit a pattern because of a number of common aspects.

Brown declined to provide additional details but said most of the burglaries were occurring during the daytime hours between 10 a.m. and

OAK BROOK – After joining together with the Illinois Department of Transportation to enforce the use of seat belts and sober driving, the Oak Brook and Hinsdale police departments released the results of its recent safety campaign.

Through the Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaign, the department reminded motorists to buckle up, along with not driving impaired, with the Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaigns.

During the holiday weekend, Oak Brook police officers issued a total of 10 speeding citations, 15 seat belt citations, 15 cellphone citations and three other citations.

During the program, Hinsdale police reported one driving under the influence charge, one drug charge, three license violation citations, one uninsured motorist, 34 seat belt citations and 38 speeding citations.

Funding for the law enforcement crackdown came from federal traffic safety funds through IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety.

To access information on either of the campaigns, visit www.buckleupillinois. org.

SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DARIEN – The Darien Police Department recently announced a $5,000 reward for any information on the recent burglaries in town that leads to the arrest of an offender.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Greg Cheaure at 630-353-8358, Crime Analyst Stacy Sherman at 630353-8145 or Police Chief Ernest Brown at 630-353-8351.

In November, the department reported a string of burglaries in Darien homes. The burglarized homes were located in the 1300 block of Chapman Court, the 2200 block of

2 p.m. and when residents were not home – sometimes only for short periods of time.

In the majority of cases, the homes were entered by force through sliding glass rear doors. Many of the homes targeted were corner homes, police said.

The recent burglaries occurred in the neighborhoods bordering Interstate 55, Lemont Road, Cass Avenue and Plainfield Road, according to Brown.

Items stolen in the string of burglaries included “traditional” small items which fit inside a pillow case, Brown said.

Adventist Hinsdale Hospital reveals partnership, provides pediatric care SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA HINSDALE – In an effort to provide greater access to its pediatric care patients, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital announced a new affiliation with Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Pairing with Lurie Children’s Hospital, the largest pediatric provider in the region, will allow Hinsdale Hospital to

provide pediatric coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to a news release.

As one of the 14 community hospitals to partner with Lurie, Hinsdale Hospital now offers inpatient pediatric care, support for obstetrics and emergency room consults.

Along with providing more services to the patients, joining together with Lurie allows Hinsdale Hospital’s sister hos-

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Through the partnership, Lurie also will provide staff and primary care physicians at Hinsdale Hospital with ongoing communication, nursing education and quality improvements.

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CORRECTION A story on Hinsdale’s annual Christmas Walk in the Nov. 28 edition of the Hinsdale Suburban Life listed the wrong date for the event. The Christmas Walk was Dec. 5. Suburban Life regrets the error.

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Hinsdale celebrates season with holiday walk Enzo Allegra, 8 months, of Hinsdale waits for his siblings as they ride the Cookie Express.

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The Cookie Express takes kids out for a spin in downtown Hinsdale. The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce hosts its 49th annual Christmas Walk on Dec. 5.

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Park executive president nearing end of his term

By KRISTIN PEDICINI kpedicini@shawmedia.com CLARENDON HILLS – As the new year quickly approaches, the Midwest Institute of Park Executives president is preparing to pass his torch and continue his work with the Clarendon Hills Park Mike District.

Fletcher Mike Fletcher, who doubles as superintendent of parks for the Clarendon Hills Park District, is coming up to the end of his one-year term as president for the Midwest Institute of Park Executives.

Fletcher said it’s been a relatively quiet 12 months.

“Last year, meaning 2013, was our 75th anniversary, so we had a lot of special events

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and promotions,” Fletcher said.

Midwest Institute of Park Executives, founded in 1938, is an association focused on promoting cooperation and education between park, recreation and grounds professionals from around the area.

“We’re about promoting professionalism in the park area, and through a series of monthly meetings we promote the park field itself,” Fletcher said.

The 300-member organization assists with continuing education by providing scholarships to the Illinois Association of Park Districts and other groups.

While operating as the association’s president, Fletcher said what he’s most enjoyed about the position was the camaraderie and meeting with fellow park employees and executives.

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five-year process, according to Fletcher. Candidates start at the bottom and each year are promoted to the next position. “[It’s] so you understand what’s going on in the organization,” Fletcher said. “It’s a learning process, but at any given time you’ll have five board members in some capacity.”

Fletcher said past presidents have the option to seek the position again, although it’s an uncommon choice.

While serving as institute president, Fletcher has maintained his full-time duties for the Clarendon Hills Park District, where he’s been superintendent of parks for 21 years.

He’s responsible for the Park District’s day-to-day operations, bringing items before the board of commissioners and implementing the board’s directives.

“It’s been a long time, but I like this type of work and I’ve enjoyed it,” Fletcher said.

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The deadline for entering a home will be 5 p.m. Monday.

To register a house for the contest free of charge, call 630-323-2626.

Along with the house decorating contest, the Park District also will host an Adult Holiday Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Center, 315 E. Chicago Ave. Guests will be able to enjoy a lunch, musical entertainment, a holiday-themed grab bag and a visit from Santa Claus.

The event welcomes adults ages 50 and older to the afternoon celebration.

In place of admission, guests are asked to bring a $10 nongender specific grab bag gift.

To register for the lunch event, call the Park District at 630-323-2626 or visit www. clarendonhillsparkdistrict. org.

SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA CLARENDON HILLS – The holiday season is in full swing and whether there is snow on the ground or not, the Clarendon Hills Park District will host multiple upcoming holiday events for all to enjoy.

Two of the upcoming events include a Holiday House Decorating Contest and an Adult Holiday Luncheon.

For this year’s Holiday House Decorating Contest, Park District elves will be traveling around town to find the top three decorated homes between 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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any packages and the driver was BURR RIDGE issued a traffic contact and let Man seen possibly them go. The resident later constealing packages Police witnessed a man run to firmed missing packages. The the front porch of a home at 3:23 incident is under investigation. p.m. Dec. 3 in the 7500 block of DUI Forest Hill Road and then back • Jermar Johnson, 34, of the to his vehicle. Police pulled the 4700 block of West Fulton Street, driver over nearby for failure to Chicago, was charged at 1:43 signal. The officer saw packages a.m.

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Police reported an instance of attempted burglary Dec. 8 after the resident of an apartment in the zero to 100 block of Spinning Wheel Road reported they arrived home and found two male suspects in the Property damage apartment building attempting • A hole was discovered cut in to break into the apartment. The a trampoline Dec. 6 in the 600 suspects fled when confronted block of West Hickory Street. by the resident.

• Two passenger side tires were reported damaged Dec. 7 DUI on a vehicle parked at Hinsdale Joseph A. Mistal, 22, of the 21W100 block of Glen Park Road, Community House, 415 E. 8th St. The damage was believed Lombard, was charged at 1:51 to have occurred between 6:45 a.m. Dec. 7 with driving under the influence in the 100 block of p.m. Dec. 6 and 12:30 a.m. Dec. 7.

East Ogden Avenue. Mistal was Marijuana possession stopped for driving with a flat Patrick S. Temple, 18, of tire and no illuminated taillights and submitted to test which showed he was above the legal TAX TIPS limit.

the 8500 block of West 43rd Street, Lyons, was charged with possession of marijuana after he was stopped for speeding Dec. 6 in the area of 55th and Monroe streets. Temple was also cited for speeding in excess of 35 mph over the speed limit.

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• A wallet was reported stolen Dec. 7 at Hinsdale Hospital, 120 N. Oak St. The victim believed the theft occurred between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 6. The wallet contained $350 in cash and was valued at $20.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen Dec. 3 from a vehicle while parked in the 500 block of East Ogden Avenue in the Whole Foods parking lot.

The theft is believed to have occurred between 2:30 and 10:25 p.m.

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About end-of-year ‘best of’ lists: So many books, so little time

“Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration” by Ed Catmull: A Pixar co-founder shares the highs and lows of one of the entertainment industry’s most ambitious start-ups.

Of course, I discovered armloads of new children’s books this year, too. As you probably know, there are the books you pick out, the books your kids pick out and the books your parents or siblings pick out to get back at you. If you’re a devilish uncle or aunt, delight the children on your gift list with these titles the little ones will want to reread over and over and over again.

For little kids, try “Tickle” by Leslie Patricelli, “Mix It Up!”

by Herve Tullet or “The Book with No Pictures” by B.J. Novak.

For big kids, there’s “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner. This book is for fans of for older readers of “The Hunger Games” or “Divergent.” Annoyance factor? They won’t put it down and will demand that mom or dad drive them to the library for sequels immediately.

Seasons Readings!

Karen Kleckner Keefe is the executive director of the Hinsdale Public Library.

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Topinka was devoted to public service in Illinois Before she was a politician, Judy Baar Topinka was an award-winning journalist.

Topinka, 70, died early Wednesday, less than a day after she suffered a stroke.

She was the first woman in Illinois to serve in two state constitutional offices. She had just won re-election in November as state comptroller.

Topinka served the public as a journalist before devoting her life to public service as an elected official.

She attended Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and graduated with a degree in 1966. After graduation she worked part time for the Berwyn, Cicero and Stickney-Forest View Life Newspapers before being hired full time in 1971. In her journalism career, Topinka was a reporter, education editor, feature writer, feature editor and photographer. She won awards from the Illinois Women’s Press Association, the Illinois Press Association and the Illinois State Medical Society.

Topinka, a Republican, morphed into one of the most outspoken politicians in Illinois and was a trailblazer for women in politics.

“She was a great public servant with unlimited fight in her, not only for issues, but for people she believed in,” said U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Western Springs. “Judy

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As she reaches the podium to receive her Outstanding Medical Feature of 1971 award, Judy Baar Topinka is congratulated by Dr. Frank Jirka Jr., president of the Illinois State Medical Society. knew how to get things done and was willing to do what it takes to get them done. She was one-of-a-kind and will be dearly missed.”

Topinka, a lifelong Riverside resident, won election to the Illinois House in 1980.

She moved to the state Senate in 1984. Ten years later, she was elected to the first of her three terms as state treasurer. In 2006, she unsuccessfully ran against Rod Blagojevich for Illinois governor. She returned to public office in 2010, when she was elected state comptroller.

During her gubernatorial bid in 2006, Topinka described Illinois as “a mirac-

ulously wonderful place to live.” But she also believed it was being hurt and abused by those in office, which is why she decided to run for governor.

“If I don’t stop it, I’d be complicit in watching it go down the tubes, and I don’t want to do that,” Topinka said.

In every stop along the way, Topinka had one thing in mind: Making Illinois a great place to live. Her style might have been considered unorthodox. Her personality might have been off-putting to some. But her dedication to Illinois and public service can’t be questioned.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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I have a love-hate relationship with year-end “best of lists.”

First, I love them. They’re concise, they celebrate excellence and they’re inspiring.

And they’re exhausting. There are just a few weeks left in the year – and look at everything I’ve missed! New books are bound to come out next year – how will I ever read them all?

COMMUNITY Hence, the hate.

VOICE I will never catch up, and Karen Kleckner there’s no shame in that. All I can do is make time in a busy Keefe life to read the things I think will excite and inspire me.

The great bonus is, as a librarian, I get to pass on my favorites to other people. It is consistently one of my favorite parts of my job.

So, what did I love this year?

“Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel: A troupe of actors and musicians travel to the isolated encampments that hold the survivors of a worldwide plague. It’s not as depressing as it sounds!

“The Book of Unknown Americans” by Cristina Henríquez: The fates of a star-crossed Panamanian boy and a Mexican girl are intertwined with the stories of their immigrant neighbors in a Delaware apartment complex.

POLL QUESTION: What’s your favorite holiday entertainment? Vote online at mysuburbanlife.com.

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State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka dies at 70

By MATTHEW HENDRICKSON mhendrickson@shawmedia.com Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died early Wednesday of complications from a stroke suffered Tuesday, according to spokesman Brad Hahn.

Topinka was 70 years old.

Topinka of Riverside served as state comptroller for four years and was re-elected in November for a second fouryear term.

Topinka went to MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn on Tuesday morning after feeling discomfort, according to the release. She underwent testing for a possible stroke and was under observation Wednesday

morning when she lost consciousness. She was pronounced dead shortly after 2 a.m.

“We are deeply saddened Judy to learn of the Baar Topinka passing of our dear friend and trusted elected official Judy Baar Topinka,” said Mike Dropka, spokesman for the Riverside Township Republican Organization. “She has affected countless lives and provided immeasurable leadership over the course of her almost 20 year tenure to Riverside Township as the Riverside Township Republican Committeeman. Her lega-

cy of common sense and fiscal accountability are standards that our organization will strive to carry on.”

Local officials immediately began sharing their memories of Topinka upon hearing the news Wednesday morning.

“She was a trailblazer that always fought hard for suburban communities while serving as a legislator, treasurer and comptroller,” state Sen. Michael Connelly, R-Wheaton, said in a statement. “We will miss Judy’s kind heart, and bigger-than-life personality.”

Topinka had a long and storied career as an Illinois politician. She served as

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Remembering ‘trailblazer’ Judy Baar Topinka Local and state officials shared their thoughts and feelings Wednesday after hearing of the passing of Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka.

“Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. Judy was an institution in Illinois politics.

Her public service spanned more than 30 years, including her tenure in the State Legislature and as Chair of the Illinois Republican Party.

Judy was a fierce advocate for her constituents, which I got to see firsthand when she was State Treasurer – the first woman to hold that office. She was blunt, pragmatic, unfailingly cheerful and energetic, and always willing to put politics aside to find commonsense solutions that made a difference for the people of Illinois. She will be greatly missed.

Michelle and I extend our deepest sympathies to Judy’s family, friends and constituents today.”

President Barack Obama

“Judy Baar Topinka was one of the first politicians I ever became aware of – she was my state Senator before I came into politics. She was beautiful, funny and an independent thinker. I was always in awe of her.

She had the qualities we admire in our friends and public officials. She was articulate, sincere and had a wonderful sense of humor. She was smart, practical, tolerant and honest. She wasn’t afraid to take strong positions and stand to defend them.

Judy will long be remembered by the people of Illinois. My family and I extend our condolences to her family and many friends.”

State Sen. Christina Radogno, R-Lemont, state Senate Republican leader

“Today is a sad day in the state of Illinois. I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of my friend, Judy Baar Topinka. As the first female Treasurer of Illinois and a longtime public servant, Judy was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. Never without her signature sense of humor, Judy was a force of nature.

She left her mark on the state she has called home her entire life.

Her leadership improved Illinois and paved the way for countless women in politics. My deepest sympathies go out to Judy’s son, Joe, daughter-in-law Christina, granddaughter Alexandra, her family, friends and devoted staff. Today the entire state mourns the loss of one of the greats. Judy Baar Topinka will be incredibly missed.”

Gov. Pat Quinn

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of my good friend, Judy Baar Topinka. Judy was supportive of me from the time I ran for school board in the western suburbs in the early 1990’s to now as House Republican Leader. She was a mentor and a tireless campaigner for so many of us. Whenever she entered a room all attention shifted to her because she was larger than life, and could always make us laugh. When it came to governing, Judy was a straight shooter who called it like it was.

You knew where she stood on any issue, and could always take her at her word. She loved public service and wanted only the best for Illinois. She will be greatly missed.”

State Rep. Jim Durkin, R-Burr Ridge, House Republican leader

“Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Judy Baar Topinka. When “Early this morning, Illinois I served Judy’s hometown of Riverlost one of its all-time greats. side in the Illinois House, I had the Comptroller Topinka’s magnetic, privilege to work with and develop a one-of-a-kind personality brought a friendship with her. At an event just smile to everyone she met, and she last week, she greeted me with a big had a servant’s heart, always only hug (as she did with many of us who caring about what was best for were fortunate to know her), and we the people of our state. Judy was a shared excitement about being able tremendous friend, and Diana and to work together again. Sadly, we I will miss her deeply. We offer our won’t have that chance, but she has heartfelt condolences and prayers left a tremendously positive impact to her family, including son Joseph, on our State, Illinois politics, and just as well as her talented and loyal about anyone who ever met her. team in the Comptroller’s office.”

She will be missed. RIP, Judy.”

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Although he wasn’t able to secure a move up in the hierarchy of U.S. House Republican leadership, Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Wheaton, will still hold a major position in the 114th Congress.

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by Chairman-elect Paul Ryan, R-Wis.

Roskam said in the release he was honored by the appointment and promised “vigilant, fact-based and fair investigations” into federal agencies.

“These last few years have shown us the real dangers of agencies run amok, and frankly it’s become all too common for citizens to be in the cross-hairs of their own federal government,” he said in the release. “But in this moment of both a Republican House and Senate, we have an incredible opportunity to shine a light into the dark corners and restore the checks and balances that the founders intended.”

Roskam had been chief deputy whip before losing to Louisiana representative Steve Scalise for the position of House majority whip in June.

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To answer last week’s Sound Off about why it’s always white cops shooting black kids, it’s not. One hundred, twenty-three black people were shot by police last year in America; not all of the police were white. Three hundred, twenty-eight whites were shot. ... Almost 500 black civilians were shot by other black civilians last year in Chicago alone. Twenty thousand across America. Where’s the outrage?

Where’s the media? Where’s Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and Barack Obama? Don’t they care about the real epidemic hurting black life in America?

justice in Ferguson, Mo., why don’t you go talk to the store manager who was robbed …

Here we go again. There was and see what he thinks about a village meeting at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Stickney. The [Michael Brown]? ... As far as the riots, there are fires, there taxpayers pay money to have trustees vote on issues and have are people getting hurt, the stores are being destroyed and things passed such as a tax you think that that’s OK? I don’t levy. Four trustees didn’t show up just to make our mayor’s job understand that. You’re turning miserable. ... The village of Stick- it into black versus white, and that’s not it at all. … On the ney needs to get rid of these grand jury, there were black and trustees. They are wasting our white people. And all of them money. Please go to the meetings and voice your opinions on found the officer not guilty as they should have. these ignorant politicians.

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to two Sound Offs in the Dec. 3 publication regarding Ferguson, Mo. It’s amazing how facts and evidence have no importance in this incident. No. 1 is Michael Brown committed a strong-arm robbery. No. 2 the officer was doing his job, stopping him and investigating. Police do this umpteen times a day. ... I agree, “put your hands up” when told, and you won’t get shot. And for the comment regarding black youth being killed, check your facts: 90 percent of black victims are killed by black offenders, not white police officers.

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Realign activism Hundreds of unarmed black teenagers are killed every year to the black-on-black crime, and yet we tend to focus on the few anomalies that fit the racism/ police brutality narrative. I truly believe realigning all of this activism toward reducing black-on-black crime would be much more helpful to the African-American community.

Keep the Edwards House Regarding the condos they want to put up on Maple [Avenue], why in the world do they want to do that? There’s no place to shop in Downers Grove; there’s only empty storefronts.

This is a crazy idea. Keep the Edwards House.

Work within budget This is in regards to the village of Westmont asking the people who live here which tax they would like to raise to make more money in order to fund the stormwater system. Why don’t you work with the budget you have. If you have to delete something from somewhere, then delete it and work within the money you have. That’s what the rest of us are trying to do, but you keep wanting to, “We’ll tax you on this and tax you on this because we need this and because we need that.” Work with the money you have. If you can’t do that, get out of office; you have no business being there.

More on Ferguson, Mo. If [Michael] Brown had gotten the gun away from the officer, the officer’s the one who would be dead, and they probably wouldn’t have riots over a dead cop. Instead of showing the cute high school photo, why don’t they show how he looked threatening the store owner just before the confrontation with Officer Wilson?

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The Hinsdale-Oak Brook area branch of the American Association of University Women has, for the past 63 years, sponsored a Home Tour featuring unique area homes. All proceeds fund college scholarships for deserving women.

AAUW members closely scrutinize the actions of our elected officials, particularly how their positions and votes reflect our tradition of dedication to promoting equity for women and girls.

During spring legislative session, Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno and Senator Kirk Dillard voted in favor of equality for women when they cast their votes to pass the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Sadly, those representing our community in the Illinois House, Jim Durkin

and Patti Bellock, do not share these views.

No adequate explanations have been offered by either office holder as to why they do not support ERA. While Rep. Bellock receives the same salary as her male counterparts, that is not the case for the vast majority of women currently being paid 78 cents to the dollar that males earn in same or similar jobs.

Rep. Bellock should consider donating 22 percent of her salary to the scholarship proceeds generated by our recent AAUW Home Tour. Better yet, she should vote yes for ERA when it comes up in the Illinois House, as should Rep. Durkin, and follow the leads of senators Radogno and Dillard in standing up for their female constituents.

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Perfecting the holiday dinner party S

ome might call the dinner party a lost art, but gathering family and friends around the table to eat great food, drink fantastic wine and enjoy each other’s company is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Creating an elegant, effortless evening to remember is easier than one might think.

Perfecting the dinner party is about putting people at ease and creating an environment that encourages conversation and laughter - the two most important elements of a successful dinner party. So, instead of trying to impress guests with fancy culinary skills or decorating prowess, focus on five simple tips:

it. Greet guests with a bright and beautiful sparkling rose and keep it flowing during the cocktail hour. During dinner, offer one red and one white wine. Santa Margherita Chianti and Pinot Grigio are two delicious options with wide appeal.

3. Of course dessert is a food group!

Dessert is the perfect way to end an amazing meal. Leave your guests floating on air with angel food cake topped with a Prosecco-infused frosting.

4. Don’t let guests leave empty-handed

Giving guests a little something to take home when they leave extends the good vibes.

Say goodnight in a unique way by sending guests home with a bottle of wine or votive From glowing centerpieces to sparkling votive candles, elegant party lighting is always a candle to re-create the magic in their own home. bright idea. Candles set the mood and create ambiance - and allow your guests to truly shine.

1. Light can be the life of the party 2. Let the wine flow

The right wine can perfect the moment and no dinner party would be complete without

5. Remember to breathe

If you’re having fun, your guests will too. Take a deep breath and, while you’re at it, give your red wine a little air, too. Aerators open up the aromas and flavors, making every sip better.

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• Thousands of paper and plastic shopping bags end up in landfills after the holiday season. Reusable cloth bags can limit the amount of bags tossed away, and users of plastic bags can recycle those bags at appropriate receptacles.

• Four million tons of waste is attributed to shopping bags and wrapping paper. Recycling paper or looking for reusable items in which to wrap gifts can cut down on paper waste.

• Approximately 33 million live trees are cut down and sold in North America each year for Christmas. If you use a live tree, be sure to recycle it so it can be turned into mulch instead of being sent to a landfill. Otherwise, consider buying a potted tree and planting it after the holidays.

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hanukah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are right around the corner. That means neighborhoods, buildings and stores will soon be awash in holiday splendor. Social schedules will be full, and men and women everywhere will shuffle to complete their holiday shopping.

Grab bags are a staple of this season of giving, and the following are a few dos and don’ts to ensure participation in gift exchanges is fun and friendly for all involved.

••• DO set a gift amount limit. Holiday grab bags are more about having fun and exchanging a little something with friends and family members than walking away with amazing prizes. Establish a spending limit so everyone receives a gift of roughly the same value and no one feels slighted or left out.

••• DON’T exceed the spending limit. It can be tempting to spend more to make your gift appear more impressive. But overspending defeats the purpose of the gift exchange. Grab bags typically are anonymous, so being overly generous will not win you any style points.

••• DO make it a game. Tossing gifts in a bag only to have others reach in and grab one is certainly effective. But the concept can be even more fun if you make a game out of it. Try passing wrapped gifts around in a circle to a holiday song. When the music stops, the gift you are holding is the one you open. Experiment with your own variations to make gift exchanges more fun.

••• DON’T let anyone see the gift you bring. The idea is to keep things as secretive as possible so as not to sway the selection of presents.

••• DO ensure your gift is unisex. Unless you know specifically that only men or women will be opening the presents, select items that will appeal to both genders. Food, gift cards, music, or home staples make great grab bag gifts.

••• DON’T forget to consider ages as well. Gift exchanges may include both children and adults, so include gifts that appeal to all ages when necessary. When the exchange has ended, allow participants to swap gifts if they want to.

••• DO expect some grab bag gifts to be gag gifts. Such gifts are entertaining and may make up the majority of the grab bag gifts. Keep your sense of humor and you’re likely to enjoy grab bags a lot more.

••• DON’T regift items to use as grab bag picks. Should the person who gave you the gift participate in the grab bag, he or she can trace that gift back to you and may be offended.

••• DO make sure everyone is aware that there will be a grab bag gift exchange, as there needs to be an equal number of gifts to participants so everyone gets a treat. Hosts may want to have a few extra wrapped gifts around just in case someone forgets to bring their contribution.

••• Gift exchanges in the form of grab bags, auctions, swaps, and other games make for fun additions to holiday festivities. They also can be a part of any family or friends gathering to add excitement and entertainment to the occasion.

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ny time is a great time for families to talk to their children about giving back and helping those who are less fortunate. Whether you're celebrating a holiday, special occasion, or still haven't figured out your 2015 resolution, make giving back part of the conversation - from making financial donations to volunteering time and energy, giving can be easy and enjoyable.

As parents who want your children to be well-rounded, caring citizens, leading by example is important. Getting involved in a giving-back project as a family can help your kids learn good values. Here are some great projects your family can take on together:

Organize a food drive - The winter months can be tough on food pantries. If your children are involved in a club or organization, help them organize a food drive with their peers. You can even ask your neighbors to get involved. Have your children draft a letter that will inform the neighbors about what you're doing, when you'll be picking up food, and what kinds of food are most needed by the pantry. Be sure to encourage your children to thank everyone who donates food.

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Get crafty - Let your children's talents turn into something good for others. For example, they can create holiday cards to be delivered to service members while they are overseas and away from their friends and family.

The same kinds of cards can also be sent to patients who need some cheering up while in the hospital. If your children knit or sew, have them make blankets, scarves, hats and mittens for people who might need some warmer clothing.

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Make giving relatable, measureable and meaningful Explain to your children the benefits of donating money to highly reputable organizations (check Charity Navigator ratings to ensure your dollars will be responsibly managed) that help others in need, especially organizations that help children. For example, Vitamin Angels helps support children who don't have the opportunity to eat a variety of healthy, nutritious foods their bodies need.

Clean out the closet - Before or after a big gift-giving holiday, An estimated 190 million children under the age of 5 suffer from vitamin-A deficiency, cleaning the house and eliminating some of the toys is a high priority. Ask which can lead to weakened immune systems, childhood blindness and even death. With your children to go through the clothes they've outgrown and the toys they Vitamin Angels, a $.25 donation can help provide a child in need the vitamin A he or she no longer play with. They can fill a box with the items they no longer need requires to help prevent vitamin-A deficiency for one year. One quarter, one child. An and you can help them donate everything to an organization that will put easy contribution from your child's piggy bank or make a donation yourself to show your them to good use. children how together, the entire family can make a difference. Visit give.vitaminangels. org to learn more about the organization and how far a donation will go toward helping Giving back to the community as a family can bring you closer together and provide a other children. platform to reinforce positive moral values during a season so often focused on materialism (or materialistic wants). So give these ideas a try now and year round and see what good things your family - especially your children - can accomplish.

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Volunteer - There are so many ways your children can put their efforts toward volunteering. For older children who are able to shovel snow, rake leaves or mow lawns, have them connect with a neighbor or family friend who is housebound or on vacation. Younger children can help with keeping the community clean, too. Head out to a park to pick up litter and recycle cans and plastic bottles. Or connect with a nursing home and ask if there is a resident who would like a weekly visit; maybe they would enjoy a chance to play board or card games with your children.

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Available in various designs, sizes and operating systems, tablets offer users all-day battery life, lightning-fast Web browsing and performance, and responsive applications. These devices are good for multitaskers of all ages, especially kids and teens. The KurioTab, for example, is ideal for children because it is packed with popular apps, games and e-books not to mention equipped with a protective covering for accidental slips. This tablet also makes it easy for parents to apply Web browser filters to ensure their kids enjoy a safe browsing experience.

Portable All-in-Ones Portable all-in-one systems like the Dell XPS 18 combine the performance of a PC with the flexibility of a tablet, meaning your loved one will be able to enjoy the device throughout the home thanks to the battery housed behind the screen. Equipped with fun apps like Wheel of Fortune or Jeopardy, these devices can redefine family and friend game night, or their flat screen can be used to watch a movie at home or in a college dorm.

2 in 1s 2 in 1 devices, which are a laptop and tablet in one device, are perfect for people who like to keep their options open. A 2 in 1 device can function as a tablet when you want to relax and be entertained or it can be used as a laptop when a project must be finished. With a longer battery life, 2 in 1s are a great option for busy teens, college students or adults who are always on-the-go. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is built for productivity and has a great detachable keyboard so it’s ideal for any age that needs a computing device for daily school or work assignments.

Chromebooks Chromebooks are perfect for students and educators. Offering a smooth, efficient and affordable Web browsing experience to consumers, Chromebook boots up in seconds and updates automatically.

That means you’ll always enjoy a first-rate Internet experience and you don’t have to worry about your machine slowing you down.

Smartphones Let’s face it: Most people are addicted to their tablets and smartphones. So how can you go wrong by giving one that is the best of both worlds to your loved one this holiday season? The ASUS PadFone X mini is the first smartphone in the U.S. with an Intel processor and LTE solution that transforms from a 4.5-inch smartphone into a 7-inch tablet when docked into the tablet docking station, offering consumers the benefits of two devices for less than $200. When looking for a smartphone for a holiday gift, look for one that is blazing fast and has a long battery life like the ASUS PadFone X mini, which also runs on Android with thousands of apps that can meet just about anyone’s needs.

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Comforting casserole recipes

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• Practice time management. Casserole bake-time afords the perfect opportuRelish nity for multi-tasking, particularly if your guests are of the last-minute variety.

Faced with hosting a dinner during the While your dish is in the oven, you’ll have holiday season, casseroles can be nothing plenty of time to whip up a quick salad short of a lifesaver. Whether accounting or tidy up and set the table. for an entire meal or a hearty, filling side, • Make it a theme night! Breakfast casa casserole is a warm, stick-to-your ribs seroles or casseroles with international dish that will fit right in with your cozy ingredients provide an excellent excuse holiday atmosphere. for a theme night, perfect when you’re in Butternut Squash and Three tips for making the most of all need of distraction from holiday stress. Cheese Panade your holiday casseroles: Yields 12 servings • Don’t be afraid to substitute ingre- Scalloped Sweet and White • 10 slices artisan-style multigrain dients for something fresher or more or whole-wheat bread (about 12 flavorful. Instead of crispy fried onions Potatoes ounces) Yields 4 servings from a canister (that many traditional • 2 sweet onions, halved and thinly • 1 pound white potatoes, peeled and casseroles suggest) try frying up your sliced cut into 2-inch cubes own fresh onions or shallots, with or • 1 pound butternut squash, peeled • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled without a little breading. Try crisping up and cut into 1-inch cubes and cut into 2-inch cubes some smoky bacon or prosciutto to sprin• 2 T extra-virgin olive oil • 2 T butter kle on top of your finished product. And • 1 T chopped fresh sage or 1 t dried of course, lest we forget the cheese, you • 3 T lour • 2 t chopped fresh thyme or 2 t • 2 cups 2 percent reduced-fat 2 can always consider choosing a cheese to dried milk melt atop your one-dish-wonder if your • 1 4 t salt • 4 ounces aged shredded white recipe doesn’t already call for one.

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Preheat oven to 350F. Tear bread into 1-inch pieces and bake until crisp, stirring once, 10 to 12 minutes.

Increase oven temperature to 400F. Combine onion and squash in a large bowl. Add oil, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Toss well. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast until onions begin to brown and squash is fork-tender, 22 to 25 minutes.

Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or 12 (1-cup) or 6 (2-cup) ovenproof bowls or ramekins with cooking spray. Place bread in a single layer in the bottom of pan or bowl. Distribute half the squash mixture over bread. Sprinkle on half the cheese.

Repeat layers.

Slowly pour in 2 cups broth over top, allowing bread to soak up broth and pressing with the back of a spoon. Add remaining broth until it reaches 1 inch below the pan’s rim.

Reduce oven heat to 375F. Cover pan with aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet to catch drips. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until bubbling, pufed and golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Cover potatoes with cold water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander.

Preheat oven to 350F. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Add milk, stirring until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add Cheddar or Comte cheese and stir until melted.

Combine potatoes and cheese sauce in a shallow gratin dish. Sprinkle with Romano cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes.

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Step 4: Dispose smartly It’s best not to alert strangers to the new 70-inch flat screen in your home by leaving the box on the curb for refuse pickup. “When it comes to big-ticket items and valuables, boxes on the curb can be an advertisement for the new valuables in your home,” cautions Leman. “Take the time to break down boxes and recycle them or put them on the curb over time and inconspicuously,” he says.

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Step 5: Be a tricky traveler Be proactive about home safety if you have holiday travel plans. Never let mail or newspapers pile up at your home, as it is an instant indicator you are not there. Have a neighbor collect mail and newspapers or have your service stopped by calling the post office and newspaper provider. “Set your lights and television on timers,” suggests Leman, who also advises homeowners to have a neighbor park their car in your driveway intermittently to keep up the appearance that someone is coming and going.

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Step 2: Lock it up Whether you are home, running errands or away on vacation, take care to close and lock all doors and windows. Remember to set alarms, too. “Given that most people have extra valuables and gifts in their homes during this time, it’s a good idea to practice home safety whether you’re there or not,” says Leman. Leman adds that a simple dowel placed in a sliding glass door or window can be an inexpensive way to secure vulnerable entrance points.

“Alarms or closed circuit video surveillance systems are a great and inexpensive way to protect your home,” he adds.

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hen you think of the holidays, celebrations, presents and friends likely come to mind - not crime. Unfortunately, burglaries increase at this time of year, and your home could be a target. With a few simple safety precautions, you can protect your property, your family and your valuables now and well into the new year.

“Taking steps to protect your home during the holidays isn’t radically different from what most people should be doing the rest of the year,” says Thomas Leman, a retired 27-year veteran of the police force and criminal justice professor at Argosy University Online. “The problem is that most people get lured into a false sense of security and tend to let their guard down, thinking that crime won’t happen to them.”

TAKE PRECAUTIONS TODAY TO PROTECT YOUR HOME AND DETER CRIMINALS. CONSIDER THESE FIVE SIMPLE STEPS: Step 1: Decorate with care When it comes to holiday decorations, modesty is definitely the best policy, says Leman. “While you may love the look of a Christmas tree in your front window, expensive decorations on display can be a signal that there are valuables inside your home worth a criminal’s time. Gifts under the tree are the most blatant of these displays and are a welcome invitation for thieves.”

Leaving gifts tucked away until the last possible minute is a quick and easy safety precaution. If you must display presents, make sure they are out of sight from any windows or doorways.

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Hectic schedules and homes full of unusual décor can throw pets off-kilter.

No pet owner wants their pet to feel uncomfortable or suffer any injuries, so it’s important that owners exercise caution with the following items come the holiday season.

• Bones: Is turkey on the menu for the family feast? If so, resist the urge to toss some bones and scraps to dogs or cats. Small bones or bone chips can become lodged in the digestive tracts of pets and cause serious injury. If you want to provide your pet with a holiday treat, choose a safer, store-bought bone.

• Aromatic oils: The holidays are not the same without the familiar scent of mint, cinnamon or pine. Some people resort to scented candles or aromatherapy oils to create the perfect holiday ambiance. But some synthetic aromas or even natural extracts can be toxic to cats and dogs.

Stick to nontoxic items and keep them well out of the pet’s reach.

• Chocolate and other sweets: An abundance of treats seems to be par for the course during the holiday season. Dogs should avoid all chocolate, but dark chocolate poses a particularly serious threat.

Chocolate can cause agitation, elevated heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, and even death. In addition, candy or cookies sweetened with the artificial sweetener xylitol can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure for dogs.

• Pine needles and trees: When ingested, pine needles can puncture the intestines of pets. In search of an easy drink, dogs and cats may be drawn to the fresh water reservoir of live trees, increasing the likelihood that they knock over a Christmas tree, injuring themselves and causing damage around the house. Trees should be properly secured, and fallen needles should be promptly discarded.

• Tinsel and decorations: Skip the tinsel if you have a cat. Felines are likely to mistake tinsel for a toy. Eating tinsel can cause severe damage to a cat’s intestinal tract, as it may get caught in the stomach while the rest of it continues to pass through the intestines. Tinsel also may wrap around the tongue, increasing the cat’s risk of choking. Ornaments also are tempting playthings. Cats may pounce on glass ornaments, breaking them and suffering injury. Keep pets in mind when selecting tree ornaments, and opt for unbreakable ornaments when possible.

• Electrical cords: The American Animal Hospital Association says holiday lights mean more electrical cords for kittens and puppies to chew. Secure all cords and keep them out of reach of pets.

• Candles: The subtle flicker of a lit candle can add ambiance to a space. But all it takes is the swish of a tail or the pat of a paw to knock over a candle and spark a fire. Never leave lit candles unattended. If you have boisterous pets, opt for LED simulated candles instead.

• Alcohol: Spirits are sometimes a part of celebrations, but alcoholic beverages should be kept out of reach of pets. Alcohol suppresses the immune system, and it can result in significant health issues for pets who consume it.

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eart disease and stroke remain the two top killers of Americans, according to the American Heart Association. Some research shows that heart-related deaths increase by 5 percent during the holidays, no matter where you live, and more cardiac deaths occur on Christmas and New Year’s day than on any other days of the year, according to a study by the University of California, San Diego and Tufts University School of Medicine published in the journal Circulation.

Cardiovascular-related incidents increase in winter for a number of reasons, including drops in temperature that constrict blood vessels, irregular workout routines, poor stress management and changing eating habits.

“We tend to eat significantly more inflammation-promoting foods in the winter,” says Dr. Michael Roizen, founder of RealAge.com. “The combination of poor diet and other stressors can trigger plaque ruptures and cause chunks of fatty deposits lining arteries to enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to more risk for heart attack and stroke.”

Here are suggestions for keeping your heart healthy this winter: Maintain a healthy diet Less than 1 percent of adults meet the American Heart Association’s definition for an “Ideal Healthy Diet,” which means the majority of people need to make some smarter nutrition decisions. Don’t overindulge on artery-clogging dishes, and instead focus on foods that contain key heart health nutrients, including: * Omega-3s DHA and EPA, found in fatty fish like salmon and sardines, are essential fatty acids which have been shown to support healthy blood pressure and brain function. GOED (the Global Organization for EPA and DHA omega-3) recommends getting 250-500mg of EPA and DHA per day through foods and supplements. * Vitamin D, found in mushrooms and added to soy and almond milks, has been shown to support heart health. Some research indicates that a vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor for heart attacks, congestive heart failure, peripheral arterial disease and high blood pressure.

Sunlight is the best natural source for vitamin D, but since people spend more time indoors during the winter, add foods that pack an added vitamin D punch, like soy milk fortified with the nutrient to the grocery list. * Beta-glucan, found in oats, is a plant-based sugar known to lower absorption of cholesterol, which may reduce the risk of heart disease. Research shows that consuming approximately 3mg per day of oat beta-glucan has a statistically significant cholesterol lowering effect. * For more information about nutrition for heart health, visit vitaminsinmotion.com.

Even if you do follow a healthy diet, a busy lifestyle can make it difficult to obtain the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals from food alone. One simple way to enhance your diet is to look for foods fortified with key nutrients and nutritional supplements.

Stay active Regular exercise has a favorable effect on many of the established risk factors for cardiovascular disease. For example, exercise promotes weight reduction and can help reduce blood pressure. Take the dog on a walk or challenge your kids to a snowball fight. Make it fun, but make sure it happens.

Keep warm If you’re going outdoors in the cold, keep your mouth covered with a scarf so warm air hits your lungs first when you breathe in. For those who are traveling from a warm to a cold climate, pack warm gear, because some research suggests a dip in temperature from what you’re used to may increase your risk for stroke by 7 percent, and heart attack by 12 percent.

Relax Focus on the pleasures of the holiday season, like gift-giving, family time and volunteering. Giving and relaxation can benefit stress levels.

Finally, sticking to your normal sleep schedule is very important.

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2010. With that win, she became the first woman in state history to be elected to two Constitutional offices, according to the comptroller’s website.

Following her most recent win for a second term as comptroller, Topinka credited being elected in the close race to her particular brand of straight talk and her local roots.

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A lifelong resident of Riverside, Topinka would attend Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and graduate with a degree in 1966. She worked as a respected journalist for 11 years for area community newspapers, including the Berwyn Life.

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Theft • A cellphone was reported stolen at 7:14 p.m. Dec. 3 in the 7900 block of Madison Street.

• A cellphone was reported stolen at 8:40 a.m. Dec. 8 in the 15W000 block of North Frontage Road.

• A coin machine at a business was reported tampered with and coins stolen at 6:50 p.m. Dec. 7 in the 15W100 block of South Frontage Road. An unknown amount of cash from coin collection jars for four dryers and three washing machines were stolen.

• A tractor trailer and trailer were reported stolen at 10:07 a.m. Dec. 4 in the 15W500 block of North Frontage Road from a parking lot where the vehicle and trailer were stored.

• The manager of a business in the 500 block of Village Center Drive reported an incident of retail theft at 7:18 p.m. Dec. 8 at the business’ address after a woman took merchandise without paying in the amount of $168.87.

Credit card fraud The manager of a business in the 1000 block of Burr Ridge Parkway reported an incident of credit card fraud at 8:54 a.m. Dec. 5. According to the report, $8,940.91 was fraudulently charged to the company’s credit card.

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A mailbox was reported damaged at 3:23 a.m. Dec. 6 in the • Rosa I. Flores, 28, of the 6000 300 block of Tamerton Parkway. block of South Troy Street, Chica- Someone in a vehicle snapped go, was charged at 5:15 a.m. Dec. the mailbox post in half.

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OBITUARIES JASON M. JOHNSON Jason Michael Johnson, age 40, of Willowbrook, formerly of Cicero, passed away December 4, 2014.

Arrangements by Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home. 708-447-2500

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more than 0.08 and no insurance in the area of County Line Road and 77th Street.

• Henry Stevenson, 39, of the 5300 block of Laflin, Burr Ridge, was charged at 3:28 a.m. Dec. 5 with driving under the influence and no valid driver’s license in the area of 79th and Madison streets.

• Jeffrey A. McCollian, 46, of the 10S300 block of Birnam Trail, Willowbrook, was charged Dec. 4 with driving under the influence.

4 with driving with a suspended license in the area of Meadowbrook and Frontage Road.

• Mattie Marie Crossley, 57, of the 3100 block of Wilshire Avenue, Markham, was charged at 4 p.m. Dec. 4 with driving with a suspended license in the area of 79th and Grant streets.

• Jovan A. Galvan, 35, of the 3200 block of South Komensky Avenue, Chicago, was charged at 1:01 a.m. Dec. 5 with driving with a suspended license near Interstate 55 and County Line Road.

• Veronica Zamora, 33, of the 4500 block of North Albany Avenue, Chicago, was charged at 9:18 a.m. Dec. 8 with not having a driver’s license and no insurance and was issued a traffic citation in the 100 block of West 79th Street.

• Johnathan S. Porche, 21, of the 6000 block of South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, was charged at 8:32 a.m. Dec. 7 with driving with a suspended license, speeding and no insurance in the area of 79th and Grant streets.

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Sunday, Dec. 14, respectively COST & INFO: Free, with request for donated nonperishable food and toys; 630-963-5252, www. pvpnwestmont.com ABOUT: Progressive Village Performance Network caps its season with a family-friendly production of “It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Show.” The Capra classic is reimagined as a live radio broadcast.

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Hinsdale Central’s Grant Hutcherson (left) and Jordan Bradshaw battle Downers Grove North’s Devin Blake for a loose ball Saturday. The Red Devils began defense of their West Suburban Silver title with a 51-47 win against the Trojans.

Central’s title defense starts strong

By ALEX SOULIER asoulier@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – Hinsdale Central’s boys basketball team is trying to take advantage of an early season lull in which they play only three games in 20 days.

Since dropping the final game of the Hinsdale Central tournament against Stevenson on Nov. 29, the Red Devils played just one time, a 5147 victory against Downers Grove North on Saturday.

“Overall, it was a good win against a rival and it feels great to get that first conference win after a week off,” said George Kiernan, who led Central with 16 points. “But we need to be

Sports to your phone Visit shawurl.com/texts to sign up and receive sports scores and alerts from Suburban Life. more aggressive and work on our defense. We let a good DGN team come in here and score 47 points. We know that if we play our game, we can limit teams to less than 40 points.”

For head coach Nick Latorre, the more practices at the start the season, the better.

“This time of year, I like having long stretches of practices where you can really work on things and improve,” Latorre said. “Especially with

this group – we have had a couple guys sick, banged up and some players coming from football, so I think we have benefited from the extra practice time.”

The Red Devils go on the road Saturday to face Niles Notre Dame in a nonconference game but will then have a four-day break before hosting Proviso West on Thursday.

Latorre said he has tried to ratchet up the intensity during practices to simulate game situations. Drills and scrimmages can only go so far, but the Red Devils seem poised to defend their back-to-back West Suburban Silver championships.

“I’m looking forward to

getting into a regular groove of three practices then a game, two practices and two games,” he said. “We are ready to get into game mode.”

Like every squad that returns from a prolonged layoff, the question is always will they be rested or rusty?

“It often goes one of two ways; you can come out sluggish or you can come out firing on all cylinders,” Latorre said.

“It just comes down to preparation.”

Central (4-1, 1-0) looked a half step slower than usual against Downers Grove North on Saturday but were able to record a victory in the WSS conference opener for both teams.

Taking a two-point lead at halftime, 10 second-half points from Kiernan helped Central build a 12-point advantage in the third quarter. DGN battled and made it a one-possession game late in the fourth before Central guard Jordan Bradshaw split a pair of free throws to put the game out of reach.

Central forward Matt Rafferty, who was limited because of an illness, added 12 points and Bradshaw had eight.

“Downers Grove North grinds you, they are a scrappy team that can shoot,” Latorre said. “Give them credit for the way they played – changing defenses and preventing us from getting in a rhythm offensively.”

The footballl season wrapped up on Thanksgiving weekend with all eight

Alex Byrnes

■ School: Bolingbrook ■ Year: Junior ■ Impact: The

■ School: Hinsdale Central ■ Year: Senior ■ Impact: This cornerback had 53 tackles (45 solo), three tackles for loss and led the team with five interceptions and nine passes defended. Named honorable mention on the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association 8A All-State Team.

Bolingbrook linebacker anchored one of the best defenses in the state, earning a spot on the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State Team.

Borland had 95 solo tackles, 54 assists, 15 tackles for loss, three sacks, five break ups, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception.

Michael Connolly

Micah Dew-Treadway

■ School: Downers Grove South ■ Year: Senior ■ Impact: The captain of a Mustangs’ defense that held six opponents to less than 100 yards rushing, Connolly played all three linebacker positions this season and filled in on the D-line in passing situations.

The West Suburban Gold all conference defender recorded 84 tackles, four sacks, 10 tackles for loss, six pass break ups and one interception during his senior season.

■ School: Bolingbrook ■ Year: Senior ■ Impact: At 6-foot-5,

280 pounds, Raiders defensive end Dew-Treadway was a matchup nightmare for opposing coaches.

The senior recorded 29 solo tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, one pass break up and two forced fumbles.

time to honor the best local players with the all-area team.

Julian Huff

Jake Hynek

■ School: Bolingbrook ■ Year: Senior ■ Impact: Huff was

■ School: Hinsdale South ■ Year: Senior ■ Impact: A West Suburban Gold all-conference selection, this linebacker led the Hornets with 116 total tackles, 55 solo tackles and five sacks. He also had an interception and fumble recovery as the anchor of the defense.

a standout Raider linebacker, posting 75 tackles (48 solo), nine tackles for loss, seven sacks, seven pass break ups, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one blocked punt.

He also saw ample time in the Raiders’ backfield, recording 10 total touchdowns.

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Looking ahead Josh King

EJ Phillips

Frank Pignone

■ School: Hinsdale South ■ Year: Junior ■ Impact: A highly prized college recruit, this WSG all-conference pick was a force on the defensive line. He finished the season with 65 tackles, including a team-high 18 tackles for loss, six pass knockdowns and South’s only safety.

■ School: Downers Grove North ■ Year: Senior ■ Impact: The 6-foot, 300-pound senior nose guard was the West Suburban Silver Defensive Lineman of the Year. Despite drawing constant double teams, Phillips recorded 28 total tackles and six tackles for loss this season.

■ School: Lemont ■ Year: Senior ■ Impact: This senior

linebacker was a leader on a defensive unit that posted three shutouts on the fall and held teams to an average of 12 points per game.

Pignone topped the Indians in tackles, posting 88 solos to go along with 20 assists.

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Jimmy Thompson

Charlie Weidenbach

■ School: Hinsdale Central ■ Year: Senior ■ Impact: A leader and key player for Central’s defense, this linebacker tied for the team lead with 79 total tackles, including 58 solo stops.

He also defended three passes, hauled in two interceptions and recovered a fumble.

■ School: Benet ■ Year: Junior ■ Impact: The

junior linebacker had a breakout season for the Redwings, totaling 97 tackles and two tackles for loss, as well as two blocked field goals, 1.5 sacks and one interception.

Check back next week to view Suburban Life’s all-area offense selections.

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The win upped the Red Devils’ overall record to 5-3.

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Taking on West Suburban Gold favorite Proviso East on Tuesday, the Hornets lost 6252.

GIRLS GYMNASTICS Hinsdale Central Led by Lily Jones’ winning all-around score of 34.050, the Red Devils won 130.90-123.550 in a dual against the Sandburg/Stagg co-op Dec. 4.

Jones won on floor exercise (8.80) and tied for the high score on vault (8.850).

Central dominated on floor, posting four of the top five scores in the dual. Amanda Leon (8.60), Jenny Sims (8.50) and Madison Sesemann (8.450) finished in order behind Jones.

Hinsdale South

Maddie Nowak won every game against Morton. Benson led discipline in a Dec. 4 dual meet the way with 17 points in Saturagainst Riverside Brookfield day’s loss against Wheaton North.

as the Hornets won the meet 133.50-123.60.

Payton Katich scored 10.

Nowak’s high score was a Central led 32-29 at half- 9.45 on vault. She posted a 9.40 time, but the Red Devils pulled on beam, 9.20 on floor and 8.65 away in the second half and on bars. outscored the Hilltoppers 18Lauren Haney excelled on 10 in the fourth quarter to seal floor with a second-place score of 8.90 the win.

Hinsdale South

The Red Devils won four times to win the Plainfield North Mega Duals on Saturday.

Central won decisively against Hoffman Estates (5513), Plainfield North (42-28) and Simeon (53-23) and edged Harlem (39-36).

The 4-0 showing Saturday came on the heels of a 47-15 dual meet loss against West Suburban Silver foe and state powerhouse Oak Park-River Forest on Dec. 5.

Oscar Valladares bowled a 605 series Tuesday as the Hornets narrowly lost 2,6742,647 against Chicago Christian.

Competing at the Oswego East Invite on Saturday, the Hornets had a team score of 4,828 as they finished 11th overall.

Hinsdale South Robby Regan and Josh King won titles, and Nick Carlson and Trechan Hickman won third place matches for the Hornets at their own Matozzi Invite on Saturday.

Regan had two pins and a technical fall to reach the 195-pound final, where he won a 7-4 decision.

King pinned all three of his opponents for the 220 title, including a second-period fall in the championship match.

It was his second tourney title of the season after a first-place showing at Barrington.

Carlson (145) and Hickman (170) saw their opponents default in the third place matches.

Hinsdale Central The Red Devils lost 2,6202,362 in Monday’s dual meet against Lemont. That was following Saturday’s eighthplace finish at the IC Catholic Knight invite.

GIRLS BOWLING Hinsdale South The Hornets lost Tuesday’s West Suburban Gold dual meet against Leyden by a 2,660-2,526 score.

Hinsdale Central A pinfall of 3,828 had the Red Devils finish in 12th place at the Fremd Invite on Saturday.

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The Red Devils improved to 3-1 in the West Suburban Silver with a 70-53 win against visiting Glenbard West on Tuesday.

Gabrielle Rush scored a game-high 25 points while Paige Bareck added 14 and

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WHEATON – Trailing 29-17 at halftime, Hinsdale South’s boys basketball team staged a fourth-quarter comeback that ultimately came up short in a 63-54 loss against Wheaton North on Saturday.

Brian Kern scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half for South, which slipped to 2-4 on the year. Barret Benson led the Hornets with 17 points and eight rebounds, and he was 9-of-12 at the free-throw line.

The Hornets outscored the Falcons 22-13 in the final frame, but it wasn’t enough for the win. Wheaton North drained 14 3-pointers in the game, including nine from Nick Traversa, who scored a game-high 27 points.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS DANIEL HOUSKA A/K/A DANIEL B. HOUSKA; MICHELLE HOUSKA A/K/A MICHELLE T. HOUSKA; SMART OAKS GLEN UNIT 2 OWNERS ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 1376 CHAPMAN DRIVE DARIEN, IL 60561 13 CH 1979 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 21, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 22, 2015, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-33-212-008 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1376 CHAPMAN DRIVE DARIEN, IL 60561 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY TWO STORY HOME WITH TAN BRICK AND THREE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $219,114.48.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by

by ; e, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1309832 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I636201 December 12, 19, 26, 2014 Hinsdale Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DUPAGE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs.

MATTHEW A. KSYCKI, Defendant(s).

13 CH 225 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on January

Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com • Friday, December 12, 2014 • HSL • CLASSIFIED y, y 15, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 9 S. 477 VILLAGE ROAD, HINSDALE, IL 60521 P.I.N. 09-35-313-020 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 3571125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall

gage pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Attorney No. 22638 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel, Timothy R. Yueill, Greg Elsnic, Richard Drezek, Nathan J. Buikema, Brian D. Nevel 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 13-00063 I636360 December 5, 12, 19, 2014 Hinsdale Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., PLAINTIFF Vs. Ericka L. Jones a/k/a Ericka L. Graham; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 00522 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 5/30/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/6/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-14-122-127 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 531 Carlysle Drive Unit #1 Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 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.

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IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 1414-04496.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR 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 National Association, as trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-6 PLAINTIFF Vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Christine Swan a/k/a Christine P. Swan, if any; Village of Clarendon Hills; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Carroll Swan a/k/a Carl Swan; Mark Manetti, Special Representative of Estate of Christine Swan a/k/a Christine P. Swan, deceased; Russell Dean Swan DEFENDANTS 2009 CH 01753 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Russell Dean Swan That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 23 AND 24 IN BLOCK 7 IN OSCAR H. SECRIST'S OF BLOCKS 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15 AND 16 IN SECRIST'S SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED NOVEMBER 20, 1893 AS DOCUMENT 53901, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5690 Alabama Avenue Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 and which said Mortgage was made by: Christine Swan a/k/a Christine P. Swan executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Mort-

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50 CLASSIFIED • HSL • Friday, December 12, 2014 • Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com gagor(s), gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for BNC Mortgage,Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2004-062951; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Chris Kachiroubas 505 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before January 12, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-13-29135 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS DANIEL HOUSKA A/K/A DANIEL B. HOUSKA; MICHELLE HOUSKA A/K/A MICHELLE T. HOUSKA; SMART OAKS GLEN UNIT 2 OWNERS ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 1376 CHAPMAN DRIVE DARIEN, IL 60561 13 CH 1979 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 21, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 22, 2015, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LOCATED IN THE CITY OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DARIEN, DUPAGE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, BEING DUPAGE COUNTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, LOT 36 IN SMART OAKS GLEN -

UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 4, 5, 6, AND 7 AND ALL OF LOT 11A IN SMART ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND ALSO OUTLOT A IN SMART OAKS GLEN, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE AFORESAID, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 5, 1997 AS DOCUMENT R97-031495, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TAX NO. 09-33-212-008 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1376 CHAPMAN DRIVE DARIEN, IL 60561 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY TWO STORY HOME WITH TAN BRICK AND THREE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $219,114.48.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the

purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1309832 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DUPAGE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs.

MATTHEW A. KSYCKI, Defendant(s).

13 CH 225 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on January 15, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT 20 IN BLOCK 7 IN TRI STATE VILLAGE UNIT NUMBER 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 12, 1940 AS DOCUMENT 414895, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 9 S. 477 VILLAGE ROAD, NS 6052

HINSDALE, IL 60521 P.I.N. 09-35-313-020 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 3571125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Attorney No. 22638 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel, Timothy R. Yueill, Greg Elsnic, Richard Drezek, Nathan J. Buikema, Brian D. Nevel 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 13-00063 I636360 December 5, 12, 19, 2014 Hinsdale Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2, PLAINTIFF Vs. Joshua Lindstrom; Stratford Green Condominium; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 01844 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Joshua Lindstrom, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: UNIT 28-101 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN STRATFORD GREEN CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. R80-15776, IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC-

TION 35, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9S122 Frontage Road Unit #101 Willowbrook, IL 60527 and which said Mortgage was made by: Joshua Lindstrom the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for WMC Mortgage Corp., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2005-202491; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Chris Kachiroubas 505 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before January 5, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-14-11426 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I635702 December 5, 12, 19, 2014 Hinsdale Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DUPAGE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-HE7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE7, PLAINTIFF VS. JAMES GIANACAKOS AKA JIMMY GIANACAKOS, KATHLEEN J. GIANACAKOS AKA KATHLEEN GIANACAKOS, DUPAGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS, CITY OF DARIEN, ROBIN REALTY & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA HARRIS BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS RESIDENTAL Property Address: 8433 Creekside Lane Darien, IL 60561 14 CH 001952 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Kathleen J. Gianacakos aka Kathleen Gianacakos, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit

Court of DuPage County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 2 IN BROOKERIDGE CREEK, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 3 IN AUSTIN TALBERT'S ASSESSMENT PLAT OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32 AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID BROOKERIDGE CREEK RECORDED FEBRUARY 1, 1978 AS DOCUMENT R78-09239 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 09-33-308-012 COMMON ADDRESS: 8433 Creekside Lane, Darien, IL 60561 And which mortgages were made by James Gianacakos aka Jimmy Gianacakos and Kathleen J. Gianacakos aka as Kathleen Gianacakos, Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated April 19, 2007, and recorded as Document No.R2007-082304, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you Kathleen J. Gianacakos aka Kathleen Gianacakos, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of DuPage County, Chancery Division, on or before December 29, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan S. Pervaiz - 6290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 23753 Our File #: SPSF.1868 I635472 November 28, 2014 December 5, 12, 2014 Hinsdale Suburban Life Field and Goldberg, LLC, Attorneys, 10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2910, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS ColFin Bulls Funding A LLC, a Delaware limited liability company v.

Phillip S. Kim, et al., Defendants.

2014 CH 002161 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois,

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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 mortRuzicka's gagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees Home Improvement due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Specializing in painting, If the sale is set aside for any carpentry, vinyl siding, reason, the Purchaser at the sale flooring & windows shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Pur- Interior & Exterior Maint. & Improvements on your chaser shall have no further rehome. No job to large course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mort- or to small! Call PAUL gagee's attorney.

708-602-9366 Upon payment in full of the 20% off your order! 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 Design-Build-Remodel of the subject premises.

Kitchens * Basements The property will NOT be Baths * Additions * Renovations open for inspection and Plaintiff Affordable-Experiencedmakes no representation as to Guaranteed the condition of the property.

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SURE LAW. For information: Examine the Call Margaret 630-515-0265 court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/30/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/6/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 531 #1 IN THE PARK WILLOW OF CLARENDON HILLS CONDOMINIUMS AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS 1 AND 2 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 50.21 FEET THEREOF OF SAID LOT 2) AND ALL OF LOT 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 AND 10 IN VAUGHN'S ASSESSMENT PLAT OF PART OF LOTS 49 TO 72, INCLUSIVE, LYING WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF HIGHWAY ROUTE 83, ALL OF LOTS 73 TO 96, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 1, ALL OF LOTS 1 TO 24, INCLUSIVE, LOTS 27 TO 44, INCLUSIVE, LOTS 53 TO 72, INCLUSIVE, LOTS 75 TO 96, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2 TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF VACATED MIDDAUGH STREET, POWELL STREET AND PUBLIC ALLEYS IN HINSDALE HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 5 OF HALLS SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 27, 1965 AS DOCUMENT R652789; AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF VACATED 57TH STREET LYING EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF POWELL STREET AND WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF HIGHWAY 83 IN HINSDALE HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 5 IN HALLS SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT 'A' TO THE DECLARATION FO CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R2005-017727, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PIN 09-14-122-127 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 531 Carlysle Drive Unit #1 Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR paid by the purchaser not to exTHE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) DUPAGE COUNTY hours. The subject property is WHEATON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by subject to general real estate merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said Group, Inc., PLAINTIFF real estate and is offered for sale Vs. without any representation as to Ericka L. Jones a/k/a Ericka L. Graham; et. al., DEFENDANTS quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and 2014 CH 00522 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation OF REAL ESTATE

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age y, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 101 IN DARIEN CLUB UNIT 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 1993 AS DOCUMENT R93-206600, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters.

Address of Property: 6820 Bantry Court, Darien, Illinois 60561 Tax Identification No.: 09-21-311-014-0000 Mortgagor: Phillip S. Kim and Anna S. Kim Mortgagee: ColFin Bulls Funding A, LLC The Mortgage dated May 29, 2007 was recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of County, Illinois DuPage ("Recorder's Office) on July 19, 2007 as Document No. R2007133966. The Assignment of Mortgage and Other Recorded Loan Documents dated June 30, 2011 was recorded in the Recorder's Office on November 9, 2011 as Document No. R2011-135616.

Present owner of the property is the above mentioned Mortgagor.

Notice is also hereby given you that the said Complaint prays for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, on or before January 12, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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