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Gowerpalooza shines bright James Lekas (left) and Jeremy Wong play “Viva La Vida” on their cellos during Gowerpalooza Dec. 20 at Gower Middle School in Burr Ridge. More than 40 performers took center stage as students performed a wide variety of acts, which included two full rock bands, singers and dancers.

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1. Lord Quenneville What happened: Hinsdale resident and Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville brought home another Stanley Cup, the second one in four years.

Hinsdale residents celebrated by toilet papering his house and rejoicing when he brought it to Hinsdale’s Fourth of July parade.

Quote of note: “I was fortunate that the Cup was in [Hinsdale] that day and I was able to bring it to the parade.

It was a great parade. There was a nice turnout and there was a lot of enthusiasm from everyone.” – Joel Quenneville

2. Dillard for governor What happened: State Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale, announced his plans to enter the Illinois gubernatorial race in July after 18 years serving in the Legislature, currently in the 24th District. The assistant Senate Republican Leader is one of four GOP candidates.

Quote of note: “I’m proven, I’m tested, I’m the one Republican that I believe can actu-

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But most importantly, I’m the best person for governor of the state of Illinois.” – Kirk

Dillard

3. Changing of the guard What happened: H i n s dale High School District 86 opened a brand new bag after April’s school board election when the “Friends for District 86” slate, which included Claudia Manley, Ed Corcoran and Victor Casini, replaced three outgoing members, including former School Board President Dennis Brennan.

Shortly after, Casini became school board president, but then resigned in early July, prompting Vice President Manley to take over presidential duties. Later that summer, Superintendent Nick Wahl resigned, and Bruce Law was named the new superintendent in October.

The hiring and changes in administration continued as on Dec. 16 Mark Kolkman was named principal at Hinsdale Central, and Hinsdale South Principal Brian Waterman accepted the principal position at Lyons Township High School.

Quote of note: “I found it impossible to devote adequate time to this position, to do a sufficient job and at the same time stay employed at my other job.” – Victor Casini

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4. Case closed What happened: A Darien family earned a measure of closure when the two men responsible for killing three family members were sentenced.

Johnny Borizov was sentenced to life behind bars after a jury in May found him guilty on three counts of first-degree murder and one count of solicitation of murder for orchestrating the murders of the Kramer family.

Jacob Nodarse, the man who carried out the murders, was sentenced to 75 years in prison without parole.

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State Sen. Michael Connelly (right) introduces state Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale, to supporters after Dillard announced his plan to run for Illinois governor July 16 in Lombard.

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HINSDALE – New challenges and triumphs await as the new year lingers just a few days away. In the final hours of 2013, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible stories that captivated our communities. From victory at the highest level of sports to a family finding closure after tragedy, these are the memories that shaped the year.

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Quote of note: “I finish this now not with a goodbye, but see you later because some day I will see you, Mom, Dad and Michael, again. Until then, all I can do is live on the memories we had.” – Angela Kram-

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5. April showers What happened: A storm of epic proportions April 17 and 18 waterlogged the area, causing evacuations, power outages and streets closures for days due to flooding. The flooding led to the discovery of a body in the Salt Creek at Graue Mill.

Quote of note: “At one point, we were trying to get another boat and we actually put a request on Twitter. Within 15 minutes, we had a resident call up and said they had a boat and will bring it there.” – Hinsdale Police Chief Brad Bloom

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What happened: Hinsdale Central owns its fair share of state titles. But this fall marked the first time in a single season (fall, winter or spring) that three Red Devil teams have claimed the state’s top honor.

Isabella Lorenzini finished runner-up in the singles bracket to lift Central to a share of the team state crown. Kenneth Li shot one stroke out of first place to lead the champion boys golf team. And Billy Magnesen’s top-10 finish anchored the boys cross country team’s title run.

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8. Cancer center construction What happened: In September, the Hinsdale Village Board voted unanimously to approve a new Adventist Cancer Institute to be constructed at Ogden Avenue near I-294. The 54,000-squarefoot center is estimated to cost $48 million and is scheduled to open in 2015.

The center will include 21 examination rooms, where patients can visit with their doctor or consult with a surgical oncologist. It will also house two linear accelerators, designed to target cancer tumors while minimizing radiation exposure to healthy skin, and include other amenities for cancer patients.

Quote of note: “It means so much for our community and the area as a whole because it’s going to be a stateof-the-art facility for people

9. District tax freeze What happened: The District 86 Board of Education voted in favor of a flat levy for Fiscal Year 2015. Met by opposition from residents and almost half the school board, the district will now collect the same amount from taxpayers next year, about $72.6 million.

Quote of note: “At this point someone has to say we have to take a deep breathe, and just stop for at least one year and live within our means.” – School Board President Claudia Manley

10. Dominick’s done What happened: Parent company Safeway is looking for competitors to buy all 72 Dominick’s locations, including the one at 6300 Kingery Highway in Willowbrook.

Whole Foods is rumored to be moving into the Willowbrook location, but the status is still uncertain.

Quote of note: “At this time, we anticipate the Dominick’s will close on Dec. 28 in accordance with a prior notice they provided us.” – Tim Halik, village administrator for Willowbrook

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Quote of note: “There have been some [homicides] in unincorporated areas that have since become Burr Ridge, but this is the first since Burr Ridge has been incorporated.”

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DIXON – Shaw Media announced Monday that it has agreed to acquire the assets of The Herald-News in Joliet from Sun-Times Media.

The purchase is expected to close during the first week of January. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Herald-News has been serving Joliet, Will County and Grundy County communities for more than 150 years and will continue as part of Shaw Media’s newspaper group.

“We are excited to bring The Herald-News into our established, and growing, family-owned media portfolio,” Shaw Media President John Rung said. “We expect to maintain the storied tradition of serving the Joliet region with a high-quality, community-oriented newspaper.”

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buyer for The Herald-News in Shaw Media,” said Tim Knight, president of SunTimes Media. “This sale will allow the Sun-Times to focus its resources on transforming its core products.”

Shaw Media, based in Dixon, is the third oldest continuously owned and operated family media company in the nation. It is the parent company of Suburban Life Media.

The purchase of The Herald-News adds to Shaw Media’s growing portfolio of publications in the Chicago suburbs. It follows the 2012 purchase of Downers Grovebased Suburban Life Media, which added 22 weekly publications in Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will counties to the company’s award-winning publications in Crystal Lake, DeKalb, Dixon, Grayslake, Morris, Princeton, St. Charles and Sterling in Illinois, and in Newton and Creston in Iowa.

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dciamprone@shawmedia.com DARIEN – For the past six years, Principal Brian Waterman has not only been a popular figure at Hinsdale South High School, but also in the community as a member of the HCS Family Services Board.

But starting in July, Waterman will replace the retiring Dave Franson as principal at Lyons Township High School for the 2014-15 school year. Waterman was approved by the District 204 Board of Education on Dec. 16 after being selected from a pool of 50 applicants.

Ciamprone: How tough of a decision was it to leave Hinsdale South High School?

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long thought process, but I just looked at LT as a wonderful opportunity and I’m just really excited, but certainly I will miss Hinsdale South dearly.

It’s a great community with great students, great parents, a wonderful faculty and staff, so it’s one of those bittersweet things where I will miss Hinsdale South, but I’m really excited about moving over to Lyons Township.

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OAK BROOK – A 19-year-old woman died after falling off a work truck onto the roadway Sunday in the area of 22nd Street and Clearwater Drive, according to an Oak Brook Police Department news release.

The woman was unresponsive and lying in the road when the Oak Brook police and fire departments responded to the scene at about 1 p.m. She was transported to Elmhurst Hospital where she later died, the release said.

Police said the woman worked for a contractor responsible for removing snow and ice for a nearby business property. The driver of the truck, who reported the incident and remained on the scene, was questioned and released without charges.

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8LETTERS District 181 has ‘much to celebrate’

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To the Editor: Thinking about our school year in review, my first thoughts turn not to the business of what we do, but instead, the reason for all we do – students. The children we serve inspire our commitment, our dedication and our joy.

Seeing them make connections, grow in their learning and expand their worldview is an absolute gift. I love to spend time in our classrooms and watch the daily wonders that take place. With an exceptional staff and outstanding partnership of parents and volunteers, we gratefully accept the honor of preparing students for the future.

I want to take this opportunity to extend our sincerest thanks to our district community for that partnership that has helped to make Community Consolidated School District 181 one of the highest performing school districts in the state. We have much to celebrate this holiday season.

We welcome your call, email or

We want to hear from you. Letters must be no more than 300 words. They must include your first and last name, town and a phone number for verification.

We may edit them for clarity, accuracy and style. Email letters to letters@mysuburbanlife.com. The deadline is 4 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s paper.

visit to our website should you have any questions or feedback to share.

Please note that our District phone numbers have changed and our district website has a new look, content and design.

Should you have any difficulty finding information or connecting with us, please call 630-8614924. You can also find us on Twitter @CCSD181.

We wish our community the happiest of holidays, and we look forward to serving our students in the new year.

Dr. Renée Schuster District 181 superintendent

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Joe Ardovitch of Darien addresses the board during the Hinsdale High School District 86 meeting Dec. 16 at Hinsdale South.

Residents were divided as the Hinsdale High School District 86 board considered approving a flat property tax levy. But instead of just complaining about the issue behind the scenes, nearly 30 residents turned out for last week’s board meeting to voice their opinions and concerns before the board’s final vote. Regardless of which side prevailed, it’s important to see residents taking action in matters that affect their community.

It’s been a privilege to serve your communities this year. Here’s to more great stories in 2014. Happy New Year!

8STREET TALK Q: Do you think the Chicago Bears will make the playoffs?

“I think they will.”

John Williams, Hinsdale J.Tom Shaw, publisher jtshaw@shawmedia.com 630-427-6210

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“Yeah, I think so.”

Sherman Thompson, Hinsdale

“I say yeah, they will.”

John Zolpe, Hinsdale

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Kitchens for the Average Joe & Jane Have you put off doing your kitchen long enough? Is this the year you have vowed to do something with your cabinets? Have the horror stories of kitchen remodeling made you afraid to even think about it? With prices approaching and surpassing $100,000 for full kitchen remodeling, it is no wonder the Average Joe and Jane feel a little overwhelmed.

Enter Kitchen Tune-Up! This locally owned (Downers Grove) National Franchise has been offering minor kitchen remodels for 19 years. Marty Ceranec, the owner, has won numerous awards from KTU for Sales, Customer Service, and Creativity. He received the highest award in 2000 when he won National Franchise of the Year and in addition, is a two time Angies List Super Service Award Winner.

We offer Kitchen Solutions for Any Budget. “I think some people get sticker shock when they look at the price of redoing an entire kitchen and are overwhelmed. We work with clients every day who have the same anxieties,” says Marty.

KTU can provide anything from the Signature Kitchen Tune-Up to a full blown design and remodel. “The bulk of our work last year was in refacing and door replacement. Door replacement doesn’t change the color, but replaces old particle board doors with new solid raised panel doors utilizing concealed hinges. Refacing, on the other hand, enables one to change their oak cabinets to maple cabinets without buying all new cabinetry,” said Marty. “These two options also save landfill space because we are saving the boxes.”

Why have they been so successful? Simple things like showing up on time and returning phone calls which is often lacking in the remodeling industry. I have chosen to keep the business small so I am involved in every job with my three long time installers. By doing this we have become well known as experts in minor kitchen remodeling.”

Kitchen Tune-Up also offers cabinetry upgrades such as glass doors, tipout trays, soft-closing dovetail drawers, and full extension rollouts as well as counters in laminate, solid surfaces, granite and quartz (Cambria) “The Best Counter Top Around.”

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tal, 5601 S. County Line Road. The phone was valued at $700.

Information in Police Reports • Someone stole five Comcast is obtained from the Hinsdale cable boxes from a residence beand Darien police departments. tween Oct. 17 and Nov. 23 in the Individuals listed who have been 500 block of Woodland Avenue. charged with a crime have not During that time, there had been been proven guilty in court. contractors authorized to do work within the home. The cable boxes were valued at $1,000.

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DUI charged Daniel Mahaney, 46, 49 Sorrel Court, Zionsville, Ind., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and disobeying a stop sign at 11:33 p.m. Sunday at Garfield and Hinsdale avenues.

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• Dontrell Lewis, 20, 1133 N. 7th St., Lafayette, Ind., was charged with retail theft, forgery, illegal possession of alcohol by a minor and resisting/obCredit card fraud structing a police officer on Dec. Someone made numerous fraud- 13 at Walmart, 2189 75th St. ulent purchases using a victim’s • India McKeever-Austin, 19, credit card number between 12:01 408 Vineyards Court, Lafayette, a.m. June 1 and 11:59 p.m. Oct. 1 in Ind., was charged with retail the 300 block of South Washing- theft, illegal possession of ton Street. Fraudulent purchases alcohol by a minor and resisting/ totaled $10,092.46. obstructing a police officer on Dec. 13 at Walmart.

Theft reported • A student had an Apple • A hospital employee reported iPhone 5 stolen in the team someone stole her cellphone locker room after school during while it was charging at her work practice on Dec. 11 at Hinsdale station between 4:30 and 5 a.m. South High School, 7401 ClarenDec. 19 at RML Specialty Hospidon Hills Road.

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OBITUARIES CECELIA T. WEEKS

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Continued from page 4 Ciamprone: What would you say you’re most proud in you time at Hinsdale South?

Waterman: I’m proud of

Cecelia T. Weeks (nee McCue), age 76, of Darien, formerly of Batavia, passed away December 21, 2013.

Arrangements by Friedrich Jones Funeral Home. 630-355-0213

a lot of things. I think we’ve really developed, and it was here well before I got here and hopefully it will be here long after I leave, but we have a really collaborative administrative team and a really collaborative staff. Our staff, we really connect with students at all levels. As a building, we do a wonderful job of building positive connections with students, and we do a great job of challenging them.

Our advanced placement success over the last five or six years is really unprecedented. We administered almost 1,300 exams last year at Hinsdale South and for a school our size that’s remarkable.

How to submit Send information to obits@ mysuburbanlife.com or call 866-817-3278.

Most obituaries appear online. To leave a message of condolence in the online guest book, go to obituaries. mysuburbanlife.com

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Eighth-grader Evan Thom works with instructor Carlos Lemos during an anti-bullying/self-defense seminar Dec. 13 at Clarendon Hills Middle School where instructors from Gracie Barra in Downers Grove taught Jiu Jitsu. The technique teaches self-defense without kicking or punching and is intended for protection during confrontation.

8SOUND OFF Teens need a break, too!

Like most kids, I’m on break from school for the holidays. Most of my friends are having parties, playing video games and eating junk food. But not me! My dad and mom are making me do chores around the house. My dad signed me up for a class at the library. He’s making me do homework to prepare for it. Today is Saturday, my first day of break and I’ve been working for hours. I don’t think it’s fair considering that I’m on break. My mom and dad have time off work. When do I get to enjoy the holiday? Teens need a break too!

Caught on camera Today we received a $100-traffic-violation ticket from Brookfield’s wealthy neighbor to the west, the Western Springs police department.

Seems like my wife was turning right on a red light at the corner of Ogden Avenue and Wolf Road and was caught via surveillance video camera. Although she was not speeding and stopped

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fully before turning with no sign not to turn on red, she received the ticket with the payment expected by the end of the year. $100! No point of fighting it because it is all on camera and we know what is the point.

My view on ‘Our view’

The crux of the whole pension problem is theft. It is plain and simple: State workers have always paid their fair share. They are also taxpayers, something ignored in the recent “Our View” editorial.

Dominick’s has stand-up Each state employee payemployees check has money deducted to If you wanted to see people go into their pension fund. The with class, you should have state also was to pay its come to the Dominick’s on agreed-upon contribution into Baker Hill as the shelves were the fund. The money should being emptied looking toward be there, available to pay the closing Dec. 28. There the promised pensions. But during employees were doing their the years, Illinois politicians job, even smiling at old friends, “borrowed” (wink, wink) the even as they knew that each money out of the pension funds item rung up at the cash and used the money for various register moved them that much other things. Now the state is closer to not having a job. A tip broke and can’t pay back the of the hat to them for carrying large amounts of “borrowed” on when there was nothing to funds taken from the pension be gained except a final check fund to its rightful owners, the state employees. and a pink slip.

Ciamprone: Do you have any favorite memories from South?

Waterman: Honestly just working with, interacting with, seeing the students every single day. Whether it be in the hallways, during lunch periods, during athletic events or the concerts. It seems like that really makes the school a special place.

Ciamprone: Do you plan on staying active in the Hinsdale community?

Waterman: Yeah, I’m a member of the HCS Family Services Board, and my initial plan right now is to stay with that organization.

I think they do a lot of great things in the community.

Ciamprone: Was this job at LT on your radar for a while?

Waterman: I’m not sure when they posted it, but I saw it as a posting earlier this fall.

Ciamprone: What attracted you about the job?

Waterman: Just everything. It’s such a wonderful community. As I said at their board meeting [Dec. 16] they just have all the ingredients of a successful school community, which is great students, great staff, great parents and great community support.

I love the tradition. That’s one thing that kind of stuck out to me over the last six weeks of the interview process. There’s just such an incredible amount of tradition associated with Lyons Township and [I’m] really looking forward to being a part of that.

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DIXON – Shaw Media’s Board of Directors elected three executives to serve as vice presidents and officers of the company.

At its Dec. 12 meeting, the company elected Don T. Bricker vice president of suburban publishing, J. Tom Shaw vice president of digital media, and Ben Shaw vice president of technology.

Shaw Media is the parent company of Suburban Life Media.

“This is an exciting time for our company,” said John Rung, President of Shaw Media. “We are fortunate to have many talented people in our company. We are particularly pleased that our Board of Directors has recognized Don, J. Tom and Ben with increased responsibility. I look forward to working with them as we chart the course for a successful future.”

Bricker joined Shaw Media in 2008 as publisher of the company’s Kane and DeKalb County publications. He was named regional publisher and group general manager earlier this year. Before joining

Shaw, Bricker spent 16 years with Freedom Communications, including four years as publisher of the Appeal-Democrat in Marysville, Calif.

J. Tom Shaw joined Shaw Media in 2006. He has held a variety of posts, including publisher of Shaw’s Kane County, Lake County and Suburban Life publications. In the past few years, he has overseen the launch of numerous niche products in print and digital formats. In his new role, J. Tom Shaw will lead efforts to grow audience and sales through digital platforms across Shaw’s Illinois and Iowa operations. Rung announced that a search for J. Tom Shaw’s replacement as publisher of Suburban Life Media would begin immediately.

Ben Shaw has been with Shaw Media since 2004. He was named IT Director in 2006 and assumed responsibility for digital operations in 2010.

Ben Shaw now will lead technology efforts across the company. He also will develop and maintain the infrastructure necessary to support Shaw’s efforts in digital media and will spearhead the launch of a database marketing program.

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DBSA Depression / Bipolar Support Group, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $2 donation appreciated. For information, visit www.dbsawest.org.

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Drop-in Craft Day, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst.

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WHERE: Caribou Coffee, 5100 S. Main St., Downers Grove WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 COST & INFO: No cover, but donations accepted; book and e-book at www. markdvorak.com; www.cdbaby.com/Artist/WaltMeder ABOUT: Mark Dvorak, the celebrated folk musician, has a new collection of essays and poems, “Bowling for Christmas and Other Tales from the Road.” He will read excerpts and perform songs linked to the text. Also appearing is singer-songwriter Walt Meder of Downers Grove.

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FAMILY FUN WHERE: Lemont Park District’s The CORE fitness and aquatics complex, 16050 127th St., Lemont WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 COST & INFO: Free; 630-257-6787, www. lemontparkdistrict. org ABOUT: Since most children are in bed long before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, the Lemont Park District presents a daytime bash to let families of all ages celebrate together at The CORE. Guests will ring in 2014 at noon with party favors, a balloon drop, a disc jockey spinning tunes, pizza lunch and games.

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WHERE: Tivoli Bowl, 938 Warren Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 COST & INFO: $74.95 family package good for six; book in person at Tivoli; 630969-0660, www.tivolibowl.com ABOUT: Tivoli Bowl’s New Year’s Eve daytime party offers multiple time slots, each with its own countdown to 2014.

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WHERE: DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 31 COST & INFO: $25 members, $30 nonmembers; register at dupagechildrens. org/bubble-bash-2013 or 630-637-8000 ABOUT: Children can greet the New Year at the 12th annual “Build It Big” Bubble Bash hosted by DuPage Children’s Museum. It features three floors of bubble activities celebrating creativity and science, plus the award-winning musical group Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies. The countdown to noon will be led by Naperville Mayor George Pradel. Guests will join the party in style, popping their way down a red carpet of bubble wrap.

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Old Town Pour House comes to Oak Brook OAK BROOK – Old Town Pour House proclaims beer a staple of life. The restaurant-bar backs that up once you step inside the new Oak Brook eatery.

Nestled in an expansive storefront underneath Neiman Marcus inside the upscale Oakbrook Center, Old Town Pour House gives shoppers a cozy wind-down over a cold brew and American cuisine.

The restaurant opened on the east side of the shopping mall in late November, making it Old Town Pour House’s second location, as the owners ventured west from their popular Chicago location.

The exterior screams modern with its bold signage and contemporary outdoor fireplaces. Inside, it’s the same story, with a mix of tables and booths surrounding a bar with a good number of flat-screens.

A companion and I dined at Pour House on a recent holiday shopping night. Picking up the menu, we discovered that beer selections practically outnumber food options three to one – a good thing in my book.

From ciders to lagers to wheats, there are plenty of unique craft selections to pair with your meals. The full bar boasts about 90 taps.

My date and I kicked off the experience with a pair of tasty appetizers – the Firecracker Rolls under the “Bar Bites” portion of the menu, and the Truffle Mac N Cheese under “Shareables.” Our waitperson assured us both sections of the menu are essentially shared plates.

The Firecracker Rolls are a spicy mix of Cajun chicken, a vegetable medley and avocado cream. It’s definitely a spicy dish – have a beverage handy – but the avocado cream was a nice cool-down.

The Truffle Mac N Cheese was the favorite dish of the night at our table. With Parmesan breadcrumbs and black truffle, accented by smoked bacon tidbits, it was anything

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Old Town Pour House has been making a splash on the dining scene since opening in late November in Oakbrook Center under Neiman Marcus. but bland. I suggest it as a must-have.

For our entrees, my date, readying for some post-meal shopping, opted light for the Pour House Chopped Salad.

The salad is a fresh-made combo of marinated grilled chicken, romaine lettuce and a host of other ingredients.

The sweet-and-sour tarragon dressing was a great touch; you may want to ask for extra.

I opted for the Pour House Burger. The Angus beef patty was topped with aged white cheddar and a pair of beer-battered onion rings on a Portuguese bun. It was a solid burger complemented nicely with olive-oil-parsley fries.

Other menu options extend to five additional salad selections, including the Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad and the BBQ Smoked Chicken Salad, a trio of soups and five dinner entrees ranging from Miller Farms Chicken to Cedar River Strip.

Old Town Pour House n Where: 8 Oakbrook Center

(east side of mall, under Neiman Marcus) n Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Sunday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday n Dress code: Casual n Info: 630-601-1440, oldtownpourhouse.com

The hearty Pour House Burger features Angus beef topped with aged white cheddar and beer-battered onion rings on a Portuguese bun.

A major section of the menu covers Old Town Pour House’s nine sandwich selections, which include BBQ Pulled Pork, Lobster Roll and Fish Tacos.

Pour House makes suggested beer pairings with each

menu item, and the kitchen stays open late into the evening.

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Symphony in Lights, The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. More than 250,000 computer-controlled, brightly colored, energy eficient lights, choreographed to the sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For information, visit www. thepromenadebolingbrook.com.

Enchanted Railroad, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Jan. 5, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Free timed tickets with Arboretum admission; irst come, irst served. For information, visit www.mortonarb.org.

Blues at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Dec. 27: Pistol Pete Band at 9:30 p.m. ($6 cover); Dec. 28: Joe Moss Blues Band at 9:30 p.m. ($6 cover). For information, call 708-484-3610 or visit www. harlemavenuelounge.com.

Music This Week at Fitzgerald’s, Friday, Fitzgerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Music this week: Dec. 28: Robbie Fulks Raps Up 2013, 9 p.m., $20 TW (Rock/Variety); Dec. 29: Jazz Consortium Big Band, 6 p.m. (Doors at 5), $10 ($5 for 17 and under) (Jazz); Dec. 30: A Party for Judge Pam: Fundraiser for Judge Pamela Meyerson with The Replays, Scraps of Brass and Golden, 7 p.m., $30 (Rock); Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve with the Becca Kaufman Orchestra, 8 p.m., $30, includes a champagne toast TW (Pop/Rock). For information, call 708-788-2118 or visit www. itzgeraldsnightclub.com.

DEC. 27 Holiday Swing Dance with the Flat Cats Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Swing lesson from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., and live music and dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

All ages are welcome. For information, visit willowbrookballroom.com.

DEC. 28 Walt Meder and Mark Dvorak Live, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Caribou Coffee, 5100 S. Main Street, Downers Grove.

Singer songwriters perform their original work. No cover charge; donations accepted.

DEC. 30 Kids New Year’s Eve Party, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Stickney-Forest View Public Library, 6800 W. 44rd Street, Stickney. Dancing, crafts food and fun. Please RSVP. For ages 5 to 12. For information, visit www.sfvpld.org.

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Tivoli Bowl’s New Year’s Eve Party, Tuesday, Tivoli Bowl, 938 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove. Family bowling during the afternoon and evening

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‘ILLUMINATION’ SWITCHES ON ENCHANTMENT WHERE: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle WHEN: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. various dates through Jan. 4 COST & INFO: “Illumination: Tree Lights” transforms The Morton Arboretum with a one-of-a-kind artistic event, said Anamari Dorgan, director of education. While the Arboretum normally is not open after dark, this holiday season’s visitors will ind numerous special effects along a mile-long, walking trail. They can view over-sized projections of their own faces on a canvas of trees, create falling snowlakes, spot crystal chandeliers, and hug or sing to trees to watch them respond. Tickets cost $15 for nonmembers, and $10 for ages 2 to 17, with advance ticket purchase recommended. Contact www.mortonarb.org/ illumination or 630-725-2066.

bowling from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call for pricing. Reservations required. For information, call 630-969-0660 or visit www.tivolibowl.com.

New Year’s Eve at the Library, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Downers Grove Library, 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. Help count down to noon with music, snacks and games.

Come in party attire if you’d like. For ages 10 and up. For information, visit www.downersgrovelibrary.org.

New Year’s Eve at Dave & Busters, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dave and Buster’s, 1155 N. Swift Road, Addison. Evening features a Family Event, 5 to 8 p.m., and an Adult Event from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Family Event includes a buffet of bar burgers, french fries, mac and cheese, cookies, and unlimited soda; $10 Power Card per person; a magic show; balloon artists; and a countdown at 8 p.m. The Adult Event includes a buffet of goldingers, bar burgers, pizza bites, cavatappi with marinara, soft pretzels bites, brownies and cookies, unlimited soda, coffee, and tea; $15 Power Card per person; DJ entertainment; and a champagne toast at midnight. For information, visit www.daveandbusters.com.

Denny Diamond and the Family Jewels New Year’s Eve Show, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, White Fence Farm, 1376

Joliet Road, Romeoville. Tribute to the music of one of America’s favorite singer/songwriters, Neil Diamond and other legendary artists like Johnny Cash, Ricky Nelson, Glen Campbell, Elvis and Buddy Holly. Tickets are $45 to 50 per person. For information, visit www.dennydiamond.com.

New Year’s Eve Celebration, 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Abbington Distinctive Banquets, 3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn. Music by the Hiline Band and Sprin Productions DJ along with hors d’oeuvres, ive course dinner, open bar, late night buffet, party favors and more. Cost is $120 per guests; purchase tickets in advance. For information, call 630-942-8600 or visit www.abbingtonbanquets.com.

New Year’s Eve Celebration 2013, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Unforgettable Teddy Lee Orchestra’s tunes are going to keep you dancing till the clock strikes midnight, ringing in 2014. Featuring a dinner package with various choices, or a dancing only package.

For information, visit willowbrookballroom.com.

New Year’s Eve at White Pines, 8 p.m. Tuesday, White Pines Golf Club & Banquets, 500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville. Enjoy appetizers,

buffet, a 5 hour bar, dessert table, late night snacks, music by In Session and more. Cost is $85 per person and reservations required. For information, call 630-766-0304 or visit www. whitepinesgolf.com.

New Year’s Eve at Carlucci, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterield Road, Downers Grove. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, party favors, and a champagne toast.

“Vinyl Answer & The Hornstars” will be performing classic rock and soul covers throughout the night.

Tickets are $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and include a midnight champagne toast, full dinner buffet complete with appetizers, salads, pastas, entrees, carved prime rib & linguini stations, dessert table and two alcoholic beverages (followed by cash bar). Tickets can be purchased by calling the restaurant. For information, call 630-512-0990 or visit www. carluccirestaurant.com.

Bubble Bash New Year’s Eve Celebration, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. Headlining this year’s event will be toe-tapping, kid focused musical performances from Chicago-area favorite Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies. For information, visit dupagechildrens.org.

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This week, we have two matchups to preview: The Bears versus the Packers with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, and the Bears versus the Pack with Matt Flynn behind the wheel.

My best guess is it will be Flynn irrespective of what’s at stake.

Reports from late last week are that Rodgers never was close to being medically cleared, so it’s hard to imagine he will make that much progress for the Bears game. The only thing that’s certain is we won’t know until late in the week, if before Sunday at all.

With Rodgers, you’re talking about the best quarterback in the game, and one of the best ever. The Packers are capable of beating you with the pass or the run, and Jordy Nelson, James Jones, Jarrett Boykin and, perhaps,

even Aaron Quarless all become weapons you have to scheme for.

If it’s Flynn at quarterback, the Bears will focus their attention on stopping Eddie Lacy, James Starks and Nelson, and then trust individual defenders to make plays against the rest while the defense tries to force Flynn to make a play to beat them.

Don’t think for a minute that Flynn can’t beat you. He’s very comfortable in Mike McCarthy’s offense and just fine reading defenses, going through his progressions and knowing when to quit on a play to fight another day.

But he has nowhere near the cannon Rodgers does nor can he command that kind of accuracy. Keep Flynn in third-and-long, and he’s unlikely to beat you.

The Packers are top five or top 10 in almost every offensive category, regardless of the quarterback, except avoiding interceptions and allowing quarterback sacks. There, it makes a difference who’s under center.

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Regardless of which quarterback it is, the story of this game for the Bears’ defense figures to be their 32nd-ranked run defense versus Lacy and Starks.

With Flynn at quarterback, the Bears will pack seven, eight or even nine in the box on most plays. Lacy is dynamic at getting to the second level, but not a huge threat to outrun anyone in the secondary or go all the way.

Defensively, the Packers have been a huge disappointment this year and are more likely to be the reason whether the Bears win the NFC North than Rodgers’ injury. After their best outing of the year versus Atlanta in Lambeau three weeks ago, Dallas and Pittsburgh have scorched them the past two weeks. They had no answers

for the Steelers’ Le’Veon Bell last week, and Matt Forte should have a big day.

After a fast start to the season, B.J. Raji and Ryan Pickett have been ineffective up front, and the loss of Johnny Jolly for the season with a neck injury has been huge as he was playing the best football of his career.

Clay Matthews and Nick Perry are back from injury at the outside linebacker spots, but neither is rushing the quarterback the way they are capable, and A.J. Hawk and Brad Jones inside are not as stout as they need to be against the run.

Tramon Williams and Sam Shields have been inconsistent, at best, on the corners, making the occasional big play but struggling in coverage often.

That matchup with Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery is potentially another big edge for the Bears.

Morgan Burnett and M.D. Jennings are serviceable safeties, but Burnett has failed to make the leap to perennial Pro-Bowler the Packers envisioned.

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Fantasy Dream Team (Stats through Sunday) Quarterback: Peyton Manning; 399 fantasy points, 51 touchdown passes, 5,211 passing yards, one rushing touchdown.

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Running back: LeSean McCoy; 245 fantasy points, 1,476 rushing yards, nine rushing touchdowns, 536 receiving yards, one touchdown reception.

Wide receiver: Josh Gordon; 218 fantasy points, 80 receptions, 1,564 receiving yards, nine touchdown receptions.

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If nothing else, there were quite a few fantasy surprises in 2013. Ray Rice was a consensus first-rounder, as was CJ Spiller. No one expected Peyton Manning to be a bum, but I don’t recall much talk about him shattering the single-season touchdown passes record, either. It was a wild season.

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Spotlighting Hinsdale Central fall sports

By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com The winter sports season at Hinsdale Central is in full swing, but it’s not too late to reflect on a solid fall sports season for the Red Devils.

Central claimed state titles in three sports, the football team produced a record-setter as it made it back to the playoffs, and the boys soccer team enjoyed a season to remember. Here are some of the biggest highlights listed in no particular order.

1. Football fights into playoffs The injury bug hit early and often for the Red Devils, who lost starting quarterback Chase Hamilton in a Week 3 win over York. Central dealt with several other injuries throughout the season, but battled through to make it back to the postseason for the third straight year. Hamilton returned for the playoff opener against Owsego, which coincided with Michigan-bound receiver Ian Bunting having his best game of the season.

The one constant through it all was running back Ben Stefani, who rushed for 940 yards and nine touchdowns on the season and set a program record for carries in a game when he ran 42 times against Oak Park-River Forest.

2. Home of champions Most schools would be overjoyed to win one state title in a school year. Central captured three in the fall season alone.

Led by all-state finishes from seniors Billy Magnesen, Kevin Huang and TJ Caveney, the boys cross country team scored 99 points to beat out conference-rival Downers Grove North (144).

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Hinsdale Central’s Christian Meyer fends off a York defender in an Oct. 15 game. With Meyer leading the way on offense, the Red Devils went undefeated in the regular season.

With sophomore Kenneth Li (second) and freshman Brendan O’Reilly (tied for 11th) leading the way, the boys golf team tallied a score of 603 and won rather comfortably over runner-up New Trier (616).

Isabella Lorenzini played for a state singles title and Danielle Burich and Erika Oku finished fifth in doubles play as the girls tennis team shared the state title with Lake Forest. Singles player Sophia Haleas and the doubles team of Ruglie Valiunaite and Katie Lee also posted winning records at state.

3. Soccer success Fourteen wins in a season is pretty good for any soccer team. Hinsdale Central had that many wins via shutout,

including two at the start of the playoffs as the Red Devils claimed the regional title.

They also outscored their West Suburban Silver foes 24-2 to claim the conference title. The team, which went 20-1-2 on the season, was recognized for its on-field success by being nationally ranked, and was recognized as one of the top teams in the country academically.

Hinsdale Central running back Ben Stefani keeps his balance during a Sept. 6 game against Addison Trail. Stefani led the injury-plagued Red Devils in rushing and set a program record for carries in a game

4. Freshman sensation Alexa Haff is still a freshman in school, but she ran more like a seasoned veteran during the cross country season. She won the West Suburban Silver conference race in dominant fashion, won the regional race by nearly 20 seconds, and took the sectional title by nearly

40 seconds. She capped off her debut season by finishing second at state with a time of 16:45, just two seconds back of the winner.

5. Diving into success Junior Margaret McCarthy had a successful postseason in the pool. She won the

diving competition at the Lyons Township sectional with a score of 489.05, one of six sectional titles and nine state berths for the Red Devils. At the state meet the following week, she was the lone Central competitor to medal as she finished fifth with a score of 404.40.

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By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com Winter athletes at Hinsdale South are fully immersed in their sports, but it’s not too late to reflect on the fall sports season.

A one-time backup quarterback made a statement as a starter, two cross country runners fared well at the state meet, and a pair of golfers made it from tough regional tournaments to sectional play. Here are some of South’s biggest fall sports highlights.

1. Regan relishes starting role Robbie Regan wasn’t South’s starter at quarterback when the Hornets started the season; but when Jake Czajkowski was hampered by an injury, Regan moved into the starting role.

With the junior under center, the Hornets won three straight games, beating Proviso East, Addison Trail and Leyden, in the middle of the season and were in competition for the West Suburban Gold title heading into the season finale against Downers Grove South, listed in no particular order.

2. Solid state duo Juniors Sarah Leganski and Victoria Salazar paced South’s girls cross country team all season, and nothing changed in the postseason.

At state, Leganski placed 35th out of 210 runners with a time of 18:30, and Salazar was right on Leganski’s heels in 53rd place with a time of 18:58.

Both ran their best times of the postseason at state. The week prior, Leganski was 10th in the Wheaton Academy sectional in 19 minutes while Salazar placed 16th in 19:13.

3. Conference just the start Brian Strumillo was just getting warmed up at the conference tournament. The senior golfer took home the title at the West Suburban Gold tournament one week, then followed that up with a regional title the next week.

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Hinsdale South’s Robert Regan (left) hands off to running back Alex Holmstrom in a game against Proviso East on Sept. 21. With Regan taking over as starting quarterback, the Hornets won three straight games in the middle of the season. state’s best golfers from Benet, Naperville North, Naperville Central and Waubonsie Valley, Strumillo fired a 3-under-par 69 at the regional to top them all for the title. He carded five birdies during his round at Prairie Bluff Golf Course in Lockport.

4. Dynamite golf duo Competing at the Class AA Lemont regional tournament, girls golfers Samantha Buddig and Kailey Hoel faced some of the state’s best and excelled. Buddig’s 84 was the lowest score among individual sectional qualifiers, and Hoel moved on to the sectional as a sophomore with her score of 97.

Buddig fared much better with a state tourna-

ment-qualifying score of 75 at the sectional, and the senior wrapped up her high school career in fine fashion, tying for 44th in the state with a two-day score of 164.

5. Toney takes the field The football team had high hopes for senior running back Arian Toney, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards his junior year. Unfortunately, Toney suffered a foot fracture just before the season and was sidelined a majority of the year as he recovered. Though not at 100 percent, Toney did return to game action by the end of the campaign and ensured his high school career came to a close on the field as opposed to the bench.

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New Year’s Eve is about more than parties — it’s about making resolutions for the upcoming year.

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Don’t peel it When you remove the peel or skin from fruits and vegetables, you lose a lot of nutrition — it’s a concentrated source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and potentially beneficial phytochemicals.

Here are some facts you might not know about peels, from the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter: 1. Vegetable peels or skins are particularly good sources of insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipation.

Some peels, notably apple, are rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that helps lower blood cholesterol and control blood sugar.

2. Apple peels may help prevent cancer.

Lab research has found that whole apples have a much greater effect on cancer cells than peeled ones, probably because of the antioxidants in the skin.

3. Potato skins have far more fiber, iron, potassium and B vitamins than the flesh. Potato skins are also rich in antioxidants.

4. You don’t need to wash fruits and vegetables in soap — plain water is fine. It will remove nearly all dirt, as well as bacteria and some pesticide residues, if any are present, on the surface.

Scrub firmer produce like potatoes with a vegetable brush. The wax on fruits and veggies is harmless.

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Onion Crumb Brussels Sprouts Casserole Serves 12.

• 1/2 cup Country Crock Spread, divided • 2 cups chopped onions • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs • 8 cups cooked Brussels sprouts (or thawed frozen), halved • 1 cup fat-free half and half Preheat oven to 375 F. Melt 4 tablespoons Country Crock Spread over medium-high heat in large nonstick skillet and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

Add crumbs; cook, stirring until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes; remove to bowl.

Melt remaining spread in same skillet.

Add Brussels sprouts; toss. Stir in half and half and 1/2 the crumb mixture. Pour into shallow 2-quart baking dish.

Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.

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Holidays are often stuffed with our favorite foods of all time. However, when you rely on old standbys just because they are familiar, it lessens the potential pizzazz.

The ideas that follow — they each take just seconds to read and are almost that quick to prepare — prove that virtually any winter holiday staple (like potatoes, stuffing or pumpkin) can be twisted and turned into a new holiday masterpiece on demand. Better yet, rather than starting from scratch, they can improve the meal for just pennies per serving.

Food preparation — even for holiday guests — can be easy, nutritious, inexpensive, fun and fast, as the following split-second sensations prove. The dishes are delicious evidence that everyone — including you and your kid helpers — has time for tasty home cooking and more importantly, the family time in the kitchen that goes along with it!

Another benefit: You effortlessly become a better cook, even when preparing holiday specialties, since there are no right or wrong amounts. These are virtually-can’t-go-wrong combinations, so whatever you choose to use can’t help but

draw “wows” at the table.

Stuffing Stuffed muffins: Stuffing doesn’t always need to be stuffed into something. It can make quite a statement on its own.

Fill either regular-sized or minimuffin trays with cooked stuffing and bake or form it into loaves. Or stuff the stuffing, by placing a surprise, like a prune or a green olive, in the middle of a stuffing muffin.

Main course: Stuffing can function as a surprising course, rather than its usual side dish status. Substitute seasoned, dry stuffing mix for the bread, or along with it, in your favorite bread pudding recipe for a kick.

Ham or turkey New glaze: Give your glaze a fresh outlook, and create an innovative meal theme at the same time. For Hawaiian flair, for instance, glaze with a syrup you’ve created as it reduces while you are stirring on the stovetop from coconut milk, pineapple juice, freshly ground black pepper and cayenne pepper. Turn it into a theme by adding chopped macadamia nuts and fresh pineapple chunks to your side dishes and a drizzle of bottled guava, papaya or mango nectar to your pumpkin or apple dessert pie before baking. Then, top it with sprinkles of sweet-

ened coconut flakes just before serving.

Gravy upgrade: As good as they are, gravies and sauces are often bland. Why not perk them up a bit as they heat. Consider adding just a dash of strategic flavor, like cayenne and chopped jalapenos (experts recommend wearing latex gloves and not touching your eyes during or after handling peppers); finely diced garlic and pumpkin pie spice; or peach jam or allfruit, no-sugar spread (also available in the jam aisles of most supermarkets) and curry powder.

Sweet potatoes Baked buffet: Instead of a casserole, consider baking sweet potatoes to serve to guests individually, along with a buffet of toppings, such as honey, pure maple syrup, mini marshmallows, composed butters (like those to which you’ve added freshly chopped herbs or spices) or a mixture of diced dried fruit like cranberries, golden raisins, apricots and figs.

Standout substitute: Mix in or substitute sweet potatoes for pumpkin in a dessert pie or muffins. Sweeten a sweet potato puree (made from the flesh of peeled sweet potatoes) with honey or brown sugar, warm it and use as a dessert topping for vanilla ice cream that you then top with

browned, melting mini marshmallows and toasted walnuts.

Pumpkin or apple Cozy cocktail: Consider a toast with mini pumpkin or apple smoothies (or a combination of both) during appetizer time or to start off the meal. In a blender, to vanilla soymilk, add a dash of canned pumpkin pie filling or apple pie filling, banana, pumpkin seeds, candied pecans and ice. Blend until smooth.

Side surprise: Add minced, unpeeled pumpkin or apple to your stuffing or green bean casserole before cooking, as well as a sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and crushed graham cracker crumbs. The same additions can be made to a mixed green or spinach salad if you cube and roast the pumpkin first. (Apples, of course, can be used raw.) You can serve it warm on top of the salad for a wilted effect, or let it cool first. Drizzle with roasted pumpkin seeds and poppy seed-based salad dressing, or raspberry vinaigrette.

Lisa Messinger is a first-place winner in food writing from the Association of Food Journalists and the author of seven food books, including “Mrs. Cubbison’s Best Stuffing Cookbook” and “The Sourdough Bread Bowl Cookbook.”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

CATHERINE L. KIRIN; RBS CITIZENS, N.A.; COACHMAN CONDOMINIUM NUMBER 1 ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS Address: 1640 Royal Oak Road, #10 Darien, Illinois 60561 13 CH 1626 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 October 16, 2013, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 1640 Royal Oak Road, #10, Darien, Illinois 60561 P.I.N.: 10-04-107-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $195,138.72 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which

will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 13 7363.

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CATHERINE L. KIRIN; RBS CITIZENS, N.A.; COACHMAN CONDOMINIUM NUMBER 1 ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS Address: 1640 Royal Oak Road, #10 Darien, Illinois 60561 13 CH 1626 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 October 16, 2013, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT NUMBER 10 AS SHOWN AND IDENTIFIED ON THE SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS PARCEL: THE WESTERLY 250 FEET OF LOT A (MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE WESTERLY LINE) IN UNIT 1A OF CARRIAGE WAY WEST, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF THE

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 13 7363.

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Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing to be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Darien, on January 15, 2014, commencing at 7:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL 60561.

The purpose of the public hearing will be to hear testimony requesting a rezoning from R-2 Single-Family Residence to B-1 Neighborhood Convenience Shopping District, in order to expand the parking lot for The Patio Restaurant, for the legally described property: LOT 3 IN E. T. LEONARD'S SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 2 OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 29, 1955 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 775158 AND IN THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 779400 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 09-26-116-004 The property is located at 105 74th Street, Darien, Illinois 60561.

The petitioner and property owner is: The Patio Restaurant of Darien LLC, 7220 W. 91st Street, Bridgeview, Illinois.

A copy of the petition is on file in the City Clerk's office for review by the public during normal business hours. All persons are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to state their views.

The City of Darien, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests those individuals with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in meetings, services, or activities of the City of Darien, or have any questions about the accessibility of the meetings, services, activities or facilities, contact the ADA Coordinator at (630) 852-5000 to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.

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MERIDIAN, AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP OF COACHMAN CONDOMINIUM NO. 1 RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ON AUGUST 30, 1972 AS DOCUMENT R72-52268, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN SAID PARCEL, EXCEPTING FROM SAID PARCEL ALL THE PROPERTY AND SPACE COMPROMISING ALL THE UNITS THEREOF AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND SURVEY. COMMON ADDRESS: 1640 Royal Oak Road, #10, Darien, Illinois 60561 P.I.N.: 10-04-107-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $195,138.72 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

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The purpose of the public hearing will be to hear testimony requesting a rezoning from B-1 Neighborhood Convenience Shopping District to B-2 Community Shopping Center Business District and special use approval to establish a drinking establishment within the B-2 Community Shopping Center Business District, for the legally described property: LOT 1 IN SHARON ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF TRACT "A" OF DOWNERS GROVE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS ASSESSMENT PLAT NUMBER 2, OF THE NORTH 1050.0 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SHARON ESTATES RECORDED MARCH 6, 1957 AS DOCUMENT 834504, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 09-29-301-001 The property is located at 2551 75th Street, Darien, Illinois 60561.

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