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DARIEN – Proper nutrition and exercise are key ingredients to success for young athletes, and on Monday they learned a bit of both. Bryan Bickell of the Chicago Blackhawks and BODYARMOR sports drink hosted an education session for young athletes and their parents at the Darien Sportsplex. Bickell demonstrated training and stretching drills for the athletes, and parents got to speak with fitness and nutrition coach Andrea Metcalf and trainer Sam Zagorac about ways to make sure their young athletes are properly fueled and hydrated for competition. More than 150 parents and young Erica Benson - ebenson@shawmedia.com athletes were in attendance, and each went home with a photo of themselves Chicago Blackhawks player Bryan Bickell works out with local kids March 16 while he and Bickell, as well as a 6-pack of BOD- helps encourage hydration, exercise and nutrition in young athletes during his appearance YARMOR sports drink. at the Darien Sportsplex.
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ON THE COVER Alex Jiang of Hinsdale works on one of his sketches Wednesday for his comic book. Alex recently made a comic book, “The Best of Lazy Wolf,” which he is trying to publish with help from the community. Erica Benson - ebenson@shawmedia.com
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How to donate Donate to Alex Jiang’s Kickstarter campaign at http://shawurl.com/1son, or visit www.kickstarter.com and search “Lazy Wolf.” As of Thursday, Jiang’s project was halfway funded. Those who donate can receive a copy of “The Best of Lazy Wolf” comic book and other thank-you gifts.
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ton art community, her friend thought they should submit them to the literary journal and website. “Georgia, my friend, is pretty active in the Boston art community,” Chen said. “And she thought they might like Alex’s style.” After publishing his comics in three installments, the editors eventually made Lazy Wolf a monthly feature. Jiang’s comics now have their own section on the magazine’s website. The family and Jiang also have decided to self-publish some of his best comics into a book. “I think it was because of the positive reviews. People say they’re really funny,” Chen said. “I think we thought, ‘Let’s just gather everything together.’”
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Chen said the family started their own Kickstarter campaign to raise money for the prospect of self-publishing Jiang’s comics and to gauge people’s interest in actually purchasing a book. “We just hope to have the opportunity to show Lazy Wolf to more people and see if [people] like it,” Chen said. From drawings on notebook paper to Kickstarter campaigns, Lazy Wolf has come a long way. “When I found out about Alex’s website, drawing and influence . . . I cried,” Heiman said. “It’s why you teach – to spark passion in your students, to support their dreams, success and strengths, and to encourage creativity and a voice.”
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more than 50 short comics since his debut last spring. Jiang has been creating several comics per week since his original. “Alex started doing a few comics every week,” Jiang’s mom, Lin Chen, said. “He gets his ideas from daily life, but he always has a unique angle. I look forward to seeing what ideas he comes up [with].” And so do Jiang’s classmates. His current fourth-grade teacher, Tina Senese, said the class looks forward to reading what Jiang comes up with. “He’s so incredibly talented,” Senese said. “I often use his work as the bar. I think he’s really helped the other kids. They always want to see what he’s up to.” As of last September, Jiang’s comics also can be found online at www.hobartpulp.com, an online literary magazine. After Chen showed one of her son’s comics to a friend involved in the Bos-
On March 18, Alex Jiang of Hinsdale shows one of the sketches he won first prize for from the Darien Woman’s Club.
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HINSDALE – Unlike the character Alex Jiang created for his 50-plus comics, this Hinsdale resident and fourth-grader at Elm School is far from lazy. Jiang’s main character in his series is Lazy Wolf, a subject he has worked on since his substitute art teacher, Amanda Heiman, introduced a comic strip art project to his class 10 months ago. “The third-graders had a field trip to the zoo, so prior to the trip, I introduced the comic strip lesson,” Heiman said. “We talked about a title, having a beginning, middle and end to your comic, and how simple lines are sometimes all you need to tell a story.” After using some “Peanuts” comics as examples, Heiman asked the students to create their own comic based on an animal at the zoo. The students practiced drawing a few animals as a class and then picked the one they wanted to base their comic around. “A wolf was the first animal that popped into my head,” Jiang said. “And making him lazy made it funny.” And so, Lazy Wolf was born. According Alex, Lazy Wolf likes to eat, sleep and not work. He adheres to a strict schedule of waking up late, eating brunch, napping and eating some more until he goes to sleep again at 8 p.m. Consequently, though, Lazy Wolf has been busy. He’s been eating, napping and not working his way through
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Student’s petition calls for D-86 board member to resign By MATTHEW HENDRICKSON
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mhendrickson@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – An online petition calling for Hinsdale High School District 86 Board Member Claudia Manley to resign has gathered nearly 1,100 signatures since it was posted online Sunday. The petition was posted by Marissa Dupont, 17, of Burr Ridge, a senior at Hinsdale South High School. Dupont is student council president at Hinsdale South, is on staff at the school’s yearbook and is captain of the badminton and swim and dive teams. Dupont said she is calling for Manley’s resignation after she was bullied by Manley for handing out campaign materials before a school play March 12 and 13. Dupont said she was harassed by Manley both nights before the play as she tried to hand out fliers supporting Jennifer Planson, Bill Carpenter and Kathleen Hirsman for seats on the District 86 Board in the April 7 election. The candidate slate of Planson, Carpenter and Hirsman is running in opposition to a slate of candidates aligned with the board’s majority and the board’s president, Richard Skoda.
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Learn more about School District 86 candidates and the issues they’re talking about. Visit www.my suburbanlife.com/election-central. Manley is not running for re-election. Dupont said Manley first approached her Thursday night as she was handing out the pamphlets at the school. “I think that it’s important for students to have a voice [in the district’s election], even those who can’t vote,” Dupont said of her interest in the campaign. Dupont was handing out the fliers with an adult friend, Mary Sullivan of Darien, on March 12, when they were approached by Manley, who was at the school to attend her daughter’s play. “It was very low key,” Sullivan said. “We were just asking if [voters] were interested in more information.” Dupont and Sullivan said when Manley approached with her husband, Manely initially said they
should get their own materials supporting President Skoda and his Conservative Slate, which includes Greg Gurshuny and Fred Cappetta. When Manley’s husband told her he did not think campaigning was allowed on school property, she began to raise her voice and argue with Sullivan and Dupont over their activities. “She wasn’t yelling, but she was very strong in what she was saying,” Dupont said. “It was intimidating. It wasn’t a friendly conversation.” Dupont and Sullivan said Manley directed her conversation mainly at Dupont and told her she was a bully and that she had ruined her daughter’s play by being at the school and handing out the materials. Manley did not return several requests for comment sent to her district email account.
District 86 Superintendent Bruce Law said after consulting with the school’s legal counsel, he was informed there was no rule preventing people from handing out campaign literature at the school. Law said Policy 4:20 refers to instances when an outside group wants to pay the school to advertise on the property, such as if a local merchant wanted to advertise at a sporting event. Law said after the March 12 incident, the school prepared the following night by having the police officer available and setting up tables where both campaigns could hand out materials in an orderly way. Skoda said he received a call from Manley on March 12 during the incident, but wasn’t available to take the call. He said after talking to Manley on March 13, he told her his opinion was that campaigning on school property was against the school’s policy. Campaigning on campus Skoda said he had spoken with Law Dupont said she returned with four other adults on March 13 to hand out about Policy 4:20 and was informed more materials and were again confront- it did not cover the dissemination of ed by Manley, who began taking pictures political materials, but said Thursday of her and saying she had violated Policy he still believed it was against school 4:20 of the school’s code. Hinsdale South policy to do so. “We have a lack of enforcement, Principal Stephanie Palmer and a school police liaison officer stepped in to separate the two groups. See RESIGN, page 14
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The Early Voting program allows any eligible DuPage County registered voter to vote before the 2015 Consolidated General Election between March 23 through April 4, 2015. El programa de Votación Temprana le permite a los electores inscritos en el Condado de DuPage, que reúnan los requisitos necesarios, votar antes de la Elección General Consolidada de 2015, del 23 de Marzo al 4 de Abril, 2015.
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• An unknown person attempted to file • A UPS package was reported stolen tax returns using a resident’s information March 10 from a resident’s porch in the Feb. 19. 7500 block of Country Lane. • Money was reported stolen from a Property damage purse March 11 in the 7400 block of Cass Marijuana possession • An unknown person damaged two Avenue. • Erick A. Rivas, 18, of the 1900 block of light fixtures at the end of a driveway • A computer was reported stolen HINSDALE South 57th Court, Cicero, was charged valued at $450 between 5 p.m. March 10 March 12 from a classroom at Hinsdale DUI and 7 a.m. March 11 in the 900 block of South High School, 7401 Clarendon Hills • Paul M. Williams, 40, of the 900 block at 12:30 a.m. March 11 with possession Road. of Stanton Drive, Naperville, was charged of cannabis, underage possession of alco- South County Line Road. • Mud was smeared on a garage door • A concrete goose was reported stolen a 12:30 a.m. March 14 with driving under hol, speeding and operating uninsured March 13 in the 1100 block of 71st Street. the influence of alcohol, driving under the vehicle in the area of Ogden Avenue and and newspaper was lit on fire on the York Road. front lawn of a home between 8 p.m. influence with a blood alcohol content • William Anthony Garippo, 19, of the March 14 and 6 a.m. March 15 in the 600 Traffic violation greater than 0.08, speeding and improp• Nikola Zagorov, 38, of the zero to 100 er lane use in the area of 55th Street and 300 block of Malden Avenue, La Grange block of South Bruner Street. Park, was charged at 9:56 p.m. March block of Kingery Quarter, Willowbrook, Garfield Avenue. 14 with possession of cannabis and pos- DARIEN was charged March 9 with driving while • Michal M. Osika, 32, of the 1600 session of drug equipment in the area of DUI license suspended and depositing materiblock of 61st Street, Downers Grove, Ogden Avenue and Madison Street. als on a highway at 67th Street and Cass was charged at 1:32 a.m. March 14 with • Patrick Covington, 23, of the 1900 Avenue. driving under the influence of alcohol, block of Country Lane, Darien, was Burglary • Erika Ramos, 28, of the 3400 block speeding, improper lane use and opercharged March 10 with driving under the Windows were smashed between ating an uninsured vehicle at Route 83 influence, illegal transportation of alcohol of West Fulton Avenue, Chicago, was charged March 15 with no driver’s and 47th Street. Osika refused testing to midnight and 6:12 a.m. March 14 on two and improper turn at an intersection in parked vehicles and cigarettes and a license, operating an uninsured vehicle determine his blood alcohol content. the 8600 block of Pearson. purse were stolen from one and a wallet and suspended registration in the 8100 • Nicholas Casillas-Arellano, 55, of the • Stacy Linker, 23, of the 200 block from another in the 600 block of West block of Cass Avenue. 3000 block of 141st Place, Blue Island, of McArthur Avenue, Northlake, was was charged at 8:24 a.m. March 14 with Ogden Avenue. charged March 15 with driving under the Solicitation driving under the influence, driving under influence, speeding and failure to signal Theft • Omar Shammaa, 22, of the 2300 the influence with a blood alcohol conin the 8100 block of Lemont Road. A catalytic converter was reported tent greater than 0.08, improper backing • Margaret Wimp, 26, of the 800 block block of 183rd Street, Homewood, was cited March 12 on a local ordinance for and operating an uninsured vehicle in the stolen from a parked car between 11 of Valley View, Downers Grove, was p.m. March 14 and 8 a.m. March 15 in the charged March 15 with driving under the soliciting without a permit in the 1700 200 block of East Third Street. 5500 block of South Madison Street. block of Holly. influence and improper lane use in the • Kellen Kodis, 23, of the 5100 block of Possession of a 8300 block of Cass Avenue. Fraud West 82nd Street, Burbank, was cited controlled substance • Two fraudulent charges were reported Theft March 12 on a local ordinance for solicMarisa N. Franco, 18, of the 19W200 on a resident’s credit card between Feb. block of Gloucester Way, Oak Brook, • A wallet was reported stolen March 9 iting without a permit in the 1700 block of Holly. was charged at 9:30 p.m. March 14 with 6 and Feb. 26. from Chuck E. Cheese, 7409 Cass Ave.
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DARIEN – Many Darien rental property managers will be required to become certified in Darien’s Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, according to a Darien Police Department news release. The program has been implemented in 2,000 cities around the world, and Darien police expect it will help create a safer environment at multifamily rental properties. The police department will provide a training seminar mandatory to some
property managers at either 6 to 10 p.m. April 28 or May 6 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16. Property managers are required to attend a seminar to become certified if they own a building with 10 or more units, although the police department encourages all property managers to attend. Property managers who do not send a representative to the seminar or comply with the crime free ordinance may be subject to fines, according to the police. During the seminar, police will dis-
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Whirlwind of activity comes to Park District As March roared in with unseasonable temperatures (both low and high), the signs of spring are beginning to make their appearance. What does that mean at the Clarendon Hills Park District? The ice rinks will slowly transition back to tennis courts. The white, snowy landscape will soon give way to soccer and baseball fields. The surfaces around the playCOMMUNITY grounds will begin to dry, VOICE and before we know it the Kelly parks will be filled with famSmith ilies, teams and individuals celebrating the end of winter while welcoming spring. Spring begins with a whirlwind of summer preparations at the Clarendon Hills Park District. Registration for summer programs such as camp and swim lessons opens. Lions Park Pool season pass sales commence. The interviews for camp counselors, lifeguards and other pool staff continue, supplies and equipment are inventoried and replenished and the facilities are “de-winterized” as the temperatures allow and all while regular daily operations continue. Spring is a season of rebirth, and the park district is a wonderful place for new beginnings. Families new to town looking to forge new connections and friendships may want to attend one of many free special events this spring. Our summer recreation programs and day camps offer a friendly, safe place where children can make friends and explore sports, the arts, or traditional seasonal activities. Individuals interested in learning a new sport or activity may want to begin their journey at one of the hundreds of programs offered by the Clarendon Hills Park District’s each season. Senior adults beginning a new chapter in their lives will want to consider a day trip arranged by the Clarendon Hills Park District or join their neighbors at one of three complimentary luncheons scheduled for active adults each year. To begin a spring fling with open spaces and new places, try creating a map of the Clarendon Hills Park District’s eight parks. How many of these parks can your family visit this season? Have the robins returned to Clarendon Hills, a sure sign that spring is here? Can your children spot Illinois’ state bird, the cardinal, in and about one of these parks? Are there rabbits and squirrels enjoying their own playground in town? Have flowers and shrubs started to bloom? Can you gather leaves or sticks that remain on the ground to create a nature collage? A journey which begins at the Clarendon Hills Park District this spring, will lead to many happy endings throughout the year.
Kelly Smith is the superintendent of recreation for the Clarendon Hills Park District. Laura Burke, general manager lburke@shawmedia.com 630-427-6213
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Saying no to pensions sets the tone for reform debate There’s no easy way to whittle down the state’s $111 billion (that’s “billion” with a “b”) pension deficit. That’s the best estimate available for how much the Legislature has fallen short when it comes to making legally required contributions to the state-funded pensions. We got here for many reasons – the state failing to keep up to speed with its payments is the biggest piece of the puzzle, but not the only one. Many, many, many stories have been written over the past few years by any number of media outlets about retiring officials, educators and administrators getting ridiculous pensions. There are a lot of retirees walking around in Illinois who, if they weren’t millionaires when they stopped working, certainly are now. The pension bill passed in 2013 is facing a serious court challenge right now, and there’s a good chance it’ll be thrown out. Then it’ll fall back to the Legislature to try again to clean up its own mess. Will they take another swing at reducing benefits, either for current or future workers? Will they raise taxes? Will they rearrange the books to make it appear like they’ve solved it? We don’t know yet. A few local legislators have taken a step that’s more symbolic than substantive, but it’s still welcome nonetheless. Illinois News Network reported that state Reps. Peter Breen, Jeanne Ives, Ron Sandack, Grant Wehrli and Kathleen Willis and state Sen. Tom Cullerton are among a sizable group of legislators who’ve elected not to take government pensions. “I don’t believe I deserve a pension on the backs of hardworking taxpayers,” Ives, a Republican from Wheaton, told INN. It’s interesting to note that this group includes two Democrats (Willis and Cullerton) and four Republicans. For all that Springfield is subject to the same national polarization that makes compromise diffiDavid Good, managing editor dgood@shawmedia.com 630-427-6270
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The Illinois Statehouse cult at times, on this issue party seems to be irrelevant – for now, anyway. The real proof will come, most likely, when the courts throw out the 2013 pension reform law and these same legislators find that they need to work together on a lasting solution. With a Republican governor and Democrats controlling both the Senate and General Assembly, there’s going to be no solution but a bipartisan one. “I didn’t go into politics to get a paycheck for the rest of my life,” Cullerton, a Democrat from Villa Park, told INN. “… I think it is important for people to remember why our constituents elected us to office – to serve the public and their interests.” Forgoing their pensions is a step in the right direction.
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This is [a] response to Lemont’s State of the Village article. Residents voted no to a home rule municipality years ago to keep the village from instituting additional taxes without our consent. County and local retail taxes are already too high. Maybe that’s why some people don’t shop locally. Mr. Mayor, let’s face it, Lemont will never become a retail destination. Funding for the proposed sports complex on contaminated land the village doesn’t even own won’t happen. Thousands of residents signed petitions saying “no, we don’t want it.” No ifs, ands or buts about it. Just stop talking about it.
It appears that common sense has prevailed in the debate over tree removal or sidewalk installation in Clyde Estates. The Downers Grove Village Council decided no sidewalks and, therefore, no need to destroy mature trees in order to put in the sidewalks. So, now, let’s see if the same common sense can apply to the plan to destroy the historic Edwards House and put up a weird monstrosity full of so-called luxury condos in its place. There are already plenty of downtown Downers Grove empty condos that can’t be sold. Why build even more, and on historic Maple Avenue yet?
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Thank you to the public works gentleman in the red and black headband who has been cleaning Main Street in downtown Lisle this past winter. Finally, someone who sees all of the trash, not just what will fit on his stick or in his bucket. He works differently than those before him. He approaches his work enthusiastically, and he’s pleasant, too. Yes, we notice. Thank you for a great job.
I’m just reading the article on Sound Off to electronic billboards on [the] Palmer Drive underpass. Yes, I also would be against that billboard. But I would encourage the city to have a community bulletin board type of thing that would be in the train station on York Road, and possibly some of our volunteer groups could pay for this billboard. Or I wouldn’t call it a billboard. I would call it a community advertisement for functions in the Crying about Downers Grove signs town that are going on. … That I would I feel the Village Council is wasting like to see in Elmhurst, and I would put way too much money on the gateway that at the train station. signs. Come on, $100,000 for four signs and more waste coming next year. The Clean up pet waste in Lombard design is supposed to have such a deep With the snow melted, there’s a lot of meaning that a sign will be needed next pet waste, especially near the schools in to them to explain they represent the Lombard, anywhere you walk. Please be train station’s red brick and Sears home. considerate and clean it up so the kids It’s a joke. But I’m crying, not laughing. don’t have to get messed up.
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I am wondering who is accountable for underage drinking parties within our community? Discarded beer cans littering the parkways on Saturday mornings. Teens urinating and vomiting on our driveways in the middle of the night. Inebriated adolescents driving home under the influence at 2 a.m. ’Tis the season. End of the year school dances and graduation parties are on the horizon. Again, I am wondering who is accountable for this extremely poor and dangerous behavior? Parents? Teens? Police? School administrators? Local police officers have advised me to call them early and often. I intend to do just that. Additionally, they have reminded my family that, in addition to fists, knives and guns can be part of the equation and are not just “city” issues. Let’s all be accountable, shall we?
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Tollway may speed up The Illinois Tollway is moving closer to increasing the speed limit on several area tollways from 55 to 60 mph, according to an Illinois Tollway news release. The Tollway’s Customer Service and Planning Committee recommended the changes based on years of traffic and engineering studies to determine areas where the speed limit could safely be increased to make traffic more efficient, according to the release. The Tollway’s Board of Directors will consider the recommendation at its March 26 meeting.
The board, the Tollway’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the Illinois Department of Transportation must approve the speed limit changes before they can be enacted. Illinois Senate Bill 2015, which went into effect Jan. 1, allowed tollways in DuPage and Cook counties to be considered for increases up to 70 mph. Tollway stretches that would see increases include: • Interstate 88: from Interstate 290 to Route 31 • Interstate 355: from Interstate 55 to Army Trail Road • Interstate 294: from the Interstate 57 Interchange to the I-55 Interchange
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Continued from page 4 not a lack of policy,” Skoda said. “We have a policy.” Law said after a review of the school’s policy with legal counsel, there is no policy one way or the other. Skoda said such an interpretation could leave the school open to having members of the Ku Klux Klan, for example, come to the school to distribute fliers. Robert Bland, campaign manager for the Conservative Slate, asked if ISIS would be allowed on school grounds to recruit students, if political campaigning were allowed. “My perspective is that you limit it to everyone, or you are limiting it to no one,” Skoda said. Bland called calls for a Manley’s resignation, “a high-tech lynching.” Skoda said he thinks that everyone needs to get away from this and let the school handle it. He’s concerned that the court of public opinion has already found her guilty. “We don’t know if [Manley] did anything wrong,” Skoda said Thursday. “What bothers me about this is we’re trying someone.”
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DEAN’S LISTS University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, fall semester BURR RIDGE: Margaret Boland, Charles Busse, Mohsin Dahodwala, Gregory Danielson, Abhishek Deshpande, Zayd Hayani, Corey Hutcheson, Bethany Lynch, Kylee McDermott, Gregory Murray, Samantha Postillion, Christine Stella, Grace Walsh, Maria Waring, Michael Wasiukiewicz and Omar Zaki CLARENDON HILLS: Rachel Collins, Melissa Deneufbourg, Lin Ding, Jill Doherty, Patrick Drew, Margaret Frodin, Avdhesh Garodia, Qian Hu, Veronica Peterson, Jacob Ramsey, Matthew Ramsey, Nikhil Shiva, Paige Smiles, Mitchel Studnicka, Eric Thompson and Katherine Trchka DARIEN: Chloe Belczak, Michael Benedict, Maria Bohri, Alyssa Cameli, Madeline DeMaio, Kelly Diedrich, Katherine Favia, Alyssa Fix, Povilas Golokvoscius, Tiffany Habbal, Surtai Han, Austin Hultmark, Cassandra Jensen, Jenna Kandah, Jacob Keal, Samar Khan, Kara Leslie, Nikhil Mathews, Stacey Meyers, Liam Miller, Eleni Murphy, Brett Nelson, Shannon O’Brien, Sheena Panthaplackel, Matthew Reich, Suzanne Segredo and Julia Szumny HINSDALE: Coco Arima, Edmund Arima, Courtney Bergdoll, Caroline Cimo, Jennifer Coady, Caitlin Dingwall, Kevin Dvorak, Katherine Erwin, Caroline Everette, Michelle Hately, Ashley Hipskind, Stephanie Lenchard Warren, David Lorenc, Maryellen McGann, Elizabeth Melvin, Peter Miles, Monica Milkint, Paul Mock, Erin Morgan, Gina Randell, Vikram Reddy, Sam Ricker, Morgan Sherlock, Brian Thompson,
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities, fall semester BURR RIDGE: Natalie Beener, Frances Gibson and Martin McClure CLARENDON HILLS: Shannon Fraser DARIEN: Melissa Steinken HINSDALE: Ashley Bergdoll OAK BROOK: Keith Schmidt
University of Iowa, fall semester BURR RIDGE: John Rejowski CLARENDON HILLS: Catherine Hudson and Amy O’Grady DARIEN: Natalie Kurowski and Patrick Lippi HINSDALE: Natalie Coan, Sean Embree, Michael Lord and Ryan Pencak WILLOWBROOK: Mackenzie Cameron
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COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 181 What are the most pressing issues facing your school district? The most pressing issues facing the district involve curriculum changes and competition for limited funds. The implementation of Common Core requires a significant shift in the way subjects are taught, and the Learning For All plan adds complexity to their implementation. On the financial front, potential legislation that could decrease the budget and impact teacher pensions looms. Ongoing curriculum renewals, facility concerns at Hinsdale Middle School, 21st century learning demands and diminishing funds for new programs are already stressing district finances. Resolv- Jennifer ing these issues will require collaborative, thoughtful and respectful deliberation. Burns How do you balance the educational needs of students with the economic challenges facing taxpayers? We must start by asking all constituents to weigh in on educational priorities. Teachers and principals should be asked what tools they need to do their best work, and parents and taxpayers should be canvassed for input. Then, using staff insights to inform the process, community interests should be aligned with spending. Development of a long-term strategic plan would also be helpful as it would enable the district to better identify future spending needs, be more proactive during the budgeting process and improve the district’s ability to respond to legislative changes that could materially reduce state funding. What are the most pressing issues facing your school district? The Board of Education needs to speak with one voice to restore confidence in the direction of the district. Rather than being reactive and lagging in the preparations that once resulted in all our schools being awarded, the ISBE now ranks just one district school as worthy of an Academic Excellence Award. The district must be more honest in responding to parent concerns about student progress. Especially in critical areas like STEM, parents in our district expect preeminent methods and materials not John outdated texts. Similarly, parents and community members were rightly shocked by revelations of how poorly maintained HMS was revealed to be. Czerwiec How do you balance the educational needs of students with the economic challenges facing taxpayers? Every community member regardless of their stage of life expects tax dollars to be spent wisely. The Board of Education must put the district on [a] path that is fiscally sustainable. Budget information must be shared openly and honestly. District level staff expenditures have grown while student performance has not improved. Despite the generous support of our PTAs/PTOs the district lacks a coherent plan to ensure equitable access to technology. The helpful leadership of the D-181 Foundation can go a long way to restoring the district to a preeminent role in getting value from such investment. What are the most pressing issues facing your school district? The successful implementation of the Learning For All plan is critical. The board should more clearly define the specific goals of the plan, give more details on what the plan will look like during and after implementation, and most importantly have clear metrics defined in advance to measure and assess the areas where the plan is working well, and where it has been less successful. Dealing with the HMS structural issues is also important. A significant financial outlay may be required, with the challenge of getting community approval in a Richard district where less than 30 percent of the voters have children in D-181 schools. How do you balance the educational needs of students with the economic chalGlitner lenges facing taxpayers? The upcoming teacher contract negotiations, the threat of state funding decreases, the shortfall in pension funding and the structural issues at HMS are all issues with unknown but potentially serious consequences for the district’s finances. My goal will be to keep a balanced budget in this environment using CPI as a guide. I hope to bring an open mind and the analytical ability to look at each issue individually, to educate myself, and make the best decision for all of the district’s stakeholders, keeping in mind that an excellent educational system is in the best interest of everyone.
What are the most pressing issues facing your school district? This district is facing budget constraints due to pending legislation that could significantly reduce our state funding and/or shift pension liabilities, teacher salaries and benefits that are growing faster than the Consumer Price Index, and major facility needs at Hinsdale Middle School. The district is also facing curriculum issues stemming from the implementation of the Common Core State Standards, and the district’s Learning for All plan. There is also a lack of consistency in curriculum delivery across our schools. The administration has adopted sweeping Leslie Gray curriculum changes, but they have been implemented differently across the D-181 schools. How do you balance the educational needs of students with the economic challenges facing taxpayers? Being an effective board member requires constant review of budgetary line items in order to balance cost cutting measures while maintaining academic excellence in our schools. As a board member, I would work collaboratively with fellow board members to manage the budget in order to make fiscally responsible decisions. A top-down analysis of the budget would ensure that the community’s tax dollars are being spent in the most responsible manner. I would also ensure that student educational needs are being met by prioritizing resources, and by implementing strategic planning. What are the most pressing issues facing your school district? Maintaining consistency within our district is vital to it’s health and growth. The lack of consistency among schools in regards to resources and implementation of programs creates perceived inequalities in the distribution of education. Also, is the issue of administrative turnover. A culture has been created that has made it difficult to keep the best; we will not be able to provide the desired educational outcomes if turnover continues. Those who design a plan need be Amy Antrim around to see it through the stages of implementation, measuring success and make changes as needed. McCurry How do you balance the educational needs of students with the economic challenges facing taxpayers? There is a delicate balance between being fiscally responsible while providing the best possible public education. The district’s goal is to challenge every child and measure student growth. I do not believe in tracking and tiering because it is not developmentally appropriate at the elementary level. I support a learning environment that allows more fluidity and flexibility and I would further encourage the district to look at a variety of ways to support differentiation to best economically serve all our children. A plan that allows for adaptation of the technological and human resources for a most cost effective delivery of services while implementing best practices. What are the most pressing issues facing your school district? New Common Core implementation, HMS Facility, continued balance budget and PARCC testing. How do you balance the educational needs of students with the economic challenges facing taxpayers? It is a delicate balance and should be based on need vs. want. A balanced budget should be mandatory. Anything that can be done to save the taxpayers money while maintaining the D-181 academic excellence should be looked at and reviewed.
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HINSDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 86 What are the most pressing issues facing your school district? Budget deficit due to school funding and expenditures. We need to be fiscally responsible and live within our budget. How do you balance the educational needs of students with the economic challenges facing taxpayers? Through good, open and honest communication between all parties involved. We need to offer the best for our students while living within our financial means, while eliminating wasteful spending and using the revenue we have to go toward educating the student first.
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What are the most pressing issues facing your school district? The board needs to cure a false sense of crisis certain special interests have created because they feel threatened. To cure this problem, the board needs to be more aggressive in opening lines of communication with the public. The last two years, the board has balanced the budget (even shown surpluses), but when the largest class of expenditures expands at a greater rate than revenues, stability is endangered. Illinois statute requires restructuring the methodology of certified staff (teacher) evaluations. Preparation for that process has revealed the district’s current evaluation practice is Gregory ineffective (with well over 90 percent of its staff being rated “Excellent”). Gershuny How do you balance the educational needs of students with the economic challenges facing taxpayers? Simply asking the question takes us most of the way toward the result because it recognizes there is a need for a balance. You cannot set out to deliver a world-class education without regard to resources. In that regard, education is like anything else. There are three basic necessities for delivery of educational services – a place to hold class, a curriculum to deliver and teachers to instruct. Provision of each has associated economic costs and the balance of these requires sound economic planning and a competent board to bring all the parts together.
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CLARENDON HILLS VILLAGE PRESIDENT
What are the most pressing issues facing your school district? Hinsdale District 86 has a history of excellence in preparing students for post-secondary education and fulfilling employment opportunities. It is imperative we maintain that tradition through effective and efficient board governance. District 86 needs a well-functioning board that agrees compromise and consensus are critical to school success. For the District 86 Board to govern effectively, it must restore a positive climate that fosters trust, respect and collaboration between all stakeholders: The board, its administration, its educators and staff, and the community. The Board must use Kathleen the taxpayers’ monies wisely, making sure all stakeholders are properly resourced. Hirsman How do you balance the educational needs of students with the economic challenges facing taxpayers? You sit down with other board members, administrators and community members, and you solve those economic challenges collaboratively.
What are the most pressing issues facing the village? Maintaining our sound fiscal position while working to lessen the tax burden of our residents. Gov. Rauner has publicly stated his desire to reduce our sales tax rebates as a means of balancing state revenues. While protecting our village’s reserves and preserving our AAA credit rating, we must continue efficiently operating our village and maintaining the highest quality services from police, fire, public works and administrative staff. Already recognized by outside auditors as being extremely efficient, my focus will be on helping local businesses grow and attracting new businesses that serve the Len Austin community’s needs while generating additional operating revenue. What specific experience makes you a good fit for village president? I have 25 years of experience leading and managing complex business relationships that produce win/win outcomes for both parties. This experience is crucial for the position. In addition, during my six years on the zoning board, I have learned about the issues facing our village from both the perspective of our residents and the village board. My success in business is the result of focusing on long-term goals and diligently leading the team to achieve strong results. I will apply this same discipline to our village government.
What are the most pressing issues facing your school district? The two most pressing issues facing District 86 is financial and the collective bargaining agreement. First, District 86 is facing serious financial constraints and we must be able to live within our means. To achieve this, financial assumptions must be realistic, truthful and reflect district historical trends, as well as the advice and data our experts provide. This information should be used to set the budget and then take the advice of the district’s CFO to levy what is appropriate to ensure the excellence of education in this district. Collective Jennifer bargaining conversations must start immediately and they must be collaborative. How do you balance the educational needs of students with the economic chal- Planson lenges facing taxpayers? We must eliminate wasteful spending on law firms, consultants and outsourcing services and utilize and train staff to accomplish the same objectives. This district must allow the superintendent to lead his staff to create procedures, invest time and energy into training staff more effectively and educating staff on how to implement policies and procedures. This will allow finances to be directed toward educational opportunities for students and allow the balancing of the budget. Listening to the advice of the expertise the district has hired, allowing them to do their job efficiently and not micromanage will empower this district to use taxpayer funds wisely.
Frederick Cappetta did not respond to Suburban Life’s questionnaire.
CLARENDON HILLS VILLAGE BOARD What are the most pressing issues facing the village? Civility and future financial strength. Small segments in the village chose to sue rather than use the open, civil process of discussion and compromise resulting in residents incurring legal fees of at least $75,000. We also face potential revenue losses. Specifically, Gov. Rauner proposes both to reduce our share of income taxes by 50 percent and a two-year real estate tax cap. Since we hold prudent reserves, we maintain a AAA bond rating and more flexibility than most municipalities. Still, we will need to evaluate cuts in certain areas while ensuring we maintain the high level of services that we deserve. Gregory What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? I have been a Jordan member of the Clarendon Hills Zoning Board since 1994, including 17 years as chairman. I have helped make local government work and will apply those high standards as a trustee. As a small business owner, I’m experienced with developing and managing budgets for capital and operating expenses. I have helped many businesses restructure their finances, and I have extensive experience in evaluating complex information and making tough choices based on detailed and in-depth analysis. Every problem can be solved with teamwork, compromise and integrity. My experience is the essence of a trustee’s job. What are the most pressing issues facing the village? The most pressing issue for Clarendon Hills concerns appropriately managing the village budget. As in every household, managing the budget always needs to be a top priority. Our village will likely face a reduction in funding from the state, and we need to focus on planning for our future in light of a changing environment at the state level. Fortunately, the village has traditionally operated with best practices including conservative spending and maintaining adequate reserves. We currently have a Carol AAA rating, and we need to work hard to secure that for the future. What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? I have 25 years of Jorissen experience in the financial industry as a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Thinking quickly and adapting to rapid changes in the economic landscape is what I do on a daily basis. Making sound financial decisions based on thorough and deep analysis is the focus of my work. These skills are important for our village, and my experience in the private sector is very transferable to public service. I am a typical resident who is proud of our village and feels privileged to participate as a potential board member.
DARIEN CITY COUNCIL WARD 6 What are the most pressing issues facing the city? The top three issues are maintaining public safety, maintaining aging infrastructure and maintaining financial stability. Crime knows no borders. Chicago’s public safety issues continue to spread to the suburbs. Darien’s roads, sidewalks, water and sewer infrastructure continues to age requiring a multi-year planned approach to avoid critical failure. Finally, the state of the state is a significant concern. The new governor wants to cut 50 percent of the share of the state’s income tax revenues that’s directed to local governments. That would cost our city $1 million in annual revenue, requiring Slyvia cuts in services or increases in taxes, neither an agreeable option. McIvor What specific experience makes you a good fit for city council? Prior to serving on the city council, I attended meetings as a resident, advocating for electric service improvements, safety sidewalks, playground installations, park improvements and neighborhood watches while adamantly opposing developments that negatively impacted homeowners and their property values. As a member of the council, I have served on the Municipal Services and Police Committees – these departments are responsible for over 80 percent of the city’s total budget and those dollars must be spent to serve the community as a whole. I listen to residents, I take their concerns to the Council and I vote in their best interests.
What are the most pressing issues facing the village? Our slate is committed to a return to civility for our village. We need to maintain the proven, cost-effective policies that are in the best fiscal interests of Clarendon Hills. To date, these policies have provided the village with our AAA bond rating and the ability to maintain fiscally responsible reserves. These policies are based upon prudent, conservative accounting standards. Clarendon Hills has a limited source of business-based revenue. We should constantly look for opportunities to create Donald new business-based revenues, to maintain our cost-effective management and continue to provide the high level of services that our residents deserve. McGarrah What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? I have been a practicing attorney for over 30 years, handling and resolving complex litigation matters for clients involving commercial, engineering, failure analysis and risk management issues. Data and evidence is gathered in a comprehensive fashion in these matters to find real solutions in the best interests of clients. I will apply this proven methodology to assess village issues so that real solutions can be pursued in the best interests of our residents. I also have a significant amount of negotiating experience, which I can utilize to advocate in an appropriate fashion on behalf of the village.
Kristine Collins did not respond to Suburban Life’s questionnaire.
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What are the most pressing issues facing your school district? The most pressing issue facing District 86 is financial sustainability. Our revenues are limited by the Consumer Price Index. For this year, CPI was 1.7 percent and next year it will be 0.8 percent. Yet, the teaching staff for decades has received increases well in excess of CPI. In the last contract, the average pay raise was 3.995 [percent], while CPI new revenue was 1.7 percent. The teachers’ union does itself a disservice when it supports board candidates with money, endorsements and Richard volunteers as the members it elects have become compromised. How do you balance the educational needs of students with the economic Skoda challenges facing taxpayers? District 86 has a surplus approaching $30 million. Due to the inability of past boards and this board to hold the line on excessive wage demands from unions, our surplus will be shrinking. The behavior of past boards and this board will lead to unsustainability long term. Our teachers in 2013-14 averaged $111,000 in total compensation and rank among the highest paid teachers in the nation. Over the last decade, wages are consuming a larger part of the total expenditures of the districts. Hence, we are having to cannibalize maintenance and facility upgrades to accommodate for the larger share teachers’ salaries are consuming.
Eric Stache did not respond to Suburban Life’s questionnaire.
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MAERCKER SCHOOL DISTRICT 60 BOARD
What are the most pressing issues facing the city? Making sure our residents feel safe in their homes is a top priority facing the city. Since the introduction of Chief Ernest Brown as our police chief in 2011, the department has taken a more proactive role in protecting our residents with up-to-date police practices (community policing) and equipment to improve our officers ability to keep Darien safe. Adding town hall meetings has been an invaluable tool to communicate with residents and the chief will be introducing a monthly Coffee with a Cop shortly. Kathleen Our Crime Free Housing Ordinance gives our police department and multi-unit building managers another tool to keep undesirable tenants out of Darien. Moesle What specific experience makes you a good fit for mayor? If you want to be the Weaver mayor of any city you need to support your local organizations. I started my involvement in the Darien community in 1978 when I became a resident. First, I volunteered on various committees including the church choir at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish where I continue to serve as a lector at Sunday Mass. But my love for Darien doesn’t stop with these activities. As an alderman, I was the long-time chairman of the Administrative/Finance Committee which maintained a conservative spending philosophy and in turn kept Darien’s property tax one of the lowest in DuPage County.
What are the most pressing issues facing the school district? Figuring out how to work in partnership with our teaching staff to implement the many changes in education today regarding evaluations, testing and curriculum. … I’ve recently seen a swing away from collaborating with our staff by our administration and board, and I don’t believe that is in the best interests of our children. Teachers and administrators need to be partners. … Dealing with potential financial pressures with the possibility of pension expenses being pushed back on the school districts or a reduction in state aid are also concerns, and the current board has a lack of financial expertise to deal with these issues. Timothy What specific experience makes you a good fit for the school board? I have Casey already served on this board for eight years, from 2005 to 2013. I decided to take Westmont some time away and chose not to run for re-election in 2013. However, I still have a first-grader in the district along with four older children that have gone through the district and continue to have a vested interest in the education of all of our children within the financial parameters provided by the taxpayers. … With my past experience on the board, my experience managing office buildings and developing and meeting budgets (15 years) … I think my skill set is a perfect fit for this responsibility.
What are the most pressing issues facing the city? The most pressing issue facing the city of Darien is the lack of an economic plan. Darien relies heavily on sales taxes to pay for basic services such as the police department and municipal services. The city must maximize revenues from all our businesses. To do so, the first step is an economic plan laying out a road map of specific steps and goals. The city must work together with business leaders and landlords to develop such plan. Other municipalities have economic plans. If Darien intends to compete and survive, a clearly Joerg Seifert defined and functioning economic plan is imperative and essential. What specific experience makes you a good fit for mayor? I am a veteran, a husband and a father of six children. I grew up in Darien and attended our schools, so I understand better than anyone what makes Darien “a nice place to live.” I am also a small-business owner and have managed a successful law practice for 16 years and have counseled clients through many economic highs and lows. Over these many years, I have seen Darien’s nominal progress compared to our neighboring communities. Since becoming alderman, I have seen firsthand how our city functions and have a clear understanding of what is needed for Darien to succeed.
What are the most pressing issues facing the school district? The most pressing issue facing our school district is finances. Our board has been fiscally responsible while maintaining small class sizes. … I think it is vital, especially given the changing demographics in our district. We have a great school district that offers so much, which I hope we can continue in the future. With the state of Illinois cutting back, we need to keep a tight rein on finances while providing for the children of this district and giving them the best education experience possible. Amy Sullivan What specific experience makes you a good fit for the school board? I have been a resident for 20 years and have had three children go through District 60. As a board Clarendon Hills member since 2007, I have the experience of working through financial challenges, working with the superintendent and always having the best interest of the children and taxpayers when making decisions. I have a Bachelor of Science from St. Mary’s University and have worked at the village of Burr Ridge in the finance department since 2006. I have been on many committees and chaired some for the PTO/PTA over the years and have volunteered in the classroom and as a room parent.
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BURR RIDGE VILLAGE BOARD
What are the most pressing issues facing the school district? I believe there are three pressing areas of concern for the district: First, declining level of parent engagement in the success of our schools. … Unless there is active parent participation the community will not push the teachers and the administration to higher standards and drive excellence. Second, there appears to be [a] growing gap in student performance between students who have English as their primary language and students who have English as their second language. The district Pradeep needs to do more to bring up the performance of students with ESL. Third, … the district is consistently burdened with unfunded mandates from the state and ISBE Tekkey creating financial strain in the district. Westmont What specific experience makes you a good fit for the school board? I have over 25 years of experience in the business world covering finance, contract negotiations, vendor management, staff and problem management, technology, employee relations, budgeting, forecasting and executive management. I have been a member of the Maercker District Leadership Team for over three years, monitoring progress of the school against its strategic plan. I participate in the district Facilities Committee reviewing plans for introducing pre-school and full-day kindergarten. As an active PTA member, I volunteer for activities like the science fair and fun fair at the school. I also volunteer as the Cub scoutmaster and den leader for the scouts in the district.
What are the most pressing issues facing the village? Attract businesses that are accessory to and that directly satisfy the needs of the village residents. These businesses need to be complimentary with the existing uses and fit the character of the village. Increase revenue generation by means other than what is currently in practice. Ensure greater fiscal responsibility, ensure transparency and communication with the residents and business community. What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? I have Robert Grela served for nearly 10 years on the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals, eight of those years as the chairman. I have served two terms as village trustee. During that time, I served as a member then chairman of the Space Needs Committee, a member of the Street Policy Committee and co-chair of the Ethics Subcommittee. My principle focus throughout my years of participation in community service has always been focused on resident needs, first and foremost.
Cindy Bondlow, Linda Holl and Paul Watkiss did not complete Suburban Life’s questionnaire.
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What are the most pressing issues facing the village? The most pressing issue is uncertainty caused by decreased state funding to municipalities across Illinois. We are fortunate Burr Ridge has remained fiscally sound over the years. However, reductions in revenue from the state would likely make budgeting a challenge. It will be one of my top priorities as trustee to make sure the village board adapts to changes in revenue while still maintaining a balanced budget that can provide critical services to residents. In addition, we must continue to build a community environment that is resident focused and commerce friendly. We also must keep our neighborhoods safe. Paula Murphy What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? As an experienced businesswoman with an electrical engineering degree and an MBA from a top business school, I have worked at companies big and small. I have worked for a Fortune 500 company, but I have also started and ran my own company. This success was a result of knowing how to take a solid product idea and couple it with smart marketing and savvy business skills to create a thriving business. I know what makes businesses succeed, and I will apply this same approach and experience to benefit the citizens of Burr Ridge.
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What are the most pressing issues facing the village? Ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability of tax dollars without incurring unnecessary debt. My experience has given me the ability to work within a balanced budget while continuing to provide the highest quality programs and services that residents have come to expect. Downtown Burr Ridge has become important to the quality of village life. We must continue to maintain its vibrancy and support programs and activities to benefit and attract additional businesses, restaurants and Mary residents. Ensure residents voices are heard. Opinions matter, we must take time to evaluate them to keep in tune with the needs and desires of the residents. Praxmarer What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? I care deeply about my community. As a 20-year resident, I have seen firsthand the importance of resident and business involvement in ensuring Burr Ridge remains a very special place. As a current plan commissioner, I have witnessed the work ahead for the village. It has broadened my understanding and appreciation of what it takes to achieve successful governance. I will work hard to balance the needs of various businesses and residents that make up this wonderful unique community. While a resident of Burr Oaks Glen South, I organized activities to foster a sense of community and neighborhood involvement.
What are the most pressing issues facing the village? We live in a beautiful and desirable town that is also financially sound from an economic standpoint. If elected as a village trustee, I will focus on maintaining the safety and security of our village and its residents. I would also make sure the village maintains a responsible, balanced budget that can continue to provide for the needs, safety and security of its residents and businesses. Since there is a risk that the state may reduce funding to cities and villages, I would ensure that our village is in a Antonio fiscally solid position so as to not be greatly impacted. What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? The business Schiappa experience that I developed over the course of my career will make me an effective and valuable member of the Village Board. My entrepreneurial spirit drove me to start up two businesses: A printing company, which I grew and eventually sold, and a real estate management firm where I am currently employed. I have also developed land in Burr Ridge and have an appreciation for our village’s rules and regulations. As trustee, I will always be mindful of how my vote will impact Burr Ridge not only today but tomorrow. Most importantly, I am fresh – fresh motivation, fresh ideas and fresh energy. Jim Broline and Jimmy Haimann did not respond to Suburban Life’s questionnaire.
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What are the most pressing issues facing the village? We will be asked to maintain our high standards and do more with less money coming in from the state and federal governments. We will also be asked to handle and pay for unfunded state mandates, such as pensions and wages. As the state continues to have serious financial problems, it will try to reduce the amount that goes to local governments. If this happens it will put a severe strain on our finances. I will insist the village make the hard choices to keep local taxes low [and] maintain a balanced budget Albert while still providing the services and public safety the residents expect. What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? I was elected Paveza to the park board three times and served as board president for six years. I worked hard to become CEO of my company. I have been elected five times to the Burr Ridge Board and have applied my past experiences to help resolve village problems. I feel I have contributed a stable influence on the board over the years resulting in being mayor pro tem four times. My votes over the years on potential controversial issues are out there and have helped make Burr Ridge that special place.
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OAK BROOK VILLAGE PRESIDENT What are the most pressing issues facing the village? Oak Brook has a $37.8 million unfunded pension obligation which over the last four years has grown by $10.5 million despite the village’s contributions to the pension. In addition to the growing pension obligation, on average over the last four years the village’s rate of expenditure is growing twice as fast as our rate of revenue growth. Our spending needs to be put in check before we have no other choice but to levy a property tax, something which Oak Brook residents do not currently have. Natalie What specific experience makes you a good fit for village president? I grew up in Oak Brook and saw it develop from a small town with a single shopping Cappetta center to a regional commercial center with tens of thousands of visitors each day. The original goal of the founders of Oak Brook was to keep the suburban residential charm of the village. The expansion of population and commerce has made that increasingly difficult. I believe my knowledge of the past character of our village gives me a perspective to preserve our charm while accommodating our commercial economy. My background and perspective are unique to me and not shared by my opponents.
What are the most pressing issues facing the village? The most pressing issue facing the village are pensions. This is a mainly a Springfield issue, but we may need to do whatever we can locally to come with creative Ideas including blending of the departments and consolidation to lessen the burden of spiraling pension costs. What specific experience makes you a good fit for village president? I have a proven track record of leadership in many organizations both medical and non-medical. I have served with distinction and dignity last four years as village president of Oak Brook.
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What are the most pressing issues facing the village? 1. The escalating public pension costs, if continuing to rise will be unsustainable 2. The increasing merchandise purchase over the Internet (now at 25 percen) threaten brick and mortar stores and malls like Oakbrook Center which the village is vitally dependent on. 3. The new governor, [Bruce] Rauner, intends to cut the municipal distributive fund by 50 percent which will cost the village nearly $400,000. What specific experience makes you a good fit for village president? 1. I have a masMark Moy ters of jurisprudence law degree from Loyola Law School which helps me understand the legal aspects of governance. 2. I have served as a dedicated trustee for the village of Oak Brook for the last six years. 3. To supplement my knowledge gained while serving as trustee, I have attended seven courses on governance at the Northern Illinois University Civic Academy.
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What are the most pressing issues facing the village? The biggest issue Oak Brook will face the next four years is as follows: Illinois pension underfunding leaves all of our municipalities and villages in Dupage County looking for answers to solutions that might address these real concerns coming in the next few years. I believe Oak Brook should be a leading voice in the issues we face as a state and not just look to Springfield for answers. I want to be a part of making sure we have solutions to be ready for the coming pension liabilities and the next natural down economic cycle. Charles What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? I have spent 22 years in the investment management field and it is this experience which I believe could Thompson be useful in helping navigate the next four years of our village. It was what prompted me last fall to run for trustee in the first place. My background: Nine years with Van Kampen Investments in Oakbrook. Thirteen years with a British investment firm, Henderson Global Investors. Five years on the Board of Trustees of Henderson Global Funds. Two years on the WaterWorks Board of Highland, Ind. Newly elected elder at Christ Church of Oak Brook in 2015 and a volunteer on the CCOB Worship Team.
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What are the most pressing issues facing the village? The major fiscal problem facing Oak Brook is funding for our pension programs. Like many Illinois municipalities, Oak Brook’s present and future pension liabilities have run away from us. Although this is a math problem created by the Illinois legislature, we cannot count on anyone in Springfield to solve it. We need to seriously consider creative, alternative ways to maintain high quality service while at the same time containing this mounting liability. Edward What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? My roots are here. Oak Brook has grown up from cornfields crossed by streams, into a crossroads Tiesenga for commerce, and along the way some things have changed. Yet the wheels of commerce still thresh out higher value products to the west in the premier shopping district and signature mall property. This economic activity throws off sales tax revenue into our village budget, to pay for our infrastructure and services that host our enterprises protect our homes with top level police and fire services. I’m with you, and for you. I’m going to maintain the essential strengths of Oak Brook. What are the most pressing issues facing the village? 1. The need for pension reform which must come from Springfield, but we need to work hard to convince our legislators. 2. To bring in new development with new revenues, which will allow us to protect the quality of life our residents enjoy by providing excellent village services. 3. Making sure Oak Brook continues to be a great place to live as well as work. What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? I have a financial background and eight years of experience on the village board here in Oak Brook, having served from 2003-2007 and 2011-now. There will be no learning curve, in addition I know how to work with people to build a consensus.
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What are the most pressing issues facing the village? The village of Oak Brook must continue to be vigilant in keeping our financial house in order while continuing to focus on economic development. In the 2011 election, Oak Brook residents voted for change and elected new leadership because we promised all Oak Brook residents that, if elected, we would – focus on economic development; eliminate wasteful and unnecessary spending; rid Oak Brook of influence from Cook County political insiders; restore open and transparent government; return an atmosphere of dignity and respect to village Michael board meetings where input from residents is respected and given proper consideration. These goals and many more have been accomplished during the past 4 years. Manzo What specific experience makes you a good fit for village board? First, I have a proven track record of success as an Oak Brook village trustee over the past four years. I was able to assist in putting Oak Brook back on the right track. I introduced and supported an online check registry for the village of Oak Brook which shows all village expenditures. I have and continue to opposed no-bid contracts for large village expenditures. Second, I have a wealth of expertise in local government. I was first elected to office over 20 years ago to a local school board (District 209). Lastly, I spent many years as a chief of staff to a county commissioner.
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COLLEGE OF DUPAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES What are the most pressing issues facing the college? By far, the most important issue facing COD is reestablishing a proper relationship between the board and the president. With Dr. Breuder’s promised retirement, we need to find a new president who will improve education at COD, collaborate with the employees and efficiently use the taxpayers’ investment in this great local resource. COD needs a leader who will only spend money on things that improve education and service to students and the transparency necessary to hold that leader accountable. Dan Bailey What specific experiences make you a good fit for the board? My long association with the college began as a student starting in 1975. For 39 years, COD has been a Wheaton source for personal enrichment, learning Spanish and changing careers to become a registered nurse. My daughters also attended COD. I know very well how important this resource is for the people of our communities. It is worth fighting for. My commitment is to be a watchdog for transparency and taxpayers at every board meeting and to be a bulldog for students and their teachers. My experience in the health science area and in labor management committees will serve that commitment. What are the most pressing issues facing the college? There are major issues with internal controls and financial reporting and spending by the executive staff of the school. There is a severe lack of oversight by both the Board of Trustees and those charged with governance. There has been blatant misuse of no-bid contracts, and that needs to stop. The president has a reputation for brewing mistrust among people for his own personal gain. Because of his $762,000 contract buyout and the extraordinary wining and dining at the Waterleaf, the school now risks losing some of the state funding it receives each year. This can only hurt the Claire Ball students and community. Addison What specific experiences make you a good fit for the board? I work for a publicly traded company and I must explain everything in detail and be able to justify every change made each day, review every document and check every figure for accuracy in staying compliant with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. I worked with people to prepare departmental budgets, ensuring their needs were met while staying within company thresholds, so I work very well working with people. I also worked with capital expenditure bidding approval and understand lease language. I am also known for being a person of integrity and truly working with people for the betterment of the project, group or company.
What are the most pressing issues facing the college? The college is in real trouble. There is: Lack of faculty and public confidence in the president’s leadership, financial scandals including alleged fraud, highly questionable spending practices, lack of openness at board meetings and in general, a president who has consistently been unable to work with others. What specific experiences make you a good fit for the board? I worked in information systems. I have a master’s degree in business from the University Charles of Illinois. While there, I passed the CPA exam. I spent my career working with companies in a wide variety of industries. My company, a leading firm in the IBM Bernstein midrange marketplace, developed software and provided consulting services to Wheaton help our customers access and analyze their computer data. We enabled them to make better management decisions. We need people on the board who understand how we can address the serious accounting and financial issues the college faces. What are the most pressing issues facing the college? 1. Improving accessibility of our finances ... The policy should change so that the board, public and taxpayers can access and review for themselves where the college is spending its money. 2. Finding the right leader ... It is important as a board to develop consensus on how we will select and find our new college president ... 3. Restoring credibility ... I plan to help lead the board and the college in a new direction ... 4. Fixing a dysfunctional board communication process ... We need to facilitate open and honest Matt Gambs conversation. ... 5. Career outcomes for students. ... we must remain focused on the future. Naperville What specific experiences make you a good fit for the board? I ... serve as an executive at one of Chicago’s largest banks. I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after high school ... I was fortunate to be able to attend college through the GI Bill, and [I] graduated from Regis University in Denver where I studied economics and political science. ... I currently serve as board chairman of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce ... I currently serve as a trustee of Regis University. ... I am past chairman of the Heritage YMCA Group ... My wife and I are founding members of the Board of Trustees at All Saints Catholic Academy in Naperville, and I currently serve as chairman.
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COLLEGE OF DUPAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES What are the most pressing issues facing the college? The College of DuPage has a Board of Trustees that is not holding the president and administration responsible. The board seems to have forgotten that the president reports to them and they report to the taxpayers. The lack of oversight and accountability has allowed insider deals, no bid contracts, waste and fraud to take place for far too long. The mission of the college is to provide accessible, affordable and comprehensive education. We need to get back to the basics to ensure we deliver on that promise. Frank What specific experiences make you a good fit for the board? I have served as a village trustee in Bartlett and as a school board member on U-46. I always Napolitano asked the tough questions to ensure that any money being spent was a good use Bloomingdale of the taxpayer dollars. I fought no bid contracts, spoke out against any wasteful spending and worked to increase transparency. During my term on the Bartlett Village Board, we reduced the budget by 6.4 percent while delivering the level of service our residents expected. Bartlett received many awards and recognitions during my time on the board.
See TRUSTEES, page 26 What are the most pressing issues facing the college? The board has fundamentally failed to exercise real oversight over the college president, and that dereliction has had a ripple effect throughout the institution. This election is crucial to remove the current incumbents and install trustees willing to reform how COD currently does things, particularly with respect to Dr. [Robert] Breuder; to select the new college president; repair the rift with the faculty that led to the September 2014 no confidence vote; respect the faculty as professionals; solve the problems with Deanne internal controls and board policies that generated financial irregularities and an employee indicted for theft into six figures; and to restore trust with the public. Mazzochi What specific experiences make you a good fit for the board? As a small business Elmhurst owner and attorney, I have experience regarding employment issues; I have drafted, negotiated and litigated contracts; and have issued FOIA requests and addressed Open Meetings Act issues – all areas where the current board has fallen short. ... In over 17 years of private practice, I have investigated many large corporate/bureaucratic organizations to figure out the facts on the ground; apply the law; and engage in creative problem-solving on behalf of my clients. The public needs assurance that there is more than just one trustee looking out for us on the board; ideally they would have a majority so engaged.
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What are the most pressing issues facing the college? 1. Establish a positive forum for board meetings; obvious need for change conducive to decision making based upon facts, fair presentations, discussion and listening amongst board members and provision of answers to the public. An armed police presence must end. 2. Get the forensic audit done now; overwhelming evidence by two objective public watchdog organizations clearly shows financial wrongdoing. The board’s reaction was dead wrong in first refusing to approve a forensic audit, and then later both ignoring/refusing to a voluntary performance audit by Roger Kempa the Illinois Auditor General. ... 3. Provide highest priority/needs fulfillment first to in-district students; secondarily to out-of-district, inclusive of out of state and international students. Darien What specific experiences make you a good fit for the board? 1. Diversity is good. I am an independent candidate for the board to represent both the COD District taxpayers and students. 2. Both career of excellence and knowledge base in community college business and administrative management from employment perspective. … 3. Not beholden to special interests, political parties; … only the public. 4. Graduate of COD. … 5. Have an actual plan (platform). 6. Believe in term limits; one-term candidate. 7. Fact based decision maker … and answer all questions from public, citizens and board meeting audience members.
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COLLEGE OF DUPAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 What are the most pressing issues facing the college? All stakeholders must be brought together to hire a president who demonstrates … respected academic credentials, … administrative skills, vision, honesty, integrity, respect, has a proven record of collaboration and unconditional positive regard to restore trust and rapport with the employees and community. The president must provide an intellectual atmosphere conducive to stimulation and interchange of ideas that empowers employees and promotes harmony and teamwork … must share accurate and transparent information for the benefit of the board Sandra Pihos and the community. He/she must avoid managing by crisis and disagree diplomatically. What specific experiences make you a good fit for the board? Involved in Glen Ellyn education for 32 years, a state representative for 12 years, … a member of the Legislative Audit Commission, reviewing the stewardship of public funds, spokesperson for the Joint Task Force on Community Colleges, passed transparency laws, served on the DuPage County Workforce Development Board and the State Workforce Investment Board, member and president of the Glenbard Township District 87 School Board, negotiating 11 contracts with the teachers, AFSCME and SEIU. These experiences allowed me to hone my leadership skills, learn about good governance, due diligence, collaboration, negotiations and networking to obtain positive results. What are the most pressing issues facing the college? The current politicization of the college poses a serious threat to the continued progress and development of the college. It may interfere with our ability to attract the best candidates to lead the institution. COD is one of the pre-eminent community colleges in the country and it requires a president who can nurture the dynamic educational environment and work with the community. Fiscal concerns, transparency issues and quality academic programs must always be priorities. Strategically planning for ever-changing trends in educational and Kim Savage workforce needs will help to maintain a stable, and hopefully growing, enrollment. What specific experiences make you a good fit for the board? I have a master’s degree Darien in education, majoring in college student services administration and a minor in business. I have more than three decades of employment in higher education with experience in policy development, budget analysis, strategic planning and project planning. I have worked with commuter student issues, developing programs for engagement to help them reach their academic goals. I serve on the Illinois Student Assistance Commission where we make it possible for students to obtain financial resources to attend college. I apply the unique insight and understanding of this lifetime of learning to my work with the board.
What are the most pressing issues facing the college? Present issues include rebuilding community trust on campus and throughout the district, adding transparency, setting the stage for a presidential search and supporting the continuation of educational excellence. What specific experiences make you a good fit for the board? During my term as trustee, I have honed my leadership skills by attending trustee education seminars presented several times a year by the Illinois Community College Trustee Association. These seminars have dealt with finance, legal issues, government re- Nancy lations, curriculum and leadership skills. I also have three degrees in education and Svoboda over 30 years of community college experience serving as a COD faculty member Downers and leader. Currently I serve as a dissertation adviser in the Higher Education Grove and Organizational Change program at Benedictine University. My educational background and involvement with ICCTA provide a critical perspective for leading COD and hiring a new president. What are the most pressing issues facing the college? Transparency, budget and expense controls. Priority will also be to hire a honorable and well qualified president. With all things being equal I would like to hire a female president, the first in COD’s 47 year history. I think this will be a positive change and will help COD move forward into the future. What specific experiences make you a good fit for the board? I am an experienced board member, with almost 12 years as DuPage County Regional School trustee. I have a diverse background from public service to business ownership and experience as an accountant for several Fortune 500 companies, all which will help me to be a asset to the COD Board.
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Rafferty the total package for Red Devils By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – To a basketball fan trained to think big men belong in the paint, seeing Matt Rafferty shoot a 3-pointer didn’t seem quite right. The 6-foot-8 Hinsdale Central senior possessed a slew of strong post moves, was strong to the hoop and could put the ball in the hoop a number of ways up close, so it seemed only natural he should stay in the post. The results say otherwise. Rafferty shot 48 percent from long range this season, another weapon in the arsenal for the all-area boys basketball team MVP. “I think my shot was definitely more consistent later on in my career,” Rafferty said of one of his greatest areas of growth during a four-year varsity career. “I got a little stronger and was able to play down low a little more, and just being a leader and a better passer and doing whatever I had to do to help the team win.” This season, Rafferty did a little bit of everything to help the Red Devils win more than 20 games for the second straight season. He was the team’s leading scorer and rebounder, and was tops among regulars in 2-point [68 percent], 3-point [48 percent] and overall field goal percentage [64 percent]. He shot 77 percent from the free throw line and was also the leading assist man, dishing out 100 assists for the season. He finished his career with 1,564 points, just 68 shy of the program record. “He brings the entire package,” Central head coach Nick Latorre said. “He’s got a terrific attitude, he’s a great leader, he’s the hardest worker, and brings that every day. “I couldn’t ask for a better young man.” Metea Valley head coach Bob Vozza got a good look at Rafferty over the past four years. The Mustangs played the Red Devils in nonconference games the Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com past three seasons and met in a sectionHinsdale Central’s Matt Rafferty goes up for a shot March 10 in a sectional semifinal al semifinal this year, when Rafferty game against Metea Valley. Rafferty wrapped up his four-year varsity career by leading scored a career-high 40 points in a Central win. the Red Devils in almost every major stat category this season.
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“This is our fourth straight year playing them, and he’s been outstanding all four years,” Vozza said. “Playing inside and outside, able to hit the three, post moves – he’s a heck of a player and a heck of leader.” Bringing his game beyond the 3-point line was an obvious area of improvement on the floor. Rafferty’s ascendance to team leader was an area of growth off it. “My freshman and sophomore years, and even my junior year, we had great leaders above me,” he said. “It was an easy transition for me this year. They did a great job showing me the way.” When it came to leading his teammates, Rafferty let his play do the talking. He led by example with attitude and effort, which was exemplified in a Jan. 23 game against York in which Rafferty broke a bone in his right hand in the third quarter and stayed in the game. He finished with a team-high 18 points and 13 rebounds, sealing a 5048 win with a three-point play with 23 seconds left. “It’s hard to lead vocally and not back it up on the court,” Rafferty said. “I tended to lead by example and hopefully guys followed.”
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Barret Benson
Colin Bonnett
Jordon Kedrowski
George Kiernan
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n SCHOOL: Downers Grove South n YEAR: Sophomore n IMPACT: It was a breakout season for the sophomore, who started 24 games for the Mustangs and shot 33 percent from the field and 31 percent from beyond the arc. A pure scorer and an adept ball handler, Alibegovic led DGS in scoring with an 11.8 points per game average.
n SCHOOL: Hinsdale
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Grove North n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: It didn’t take for Kedrowski to make an impact on his new team. After transferring from Neuqua Valley to DGN for his senior season, Kedrowski paced the Trojans in points per game [12.8], assists per game [4.7] and total 3-pointers [60], and helped the boys advance to a regional final for the first time since 2003.
Central n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: At 6-foot-6, Kiernan had the size of a forward but he consistently was able to stretch the floor like a guard. The Navy recruit shot 40 percent from 3-point range and 51 percent overall while averaging 12.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. He was Central’s leading scorer in eight games this season.
n SCHOOL: Lisle n YEAR: Sophomore n IMPACT: In his first
urban Catholic all-conference guard, Bonnett led Benet with 17 points per game while chipping in 4.2 assists and four rebounds per game. Bonnett was named firstteam all-tournament and A.C. Williamson award winner at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament, made the all-tournament team at the Wheaton Warrenville South MLK Classic and helped the program achieve its sixth straight 20-win season.
season with the varsity squad, McGrath led the Lions’ offense with a team-high 13.2 points per game while shooting 41 percent from the field. The sophomore proved to be a force on defense, too, averaging 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 steals as well as 16 total blocks.
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South n YEAR: Junior n IMPACT: This 6-foot10 post player is a strong force inside and enjoyed a solid season as big-time college coaches continued to show interest. He led the Hornets in points per game [18.8], rebounds per game [10.4] and field goal percentage [56 percent] while being named West Suburban Gold all-conference and all-tournament at Wheaton Warrenville South.
Prentiss Nixon
Jack Rebellato
Matt Rafferty
Dan Sobolewski
Nick Wisz
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n SCHOOL: Westmont n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: One of
n SCHOOL: Hinsdale
n SCHOOL: Benet n YEAR: Junior n IMPACT: The East
n SCHOOL: Lemont n YEAR: Junior n IMPACT: The
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Suburban Catholic all-conference guard stepped up this season for the Redwings, proving to be both a scoring threat and solid defender. The 6-foot-4 junior totaled 12 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game 2.7 assists and took 42 charges.
younger brother of 2013-14 leading scorer Mike Wisz, this varsity newcomer also can put the ball in the basket, to the tune of 13.8 points per game. Voted as the team MVP, he shot 73 percent from the free-throw line and 54 percent from the field. Wisz also topped Lemont with 5.4 rebounds per contest and contributed 44 assists and 30 steals.
Bolingbrook n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: The Colorado State-bound guard filled up the stat sheet in his final season in a Raiders uniform. Nixon led Bolingbrook in points per game with 17 and assists per game [3.8] and put forth a 32-point, three-steal, three-rebound effort in a victory over Neuqua Valley to help the Raiders win their first sectional championship since 1985.
the best spot-up, three-point shooters in the area, Rebellato often gave opposing defenses fits when he honed in from behind the arc. For the season, he led Westmont with 13.2 points per game and knocked down 72 3-pointers.
Central n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: A four-year varsity player, the Furman-bound forward averaged a double-double with 19.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game [both tops on the team] and shot 64 percent from the field this season. Rafferty was named West Suburban Silver all-conference, all-tournament first team at Proviso West and finished with 1,564 career points.
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Thomas and Julian Torres n DOWNERS GROVE NORTH: Devin Blake and Myles Farley n DOWNERS GROVE SOUTH: T.J. Clifford n HINSDALE CENTRAL: Jordan Bradshaw, Grant Hutcherson and Thomas Ives n HINSDALE SOUTH: Brian Kern and Sean McCormack n LEMONT: PJ Pipes n LISLE: Ryan Gillen n WESTMONT: Marcus Mott-Larson
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Hinsdale Central’s rally falls short in sectional final By JASON ROSSI
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jrossi@shawmedia.com AURORA – Even in a season-ending loss, Hinsdale Central’s boys basketball team showed its character. Twice facing sizable deficits – once in the first half and again in the second – the Red Devils rallied both times before falling 60-55 against West Aurora in the sectional championship game at East Aurora on March 13. “That’s the way our kids have been the last four years, our seniors,” Hinsdale Central head coach Nick Latorre said. “They’re just resilient and showed up all year. There were chances for us to fold up shop, but I was proud of our kids to continue to fight back and get back in the game two different times. It says a lot about their character.” Down 28-13 midway through the second quarter, the Red Devils (237) cut their deficit to 29-24 at the half as Thomas Ives (two 3-pointers) and George Kiernan (3-pointer and two free throws) fueled an 11-1 run. Central was down 50-36 early in the fourth and eventually cut it to 51-50 on Jordan Bradshaw’s 3-pointer with 1:45 left, but the Blackhawks scored the next four points to keep the Red Devils at bay. “We fought all the way back in it, and then we were down five,” Latorre said. “That was a big point in the game, but it’s common for a team to come back from a deficit like that and then have a little bit of a lull after getting there.” “These guys on our team don’t quit,” senior Matt Rafferty said. “We’ve never quit. That’s been the motto all year and we continued to show that today.” Bradshaw, Ives, Kiernan and Raf-
West Aurora 60, Hinsdale Central 55 HINSDALE CENTRAL LEADERS n George Kiernan: 18 points, 10 rebounds n Thomas Ives: 12 points n Jordan Bradshaw: 11 points n Matt Rafferty: 10 points, 10 rebounds
Senior roll call Jordan Bradshaw, David Ellis, Grant Hutcherson, Thomas Ives, Conor Johannesen, Jack Kelly, George Kiernan, Neven Mulc, David Northey, Matt Rafferty, Shah-Zeb Raja, Jimmy Thompson
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Hinsdale Central’s Jordan Bradshaw goes up for a layup March 13 during the sectional championship game against West Aurora. The Red Devils lost to the Blackhawks in their first sectional championship game appearance since 1997. ferty scored in double figures for the Red Devils, but Roland Griffin’s 31 points powered West Aurora to the win. Despite the way things ended, Central still enjoyed a solid season. The Red Devils won 20-plus games for the second straight season and reached the sectional championship for the first time since 1997. For the seniors, it was a fitting ending to a string of success
that included West Suburban Silver titles in 2013 and 2014. “It was a great experience. I wouldn’t have wanted to spend these four years anywhere else, especially with these guys,” Rafferty said. “This senior group was very special to me and we’ll always be best buds.” Bradshaw, Ives, Kiernan, Rafferty, Grant Hutcherson and Neven Mulc were
seniors that started at times throughout the year while David Northey and Jimmy Thompson were key senior reserves. Juniors Peter Blust and Drew Shepherd saw extensive action this year and could be the centerpieces next season. “I couldn’t ask for a better group of guys to coach,” Latorre said. “Everything they did on and off the court was spectacular. ... I can’t say enough nice things about what they’ve brought to our team and our program.” The senior class will be missed, but Rafferty knows the program will be in good hands moving forward. “I’m confident in the juniors and sophomores to step it up and really put forth the effort, and I know the coaches will do a great job with them and preparing them,” Rafferty said.
Hinsdale’s Lattner, Sarros join teams in NCAA tournament SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments bring some of the best young athletes to the national stage. This year’s tournaments have plenty of local talent on display.
MEN Division I Frank Kaminsky College: Wisconsin High school: Benet An All-American and contender for every conceivable player of the year trophy, Kaminsky’s stock has sky-rocketed since Wisconsin’s tourney run last year. The seven-foot Lisle native has not disappointed in his senior season, racking up 18.4 points per game, while averaging 8.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. The No. 1-seed Badgers
tip off the tourney at 8:20 p.m. Friday.
Sean O’Mara College: Xavier High school: Benet The true freshman from Glen Ellyn has made the most of his limited playing time this season, shooting 54 percent (13-of-24) from the floor and averaging 1.6 points per game. The Musketeers play Mississippi in their first tournament game at 3:10 p.m. Thursday.
Bobby Wehrli College: Dayton High school: Benet Wehrli logged a lot of minutes during Dayton’s second half of the season. For the year, the 6-foot-6 forward averaged 14.3 minutes, while chipping in 2.1 points and two rebounds per
was one of the most consistent players for the Tigers this season. He played in all 30 games [making 22 starts], was the leading free-throw shooter [85 percent] and was second on the team in scoring at 12.5 points per game. DePauw finNick Zeisloft ished 20-10 on the season and advanced College: Indiana to the second round of the Division III High school: Lyons Township The Illinois State transfer has blos- tournament. somed during his first season in Indiana head coach Tom Crean’s system. WOMEN Zeisloft is averaging 19.6 minutes per Division III game, shooting 49 percent from the Lily Sarros field while putting up 7.3 points and 2.1 College: Washington University in St. rebounds per game. The Hoosiers face Louis Wichita State at 1:45 p.m. Friday. High school: Hinsdale Central Sarros was a sophomore on the team Division III who did not see any game action this Luke Lattner season. She played in 10 varsity games College: DePauw as a freshman. The Bears won their High school: Fenwick first two NCAA tournament games beThe sophomore guard from Hinsdale fore falling in a sectional semifinal. game. The Flyers face Boise State in a first-round game at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday with the winner playing Providence on Friday.
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pur dgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/28/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 4/30/15 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 10-01-100-026 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 15W720 89th Street Burr Ridge, IL 60527 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
any gal due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1414-12866. I649047 March 20, 27, 2015 April 3, 2015 Hinsdale Suburban Life
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sp aga 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 #PA1111554 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I648143 March 20, 27, 2015 April 3, 2015 Hinsdale Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Eudolia Cortez; et. al. DEFENDANTS 12 CH 000693 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/7/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 4/14/15 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 10-02-312-157 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 16W625 Mockingbird Lane Unit #205 Willowbrook, IL 60527 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 765 ILCS Property Act, 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-28728. I647114 March 6, 13, 20, 2015 Hinsdale Suburban Life F13060187 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, vs. Laison Mathew aka Mathew Laison; Jicksy Laison; Bailey Park Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, Defendants. Property Address: 8003 Barrymore Drive, Darien, Illinois 60561 13 CH 2025 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given
by gi that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on November 4, 2013, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 14, 2015, commencing at 10AM, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 8003 Barrymore Drive, Darien, Illinois 60561 P.I.N.: 09-33-209-130 First Lien Position; SingleFamily Residence; Judgment Amount $216479.47 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I647412 March 6, 13, 20, 2015 Hinsdale Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc, Series 2005-5, PLAINTIFF Vs. Glenn C. Der a/k/a Glenn Der; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2013CH000637 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 12/17/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 4/16/15 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 10-05-210-021 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8916 Middleton Road Darien, IL 60561 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 765 ILCS Property Act, 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-28662. I647286 March 6, 13, 20, 2015 Hinsdale Suburban Life BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! FAST! Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF VS EDWARD HALL AKA EDWARD D HALL; HARRIS, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UTA DTD 03/19/1976, KNOWN AS TRUST NO. VP463; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF HARRIS, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UTA DTD 03/19/1976 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. VP463; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 1S561 MARSHALL ROAD OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181 10 CH 002910 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF HARRIS, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UTA DTD 03/19/1976 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. VP463; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 18 IN BLOCK 2 IN TOWN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY'S ELMHURST COUNTRYSIDE UNIT NUMBER FIVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 5, 1945 AS DOCUMENT 488359, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1S561 MARSHALL ROAD OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181 and which said Mortgage was made by, HARRIS, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UTA DTD 03/19/1976, KNOWN AS TRUST NO. VP463; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S, INC AS NOMINEE FOR BANCGROUP MORTGAGE CORP. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DU PAGE County, Illinois, as Document No. 2006163349; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Chris Kachiroubas DuPage Judicial Center 505 N. County Farm Rd. Wheaton, Illinois 60187 on or before April 20, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 1007420
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL CitiMortgage, Inc., PLAINTIFF Vs. Roland A. Borrasi; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2011 CH 01897 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 1/28/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 4/30/15 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: THE EAST 2.50 ACRES, BEING 328.60 FEET ON THE NORTH LINE AND 328.60 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 33.00 FEET THEREOF DEDICATED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES BY DOCUMENT R84-30844 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 10-01-100-026 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 15W720 89th Street Burr Ridge, IL 60527 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
pos paid Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1414-12866. I649047 March 20, 27, 2015 April 3, 2015 Hinsdale Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS ZOLTAN FOLDES; KATHLEEN L FOLDES AKA KATHLEEN FOLDES; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA S/B/M TO WACHOVIA BANK, NA; DEFENDANTS 6934 ELEANOR PLACE DARIEN, IL 60561 11 CH 003378 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT
***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A ANY INFORMATION DEBT. 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 January 27, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on April 28, 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: THAT PART OF LOT 23 LYING SOUTHERLY OF A LINE JOINING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 23 AND A POINT IN THE WEST LINE 15.0 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER THEREOF AND LOT 22 (EXCEPT THAT PART LYING SOUTHERLY OF A LINE JOINING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT AND A POINT IN THE WEST LINE 19.7 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF) IN BLOCK 44 IN TRI STATE VILLAGE UNIT NUMBER 5, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTER LINE OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY KNOWN AS PLAINFIELD ROAD, ALSO THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, LYING NORTHERLY OF THE CENTER LINE OF SAID PLAINFIELD ROAD, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 20, 1944 AS DOCUMENT 465114, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-23-308-021 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6934 ELEANOR PLACE DARIEN, IL 60561 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR
HOME WITH TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $252,418.59. 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 #PA1111554 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that t forth in this notic of le
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Darien has developed a preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2015 and ending April 30, 2016, which is currently under review by the Mayor and the City Council. Illinois Compiled Statutes (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.9) provides that prior to final approval of the budget, the City hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed budget. The public hearing on the budget will be held before the Corporate Authorities of the City of Darien on Monday, April 6, 2015 commencing at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Darien City Hall, 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL 60561. The tentative budget is on file at City Hall and is available for public inspection. JOANNE E. RAGONA CITY CLERK (Published in the Hinsdale Suburban Life on March 20, 2015) HSL229
set forth in this notice of sale. I648143 March 20, 27, 2015 April 3, 2015 Hinsdale Suburban Life F13060187 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, vs. Laison Mathew aka Mathew Laison; Jicksy Laison; Bailey Park Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, Defendants. Property Address: 8003 Barrymore Drive, Darien, Illinois 60561
13 CH 2025 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on November 4, 2013, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 14, 2015, commencing at 10AM, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: PARCEL 1: LOT 19-2 IN BAILEY PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NO 1/2 OF NO EAST
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NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 26, 1989, AS DOCUMENT R89061684, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT APPURTENANT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R89-136282 FOR VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN INGRESS AND EGRESS, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 8003 Barrymore Drive, Darien, Illinois 60561 P.I.N.: 09-33-209-130 Fi Li Positi Singl
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Bank of America, N.A., PLAINTIFF Vs. Eudolia Cortez; et. al., DEFENDANTS 12 CH 000693 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/7/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 4/14/15 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: BUILDING NUMBER 34 UNIT NUMBER (S) 205 IN WATERFALL GLEN CONDOMINIUMS CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF LOT 2 IN RAMLIN ROSE SOUTH ASSESSMENT PLAT OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTH OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 DISTANT 2075.35 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 89 DEGREES, 37 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 135 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES, 37 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 415 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 8, 1968 AS DOCUMENT R68-8754, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS CREATED BY GRANT OF EASEMENT DATED OCTOBER 6, 1969 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R69-48607 FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THAT PART OF THE WEST 66 FEET OF LOT 2 IN RAMLIN ROSE SOUTH ASSESSMENT PLAT OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING NORTH OF THE LINE 2075.35 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2 AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2007 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2007-001102; TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PIN 10-02-312-157 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 16W625 Mockingbird Lane, Unit #205, Willowbrook, IL 60527 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-28728. I647114 March 6, 13, 20, 2015 Hinsdale Suburban Life
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust
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Victor Simon III, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Gower School District 62
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The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted, and to accept the bid that the Board deems most favorable to its interests after all proposals have been examined and canvassed.
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It is the Owner's intent to issue a Notice of Award to the successful Bidder within thirty (30) calendar days of the Bid Date. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the opening of bids. Any bid submitted unsealed, or unsigned, or received after the aforementioned deadline will be disqualified and returned to the bidder.
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Sealed bids will be received by the Owner at the District Office at 7700 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL until 11:30 a.m. local time on March 31, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of the Superintendent of Schools at the above address. Sealed bids must be clearly marked with Project Name, Date, and Time of Bid on the outside of the envelope to prevent premature opening.
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Specifications are available and may be obtained from the District Office at Gower School District 62, 7700 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, Illinois, any weekday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 11th day of March, A.D., 2015.
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Sealed bids will be received for a single contract for the removal and disposal of existing corridor lockers and the installation of new, corridor lockers (according to specification) and job-related patch/repair work at Gower Middle School.
The following named person or persons should now be registered as associates of the aforesaid firm: Marjorie T. Dizon 18W054 71st Street Darien, IL 60561
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Project Name: Gower Middle School Corridor Locker Replacement, at 7941 S. Madison, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, for Gower School District 62, 7700 Clarendon Hills Rd, Willowbrook, IL 60527
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LEGAL NOTICE GOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 62 INVITATION TO BID
First Lien Position; SingleFamily Residence; Judgment Amount $216479.47 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I647412 March 6, 13, 20, 2015 Hinsdale Suburban Life
sp agai real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-28662. I647286 March 6, 13, 20, 2015 Hinsdale Suburban Life
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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE
group gage Inc, Series 2005-5, PLAINTIFF Vs. Glenn C. Der a/k/a Glenn Der; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2013CH000637 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 12/17/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 4/16/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 105 IN GALLAGHER & HENRY'S TARA HILLS UNIT TWO, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED MAY 15, 1990 AS DOCUMENT R90-058422, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 10-05-210-021 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8916 Middleton Road Darien, IL 60561 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 al and is ff d fo le
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