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Business experts to anchor Economic Forecast event By KELLI MURRAY kmurray@shawmedia.com What is the economic forecast for the suburban market in 2015? A panel of experts will provide their insights during the Economic Forecast 2015 event that will be hosted by Suburban Life on Tuesday at Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. Panelists slated for the event are Anthony Griffin, executive director of Berwyn Development Corp.; Heath Ashenfelter, division vice president, True Value Company Chicago; Timothy H. Ricordati, dean of the School for Professional Studies, Elmhurst College; Richard W. Reichert, president and CEO of Community Bank of Elmhurst; and Theresa Schulz, Schulz Properties Ltd., Downers Grove. “I’m excited about the slate of panelists,” Griffin said. “It’s a good cross section and I think it will be a lively discussion but also very comprehensive.” Schulz will speak of her more than

will greatly benefit by the knowledge shared within my segment of this upcoming presentation.” The moderator will be Dave Lemn WHAT: Suburban Life Economic ery, Suburban Life Media editor, and Forecast 2015 Luncheon the keynote speaker will be John Quign WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ley, president and CEO of the Elmhurst Tuesday Chamber of Commerce. n WHERE: Drury Lane Conference CenQuigley said he expects attendees to ter, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace gain insight into the intricacies of the n TICKETS: Reservations are due today. economy. Tickets are $40 a person or $400 “The better business owners unfor a table of 10. To buy tickets, visit derstand their place in the economic http://shawurl.com/1o9c. ladder, the better prepared they’ll be n SPONSORSHIPS: To sponsor a table, to take a step up rather than a step call Laura Burke at 630-427-6213. down,” Quigley said. n INFO: 630-427-6217 or krakers@ Lemery plans to prompt a conversashawmedia.com tion about how changes in the economy in recent years will impact the year ahead. 20 years of commercial leasing experi“We’re still dealing with the afterence in DuPage and surrounding coun- math of the recession and a recovery ties. that has been terrific for some but “I will highlight the market areas has left others behind,” Lemery said. of interest within the industry and the “What are the opportunities and risks strategy behind expanding tenants,” that businesses and individuals need Schulz said. “... Both commercial prop- to look out for in 2015? I’m eager to hear erty owners and businesses/tenants the responses.”

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A new housing development has been proposed near the Lemont Township Woodland Heritage Sanctuary west of Timberline Drive and south of New Avenue in Lemont. plans would negatively impact the restoration work on the sanctuary. He said the township also wants to see how the development would affect stormwater drainage in the area. Jones said the development property has been vacant for many years, with a house having been located on it once. As part of the development agreement, Pulte is also proposing to donate about 25 acres of land west of the housing development to the township. The land would connect to the sanc-

tuary, allowing the township to possibly expand the sanctuary. Jones said developers are normally required to donate cash or a couple of acres of land to the Lemont Park District for recreational purposes within the subdivision. The township donation would be in place of the park district donation. Rosendahl said the land would be an attractive addition to the sanctuary. He said the land would add to the sanctuary’s trail system and get the trails clos-

The Lemont Village Board also had preliminary discussions on its capital budget for 2016-2020 during its Jan. 14 meeting. The plan outlines 33 projects, costing approximately $21 million over five years. Most projects involve restoration and construction on water systems and roadways. The most expensive project would be replacing the water main on Ledochowski Street, from McCarthy Road to Schultz Street. The project is estimated to cost $1.05 million. The board is expected to vote on the budget in February. er to the trail along the I&M Canal. However, he said township would not sign off on the plan simply to gain the land. “if [the development plan] makes sense for the sanctuary, if it benefits us, we’ll consider it,” he said.

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the fun.” Roy said the historical society came up with the theme because “Drinkin’ with Lincoln” sounds catchy and the n WHAT: Drinkin with Lincoln Historic event would be held near Lincoln’s Pub Crawl birthday. n WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 She also said convincing a Lincoln n WHERE: Starting at Smokey Row impersonator to participate in a pub Antiques, 112 Stephen St., Lemont crawl was not difficult. n COST: $25 The crawl is also part of the hisn INFO: Registration required by Feb. torical society’s efforts to engage 10 calling 630-257-2972 or emailing community members with events lemonthistorical@gmail.com. outside of the Lemont Historical Museum. Last year, the historical society held rather than a historian. a gathering on the history of Lemont “He’s not going to be telling the sto- bars at Tom’s Place and on historic ries,” said historical society president Lemont heists at the Vault. Susan Roy. “He’s going to be part of Roy said the historical society is

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dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Lemont bar-goers on the night of Feb. 13 may be surprised to see an Abraham Lincoln impersonator among the patrons. He will be leading the Drinkin’ with Lincoln Historic Pub Crawl in downtown Lemont, an event held by the Lemont Area Historical Society. Participants will be going to six downtown Lemont bars – Stonehouse Pub, Tom’s Place, Canal Street Pub, The Vault, Nick’s and Main Inn – with a historian at each location giving a presentation. The Lincoln impersonator will serve more as the host of the group

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trying to show that history can be fun. “Rather than trying to make people come to the museum, we’re trying to bring history to the community,” she said. She said she hopes a pub crawl will attract a younger demographic. “All of us at the historical society are trying to encourage some younger folks to become interested,” she said. The event is for ages 21 and older and costs $25. Participants need to register by Feb. 10 by calling 630-257-2972 or emailing lemonthistorical@gmail.com. Attendees will receive T-shirts, and history books will be given away. Roy said attendees are also welcome to come in period dress.

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LEMONT – The Lemont Village Board gave a housing developer its approval on conceptual plans for a subdivision near the Lemont Township Heritage Woodlands Sanctuary during a Jan. 14 meeting. Pulte Homes is proposing a 93-home development on 43.4 acres of land east of Interstate 355, south of New Avenue and north of 127th Street. Planning and economic development director Charity Jones said the main concern for the development is the access points, which a subdivision needs to have two of for emergency vehicle purposes. The first would be Timberline Drive to the northeast. However, creating a second would require improving a trail in the sanctuary so emergency vehicles could use it. Jones said the trail would not be open to general traffic. Township Supervisor Steven Rosendahl said he has not seen any engineering plans for the expanded trail, but his major concern would be if the

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River Valley School receives grant for laboratory garden By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Students and staff from River Valley School in Lemont were presented a $2,000 grant for their living laboratory garden during the Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education meeting Wednesday. Archer Daniels Midland Company, the parent company of American River Transport Company in Lemont, made the donation to the School District 113A Education Foundation. River Valley teacher Sonya Raymond and a group of students were surprised with a giant check during the meeting. The students were on hand to give the board an update on the garden. According to an Education Foundation news release, the grant money will be used to purchase supplies for a garden being built in the River Valley courtyard. River Valley students, along with some Lemont Boy Scouts working on their Eagle Scout projects, have built a garden, which includes several garden beds, a topiary, insect house and benches.

The students already have harvested crops, including squash, peppers, onions, tomatoes and cucumbers. In other district news, district administration is advising the board to approve making up the three school days it recently cancelled at the end of the school year. Superintendent Courtney Orzel said the district had sent out a survey to parents and staff members, asking whether they would prefer to make up some of the days by having class on Presidents Day, Feb. 15, or the Friday before spring break, April 3. She said that of the 719 parents surveyed, 45 percent said they would prefer to have school on those two dates. However, a significant number of the staff said they would not be able to attend that day because of plans they had made, she said. Ultimately, it was decided it was too short of notice to ask the staff to come in on these scheduled off-days, she said. She advised the board to look into scheduling these dates as possible makeup days for the next school year and advising the staff in advance of that possibility.

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residents that they live in a safe community,” Westmont Police Chief Tom Mulhearn said in a release. “Hopefully these charges will bring justice and some closure to the victim. As the case progresses, we will continue to work closely with the state’s attorney’s office to secure a conviction on these charges.” Rainey also was charged with home invasion and aggravated kidnapping in the Jan. 1 incident, the state’s attorney’s office said. His bond was set at $5 million and he is awaiting his next court appearance on Feb. 10 in front of Judge Daniel Guerin.

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WESTMONT – Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old Woodridge man for allegedly forcing his way into the apartment of an elderly woman before sexually assaulting and robbing her. Tevin Rainey, 21, whose last known address is in Woodridge, faces a slew of charges, including aggravated criminal sexual assault and armed robbery, according to the office of DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin. Around 5 a.m. Jan. 1, Rainey allegedly gained entrance into the apartment of

the victim – who is older than 85 years old – in the 1100 block of South Williams Street, police said. Rainey then allegedly forced the woman onto a bed where he sexually assaulted her before de- Tevin Rainey manding money. After the victim told Rainey she had very little money in her home, he allegedly forced her at gunpoint to drive to an ATM and withdraw cash, the state’s attorney’s office said. After withdrawing funds from her savings and checking accounts and

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Lemont police having retirement party for ex-chief Shaughnessy LEMONT – The community is invited to a retirement celebration for former Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy from 6:30 to 11 p.m. today at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, 1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont. Tickets for the event cost $45 and include dinner, open bar, music and gift. Checks can be made payable to Kevin Shaughnessy Retirement Party and mailed to the Lemont Police Department, 14600 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439. For information, contact Paulette Garcia at 630-257-2229 or pgarcia@lemont. il.us.

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Former Lemont Calvary Church pastor Greg Connour dies LEMONT – Greg Connour, a former pastor at Lemont Calvary Church, died Jan. 13, according to the church’s website. According to a website set up to support Connour and his family, he had been diagnosed with melanoma in July. Connour is survived by his wife, Sam, and two children, Blinn and Oz. For information on how to support the Connour family, visit www.gregconnour. com.

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St. Cyril and Methodius plan events for Catholic Schools Week LEMONT – St. Cyril and Methodius School, 607 Sobieski St., Lemont, will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week with a community Mass, open house and several school-wide activities from Sunday through Saturday. Students and their families can attend Mass followed by an open house at the school Sunday. During the week, students will celebrate National Faith Day on Monday, spend time playing games with faith partners Tuesday and watch a movie as part of student appreciation day Wednesday. Parents can meet the teachers during coffee and visit time in the gym. On Friday, a school Mass will be followed by “Wheel of Wisdom,” a trivia game with questions on community and country. For information, call 630-257-6488.

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No more one-way streets in Springfield On Jan. 14, the new 99th Illinois General Assembly was sworn into office and I was re-elected House Republican Leader. During my acceptance speech, I told a story about my first evening in Springfield back in 1995 and how I got lost driving around the city after getting turned around by all of the one-way streets. One-way streets seem to be the grid on which Springfield COMMUNITY was designed. Having served VOICE in the General Assembly on Jim and off for almost 18 years, Durkin not much has changed. I still get frustrated and confused by the one-way streets and the one-party approach to solving our most pressing issues. Voters said with the November election that they no longer want state government to move in one direction. By electing Bruce Rauner as governor, the voters effectively broke up the monopoly in state government. After more than a decade of one-party rule, Illinois now will be operating under a divided government, which means that both parties will have to work together. The issues facing Illinois are profound, deep and real. They are not Republican nor are they Democratic. Illinois continues to suffer from the highest unemployment in the Midwest and stagnant job growth. We lost a net population of nearly 95,000 residents in 2014 alone. Our backlog of unpaid bills which currently sits at $6 billion is expected to climb, and we have the worst unfunded pension liability in the nation. While these challenges facing Gov. Bruce Rauner and the General Assembly are monumental, they are not insurmountable. With the inauguration of Gov. Rauner and a new Illinois General Assembly this past week in Springfield, there was optimism all around. Optimism not felt in a very long time. For the first time as House Republican Leader, I attended a meeting between the four legislative leaders and the governor. We had a good discussion about the major issues facing our state. I truly believe if we work with Gov. Rauner and his administration, and I believe we will, the 99th General Assembly will be historic. It’s been my experience that when both parties work together positive things are accomplished. House Republicans and House Democrats have worked together and been successful in the past. Most recently, we worked together to craft and pass legislation to reform our public pension systems and Chicago pension systems, and an emergency infrastructure bill to repair our roads following an unusually harsh winter. We owe it to our children and grandchildren to come together to provide a solid foundation to pursue the American dream in the Land of Lincoln.

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Congratulations to all the folks who made the Lemont Park District CORE Fitness and Aquatics Complex’s five years possible. The rec center recently marked its fifth anniversary. The CORE is an asset to the community, and hopefully, its five years thus far are just a fraction of the impact it will make here in Lemont. Local political races are taking shape. If you want to have your say in the Feb. 24 primary and you’re not yet registered to vote, the last day to do so is Tuesday. For more details and information on voter registration, visit the Cook County Clerk’s website at http://shawurl.com/1oot.

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LETTERS like if I couldn’t bend my knees and I had to walk this way or not at all. Could you? Each step my daughters take is not taken for granted. Thank God for handicapped parking spaces. They help shorten the physical distance for those with special needs. It is a privilege to be part of this great community of caring staff at LHS. Thank you and God bless you all.

I’d like to respond to the overpass/ underpass in Glen Ellyn. I think an overpass/underpass is more important than a pool situation that was going here. Also an underpass from the train station from the north side to the south side is also very important. I think it could save lives in the future.

Ridiculous complaints It never ceases to amaze me of the stupidity of some people, especially some of those in the Sound Off section of the Suburban Life. One person complained about plowing of streets and snow left on his driveway. He said the village should come up with a solution to this. Do you have any ideas? I’ll bet not. Another complaint was about getting on Ogden Avenue from the Burlington area. The advice was to install a traffic signal. What kind of a signal, to do what and where? In many cases, traffic control signals do not help but add to problems. Look at the Forest Hills section of Western Springs. There is a total of more than 95 stop signs there – all installed at the insistence of residents. This section

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To the editor: On behalf of my daughters and all our friends with special needs, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Eric Michaelson, principal of Lemont High School for providing extra handicapped parking spaces in the parking lot on Porter [Street], in front of the school’s main entrance. I have witnessed the physical challenges that my daughters face on a daily basis. One of them is walking. I can’t imagine what my life would be

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All-School Open House Sunday, January 25, 12 – 3 pm academics, faith formation, an award-winning faculty, small class sizes, Spanish in all grades, no-cut sports, a variety of extracurricular activities, Extended Day options from 7 am – 6 pm, and a Reading Specialist. Tuition assistance is also available. Marketing Director, Kelly Roth said, “St. Joseph continues to have strong enrollment. We have 462 students in Preschool through 8th Grade, and with the introduction of our new All-Day Kindergarten, we expect to fill our two Kindergarten classes next fall. We also have a wonderful Preschool program for three and four year old students; these classes fill up quickly, so parents are encouraged to send in registration materials as soon as possible to ensure a place for your child.”

There are many enhancements to St. Joseph’s facilities and technology program this year. A new Computer Lab and LRC opened in August with new laptops, the school has new/updated Kindergarten and Art classrooms, and a new gym floor. The Technology Committee launched a Kindergarten Tablet Pilot, Junior High Chrome Book Pilot, WiFi throughout the school and Google Classroom collaboration. “Parents are really excited about the benefits these improvements offer our students,” said Principal Stasi. For a tour or shadow day, contact Julie at 630-969-4306, or visitwww.stjosephdg. org/school for more information, including a 2015-16 Online Tour Package and Registration Forms.

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WHERE: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 and 25 COST & INFO: Regular admission; 630-968-0074, www. mortonarb.org ABOUT: Siberian huskies will be sled pulling, skijoring and showing off their speed in Husky Heroes demonstrations at 11:30 a.m., 12:45, 2 and 3:15 p.m. Activities for humans include a photo with the sled team. Visitors can meet the canines, and also sign up to adopt a husky without a home. The event is closed to personal pets. The Arboretum is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset.

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WHERE: High-Hat Club, 1920 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago WHEN: Release party 9 p.m. to midnight Friday, Jan. 23, for ages 21 and older COST & INFO: $10 cover charge; www.alyssaallgood.com ABOUT: A release party is planned for Alyssa Allgood’s debut EP titled “Lady Bird.” The Westmont native was named the Best Collegiate Vocal Jazz Soloist of 2014 in DownBeat magazine’s Student Music Awards.

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WHERE: 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs WHEN: Jan. 22 to Feb. 1 COST & INFO: $18 and $20; 708-246-3380, www. theatrewesternsprings.com ABOUT: Theatre of Western Springs presents the frisky romp “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” directed by Executive Artistic Director Eddie Sugarman. The cast features Tammy White of Lisle as Suzette. Prepare for a frenetic evening of twists, turns, cooks, lovers and angry husbands in the adult comedy. “I saw and loved (Marc) Camoletti’s hysterical (prequel) ‘Boeing Boeing’ on Broadway,” Sugarman said.

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WHERE: Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W. 111th St., Lemont WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 COST & INFO: Free; 630257-2045, www.fpdcc. com ABOUT: Ski Fest trails through the woods are groomed for skiers of all levels and ages. Sagawau Nordic is open through the first weekend in March, with lessons and rentals available. Facilities include a warming lodge, restrooms, drinking fountains, picnic tables and free parking. The required trail pass for cross-country skiing is free at the lodge.

WHERE: 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 and 25 COST & INFO: Free admission and valet parking; 630953-2500, www.oakbrookhomeshow.com ABOUT: The Home and Garden Expo returns to Drury Lane. For the latest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying homes, hundreds of products and services will be displayed by local and national experts. Home improvement guru Lou Manfredini will share advice from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, and a variety of free seminars will be offered each day.

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Lemont sophomore P.J. Pipes brings the ball down court Jan 9 in a home game against Eisenhower.

Pipes not enough for Lemont as Indians fall to Joliet Central By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com JOLIET – P.J. Pipes did everything he could to propel Lemont to a victory Monday at the MLK Day of Hoops but it was host Joliet Central that made the plays down the stretch in a 54-42 win. Coming off the bench, Darius Strokes knocked down two 3-pointers for the Steelmen in the first minute and 40 seconds of the fourth quarter to help break open a tight game. Neither side led by more than five points through three quarters, which

ended with the Steelmen on top 30-29. But after Stokes’ second three made it 36-31 Central, the rest of the Steelmen picked up the defense and crashed the boards to put it away. The offensive star of the game was Pipes, a sophomore guard who scored 17 of the Indians’ 22 second-half points and 22 in all. Jack Valone chipped in with eight points for Lemont, who fell to 12-5 on the winter. “If we could have stopped P.J., we could have extended the lead sooner,” said Joliet Central coach Jeff Corcoran. “He just puts his head down and goes to the basket. He’s so strong for a

sophomore. He gets to the rim.” The Steelmen, using their pressure defense, forced 19 Lemont turnovers and limited the Indians to 37.8 percent shooting on 17-of-45. Pipes made 10-of17 shots, including 8-of-10 in the second half. After making 4-of-7 from 3-point range in the first half, Lemont managed only 2-of-11 from that distance in the second half. The Indians returns to South Suburban Blue conference play tonight when they travel to take on Hillcrest at 8:30 p.m. A league matchup at Oak Forest follows on Jan. 30.

Game breakdown Lemont 42 Joliet Central 54 LEMONT LEADERS n P.J. Pipes: 22 points

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SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA Lemont High School boys soccer coach Rick Prangen has been named the 2014 Illinois High School Boys Soccer Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). The NSCAA honors coaches in the Large School, Small School and Private/ParochiRick Prangen al School divisions; Prangen was honored as Illinois’s Boys’ Soccer Small School Coach of the Year. Lemont enjoyed another terrific season under Prangen’s leadership in 2014. The Indians finished with a 17-3-4 record, which included a 10-1 record in South Suburban Conference play. Lemont won its first SSC title

since 2011 and captured the program’s eighth regional crown in nine years. Prangen earned his 300th career victory as a boys soccer coach in September. He has served as Lemont’s boys soccer coach since 1992, compiling a career record of 311-174-42 in 23 seasons. Under his direction, Lemont has won 11 regional titles, six sectional crowns and five SSC championships. He guided the Indians to the program’s only state finals appearance in 2007. This is not the first time that Prangen has been honored by the NSCAA. He received Illinois Girls Soccer Small School Coach of the Year honors from the NSCAA for the 2011 season. He has racked up 281 wins in 20 years as Lemont’s girls soccer coach and guided the Indians to IHSA State Finals appearances in 2009, 2011 and 2013.

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Girls basketball Lemont improved to 10-9 on the season and 6-2 in the South Suburban Blue conference with a 44-33 win over TF North on Tuesday. Emma Bozue and Paige Terrazas scored 10 points apiece. The Indians had dropped a 57-50 decision to Reavis on Jan. 16 despite 13 points from Bozue.

Girls bowling Lemont’s Kyra Udziela came in as the individual runner-up with a pin total of 1,357 at the Jan. 17 Fred Green 24-team invite hosted by Fenton High School. The Indians finished eighth in the event with a score of 5,311. On Tuesday, the Indians defeated TF North 1,745-1,630 and improved to 8-1 in dual meets. Udziela tallied a two-game total of 403 and Alex Wyatt checked in with a 343.

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Competing at the Batavia tournaLemont senior Brennen Legan ment on Jan. 17, Lemont finished in advanced to the Jan. 24 Plainfield eighth place with 96 points. North sectional after the Indians Egan Berta emerged as the champicompeted in the Jan. 17 Bolingbrook on at 138-pounds, notching a 3-1 victory regional. in the final. The sophomore had picked Legan compiled a pin total of 1,206 to up a 5-3 overtime victory in the semifigrab the final qualifying spot. nals. He improved to 27-5 on the winter. As a team, Lemont finished 10th Finishing in fourth place were with a total of 5,551. Jimmy Brennan (145), Jake Kirkman

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Lemont High School Director of Athletics & Activities John Young has been tapped as the 2014-15 Illinois Athletic Directors Association Class 3A/4A Athletic Director of the Year for the IADA’s Division 3. One of seven Class 3A/4A division winners, Young now is a finalist to be the 2014-15 Class John Young 3A/4A IADA Athletic Director of the Year, which will be awarded at the IADA’s annual conference in May. Lemont’s athletic program has flourished under Young. Of Lemont’s 24 sports, 19 have advanced to IHSA State Finals competition since Young took over the athletic department in 2000.

Lemont’s program has enjoyed unparalleled success in the South Suburban Conference since its inception in 2006. Lemont has won the Presidents’ Cup, the SSC’s all-sports trophy, five times in eight years. Lemont’s facilities have improved during Young’s tenure. He helped develop the LHS Sports Complex, which serves the school’s baseball, soccer and softball programs. He directed the football stadium, wrestling room and locker room renovations. Young guided the development of the Lemont High School Athletic Hall of Fame, which debuted in 2004 and recently welcomed its 10th induction class. He facilitated the implementation of the Young Hearts for Life cardiac screenings program, which provided free testing for more than 1,000 students combined in 2012 and 2014.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! -v.PATRICK WIRTH, SINGER LANDING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 40455 22 GRACE COURT LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 14, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 17, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public aucWORTH 1+2 BR. $825 - $930 tion to the highest bidder, as set beautiful setting carpet, C/A Free forth below, the following described Heat, Balcony Ceiling Fan, Blinds real estate: Commonly known as 22 GRACE Sound Proof Building near Train. COURT, LEMONT, IL 60439 No Pets. 708-448-1781 Property Index No. 22-20-409Send your Help Wanted 014-1023. The real estate is improved with a Advertising 24/7 to: brown, brick, one story, single family home with a two car detached Email: garage. helpwanted@ Sale terms: 25% down of the shawsuburban.com highest bid by certified funds at the Fax: 815-477-8898 close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third or online at: party checks will be accepted. The www.mysuburbanlife.com

pa y ccep balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as

pl pr to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts fo eclo les

rp foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1216837. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1216837 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 40455 TJSC#: 34-19951 I640847 January 23, 30, Feb. 6, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. TOMASZ WLODARCYZK;

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MIROSLAWA ZIMINSKA; COVINGTON KNOLLS TOWNHOMES UNIT II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TOMASZ WLODARCYZK, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MIROSLAWA ZIMINSKA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 9515 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 6, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 22-28-220-018-0000. Commonly known as 12236 Sumner Street , Lemont , IL 60439. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a townhouse residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale 10% do by ti-

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