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Simply Yoga is open daily and offers vinyasa yoga classes for all levels. Owners Susan Cressman teaches most of the classes, with five other instructors also involved. To sign up for a class, visit www.simplyyogalemont. com.
many people have come to her by word-of-mouth. “During construction, people would stop in every day, waiting to see when we would open,” she said. Cressman said she had a marketing plan, but a lot of business has just fallen into her lap. For instance, before she could contact the Lemont High School Athletic Department, Lemont Varsity Baseball coach Brian Storako reached out to her about bringing his team in for yoga classes starting in March. Lemont residents Carolyn Turner and Pat Gintilas challenged themselves to take 21 days of classes without knowing much about studio. Turner said she plans on continuing classes after the challenge is over. Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com “When, we first started, it Susan Cressman leads a Saturday morning yoga class at her new Lemont wasn’t what I expected,” she studio, Simply Yoga. said. “We worked through it, and I’m glad I did because it’s a really great workout.” “When I was thinking about having a yoga studio is different Though she is still cautious opening a studio – I have a lot of than taking classes at a place in her optimism, Cressman said friends who live in Homer Glen such as the park district. she is excited by the early posiand Lemont – they had said “It’s nice to be able to have tive response. there’s really nothing in Lem- a studio,” she said. “It’s nice to “I thought that people were ont as far as studio yoga,” she have something that is dedicat- looking for yoga around here,” said. ed to that.” she said. “But now that they’re Lemont resident Lauren Cressman said she knew here, I’m like ‘This may have Camer, who has been friends her friends would take classes, really fit a need that was with Cressman for years, said but she was surprised by how here.’”
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8ON THE COVER Yoga students take part in a Saturday morning yoga class at the new Lemont studio, Simply Yoga. Susan Cressman opened the studio at 1243 S. State St. Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com
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LEMONT – Susan Cressman said she was cautiously optimistic when she opened her yoga studio, Simply Yoga, in Lemont. But the response from the community has exceeded her expectations. “Every class, someone has been here,” she said. “I have yet to have a class that at least one person doesn’t show.” She opened the studio Feb. 1 at 1243 S. State St. Cressman said the name Simply Yoga came from a saying her late father would tell, “Keep it simple.” She said the name also fits her philosophy on yoga. “I didn’t name it that because yoga’s easy,” she said. “While you’re here, just simply think about yoga. That’s the whole point of yoga – just being in the moment.” Cressman worked in marketing at an insurance company and as an IT consultant, but she said she felt the time was right to change careers. “I really wanted to just focus on doing something 100 percent,” she said. “And if there was one thing, it was going to be yoga.” She said she has been doing yoga as part of her fitness routine for years but did not start taking studio yoga classes until the studio Breathe opened in Bolingbrook three years ago. She took her instructor training classes through Breathe and became a certified vinyasa yoga instructor six months ago. Wanting to use her business experience to start her own studio, Cressman leased the Lemont space in December.
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Library asks for public input on long-term space plans By DAN FARNHAM
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dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – As part of its facility updates, the Lemont Public Library is looking at ways to add seating and meeting rooms. The public can give their input on how the library can maximize its current space during a community planning meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the library, 50 E. Wend St. A facility assessment completed in 2013 determined the library will need to replace its roof in the next five years. Library Board President Vytenis Kirvelaitis said it makes sense to discuss the layout of the library while facility updates are being planned. “We figure we might as well take a look and see how we can prepare the library for the future,” he said. Library Director Sandra Pointon said that additional seating is a common patron request, but the trick is fig-
Patrons who want to know more about potential changes to the library or give their input can email Library Director Sandra Pointon at spointon@lemontlibrary.org.
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Maura Tkach reads a story her daughter Emma, 5, in the children’s section at the Lemont Public Library. uring out how to add patron space within the confines of the building. “There are a lot of things that we haven’t been able to add with the existing configu-
ration,” she said. She said the library has a large meeting room and two study rooms but would like to add more rooms and maybe a quiet reading room.
“I definitely know there is more demand than availability,” she said. The library hired Engberg Anderson Architects to do a space study and come up with a conceptual design. Some design concepts will be presented during a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1. Kirvelaitis said there is no timeline on when the changes would be made. He said the board hopes to have the plans by this summer, after which they would determine which changes would be made. Pointon said she would like to get a public consensus on
how the library’s space should be used. “Protecting the investment of the building and making it a good usuable space for the next 20 years, that’s where we need the input in what the public’s priorities are,” she said. Pointon said she could see the library consolidating its front desk area to make room. She said large front desks were popular when the library was built in the mid 90s, but the staff does not need that much space. They also looked at making the basement a public space, she said, but multiple studies determined potential safety issues made it impractical. Pointon did not rule out adding onto the building but said it would have to fit within the budget. Kirvelaitis said he wants to be open to all options for expanding library space. “We don’t want to just limit the discussion to the space we do have,” he said.
LEMONT – With two businesses closing at the location since 2012, 206 Main St. in Lemont will soon be home to Gelsosomo’s Pizza. During the Lemont Village Board meeting Monday night, Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves announced that the pizza franchise with locations in Indiana and Michigan will open in June. The building was previously home to the restaurant This Must Be the Place, which closed in February 2012, followed by the Mindflow Cafe, which closed in February 2013. Reaves said the Gelsosomo’s franchise has opened nine locations since 1979, with none of them closing. Owner and Lemont resident Ed Gricus said he thinks the new pizzeria will fill a need in Lemont. “There’s not a sit-down pizzeria in downtown,” he said. “There’s some good pies in Lemont, but not a place you could seat a party of eight.” Gricus said he has more than 40 years of experience in the food service distribution industry. He said he currently works as vice president of operations and sales at iit/SourceTech in Lisle and owned a restaurant in Vernon Hills several years ago. Gricus said he went to high school with Tom Gelsosomo, the franchise’s founder, and was contemplating with his
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somo’s Pizza, the BP gas station at 12300 Archer Ave. and the Target at 13460 S. Archer Ave. Monday night. Reaves said BP asked for the liquor license after the Shell station across the street had been issued one. He said he had discussed the issue of giving a liquor license to a gas station with Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy when Shell was issued the license.
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In what is called a housekeeping item, Village of Lemont Finance Director Christine Smith was named the village treasurer during the meeting. Village Administrator George Schafer said the village is required by its municipal code to have someone named as the village treasurer. More liquor licenses in Smith’s official title and duLemont ties will not change, and the apThe Lemont Village Board pointment does not come with issued liquor licenses to Gelso- any pay increase, Schafer said.
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Gelsosomo’s Pizza is expected to open in June in the building that most recently housed the Mindflow Cafe.
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LEMONT – The frozen yogurt franchise TCBY has signed a lease to open in the Lemont Village Square, 1243 State St. According to the TCBY website, the Lemont store will be the 21st location in Illinois. Schulz Properties Commercial Real Estate of Downers Grove leased the space. A representative at the office said they do not know when it will open.
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Lemont Park District staff and families provided meals, entertainment and gift cards to members of the Park District in Washington, Ill., on Feb. 23. Some of the Washington Park District staff members had lost their homes and belongings after the tornadoes that struck in November. Pictured are Lemont Park District Recreation Supervisor Pam Carter (from left), Washington Park District administrative assistant Jackie Hofer, Lemont Park District Executive Director Louise Egofske and Washington Park District Executive Director Doug Damery.
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Hispanic students share bond at conference According to the 2013 Illinois Report Card, 9 percent of the students at Lemont High School were identified as Hispanic. By comparison, 24 percent of the students in the state were Hispanic. tended had not known that they could identify themselves as Hispanic because it only came from one side of their family. “When I was talking about [attending the conference], I had a lot of students coming out of the woodwork,” she said. Sophomore Julissa Nuñez said she was surprised by some of the students who went on the trip because she did not know they were Hispanic. “I found it eye-opening,” she said. Junior Gaby Laurel said she enjoys discovering other students are Hispanic because it is a common bond they can share. “It’s nice to see that the kids who do find out they are a little bit Hispanic want to be a part of this,” she said. At the conference, the students attended a rally and got to meet people such as actress April L. Hernandez, who talked about her experience growing up in the Bronx. “It was interesting to see a bunch of speakers and what
State Sen. Radogno collects constituent opinions on taxes SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) has released the results of a survey sent out to residents of her district asking questions about issues such as taxes and schools. According to a news release from her office, the responses included: • When asked how Illinois should tackle its ongoing fiscal problems, 73 percent said they believe the state still spends too much money. Twenty percent of the respondents said they believe the state has made cuts so severe that a tax increase should be put on the table. Six percent were unsure. • A slight majority preferred
the state’s current flat rate tax to a graduated tax, in which people pay a higher percentage as their income increases. Eighty-three percent were against the imposition of a graduated income tax without the rates explicitly stated in the legislation. • Fifty-three percent supported a school voucher program, while 35 percent expressed opposition and 11 percent were uncertain. • When asked how they prefer to receive their state and local news, 36 percent said they primarily get their news from the newspaper, with television news at 24 percent, radio at 23.5 percent and websites and social media at almost 15 percent.
they could achieve despite their rough background,” Laurel said. Laurel said it was also interesting to see how students from larger Hispanic communities maintained their culture, such as a mariachi band made of elementary students. For Nuñez, who moved to Lemont in fourth grade from a largely Hispanic community in Chicago, being able to connect with other Hispanic students was enjoyable. “Honestly, I really like the fact that they did that for us – just so we can come together,” she said.
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LEMONT – A contingent of 26 Lemont High School students joined 3,000 other Hispanic students from Illinois at the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute National Conference on Feb. 13 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. Lemont High School Spanish teacher Ann Rodriguez-Baltrum, who organized the trip, said a majority of the conference was a college fair, giving information on financial aid and opportunities available for Hispanic students at the schools. Lemont High School’s English Language Learners focuses on Polish and Lithuanian, but Rodriguez-Baltrum said the Hispanic student population at the school is rising. “When I started here in 2002, I think there were 20 Hispanics and myself,” she said. She said going to this conference and the Sí Say Puede conference at Lewis University is an opportunity to meet with other Hispanic students that Lemont High School students do not often have. “We currently do not have a Latin American student association,” she said. “That is something I’m looking into.” Rodriguez-Baltrum said some of the students who at-
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8POLICE REPORTS Information in Police Reports is obtained from the Lemont Police Department. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.
• Leopoldo Cardenas, 62, of 10518 W. Drummond Ave., Melrose Park, was charged with DUI of alcohol, resisting, obstructing justice, failure to signal and improper lane use after a traffic stop at 1:16 a.m. Feb. 17 at 127th Public intoxication Street and Archer Avenue. James Palmer, 50, of 409 • Dean McAllister, 54, of 14237 McCarthy Road, Lemont, was Hawthorn Drive, Lemont, was charged with public intoxication charged with DUI of alcohol, no and public urination after an in- valid drivers license and impropcident at 9:01 p.m. Feb. 21 in the er lane use after a traffic stop 12400 block of Archer Avenue. at 11:19 p.m. Feb. 20 at Archer Avenue and Oak Tree Lane. Forgery • Daniel Cummane, 48, of 1113 Diamond Wallace, 24, of 4048 E. Division St., Lockport, was S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, was charged with DUI of alcohol, obcharged with forgery after an in- struction of justice and improper cident at 9:55 a.m. Feb. 19 in the lane use after a traffic stop at 13400 block of Archer Avenue. 10:54 p.m. Feb. 22 at Archer Avenue and 127th Street.
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• Cristian Castro, 21, of 3608 S. Paulina St., Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding after a traffic stop 4:46 a.m. Feb. 16 at Archer Avenue and Ravine Drive.
Drug paraphernalia possession Three juveniles were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident at 10:07 a.m. Feb. 21 in the 800 block of Porter Street.
License violations • Daphne Stanton, 33, of 306B Woodcreek Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged with driving while license suspended and operation of vehicle with expired registration after a traffic stop at 10:01 p.m. Feb. 17 in the 9700 block of Lemont Road. • Michael Lehnerer, 27, of 11223 Bradley Court, Orland Park, was charged with driving while license suspended and disobeying a stop sign after a traffic stop at 8:24 a.m. Feb. 18 at McCarthy and Walker roads. • Kevin Reed, 24, of 905 Gale Drive, Joliet, was charged with no valid drivers license and failure to dim headlights after a traffic stop at 10:41 p.m. Feb. 20 at Archer Avenue and 127th Street. • Hermelinda Fernandez, 38, of 402 Harwood St., Joliet, was charged with no valid drivers license after a traffic stop at 4:23 a.m. Feb. 23 at Lemont and Old Lemont roads.
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Cook County Commissioner Jeff Tobolski, D-McCook, said he was proud of a vote Feb. 19 that unanimously passed an ordinance amendment that prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, from being sold to minors in suburban Cook County. “These e-cigarettes come in all sorts of flavors – bubblegum, cherry ... and they’re being placed near the candy,” Tobolski said after the vote. E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that heat nicotine, additives and water into vapor, which are then inhaled by the user, similar to cigarettes. The smokeless devices are marketed as smoking secession products for the user’s ability to smoke indoors and as a healthier alternative to tobacco cigarettes. Users can be seen puffing on e-cigarettes that produce vapor when ex-
e-cigarettes largely found the products were still too new to the market to reveal definitive results. However, most studies have found that impact of e-cigarette vapor on a person’s health is minimal, especially when compared to cigarettes. Tobolski said he still doesn’t see much of a difference and said the amendment could be used as a starting place for further regulation of e-cigarettes, such as a ban on using them indoors, as the Chicago City Council recently passed. “It’s all a low-level nicotine delivery system,” Tobolski said. “[The amendment] let’s us establish this as a place we can work from.” Tobolski added that, regardless of the health effects and marketing, his main concern was that use of the products could lead kids to smoking regular cigarettes. “Regardless of their marketing, this is a way to continue the addiction,” Tobolski said.
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haled and often include glowing blue or orange ends to mimic cigarettes. Tobolski said he became aware of a “loophole” that allowed the products to be sold to customers younger than age 18 by a friend in the Cook County Department of Public Health. The amendment will pull e-cigarettes behind the counter with tobacco products and will require retailers to verify the age of a customer before allowing them to purchase the product. The amendment will not change rules in unincorporated Cook County, according to Kevin Fanning, a spokesman for Tobolski. Tobolski, who has a middle school-age daughter, said he proposed the amendment out of concern that kids would begin smoking earlier, because of perceptions that e-cigarettes are safer than cigarettes. A Los Angeles Times article published in January that examined the health effects of
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OPINIONS n LAST WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: What’s the best thing about a winter warm spell?
42 PERCENT: Wearing less layers 26 PERCENT: Spending the day outdoors 24 PERCENT: It’s still not warm enough for me 8 PERCENT: Cooking out
n THIS WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: Do you support raising the minimum wage? Vote online at mysuburbanlife.com.
Bipartisan support critical to end tax hike Each year, the governor is required to present an annual budget address by an established date. But this year, political posturing has taken precedence over statutory law—allowing the governor to push his budget blueprint back five weeks until after the March primary. Gov. Quinn was expected to present his budget Feb. 19, but with help from Senate and House Democratic majorities he is now able to keep his budget plan out of the public eye until after the election. My concern is that this is a purely political move by Democrats and the governor to sidestep their COMMUNITY responsibilities, raise taxes VOICE and increase spending. Christine Republicans have offered Radogno a number of comprehensive budget suggestions over the last 11 years that Democratic lawmakers and governors have controlled state finances. Our efforts have been ignored and even mocked. As a result, instead of embracing bipartisanship and adopting true fiscal reforms, over the past decade Illinois has dug a fiscal hole that has progressively become more difficult to climb out of. At this time Illinois has the 3rd highest unemployment rate in the nation, the worst credit rating in the United States, record high taxes, and a growing number of backlogged bills. Instead of fulfilling their promises to use the “temporary” tax hike to pay down old bills, Democrats have increased spending, expanded government programs and are now trying to reconcile their projected $3 billion budget hole by making the tax increase permanent or implementing a progressive tax – creating more uncertainty for Illinois’ fragile business climate. Permanently fixing the state’s budget hinges largely on successfully rebuilding the state’s economy. We must improve our jobs climate by rolling back the 2011 income tax increase as promised and required by law, and derailing the progressive income tax debate. Enacting “primary causation” standards in workers’ compensation and developing long-lasting and sustainable economic development programs must also become top priorities. We must restore fiscal discipline and seize every opportunity to achieve additional savings by targeting waste, fraud and excessive government spending. By establishing a common ground with our Democratic colleagues on these issues, and moving forward with efforts to seek bipartisan cost-saving solutions for issues such as education funding, pension reform, and Medicaid spending, I am confident we can turn things around in Illinois.
State Sen. Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, represents Illinois’ 41st Senate District and the Illinois Senate Republican Leader.
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Mazi, a chihuahua-dachshund mix, was the smallest sled dog with the Green Valley Dog Drivers at Brookfield Zoo on Feb. 9. According to her owner, Annette McNeely, “she keeps with the (Siberian) huskies.”
Sometimes a good idea takes on a life of its own. The Lemont-based Green Valley Dog Drivers, a club founded in 2005 to promote dog sports, has grown to the point where it’s becoming a full-fledged business. Congrats to owner Annette McNeely on her success. Lemont is more than just another suburb, and you can see that especially through all the different architectural styles found in town. Steve Reardon of the American Institute of Architects Eastern Illinois chapter recently showed off that variety in a slideshow at the Lemont Public Library, showing off 16 distinct styles. It’s another example of this town’s rich history.
8STREET TALK Q: With spring training starting, are you looking forward to baseball season? “Sure, because that means football is right around the corner.” K C Wollenberg, Lemont Ryan Terrell, news editor rterrell@shawmedia.com 630-427-6252
“Kind of. I’m a Cubs fan. That’s why.”
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“Yes. Just baseball season and warm weather.”
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How about issuing parking tickets in winter? La Grange has a no overnight street parking regulation. [I] sure wish the police department would issue tickets to those leaving a car on the street overnight. It would certainly aid the plows in snow removal. Tickets are issued in the summer, why not now?
Gold medals to all For the past 10 days, we have all witnessed world athletes being recognized for their outstanding performances on the Olympic stage. This brings to mind that it is time to recognize our own “Wheaton Road Warriors” for the outstanding jobs they have done removing the countless miles of snow from our streets. Gold medals with standing ovations to you all! We so appreciate all your hard work and long hours during this “Endless Winter of 2014.”
Why sound off on McCarthy, Walker roads? I don’t understand the recent Sound Off about McCarthy and Walker roads in Lemont. This has been a four-way stop for some time, and there are plans to install traffic signals in the spring.
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In response to [the] “Against sports complex” letter appearing in the Feb. 21 newspaper, I hadn’t made my mind up yet either way, “yes” or “no,” regarding the proposed Lemont Sports Complex. But, if such statements are made by Lemont’s mayor and Board of Trustees, my fellow citizens, we do need people to run against them in the next election. Remember, even if they’re running unopposed, you don’t have to vote for them. They know how many votes are cast in Lemont and they certainly know how many votes they got. Those numbers tell them plenty. And I’ve now made up my mind about the sports complex. I say “no.”
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people to do their taxes. Anyway, it’s just very frustrating. I guess they’re forcing people to do it online – and I don’t have a computer. Or they force you to go and see a service. It’s very frustrating.
Traffic is harzardous near Lincoln School in Berwyn Just wondering when the Berwyn Police Department is going to eliminate the traffic and safety hazards in front of our schools. This morning, traffic was tied up northbound from past 16th Street to 14th Street, and 16th Street eastbound from Lincoln School, all the way west past East Avenue. This is ridiculous. Cars are just jammed and double parked and nobody’s doing anything about it. I think it’s about time the police enforced the laws and eliminated this safety hazard.
There’s plenty of money to get the job done
It’s a shame, we have to point out people are actually doing the job they are paid well to do. Don’t get me wrong, I’m delighted to hear people are happy with the job Tax forms are hard to find various villages have done with all I live in North Riverside and … it’s the snow we have had this winter, very frustrating trying to obtain but with property taxes averaging the paper State of Illinois tax $1,000 a month in many towns, forms. The library didn’t have any there should be plenty of money and I don’t know how they expect to get the job done properly.
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that her daughter “doesn’t want to hear from him anymore” and that she feels “afraid of him and what he might do to us.” “I fear for our safety,” the mother stated. Maya is accused of opening fire on Valle and her mother as they were in their car at about 7 a.m. outside their home in the 300 block of Emery Avenue. Will County prosecutors had previously charged Maya with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. One attempted murder charge was dropped as prosecutors charged Maya with the murder of Valle. His bond was set at $5 million. A preliminary hearing was set for 9 a.m. March 11 at the Will County Courthouse. A release from Valley View School District said students and staff planned last week to wear blue and orange as a sign of unity and support for the Valle family. The school will also put counseling support in place for any students who need assistance dealing with the loss.
Doctor allegedly prescribed drugs illegally SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BOLINGBROOK – A Bolingbrook physician faces charges after he allegedly prescribed OxyContin illegally to an undercover agent and submitted false claims to Medicare, according to a news release from the United State’s Attorney’s Office Northern District of Illinois. Sathish Narayanappa Babu, 47, is charged with one count of conspiracy to illegally dispense a controlled substance and one count of health care fraud, the release stated. Federal agents executed search and seizure warrants at his home and office Feb. 19, taking more than $100,000
from the bank accounts of his Darien-based business, Anik Life Sciences Medical Corp. Between November 2012 and December 2013, Babu issued five prescriptions for 60 doses of 80 milligram strength OxyContin to an agent posing as a patient, despite having never seen or examined the person, according to the release, which cited a criminal complaint. The agent told Babu they were healthy and were covered by Medicare, but were seeking to obtain Oxycodone because of shoulder pain from a previous injury that put them on disability, the release stated. Babu allowed unlicensed
personnel associated with his business to issue prescriptions and provide other purported medical care to the patient, according to the release. He also submitted claims to Medicare for services he said had been provided to the patient that had not. The nearly 300 pills prescribed were paid for primarily by Medicare. Babu was released on a $100,000 bond and prohibited from writing prescriptions or submitting claims to Medicare, the release stated. He was scheduled for a court hearing Tuesday. The charges against him carry a maximum combined penalty of 30 years in prison and $1.25 million in fines, according to the release.
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Shella “June” Fries, nee Pike, age 79, of Lemont. Preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Doris; a son, Leonard H. Fries; her sister, Jane Carey; a brother-in-law, Barton; and her niece, Lisa Carey. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years of marriage, Leonard F. Fries. Loving mother of Shella (James) Huizinga, and Sandra (Dan) Rogers, also her daughter-inlaw Margie Fries. Adored grandmother of Steve (Anna) Huizinga, Dave Huizinga, Dan (Melissa) Huizinga, Jason (fiancée Emily) Huizinga, Bethanie Huizinga, Brittany (Daniel) Wetzel, Courtney Rogers, Glen and Sarah Fries. Cherished great-grandmother of Justin, Alexis, Tyler, Matthew, Joanna, Andrew, and Jesse. Fond aunt of Leslie Ragan, Lori Weakley, and Curtis Carey. She was an active member of Marquette Manor Baptist Church, Downers Grove, IL. Funeral services Friday, February 28, 2014, 12:00 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois St., Lemont, IL 60439. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates. Visitation Thursday, February 27, 2014, from 5:00 – 8:00p.m. Information: www.markiewiczfh.com or 630-257-6363
ANTOINETTE M. MANN Antoinette Marie Mann (nee Falanga), age 55, formerly of Lemont, passed away January 25, 2014, at her home in Jefferson City, MO. Preceded in death by her father, Anthony Falanga. Survived by her fiance', Eric Libby; mother, Carol Falanga; sons, Gregory (Kristi) Mann, Jeffery (Karen) Mann and Anthony Mann; sister, Valerie (Mark) Kazich; and a brother, Michael (Joann) Falanga; grandchildren, Justin, Jake, Jessica,
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gr en, Ju in, Jake, Jessica, Maximus and Ryan Mann; nephew, John Kazich. "Toni" was a very loyal and loving friend to many and will be dearly missed. She was a tireless volunteer for the Lemont High School Band program and also served as choir director, Sunday school teacher and council member for Bethany Lutheran Church in Lemont. She was a former employee of the Lemont Reporter/Met newspaper and the Carmelite Village prior to moving to Missouri. A memorial service celebrating Toni's life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Lemont Community Center, 16300 Alba Street, Lemont, Il. Any memorial gifts may be directed to Toni's family.
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ROMEOVILLE – Court documents show the 23-yearold Cicero man charged with fatally shooting his 15-yearold ex-girlfriend last week in Romeoville had previously threatened to rape and kill her. Erick M. Maya, 23, of the 5600 block of Central Park Avenue in Cicero, was charged with murder Feb. 18. He pleaded not guilty. He previously had been charged with two counts of attempted murder. The charge was upgraded after Briana Valle, 15, died Feb. 17. She was shot in the head while with her mother, Alicia Guerrero, 33, in the driveway outside their Romeoville home Feb. 13. Her mother was shot in the neck but is recovering from her wound. Guerrero took out an emergency order of protection last year against Maya, and said she and her daughter feared for their safety. Maya threatened to rape and kill Valle last year, according to court documents, and the order of protection was extended last month. Maya and Valle, a Romeoville High School student, had
been in a previous dating relationship, police said. Court documents show Maya had been harassing the Erick M. mother via text Maya messages be ginning in January 2013. In March, the mother filed an order of protection in Cook County, where the family lived before moving to Romeoville in October. In December, Maya allegedly texted one of Valle’s friends, saying he planned to rape the mother and daughter and kidnap Valle. Valle met Maya on Facebook in June 2012, and they ran away together in August of that year, according to court documents. The mother found her daughter at Maya’s Cicero home, but, according to court documents, chose not to press charges because “at this time my daughter was obsessed with Erick.” Valle’s obsession with Maya apparently turned to fear by December, according to court documents filed by her mother. Guerrero stated
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By RYAN TERRELL rterrell@shawmedia.com BOLINGBROOK – Lauren Weber, a 29-year-old Bolingbrook resident, didn’t think twice when she ventured alone into the notorious Englewood neighborhood of Chicago on Feb. 11 to pluck a dozen pit bull puppies that otherwise would have been cast out into the streets, likely to their death. “My husband is definitely mad at me,” Weber said Wednesday. “But for me, I really love animals. ... I know Englewood is dangerous, but I had the opportunity to save those puppies.” Weber, a volunteer with several area pet rescues, got word about a week ago through fellow animal lovers that a Chicago man had 12 puppy pit bulls he was “looking to get rid of.” She was told the man tried selling them on Craigslist to no avail and was threatening to throw the dogs outside or use them as bait dogs in a dog fighting ring. Soon after, she made a quick decision to jump in her car, drive to the home and get the dogs out herself in what she said was her first true dog rescue. “I got there and the puppies were completely covered in feces,” she said, adding that they were all roughly 10 weeks old. “I mean, it was caked on.” One, later named Coco, had a serious open wound. Another, Tucker, had a large lump on his jaw. The rest were a bit malnourished but outside of being in need of a good wash and some TLC were in decent shape, she said. Weber took the adorable dozen to her house in Bolingbrook, where she and her mother bathed them. She then reached out to Stephanie Paluch, founder of Players for Pits, a Carol Stream-based pit bull rescue, whom Weber met through Facebook via their common interest in animals. Players for Pits would be
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Coco, a puppy pit bull, takes a nap on another pup. The dog was one of 12 rescued by Bolingbrook resident Lauren Weber.
Interested in adopting? The pitbull puppies were taken in by four area dog rescue groups. For adoption information, visit their websites listed below. Players for Pits: www.playersforpits.com Pit Crew Illinois: www.pitcrewil. org It’s a Pittie Rescue: www.rescueapittie.org Rescue Warriors Corps: www. rescuewarriorscorp.com
one of four area dog rescue groups to take in the pooches. Two of the dogs already have been adopted, eight are being prepared for adoption and the other two – Coco and Tucker – need extended medical attention for their injuries. Players for Pits took in three of the dogs. “They’re doing good,” said Paluch, of Lombard. “Coco still has a few more [veterinarian] visits to go. And all of them need vaccinations. “At first they were very shy, which says something because it’s rare to see 10-weekold puppies who do no want to be around people. But they’ve already started to open up and I know they will make good pets.” Weber echoed that last statement. She said the dogs are very much salvageable
despite the rough and violent starts to their lives. “They’re still impressionable,” Weber said. “They can be trained and I can’t tell you how many dogs pulled from fighting rings have made good family pets. “You have to judge it on a dog by dog basis.” Weber said she’s been volunteering with animal welfare groups since 2004, including Humane Haven Animal Shelter in Bolingbrook. She is confident what the outcome would have been had she not suddenly driven out to Englewood. “I don’t think any of them would have made it,” Weber said. “They would have been tossed out. Tucker and Coco definitely wouldn’t have made it.” Paluch admitted she advised Weber not to drive out to Englewood by herself, but was nonetheless proud of her. “When she decided to do that I was shocked. I told her to be careful and just be aware of her surroundings. It definitely took courage from her,” she said. For her, though, it was an easy decision. “I couldn’t let them stay in that condition,” Weber said. “I just really love animals. I can’t watch those commercials with the malnourished dogs on TV. If I see a dog or cat running around stray, I pull the car over.”
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magine the ideal school setting for your three-year old child: warm, comfortable spaces where he or she will feel at home; a beautiful natural environment perfect for exploring; a charming, well-equipped building that stands at the entrance - literally and figuratively – to a broad, vibrant educational world. This is not an imaginary place. This is the Avery Coonley Preschool. This preschool program for 3-4 year olds has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio designed to inspire curiosity through exploration, discovery, creativity, and persistence. The students are led by teachers whose caring and nurturing presence create a feeling of comfort and safety, who encourage and guide each student to grow and develop naturally, who understand and welcome the awesome responsibility of educating unique individuals. The Avery Coonley School is currently seeking applicants for the Early Childhood program for 3-year olds, the Junior Kindergarten program for 4-year olds, and 1st through 8th grade. If you think your child might thrive in a school for academically bright and gifted children, please inquire online at www.averycoonley.org, or call the admission office at (630) 969-0800.
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Adult models take worry out of college experience By Stephanie Kohl
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usy adults need to make the most of their time. Work and family commitments keep down time to a minimum, so taking on the additional load of a college student is a big decision. They need a program that makes the most of their time. Courses that are directly applicable to the career, and partnerships with students who take their college experience seriously, and have similar goals. With that in mind, Northwood University’s DuPage campus in Glen Ellyn location offers an Adult Degree Program, which gives students the opportunity to pursue their education while maintaining the flexibility they need to balance family, work and school. “Northwood offers evening, weekend or online formats, as well as innovative options like our ‘3+1’ degree program, which allows students the opportunity to complete three years of coursework at partnership institutions
like College of DuPage and Harper College, before completing their final year at Northwood University,” said Ann Marie Rosen, regional development manager. The Northwood University student generally arrives with prior college credits from another university or community college. Many have been out of college for a while or took a break to focus on their career and family. They also have some students who are just beginning their university education. The Glen Ellyn Adult Degree Program Center offers a variety of degrees in both hybrid (a blend of face-to-face and online) and completely online formats. Classes are designed in partnership with industry specialists and advisory boards and are taught by experts who are active in the business world. Along with its Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management and Marketing, the Glen Ellyn campus also offers
seven fully online degree programs including aftermarket management, automotive marketing management, health care management, marketing, entrepreneurship, management and finance as well as an online Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership. Northwood students work with one advisor from application all the way to graduation, assisting them with registration, academic advising, financial aid and ordering books. “With classes in eight-week and weekend formats, students can complete two or more courses in the same 16-weeks it takes traditional students to complete one class,” she says. Students also have the opportunity to earn credit for work and military experience. One student earned 27 credits for her prior work experience, Rosen said. “This made a tremendous impact on the quality of her life by enabling her to complete her degree faster and with substantial savings on top of it.”
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Congratulations to St. Mary of Gostyn School (SMG) Alumni for Exceptional Academic Achievement t. Mary of Gostyn Catholic School in Downers Grove prepares students for academic success and lifelong learning as evident in these academic achievements of their alumni. Alumna, Julia Luka, a high honor senior from Downers Grove, has earned $141,688 in academic scholarships to Indiana University, University of Iowa and Marquette University. Julia plans to attend Indiana University next fall. She is a member of the National Honor Society, student ambassadors and student government. She also performed in the Montini Catholic Fall Play and will perform again in the spring musical. SMG Alumnus Gabriel Lynch, a high honor senior from Downers Grove, has earned $233,904 in academic scholarships to the University of Chicago. Gabe has been selected as an Argonne Scholar and will receive full tuition to the prestigious University of Chicago. He is an AP Scholar with Distinction, an Illinois State Scholar, and a member of the National Honor Society. Gabe can also be seen in the Montini Catholic Spring Musical. In addition, SMG graduates, Class of 2010, have been named Illinois State Scholars. Benet Academy: Daniel Bensen, Griffin Bourjaily, Kevin Burns, Kathleen Flavin, Michael Krumdick, Lindsey Ploskonka, and Maureen Sanderson. Montini Catholic: Edward Bava, John Brady, Julia Luka, and Gabriel Lynch. Mount Carmel: Daniel O’Keefe and Kevin O’Keefe. North High: Jennifer Burke, Alaina Gallawas, Annie Ketchmark, Allison King, Kathryn Mahlke, Jacob Maurer, Grace Novacek, Mathew Sigerich, Zachary Smith, James Sykora. South High: Elizabeth Bullard, Kevin Gallagher, Martin Szuck. SMG is proud of their alumni and their faculty and staff for their commitment to developing a foundation for students of academic excellence, strong faith and personal responsibilities. Visit www.StMaryGostyn.org to learn more.
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t. Joseph School, 4832 Highland Avenue in Downers Grove, is now enrolling students for the 2014-15 school year. You are welcome to take a private tour or schedule a shadow day to learn more about the school’s challenging academics, faith formation, award-winning faculty, small class sizes, online gradebook, Spanish in all grades, no-cut sports, extracurricular activities, Extended Day options, and the school’s reading enrichment specialist. “The best way to get to know us is to take a tour,” said Principal Rita Stasi. “We’re proud to share our tradition of excellence in Catholic education, and look forward to inviting all to take a look at our award-winning program. We have many great stories to share about our students’ achievements this year – both in and out of the classroom. You can also get more information about enrollment on our website at www.stjosephdg.org/school, including an Online Tour Package.” Marketing Director, Kelly Roth said, “We’re one of the 13 schools in the Diocese of Joliet that increased enrollment in the 2013-14 school year. We have 460 students in Preschool through 8th Grade, and with the introduction of our new All-Day Kindergarten next school year, we expect to ill our two Kindergarten classes in the fall. We’ve also opened an afternoon preschool session for 4-year-olds this year to meet demand.” Parents are encouraged to send in their registration materials as soon as possible to ensure a place for their child. Please call Kelly at 630-969-4306 to schedule a tour or shadow day, or visit www.stjosephdg.org/school for more information. About St. Joseph School, Downers Grove An award-winning Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic school, St. Joseph offers a personalized approach to learning that’s faith-centered, academically challenging, interactive, and puts children on a path to success – academically, spiritually and socially. Visit www. stjosephdg.org/school, or call 630-969-4306 to learn more.
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2014 Primary Election / Elección Primaria 2014 DuPage County, Illinois / Condado de DuPage, Illinois Early Voting Locations / Centros de Votación Temprana and Hours / y Horarios
The Early Voting program allows any eligible DuPage County registered voter to vote before the 2014 Primary Election between March 3 through March 15, 2014. 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 Primaria de 2014, del 3 de Marzo al 15 de Marzo, 2014.
Call the DuPage County Election Commission at 630-407-5600 or visit www.dupageco.org/election for details. Llame a la DuPage County Election Commission al 630-407-5608 o visite la página www.dupageco.org/election para más detalles.
March 3 through March 15, 2014
Del 3 de Marzo al 15 de Marzo, 2014
Addison Township Office Gym 401 N. Addison Rd., Addison
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sat - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Addison Township Office Gimnasio 401 N. Addison Rd., Addison
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Bartlett Community Center Senior Center 700 S. Bartlett Rd., Bartlett
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sat - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bartlett Community Center Centro para Ancianos 700 S. Bartlett Rd., Bartlett
Lun - Vier 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sab - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Downers Grove Village Hall Committee Room 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sat - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Downers Grove Village Hall Sala de Comité 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove
Lun - Vier 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sab - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
DuPage County Election Commission Room 1-500B 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm Sat - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
DuPage County Election Commission Sala 1-500B 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton
Lun - Vier 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sab - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Dom - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elmhurst City Hall City Council Chambers 209 N. York St., Elmhurst
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sat - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elmhurst City Hall Concilio de la Ciudad 209 N. York St., Elmhurst
Lun - Vier 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sab - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Glen Ellyn Civic Center Solinsky Hall West 535 Duane St., Glen Ellyn
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sat - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Glen Ellyn Civic Center Solinsky Hall West 535 Duane St., Glen Ellyn
Lun - Vier 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sab - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Naperville Municipal Center Meeting Room A 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sat - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Naperville Municipal Center Sala de Reunión A 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville
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St John Lutheran Church Cafe 7214 Cass Ave, Darien
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St John Lutheran Church Café 7214 Cass Ave, Darien
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Stratford Square Mall Upper Level, Next To Macy's, Entrance 4 152 Stratford Square, Bloomingdale
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Sat - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sun - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lun - Vier 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Stratford Square Mall Nivel Superior al Lado de Macy's Entrada 4 Sab - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Dom - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 152 Stratford Square, Bloomingdale Lun - Vier 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Westfield Fox Valley Mall Sab - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Entrada NE entre Sears Y Carsons Dom - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 195 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora Lun - Vier 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Yorktown Center Sab - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Las Tiendas de Afuera de Yorktown #42 Dom - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 203 Yorktown Mall Dr., Lombard
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Westfield Fox Valley Mall NE Entrance Between Sears And Carsons Sat - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sun - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 195 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Yorktown Center Sat - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm The Plaza Shops At Yorktown #42 Sun - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 203 Yorktown Mall Dr., Lombard
All sites are 100% compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act Todos los centros cumplen al 100% con los requerimientos de la Ley para Americanos con Discapacidades.
ROBERT T. SAAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO DuPage County Election Commission Wheaton, Illinois Commissioners / Miembros de la Comisión Cathy Terrill - Chairperson / Presidente Christopher Hage - Vice Chair / Vice Presidente Arthur Ludwig - Secretary / Secretario
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WHERE: Oak Brook Hills Resort, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook WHEN: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday COST & INFO: Free admission, with no reservations required; 630-850-5555, www.oakbrookhillsresortchicago. com ABOUT: An elegant space sets the stage for a piano series at Oak Brook Hills Resort. “Have a cocktail and/or dinner and enjoy the wonderful tunes,” invites the resort, noting Jim Sellers will appear Feb. 28. Chicago Jazz Magazine raves: “Sellers uses his virtuosity and eclectic knowledge to excellent effect … novel approaches and notable musical surprises.” He has appeared with Wynton Marsalis.
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PUPPY LOVE PLUS BENEFIT WHERE: Willowbrook Lanes, 735 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook WHEN: Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8 COST & INFO: $28 for adults, $18 for children; tickets at www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org ABOUT: Hinsdale Humane Society’s bowling benefit, “Spare the Animals,” will feature bowling, food and a raffle for prize packages geared to all ages. The society also announces new sessions of dog training classes, kicking off March 6 and 7. For class details, contact HHS educator Kym Iffert (shown with her adopted dog Chopper) at Humane.Ed@HinsdaleHumaneSociety.org.
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WHERE: BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard WHEN: Music starts at 9 p.m. Friday, March 7 COST & INFO: $5; www.northofeight.com, www.brauerhouse.com ABOUT: Downers Grove rock band North of Eight shares the bill with three other bands as it celebrates its new six-song EP. North of Eight plays music influenced by Southern rock and blues. Members are Steve Peterson on lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Matt Psenicka, drums; Bob Koutek, bass guitar; Max Meador, keyboards, saxophone, flute; and Ray DiJulio, lead guitar.
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WHERE: Clarendon Hills Middle School, 301 Chicago Ave. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2 COST & INFO: $6 at the door, $5 if purchased in advance from members; www.shawurl. com/10fs ABOUT: Salt Creek Quilters Guild will present “A Patchwork of America,” showing more than 300 quilts including the pictured raffle quilt, with tickets for $1 each. Demonstrations and appraisals are among the festivities.
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WHERE: 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire WHEN: Wednesday through Sunday until March 16 COST & INFO: $40 to $48 at 847-6340200, with dinner packages available; www.MarriottTheatre.com ABOUT: Holly Stauder of Downers Grove appears in the ensemble of “Cabaret,” playing at Marriott Theatre. The Kander and Ebb musical is about English cabaret performer Sally Bowles, American writer Clifford Bradshaw and the decadence of 1929 Berlin. “Cabaret” is suggested for audiences 16 and older because of mature subject matter. The show stars Broadway veterans Megan Sikora and Patrick Sarb.
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Get a homestyle meal at Bulldog Ale House CAROL STREAM – Sometimes you just want a homestyle meal, a plethora of beer options, and a classy atmosphere to possibly take in a game. Bulldog Ale House takes the concept of a neighborhood sports pub and combines it with a full-service dining room. The bar area is partitioned off from the diners, meaning you can feel free to bring your family for dinner and not have to fret about any sports fans’ exuberance spoiling your meal. On a recent visit, I opted for one of the few seats not in direct view of a TV, primarily because it was a slow night in the sporting world. That was a good thing, because it allowed me to focus on the food. My companion, not much of a sports fan, was indifferent to the televised display, but had a great time regardless. Located in the Fountains at Town Center subdivision just off Lies Road in Carol Stream, Bulldog Ale House could, at first glance, be mistaken for a local version of an Applebee’s, but that’s not true at all. There’s nothing kitschy about Bulldog, just a clean, nicely decorated and well-maintained eatery with a focus on food and beer. Wanting to get a sense of what’s offered, we started out with the “super grande platter” of mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, chicken tenders and warm pretzels. As mozzarella sticks were apparently in short supply that night, my dining companion was delighted at the chance to substitute mini corn dogs instead. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, it could easily serve as a meal for two all on its own. We ordered entrees nonetheless, knowing we’d end up taking most of the meal home for leftovers – you can’t very well review a restaurant off a single appetizer. I selected the beef Stroganoff, a childhood favorite of mine that can be excellent when made well and terrible when not. In this case,
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Bulldog Ale House is just off Lies Road in Carol Stream. There are locations in Roselle and New Lenox, as well.
Bulldog Ale House n Where: 1021 Fountain View
Drive, Carol Stream
n Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday n Dress code: Casual n Info: 630-690-0333, www. bulldogalehouse.com
More photos online To see more photos from Bulldog Ale House, find this Beef Stroganoff delivers steak story online at PlanitLife.com/ strips sautéed with fresh garlic mysterydiner and mushrooms over fettuccine in a well-seasoned sauce. The “super grande platter” of appetizers usually features mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, chicken tenders and warm pretzels; on a recent location, according to its onthe baked brownie bottom pie evening, mini corn dogs were substituted for the mozzarella. line beer list. They’ve got all (again, topped with ice cream, it was terrific. Strips of skirt steak are sautéed with fresh garlic and mushrooms, then combined with red wine and brown sauce over fettuccine. Add a dollop of sour cream and the dish is complete. If I hadn’t been so full from the appetizer, I easily could have polished it off; instead, it made for a terrific lunch the next day. My companion was similarly stuffed from the appetizer, and selected the pot
roast over the pot pie, reasoning that the pot pie likely wouldn’t reheat as well. The pot roast is cooked in a red ale gravy with carrots, red onions and celery, and served with garlic mashed potatoes. Not usually a fan of cooked carrots, my companion enjoyed every morsel, proclaiming the various flavors complemented each other perfectly. Bulldog Ale House offers 32 beers on draft and 22 in bottles at the Carol Stream
the standard varieties you’d expect at any bar, and some more esoteric brands, such as Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Half Acre Daisy Cutter and Shock Top Belgian White. If you enjoy a draft brew, there’s probably something here for you. As you might’ve guessed, we didn’t have room for dessert, but would’ve been interested in the giant chocolate chip cookie (topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup) or
whipped cream and chocolate syrup). But then, who’s going to make it as far as dessert when the appetizer and meal portions are so tasty and generous? Maybe if we just split an entree …
The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Suburban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive dining experiences will result in published reviews.
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“Do-Gooder,” The 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th St, Berwyn. When Gordon and Carmel buy a graystone in Chicago, it’s with the best of intentions. Website: wp.16thstreettheater.org/ productions/season-seven-2014/ do-gooder. Proviso West High School-March Art Display, through March, Classic Cinemas North Riverside Mall Theatre, 7501 W Cermak Road, North Riverside. Students from Proviso West High School display their work. For information about the art display, please contact contact@falkpr.com. Cost: Free. Website: www.classiccinemas.com. Urinetown, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 28 and March 1 and 2 p.m. March 2, North Central College- Pfeiffer Hall, 310 East Benton Ave., Naperville. In this hilarious, irreverent musical satire written by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, a 20-year drought leads to a severe water shortage. The government responds with a ban on private toilets. What to do when you have to pay to pee? Cost: $10-$15. Website: inearts.northcentralcollege.edu/ event/urinetown-0. First Folio Theatre Presents “Rough Crossing,” Wednesdays to Sundays through March 2, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook. Tom Stoppard’s hysterical farce is a musical romp on the high seas. Set in the early ’30s aboard the S.S. Italian Castle on its way to New York. Tickets range from start at $30 and $26 for seniors and students. For information, call 630-986-8067 or visit www. irstfolio.org.
FEB. 28 Aidan O’Toole, 5 p.m. Feb. 28, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Specializing in all your Irish favorites along with some current radio hits. Free. Website: www.ballydoylepub.com/ downers/music-events. Friday Piano Series, 5:30 p.m. Feb 28, Oak Brook Hills Resort - Chicago, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. Free. Website: www.oakbrookhillsresortchicago.com. Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 6 p.m. Feb. 28, Hillside Public Library, 405 North Hillside Ave., Hillside. The Friends of Hillside Library celebrate the installation of their new used bookstore at the Hillside Public Library. The dedication will be to honor Dennis and Cathy Cha, owners of the Hillside McDonald’s located at Mannheim and Roosevelt Roads. Mr. and Mrs. Cha generously donated $1,000 to the Friends of Hillside Library just before Christmas, which provided the springboard for the idea of the Friend’s used bookstore. Cost: Free.
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CHAMPS OF PERFECT HARMONY WHERE: St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 2S511 Route 53, Glen Ellyn WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday rehearsals COST & INFO: Village Vocal Chords recently won an unprecedented 19th chorus championship at Harmony, Inc.’s International Contest in Canada, where 23 of the organization’s top-ranked choruses competed. Competing internationally for the irst time were new VVC members Debi Besenhoffer of Itasca, and Wanda Nelson of Lombard. The Glen Ellyn-based chorus of women barbershop singers, led by Jeanne O’Connor of Winield, has drawn talent from Western Springs to Downers Grove, Carol Stream and across the region. It welcomes women of all singing backgrounds to drop in at a rehearsal. Visit www. villagevocalchords.com.
Masala Bhangra with Sandie Pilipszyn, 7 p.m. Feb. 28, Focus Yoga Studio, 9047 Monroe Ave., Brookield. Masala Bhangra is an Indian-dance inspired itness class, where high-energy Bhangra and Bollywood and movements inspire an easy-tofollow routine. No dance experience required. Cost: $20. Website: www. focusyogastudio.com. Film Discussion: “Fill the Void,” 7 p.m. Feb. 28, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. A young Hasidic Jewish woman is pressured into an arranged levirate marriage to an older widower. Cost: Free. Website: fordlibrary.org/ events/ilmdiscussion. Phone: 708246-0520. Mardi Gras Party, 7 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 4, Chucks Southern Comforts Cafe & Banquets, 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien. Live music, buffet, dancing, fun and a cash bar. Cost: $39. Website: www.ChucksCafeDarien.com. Riverside Township Radio Players, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Riverside Township Auditorium, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside. The Riverside Township Radio Players present “Billy the Kid” from Gunsmoke and “The Collection Agency” from Lum and Abner. For information, call 708-442-8810. Cost: Free. Comedy Night, 8 p.m. Feb. 28, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Cost: Free. Website: www.estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing.html. Wayniac Show Karaoke, 10 p.m. Feb. 28, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Free. Website: mullensbarandgrill.com/lisle/index.php. 630-505-0240.
MARCH 1 PTA Children’s Resale Event, 7 a.m. March 1, Owen Elementary School, 1560 Westglen Drive, Naperville. Numbers are handed out for irst access beginning at 6 a.m. Cost: Free. Website: owen.ipsd.org. Spring Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. March 1, First Congregational Church of Berwyn, 34th & Gunderson, Berwyn. Cost: Free. Website: berwyn_cicero.home. comcast.net/~berwyn_cicero/FCC. Columbian Exposition Bus Tour, 9 a.m. March 1, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St, Naperville. Includes transportation from Naper Settlement by a luxury coach bus, admission to the museum plus entry to The Field Museum’s special exhibit – “Opening the Vaults: Wonders of the 1893 World’s Fair” (accompanied by the Columbian Exposition lecture series presenter). Lunch is on your own, select from several options within the museum. There will be time to visit other permanent exhibits. Reservations required. Cost: $65. Website: www.napersettlement.com. “The Real. Balanced. Life. Health Fair,” 10 a.m. March 1, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main Street, Downers Grove. Educational event for all ages. Some featured presentations include interactive kid’s games and activities with free goodie bags for the irst 100 kids from Advocate Children’s Hospital, Yoga, exercise and cooking demos. Health classes and displays from over 30 health organizations and support groups. Cost: Free. Website: Www.gloriadeichurch.org. “A Patchwork of America” Salt Creek
Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 1 and 2, Clarendon Hills Middle School, 301 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills. More than 300 quilts, bed turning, quilt appraisals, demonstrations, merchant mall, rafles and more. A silent auction beneits Lurie Children’s Memorial Hospital. Admission is $5 in advance from a guild member and $6 at the door. For information, visit www.saltcreekqg.org. Secrets of the Ideal Kitchen, 10:30 a.m. March 1, Normandy Remodeling Home Design Showroom, 440 E Ogden Ave., Hinsdale. Find ways to maximize your kitchen’s functionality as well as ways to make textures, colors and styles meld together. Register online or call 630-455-5600 Cost: Free. Website: www.normandyremodeling.com/events. Get Into Your Pet’s Mind, noon March 1, Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main Street, Downers Grove. With Denise Zak, a professional animal intuitive. Cost is $57 per 15 minute session. Website: www.happydogbarkery. com/events. Aldo Leopold Day, 4 p.m. March 1, Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road, Romeoville. For ages 10 and older. Part of a nationwide effort to highlight the environmentalist’s ideas and visions of a land ethic. Includes a short hike at Isle a la Cache, readings from Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac” and a screening of the movie, “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time.” Registration is required. Call 815-886-1467. Cost: Free. Website: www.reconnectwithnature.org.
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Lemont. Prizes awarded to the top 3 teams. Free. Open Mic, 8:30 p.m. March 4, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Every Tuesday. Free. Website: mullensbarandgrill.com. 630-505-0240. Trivia Night, 9 p.m. March 4, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Free. Website: www. ballydoylepub.com.
• GO GUIDE Continued from page 25 25th Annual LHS Jazz Band Dinner Dance, 6 p.m. March 1, Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 Archer Avenue, Willow Springs. Cost: $55. Website: www.lemontband.org. Phone: 708839-1000. Little Friends Benefit Auction, 6 p.m. March 1, Hilton Lisle, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. One of the longest-running auctions in the area, this much loved community event is a critical artery of support for the unique services our agency provides to more than 800 children and adults each year. Cost: $125-$150. Website: www.littlefriendsinc.org. Charity Benefit, 6 p.m. March 1, Tamarack Golf Club, 21032 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville. Dancing and prizes. Cost: $20. Website: quitobarriooutreach.org/pro. Salsa, 6 p.m. March 1, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Take a one-hour lesson with Cinnamon; at 10 p.m. show off your skills with open dancing with DJ Vampiro/DJ Safiro/Live band! Cost: Free-$10. Website: www.estebansdiningdancing.com. Band Together, 6:30 p.m. March 1, The Community House, 415 West Eighth Street, Hinsdale. Performances by School of Rock and Paparockzzi. Tickets include live music, unlimited food, beer, wine and soft drinks. Cost: $50. Website: www.thecommunityhouse.org. Kinetic Dance Company’s Winter Show: “Breaking Free,” 7 p.m. March 1, Wentz Hall at North Central College, 171 East Chicago Ave., Naperville. A portion of the proceeds beneit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Bolingbrook. Cost: $10-$20. Website: www.dancedimensionsstudio.com/bulletin.html. Mardi Gras Fundraiser, 7 p.m. March 1, Aurelio’s Pizza Springbrook Square, 1975 Springbrook Square Drive, Naperville. Celebrate your Cajun early to help make a difference for our kids, seniors and their families in need. Tickets are $25 if purchased online before March 1 ($30 at door) and includes one drink, one rafle ticket, pizza and beads. $25 online purchase, $30 at door. Website: www.napervillejuniors.org.
MARCH 2 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party, 11:30 a.m. March 2, St. Patrick’s Residence Nursing and Rehabilitation, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Enjoy Irish musicians, Irish and Scottish dancers, games and face-painting for the children, rafle and more. Irish soda bread from Winston’s Market, corn beef sandwiches and hot dogs will be available for purchase. Sweepstakes
MARCH 5 Restoration-in-Progress Tours, 11 a.m. March 5, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. Take a docent-guided tour through Mayslake Peabody Estate to learn about the past and future of this historic 1920s Tudor Revival-style mansion. Tours begin at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Website: www. dupageforest.org. Phone: 630-2069567.
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BELUSHI BACK WHERE: McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn WHEN: Saturday, March 8 COST & INFO: Film and TV star Jim Belushi (front and center), a 1974 College of DuPage graduate who grew up in Wheaton with his late brother, John, returns to headline both a beneit and a late show with his improv group the Board of Comedy. Events celebrate the newly renovated center. $250 for 6 p.m. “MAC Madness” beneit performance and party; $44 for 9:30 p.m. performance; 630-942-4000, www.atthemac.org
Grand Prize of airfare to Ireland for two and other Irish surprises. All proceeds will beneit St. Patrick’s Residence. Cost: Free. Website: www. stpatricksresidence.org. Phone: 630416-6565. Moon Festival: Presented by Kerry Leung, 2 p.m. March 2, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Kerry Leung is a celebrated multi-instrumentalist and member of the Chinese Music Society of North America. Cost: Free. Website: www. oak-brook.org/library. Romantic Spring, 3 p.m. March 2, Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garield Ave., Hinsdale. Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players present the inale of their concert series. This family-friendly concert is free to everyone 18 and under. Mingle with the performers after the concert at a casual reception with refreshments provided by Whole Foods Market Hinsdale. Cost: Free-$20. Website: www.chicagophilharmonic.org. Parish Mission, 6:15 p.m. March 2, St. Joseph Church, 4801 Main St., Downers Grove. The Rev. Mark Mannion will explore the background
of our irst Latin American Pope. Cost: Free. Website: www.stjosephdg.org/ parish/index.php. Live Pub Trivia, 7 p.m. March 2, Tommy Nevin’s Pub, 3032 English Rows, Naperville, Offering $75 worth of prizes to the winners. Free. Website: www. tommynevins.com. Acoustic Night, 8 p.m. March 2, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Enjoy playing acoustic music? Come out every Monday night and play for us. Cost: Free.
MARCH 3 Art at Mayslake: Basic Design with Collage, 9 a.m. March 3, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. Explore collage by working with magazines and found, altered and repurposed papers during this eight-week course. Meets on Mondays through April 21. Adults only. $165 per person. To register, call 630206-9566. Website: www.dupageforest.org. Phone: 630-206-9567. Bags Competition, 8 p.m. March 3, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Every
monday night. Free. Website: www. ballydoylepub.com.
MARCH 4 Art at Mayslake: Exploring Watercolors, 10 a.m. March 4, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. Join this six-part class to enhance your artistic style while painting with watercolors in a beautiful, relaxed setting. Class meets Tuesdays through April 8. Adults only. $125 per person. To register, call 630-206-9566. Website: www. dupageforest.org. Art at Mayslake: Introduction to Stained Glass, 4 p.m. March 4, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. Gain an introduction to the art of stained glass, including cutting, design, lead construction, soldering and framing, during this sixpart class. Class meets on Tuesdays through April 8. Adults only. $125 plus $175 supply fee per person. To register, call 630-206-9566. Website: www.dupageforest.org. Live Team Trivia, 8 p.m. March 4, StoneHouse Pub, 103 Stephen St.,
Your Style … Revealed, 12:30 p.m. March 6, Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, 5550 Wolf Road, Western Springs. An afternoon of fellowship and fashion. Nancy Pipal, a La Grange resident and Personal Style Consultant willdiscuss how to get more mileage out of your basics and the best colors for hair, makeup and clothing. Cost: $10. Website: www. presbyws.org. “The Foreigner,” 7:30 p.m. March 6 and 7, Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Charlie Baker, a man from England travels to a ishing lodge in Georgia with his best friend, “Froggy” LeSeuer. Charlie, who is going through an emotional crisis, has a fear of striking up conversation with strangers. Because of this, “Froggy” tells all the guests at the lodge that Charlie is a foreigner who doesn’t speak English. Once this begins, Charlie overhears many things that he shouldn’t, and gets himself into quite the mess. Cost: $5. Website: theatrecentral.wix.com/tc. Phone: 630-364-3922. The Pete Ellman Big Band (N.F.P.), 8 p.m. March 6, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Free. Website: mullensbarandgrill.com. 630-5050240. Kitty-oke, 8 p.m. March 6, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, Every Thursday night. Free. Bachata Thursdays, 8 p.m. March 6, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Take a one-hour lesson with DJ Gaston, then show off your moves with open dancing. Free. Website: www.estebansdiningdancing.com. Open Mic Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m. March 6, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem, Berwyn. Free. Website: www. HarlemAvenueLounge.com. 708-4843610.
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By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LANSING – On paper, Friday’s matchup didn’t seem to favor Lemont’s boys basketball team. T.F. South was playing on its home floor and was one game behind Hillcrest for the top spot in the South Suburban Blue standings while the Indians were missing leading scorer Mike Wisz. But in the end, a total team effort proved to be the difference as Lemont notched a 60-57 win. “We probably had no business winning that game,” Lemont coach Rick Runaas said. They were playing for everything. But it’s nice as a coach to get that feeling at the end of the night of seeing a lot of the things you have been teaching play out on the floor. It was an exciting win that left me very proud.” Luis Marquez topped the visitors with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Ryan Shereck posted 10 points and four rebounds and Austen Gumber added eight points and three steals. “Luis has been playing with confidence and assertiveness the last few weeks,” Runaas said. “Something has really clicked with him. He is demanding the ball, and when he is getting the ball, he is being assertive with it. He is making good, quick decisions.” One day later, Lemont nearly pulled off another big victory, instead falling 49-45 to Waubonsie Valley at the East Aurora shootout, which was originally scheduled for Feb. 1 before being canceled because of the weather. The Indians were in possession of the ball down two with less than 20 seconds remaining, but a potential game-tying basket was waved off because of a charge call. Marquez again led the way with 11 points. “That was another good team win,” Runaas said. “[Waubonsie] had a lot of nice pieces and were well-balanced. We led for most of the game, but in the fourth quarter we let it get away from us a bit.”
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Lemont’s Jack Valone plays defense in a Feb. 18 home game against T.F. North. Valone and the Indians won on the road against T.F. South on Feb. 21. Lemont closes out the regular season tonight at home against Reavis on senior night. The hope is that Wisz will be able to return from his ankle injury he suffered Feb. 18 against T.F. North as the Indians hope to take momentum into the postseason. “When you go through a little losing streak like we did in January,” Runaas said, “it is very easy for young players to pack it in and stop listening. But that hasn’t happened and it’s nice to be rewarded for that later in the year.”
Playoff outlook Lemont Class: 4A Regional: Lemont Sectional: East Aurora Seed: No. 16 First game: 6 p.m. Monday vs. No. 17 Oswego East Outlook: The Indians are hosting a regional, but the road to a title is tough. If Lemont can top Oswego East in the opener, its reward is a date with No. 1 seed Benet in a regional semifinal on Tuesday.
“Oswego East was in the Christmas tournament at Romeoville but we didn’t play them,” Lemont coach Rick Runaas said. “They look like they want to get up and down the floor and they want to shoot the ball. They look a little like a couple teams we play in our conference, so hopefully it’s not a big divergence from that style we’ve seen a couple of times.” Though hit hard by graduation, the Indians have still found a way to post a 13-11 record heading into tonight’s home game against Reavis, the regular season finale.
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Lemont’s Fritz, Jerantowski make college commitments SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – Lemont High School senior soccer players Kelly Fritz and Kim Jerantowski recently signed National Letters of Intent to play at the collegiate level beginning in the fall. Fritz will play at the University of Illinois-Chicago for head coach Brian Rigby, and Jerantowski will attend Northwestern University and play for coach Michael Moynihan. Not only do Fritz and Jerantowski rate among the top players in Lemont’s program history, but they also have keyed one of the most successful stretches in the program’s history.
In their first three seasons on varsity, they have helped head coach Rick Prangen’s squad to a combined 61-14-4 record. During that time frame, the Indians have captured three South Suburban Conference championships – winning 33 straight conference matches – as well as two IHSA regional titles, two IHSA sectional crowns and two IHSA supersectional championships. Lemont has advanced to the IHSA Class 2A state finals twice in three years, finishing third in 2011 and fourth in 2013. Jerantowski played both forward and midfield during her career and enters her final season with 63 goals and 23 as-
sists. Fritz has been a steady goalkeeper who has allowed just .68 goals per game in 73 career matches. As juniors in 2013, both players were named all-state selections by the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association, and each earned SSC all-conference honors for the third straight year. Jerantowski posted a career-high 60 points on 21 goals and a career-best 18 assists (two points for a goal, one for an assist). Fritz played every minute in net for the Indians and posted a 21-5-2 record. She posted a caProvided photo reer-high 16 shutouts – including three in the postseason – Lemont girls soccer players Kelly Fritz (left) and Kim Jerantowski reand allowed one goal or fewer cently signed letters of intent to continue their soccer careers at UIC in 25 of 28 contests. and Northwestern, respectively.
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Lemont competed at the Downers Grove North sectional on Saturday and finished with eight points. The 400-yard freestyle relay team of Jake Rangel, Andrew Wood, Michael Diorio and Joseph Ziebell placed 11th, finishing with a time of 3 minutes 37.64 seconds. Ziebell’s time of 2:12.99 in the 200 individual medley and 1:08.46 in the 100 breaststroke both set new school marks. The 200 medley relay of Wood, Diorio, Jay Drassler and Bradley Bendle was 12th. The 200 freestyle relay of Rangel, Evan Ganzer, Ziebell and Bendle also placed 12th, breaking their own record with a time of 1:39.33. Also placing in the top-20 individually were Diorio (13th in the 500 freestyle; 16th in the 200 freestyle), Ziebell (15th in the 200 IM; 18th in the 100 breaststroke), Wood (19th in the 200 IM and 100 backstroke), Brian Dohse (19th in the 500 freestyle; 20th in the 200 freestyle) and Rangel (20th in the 100 freestyle).
The trio of Jimmy Brennan, Egan Berta and Jake Kirkman represented Lemont’s wrestling team at last weekend’s Class 2A individual state wrestling meet in Champaign. Brennan, a junior who captured conference, regional and sectional titles, went 2-2 in the 145-pound weight class. He opened with a pin over Brandon Suchyta of St. Viator before losing 5-1 to Kyle Rodriguez of Lincoln-Way West in the second round. He bounced back to defeat Marion’s Luke Abbott in the wrestlebacks but fell one win short of a medal after getting beat by Haratio Austin of Springfield. The two-time state qualifier finished the winter with a record of 41-8. The freshmen duo of Berta and Kirkman got their first taste of the state meet. Berta notched one win at 126, a 9-0 decision against Peter Vanderbloomer of Vernon Hills, and ended with a season mark of 29-13. Kirkman lost both his matches at 138 and ended with a record of 29-19.
Kyra Udziela advanced to Saturday’s finals at the IHSA state meet in Rockford. The junior ended up finishing in 52nd place with a pin total of 2,402, averaging 200.3 per game. Her high game was a 244. The two-time state qualifier posted series totals of 589 and 617 on Friday and then backed that up with scores of 596 and 601 a day later. As a team, Lemont placed 23rd in the preliminaries with a total of 5,262. Junior Brooke Gabor finished with a score of 1,096 while freshman Kyla Owens carded a 1,000. Also contributing were junior Alex Wyatt (984), junior Monique Mitrani (863) and freshman Megan Ohlen (113).
GIRLS BASKETBALL The 2013-14 season for Lemont’s girls basketball team came to a close Feb. 19 in a 51-42 loss to Naperville North in a semifinal at the East Aurora Class 4A regional. The Indians started the postseason with a 45-25 win over East Aurora.
Kyriakoulis has served as the sophomore coach in the girls program. From 2011-13, she guided the Indians to a combined 62-22-3 record, which included perfect 13-0 conSUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA ference records and South Lemont High School re- Suburban Conference sophcently announced the hir- omore titles in both 2011 and 2012. ing of Dina Kyriakoulis spent eight Kyriakoulis as seasons as an assistant the new boys boys and girls volleyvolleyball ball coach at Reavis High head coach beSchool and also has filled ginning with the upcoming the role of club volleyball spring season. coach with the 1st Alliance Dina KyriakouVolleyball Club, Celtic Kyriakoulis lis takes over Force Volleyball Club, AtWill start as the program coach in spring tack Volleyball Club and from Zach Sports Performance VolSplitt, who leyball Club. coached the team the past A standout player and two seasons before resign- team captain as a player at ing in January to become Reavis, Kyriakoulis went the new boys volleyball on to play for two seasons coach at Oswego East High at Aurora University, where School. she saw time both as a setter For the last three years, and libero.
Former team captain played two seasons at Aurora University
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.IZOLDA RASA MORKELIUNAS A/K/A IZOLDA R. MORKELIUNIENE Defendants 11 CH 032090 12835 ARTESIAN STREET 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 September 13, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 21, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12835 ARTESIAN STREET, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-23-206007. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the
by gh close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The 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 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-28296. 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL 60527
SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-28296 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 032090 TJSC#: 34-2635 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I591784 February 28 , 2014 March 7, 14, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JOZEF SITKO, HALINA SITKO, BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 029753 740 HARASEK STREET 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 December 16, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 18, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 740 HARASEK STREET, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-28-108012. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The 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 confir-
ject mation 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 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. 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 14-12-17623. 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-17623 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 029753 TJSC#: 33-27768 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I588763 February 14, 21, 28, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANKFINANCIAL, F.S.B., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DOWNERS GROVE NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, vs. PAUL S TABOR; BERNADETTE A. TABOR; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 23285 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
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by gi that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 28, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 17, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 807 State Street, Lemont, Il 60439. P.I.N. 22-29-224-003-0000. The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence/office. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Which may be made available for inspection by contacting: Mr. Steven Glick at (773) 573-0105. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. For information call Mr. Christopher S. Fowler at Crowley & Lamb, P.C., 221 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 670-6900. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I591607 February 21, 28, March 7 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.FEDERICO RUIZ, LUZ M. RUIZ Defendants 13 CH 000865 1275 FAIRWAY DRIVE 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 December 4, 2013, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on March 12, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 West Mart Center Drive (in the Auction.com room), CHICAGO, IL, 60654, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1275 FAIRWAY DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-31-307004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The 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 pur-
pur chaser 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 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. 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 14-12-34331. 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. AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800280-2832) CO ILIS & ASSO
(8 280-2832) CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-34331 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 000865 TJSC#: 33-26917 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I588995 February 14, 21, 28, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2012-7 Plaintiff, -v.MARGE I. NUNEZ, JOSE F. NUNEZ, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A. Defendants 13 CH 17513 4 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE 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 December 12, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 14, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE, Lemont, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-31-306002-0000. Th al tate is im ved with
LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE The Lemont Park District will receive Sealed Bids for Playground Renovations at Abbey Oaks Park. Bids are due March 14, 2014 at 10AM and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Lemont Park District Offices, 16028 127th Street, Lemont IL 60439. Bid Documents including Plans and Specifications may be obtained by depositing $25.00 per paper set with the Lemont Park District, 16028 127th Street, Lemont IL, from the hours of 8:30AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday. This deposit is non-refundable. A Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Bid Bond payable to the Lemont Park District for not less than ten (10) percent of the total bid amount will be required for each bid submitted. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond for the total contract amount. The successful bidder will also be required to execute AIA Form A101 - 2007 as a contract between the parties. No Bid will be withdrawn without the written consent of the Lemont Park District. If a Bid is withdrawn, the bidder will not be permitted to submit another bid for the same project. Only bids in compliance with the provisions of the Bid Documents will be considered. Bids will be considered firm for a period of ninety (90) days. The Lemont Park District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or portions of bids/portions of work and to waive any technicalities in the bidding if it should be deemed in the public interest. February 28, 2014 Lemont Suburban Life 7290
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Walt Rebenson, president of Chicago Blaze Building Corporation, owner of the subject property, is requesting 10 variations from the Unified Development Ordinance. The variations pertain to the redevelopment of the site which includes a new 4,738 sq. ft. rugby clubhouse and associated parking. The requested variations are as follows: FENCES IN THE B AND INT DISTRICTS (17.12.040) Applicant is requesting a variation to allow chain link fencing; GLARE (17.14.020.A) Applicant is requesting a variation to allow illumination of the parking area below the 0.15 footcandles required; EXTERIOR PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING (17.20.070.B) Applicant is requesting a variation to allow reduced landscaping; LANDSCAPE STANDARDS FOR DETENTION PONDS (17.20.080) Applicant is requesting for a variation to allow for no landscaping around the detention pond; ROOFS (17.21.030.D.2) Applicant is requesting a variation to allow no change in height along the roof line; BUILDING ENTRANCES (17.21.030.E.1) Applicant is providing 2 design elements and requesting a variation from having to provide a third element; SIDEWALKS (17.21.030.F.2) Applicant is requesting a variation from having to provide a sidewalk from a public sidewalk to the entrance of the building; WINDOWS (17.21.03.0H) Applicant is requesting a variation from having to meet the requirement of having 40% of the area between 4-10 ft on the building elevation be comprised of windows; PARKING (12.21.030.J) Applicant is requesting a variation to allow for 185 parking spaces which is in excess of 140% of the required minimum parking; and PUBLIC SIDEWALKS (17.26.110.D.1) Applicant is requesting a variation from having to provide a public sidewalk.
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Notice is hereby given that the Lemont Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs chamber room at Village Hall, 418 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois on the following matter:
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The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name DORA WHITE Complete Address 229 S. FOREST AVENUE HILLSIDE, IL 60162, USA Owner/Partner Full Name SABRINA J. FRAZIER Complete Address 372 BENSLEY AVENUE CALUMET CITY, IL 60409, USA
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Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I590300 February 21, 28, 2014 March 7, 2014
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FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please refer to file number 13IL00116-1. 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. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt
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The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $349,160.94 for the 1st mortgage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The 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 to the condition of
pr 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
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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF LEMONT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Lemont Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs chamber room at Village Hall, 418 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois on the following matter: Case Name: Case Number: Address: PIN:
931 Singer Ave Variation 2014-02 931 Singer Ave, Lemont, IL 22-29-119-010-0000
Tracy Nappier, acting on behalf of owner Leslie Zalewski, is requesting a variation from 17.07.020 F(2) of the Unified Development Ordinance. The variation would allow a proposed detached garage to be accessed from the street (Peiffer Ave.) as opposed to the alley as required by code for the R-4A District.
All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to speak. All documents in connection with the above matter are on file with the Village of Lemont and are available for examination by interested persons by contacting the Planning & Economic Development Department at (630) 257-1595.
All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to speak. All documents in connection with the above matter are on file with the Village of Lemont and are available for examination by interested persons by contacting the Planning & Economic Development Department at (630) 257-1595.
__________________________________ Anthony Spinelli, Chairman Lemont Planning and Zoning Commission
__________________________________ Anthony Spinelli, Chairman Lemont Planning and Zoning Commission
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