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By DAN FARNHAM LEMONT – Lemont resident Christina Hebding has been modeling for two years, and it has already started to take her places. Hebding, 20, has signed a three-month contract to do modeling work in Milan, Italy. She leaves May 16. “I didn’t think being signed in Chicago that a year-and-ahalf later, I would be moving to Milan,” she said. Hebding, who danced ballet through the end of high school, was scouted by a photographer at a wedding, but it was not the first time she had been asked to be a model. “I always got the, ‘You should be a model,’ but at the time I was so preoccupied

Christina Hebding Age: 20 Education: Graduated from Lemont High School, studying at College of DuPage Past activities: Danced with Salt Creek Ballet Hobbies: Traveling, seeing live shows

with dancing I didn’t have the time,” she said. Hebding said she was skeptical, but as she did more research, she realized it was a legitimate opportunity. She signed with Agency

Galatea in Chicago and has primarily done work in runway, fashion print and advertising, though her goal is to do more magazine work. “It’s been a blessing because since I’ve been modeling, I’ve met some really brilliant people,” she said. While visiting family in Poland during Easter weekend, Hebding was contacted by her agent about ICE Models Milan’s interest in her. She took a quick flight to Milan and by April 23 signed a contract with them. Hebding said working in Milan is a great opportunity because it is one of the fashion capitals of the world. She hopes to come back with a lot of new images of herself and make some new contacts in the fashion industry.

She said she does not yet know exactly what she will be modeling for while there. She will be living in a model house and scheduling assignment on a week-to-week basis. Outside of her modeling work, Hebding said living in Italy will be an adjustment. She visited the country six years ago, so she is familiar with the culture, though not the language. “I think Google translate will help me a lot,” she said. Hebding said she could get an extension on her contract that will keep her in Milan longer, though she admitted she would probably be homesick by then and need to go back for a visit. Hebding’s mother, Maria, said she thinks of Christina’s modeling as an adventure and

a learning experience. She said it is hard to imagine that her daughter is a model and tries not to over-analyze it. “She’s a very humble person,” she said. “She’s a child when she is at home.” Hebding has had to take time off from college to focus on her modeling but still plans to finish school with a degree in political science. She said she would like to teach political science after her modeling career is over. How long she stays with modeling will depend on how long she can keep her body in modeling shape, she said. She believes that as long as she puts in the effort, she can model as long as she wants to. “I think the longevity of it is ultimately up to you,” she said.

Bigger turnout expected for Quarryman race By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Runners will take to the streets of Lemont again for the Quarryman 10 Mile and 5k from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, starting near Lemont Village Hall, 418 Main St. Race director Dave Fako said runner registration has gone up 15 to 20 percent from last year and he expects 800 runners to participate. “We’ve developed a reputation for being a good, fun,

well-organized race,” he said. The Quarryman is also known for having one of the hilliest and most challenging courses in the Chicago area, he said. He said the challenge attracts some of the more serious runners in the area. Fako also expects hundreds of spectators for the event. “It’s got a fun atmosphere around it,” he said. “You see the people struggling up the hills.” People will also stick around for the after-race party with pizza and beer, he said. Fako is hop-

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ing for better weather this year. “Right now, the weather looks good,” he said. “The history has not been good.” The race was canceled two years ago because of lightning. “Last year, we literally had to break out the snow plow,” he said. Registration is available on Friday at 3 Corners Grill & Tap, 12371 Derby Road, and race day at Lemont Village Hall. For more information, visit www.quarrymanchallenge. com.

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Road closures To accommodate the Quarryman 10 Mile and 5k, several roads in downtown Lemont will need to be closed. • Main Street will be closed from Julia Street west to Lockport Street from 6 to 9 a.m. Main Street west of Stephen Street will reopen about 9 a.m. • Main Street from Julia Street

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to Stephen Street will be closed from 6 to 10:30 a.m. • Lemont Street will be closed from Main Street south to Cass Street until 9 a.m. • Stephen Street will be closed from Illinois Street to the train tracks from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. • The crossing of Main Street at Holmes Street will be restricted or closed during the race.

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Mike Aurelio to leave D-113A School Board By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The District 113A Board of Education will need to replace a member in the next year as Mike Aurelio will be moving out of state. Aurelio said he is moving to Indiana because his family business has relocated there. He did not give an exact date of when he would be leaving the board because he is still in the process of selling his home.

Board president Cindy Kelly said she expected he could be leaving sometime within the next school calendar year. Aurelio’s four-year term is set to expire in April 2015. Kelly said that when he does leave, the board would accept applications and choose a replacement to finish his term. Aurelio was elected to the board in April 2011 and served as board president for his first year. His upcoming departure

was announced after the board selected its officers for the next year. Cindy Kelly and Patrick Kerrigan were unanimously re-elected as board president and secretary, respectively. Al Malley was chosen as the new vice president in a 5-2 vote over previous vice president Dave Molitor. The board re-elected Barbara Germany as treasurer and also approved a change in her title to Chief School Busi-

ness Official. Interim Superintendent Pamela Hollich said the new title does not include any new responsibilities but will ensure that Germany is a Teacher Retirement System member. In other news, in a continuation of a discussion from the April 23 meeting, the board approved $44,753.60 for warranties, licensing and imaging for recently purchased school computers. The vote was 6-1, with board

member Brian Bushnell voting against the measure because he said the amount was greater than what had been presented to the board when it approved the computers. “About a month and a half ago, I said I would vote no on anything that is inaccurate or flawed,” he said. Other board members agreed with Bushnell’s complaint but said the board had to approve the expenditure with the computers already purchased.

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Lemont area restaurants offer Mother’s Day meals Brunches are the most pop- Where: 12294 Archer Ave., ular, though you could treat Lemont her to sushi if you feel less tra- Cost: $37.95 adults, $17.95 ages Even if you’re not sure ditional. younger than 10, free for ages what to get for Mother’s Day, Here are five places in or younger than 6 it’s a safe bet that she would near Lemont serving Mother’s Menu: Eggs, sausage, bacon, like a good meal. Day meals: French toast, prime rib, turWhile lots of restaurants key, pork loin, sole filet, fried could make for a nice occa- 1. Cog Hill Golf and Country Club chicken, rigatoni, salad, tortision, some have created meals When: 9 and 9:30 a.m. and 3 and lla soup, fresh fruit, sweet diswith moms in mind. 3:30 p.m. (as of Wednesday) play, champagne and mimosas

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2. Tap House Grill When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3. Kitaro Grill Where: 1243 State St., Lemont When: Noon to 9 p.m. Cost: Varies by item Menu: Greek yogurt and fruit Where: 1224 State St., Lemont parfait, $7.99; crab cake ben- Cost: $35 edict, $13.99; red eye biscuits and gravy, $12.49; grilled fil-

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Hi, my name is Dr. Jefrey E. Forzley with Lemont Natural Healthcare. I am a chiropractic physician and a holistic practitioner. I am passionate about helping people with chronic health conditions. I have been in practice for 28 years. As a holistic practitioner I evaluate the nervous system, immune system, endocrine system (hormones), diet essentials (Neuro-ÿMetabolic Care), manage the underlying cause and use natural therapies to manage digestive disorders. here are many essentials required for proper digestion. Let’s talk about a few… Zinc is necessary to make hydrochloric acid (HCL). HCL is needed to break down food (protein) in the stomach and for production of methyl groups. Methyl groups turn on tumor suppressor genes and turn of oncogenes leading to potential cancer growth. If HCL is deicient, this results in poor digestion and a many imbalances due to a deiciency of methyl groups. HCL deiciency also leads to growth of pathological bacteria like H. Pylori, which can cause gastritis, stomach ulcers and possibly stomach cancer. Probiotics (good bacteria) are normally found in the gut. Optimal levels are needed for a proper functioning digestive system. hese probiotics are also part of your immune

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Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity is a digestive condition that involves gluten sensitivity like Celiac Disease but is not an autoimmune disorder. It involves digestive symptoms (pain, bloating…), fatigue, joint pains as well as neurologic symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, poor memory, brain fog and diiculty concentrating. Celiac Disease, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disorder is when your immune system attacks your body instead of protecting it. here is NO CURE for autoimmune disorders. But you can calm down the immune response NATURALLY and decrease the efects of the tissue destruction. If you have an autoimmune disease like Celiac, Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis and you do not balance and calm down the autoimmune destruction, your immune system can attack other tissues and cause multiple autoimmune disorders. It is common for people with an autoimmune disorder to have multiple autoimmune diseases for this reason. Medications are not always the long term answer.

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LEMONT – Brian Slafer’s career in organic chemistry has seen him go further and further away from his hometown of Lemont. He currently works in Sao Paulo, Brazil, making drugs to treat tropical diseases. He has a doctorate from the University of California at Irvine and did his post-doctorate research in London. Slafer said he moved to Brazil to be with his wife, a Brazilian medical doctor specializing in pediatric infectious diseases. Though his research in London was on cancer drugs, he joined the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative, a nonprofit drug research and development organization focusing on diseases in impoverished areas. “The project seemed like a wonderful opportunity for me to help teach some of the people in the group who are less familiar with medicinal chemistry,” he said. Slafer said the socio-economic problems in Brazil make it easier for diseases to spread and less likely that pharmaceutical companies will take an interest in the area. “Pharmaceutical companies don’t see any profits in making drugs for these diseases where people can’t pay for it,” he said. Slafer said his adjustment to living in Brazil have gone beyond the language barrier. “The safety aspect is ever present,” he said. “During the day, it’s quite fine to walk around in many areas of Sao Paulo. Once it reaches sunset, you have to be very careful where you are.” The weather is also predict-

Get to know Brian Slafer Age: 34 Family: Wife, Ana Paula; father, Wayne; mother, Debbie Education: Bachelor’s in chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of California at Irvine Hobbies: Traveling, hiking ably different. “Today in Lemont, it is colder than the coldest day I have experienced in Sao Paulo,” he said. Slafer said he usually visits home every nine months and probably will not move back to the U.S. even if he does not stay in Brazil. He said his wife could not work as a doctor in the U.S. without redoing years of medical training, while she could get a job in Europe immediately. Though he is far from home, Slafer said he can trace his interest in science and chemistry back to his days in Lemont. He said his Lemont High School chemistry teacher, Pattie Doornbos, was one of the best teachers he ever had. Doornbos, who still teaches at the school, said she remembers Slafer, even though he graduated in 1998. “He was a very interested student,” she said. “He was the kind of student who brought more to the classroom than the average student did.” She said she is glad but not surprised that Slafer has had successful science career. “That’s the kind of thing teachers live on – just hearing somebody is doing well,” she said.

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complaint and do not intend to comment on the pending litigation at this time,” Schafer said. Stuart Brody, the insurance company’s attorney, and Trent Frager, spokesman for Farmers Insurance, both declined to say how much the company is trying to recover in damages. Frager said the company filed the lawsuit because they believe the damage caused was “completely preventable.” “Farmers has taken what we believe is the necessary action to recover payments made on behalf of our customers, for damages caused by what we believe to be a completely preventable issue, as well as to prevent it from happening Dan Farnham contributed again,” Frager said in a stateto this report. ment.

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DUI Michael Contreras, 33, of 716 Walnut St., Lemont, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to dim headlights after a traffic stop at 1:57 a.m. Saturday at McCarthy and Walker roads.

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ing after a traffic stop at 7:02 p.m. May 2 in the 600 block of McCarthy Road. • Maria Bernal, 38, of 226 Rowell Ave., Lemont, was charged with no valid driver’s license and improper lane use License violations after a traffic stop at 4:42 a.m. • Chalise Williams, 44, of Saturday at Lockport Street and 1801 S. Phillips Ave., Chicago, was charged with driving while New Avenue. • Elliot Guzman, 26, of 5418 license suspended and speeding S. Latrobe Ave., Chicago, was after a traffic stop at 9:05 a.m. charged with driving while April 28 in the 17500 block of license suspended, no proof of 127th Street. valid insurance and improper • Everardo Rodriguez, 38, of lane use after a traffic stop at 604 Czacki St., Lemont, was 7:46 p.m. Sunday in the 12200 charged with no valid driver’s license, no insurance and speed- block of Archer Avenue. 140 Erin Court, Lemont, was charged with criminal damage to property after an incident at 11:40 a.m. April 26 in the 1100 block of State Street.

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Farmers said in the suit the flooding could have been mitigated by better management of retention and detention basins, proper operation of tributary open and enclosed sewers and drains and the erection of proper barriers. The lawsuit alleges the counties and municipalities were aware of this, based on prior flooding and studies. Margo Ely, executive director of the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency, said her agency will likely be representing about 30 area municipalities named in the lawsuits. “We really think it has no merit,” Ely said of the suit. Ely accused Farmer’s Insurance Co. of effectively “double dipping” on their customers – once when they paid their policy and again if they win in court, which would be paid by taxpayers. Ely said homeowners get flood insurance to cover exactly the situation that occurred during the flooding.

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Farmers Insurance Co. has filed a lawsuit against Cook County and many of its municipalities, including Lemont, alleging local governments failed to properly act to prevent damage caused by heavy rains last spring. The rain April 17 and April 18, 2013 caused widespread flooding, and led Gov. Pat Quinn to declare declared 48 counties – including Cook County – state disaster areas. Similar lawsuits were filed the same day in DuPage, Will and Lake counties. The city of Chicago, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County were also named, among many others, in the suit. Lemont Village Administrator George Schafer said the village had not yet been served the lawsuit as of Monday. “Although village officials have been made aware of the lawsuit, the village has not been officially served with a

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LEMONT – Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Perennials on Parade plant sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Lemont Park District front parking lot, 16020 127th St. The Lemont Garden Club is sponsoring the sale, which includes garden art this year. For sale inquiries, call 630-2573538.

LEMONT – Lemont residents can help the family of 9-year-old girl with brain cancer by ordering from Jimbo’s Pizza on Wednesday. Ten percent of all sales during the day will go to Ellie’s Fuel Fund via the Hope and Friendship Foundation. Jimbo’s is located at the northeast corner of Walker and McCarthy roads. To order, call 630-257-1712.

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Junior Woman’s Club offers safe sitter class LEMONT – Children age 11 to 13 can become certified safe babysitters by taking the Safe Sitter class from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 22 and 23 at the Lemont Safety Village, 55 Stephen St. Classes, sponsored by the Lemont Junior Woman’s Club, are taught through hands-on practice, repetition, games and activities. The cost is $60, which includes all supplies and a lunch. Registration forms can be downloaded at lemontjuniorwomansclub.org and should be mailed to Safety Village Programs c/o Julie Tate, 1213 Pleasant Place, Lemont, IL 60439.

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LEMONT – Old-fashioned gangsters and gamblers will take the stage at Lemont High School for the spring musical, “Guys and Dolls.” The show is at 7 p.m. May 15 to 17 at the Performing Arts Center behind the school, 800 Porter St. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the door. Those who want to reserve seats can call 630-243-3286 or visit pac. lemont.k12.il.us. A Senior Citizen Spring Social will be held before a dress rehearsal from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. May 14. Registration for the reception is required by calling 630-2433222.

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Girl Scout Cadet Troop 70328, Service Unit 724 organizes a tea party for Daisies and Brownies May 2 as part of their work toward receiving the Silver Award. Victoria Garcia (from left), Kayla Baskiewicz, Caitlyn Ostrander, Kirsten Kash and Samantha Herce participate in the event. Proceeds from the event went toward gift baskets for children with cancer. The 80 Daisies and Brownies participating collected hats for those children.

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Scandal shows need for budget scrutiny The disturbing revelations that continue to surface with respect to Gov. Pat Quinn’s $55 million, failed “anti-violence” Neighborhood Recovery Initiative (NRI) draw attention to the importance of budget transparency, scrutiny and accountability. The subject of a highly-critical state audit in early 2014, the NRI continues to make headlines. Not only have we learned that the program is the subject of at least two investigations, more recently the General Assembly’s Legislative Audit Commission agreed there was compelling evidence necessitating further review of the beleaguered program. The COMMUNITY bipartisan Commission overVOICE whelmingly voted to pursue Christine subpoena power that will alRadogno low the lawmakers to request documents and records, and to call witnesses to testify before the General Assembly. Unfortunately, we have been down this road before. The audit findings suggest that, at minimum, there were ethical violations, mismanagement, and the exertion of political influence in directing the expenditure of state tax dollars. Only time will tell if there have been criminal actions in the handling and management of tax dollars. Knowing this, is it any surprise that a recent Gallup survey found that Illinoisans have less trust in their government than those living in any other state? Seventy percent of Illinoisans surveyed said they had “not very much” or no trust “at all” in their state government. Reading this, I felt sadness, disappointment – and understanding. This cynicism is the byproduct of years of mismanagement, fraud and abuse of power at the hands of state leaders. To learn that millions in taxpayer dollars were dedicated to a program hurriedly created under questionable circumstances, and then ineffectively implemented and mismanaged, only validates the public’s distrust of – and disgust for – state government. Even worse, the state’s Democrat leadership is again pushing for a tax increase to pay for it. It is my hope that my colleagues will take a lesson from the NRI controversy and a budget is passed that clearly delineates how every taxpayer dollar will be spent. The public deserves to know details on every entity that receives state tax dollars, how those dollars are to be spent, who will receive and administer those dollars, and what, if any, affiliation they may have to political supporters and campaign contributors. If the legislature fails to do this, then the Governor has a responsibility to lay this information before the public before he spends a single dime of next year’s budget.

State Sen. Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, represents Illinois’ 41st Senate District and the Illinois Senate Republican Leader.

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Lemont Scout Alex Bronner mapped out the trails at the Lemont Township Heritage Woodland Sanctuary for his Eagle Scout project.

It’s great that the Boy Scouts of America require aspiring Eagle Scouts to complete a community service project. Many west suburban communities have benefited from them, and Lemont Township is the latest. Lemont’s Alex Bronner, 17, constructed maps for the township’s walking and biking trails as part of his Eagle Scout project. Way to go, Alex! The District 113A School Board was right on in questioning an unforeseen expenditure regarding technology purchases. This shows the board is asking the right questions and holding administrators accountable.

8STREET TALK Q: Is there any place in the world you would not want to live? “Central Ohio. Just overall low standard of living, bad drug problems.” Michael Harlovic, Lemont Ryan Terrell, news editor rterrell@shawmedia.com 630-427-6252

“Not anywhere hot like Africa. Not anywhere that doesn’t speak English.” Jocelyn Stronach, Lemont

“Antarctica … I don’t think I could handle anywhere colder than Chicago.” Nicole Hinchley, Lemont

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

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Thanks to broken ankle helpers On the Ides of March, as I was trudging along the sidewalk in front of the apartments at the corner of Franklin and Forest streets, I slipped on a patch of ice and went down like a snapped piece of asparagus. Two kind women stopped to help me: one a jogger who was on Franklin, the other driving a white van westward. It was a cold day, and they stayed with me while I tried to decide whether I could stand on the ankle. Soon I realized there was no way I could stand, and the jogger called 911 for me. The other woman, because I was sitting on ice, gave her coat for me to sit on – and it was a very cold day. I saw her shivering. In addition to these kind and helpful women, the paramedics were gentle and efficient. I was wearing UGG boots – boots with no zipper that have to be tugged on and off. The kind paramedic eased the boot off the ankle – which turned out to be broken – so gently that I never felt it. I thank these people, as well as others who stopped to help, deeply, from my heart.

Lemont library expansion is not needed I cannot believe the Lemont library is looking to expand and improve the building. I have been there many times for various classes and have spent time their reading and have found the library is never

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crowded, has adequate meeting rooms and does not need any remodeling since it is in very good condition. The bathroom facilities are more than adequate for the number of people that visit the library. I am totally against any such repairs or expansion of the building because it is unnecessary and a waste of Lemont taxpayers’ hard-earned money. Do they think that there are unlimited funds in Lemont?

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So the Illinois State Constitution says that being a member of a state retirement system is a contract that can’t have its benefits cut or reduced. So how can the current governor, or the guy who might replace him, change things so retired teachers, cops or state workers get less of a pension? A governor can’t single-handedly amend the constitution, can he? Oops, this is Illinois. I wonder.

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Indian Chinese cuisine goes back over 100 years when people of Chinese origin moved to India across the North East Border and settled in Calcutta. Most of these immigrants were of Hakka ancestry. Over the years they adapted the Chinese cuisine for the locale Indian seasoning and cooking techniques. This is how Indian Chinese fusion began.

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Thousands of pages of documents released April 30 by a Chicago law firm detail decades of sexual abuse by DuPage County priests and the protection they allegedly received from the Diocese of Joliet. The files of 16 priests accused of abuse, long held confidential by the diocese, were obtained and released by Jeff Anderson and Associates to coincide with five new lawsuits filed by the firm against four offenders. The documents show a pattern of secrecy from Joliet diocese bishops, who regularly failed to remove or report priests accused of child sexual abuse, instead moving them to new parishes where they would often repeat the behavior. The suits brought by the firm seek an unspecified settlement for damages suffered by victims in the ’60s, ’70s and early ’80s. They also seek a court order that “[stops] practices that imperil children and requires them to come clean and publicly disclose files of all [priests accused of abuse],” Anderson said May 1. The recently released files are a portion of 34 sought by

“We do, however, share any and all information, which is relevant to an ongoing investigation with law enforcement or as instructed to do so by the court. We make available any and all credible allegations of priests on our website.” Ed Flavin Diocese spokesman the firm, he said. Diocese spokesman Ed Flavin said that, in accordance with common business practice, the diocese does not release confidential files of employees, and the 16 files turned over to the firm were done so under court order. “We do, however, share any and all information, which is relevant to an ongoing investigation with law enforcement or as instructed to do so by the court,” Flavin said. “We make available any and all credible allegations of priests on our website.” In a statement last week, the Diocese of Joliet said it had not yet been served with the five lawsuits filed in Will County, and would “respond in an appropriate forum” once it reviewed the specifics of the pleadings. “Anyone who may have been sexually abused as a mi-

nor by a member of the clergy, employee or volunteer of the diocese is urged to report the abuse to civil authorities and to the diocese,” the statement read. “Reports may be made to any pastor or by contacting the diocese’s Director for the Office of Child and Youth Protection at 815-2216116. “Dealing with the tragic history of child abuse is part of the Church’s ministry today. The people of the Diocese of Joliet pray every day for those who have been abused and for those responsible for it. They ask the Lord for healing for all His people who suffer for what has happened in their midst. With God’s help, the diocese will continue to do its best to assure the safety of its children.” To view the documents, visit www.abusedinchicago. com.

free – dogs are not allowed in the parks in Western Springs. Continued from page 11 While we all realize that your dog is special, dogs are not to have the park district that allowed in the parks in Western we do. It’s the envy of many Springs. Does someone have surrounding suburbs. to be bitten or maulled by one of these special dogs before Thankful for dog owners will be made to Lemont post office obey the law? And, of course, In response to a special the deposits left by those dogs window needed at Lemont are just as disgusting as the post office: Be thankful that the No dogs allowed in park By law, dogs are not allowed deposits left by just regular Lemont post office is still open, in the parks in Western Springs. dogs. Dogs are not allowed in many post offices have been It doesn’t make any difference the parks in Western Springs. closed. If they had the money if they are on a leash or running It’s the law. to open another window, they

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would have. Be thankful the workers are knowledgeable and courteous. Be thankful you can stand for 30 minutes, many people cannot. If you find yourself waiting in a line again, count your blessings, meditate, engage another person in a friendly conversation, it’s much better than sulking.

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Ann Marie Wirth age 50, of Lemont, passed away May 3,2014, surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by numerous grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts and uncles. Ann is survived by her daughter Kristina (Stan) Feirick; her son Jason Mercado; and the light of her life, her granddaughter Ava; also surviving are her parents James Wirth, and Sandra (Richard) Michalek; her sisters Wendy (Steve) Peebles, Amy (John) Munoz and Jennifer (Jimmy) Miller; and she was beloved “Auntie Ann” of several nieces and nephews. She loved country music, line dancing, bowling and “Da Bears.” She was a very active member of the Jaycees. She loved to have a “ball.” She was a true friend to Bonnie, Sylvia and Marie. Funeral services Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 8 p.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Visitation Tuesday, May 6, 2014, from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Interment private. Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. Lemont 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

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Portillo’s hot dog chain brand may be for sale SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA The Portillo Restaurant Group, owner of the popular fast food chain “Portillo’s,” announced April 30 that the company is exploring financial alternatives, including the sale of its fast casual division. Headquarted in Oak Brook, Portillo’s has restaurants throughout the Chicago area as well as California, Arizona and Indiana. “We’ve enjoyed significant growth over the past 50 years, experiencing same-store sales increases over the last 10 years in the Chicagoland area, even when the economy as a whole suffered,” said The Portillo Restaurant Group CEO, President and Founder Richard Portillo in a news release. Sales from the restaurants exceeded $300 million in 2013 and opened two more “suc-

8EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENTS • Lemont High School junior Dan Wang placed fourth of 74 in the Chemistry competition at the Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering Academic Challenge State Finals on April 9. The Lemont team finished 11 out of 18 teams in its division. Lemont’s other top finishers included: sophomore John Deuschle, ninth in engineering graphics; senior Jonathan Dzielski, 15th in biology; and sophomore Misbah Chagpar, 16th in mathematics. • The following Lemont High School students were honored with April “Student of the Month” accolades: senior Tom Sahs, nominated by the English department; junior Nour Efein, nominated by the Industrial Technology department; sophomore Kurt Bernabei, nominated by the social studies department; and freshman Andrea Ojeda, nominated by the Learning Resource Center. • University of Iowa student Helen Dickson of Lemont participated in the 2014 Hawkeye Caucus, a gathering of students, university leaders and state legislators to

cessful” units in Arizona, according to the release. “It is an exciting opportunity for the company’s history,” Portillo said. “This is a thriving business poised to launch to the next level, presenting an incredible opportunity for employees and investors.” Piper Jaffray & Co. has been hired as financial adviser to assist in evaluating alternatives, according to the release. Known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and chocolate cake, Portillo’s has locations in Willowbrook, Addison, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Elmhurst and Villa Park. “We constantly receive fan mail asking us to bring Portillo’s to additional states beyond the four we operate in currently,” Portillo said.

We want your education news Submit announcements about your student or your school through any of the following methods: Email education@mysuburbanlife.com Fax 630-969-0228 Mail Suburban Life Media 1101 W. 31st St., Suite 100 Downers Grove, IL 60515 For more education stories and updates, check out mysuburbanlife.com showcase the people and programs of the university. • Abriana Vesconte of Lemont was initiated into the Eastern Illinois University Chapter of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. She also was awarded the Isabel McKinney English Department Undergraduate Scholarship.

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WHERE: Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace WHEN: 10 a.m. various Wednesdays to Fridays, and 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays through June 7 COST & INFO: $15 for show only, with buffet packages available; 630-530-0111, www.drurylane.com ABOUT: A musical “Sleeping Beauty” enjoys a magical reimagining at Drury Lane Theatre for Young Adults. It’s directed by Jeff Award winner Tammy Mader, and offers families the opportunity to have breakfast with characters on select performance dates.

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ORGANIC GARDEN WHERE: Hummer Park, 4833 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10 COST & INFO: Varies; www.dgorganicgardeners.blogspot. com, dgorganicgardeners@gmail. com ABOUT: Get a head start on your spring and summer planting with the help of the Downers Grove Organic Gardeners Plant Sale. Club members have been gearing up for their major fundraiser, which features vegetables, herbs, annuals and perennials, including heirloom and native varieties. The club meets the third Wednesday of every month except May, August and December, and also schedules field trips and special events.

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WHERE: Evangelical Covenant Church of Hinsdale’s gym, 412 S. Garfield St.; enter through front door at covered walkway WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 9; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10 COST & INFO: Free admission; www.hinsdalecovenant.com ABOUT: A rummage sale to benefit Hinsdale Covenant Preschool will offer gently used clothing and shoes; toys, books, games; collectibles and antiques; craft goods; electronics; china, glassware, flatware and linens; kitchen appliances and cookware; and furniture, art and lamps. Photo provided

WHERE: Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, Cass Avenue and Northgate Road, Darien WHEN: Check-in at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17 COST & INFO: $30; shawurl.com/1577, 630-908-7430 ABOUT: Run for a good cause at TheraCORE’s 5k Race for a Cure, which will benefit Ronald McDonald House and Hoops for the House. The route for the certified, timed 5k race is along a crushed-stone trail through the scenic Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The top male and female runners in each age division will receive an award. Online registration ends May 14; and bags are available May 16 at the TheraCORE clinic in Westmont.

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Paisans pleases with more than pizza BERWYN – Walking past a colorful case of freshly made gelato on my way to the host stand at Paisans in Berwyn, I contemplated skipping lunch completely and ordering the largest bowl of Oreo cheesecake flavor I could dig a spoon into. Thankfully, our waiter suggested trying any of the gourmet burgers on the menu before diving into dessert, so I didn’t fill my stomach completely with the chocolate temptation. As my companion and I poured over pages of the menu narrowing down our meal options in an oversized booth, I couldn’t help but look around the industrial-chic restaurant. Modern and welcoming, it offers a variety of spacious seating areas. Brick and steel frame the high-ceilinged space, where scattered tanks of live fish add organic kinetic art to the high-octane vibe. I felt comfortable in my jeans and T-shirt, but so did the sundress-sporting baby shower guests in an event area across the way. As if I weren’t impressed enough before even tasting a bite, our waiter offered to put the White Sox game on a few of the flat screens that hover from the ceiling. This was definitely my kind of place. Fear not northsiders, when another patron asked to see the Cubbies, a few other

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Paisans Pizzeria & Bar in Berwyn offers more than pizza and other Italian favorites. Gourmet burger fans and those looking for something fresh off the grill will find plenty to savor in an inventive setting. screens switched on the game. By that time, I was digging into our sampler appetizer and hardly noticed. We couldn’t decide, so we settled on a little of everything. The Paisans Sampler of calamari, Pete’s bone-in mild wings, potato skins, fried mushrooms, onion rings and pizza bread didn’t last long. I stopped myself a couple wings and about half a potato skin short of full to save room for the burger I’d ordered at our

waiter’s suggestion. When he brought it over on a wooden cutting board accompanied by a fry-filled tin can and pickle, I was thankful to still have an appetite. I had selected The Ogden Avenue, in which Paisans piles a half-pound patty with barbecue pulled pork, cheddar cheese, pickles and crispy onion strings on a pretzel bun. And yes, it was just as delicious as it sounds. My carnivorous companion

insisted he try the hand-tossed pizza, and ordered his own 12-inch pie topped with pepperoni, bacon and sausage. Although I might have switched one of the meats for a veggie, I happily helped myself to a piece. The pan style crust and sauce held their own even with all the toppings, and convinced me that three meats may not be too many for a Paisans pizza, the family business’ longtime specialty. I don’t regret my Ogden

Avenue choice one bit, but when I go back, there’s a plate of homemade linguine arrabiata begging me to try its garlic, crushed red pepper, basil, plum tomatoes and white wine sauce. Since I’d already thrown my ideas about Paisans being strictly an Italian place out the window when I bit into that pretzel bun, I’m tempted to order the kicked-up nachos as an appetizer. Featuring a full bar, the restaurant also tempts with salads, ribs, steak, sandwiches, classic Italian entrees and inhouse treats by the pastry chef. Finally, it really was time for dessert. Even though the cooler of gelato had me salivating the moment we walked in, I couldn’t deny myself the funnel cake, which was wonderfully decadent. I’ll use the gelato as a sweet excuse to return soon. Paisans offers free valet parking Thursday through Sunday evenings, an especially convenient perk. It also has locations in Brookfield and Cicero.

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.

Paisans Pizzeria & Bar n Where: 6226 W. Ogden

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More photos online The Ogden Avenue burger enhances a juicy, half-pound patty with bar- Paisans offers specialty pizzas, but patrons also can customize their becue pulled pork, cheddar cheese, pickles and crispy onion strings, toppings – like this pie covered in pepperoni, bacon and sausage. all on an artisan pretzel bun.

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LEADERCAST 2014, 7 a.m. May 9, Victory Cathedral Worship Center, 369 N. Weber Road, Bolingbrook. Featuring a speaker lineup of the world’s best leaders. Speakers: Andy Stanley, Malcolm Gladwell, Archbishop Desmond Tutu (via teleconference), Randall Wallace, Bill McDermott, Laura Schroff, Dr. Henry Cloud, Simon Sinek, and Laura Bush (via teleconference). Cost: $75. Register at https://www. xorbia.com/e/lc475/Leadercast-2014. Information: Leadercast.com or getthevictory.org. RUMMAGE SALE, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 9 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10, Evangelical Covenant Church of Hinsdale, 412 S. Garfield Street, Hinsdale. Proceeds benefit Hinsdale Covenant Preschool. Information: www.hinsdalecovenant. com. YOGA FOR ALL LEVELS, 9 a.m. May 9, Prairie Yoga, 4701 Auvergne Avenue, Lisle. Drop-in cost is $18. Information: www.prairieyoga.org. BRAINIACS CLUB, 9:30 a.m. May 9, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. Fun and stimulating games designed to sharpen your mind. Cost: $2. Registration required at 800-3238622 (provide a registration code of 4S39). HINSDALE ROTARY CLUB, 12:15 p.m. May 9, The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. Information: 630286-9541 or www.hinsdalerotary.org. TEEN MOVIE FRIDAY, 3 p.m. May 9, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. All movies rated PG-13 and below. Contact the Vortex for movie title information. For grades 6-12. Information: www. fountaindale.org. AIDAN O’TOOLE, 5 p.m. May 9, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Irish favorites along with some current radio hits. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com. OPEN GAME NIGHT, 7 p.m. May 9, Fair Game, 5150 C Main St., Downers Grove. Information: www.fairgamestore.com. PAINT AND PLAY, 7 p.m. May 9, The Brigantine Gallery, 734 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Teachers guide you through a painting. Materials, snacks and beverages provided for $20; no credit cards. Information: www. vickeryart.com. STUDENT SHOWCASE, 7 p.m. May 9, The Union, 129 W. Benton Ave., Naperville. Information: www.theunionnetwork.com. GO TO SLEEP WITH THE CAT IN THE HAT, 7 p.m. May 9, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Join us as we read some sleepy time Dr. Seuss stories. We’ll have some hot chocolate and cookies. Information: store-locator. barnesandnoble.com/store/2361.

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RENTALS BUOY UP CANOE AND KAYAK FUN WHERE: Silver Lake at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville WHEN: Rental area open from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May; from Memorial Day through Labor Day adding weekdays from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; weekends the remainder of September COST & INFO: Boat rentals have begun at Silver Lake, one of two sites operated by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Canoes, kayaks and rowboats cost $10 per hour and $50 per day. Rowboats with trolling motors cost $15 and $75, respectively. Non-motorized boat rentals are offered at Herrick Lake in Wheaton. For details, call Visitor Services at 630-9337248 or visit www.dupageforest.org and click on “Things to Do,” “Recreational Activities” and the boating icon. JESSICA GEORGE & MEGAN FRAZER BLAKEMORE, 7 p.m. May 9, Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. Greet children’s authors Jessica Day George and Megan Frazer Blakemore. Information: www. andersonsbookshop.com/event/jessica-george-megan-frazer-blakmore. JENNY MILCHMAN & CARLA BUCKLEY, 7 p.m. May 9, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Greet authors Jenny Milchman and Carla Buckley. Information: www. andersonsbookshop.com/event/jenny-milchman-carla-buckley. ADVENTURES IN TRAVEL, 7:30 p.m. May 9, Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St., Lisle. The scenic delights of Prague and the surrounding countryside will be highlighted. Free. Presented by Sonia Lawrentz, who will show scenes highlighting the enchanting city of Prague and show views of Prague Castle, Cathedral, Golden Lane and the city’s many medieval buildings. Information: 630-515-0230 or www.downersgrovelibrary.org/ event-types/friends-library. HIP HOP NIGHT, 8 p.m. May 9, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Information: www.estebansdiningdancing.com/ Dancing.html. “CABARET,” 8 p.m. May 9 and 10, 2 p.m. May 11, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Clifford Bradshaw, a naïve American novelist, finds his way to the Berlin’s infamous Kit Kat Club and is drawn to its decadence. But how long can Cliff close his eyes to the reality of 1930s Germany? Presented by the Grove Players. $20 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $13 for students.

Information: www.groveplayers.org or 630-415-3682. WAYNIAC SHOW KARAOKE, 10 p.m. May 9, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: 630-505-0240 or www.mullensbarandgrill.com/lisle/index.php.

MAY 10 GROOVIN’ IN THE GROVE 5K RUN/ WALK, 7:45 a.m. May 10, Midwestern University, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove. Benefits Sharing Connections Furniture Bank and the Wounded Warrior Project. Event includes the 5K run/walk (starts at 9 a.m.), Little Groovers kids races (10, 10:10 and 10:20 a.m.) and the new Warrior Challenge (7:45 a.m.). Registration: www.groovininthegrove.eventbrite. com. Information: sites.google.com/ site/groovininthegrove5K/home. THE PINK 5K, 8 a.m. May 10, Oak Brook Park District Central Park, 13001500 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. Proceeds benefit Open Arms Breast Cancer Outreach Fund, Hinsdale Hospital Foundation. 5K is CARA and USATF Certified. Team and individual registration is accepted. Information: www.obparks.org/pink5K, mdelgado@obparks.org or 630-645-9542. CELEBRATE MOTHERS EVERYWHERE, 11 a.m. May 10, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Reading of “Oh, The Things My Mom Will Do” by Marianne Richmond, and “Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch. Also includes a craft that can be used as a gift. Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble. com/store/2361. AUTHOR LORI DEGMAN, 11 a.m. May

10, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Degman will be launching her new book, “Cock-a-Doodle-Oops!” a humorous story of a community of farm animals working together as they try to help out a rooster in need of a vacation. Information: www.andersonsbookshop.com. FROM GARDEN TO TABLE: OUR FAVORITE RECIPES & TIPS, noon May 10, The Growing Place, 25w471 Plank Road, Naperville. Discover the pleasure of cooking with food you’ve grown yourself. Favorite recipes and growing tips from our veteran staff. Focus on peppers, potatoes and herbs. Information: www.thegrowingplace.com. MEET JENNY MCCARTHY, noon May 10, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. McCarthy will promote her newest book, “Stirring the Pot: My Recipe for Getting What You Want Out of Life.” This will be a ticketed event. Tickets will be distributed beginning at 9 a.m., and you must have purchased a copy of her book to get a ticket. Line will begin forming at 11 a.m. Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble. com/store/2361. MICHAEL OSACKY: SPORTS MEMORABILIA APPRAISER, 2 p.m. May 10, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Vintage baseball card/sports memorabilia appraiser will give a presentation on the hobby of collecting sports memorabilia and free appraisals. Registration required at 630-368-7725. Information: www. oak-brook.org/library.

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• GO GUIDE Continued from page 17 DARK DAYS TOUR, 2 p.m. May 10, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Four authors packed into one afternoon. Information: www.andersonsbookshop.com/ event/dark-days-tour-0. CHARITY BOWLING BASH, 2 p.m. May 10, Willowbrook Lanes, 735 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook. Join the members of the La Grange Rotary to support local mental health and wellness programs. Teams and individuals welcome. $30/person, $150/team. Information: www.lagrangerotary.org. CHICAGO LITHUANIAN FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE, 4 p.m. May 10, Downers Grove North High School Theater, 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove. Chicago Lithuanian Folk Dance Ensemble GRANDIS will perform its 55th anniversary concert “Atverkim oki kraiio skryni.” Information: grandiskoncertas2014@gmail.com SALSA, 6 p.m. May 10, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Free entry with purchase of dinner entree available from 6 to 9 p.m. With no dinner reservation $10 cover charge. Take a one-hour lesson with Cinnamon. Information: www. estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing. html.

MAY 11 PAINT AN HERB POT FOR MOM, 11 a.m. May 11, The Growing Place, 25w471 Plank Road, Naperville. $10. Cost: $10. Information: www.thegrowingplace. com. DJ NIGHT, 8 p.m. May 11, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Information: www. tailgatersgrill.com or 630-679-1994.

MAY 12 FAMOUS PEOPLE SERIES, 9 a.m. May 12, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Discussion of the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill, his earlier roles in the British government and politics, his leadership in World War II, and his role in the post-world war rebuilding of Europe. Gen. Douglas MacArthur was the face of the U.S. victory in the Philippines and Japan. How did he go from his successes in WWII to being relieved of his command in the Korean War? Discover the times and challenges of these two amazing men. Cost: $48. Information: www. ben.edu/CLL. “ALADDIN!,” 10:30 a.m. May 12-16, Philip Lynch Theatre, One University Parkway, Romeoville. Join Aladdin and his trusted pet monkey Yahzoo as they encounter a wacky Genie, win the heart of Princess Jasmine, and

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‘LES MISERABLES’ WHERE: 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace WHEN: Wednesday through Sunday until June 8, with lunch and dinner packages available COST & INFO: Tickets start at $45 for adults; 630-530-0111, www.drurylane.com ABOUT: Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Drury Lane Theatre is earning raves for “Les Misérables.” The cast is led by Ivan Rutherford, who played Jean Valjean in over 2,000 performances on Broadway, and Jennie Sophia (shown) stars as Fantine. work together to save the kingdom from an Evil Sorcerer. For a preschool to fifth grade audience. Running time: About 60 minutes Cost: $6.75-$9. Tickets: 630-932-1555 or www. absproductions.com. GENEALOGY FOR BEGINNERS, 12:30 p.m. May 12, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Tips for beginners to use in genealogy searches. Cost: $48. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. DOWNERS GROVE ARTISTS’ GUILD, 7 p.m. May 12, Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Meets September through May. Information: 630-963-5749 or 630-960-1200. TONY DITERLIZZI, 7 p.m. May 12, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Information: www. andersonsbookshop.com/event/ tony-diterlizzi. AFTER HOURS FILM SOCIETY, 7:30 p.m. May 12, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the western suburbs with the widest variety of cinema. The group meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month, with the exception of December. Cost is $9 for nonmembers and $5 for members. Information: 630-534-4528 or www. afterhoursfilmsociety.com. ACOUSTIC NIGHT, 8 p.m. May 12, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Open to all acoustic musicians. Information: www.facebook.com/pages/ Miss-Kittys-Saloon.

opportunities though out the year, as well as social gatherings. Meets the second Tuesday of each month, March through November. Dues: $20 for an individual membership and $25 for a family membership. Information: www.downersgrovebicycleclub.org. LIVE TEAM TRIVIA, 8 p.m. May 13, StoneHouse Pub, 103 Stephen St., Lemont. Prizes to the top three teams. Information: 630-257-1300. KARAOKE, 8 p.m. May 13, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Information: www. tailgatersgrill.com/events or 630-6791994. OPEN MIC, 8:30 p.m. May 13, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: 630-505-0240 or www. mullensbarandgrill.com. TRIVIA NIGHT, 9 p.m. May 13, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com.

BAGS COMPETITION, 8 p.m. May 12, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com/admin/ ecalendar.php.

MAY 13 EUROPEAN ART HISTORY II, 10:45 a.m. May 13, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Starting with the end of the Renaissance period, we will travel through history and up to Pop Art, to learn the historical context behind landmark works. Cost: $72. Information: www. ben.edu/CLL. PINOCHLE CLUB, noon May 13, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Meets in Room 307. Information: 630-649-2116. LEMONT-HOMER GLEN ROTARY, noon May 13, Ruffled Feathers, 1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont. Information: 630-2579063. WOODRIDGE ROTARY CLUB, noon May 13, Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge. Information: 630-960-5417 or www.woodridgerotary.org. NAPERVILLE NOON LIONS CLUB MEETING, 12:15 p.m. May 13, Braconi’s Restaurant, 796 Royal Saint George Drive, Naperville. Meets the first four Tuesdays of each month. Information: napervillenoonlions.org. ROTARY CLUB OF DARIEN, 12:15 p.m. May 13, Argonne National Lab Guest House, 9700 Cass Avenue, Darien. Guests must pre-register.

Information: 630-434-5075 or www. darienrotaryclub.org. LEMONT VFW MONTHLY MEETING, 7 p.m. May 13, VFW Post 5819, 15780 New Ave., Lemont. Meets the second Tuesday of every month. Any veteran who served in a foreign war is eligible to join. New members always welcome. Information: www.vfwlemont. com. SCIENTISTS SPEAK, 7 p.m. May 13, Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson, Naperville. Steve Kuhlmann of Argonne National Laboratory will shed light on the Big Bang and dark energy. Information: bit.ly/1jHKgsf. MIDDLE GRADE MANIA, 7 p.m. May 13, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Discussion on writing in a variety of genres, as well as the craft and business of middle-grade fiction. Featured authors include Kate Hannigan, Michele Weber Hurwitz, Liesl Shurtliff, Emily Fairlie Ecton, Wendy McClure, and Crystal Chan. Information: www. andersonsbookshop.com/event/middle-grade-mania-1. CHORUS OF DUPAGE, 7:30 p.m. May 13, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville. All-male barbershop chorus. Call Jerry Broz, 630-964-3139. BENET CHORAL CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. May 13, Benet Academy-Lisle, 2200 Maple Ave., Lisle. Information: www. benet.org. DOWNERS GROVE BICYCLE CLUB, 7:30 p.m. May 13, Emmett’s Brewing Company, 5200 Main St., Downers Grove. Club offers bike riding

WEDNESDAY WALKING CLUB, 8 to 9 a.m. May 14, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Through Oct. 29. Choose your route through the museum grounds. Sign in at the Pre-Emption House Tavern, log your minutes and then enjoy a healthy treat. Registration and information: 630-420-6010 or www.napersettlement.com. LADIES AID OF THE BOHEMIAN HOME, 1 p.m. May 14, Tabor Hills Pavilion, 1327 Crystal Ave., Naperville. Board meeting, 11 a.m. $8 for noon lunch. Information: 630-322-8681. UNITED STATES UNDER REPAIR, 2:15 p.m. May 14, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. The national debt topped $17 trillion for the first time and is growing. How did we get here? The class will focus on the top issues, their ramifications if left broken, and what we can do to repair it. Cost: $48. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. ROTARY CLUB OF NAPERVILLE/ DOWNTOWN MEETING, 4:44 p.m. May 14, Hugo’s Frog Bar, 55 S Main St., Naperville. First guest visit is complimentary. All subsequent visits come with a guest fee of $20 to cover beverages and light refreshments. Information: rcndowntown.com. BINGO AT THE LITHUANIAN WORLD CENTER, 5:15 p.m. May 14, Lithuanian World Center, 14911 E 127th St., Lemont. Early bird raffle starting at 5:15 p.m. Bingo and raffle begin at 6:45 p.m., with payouts ranging from $100 to $500. Information: 630-257-8787. DOWNERS GROVE TOASTMASTERS MEETING, 7 p.m. May 14, Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove. Information: 630-936-9625 or downersgrovetoastmasters.org.

MAY 15 ADVENTURES OF WOMEN TRAVELING ALONE, 9 a.m. May 15, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Tips on efficient packing, finding the right tours, using guide books and mapping out your dream trip. Cost: $48. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. ACXIOMASTERS TOASTMASTERS, noon May 15, Acxiom Corporation, 3333 S. Finley Road, Downers Grove. Information: 630-944-4948. POLICE STORYTIME, 4:30 p.m. May 15, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Oak Brook’s Officer Huff will read a story and teach children about safety. For ages 3 to 8. Registration is required. Information: www.oak-brook.org/library. COLLEGE PLANNING STRATEGIES, 6:30 p.m. May 15, Naperville Public Library - Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. How can you help provide for your child’s education without sacrificing your retirement savings or overburdening your child with debt? Attend a 60-minute educational workshop for parents of high school students. Presented by Inga Theeke of Thrivent Financial. Information: 630-355-8822 ext. 110 or jamie.mccarthy@thrivent.com. THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, 6:30 p.m. May

15, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Learn how to estimate your monetary retirement needs and then answer the two biggest questions: Do I have enough money to retire? And will my money last me a lifetime? Registration is required at 630-368-7725. Information: www.oak-brook.org/library. LEMONT LIONS CLUB MEETING, 7 p.m. May 15, VFW Post 5819, 15780 New Ave., Lemont. Meets the first and third Thursdays of the month, September through May. Information: www.lemontlions.org. LISA FIEDLER, 7 p.m. May 15, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Meet author Lisa Fiedler and get to know her new book, “Mouseheart.” Information: www.andersonsbookshop.com/event/lisa-fiedler. OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC, 7 p.m. May 15, Carlucci Restaurant & Bar, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Bring your own vino, no corkage fee and enjoy live music. TRIVIA NIGHT, 7:30 p.m. May 15, DJ’s Sports Bar, 222 E. Chicago Ave., Westmont. Win a $25 or $10 gift card to DJ’s. Information: www.djswestmont. com/upcoming_events.php. THE PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND (N.F.P.), 8 p.m. May 15, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: 630-505-0240 or www.mullensbarandgrill.com. BACHATA THURSDAYS, 8 p.m. May 15, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Take a one-hour lesson with DJ Gaston at 8 p.m. At 9 p.m., show off your moves with open dancing. Information: www.estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing.html. KARAOKE NIGHT, 8 p.m. May 15, Sal’s Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard. Information: www.salspizzapub.com. KITTY-OKE, 8 p.m. May 15, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Information: www.facebook.com/pages/ Miss-Kittys-Saloon. BINGO WITH AMANDA, 8 p.m. May 15, Ballydoyle in Bloomingdale, 152 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com. TRIBUTOSAURUS BECOMES THE GRATEFUL DEAD, 8 p.m. May 15, Wire Chicago, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Live music. Cost: $20. Information: https://www.facebook. com/events/273113939519769/?ref=5 or 708-669-9473. OPEN MIC BLUES BLUES JAM, 8:30 p.m. May 15, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem, Berwyn. Blues musicians both professional and not. Musicians please sign in. Information: www.harlemavenuelounge.com or 708-484-3610. IMMORTAL THURSDAYS, 9 p.m. May 15, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Vampire-themed event features goth dance and rock records mashed with audio clips from vampire movies. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

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LISLE LIBRARY DISTRICT SEED LIBRARY ORIENTATION, 7 p.m. May 14, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Heirloom bean, lettuce, pea, pepper, and tomato seeds from our new seed library will be available to borrow. Those who attend an orientation will have access to these seeds and are encouraged to return saved seeds to share in the fall. Information: www.lislelibrary.org. ROLAND LAZENBY, 7 p.m. May 14, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Basketball journalist Roland Lazenby discusses his book “Michael Jordan: The Life.” Information: www.andersonsbookshop.com/ event/roland-lazenby. LISLE KIWANIS CLUB, 7:30 p.m. May 14, Lisle Hilton Hotel, Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: www.kiwaniscluboflisle.org. BENET CHORAL CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. May 14, Benet Academy-Lisle, 2200 Maple Ave., Lisle. Information: www. benet.org. OPEN MIC NIGHT, 8 p.m. May 14, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Information: www.misskittyssaloon. com. TRIVIA NIGHT, 8:30 p.m. May 14, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: www.mullensbarandgrill. com or 630-505-0240. OPEN MIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. May 14, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Play three songs or 15 minutes. Information: www. ballydoylepub.com.

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Lemont’s Jake Latz delivers a pitch during the second inning of Saturday’s home game against Lincoln-Way West. Lemont defeated Lincoln-Way West 3-0 in a game between two elite teams.

Latz’s gem leads Lemont By TIM O’BRIEN msleditorial@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Lemont baseball coach Brian Storako called no pregame meeting. He gave no fiery speech to fire his guys up Saturday. The Indians knew what a win meant without a word said. With playoff seeding less than two weeks away and Lemont, Joliet Catholic Academy and Lincoln-Way West all fighting for the top seed at the Class 3A JCA Regional, Storako’s squad came through with a huge nonconference win as Lemont defeated Lincoln-Way West 3-0 on Saturday.

Sports to your phone Visit http://shawurl.com/ texts to sign up and receive sports scores and alerts from Suburban Life. “Any time you’re playing a team of that caliber, it’s a big win regardless of the circumstances,” Storako said. “West is a good team, maybe we’ll see them again. The players know. They don’t need to hear it from me. They know what’s at stake.” The win came on the left

arm of star senior and LSU commit Jake Latz. The 6-foot2 southpaw improved to 4-0, throwing a complete game three-hitter with two walks and 13 strikeouts. Latz got stronger as the game developed, striking out two in the sixth and striking out the side in the bottom of the seventh for Lemont (20-1). “I wanted to get ahead in the count,” Latz said. “The first and second time through the lineup, I really wanted to establish my fastball. Once they get used to that, mix in my other pitches. That worked for me today.” From the dugout, Storako saw the same-old, same-old

Indians top Lincoln-Way West in big game behind 13 Jake Latz strikeouts

from his ace, albeit a pretty impressive same-old, sameold. “I don’t care how hard or soft you’re throwing,” Storako said. “Name of the game is hitting your spots and throwing strikes, and that’s what Jake does well.” Latz was working with the lead almost immediately, the Indians scoring two runs in the bottom of the first. Ryan Folliard came home from third on a fielder’s choice. Jake Terrazas added an RBI single that scored Jake Caballero. “That’s my job as leadoff hitter, get it going, get on base,” Folliard said. “You’ve got to get ahead early. Latz

has been untouchable so far this year. Just get a couple runs, and we’ll come out with a win.” Mike Wisz’s sacrifice fly to right plated Folliard in the third inning to put Lemont up 3-0. Latz did not allow a runner to get to second base the rest of the game. Lemont posted another shutout Monday, beating Reavis 2-0. This time it was Charlie Wright who was dominant as the lefty allowed four hits while striking out six in 62/3 innings. The Indians scored both of their runs in the first inning, with Mike Papierski driving in one of them.

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Lemont’s Carli Bermele (left) battles Downers Grove North’s Mary Doro in an April 24 game. Bermele scored a goal in the Indians’ 6-0 win against Reavis on Monday.

Lemont earns shutout victory SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA Goalkeeper Kelly Fritz notched her 13th shutout of the season in Lemont’s 6-0 soccer win against Reavis Monday. Lauren Lumsden scored two goals and Kim Jerantowski, Carli Bermele, Maddy Bermele and Aleksandra Mihailovic also found the back of the net. On May 1, the Indians beat Richards 3-0 as Jerantowski, Mihailovic and Lumsden all

scored.

BOYS TENNIS Lemont dropped a 4-3 decision against Plainfield North on Monday. Noah Morkeliunas picked up the Indians’ lone win in singles play while the tandem of Joe Ziebell and Nathaniel Burner won 6-2, 6-0 at No. 1 doubles. The No. 2 doubles team of Juan Diaz-Sanin and Ace Matthews also emerged victorious in straight sets.

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Lemont’s Lisa Jaworski makes contact during Tuesday’s home game against Bremen. The Indians won big in that game but saw their comeback fall short in Wednesday’s game against Glenbard South.

Comeback comes up just short By SCOTT SCHMID

Lemont softball plans pair of fundraisers SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – In the midst of angling for a league title, the Lemont High School softball program has a couple of important events coming up off the field. On May 22, the Indians will hold their annual Strike Out Cancer event when they host conference foe T.F. South at 4:30 p.m. at the LHS Sports Complex. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit both childhood cancer and prostate cancer research. Members of head coach Chris Traina’s program are working to collect flat donations for the Strike Out Cancer fundraiser. They also will be selling Strike Out

Cancer t-shirts for $12 in advance of the event. For more information on how to contribute to the event, whether by making a donation or purchasing a T-shirt, contact Traina via email at christinet@lemont. k12.il.us or by phone at 630243-3834. On May 19, the team will receive half of the proceeds from sales between 4 to 8 p.m. at the Willowbrook Chipotle, 7173 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. Supporters looking for their burrito fix can simply mention they are supporting Lemont softball when checking out. Doing so will ensure that 50 percent of the proceeds from that purchase will benefit Lemont’s softball program.

sschmid@shawmedia.com GLEN ELLYN – A year ago, Lemont’s softball team was three outs away from a sectional title when Glenbard South rallied in the seventh inning. On Wednesday, the two teams met again in a regular season nonconference affair, and this time it was the Indians that almost pulled off the improbable comeback. Trailing by four runs and down to their final out, the Indians ended up plating two runs on a double by Anna Smagacz and had the tying runs on base before the Raiders induced a game-ending groundout to prevail 9-7. “They are a fundamental team and they are a good team,” Lemont coach Chris Traina said of Glenbard South. “You have to be ready to play, and not to take anything away from them but I thought we were a little flat. But I really liked the rally, we didn’t give

Glenbard South 9 Lemont 7 LEMONT TOP PERFORMERS • Maddy Vermejan: 2-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI • Anna Smagacz: 2B, 2 RBIs • Emily Durham: 21/3 IP, 1 R, 3 K

up.” After waiting out a onehour lightning delay, the visitors faced an early 2-0 deficit before scoring four runs in the second frame, the big blow being a three-run double off the right-center field fence by Maddy Vermejan. Glenbard South knotted the score at 4-4 in the third inning before an RBI single by Elaina Latz gave Lemont its final lead. The Raiders responded with five runs in their half of the inning before Lemont pitcher Emily Durham came on in relief and shut the door over the final two innings. “Emily has done that [be-

fore],” Traina said. “She has come in and helped us out.” On Tuesday, Lemont beat Bremen 11-1 in five innings as Vermejan went 2-for-4 with a homer, which was her eighth round-tripper of the spring. Only a sophomore, Vermejan is in her second season on the varsity “It was a good experience as a freshman to have last year,” Traina said. “She has grown this year and she will continue to. She is a good athlete and a good player and she knows the game.” Smagacz tallied two hits and two runs scored. Lauren May added a double and two RBIs and Lauren Young tossed a complete-game. Smagacz was 3-for-3 at the plate in Saturday’s 11-0 decision against Lincoln-Way Central. She finished with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored. The Indians are scheduled to play Eisenhower tonight before facing Lincoln-Way West on Saturday.

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VILLAGE OF LEMONT ATHEN KNOLLS LOT 16 DETENTION BASIN MODIFICATIONS TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING OF BIDS: Sealed Proposals for the improvement described herein will be received at the office of the Village Administrator of the Village of Lemont, 418 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois, 60439 until 10:00 a.m., June 3, 2014, and will be publicly opened and read at that time. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Earth excavation, furnished excavation, seeding, sodding and all appurtenant construction.

III. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: A. All work will be in conformance with the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction", dated January 1, 2012, and the "Standard Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements and Private Site Improvements" in the Village of Lemont, latest edition, as amended. B. Plans and Proposal forms may be obtained from the Project Engineer, FRANK NOVOTNY & ASSOCIATES, INC., 825 Midway Drive, Willowbrook, Illinois, 60527, (630) 887-8640, for a non-refundable fee of $75.00. Proposal forms are non-transferable. Only those Proposals that have been obtained from, and with the approval of, Frank Novotny & Associates will be accepted at the bid opening. C. Only qualified Contractors who can furnish satisfactory proof that they have performed work of similar nature as Contractors will be entitled to receive Plans and submit Proposals. In order to meet this requirement, at the request of the Engineer, bidders will be required to submit a "Statement of Experience" consisting of a list of previous projects of similar nature in order to receive Plans. The Owner reserves the right to issue Bid Documents only to those Contractors deemed qualified. D. All Proposals must be accompanied by a Bank Cashier's Check, Bank Draft, Certified Check, or Bid Bond for not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid, or as provided in the applicable sections of the "Standard Specifications". E. No Bid may be withdrawn after opening of Proposals without the consent of the Owner for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening of Bids. F. The Contractor will be required to furnish a labor and material "Performance Bond" in the full amount of the Contract. G. The Contractor will be required to pay Prevailing Wages in accordance with all applicable laws. IV. AWARD CRITERIA AND REJECTION OF BIDS: This Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder considering conformity with the terms and conditions established by the Village in the Proposal and Contract documents. The issuance of Plans and Proposal forms for bidding based upon a pre-qualification rating shall not be the sole determinant of responsibility. The Village reserves the right to determine responsibility at the time of award, to reject any and all Proposals, to re-advertise the proposed improvements, and to waive technicalities. BY ORDER OF: MAYOR & BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF LEMONT Charlene M. Smollen, Clerk May 9, 2014 Lemont Suburban Life 7724

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. MARTIN V. TOMCZAK; JOANN J. TOMCZAK; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARTIN V. TOMCZAK, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOANN J. TOMCZAK, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 12 CH 20903 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 18, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 22-28-109-022-0000. Commonly known as 530 1st Street, Lemont, IL 60439. The mortgaged real estate is im- GHNS #2185 ved with si le family si

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If prequalification is required, the 2 low bidders must file within 24 hours after the letting an "Affidavit of Availability" (Form BC 57), in triplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award for Federal, State, County, Municipal and private work. One original shall be filed with the Awarding Authority and one original with the IDOT District Office. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals. The following BLR Forms shall be returned by the bidder to the Awarding Authority: a. BLR 12200: Local Public Agency Formal Contract Proposal b. BLR 12200a Schedule of Prices c. BLR 12230: Proposal Bid Bond (if applicable) d. BLR 12325: Apprenticeship or Training Program Certification (do not use for federally funded projects) e. BLR 12326: Affidavit of Illinois Business Office The quantities appearing in the bid schedule are approximate and are prepared for the comparison of bids. Payment to the Contractor will be made only for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or materials furnished according to the contract. The scheduled quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished may be increased, decreased or omitted as hereinafter provided. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in depth examination. The Awarding Authority will, in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall take no advantage of any error or omission in the proposal and advertised contract. If a special envelope is supplied by the Awarding Authority, each proposal should be submitted in that envelope furnished by the Awarding Agency and the blank spaces on the envelope shall be filled in correctly to clearly indicate its contents. When an envelope other than the special one furnished by the Awarding Authority is used, it shall be marked to clearly indicate its contents. When sent by mail, the sealed proposal shall be addressed to the Awarding Authority at the address and in care of the official in whose office the bids are to be received. All proposals shall be filed prior to the time and at the place specified in the Notice to Bidders. Proposals received after the time specified will be returned to the bidder unopened. Permission will be given to a bidder to withdraw a proposal if the bidder makes the request in writing or in person before the time for opening proposals.

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Page 26 • LMR • Suburban Life - Friday, May 9, 2014 gage proved with a single family residence. 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. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-2816. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I603311 May 9, 16, 23, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N A Plaintiff, vs. JEFFREY B BAIN, CHASE BANK USA, N A, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N A, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants, 12 CH 45263 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 15, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 9, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 2 East Illinois Street, Lemont, Il 60439. P.I.N. 22-20-313-001-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for

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