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LEMONT – The Lemont Park District will hold the first of three Pack the Park events of the summer at 7 p.m. June 16 at Connemara Park, 12815 Waterford Drive. The featured entertainment for the evening will be a screening of “The LEGO Movie” after sundown. Before the movie starts, families can participate in children’s games and enjoy free hot dogs. For information, call the Park District at 630-257-6787.
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LEMONT – The Lemont Quarrymen Vintage Baseball Club will take the field against the Deep River Grinders at noon June 13 at Mount Assisi Field, 13900 Main St. Vintage baseball games are played with the uniforms, equipment and rules of 1858. The Lemont Historical Society will provide hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack for the spectators. The team’s schedule includes additional home games July 19 and Aug. 22. For information and a complete schedule, call the Lemont Historical Society at 630-257-2972, or visit www.lemonthistorical.org.
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CORRECTION In the June 6 edition of the Lemont Suburban Life a story on the groundbreaking ceremony for the Birch Path subdivision May 28 contained an error in the reported square footage of the homes being built. The homes range in size from 1,600 to 2,400 square feet. Accuracy is important to the Lemont Suburban Life, and we want to correct mistakes promptly. Please call errors to our attention by email, editorial@mysuburbanlife.com, or by phone, 630-368-1100.
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RIGHT: Mike Nicorata of Palos Heights serves a variety of craft beers June 6 to Rafa and Cathie Nunoz (from left) as well as Rosie and Paul Giordano of Bolingbrook. BELOW: Wayne Stauffer of Northbrook dances to the music with his granddaughter Maddison Arizemendi at Lemont Beerfest. Photos by Erica Benson - ebenson@shawmedia
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LEMONT – The brews were flowing all night as Bottles in Lemont hosted Beerfest on June 6 in Talcott Square. The fest was back after a two-year hiatus, and Bottles owner Ondrej Zak said attendees were happy the event was back. “It went really well,” he said. “We were lucky with the weather.” Lemont’s own Pollyanna Brewing Co., along with Hailstorm Brewing Co. of Tinley Park and Werk Force Brewing Co. of Plainfield, served up their craft beers at the event. Bottles also had its own selection of beers and wine for sale. Tap House Grill, Gelsosomos Pizzeria and the Two Soldiers and a Marine food truck provided food for the event. A live music stage featured performances by rock band Cover Girl, reggae band Rebel Roots and pop and rock musician Will B. With the success of this year’s fest, Zak said he has already talked with Pollyanna’s owners about holding the fest again next year.
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By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The Lemont Village Board awarded construction contracts during its June 8 meeting for three water-related projects to take place this year. For the first contract, the village of Lemont will pay $65,343 to replace an undersized storm sewer on Hillview Drive. Public Works Director Ralph Pukula said a storm sewer system consisting of four manholes tied together into a larger storm sewer main line would alleviate standing water at Keepataw and Hillview drives. He said the project will begin at the end of June or at the beginning of July and will take two weeks to complete. The other contracts were for water main replacement projects on Ledochowski Street, from McCarthy Road south to Schultz Street, and on Crestview Drive, from Hillview to Keepataw drives. The Ledochowski replacement will cost $529,718, while the Crestview replacement will cost $270,748.50. Pukula said the Crestview replacement would be done first and would take four to five weeks to complete. To help pay for the water main replacements, as well as other water and
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Rusty water Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves said the village of Lemont received complaints June 8 about rust-colored water coming out of faucets. He said this was the result of testing that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District did not warn the village about and that it posed no health threat.
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LEMONT – Lemont’s weekly summer car show will start the season from 6 to 9 p.m. June 17 in downtown Lemont. Lemont Legends Cruise Nights will be every Wednesday through August. Each week will feature a different kind of vehicle with trophies awarded to three cars that fit the category. The schedule includes: • June 17: All cars are welcome • June 24: Street rods and antiques • July 1: Chevy vehicles • July 8: Ford vehicles • July 15: Convertibles and a kids night, with games and face painting • July 22: 4x4 – Jeep, military vehicles and a veterans night • July 29: Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac vehicles • Aug. 5: Mopar customized vehicles • Aug. 12: Old Skool Carz and custom bikes • Aug. 19: Emergency vehicles • Aug. 26: Muscle cars Each week also will feature a DJ, food court and raffles. For information, call the Lemont Chamber of Commerce at 630-257-5997.
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ees will see the argument was more nuanced and complex than they thought. He said the bishop he will portray argues slaves are human beings that should be treated fairly, but does not believe the Catholic Church should prevent people from owning slaves For the Catholic church, slavery was something it hoped would go away on its own, he said. “The Catholic church at the time kind of had a position tolerating slavery because it was not outlined in the Bible,” he said. Miller said Civil War historians sometimes gloss over the role that religious leaders played in the debate over slavery. Both he and Koys hope attendees get a greater appreciation for the moral and philosophical differences that led to war. “There’s something almost perverted about being more concerned with the way we kill people than why we kill people,” Koys said.
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LEMONT – Two local pastors will portray Civil War era clergymen in a re-enactment debate at 2 p.m. June 14 at St. James at Sag Bridge Church, 10600 S. Archer Ave. The program, titled “Civil War Reenactment: The Idea Behind the Battles,” will feature the two clergymen arguing whether God permits slavery. The Rev. Thomas Koys of St. James will portray abolitionist Archbishop Jean Baptist Purcell from the North. The Rev. Bob Miller of St. Dorothy Church in Chicago will represent the South as Bishop Augustin Verot. Koys said he wanted to hold a different kind of Civil War re-enactment than most of those he has attended. “Most of the re-enactments are of military history,” he said. “What is largely ignored is the moral, political and philosophical issues involved.” The re-enactment will in-
church, which contains an estimated 28 graves of Civil War veterans. Koys said during the debate on slavery, clergymen from the Union and the Confederate States of America both believed the Bible supported their stance on slavery. He said Abraham Lincoln summed up the inconsistency by saying God cannot be for and against the same thing at the same time. Koys said the clergymen against slavery were ultimately right, but there are important lessons that can be learned from the argument. “I hope [attendees] can learn that mortal enemies can become friends,” he said. “I hope we can learn how someone can sincerely hold a position but sincerely be Photo provided wrong – that your emotionThe Rev. Thomas Koys will portray an abolitionist bishop during the Civil al attachment to a position War during an event June 14 at St. James at Sag Bridge Church in Lemont. doesn’t make that position right.” Miller wrote a book titled “Both Prayed to the Same clude an Abraham Lincoln Thomas and his wife. impersonator in the audience, Former St. James pastor Ed God: Religion and Faith in the as well as people portraying Gleason also will give tours American Civil War.” He said he thinks attendUnion Major Gen. George H. of the cemetery next to the
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Bringing sanity back Political gridlock delays to state government hope of property tax relief As the old saying goes, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again with the expectation that the results will be different. Insanity is the best word to describe the actions that took place in Springfield last week. For the second year in a row, Democrats crafted and sent to the Governor an unbalanced state budget. The $36.3 billion budget spends $4 billion more than the state expects to collect in taxes. Again, that’s $4 BILLION more than we have to spend. Last May, Democrats and former Gov. Pat Quinn COMMUNITY enacted a state budget that VOICE was short $1.6 billion. The Jim first major challenge facing Gov. Rauner was to balance Durkin the FY15 budget to ensure funding for low-income child care assistance, programs for the developmentally disabled and the mentally ill, corrections and court reporters would not have run out. For months, Republicans in the House and Senate stood ready to fix the problem while Democrats slow-rolled the process. Finally on March 25, every Republican in the House and Senate, none of whom supported the original unbalanced budget, took the tough votes necessary to clean up the Democrats’ mess. Gov. Rauner has said time and time again he is willing to negotiate and seek compromise with lawmakers. It became apparent a few weeks back that Democrats were walking away from the negotiating table, because they don’t want reform. Speaker Madigan announced Democrats would pass their own unbalanced budget and would work with the Governor on a plan to raise taxes and nothing else. We are at an impasse. Democrats are not interested in reform and are only interested in raising taxes – period. Republicans want reform and a balanced budget. The voters of Illinois did not elect Bruce Rauner to maintain the status quo. The citizens of Illinois want the state to finally get its fiscal house in order. I recently filed legislation on behalf of Gov. Rauner to help grow our economy and make Illinois more competitive for jobs and to keep families living and working in Illinois. These bills are a great place to resume negotiations, but Democrats must come back to the table. While the scheduled spring legislative session of the Illinois General Assembly has adjourned, our work is far from over. It could be a long hot summer, but I believe bringing sanity back to Illinois budgeting and state government on behalf of Illinois taxpayers is well worth the fight.
Jim Durkin is the Illinois House Republican Leader and represents Illinois’ 82nd District.
COMMUNITY VOICE Christine Radogno Homeowners, small businesses and families in Illinois have suffered for years under high property taxes – particularly in the suburbs where taxes are rising faster than inflation and outpacing home values. To alleviate this costly burden I sponsored Gov. Bruce Rauner’s property tax reform proposal that freezes property taxes and increases local control over costs. Illinoisans deserve action, not talk. But, talk is all we’ve gotten recently as Democrats in the Legislature continue to block our proposal. In the latest study, over a five-year period Illinois had the third-highest residential property tax rate in the nation, behind only New Jersey and New Hampshire, according to the Tax Foundation and the Taxpayers’ Federation of Illinois’ May 2015 report. Other studies show Illinois having the second-highest property tax rates in the nation. This is unacceptable. Illinois taxpayers deserve better. Sadly, the consequence of high property taxes is many families and businesses have been forced to leave our state, and more will follow if we don’t do something. Recently, the Senate convened a
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State Sen. Christine Radogno and Gov. Bruce Rauner speak at a recent event with community members. “Committee of the Whole” to receive testimony and ask questions about property tax reform. Senate Democrat lawmakers invited testimony from a number of credentialed and educated panelists, including tax experts and education and local government representatives. However, glaringly absent from the panel were those most dramatically impacted by Illinois’ high property taxes – taxpayers. I recognize how a property tax freeze would impact local schools and services, but our proposal, Senate Bill 1046, would give local governments the tools to lower their costs. It also empowers taxpayers. If residents want more funding for education, libraries or other services they have the authority to raise taxes through referendum. High property taxes is the
number one call I get from my constituents in the 41st district, yet Democrats refuse to come to the negotiating table to talk about relief for Illinois homeowners and employers. Constituents ask me how it’s possible for their property taxes to constantly go up, even when the value of their house has gone down. Clearly, the answer our state has been giving them hasn’t been good enough for quite some time. It is time we stop stalling, and start doing what is best for the state of Illinois. It is my hope we can work together in bipartisan fashion in the coming weeks to develop a solution that offers much-needed property tax relief for hardworking Illinois families and businesses.
Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, is the Illinois Senate Republican Leader.
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Could somebody please tell Bruce Rauner that he was elected to the position of Cyclists allowed to use roads governor, not dictator? Counterpoint to the motorist who says bicyclists need to stay on the bike paths. Unfair Florida I would respectfully ask motorists who I would like to know why the commisare in a hurry, use state highways where sioner of hockey, the city of Tampa and bicyclists are restricted. Bike paths are the state of Florida are allowing the Tam- great, but they do not provide a pathway pa [Bay] hockey team to discriminate to most destinations and bicyclists are against the fans from Chicago. I don’t required to use the street. Bicycles are a think that’s right. My family was going legal and environmentally friendly form to go to Florida for vacation. We have of transportation. Remember also bicychanged our plans now. They don’t want clists may take the entire lane of the road our money over there, we’re going to go when they feel it is safest and drivers are to California instead, and I hope everyone required by law to pass with at least 3 else does the same. feet of clearance. It’s a wonderful thing to ride the open road on your motorcycle. But the motorcycle gang in Waco, Texas, was just that – a gang. People, don’t let this biker gang story let you think most riders are that crazy. And I’m happy no pedestrians were shot, and good job to the police.
Bikes and cars can coexist
Although the opinion has been stated at least twice in Sound Off recently that bicycle riders need to stay on bike paths, it will remain just that, an opinion.
I wholeheartedly agree with the person who sounded off a few weeks ago about Lisle using toxic chemicals in the public spaces. We’re the arboretum village and should be more conscientious of what we do to the environment. The overwhelming majority of products that go on residential lawns and public park land have carcinogens, create polluted runoff that goes in our waterways and decimate the pollinator population like bees and butterflies. I really wish everybody would start hating environmental degradation and cancer more than dandelions.
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Chicago Falls 3-1 Away To Western New York
Stays atop NWSL standings despite having undefeated streak snapped Rochester, N.Y. – The NWSL-leading Chicago Red Stars capped off their four-game road swing with a 3-1 defeat to Western New York Flash on Saturday night. The result, which came courtesy of second-half tallies by the home side’s Sam Mewis, Elizabeth Eddy and Jamia Fields, snapped a seven-game unbeaten run for the visitors to open the season and a ten-game unbeaten run dating back to 2014. Red-hot Chicago striker Sofia Huerta bagged the late consolation goal, moments after having a penalty kick attempt saved. The game’s first promising look went to hosts Western New York in the second minute, as a corner kick from the left saw Red Stars goalkeeper Michele Dalton struggle to control the ball in traffic but then recover well to deny Mewis at the far post. The next quality chance was created by Chicago, as Vanessa DiBernardo released Huerta down the left and the striker cut to her right before releasing a powerful drive that was deflected by a defender and whistled wide of the frame. After potential goal-saving tackles by Red Stars center backs Samantha Johnson in the 22nd minute and Michelle Lomnicki in the 25th minute, teammate Alyssa Mautz nearly opened the scoring at the other end around the half-hour mark. DiBernardo picked out Arin Gilliland on the left and the rookie engaged her marker with some nice footwork, followed by a right-footed cross that found an open Mautz at the far post. The attacker was unlucky to arrive slightly late, her volleyed attempt missing just wide. The visitors had another dangerous opportunity in first-half stoppage time, as some nice interplay between Mautz and Taryn Hemmings sent the 25-year-old Mautz into the box on the right, DiBernardo nearly capitalizing on the layoff by releasing a low first-time effort that was saved by a diving Chantel Jones. While the Red Stars defense had looked solid throughout the opening period, the Flash took control after the break and put on an impressive attacking display. The first tally came courtesy of strong buildup play and a great individual effort by Mewis, rookie Fields opening up the field with an intelligent 51st-minute centering ball from the right
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to Eddy and the former USC Trojan leaving it to Mewis, who dribbled past several defenders and slotted inside the right post to make it 1-0. The Flash never looked back after finding the net once, as Eddy added a goal to her assist halfway through the second period to double the home side’s advantage. Williams streaked down the right flank and sent a low cross toward the feet of the California native, who beat a defender to the ball inside the box before flicking it up to herself and then over onrushing netminder Dalton with an exquisite touch. Western New York would put the icing on the cake in the 75th minute with perhaps the most impressive of three well-taken goals. Finding herself facing the Chicago area with few options available, Fields cut to her left and fired a left-footed laser beam into the upper ninety from 30 yards out. The wonder tally was made possible by Becky Edwards, who had freed herself up with a skillful move in midfield and found her teammate with a pinpoint accurate long pass up the field. Just as it seemed the home side might be able to earn a clean sheet on top of three points, the Red Stars were awarded a penalty kick following a chaotic sequence that saw substitute forward Mary Luba go down in the area and a Flash player subsequently handle the ball. Determined to tie Crystal Dunn atop the NWSL goal-scoring charts, Chicago striker Huerta stepped up to the spot, only to see Jones dive to her right and parry the waist-high attempt wide of the post. Huerta did find the net on the ensuing corner kick. Gilliland met DiBernardo’s in-swinger with her head to rattle the crossbar, Cara Walls managing to redirect the rebound against the right post while wrestling a pair of Flash players on the doorstep, followed by a simple tap into the open net by the visitors’ most inform attacker. It would be the game’s final noteworthy action, as the NWSL-leading Chicago Red Stars look to get back on track when they return to Benedictine University in Lisle for a June 20 blockbuster meeting with second-place Washington Spirit. Single-game and season tickets for the club’s 201
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Bicycle riders have the legal right to ride on city streets in our wonderful city and, indeed, throughout the U.S.A. There are some exceptions, such as on expressways, where signage prohibits bicycles. … The bottom line is that both bikers and drivers need to exercise care and follow the laws. Coexistence is possible and necessary.
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I’m tired of all the smoke in Hillcrest Subdivision in Lemont Township. It’s summertime and the windows are open and the burning starts. I’m home from work and the house is full of smoke. Outside parties are disrupted by people burning. There are ordinances for burning here, they’re just not enforced. Calls to the township fall on deaf ears. It’s time to start calling the EPA and put a stop to this.
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EDUCATION NOTES ACHIEVEMENTS
• University of Illinois at Chicago student Usama Ibrahim of Lemont has been selected for the 2015 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program. • Marist High School junior Jason Phelan of Lemont earned a top composite score of 36 on a recent ACT test. • Lemont High School junior Taylor Campos scored a perfect 36 on the ACT. • Lemont High School students placed among the top 10 in all 12 categories in which they were entered at the 2015 Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference on March 27 and 28. Lemont’s state champions included: junior Spenser Bailey in the personal finance category; juniors Jessica Devitt and Kennedy Pawell in the business ethics competition; and juniors Jaron Fay, Dan Peterson and Aldo Pizzoferrato in business presentation. Junior Olivia Matthews was third in the public speaking II competition. All students who finished in the top three earned the right to participate in the 2015 FBLA National Leadership Conference. • Three members of the Lemont High School Technology Student Association earned medals at the 2015 Illinois Drafting Educators Association State Competition. Senior Jasmine Hornik and junior Matt Lassak each earned third-place medals in the architectural board division, while sophomore Adam Popper was third in the introductory CAD division. • Lemont High School took three medals at the Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering Academic Challenge State Finals. Senior Lauren May finished sixth in chemistry, junior Misbah Chagpar finished second in biology and freshman Martin Juskelis finished fourth in computer science. • Lemont High School’s Mathletes team placed 12th in the team standings at the 2015 Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Division 3AA State Finals. • Lemont High School recognized the seniors who finished in the top 2 percent of their graduating class during Senior Honors Night: Katie Atherton, Adrianna Diviero, Lauren May, Alex Micco, Emma O’Leary, Bansi Padalia, Will Totura, Nick Urban, Mike Vitt and Daniel Wang.
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LEMONT: Alexandra Mangia, bachelor’s in international studies with minor in Spanish
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LEMONT: Anna Mangia, juris doctor in public interest law
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Parkland College
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LEMONT: Gintas Kuseliauskas, doctor of pharmacy and master of business administration
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LEMONT: Colleen Himmelman LEMONT: Mary Kate Lawler, bachelor of science in nursing, cum laude
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LEMONT: Matthew Hutton, bachelor’s in biology
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OBITUARIES JOSEPH CHUDY Joseph Chudy, age 69, of Lemont, at rest June 6, 2015. Arrangements entrusted to Gerharz-Cappetta Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 630-257-2123
IN MEMORIAM LISA LACKOWSKI Lisa Lackowski, age 51, of McCook, at rest June 5, 2015. Arrangements entrusted to Gerharz-Cappetta Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 630-257-2123
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Hamill Family Wild Encounters children’s exhibit to open in July By DAVID LANZAFAME dlanzafame@shawmedia.com BROOKFIELD – When Brookfield Zoo closed it’s children’s zoo in January 2013, they said goodbye to a piece of history that existed at the zoo since 1954. At the children’s zoo, kids could ride a horse, pet a calf and feed a goat – getting closer to the animals than they ever could at regular exhibits. But the closure was the beginning of something bigger and, according to Brookfield Zoo, better. Boasting a larger area, new attractions and a variety of new animals, Brookfield Zoo will open the Hamill Family Wild Encounters exhibit July 1. According to Glenn Granat, curator of the Hamill Play Zoo and Wild Encounters, the new exhibit will stay true to the original concept of the children’s zoo. “This is the rebirth of the
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former children’s zoo, and there are old and new components Granat said. “We wanted to increase the amount of interaction with our guests. We have typical zoo animals, but we also have ambassador animals. The whole philosophy is to connect people with nature, and the best way is to get them up close with nature.” While classic children’s zoo animals will make their return, the ambassador animals Granat speaks of includes red pandas, reindeer and wallabies. The Wild Encounters exhibit also is a full architectural makeover for the former children’s zoo area, with an emphasis on creating environments benefiting the animals as well as guests. “The big change is the geography,” Granat said. “We have big hills, which will be new to people from Illinois. It’s got a really nice feel to it.
... [The exhibit has] a lot of outdoor space where people can engage with the animals.” With Wild Encounters opening, the new exhibit will be a permanent replacement for the children’s zoo while maintaining its legacy.
“This is a very permanent exhibit,” Granat said. “This is part of the ongoing initiative to improve the facilities for the animals and our guests. It’s dynamic and cutting edge. I’ve been here for 28 years and I’m blown away.”
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at McCarthy Road and Ledochowski Street. • Hugo Antonio, 30, of the 3100 block of Woodcreek Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged at 7:45 a.m. June 4 with driving while license suspended and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the 600 block of State Street. • Latroyce King, 36, of the 1200 block of Winnans Street,
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A young patron of Brookfield Zoo meets a wallaby. The zoo will open its new Wild Encounters exhibit July 1, which replaces the former children’s zoo. The new Wild Encounters exhibit lets children get up close with a wider range of animals. Photo provided
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WHERE: 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13 COST & INFO: Free; www.glenellynhistory.org, 630-469-1867 ABOUT: Glen Ellyn Historical Society member Jim Manak shows off his 1929 Hupmobile Century Six, one of the vehicles in the organization’s second annual Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest. Three Pierce-Arrow autos and other classics will be displayed, enhanced by talks on cars and Glen Ellyn auto history. Chicago’s Own Mobile Pizza Oven provides food, and a bake sale tempts with homemade pie, cookies and pastries. Afternoon tours set at Stacy’s Tavern Museum.
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WHERE: 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, June 19 COST & INFO: $30 for the fundraiser; 708-246-3380, www.theatreofwesternsprings.com ABOUT: Theatre of Western Springs spotlights “An Evening with The Bluz Brothers,” a premier, eightpiece band tribute to Jake and Elwood. “The music of The Bluz Brothers is the soundtrack of Chicago,” said Eddie Sugarman, executive artistic director of TWS. “Please come join us for an evening of rhythm and blues, laughs and great times.”
WHERE: Fishel Park on Grove Street, west of Main Street, Downers Grove WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14 COST & INFO: Free; www.facebook.com/DARDownersGrove ABOUT: A Flag Day performance by the 50-member West Suburban Concert Band will be presented by the Downers Grove Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. “Help us celebrate the stars and stripes,” invites the group, which will conduct special recognition for veterans. The band is directed by Henry “Hank” Hiorns.
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WHERE: St. Odilo Parish, 2244 East Ave., Berwyn WHEN: 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 20 COST & INFO: $10; advance purchase required at www.saintodilo.org or rectory; 708-484-2161 ABOUT: St. Odilo Pig Roast offers the community rain-or-shine festivities including music, games, children’s activities, bingo, beer and raffles. The menu also includes hamburgers and hot dogs, and entertainment spans bagpipes, Irish music and dancers, mariachi and blues. The celebration honors 100 years of priesthood by Monsignor Richard Saudis and the Rev. Anthony Brankin.
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Lemont comes close on run to state finals By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com NAPERVILLE – Lemont’s girls soccer team had allowed only two goals against its past 19 Illinois opponents heading into a Class 2A state semifinal June 5. So there naturally was some disappointment when the Indians yielded a pair of scores to Carmel, including one from long range in the early stages of the match. Despite falling behind early to a veteran squad that had won the East Suburban Catholic Conference title and navigated a tough playoff route, the Indians hung tough and scored late in the second half. But Carmel held on to capture a 2-1 victory for a finals berth while Lemont went on to finish fourth in its third state trip in the past five years following a 1-0 loss against Peoria Notre Dame in the third-place game June 6. “I’m very proud of how our team has done this season. ... We had no idea how we’d finish, so we just took it one game at a time and ended up at state, and I think that we earned our way here,” forward Aleksandra Mihailovic said. “We didn’t have the confidence early, but we were a very close team.” After Lemont (18-6-3) suffered heavy graduation losses from a year ago, most observers probably didn’t expect to see the youthful Indians making another state run this season. But following an early season loss against Benet, the Indians went 16-0-3 against teams from Illinois, including a 1-0 supersectional win against St. Francis, which also was coach Rick Prangen’s 300th victory during his 21 years at the school. Before the loss against Carmel, the Indians had won eight straight since losing three times against out-of-state competition in a tournament in early May. “I thought that it was a 50-50 game,” Prangen said of the Carmel match. “We kept the game in front of us pretty well and gave them two chances, and they scored on those two chances. I was a little disappointed with us going forward, since we weren’t as composed or kept the ball nearly enough. But that said, we had some set pieces to get back in the game. “We hit the crossbar in the first
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Lemont’s Carli Bermele steals the ball from Carmel’s Angela Salvi on June 5 in a Class 2A state semifinal game at North Central College. Lemont finished fourth for its fourth state trophy in the past seven seasons. half, and Aleks [Aleksandra Mihailovic] hit a fine goal in the second half to make it 2-1, and it’s a ball game from there. We’re a very young team, and at some points we had six freshmen out there playing. So there was a little inexperience. ... But our keeper, Michelle [Jerantowski], played brilliantly, and Sarah Knoepfle did a great job on shutting down their forward as best as she could.” Carmel moved in front for good in the seventh minute, but Lemont nearly got the equalizer in the 26th minute when Mairead Ruane sent in a free kick
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that keeper Christina O’Block deflected, with the ball bouncing off the crossbar. Early in the final half, Jerantowski came up with two of her eight saves, and the Indians threatened again in the 64th minute when Mihailovic put a corner kick in the box; but after it was headed, Carli Bermele sent a header to O’Block, who had four saves. After the Corsairs took a 2-0 lead in the 67th minute, Lemont responded quickly, scoring in the 68th minute when Savannah Brija directed a pass to Mihailovic, who fired a liner from about 30 yards out that sailed inside
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the post. That was the 28th goal for the allstate senior forward, who holds the school’s single-season record for goals scored. “We needed to play like we were meant to be here,” Mihailovic said. “We have eight freshmen and only four seniors, so we just wanted to come out and give it our best effort. In the first half, Mairead’s free kick hit the post, and we were so close. But moments like that define a team, and if you stick with it or just go through the motions dictates the outcome.”
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Lemont’s Austin Tittle fields a bunt and throws to first base for the out June 1 in a regional championship game against Joliet Catholic. Lemont won a regional title for the second year in a row but lost in a sectional semifinal June 4.
‘Shock the world’ By KAITLYN JASNICA kjasnica@shawmedia.com JOLIET – After dispatching a pair of highly-ranked teams to claim a regional title, the Lemont baseball team seemed to have all the momentum heading into the Class 3A Joliet Catholic sectional. But the Indians could not maintain the mojo they gained from regional wins against Joliet Catholic and Lincoln-Way West, falling 6-2 against Illiana Christian in a sectional semifinal matchup June 4. “We thought we could go in and get a win after beating two of the best teams in 3A,” senior Jake Caballero said. “Those were probably the biggest wins I’ve ever contributed to. Our motto going into those games was shock the world because no one ever believed in us or gave us credit even though we were the reigning state champs. Pulling off those two wins to win our regional was a great feeling.” Lemont (20-14) opened up the game on a roll. Pitch-
“Our motto going into those games was shock the world because no one ever believed in us or gave us credit even though we were the reigning state champs.” Jake Caballero Lemont senior
er Ryan Sublette struck out three of four batters to close out the first inning and in the second, he fanned two more. In the bottom half of the second, Lemont’s offense struck. Mike Gralla singled and stole second and Angel Salinas’ single advanced Gralla to third. Salinas stole second, which put both Indians in scoring position with Caballero at the plate, and he singled home the two runs. The home team appeared in good shape with the 2-0 lead, but Illiana Christian’s third-inning uprising changed the game for good. Illiana loaded the bases with two walks and a base hit to start the inning. Jack Hille-
gonds drove in a run and two batters later, Matthew Dykstra hit a three-run double to make the score 4-2 Vikings. “We talk about throwing strikes, making plays and that inning we didn’t do it,” Lemont coach Brian Storako said. “A couple of guys made a couple of errors, and if you give good teams that many opportunities, that’s going to happen.” Jared Trivette had an RBI double, and winning pitcher Bo Hofstra hit a home run to round out the scoring and give Illiana the 6-2 victory. Hofstra struck out seven and allowed seven hits. Sublette threw five innings and allowed five hits, while striking out eight and walking
five. Nate Broskovetz pitched two innings, struck out one and allowed two hits. Casey O’Brien went 3 for 3 and Caballero had two hits and two RBIs to lead the Indians offensively. Gralla and Salinas both added a hit and a run scored. “From where they were from day one to now, the kids got better,” Storako said. “They became more of a family. They not only got better as baseball players but as human beings and that’s our goal. Regardless of the outcome of the season, we try to walk away and get the most out of it.” “Once the postseason came, we realized what was on the line for some of us seniors,” Caballero said. “We all clicked together and became a family. We played some of the best baseball that we had played the entire year. “This was my last game. I wish we could have made it all the way to state, but stuff happens. I’m happy I did it with these guys. I wouldn’t have wanted to do it with anyone else.”
Tyler Jay 2015 stats ■ Innings: 66 2/3 ■ Record: 5-2 ■ Saves: 14 ■ ERA: 1.08 ■ Hits allowed: 40 ■ Walks: 7 ■ Strikeouts: 76
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June 8 will likely go down as a day of mixed emotions for Lemont High School graduate Tyler Jay. A junior left-handed pitcher at the University of Illinois, Jay started on the mound for the Illini in a Tyler Jay 4-2 loss against Vanderbilt in an NCAA super regional that ended the 2015 season for Illinois. But later that night, he was selected as the No. 6 overall pick in the MLB draft by the Minnesota Twins. According to the University of Illinois website, Jay is only the second Illini player to be ever taken in the first round and the highest picked player in program history. He finished the 2015 campaign with a 5-2 record and 14 saves, compiling an ERA of 1.08 in 66 2/3 innings of work. The lefty allowed 40 hits and seven walks while striking out 76. Jay will leave Illinois as the all-time leader in saves with 24 while also compiling the lowest ERA at 1.68. The junior was selected as the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, named a Louisville Slugger first-team All-American and is a semifinalist for the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award as the top amateur player in the nation.
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Meet SLM’s all-area girls soccer team The girls soccer season is officially done after two state championship
Maddy Bermele
Courtney Cavalli
n SCHOOL: Lemont n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: Teaming
n SCHOOL: Hinsdale
with fellow senior Aleksandra Mihailovic to provide a potent one-two punch on the front line, Bermele finished the spring with 14 goals and five assists. Also a member of the 2013 squad that advanced to state, the forward helped Lemont to an 18-6-3 mark this spring and fourth place in Class 2A.
South n YEAR: Junior n IMPACT: Voted Best Offensive Player for the Hornets, Cavalli finished the season with 17 goals and six assists. The West Suburban Gold all-conference player and Illinois High School Coaches Association all-sectional honoree earned a captain’s armband for next season.
games June 6 put an end to the campaign. Now is the perfect time to
honor the best players with Suburban Life Media’s all-area team.
Emma Dannhausen-Brun
Maeve McLaughlin
Ellie Metros
n SCHOOL: Hinsdale
n SCHOOL: Downers
n SCHOOL: Hinsdale
Central n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: A lot was asked of this midfielder this season. First used mostly as a defending midfielder to supplement the Red Devils strong defense, she displayed her versatility and switched to more of an attacking role in the middle of the season while still contributing on ‘D.’
Grove North n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: An Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association all-state and West Suburban Silver all-conference selection, Metros was a team leader and controlled North’s attack as a central midfielder. She tallied 10 goals and six assists this season.
Central n YEAR: Junior n IMPACT: This forward provided the counter-balance to a strong defensive team with her skill at the top of the attack in her first varsity season. The IHSSCA all-sectional selection tallied 17 goals to lead Central, which included the tying and game-winning goals in a sectional semifinal against York.
Aleksandra Mihailovic n SCHOOL: Lemont n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: A gifted of-
fensive player from the moment she stepped on the field, this senior became the go-to scorer this spring, and the New Mexico recruit responded in a big way, scoring a team-high 28 goals. The IHSSCA allstate pick also showed her play-making skills by contributing eight assists.
Honorable mention n BENET: Ellie Bumpus
Ava Porlier
Autumn Rasmussen
Jessica Ridderhoff
Kerry Slaga
Erin Smith
n SCHOOL: Downers
n SCHOOL: Downers
n SCHOOL: Downers
Grove South n YEAR: Junior n IMPACT: Rasmussen showed a knack for putting the ball in the back of the net all season and was dangerous in space or creating room with the ball on her foot. The IHSSCA all-sectional honoree was South’s leading scorer and had multigoal games three times.
Grove North n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: An IHSSCA all-sectional and all-conference in the West Suburban Silver, Ridderhoff developed into North’s most dangerous forward and had 12 goals and four assists this season. She will continue her career at Washington University (Mo.) next season.
n SCHOOL: Westmont n YEAR: Freshman n IMPACT: Slaga quick-
n SCHOOL: Hinsdale
Grove South n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: Downers Grove South’s female athlete of the year and a four-year varsity player played strong defense and showed an ability to put the ball in the net. The IHSSCA allstate selection scored the game-winning goal in South’s regional title game and tallied double-digit goals this season.
ly impressed in her first varsity season. The midfielder effortlessly joined the attack and led the Sentinels with 27 goals this season with five hat tricks, including one in a 5-3 win in the regional title game for Westmont’s first regional title.
Central n YEAR: Senior n IMPACT: A stout defender who starred on Central’s back line as a four-year varsity starter kept up her strong play this season. A team captain and IHSSCA all-sectional pick guided a defense that surrendered just 18 goals this season.
and Emma Hlavin n BOLINGBROOK: Tyler Holmes and Abigail Lund n DOWNERS GROVE NORTH: Alyse Dutcher and Grace Stevenson n DOWNERS GROVE SOUTH: Lexi Dimovski and Meghan Riordan n HINSDALE CENTRAL: Katy Coseglia and Kaitlyn Livingston n HINSDALE SOUTH: Madison Cebular and Jessica Park n LEMONT: Carli Bermele, Lindsey Mazur and Mairead Ruane n LISLE: Hannah Prindeville and Calli Tomko n WESTMONT: Kaitlyn Niemer and Hannah O’Malley
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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST plaintiff makes no representation as in full of the amount bid, the purCOMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HAR- to the condition of the property. chaser will receive a Certificate of BORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST Prospective bidders are admonished Sale that will entitle the purchaser to 2006-7, Plaintiff, to check the court file to verify all ina deed to the real estate after confir-v.formation. If this property is a conmation of the sale. The property will ILCE MUSAREVSKI, SVETLANA dominium unit, the purchaser of the NOT be open for inspection and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT MUSAREVSKI A/K/A LANA unit at the foreclosure sale, other plaintiff makes no representation as MUSAREVSKI, Defendants to the condition of the property. than a mortgagee, shall pay the asOF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS sessments and the legal fees re10 CH 019139 Prospective bidders are admonished COUNTY DEPARTMENT quired by The Condominium Propto check the court file to verify all in13726 MCCARTHY ROAD CHANCERY DIVISION erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and FIRST LEMONT, IL 60439 GUARANTY MORTGAGE formation. If this property is a con(g)(4). If this property is a condo- CORPORATION, Plaintiff, dominium unit, the purchaser of the NOTICE OF SALE unit at the foreclosure sale, other PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- minium unit which is part of a com- -v.EN that pursuant to a Judgment of mon interest community, the pur- BRIAN M. KONOW, NICOLE than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees reForeclosure and Sale entered in the chaser of the unit at the foreclosure BROMBEREK, Defendants quired by The Condominium Propabove cause on April 8, 2015, sale other than a mortgagee shall 14 CH 019850 the assessments required by pay erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and an agent for The Judicial Sales 12034 CENTER DRIVE (g)(4). If this property is a condoCorporation, will at 10:30 AM on The Condominium Property Act, LEMONT, IL 60439 minium unit which is part of a comJuly 10, 2015, at The Judicial 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU NOTICE OF SALE Sales Corporation, One South ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- mon interest community, the purOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, EN that pursuant to a Judgment of chaser of the unit at the foreclosure CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 Foreclosure and Sale entered in the sale other than a mortgagee shall auction to the highest bidder, as set DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER above cause on March 4, 2015, an pay the assessments required by forth below, the following described OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE agent for The Judicial Sales Corpo- The Condominium Property Act, WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF ration, will at 10:30 AM on July 15, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU real estate: THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE- 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corpo- ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMECommonly known as CLOSURE LAW. You will need a ration, One South Wacker Drive - OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO 13726 MCCARTHY ROAD, photo identification issued by a gov- 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 LEMONT, IL 60439 ernment agency (driver's license, sell at public auction to the highest DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER Property Index No. passport, etc.) in order to gain entry bidder, as set forth below, the fol- OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE 22-27-401-020-0000. WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF The real estate is improved with a into our building and the foreclosure lowing described real estate: sale room in Cook County and the Commonly known as THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FOREsingle family residence. CLOSURE LAW. You will need a Sale terms: 25% down of the same identification for sales held at 12034 CENTER DRIVE, photo identification issued by a govhighest bid by certified funds at the other county venues where The LEMONT, IL 60439 ernment agency (driver's license, close of the sale payable to The Ju- Judicial Sales Corporation conducts Property Index No. passport, etc.) in order to gain entry dicial Sales Corporation. No third foreclosure sales. 22-28-204-019. For information, examine the party checks will be accepted. The The real estate is improved with a into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the balance, including the Judicial sale court file or contact Plaintiff's attor- single family residence. fee for Abandoned Residential Prop- ney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Sale terms: 25% down of the same identification for sales held at erty Municipality Relief Fund, which 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, highest bid by certified funds at the other county venues where The Juis calculated on residential real es- SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL close of the sale payable to The Ju- dicial Sales Corporation conducts tate at the rate of $1 for each 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please dicial Sales Corporation. No third foreclosure sales. For information, examine the $1,000 or fraction thereof of the refer to file number 14-13-29284. party checks will be accepted. The THE JUDICIAL SALES amount paid by the purchaser not balance, including the Judicial sale court file or contact Plaintiff's attorCORPORATION to exceed $300, in certified funds/or fee for Abandoned Residential Prop- ney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., wire transfer, is due within twenty- One South Wacker Drive, 24th erty Municipality Relief Fund, which 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, four (24) hours. No fee shall be Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 is calculated on residential real es- SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL (312) 236-SALE paid by the mortgagee acquiring the tate at the rate of $1 for each 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please You can also visit The Judicial $1,000 or fraction thereof of the refer to file number 14-14-20878. residential real estate pursuant to its THE JUDICIAL SALES credit bid at the sale or by any Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com amount paid by the purchaser not CORPORATION mortgagee, judgment creditor, or for a 7 day status report of pending to exceed $300, in certified funds/or other lienor acquiring the residential sales. wire transfer, is due within twenty- One South Wacker Drive, 24th real estate whose rights in and to CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. four (24) hours. No fee shall be Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE the residential real estate arose prior 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, paid by the mortgagee acquiring the You can also visit The Judicial to the sale. The subject property is SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 residential real estate pursuant to its subject to general real estate taxes, (630) 794-5300 credit bid at the sale or by any Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com special assessments, or special tax- Attorney File No. 14-13-29284 mortgagee, judgment creditor, or for a 7 day status report of pending es levied against said real estate Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 other lienor acquiring the residential sales. Attorney Code. 21762 and is offered for sale without any real estate whose rights in and to CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. GHNS #2526 representation as to quality or quan- Case Number: 10 CH 019139 the residential real estate arose prior 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, tity of title and without recourse to TJSC#: 35-6056 to the sale. The subject property is SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 Get the job you want at: NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt subject to general real estate taxes, (630) 794-5300 Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. MySuburbanLife.com/jobs The sale is further subject to confir- Collection Practices Act, you are special assessments, or special tax- Attorney File No. 14-14-20878 mation by the court. Upon payment advised that Plaintiff's attorney is es levied against said real estate Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 BUY in full of the amount bid, the pur- deemed to be a debt collector and is offered for sale without any Attorney Code. 21762 IT! chaser will receive a Certificate of attempting to collect a debt and any representation as to quality or quan- Case Number: 14 CH 019850 Sale that will entitle the purchaser to information obtained will be used tity of title and without recourse to TJSC#: 35-4198 SELL NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt a deed to the real estate after confir- for that purpose. Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. IT! mation of the sale. The property will I657802 The sale is further subject to confir- Collection Practices Act, you are adNOT be open for inspection and May 29, 2015 June 5, 12, 2015 mation by the court. Upon payment vised that Plaintiff's attorney is FIND plaintiff makes no representation as in full of the amount bid, the pur- deemed to be a debt collector IT! to the condition of the property. chaser will receive a Certificate of attempting to collect a debt and any BUY IT! obtained will be used information Prospective bidders are admonished Sale that will entitle the purchaser to SELL IT! FAST! to check the court file to verify all ina deed to the real estate after confir- for that purpose. FIND IT! formation. If this property is a conmation of the sale. The property will I658559 FAST! Call us at dominium unit, the purchaser of the NOT be open for inspection and June 5, 12, 19, 2015 Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T 866-817-F-A-S-T unit at the foreclosure sale, other plaintiff makes no representation as than a mortgagee, shall pay the asto the condition of the property. sessments and the legal fees reProspective bidders are admonished quired by The Condominium Propto check the court file to verify all inerty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and formation. If this property is a con(g)(4). If this property is a condodominium unit, the purchaser of the minium unit which is part of a comunit at the foreclosure sale, other mon interest community, the purthan a mortgagee, shall pay the aschaser of the unit at the foreclosure sessments and the legal fees resale other than a mortgagee shall quired by The Condominium Proppay the assessments required by erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and The Condominium Property Act, (g)(4). 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