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New Lemont website to attract new homeowners, businesses By JANICE HOPPE jhoppe@shawmedia.com
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In an effort to attract the interest of prospective residents and businesses, the village of Lemont has created a new website promoting features of the community. The village of Lemont worked with Lemont-based PlumThree, owned by resident Laura Swalec, to create the new www. ilivelemont.com website. “The village has refreshed their ongoing commitment to community development and this marketing initiative is an ideal opportunity to showcase retail, parks, arts, outdoor activities and the many unique treasures of Lemont,” Swalec said.
Have something to say on this topic? Comment on this story online at mysuburbanlife.com/lemont. The website prominently features a collage of photos from areas in town, with users able to click each photo to learn more about it. At the top of the website, visitors can choose to learn about Lemont, residential living, special deals — which feature specials from local businesses, and attractions. The goal of the website is to get people to visit the village and consider moving to
Lemont officials to join economic development workshop By JANICE HOPPE jhoppe@shawmedia.com
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Representatives from the village of Lemont will be part of a workshop next week in hope of gaining new ideas to boost economic development and tourism in Lemont. The Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau, which promotes tourism and economic development along the I&M Canal corridor through marketing, will host “Why Main Streets Matter! Bringing Visitors to Your Small Business” Wednesday. The day-long workshop is geared to aid municipal leaders, economic development directors, planners, elected officials, chamber of commerce members, small business and other property owners from the area in finding ways to bring visitors and jobs to the area. Mary Beth DeGrush, vice president of the CVB, said the program is open to the public and will be most beneficial for small business owners and village officials looking for ways to promote their business, downtown “Main Streets” and economic development in town. The workshop will discuss ways to approach new development, revamp a busi-
What: “Why Main Streets Matter! Bringing Visitors to Your Small Business” When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday Where: Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th St. in Lockport Cost: $35 per person To register, call: 815-588-7940 ness and revitalize main streets. Lemont’s Planning and Economic Development Director Jim Brown and Village Planner Charity Jones will attend the workshop, hoping the event will have direct benefits for Lemont. “Both Charity and I continually seek ways to bolster economic development and tourism in Lemont,” Brown said. This is the first of many workshops, which have yet to be scheduled, for the CVB that will focus on revitalizing main streets and economic development, DeGrush added. The CVB benefits not only Lemont but other towns along the canal, including: Bolingbrook,Joliet,Romeoville,Utica,Bedford Park, Morris, Coal City and Lockport.
Lemont. The site will have new items, videos and photos featured regularly, according to Trustee Paul Chialdikas, who spearheaded the new site. “This (website) is not designed for local residents, it’s designed to go after a young family looking for houses,” Chialdikas said. Chialdikas said it’s a goal of his to grow Lemont’s population by 3 to 5 percent. “How do we get more people in to know we exist and boost the population base?” Chialdikas said. “Last year there were 50 new home permits issued. We are seeing an interest and we need to take advantage of this momentum.” The village of Lemont currently has 1,000 residential home plots available to be built
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upon, he said. Now that the website is available, village staff will be tracking visitors to the site to determine if it’s working and where advertising should be featured. Assistant Village Administrator George Schafer said through the “special deals” section on the site, businesses will be able to advertise. He added business owners will hopefully be able to see the site is successful by visitors using the coupons in their establishment. “We can track what is successful and track where the successful areas are,” Schafer said of the site. The website construction cost the village just under $20,000.
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Lemont resident’s pizza business an award-winner About Pete Fejzuloski Job: Owner of Paisans Pizza in Berwyn, Cicero and Brookfield Residence: Lemont Age: 43 Family: Wife, Julie; sons Pete, 21, Dominick, 19, Jim, 17; daughter, Juliana, 14 Interests: Loves cars and motorcycles, collects both Notable: Winner of the Berwyn Development Corporation’s George W. Ashby Award for Business Excellence in 2012
Pete Fejzuloski, owner of Paisans, and his son Dominick, 19, at the Berwyn location on Friday, Jan. 18. Sarah Minor — sminor@shawmedia.com
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Pete Fejzuloski learned the restaurant business by starting at the bottom at the age of 14. Today, Fejzuloski and his wife, Julie — Lemont residents — stand at the helm of the Paisans Pizza chain of restaurants, with locations at 6226 Ogden Ave., Berwyn; 3720 Grand Blvd., Brookfield; and 5840 W. 16th St., Cicero. The dynasty started in 1985 when Luigi Fejzuloski opened a small shop in Cicero where his 14-year-old son, Pete, was his right-hand man. “When we started we used to make pizzas in a kitchen oven,” Pete Fejzuloski said. “We’d
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sell ice cream, cigarettes, anything we could make money on.” His sons, Peter, 21, and Dominick, 19, have joined Fejzuloski in the restaurant business. Like him, they started at the bottom. “My kids are doing the same thing, learning at the ‘College of Hard Knocks,’” Fejzuloski said. And then there’s Julie, who keeps the books for the business. “She’s the big boss,” he added. There’s more to operating a restaurant than just knowing how to cook, Fejzuloski said. And it doesn’t end with hard work, either. “It’s all about customer satisfaction, being loyal to them. Everything we do is made fresh
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daily,” he said. “That’s why our business has grown to what it is today. And it‘s all thanks to our loyal customers. It’s all about hard work and trying to please the customer. “You’ve got to have good employees and we have really great people working for us,” he added. “We have a great chef with great specialties daily.” In 2011, Fejzuloski opened the Berwyn location in what was once a 20,000-squarefoot warehouse. Inside, the restaurant keeps with the theme of Old Route 66. That’s something that comes easy for Fejzuloski, a gearhead with a passion for cars and motorcycles. “We’re doing very well and we’re very
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happy with it,” he said of the Berwyn location. “It has a really cool ambiance in there. We have a dragster hanging over the bar and custom motorcycles. Anyone who comes in says it’s like a monster. A lot of people know our place from back in the day. Once they come in and see this place, they’re blown away.” Fejzuloski ends each working day with the satisfaction that can only come from giving the job his all. “I’m very proud, I love what I do,” he said. “My biggest thing is I love to watch people eat and have a good time. It makes me feel good.”
“I love that there hasn’t been snow because I work outside and it’s much easier.” Rick Swanson Lemont
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LEMONT — A $21 million sports complex will be built on a stretch of land in downtown Lemont by November if a “fast-track” plan moves forward as village officials expect. The proposed 26-acre, 135,000-squarefoot athletic facility — being referred to as the Lemont Sports Complex — was first unveiled Monday by the Lemont Village Board. The development was touted by officials as an attraction that would bring in 650,000 people annually to the downtown area. Construction would be paid for using sales tax, Tax Increment Financing district funds, income tax and operation revenue from the facility, officials said. “It’s a fast-track project,” Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves said Monday night. “I want the facility to be ready to go for the fall season.” The announcement came Monday after the village received results from land and project viability studies, which effectively greenlighted the project, Reaves said. The village board also took the first step in funding the project by approving the issuance of general obligation bonds. “This is something you have to do due diligence work on and make sure the project is feasible,” Reaves said. “(Otherwise there is) no reason to put forth a project.” The village would own and operate the facil-
nThe Lemont Village Board will host a public hearing on the proposed Lemont Sports Complex at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Village Hall, 418 Main St. n Those opposed to the project could also organize a petition that could force the issue onto the next election ballot via referendum. ity, which Reaves said would not be funded by any additional taxes to residents. “It’s a project that again, I can’t stress enough, will not go on residents’ property tax bills,” Reaves said. “Just like the police department, the renovation of village hall, the new public works facility — none of that goes on their property tax. It never has and never will.” The 26-acre site at the end of Stephen Street along the southern edge of the I&M Canal is proposed to have four indoor and outdoor turf fields, a multi-purpose area and an outdoor skating rink for the winter months. The fields will be open to baseball, softball, rugby, lacrosse and soccer. The complex is proposed to be staffed by a firm that will be working under the umbrella of the village of Lemont, officials said. Discussions for the project have been taking place during executive sessions by the Lemont
The area shaded in red shows where the proposed sports complex will be located. Image courtesy of Google Maps
Village Board over the past year, Reaves said in a phone interview Wednesday. Under the Open Meetings Act, government bodies can discuss real estate acquisitions in closed session. In October, the board was made aware of a $20,000 expenditure to fund the two viability studies, officials said. One of the studies determined the proposed complex would be viable enough to create additional revenue for the village, Reaves said,
adding that those figures would be available to the public during a Feb. 11 public hearing on the proposed development. A second study determined the land, formerly home to the Tri-Central Marine Terminal, Inc., could support the development, he said. “The area used to be a petroleum tank farm.
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Pete Fejzuloski (right) of Lemont, owner of the Paisans Pizzeria & Bar chain of restaurants, runs the business with members of his family, including his son Dominick. Sarah Minor — sminor @shawmedia.com
Thumbs Up — A Lemont resident who runs a restaurant chain was recently honored with a prestigous award. Pete Fejzuloski owns Paisans Pizzeria & Bar with sites in Berwyn, Brookfield and Cicero. He received the 2012 George W. Ashby Award for Business Excellence from the Berwyn Development Corporation during the group’s annual meeting held Jan. 10. Fejzuloski runs the business with his wife, Julie, and his sons Dominick and Peter. The original shop was started in Cicero by Fejzuloski’s father, Luigi, in 1985. Congratulations to Paisans on this well-deserved achievement. Thumbs Up — Buying a home for the first time can be a trying experience, and those in the market for their initial residence can use all the help they can get. 1st Advantage Mortgage will present a first-time homebuyer seminar at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Lemont Public Library, 50 Wendt St. in Lemont. The seminar will be conducted by loan officer Marlene Miciunas, who will provide information about what people need to know about to apply for a mortgage and buy their first home. Visit www.lemontlibrary.org for more information. Have any Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down ideas? Send them to opinions@mysuburbanlife.com.
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Many benefits offered for visiting The CORE The holidays are usually a pretty busy time of the year for most of us. For me, this time of year was even crazier than usual because I also started a new job! I am pleased to say I joined the team at the Lemont Park District as the fitness members services manager at The CORE Fitness & Aquatic Complex. In this role, I am responsible for serving our CORE members, fitness center operations and fitness programming. I am also the race director for the Freedom Run and the Frigid 5k, which is really exciting because I am a runner. Over the course of the last month, I’ve really enjoyed getJen Saylor ting to know the members at The CORE and learning all about the great facilities and programs offered by the Lemont Park District. As I embark on the new year, I am really excited for what 2013 has in store for me, as well as our members, at The CORE. Speaking of 2013, the new year started out with a bang at The CORE with a fantastic membership promotion this month called CORE Resolution 2013. All new members paid no enrollment fee in January. In addition, they were entered into a drawing at the end of the month to win great prizes including six months of personal training, a free annual CORE membership and free CORE Gear — The CORE’s fitness apparel and accessories. One thing that I am really going to concentrate on is making sure our CORE members are aware of the CORE Rewards members-only benefits. All CORE members receive discounts on select fitness programs, premium guest pass pricing and a bonus for referring a friend. We have also partnered with ATI Physical Therapy to provide free seminars for our members on topics such as shoulder health, back care and knee pain. We encourage all CORE members to register for these events. To help our members stick to their resolutions, we launched a new CORE Rewards program called Hard CORE Commitment. Members enrolled in this program commit to working out at The CORE an average of three times per week for an eight-week period. Hard CORE members that remain committed will be rewarded with a cool dry-fit shirt and be entered into a drawing for a Kindle Fire HD at the end of the program. I’m really looking forward to introducing more programs such as this to reward our loyal members for all their hard work throughout the year. This year is shaping up to be an amazing time at the CORE already. I am thrilled to be part of the team and work at such a beautiful facility. Feel free to stop by my office in the fitness center anytime to say, “Hi!” We look forward to seeing you at The CORE! Jen Saylor is the fitness member services manager for the Lemont Park District’s CORE Fitness & Aquatic Complex
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We have been working with (Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago) and have been trying to get that land viable for almost 20 years,” Reaves said. “We have to do environmental testing to determine if areas, if any, are contaminated and how to encapsulate that and have the public be back on the land.” Residents will have a chance to share their thoughts on the project at the public hearing Monday, Feb. 11. Residents opposed to the project could also organize a petition against the development to force the proposal onto election ballots via a referendum. Such a petition would require signatures from at least 7.5 percent of Lemont’s registered voters — or 785 — and would have to be filed by March 2. When asked how the complex would differ from the Lemont Park District’s The CORE, Reaves said that facility is geared toward community events, whereas the Lemont Sports Complex would host traveling sports teams. The CORE, 16028 127th St., opened to the public in December 2009 and was part of a capital project funded by a $16.2 million referendum approved by taxpayers in 2007. Lemont Park Board President Pat Sexton sent a statement to the press in an email Wednesday stating the proposed facility will be a complimentary piece of recreation in town.
“The Lemont Park District is fully committed to our mission of providing premium facilities, parks and programs for our Lemont residents,” Sexton said in the statement. “We believe the village of Lemont’s new sports facility can offer a complimentary piece of recreation by creating a local presence for regional and statewide travel sport(s) tournaments.” Lemont Trustee Paul Chialdikas said local business owners are “ecstatic” for the proposed development. Chialdikas owns PC's Pancake Cafe in Lemont. “650,000 people a year is a very exciting number as business owners,” Chialdikas said. “I thank you as a business owner and for other business owners for working through this project to make it happen.” Make Your Valentine’s Day Reservation’s Today!
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ACHIEVEMENTS ■ Four Lemont High School students were honored with January “Student of the Month” accolades at the district’s Board of Education meeting on Jan. 22. Included among the honorees were senior Tricia Flanagan (Special Education), junior Paige Buschman (Guidance), sophomore Brittney Mikrut (Driver Education) and freshman Kelly Nolan (Health).
Each month, Lemont High School honors a student from each grade level for hard work and dedication to the school and the community. Selections rotate among the school’s various departments each month. Students may be selected for this honor only once in their careers at Lemont High School. Local businessman Brad Grcevic, of Edward Jones Inc. in Lemont, contributes a donation each month to a charity selected by the “Student of the Month” award winners. January’s winners selected Noah’s Hope Fund to receive the donation.
■ University of St. Francis student Sarah Ahline of Lemont is serving as a Saints Ambassadors during the 2012-2013 school year. Members of the Saints Ambassador Corps assist the Admissions Office with recruiting new students and providing customer service for all visitors.
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CLUBS Hinsdale Embroiderers Guild 9 a.m. every first and third Monday, Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Road. Call 630-986-9480. Darien Park District Garden Club Meeting 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road. Program on “New Perennials for 2013.” darienparkdistrict. com/Garden_Club.aspx, llbranham@att.net. Chorus of DuPage Allmale barbershop chorus, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville. Call Jerry Broz, 630-964-3139. Lemont-Homer Glen Rotary Noon Tuesdays, Ruffled Feathers, 1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont. Call John, 630-257-9063. Questioning Youth Center Social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth ages 16 to 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Naperville. For specific location, call 630-415-2053. Home and community education 11 a.m. every first Tuesday except August, Community Bank of Downers Grove, 1111 Warren Ave., Downers Grove. Call Hilda Shultz, 630-969-1867. Woodland Aero Modelers 7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday, Downers Grove VFW Century Post, 5101 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. Call Bill Brzostowski, 630-9103656, www.wam-rc.com.
Lemont Republicans Every first Tuesday, Stone House Pub, 103 Stephen St., Lemont. Call Sig Vaznelis, 630-774-0088. sigvaz@lemontgop.org. American Legion Alexander Bradley Burns Post, 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, American Legion Hall, 4000 Saratoga Ave., Downers Grove. Bingo every Tuesday. Call Post Adjutant, 630-9689710., www.post80.org. Darien Woman’s Club 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, September to April, Darien Swim and Racquet Club, 1001 Hinsbrook Ave. Call Veronica Dunford, 630915-8278. Ladies Aid of the Bohemian Home 1 p.m. every first Wednesday, Tabor Hills Pavillion, 1327 Crystal Ave., Naperville. Board meeting, 11 a.m. $8 for noon lunch. To register for lunch, call Vlasta, 630-322-8681. Darien Seniors Club Noon, every first Wednesday, The Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien. Membership not limited to Darien residents. Call Helen Peschel, 630-325-4263. Lemont Junior Woman’s Club 7 p.m. every first Wednesday, Village Hall, 418 Main St., Lemont. www.lemontjuniorwomansclub.org. Leading the Way Business networking, 8 to 9 a.m. Thursdays, Pancake Cafe, 1292 Rickert Drive, Naperville. Call Matt Ewald, 847-590-8300. www.napervilleleads.com.
SUPPORT Overeaters Anonymous 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St., Darien. 630-972-9074. West Suburban Alano Club Open speaker meetings, 7 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held throughout week. Call 630-968-4694. PFLAG Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 2 to 4 p.m. every first Sunday, Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 17 W. Maple St. 773-935-2398, www.pflagillinois.org. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Lemont chapter, 6:15 to 6:50 weighin, followed by meeting, Tuesdays, Bethany Lutheran Church, 508 Lemont St., Lemont. Call Lois, 630-257-8112. Teen Parent Connection Support group for teens with or expecting children, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, DuPage Township Office, 241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Contact Pam DiGioia, 630-790-8433, Ext. 307, pamelad@teenp arentconnection.org.
Mended Hearts Inc. 7 p.m. every first Wednesday except July and August, Oak Rooms, Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove.
CLASSES NRA First Steps Basic Pistol Class 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 2, Illinois Conceal Carry, LLC, 2001 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. $100. Illinois ConcealedCarryLLC.com, andrew@illinoiscc.com. Lunch and Learn — The Trees in Your Town 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Register at 630-7252468. $22 members, $29 nonmembers. www.mortonarb.org. Shrubs that Fit class 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Register at 630725-2468. $22 members, $26 nonmembers.
FITNESS Hatha yoga 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. Register at 630-321-2296.
New Beginnings For divorced, separated and widowed, 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville. newbeginnings-il.com.
Pre-natal yoga 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. Register at 630-321-2296.
GriefShare 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church of Lisle, 1101 Kimberly Way. Call 630-390-3039.
Free Hot Hula Class 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays, Rhythmax, 3020 Reflection Drive,
Naperville. Hana Hou Hula Productions. 630-4479692, www.facebook. com/HotHulaFitnessWit hJessie?ref=hl, hothula@ chicagohulaproductions. com. Pre- and Post-Natal exercise pool class 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Adventist Paulson Rehab Network, 619 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook. Exercise and basic child birth information. A sixweek session costs $115. Register at 630-8568200. “Keep it moving” small group exercise class 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Adventist Paulson Rehab Network, 619 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook. For those
who need assistance exercising on an ongoing basis. $215 per month. Register at 630-856-8200.
RELIGION Worship Services 6 p.m. Saturdays and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays, Church of the Nazarene, 12725 Bell Road, Lemont. 708-349-0454, www. chicagofirstnaz.org. Connect Night 5:45 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. classes and discussions, Wednesdays, Christ Community Church, 13400 Bell Road, Lemont. 630257-7770. Valentine Mass 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb 8, SS. Cyril & Methodius ParishChurch, 608 Sobieski St., Lemont. Renewing
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wedding vows. Bring a framed wedding or engagement picture that can be placed before the alter. Register with Denise, 630-243-9342.
LIBRARY Lyric Opera Lecture: “La Boheme” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. Registration required. www.calendar.ippl.info, readers@ippl.info. Sensational Science 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. Fast-paced science presentation. Ages 5 and older with adult. Registration required. www.calendar.ippl.info, youthservices @ippl.info.
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REUNIONS Farragut High School 60 year reunion 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, Quality Inn & Conference Center, 300 S. Frontage Road, Burr Ridge. Dinner, 6:30 p.m.; dancing, 8 to 11 p.m. Call Carolee Michalek, 815-407-1934. St. Francis Xavier Class of 1970 Reunion Making plans for event. Contact Meg Shannon, exec@gec-group.com.
MISCELLANEOUS Free Family Movie Night 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, St. John Lutheran Church & Early Learning Center, 7214 S. Cass Ave., Darien. “Soul Surfer.” Child care available, $2 per child. www.sjlcdarien.org.
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ROBERT G. BANCROFT
CLARE TEDENS AYO SPANGLER
92, of Lemont
88, of Houston, TX
Robert G. Bancroft, age 92, at rest January 27, 2013 at Lemont Center. He was a lifetime resident of Lemont and a rtired welder for General Motors. Mr. Bancroft served his country honorably in the WWII United States Army. Survived by one sister, Helen Dougherty of Lemont and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Anna; brothers, Albert, Fred, Raymond, William, Louis, and John and sisters, Edna and Florence. Funeral Services Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11 a.m. at GerharzCappetta Funeral Home, 501 State St., Lemont with Pastor Michael Gudgel officiating. Visitation from 9 a.m. till time of services. Interment St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. Info: (630) 257-2123 or www. gerharzfuneralhome.com.
Clare Tedens Ayo Spangler, born in Lemont Illinois on June 23, 1924, passed away peacefully at home in Houston, Texas on January 12, 2013 with loving family at her side. Clare moved from Lemont to Houston in 1947 where she was a working mother and served for many years as a volunteer Eucharistic Minister bringing communion to hospital patients and the homebound, as a charity volunteer, on various councils and committees at her church and joyfully sang in the church choir. She fondly remembered her childhood in Lemont and returned often to visit family. She is predeceased by her brother, John H. Tedens and sisters, Marjorie Mason and Rita Sniegowski. Clare is survived by her husband, Robert Spangler and her children, Anthony Ayo of Irvine, CA, Stephen Aiosi, Christina Ayo, of Houston, and two adored grandsons. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who she held close to her heart. She had a deep faith and a big heart. We who love her will always remember her compassion, her sense of fun and her beautiful smile, which she freely shared. We will miss her every day. A Memorial Mass was held on Friday, January 18, 2013, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Houston, Texas.
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LEM • Reporter/Met Friday, February 1, 2013
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WONDERS OF WINTER
Noted bonsai expert Dan Kosta will lead a class at Vern Goers Greenhouse in Hinsdale on shaping a boxwood creation to nurture at home. Submitted photo
BASKETBALL PIG CONTEST
Gather your friends and challenge them to a basketball competition where you can win the coveted PIG Championship of the World title. The whole idea of the game is to get your opponent to miss three baskets and have to spell the word PIG. The fourth annual Big PIG Tournament will kick off at 9:30 a.m. with all participants separated into age and gender brackets for the doubleelimination event. The last player standing from each bracket (seventh grade to adult) will compete for the ultimate championship. Prizes will be awarded to each bracket winner, and adults will receive a cash prize. Be sure to register by Feb. 19. n Where: Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove n When: Action starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 n Cost: $10 youth, $15 adults n Contact: dgparks.org, 630-960-7250
BIG BOOMIN’ HEART FAIR Keep your ticker intact at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital’s annual Big Boomin’ Heart Fair. There will be free health screenings, and tours of the state-of-the-art, cardiac catheterization labs. Cardiologists will take part in a trio of question-and-answer sessions. Take advantage of this opportunity to keep your health in check. Reservations are required for some of the screenings. n Where: Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove n When: 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 n Cost: Free n Contact: advocatehealth.com/gsam, 1-800-323-8622
PRINCE AND PRINCESS BALL Gather up your princess gown and glass slippers for a charmed evening at the Woodridge Park District’s Enchanted Prince and Princess Ball. The royal ball is meant for ages 2 to 6. Guests are invited to wear their fancy dresses and princely attire for the evening, which will include dancing, games and other festivities.
n Where: Community Center, 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge n When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 n Cost: $15 for residents, $22 for nonresidents n Contact: woodridgeparks.org, 630-353-3300
Winter may seem drab and dreary, but here’s an antidote. Mayslake Peabody Estate will hold Wonders of Winter, encompassing a variety of fun events, ranging from birds of prey and horse-drawn wagon rides to ice cutting, geocaching, games and nature hikes. Don’t forget about the dog sledding team. Mayslake Peabody Estate is at 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and is free to all guests. For more details, call 630-2069588 or visit mayslakepeabody.com.
MARDI GRAS BEER DINNER BONSAI CLASS GOES GREEN Keep your green thumb active this winter with a Bonsai Styling and Potting Workshop presented by Vern Goers Greenhouse. The two-hour workshop will be led by bonsai expert Dan Kosta, who will give one-on-one instruction to participants. Everyone will create a boxwood bonsai to take home, and trees and tools will be provided. Participants also are welcome to bring any of their own tools to use. n Where: Vern Goers Greenhouse, 5620 S. Oak St., Hinsdale n When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 n Cost: $35 n Contact: 630-323-1085 to reserve a spot; www.verngoersgreenhouse.com
Taste and contrast craft beers at an Abita Brewing Company dinner celebrating Mardi Gras at the suburban location of Heaven on Seven. The seven-course meal will be paired and prepared with eight different craft beers from the brewing company in Abita Springs, La. The dinner kicks off at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Heaven on Seven, 224 S. Main St., Naperville. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 630-717-0777 or by visiting heavenonseven.com. Tickets cost $50, with a no-beer option available for $40. It takes the place of the regular menu.
COMING NEXT WEEK FALL IN LOVE WITH OUR HOT SPOT SUGGESTIONS FOR CELEBRATING VALENTINE’S DAY.
UNREELING FROZEN FILM FEST The Westmont Park District is looking for all filmmakers, directors, actors and film enthusiasts to partake in the annual Frozen Film Festival. Works are divided into two different categories — dramatic and comedic; submission deadline is Feb. 1. The event is open to ages 10 and older. Films will be shown throughout the festival weekend, and audience members will be part of the judging process. Awards will be given in various categories, and details can be found online at The Progressive Village Performance Network’s website. n Where: Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont n When: Friday through Sunday, Feb. 22 to 24 n Cost: Varies by day n Contact: Steve at 630-963-5252 or visit wpd4fun.org or pvpn.weebly.com/frozen-film-festival.html — Allison Horne
Renee Tomell, editor 630-427-6258 rtomell@shawmedia.com
Dan Farnham, calendar 630-427-6259 dfarnham@shawmedia.com
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Add your events at www.mysuburbanlife.com MUSIC Faculty Recital Series: Duo Pianists Redekopp & Edwards 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, Pierce Memorial Chapel - Wheaton College, Southeast corner of Washington and Franklin streets. $10 general audience, $5 students and seniors, free ages 18 and younger. $5. "Labor of Love: Schumann and More" 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield. Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players. $15, $10 seniors in advance; $5 more at the door. Students are free. www. chicagophilharmonic. org/chamber.
The Platters 1:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 4 and 5, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane. 630-5300111, www.drurylaneoakbrook.com. 3 Redneck Tenors concert Tuesday, Feb. 5, Monarch Landing, 2255 Monarch Drive, Naperville. Register with John or Judy Torri, 630778-3798. $20. 3rednecktenors.com.
NIGHT LIFE Vegas style entertainer 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays, Scapa Italian Kitchen, 1 Walker Ave., Clarendon Hills. Johnny Rome performs Rat Pack and cast of thousands. Reservations recommended. Call 630-3237000.
Aidan O'Toole 5 p.m. Fridays, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. 630969-0600, www.ballydoylepub.com/.
Midnight Blue 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, Venuti's Ristorante, 2251 W. Lake St., Addison. 630-3761500, venutisbanquets. com.
Guitar performances Rob Lane, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Pizza Palace, 117 Addison St., Elmhurst. 630-834-5900.
Acoustic rock Bobby K. and Steve, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays, Shanahan’s, 2009 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. No cover. 630-725-9110.
Mardi Gras Sin Industry Night 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays, French Quarter New Orleans Kitchen, 44 Yorktown Convenience Center, Lombard. DJ Superman Wallace. $3 Domestics, $5 Martinis, $3 Well. fqrestaurant.com. Live Music Mondays 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, The Cellar Bistro, 132 N. Main St., Wheaton. Jazz and solo instrumental music. www.thecellarbistro.com/musicmondays.htm, specialevents @thecellarbistro.com. Marshall Vente Duo 5 to 11 p.m. Mondays, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 244 S. Main St., Naperville. 630-3050230, www.sullivansteakhouse.com. Karaoke/live music Karaoke, Mondays; DJ Ron and free salsa lessons, Tuesdays; Pop pianist Mike Brumfield Thursdays, Muldoon’s, 133 Front St., Wheaton. 630-668-8866. Jim Guter music Duos, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; Trio, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Timpano Martini Bar and Chophouse, 22 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. 630-7530985.
Grove. 630-541-8719, www.gamepazzo.com, tnewsome@gamepazzo. com. Open Mic 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Sign up begins at 8 p.m. Three song limit. At all three locations. 630-969-0600, www. ballydoylepub.com.
Live club music Dueling Pianos, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Michael Heaton, Fridays; DJ Vizza, 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, Club Mamalu, 10 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. 630-4163310.
Karaoke with Tina Messmer 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays, The Neutral Zone, 1115 Fairview Ave., Westmont. vince11@comcast.net.
“WDCB Jazz Thursdays” 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, Adelle's, 535 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton.
Open Mic 9 to 11 p.m. Thursdays, Bono's Pub, 2029 Ogden Ave., Lisle. Drums and PA system supplied. 630-969-2333, www.bonos-pub.com.
OPEN MIC Awesome Karaoke! 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, Rancho Viejo, 708 S. Main St., Lombard. Family Karaoke until 9:30 p.m.; adult karaoke party until closing. 630629-7600, www.ranchoviejolombard.com. Jazz/open mic Jazz on Saturdays, open mike Tuesdays, Josephine’s Martini and Wine Bar, 207 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. 630-758-0012. Open jam sessions 8 p.m. Sundays, Shanahan’s of Downers Grove, 2009 Ogden Ave. Karaoke Nights 8 to 11:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Game Pazzo, 2011 63rd St., Downers
TRIVIA/GAMES Open game nights 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays, Fair Game, 5150 C Main St., Downers Grove. 630-963-0640, www. fairgamestore.com, fairgamestore@gmail. com. Steel Tip Dart Tournaments 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Another Round Bar & Grill, 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. 630-963-0333, www. Roundheadspizza.com. Trivia Night at the Pub 8:30 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. $40 gift card for the winners. At all three locations. 630-969-0600, www. ballydoylepub.com.
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Wine & Trivia Night 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays, The Cellar Door, 5150 Main St., Downers Grove. $4 glasses of house red and white wines. $25. 630-241-2030, thecellardoor@comcast. net.
Laura Lein-Svencner collage show Through Thursday, March 7, Schoenherr Gallery, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.
Trivia Games with a Twist 7 p.m. Wednesdays, ShowMe's, 1126 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Trivia and comedy show by Myles Above Productions. www.mylesaboveproductions.com.
"On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen" 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, to Sunday, May 19, Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. See the Fred Lorenzen tribute car, 1 to 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday, Feb. 1 to 3. www. elmhursthistory.org, ehm@elmhurst.org.
Team Trivia Nights 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays, Game Pazzo, 2011 63rd St., Downers Grove. 630541-8719, www.gamepazzo.com. "Quizzo" live trivia 8 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, Roundhead's Pizza Pub, 275 W. Roosevelt Road, Lombard. Win money off food bill and prizes. 630-705-3333, roundheadspizza.com, jay@roundheadspizza. com.
THEATER "All Shook Up!" 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 to 9, The Community House, 415 W. 8th St., Hinsdale. Stage Door Fine Arts. $18. www.thecommunityhouse.org, jjakalski@t hecommunityhouse.org. “Sunset Boulevard” Through Sunday, March 24, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane. 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays. $35 to $46. 630-530-0111, www. drurylaneoakbrook.com.
ART Downers Grove Artists' Guild exhibit During February, Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. www.downersgroveartistsguild.com.
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OUTDOORS Cool Kids Winter Play 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through February, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Weather permitting. mortonarb.org, trees@mortonarb.org. Arbor Reading Adventures 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays through March, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Register at 630-719-2468. $4 members, $5 nonmembers. www.mortonarb.org. Bird House Workshop 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Families with children ages 2 to 10. Register at 630-7252468. $10 members, $17 nonmembers. www.mortonarb.org. Groundhog Daze 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 2 and 3, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. In Children's Garden. www. mortonarb.org. Gnome Hunt 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Thursday, Feb. 28, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Check out sign at Children’s Garden entrance for details. www.mortonarb.org, trees@mortonarb.org.
Black Bear Exhibit 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sunday, March 3, Lake View Nature Center, 17 W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace. Nature Center closed first Monday of each month. www.obtpd. org/lvnc.
DANCE Parsons Dance 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, North Central College Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $10 to $25. tickets.noctrl.edu/. Weekly swing night 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Esteban’s, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Lessons and dancing. $5. 708-5447150, www.carlandkarrie. com. Dancing in Naperville Swing lessons, 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Salsa lessons, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Frankie’s Blue Room, 16 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. 630-416-4898. Latin Night at Coop's Den 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays, Coop's Den, 148 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Free beginner salsa dance lesson, 8 p.m.; open dancing, 9 p.m. to midnight. 630-759-0148, www.facebook.com/ hamp22entertainment.
FOOD/DRINK Truffle Making Party 5, 6:30 or 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Register at 630-725-2066. $35 members, $40 nonmembers. www.mortonarb. org. Beau Vigne Wine Dinner 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Carlucci Restaurant Downers Grove, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Reception and fourcourse dinner with wine pairings. Register at 630-512-0990. $95 all inclusive. carluccirestaurant.com.
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Chocolate Expo & Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 2 and 3, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Timed presentation tickets available first-come, first-served at the Chocolate Headquarters table in the Visitor Center the day of the presentations. www.mortonarb.org.
Member Teas 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 to 27, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Register at 630-719-5008. $40, $45 with glass of champagne. Members only. www.mortonarb.org.
COMEDY The Second City: "Laughing Matters" 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. $35 TWS subscribers, $40 nonsubscribers in advance; $45 day of event. Subscriber discount not available online. www. theatreofwesternsprings. com, boxoffice@theatrew esternsprings.com.
MISCELLANEOUS Xilin Annual Lantern Festival 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, North Central College Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Chinese New Year variety show. $10. xilin.org, june. yang@rocketmail.com. Super Bowl XLVII Party 4:30 to 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, White Pines Golf Club, 500 W. Jefferson Ave., Bensenville. Games, drawings, buffet and open bar. $40, $20 with soft drinks. Register at 630766-0304 Ext. 2. whitepinesgolf.com/SuperBowl-XLVII-Party.news. Super Tivoli Bowl Party 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, Tivoli Bowl, 938 Warren Ave., Downers Grove. Specials on bowling, shoes, soda, pizza, wings and more. $20 in advance, $25 on game day.
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LEM • Reporter/Met Friday, February 1, 2013
CHIT-CHAT
MUSICAL CLOSE-UP ‘Sunset Boulevard’ intersects screen’s ‘Les Miserables’ along Drury Lane
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s vocal coach to Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman in “Les Miserables,” Roberta Duchak of Burr Ridge helped make movie musical history. An accomplished performer on Broadway and in national tours, she now provides musical direction to a stage show with its own historic lineage. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical reinvention of “Sunset Boulevard,” based on the 1950 film by Billy Wilder, just opened at Drury Lane Theatre. The tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition centers Duchak on silent movie star Norma Desmond, who longs for a return to her glamorous heyday on the big screen, before talkies squeezed her out. When Norma meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis, she hopes it’s a way back. Darien native Duchak reminisces about starting high school at Hinsdale South the year Pamn Baker joined the faculty as a theater director. “The Sound of Music” was Baker’s first show, and Duchak’s first lead as Maria. She says Baker will retire at the end of the school year. Looking back at her first movie project with “Les Miserables” and her musical direction on “Sunset Boulevard,” Duchak talks Hollywood today and yesterday.
Christine Sherrill of St. Charles stars as Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard.” Submitted photo
See the musical What: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard” plays Drury Lane Theatre, whose resident Musical Director Roberta Duchak coached the movie stars of “Les Miserables” Where: 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace When: Wednesday through Sunday to March 24 How much: Starting at $35, $30 for seniors, with optional meals available; 630-530-0111, www.drurylaneoakbrook.com
You coached Crowe for two weeks to prepare for his ‘Les Miz’ audition? I worked with Russell Crowe in Chicago, while he was shooting ‘Superman.’ I went to the actual audition with him (for) the director. I was there when Tom Hooper said, ‘Let’s make the movie, mate.’ I thought (my) gig was over. Russell (later) called me personally, and asked if I would continue working with him. I was there for four months (in) England. What was he like on the movie set? He’s one of the hardest-working people I’ve ever met. He takes every challenge on like it’s an Olympic event. It was a pleasure working with such a perfect student. Hugh Jackman is the same way. Whatever they decide to do — whether it’s changing body type or changing diet or perfecting their singing or dancing, in Hugh’s case — (they) do everything it takes to be the best at it.
In the ensemble is Riverside’s own theater luminary Paula Scrofano. Submitted photo
Did you know you were creating a hit? We all knew we were making history. A movie musical has never been sung completely live. It was exciting. Everyone who signed up to make this movie really wanted to be there. It was thrilling. You attended a premiere? I was at both premieres. (Russell) invited me to London and New York. On Christmas Day, my entire family, 19 of us, went to see the film — waiting for my name in the credits (as) vocal coach. Did you coach other actors? I was on set every day, in case anyone wanted to warm up. (I) warmed up Anne Hathaway, Samantha Barks and Amanda Seyfried, as well. (During filming, it was) sung live with just a piano player in their ears. Sometimes, I was the pianist. The orchestrations were written and recorded after the film was edited. That’s a first. It’s usually done three months ahead of time. Everyone was pretty fearless in this project.
Is this your first ‘Sunset Boulevard?’ It’s all brand new to me. I’ve fallen in love with the score. It is almost all sung through or underscored. What’s great about the music — it (has) jazzy moments to reflect the 1950s Hollywood scene, (along with) traditional musical theater and grand operatic moments. It’s a treat for the ears. I think it’s one of the best stories ever put to music. It’s like a mystery novel with amazing singers and an orchestra. It’s so grand and lush and suspenseful all at the same time. — RENEE TOMELL
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Early January loss a distant memory as Indians ride 5-game win streak By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com
The new year didn’t start off the way the Lemont boys basketball team had envisioned. A Jan. 4 loss to Richards dampened spirits after the team had captured the Romeoville Christmas Classic title. But the Indians have responded in fine fashion following that defeat and will take a five-game Game box winning streak into Friday’s road Lemont 62 game at Tinley Park. Bremen 44 “I’m very happy with the way Leading scorers: we are playing now,” said Lemont Mike Wisz 17, Marty coach Rick Runaas. “Things seem Einikis 17, Joey to be going well. The ball is movHehir 12, Juozas ing well which is one of our keys.” Balciunas 11 Lemont brings an 18-2 overall Next game: 6:30 mark into its matchup with the p.m. Friday at Titans. Tinley Park “I expect their best game,” the coach said. “They (Tinley Park) are coming off a big win over Andrew. That’s a big inter-city win for them. I’m expecting them to be on a roll. They want to be up-tempo with their 1-3-1 zone.” The Indians were last in action on Friday when they defeated Bremen 62-44. “I was really happy with the way the first unit played especially when we got up,” Runaas said. “Sometimes you can flip the switch off but they kept it on. We had a 10-0 run in the first 45 seconds or minute of the fourth quarter and that put the game away. In a rare feat, Lemont has four players averaging in double-figures in points and each of them went over the 10point plateau against Bremen. Mike Wisz and Marty Einikis had 17 points apiece with Joey Hehir and Juozas Balciunas chipping in with 12 and 11, respectively. “We are really sharing the ball,” Runaas said. “We have guys who can be 20-point scorers and Juozas is one. Mike Wisz has the potential to be one next year. But it makes us tougher to guard when you’ve got a lot of options.” Lemont is currently tied with TF North for second place in the South Suburban Blue conference race, one game behind Hillcrest. The Indians will see TF North on Friday, Feb. 8 before squaring off against Hillcrest in their final regular-season game on Friday, Feb. 22.
Lemont guard Joe Hehir goes up for a shot against Bremen last Friday in Lemont. Matthew Piechalak — mpiechalak@shawmedia.com
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Giatras: Win state or die trying By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com
Chris Giatras only knows one speed, and that is full-steam ahead. So it shouldn’t come as any surprise that the Lemont senior has lofty goals for the upcoming Class 2A state series which kicks off Saturday with the Tinley Park individual regional. “As of right now, win state or die trying, the same as last year,” said Giatras, who also repeated that mantra during the Indians run to the Class 6A football semifinals in the fall. “Disappointed is an understatement (if a state title doesn’t hapChris Giatras pen). Coach St. Clair has done a phenomenal job preparing me and I’m excited for the coming weeks.”
Next meet What: Class 2A Tinley Park individual regional When: Saturday Where: Tinley Park High School, 6111 W. 175th Street, Tinley Park
The Class 2A fifth-place finisher at 182 pounds a year ago, Giatras has been nearly unbeatable this winter at the same weight class. After overcoming a shoulder injury suffered in the final football game, he sits with a record of 34-1 on the season with his only loss to Oak Park-River Forest’s Joe Ariola (ranked No. 2 in Class 3A by illinoismatmen.com) at the Hinsdale Central invitational. “I feel like I’m in a great spot as of now,” Giatras said. “That one loss will get at me forever but it came against a great opponent. And I was coming off my injury and didn’t really practice at all that week. Now I’m at
full swing and I think I’m in the best shape of my life. I’m more prepared than ever.” Giatras certainly appears to be peaking at the right time after his performance this past weekend when he captured the title at the South Suburban Conference meet. He notched a pair of pins before beating Joe Young of TF South 3-2 in the final. “I was really happy,” he said. “I don’t want to call it a warm-up because obviously it was a tough match against a really good opponent. I wouldn’t say it’s a rivalry with that kid (Young), I like the kid. I played against him in football. It was great competition and great momentum taking me into the state tournament.” As a team, Lemont finished 11th at the tournament with 63 points. Jason Walsh (145) and Mike Devitt (220) added fourthplace finishes for the Indians. “No doubt, the work is definitely there,” Giatras said. “But with our lack of numbers, it has been hard to stay competitive. The work is there, it just doesn’t reflect in our record.”
Loaded sectional awaits conference champs By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com
In a 2012-13 season that has been nearly perfect, the only unfortunate thing to happen to the Lemont girls bowling team is its sectional assignment. Instead of heading to closer events hosted by Reavis or Bremen, the Indians will make the trek Saturday to Echo Lanes in Morris for the Plainfield North sectional that arguably features the toughest field in the state with top-ranked teams Waubonsie Valley and Oswego East. But whatever the outcome is once there, nothing can erase the mighty accomplishments by the team this winter, including a first-place finish at last Saturday’s South Suburban Blue conference meet and an undefeated 13-0 record in league duals. “No matter what happens at the sectional, you can’t take away the undefeated season,” said Lemont coach Mark Hollatz, who is in his 10th year leading the program. I’ve never had an undefeated season. We’ve had a great year. I’d love to get through (to state) and shock the bowling community but regardless of what happens, you can’t take away what these girls have accomplished.” Only the top two teams at each sectional qualify for the state meet (held at the Cherry Bowl in Rockford on Feb. 8-9) as well as the two best individuals not on those squads. “You will have to shoot close to a 1,300
Next meet What: Plainfield North sectional When: Saturday Where: Echo Lanes in Morris (individual) to get down,” said the coach, whose teams have a third-place state finish in 2004 and a ninth-place showing in 2006. “At some of the other sectionals, you can shoot 1,050 or 1,100 and get down. We have had a couple of times where individuals have made it down in tough sectionals. As good as we did in the conference meet, we will have to be even better in the sectional.” Lemont put the finishing touches on the South Suburban Blue conference crown, their first since 2008-09, with a score of 5,511 Saturday at the Oak Forest Bowl. TF South (5,420) and Tinley Park (5,193) rounded out the top three. Indians senior Nora Collins won the individual title with a pin total of 1,222. Sophomore Kyra Udziela was fourth (1,157) and senior Lizzy Melvin (1,147) came in fifth. “We were basically losing all day,” Hollatz said. “We were down 157 pins to TF South going into Game 5. Down 157 with two games left is like being down six runs in the seventh inning of a baseball game; it is not easy to make up. “I remember telling the girls, don’t try to
The Lemont girls bowling team celebrates with its South Suburban Blue championship trophy Saturday in Oak Forest. Submitted photo
make it up all in one game, try to make up 70 or so pins. They ended up making up 155 and Nora had a 269 game. She struck the first eight frames.” One of the team’s best attributes is depth, which was on full display Saturday. “I bowled seven different girls,” the coach said. “A lot of girls got in there. It’s a good problem to have. I don’t know who to play sometimes because we have so much depth. I haven’t had a team with this much depth. “Five of them are seniors and they give us lots of good numbers. Lizzy and Nora have been on varsity since sophomore year and they have a lot of experience. They say you go as far as your seniors take you and we have a great group of seniors. We will miss them.”
PREP ROUNDUP Competitive cheerleading Lemont qualified for the state meet for the eighth time in as many seasons Saturday. The Indians placed third in the medium team division of the Riverside Brookfield sectional and will now compete in the final event which begins today at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington. The squad has finished among the state’s top three in its division seven straight seasons, a run that has included three state championships, two runnerup finishes and two third-place finishes. Lemont’s cheerleading team is the only athletic program in school history to win an IHSA team state championship. Lemont posted a score of 85.03, which placed the Indians behind only Tinley Park (87.63) and Oak Forest (86.60) in the 15-team division.
Boys swimming Lemont picked up a 117-51 victory over Bremen in a South Suburban Conference dual meet on Tuesday. The highlight of the event was provided by the 200-yard medley relay grouping of Connor Ganzer, Brent Husa, Aaron Oldanie and Justin Stanwyck which broke the school record with a time of 1:54.41. Joe Ziebell won the 200 free in 2:14.26, Ganzer placed first in the 50 free (24.36 seconds) and 100 free (53.88), and Husa was victorious in both the 100 butterfly (59.48) and 500 free (6:08.14). Placing second were Jake Rangle (200 free), Michael Diorio (200 individual medley and 100 backstroke), Scott Franklin (50 free and 500 free), Stanwyck (100 butterfly) and Oldanie (100 free). The 200 free relay quartet of Diorio, Evan Ganzer, Rangle and Ziebell was first in 1:43.43. The 400 free relay team of Connor Ganzer, Husa, Stanwyck and Dan Totura won in 3:53.68.
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The Indians dropped a 67-38 decision to South Suburban Blue conference leader Hillcrest on Tuesday. On Friday, Lemont defeated Bremen 4429 behind 11 points from Courtney Toth. The Indians are now 13-11 overall and
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007BC4 Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH NAFF, KRISTA NAFF Defendants 12 CH 018452 3945 VERNON AVENUE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 3, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 6, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 3945 VERNON AVENUE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 Property Index No. 18-03-204-037. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-00528. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527(630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-12-00528 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 12 CH 018452 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I503407 January 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE LMT 2006-4 TRUST FUND, Plaintiff V. MARTHA RIOS; MIGUEL RIOS; EQUESTRIAN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, Defendants 10 CH 40280 Property Address: 21 HORSESHOE LANE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 10037610 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on November 29, 2012, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on March 4, 2013, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 21 Horseshoe Lane, Lemont, IL 60439 Permanent Index No.: 22-24306-005-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If the subject property is a condominium, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). The judgment amount was $ 641,896.89. Sale terms for nonparties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I494229 January 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT -
CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-15XS Plaintiff, -v.PETRONILO R. COSTA, HELENA COSTA A/K/A HELENA R. COSTA, FIFTH THIRD BANK (WESTERN MICHIGAN), EQUESTRIAN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 11 CH 044839 26 HORSESHOE LANE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 30, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 26 HORSESHOE LANE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 2224-303-035. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s
CLASSIFIEDS attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-37509. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 7949876 Attorney File No.: 14-1137509 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 11 CH 044839 I502634 January 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARILOU MADDEN, MARK M. MADDEN, GUSTAVO A. MARTINEZ, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF CAVALRY SPV I, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. AS ASSIGNEE OF MBNA/FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. Defendants 12 CH 015082 1913 60TH STREET LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 29, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 6, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1913 60TH STREET, LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525 Property Index No. 18-17-306-035. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under
State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-39331. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527(630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-11-39331 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 12 CH 015082 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I503454 January 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.SARUNAS ZIOGAS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 03122 534 CZACKI STREET Lemont, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 14, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 534 CZACKI STREET, Lemont, IL 60439 Property Index No. 2229-204-001-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $216,422.16. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring
mysuburbanlife.com the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 4607711. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case # 12 CH 03122 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I500361 January 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.MARTYNAS STANKEVICIUS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, KEEPATAW TRAILS TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, ELIZABETH KUDRE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 20800 12808 MARIAN DRIVE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 26, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 28, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12808 MA-
RIAN DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 2233-115-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.attypierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1038874. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA1038874 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 11 CH 20800 I501409 January 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SAULIUS KUKLIERIUS AKA SAULUS KUKLIERIUS, AIRA LODYGOLOSKI AKA AIRA LODYGUOSKI AKA AIRA LODYGAOSKI, PNC BANK NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 22277 13720 MCCARTHY ROAD LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 25, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13720 MCCARTHY ROAD, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 2227-401-038-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.attypierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1011163. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA1011163 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 10 CH 22277 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I502334 January 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2013
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NOTICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VILLAGE OF LEMONT, ILLINOIS TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA(S) REGISTRATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES REGISTRY Pursuant to Section 11-74.4-4.2 of the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-1 et seq. (as supplemented and amended, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Actâ&#x20AC;?) the Village of Lemont, Illinois (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Municipalityâ&#x20AC;?) is required to establish an interested parties registry (each a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Registryâ&#x20AC;? or, collectively, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Registriesâ&#x20AC;?) for each tax increment â&#x20AC;&#x153;TIFâ&#x20AC;?) redevelopment project area created pursuant to the Act (each a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Redevelopment Project Areaâ&#x20AC;?) whether existing as of the date of this notice or hereafter established. On January 10, 2005 the President and Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance No. O-03-05, authorizing the establishment of Registries by the Village Clerk (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Village Clerkâ&#x20AC;?) and adopting registration rules for such Registries. The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties of the Registries and registration rules for the Registries and to invite Interested Parties (as ! additional acreage. Any organization active within the Municipality and any resident of the Municipality (each an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interested Partyâ&#x20AC;?) is entitled to register in the Registry for any Redevelopment Project Area. Organizations include, but are not limited ! " ! " # ! " ! $ $ " # %
days of the Village Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s receipt of all such documents. The Village Clerk will provide written notice to the " % @ ! D and documents required to be delivered under the Act with respect to the applicable Redevelopment Project Area. If the Village Clerk determines that a registrantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s registration form and/or supporting documentation is incomplete or does not comply with the Registration Rules adopted by the Municipality, the Village Clerk will give written notice to the registrant specifying the defects. The registrant will be entitled to correct any defect(s) and resubmit a new registration form and supporting documentation. An Interested Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s registration will remain effective for a period of three (3) years. The registration rules for the renewal or amendment of an Interested Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s registration are included with the registration form that may be obtained as described herein. E " G H K " " " of the Municipality. The Registry will include the name, address and telephone number of each Interested Person and, for organizations, the name and phone number of a designated contact person. Interested Parties will be sent the following notices (provided that (i) â&#x20AC;&#x201C;(v) below shall not limit the notices required by the Act) and any other notices required under the Act with respect to the applicable Redevelopment Project Area: (i)
pursuant to Section 11-74.4-5(a) of the Act, notice of the availability of a proposed redevelopment plan and eligibility report, including how to obtain this information; such notice will be sent by mail within a reasonable period of time after the adoption
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pursuant to Section 11-74.4-5(a) of the Act, notice of changes to proposed redevelopment plans that do not (1) add additional parcels of property to the proposed development project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan, (3) substantially change the nature of or extend the life of the redevelopment project or (4) increase the number of inhabited residential units to be displaced from the redevelopment project area, provided that, measured from the time of creation of the redevelopment project area, the total displacement of inhabited residential units will not exceed 10; and such notice will be sent by mail not later than 10 days following the Municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adoption by ordinance of such changes;
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pursuant to Section 11-74.4-5(c) of the Act, notice of amendments to previously approved redevelopment plans that do not (1) add additional parcels of property to the redevelopment project area, (2) substantially affect the general land uses in the redevelopment plan, (3) substantially change the nature of the redevelopment project, (4) increase the total estimated redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan by more than QU " W ! (5) add additional redevelopment project costs to the itemized list of redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan, or (6) increase the number of inhabited residential units to be displaced from the Redevelopment Project Area, provided that measured from the time of creation of the Redevelopment Project Area the total displacement of inhabited residential units will not exceed 10; and such notice will be sent by mail not later than 10 days following the Municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adoption by ordinance of such amendment;
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pursuant to Section 11-74.4-5 (d)(9) of the Act, for redevelopment plans or projects that would result in the displacement of residents from 10 or more inhabited residential units or that contain 75 or more inhabited residential units, notice of the availability of this information, including how to obtain the report, required by subsection (d) of Section 1174.4-5 of the Act; and such notice will be sent by mail within a reasonable period of time " %
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Pursuant to Section 11-74.4-6(e) of the Act, notice of the preliminary public meeting required under the Act for a proposed Redevelopment Project Area that will result in the displacement of 10 or more inhabited residential units or for the Redevelopment Project Area containing 75 or more inhabited residential units; and such notice will be sent by +Q " " %
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Other notices and communications as may be required by the Act.
An organization seeking to register as an Interested Party with respect to a Redevelopment Project Area must also complete and submit a registration form to the Village Clerk. Such individual must also submit a copy of a current & ! ! ! " ! " acceptable to the Village Clerk to establish the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current residency in the Municipality. A Interested Party Registry is being established for the following TIF Redevelopment Project Area, which the Municipality has decided to consider establishing (Redevelopment Project Area name is subject to change): TIF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA: 2013 AMENDED GATEWAY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (See Map.) The Redevelopment Project Area encompasses the area along IL Rt. 83/Tri-State Road from south of the I&M Canal to Archer Avenue. The area is generally bounded by the line starting at the northeast corner of parcel 22-14-201-038 then southeast along the northern property lines of parcels 22-14-201-038, 22-14-201-039, and 22-14-201-037 and the western property line of parcel 22-14-201-002; then south along the west property line of 22-14-201-037; then southwesterly along the western property line of parcel 22-14-200-020; then easterly along the southern property line of parcel 22-14-200-020; then southwesterly along the western property line of parcel 22-14-500-005; then east along the southern property line of parcel 22-14-500-005; then northeasterly along the east property line of parcel 22-14-500-005; then east along the southern property line of parcel 22-14-200-011; the " **$+<$*==$=*>? then south along the western property lines of parcel 22-14-200-026; then east along the southern property line of parcel 22-14-200-026; then south along the western property line of parcel 22-14-200-010 and 22-14-201-015; then west along the northern property lines of parcels 22-14-400-026 and 22-14-400-37; then south along the western property line of 22-14-400-037; then west along the northern property lines of parcels 22-14-400-024 and 22-14400-018; then south along the west property line of parcel 22-14-400-018; then east along the south property lines of parcels 22-14-400-018, 22-14-400-024, 22-14-400-039, 22-14-400-038, and 22-14-400-021; then south along the western property line of 22-14-400-014 to the southern boundary of the right-of-way of Chicago-Joliet Road, excluding parcels 22-14-400-017 and 22-14-400-019; then east along the southern boundary of the right-of-way of Chicago-Joliet Road; then south along the western property lines of 22-14-402-003 and 22-23-203-003 to the southern boundary of the right-of-way of Archer Avenue; then northeasterly along the southern boundary of the right-of-way of Archer Avenue to the eastern boundary of the right-of-way of Archer Bell Avenue; then north along the eastern boundary of the right-of-way of Archer Bell Avenue; then west along the northern property line of 2223-203-012; then north along the eastern property line of 22-14-402-013 to approximately the center of the rightof-way of Chicago-Joliet Road; then east along approximately the center of the right-of-way of Chicago-Joliet Road to the eastern boundary of the right-of-way of Archer Bell Road, excluding parcels 22-14-402-017, 22-14-402-008, 22-14-402-018, 22-14-402-015, and 22-14-402-016; then south to the northeast corner of parcel 22-14-402-015; then easterly along the southern right of way line of Chicago-Joliet Road; then north along the eastern property line of parcel 22-13-302-005; then northwesterly along the eastern right of way line of IL Rt. 83/Tri State Road; then west along the northern property lines of parcels 22-14-401-030 and 22-14-401-001; then north along the eastern property line of parcel 22-14-201-015; then westerly along the northern property line of 22-14-201-015; then north along the eastern property line of parcel 22-14-200-010; then east along the southern property line of parcel 22-14201-055; then northerly along the eastern property line of parcel 22-14-201-055; then easterly along the southern property line of parcel 22-14-201-055; then northerly along the eastern property line of parcel 22-14-201-055; then westerly along the northern property line of parcel 22-14-201-055; then north along the western property line of parcel 22-14-201-006; then easterly along the northern property lines of parcel 22-14-201-006 and 22-14-201-025; then easterly along the southern right-of-way line of 107th Street; then northwesterly along the eastern boundary of the right-of-way of Public Road; then southwesterly along the southern property line of parcel 22-14-201-044; then northwesterly along the eastern property line of parcel 22-14-201-041; then easterly along the eastern properly lines of parcel 22-14-201-045 and 22-14-201-023; then east along the southern property line of parcels 22-11-100007 and 22-11-100-006, excluding parcels 22-14-201-044, 22-14-201-021, and 22-14-502-005; then north along the eastern property lines of parcels 22-11-100-006, 22-11-100-007, and 22-11-200-013; then southwesterly along the northern property line of parcel of parcel 22-11-200-013; then west along the southern property line of parcels 22-11-500-003 and 22-11-500-004; then northeasterly along the eastern property line of parcel 22-14-201-038 to the point of beginning.
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/s/ Smollen_______________ Village Clerk
The Village Clerk upon request will provide the applicable registration form and the present registration rules. All individuals and organizations whose registration form and supporting documentation comply with the registration rules and who submit such documentation, either in person or by mail, to the Village Clerk (418 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois 60439-3708), will be registered in the applicable Registry within ten (10) business
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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF LEMONT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in upstairs chamber room at Village Hall, 418 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois on the following matter.
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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont, Cook, DuPage and Will Counties will hold a public hearing on February 11th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as taken up). The hearing will be held in the President and Board of Trustee’s meeting room at the Village Hall, 418 Main Street, in Lemont, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds in the amount of up to $21,000,000 for the purpose of financing a Lemont Sports Complex, and related costs. By: /s/ Charlene M. Smollen Title: Village Clerk February 1, 2013 Suburban Life Media 5209 LEM
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St Patrick - 217 Cass Demolition 2013-01 217 Cass St 22-20-315-012-0000
St. Patrick Church, 200 E. Lemont Street, has applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish or remove the residential structure at 217 Cass Street. This structure is part of the Lemont Historic District No. 1. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to speak. All documents in connection with the above matter are on file with the Village of Lemont and are available for examination by interested persons by contacting the Planning & Economic Development Department at (630) 257-1595. __________________________________ Barbara Bushman, Chairman Lemont Historic Preservation Commission February 1, 2013 Suburban Life Media 5210 LEM
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Village of Lemont State of the Village
The Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce Presents the 10th Annual State of the Village Address by Mayor Brian K. Reaves
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Crystal Grand Banquets 12416 Archer Ave., Lemont Contact the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce at 630-257-5997 or visit www.lemontchamber.com .lemontchamber .lemontchamber.com for information or online payment.
Paid reservations are required by February 27, 2013. Mayor
Trustees
Brian K. Reaves
Debby Blatzer Paul Chialdikas Clif Clifford Miklos Rick Sniegowski Ronald Stapleton Jeanette Virgilio
Village Clerk Charlene Smollen
Village Administrator Benjamin P. P Wehmeier
historic lemont, illinois Rest assured, when your friends, relatives, or people you meet ask you if Lemont is a good place to live, all you have to say is, “i live lemont.” Introducing the launch of this new Village website, www.ilivelemont.com www.ilivelemont.com was created on the basis to attract new residents to our Village. Lemont has so much to of offer with our unique terrain, variety of shops, abundance of restaurants, education systems second to none and our breathtaking landscape of places of worship. We encourage residents to explore this new site, as you may just discover something you didn’t know exists in our Village. Get to know our business owners through the Featured Merchant area. Be sure to check out the special deals from restaurants or businesses on a regular basis. Share the site, www.ilivelemont.com, with anyone you know that is interested in relocating to a great place to live, or just looking for a unique place to visit. Our business community is encouraged to take advantage of sponsoring a Special Deal. This is an opportunity to attract potential customers to your business by placing a special deal on the site which is of no cost to businesses holding a current business license with the Village of Lemont. Just remember www.ilivelemont.com – bringing people to Lemont.
Village of Lemont 418 Main St. • Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-1550 • FAX 630 257-1598 email: vlemont@lemont.il.us Visit the Village website at www.lemont.il.us