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Has the Grinch turned? The Grinch makes an appearance in downtown Westmont’s Holly Days parade Nov. 30. Holly Days

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SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA WESTMONT – The Westmont Park District’s 2013 Polar Express was another sellout this year, as a train packed with families on Saturday headed to the North Pole for a visit with Santa. Children heard the holiday story of “The Polar Express”

by author Chris Ban Allsburg before boarding the train to the North Pole (the Aurora Depot). During the visit in the North Pole, children met Santa and his elves with some holiday entertainment and refreshments. The event kicked off at the Westmont Centre, 1 S. Cass Ave.

The Osika family of Westmont eagerly awaits the arrival of The Polar Express train.

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ABOVE: Lauren Smotrys tries to get her three sons, Jacob, 8, Benjamin, 5, and Nicholas, 3, to pose for photos with Santa Saturday during the Westmont Park District’s Polar Express event. RIGHT: Children pack the stairs at Westmont Centre for the reading of “The Polar Express” before catching the train to meet Santa.

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D-201 officials say pension reform will ‘damage’ education By KRISTIN PEDICINI kpedicini@shawmedia.com WESTMONT – In the wake of the massive pension reform law signed Thursday, the Westmont Teachers’ Association stands behind the Illinois Education Association’s position that the bill will damage public education. “I stand behind IEA’s statements,” WTA President Laura Riley said. “Our association fully supports their statement and position and looks for their support.”

The bill, narrowly approved by the Illinois House and Senate on Dec. 3 and signed by Gov. Pat Quinn on Thursday, intends to fix the state’s pension crisis by providing $160 billion in savings over the next 30 years. “This landmark legislation is a bipartisan solution that squarely addresses the most difficult fiscal issue Illinois has ever confronted,” Quinn said in a statement. The House voted 62 to 53 for the plan. The Senate approved the bill 30 to 24.

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It aims to guarantee full funding of the state’s pension systems by 2044, according to the Illinois Senate Democrats website. It affects workers in four of five different state pension funds – state workers, public university employees, most of the public school teachers in Illinois outside of Chicago and the General Assembly. Judge’s pensions are not affected by the new law. The law raises the retirement age for current workers 45 and younger on a sliding

scale, and also cuts back the 3 percent cost of living increases to only be applied to certain benefits. Workers will contribute 1 percent less to the plan. Westmont Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education President Marie Charlton called it a “sad day” for the state. “Future benefits are being cut and that’s a sad state,” Charlton said. “…Things were promised to these people that they’re not going to get. “It’s a shame that they have

to pay the price for bad financial planning by the state.” Opponents of the law, including labor unions, say the deal punishes workers who paid into the pension system for years but will now suffer because of the state’s failure to make payments and other mismanagement. Some Republicans said the cuts were not deep enough. Labor unions have said they will challenge the law’s constitutionality.

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maximize the village’s recycling programs and other green efforts, according to Trustee Harold Barry III, whose father was a member of the original EIC. Barry III said bringing the commission back is a good step toward improving Westmont’s carbon footprint. Another goal of the EIC is to aid the village’s Storm Water Management Committee, he added. “[The commission] is important in so many ways to our children’s future and grandchildren’s future,” said Barry III, adding that he will likely chair the commission. As of Monday, the commission had seven volunteers who have applied to be on the commission. Barry III is hoping to have a nine-member commission. Volunteering will involve

How to help To volunteer for the Environmental Improvement Commission, contact Village Communication Director Larry McIntyre at 630-981-6245, Lmcintyre@westmont.il.gov. or visit www.westmont.illinois.gov.

attending meetings, though it has not yet been determined how often the group would meet. Westmont resident Glenn Gabryel was a member on the original EIC and has already signed up for the new commission. “Right now it’s really quite an open slate,” Gabryel said, referring to the duties of the EIC. “It’s a blank slate so it’s difficult to predict what we’re

doing exactly … It’s a work in progress to pick up the pieces.” After being on the first commission, Gabryel said one thing he plans on carrying over to the new EIC is the idea of an open mind. “We tried to consider and focus fact-finding on decision-making with an eye toward economics as well as environmental impact,” Gabryel said. “On the residents’ part, we might be able to promote minimizing environmental impact,” Gabryel said. “[The] quality of an environment goes right along with quality of life in Westmont. “We want to keep an eye on the [cost effective payback],” he added. “We’re always responsible to citizens on an economic and as well environmental level.”

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WHAT: The Progressive Village Performance Network’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” WHEN/WHERE: 7 p.m. Friday at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave.; 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Westmont Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St. COST: Free with donation of canned good, toys or clothing community,” Cassaro said. “It’s a goosebump kind of thing.” The Christmas comedy is based on a young adult book and shares the story of a couple struggling to coordinate a church’s Christmas program, who eventually cast five rowdy siblings in the lead. “We hope everyone comes away with a few good laughs – it’s the best thing to watch,” Cassaro said. For more information on the show, visit www.pvpn.weebly. com

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WESTMONT – The Westmont First Committee is looking for Westmont businesses to join a community-wide promotion for the holiday season. Dubbed the Holidays Business Promotion, the Westmont First Committee is hoping to pool local businesses together and promote specials, sales and promotions through the web and social media. “It’s everyone working together,” said Larry McIntyre, communication director with the village. “... It’s a simple concept in which we choose a theme around which local businesses can devise a sales promotion and if they sign up to participate, the village would assist with those specials.” As of Monday, the committee had seven business-

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kpedicini@shawmedia.com WESTMONT – The Progressive Village Performance Network will present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” this weekend. The performances kick off at 7 p.m. Friday at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave., and continue at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Westmont Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St. Westmont residents and neighboring community members will be allowed free admission to the program in exchange for a canned good, nonperishable item, toys or clothing to be donated to the People’s Resource Center. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – an hour long program – is about families coming together for what could be the best part of their holidays, according to Sally Cassaro, the show’s producer and PVPN Vice President. “What amazes me [about the play] is the coming together of the

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Washington, Ill., keepsakes turn up in Westmont, Downers Grove By ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – After the tornado destroyed Maureen Fandel’s home in Washington, Ill., she found many of her photos just feet from where she kept them, but some in the same collection landed more than 100 miles away. Six days after the storm, Westmont residents Keith and Fab Reich were raking leaves when they came across a single photo in the front yard, and one in the backyard. Keith Reich had heard of downstate items swept up by the storm’s powerful winds

found in the Chicago area, so he posted each picture on a Facebook page for unclaimed items. Sure enough, within an hour of the post, Fandel’s sister recognized one of the photos as a picture of their father. It’s the sixth or seventh item from Fandel’s home found in the Chicago area. Fandel, her husband Karl and 7-month old daughter Nora were safe in their basement when the tornado leveled their house. They now are living with her parents in Metamora. “We don’t have anything anymore,” said Fandel, who is a high school teacher. “It really means a lot to get these old

pictures back.” Curiously, she had even been in Westmont two days before the tornado. She is longtime friends with former Mayor Bill Rahn’s daughter and had driven north for the funeral. The “It’s a small world” moments continued a week later when Reich realized one of his best friends, Kevin Gleason, is Fandel’s uncle by marriage. “We were trying to think of the odds of that making it all the way up here and then having the Westmont connection,” Reich said. “What are the odds of that?” No such coincidences have occurred with the second pho-

to the Reichs found in their yard. Its owner still has not been discovered. He plans to send the picture to the Morton Public Library, which has taken up a collection of found items. Facebook did help connect another Washington family that lost an item and a Downers Grove family last week. Downers Grove resident Pamela Nicholas’ son, Anthony, was playing in their yard Dec. 1 when he found what he thought was money. “He brought it to me and I thought he was kidding,” Nicholas said. “And I looked at it and I saw that it was a $50 savings bond.” Nicholas didn’t think much about it at first and just assumed it had flown off

the back of a garbage truck or came from some other unremarkable place, until she looked at the owner’s address printed on the bond. “I put two and two together and I thought, ‘Oh my gosh this came all the way from Washington and landed in our backyard,’ ” she said. After some digging on Facebook, she was able to track down the Warren family in Washington by the end of the week. So far, it’s the only item they’ve found on their large lot that borders a wooded area, but they have kept looking. “You never know,” she said. “When I was looking online I’ve seen more people who have lost one or two items that mean the world to them.”

8POLICE REPORTS Information in Police Reports is obtained from the Westmont Police Department. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

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More photos For photos from Toy Express’ annual parade, see Page 12. This year, Toy Express figures to help between 800 and 1,000 families that have an average of two or three children each. Each child will receive three toys, a book and a stuffed animal. “It helps the families so instead of spending money on toys for gifts they can spend money on things like food and basic services,” he said. One of the things that makes Toy Express unique is it sets up a storefront every year, and parents get to pick out the items they will give to their children. “The fact that the parent gets to pick the toys out, they

Little and Pat Rynne have both died in recent years. Rynne’s daughter Kelli Rynne, 25, has begun taking a larger role in the organization she helped her mom with since childhood. “Every year it grows and grows,” she said. “It started out in a basement. It’s really nice to see her legacy grow.” She said there is still a need for more donations and volunteers this year. To volunteer, donate or sign up for services, call 630-9631147. Eligible families need to provide proof of public aid to receive items.

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Once someone volunteers with Toy Express and sees the joy it brings to hundreds of families in the Downers Grove area, it’s hard for them to stay away. Chris Bokhart of Downers Grove first volunteered about 16 years ago when his son’s Eagle Scout project worked with the organization. He’s been back every year since, growing his involvement. “It pulled my heart strings so much that a small group of people could do so much for a large population in the areas that we live,” he said. In 2000, he incorporated the grassroots organization, originally founded by Pat Rynne and Naomi Little, as an official nonprofit. “Every year, you walk away with a family that just touches your heart – we’re talking a special moment,” he said. “You get to that moment every year, and you know it was all worth it.”

have a little bit more pride in it,” he said. Toy Express sets up wherever they can find a donated storefront, each year. This year, shop is set up in the Chestnut Court Shopping Center in Suite 152 at 75th Street and Lemont Road. Every toy, book and stuffed animal is donated to collection sites at fire stations and other drop points. Bokhart said it takes between 50 and 75 volunteers to run the entire operation, including a dedicated group of about 20 individuals. Original founders Naomi

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For information about AM 1530 When listening to radio WCKG, visit www.dupageradio. news in the suburbs, the lead com.] stories often revolve around the city of Chicago. However, a station that just moved to Wheaton is hoping to change the conversation to DuPage County. AM 1530 WCKG recently opened a studio near downtown Wheaton as part of its effort to cover local communities. “I’ve lived and worked out here my whole life,” said station general manager Matt Dubiel. “And on the news at 10, it’s all about what Rahm Emanuel did, even though Rahm Emanuel doesn’t have anything to do with us.” Known for its syndicated “Mancow’s Morning Madness” and “Dan Patrick” shows, Dubiel said he plans to gradually fill the airwaves with county-specific news. The effort will start in January with the station’s “Best of the ‘Burbs” program, in

which WCKG’s regular shows will be interspersed with vignettes about local businesses, community-specific news and interviews with area personalities. “We just want to talk to people in the community. Every person that runs a business or a church or a club can come talk about it and don’t have to pay,” he said. “That’s the point of a radio station.” From there, Dubiel said, the station hopes to expand to offer shows featuring county and community news, starting on the weekends and during the lunch hour. WCKG’s move to Wheaton, the county seat, reflects the station’s desire to entrench itself in the area, he said. Financial planner Terry

Heafey of Palos Heights cohosts one of the station’s two existing local shows, “Wealth Essentials Radio.” He and fellow host Randy Barcella, a real estate appraiser, answer financial questions from DuPage County residents. Heafey said a rapport with local listeners is key, especially in the world of personal finance. “On the radio, we can pull back the curtain a little bit,” he said. “It’s an avenue where we are allowed to cut through the noise and provide clarity on an individualized basis.” Dubiel said the station would slowly but surely embrace community radio. “If there’s a local baker who has really good cookies in Wheaton, she can come on and talk about that,” he said. “There’s Omega Restaurant in Downers Grove that’s been there since I was 3 and is a heritage restaurant in Downers Grove. Every town has something like that, but we only hear news from the city.”

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8NEWS BRIEFS Park District offers lunch with Santa on Saturday WESTMONT – The Westmont Park District will host an afternoon lunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus for families throughout the area. The lunch will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the park district’s Linden Room, at 55 E. Richmond St. Pizza, pop, milk, juice and dessert will be available for families along with a post lunch sing-a-long, visits to Santa’s workshop and more. Lunch with Santa will be $12 for children, $15 for adults and free for children younger than 2. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call the Westmont Park District at 630-963-5252 or visit www. wpd4fun.org.

Coffee with the Mayor event set for Saturday Westmont citizens are invited to come out, enjoy some refreshments and engage in conversation with Mayor Ron Gunter and village staff regarding their questions and ideas for the community during a Coffee with the Mayor event Saturday. The Coffee with the Mayor events are also a great way for businesses to promote themselves to the community, according to a news release. “We’re looking forward to having our first Coffee with

the Mayor event at St. James Crossing,” Gunter said in a release. “We encourage the entire community to stop by and visit this wonderful new restaurant in Westmont as well as introduce residents to all of the great businesses on Pasquinelli Drive.” Jimmy’s Island Grille is located at 800 E. Ogden Ave. The event begins with refreshments. For more information, contact Larry McIntyre at lmcintyre@ westmont.il.gov or 630-9816245.

12 Days of Christmas game open to residents WESTMONT – For the next three Saturdays, Westmont community members will be able to play the Twelve Days of Christmas at the Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden Ave. In honor of the holiday song, the park district has decorated Christmas trees to coordinate with the lyrics. Small prizes will be rewarded to residents when they play the mystery holiday game. Along with the tree game, children will be able to make a small craft to take home. The event will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 21. For more information on the events, contact the park district at 630-963-5252 or visit www. wpd4fun.org.

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Pension reform legislation doesn’t get the job done If the pension reform law passed Dec. 3 In 2013, the cap is about $110,000. A cap was by the Illinois General Assembly and signed necessary and this is a positive step, but it Dec. 5 by Gov. Pat Quinn was a first step in a should be lower. series of reform measures still to come, we’d In an effort to fight off a constitutional hail it as a small victory for taxpayers and challenge, which certainly is coming, public the state. employees will contribute 1 percent less to Unfortunately, we fear that in the minds their retirement benefits than they do now. of Quinn, Speaker Michael Madigan and We think public employees should contribSenate President John Cullerton, last week’s ute more to their own retirements, not less. reform effort is the only step, which it canLike many of the lawmakers who voted not be if Illinois is to right its fiscal ship. against this legislation, we also question the With a $100 billion shortfall, Illinois has savings that proponents say it will bring. the worst-funded public penMadigan, Quinn and Cullerton sion systems in the country. say it will save $160 billion For the record For years, lawmakers failed to over the next 30 years. But the address the issue as the unfund- While there are positive nonpartisan Commission on ed liability grew and ratings Government Forecasting and elements to a pension agencies repeatedly downgraded reform bill that passed the Accountability was not given a the state’s credit, which now is General Assembly, it does chance to analyze the bill. And the lowest of all 50 states. the $160 billion figure is based not go far enough to fix Senate Bill 1, which passed by the state’s failing pension on an 8 percent annual return on the slimmest of margins in both the pension funds’ investments, systems. the House and the Senate, does which is unrealistic. begin to address some of the Though Quinn won’t admit it, problems. the vote all but guarantees that It changes the cost-of-living adjustments the temporary income tax increase imposed that retirees receive every year. Currently, on Illinois workers in 2011 will become perretirees receive a compounded, 3-percent manent. Or, worse, a push for a progressive increase each year on almost their full tax will gain momentum. Either is a big loss pension. Under the bill passed this week, for taxpayers. retirees will receive COLAs on only a part of While lawmakers around the state will their benefit, and the COLAs will be skipped boast about the significance of the reform some years for new retirees. This is the law’s and think their job is done, the reality is that biggest accomplishment. lawmakers did little to help right the state’s The legislation slightly raises the refinancial ship. tirement age for employees who are 45 and If they were truly determined to solve younger on a sliding scale. While this is a the problem, they would have held the vote positive step, it doesn’t go far enough. Many before Dec. 3 – the day after the current crop public employees are able to retire in their of lawmakers found out who they would be 50s with full pension benefits. As Americans facing in the March primary. They would live longer, those benefits get more and more make it clear more reform is in the pipeline, expensive. and make difficult decisions that would ease The law also places a cap on the amount the pension burden taxpayers continue to of salary on which a pension can be based. shoulder.

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Downers Grove Township Highway Department maintains more than 70 miles of road within Downers Grove Township. Some of these areas include the following subdivisions: Golfview Hills, Hinswood, Liberty Park, Timberlake, Tri State, DG Gardens, Bruce Lake, Farmingdale, Rose Hill, Pleasantdale and Brookeridge. Our crew is responsible COMMUNITY for plowing and salting these VOICE roads during the winter Lawrence months. We have an ordinance with DuPage County Anderson regarding parking restrictions on all streets during the winter months when it snows one inch or more. We would appreciate it if residents would keep all vehicles off the street whenever a snowfall is predicted so that we can use our plowing/salting equipment more efficiently. Please remember snowplow etiquette. Make sure you give the trucks plenty of room, due to blind spots and safety. With everyone’s cooperation, we will provide the best job of snow and ice removal possible. The township would also like to remind the homeowner that IL State Statute 5/9-130 prohibits anyone from depositing snow or ice upon the public highway. Doing this may cause an accident and the homeowner will be held responsible. Mailbox assessment: Please check your mailbox to make sure that it is in good shape. In most cases mailboxes are knocked down by wet snow thrown off the edge of the snowplow. Rotten wood makes your mailbox much more susceptible to damage from wet snow. If your mailbox does get knocked down, the township will assess it on an individual basis and determine if the damage was due to rotten wood or a strike from a snowplow. Mailboxes that are struck by one of our snowplows will be repaired/replaced with a 4x4 post and a standard mailbox by the highway department. The ones that are knocked down because of rotten wood are up to the homeowner to replace. Christmas tree pickup: Downers Grove Township Highway Department will pick up Christmas trees in the unincorporated areas the first two weeks of the year. Trees should be stripped of lights, ornaments and tree stands and placed near the curb or ditch line for pick-up. For information, go to www.dgtownship.com or call the highway department office at 630-719-6625.

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store, authorities said in a news release. “The allegations against Mr. Horton are completely outrageous,” State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said. “The very idea that someone would steal donations meant for the less fortunate is sickening, particularly given the fact that we are in the heart of the holiday season. “I would like to thank members of the Naperville Police Department for their fine work and assistance in this case. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorney Romas Mockaitis for his work as well.” Horton appeared in bond court Thursday morning where Judge Elizabeth Sexton set his bond at $40,000 with 10 percent to apply. His next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 30 in front of Judge George Bakalis.

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Mad about Mandela Good riddance, Mandela. The media played him up like some kind of international messiah. Fact is, he was sent to prison for criminal charges of possession of a case of hand grenades. Let’s not forget Winnie Mandela, whose organization would murder blacks if they so much as said “good afternoon” to a police officer on the street. Fact – they would get hold of them, call them informants, put rubber tires around them, fill them with gas and set them on fire. I didn’t expect the liberal media to print the truth about that. These

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MILDRED M. BRUNO Mildred M. Bruno (nee Biciste), age 97, raised in Berwyn, longtime resident of Westmont. With family at her side, Millie passed on peacefully December 7, 2013. Survived by her children, Mary Bruno Class, Elizabeth Bruno, and Thomas Bruno (Beth Matthias); nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a loving extended family. Preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Bruno; and siblings, Helen Bercher, Otto Biciste, and Joseph Biciste. She was active in the Czech gymnastics organization, SOKOL, the American Legion, and Holy Trinity Church. She contributed many years of volunteer work in Westmont and served as an election judge for over 50 years. Millie loved to keep in touch with friends, to teach her grandkids her

JOSEPH V. MORAVEC Joseph V. Moravec passed away at the age of 96, on December 8, 2013. He was born on March 10, 1917 in Necedah, Wisconsin, to parents, Mary and Joseph Moravec, Sr. He married Wilma B. Moravec on September 21, 1940, in Clinton, Iowa. For 54 years, Joseph resided in Downers Grove, where he was a faithful member and longtime usher of the First United Methodist Church Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma; his son, Richard J. Moravec; his granddaughter, Jennifer M. Moravec; his parents, Mary and Joseph Moravec, Sr; and siblings, Frank Moravec, Mary Moravec, Helen Pisarek, Jim Moravec, Charlie Moravec, Mildred Sorenson and George Moravec. Joseph is survived by his sons, Dr. Donald W. (Eliza) Moravec of Oak Park; Edwin A. (Sue) Moravec of Downers Grove; and Rev. Dr. Joseph C. (Joy) Moravec of Des Moines, Iowa; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Bessie Danielson, Rose Mattingly and Lillian Boothe; numerous loving nieces and nephews, and wonderful friends and neighbors. Visitation with the family present will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove, IL. The graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013, in Necedah, Wisconsin.

CRAIG J. STEVENSON Born: Date; in Town Died: Date; in Town Craig J. Stevenson, passed peacefully December 3, 2013 surrounded by close family and friends. Craig, a warm and loving man, is brother to Mark Stevenson (Rosalie), Dian (David) Krogull and Nancy (Mike) Smith. Beloved uncle to Joshua Krogull (Robin), Casey (Jim)Hrycyk, Jesse Krogull (Lizzy), Kristin Smith and Ryan Smith, and great uncle to Jeneva and Lilyahna Hrycyk. Wonderful partner of Cynthia McLaughlin, and great friend to Cynthia's children, Michael, Amber, Heather (Brett) Swanson, and Heather's son Troy. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry J. Stevenson, Grace M.

GERRIET STYVE Gerriet Styve, age 59, of Amboy, died Friday, December 6, 2013, after a long illness. He was born May 12, 1954, in Groningen Netherlands, the son of Hendrik and Alberdiena (Koster) Styve. He is survived by his son, Christopher; twin sister, Johanna (Gordon) Lipe; siblings, Roelf (Cheryl) Styve, Hendrik Jr (Patricia) Styve, Simon (Barbara) Wesselink and Alida Risley; two grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Gerriet was a graduate of Lisle High School, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private burial of cremains will be held at a later date in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Joliet. Funeral arrangements by Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.

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nry J. S on, Gr Stevenson (nee Edgren); and his niece, Jennifer Lynn Krogull. Craig worked for many years at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, in the patient transport department where his love for people and his compassionate nature touched both his co-workers and the patients he cared for. One could not encounter Craig without him helping you feel better. His love and impact in this life is immeasurable. He will be greatly missed by all, but all will have become better for knowing him and enjoying his endless smile and warm heart. We love you Craig. Visitation and Services were held Friday, December 6, 2013, at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home in Downers Grove. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Downers Grove Area FISH Food Pantry, or a charity of choice. Information: 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

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The Village of Downers Grove is accepting applications for Part/Time Bus Drivers.

Don't throw away your tangled, frayed or burned-out Christmas lights this year! In support of the Strategic Plan goal to be "green" mindful and sustainable, the Village offers recycling of Christmas tree lights and extension cords. A receptacle is available at the Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Avenue through February 1, 2014.

Minimum Requirements: Requirements include a CDL Class “B” License with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements and a good driving record. Candidates must be at least 21 years old. Starting Wage - $14.44/hour to $17.33/hour with potential to $19.89/hour. Applications are available at the reception desk in the Village Hall. Position is opened until filled. E.O.E.

COUNCIL AGENDA rEMARKS Have you tried rEmarks? This online tool allows you to provide comments and feedback to the Village Council from the comfort of your own home. Here’s how it works: Visit the “This Week’s Meetings” page on the Village website, www.downers.us. Click on the rEmarks link above the agenda and fill out the form. Public input on rEmarks opens on the Friday before a Village Council meeting at 5:00 p.m. and is available until noon on the day of the meeting. Commenters must provide their name and address. Comments will then be forwarded to the Village Council prior to the meeting and published on the Village website. Staff and Council will not provide a written response to questions posed in the rEmarks format.

DID YOU KNOW? Parking in commuter permit lots in Downers Grove is free after 11:00 a.m.?

VILLAGE COLLECTS USED MOTOR / COOKING OIL Used cooking oil will once again be accepted by the Village to be filtered and used in the Village's diesel engines. The Village no longer processes the cooking oil for on site. A third party now completes the process. The Village also accepts used motor oil and transmission fluid which will be used to heat the fleet services garage during the winter months. This program is not for use by commercial entities.

Items may be dropped off during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Acceptable items are: • Mini-lights (also known as Italian lights) • C7 lights • C9 lights • Rope lights • LED lights • Extension cords Special thanks to Elgin Recycling for partnering with the Village to promote sustainability in the community.

FAIRVIEW AVENUE / MAPLE AVENUE TRAFFIC STUDY The Fairview Avenue / Maple Avenue Traffic Study will be presented at the Transportation and Parking Commission meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers located at 801 Burlington Avenue. A copy of the study and an Executive Summary are available at www.downers.us.

WINTER REMINDERS Parking on streets is prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. when three or more inches of snow have fallen. Shoveling, blowing, or otherwise placing snow or ice onto the street, sidewalk or any public right-of-way is prohibited. Please remember to be a good neighbor and shovel your sidewalk if you are physically able to do so. Village Council meetings are held the first, second, and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers at 801 Burlington Avenue. Village Council meetings are broadcast live on DGTV-Ch. 6. The rebroadcast of these meetings can be seen Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Live radio broadcasts of Council meetings can only be heard at 7:00 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month on WDGC-FM, 88.3.

Items may be brought to the Fleet Services garage, Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The garage is located within the fenced employee parking lot off Curtiss Street, on the east end of the Village Hall complex.

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BULLETIN BOARD 3910 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Times are noon and 7:30 p.m. with a 6:45 p.m. newcomers Young at Heart, noon Wednesday, First United Methodist Church meeting. A free-will offering is of Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Ave., taken. For information, visit www. oa.org. Downers Grove. Senior group. For Mid-Week Connection Worinformation, call 630-968-7120. Postpartum Depression Support ship Service, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, First Presbyterian Church, 4th and Group, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Advocate Good Samaritan Hos- Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. For pital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers information, call 630-968-5432. Grove Masonic Lodge 824, Grove. Costs $15. For information, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Downers Grove visit www.advocatehealth.com. VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m. Masonic Lodge, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. 6:30 p.m. dinner, Wednesday, Downers Grove Post 7:30 p.m. meeting. For information, 503, 5101 Belmont Road, Downers call 630-968-0167 or visit www. Grove. For information, call 630852-5735 or visit www.vfw503.org. grovemasoniclodge.org. Reformers Unanimous AdAl-Anon, 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Faith United Methodist Church, 432 diction program, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Marquette Manor Baptist 59th St., Downers Grove. ParticiChurch, 333 75th St., Downers pants should enter the rear of the Grove. For information, call 630church and go to Room B-6. West Suburban Businesswom- 800-6540. Soul Priority, 7 to 7:50 a.m. en, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Downers Delight Restaurant, 75th Street and Friday, Caribou Coffee, 5100 Main St., Downers Grove. BusiFairview Avenue, Downers Grove. For information, call 630-921-9720. ness leaders and owners discuss Overeaters Anonymous, Thurs- integrating faith’s best practices in day, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, the workplace. For information, call

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630-963-4122, email wayne.kuna@ soul-priority.org or visit www. soul-priority.org. Downers Grove DAR Meeting, 10 a.m. Saturday, Downers Grove Historical Museum, 831 Maple Street, Downers Grove. The presentation will be “All The Pieces of the Past” by DAR Museum Docent Peggy Becker. For information, call 630-963-1309. Kickstarters Toastmasters Club, 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Panera Bread, 1400 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Call Bill, 630-248-4099. For information, call 630-248-4099. DBSA Depression / Bipolar Young Adult Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. For ages 16-25. For information, visit www. dbsawest.org/. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Downers Grove, 6:30 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-964-2043. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 80, 7 p.m. Monday, Alexander Brad-

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WESTMONT Families Anonymous Support Group, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Day Center/Outpatient

Behavioral Health Services, 740 Pasquinelli Drive, Suite 104, Room C, Westmont. For people adversely affected by a loved one’s addiction to alcohol or drugs. For information, call 630-856-7701. Children of Aging Parents Support group, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Cordia Senior Residence, 865 N. Cass Ave.,, Westmont. For information, call 630-887-7000. West Suburban Alano Club Open Speaker Meetings, 7 p.m. Saturday, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. For information, call 630-968-4694. AA for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 7 p.m. Saturday, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. For information, call 630-968-4694. Nautical Research and Model Ship Society, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Westmont. For information, call 630-968-3189. Westmont Lions Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Westmont Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond Ave., Westmont. For information, visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/westmontil.

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WHERE: Greater Chicago Functional Health, 565 N. York Road, Elmhurst WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 COST & INFO: Free admission; www. iartistsinfluence.org ABOUT: A reception will support IArtists, devoted to providing gifts of fine art to families rebuilding in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. Pictured is “Jam Session” by Karl Arntzen of Naperville, and Karen Gehse of Downers Grove, IArtists director. Paintings, prints and notecards will be for sale. Donations to the charity help cover shipping and materials for the paintings inspired by New Orleans.

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‘TWAS THE NIGHT’ WHERE: 835 Maple Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 COST & INFO: $25 per resident household, or $38 per nonresident household; register at www.dgparks.org ABOUT: Families can gather for a holiday reading of “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore, presented by the Downers Grove Park District Museum. Participants are encouraged to wear their pajamas, bring a pillow and blanket, and settle in for a comfy evening with their loved ones. Holiday refreshments will be served at this program for all ages. Register one adult and list the names and ages of household members who will attend.

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WHERE: Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace WHEN: Through Dec. 21 COST & INFO: $15; 630-530-0111; www. ticketmaster.com; www.drurylane.com ABOUT: A kid-friendly production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” has opened at Drury Lane Theatre, where families have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast or dinner with Santa Claus in the dining room on select performance dates with an optional entertainment package. Fourteen actors bring dozens of characters to life. Photo provided by Brett Beiner

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WHERE: Lemont Park District, 16028 127th St., Lemont WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 15 COST & INFO: $9 residents, $13 nonresidents; register at www.lemontparkdistrict.org, 630-257-6787 ABOUT: No holiday’s complete without the charm of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends. The characters provide the theme for the Lemont Park District’s Breakfast with Santa. It will feature waffles, eggs, sausage and other breakfast treats, as well as a photo opportunity with Mr. Claus. Children can make a holiday craft and play games at the event, which is designed for ages 3 and older. Pre-registration is requested.

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Barone’s builds buzz with pizza prowess GLEN ELLYN – A serious craving for pizza one recent Sunday afternoon prompted us to try someplace new, Barone’s of Glen Ellyn, which turns out to be a community institution steeped in the village’s history and in the noble art of the American pie. Founded in 1971, the restaurant has two dining rooms, decorated with photos tracing the history of Glen Ellyn, with an homage to earlier identities such as Danby and Prospect Park written prettily across faux-finished walls. Warmly greeted as we were directed to our table, we were treated to one of several booths with a digital frame shuffling through a display of historic photographs, which proved great fun and a conversation kick-starter. The attractively designed space is conducive to conversation, even as the rooms began to fill shortly following the daily mid-afternoon opening. Looking for an interesting brew, my dining companion found Mama’s Little Yella Pils, which he recommends for its crisp, clean flavor, and I enjoyed a generously poured house cabernet. Cocktails are available, along with a variety of wines and craft beers. While we studied the menu, which extends to Italian dishes and other staples in addition to pizza, we enjoyed thick slices of crusty bread accompanied by a petite carafe of olive olive for dipping and a shaker of Parmesan. While good enough to be homemade, the bread turned out to be from Turano Baking Company of Berwyn. We opened with a delicious wedge salad, with ultra crisp iceberg lettuce smothered in the house bleu cheese dressing and well sprinkled with diced tomato and crunchy, flavorful bacon for zesty contrasts in texture and taste. A cross-country celebrity argument recently in the news about the merits of Chicago’s stuffed pizza vs. traditional crust was resolved peacefully

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Barone’s has been a popular dining destination in Glen Ellyn since 1971.

The “small” stuffed pizza is a substantial treat for pizza lovers and will Crisp flavors set this wedge salad apart – did we mention all the basatisfy the heartiest appetite. con, plus tomato? long ago at Barone’s, which embraces thin crust, pan and stuffed pizza. Thankfully, it also offers a delicious gluten-free crust option that I tried with sausage, onions and a plentiful topping of fresh mushrooms. This alternate thin crust with its mildly tell-tale sweetness means the welcome end of deprivation for pizza lovers trying to avoid gluten. My companion went for the stuffed pie, with fresh spinach, mushroom and bacon.

“While not classic Chicago style, it’s a tasty suburban twist,” he said. And while he ordered a “small” pizza, it provided eight massive slices – and ample leftovers for lunches. The service was terrific, and we liked being able to help ourselves to water refills with a wine-bottle-cum-watercarafe as we lingered over the meal. The menu ranges from pasta and Italian specialties to barbecue ribs, burgers, soups

and salads, with gluten-free pasta also available. Off the dining rooms is a spacious entry area that accommodates pickup and delivery services, and houses a freezer case of pizza and other dishes that folks can take home to finish cooking in their own kitchen. Another case holds tempting desserts, ideal to take along if you haven’t left enough room at dinner. Also sold are package wine and beer, candy, ice cream and ices.

As we walked to its parking lot, we spotted Barone’s playroom for kids, featuring toys and video games with several rapt young people – another thoughtful touch at this venerable family restaurant.

The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Suburban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive dining experiences will result in published reviews.

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Symphony in Lights, The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Take more than 250,000 computer-controlled, brightly colored, energy eficient lights, choreograph them to the thunderous sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, add lickering, multi-directional, strobe-like bursts of light, and the result is Symphony in Lights. For information, visit www.thepromenadebolingbrook.com. Enchanted Railroad, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Jan. 5, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. This intricate railroad travels through an indoor winter wonderland. Free timed tickets with Arboretum admission; irst come, irst served. For information, visit www.mortonarb.org. 4th Annual Holiday Artists’ Bazaar, through Dec. 22, Lemont Center for the Arts, Lemont Village Square, 1243 State Street, Unit 101, Lemont. Shop handmade-original-unique art and craft gifts for the holidays. Open noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For information, visit lemontcenterforthearts.wordpress.com. Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Illumination offers a holiday experience far beyond traditional twinkle lights, engaging your senses with dazzling projections, trees that respond to your touch and voice, and vivid, electric colors throughout. See trees in a different light, along a mile-long, paved trail around the Arboretum’s Meadow Lake and down the Conifer Walk. For information, visit www. mortonarb.org.

DEC. 11 Holiday Classic Film Festival - “White Christmas,” 1:30, 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, on Wednesday, December 11. Come early and sing-a-long with the Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Admission is $4 for the two matinees and $5 for the two evening showings. For information, visit www.classiccinemas.com.

DEC. 12 Holiday Classic Film Festival “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” 7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo and Randy Quaid. Come early and sing-a-long with the Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Admission is $5. For information, visit www.classiccinemas.com.

DEC. 13 DanceWest Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” Friday, Pfeiffer Hall on North Central College Campus, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. DanceWest’s version of The Nutcracker is an accurate depiction of the original ballet. For information, visit www.dancewestballet.com. Holiday Market at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 N. 31st St., Oak Brook. Shop a variety of artisan crafts in the setting of a historic estate. Free admission. For information, call 630206-9566 or visit dupageforest.org. “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Downers Grove Park District Musuem, 835 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Enjoy a holiday reading of “Twas The Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Wear pajamas, bring a pillow and favorite blanket and settle in for a comfy evening. Traditional holiday

refreshments will be served. For all ages. Advance registration required. $25 per household for residents and $38 per household for non-residents. For information, visit www.dgparks. org. “A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Downers Grove South High School, 1436 Norfolk Street, Downers Grove. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students. For information, call 630-795-8518 or visit www.csd99.org/south.

DEC. 14 Candy Cane Hunt, 10 a.m. Saturday, Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short Street, Lisle. Dress warm and bring a basket or sack for your goodies and come hunt for a variety of candy canes. Children will hunt for candy canes by age groups (2 and under, 3-5, 6-10) in different areas of the park. Prizes will be given to those who ind the special candy canes and a special visitor may stop by with other special treats! For ages 10 and younger. For information, visit www. lisleparkdistrict.org. Lunch with Santa, noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Linden Room, 55 E. Richmond, Westmont. Enjoy delicious pizza, soda, juice, milk and a yummy dessert. Take family pictures in front of the Christmas tree and enjoy the spirit of the season. The wonder continues as children visit Santa in his beautifully decorated workshop. They can tell him their Christmas list and receive a small gift. For information, visit www.wpd4fun.org. Christmas Benefit Show - “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Proceeds are

donated to the Sharing Connection Furniture Bank. Come early for holiday music by the house organist on the Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ. Donation is $5. For information, visit www.classiccinemas.com. The Twelve Days of Christmas, 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden Ave., Westmont. Earn a small prize when you play the fun, mystery holiday game. Children can make a small craft to take home. Free for all ages. For information, visit www.wpd4fun.org. Victorian Holiday Traditions, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster Street, Naperville. Celebrate the season with a guided tour of the Martin Mitchell Mansion, decorated in traditional Victorian holiday splendor, followed by tea and cookies and an informative presentation in our historic 1834 tavern. Reservations are recommended, groups are welcome. For information, visit www. napersettlement.com. Westmont Winter Wonderland, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Administration Building, 55 E. Richmond Street, Westmont. Visit Santa and his elves in Santa’s Workshop, learn about dog sledding and meet some real huskies from Adopt a Husky, board the Trackless Train for a ride around the park (nominal fee), and learn about Winter Outdoor Fun with the outdoor experts from REI. Most activities will be outdoors. There will also be a bonire, hot chocolate and s’mores packs for purchase. Please note: the Huskies are friendly, but we appreciate you leaving your own family pets at home. For information, visit www. wpd4fun.org.

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• GO GUIDE Continued from page 21 Breakfast with Santa at the Morton Arboretum, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Children will enjoy a special breakfast, meet with Santa and receive a gift. Tickets are $31 for member adults, $38 for nonmember adults, $27 for member child (3-12), or $32 for nonmember child. Children ages 2 and under are free. Prices include gratuity and taxes. Register in advance as this sells out quickly. For information, call 630-725-2066 or visit www. mortonarb.org. Holiday Gnome Homes, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday or 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Each child will get a gnome home to decorate, using natural materials. For families with children ages 2 and up. Register in advance. Cost is $10 for members and $17 for non-members, including Arboretum admission. For information, call 630-719-2468 or visit www. mortonarb.org.

DEC. 15 Joyful Noise Band Benefit Concert for Rev. Julie Ruth Harley, Sunday, Union Church, 137 S. Garield, Hinsdale. Julie Ruth, the former minister at the church, was diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, a year ago and has started hospice care. A free will offering will be taken during

the concert and all proceeds will go directly to Julie Ruth. Concert starts at 5 p.m. Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Pinstripes Oak Brook, 7 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook. Buffet with carved prime rib, made-to-order wafles, omelets, dessert bar and more. Cost is $20 for adults, $12 for kids age 6 to 12 and free for kids under 5. Reservations are recommended. Santa is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, visit www.pinstripes.com. Free Screening of “Elf,” noon Sunday, Odgen 6 Theatre, 1227 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Enjoy this tale of Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell) as he leaves the North Pole and travels to New York City in search of his true identity. For information, call 630-357-5050 or visit www.classiccinemas.com. Village of Willowbrook Holiday Party, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Hinsdale South High School, 75th and Clarendon Hills Road, Darien. Featuring fun for the entire family. Free to Willowbrook residents and their immediate family members. For information, visit willowbrookil.org. “Making Spirits Bright” with Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, 3 p.m. Sunday, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 N. 31st St., Oak Brook. Enjoy holiday music with the singing and dancing of Chicago’s most colorful chorus. Tickets are $27.50 for premier seating, $22.50 for general admission and $20 for ages 65 and up, students and groups of 8 or more. For ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult, please. For information, call 773-296-0541 or

TREE-MENDOUS CHARITY CONTEST WHERE: McCormick Museum at Cantigny, 1S151 Winield Road, Wheaton WHEN: Through Dec. 29 COST & INFO: The Robert R. McCormick Museum displays seven “Community Trees,” each decorated by a different local nonproit. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree and make donations to any of the agencies. Each group receives a $2,500 grant from the McCormick Foundation, in addition to all visitor donations. The organization whose tree draws the most votes will receive an added $2,500. Participating are DuPagePads of Wheaton; Honor Flight Chicago; Celebrate Differences; DuPage County Area Project, Glendale Heights; Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center; Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (“Owl Be Home” tree pictured); and SaveAVet.org, helping military and law enforcement service animals and the disabled veterans who care for them. Free guided tours of the museum are offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Dec. 24 and 25. Visit www.cantigny.org. Photo provided

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(BPT) - Cinnamon may be the world’s most popular baking spice, but all cinnamons are not created equal, and in the foodie world, Vietnamese cinnamon has emerged as the most prized of the bunch. The bunch, by the way, includes an array of cinnamons and cassias, all from evergreen trees of the Cinnamomum genus. Some are from Indonesia, others from China, Sri Lanka or Mexico. Dark reddish/brown and lushly aromatic, Vietnamese cinnamon is favored for its distinctly sweet, peppery, spicy flavor. Less tannic and more robust than its relatives, it delivers a powerful taste whether used solo - as in those gooey rolls or spirally bread - or in combo with other spices - in a curry or pumpkin pie spice blend, for example. All that potency comes from an extraordinarily high volatile oil content - the highest of all the cinnamons about 1 to 6 percent, compared with .5 to 2.5 percent in other cinnamons. The high oil content also helps the flavor disperse fully; there’s no mistaking what spice you’re dealing with when you taste a dish seasoned with Vietnamese cinnamon. Tips for using Vietnamese cinnamon: Browse any assortment of baking recipes and you’ll find cinnamon in the ingredients lists for cakes, muffins, breads, cookies, pies, bread puddings, cobblers, crisps, and pastries. It also has a special affinity for fruits, such as apples, apricots,

cherries, pears, bananas and citrus. Cinnamon’s warm flavor also shows up in plenty of savory dishes - soups, sauces, chutneys, catsup, pickles, fish, meat and poultry glazes, as well as many ethnic recipes. Its pungent sweetness also enhances grains and hearty vegetables like carrots, squash, potatoes, beets and onions. In most savory dishes, cooks prefer Vietnamese cinnamon over other cinnamons because of its ability to hold its own alongside other lively ingredients. When using Vietnamese cinnamon to spice a beverage - a hot cocoa, an eggnog, hot cider, coffee or tea - you might start by stirring it into your prepared beverage just a bit at a time. Once you nail your preferred amount, you can add it directly right into your coffeemaker basket along with your ground coffee, your mulling cider pot or your tea blend, for example. Vietnamese cinnamon also partners well with other spices like cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, allspice and black pepper. Here are a few places you might not have considered using cinnamon: * Soups, stews and chili * Peanut brittle * Popcorn seasoning * Spice rubs for meats * Grilling marinades for fruits * Rice and tapioca puddings * Chocolate cakes * Spiced nuts * Granola and muesli

Here’s a recipe that shows off the vibrant flavor of Vietnamese cinnamon: Poached Cinnamon Cheese Pears 4 large pears 3/4 cup pear juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons golden raisins 4 ounces softened cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon Vietnamese cinnamon powder 3 tablespoons slivered almonds Slice pears in half lengthwise and core. Place in a saucepan. In a small bowl combine juice, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick and raisins; pour over the pears. Cover and simmer about half an hour, until pears are just tender. Place pears on a serving platter. Blend together cream cheese, leftover cooking liquid and cinnamon powder. Spoon some of the mixture atop the center of each pear, sprinkle with almonds, and serve. Makes four large servings. For a collection of seven savory recipes with cinnamon from various publications, visit www.theKitchn.com. Vietnamese cinnamon is available through Frontier Natural Products. They offer their organic Vietnamese cinnamon (5 percent oil) in one-pound bulk bags as well as 1.31-ounce bottles. This brand won the Gold Star Award from the restaurant industry publication Sante Magazine, who deemed it “a standout.”

Modernize the holiday by choosing a salmon and chartreuse color scheme over traditional red and green, mentions Canepa. “If this part of the color wheel leaves you flat, use the symbols of Christmas like candy canes, reindeer, stars, pinecones, stockings, candles and balls - but make sure they are other hues than red and green. Add white, lots of white, which adds pop.” Silver, gold and mirrored surfaces are also appropriate and modern, as are neutral colors such as white, gray and beige when combined with shiny materials. “Silver is the metallic accent that ties [this year’s holiday] colors together,” says Ann Durkin, part-time adjunct faculty professor of Interior Design at The Art Institute of Phoenix. Durkin adds that this holiday season marks a shift toward textures that express warmth through materials - such as wood, suede and burlap. “There is a strong desire for more touchable handmade or nature-made objects with a modern twist.-This can be an embroidered or knitted pillow covers, textured rugs or a burlap tree skirt.”

She advises holiday decorators to keep things simple and to showcase special pieces such as handmade ornaments. “There is no need to buy new decorations every year.-But don’t let the old decorations drive your design for the space.”-Be selective in how you will re-use them. Durkin says that updating old ornaments can be as simple as repainting them with matte silver paint and affixing silver beads with a sheer silver bow. Old ornaments may also be re-covered with fabrics such as burlap, to give an earthy hand-made appearance.-”This way you can still preserve the original look of the ornament, if it makes sense to use it again in the future. Think of it as a slip-cover for your ornament. “The overall idea is to have fun and re-use existing decorations as much as possible by reinventing them,” Durkin states. The key to this holiday season’s decorating: keeping things simple yet chic while matching your personal style. “Create a timeless ensemble which could extend beyond the holiday season and be used as the basic foundation for your interiors throughout the year,” says Durkin.

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(BPT) - This year’s holiday season is taking on a decidedly modern twist, with an emphasis on recycling and repurposing old decorations, utilizing sustainable decor, and adding sparkle to complete the look. Shari Canepa, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), member, LEED Green Associate, and a member of the interior design faculty at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, a campus of Argosy University, says that sustainability begins with the icon of Christmas: the Christmas tree. “It can no longer be artificial or cut. Bring a potted tree into your home with the intention of planting it after Christmas in the yard. The idea is to save a tree and plant a tree, giving a gift to nature after Christmas.” Canepa recommends creating a new focal point in the public area of your home to reinforce the spirit of the season. “You can do this with a tree, wreaths, special seasonal decorative accessories or lighting. Shifting the focal point changes your psychological relationship to the room.” To design a new focal point, Canepa suggests an arrangement of various sized potted trees that can be conveniently moved. Create a mini forest of varying sizes and heights and decorate with lights and ornaments. “Supple evergreen branches wrapped around a stair banister with or without lights is also a nice addition.” To continue the sustainable trend, utilize energy-friendly LED lights around pictures, ceiling moldings, desk railings, in interior flower arrangements or on door casings. “Sophisticated or elegant interiors move toward white lights while energetic, youthful or modern themes make use of the color option. These energy saving lights make using lots of sparkle for Christmas guilt-free,” Canepa says.

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Holly and mistletoe are symbols of Christmas h, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.” As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins.

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Whether faux or fresh mistletoe, a bouquet of this plant symbolizes peace and tranquility for Christmas.

Holly

Holly has been used since the days of the early Pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep evil spirits away. The ancient Romans also believed that holly prickles drove away evil spirits, and it held a place of honor at December festivals dedicated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evil-repelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses. Eventually as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly and its prickly edges is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood.

Mistletoe

Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids and North American Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertility and vitality). The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met

beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection. Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Therefore, keep these plants away from curious hands. Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should be hung high as well. Now largely associated with Christmas celebrations, holly and mistletoe were once part of pagan rituals and ancient superstitions.

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To prepare the illing, combine cranberries and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and cranberries start to pop. Remove from heat and set aside.

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Coat two 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pans with cooking spray. When the dough has risen, punch it down; divide into two equal parts. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter. Roll out one portion of dough into a 12-by-16-inch rectangle on a loured surface. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle on 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar, stopping 3/4 inch from edges. Spread with half the cranberry illing, stopping 3/4 inch from edges.

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Whisk together eggs, cream, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. When potatoes are tender, pour egg mixture evenly over top of potatoes. Jiggle pan slightly to make sure eggs run down between potatoes. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top of eggs. Place pan in oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes, until eggs are soft-set and cheese is melted. Remove from oven. Let stand about 3 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with slices of crusty buttered bread and jam. – Teresa Blackburn, Relish

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DECADENT DESSERTS

Gingerbread serves: 9-12

prep: 20 mins

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose lour • 1 cup sugar • 2 t ground ginger • 1 t cinnamon • 1/4 t ground nutmeg • 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces

cook: 30 mins

• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening • 1 egg • 3 T molasses • 1 cup buttermilk • 2 t baking soda • 3/4 t salt

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Preheat oven to 300 F. Coat bottom only of a 9-inch square pan or 9-inch tube pan with cooking spray. If using a tube pan with a removable bottom, wrap outside of pan with foil to prevent leaks.

Combine lour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter and shortening to make a crumbly mixture. Scoop out ? cup and set aside.

Add egg and molasses to lour mixture and stir. Combine buttermilk, baking soda and salt. Add buttermilk mixture to lour mixture; stir well (there will still be a few lumps). Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle reserved lour mixture evenly over top.

Bake 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 350 F and continue baking 18 to 20 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. – Crescent Dragonwagon, for Relish

maple-pumpkin cheesecake pie serves: 10

prep: 55 mins

for the crust: • 1 cup all-purpose lour • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal • 2 T sugar • 1/4 t salt • 7 T chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces • 3 to 4 T ice water for the ﬁlling: • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided • 3/4 cup sugar • 3 eggs • 1/4 cup half-and-half • 2 T all-purpose lour • 1 (15-ounce) can solid pack pumpkin

cook: 50-60 mins

Mix lour, cornmeal, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Add butter and pulse until incorporated. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time while pulsing, until ball forms. Remove and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill 30 minutes.

Roll dough out on a lightly loured surface with a lightly loured rolling pin into a 14-inch diameter round. Fit into a 9-inch pie pan, and crimp excess dough around the edges of the pan. Chill at least 15 minutes.

• 2 t ground cinnamon • 1 t ground ginger • 1 t ground allspice • 1/2 t salt • 1/8 t ground nutmeg • 3 T maple syrup

Preheat oven to 350 F. To prepare the illing, combine 8 ounces cream cheese, sugar, eggs, half-and-half and lour in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Remove 1/3 cup of the mixture and

transfer to a separate bowl; reserve. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, salt and nutmeg to the egg mixture; beat until smooth.

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To the reserved egg mixture, beat in remaining 4 ounces of cream cheese and maple syrup.

Pour pumpkin mixture into the pie crust. Spoon little dollops of the maple mixture all over the top and gently swirl it through (using a fork handle, or a chopstick) the illing.

Bake on a baking sheet, 50 to 60 minutes, until illing is just set. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Chill in refridgerator 3 hours before serving. – David Bonom, Relish

To tip or not to tip: that is the holiday question

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notifications. And, with advances in mobile technology, gifting money is easier and more convenient than ever. For instance, using Bank of America’s online or mobile banking you can send money to another person using only their email address or mobile phone number, saving time, energy and effort. Prefer to send a check? No problem. Customers can simply access Bank of America’s mobile banking app on their smartphone or tablet to securely deposit checks on their schedule. Express gratitude - It’s important to remember that above all else, holiday tipping is really holiday thanking, extending a courteous gesture as a result of service throughout the year. No matter how much or what you decide to give, it’s always important to offer your thanks with a hand-written note or holiday card. After all, it’s the thought and sentiment behind the gesture that matters most, not the gift itself. Consider these holiday tipping guidelines from Post: * Barber/hairstylist cost of one salon visit or a gift * Babysitter - one evening’s pay and a small gift * Handyman - $15 to $40 * Au pair or live-in nanny one week’s pay and a gift from your child(ren) * Garage attendants - $10 to $30 or a small gift * Day care provider $25 to $70 for each staff member or a gift * Personal trainer up to the cost of one session or a gift * Dog walker - up to one week’s pay or a gift * Housekeeper/cleaner - up to the amount of one week’s pay and/or a small gift * Personal caregiver - between one week to one month’s salary or a gift * Doorman - $15 to $80 cash or a gift * Trash/recycling collectors - $10 to $30 each * Pet groomer up to the cost of one session or a gift * Yard/garden worker - $20 to $50 cash or a gift

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of Santa alive. In addition to the standard traditions of leaving cookies and milk out for the jolly old man, come up with new ways to evoke the essence of Santa. Spray peppermint air freshener around the tree and other places Santa is sure to visit. Use a large boot to make a footprint in a plush rug. Find a way to trigger noise on the roof to give kids the impression that Mr. Claus himself has arrived. Extra measures to keep Santa alive can help everyone enjoy the holiday that much more. * Take advantage of opportunities to spend time with Santa. Parents and children alike have many opportunities to spend time with Santa during the holiday season, including photo opportunities at the mall and personalized videos sent directly to youngsters’ email accounts. Elf dolls and breakfast with Santa at a nearby restaurant are other opportunities to spread the magic. Make the most of these opportunities over the course of the holiday season. * Spread some Christmas cheer. Santa’s job is to bring presents to the world’s children. Channel the notion that giving is better than receiving and spend time giving back to others as a family. Schedule a day when you can distribute gifts at a senior center or arrange to bring gifts to a foster child. Bake cookies and deliver cellophane-wrapped dishes to all of your neighbors. These activities put the emphasis on giving. Keeping the tradition of Santa Claus alive can help adults and children alike enjoy a more festive holiday season.

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e had a broad face and a little round belly that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself. - “A Visit From St. Nicholas” Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Santa Claus. Santa will forever be ingrained in the holiday season, serving as an endearing symbol of the season regardless of your religious affiliation. Parents typically go to great lengths to ensure their children enjoy the holiday season. By keeping the magic of Santa alive, parents can add a special touch to the holiday season for their youngsters. Children may become more skeptical of Santa around the time they turn 10, but there are plenty of ways to encourage this spirit to live on year after year. * Read an uplifting story. The holidays are ripe with stories that tug at the heartstrings. Parents can take their children to the library and rent a Christmas tale or take home a book of holiday stories, reading a different one before bed each night. Encourage children to write their own positive stories of what the holidays mean to them and read them aloud to family and friends. The book “101 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Santa Alive: For “Kids” From 1 to 92” by John Hagerman is a great way to get everyone in the house enthusiastic about Santa. * Keep the magic flowing. Children who believe in Santa for an extra year or two often come from families that keep the magic

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HOLIDAY COOKIES

swedish Butter cookies (mandel kakor) serves: 70

prep: 20 mins

• 1 egg, beaten • 1 cup sugar • 3 cups all-purpose lour • 1 T baking powder • 1/2 t salt • 1 ounce almond extract

cook: 30-40 mins

• 3 T cream • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature • Swedish pearl sugar or cake decorating sprinkles

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Using a mixer at medium-high speed, beat until light. Add lour, baking powder and salt; beat well. Add almond extract and heavy cream. Mix well.

Turn dough out and work into a ball. Cut into four portions and shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a 4-inch circle. Refrigerate 10 minutes.

Place dough rounds on a baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle pearl sugar on top. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Decrease temperature to 300 F.

Cut each round into 10 slices, then cut each slice in half (except the short ends). Return to oven and bake 20 minutes for crispy cookies or 10 minutes for chewier cookies. – Classic Relish recipe, courtesy Erica Schultz

chewy flourless chocolate cookies serves: 15

prep: 10 mins

• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar • 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa (made with alkali) • 2 t cornstarch

cook: 16 mins

• 1/4 t salt • 2 egg whites • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

Preheat oven to 300 F. Mix together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add egg whites, stirring with a spoon until mixture forms a dough. (Mixture should be thick enough to form into balls; if not add more powdered sugar and cocoa). Add nuts; mix well.

Form dough into 15 balls. Place on a parchmentlined cookie sheet. Bake 16 to 19 minutes, until glossy and crackled. Remove from parchment paper and place on a wire rack to cool. – Tamar Haspel, Relish

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yield: 24 pieces prep: 5 mins cook: 30 mins

• 1 cup dried dates • 1 cup golden raisins • 1/2 cup dried cherries • 1/2 cup dried apricots • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips • 1/2 cup walnuts • 1 T orange juice • 1/3 cup granulated or turbinado sugar

Place dried date pieces and golden raisins in a food processor. Add dried cherries, apricots, white chocolate chips and walnuts. Pulse several times to chop coarsely. Add orange juice and pulse until mixture holds together.

Form into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Cover and refrigerate until irm. – Helen Wolt, a food writer in Colorado Springs, Colo.

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips • 2 cups white chocolate chips • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy

Line a large baking sheet with foil. Place 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips in a small heatproof bowl set on top of a pot of hot water. Melt chocolate, stirring often. Spread over foil about 1/4inch thick. Refrigerate until irm.

Place 2 cups of white chocolate chips in a small heatproof bowl set on top of a pot of hot water. Melt chocolate, stirring often. Pour over chilled dark chocolate. Sprinkle 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy on top.

Refrigerate until irm. Break into irregular pieces.

– Helen Wolt, a food writer in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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rustic Apple pie Serves: 12

prep: 35 mins

for the crust: • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose lour • 1 t salt • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening • 6 to 7 T ice water for the ﬁlling: • 4 pounds tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored and sliced • 1/2 cup all-purpose lour

cook: 60 mins

• 1 1/2 cups sugar • 1 t cinnamon • 1/2 t salt • 3 T butter, cut into small pieces • Cinnamon sugar

Preheat oven to 375 F. To prepare the crust, mix lour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir gently and gather into two balls, one about twice as large as the other.

Roll out larger ball on a lightly loured surface until it is large enough to cover the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan, with about 2 inches of overhang. Roll the smaller dough ball into a 9-inch circle.

To prepare the illing, combine apples, lour, sugar, cinnamon and salt; toss well. Spoon into prepared crust. Sprinkle pieces of butter on top. Place top crust over illing. Fold overhang evenly around top crust. Cut 10 to 12 slits in top crust. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired. Bake about 1 hour or until crust is deep golden and the illing oozes through the slits. – Mary Carter, Relish

Spiced pumpkin pie Serves: 8 prep: 10 mins • 2 eggs • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust • 2/3 cup irmly packed brown sugar • 1/4 t salt • 1 1/2 t ground cinnamon • 1 t ground ginger • 1/4 t ground nutmeg • 1/8 t ground cloves • 1 can pumpkin • 1 (12-ounce) evaporated milk

cook: 40 mins

chocolate pecan pie Serves: 10 prep: 5 mins cook: 40-45 mins • 3/4 cup chocolate chips Combine corn syrup, brown • 1 prebaked 9-inch pie crust sugar, melted butter, eggs, va• 1 cup light corn syrup nilla and salt in a large bowl; whisk • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar until well blended. Stir in pecans. • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, Pour over chocolate. Bake 40 to 45 melted minutes or until set. • 3 eggs • 1 t vanilla extract Place a pie shield or strips of • 1/4 t salt aluminum foil over rim if it starts • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans getting too brown.

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Preheat oven to 350 F. Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl. Brush rim of crust with 2 teaspoons beaten egg. Add brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and pumpkin; beat at medium speed until blended. Gradually beat in milk. Pour into unbaked crust. Bake 40 minutes or until custard is set. Cool on a wire rack. – Jean Kressy, Relish

Preheat oven to 400 F. Sprinkle chocolate chips over warm, prebaked crust. When melted, spread evenly.

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Transfer pie to a wire rack; let cool to room temperature before serving. – Ken Haedrich, Relish

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With the Bears desperately needing to close out the season with three more wins to keep their hopes of winning the NFC North and a trip to the playoffs alive, the Cleveland Browns would appear to be exactly the cupcake the doctor ordered. After all, the Browns are 4-9, mired in a four-game losing streak, and stuck in last place in the AFC North. Ah, but looks can be deceiving. The Bears have faced three other lastplace teams this season in the Vikings, Redskins and Rams, and their record is 1-3 against them, with a loss to each. While the Browns record is weak, they do own victories over the Bengals and Ravens, and they actually had a 26-14 lead last week in New England with only two minutes remaining before the Patri-

ots made a miraculous comeback with the help of some questionable officiating. This is a team the Bears absolutely cannot afford to look past if they don’t want to risk all the ground they just made with Monday night’s win over the Cowboys. The good news for the Bears is the Browns’ greatest struggles are in the area of the Bears’ greatest challenge. While the Bears are still dead last in the NFL against the run, the Browns are only 28th in the NFL in rushing and 27th in average gain per run. That is in large part due to their early season trade of Trent Richardson to the Colts, which may have netted them an extra first round draft choice in the 2014 draft, but left them with the aged Willis McGahee, who is averaging only 2.7 yards a carry, and youngsters Chris Ogbonnaya and Fozzy Whittaker. Cleveland is better throwing the football, ranking 10th in passing yardage, but they’re only 28th in average gain per pass and are 18th in interceptions and sacks allowed.

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Although some leagues began their playoffs last week, most fantasy postseasons kick off in Week 15. The weather made for some wacky games in Week 14. Hopefully, the assorted snowstorms and frigid temperatures did not contribute to ending your team’s season. For those who fight on into the playoffs, here is a look at some fantasy matchups in week 15.

ning, Demaryius Thomas, Knowshon Moreno, Matt Prater Solid plays: Eric Decker, Julius Thomas Worth a look: Monte Ball, Denver defense Avoid: Wes Welker (concussion) Chargers (at Broncos), 7:25 p.m. Thursday Yes, only three teams give up more passing yards than Denver. They are ranked No. 7 against the run, however. The stats are a bit misleading: Denver is usually ahead, which forces other teams to pass. Solid plays: Philip Rivers, Keenan Allen, Antonio Gates, Ryan Mathews Worth a look: Nick Novak Avoid: Eddie Royal, San Diego defense Falcons (vs. Redskins), noon Sunday Most of this season, you’d be more likely to find Atlanta listed under “Matchups to

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Westmont’s Adam Doll looks to pass the ball during the Sentinels’ home game against Reed-Custer on Thursday. The Sentinels lost in a high-scoring affair as foul trouble forced them to alter their rotation.

Sentinels still adjusting on defense By ALEX SOULIER asoulier@shawmedia.com WESTMONT – Things might be different for Westmont’s boys basketball team if it could only move past the foul trouble that has plagued it in the early part of the season. The Sentinels fell to 1-5 after losing a back-and-forth game to Elmwood Park and a high-scoring tilt against ReedCuster. In both cases, the Sentinels got into foul trouble early and were eventually handcuffed in the fourth quarter after two starters fouled out. “We are learning to play within the new rules,” Westmont coach Craig Etheridge

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said, referring to the offseason rule change that cracks down on handchecking.

“It’s something that we keep emphasizing in practice. Because we are generally an undersized team, we have always allowed our kids to be scrappy and physical with bigger teams. Now, we are trying to get away from that.” The team encountered the same foul problems in a Thanksgiving tournament game against Wheeling, as Etheridge dipped into his bench early in the first quarter only to have players foul out in the fourth quarter. Westmont lost to Wheeling 50-49. Etheridge said there are advantages and disadvantages to the new rule change. Theoretically, if more whistles are blown, overly

physical teams will abandon their bruising style in order to keep their players out of foul trouble. If that’s the case, a smaller, quicker team like Westmont would be a beneficiary, Etheridge said. What the Sentinels head coach hadn’t planned on was taking out starters early in three of the team’s six games this season. Westmont jumped out to a lead over Elmwood Park on Dec. 3, but senior starters Danny LoGiurato and Greg Pietrzak were each called for quick fouls, forcing the coaching staff to juggle the lineup. The duo fouled out in the fourth quarter and the Sentinels lost 54-45. Two days later against Reed-

Custer, Westmont held a fivepoint advantage going into the fourth quarter, but John Kelly and Seth Torrens fouled out and the Sentinels lost a high scoring affair, 100-95. Before fouling out, Kelly led the offense with 27 points. Pietrzak and Torrens scored 20 and 14 points, respectively. Going forward, Etheridge says the team will focus on improving their defensive efficiency in an attempt to mitigate foul trouble. “We keep emphasizing defense,” Etheridge said. “Right now, we are not matching up properly and not communicating well. These lapses have led to us giving up offensive boards and leaving shooters open.”

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Downers Grove North | Senior | Girls basketball Why Costello was selected: She has been a catalyst for Downers Grove North’s girls basketball this season and was averaging 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 3.9 steals for the Trojans through six games. Sarah Costello and the Downers Grove North girls basketball team are off to a hot start, taking second in the Glenbard East Invite and winning five of their first six games. Costello has been a key piece to the hot start by running the offense, distributing the ball and knocking down seemingly every open jumper. Costello, the Sears Hardware and Appliance Athlete of the Week, talked with Suburban Life sports reporter Alex Soulier about the beginning of the season.

Was there an area or skill you sought to improve during the offseason?

I think the competitiveness exhibited during soccer games, as well as the physical nature of the game, helped me out. Both of them are aggressive sports – you have to constantly battle for positioning on the field and possession of the ball.

In your opinion, what is the difference between this this year and last year? We are there for each other and support one another this year. It is not about the individuals, but about the entire team. Different players have stepped up during different games.

You recently committed to Indianapolis University. What was it that really sold you on the school? The coaching staff is great. I love the campus and everything about the school. I attended a camp there and I just fell in love with the school; I knew it was the right fit.

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Consistency a concern for DGN boys By ALEX SOULIER asoulier@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Two weeks into the regular season, the focus for Downers Grove North’s boys basketball team is finding more consistent play. After alternating wins and losses at the Wheaton Academy Thanksgiving Tournament, the Trojans dropped their first West Suburban Silver game, falling 59-35 to defending conference champion Hinsdale Central to move to 2-3 in the regular season. Devin Blake scored 10 points in a losing effort against Central, as the Trojans trailed by four points at halftime but committed turnovers on 11 straight possessions in the third quarter.

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Trailing 24-23 at halftime, Downers Grove South’s boys basketball team went on a 9-2 run to start the second half and and held off host Addison Trail for a 52-46 win Friday in a West Suburban Gold conference game. With the win, the Mustangs improved to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play ahead of Friday’s WSG road clash at Hinsdale South. South held a 38-29 lead entering the fourth quarter, but

the Blazers battled back and took a 44-41 lead with under five minutes to play. Danny Spinuzza led all scorers with 18 points, with nine points coming in the fourth quarter. With just over a minute to play, Matt Zinnecker came up with a steal and outletted to Spinuzza, whose layup put the Mustangs ahead for good at 47-46. Senior guard Paul Engo III scored 10 points and center Kovas Rugienius chipped in seven points for the Mustangs.

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Downers Grove North’s Jaida Green (second from right) steals the ball and makes her way downcourt in Thursday’s home win against Glenbard West. Green and the Trojans have displayed a newfound confidence during a hot start this season.

Confidence takes Trojans to new level By ALEX SOULIER asoulier@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Confidence suits Downers Grove North’s girls basketball team just fine. The Trojans won just nine games last season, but head coach Stephan Bolt said that last year’s subpar showing combined with a handful of single-digit losses expedited the maturation process for a young squad which returned only one all-conference player – senior guard Sarah Costello. “We have grown a lot in the last year,” Bolt said. “They really care about each other and they are a close-knit group of girls. It goes a long way and it

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really shows on the floor.” Experience and chemistry have turned the program around and the team now expects to win every game, Bolt said. So far, the Trojans’ play is living up to the expectations, as they are 6-1 and unbeaten in two West Suburban Silver conference games.

“This team expects to win when they step on the court because they know that they have put in a lot of hard work during practice and the offseason,” Bolt said. “I think we lacked confidence and an expectation to win last season, but this year we are prepared to handle those challenges.” The Trojans won three out of four games at the Glenbard East Invite over the Thanksgiving weekend – their only loss coming during the championship game against Oak Lawn. In the two games after Thanksgiving, North dismantled WSS conference foes Oak Park-River Forest, 59-42, and Glenbard West, 67-23.

Costello and sophomore Jaida Green lead the team in scoring. The Trojan captains are averaging 13.1 and 18.3 points per game, respectively, while starters Peyton Winters (11.7 points per game) and Lauren Porcelli (six points per game) have also been key offensive components. “We have scorers at every position that have stepped up this season,” Costello said. “Our offense is not about one person, but the collective unit. We come into every game with a team-first mentality and try to spread around the offense as much as possible.” As dynamic as the offense has been, Bolt believes his team’s biggest asset is its de-

fense. North is giving up an average 35.8 points per game, holding five opponents to under 40 points and three of those opponents to under 30 points. “The defense, especially in the Glenbard West game, has made a commitment to getting stops,” Bolt said. “Every time down the floor, they were ready to play defense. That has to be what we are about if we want to remain successful.” Downers Grove North played at home against York on Monday and will continue the home stand against WSS rival Hinsdale Central and standout scorer Gabby Rush on Saturday.

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It’s annual enrollment time, the autumn period when many people with job-based health insurance ante up for another year. Although news reports have fixated on the problems with the online health marketplaces that launched Oct. 1, for the vast majority of people that’s a nonissue. If they get insurance through a job at a company that has at least 50 employees, they probably won’t be using the marketplaces, also called exchanges. That doesn’t mean people with employer-based plans are unaffected by the health law. As employers adjust plans to meet new requirements and try to reduce their costs, people can expect to see changes next year.

Moderate increases Overall, premium increases will be moderate in 2014, averaging 5.2 percent, according to a 2013 employer survey about planned health care changes by the human resources consultant Towers Watson. Last year, the increase was projected to be 5.9 percent in 2013. But employers may raise rates disproportionately for spouses and dependents, the survey found. The health law requires plans to cover dependent children up to age 26, and most plans cover spouses too. But employers continue to try to minimize those costs by making it financially less attractive to employees to cover their family members. They may charge separately for each child on a plan, for example, or add a surcharge for covering a spouse who is also offered insurance through his or her own job. Some, such as UPS,have moved to cut off coverage entirely to spouses that have access to insurance through their own jobs.

Premium increases In the Towers Watson survey, 34 percent of employers said they planned to increase the employee share of the premium for spouse and dependent coverage by 5 percentage points or more in 2014. Last year, 21 percent planned such big increases. In contrast, 22 percent of employers said they would increase the worker’s share for employee-only coverage by 5 percentage points or more. “Everyone wants to make sure they’re not picking up the cost of covering other dependents,” says Julie Stone, a senior consultant at Towers Watson. Another change deals with the so-called Cadillac plans — those that cost more than $10,200 for an individual or $27,500 for a family. In 2018, these policies will incur an excise tax of 40 percent on the amount that pre-

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y, the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-09-209-016 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 228 North Grant Street Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% 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 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominiu Pr ty Act, 765 ILCS

ga dominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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 151701(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 14-07-9946. I577005 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 Westmont Suburban Life Placing Ads Is Easy! Just Call Toll-Free 866-817-F-A-S-T that's 866-817-3278

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS OneWest Bank, FSB, PLAINTIFF Vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of James J. Pappas; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2010 CH 01707 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/18/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/23/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-33-103-017 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9S120 Florence Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% 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 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 tatio qualit

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 property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 14-10-03695. I577767 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS SOVEREIGN BANK, FSB PLAINTIFF VS JOHN M. PERGLER; YESENIA PERGLER; NATIONAL CITY BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 5707 MIDDAUGH AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 10 CH 000398 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 16, 2012, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 16, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for sh all d singular th follo

ghe cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-18-209-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5707 MIDDAUGH AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: WOOD SIDED ONE STORY,SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE.HOUSE HAS A FENCE The Judgment amount was $352,785.32. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments ired by Th and th legal f

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mysuburbanlife.com gage pay and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0937453 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I575867 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF VS ROBERT MOLNAR; RENATA MOLNAROVA; PNC BANK, NA AS S/B/M TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB; DEFENDANTS 6719 BRIARGATE DR DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 10 CH 004104 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 15, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-20-409-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6719 BRIARGATE DR DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: HOUSE STYLE IS A STONE TWO STORY WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. THE COLOR OF THE HOUSE IS BROWN. THE UTILITIES ARE ON. THE HOUSE HAS A FENCE The Judgment amount was $280,852.97. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium

prop ty 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1021165 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I577239 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Downers Grove Suburban Life F11070444 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff, vs. Beatrice L. Stone aka Beatrice Lorraine Stone AKA Lorraine Stone Devericks; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc; CitiMortgage, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. Property Address: 26 North Williams Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559 11 CH 3845 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on September 26, 2013, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 14, 2014 , commencing at 10AM, at Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 26 North Williams Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559 P.I.N.: 09-09-114-035 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $219778.89 The property will NOT be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC

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10-047500 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200725 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-25 PLAINTIFF, -vsA. WILLIAM STYCZYNSKI; KERRY H. STYCZYNSKI; DEFENDANTS 11CH 4303 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 22, 2012; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on January 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff's Office, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dupage County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 421 Bunning Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516 Permanent Index No.: 09-17-208-009-0000 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $1,397,392.37. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 Christopher A. Cieniawa Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6187452 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON

YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I577053 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA, PLAINTIFF Vs. Nancy Salvato; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2011 CH 005172 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/21/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/23/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-05-412-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 626 Chicago Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% 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 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 reto Plaintiff d in "AS IS"

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quantity course to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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 151701(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, Bu Ridge IL 60527,

ontage Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-35723. I577769 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS ALLISON SON; SU SON AKA SU H. SON; THE PIERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 67W64TH STREET UNIT 103 WESTMONT, IL 60559 11 CH 891 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 8, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 14, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-21-213-055 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 67W64TH STREET UNIT 103 WESTMONT, IL 60559 Description of Improvements: MULTI UNIT CONDO BUILDING The Judgment amount was $193,345.83. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds within 24 hour NO RE

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Page 58 • SDP • Suburban Life - Wednesday, December 11, 2013 (g ) ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I574590 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 Suburban Life WSM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS OneWest Bank, FSB, PLAINTIFF Vs. Stephen Tulcus; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 005765 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/23/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/7/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-03-314-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 305 E. Naperville Road Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% 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 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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 Mort-

gagor agains gagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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 151701(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 14-12-33265. I574402 November 27, 2013 December 4, 11, 2013 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM D. SOKOLICK JR.; MICHELE MORRIS-SOKOLICK A/K/A MORRIS-SOKOLICK; MICHELLE OAK BROOK BANK; UNITED AUTO CREDIT CORPORATION ASSIGNEE OF PACIFIC AUTO SALES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS Address: 5 East 60th Street Westmont, Illinois 60559 13 CH 1262 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 16, 2013, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 5 East 60th Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559 P.I.N.: 09-15-311-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $54,633.80 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which 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 representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 13 7137. Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 7137 DuPage County No.: 182011 I569646 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Westmont Suburban Life

REAL ESTATE y. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I574021 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 Suburban Life WSM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CENTRAL FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, a national corporation, PLAINTIFF Vs. FILOMENA L. MAIETTA; SUFFIELD GARDENS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 13 CH 1834 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2013, the Sheriff of DuPage County will on January 23, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7S040 Suffield Court, Unit D-204, Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% due by cash or certified funds at the time of sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which 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. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Samuel Alfassa, LTD 9038 North LaCrosse Avenue, No. 2, Skokie, IL 60077 847-933-1052 I568120 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Westmont Suburban Life

F13040284 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. Phillip W. Vidito Sr.; JoDee M. Vidito; DuPage Credit Union; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. Property Address: 521 North Park Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559 13 CH 1775 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on September 12, 2013, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 14, 2014 , commencing at 10AM, at Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 521 North Park Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559 P.I.N.: 09-04-401-007 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $248,832.11 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds WHEATON, ILLINOIS payable to the Sheriff of Dupage CITIMORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF VS County.

ROBERT L DANIELS; FAIRWAY GROVE CONDOMINIUMS; WEST SUBURBAN BANK; DEFENDANTS 2419 OGDEN AVENUE APT 4 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 2013 CH 000249 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-01-310-028 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2419 OGDEN AVENUE APT 4 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: 12 UNIT CONDO WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $102,635.85. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1300254 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I574098 November 27, 2013 December 4, 11, 2013 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. Michael A. Deddo; et. al. DEFENDANTS

mysuburbanlife.com 2013 CH 000025 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/16/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/23/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-15-111-026 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5703 S. Cass Avenue Unit #210 Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% 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 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/

sp ity/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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 151701(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 14-12-37451. I577778 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. PLAINTIFF . VS JUDITH L URBAS A/K/A JUDY L URBAS; ROYAL VALE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; JODY J URBAS A/K/A JODY JOHN URBAS; JENNIFER A URBAS A/K/A JENNIFER ANN URBAS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 515 NORTH CASS AVENUE UNIT 1D WESTMONT, IL 60559 2013 CH 000363 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

y dg TAX NO. 09-03-316-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 515 NORTH CASS AVENUE UNIT 1D WESTMONT, IL 60559 Description of Improvements: MID-RISE CONDO WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $108,900.68. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1226580 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I574097 November 27, 2013 December 4, 11, 2013 Westmont Suburban Life Placing Ads Is Easy! Just Call Our Classified Department Toll-Free at: 866-817-F-A-S-T that's 866-817-3278

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee Pool # 40112 Distribution Series # 2005EFC2, PLAINTIFF Vs. James Zielinski a/k/a James W. Zielinski; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2007 CH 01369 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/29/2010, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/16/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 3 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S FAIRMONT HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 22, 1920 AS DOCUMENT 144403 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-09-209-016 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 228 North Grant Street Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% 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 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ of ictin tenants

sp ity expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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 151701(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 14-07-9946. I577005 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 Westmont Suburban Life

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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR For information: Examine the THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT court file or contact Plaintiff's attorDUPAGE COUNTY ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., WHEATON, ILLINOIS 15W030 North Frontage Road, OneWest Bank, FSB, PLAINTIFF Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, Vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-03695. James J. Pappas; et. al. I577767 DEFENDANTS December 11, 18, 25, 2013 2010 CH 01707 Downers Grove Suburban Life NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY Foreclosure and Sale entered in the WHEATON, ILLINOIS above cause on 10/18/2013, SOVEREIGN BANK, FSB John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/23/14 at PLAINTIFF the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage VS County Sheriff's Office 501 North JOHN M. PERGLER; YESENIA County Farm Road Wheaton, IL PERGLER; NATIONAL CITY BANK; 60187, or in a place otherwise UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON designated at the time of sale, RECORD CLAIMANTS; County of DuPage and State of Illi- DEFENDANTS nois, sell at public auction to the 5707 MIDDAUGH AVENUE highest bidder for cash, as set forth DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 10 CH 000398 below, the following described real NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO estate: LOT 96 IN ROSEHILL SUBDIVI- JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE SION UNIT NUMBER 2, A SUBDIVIFORECLOSURE ACT SION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC- ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTION 33, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, TEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURCOUNTY, ILLINOIS. POSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVPIN 09-33-103-017 EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Improved with Residential Foreclosure and Sale entered by COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9S120 Florence Avenue said Court in the above entitled Downers Grove, IL 60516 cause on October 16, 2012, Sale terms: 10% down of the DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in highest bid by certified funds at the DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on close of the auction; The balance, January 16, 2014, in 501 North including the Judicial sale fee for County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at Abandoned Residential Property 10:00 AM, sell at public auction Municipality Relief Fund, which is and sale to the highest bidder for calculated at the rate of $1 for each cash, all and singular, the follow$1,000 or fraction thereof of the ing described real estate mentioned amount paid by the purchaser not in said Judgment, situated in the to exceed $300, in certified funds, County of DU PAGE, State of Illiis due within twenty-four (24) nois, or so much thereof as shall be hours. The subject property is sub- sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 2 IN REINGOLD'S DIVISION ject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special tax- ESTATES, A RESUBDIVISION OF es levied against said real estate THE WEST 150.0 FEET OF LOT and is offered for sale without any 105 IN BRANIGAR BROTHERS representation as to quality or DOWNERS GROVE FARMS, BEING quantity of title and without re- A SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 17 course to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" AND 18, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, condition. The sale is further subject RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium TO THE PLAT OF SAID REINGOLD'S and the foreclosure takes place after DIVISION ESTATES RECORDED 1/1/2007, purchasers other than MARCH 30, 1955 AS DOCUMENT the mortgagees will be required to 751214, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, pay any assessment and legal fees ILLINOIS. due under The Condominium PropTAX NO. 09-18-209-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) 5707 MIDDAUGH AVENUE and (g)(4). If the property is located in a DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 common interest community, purDescription of Improvements: chasers other than mortgagees will WOOD SIDED ONE STORY,SINGLE be required to pay any assessment FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR and legal fees due under the Con- DETACHED GARAGE.HOUSE HAS A dominium Property Act, 765 ILCS FENCE 605/18.5(g-1). The Judgment amount was If the sale is set aside for any $352,785.32. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" reason, the Purchaser at the sale

sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0937453 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I575867 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF VS ROBERT MOLNAR; RENATA MOLNAROVA; PNC BANK, NA AS S/B/M TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB; DEFENDANTS 6719 BRIARGATE DR DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 10 CH 004104 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 15, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 4 IN BLOCK 10 IN SUNRIDGE RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF SUNRIDGE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED FEBRUARY 21, 1961 AS DOCUMENT NO. 997342 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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Devericks; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc; CitiMortgage, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. Property Address: 26 North Williams Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559 11 CH 3845 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on September 26, 2013, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 14, 2014 , commencing at 10AM, at Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOT 14 IN BLOCK 1 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND CO'S MAPLE AVENUE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 38, NORTH RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 9, 1921 AS DOCUMENT 148228, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 26 North Williams Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559 P.I.N.: 09-09-114-035 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $219778.89 The property will NOT be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 F11070444 WELLS West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF (866)402-8661. For bidding inTHE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT structions, visit www.fal-illinois.com DUPAGE COUNTY24 hours prior to sale. WHEATON, ILLINOIS This communication is an atWells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff, tempt to collect a debt and any invs. formation obtained will be used for Beatrice L. Stone aka Beatrice that purpose. Lorraine Stone AKA Lorraine Stone

TAX NO. 09-20-409-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6719 BRIARGATE DR DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: HOUSE STYLE IS A STONE TWO STORY WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. THE COLOR OF THE HOUSE IS BROWN. THE UTILITIES ARE ON. THE HOUSE HAS A FENCE The Judgment amount was $280,852.97. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1021165 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I577239 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Downers Grove Suburban Life

that purpo FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 42005, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 I574026 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 Suburban Life WSM 10-047500 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200725 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-25 PLAINTIFF, -vsA. WILLIAM STYCZYNSKI; KERRY H. STYCZYNSKI; DEFENDANTS 11CH 4303 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 22, 2012; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on January 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff's Office, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dupage County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 4 IN BLOCK 2 IN BUNNING'S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 48 RODS OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 33 FEET AND EXCEPT THE EAST 33 FEET DEDICATED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 9, 1954 AS DOCUMENT 729500, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 421 Bunning Drive,

g Dr Downers Grove, IL 60516 Permanent Index No.: 09-17-208-009-0000 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $1,397,392.37. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 Christopher A. Cieniawa Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6187452 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I577053 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA, PLAINTIFF Vs. Nancy Salvato; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2011 CH 005172 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/21/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/23/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 6 IN HUTH'S RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BAMMANN'S SUBDIVISION IN THE

Page 60 • SDP • Suburban Life - Wednesday, December 11, 2013 SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID HUTH'S RESUBDIVISION RECORDED JUNE 14, 1955 AS DOCUMENT 761081, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-05-412-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 626 Chicago Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% 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 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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 151701(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 14-11-35723. I577769 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS ALLISON SON; SU SON AKA SU H. SON; THE PIERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 67W64TH STREET UNIT 103 WESTMONT, IL 60559 11 CH 891 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 8, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 14, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PARCEL 1: UNIT 103-67 WEST 64TH STREET IN THE PIERS CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED ON SURVEY OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, KNOWN AS THE PIERS CONDOMINIUMS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R7442248, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR PARKING PURPOSES IN AND TO PARKING AREA NO. 125 AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND SURVEY. TAX NO. 09-21-213-055 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 67W64TH STREET UNIT 103 WESTMONT, IL 60559 Description of Improvements: MULTI UNIT CONDO BUILDING The Judgment amount was $193,345.83. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1100495 Plaintiff's attorney is

ey not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I575257 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 Suburban Life WSM F12110116 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS First Horizon Home Loans a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Plaintiff, vs. Patrick Byrne; Richmond Station Condominium Association a/k/a Richmond Station Condominiums/ Westmont LLC; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. Property Address: 36 South Cass Avenue, Unit 2H, Westmont, Illinois 60559 12 CH 5785 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on October 10, 2013, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 16, 2014 , commencing at 10AM, at Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: UNIT 2H, IN RICHMOND STATION CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: LOT 1 IN THE PLAT OF CONSOLIDATION OF RICHMOND STATION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "D" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED JANUARY 18, 2007 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2007-011269, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ALL IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 36 South Cass Avenue, Unit 2H, Westmont, Illinois 60559 P.I.N.: 09-09-407-021 (old); 09-09-430-008 (new) First Lien Position; Condominium; Judgment Amount $310,475.48 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

CLASSIFIED that purpos FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I574590 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 Suburban Life WSM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS OneWest Bank, FSB, PLAINTIFF Vs. Stephen Tulcus; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 005765 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/23/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/7/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 IN ARTHUR T, MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 1, 2 AND 3 TOGETHER WITH ALLEYS IN SAID BLOCKS; ALSO THAT PART OF ELM STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 1 AND 2 AND THAT PART OF CEDAR STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 2 AND 3 ALL IN WARREN KEENEY AND COMPANY'S SECOND ADDITION TO CLARENDON HILLS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF (TOGETHER WITH OTHER LANDS ) THAT PART OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, LYING SOUTH OF NAPERVILLE ROAD IN TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-03-314-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 305 E. Naperville Road Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% 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 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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

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Up pay amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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 151701(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 14-12-33265. I574402 November 27, 2013 December 4, 11, 2013 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM D. SOKOLICK JR.; MICHELE MORRIS-SOKOLICK A/K/A MICHELLE MORRIS-SOKOLICK; OAK BROOK BANK; UNITED AUTO CREDIT CORPORATION ASSIGNEE OF PACIFIC AUTO SALES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS Address: 5 East 60th St et

5 East 60th Street Westmont, Illinois 60559 13 CH 1262 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 16, 2013, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 244 IN ASHFORD UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 10, 1984 AS DOCUMENT R84-34735, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 5 East 60th Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559 P.I.N.: 09-15-311-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $54,633.80 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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

Up pay amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which 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 representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 13 7137. Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fa 312-541-9711

Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 7137 DuPage County No.: 182011 I569646 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Westmont Suburban Life F13040284 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. Phillip W. Vidito Sr.; JoDee M. Vidito; DuPage Credit Union; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. Property Address: 521 North Park Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559 13 CH 1775 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on September 12, 2013, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 14, 2014 , commencing at 10AM, at Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 16 IN BLOCK 3 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S FAIRMONT GARDENS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4 AND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 7, 1920 AS DOCUMENT 144142, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 521 North Park Street, West ont, Illinoi 60559

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any ep to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR 372-2060. Please refer to file THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT #PA1300254 Plaintiff's attorney is DUPAGE COUNTY not required to provide additional WHEATON, ILLINOIS information other than that set forth CITIMORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF in this notice of sale. VS ROBERT L DANIELS; FAIRWAY I574098 November 27, 2013 GROVE CONDOMINIUMS; WEST December 4, 11, 2013 SUBURBAN BANK; DEFENDANTS Downers Grove Suburban Life 2419 OGDEN AVENUE APT 4 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR 2013 CH 000249 THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO DUPAGE COUNTY JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE WHEATON, ILLINOIS UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE JPMorgan Chase Bank, National FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN AT- Association, PLAINTIFF TEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. Vs. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Michael A. Deddo; et. al. WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000025 POSE*** NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVOF REAL ESTATE EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVsaid Court in the above entitled EN that pursuant to a Judgment of cause on September 24, 2013, Foreclosure and Sale entered in the DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in above cause on 10/16/2013, DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage January 9, 2014, in 501 North County, Illinois will on 1/23/14 at County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage 10:00 AM, sell at public auction County Sheriff's Office 501 North and sale to the highest bidder for County Farm Road Wheaton, IL cash, all and singular, the follow- 60187, or in a place otherwise ing described real estate mentioned designated at the time of sale, in said Judgment, situated in the County of DuPage and State of IlliCounty of DU PAGE, State of Illi- nois, sell at public auction to the nois, or so much thereof as shall be highest bidder for cash, as set forth sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: below, the following described real UNIT 2419-4 FAIRWAY GROVE estate: UNIT 210 IN MAERCKER POINT CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF PART OF SEC- VILLAS CONDOMINIUM AS DELINTION 1, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, EATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLRANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD LOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE REAL ESTATE: PARTS OF LOTS 11 COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY AND 12 IN BRANIGAR BROS. IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "D" TO FIFTY-FIFTY STREET FARMS IN THE THE DECLARATION OF CONDO- WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 15, TOWNMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCU- SHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST MENT R80-45831, TOGETHER OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIWITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE AN WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED INTEREST IN THE COMMON AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDELEMENTS. ED AS DOCUMENT R88-109617 TAX NO. 08-01-310-028 WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: INTEREST IN THE COMMON 2419 OGDEN AVENUE APT 4 ELEMENTS, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: 12 ILLINOIS. UNIT CONDO WITH NO GARAGE PIN 09-15-111-026 Improved with The Judgment amount was Condo/Townhouse $102,635.85. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" 5703 S. Cass Avenue Unit #210 sale for "CASH". The successful bidWestmont, IL 60559 der must deposit 25% down by Sale terms: 10% down of the certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO RE- highest bid by certified funds at the FUNDS. The subject property is sub- close of the auction; The balance, ject to general real estate taxes, including the Judicial sale fee for special assessments or special tax- Abandoned Residential Property es levied against said real estate, Municipality Relief Fund, which is water bills, etc., and is offered for calculated at the rate of $1 for each sale without any representation as $1,000 or fraction thereof of the 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which 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. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Samuel Alfassa, LTD 9038 North LaCrosse Avenue, No. 2, Skokie, IL 60077 847-933-1052 I568120 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Westmont Suburban Life

amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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 151701(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 14-12-37451. I577778 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. PLAINTIFF . VS JUDITH L URBAS A/K/A JUDY L URBAS; ROYAL VALE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; JODY J URBAS A/K/A JODY JOHN URBAS; JENNIFER A URBAS A/K/A JENNIFER ANN URBAS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 515 NORTH CASS AVENUE UNIT 1D WESTMONT, IL 60559 2013 CH 000363 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2014, in 501 North

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