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By Mark Fitton Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD — Noting some hard numbers from November, Illinois manufacturers say they’re watching Springfield for decisions on taxes and spending as they keep battling in a worldwide marketplace. While Illinois gained a few jobs in November, they weren’t in manufacturing. Although the state added about 400 jobs in November, the unemployment rate rose 0.3 percentage points to 5.7 percent, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. That compares to a national rate of 5.0 percent for the same period. Jeff Mays, director of IDES, said the increase in the unemployment rate was attributable to more people entering the labor force to look for work. And while the department noted all nonfarm employment was up year-to-year with a job gain of about 35,700, manufacturing jobs continued to lag. Manufacturing showed a year-to-year job loss of about 12,800 jobs. “Illinois’ average job growth since the employment recovery began in January 2010 remains below the national average, and employment will not recover from the 20072009 recession until January 2017,” according to IDES analysts. “The manufacturing and mining industries continue to hemorrhage middle class jobs, while our neighboring states continue to grow, said Jim Schultz, director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. “We need to significantly reform our state’s business climate if we want to reverse the flow of manufacturing jobs out of Illinois and

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Students in Ms. Heggaton’s 5th grade class at Lincoln School were excited to participate in Hour of Code activities on December 11. Students worked in pairs using Blocky to program functions on popular tablet games. The Hour of Code is nationwide initiative to introduce students to computer science and programming.

A.G. Madigan says fantasy sports gaming illegal; however, pending legislation could change that By Mark Fitton Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD — Residents of Illinois who play fantasy sports contests on sites including FanDuel and DraftKings might want to think twice before they play again. Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued an opinion Wednesday in which she says the contests on such sites constitute illegal gambling under Illinois law as it now stands. Further, she provided lawyers for both sites copies of her opinion and let them know her office expects gaming sites to amend their terms of use to include Illinois as one of the states whose residents are not eligible to participate. Attempts to reach those companies’ lawyers late Wednesday afternoon were not successful. Although Madigan examines several questions in her opinion, she also says the fantasy sites stance that their contests are matters of skill, and not

chance, aren’t terribly relevant in Illinois because the state’s criminal code “prohibits the playing of both ‘games of chance or skill for money.’” That doesn’t mean Illinoisans will forever be forbidden from indulging in the games. Madigan wrote that Illinoisan residents should be considered ineligible “unless and until the Illinois General Assembly passes legislation specifically exempting daily fantasy sports contests.” Rep. Mike Zalewski, D-Riverside, has just such legislation pending in House Bill 4323, the Fantasy Contests Act. State Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, is sponsoring the legislation in the Senate as Senate Bill 2193. Zalewski on Wednesday said Madigan’s opinion provides resolution to a lack of clarity that he and other legislators have recognized. “It’s clear from my perspective that what we’re to do in the Generally Assembly (is) to reconcile our law to make sure

that players are protected with strong consumer protections but also allow them to play this popular game in Illinois,” Zalewski said. Zalewski noted the attorney general referenced his bill in her opinion, which she sent to the chairman and vice chairman of the House Judiciary Committee for criminal law. “It’s a very easy change to the law that we can make with a couple strokes of the pen,” Zalewski said. “I’m going to make it my goal to try do that in the spring session, and we’re going to go from there.” Zalewski has said the legislation would: Define what what is considered daily fantasy sports in Illinois and ensure that it is not gambling under the state’s criminal laws. Bar anyone younger than 18 from playing. Establish “best practices” for the industry, including limits on how often a person can play, letting the sites check players for child-support liens and

establishing audit standards. In fantasy sports, participants open a real-money account with the game operators and — for sports such as baseball and basketball — can play daily if they wish. The fantasy teams are composed of actual athletes who are “drafted” for the fantasy match. Operators such as DraftKings and FanDuel keep a certain amount or “fee” for administering the entire enterprise. Both the House and Senate versions of the Fantasy Contests Act remain in committee in their respective chambers. The legislation is expected to get some pushback from gambling opponents, including Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems. Anita Bedell, that group’s executive director, has said it opposes the expansion of gambling in the state and considers the act a major expansion. — Illinois News Network reporter Greg Bishop contributed to this report.

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showed a net population loss of nearly 22,200 people, or about 0.17 percent of its population. Of the 50 states, Illinois was the top population loser. Other states showing a net loss of population were Connecticut (-3,876); Maine (-928); Mississippi (-1,110); New Mexico, (-458); Vermont, (-725) and West Virginia (-4,623). In terms of domestic migration, the only state besides Illinois to show a six-figure loss was New York at nearly 158,000. The Empire State, however, showed a net population increase thanks to natural growth and international migration. Illinois’ immediate neighbors showed smaller losses to domestic migration than did the Prairie State. Wisconsin had the largest loss of the five bordering states with about 15,570. All five of Illinois’ neighbors showed small net gains in population. Those increases were Indiana at 21,800; Iowa at 14,418; Wisconsin at 11,905; Kentucky at 12,475; and Missouri at 19,845. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration on Tuesday said the census data “is another indication that shows Illinois needs to grow its economy and create jobs through the structural reforms outlined by Governor Rauner that include a property tax

freeze, tort reform and workers’ comp reform.” “Businesses — especially manufacturers — are ignoring Illinois as a place to grow their companies because of the economic climate,” Rauner spokeswoman Catherine Kelly said in an email. A spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, said the data from the Census Bureau offered no analysis, and he chose not to offer analysis. A spokeswoman for Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, said she was studying the data. David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University, said Illinois rugged economic condition is certainly one reason it’s losing population, although not the only one. For instance, Yepsen said, people should also remember that trends in domestic migration are running from the Midwest and New England toward the South and the West. Part of that likely translates to job availability, but parts are also likely attributable to better climates and to retiree movement Yepsen said. But the business and tax climate in Illinois is volatile, Yepsen said, and while “businesses don’t like taxes, they hate uncertainty.” Tuesday’s data shows that states posting big gains in total

net migration included Florida at 332,000; Texas at 271,600; California at 103,500; Washington at 68,700 and North Carolina at 63,200. In terms of growth by percentage of population, oil-rich North Dakota led the nation by adding an estimated 16,890 residents, or roughly 2.3 percent. Total population growth for the United States was estimated at 2.51 million. The South showed an increase of roughly 1.39 million people, while the West saw an increase of about 865,600. Smaller gains were reported for the Northeast, about 112,600, and for the Midwest, about 145,300. The data released Tuesday is from the bureau’s annual estimates on population changes, and the latest report takes into account the period from July 1, 2014, to July 1, 2015. Last year’s December report indicated Illinois lost nearly 10,000 residents from its population from July 1, 2013, to July 1, 2014. Tuesday’s data showed the Census Bureau bringing that number down to about 7,400. Note: An earlier version of this story reported Iowa as the only Illinois border state to post a net gain in population. The article has been corrected to reflect that all five of Illinois’ immediate neighbors showed small net gains in population.

College of DuPage Chairwoman Kathy Hamilton resigns abruptly By Cole Lauterbach Illinois News Network

After an eventful seven months of reforms and investigations, board Chairwoman Kathy Hamilton announced she will immediately resign from her position at the College of DuPage. She cited personal reasons in

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and wide. It brought a smile to Payton’s face to see the signs ou could and feel the support almost hear of so many.” the collecThe O’Brien’s have tive sigh of sadness announced their plans across the entire to bring their “We community of ElmHeart Payton” sign hurst as the news inside their house on spread that Payton Payton’s birthday, Harrison O’Brien, which is January 2, age 7, a member of at 12 noon and asks second grade class at that the community Hawthorne Elemendo the same thing tary School, had lost as a step in the famhis fight with cancer. ily’s healing process. Besides being To learn more, visit beloved by a city foundation.luriechilfull of caring peodrens.org/goto/payple, Payton was the tonobrien. cherished son of The signs certainly Brian and Laura, nee did catch the comDylla; loving brothmunity’s attention er of Bret, Walker, and Payton became Bennett, Briley and a local celebrity of Avery O’Brien; sorts. On December beloved grandson 15, 2014, Payton was of Robert and Carol sworn in as an official Dylla and Robert Elmhurst firefighter (Linda) and the late by Elmhurst Mayor Lyn O’Brien; dear Courtesy photo Steve Morley while nephew of Robert Willowbrook senior Keawe Winstead (left) is pic- Fire Chief Jeff Bac(Sinead) and Kevin tured with Payton O’Brien, one of the athletes idore looked on. It (Lauren) Dylla, Tara he coached at Elmhurst Gymnastics Center. took place as part of (Michael) Steffes and Payton, 7, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma York High School’s the late Bret O’Brien (an aggressive form of bone cancer) in February 7th annual Paint The and cousin of Bobby, 2014. He and Keawe developed a special bond, Gym Purple event, Kilian, Liam, Ronan, and he has learned many life lessons from which raises funds Berkley, Harper, Keawe. Sadly, Payton lost his fight to cancer a for Relay for Life London, Beckham, few weeks ago. and the American Robert, Briley and Cancer Society. Sadie. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Also in 2014, Payton was invited to throw on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Visitation the switch at the Christmas tree-lighting hostCatholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven ed by the Spring Road Business Association. Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. He was invited this year as well, but his health In a statement provided to the funeral home, wouldn’t allow him to come out. Payton’s family thanked the community for In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made their support over the past three years, espe- to Lurie Children’s Foundation TeamRaiser, cially to those who placed “We [Heart] Pay- Attn: The Tribute Program of Lurie Chilton” signs in their yards. dren’s, 225 East Chicago Avenue, Box 4, Chi“These signs were the idea of Katie Galla- cago, IL 60611-2991 For funeral information gher, a neighbor on Argyle,” the family said. please call 630-832-0018 or gibbonsfuneral“They started on Argyle, and then spread far home.com

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Nov. 19 Leonte Hernandez, 49 of Addison, was arrested on Addison St. near Moreland at about 1 a.m. According to the police report, Hernandez was charged with a DUI after a traffic stop. Dec. 20 Rachel Adderly, 32, of Elmhurst was arrested on the 100 block of W. Lake Street at about 1:15 p.m. According to the police report, Adderly was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and have a

FTA (failure-to-appear) Warrant and transported to DuPage County Jail. Dec. 23 Jessica Prewitt, 28, of Addison, was arrested for retail theft on the 1000 block of No. Rohlwing Road at about 5:15 p.m. According to the police report, Prewitt was issued an Administrative Adjudication citation for Retail Theft.

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DesPlaines, was arrested at Walmart at about 1 p.m. for retail theft. Dec. 13 Keith A. Bryson, 26, of Lyons, was arrested on the 100 block of E. Roosevelt at about 10:30 a.m. for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer. Dec. 14 • Two female juveniles, both of Bensenville, were arrested at Target at about 6:15 p.m. for retail theft. • Attempted theft was reported at Walmart at about 1:15 p.m. According to the police report, an unknown male offender reportedly cut the security sensors off electronic product and attempted to leave the store with the items. Offender dropped the electronic items upon fleeing from store security. • A 25-year-old Villa Park man was arrested on the 400 block of No. Michigan at about 8 p.m. for two counts of domestic battery. Dec. 15 • Samuel T. Morgan, 28, of Carol Stream, was arrested at Walmart at about 8:15 p.m. for retail theft. • Shanaye D. Dantzler, 26, of Maywood, was arrested at Walmart at about 11:30 p.m. for retail theft. • Aldo Grano, 32, of Villa Park, was arrested at Walmart at about 5:15 p.m. for burglary to a motor vehicle. • Burglary was reported at Tobacco Plus, where an unknown male offender reportedly smashed the front window to the business and upon making entry, stole several cartons of cigarettes and various baseball style caps. • Criminal damage was reported on the 100 block of Harrison. According to the police report, sometime between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15 at 4 p.m., a resident advised that on three separate occasions, unknown offender(s) reportedly cut the wires of the outdoor Christmas lights or removed them completely. • Theft was reported at Walmart at about 5:15 p.m. According to the police report,

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DuPage Habitat announces year-end highlights, plans for 2016 WHEATON — According to its most recent newsletter, DuPage Habitat for Humanity released a list of its highlighted projects from 2015 and a few of its plans for the new year. “The Holiday Season has again come out of nowhere and we are all caught up in the festivities that accompany this wonderful time of year,” said Rich Dickson, president, DuPage Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors. “However, it is also the end of another year and it provides each of us an opportunity to reflect on what we have accomplished in the past 12 months and to begin to plan for the next year. So it is at DuPage Habitat. “We want to give you some highlights from 2015 and show you what has been accomplished by our dedicated volunteers, donors, staff and community partners working together. You are truly helping to provide decent housing to those in need.” 2015 Highlights Served 16 families via its home ownership and repair programs (a record so far) Celebrated its 20th anniversary with its first Annual Builders Breakfast

Completed the first Community Service Day in Hanover Park with more than 90 volunteers Completed the Prairie Green multi-family subdivision in Glen Ellyn and returned to complete the 12th house in the Pioneer Prairie development in West Chicago Held the 8th Annual Golf Outing at Seven Bridges with record participation Expanded the Home Repair program and increased our Veterans Community commitment Increased outreach to the community and established the Neighborhood Revitalization Council (NRC) to gain insight into local needs Fostered relationships with corporate, community and individual partners 2016 Future Highlights Striving to serve 26 families through home ownership and repair programs Look for more special events and opportunities to engage with DHFH Completion of the Pioneer Prairie development Development of plans for a 2nd ReStore Growth of its Deconstruction program

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Addison Trail names December recipient of 88’s Best Senior John Scorza honored

ADDISON—John Scorza has been named as Addison Trail’s December recipient of 88’s Best recognition for his academic accomplishments. Scorza, a senior, was recognized during the Dec. 14 District 88 Board of Education meeting. By the end of his high school career, Scorza will have taken 11 Advanced Placement (AP)/ college-level courses and 11 Honors courses. He also has earned straight As each year during his time at Addison Trail. “Scorza found ways to encourage his classmates to participate by asking them questions and helping them build upon and further develop their responses,” said Amy Ferraro, Addison Trail English Department Chair. “His curiosity, willingness to engage in class and witty nature made him a joy to teach and work with.” Addison Trail English teacher Jim Perusich agreed. “Scorza has the uncanny ability to shift from a rather intense, focused and diligent goal-seeker to a laidback, amiable young man, who knows when to turn his passion for improvement from ‘on’ to ‘off’

to ‘overdrive,’” Perusich said. Scorza also participates in many extracurricular activities. He has played football for three of his four years at Addison Trail and serves as Vice President of the Lettermen Club. He also is a PE Leader and a Blazer Ambassador and is a member of the National Honor Society, Math Team, Academic Team, Psychology Club, Science Olympiad and Pay It Forward. Scorza dedicates much of his time to community service as well through various organizations such as Feed My Starving Children, Relay For Life, Park Pride Cleanup Days and Toys for Tots. He also volunteers through his church and is a math tutor. Addison Trail Head Football Coach and special education teacher Paul Parpet Jr. said Scorza has been a tremendous asset to the football team. “It’s young men like Scorza whom you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to coach!” Parpet said. “He is an outstanding individual.” Scorza has applied to many universities, including The University of Iowa, University of Michigan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and University of WisconsinCourtesy photo Madison. He plans to major in Addison Trail senior John Scorza (right) has been named as Addison Trail’s December recipiactuarial science. ent of 88’s Best recognition. He’s pictured with Addison Trail Principal Michael Bolden.

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Montini Catholic High School Principal Maryann O’Niell recently announced that 23 Montini Catholic students from the graduating class of 2016 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. They include (names are listed alphabetically, not as pictured): Kevin Brachmann, Amy Bukovsky, Michael Cahill, Emily Cochrane, Warren Dawes, Faith Donner, Duncan, Matthew Ernat, Robert Gannon, Matthew Kaefer, Charles Kash, Jacqueline Kelly, Lyndsey McDonnell, Kimberly Meifert, Julia Para, Lauren Para, Matthew Ratajczyk, Gianna Salzbrunn, Luke Sheppard, Tabias Slater, Lucas Trojanowski, Jack Westerkamp and Sofia Yunez.

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Gambling and pickpockets: one veteran notes similarities

hen I was very young, we were always warned about pickpockets while Christmas shopping with constant reminders to “watch your wallet or purse.” I found it fascinating that a person could learn the skill of taking someone’s money or wristwatch without them knowing it. On TV, there were those who could make it look like a card trick or a backflip. I say this to make a point against video poker, slot machines, even the endless lottery variations. In truth, they are all like the common pickpocket, who wants your money for his own use. Even if that pickpocket was going to use the stolen money to

buy a gravesite for an indigent war veteran, I would still not be impressed. Some say, “they exploit the poor and call it ‘The Lottery.’” – I agree. Everyone should learn how to figure simple mathematical odds and probability, as I was taught in grammar school. Then they might know that “games,” be they paper, verbal or mechanical, always end up making the game player the loser. Let’s be clear on what exactly a “game of chance” can be. If two people flip a coin and bet either heads or tails, there is a 50-50 chance of winning. That sounds good, until someone sneaks a two-headed (or two-tailed) coin into the game. In the Illinois State Lottery,

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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, January 18, 2016 at 6:30 P.M the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, Du Page and Cook Counties, will hold a Public Hearing to review Case No. 2015 – 29 to consider a request to grant an increase in the Variance granted in Ordinance #41 - 2012 by reducing the required fence setback from approximately 16’2” to 0’ within the actual and required corner side yard, Municipal Code Section 10 -14 – 11E, at 349 South Walnut Street in an existing RS – 5 High Density Single Family Residential District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville. The Legal Description of the property is as follows: LOT 132 IN VOLK BROS. EDGEWOOD, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO A PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 7, 1926 AS DOCUMENT 213084, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 349 South Walnut Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. PIN: 03-23203-027. James D. and Aretta T. Baker of 349 S. Walnut Street, Bensenville, IL 60106 are the owners and applicants for the subject property for this for this CDC Case No. 2015 - 29 and Public Hearing. The petition may be examined by any interested parties, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department at the Village Hall, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, Illinois. Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, Illinois 60106, (630) 7668200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting. All interested parties may attend and will be heard at the public hearing. Written comments will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through January 18, 2016, until 5 P.M. Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Bensenville Independent Dec. 31, 2015) 230305

the lottery gets to flip the coin about 100,000 times to get the coin to be either heads or tails – you can flip it only once to be winner. The odds are poor, but it doesn’t stop thousands of people from playing every week. And worse yet: the Lottery gets to make all the rules. The lottery never gives you an even break. The lottery never ever loses. Of course, now and then ONE person does win and wins big, but even the size of the prize is pure hype. There are taxes to pay, staggered payments and suddenly, hundreds of newfound “relatives” who arrive at your door.

So who falls into the trap? Usually it’s the most vulnerable in our society – those who never learned about mathematical odds. Video poker is especially devious as poker connotes a game usually played by people using playing cards, therefore, those who play video poker think they can win because they are so skillful at the card game. But you’re not playing with cards, you’re playing against a computer and in this day and age, does anyone really think they can win against a computer? Oh sure, one or two win along the way, just enough to

keep everyone interested and coming back for more. Just remember: the person or persons or organization or government who spent the money to create video poker will ultimately never EVER lose. There was a good explanation for video poker and the Illinois Lottery in a book called “The Art of the Deal,” in which the author says if gambling doesn’t bother you on moral grounds, then it’s the only business to be in. But if the lottery is even close to having any class, why is it they can’t pay their winners? Gerald SanFillippo

The Unknown Philosopher… ME! By Tom Fruehe Lexington Square resident

o paraphrase Kermit the Frog, it’s not easy being a philosopher. You become an easy target. Philosophers don’t produce anything except ideas. Jay Leno made this point by telling us he studied philosophy in college and his plan was to open a small philosophy shop where he would buy and sell ideas. Somehow the business failed and he decided to go into show business. That was a good decision on his part, but it was too late for me, since when I heard Jay’s story I had already fallen into the philosophy trap. It all started when I entered college “with a skull full of mush” like all students, according to a movie law professor, John Houseman. I initially thought the oil business sounded profitable, so I signed up to major in Geology. The basics sounded promising, but I soon learned that it involved more than just cataloging various minerals. About the same time the term “calculus” popped up as one of the requirements for a Geology degree, and it was at that time that Geology lost much of its glamour. I then decided to look for a course of study that didn’t require math. And YES, I found it! Philosophy does not require any math, nor does it require answers that can be proven scientifically. I liked that. Philosophy was for me. I found that Philosophy professors reel you in step by step. First they hit you with Socrates, an historic and courageous character. He taught that truth was more important than life itself. He gets you thinking about concepts like beauty,

good and justice. You could easily skate around these ideas from many angles. I thought Good, I can do that. Then we met Plato. He is commonly held to be the architect of Western Philosophy and properly so. Plato talked about “forms,” which are external and unchanging. Both things and ideas have forms. T h e closer a thing or an idea relates to the “perfect form,” the better life and the whole of society will be. Hard to understand completely, but interesting. Then we were introduced to Plato’s student, Aristotle. We liked Plato and wanted to see what his student thought. Aristotle taught that things are better understood by studying their purpose, rather than the form they take. The way things or people act is determined by what their purpose is. If they fulfill their purpose, they would be happy and useful. The purpose of man was to find true happiness. Hey, I could certainly equate to that. At this point we were so deep into philosophy that we couldn’t get out. I suffered through all the philosophers, both medieval and modern and I realized A. N. Whitehead, a 20th century philosopher was right. He showed real insight in his comment “the safest characterization of Western Philosophy is that of a series of footnotes to Plato.” Oh no! If true, my junior and senior years of college were wasted! The study was a fun ride but not very marketable. Although I really enjoyed the intellectual aspects of my junior and senior years studying philosophy, it did nothing to help me find a job. You graduate contemplating your future. You search the want ads and notice there are none,

which are looking for a philosopher. So you get a job with the best company that will take a chance on a philosopher. I found one and clung to it for 34 years. Many years later I was in a conversation with a group of friends, and my adult daughter was with us. The subject of education came up and I had to admit that I had a degree in philosophy. One of my friends asked, “What can you get with a philosophy degree?” My daughter quickly answered “34 years with State Farm.” The pain never ends. While listening to the radio, a caller complained he was a college graduate and couldn’t find a job. The radio commentator asked what was the caller’s degree. The caller answered “philosophy.” The radio commentator replied, “What did you expect?” Oh, the shame. While there is plenty of local disrespect for philosophers, the issue went viral on a recent nationally-televised Republican debate. The audience gave tumultuous applause when Senator Rubio commented, “This nation needs more welders and less philosophers.” There is no place to hide. As a true philosopher, Rodney Dangerfield often complained, “I don’t get no respect.” It’s easy to identify with that comment. I leave you with a philosophical thought. Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be philosophy majors. [Ed. note: This article is being reprinted with permission from SeeLEXions, the literary journal written by and for the residents of Lexington Square of Elmhurst.]

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IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team making progress Reed stars for Knights in recent conference victory By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team was making strides heading into the holiday break. The Knights closed out a stretch of three recent games against Metro Suburban Conference teams with a win against Wheaton Academy and a loss to Chicago Christian. In a 57-44 win over Wheaton Academy, the Knights jumped out to a 23-8 lead after the first quarter and led 41-14 at halftime. “That was our best game of the season,” said IC Catholic Prep coach TJ Tyrrell.

Austin Reed led the Knights with 28 points, including 17 in the first quarter. “Austin Reed was outstanding in that game,” said Tyrrell. “The players got each other involved. Everybody was doing something. We had multiple players with two or more assists.” Will Lyles added 12 points, while Troy Burrows had seven points. Garrett Cheng had eight rebounds. “Garrett Cheng and Matt Sutton are coming back from football and they both had solid outputs,” said Tyrrell. “Will Lyles did a great job down low and then Austin was the catalyst for us with 28 points and he also had nine steals.” The Knights then dropped a 56-53 MSC crossover game

to Chicago Christian. The Knights trailed after the first quarter, but used a 24-16 second quarter to go up 36-29. Chicago Christian outscored the Knights 14-5 in the third quarter and 13-12 in the fourth quarter. “Chicago Christian is 9-1,” said Tyrrell. “It was a good game. They are in our subsectional so there are playoff seeding implications from this game. We played a good half of basketball. Their size hurt us in the post. We struggled rebounding. We did a nice job running our offense and taking advantage of opportunities early on. We played a good game the night before against Wheaton Academy and we saw some fatigue set in on some guys, but overall it was a good effort.”

Reed had 13 points, while Lyles finished with 10. Sutton had eight points. Reed hit three 3-pointers in the game. IC Catholic Prep dropped to 5-4 with the loss. “Right now the most encouraging thing is we are seeing multiple players involved,” said Tyrrell earlier last week. “Our bench is engaged from the start.” Earlier, IC Catholic Prep lost a MSC West game to Fenton. “We struggled against Fenton,” said Tyrrell. “We did not come in focused and might have overlooked Fenton a little bit. The good thing is we came back from that very disappointing loss and played well and won against Wheaton Academy and were up 41-14 at halftime against a very good team. We’re up and down right now.

We’re still trying to find our rhythm and get into a flow. I’m very optimistic after the games against Wheaton Academy and Chicago Christian. There were a lot of positives to take away from those two games. It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish the season. It’s a process. We’re going to keep working on areas we need to improve on. We made some mental mistakes against Chicago Christian where we turned the ball over in some untimely spots down the stretch. But these all are learning and teachable moments. Our mental game is much stronger and once we have some leader emerge, we will be in very good shape.” The Knights were concluding play earlier this week in their co-hosted IC Catholic Prep-Westmont tournament.

Willowbrook girls basketball team looking for consistency Spada scores 20 points in recent game against Morton By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Willowbrook girls basketball coach Terry Harrell described his team as “up and down” heading into the holiday break. The Warriors sported a 4-8 overall record and 2-4 mark in West Suburban Conference Gold Division play prior to playing in the Wheaton North tournament. “We’ve lost some relatively close games,” said Harrell. “We’re playing good enough to get beat sometimes. We are scoring well and we’ve had stretches where we play good defense. But we have lapses where we are inefficient for four- or five-minute stretches where we throw the ball away and we fall behind. Typically we’ll come back from that but not all the way.” In action prior to the holiday break, the Warriors scored a 53-37 WSC Gold win over District 88 neighbor Addison Trail. Willowbrook led 14-8 after the first quarter and 23-21 at halftime. The Warriors used a 15-5 third quarter to pull away. Kaylin Konrath led the Warriors with 18 points (6-for-8

shooting). She also had eight rebounds. Danielle Velasquez added 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Josie Zabran had nine points and seven rebounds, while Jocelyn Trausch had seven points, six rebounds and three assists. Alyssa Spada also had seven points. Willowbrook out rebounded Addison Trail 40-30 and held a 16-2 edge in second-chance points. In a 73-68 WSC Gold loss to Hinsdale South, Willowbrook trailed 24-14 after the first quarter but led 33-31 at halftime. Hinsdale South outscored Willowbrook 19-8 in the third quarter. Willowbrook outscored Hinsdale South 27-23 in the fourth quarter. Velasquez had 16 points and five assists. Konrath also had 16 points (4-for-4 free throws) and six rebounds. Zabran had 13 points and six rebounds, while Spada had 12 points and 11 rebounds. Willowbrook shot .727 from the free-throw line in a game that featured five lead changes and three ties. “We scored really well against Hinsdale South,” said Harrell. “They were hot from the 3-point line. They shot 50 percent from the 3-point line and 42 percent from the field. It was one of those games where they got hot and being hot was good enough. They beat us in two key stats, shooting

percentage and the score. We took 20 more shots than they did. They hit their shots. We’ve played some exciting games but haven’t been able to close them out. We’re improving on a regular basis, but we have to play a complete game and not make mistakes in these stretches. We’re getting better. Our shooting percentage is up, our free-throw percentage is up and our turnovers are down. We just haven’t been able to turn that into a winning streak.” Willowbrook also dropped a 48-46 WSC Gold game to Morton. The Warriors were stung by 28 turnovers. Morton scored 22 points off turnovers and held an 18-8 advantage on secondchance points.

Spada led the Warriors with 20 points (2 three-pointers; 4-for-4 free throws), five rebounds and five steals. Velasquez added 11 points (8-for-11 free throws) and five rebounds. Milena Sogura had six points. Harrell said the team has received strong play, in particular, of late from Velasquez, Konrath and junior Grace Chantos. “Danielle has played extremely well for us,” said Harrell. “She played a lot for us as a sophomore and then tore her ACL and was out the second half of the season. She tore her ACL again just before the season last year. This is the first time she’s played in more than a year-and-a-half. She’s a

floor leader who handles the ball well.” Harrell noted Konrath was averaging 17 points per game in conference contests prior to the Morton game. “Kaylin has helped us, particularly in the conference games,” the coach said. “Teams are double- and triple-teaming Josie and Kaylin plays the other post and has taken advantage of that opportunity.” Chantos is helping out the Warriors in ways other than points per game. “Grace is averaging 3.5 assists per game,” said Harrell. “She doesn’t take a lot of shots, but she finds her teammates. We start four seniors and Grace. She’s been doing a nice job.”

Warriors recently achieved seasonhigh point total

plus several returning gymnasts not being part of the program due to moving away or early graduation. “We have 16 girls this year and 14 have never done gymnastics before,” she said. “It’s a total rebuilding year. Fourteen of the girls are completely new to the sport.” However, Nocek is thrilled with the girls she does have on the team. “They try really hard and they are great kids,”

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Rebuilding year for Willowbrook girls gymnastics team By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Willowbrook girls gymnastics coach Annette Nocek is in a unique position this season. Nocek is rebuilding the Warriors’ program almost from scratch on the heels of a mass graduation from a year earlier,

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Continued from page 13 into a huddle and I will ask them who is going to do something new today? Every hand goes up,” she said. “They are learning and achieving. We are getting beat up at the varsity level score-wise, but the spirits are high. We’re concentrating on other things than winning a meet.” Nocek told the team it would get treated to pizza if it broke a certain point barrier. That occurred recently in a meet against Hinsdale South. “They sure did it,” she said. “We try and keep it interesting in different ways. It helps keep the team moving forward.” The team is led by the likes of seniors Katherine Gibson and Jackie Bliss. “They are great leaders,” said Nocek. “They are really good kids and both are doing a great job leading this group. They keep things moving and they help each other every day.” Willowbrook hosts senior night on Jan. 7 against Morton. “Every meet the girls are doing something new,” said Nocek. “They are doing a new skill or multiple skills on events. Our morale is staying up. The girls are staying focused and they are happy. A lot of these girls wish they had done gymnastics when they were little. We have three juniors and two seniors who have never done gymnastics before and decided to try it late in the game. They said they wished they would have started this a long time ago.”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS JESSICA MARIE ILLINGWORTH, HEIR OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; VINCENT SCOTT ILLINGWORTH, HEIR OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH; SCOTT V. ILLINGWORTH, JR. A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH, JR., INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH, PER ORDER ENTERED IN 12 P 474; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 000722 911 EAST BABCOCK AVENUE ADDISON, IL 60101 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 27, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 28, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, 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. 03-34-203-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 911 EAST BABCOCK AVENUE ADDISON, IL 60101 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL ON WITH DETACHED 1.5 CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $77,550.63. 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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at 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 #PA1402923 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I678149 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Dec. 17, 24 & 31, 2015) 228612 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE), A CORPORATION

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ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PLAINTIFF VS MANUEL VAZQUEZ; MARIA L. VAZQUEZ; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 000340 205 EAST CREST AVENUE BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 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 April 28, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on February 9, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, 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. 03-24-112-022 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 205 EAST CREST AVENUE BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 Description of Improvements: GRAY, VINYL SIDING, SINGLE FAMILY, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $185,012.97. 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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at 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 #PA1500172 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I679273 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7 & 14, 2016) 229583 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-QA1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Edgar L. Marquez; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2015 CH 001194 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 8/24/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/9/16 at the hour

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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 03-28-413-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 111 E. Normandy Drive Addison, IL 60101 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-15-10020. I679311 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7 & 14, 2016) 229586 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Green Tree Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Waclaw Kruk a/k/a Waclaw S. Kruk; et. al. DEFENDANTS 14 CH 000964 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 11/4/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/9/16 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 02-24-405-018 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1848 W. Wood-

land Avenue Addison, IL 60101 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-13-24823. I679319 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7 & 14, 2016) 229591

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6 Pack of Soda On 14”, 16” or 18” Pizza On Full Slab of Ribs On 14”, 16” or 18” Pizza with $12 Purchase or More Pick Up or Delivery Only Pick Up or Delivery Only Pick Up or Delivery Only

One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires January 7, 2016

Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires January 7, 2016

One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires January 7, 2016

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