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WB drama rehearses winter play, “To Gillian”

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Members of the Willowbrook High School drama department rehearses a scene from its winter play, “To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday.” The show will take place from Feb. 11 to 13. Cast members are (from left) sophomore Kathleen Gomez (Cindy), sophomore Genevieve Corkery (Kevin), junior Anthony Clampit (David), freshman Claire Mitchell (standing in for sophomore Jake Friguletto, who plays Paul), sophomore Julia Cicero (Rachel), sophomore Bella Ledonne (Gillian) and senior Mariana Martens (Esther). Full story inside this issue.

Five Star Business & Health Expo opens Friday at 10 a.m. Businesses from four chambers to display goods, services ADDISON — Serious business people will want to pack up their business cards and head to the Medinah Shrine Center at 550 Shrine Drive in Addison

on Friday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the annual Five Star Business and Health Expo. The Chambers of Commerce of Addison, Bartlett, Bloomingdale and Carol Stream are hosting the event, which will bring together hundreds of representatives from business and the health industry. Despite taking place in mid-winter, this

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Expo typically draws record crowds. There will be networking with more than 100 exhibitors, including restaurants serving food to all attendees. At the Healthcare Expo, guests will find free health screenings and information on topics like blood pressure, orthopedic range of motion, massage and other health care issues.

Admission is free and open to business owners, their staff, and those affiliated with any of the four Chambers of Commerce. For more information, those in Addison can contact the Addison Chamber of Commerce & Industry at 630-5434300 or send an e-mail to: addisonchamber@sbcglobal.net.

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Addison Trail Wrestling Head Coach Rob Serio (center) is surrounded by members of the wrestling team. During the Senior Night match on Jan. 22, the team wore pink T-shirts with the words “Team Serio” on the back to show their for their coach.

Addison Trail grapplers lend support to head coach Serio focuses on students despite personal challenges ADDISON — Since 2004, Rob Serio has led the Addison Trail Wrestling Team as Head Coach – and his focus has always been to support the stu-

dent-athletes to develop them into wellrounded and successful individuals. “Wrestling teaches you a strong work ethic, respect, dedication and what it

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means to belong to a family,” Serio said. On Jan. 22, his team certainly showed that family aspect of the sport. Serio has overcome personal challenges this year, as he recently lost his mother-inlaw, Rosemary Sparrow, to lung cancer. His wife, Tina, also was diagnosed with breast cancer in July and recently completed her treatment. Addison Trail senior Karim Fuentes came up with the idea to have T-shirts made in support of Serio. During the Senior Night wrestling match on Jan.

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22 against Hinsdale South High School, the Addison Trail Wrestling Team wore pink T-shirts with the words “Team Serio” on the back. The players huddled around Serio before the match, and he thanked them each with a hug. “We’re a tightknit group,” said Nick Pingel, freshmen/sophomore wrestling coach. “Serio goes above and beyond for these students – he’s here day and night, and he helps with the youth wrestling programs as well. The team wanted to show their thanks and support of Serio during this difficult time.”

ELMHURST — The public is invited to attend the 2016 Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Auditions on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. in Elmhurst. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Those attending this free event may come and go throughout the day. Everyone is invited to attend a luncheon at Park Place from 12-1 p.m. The fee for the luncheon is $22 per person; reservations are due by February 3. Please call the ESO office at 630-941-0202. The auditions provide an opportunity for outstanding high school instrumentalists to gain recognition for their

efforts and compete for the opportunity to perform a concerto movement with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. Three judges offer written comments to the participants, who come from throughout the western suburbs. Conducted by the Elmhurst Symphony Association in cooperation with the Elmhurst Kiwanis Club and the former Auxiliary of the ESO through its Eunice B. Sidener Scholarship, the annual Stanger Auditions were started in honor of the late Dr. Robert C Stanger, who was president of Elmhurst College, a Kiwanian, and president of the Elmhurst Symphony Association. Monetary awards are given to the four top instrumentalists; the first-place winner will perform with the ESO during its 2016-17 season. For more information call 630-9410202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org.

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DuPage Narcan Program records 100th life saved Coroner: Saving 100 in two years shows progress in fight against heroin WHEATON — The DuPage Narcan Program (DNP) recently passed a milestone by recording the 100th life saved since officers began administering Narcan® in 2014. There were 32 lives saved in 2014, 61 saves last year and seven so far in 2016. The DNP was organized in 2013 in response to the alarming number of DuPage County deaths attributed to opiate overdoses, such as heroin. Training individuals to use Narcan began late in 2013. “Reaching 100 saves in just two years shows that the DNP is making progress against the heroin epidemic in DuPage County, and that is a credit to the officers on the street using Narcan and the partners supporting DNP,” said County Coroner Dr. Richard Jorgensen. “Saving lives is our most important impact,” County Board Chairman Dan Cronin added. “We all agreed that even saving one life would make this program a success. The benefits are priceless to the families of the loved ones who have been saved.” “One hundred lives is a remarkable accomplishment, but DNP is not resting on its laurels,” said Karen Ayala, executive director of the County Health Department. “This life-saving effort will continue, along with recovery assistance to those who have been saved so this cycle of drug abuse is broken.” “Thanks to the DNP, 100 fewer funerals took place in DuPage County,” said County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin. “This success is directly attributable to the program’s many partners whose time and energy have literally provided those 100 individuals a second chance at life and saved their family and friends from a lifetime of pain and heartache.” The DNP is a partnership among the DuPage County Police Chiefs Association, County Coroner Dr. Richard Jorgensen, County Sheriff John Zaruba, County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, County Chairman Dan Cronin and the Health Department, which serves as DNP Project Director and Healthcare Professional. Approximately 2,560 individuals (mostly police officers) have been trained to administer the inhalant Narcan to individuals who have overdosed. The DNP has received private contributions to help sustain this program.

Conroy seeks signatures on petition endorsing SB 4382 VILLA PARK — Because hundreds of homebound seniors are being forced to go without delivered meals, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, recently visited a senior center in the western suburbs to talk about her efforts to fund the Meals on Wheels program, which has faced substantial cutbacks due to the lack of a state budget. “When people learn of the Meals on Wheels cutbacks, many are offering to help efforts to fund this life-saving program that provides food to home-bound seniors,” she said. “Seniors at the Glendale Heights Senior Center told me how important the Meals on Wheels program is to them, and I will continue working to gather support and petition signatures to properly funding the program.” Conroy introduced House Bill 4382, a bill that would help ensure that seniors in DuPage County and across the state continue to receive the home-delivered meals that they rely on, after the DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) announced

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State Rep. Deb Conroy speaks with visitors at an area senior center as part of her efforts to gather support to pass House Bill 4382 and restore funding to Meals on Wheels.

that they would be cutting their community dining program and reducing their home-delivered meals from five to two meals per week, due to a lack of state funding. More than 1,000 people have signed online and paper petitions in support of the legislation.

To sign the online petition in support of the legislation for Meals on Wheels, visit: petitions.moveon.org/pleaseenact-hr-4382. For a paper copy of the petition, call 630-415-3520 or email RepDebConroy@gmail.com.

Willowbrook hosts Author In The House Farah Ahmedi shares journey from Afghanistan to Chicago

VILLA PARK — On Jan. 25, the Willowbrook Library Media Center hosted an Author in the House event and welcomed Farah Ahmedi, author of “The Other Side of the Sky.” Ahmedi visited the school with Alyce Litz, her friend and mentor. “The Other Side of the Sky” is a memoir that shares Ahmedi’s journey from war to peace. It tells Ahmedi’s story of how she faced and overcame challenges and struggles as a refugee in Afghanistan and made her way to the Chicago suburbs and become a first-generation college graduate and mother of two. “As a young girl in Afghanistan, (Ahmedi) always knew the power of education,” according to her web site. “She looked at the sky far above the walls of her family compound with awe and wonder at the multitude of stars. She looked up to her teacher and set the sky as her limit. One day on her way to school, she stepped on a landmine, and her life changed forever. (Ahmedi’s) story of loss, escape from her war-torn homeland and eventual journey to the United States is truly inspirational.” After Ahmedi settled into her new American life, she started telling her incredible story of strength in the face of obstacles. In 2005, she won Good Morning America’s Story of My Life competition and subsequently had her memoir published. During her time at Willowbrook, Ahmedi shared her story with students and encouraged them to enjoy life, never give up and work hard at their all-important education. Students also had an opportunity to ask Ahmedi questions about her experiences. “The Other Side of the Sky” is available for purchase at Amazon.com

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Farah Ahmedi (right), author of “The Other Side of the Sky,” speaks with Willowbrook students during the school’s Author in the House event on Jan. 25. Pictured with her is Alyce Litz, her friend and mentor.

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Police Reports

Addison Jan. 29 Rafael R. Marquez, 54, of Addison, was arrested in the 500 block of Valerie Lane at around 12:22 a.m. and charged with theft of lost or mislaid property. Police said Marquez took a cell phone from a club knowing that it did not belong to him. Jan. 28 Vincent F. Forestra, 22, of Addison, was arrested at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 4:07 and charged with retail theft. Jan. 26 A 47-year-old Addison woman was arrested in the

400 block of E. Comstock at around 12:25 a.m. and charged with domestic battery. Police said the suspect struck the victim in the face and scratched him in the face and neck. Jan. 25 • Monica L. Gruendler, 22, of Itasca, was arrested near Lake and Swift at around 2:30 p.m. and charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Gruendler was found to be in possession of cannabis and a grinder. • Samuel Lopez, 34, of Addison, was arrested near Church and Lincoln at around 9:01 p.m. and charged with failure to secure a child in a safety seat and no valid driver’s license. Jan. 24 • Barbara A. Colletti-Moncada, 36, of Addison, was issued a citation at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 4:12 p.m. for retail theft.

• Emerald S. Leidig, 21, of Melrose Park, was issued a citation at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 10:12 p.m. for retail theft. Jan. 23 • Jason R. Bieszczad, 36, of Lombard, was arrested in the 800 block of W. Fullerton at around 10:08 a.m. and charged with retail theft. Police said Bieszczad took merchandise for sale at a local convenience store without paying. He was additionally cited for no insurance and improper display of registration. • Rosann A. Horist, 57, of Addison, was arrested at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 4:02 p.m. and charged with retail theft. • Jose G. Lopez, 43, of Addison, was arrested at a food store in the 100 block of W. Lake St. at around 5:48 p.m. and charged with trespassing. Police said Lopez entered the

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food store after receiving notice that entry was forbidden. • David Selio, 48, of Carol Stream, was issued a citation at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 6:53 p.m. for retail theft. Jan. 22 Nasreen Pahlavan, 41, of Glendale Heights, was arrested at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 8:33 p.m. and charged with retail theft. Police said as an employee at the store, Pahlavan under-rang merchandise and took merchandise for sale by the store without paying. According to police, Pahlavan had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for a traffic offense. Villa Park Jan. 22 • Daniel J. Kilian, 21, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 300 block of N. Iowa at around 2:40 a.m. Aug. 23, 2015, and charged with battery and resisting a police officer. The original complaint and arrest warrant was issued on Jan. 22. • A male juvenile from Villa Park was arrested in the 900 block of W. North Ave. between 6:30 and 8:03 p.m. and charged with battery. Jan. 21 • Octavia Berry-Johnson, 21, of Chicago, was arrested near Roosevelt and Summit at around 10:57 p.m. and charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, no insurance and improper parking on a roadway. • Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at around 8:56 p.m. Police said and unknown suspect stole a vehicle that was parked unoccupied and secured in a parking lot. Jan. 20 Jodi L. Covelli, 34, of Lombard, was arrested at a local store at around 7:57 p.m. and charged with retail theft. Jan. 19 • Roberta S. Smith, 24, of Lombard, was arrested at a

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Jan. 17 Theft was reported at a restaurant. Police said an unknown suspect stole a brown fur-style coat when the patron left it unattended while at the buffet.

Day-date not provided Francisco Uriel Martinez, 31, of Chicago, was arrested near North Avenue and Villa Avenue and charged with transportation of open alcohol, speeding and driving while license revoked.

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Community Calendar for resident daughters, $19 for non-resident daughters. Couples receive a special gift and a keepsake photo. To register, call 630-233-7275 or visit addisonparks.org. Saturday, Feb. 6 Open house at Links & Tees golf dome From 10 a.m.-1 p.m., there will be an open house at Links & Tees Golf Dome located just 1.5 miles east of I-355 on Lake Street in Addison. Free demos and golf clinics from local PGA, LPGA and USGTF pros. Guests can try out the latest golf equipment. Admission is free. No registration needed. Info: visit addisonparks.org

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel, a headband and a washcloth. For age 18 and older. Fee: $32/resident, $43/ non-resident. To register, call 630-233-7275 or visit addisonparks.org. Saturday, Feb. 20 Mixed media workshop From 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Annette Perone Leiber will

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Thursday, Feb. 11 Park District’s Valentine Spa Escape From 7-8:15, come to the Centennial Rec Center for a Spa Escape including a minifacial, foot treatment, hand and lip treatments and de-stressing techniques to relieve tension.

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Cats don’t take orders from humans I have two cats, or better put, they have me. Cats aren’t actually owned by humans. It’s a fallacy perpetuated by dogs that delight in being owned and coming when they’re called. My cats grace me with their presence when they want, not when I call. They strut through the house with the dignity of royalty. Never mind they were both abandoned as kittens. One was found in a cardboard box on the side of the road, the other wandering the parking lot of a home improvement store. Technically, they have humble roots and should be thankful we took them in and provided a warm spot for their naps. But they know nothing of technicalities or humility. They are cats. And as such, they are assured, without any hint of a doubt, they are the supreme beings of our domicile, the planet, and most likely the entire universe. They possess powers and authority incomprehensible to mere humans. Not only that, they may want to kill us.

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Cat research made the news recently when a study compared domestic cats to larger cats in the wild saying both breeds have strong characteristics related to dominance, impulsiveness and neuroticism. And, both are predators with an instinct to hunt and eat their kill. Some researchers concluded that our cats would kill us, if only they could. Trouble is, we’re too big. So although cats are smarter and better than humans in every way possible, in this case, size does matter. In addition to their extremely honed balance, super-kinetic jumping skills and other worldly hunting abilities (among countless additional attributes) my cats are telepathic. At various times of the day – at their choos-

ing – they sit atop a perch on the cabinet directly in front of the TV and stare with the tenacity and intensity of Spock doing a mind meld. This is because I think they are attempting a mind meld by telepathically sending the message, “Give me all the catnip, simple worthless human.” Unfortunately, as a simple human, I am not as evolved as the feline species and as such have not yet mastered the skill of telepathy. I can only guess what they desire because when I get up to fetch a cup of tea from the kitchen, they follow me greedily and alternate the death stare between their treat dish and yours truly. Which brings me to the most astounding and impressive fact about my elusive and elite felines. Despite their haughty temperament and persnickety demeanor, I’ve taught one of them to perform a cat trick. He doesn’t exactly perform on demand. He has to be in the right frame of mind and know it is time for his daily dose of nip. Then, and only then, he will

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shake hands. That’s right. My cat shakes hands. If I hadn’t witnessed the feat (or better put, paw) with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have thought it possible because as a general rule, my cats don’t do anything I ask of them. They also don’t particularly like people pawing with their paws, which under normal circumstances would make shaking hands with a human a deplorable experience. It probably is deplorable. I never said my cat enjoys shaking his paw. I said he will do it – for the right price, or in this case cat treats. I’m sure there will come a time when his hatred for cat tricks overcomes his desire for treats. At that point he will probably give in to his cat instincts and attempt to kill me. For now, though, I still have the upper hand. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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ratitude is a recurring topic in my columns and blog posts and I may have mentioned that I started the practice of writing a thank you note every day. I started on December 1. It is part of my morning routing. I journal and I jot a thank you. Not all of my notes are able to go in the mail though. My first note was to France. A lot has happened in my life since that year and I am forever grateful. I’ve written expressions of gratitude to our bedroom, our sunroom, our bed, Facebook, Charles Dickens, and the apple tree in my backyard when I was a kid that I used to sit and read in. I’ve written thank you to my journal. I’ve written to plenty of people too, of course. Some that I know, some that I do not. Some people write a thank you in return. I had a giddy girl crush moment when I got a reply from author Patience Bloom, (author of Romance is My Day Job; love her, love her book). That totally made my day. But what I’m finding is that it makes my day to do this practice. Each day I get a little excited when I ponder who will I write to today. I do not have a list written out. This is not premeditated. I am not doing the usual go in order, parents, kids, family, friends, etc. I am totally letting spirit guide. There are countless people to thank in my life and one year is not enough. It will be interesting to look back at who the 365 are for this goround (that I am keeping a list of; I will never remember who all I wrote to if I didn’t write it in my journal).

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predicted that one. Let this experiment be one that you embrace too. It’s simple. A thank you note a day. You can write long hand and snail mail. You can email. You can write in a journal to those people or things that do not have a mailing address. Dead authors and comfy red couches don’t have forwarding addresses. It’s worth it to take ten minutes and reflect on someone or something that you are thankful for. I’m having fun with it and who knows, maybe it will

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Matt Rowland named recipient of 88’s Best award for January

VILLA PARK — Matt Rowland has been named as Willowbrook’s January recipient of 88’s Best recognition for his stellar involvement in extracurricular activities. Rowland, a senior, was recognized during the Jan. 25 District 88 Board of Education meeting. As a student, Matt has consistently demonstrated high levels of performance and achievement, helping him earn membership into the Math Honor Society and recognition as a recipient of the Outstanding Freshman and Human Relations Awards. His contributions to Willowbrook and the greater community are evidenced by his leadership with the Warrior Code Committee and his organizing and implementing of the annual school-wide barbecue for students. Matt also has served as a role model to future Warriors by visiting local middle schools, volunteering for local charities and foundations and supporting his peers in the classroom. But it is outside the classroom, specifically in wrestling, where one truly sees Matt’s talents. He is a two-time State placer, earning a 5thplace and a 2nd-place finish, and he is the No. 1-ranked wrestler in Illinois in his weight division. Matt has been recognized as an All-Conference and an Academic All-Conference athlete each season, was a preseason USA Wrestling National Finalist and was named as a TribLocal courtesy photo Athlete of the Month. Pictured here with Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause is Matt has not lost a Conference match throughsenior Matt Rowland, who has been named the January out his high school career, and his only losses in recipient of 88’s Best recognition. the past three years have been to eventual State

champions. This season, Rowland has broken the all-time win record for Willowbrook Wrestling – he has 167 career wins, and that number is still increasing. He also holds the all-time takedown record for the school and continues to be recognized by his teammates as a Captain and team MVP. “The amount of work he has put in to become the high-caliber athlete he has become is unmatched,” said World Language teacher Cristy Hebreard. “It has been a great pleasure watching his high school career soar to such great heights. I know he is going to continue his amazing success at The University of North Carolina next year, and I cannot wait to watch.” Guidance Counselor Scott Forcash agreed. “Rowland’s hard work and dedication have made him a leader among his peers,” he said. “He is a hardworking student, who has always been focused on making the most of his high school experience. He has continued to challenge himself by taking classes that will prepare him for college and performs at a high level in the classroom. Rowland’s accomplishments in wrestling are what have made him a persistent, determined and caring young man. But Rowland is not only an amazing athlete – he is an amazing role model as well.” Matt has accepted a scholarship to continue his education and wrestling career at The University of North Carolina. He plans to major in business and said wrestling will always be a part of his life as a competitor and eventually a coach.

Willowbrook to present winter play, ‘To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday’ Performers offer their take on upcoming production

VILLA PARK — A new face has joined WillMaggie Kelly will make her directorial debut at the school when Willowbrook showcases its winter play, “To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday,” from Feb. 11 to 13. But Kelly is no stranger to the stage, as she has directed several productions with local theatre groups. “I’ve been an audience member here at Willowbrook for years, and I’ve always been impressed with the quality of the shows and the challenging material the school produces,” she said. “I’m excited and honored to continue that tradition.” “To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday” is a drama that explores love and loss. It tells the story of David, who is struggling to move past the death of his wife, Gillian. He has alienated himself from his former life and has been neglecting his 16-year-old daughter, Rachel. As the second anniversary of Gillian’s death approaches, his in-laws, Esther and Paul, make a drastic attempt to pull him

back to the land of the living. While the play deals with loss as an inevitable part of life, it also celebrates the enduring power of human relationships and the humor and love that is central to those bonds. Kelly said the show contains adult themes and emotions and is intended for a PG-13 audience. “I chose this play because I really wanted to show a story with strong female lead characters,” she said. “I also wanted a script that would push the students to grow as actors, and this content certainly is challenging. The cast members have really stepped up and are doing a phenomenal job.” The play consists of a sevenperson ensemble, and the cast has become a tightknit group. “Our hope is audience members are moved in some way by this performance,” said sophomore Bella Ledonne, who plays Gillian. “Everyone has been touched by grief, and we want them to connect with the relationships in the story and see themselves in our characters.” Senior Mariana Martens plays Esther, and she said one of the highlights has been working with Kelly. “It’s a great opportunity to

learn new techniques and to experience a new perspective,” she said. Martens added Kelly even had each actor write a biography about his or her character to develop the show. Junior Anthony Clampit, who plays David, said each aspect of the production comes together to tell the story.

“Everything has a purpose – from the lighting and sound to the costumes and dialogue,” Clampit said. “It all helps form the main theme of the play, which is dealing with loss. The message is to love the past, but don’t hold on to it to the point where you can’t move forward with life.” “To Gillian on Her 37th

Birthday” will be performed on Feb. 11, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. at Willowbrook High School, 1250 So. Ardmore. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and children ages 12 to 17, $3 with an Activity Pass and are free with a District 88 Senior Gold Card. To buy tickets visit, dupage88.net/site/public/ files/?item=2702.

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Addison Trail boys basketball team splits pair of games Blazers hold first 20 opponents to 47 points per game By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail boys basketball team split a pair of recent contests against Hinsdale South and Lane Tech. The Blazers dropped a 48-44 West Suburban Conference Gold Division game to Hinsdale South. “Hinsdale has a good team and I thought we had a really good effort against them,” said Addison Trail coach Brendan

Lyons. “Turnovers hurt us a little, but defensively it was one of our better games of the year. We also had a good tempo offensively. They pulled away with about two-and-a-half minutes to play and we were able to cut it to four points with about 40 seconds left. I liked our energy and our defense.” Lyons also was pleased with how his team held Hinsdale South’s star 6-foot-11-inch player to 12 points. “He had no points in the first half,” he said. “It was a good overall game for us. We just couldn’t get shots to fall when we needed them to.” Addison Trail then downed Lane Tech 52-50 in overtime in non-conference action. “It was a different setup for

us playing a Saturday night game,” said Lyons. “I was worried about our energy coming off the Hinsdale South game. We didn’t have the same burst.” Addison Trail led by 10 points with three minutes left. Lane Tech rallied and completed a 3-point play to take the lead with 14 seconds to play. Addison Trail’s Jack Kalbas hit two free throws to tie the game with six seconds left and send it to overtime. “We got stops in the overtime when we needed them,” said Lyons. “We had a couple of turnovers, a couple of defensive breakdowns and Lane Tech knocked down some shots and fortunes changed very quickly.” Ryan Zygowicz led the Blaz-

ers with 12 points in the Hinsdale South game. Colton Noel and Eric Grygo were cited for strong defensive games. “They did a great job defensively,” said Lyons. “I also really liked our energy on the glass.” Kalbas led Addison Trail with 17 points in the Lane Tech game. “That was one of Jack’s better games of the year,” said Lyons. “He was really strong driving the ball to the basket.” Noel had nine points and nine rebounds. “He had backto-back good performances,” he said. The split put Addison Trail at 11-9 overall and 2-3 in WSC Gold action. “We took a step back to iden-

tify what team we need to be,” said Lyons earlier last week. “In order to be successful we have to control the tempo, cycle through our offense and not turn the ball over, while playing multiple defenses.” Lyons noted Addison Trail was allowing 47 points per game through the first 20 contests. “The last couple weeks we’ve done a good job of holding teams under 50 points,” he said. “That’s what we have to do to be successful. We don’t have to be flashy. From the same standpoint, we know we can’t get up and down with some of the teams we play. We know we have to grind it out on both ends. We’re seeing that and it bodes well for us.”

Addison Trail-Willowbrook boys Fenton wrestlers win Metro swimming team places third at Shepard invite Suburban Conference tournament Frosh-soph 200 free and 200 medley relay teams bring home titles By Mike Miasma Correspondent

Addison Trail-Willowbrook boys swimming coach Neil Wahlgren thought his team could have some success at the recent Shepard invitational. He was right on the mark with his prediction after Addison Trail-Willowbrook placed third out of 11 teams there. “We did a lot of different things well,” said Wahlgren. The Addison Trail-Willowbrook frosh-soph 200 freestyle and 200 medley relay teams won their respective races. “I’ve been talking about how young this team is and these guys had a good opportunity to compete in this meet,” said Wahlgren. “They won both relays and won both by a lot. It shows where our future is and it shows the swimmers how bright the future looks.” The winning frosh-soph 200 relay team included Mikey Strycharz (Addison Trail), Jacob Grygo (Addison Trail),

Evan Zimmerman (Addison Trail) and Jack Burns (Willowbrook). The winning medley relay team was comprised of Zimmerman, Lucas Walsh (Addison Trail), Sam Ricchetti (Willowbrook) and Burns. The Addison Trail 200 and 400 relay teams in the varsity races both placed third. The 400 team featured Ethan Wallace, Strycharz, Grygo and Burns, while the 200 team was comprised of Wallace, Strycharz, Grygo and Zimmerman. Individually, Wallace took second in both the 50 and 100 races. “This showed our guys what we are capable of doing,” said Wahlgren. “It was a good meet and it was a lot of fun.” Addison Trail-Willowbrook also won a West Suburban Conference Gold Division meet at both levels against Morton. “We had some good swims against Morton,” said Wahlgren. Addison Trail-Willowbrook is gearing up for Saturday’s conference meet at Downers Grove South and the sectional meet two weeks after that at Lyons Township. “I like where we are at right now,” said Wahlgren. “Everybody is starting to get prepared

for conference and sectionals. We’ll start to find out here what guys are going to be swimming at the end of the year. They’ve been training really hard toward that. They are excited that taper time is coming. They want to get to that end point and finish strong at the end of the season. All the pieces are coming together. We’re still a young team. Our sectional lineup is going to be pretty young, but these guys are gaining important experience against other swimmers who are for the most part juniors and seniors. That experience is going to make us that much better next year and the year after.” Wahlgren said his team will be tested at both the conference and sectional meets. “I think we have a chance to do pretty well at conference. We’re excited about that,’ he said. “Our sectional is probably the best one in the state. Hinsdale Central won the state title last year and took second in the sectional and Lyons won the sectional last year. That kind of competition is going to make us that much better for next year and the year after. We’re going to be going up against some of the top swimmers in the state. It’s preparing us for the future.”

Mencini wins second individual title in a row at 126 pounds By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The accolades continue to pile up for the Fenton wrestling team. The Bison recently won the 11-team Metro Suburban Conference tournament with 243.5. Fenton won the title by eliminating an 11-point deficit and wound up finishing eight points ahead of second-place Riverside-Brookfield. Individually, Ryan Mencini won his second MSC tournament title at 126 pounds, while Daniel Warren pinned his Riverside-Brookfield opponent in the 138-pound final. Nikko Castaneda used a lastsecond takedown to beat his Walther Christian opponent in the 160-pound final, while Dylan Butts earned a pinfall win in the 170-pound championship match. Angel Nava placed second at 145 pounds, while Joe Garcia (220 pounds) and Isaiah Brock (285 pounds) also took second in their weight divisions. Third-place conference fin-

ishers for Fenton included Manny Morales at 113 pounds, Sebastian Kaspar a 120 pounds and Kacper Piskorz at 132 pounds. Eddie Del Angel (152 pounds) and Victor Vargas (195) each won two matches in the tournament and placed fourth in their respective weight divisions. “We had our most wellrounded tournament in recent years and received huge contributions from all 14 wrestlers,” Fenton coach Brian Hastings said. Fenton was 18-5 overall in dual meets through late last week. The Bison have won the MSC title four years in a row and seven times in the last nine seasons. In earlier conference dual action, the Bison edged Riverside-Brookfield 38-29 in what Hastings called a “thriller.” Nava, Butts, Garcia and Brock had pinfall wins for Fenton against Riverside-Brookfield. Kaspar scored a key major-decision victory over his opponent, while Piskorz also scored a win and Castaneda recorded a last-second win. Fenton is gearing up for hosting regionals on Saturday. “We are hoping to continue our strong season,” said Hastings.

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Willowbrook Key Club hosts annual Battle of the Bands VILLA PARK — On Jan. 21, five bands competed in Willowbrook Key Club’s annual Battle of the Bands event. Proceeds will benefit DuPage P.A.D.S. The winning group was Fenced In, which is comprised of Willowbrook senior Meghan Foley, sophomore Caitlin Foley and senior Dominic Giase. As the top band, Fenced In will receive studio time to record a song at Coerce Recording in Villa Park. Other participating bands were: Thunder Elephant: WB senior Steven Ponce, senior John Campobasso and senior Ryan Setaram; Cokeanul: WB senior Zachary Boehm, senior Noah Nagle and Taylor Bradfield (a student at Glenbard West High School); Warrior Rockband: WB senior Matt Keenan, senior Henry McCarthy, junior Matt Sulla, junior David Stoffle, junior Emily Kreiman and junior Rylan Martins; Land Lines: Boehm, Campobasso and senior David Chernov.

Pictured are the other four bands that took part in the WB Key Club’s Battle of the Bands. (top left) Thunder Elephant; (middle left) Cokeanul,; (bottom left) Warrior Rockband; and (above) Land Lines.

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On Jan. 21, five bands competed in Willowbrook Key Club’s annual Battle of the Bands event. Pictured is the winning band Fenced In, a group comprised of (from left) senior Meghan Foley, sophomore Caitlin Foley and senior Dominic Giase.

Obituaries Lorraine “Lolly” Torrence, 82 Lorraine E. “Lolly” Torrence, nee Hinrich, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Kenneth, loving mother of Michael (Cynthia), Cindy (Mark) Klemp and the late Terry (Roxanne) and Sherry (Scott) Gelling, dear grandmother of nine, great grandmother of six. Visitation was held Sunday Jan 31, 2016, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park. Service and Interment private. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.

Salvatore J. Sperandeo, Sr., 88 Salvatore J. Sperandeo, Sr., formerly of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Connie, loving father of Michael (Yvonne), Carmelita (Frank) Chavez, Salvatore, Jr. (Gary Luehr) and the late Barbara Sperandeo Burns (survived by Jeff Burns). Dearest grandfather of seven, greatgrandfather of 10, great-great-grandfather of two, dear uncle of many. Funeral service was held Saturday Jan 30, 2016 at Steuerle Funeral Home 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park. Private Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh. com for more information.

Library’s Sunday movie schedule announced VILLA PARK — There is a movie series that takes place at the Villa Park Public Library twice a month on Sundays through the spring. Admission is free and no registration is required, so please feel free to drop in. Each film begins at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments are served (usually from Kuppies Bakery) or occasionally, one of the regulars brings homemade treats. There is always hot water for tea, hot chocolate, available, plus Coke, and other soft drinks. A discussion usually follows the film. Upcoming titles include: Feb. 14, 2016 Rope (1948) 80 min

VILLA PARK — On Jan. 23, the Willowbrook Speech Team competed in a tournament at John Hersey High School and finished in 9th place (out of 18 schools). Below are the team’s individual results from the tournament. Dramatic Duet Acting: Junior Tim Wagner and sophomore Bella Ledonne, finalists; sophomore Julia Cicero and sophomore Kathleen Cicero, 4th place; Improvisational Duet Acting: Senior Michael Bailey and junior Anthony Clampit, 6th place; Humorous Interpretation: Sophomore Genevieve Corkery, 4th place; Original Oratory: Senior Zaakirah Mujid, 3rd place; Special Occasion Speaking: Clampit, 4th place.

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Blazers’ girls basketball team defeats Willowbrook Addison Trail girls gymnastics team records two wins By Mike Miasga Correspondent

The Addison Trail girls basketball team recently edged District 88 neighbor Willowbrook 42-38 in a West Suburban Conference Gold Division game in Villa Park. Willowbrook led 14-12 after the first quarter, but Addison Trail used an 11-5 run in the second quarter to take a 23-19 lead into halftime. Willowbrook closed the advantage to 33-32 heading into the fourth quarter, but Addison Trail outscored the Warriors 9-6 in the final eight minutes. Maria Koulogeorgas led the

Blazers with nine points. Nicolette Scorza added eight points, while Ismet Jasmin Mehmet had seven points and eight rebounds. Alyssa Pham had six points. Scorza also grabbed six rebounds. Diamond Pikulyk had four rebounds. Addison Trail shot 41.5 percent from the field in the game. Josie Zabran led Willowbrook with 21 points on 7 of 14 shooting from the field and 7-for-10 shooting from the free-throw line. She also had six rebounds. Alyssa Spada finished with eight points and five rebounds, while Kalyn Konrath hadfour points and a game-high 10 rebounds. Spada also had five assists. Konrath and Zabran each had two steals. Addison Trail girls gymnastics The Addison Trail girls gymnastics team recently recorded West Suburban Conference

Gold Division victories over Morton and Leyden. “That’s a positive for us moving forward,” said Addison Trail coach Kyle Padera. “The team is coming together nicely at the end of the season.” Padera lauded the recent efforts of Kennedy O’Neill. “Kennedy of late has shown progressive willingness to lead and push her teammates,” he said. Addison Trail wrestling The Addison Trail wrestling team has numerous individuals enjoying productive seasons on the mat. Senior heavyweight Karim Fuentes was 26-2 through late last week. Freshman Guillermo was 15-10 at 106 pounds, while sophomore Mariano Chaidez was 15-15 at 120. Junior Andre Frontier was 13-9 at 145 pounds.

Youthful Fenton boys swimming team enjoying strong season Bison have three top 10 finishes in invitationals By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Youth certainly isn’t holding back the Fenton boys swimming team. Head coach Al Pell and assistant coach Dan Hennebry have a roster of seven freshmen, two sophomores, two juniors and three seniors. That group had a 3-2 record in dual meets through late last week and had invitational finishes of fourth, fifth and sixth place in fields of anywhere from eight to 16 teams. “We have a young and developing team,” said Pell. Beyond the team place finishes, Fenton is making plenty of progress individually, Pell noted.

“I’m most impressed with the time drops and improvements our swimmers have achieved and the enthusiasm and dedication being displayed,” he said. Four Fenton freshmen on the team have lowered their times to only a few seconds off state-qualifying standards. That group includes Nik Fischer, Lucas Feddersen, Matt Janovsky and Conrad Oberski. Pell added Fenton hasn’t had a state qualifier in boys swimming in more than 10 years. Pell also has been pleased with senior Cole Bush, the team’s captain. “Cole has shown good support and leadership that we will be losing to graduation along with seniors Michael Stewart and Alex Jordon,” he said.

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Fenton dance team qualifies for state meet Bison also won Metro Suburban Conference title this season By Mike Miazga Correspondent

}It’s their work ethic. They do not take no for an answer. They give it 100 percent all the time. They don’t hesitate to help each other out and hold each other accountable. It took awhile for us to get to this point this year but the 18 girls danced as one on the floor.” —Coach Kate Payton we were pretty young,” said Payton, who has been coaching in the program since 2009 (Fenton has qualified for state every year since she’s been in the program). “We had a lot of sophomores and freshmen on the team. We have a great group of seniors. The younger girls see that passion and drive and they feed off the older girls. They feed off each other very well.” This year, Fenton’s routine was performed to a mix of six hip-hop songs. “It’s a routine of empower-

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in since the beginning of the season.” And correct it they did. Fenton went on to win the Metro Suburban Conference dance championship and took second at the sectional to earn a place in this past weekend’s Class 2A state finals in Bloomington at US Cellular Coliseum. Fenton ended up in 21st place in the state after scoring an 80.12 in the preliminary round in Class 2A, Fenton, which took eighth in the state last year and advanced to final-day competition at the state meet in 2015, placed four dancers on the all-conference team including Sophie Mlller, Arzeta, Jillian Mrugacz and Deanna Wiggin. “These girls have an incredible work ethic,” said Payton. “They worked so hard in practice. There were some weeks where they practiced 17 hours in one week because they felt they needed it. They ended the season on a high note.” This year’s Fenton team had eight seniors on it. “Aside from the seniors

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Payton said the aforementioned commitment to be the best put the team over the top this season. “It’s their work ethic,” she said. “They do not take no for an answer,” she said. “They give it 100 percent all the time. They don’t hesitate to help each other out and they hold each other accountable. It took awhile for us to get to this point this year but the 18 girls danced as one on the floor.” Miller said the lure of performing at the state meet always is great. “State is much different than other meets,” she said. “You are competing under the lights and you can’t see the audience. You are out there and you can feel the energy of your team. It’s the best part of the season.” And Miller said Fenton was determined to make another trip to Bloomington. “We decided we had to work as a family and step it up,” she said. “We kicked it into high gear and did what we signed up for and what we needed to do and that was get to state.”

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(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 2016) 231319 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS CHRISTOPHER G. DRENTH; AMANDA F. DRENTH A/K/A AMANDA DRENTH; BRANDYWINE TOWNE HOUSES IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 003524 1S295 WINDSOR LANE VILLA PARK, IL 60181 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 November 20, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on March 8, 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: PARCEL 1: LOT 7, AREA 11, UNIT 3 IN DANBY SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 7, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 19, 1968, AS DOCUMENT R6825836, AND CERTIFICATE OF ADJUSTMENT FILED FEBRUARY 19, 1969, AS DOCUMENT R69-6930, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS DATED APRIL 12, 1965 AND RECORDED APRIL 19, 1965 AS DOCUMENT R65-12236 AND DECLARATION OF INCLUSIONS DATED OCTOBER 4, 1968 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 9, 1968 AS DOCUMENT R68-47000, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 06-21-216-081 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1S295 WINDSOR LANE VILLA PARK, IL 60181 Description of Improvements: BROWN, BRICK, TOWNHOUSE, NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $179,158.01. 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

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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 #PA0921656 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I681457 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 2016) 231310 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center, Bensenville IL 60106 until 11:00am local time on Monday, February 8, 2016 and, thereafter, immediately publicly opened and read for: VILLAGE LAWN MAINTENANCE Mowing of Village sites totaling 70 sites and approximately 80 acres Specifications and bid forms can be found at www.bensenville.il.us under “Business”. They can also be picked up at the Public Works Department, 717 E. Jefferson, Bensenville IL 60106, or by e-mailing kkatz@bensenville.il.us, or by calling 630-350-3435. All bids require a Bid Bond, or Certified or Cashier’s Check made payable to the Village of Bensenville for not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount. Ilsa Rivera-Trujillo Village Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Feb. 4, 2016) 233128 LEGAL NOTICE TURF CHEMICAL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center, Bensenville IL 60106 until 11:00 am local time on Monday, February 8, 2016. The Village of Bensenville is seeking a contractor to apply broadleaf weed killer, crabgrass treatment and fertilizer to approximately 60 acres at 21 sites throughout the Village up to three times a year. Specifications and Bid forms can be found at www.bensenville.il.us under “Business”. They can also be picked up at the Public Works Department, 717 E. Jefferson, Bensenville IL 60106, or by e-mailing kkatz@bensenville.il.us, or by calling 630-350-3435. All bids require a Bid Bond, or Certified or Cashier’s Check made payable to the Village of Bensenville for not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount. Ilsa Rivera-Trujillo Village Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Feb. 4, 2016) 233129 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON ILLINOIS Prospect Mortgage LLC Plaintiff, vs. Kenneth Potter, AKA Kenneth J. Potter; Renata Potter; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Challenge Financial Investors, Corp., a Florida Corporation, its successors and assigns; City of Chicago; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 2014CH 000910 3N304 Cardinal Street, Addison, IL 60101 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 5, 2015, the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will on February 25, 2016, at

the hour of 10:00AM at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: All that certain parcel of land situate in the County of DuPage and State of Illinois, being known and designated as follows: Lots 22 and 23 in Block 1 in Adler Realty Company’s Elmhurst Lake Street Subdivision of part of the East half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 40 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded June 8, 1927 as Document 237265, in DuPage County, Illinois. Commonly known as 3N304 Cardinal Street, Addison, IL 60101 Parcel Number(s): 03-27-303-017, 0327-303-018 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 14-006003. Shara A. Netterstrom MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Atty. No.: 271625 I681994 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 2016) 231762

“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W15-1159 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION New Penn Financial LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing; Plaintiff, VS. La Verne Tinubu; Tamarac of Addison Townhomes Association, Inc.; Defendants. 15 CH 995 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, John E. Zaruba, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on March 15, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: PARCEL 1: UNIT 4 IN BUILDING X, TAMARAC TOWNEHOME ASSESSMENT PLAT NO. 6 OF PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF TAMARAC SUBDIVISION, BEING PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF

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Continued from page 7 ness Group. Guests invited as early as 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries, and fellowship.. The Villa Park Senior Concerns Commission will sponsor lunch for attendees immediately following the presentation. • Magic Class From 4-4:45 p.m., kids ages 5-12 are invited to the Iowa Center for a Magic Class, to learn tricks with cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more from a professional magician. All materials provided; each participant gets a magic kit to take home. Pre-registration is required. Info: 630-834-8525 or go online to: vprd.org Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 11 to 13 WBHS presents “To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday” Beginning at 7 p.m. each evening, members of the Willowbrook drama department will perform its winter play, “To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday” at the high school, 1250 So. Ardmore. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and children ages 12 to 17, $3 with an Activity Pass and are free with a District 88 Senior Gold Card. To buy tickets, go to dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=2702 See MORE CALENDAR, Page 23

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SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO SAID TAMARAC ASSESSMENT PLAT NO. 6 RECORDED JUNE 16, 1992 AS DOCUMENT R92-114233, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1 FOR ACCESS AND INGRESS AND EGRESS AS CREATED BY DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R890131720. C/K/A: 861 Tamarac Boulevard, Addison, IL 60101 PIN: 02-24-211-030 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W15-1159. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W15-1159 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I683392 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Feb. 4, 11 & 18, 2016) 233148

Willowbrook girls bowling team readies for postseason Warriors receiving contributions from numerous young bowlers By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Willowbrook girls bowling team recently wrapped up the West Suburban Conference regular season. The Warriors dropped their final dual meet to Downers Grove North. However, assistant coach

Kevin Allen continues to see improvements throughout the roster. Sophomore Dana Sasenick was averaging 168 per game in conference matches through late last week. Her high game this season is a 239 and she has a high series of 554. “Dana is having a great year,” said Allen. Sophomore Betsy Soriano also continues to improve. Allen noted Soriano had a recent stretch where she averaged 153 per game, 23 pins higher than her average. “Betsy has been improving every week,” said Allen.

Allen noted freshman Katie Pettinger has made strides with her technique and spare shooting. In a recent threemeet stretch, Pettinger averaged 149, which is 20 pins higher than her yearly average. Allen also has been pleased with the team’s approach to bowling strategy. “We’re improving on shot-making,” he said. “They are making sure their first shot is online and on target so if they miss anything it can be an easier spare.” Team chemistry also has been a big plus for the Warriors this season. “I like how

the team always is behind each other,” said Allen. “The group always is pulling for one another to try and have the best score possible. Even when they are on different lanes they still are giving each other compliments.” Willowbrook competed in the Leyden invitational last weekend and will head to the Hinsdale South regional at Willowbrook Lanes in Darien Saturday to kick off the postseason. “As a young team this year has gone well for us,” said Allen. “The future looks very bright.”

IC Catholic Prep competitive dance team qualifies for state again Knights finish ninth in 1A; Made fourth state appearanc in a row By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Senior leadership in any high-school sport is a valuable commodity. And this year the IC Catholic Prep competitive dance team had that senior leadership in spades. Of the nine dancers on the floor for the Knights, five are seniors. That senior leadership combined with a talented roster helped IC Catholic Prep qualify for this past weekend’s IHSA state finals in Bloomington for a fourth year in a row. The Knights, who won the 2012 Team Dance Illinois lyrical state championship, finished ninth in this past weekend’s Class 1A competition at US Cellular Coliseum. IC Catholic Prep placed eighth in prelims at state with an 84.06 and qualified for the final round of competition, where it ended in 9th with a score of 83.48. Additionally, many of the dancers on this year’s Knights squad had previous experience in the state meet. The Knights are led by senior team captains Claudia Koch, Maeve Gillette and Clare Ryan. “This year we’ve been strong because of the large number of seniors we have,” IC Catholic Prep coach Elyse Skalka said. “We have a small team with 11 dancers and nine on the floor. And then five of those nine on the floor are seniors. They have the experience throughout the years. That’s helped them become strong leaders and they’ve helped show the under-

really upbeat and there is a lot of teamwork that has to go on. Individually you have to be so exact and almost perfect with every move. It’s extremely difficult to get everyone in sync, but we’ve done a great job with it. We keep progressing.” Koch added: “I like how it’s upbeat. We do so well with upbeat routines. It’s an upbeat, sassy jazz routine. It gets us pumped up and it makes us stand out from the other teams.” Koch said the Knights have benefitted this year due to some of the girls having that previous postseason experience. “This is our fourth year in the IHSA competition and we — Maeve Gillette have more experience now,” classmen what they need to do she said. “We know what they want and we have a routine that to be strong competitors.” IC Catholic Prep’s dance rou- we think will do well at the tine at state this year was called state meet.” IC Catholic Prep’s road to FIRE. The routine is performed the state finals was an impresto the song “Fire” by Dolce. “It’s a very technical jazz sive one. The Knights won piece,” said Skalka earlier last invitational titles at Mundeweek. “It’s high energy and lein, South Elgin and Plainfield it’s quick and it incorporates a and also took second out of 14 lot of technical skills. The past teams at the Eisenhower invitacouple years we’ve done jazz, tional and placed second at the but this year is different. It’s Metro Suburban Conference much more straight-forward meet, making it the top Class and much more technical. The 1A team in the conference. The precision and synchronizing Knights advanced to state after has to be there every time to a strong showing at the secget the impact from it. This tional competition. At the conference meet, year we have a pretty difficult turn sequence in there as a full Koch, Gillette and Ryan earned team. This year we’ve been hit- all-conference accolades. “It’s been a difficult season,” ting it almost every competition. It’s difficult to have every said Skalka. “A lot of other girl hit at the exact same time. teams have upped their games. Every girl in the routine has to It hasn’t been the easiest. The be in unison to make it look the girls have worked hard to place first and second in these invitaway it’s supposed to look.” Gillette agreed with her tionals. The only team to beat coach’s assessment on the rou- us at the conference meet was Fenton and they are a Class 2A tine. “It’s definitely the hardest team. We’ve been able to comdance that has been choreo- pete against some high-level graphed for us,” she said. “It’s teams.” Skalka is no stranger to the

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because of coach Skalka. She puts in so much time, work and dedication. ”

dance game. Skalka is a former member of Purdue University’s dance team. She joined the Knights’ coaching staff in 2010 and had led the team to the state meet every year. Assistant coach Riyona Abraham also has a long list of competitive dancing achievements. “This is because of coach Skalka,” said Gillette. “She puts in so much time, work and dedication. She’s danced throughout our her life and knows what to do and how to coach. She knows so much and shares that knowledge with us and that helps us become better dancers.” Koch added: “we’re even more excited because we did this for our coach. She’s done so much for all of us. She makes us the best we can be.” Skalka added another key component to the team’s success this season has been the unity throughout it. “This team is special in the sense they all are close-knit,” she said. “They trust each other and they get along with each other. The seniors lead by example and the underclassmen look up to those girls. This is a team that doesn’t get nervous or stressed out. They go do it and have a great time performing and dancing. They don’t freak out. They just go out there and do what they love to do and what they want to do.” Gillette said she couldn’t ask for a better way to cap off her high school dance career. “It’s all I was hoping for this year,” she said earlier last week. “It means a lot. This is probably the last time I will perform in a team competition. It’s very special because I’m doing it with this team. It means even more because of that. This is my favorite team.”

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Thursday, Feb. 11 Make greeting cards Discover the fading art of snail mail. From 4-5 p.m., the Villa Park Library invites tweens and teens in grades 4 and up to create greeting cards for friends or family, using card-making supplies and two postage stamps provided. Registration required. Info: call 630-834-8525 or go online to: vprd.org Friday, Feb. 12 Princess Ball From 6:30-8:30 p.m., young ladies and their favorite DaddyDate are formally invited to the Princess Ball at the Iowa Center Castle, 338 N. Iowa. Includes a visit from a very special Princess. Wrist corsages and boutonnieres can be ordered at time of registration for pick-up at the Ball. Couples will also receive a keepsake photo. The Princess Ball is $33 per couple, $11 each additional daughter. Info: call 630-834-8525 or go online to: vprd.org Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 Valentine’s Day Craft Open House The Villa Park Library invites kids to Craft Open House on Friday from 3–4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 2:30–4 p.m. Make a special Valentine’s Day craft to share with loved ones. Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required; supplies are limited. Info: call 630-834-8525 or go online to: vprd.org Saturday, Feb. 13 Ice Fishing Derby From 9 a.m.-12 noon at the North Terrace Lagoon, Parks and Rec and the Villa Park Sportsmen’s Club are holding a free Ice Fishing Derby. All ages are invited to come out to learn about ice fishing safety, how to drill holes in the ice and how to catch fish. Prizes will be awarded to kids. Bring your own bait. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult; age 16 and older must have a valid fishing license. Refreshments served indoors. Pre-register so you can be contacted if the event date changes due to inadequate ice thickness. Info: call 630-8348525 or go online to: vprd.org Thursday, Feb. 18 Utility Bill Clinic at the library Representatives from the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will be at the Villa Park Public Library at 6:30 p.m. to discuss ways to save money on your utility bills. Get tips on how to avoid common pitfalls and scams, and sign up for efficiency programs designed to save you money.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS JESUS VAZQUEZ; VIRGINIA VAZQUEZ; DEFENDANTS 09 CH 003503 403 EAST HILTON 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 December 1, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on March 3, 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. 03-28-420-009 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 403 EAST HILTON AVENUE ADDISON, IL 60101 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SFH WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $362,538.81. 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 #PA0921656 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I681457 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 2016) 231311 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS CECILIO PEREZ; JESUS ENRIQUE DURAN; ANTONIO SANCHEZ; ANA ENRIQUEZ; JUAN MORA A/K/A JUAN D. MORA; VILLAGE OF GLENDALE HEIGHTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 005374 135 NORTH SCHOOL STREET ADDISON, IL 60101 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

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***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 December 1, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on March 3, 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. 03-28-110-007 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 135 NORTH SCHOOL STREET ADDISON, IL 60101 Description of Improvements: TAN ALUMINUM SIDING SPLIT LEVEL SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $310,359.37. 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 #PA1220074 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I681462 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 2016) 231320 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS CHRISTOPHER G. DRENTH; AMANDA F. DRENTH A/K/A AMANDA DRENTH; BRANDYWINE TOWNE HOUSES IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 003524 1S295 WINDSOR LANE VILLA PARK, IL 60181 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 November 20, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on March 8, 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,

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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. 06-21-216-081 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1S295 WINDSOR LANE VILLA PARK, IL 60181 Description of Improvements: BROWN, BRICK, TOWNHOUSE, NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $179,158.01. 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 #PA1313341 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I681966 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 2016) 231745 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON ILLINOIS Prospect Mortgage LLC Plaintiff, vs. Kenneth Potter, AKA Kenneth J. Potter; Renata Potter; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Challenge Financial Investors, Corp., a Florida Corporation, its successors and assigns; City of Chicago; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 2014CH 000910 3N304 Cardinal Street, Addison, IL 60101 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 5, 2015, the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will on February 25, 2016, at the hour of 10:00AM at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 3N304 Cardinal Street, Addison, IL 60101 Parcel Number(s): 03-27-303-017, 03-27303-018 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale,

other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 14-006003. Shara A. Netterstrom MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Atty. No.: 271625 I681994 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 2016) 231763 “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W15-1159 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION New Penn Financial LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing; Plaintiff, VS. La Verne Tinubu; Tamarac of Addison Townhomes Association, Inc.; Defendants. 15 CH 995 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, John E. Zaruba, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on March 15, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 861 Tamarac Boulevard, Addison, IL 60101 PIN: 02-24-211-030 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W15-1159. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W15-1159 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I683392 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Feb. 4, 11 & 18, 2016) 233149

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