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Bullwinkel to run for U.S House of Representatives By Paul DelGuidice For The Villa Park Independent

VILLA PARK — Last week, Villa Park Village President Deborah Bullwinkel announced her intention to seek the Democratic nomination for U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois’ 8th District. Current holding the seat is Tammy Duckworth, chose not to run for a third term in the House, opting instead to run against incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Illinois) in the upcoming November 2016 election. Bullwinkel, 47, a communications consultant, was first elected to the Villa Park Board of Trustees in 2009. In 2013, she successfully ran for Village President. The announcement of her intentions to seek the Congressional seat in the 8th District came on Tuesday, August 25, just one day before the 95th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women full voting rights in the United States. In her announcement, she stressed her gender and called out the Republican-controlled House of Representatives by releasing the following statement: “Every day, politicians in Congress zealously attack middle-class families and women.

Whether it is fair wages and pay equity, economic opportunity for the middle class, paid family leave, or access to good health care and reproductive

rights, extremist Republicans in Congress will fight any positive change. If you’re a working person, and especially if you’re a woman, the assault

never stops. I won’t back down from that fight.” Democratic challengers for the seat include Hoffman Estates lawyer/small business

owner Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Michael Noland of Elgin, who is currently serving the

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OUT AND ABOUT IN OUR PARKS! Saturday, Sept. 12 Calling all competitors: 1st - 8th graders can swim, bike and run their way through this action packed event held at Club Fitness and Centennial Park. This youth triathlon will be on Saturday, September 12 with the swimming event indoors at Club Fitness and the bike and run portions outdoors on Centennial Park’s trail. Trophies will be given to the top three boy and girl finishers from both age groups. All finishers will be awarded a medal. 6 - 9 year-olds: Swim 50 yards • Bike 2 miles • Run 1 mile 10 - 13 year-olds: Swim 100 yards • Bike 2 miles • Run 1 mile Bike helmets are required for all participants. Everyone who registers will receive a cool t-shirt and goody bag with important information. Bag pickup will be one week prior to the event. The SwiBiRu Youth Triathlon starts at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12. The entry fee for Club Fitness members is $18, or $22 for non-members. Early registration is strongly encouraged and accepted at Club Fitness, online or any Park District facility. It’s tackle season at the Addison Park District, and we’re not talking football. The 9th Annual Fishing Derby takes place Sunday, September 20 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. This catch and release event is co-hosted by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and will be held at the Wood Dale Grove Lake. This is a great opportunity for parents to share their love of fishing with young anglers. Bait and goody bags are included for pre-registered participants. The Fishing Derby is open to participants 15 years of age and younger for a fee of $5 per person in advance, or $10 on event-day. On Monday, September 28, bring your family to Centennial gym for our fall Family Fun Night! We’re having a party in the gym, complete with an inflatable bounce house, family games such as tug-of-war, musical chairs, relay races, hot potato, crafts and more! Concessions will be available for purchase during the event which will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and pre-registration is encouraged by September 25.

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Willowbrook prepping for open house VILLA PARK — On Sept. 3, Willowbrook High School will host its annual Open House. This event is an opportunity for parents/ guardians and community members to tour the school; to meet administrators, teachers and staff; and to learn about the

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22nd District as a State Senator. State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-23rd), also of Villa Park and Bullwinkel’s predecessor as Villa Park Village President, briefly campaigned for the 8th District seat but stepped out of the race in July of this year. Asked why she thought she was the best choice to represent the 8th District, Bullwinkel was quick to point out her years of public service. “I have several years as a public servant at the local level,” she said. “I’m in the trenches with residents every day. Many local issues translate to the national level: economic development, employment, health care.” In addition, Bullwinkel pointed out her experience as a

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abilities. She feels it “gives her a unique perspective on issues affecting her constituency.” “I’m a natural born advocate,” she said. “I help people solve problems.” Bullwinkel also related that she had spoken with Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, and received much advice related to the 8th District. “Tammy was very gracious with her time,” said Bullwinkel, “She was encouraging and gave me some great advice.” The only Republican currently declared for the race is attorney Andrew Straw of Schaumburg. Dist. 2 DuPage County Board member Pete DiCianni of Elmhurst has said he is “exploring the possibility of running” for the Con-

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near I-355 and Lake Street at around 8:11 p.m. Police said Sanchez-Urbina was involved in a traffic altercation which resulted in him breaking a car window with a lawn chair. He was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property. Aug. 24 Carol Foster, 60, of Addison, was arrested in the 700 block of Briar Hill Lane at around 2:54 a.m. Subsequent to a traf-

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it was parked in the parking lot while the vehicle’s owner was at work. Aug. 20 • Keanna K. Hoggan, 20, of Aurora, was arrested at a local store at around 6:16 p.m. and charged with retail theft. • Lisa A. Osullivan, 45, of Elmhurst, was arrested at a local store at around 7:33 p.m. and charged with retail theft. • Ashley R. Sykes, 18, of Lombard, was arrested at a local store at around 9:03 p.m. and charged with retail theft. • A 16-year-old male juvenile from Elmhurst was arrested in the 300 block of E. St. Charles Road at around 5:41 p.m. and charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Aug. 19 • Kacee L. Uysaloglu, 25, of Villa Park, was arrested at a local store at around 1:09 p.m. and charged with retail theft. • Retail theft was reported at a local store at around 2:40 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect, described as an Hispanic male, placed 16 bottles of liquor into a shopping cart and left the store without paying for the items. Aug. 17 • Jusstin A. Johnson, 19, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 1000 block of W. North Ave. at around 2:16 p.m. July 14 and charged with two counts of retail theft and two counts of unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor. The original complaint and arrest warrant was issued Aug. 17. • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 700 block of W. North. Between 5:15 and 10 p.m., police said an unknown suspect struck the front windshield of a vehicle parked unoccupied with an unknown object, causing it to crack. • Criminal damage to property and attempted burglary was reported in the 100 block of W. Terrace at around 5:33 p.m. According to police, the resident of an apartment heard noises at the front door that sounded like someone was trying to break in. The resident screamed and yelled, which caused the suspect to leave. There appeared to be damage to the front door. Aug. 16 • Jon Paul Anderson, 45, of Villa Park, was arrested near Kenilworth and Villa at around 1:52 p.m. and charged with DUI, no valid registration, no insurance, improper use of registration, no safety glasses

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ach day comes bearing gifts. But not in the way you might think. I wake in anticipation of the presents they have left for me this time. “They” are not leprechauns or Santa’s elves. The gifts in question come from my kids. Yeah, I find it hard to believe myself. When I enter the kitchen each morning, I’m guaranteed at least one cardboard pizza round left over from the last night’s midnight feast. Pizza cardboard is much too valuable to toss in the trash, if they could locate the trash (which I’m not sure they could). They also leave me charred pizza nibbles at the bottom of the oven. In a word: yum. Almost as steadfast as the cardboard are errant ramen noodles, which are sure to be scattered on the countertop and (on good days) the stovetop. Sometimes soggy ramen remnants rest in the sink, but only on those rare and lucky days ending in Y. Also in the sink I find hardened, congealed and coagulated food scraps on plates and forks. It’s like a little guessing

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game. What scrumptious morsels did they partake in during the wee hours of the morning? They’ve also taken to baking cakes. At midnight. They eat the whole thing because they know I wouldn’t want to be tempted by cake first thing in the morning. My needs are their priority and as a mom my pride surges. They do allow me to clean the cake pan, which I guess is their way of sharing the experience with me. The floor – oh the floor! It is probably the best part. Cheese puffs, candy bits, grapes, potato chip crumbs and even sticky red juice globs all scatter across the floor in a random pattern that demonstrates their artistic talents. It is a wealth of sticky, crunchy foodstuff and it is mine to deal with. All mine. Candy wrappers stuffed

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behind the computer or TV are like little treasure hunting finds. Bright and lively all yellow and orange, they practically scream joy – either that or sugar high. Cups half full of juice, soda pop or milk litter flat surfaces in the kitchen and beyond. Except I suppose litter is a poor choice of words because it connotes negativity. Them leaving me their extra drinks is thoughtful and generous. They drink less so I can access their leftovers. How sweet is that? Despite their inability to find the garbage for most things, I can always rest assured it will be heaping and waiting to be emptied. Sometimes one of them makes late night coffee (the best time for coffee so I’m told) and most (but never all) of the coffee grounds are dispensed to the trash. The rest wait for me on the floor next to the garbage can. I give thanks it was a near miss. They were trying. There’s yet another reason for gratitude: at least one of them has successfully located the garbage. They also move furniture, depending on the activity of

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gross. Well, more gross than leaving dirty socks and wet towels lying all over the house. I suppose I’m to blame for these gifts. Don’t be too hard on me. Summer is short – as is life. Sometimes you have to pick your battles (and dirty socks) and learn to laugh at the rest of it. Or at least know they didn’t go to bed hungry, see the glass as half full and (of course) let them eat cake. Jill Pertler is an awardwinning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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ome things get lost between the generations, like mainly pop culture references. I exposed my boys to much of the music of my youth, but I failed them in the TV trivia department. My sons, age 21 and 22, cannot name the six Brady Bunch children. They both knew Marsha, and one named Peter as well. People my age are shocked at this lack of basic knowledge. My guys shrug and say that show was on twenty years before they born. Some things that I expect “everyone” to know simply do not matter to millennials. They did know Popeye and that he ate spinach to get strong, but they didn’t know his lady friend was Olive Oyl. They had heard of Underdog, but didn’t know the name Sweet Polly Purebread. They knew Jonny Quest. When I asked if they knew had a thing for “the little red-haired girl,” no reply. Not interested. And I bet they don’t give a rip about the new Charlie Brown movie coming to theaters in the fall. I get it. I’m not interested in much of their viewing habits. That’s the true generation gap; not that we don’t know each other’s “stuff,” we simply aren’t

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ESO kicks off new season with actor Brian Dennehy ELMHURST — “A Season of Celebration” promises to bring excitement and musical delights to Elmhurst Symphony audiences as both Stephen Alltop, ESO’s Music Director, and Rika Seko, ESO Concertmaster, celebrate their 20th anniversaries with the orchestra. Concert programs ranging from Mozart to Copland are sure to please a wide range of musical tastes, and special events throughout the season will infuse the concert experience with a celebratory flavor. The season opener on October 17 at 7 p.m., “Copland’s Music of the Heartland,” features the acclaimed stage, screen and television actor Brian Dennehy, who will narrate two remarkable works: Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait and Schwantner’s New Morning for the World, based on the powerful speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. Stanger Young Artist Audition winner Joshua Brown plays Waxman’s Carmen Fantasie, and the ESO performs the Suite from another Copland favorite, Appalachian Spring. A barbeque dinner with two seatings will precede the concert, and Dennehy will join guests for a brief visit during this time. Reservations are required; visit elmhurstsymphony.org for BRIAN DENNEHY

ticket information and details. “Mozart Madness,” featuring six of the finest singers in Chicago performing arias and scenes from three of Mozart’s operatic masterpieces, with staging and supertitles, follows in November. In January, “Vivaldi, Telemann and Beyond” offers glorious gems of the Baroque period by Vivaldi, Telemann and other favorite composers, performed by members of the ESO. The Apollo Chorus takes center stage in March when it joins forces with the ESO and a stellar cast of soloists in a not-to-be-missed performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah. The season ends in May with “Mutual Admiration: Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky,” highlighted by Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E flat, performed by Rika Seko and her long-time friend, Venezuelan-born violist Anibal Dos Santos, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor. Concert dates are as follows: Copland: Music of the Heartland Saturday, October 17, 2015, 7 p.m. Mozart Madness Sunday, November 15, 2015, 3 p.m. Vivaldi, Telemann and Beyond! Sunday, January 24, 2016, 3 p.m. Mendelssohn’s Elijah Sunday, March 13, 2016, 3 p.m. Mutual Admiration: Beethoven, Mozart & Tchaikovsky Saturday, May 7, 2016, 7 p.m.

You can still subscribe for the 55th season of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra as it performs in the state-of-the-art facility at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. In this spectacular season the Symphony will offer five different concerts; patrons can choose packages of three to five concerts or individual tickets. To become a member or request a season brochure, call (630) 941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org.

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and improper riding of a motorcycle. • Jesse T. Body, 44, of Chicago, was arrested in the 400 block of E. North Ave. at around 9:48 p.m. and charged with aggravated driving while license revoked, no insurance, driving without headlights and failure to signal when required. • Christopher A. Denham, 36, of Bartlett, was arrested near Addison and Michigan at around 8:06 p.m. Police said Denham was arrested for two counts on a DuPage County warrant, and also was charged with driving with suspended license and failure to signal.

Every participant will receive an official walk t-shirt and goodie bag after the run/ walk. This event is sponsored by the CSLD to raise funds to help children and young adults on the autism spectrum and with other speech disorders reach their full potential through the services and specialized programs provided at CSLD. Register online at talkietrot.org/csld. org; download and fax a form to 630652-0300; mail a form to CSLD, 310-D S. Main St. Lombard, 60148 or call CSLD, 630-652-0200 ext 104. Registration forms can be dropped off at Fleet Feet, Olympia Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, or at CSLD’s main office.

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Forest Preserve District opens new off-leash dog area WHEATON — The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County was scheduled to celebrate the opening a new 34-acre off-leash dog area at Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve

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My Mom the Wonder Woman By Vi Larson

t was back in the Great Depression era that my mom set out to show men, like Annie Oakley did, that women could do anything they set their minds to do. And they could often do them as well or better than the men. In most things, mom was a very “proper” lady who minded all the lady-like “rules” and got on well with my dad. It took a lot to get her “dander” up. But once in awhile it did happen, and here’s one of those instances that I remember so well. It was one of those super hot Saturday’s in the summer time. My Dad and the other men in

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Octoberfest coming Sept. 11 VILLA PARK — Oktoberfest will be held September 11-13 at Lion’s Park, 320 E. Wildwood Avenue. This year’s festival celebrates 36 years of family fun. Opening night is 5-11 pm with music at 7:30 p.m. by Semple. Food vendors and the Lions Beer Tent will be available all three days of the festival. Oktoberfest is packed with activities on Saturday and is open 12 noon-11 p.m. An unlimited ride special of $20 per person is available 12-5 p.m. Other activities include sponsor booths, a Kids’ Zone, Bingo, Bags Tournament, and a show from Cold Blooded Creatures featuring Bubby the Alligator. Coach Josh will emcee music, entertainment and games from 12-3 p.m., including a teen pizza judging contest. The band Six to Midnight will be on stage 5-7 p.m. and the headliner will be 7th Heaven at 8 p.m. Sunday’s activities include the unlimited ride special of $20, Kids’ Zone and performances by local talent Meghan Foley and Tommy Pope. Mariachi Ameca will entertain from 3-5 p.m. For a complete listing of event and activity times visit, vprd.com.

Parks and Rec Advisory Commission meeting Sept. 8 VILLA PARK — Villa Park residents are invited to attend the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa, to review and provide input on the concept plan for the renovation of Veteran’s Memorial/Cortesi Park. Public input is also welcome on the draft of the Master Plan project for the Recreation Department. The rough draft of the Master Plan will be available at the Villa Park Library, Iowa Community Center, Community Recreation Building and Village Hall. Online copies will be available at the Recreation Department website (vprd.org) and the village’s website (invillapark.com). Call 630-834-8970 for the date and availability of these copies.

OBITUARY Nora B. Buschback, 95 Nora B. Buschback nee Brettman, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 95. Beloved wife of Harry J. loving mother of the late James (Jeanne) Buschback, dear grandmother of Brandon (Maria), Mark Buschback, great grandmother of Zachary, Quincy, Sidney and Monique, fond sister of the late Leon-

ard Brettman; dearest aunt of many. Funeral services were held on Tuesday Sept. 1, 2015, at Community Congregational Church, 410 S. Cornell, Villa Park. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Community Congregational Church appreciated. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.

side of the house. My Mother needed to go to the store for groceries, but the men were too busy to drive us there or even to babysit my two brothers and me. So Mom took the three of us on the bus to 22nd street in Berwyn where all the “good stores” were and she picked up all the groceries it took to feed a large family. Needless to say she was extremely tired and exhausted. We arrived home to find all three men sound asleep in various parts of the house, and there in the driveway was

my Dad’s new four-door red Ford. My mother did not know how to drive but she was so mad at the whole situation it didn’t stop her from grabbing the keys and telling us kids to stay on the front porch and behave. Well, she started the car and figured out how to shift gears, as she had been watching how the men did it. She backed out, shifted into first and off she went around the block. My oldest brother went in and woke the men and they were hysterical. They were out

waving her down and she kept going around and around until she was sure she could do it well. From that time on my mom was the best driver, and she didn’t have to drag three kids and a ton of groceries on busses ever again. Never underestimate the power of a woman!!!

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times there is availability of an ‘acceptable’ match.” The local community, not only at St. Philip but also the Addison community at large, is stepping up to help Sophia on Sunday, September 6, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at St. Philip The Apostle Church in Addison. There will be a blood drive along with a bake sale to benefit Sophia, since medical bills are mounting as well. The event will also provide a chance for anyone to enroll in Be the Match, a national bone marrow donor registry. Representatives from Be the Match will be taking swab samples at the blood drive at

St. Philip School on September 6. More fundraising efforts are being planned for Sophia’s family and there is a big push to encourage people to sign up with Be the Match “She loves ballet, but had to stop going to class,” her mother Michelle Trujillo told one news source. “And a temperature of 100.5 or higher for her means at least two days for a hospital stay. Due to her lower immune system she has missed months of school.” It is hoped that the blood drive and matching opportunity will be successful and begin to turn the page for Sophia, so she can go on to live a normal life.

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ADDISON — A first grade student at St. Philip School was recently diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia and is currently in dire need of a bone marrow transplant. Six-year-old Sophia Trujillo has a diverse mix of nationalities, being half Filipino and a mix of Italian, Spanish and Irish, making it difficult to find a match, according to doctors. A report was recently published which included comments from Dr. William Goodell, Sophia’s oncologist/hematologist at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge. “Aplastic anemia is really bone marrow failure,” Dr. Goodell said. “And, like any other organ failure, this is a life-threatening disease.” He further explained that Sophia has low platelets, which doesn’t allow her blood to clot the way it should, so she bruises easily. He said a bone marrow transplant was the best treatment for severe aplastic anemia, which are most commonly obtained from volunteer donors. “Stem cells for bone marrow transplantation must be matched perfectly to prevent rejection or serious reactions in the recipient,” Goodell added. “Bone marrow transplant teams look for the best available match. If a perfect match is not available, many

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Beautiful 5 bedroom home with high end finished basement. Open layout offers the ability to entertain large gatherings inside & out & around the kitchen or in the “man cave”. Chef’s kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, center island & open to family room with masonry fireplace. Beautifully landscaped & fenced yard with paver patio & 3 car attached garage. 5 beds up/4.5 baths. Finished basement includes media room, exercise room, bar, game area, & steam shower. All this and more with a 1 block walk to Crestview Park $635,000

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Hands down the best backyard & private lot in Elmhurst w/ over 250 feet, heated in ground pool, hot tub, built in grill, covered gazebo, multiple dining/entertainment areas, raised brick paver patio enclosed by a wrought iron fence, that is just

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Luxury living at its finest in Elmhurst’s desirable Jefferson school district. Walk to school, Smalley Pool, Prairie Path, & parks. High end finishes throughout - luxury chef’s kitchen, quatersawn oak floating staircase, tigerwood floors, 10’ ceilings, heated floors in master bath, powder room & kitchen. Prewired for home theater & surround sound in master & family room, luxurious master suite, deep pour basement, 1st floor office/5th bed, paver brick driveway, patio, and fire pit with seating area. Call office for full feature sheet and check out virtual tour on our website. $1,165,000

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Well maintained multi-tenant office building with great arterial access to all major highways. Abundance of onsite parking, elevator, newer mechanicals and roof. Potential for user with spaces available from 698-3,487 SF. Perfect for sales company, law firm, CPA firm, and other general office uses. Great income potential for the price. Call office for lease rates. $1,100,000

Completely remodeled 1 story 3500 SF office building with separate 1,750 contractor garage/office building. Fully leased to 4 quality tenants. Great location with private parking lot and high visibility on S York Road in York/ Vallette Business District. Low maintenance with separate meters except for water. Contractor garage/ office space is heated - can be made available to a user on short notice. $999,000

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ALL NEW INSIDE close to Downtown Elmhurst amenities and train. This totally renovated home has gorgeous NEW Hardwood Floors, New lighting/Copper plumbing, Kitchen features: cork flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pub style seating area, loads of custom cabinets space. Formal Dining Area, NEW Bathroom, on trend Pottery Barn Decor. Outdoor features: Screened in Porch, New Deck and Fantastic backyard with Children’s playset, garden and TONS of greenspace and beautiful landscaping. Some new windows, New Washer, New Roof, PLUS HUGE unfinished attic just awaiting your ideas. Lots of charm plus w/ modern finishes- totally move in ready!

Looking for Paradise? Hands down the best backyard & private lot in Elmhurst w/ over 250 feet, heated in ground pool, hot tub, built in grill, covered gazebo, multiple dining/entertainment areas, raised brick paver patio enclosed by a wrought iron fence, that is just the beginning...another 100 feet of privacy along w/ a fire pit & plush landscaping. The kicker is the incredible 6 Bedroom, 4 Full/2 half baths home! Make a grand entrance in the living room w/ cathedral ceilings, sun-filled 2 story bay window & hardwood flrs throughout, formal dining room, Kitchen features stainless steel appliances & granite countertops & First Floor Family Room is flanked by brick surround fireplace- all have breathtaking views of backyard. Master Suite has it’s own floor! Cathedral Ceilings, Custom Floor to Ceiling Built ins, Private Laundry, WIC’s, Master en suite spa-like bath w/ steamer, whirlpool, plus 5 oversized BRs, whole home generator. You have to see to believe! $799,000

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Right in the heart of downtown Elmhurst, this well maintained 2-story home has 3 beds, 3 baths and is a perfect fit for city commuters and/or those seeking to be steps from what all of downtown Elmhurst has to offer. Large kitchen, master suite with master bath, enclosed front porch, Florida room in front, professionally landscaped, & deck in rear. New furnace & hot water heater in 2013. Call our office for list of additional owner updates and a private tour. $399,900

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Rare opportunity on this 100 ft wide, walk to town property. Keep as is and enjoy a Barrington in-ground, heated swimming pool and build your dream house on 100’ frontage. Property could also be subdivided into two lots. Home on $550,000

Attention investors Rare opportunity for a side by side duplex steps from downtown Elmhurst & Metra station. Two 1500 SF, 2-story units with separate full basements with exterior access. Separately metered gas and electric, 2 car garage + 3 exterior parking spots with alley access. Enclosed back porch, separate private front entrances. Both units are identical - 3 beds, 1.5 baths, living room with fireplace, dining room, 1st floor office, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, individual laundry rooms for each unit in basement, and 2nd floor balcony off master. Top Elmhurst schools - Field/Sandburg/ York HS. $569,000

Sub Dividable 100’ Property Rare opportunity on this 100 ft wide, walk to town property. Keep as is and enjoy a Barrington in-ground, heated swimming pool and build your dream house on 100’ frontage. Property could also be subdivided into two lots. Home on north end of property has potential for rehab/addition, but being sold as is. Lots of options, all ideas welcome. Great walk to town location for commuters. $550,000

Great Starter Home!

Enjoy privacy and Mother Nature in this traditional 2-story that is nestled away on a large, wooded 1/3 acre lot. Equipped with a modern layout with open kitchen, newer stainless steel appliances, large separate formals, living room fireplace, and family room that flows out to screened porch and paver patio. 4 bedrooms up, master suite with master bath, 2.5 car attached garage, and full basement ready for finishing ideas. LOW TAXES / School District 205 $549,900

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Classic all brick 2-story on sought after Claremont Street. Rare opportunity in most desired locales in town set on premium 60 x 190 lot. Quality construction, great room sizes for large gatherings/entertaining, sun-filled family room overlooking private paver patio & beautifully landscaped yard. 4 beds, master with attached sitting room/ nursery, finished 3rd level w/ bath, & finished basement. An opportunity not to be missed! $899,900

Custom built, brick ranch in highly sought after area of Elmhurst. Steps from the IL Prairie Path & Pioneer Park. Walkable to downtown Elmhurst & Metra. 3 beds, 1.5 baths with family room addition, paver brick patio and professionally landscaped yard. Dry, unfinished basement. Great neighborhood surrounded by new construction. Perfect empty nester or first time buyer home just in need of some cosmetic updates. $349,900

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This 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom home is located right off of Spring Road and within a mile of all major highways, Metra and downtown Elmhurst. 2 bedrooms on second floor, Master bedroom on third floor. Updates throughout. New brick driveway and backyard patio. Deep Lot with tons of open backyard space. Newer flooring, cabinets, open kitchen and more! $349,900

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Welcome to Prairie Manor, a private community of maintenance free single family homes along the IL Prairie Path. Plenty of space with generous room sizes throughout. 4 large beds, all with their own full bathroom. Separate formal dining room for the holidays with a huge, high end kitchen with top of the line appliances, breakfast island & sep eating area. Sunken family room with fireplace flanked by built-ins, finished lower level with bar/2nd kitchen, rec room, play room. An opportunity not to be missed! $699,900

Cherry Farm Classic

Classic Cherry Farm bungalow with 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths, & 2 car garage. Well kept original trim, crown molding, and hardwood floors. Huge eat-in kitchen overlooking backyard. Home office in lower level or on 2nd floor loft. Separate formals with living room fireplace and front enclosed porch. Huge finished basement, large rec room, office/5th br. Unbeatable location close to town/train and the IL Prairie Path! $524,000

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3rd Annual Run for Fun Run for One Sunday, September 13, 2015 • York & South St., Elmhurst On-site registration 7:00 am - 8:45 am • Run/Walk begins at 9:00 am sharp $30 (pre-registration) • $35 (event day)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Sept. 5 Trinity Lutheran free concert At 6:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church presents the band “Lost and Found” for their final Chicago performance on its Farewell Tour at the gazebo along the Prairie Path at Park and Ardmore. The event kicks off with a 4:30 p.m. worship service at the church, located at 300 South Ardmore Avenue across Park, just north of the gazebo. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Concert is free but donations are requested to Voice of Care, an organization that equips Trinity Lutheran to serve people with disabilities and their caregivers. Food will be available for purchase. Info: 630-834-3440. • Grandparents Day celebration at the Library Celebrate your grandparents with special stories and delicious snacks for grandparents and grandchildren alike from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore. Register in advance for this special session. Info: call the Youth Services Department at 630-834-1176 or visit the library’s website (vppl.info) for more details. Tuesday, Sept. 8 Meeting on plan to renovate Veteran’s Memorial/Cortesi Park Villa Park residents are invited to attend the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa, to review and provide input on the concept plan for the renovation of Veteran’s Memorial/Cortesi Park. Public input is also welcome on the draft of the Master Plan project for the Recreation Department. Online copies of the Master Plan will be available at the Recreation Department website (Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.) and the village’s website (Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.). Call 630-834-8970 for the date and availability of these copies. Thursday, Sept. 10 Kids create! At the Library Bring your ideas to life using your ingenuity and the Villa Park Public Library’s tools. You must attend the first session from 3-4:30 p.m. at the library, 305 S. Ardmore, on Sept. 10 in order to attend the second session on Sept. 24. This program is for grades 3–5; registration is required. Info: call the Youth Services Department at 630-834-1176 or visit the library’s website (vppl. info) for more details.

Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13 Villa Park Oktoberfest! The 36th annual Oktoberfest will be held in Lion’s Park, 320 E. Wildwood Avenue. Opening night hours are 5-11 p.m. with music at 7:30 p.m. provided by Semple. Food vendors and the Lions Beer Tent will be available all three days of the festival. Saturday, the fest is open from 12 noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. An unlimited ride special of $20 per person is available Sat. and Sun. Other activities include sponsor booths, a Kids’ Zone, Bingo, and a show from Cold Blooded Creatures featuring Bubby the Alligator. Saturday at 2 p.m. is a pizza-judging event for teens; later on Saturday at 4 p.m. is a Bags Tournament. Pre-registration is a must for bags; is recommended for teen pizza judging. Info: 630834-8970 or vprd.org. Saturday, Sept. 12 Early Childhood Extravaganza at the Library All Villa Park Public Library cardholders are invited to attend this free and fun event devoted exclusively to young children. Drop in with your little ones to learn more and to check out all the library has to offer. Refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by the Youth Services Department. Registration is not required. Info: visit the library’s web site (vppl.info) or call 630-834-1176. Monday, Sept. 14 Library hosting Cosley Zoo program Join Natasha Fischer, Education Specialist at the Cosley Zoo, from 7-8 p.m. at the Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore, to hear all about the zoo’s citizen science projects and how you can participate. Learn about the simple things you can do to help the wildlife in your own backyard. Registration is required. Info: visit the library’s website or call 630-834-1164. For more information on The Cosley Zoo, visit their website at cosleyzoo.org. Tuesday, Sept. 15 ESSENTRICS class at the Library Looking to try a great new workout that improves posture, increases flexibility and reduces pain and stress? Come to an ESSENTRICS class from 6-7 p.m. at the Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore. Registration is required. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an exercise mat or large towel

for floor work. Limit of 20. For ages 13 and older. Info: visit the library’s website (vppl. info) or call 630-834-1164. Saturday, Sept. 20 Learn how to grow your own herbs Herbs are a tasty, nutritious way to add flavor without salt. This program, which will be held from 3-4 p.m. at the Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore, is limited to 40 attendees and registration is required. Info: visit the library’s website (vppl.info) or call 630-834-1164. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Team trivia at Crazy Pour Put your knowledge to the test. Participate in Team Trivia Tuesday starting at 7:30 p.m. at Crazy Pour, 105 E. North Ave., Villa Park. Use Team Trivia Tuesday for outreach for your organization. Form teams with friends, family, colleagues, church groups, clubs and other organizations. If you would prefer to come on your own, the Villa Park Public Library will place you on a team. Join your hosts from the library and compete in teams of up to eight adults. The winning teams will receive fabulous prizes courtesy of Crazy Pour. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Info: go to the library’s website (vppl.info) or call 630-8341164, Ext. 5. Thursday, Sept. 24 • Kids create! At the Library Bring your ideas to life using your ingenuity and the Villa Park Public Library’s tools. You must attend the first session from 3-4:30 p.m. at the library, 305 S. Ardmore, on Sept. 10 in order to attend the second session on Sept. 24. This program is for grades 3–5; registration is required. Info: call the Youth Services Department at 630-834-1176 or visit the library’s website (vppl. info) for more details. • WBHS to recognize Distinguished Alums Willowbrook High School will recognize its Distinguished Alums and others for distinguished service at a dinner at The Carlisle in Lombard. To attend the dinner, please RSVP by Sept. 3 to Geri Hayes at ghayes@dupage88.net or 630530-3439. Be sure to include the number of people you will be bringing and the spelling of their names. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Life Line health screenings From 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Life Line Screening will visit the Community Recreation Build-

ing, at 320 E. Wildwood, to offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings. Five screenings will be offered to scan for potential problems. For more information, call 1-888-653-6441 or visit lifelinescreening.com/communitypartners. All five screening take 60-90 minutes to complete. Saturday, Oct. 17 Crafter’s Holiday Crafters are wanted for the annual St. Alexander’s CCW Crafter’s Holiday at St. Alexander Parish, located at 230 S. Cornell. This year’s Crafter’s Holiday is scheduled from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: contact Pat at 630-941-9592 or Marianne at 630-834-2183. Sunday, Oct. 18 Local author showcase at the library The Villa Park Library, 305 S. Ardmore, is hosting a Local Author Showcase from 2-4:30 p.m. Meet fans and sell your books. To enter, contact Sean Birmingham at 630-834-1164, Ext. 119. Ongoing events • Free poetry workshops at the Library Are you a poet looking for a supportive community to share your work? The Villa Park Public Library is pleased to offer free poetry workshops, led by Friends member Ida Kotyuk. These workshops will be held on the following Mondays at the library: Sept. 14 and 28; Oct. 12 and 26; Nov. 9 and 23; Dec. 7 and 21. Registration is required for each session. Info: visit the library’s website (vppl. info) or call 630-834-1164. • VFW Friday Night Fish Fry From 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday evening, the Villa Park VFW Post #2801, 39 E. St. Charles Road, holds its Fish Fry. Menu available for purchase includes fried shrimp, fish/shrimp combos, beef/sausage sandwiches, combos and hot dogs. • Widows or Widowers meeting Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Suburbs meets on the third Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst. Admission: $5. Info: (630) 620-4060 or wow.cfsites.org. • Electronics disposal for recycling From 9 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of every month, the Village of Villa Park has coordinated with Roy Strom, the village’s waste hauler, to offer E-Waste “the right

way”— a convenient, cost free drop-off electronic disposal solution. The drop-off site has been relocated to the Village Hall parking lot, located at 20 S. Ardmore Ave. Info: (630) 592-6052. • Craftasticks after-school club at the Library Join the Craftasticks, an after-school club at the Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore, where kids learn the basics of knitting, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting and more. Start a new project at each session. The club meets Tuesdays on Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and 20, Nov. 3 and 17 and Dec. 1. This program requires registration and is for grades 4–8. Info: call the Youth Services Department at 630-834-1176 or visit the library’s website (vppl.info) for more details. • Indoor Walking Group Stop by the Iowa Community Center gymnasium for your daily walk. Indoor walking is available from 7-9 a.m. Monday-Friday. Free drop-in program, no registration required. • Villa Park Men’s Garden Club meetings On the fourth Tuesday of every month, the Men’s Garden Club of Villa Park has monthly meetings at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Rec Center, 320 E. Wildwood. • Your Place for Seniors Area seniors are invited to “Your Place” at the Community Rec Building, 320 E. Wildwood, to play Pinochle, bridge, canasta, a board game or others. The Pinochle group meets between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays. Other groups are invited to meet at the Center between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays (except the second and third Thursday of each month) to play bridge, board games or whatever you choose. Info: (630) 834-8525. • Senior Concerns Commission The Senior Concerns Commission meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Village Hall, 20 S. Ardmore Ave. Free and open to the public. Seniors and those interested in issues related to seniors are invited. Info: call 630-5926052. • VFW Bingo The Villa Park VFW hosts Bingo every Tuesday from 5:30-10 p.m.

Clubs and organizations are welcome to send entries for this column to: QuestPublishing@aol.com. Please include a phone number or e-mail address to contact for information.

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Addison Trail football team out to defend conference title Blazers sport mix of experience and promising potential By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail football team had a memorable 2014 season where it won the West Suburban Conference Gold Division title with a 6-0 record and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. Now, the Blazers are looking to carry that momentum into this fall with a roster mix of returning veterans and talented newcomers. Addison Trail has six players back on offense, including seniors Jose Acencion (OL), Andrew Lopez (OL), Ryan Zygowicz (QB) and Mike

Hundley (RB), along with junior wide receiver Darrion Conrad. Key newcomers on the offensive side of the ball include junior wide receivers Ricky Perez and Stevan Jones. “Those two kids have looked good,” said Addison Trail coach Paul Parpet Jr., whose team opened the 2015 season with a 19-14 win over Glenbard South, a fellow 2014 conference champion. “They give us size and a deep threat. But they are young. It will be a baptism by fire with them. We spent time in the summer working on the passing game and running routes. The big thing is they are making the adjustment from going against a sophomore defense to a varsity defense. It’s been a process, but their potential is very high.”

The Blazers return seniors Zach Atiyeh (LB), Nick Fugarino (CB), Matt Domek (DL) and Josh Simko (DL) on defense. Addison Trail also has three sophomores up on the varsity with Mike Renc (center), Nick D’Ambrose (secondary) and Nick DiBenardo (inside linebacker). “They definitely are newcomers to watch,” said Parpet Jr. “Just like with Steve and Ricky, it will be baptism by fire. It’s a big step for them. They are very talented and figuring things out every day.” Parpet Jr. likes the way things are shaping up on both sides of the ball. “I think we have a chance to be a pretty good football team on defense,” he said. “Offensively our running game is going to have to control the ball until we can get

Willowbrook girls volleyball team opens season Warriors go to three sets with Bartlett By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Willowbrook girls volleyball team opened the season with a pair of non-conference matches against Fenwick and Bartlett. In a 25-18, 25-13 non-conference loss to Fenwick, Danielle McNamara had two kills and one dig. Celia Dewyer added one ace and one dig. Grace Chantos had one assist and three digs. Olivia Pennebaker had two kills. Kiley Kelly added one dig. Maya Bullock had two kills. Maddie Weinhold chipped in with three assists and one dig. Emily Ligocki also had three assists and one dig. Jamie Chiapetta had one kill and one dig. Kalyn Konrath had one kill. Willowbrook also dropped a 22-25, 25-17, 25-17 non-conference contest to Bartlett. McNamara had five kills. Dewyer and Chantos each had two digs. Pennebaker had five kills and four digs. Bullock had one kill. Weinhold had five assists and one dig. Ligocki had one kill, 15 assists and one dig. Chiapetta finished with four kills and three digs. Konrath finished with three kills and one dig, while Milena Sogure had three kills.

Willowbrook is coming off a 2014 season where it went 18-18 overall and took third in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division with a 4-2 record. Pennebaker, a junior outside hitter, racked up 58 kills and 18 blocks last year. Chiapetta, a junior outside hitter as well, had 49 kills. Konrath is a senior middle blocker who registered 22 kills and 15 blocks last season. McNamara is a senior right-side hitter who finished with 141 kills and 25 blocks last year. Bullock, also a senior right side, had 79 kills and 14 blocks. Also back is senior libero Kelly Conley, who had 250 digs last year. “Kelly, our returning libero, will be leading our defense again,” said Willowbrook coach Sue Bower, who is in her 12th season at the helm. Ligocki, a junior setter, and Sogura, a senior middle blocker, are key newcomers to the team. “We have a core of returning players who had a successful season for Willowbrook last year,” said Bower. “They have already set goals to not only maintain the record from last year, but to improve upon it. They have been working hard on their communication skills and keeping a positive atmosphere on the court. We are working on some position changes. The girls are looking forward to the challenge.”

the passing game timed out. It’s all about timing and recognition and having confidence in each other. We need to get some games under our belt to continue to get these guys better. I like the mix of guys we have here. We have the younger guys and the guys back from last year’s conference-championship and playoff-qualifying group. The experienced guys are showing the younger guys where we need to get to. These guys have done a great job of coming together in the time we’ve had them. They count on each other.” Parpet Jr. noted the team’s schedule again is loaded with strong opposition. “Our schedule is not easy,” he said. “We have Oak Park for a crossover and Willowbrook in Week 3. We have to be ready to go.

It’s not an easy road. Hinsdale South has been predicted to be the top team in the conference. They are pretty good and they have a lot of kids back from last year’s playoff team.” Schedule aside, Parpet Jr., is looking forward to another fun and successful season. “Because of our strength on defense and up front and our ability to run the football and with some linemen, quarterback and running back returning, hopefully we’ll be ready to put our conference title on the line,” he said. “I think we will be. I love it. This is a fun bunch of young men. It’s a good mix of experience and inexperience. The guys are hungry. We just need to play games and then critique the things we need to focus on. We’re looking forward to it.”

Addison Trail boys soccer team scores impressive win over Lake Park By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail boys soccer team gained some key momentum right out of the gates recently. The Blazers kicked off their season with a 2-0 non-conference win over Lake Park. “We won at their place and they were a preseason top 20 team,” noted Addison Trail coach Ryan Dini. “The last couple years against them we didn’t have too much. This time we came out fired up and we flew around and scored two goals in the first 20 minutes. This team expects to be good and they are confident. They want to show everybody they belong with the big names in high school soccer around here. We controlled the tempo against Lake Park and jumped on them early and defensively we shut them down.” Sophomore Jonathan Hernandez and senior Damian Zielinski each had a goal for Addison Trail. Enrique Luna had an assist. Addison Trail is coming off a 2014 season where it went 7-10-1 and 2-4 in West Suburban Conference Gold Division play. “We were real young last year and we have a lot of those kids back,” said Dini. “We expect to be pretty good this year. We have a lot of kids back with varsity experience.” Returning for the Blazers are seniors Zielinski (midfield) and Fernando Alvarado (defense), along with juniors Tomasz Kania (midfield), Uriel Martinez (defense) and Isvic Quintana (midfield). Kania, Alvarado and Martinez are in their

third varsity seasons, while Quintana is in his second as a junior. Key newcomers include seniors Cosme Garcia (goalie) and Adrian Rozkuszka (defense), junior Ruben Amaro (midfield) and Hernandez, who is a sophomore forward. “Our strength will be our speed,” said Dini. “We have a lot of fast kids. I like our ball control. We like to keep the ball on the ground and switch fields and get behind the defense. We also have a lot of experience. We have a lot of juniors and multiple other players with years of playing varsity soccer.” Alvarado and Martinez give the Blazers strength in the back. “They are two returning defenders and they are defenders with size,” said Dini. Dini also is excited about Garcia’s potential in goal. “I’m excited about a lot of things with this group,” he said. “We have good leadership. Cosme will be a stud in goal. He’s one of our captains.” Other captains include Kania (all-sectional a year ago) and Luna. Dini said the competition in the West Suburban Gold will be as fierce as ever. “Morton will be good again and we play them at their place,” he said. “This is my fourth year as head coach and my eighth year being involved and this is by far the toughest the conference has been. Morton and Leyden will be very good and so will Downers Grove South and Willowbrook is pretty good. The conference will be loaded. We’ll see how it plays out.” Addison Trail was in the midst of hosting its annual tournament earlier this week.

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Addison Trail football team opens season with victory Willowbrook, Fenton drop Week 1 contests By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail football team had a fellow conference champion staring across the gridiron from it in Week 1. And the Blazers came away on the winning end, thanks to a 19-14 advantage over Glenbard South in a non-conference game played in Glen Ellyn. Addison Trail won the West Suburban Conference Gold Division title last year, while Glenbard South won the Metro Suburban Conference West Division championship and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. Addison Trail has now won

nine of its last 10 regular-season games. The Blazers return to action Friday in their home opener, a West Suburban Conference crossover game against Oak Park-River Forest. Fenton football The Fenton football team opened the season with a 42-7 non-conference loss to neighbor Leyden in Bensenville. Fenton returns to action Saturday at 1 p.m. in Melrose Park against Walther Christian. Willowbrook football Willowbrook’s football team continued its annual seasonopening series with Glenbard East. The Warriors dropped a 42-21 non-conference decision to the Rams in Lombard. Willowbrook hits the road again in Week 2 Friday in Hillside against Proviso West in a West Suburban Conference crossover game.

Willowbrook boys golf team downs Proviso East Neiswanger leads was for Warriors in win By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Willowbrook boys golf team recorded a recent 174259 West Suburban Conference Gold Division victory over Proviso East. The match was played at par-35 Columbus Park. The win moved Willowbrook to 2-1 in duals on the season.

Junior Jake Neiswanger led the Warriors with a 42. Senior Nick Tiberi shot 43, while junior Sam Malito added a 44. Sophomore Tim Keefe carded a 45. In earlier action, Willowbrook dropped a 171-178 non-conference match to West Chicago at par-32 Sugar Creek in Villa Park. Tiberi led the Warriors with a 42. Senior Matt Langer added a 44. Senior Mike Lopez shot 45, while Neiswanger fired a 47.

Week 2 Preview Oak Park-River Forest (1-0) at Addison Trail (1-0) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: Addison Trail High School Last week: OPRF 14, Lincoln-Way East 13; Addison Trail 19, Glenbard South 14 Last year: Did not play Outlook: Addison Trail welcomes an Oak-Park River Forest team to town that went 7-3 last year and made the state playoffs. The Huskies opened the season with a 1-point win over Lincoln-Way East. Lincoln-Way East went 10-2 last year, advancing to the state quarterfinals. Addison Trail gave itself a good boost with a Week 1 road win over Glenbard South.

Addison Trail girls volleyball team defeats Lake Park Schmidt, Pudlo, Petrbok and Williams power offense in victory By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail girls volleyball team started the 2015 campaign off on the right foot with a 25-23, 26-28, 25-20 non-conference victory over Lake Park. Alyssa Pham had one dig for the Blazers. Anastasia Labadessa had one ace, two kills, 19 assists and three digs. Carla Muell added three digs. Ciara Williams had two aces, four kills and three digs. Danielle Tulke had one ace, one assist and six digs. Jessica Mell had two kills and one

dig. Keara Schmidt finished with three aces, five kills and one dig. Nicole Pudlo had five kills and three digs, while Sarah Petrbok had three aces, four kills and six digs. The Blazers then dropped a 21-25, 25-15, 25-20 non-conference match to Fenwick. Pham had one ace, while Labadessa had five aces, one kill, 24 assists and six digs. Muell had six digs. Williams had one kill, one assist and three digs,while Tulk had four digs. Mell added two aces and six kills. Schmitt finished with one ace, nine kills and one dig. Pudlo had four kills and Petrbok had seven kills, hit .429 and had six digs. Addison Trail had 10 aces in the match against Lake Park and nine more against Fenwick. The Blazers had a total of 50 kills in the two matches.

Week 2 Preview Fenton (0-1) at Walther Christian (0-1)

When: Saturday, 1 p.m. Where: Walther Christian High School, Melrose Park Last week: Leyden 42, Fenton 7 Last year: Fenton 55, Walther Christian 12

Outlook: Fenton opened the season against O’Hare Airport area neighbor Leyden in Week 1 and dropped a 42-7 contest. The Bison now look to rebound against Walther Christian, which plays in the opposite division of the Metro Suburban Conference. Walther went 0-9 last season. This is considered a non-conference game for both teams. Fenton still has crossover games against Ridgewood and Elmwood Park in weeks 3 and 4.

Week 2 Preview Willowbrook (0-1) at Proviso West (0-1) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: Proviso West High School, Hillside Last week: Glenbard East 42, Willowbrook 21; Evanston 42, Proviso West 21 Last year: Did not play Outlook: Willowbrook will look to get in the win column this week when it heads to Hillside for a West Suburban Conference crossover game against Proviso West. The Panthers lost on the road to Evanston (coached by former Driscoll head coach Mike Burzawa) in Week 1. Proviso went 2-7 last year. Willowbrook will play three of its first four on the road. The Warriors host Addison Trail in the annual District 88 game next week and then head to Darien to face a Hinsdale South team that advanced to the 6A quarterfinals last year.

Week 2 Preview Evergreen Park (1-0) at IC Catholic Prep (0-1) When: Saturday, 1 p.m. Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Park, Elmhurst Last week: Evergreen Park 30, Lake Station (Ind.) 8, Bishop McNamara 49, IC Catholic Prep 32 Last year: Teams did not play Outlook: IC Catholic Prep switched out a non-conference game with downstate Breese Mater Dei from last year for this contest against Evergreen Park. Evergreen Park is a member of the South Suburban Conference Red Division. The team went 6-4 and reached the state playoffs last year. This will be the penultimate Saturday matinee game for the Knights. After playing Walther Christian at home in Week 3 during the day, IC Catholic Prep’s final three home regular-season games will be contested under Friday night lights thanks to permanent lights being installed in the facility.

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SPRINGFIELD — Win the Lottery? You might want to hold off on that new bass boat, dream house or even paying off any big debts. Because of the state’s continuing budget impasse, Illinois is only paying out Lottery prizes of less than $25,000. A prize of less than $600 can be collected from any of the more than 8,000 retailers that sell lottery products. And prizes less than $25,000 can still be claimed at any of the Illinois Lottery’s claim centers, which can be found at illinoislottery.com. After that? Well, it looks like a Lottery big winner will have to wait for the winnings until Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic supermajorities that control the General Assembly can get past their differences and agree to a budget for the current fiscal year, which began July 1. “Due to the ongoing budget situation in Springfield, some lottery winner payments have been delayed. All winners will be paid in full as soon as the Lottery and the Illinois Comptroller have the legislative authority to do so,” said a spokesperson for the Lottery. Lottery officials say payouts of $25,000 or more would have to come from the office of Comptroller Leslie

Geissler Munger (R-Lincolnshire) and her office says it lacks the legal ability to make those payments. “We are not allowed by law to pay anything out of an appropriated account during the budget impasse without a court order or consent decree, or unless it is a statutory continuing appropriation,” said Rich Carter, spokesman for Munger’s office. State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, said the situation is outrageous. “It’s worse than a travesty; it’s a fraud,” said Franks. “I don’t see how the state can sell tickets and take money when they have no intention, or authority, to pay the winners.” “I can tell you if you owe the state some money, they’re not going to say ‘Wait, we’re going to hold off until you’ve got your budget taken care of at home, and then just give us a call and you can pay us.’ That’s not how it works in the real world.” Franks said the Lottery, in fact, should have to pay penalties on late payments to big winners. The state is effectively holding money for its own use and depriving the winners use of that money, and “they know that time is valuable.” “We couldn’t be in a worse situation if we tried,” Franks said of Illinois. The governor’s budget proposal, the now-vetoed plan sent to the governor by legislative Democrats and now the

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Music@Bethel announces 2015-16 season Performances include Stolper, Second City Brass, salute to musical theater

ELMHURST — The organizers of Music@Bethel has revealed the performers lined up to take part in what is now the 17th season. The season opens on Sunday, October 18 at 3 p.m. with “Put

On Your Sunday Clothes” – a salute to musical theater. In this exciting tribute to Broadway, guests will enjoy stars of the Chicago musical theater scene accompanied by Music@ Bethel’s Artistic Director Jeff Panko. Prepare to be delighted with familiar tunes from Broadway shows we all know and love. On Saturday, December 5, beginning at 7 p.m., Chicagoland’s Second City Brass will kick off the holiday season with this concert showcasing famil-

iar secular and sacred pieces. This brass quartet’s versatility, virtuosity and sense of musical humor make it appeal to audiences of all ages. The Black Oak Ensemble will be in the sanctuary on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 7 p.m., when this critically acclaimed group brings its music to Bethel with words by Mozart and Beethoven, along with the Fauré Piano Quartet, which features Music@Bethel’s Panko. The final concert of the sea-

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GroundLink drives for major growth in Chicago market New Chief of Sales calls Elmhurst home, soon company will too By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — GroundLink is a global car service that leverages a proprietary technology platform to provide seamless, reliable and consistent ground transportation for travelers worldwide in most major cities and 110 countries. Sound like a lot of buzzwords you’d find in a corporate mission statement? Well, perhaps so but to put it very simply – be prepared to have an entirely

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How it works If you’ve used a limo service to be picked up at the airport, you know some of the frustrations. All you are given is the license plate number of a limo or car, so you stand out on one of those islands with the shelters and watch hopefully as car after car after car drives by. One person recalled doing it in the rain and snow, so you’re not only fighting the wind and weather, but also watching your luggage, as you strain to see the license plates on the cars approaching. When it seems like forever, especially in bad weather, you start to think, “did I miss it?” With GroundLink, the mobile app

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the PrimeStar-H Fund I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Jan A. Rosa; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 02265 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 6/29/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 10/1/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 11 IN BLOCK 21 IN HIGHVIEW SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 12, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28 AND PART OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 9, 1967 AS DOCUMENT R6718983, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-28-308-020 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 374 W. Park 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-06072. I666800 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Aug. 20, 27 & Sept. 3, 2015) 215471

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“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W14-1494 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC; Plaintiff, VS. Goran Mitic; Windridge Courts Condominium Association; Defendants. 14 CH 1561 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 October 1, 2015, 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: UNIT NO. 325, TOGETHER WITH THE UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT, IN WINDRIDGE COURT CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: THE EAST 70 FEET OF LOT 15 AND ALL OF LOT 16 IN BLECKE`S ROLLING ACRES ESTATES UNIT TWO, IN SECTIONS 28 AND 29, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS DOCUMENT NO. R79-73712. C/K/A: 300 West Fullerton Avenue, Unit 325, Addison, IL 60101 PIN: 03-28-318-084 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 W14-1494. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: CONDO. 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) Cory J. Harris (6319221) 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 W14-1494 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I667259 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Aug. 27, Sept. 3 & 10, 2015) 215895

JULIO ORTEGA; ELSA ORTEGA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 001468 1200 NORTH MILLNS LANE 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 January 13, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on September 22, 2015, 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: LOT 9 IN TAMARA HEIGHTS UNIT TWO, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 28, 1976 AS DOCUMENT R7625017, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 03-20-223-001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1200 NORTH MILLNS LANE ADDISON, IL 60101 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $306,573.01. 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 #PA1306854 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I667317 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Aug. 27, Sept. 3 & 10, 2015) 216012

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but solely as owner Trustee for Newlands Asset Holding

Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Guadalupe Mendoza; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2015 CH 00332 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 7/13/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 10/15/15 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: PARCEL 1: LOT 7, AREA 14, UNIT 9 IN DANBY SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 7, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 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 R68-25836 AND CERTIFICATE OF ADJUSTMENT FILED FEBRUARY 19, 1969, AS DOCUMENT R69-6930, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT 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. PIN 06-21-216-068 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 18W150 16th Street Villa Park, IL 60181 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-00553. I668036 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Sept. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 217056

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Anna Shah; Syed Imran Shah; Brandywine Towne Houses Improvement Association; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants Defendants. 2010 CH 006312 18w138 14th Street, Villa Park, IL 60181 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on July 1, 2015, the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will on October 6, 2015, 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: Parcel One Lot 2 in Area 16 Unit 9 in Danby Subdivision Unit 2, Being a Subdivision of Part of the East 3/4 (except the North 797.82 feet and except the South 700 feet) of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Township 39 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded July 14, 1965 as Document R65-25429 in Dupage County, Illinois. Parcel two easements appurtenant to the above described real estate, the easements, set forth in Declaration of Covenants and restrictions dated April 12, 1965 and recorded April 19, 1965 in DuPage County, as Document Number R65-12236 and declaration of the inclusions dated September 29, 1965 and recorded October 4, 1965 as Document Number R65-38843 and Declarations dated October 4, 1965 as Document Number R65-38843 and Declaration dated October 13, 1965 and recorded October 13, 1965 as Document Number R65-40177, in DuPage County, Illinois. Commonly known as 18w138 14th Street, Villa Park, IL 60181 Parcel Number(s): 06-21-208-034 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: 15-020357. 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 I668088 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Sept. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 217185

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10-047263 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OA2 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OA2 PLAINTIFF, -vsFABIOLA LINDSAY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 11 CH 4304 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on August 5, 2013; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on September 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in DuPage County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 257 Bonnie Brae Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Permanent Index No.: 06-03-204-005-0000 Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY 1 STORY Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $300,873.21. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC f/k/a Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I666530 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 20, 27 & Sept. 3, 2015) 215159 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the PrimeStar-H Fund I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Jan A. Rosa; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 02265 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 6/29/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 10/1/15 at the hour of 10:00AM

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• 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 03-28-308-020 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 374 W. Park 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 14-14-06072. I666800 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Aug. 20, 27 & Sept. 3, 2015) 215474 “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” W14-1494 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC; Plaintiff, VS. Goran Mitic; Windridge Courts Condominium Association; Defendants. 14 CH 1561 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 October 1, 2015, 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

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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: 300 West Fullerton Avenue, Unit 325, Addison, IL 60101 PIN: 03-28-318-084 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 W14-1494. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: CONDO. 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) Cory J. Harris (6319221) 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 W14-1494 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I667259 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Aug. 27, Sept. 3 & 10, 2015) 215896 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS JULIO ORTEGA; ELSA ORTEGA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 001468 1200 NORTH MILLNS LANE 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 January 13, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on September 22, 2015, 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. 03-20-223-001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1200 NORTH MILLNS LANE ADDISON, IL 60101 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $306,573.01. 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 foreclo-

sure 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 #PA1306854 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I667317 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Aug. 27, Sept. 3 & 10, 2015) 216013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but solely as owner Trustee for Newlands Asset Holding Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Guadalupe Mendoza; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2015 CH 00332 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 7/13/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 10/15/15 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 06-21-216-068 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 18W150 16th Street Villa Park, IL 60181 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 14-15-00553. I668036 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Sept. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 217058 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Anna Shah; Syed Imran Shah; Brandywine Towne Houses Improvement Association; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants Defendants. 2010 CH 006312 18w138 14th Street, Villa Park, IL 60181 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on July 1, 2015, the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will on October 6, 2015, 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 18w138 14th Street, Villa Park, IL 60181 Parcel Number(s): 06-21-208-034 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: 15-020357. 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 I668088 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Sept. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 217187

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Buy 4 Synthetic Blend oil changes for $89.95 get the 5th FREE! Most Cars. Plus $3 Disposal Fee. Not valid with any other offer. See location for details.

Punch-A-Deal

RATED #1 IN ELMHURST

TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE

BATTERIES ON SALE NOW WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

ASE Certified Certified •• Domestic Domestic && Foreign Foreign ASE

Expires 9/17/15

ROTATE & BALANCE WITH FREE BRAKE INSPECTION

29.95

Expires 9/17/15

MOST CARS

RATED #1 IN VILLA PARK

ENGINE TUNE-UP DISC BRAKES

We’ll install new resistor spark plugs, adjust Front Disc brake service for single piston American cars. Includes new disc pads, rotors resurfaced, wheel bearing idle speed, set timing, test battery and Replace fluid, pan gasket and filter (if charging system, inspect other key engine repacked, new grease seals, fluid added as needed, system equipped). Special gaskets, filters extra if inspected and car road tested. *Rebuilt calipers & semi needed. Some cars/light trucks extra. Limited parts. metallic pads extra. Warranty -

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, SATISFACTION & CLEANLINESS

ASK ABOUT OUR TIRE SPECIALS

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