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NeWS Authorities seek info in New Years Day home invasion, sexual assault Police offering $1,000 reward for info leading to arrest, prosecution of suspect

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FeATURe Medical Memo: Combating the Flu

Recognition of founders, ‘golden ticket’ promotion to make up library’s yearlong anniversary celebration See the Full Story on page 3

Understanding influenza important to treatment, prevention

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SPORTS Trojans win at Romeoville Downers North takes home Romeoville Classic title

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(Photo courtesy of the Lisle Library District) The Lisle Library District is celebrating their 50th anniversary with numerous events throughout 2015.

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authorities seek information in new years day home invasion, sexual assault

Authorities in Westmont are asking the community for help in gathering information related to a home invasion and sexual assault that took place on New Years Day.

record-high 242 district 202 students named 2015-16 state scholars A record-high 242 District 202 high school seniors have been named 20152016 Illinois State Scholars because of their superior academic potential.

students reach out to the armed forces Central elementary School students in Jessica Williams’ 5th grade classes raised $440 and used the money to fill and ship 27 care packages to soldiers stationed overseas.

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Lisle Library celebrates 50 years serving community Recognition of founders, ‘golden ticket’ promotion part of library’s yearlong anniversary celebration

By Jonathan SampleS BuGlE sTaff

jsamples@buglenewspapers.com @strikechords

The Lisle Library District is turning 50 years old in 2015, and library staff has planned a yearlong celebration to mark the district’s golden anniversary. “50 years ago, a small group of women recognized the need for our Library and worked tirelessly to make it a reality,” said Katharine Seelig, director of the Lisle Library District. “We want to celebrate both their efforts and the commitment we have to meeting the needs of our patrons today and in the future.”

The history of the Lisle Library dates back to 1963, when members of the Lisle Woman’s Club began working to bring a full-service public library to the village. Their efforts led to the opening of a children’s library in April 1964 located in the basement of what is now B. Gunther & Company, 4742 Main St. In September of the same year, the Friends of the Lisle Library group was created to work for the passage of a referendum to create a tax-supported library in the village. A pamphlet distributed by the group prior to the vote was just one example of how the Friends of the Lisle Library worked to raise support for the referendum.

“Your “yes” vote… can help provide Lisle with a well-stoked,

professionally staffed library,” the pamphlet read. “A Library which will provide that extra reference material needed by every school child… A library which will afford you and each member of your household - at no cost - a library card providing full library privileges.”

That referendum proposal was passed on Dec. 11, 1965, thus establishing the Lisle Library District.

“We are honored to have served this community for the last 50 years,” Seelig said.

To kick off the celebration, library staff has hidden 100 “golden tickets” in materials throughout its collection. Fifty of those tickets were placed inside adult and teen materials on the lower level, and another 50 tickets were hidden upstairs in youth services materials.

Patrons who find a golden ticket may return it to the circulation services desk for a small prize.

“As of right now, two tickets have already been found, and the patrons were pretty excited about them,” said Lisle Library Communications Coordinator Nicole Mueller, who said the promotion will continue until all the tickets are fund and redeemed or until the end of 2015, whichever comes first. In addition to the golden ticket promotion, the library is planning numerous additional events throughout the year to celebrate its half decade

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(Left) One of the ‘golden tickets’ hidden at the Lisle Library. (Right) An informational pamphlet distributed by the Friends of the Lisle Library group to grow support for a 1965 referendum vote that led to the establishment of the Lisle Library District. of service. A performance by the DuPage Symphony Orchestra will take place on Feb. 13 to honor the memory of Irv Goldstein, who founded the Friends of the Lisle Library District. The string quartet will be playing a variety of classical pieces to honor Goldstein’s lifelong love of music. During its Jan. 14 meeting, the Lisle Library District’s Board of Trustees also will rename a meeting room the Albert F. and Marilyn W. Cawiezel Memorial Meeting Room to honor the late Albert and Marilyn, who was a former president and trustee of the Lisle Library District and past president of the Lisle Woman’s Club. Mueller said the library is also planning on presenting the Cawiezel’s children, Cathy and Pat,

community bulletin > woodridge

Rotary Club social planned for Jan. 17 Those interested can attend informational gathering

The Woodridge Rotary Club is inviting members and nonmembers to attend a social and informational meeting on Jan. 17.

The event will be held at Shanahan’s Pub, 1999 W. 75th St., Woodridge, and the music of electric violin player Jennifer

Lowe, member of CoverGirls Violin Group, will be the featured entertainment.

This is a social event for the Woodridge Club, as well as a chance for interested people to find out about Rotary, an international service organization that is over 100 years old.

The Woodridge Club has been active in the community for more than 20 years, according to the organization.

It is most well known for its annual recycling extravaganza and its mini triathlon, which has been held annually for the past 15 years in August.

The evening will start with complimentary appetizers from 6-7 p.m., and the music will play from 7-10 p.m.

Seats are limited, and those interested in attending should contact membership chair Rich Moore at 630-272-4300 to register.

with a certificate to commemorate the occasion.

Additionally, staff is asking patrons to share their memories and photos to be included in the library’s memory book.

“We’re still in the process

of planning our celebration activities,” Mueller said. For more information about the 50th anniversary celebration and to see an updated list of activities, visit www.www.lislelibrary.org/ celebrating-50-years.

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Snow, frigid temps follow historically mild December Last month tied a record for least amount of December snow in the Chicago area since 1884

By Jonathan Samples staff reporter

jsamples@buglenewspapers.com @strikechords

It’s a new year and seemingly a new season, as a wintery blast of snow and frigid temperatures has moved into the area, reminding residents and road crews how lucky they have been the past two months.

“This past weekend was our first real taste of winter,” said Mike Ramsey, acting public works director for the village of Westmont.

“So far, we’ve been really lucky.”

Last month tied a record for the least amount of snow in December in the Chicago area since 1884.

However, January has brought with it a winter weather system

that was expected to drop more than 5 inches of snow throughout the region between Sunday and Tuesday afternoon.

In addition to the first significant snowfall of the 2014-15 season, bitterly cold temperatures have also settled in across DuPage County. Wednesday evening’s low is expected to plunge to negative 13 degrees in Downers Grove, according to the National Weather Service. Wind chills of 20-30 below zero are expected throughout the region Wednesday.

Ramsey said nine trucks were deployed between Monday and Tuesday evening to salt roads and plow, adding that crews were ready for their first significant snow and ice removal operation of the

season.

“We are more than prepared because of what happened last year,” said Ramsey, noting the effect of last winter’s severe winter weather.

Despite the snow and cold, several schools in the area are not anticipating any cancellations.

“The district is currently intending to keep school open all week,” said Downers Grove School District 58 spokeswoman Megan Hewitt, who added that the district will monitor outdoor temperatures and update its plan if conditions warrant closings.

“If weather conditions worsen significantly and school closes, the district will notify parents via the SchoolMessenger notification system and the district website,” Hewitt said.

Jill Browning, spokeswoman for Community High School District 99, said officials are monitoring the weather and any potential disruptions to school operations at either of the district’s two high

schools.

“When there is a school cancellation, we let our families and the media know as soon as possible,” Browning said.

Additionally, school officials are reminding parents to make sure children are dressed appropriately for the frigid temperatures.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is also reminding people who live in the Midwest of the dangers of extremely cold temperatures.

“Subfreezing temperatures and wind chills can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people who don’t take the proper precautions,” said Andrew Velasquez III, FEMA regional administrator. “It is important for everyone to monitor their local weather reports and take steps now to stay safe, whether traveling or at home, during times of extreme cold temperatures.”

For more information on winterweather preparedness, visit www. ready.gov/winter-weather.

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Stay indoors as much as possible and limit your exposure to the cold; Dress in layers and keep dry; Check on family, friends and neighbors who are at risk and may need additional assistance; Know the symptoms of coldrelated health issues, such as frostbite and hypothermia, and seek medical attention if health conditions are severe; Bring pets indoors or ensure they have a warm shelter area with unfrozen water; Make sure vehicles have an emergency kit that includes an ice scraper, blanket and flashlight – and keep the fuel tank above half full; and If you are told to stay off the roads, stay home. If you must drive, don’t travel alone; keep others informed of your schedule and stay on main roads.

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Resident coalition submits petitions for facilities referendum More than 3,000 signed petition requesting referendum on new village facilities The Downers Grove for Responsible Government coalition announced Monday that it submitted petitions for a referendum question on a current proposal for several new village facilities.

The petition contained the signatures of more than 3,000 Downers Grove residents in support of a referendum asking if they support spending

approximately $46 million on a new Downers Grove Village Hall, police station and fire station, according to the group. The referendum question would be placed on the ballot for the April 7 local election.

“Despite having only a few weeks to obtain signatures, we are thrilled to be able to submit nearly double the required number, collected by more than 50 volunteers,” said DG4RG CoChairman Tim Werner. “The outpouring of support from across the Downers Grove community clearly shows that residents want to express their voice on the proposed new village buildings at the ballot box.”

Tim Harms, DG4RG cochairman, said the number

“Despite having only a few weeks to obtain signatures, we are thrilled to be able to submit nearly double the required number, collected by more than 50 volunteers ...” of signatures showed many residents in the village have a strong desire for referendum.

“Support for this petition drive has come from residents across Downers Grove from all walks of life,” Harms said.

The group said state election law required volunteers to collect a minimum 1,551 signatures in order to place the referendum question on the ballot.

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Authorities seek info in New Years home invasion, assault Police offering $1,000 reward for info leading to arrest, prosecution of suspect

By Jonathan Samples staff reporter

jsamples@buglenewspapers.com @strikechords

Authorities in Westmont are asking the community for help in gathering information related to a home invasion and sexual assault that took place on New Years Day.

“We’re hoping to get the word out to the public to see if anybody saw anything,” said village spokesperson Larry McIntyre.

“We are basically recruiting the public to come forward if they have any information about the case.”

Westmont police said a senior citizen reported that she was

police > blotter The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments.

Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Downers Grove

Orland T. Lee, 45, 6819 Prairieview Ave., Woodridge, was arrested at 10:35 p.m. Dec. 25 on 63rd Street and Fairview for driving while license suspended.

Michael J. O’Connell, 42, 574 N. Green Ridge, Addison, was arrested at 7:11 p.m. Dec. 26 in the 3300 block of Finley Road for retail theft.

James H. Mills, 48, 4520 Sterling, Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:05 p.m. Dec. 23 at the residence for battery.

Jason A. Anderson, 23, 311 5th St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:25 a.m. Dec. 27 at the residence for domestic battery.

Rhakeen J. G. James, 19, 12 Tower Court, Downers Grove, was arrested at 12:02 a.m. Dec. 24 at the residence for domestic battery.

Kyle Strojuy, 23, 4944 Douglas Road, Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:11 p.m. Dec. 27 on Ogden and Highland avenues for driving while license suspended.

Bradley I. Morris, 19, 1037 Palmer St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 11:25 a.m. Dec. 24 in the 800 block of Burlington Avenue for a warrant.

Jeffrey J. Donato, 42, 12245 McDaniels, Alsip, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 24 at Cook County Jail for retail theft - warrant.

Kash M. Hobbs, 48, 703 W. Liberty, Wheaton, was arrested at 5:33 p.m.

Dec. 24 in the 3100 block of Finley Road for failure to appear.

Sarah E. Krug, 22, 420 Walnut Creek, Lisle, was arrested at 10 p.m. Dec. 27 on 75th Street and Interstate 355 for criminal damage to property.

Daniel G. Curry, 31, 2660 Moss Lane, Aurora, was arrested at 5:23 p.m.

Dec. 28 at Fry’s Electronics, 3300 Finley Road, for retail theft.

Jose A. Roman-Ruiz, 24, 4107 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 8:05 p.m. Dec. 29 on

woken up in her home in the 1100 block of South Williams Street at approximately 5 a.m. by the suspect at gunpoint. The suspect then forced the victim to drive to an ATM and retrieve cash from her bank account before having the victim drop him off near 83rd Street and Janes Avenue in Woodridge, according to police.

“There is currently no suspect, but we have a description,” McIntyre said.

The victim described the suspect as a dark skinned male, between 20 to 30 years of age, between 5 feet 10 inches and to 6 feet tall, stocky build, wearing a dark colored, possibly leather, jacket and armed with a handgun.

The Westmont Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect. Anyone with information about this

investigation should contact the Westmont Police Department Investigations Division at 630981-6319 or email chiefofpolice@ westmont.il.gov. The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office are assisting with the investigation.

Police said citizens should be aware of their surroundings and secure their residences when they are out and when they are home.

Stonewall and Ogden Avenue for no valid driver’s license.

Edgar Alvarez Balcazar, 22, 338 W. St. Charles Road, Lombard, was arrested at 8:57 p.m. Dec. 29 on Ogden and Fairview avenues for driving while license suspended.

offender(s) removed eight tires from vehicles parked in the 700 block of North Blackhawk Drive.

Total loss is $11,000.

At approximately 1:58 a.m. Dec. 21, Xavier Jimenez, 22, 339 E. 117th St., Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license suspended and disobeying a traffic control device following a traffic stop on Route 53 at 75th Street.

Elizabeth C. Brunell, 18, 1533 Snowberry Court, Downers Grove, was arrested at 10:48 p.m. Dec. 29 in the 4000 block of Saratoga for possession of cannabis.

Westmont Sometime between 6 p.m. Dec. 21 and 6 p.m. Dec. 22, an unknown offender(s) broke a store front door window in the 0-100 block of North Cass Avenue. Total damage is between $500 and $700.

Sometime between 4 p.m. Dec. 24 and 11 a.m. Dec. 25, an unknown offender(s) damaged tires on two vehicles in the 1700 block of 35th Street. Total damage is $600.

Sometime between 1 p.m. Dec. 19 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19, an unknown offender(s) stole a package from outside a residence in the 200 block of 60th Street. Total loss is $600.

Sometime between 5 p.m. Dec. 26 and 9:15 a.m. Dec. 27, an unknown

Sometime between 9:30 p.m. Dec. 27 and 7 a.m. Dec. 28, an unknown offender(s) damaged a window of a residence in the 500 block of Brookside Drive. Total damage is $100.

Woodridge

At approximately 6:31 p.m. Dec. 22, Arielle Mann, 23, 8116 Park Crest Drive, Darien, was charged with retail theft after removing miscellaneous items from Kohl’s, 1001 75th St.

A burglary from a motor vehicle occurred sometime between 8 p.m. Dec. 18 and 7:19 a.m. Dec. 19 in the 7200 block of Bonnie Court.

An unknown person(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and removed a purse.

A criminal damage to vehicle occurred sometime between 11 p.m.

Dec. 21 and 2 p.m. Dec. 23 in the 7900 block of Chelsea. An unknown person(s) broke out the passenger side window of a parked vehicle.

A theft occurred sometime between 6 p.m. Dec. 17 and 12:26 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 8100 block of Waterbury Court.

An unknown person(s) removed a mountain bike from a common area of an apartment building.

A criminal damage to vehicle occurred sometime between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Dec. 23 in the 10000 block of Werch Drive. An unknown person(s) slashed the tires of a parked vehicle.

At approximately 9:18 a.m. Dec. 20, Brandon Flores, 20, 7647 Walnut Ave., Woodridge, was charged with unlawful use of an intoxicating compound following a traffic stop on 75th Street and Janes Avenue.

At approximately 3:05 p.m. Dec. 24, Donald Chamberlain, 49, 9S125 Lake Drive, Willowbrook, was charged with retail theft, possession of a controlled substance, assault and resisting a peace officer after he removed miscellaneous items from Kohl’s, 1001 75th St.

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Trojans win AT ROMEOVILLE Downers North takes home Romeoville Christmas Classic title

By Scott taylor spoRTs EdIToR

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In its first year in the Romeoville Christmas Classic, Downers Grove North was looking to gain momentum into the second half of the season.

They found that momentum, going 4-0 in the tournament to finish as tournament champions after a 51-49 win over Oak Forest in the championship game Dec. 30.

“I’ve known this group forever and I felt like this was the time to get into a tournament,” Downers North coach Jim Thomas said.

“To see this through to this time is kinda special.

“We’re 0-fer in conference right now and we need this to propel us into the second half of the season.

We need to take care of business in the silver. There’s still a lot of things we need to improve on.”

The Trojans (8-5) came out red hot with four three-pointers early in the game and held a 21-10 lead

after the first quarter.

The lead grew to 26-10 before Oak Forest came back to cut the lead to 26-19. It was 33-24 Trojans at the half behind 14 points from Devin Blake.

“I was getting open looks in the first half, shot them and they were going in,” Blake said.

It was a 41-29 lead late in the third quarter and 41-34 after three quarters when Oak Forest made its run.

The Trojans slowed down the tempo and the normally solid free-throw shooting team went 1-for-6 down the stretch as Oak Forest rallied to tie the game at 4949 with 12.8 seconds left.

“If we hit our free throws, it is a non-factor,” Thomas said of slowing the pace down. “It was uncharacteristic that we didn’t step up and knock two down each time, but they played a great game and had a great game plan, but we did what we needed to do.”

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Jordon Kedrowski had the game-winning pass to Dave edwards in Downers North’s 51-49 win over Oak Forest to win the Romeoville Christmas Classic title.

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Benet tops Trinity to win Montini crown

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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The Benet Academy girls basketball team came into the Montini Catholic Holiday Tournament with an unblemished record and no desire to see that go by the wayside.

“We like to think (we are among the elite teams in the Chicagoland area), said senior point guard Kathleen Doyle. “We came into this tournament preparing for a state championship. We knew we would play here two days in a row against two elite teams.

We are preparing ourselves for March 7, so we are ready for that day.”

After knocking off the host Broncos in the semifinals, Benet found itself down by three at the break to Trinity, who also sported an undefeated record.

“After halftime, we really came together and we had come so far not to win,” said Benet senior Emily Eshoo. “We knew we had to come out prepared and come out with twice as much intensity and rebound and play defense and win this.”

Win they did, as the Redwings (17-0) used intense defensive pressure in the second half to roll to a 60-42 win.

Benet took its first lead of the second half with only one starter on the floor, something coach Joe Kilbride said he told them might happen.

“Both teams were tired and it really showed in the first half,” Kilbride said. “I told them at half it would be a grind-it-out game. We were able to sub some

players in and get fresher legs in there and we got some really good contributions from a lot of players and we were able to get our press going in the third quarter and got our tempo going and the whole thing changed. It was really an effort thing. They just dug down and found it and I was really happy with that.”

Hlavin tallied eight points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Thomalla scored nine points, including a key three-pointer in the fourth quarter.

Eshoo, who was named to the second-team all-tournament, led all scorers with 15 points, while Doyle, the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, had 12.

First-team all-tournament honoree Emily Schramek was held to only two points in the win.

Scramek was one of the players Kilbride said was tired after she tallied 24 points in the win over Montini.

“She is such a great player,” he said. “She carried us in that game and honestly, she and Doyle carried us in the tournament.

She was just struggling a little bit in the first half and was having a hard time with their matchups.”

In that semifinal win, Benet knocked off the defending Class 3A champions Montini 58-42 in its first year playing in the Lombard-based tournament.

“That is a good team,” Kilbride said. “That was a good team win and I was very proud of how the kids played. We shared the basketball and passed up a good shot for a better one.”

To go with Schramek’s 24 points, Doyle added 14 points and Eshoo tallied 11, despite sitting a lot of the first half with foul trouble.

“This was the game where we have played most as a team and most together,” Schramek said after beating Montini. “Everyone knew their role and we all stepped up and accomplished something great. Beating Montini at their own home, that is something we have been talking about all season and to have it come true just shows that all the hard work and all the running in practice and staying after to shoot, it is all paying off and we are seeing it now.”

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Emily Eshoo scored 15 points in a 60-42 win over Trinity to take home the Montini Holiday Tournament crown.

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boys hoops Points Per Game Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North 21.8 Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook 20.8 Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East 19.9 Jalen Jackson, JCA 17.0 George Sargeant, Maine South 15.9 Taquan Sims, Joliet Central 15.2 Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central 14.4 Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South 14.2 Evan Hines, Niles West 14.0 John Rebellato, Westmont 13.8 Jon Arenas, Maine South 13.4 Shane Ritter, Plainfield South 13.3 Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North 13.2 Trevian Bell, Joliet West 12.7 Matt Cappelletti, Romeoville 12.2 Julian Torres, Bolingbrook 11.8 London Stamps, Romeoville 11.7 Jerry Gillespie, Joliet Central 11.6 Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central 10.9 Caleb deMarigny, Maine South 10.9 Octavius Parker, Niles West 10.5 Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook 10.5 Denis Alibegovic, Downers South 10.5 Jeff Washington, Joliet West 10.3 Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East 10.3 Jojo Rios, Niles West 10.0 Rebounds Per Game Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East 9.0 Julian Torres, Bolingbrook 8.8 Trevian Bell, Joliet West 8.7 George Sargeant, Maine South 8.4 Dimitri Akenten, Bolingbrook 8.2 Malik Fuller, Joliet Central 7.8 Davis Neilands, Maine South 6.4 Jeff Washington, Joliet West 6.3 Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North 6.3 Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central 5.9 Justin Windt, Plainfield Central 5.8 Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook 5.5 Kewon Ware, Joliet Central 5.3 James Claar, Plainfield East 5.2 Jamal Harmon, Plainfield Central 5.2 Nick Thomaston, Plainfield Central 5.2 Quintin Brown, Westmont 5.0 Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North 5.0 TJ Clifford, Downers South 5.0 Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East 4.9 Assists Caleb deMarigny, Maine South 56 Adam Doll, Westmont 32 Nick Ruben, Maine South 27 Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North 25 John Paul Leagogo, Westmont 24 Wynston Wright, Plainfield East 24 Michael Ortiz, Plainfield South 22 George Sargeant, Maine South 22 Wilyam Wright, Plainfield East 21 Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central 21 Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook 20 Jonathan Allison, Plainfield South 19 Jon Arenas, Maine South 19 Da’Von Foster, Joliet West 18 TJ Clifford, Downers South 18

Brandon Smeets, Plainfield North Mirsad Mackic, Niles West Odisho Audisho, Niles West Theyvion Kirk, Joliet West Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Taquan Sims, Joliet Central Octavius Parker, Niles West Sean Alexander, Westmont Mantas Augustinavicius, DGS Johnny Kostelz, Plainfield Central Ternell Jordan, Joliet Central Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central Steals Jon Arenas, Maine South Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Caleb deMarigny, Maine South George Sargeant, Maine South Adam Doll, Westmont Richie Elias, Plainfield North Nick Ruben, Maine South Sam Ebersold, Downers South Brandon Smeets, Plainfield North Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North Odisho Audisho, Niles West Evan Hines, Niles West Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central Octavius Parker, Niles West Bryan Villeda, Niles West Chuck Hunter, Romeoville Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook TJ Clifford, Downers South Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook Mirsad Mackic, Niles West Field Goal % Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East Julian Torres, Bolingbrook George Sargeant, Maine South Jamal Harmon, Plainfield Central Kenyon Woodfork, Joliet Central Davis Neilands, Maine South Jon Arenas, Maine South Jeff Washington, Joliet West Trevian Bell, Joliet West Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central Dimitri Akenten, Bolingbrook Jojo Rios, Niles West Jobin Varghese, Niles West Tony Borges, Romeoville Odisho Audisho, Niles West Jalen Jackson, JCA Evan Hines, Niles West Free Throw % Matt Cappelletti, Romeoville Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook Octavius Parker, Niles West Jacob Klima, Joliet Central Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South Jalen Jackson, JCA Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Odisho Audisho, Niles West Trevian Bell, Joliet West Jerry Gillespie, Joliet Central Sean Alexander, Westmont

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Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Jamari McAfee, Lockport Gabriella Galassini, Resurrection Steals Kathleen Doyle, Benet Jaida Green, Downers North Nina Anderson, Maine South Kennedy Collins, Plainfield East Elise Stout, Benet Cherish Smith, Romeoville Jahari Smith, Romeoville Kianna Campbell, Lockport Monica Nunez, Resurrection Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Diamond Dortch, Romeoville Mikaela Manson, Plainfield East Lotanna Onua, Plainfield East Emily Eshoo, Benet Lexi Marin, Romeoville Madi Mulder, Joliet Central Jamari McAfee, Lockport Lauren Porcelli, Downers North Morgan Thomalla, Benet

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Redwings fall to Simeon in Pontiac final

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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Despite losing 46-26 to Simeon in the championship game of the Pontiac Holiday Tournament, it was a successful tournament for Benet Academy.

The Redwings upset state– ranked and tournament No. 2 seed Curie in the quarterfinals and gritted out a 41-40 semifinal win over St. Charles North, who had knocked off No. 3 Plainfield North.

“Making it to the championship game at Pontiac any year is special, but especially this year after coming back from the state

title game last year with almost a brand new team, it says a lot, so we are proud to be here,” said Benet coach Gene Heidkamp. “It means a lot this year because I don’t know if people expected a lot from us this season. We lost four of our starters, including Sean (O’Mara), but I think this team has developed an identity. We are going to be gritty on defense and when we make shots, a little more pretty on offense. I think we have learned to compete and I am proud of them for that.”

Colin Bonnett, the lone returning starter for Benet, agreed with his coach saying the Redwings earmarked the Pontiac

Tournament as a place to make a statement.

“It means a lot, especially from a program where no one really expected a lot from us after last year,” Bonnett said. “We had a chip on our shoulder, like we had something to prove. We didn’t play in a big Thanksgiving tournament where everyone was watching.

This was our coming out. This was our time to show people who we are. We are not just going to wait around three or four years to see if Benet is good enough to get back to the state tournament.”

Bonnett led Benet the entire tournament and was awarded the A.C. Williamson Award, which is given to the tournament’s top player.

He did, however, get plenty of help from his teammates.

One of those big stretches came when the Redwings were down in the semifinal game and senior guard Dan Sobolewski took over, scoring nine straight points to end the second quarter and open the third to give Benet a 34-31 lead.

“His spurt started with two hustle plays around the basket,” Heidkamp said. “People will remember the three pointers, but he slipped a screen and then got an offensive rebound where he came from nowhere and then went to the other side of the rim to score. His toughness really paid dividends for us down the stretch.”

It was the Benet defense, however, that helped it reach the title game. The Redwings held St.

trojans | from page 9 Jordon Kedrowski raced back down the court after the tying free throw and found an open David Edwards, Jr. for a layup with 3.1 seconds left for the win.

“They hit a great shot and I went over to coach and asked him if he was going to call timeout and he said no,” Kedrowski said.

“He told me to get the ball in my hands and make a play. Devin set a good ball screen and the big guy came up to help and I got it to Dave. It is a simple play I’ve done tons of times before and Dave made the layup for us to win the championship, so I’m happy. It was a great feeling.”

“Our point guard making that play in crunch time to get Edwards the two points shows the maturity

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A.C. Williamson award winner Colin Bonnett led Benet to a second-place finish at Pontiac.

Charles North to 11 points in the second half.

“That is a sign of us maturing as a team,” Bonnett said. “We lost a couple games early where our three point shot wasn’t falling

and we weren’t playing defense like we could. In a game like (the St. Charles North) game, where we aren’t hitting and we can only score 41 points, we need to hold them.”

and where he has come from,” Thomas said of Kedrowski.

Edwards, who was previously injured, returned during the tournament and Thomas and the Trojans are hoping that he was the missing piece they were looking for.

“Maybe we’re hitting our stride, but I just feel like we’re finally healthy and at full strength,” Thomas said. “He is a presence and a confidence for all our kids.”

“We got our big guy back, Dave Edwards, who is a Division-I athlete back,” Blake said. “He made a nice game-winner for us.

Hopefully we can start moving in the right direction. This is really big for us.”

Blake, who finished with 15 points, was named tournament MVP, while Matt Mahlke was on

the all-tournament team.

“He’s a special kid,” Thomas said of Blake. “He knows one speed and plays hard. He got a big rebound off a free throw. He gives us everything he can give us and we appreciate how he plays. He made a big shot for us to push it to nine at the half.”

“It was fun and nice to win,” Blake said. “It was a nice turnaround from losing three or four in a row and take down the defending champions. We played pretty well.”

The Trojans return to conference play Friday at York.

“This was huge,” Kedrowski said. “We needed some confidence and a lift because we’re going into the second half of the conference season playing some pretty good teams. I’m looking forward to it.”

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Wedn esday, January 7, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO STANDARD FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS PLAINTIFF VS ROBERT GUDINAS A/K/A ROBERT P GUDINAS; CLASSIC PRODUCTS CORP.; STATE OF ILLINOIS; DOWNERS GROVE GARDENS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 5375 6006 WOODWARD AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 24, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on February 10, 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. 08-13-409-030 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6006 WOODWARD AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $46,914.54. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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 #PA1221761 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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14-070889 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, -vsLEE PODER A/K/A LEE L. PODER A/K/A LEE LOUIS PODER; SOUTH WATERBURY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; WATERBURY OF WOODRIDGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 226 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on November 24, 2014; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on January 22, 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.

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 2568 Waterbury Drive, Unit 1602, Woodridge, IL 60517 Permanent Index No.: 08-36-112-020 Improvements: Homeowners/Condominium Association Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $39,148.53.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

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 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Matt Hayes; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000201 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 4/2/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/5/15 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 09-29-217-021 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7312 Winthrop Way Unit #11 Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any 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 14-13-32713.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Matt Hayes; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000201 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 4/2/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/5/15 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: UNIT 3 IN BUILDING 14, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT, IN VILLAGE SQUARE III CONDOMINIUM IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AND PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED THERETO AS EXHIBIT A, RECORDED JULY 11, 1972 AS DOCUMENT NO. R72-39256, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED AUGUST 29, 1973 AS DOCUMENT NO. R73-55083, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF ENJOYMENT GRANTED BY DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS FOR VILLAGE SQUARE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 26, 1971 AS DOCUMENT NO. R7160960 AND BY SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION RECORDED JULY 11, 1972 AS DOCUMENT NO. R72-39257.

PIN 09-29-217-021 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7312 Winthrop Way Unit #11 Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any 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 14-1332713.

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14-070889 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, -vsLEE PODER A/K/A LEE L. PODER A/K/A LEE LOUIS PODER; SOUTH WATERBURY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; WATERBURY OF WOODRIDGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 226 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on November 24, 2014; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on January 22, 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.

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: UNIT 1602 IN SOUTH WATERBURY CONDOMINIUM IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED JUNE 17, 1981 AS DOCUMENT R81-31986, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. Commonly known as 2568 Waterbury Drive, Unit 1602, Woodridge, IL 60517 Permanent Index No.: 08-36-112-020 Improvements: Homeowners/Condominium Association Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $39,148.53. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

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 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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. I638578 Published 12/24, 12/31, 1/7

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO STANDARD FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS PLAINTIFF VS ROBERT GUDINAS A/K/A ROBERT P GUDINAS; CLASSIC PRODUCTS CORP.; STATE OF ILLINOIS; DOWNERS GROVE GARDENS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 5375 6006 WOODWARD AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 24, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on February 10, 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 12 IN BLOCK 21 IN DOWNERS GROVE GARDENS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 7, 1924 AS DOCUMENT NO. 177390, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-13-409-030 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6006 WOODWARD AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $46,914.54. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.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 #PA1221761 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Understanding influenza important to treatment, prevention Flu season is upon us – and chicagoland is being hit hard. this month we will review the signs and symptoms of influenza, but first there is the matter of the flu vaccine and its efficacy.

there are only two established ways to decrease the likelihood of getting the flu. The first is having all adults and children over the age of 6 months visit their primary care physician to be vaccinated. even with the “mismatch” situation that developed this year it is still extremely important for people to be vaccinated. the mutated strain discussed above accounts for only 45-50 percent of the circulating flu in the Chicago area, leaving at least 50 percent of the flu virus that the vaccine provides protection. Some flu experts feel that the current vaccine may still provide some degree of defense even against the mismatched strain.

To help explain this important concept, and why it has become so critical this year, parents must understand the production of the vaccine. The strains of flu virus that are selected for inclusion in the vaccine are updated each year. Influenza centers in over 100 countries around the world conduct year-round monitoring to study disease trends, including which strains are prevalent in certain geographic areas and how they are spreading. In the United States, an advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration uses the available date to decide which strains of influenza to include in the upcoming year’s vaccine. It takes

at least six months to produce large quantities of flu vaccine. one factor that can reduce the effectiveness of the flu vaccine is how closely matched the virus strains included in the vaccine are to those actually circulating among While the population. This year most people who there is a strain catch the flu will recover in 5-7 of H3N2 virus days, serious and sometimes deadly that is slightly mutated,making complications can develop. Other it different from infections, such as pneumonia or strep the strain used throat can look like the flu, so be sure for this year’s to stay in contact with your physician vaccine.

This and seek medical attention if symptoms genetic “drift” was noted persist or worsen. in March, which was too late to change the formulation of the vaccine. It is also important to note that it was not until September that the new strain became common.

A common question parents ask their pediatrician is if their sick child has the flu or is it just the common cold. Unless the doctor decides that a flu test is appropriate, there is no way to know for sure. The symptoms of influenza and those seen in children with a regular cold virus can be very similar and often vary from child to child.

Some of the differences that might

help a pediatrician or parent suspect the flu relate to the severity of the symptoms. Generally, kids with the flu will feel worse, and appear “sicker” than children with the common cold.

The onset of symptoms is typically more sudden in children with influenza, while kids with a cold tend to develop symptoms more slowly. The level of fever can be another indicator.

The flu usually includes a high fever compared to kids with colds who have little or no fever.

Headaches and muscle aches are symptoms more typical of influenza infection. Sore throat and significant decrease in appetite and energy levels are also reported more in kids with the flu compared to those with the common cold.

Dr. Adam Aronson, MD is a pediatrician based in Skokie, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. Call (847) 676-5394 or: www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com

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the other strategy to decrease spread of the flu is ensuring family members frequently wash their hands or use hand sanitizer.

the mainstay of managing the flu is what pediatricians call “supportive care.” encourage consumption of fluids including water. Make sure the sick child or adult gets lots of rest and quiet time. ibuprofen or acetaminophen will help bring down the fever and relieve body aches. dress in layers that can be removed if chills develop. look for ways to cheer up the sick person, such as having friends call , or getting them a fun book to read. For a specific group of high risk patients, if they are identified within the first two days of illness, their physician may choose to prescribe an antiviral medication, which may shorten the course of symptoms by a day or two.

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