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Community Small Business

Westmont gives Small Business Saturday a sense of community see page 2

News New Direction

Downers Grove Library director announces retirement see page 3

Police Weapons Charges Lisle man sentenced to 16 years for selling illegal guns

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Business Excellent Ethics

Perma-Seal receives ethics award from BBB

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SPORTS All-Area Announced Several locals named to football all-area team

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By Laura Katauskas | Bugle Sta ff After the flood of April 2013 hit at least 20 area communities hard, causing major damage to both residential and public areas, an investigation was deemed necessary. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a series of public meetings last week in Bolingbrook, Wheaton and Shorewood to share a first look of the DuPage River Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study and solicit concerns and information from residents. In July 2015, the USACE, Chicago District, signed a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement with the DuPage County Stormwater Management Planning Committee and Will County Executive Office to initiate the study, which will investigate overbank and backwater flooding along the DuPage River and its major tributaries.

The study is still in its infancy, and the USACE, in coordination with local agencies, is hosting numerous meetings to further its research, identify and prioritize high-risk areas, and develop possible structural and non-structural alternatives to address flooding. Though the April 2013 flood was the most recent and deemed devastating to the area, it wasn’t the first. Other major storm events that caused the river’s basin to flood occurred in 1996, 2008 and 2009. The DuPage River and tributaries drain approximately 353 square miles in suburban Cook, DuPage, and Will counties. The area has seen rapid growth over the past two decades, and now includes 40 communities and approximately 900,000 residents.

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Citizen input sought on 2021 strategic plan The village of Westmont has scheduled a special village board meeting Dec. 2 to gather community feedback on its draft strategic plan for 2021. The meeting will be held at the Westmont Park District Administration Building, 55 E. Richmond, at 7 p.m. The entire community is invited to take part in the review and refinement of the draft plan prior to consideration by the village board. “This has been a great process and we’re looking forward to having a dynamic plan that will help guide our village’s decisionmaking over the next several years,” Village Manager Stephen May said. “We want to thank all of the residents, businesses and community partners that have participated in this process.” A copy of the current draft of the strategic plan has been posted on the village website, www.westmont.illinois.gov.

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Westmont celebrates small business, community Nov. 28 By jonathan samples bugle staff

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Small Business Saturday was first observed in 2010, and since then the annual shopping holiday has exploded in popularity across the country. And in the village of Westmont, that trend is particularly apparent. The Westmont Chamber of Commerce first got involved in Small Business Saturday – a venture pioneered and trademarked by American Express – four years ago. According to Executive Director Larry Forssberg, it wasn’t clear back then just what that involvement would entail. “In the first year, we weren’t quite sure what to do or what would work and not work,” Forssberg recalled. After tying Small Business Saturday to Westmont’s annual Holly Days Winter Festival, however, Forssberg said participation from local merchants began to increase. “We’ve gotten more and more businesses involved doing a variety of things that are really related to the

holidays and having fun; not just focused on shopping or sales,” he said. Holly Days, currently celebrating its 21st year, kicks off with a full day of holiday-themed community activities the Saturday following Thanksgiving. The family event culminates with its Holly Days Parade and tree lighting ceremony. Stephen Golembiewski, superintendent of recreation for the Westmont Park District and chairman of the Holly Days Committee, said the event really started to evolve once it joined forces with Small Business Saturday. As more and more businesses signed on to the joint venture, he said the community, as well as businesses, has really begun to benefit. “It brings an energy to downtown that we like to see, especially around the holiday time,” Golembiewski said. “I think small-business owners do a great job of getting involved, seeing the benefit and doing what they can to help out.” This year, at least 17 businesses are participating in the Holly Days kickoff, compared with 10 in 2014. Among them are J. Fleming’s Absolutely Delicious, Sweet & Savory Spot, Framemakers,

Westmont Floral, Oakwood Lighting Electric Service and Expressions Dance Studio. Forssberg said the chamber helps promote the event and the businesses involved by working with them to set up a full day of Holly Days activities and promotions and spreading community awareness of the event through various marketing efforts. “We want to remind people that small businesses are there,” he said. “While they may not have the dollars to put supplements into newspapers or TV ads, they’re there, and we try and remind our residents and guests to shop them.” Both Forssberg and Golembiewski said they feel the growing participation of local businesses has helped turn Holly Days and Small Business Saturday into a truly community-oriented event. Holly Days kicks off Nov. 28 with the annual Ugly Sweater 5K at 9 a.m., followed by a full day of promotions at various businesses throughout Westmont. For a full list of activities, visit www. westmontparks.org/events/Holly-Days. htm. For a list of Small Business Saturday promotions, visit www.westmont.illinois. gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=440.

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Library director announces retirement Dec. 2 board meeting scheduled to begin search for next director

The Downers Grove Public Library will soon begin searching for its next director, following the news that current Director Rick Ashton plans to retire at the end of March. Ashton, who has served as director of the Downers Grove Public Library since September 2011, informed the library’s board of trustees at its Nov. 18 meeting. In a letter presented to the library board, Ashton reported that the library has completed all the work on what he called “a long to-do list.” The most visible item on

that list was the major building renovation completed in October 2014. In addition, he emphasized the creation of a strategic plan, excellent customer service, high levels of public use and satisfaction, and technological progress among the library’s achievements. Ashton said his decision to retire was prompted by the need for a new to-do list. “You deserve to build this new list with a new director who will be present to see it through to completion,” Ashton wrote in his letter to the board. “I will depart with the satisfying knowledge that the work we have done has enriched and empowered the community.” Before joining the Downers Grove Public Library four years ago, Ashton, 70, served for 20 years as city librarian for the Denver

river | from page 1 With the DuPage River flowing through the majority of the northwest part of Will County, including Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Plainfield and Crest Hill, nearly 55 percent of the population in that area are prone to potential flooding. During the Nov. 16 meeting at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, many area residents came to attest to just that, saying that they have seen a substantial increase in flooding over the years. Many long-time residents, some living in their homes for more than 40 years, recall when then there was no flooding to times now when backyards and roadways resemble a pond. Many blamed growth without proper retention, calling for something to be done to block off the overbank flooding that is now all too common. “When I moved in, the area wasn’t event considered a flood plain,” Plainfield resident Gary Magauder said. “Now, it rains two inches and the river floods. We are obsessed with building roads and bridges… Well, we created a man-made monster. Some serious action is needed.” Bolingbrook resident Judy Bredeweg shared a similar story. Bredeweg said she went from never seeing water at her home near Royce and Boughton roads to now experiencing three feet of water in her backyard during a recent flood. As a former Will County board member, she recalled open space

The USACE is seeking additional comments in writing by Dec. 4. Comments can be sent to chicagodistrict. pao@usace.army.mil or to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, Attn: Planning Branch (Bullock), 231 S. LaSalle St., Ste, 1500, Chicago, IL 60604. planning, the creation of berms to stop flooding and the idea that Whalon Lake would take in the overflow. “Nothing is happening, yet something needs to be done,” said Bredeweg. “I hope something can be done. I am too old to run for office again.” Carl Bryant of Plainfield said the misplacement of berms can sometimes cause further flooding in other areas. He spoke of the berm built by the Lakelands subdivision, which was recently deemed illegal to have been constructed, calling for further investigation. Bolingbrook resident Sean Salisbury added that the newly constructed 95th Street Bridge should just be called a dam. He said he has already seen an increase of flooding since its construction.

Input and solutions Officials at the meeting explained this was merely a time to listen to public input, but added that the study intends to evaluate a large range of possible solutions,

Public Library, as well as other professional library positions. The Denver Public Library Commission recently named the formal meeting room in its Central Library the “Rick Ashton Legacy Room,” honoring his work in Denver from 1985 to 2006. Ashton thanked the Downers Grove Library Board for affording him the opportunity for what he called an “encore performance.” Library Board President Wendee Greene and other board members thanked Ashton for his service during the meeting, expressing their confidence that the board, staff and the next director will continue to build on the accomplishments of the past four years. Greene called a special board meeting for Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. to begin organizing the search for Ashton’s successor.

including floodwater storage, levees or floodwalls, diversion channels or channel modifications, flow control structures, flood-proofing, structure elevations and buyouts. Input received is expected to help refine areas of focus for the study and identify significant resources in the watershed. The USACE expects issues to include flooding at homes and businesses, access to emergency services and critical facilities during flood events, and effects on existing natural and cultural resources in the watershed. The study will include Bolingbrook, Joliet, Shorewood, Romeoville, Crest Hill, Plainfield, Minooka, Channahon, Plainfield Township and Wheatland Township in Will County. DuPage County communities to be covered by the study include Bartlett, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Hanover Park, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Roselle, Warrenville, West Chicago, Westmont, Winfield and Woodridge. The USACE is seeking additional comments in writing by Dec. 4. Comments can be sent by email to chicagodistrict.pao@usace. army.mil or to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, Attn: Planning Branch (Bullock), 231 S. LaSalle St., Ste, 1500, Chicago, IL 60604. All information will be collected and studied and then solutions will be researched over a two-year period of time. A public review is expected for 2017 with the intent of bringing a final report to Congress in 2018.

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Man sentenced to 16 years on weapons charges By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @DownersGrvBugle

A federal judge sentenced a Lisle man to 16 years in prison for distributing at least 80 firearms to known Chicago gang members. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, Walter Freeman, 36, obtained the guns from a co-defendant, Timothy Vana, in exchange for crack cocaine. Freeman is alleged to have then sold the guns to individuals he knew to

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 Felipe Martinez-Chimal, 40, 546 Creekwood Court Apt. A, Westmont, was arrested at 8:21 a.m. Nov. 11 at Downers Grove Police Department for battery. Pedro Perez, 37, 1501 Andover Drive, Aurora, was arrested at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 11 in the 2300 block of Butterfield for driving while license suspended and speeding. Jose A. Dominguez, 31, 3302 S. Seeley Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 9:16 a.m. Nov. 12 at Highland and Prairie for no valid driver’s license (expired over a year) and uninsured motor vehicle.

be members of Chicago street gangs. Prosecutors said several of the guns were used in shootings and other crimes in and around Chicago. Freeman pleaded guilty last year to one count of knowingly and intentionally distributing a controlled substance and one count of knowingly possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. He also stipulated to being a felon in possession of a firearm in a charge that was filed in a separate indictment. U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman imposed the

Ricardo Diaz, 45, 1135 W. Ogden Ave. Apt. 205, Naperville, was arrested at 8:20 p.m. Nov. 14 in the 1800 block of Ogden Avenue for driving while license suspended and unlawful use of weapon. Eusebio C. Badillo, 50, 4331 Douglas Road, Downers Grove, was arrested at 11:46 p.m. Nov. 14 at Maple and Burlington for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license suspended and no insurance. Edward Alexander, 54, 1100 Rice Ave., Bellwood, was arrested at 1:50 a.m. Nov. 15 at 35th and Highland Avenue for DUI-alcohol and possession of cannabis. Amira G. Turner, 21, 1523 Selby Road, Naperville, was arrested at 8:56 a.m. Nov. 15 at Ogden and Downers for speeding and driving while license suspended. Ryan Stowers, 36, 3150 Finley Road Apt. 329, Downers Grove, was arrested

16-year sentence in a Chicago federal court. “Defendant’s possession and sale of at least 80 weapons directly contributed to the violence that our city faces,” assistant U.S. Attorney Jennie Levin said in the government’s sentencing memorandum. “He has victimized the entire Chicago community.” According to a written plea agreement, Freeman sold approximately seven grams of crack cocaine per week to a regular group of customers from 2008 to 2013. He also admitted selling crack cocaine to an undercover

at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Downers Grove Police Department for leaving scene of an accident. Marcin Strozyk, 30, 9008 W. 89th St., Hickory Hills, was arrested at 1:35 a.m. Nov. 16 at Downers Grove Police Department for retail theft. Cameron J. Howard, 23, 5562 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 5:43 a.m. Nov. 16 at Maple and Brookbank for possession of cannabis (2.5 to 10 grams) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Timothy W. Vondersmith, 42, 7887 Dunham Road, Woodridge, was arrested at 4:55 p.m. Nov. 16 in the 1100 block of Ogden for a warrant.

Westmont Robbie Horotn, 35, 1713 S. Third Ave. Apt. D, Maywood, was arrested at 11:35 a.m. Nov. 11 in the 600 block of North Cass Avenue for driving with a revoked license.

NOVEMBER 26

Bonfield Express 5K. 8:30 a.m. start time in downtown Downers Grove. The USATF-certified course takes runners and walkers through the downtown as well as scenic side streets. For more information and to register, visit www.bonfieldexpress. com.

NOVEMBER 27-29

Gingerbread Festival. Get your holiday on in Downers Grove Thanksgiving weekend. Shop, sample

law enforcement agent on several occasions in 2011 and 2012. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Freeman obtained 40 guns from Vana between 1999 and 2001 and another 40 between 2010 and 2011. The guns included revolvers and semi-automatic weapons. Vana had stolen the guns from an avid firearms collector who resided at Vana’s family’s home in Bolingbrook. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives later recovered many of the weapons after they had been involved in shootings and other

Lauren Battaglia, 32, 2200 S. Stewart Ave. Apt. 3D, Lombard, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Nov. 13 in the 800 block of North Cass Avenue for DUI. Thomas Derkacy, 43, 205 E. Lake St. Apt. C, Addison, was arrested at 10:20 a.m. Nov. 13 in the 200 block of East Ogden Avenue for driving with a suspended license. Thomas Thompson, 43, 1221 Springdale Circle, Naperville, was arrested at 11:20 p.m. Nov. 13 in the 700 block of East Ogden Avenue for possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license revoked. James Joseph, 59, 6706 Cedar Lane Apt. 2, Westmont, was arrested at 3:30 a.m. Nov. 14 in the 6700 block of Cedar Lane for criminal damage to property and battery.

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crimes in and around Chicago. ATF agents traced the serial numbers of the guns and learned they had been purchased by the same owner, who resided in Vana’s family’s house. Further investigation revealed the drugsfor-guns arrangement between Vana and Freeman. Vana, 54, of Forest Park, pleaded guilty last month to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of knowingly possessing a firearm that he had reasonable cause to believe was stolen. Vana’s sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.

Nov. 13 at Route 53 and Woodridge Drive for DUI – alcohol. Paulius Paliulis, 22, 1439 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 8:26 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 7200 block of Woodward Avenue for possession of drug paraphernalia. Jordan Barile, 24, 1301 W. 54th Place, LaGrange, was arrested at 8:26 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 7200 block of Woodward Avenue for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Pickett Akporido, 23, 7317 Woodward Ave., Woodridge; and Virgil Graham, 20, 382 Thorncliff, Glendale Heights; were arrested at 9:38 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 7300 block of Woodward for possession of cannabis. Mateo Gutierrez, 39, 2821 S. Keeler Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 8:09 p.m. Nov. 18 at Center and Plaza

Richard Matz, 54, 7609 Adams St., Darien, was arrested at 12:21 a.m.

and join the village as it kicks off the holiday season. For more information, visit www.downtowndg.org/whatshappening.

NOVEMBER 27

Gingerbread Storytime. 3:30 p.m. at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Run, run as fast as you can, to hear some stories about the Gingerbread Man! Immediately following storytime, join the procession from Curtiss Street to the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Parking is limited, please plan ahead.

Tree Lighting Ceremony. 4:30 p.m. at the Main Street Train Station in Downers Grove. Sponsored by the village of Downers Grove. Join the mayor in the countdown to turn on the lights of the tree at the Main Street Train Station. More than 1,000 ornaments handmade by local youth decorate the tree.

NOVEMBER 28

2015 Holly Days. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at various locations throughout

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$240 to the hospital. Counting Is health insurance really the premium and another $100 affordable? That’s the question or so for drugs, the monthly thousands of Americans who outlay for medical expenses signed up for policies under totaled about $600, more than a the Affordable Care Act are quarter of her monthly income. beginning to ask as third This year when the premium year open enrollment gets increased to $406, still with the underway. same subsidy, she said no, and A few weeks ago, a 63-year- By Trudy Lieberman filed a new application hoping old woman, a reader of these Rural Health to find something cheaper that columns, contacted me about News Service would also let her continue to the health insurance policy she see the doctors she liked. Luckily had bought through the Illinois exchange. She lost her coverage after her she discovered she had been paying husband died and had been uninsured smoker rates but was not a smoker. The for nearly two years before Obamacare new premium based on non-smoker came along. She had some health rates is $216, about the maximum she problems and worried, she said, that she can afford. A new study from the actuarial firm was “playing the odds.” She was just the Milliman just confirmed what the person the law was intended to help. Realizing she could lose everything Illinois woman and others already know. if she had a serious illness, she signed Next year’s premiums have increased up for a Blue Cross Blue Shield bronze overall compared to 2015 for a variety of plan, the kind with the lowest premiums reasons such as higher costs for medical and highest deductibles. Her monthly care, especially prescription drugs, and premium for the first year was an lower payments to insurers from the affordable $93 because her low income— government to cushion the impact of about $25,000 a year working part time covering lots of sick people. Milliman compared the second at an insurance agency—qualified her lowest cost silver plans for a 27-yearfor a tax subsidy of $451. The catch, of course, was the $6,000 old and found increases varied with deductible. She also had to pay the some states like Mississippi and Indiana full price of her drugs, which didn’t experiencing decreases and others like count toward the deductible, although Illinois, South Dakota and Nebraska once other medical bills exceeded the experiencing increases, some significant. deductible, drugs were covered in full. In South Dakota, for example, the She didn’t use the policy because she average increase was 25 percent. States with fewer insurers tended didn’t “have $6,000 lying around” for to have higher increases. That’s hardly some recommended tests. The second year the premium surprising since competition in health zoomed up to $258—tougher to pay but insurance does seem to keep premiums she still managed to “squeak by.” She somewhat lower. No one buys exactly the average needed knee surgery. But because of the large deductible, she had to pay the first policy, of course, or pays exactly the $6,000 out-of-pocket, and for most of average premium. But it’s clear that large the year she made monthly payments of numbers of Obamacare policyholders

will be paying more next year, and that worries researchers, government officials, and supporters of the health law. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute recently reported that only 35 percent of people eligible for a subsidy—like the one the Illinois woman received—had signed up for a policy last year, and most of them were individuals and families with the lowest incomes. About 80 percent of those with low incomes had chosen policies while only 30 percent with middle incomes in the $40,000 to $60,000 range did not. “People are looking at this and saying ‘Man, I can’t afford it,’” says Washington insurance consultant Robert Laszewski. He has long argued policies are too expensive and deductibles too high for all except those who get the highest subsidies—in other words, those with the lowest incomes. Laszewski predicts even higher increases for next year along with higher deductibles and a smaller choice of doctors and hospitals. That’s what the Illinois woman is afraid of. “I didn’t expect these kinds of increases year after year,” she told me. “It was like the first year was a big come-on. Everybody gets in and the second year they sock it to you.” And for next year? “Who knows,” she says. “Still counting down to Medicare.” What kind of rate increases are you seeing? Write to Trudy at trudy. lieberman@gmail.

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calendar | from page4 Westmont. The Westmont Holly Days Committee has a full day of activities planned for the Holly Days Kickoff and Small Business Saturday Nov. 28. Starting with the Ugly Sweater 5K in the morning and wrapping up with the Frosty & Friends Parade in the evening, downtown Westmont is the place to be. Event culminates with the Frosty & Friends Parade on Cass Avenue at 5 p.m., followed by a tree lighting ceremony and pictures with Santa. For a full list of Holly Days and Small Business Saturday activities, visit www.westmont.illinois.gov. Coffee & Lunch With The Mayor. 1 p.m. at the Westmont Restaurant, 128 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. As space is limited for this event, guests are asked to RSVP

A Colonial Christmas. 3 to 7 p.m. at the Gregg House Museum, 117 S Linden Ave, Westmont. Holly, ivy, mistletoe, fruit and fox hunts! Come learn about holiday customs and traditions of our founding fathers. The museum will be beautifully decorated with lots of fresh greenery and fruit to celebrate a colonial Christmas. Children are invited to make a small holiday craft to take home.

Unbound: Mindful Yoga. 7 p.m. at Downers Grove Public Library. Beat the seasonal stress with a mindful yoga session with Laura Jane Murphy of Yoga Among Friends! Yoga mats will be provided. Ages 18+. Registration is required at www. dglibrary.org/events.

Muriel Anderson show. 8 p.m. at Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main St. Downers Grove North High alumna Muriel Anderson will be performing at the school. Anderson is one of the world’s foremost guitarists. The event will feature

Holiday Movie: ‘A Christmas Story’. 4 to 6 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. For more information, visit www. downersgrovelibrary.org.

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all-aRea teaM annOunCeD Bolingbrook’s Borland, JCA’s Johnson lead pack By mark GreGory SPORtS RePORteR

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At the beginning of the season, the Joliet Catholic Academy offense seemed to be set for the long haul with several talented athletes in the backfield. When Harry Davis was injured, however, senior running back Michael Johnson was tabbed to carry the load of the offense. He did so to the tune of 1,986 yards on 260 carries, an average of 7.6 yards per rush. Johnson tallied 26 touchdowns on the ground, adding five more scores through the air, adding more than receiving yards. For his success, Johnson is the Voyager Media 2015 Football Offensive Player of the Year. “He is one of the best backs in the area. He can run the ball out of the wing position or the tail position,” said JCA coach Dan Sharp. “He is a great downhill runner, a great edge runner and has great hands and is excellent in the passing game and he blocks very well. He is an all around offensive threat. He is the type of guy that can make big plays, but can also sustain drives with some hard runs up the middle. “I don’t know of a back in the area that has all of the skills that he has. He is a good of a back as we have had and he will be a great back on Saturdays, no matter what college he picks. He is a great choice for the player of the year.” Johnson said he knew what he had to do when Davis was lost for an extended time. “I knew I had to put the team on my back and go hard. I knew I had to take on that responsibility,” he said. “I came here and put it all on

the line for my team every game. But, I wouldn’t be anything without those big guys up front. They knew they just had to get a key block for me and I would go and when I was in the open field, I was gone.” Not only did Johnson shoulder the workload for the Hilltoppers, he also helped groom Davis’ fill in, sophomore Ke’Von Johnson – Michael’s cousin. “It was great playing with him,” Michael said. “I knew what he could do, so I could push him.” Michael said that he knew from the offseason that he would have to put work in to be the best he wanted to. “In the summer, I knew I needed to come out here and prove to people that I am a good running back and I needed to get more schools looking at me,” Michael said. “And I guess I did it.”

defensIve poy This season, Bolingbrook senior Tuf Borland posted 165 total tackles, 103 of them solo, including 11 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. However, the linebacker would have traded in all of his personal stats to add to the win column of the 5-5 record for the Raiders this season. “Honestly, the only thing I worry about are wins and losses,” Borland said. “It is my competitiveness, I think. I know the only thing that is important are wins and losses and that is what I tried to help the team do.” Borland was a starter as a freshman for the Raiders and in his career, he has posted a record of 31-13, advancing to the playoffs

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The Benet trio of Charlie Weidenbach (9), Alec McEachern (48) and Jack Sznajder (back) are all on the Voyager Media All-Area team. He is the only winner of this award, find it,” Borland said. “We put some every season and winning four post after Voyager Media created different things together at the end of the year. season games. We had some chances in the playoff Borland’s individual stats and winners on each side of the ball. Even with the accolades, Borland game with Naperville Central. We hunger to help his team win has just couldn’t pull it off.” made him the Voyager Media wanted more wins. “The season didn’t pan out the Defensive Player of the Year for the See all-aRea | PAgE 8 way we wanted it to. We just couldn’t second-straight season.

8 all-area | from page 7 Next season, Borland is headed to one of the epicenters of winning in college football, as he attends Ohio State University. The Buckeyes are 38-3 in three seasons under coach Urban Meyer, including a national championship last year. “They are a great program and have a great tradition and are known for winning. I am extremely luck and blessed to be able to go to school and play there,” Borland said. Borland plans to follow other former Raiders and graduate from Bolingbrook early and enroll early at Ohio State. “Going into high school that was something I wanted to do. I saw (Antonio) Morrison do it and he had success, so I knew it was something I needed to do,” he said. “Talking to the Huffs (Jacob and Julian) and Micah (Dew-Treadway) and Parrker (Westphal), they have all done it and they had all positive feedback.” With the 2015 season in the books, here is the 30-man Voyager Media All-Area Football Team.

Meekah Ben-Israel Joliet West senior leader totaled 53

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John Carnagio A junior quarterback from Minooka, Carnagio helped the Indians return to the playoffs this past season, throwing for 1,787 yards and 14 touchdowns. “He will re-write the record books here at MCHS,” Minooka coach Paul Forsythe said. “Set school records for completions in a season (143) and for yards. Completed passes to 9 different Minooka receivers in 2015. John has tremendous ability as a passer and look for him to only be better in 2016.”

Matt Chmielewski A 6-foot, 3-inch, 310-pound offensive lineman, Chmielewski was a big part of Lockport’s strong finish to the 2015 season. “Matt is a three-year varsity starter,” Lockport coach Daniel Starkey said. “Matt consistently graded out at a championship level, leading our offensive players each week. “Matt was a physical presence and allowed our two tailbacks (Matt Skobel and Sheldon Snapp) to rush for over 1,000 yards combined. Matt

has several D1 FCS offers and has verbally committed to Southern Illinois University.”

Brian Collis Maine South senior was a threeyear starting quarterback for the Hawks. He finished his senior season 218-of-335 for 2,690 yards and 21 touchdowns. He was a team captain and MVP.

Jackson Delfosse The senior offensive lineman from Notre Dame led the rushing attack for the Dons. He helped the offense finish with 1,970 yards passing and 1,902 yards rushing and an 8-2 record.

Tim Donnahue The defensive end from Plainfield North contributed 61 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks. “He is a fast edge rusher that was difficult to block for many teams,” North coach Tim Kane said. “He plays with great energy and relentless effort to the ball. He led our team and set a school record with 13.5 sacks this season.”

JD Ekowa PlainfieldNorththree-yearstarting

quarterback had 1,765 yards passing and 17 touchdown passes. Was a dual-threat with 385 yards rushing and eight scores on the ground. “JD has been a three-year starter for us and was great leader in our program,” North coach Tim Kane said. “His numbers speak for themselves in terms of how much he led our offense this year. He set numerous school records for passing yardage and TDs.”

Mitch Ganassin The senior from Plainfield South was a key playmaker on defense and special teams. He had 29 solo tackles as a corner, four interceptions and returned two punts for TD’s and blocked a FG. “Always drew the opponents best receiver,” South coach Ken Bublitz said. “Strong, fast as a pass defender and very effective as a run support player.”

Isaiah Hill The Minooka junior is setting school records for receiving. In 10 games he amassed 54 receptions (school record) for 803 yards with eight TD’s. He also accumulated 376 yards in return yardage. “Isaiah has tremendous quickness

and skill in route running along with the ability to score from anywhere on the field when the ball is in his hands,” Minooka coach Paul Forsythe said. “He also earned much of his yards and catches while being double teamed. Expect great things from him in 2016.”

Zach Jarosz A wideout from Plainfield North, Jarosz had some huge games during the season, finishing with 47 catches for 842 yards and 12 touchdowns. “Zach has to have some of the top stats around for a WR,” Kane said. “He was a game breaker for us and proved to be a very difficult matchup for many teams. He also set numerous school records for receiving yards and TDs.”

Kevin Jarvis The CSL South Lineman of the Year had 37 pancakes for Maine South in his junior season. He is getting looks from Big 10 schools. “Will be second best linemen to play for Maine South only behind Dave Butz of Washington Redskins,” Maine South coach Dave Inserra said.

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Eric Johnson

Alec McEachern

A senior from Plainfield South, Johnson finished with 74 tackles, 29 tackles for loss and 12 sacks from his defensive end position. “He is very difficult to single block,” South coach Ken Bublitz said. “He has quickness off the ball and utilization of exceptional technique along with athleticism made him very difficult to contain.”

Two-way player for Benet had 81 tackles, eight tackles for loss, six pass break-ups, three interceptions and six forced fumbles. On offense he ran 106 times for 608 yards and eight touchdowns.

Dylan Koch A Plainfield East senior and Ball State commit, Koch had four touchdowns on offense and had nine tackles for loss and four sacks on defense. “Played both sides of the ball a majority of the time,” East coach Mike Romeli said. “He is one of the best blocking tight ends in the midwest as multiple recruiters stated over the spring, summer and fall.”

Zach Lukasik Joliet Catholic senior is a 6-foot, 2-inch, 225-pound senior was the East Suburban Catholic Conference Defensive Lineman of theYear. He was also the kicker for the Hilltoppers.

Donald Manning Plainfield East senior had 15 tackles for loss and 10 sacks this year. Is committed to play at Ball State University. “He is an impressive athlete with tremendous upside,” East coach Mike Romeli said. “Donald dominated the line of scrimmage at times and made it very difficult to do anything to his

Mark McGrath Lisle junior finished the season with 114 carries for 504 yards and 17 catches for 430 yards. He added 560 yards passing with 14 total touchdowns, 25 extra points and converted four field goals. On defense he tallied 31 tackles and two interceptions. “Mark led our team to a 7-2 record and a spot in the state playoffs,” Lisle coach Paul Parpat said. “He in my opinion was the most complete player in the Interstate Conference. He was our teams MVP. Two-time allconference. One of the best players in the area without a doubt.

Sean McNulty Maine South junior kicker and punter converted 9-of-12 field goals and 42-of-44 extra points and had 35 percent of his kickoffs go for touchbacks this year. He also averaged 36.7 yards per punt and was a vital piece to the Hawks’ playoff win over Plainfield North, constantly putting the Tigers deep in their own territory.

Blake Parzych Minooka senior lineman had 58 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.

“Overall undisputed leader of our team for two years,” Minooka coach Paul Forsythe said. “Blake finished his career with 16 sacks and 51 TFLs. He demanded a double team from most if not all teams we played. A tremendous second effort player.”

Danny Saracco The senior from Plainfield South was a three-year starter and SPC Defensive Player of the Year. He finished the year with 98 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and six sacks. “He is excellent to the ball, finishes tackles, made defensive adjustments, aggressive and complete as a run and pass defender,” South coach Ken Bublitz said. “He is an exceptional defensive contributor.”

Tim Simon A do-it-all player from Notre Dame, the senior was rarely off the field during a game. He finished the season catching 39 passes for 814 yards and 11 touchdowns. On defense he had 33 tackles and three interceptions. He contributed 315 yards in punt returns with a touchdown. He converted 9-of-12 field goals and 37-of-40 extra points, averaged 33 yards per punt and also kicked off for the Dons.

Erik Swenson A 6-foot, 5-inch, 285-pound senior offensive lineman from Downers Grove South, he committed to the University of Michigan. “He has been a four-year starter and a kid that has progressively gotten better,” said South coach Mark Molinari. “He is a guy that we could count on to be a good pass and run blocker for us. We haven’t had a whole lot of big D-I players here and he is one of the top ones.”

Jack Sznajder The senior quarterback from Benet completed 165-of-281 passes for 1,981 yards and 15 touchdowns, leading the Redwings to a playoff victory and missing one game due to injury.

Deiondre Taylor Taylor is a three-year varsity player at Lockport, doing a little bit of everything for the Porters. He had over 900 yards of offense as a quarterback, running back and receiver. He ran for five touchdowns, had three receiving scores and added a passing TD. He also had an INT return for a touchdown on defense and returned

kicks. “Deiondre’s versatility and big play capability on offense allowed him to excel at multiple positions,” Lockport coach Dan Starkey said.

Tyler Tsagalis Notre Dame senior quarterback was 144-of-241 passing for 1,970 yards and 18 touchdowns. He added 667 yards rushing and nine touchdowns on 99 carries.

Lucas Warren Bolingbrook defender helped lead one of the state’s top defenses. Warren finished the year with 113 tackles and 13 tackles for loss.

Charlie Weidenbach The ESCC Defensive Player of the Year from Benet registered 113 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and an interception for the Redwings.

Tyler Witt Joliet Catholic senior is a 6-foot, 3-inch, 300-pound senior two-way lineman was the East Suburban Catholic Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year.

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Perma-Seal receives ethics award from Better Business Bureau Award was presented at a luncheon to the company at a ceremony Nov. 19 Downers Grove-based PermaSeal Basement Systems announced that it received the 2016 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from the Better Business Bureau. “Our mission is to make the world a better place by creating a good workplace, being the leader in the industry, helping over 350,000 homeowners and providing nearly 250 people with career opportunities,” said Roy Spencer, president and owner of Perma-Seal Basement Systems. “I’m happy and proud to be part of the Perma-Seal team.”

For more than 36, the company has performed basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation and foundation repair for homeowners and businesses in Chicagoland and northwest Indiana. In a recent press release announcing the award, PermaSeal said its mission, vision and core values guide all areas of its business operations. The company added that it emphasizes community engagement through internal donation drives and inkind services given to the local

community. Steve Bernas, president and CEO of the BBB serving Chicago and northern Illinois, said Perma-Seal received the award because of its commitment to customer service and ethics. “Customer service is a key aspect on which the independent judges evaluate all Torch Award entries,” said. “Without this clear focus on customers, business cannot be truly successful. Ethics is not just a statement; ethics is an action, a deed, a philosophy that drives people, a manner of conducting one’s self, and of simply doing the right thing.” The award was presented at a luncheon ceremony Nov. 19. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CMALT REMIC SERIES 2007-A4 - REMIC PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-A4 PLAINTIFF

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.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 #PA1409733 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I676053 Published 11/25, 12/2, 12/9.

VS CATHERINE A BUKTENICA A/K/A CATHARINE BUKTENICA A/K/A CATHARINE BUKTENCIA; FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 5/24/2012 KNOWN AS TRUST #8781; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRST MIDWEST BANK UTA DTD 5/24/2012 KNOWN AS TRUST #8781; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 002194 7913 WESTVIEW LANE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 7, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-35-201-002-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7913 WESTVIEW LANE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME; ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $265,174.97. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder

14-074628 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK PLAINTIFF, -vsMOHAMMAD S. KHAN A/K/A MOHAMMED S. KHAN; KAHKASHAN KHAN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW ENGLAND VILLAGE CLUB CONDOMINIUM II ASSOCIATION A/K/A NEW ENGLAND VILLAGE CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 15CH 328 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on May 4, 2015; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on December 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, 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 2446 Brunswick Circle, Unit D, Woodridge, IL 60517 Permanent Index No.: 08-24-429-012 Improvements: TOWNHOUSE Homeowners/Condominium Association 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 $143,514.31. 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 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. I675782 Published 11/18, 11/25, 12/2.

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WOODRIDGE 14-074628 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK PLAINTIFF, -vsMOHAMMAD S. KHAN A/K/A MOHAMMED S. KHAN; KAHKASHAN KHAN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW ENGLAND VILLAGE CLUB CONDOMINIUM II ASSOCIATION A/K/A NEW ENGLAND VILLAGE CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 15CH 328 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on May 4, 2015; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on December 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, 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.

TRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, 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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LOT 98 IN FORESTEDGE UNIT NO. ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 26 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 5, 1967 AS DOCUMENT R67-9740, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION FILED NOVEMBER 22, 1967 AS DOCUMENT R67-48105, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-35-201-002-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7913 WESTVIEW LANE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME; ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $265,174.97. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(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) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1409733 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

7913 WESTVIEW LANE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517

I676053 Published 11/25, 12/2, 12/9.

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. I675782 Published 11/18, 11/25, 12/2.

Said property is legally described as follows: UNIT NO. 5D IN THE NEW ENGLAND VILLAGE CLUB CONDOMINIUM II AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE; LOTS IN WOODRIDGE CENTER UNIT 16, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 1979 AS DOCUMENT R79-103436, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT C TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R80-30307 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2446 Brunswick Circle, Unit D, Woodridge, IL 60517 Permanent Index No.: 08-24-429-012 Improvements: TOWNHOUSE Homeowners/Condominium Association 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 $143,514.31. 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 EN-

FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 7, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

WOODRIDGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CMALT REMIC SERIES 2007-A4 - REMIC PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-A4 PLAINTIFF VS CATHERINE A BUKTENICA A/K/A CATHARINE BUKTENICA A/K/A CATHARINE BUKTENCIA; FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 5/24/2012 KNOWN AS TRUST #8781; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRST MIDWEST BANK UTA DTD 5/24/2012 KNOWN AS TRUST #8781; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE

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School Briefs > District 58

Bonfield Express donates $13K to District 58 Donation rewards summer learning, good citizenship

The local foundation Bonfield Express donated $1,000 to each school in District 58 in an effort to support summer-learning achievements and good student

citizenship. “Thanks to the Bonfield Express’ generosity, our schools have additional means to recognize and celebrate students who continued to read and practice math during the summer, as well as students who demonstrategoodcitizenshipwithin our school communities during the school year,” Superintendent Kari Cremascoli said.

The district said several of its schools have already put the funds to good use. El Sierra hosted a Welcome Back to School assembly that recognized student summer learning, and Hillcrest and Henry Puffer’s principals individually visited every classroom and handed out small prizes to students who participated in a form of summer learning.

O’Neill Middle School presents small Dairy Queen certificates to the Senator of the Week for good citizenship, and Kingsley awards small prizes to students who complete service work. The Bonfield Express, named after the late Jim Bonfield, raises money to support local students who demonstrate good character traits, such as personal perseverance,

strong moral character, joy of learning and commitment to community. The foundation’s capstone fundraising effort is its annual Bonfield Express 5K, which is held Thanksgiving morning in downtown Downers Grove. For more information on the Bonfield Express, including race information, visit www.bonfieldexpress.com.

Presentation highlights social-emotional learning for middle schoolers Administrators from Herrick and O’Neill middles schools gave a presentation on Second Step socialemotional learning at the middleschool level during the District 58 Board of Education meeting Nov. 9. Herrick principal Matt Neustadt and assistant principal Amy Gray joined O’Neill principal Matt Durbala and assistant principal

Melissa Sawisch to discuss the research-based social-skills program aimed at children in grade K-8. Several Herrick and O’Neill teachers and students also participated in the presentation. Last spring, teams from both middle schools reviewed Second Step materials to prepare socialemotional learning lessons for the

2015-16 school year. Middle school staff participated in professional development opportunities this August to preview lesson presentations, structure and content. The district said its middle school teachers present monthly social-emotional learning lessons to students. The lessons teach

students about bullying prevention, empathy, communication, negotiating and compromising, and emotion management skills. In addition, seventh graders learn about substance abuse prevention, and eighth graders practice goal setting. Both schools have programs to recognize good social-emotional

behavior. O’Neill math teacher Dawn Magliola said she believes that the efforts made by her school to teach social-emotional learning are having an impact on students. “I’ve heard students say, ‘That’s not very SEL of you,’ and I believe that’s an endorsement of this program,” Magliola said.

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