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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Vol. 6 No. 12

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Village discusses stormwater grant for churches

Could reimburse up to 75 percent of certain projects

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

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Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham, left, listens to Relay for Life specialist Leslie Abrahamson speak during the Feb. 11 Relay for Life kickoff celebration in Downers Grove.

The village of Downers Grove is proposing a new grant program to reduce stormwater utility bills for religious not-forprofits, which have opposed the utility since its introduction last year.

Nan Newlon, director of public works, introduced the stormwater utility grant program to the village council for discussion at their Feb. 11 meeting.The grant would reimburse churches up to 75 percent of the cost of a stormwater Nan Newlon, i m p r o v e m e n t director of public works project that takes place on their property. The maximum reimbursement would be $25,000 per year, with $5,000 for project design and >> see water | page 4

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Foster criticizes federal efforts to combat heroin use DuPage County reported 46 heroin-related deaths in 2013, Will County had 35, Kane County had 20

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Recent attention on the spread of heroin throughout the collar counties prompted U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, to address Congress recently on a heroin epidemic that is affecting many communities in Illinois.

Foster’s comments came partly

in response to media coverage of the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died from an apparent heroin overdose Feb. 2.

“The media has shone a bright light on the issue this week, but for too many in my district, heroin abuse is all too common,” Foster said on the House floor. “Heroin abuse affects people of every race, income and education level.These

are mothers and fathers, Foster praised local friends and neighbors.” efforts to combat the Citing a dramatic epidemic but criticized increase in heroin the federal response to deaths in the counties the problem. he represents, Foster “Community leaders said legislators cannot are working to fight ignore these “staggering” back, yet at the federal statistics. level, we not only DuPage County Rep. Bill Foster, have failed to increase reported 46 heroin- D-Naperville, our efforts to combat related deaths in 2013, drug abuse, we have Will County had 35 and Kane reduced resources,” Foster said.

County experienced 20 heroin “Funding for the Substance deaths.

Abuse and Mental Health Services

>> figHt, from page 1 That survival rate has come a long way in recent years thanks to advances in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. But it’s not enough for Relay for Life participants.

“With everyone’s help, we’re going to make it three out of three,” said Relay for Life specialist Leslie Abrahamson.

“We really are moving quickly towards a day when cancer is not a life-threatening disease.”

The kickoff celebration for the annual Downers Grove and Woodridge Relay for Life event was held Feb. 11 at the DuPage Inn Bar and Grill in Downers Grove. The Relay itself will be held June 27, but Abrahamson said this event helps kick off the 2014 Relay for Life season.

“The kickoff is a party to get people excited about [Relay for Life] and to try to get new people to understand what Relay for Life is about,” she said.

Relay for life is an annual fundraising event held in more than 5,200 communities in the United States and 20 countries around the world.

As the primary fundraiser for

the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life has raised nearly $5 billion since it first began in 1985.

The Relay for Life of Downers Grove and Woodridge raised nearly $104,000 last year, and in 2014, communities throughout DuPage County are looking

web LinKs For more information on how to volunteer or register a team for the 2014 Relay for Life of Downers Grove and Woodridge, visit www.relayforlife.org/ downersgrovewoodridgeil or call 630-932-1151.

to raise $1.8 million. That effort is already under way, as several communities have already hosted their kickoff celebrations.

Chris Boulougouris, whose family owns the DuPage Inn, helped link his family’s business with Relay For Life. Last year, DuPage Inn catered the Relay, and this year, they will continue with that effort.

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because I lost my mom in 1992 to cancer,” Boulougouris said. “I think it’s great that the community rallies, and people get involved.”

Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham and Downers Grove Mayor Martin Tully attended Tuesday’s kickoff party. Both had participated in past Relay for Life fundraisers and said they would continue their involvement this year with a friendly competition.

“Leslie has challenged us to put together competing teams for Woodridge and Downers Grove,” Tully said.

Cunningham accepted the challenge, saying she first walked for a friend after graduating college, and she would be “honored” to walk again.

“Cancer touches so many people,” she said.“It is important for use to support those people who really need us.”

For more information on how to volunteer or register a team for the 2014 Relay for Life of Downers Grove and Woodridge, visit www.relayforlife.org/ downersgrovewoodridgeil or call 630-932-1151.

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>>news briefs News updates from downers grove, woodridge, westmont & lisle

O’Neill students shave staffers’ heads for St. Baldrick’s

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Civil rights marcher speaks to 3rd grade classes at Kingsley School Rev. David Bebb Jones, the grandfather of two Kingsley students, visited the classes earlier this month to talk about hearing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speak Third-grade students at Kingsley School recently got to hear compelling firsthand stories about the civil rights movement from a man who participated in the march in Selma, Ala. in 1965.

The classes had been studying important figures in the civil rights movement.

Rev. David Bebb Jones, the grandfather of two Kingsley students, visited the classes earlier this month to talk about hearing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speak; the events of the 1960s; desegregation; and his own participation in the march when he was a pastor in Pekin, Ill. “No one in my town had ever done anything like this,” Jones said.

He said that he first met Dr. King in 1959 when he was a 30-year-old attending

Amid cheers from the entire student body on Feb. 7, nine O’Neill Middle School staffers had their heads shaved to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

O’Neill students were given the challenge of raising $500 for St. Baldrick’s. In just four days, they raised more than $3,200, and the fundraising total is now up past $3,500.

The top five fundraising teams at O’Neill were put in a hat for the chance to shave a staff member’s head during the assembly.

First up was the organizer, science teacher Meg Van Dyke, who had her head shaved at last year’s St. Baldrick’s event at Downers Grove South High School.

She was followed by Principal Matt Durbala and seven other staff members who were “selected” by the students’ chants and cheers.

The money raised by the O’Neill students will be sent to O’Neill alum Abby Davis, who started a St. Baldrick’s chapter at her college and will be having her head shaved for the cause on March 5.

Davis was able to “watch” the Feb. 7 O’Neill assembly from West Virginia on Skype, and personally thank the students and staff members for their generosity.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation funds research to find cures for childhood cancers and promote long, healthy lives for survivors.

Downers Grove cosmetology school to award 300K in scholarships

“He was dynamic--he was inspiring-he had a vision of what was right for America.

What he wanted most to be was nonviolent,” Jones told the students. seminary.

“He was dynamic--he was inspiring--he had a vision of what was right for America.

What he wanted most to be was non-violent,” Jones told the students.

Jones showed the classes signs from the times that he had held onto for 45 years, as

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well as a poster-size version of a front-page article and photo in the Pekin newspaper about his participation in the march.

The march changed Jones’ life, he said.

“I had always cared about people, but I’d never been called upon to put my life on the line in any way,” he said.

Jones encouraged the students to pick something they feel strongly about and work with others to make the world a better place.

“The only way the world will have peace, justice and an environment that will last is if we all work together. Nobody can do it alone,” he said.

The University of Aesthetics and Cosmetology announces that it is giving out $300,000 in cosmetology grants for its cosmetology enrollees in 2014.

Sixty $5,000 grants will be awarded to students who enroll in cosmetology at its Downers Grove campus in 2014.This grant is available to all cosmetology students who enroll and begin in 2014 at The University of Aesthetics and Cosmetology in Downers Grove and will be deducted from tuition.

Classes begin every eight weeks. The cosmetology program is 1,500 hours or about 11 ½ months in classes Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“We are thrilled that these grants will help 60 people get a new career with very little, if any, student debt,” Leigh Anne Kelley, director of schools, said. “We will help many high school graduates and professionals who want to enter into an exciting and fulfilling career in the professional beauty industry.”

The University of Aesthetics and Cosmetology is located in downtown Downers Grove across from the Downers Grove Public Library and prepares students to become licensed professionals in cosmetology and aesthetics.

Interested students may call 773-635-0141, email leighanne.kelley@gmail.com.

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North to host dress drive March 7 and 8 Dresses, accessories may be donated at the school’s activities office through Friday, Feb. 28 Students at North High School in Downers Grove have organized the school’s first-ever Dress Drive and proceeds will be directed to reduce the price of prom tickets.

The public is welcome to shop at the event, which will be held at North High’s Library at 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 7 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Dresses of all styles and sizes will be sold for $10 and accessories will be sold for $3.

Dresses and accessories may be donated for the event at the

school’s activities office through Friday, Feb. 28. Those who donate items will receive a ticket to redeem a “new” dress or accessory at the Dress Drive event.

Students in fashion merchandising classes and those who are members of the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America club, which reinforces the professional knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and work environment, are organizing the event.

“Our students thought this

would be a fun and creative way to not only recycle what’s in their closets, but also to help offset the high price of prom,” said Katelyn Kordecki, a teacher and sponsor.

“We hope this event eases some of the financial burden that many experience when facing extra expenses, such as those to attend a formal dance.”Prom at North High is scheduled for May 17.

Donations of dresses, gift cards or monetary donations to support the Dress Drive are welcome from the community. Contact Katelyn Kordecki at kkordecki@csd99.org or 630-795-8013, or Christy Tajak at ctajak@csd99.org or 630-795-8020 to learn more.

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site run-off rate reduction (up to 20 percent off stormwater utility); volume reduction (up to 20 percent); water quality (up to 10 percent); direct discharge (up to 50 percent); education (up to 100 percent); and partnership (up to 100 percent).

Village Manager Dave Fieldman said the maximum credit a church could earn is 50 percent, but added additional savings could be earned by reducing the amount of impervious area.

“Churches are charged by square foot of non-impervious area like all other properties,” he said. “So there would be some opportunity to reduce the bill, and then get a credit on top of that.”

A project such as the instillation of permeable pavement would

reduce the amount of impervious area on a property, while possibly also qualifying for a volume reduction credit.

“We’re prepared to assist applicants by meeting with our stormwater administrator, and we have reached out to the Conservation Foundation, who is willing to assist us with some education and presentations of the typical projects that might be eligible to help educate our applicants,” Newlon said.

The proposed grant would have an annual budget of $200,000, which would be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Notfor-profits such as hospitals and colleges would not be able to apply for the grant.

Commissioner Bob Barnet said

$20,000 for construction.

“The purpose is to encourage property owners to proactively manage stormwater on their properties,” Newlon said.

Depending on the type of improvements undertaken, the proposed grant would allow churchestoreducetheirbi-monthly bills by earning stormwater utility fee credits or reducing the amount of impervious surface area on their properties.

A credit is an ongoing reduction in a property owner’s stormwater utility bill, which can be earned by completing projects that reduce the impact of stormwater runoff from a particular parcel. There are currently six types of credits:

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North High students Nancy Perez and Ajah Johnson accept donations for the school’s first-ever Dress Drive, to be held on March 7 and 8.

he was conflicted about the grant: He applauds any attempt to reduce the financial burden on churches, but questioned if this was the most equitable way of doing so.

“In this case, I’m not sure it’s right to say only religious associations have access to this,” Barnet said. “Our costshare program is available to all residential properties, so there’s kind of an equal application or equal accessibility there.”

Fieldman said the goal of this proposed grant was to assist religious institutions that did not necessarily have the resources to undertake large stormwater improvement projects.

“The issue there is that there are a handful of property tax-exempt properties that are large, have

engineers on staff and do projects all the time that would immediately qualify for these [grants],” he said.

“We would probably be giving grants to a lot of those entities, such as Midwestern University, Good Samaritan Hospital [and] other governments.

“We wanted to make sure we put together a program that was targeted towards religious institutions.”

Ultimately, Barnet said he would support the grant because of the opportunities it provides for the religious community.

“If it came to a vote, I would vote for it, I think,” he said. “But, I don’t like its structure, and I think its actual value is less than we all are sitting here thinking.”

Calendar ONGOING Free Federal/State Tax Help.

College of DuPage is offering free assistance with electronic preparation of state and federal tax returns on Saturday mornings Feb. 22 through April 12 at the College’s Glen Ellyn campus. Students in Accounting 2200, with instructor supervision, will help students, staff and community members prepare 1040 IL, 1040 and Schedules A-B forms. Free assistance is also provided for Schedule C-EZ and small Schedule Ds (three items or less). Sessions are from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; and April 12 in the Berg Instruction Center (BIC), Rooms 1640 and 1644. Click here for a campus map: www.cod.edu/ maps. Participants must bring tax information, the previous year’s return and account numbers if participants would like direct deposit. For more information, call 630-942-2140.

Divorce Recovery. Starting Jan. 27, a “Divorce Recovery” workshop will be held at Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. Each Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the group will view videos, and discuss the material in the “Divorce Recovery” book. This 12week program, led by Sue Linden an experienced leader, will help those recently divorced or those struggling with a past divorce.

Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call the church coordinator at 630-969-3320. The church is handicapped accessible.

Recycle Holiday Lights. Now through February 21, 2014. The village of Woodridge has partnered with Elgin Recycling to offer this free service to residents. Recycle

your holiday lights including minilights, C7 or C9 lights, rope or LED lights, extension, phone, or computer cords; all are eligible for recycling. Please - no CFLs. Recycling receptacles can be found in the Village Hall lobby, 5 Plaza Drive, or the Public Works/ Police Department lobby located at 1 Plaza Drive.

Third Thursday. 5–7 p.m. every third Thursday at the DuPage Children’s Museum. Third Thursdays are a special time once a month for families of children with autism spectrum disorder, visual, and mobility impairments to come play at the Museum. All activities are free with admission or membership.

B & B Ladies Golf League.

Join us for golf and fun every Friday morning. Season runs May 4-Sept. 28. 9 holes at Village Greens of Woodridge. For information call 630-985-3610.

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Group.

9:30-11:30 a.m. every Monday at the Downers Grove Library.

Topics for 2012 include: Middle East realignment, promoting democracy, Mexico, cybersecurity, exit for Afghanistan and Iraq, state of the oceans,Indonesia,and energy geopolitics. Registration is not required.Call Nancy Peraino at 630968-8706 for more information.

FEBRUARY 21 Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove.Spend a memorable evening with your little sweetheart! Dress to impress and dance the night away. Dads and their special little ladies are invited to enjoy light

refreshments, music and fun activities. Register by February 21 to enter to win a dinner date before the dance! Compliments of Buca di Beppo of Lombard. Refreshments will be provided by Whole Foods of Willowbrook.

FEBRUARY 22 5th Annual BIG PIG Championship of the World.

9:30 a.m. at the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. Got game? Win prizes for your ability to get your opponent out with a P.I.G.! Early bird registration starts today!

Frozen Film Festival. 1 to 8 p.m. at the Westmont Community Center, 75 East Richmond St. The Westmont community theatre group, the Progressive Village Performing Network, and the Westmont Park District are proud to offer our 2nd annual film festival to the community. Join us as we discover filmmaking’s newest talents as we screen these films.

Panel discussions of each movie will follow after the conclusion of the film and snacks will be provided to all the festival goers.

Over the course of the day, you will see a variety of shorts, including animation, comedy and drama; you, the audience members,get to be the judges! Spielberg, Cameron could the next great filmmakers be at this festival? All of the great directors had to start somewhere! Ages 10 and up. For more information, call 630-963-5252.

FEBRUARY 23 Poetry at Brewed Awakening.

12:30 p.m. at Brewed Awakening, 19 West Quincy,Westmont.Chicago area poets Michal Mendelsohn and Pamela Larson will be featured at Brewed Awakening. There will

THE BUGLE FEBRUARY 19, 2014 5 also be an open mic. Cover charge happening in the real estate market of $7 includes coffee and a snack. today? Want answers? Attend The readings are sponsored by the this information-packed seminar.

Illinois State Poetry Society and A panel of experts will discuss mortgages, strategies, credit, and Brewed Awakening. legal issues. For more information, FEBRUARY 25 visit www.woodridgelibrary.org.

Rain Garden Workshop. 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Grove Foundation ‘Passport Ave., Downers Grove. The to Dining’. 6 to 9 p.m. in Village of Downers Grove and Downtown Downers Grove. Visit the Conservation Foundation five dining venues in Downtown are teaming up again to provide Downers Grove for one great information to residents about the price:Another Round Bar and Grill, benefits of installing a rain garden Ballydoyle, Gatto’s, Scarletti’s Italian on their property.Jim Kleinwachter Kitchen and Zest Bistro. Proceeds from the Conservation Foundation benefit District 58’s Grove will discuss in detail the steps one Foundation. Tickets $25, available must take to install a rain garden at www.thegrovefoundation.org. at their home, from planning the project to preparing the site, Coumadin and New Antito planting, local organizations Coagulant Drugs. 6:30 to 8 will also be on hand to discuss p.m. at Good Samaritan Health and environmentally sustainable Wellness Center, 3551 Highland projects they have completed. Ave., Downers Grove. Are new Questions? Contact Nick Santoro alternatives to coumadin right at nsantoro@downers.us or 630- for you? Join cardiologist, Dr. 493-8875.

Jordan Weinstein as he explains how anticoagulants work, how FEBRUARY 27 these new medicines, compare to Home Buying Seminar. 7 to Coumadin and if they might be 8:30 p.m. at the Woodridge Public right for you. Reserve your seat by Library, 3 Plaza Drive. hy is now a calling 1-800-323-8622,and provide great time to buy a home? Should a registration code of 4C85.

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THE BUGLE FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Police Blotter

Downers Grove

Police investigate beauty store robbery Anyone with info is asked to contact Downers Grove Police

Downers Grove police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Feb. 11 at Sally Beauty Supply, 46 Ogden Ave. Downers Grove Police responded to the store at approximately 6:25 p.m.

A store employee said a man

entered the store, displayed a knife and demanded money.

The employee gave him money from the register, and the man then ran from the store.

The suspect was described as 21 to 24 years old,either Hispanic

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 Karen L. Martin, 47, 4005 Williams St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 1:29 p.m. Feb. 7 at the residence for domestic battery.

Donna M. Lottie, 48, 150 N. Leavitt, Chicago, was arrested at 7:48 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 2100 block of Butterfield Road for improper display, improper lane usage, driving while license suspended and no insurance.

Sebastian Jimenez-Benvenuto, 34, 1072 German Road, Paw Paw, was arrested at 8:53 a.m. Feb. 8 on Main and Ogden for no valid driver’s license.

Janval M. Alexander, 43, 1200 Klein, Downers Grove, was arrested at 6:20 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 4400 block of Main Street for suspended registration.

Ricardo Justin Guerrero, 25, 703 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights, was arrested at 4:07 a.m. Feb. 9 at the residence for criminal damage to property, hit and run and reckless driving.

Artist Turner, 44, 3332 N. 38th St., Milwaukee, was arrested at 3:08 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 1400 block of Ogden Avenue for driving while license revoked and speeding.

Jana L. Gera, 35, 9740 Rutherford Ave., Oak Lawn, was arrested at 12:47 a.m. Feb. 10 on Butterfield and Meyer for DUI/alcohol.

Raymond C. Webster, 33, 243 Bristol Court, was arrested at 9 a.m. Feb. 10 on Prairie and Forest for no insurance and driving while license revoked.

Jose Fajardo, 26, 4629 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:06 p.m. Feb. 10 on Main and Warren for suspended driver’s license.

Edgar Riveros-Mendoza, 31, 460 Seminole, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 3:24 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 6600 block of Fairview for no valid driver’s license.

Vanesa Luna, 18, 207 Pacific Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 3:56 p.m. Feb. 10 on Belmont and Curtiss for no valid driver’s license.

Daniel L. Miller, 26, 7 Cherrytree Court, Woodridge, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Woodridge Police Department for a warrant.

Lisa Young Bugarewicz, 34, 310 Gierz, Downers Grove, was arrested at 6:54 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 800 block of Burlington for a warrant.

Robert Dushku, 24, 4925 Douglas, Downers Grove, was arrested at 11 p.m. Feb. 10 at the residence for possession of cannabis.

Otis Bell, 56, 3413 Jackson St., Bellwood, was arrested at 9:12

or a light skinned AfricanAmerican, approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall with a thin build, long straight hair and amber colored eyes.

He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a black scarf or face mask, dark colored

jacket and pants, and brown work boots.

No one was inured during the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Downers Grove Police Department at 630-434-5600 or 911.

a.m. Feb. 11 in the 100 block of Ogden Avenue.

Westmont

Halina Mulica, 30, 8436 New England Ave., Burbank, was arrested at 2:44 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 2900 block of Finley Road for retail theft.

Sometime between 7:10 and 8:10 p.m. Feb. 3, an unknown offender(s) forced entry to a residence in the 0-100 block of North Williams Street and stole jewelry, currency and firearms.

Total loss is $4,000.

At approximately 3:40 a.m.

Feb. 8, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 6500 block of South Fairview Avenue. Officers arrested Heather Hendley, female, age 26, of 521 N. Chicago St., Joliet, for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

She was cited for suspended registration. She was released on her own recognizance.

Charles Cavay Mac, 20, 2439 W. Fillmore St., Chicago, was arrested at 7:40 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 1500 block of 75th Street.

Allan W. Nance, 36, 2211 S. Highland Ave., Lombard, was arrested at 2:32 a.m. Feb. 12 at the residence for disobeying a traffic control device and no valid driver’s license.

Maria Catherin Kowalewicz, 18, 4 Williams Court, Woodridge, was arrested at 9:40 a.m. Feb. 12 at the Downers Grove Police Department for possession of cannabis.

Patrick G. Giblin, 28, 5723 Lomond, Downers Grove, was arrested at 6:24 p.m. Feb. 12 on Curtiss and Belmont for driving while license suspended.

Kimberly L. Welch, 37, 12131 S. Winchester, Blue Island, was arrested at 6:27 p.m. Feb. 12 on Ogden Avenue and Highland for driving while license suspended.

Daniel K. Shumaker, 55, 2138 Prentiss Drive, Downers Grove, was arrested at 1:26 p.m. Feb. 13 on Belmont and Hobson for DUI. Christopher A. Brevard, 20, 149 Montery Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 8:10 p.m. Feb. 13 on Malibu and Northridge in Bolingbrook for a warrant.

Sometime between 3 and 4 p.m.

Feb. 3, an unknown offender(s) entered a vehicle parked in the 500 block of North Cass Avenue and stole a GPS unit. Total loss is $100.

At approximately 8:45 a.m. Feb. 4, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of North Cass Avenue. Officers arrested Tatiana Smiley, female, age 29, of 6721 Alpine Lane #1, Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. She was cited for expired registration and operating an uninsured vehicle.

She was released on her own recognizance.

At approximately 11:20 p.m.Feb. 6,officers responded to the 0-100 block of West Ogden Avenue for a fight. Officers arrested Vanessa Vazquez, female, age 22, of 1046 S. York Road #2A, Bensenville, for battery and resisting arrest.

She was released on her own recognizance.

At approximately 12:50 a.m.

Feb. 8, officers responded to the 1100 block South Williams Street for a battery. Officers arrested Patrick Sanders, male, age 24, of 9439 Rhodes Avenue, Chicago, for domestic battery after he pushed a family member. He was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing.

At approximately 8 a.m. Feb. 9, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of North Cass Avenue. Officers arrested Kristine Veach, female, age 41, of 7 Circle Court, Montgomery, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. She was released on her own recognizance.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Blackhawk Drive. Officers arrested Anthony Van De Carr, male, age 26, of 2736 N. Budd St., River Grove, for obstructing identification and driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for disobeying a traffic control device. He was released on his own recognizance.

Woodridge A theft occurred at approximately 5:53 p.m. Jan. 31 from Mobil Gas Station, 1940 W. 75th St. Unknown person pumped $71.52 worth of gasoline and drove off without paying.

At approximately 12:37 a.m.

Feb. 3, Angelica Benenhaley, 25, 712 Kathi Drive, Hampshire, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, following a traffic stop on 75th Street at Gladstone Drive.

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Romeoville shooting victim dies, murder charge expected Police say they may have recovered gun used WEB Romeoville Emergency M a n a g e m e n t Agency searched the The 15-year-old neighborhood for Romeoville girl evidence related to shot in the head the Feb. 13 shooting. by an ex-boyfriend During the search, died Monday police say a handgun morning, after was located in a yard being kept on life near the intersection of support, according Erick M. Maya, 23, of 135 Street and Hickory to the Cook County 5600 Park Ave., Cicero Avenue. police believe Medical Examiner’s that this was the gun Office. used in the shooting.

Briana Valle, was pronounced At the time of the shooting deceased at 12:03 a.m. Feb. 17 a subject described as a short at Loyola University Medical male walked up to the vehicle Center in Maywood. and shot the daughter in the She had beaen in critical head and the mother in the condition since she and her neck, Turvey said. The offender 33-year-old mother were both fled the area on foot, running shot at 7 a.m. Feb. 13 in the 300 westbound along 135 Street. block of Emery Avenue, while pulling out of their driveway.

This unfortunate event (and the Erick M. Maya, 23, of 5600 Park emergency response Ave., Cicero, was charged on Feb. required as a 14 with two counts of attempted result) are certainly murder, two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and unsettling and we understand the concern that many of one count of unlawful use of a our families felt during this weapon by a felon in connection time. As we implemented our with the shooting. Bond was set safety protocol, we adjusted at $5 million. A murder charge is our response as needed based now expected. on the direction of law Court records show that enforcement officials ...”

- voice message issued from on Dec. 16, 2013, an order of valley view school district protection was filed by the mother against Maya. Police Chief Mark Turvey said police Local school district determined Maya was the lone shooter and confirmed Maya reacts The Valley View School District and Valle had a previous dating relationship, but were no longer was contacted,and schools in the area were placed on lockdown. dating.

A bond hearing for Maya was Romeoville Police searched the held Saturday morning, where surrounding neighborhood with the judge entered a not guilty help from other law enforcement plea on his behalf in order to agencies.

Authorities initially brought continue the case. Maya made his first appearance via closed in four persons of interest. They circuit television, with no released two, arrested one on an lawyer or family present, simply unrelated charge and booked answering yes or no to the Maya into the Will County Jail on the charges. judge.

During the incident, which The hearing was held at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Will County took place a block away from Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson St., Irene King Elementary School, the Valley View School District in Joliet. was contacted and schools in Murder weapon the area were placed on a soft possibly found lockdown.

Meanwhile, Romeoville Police Parents first received a said Sunday they believe they message that students enroute may have found the weapon used to school would be escorted in the shootings. They and the into the building by Valley View

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personnel and police. A second call, about 30 minutes later, asked parents to keep their children home if they had not already left.

Those on school buses were sent to the Romeoville Recreation Center. Once the lockdown was lifted, Valley View students who were re-located to the Romeoville Recreation Center were bused back to school.

Parents question emergency response Some parents questioned why students weren’t told to remain home from the beginning when police knew there was still a suspect on the loose.

The Valley View School District issued a message stating that the district continually seeks to refine and improve its emergency procedures and response and is in a debriefing process with police and community partners to ensure that it is even better prepared for any future emergency events.

“This unfortunate event (and the emergency response required as a result) are certainly unsettling and we understand the concern that many of our families felt during this time,” the message stated. “As we implemented our safety protocol, we adjusted our response as needed based on the direction of law enforcement officials as their investigation was in progress. Direction given to us by law enforcement officials was based on what was in the best interest of safety for our students, staff, and community.

District staff, along with our community partners, worked together to ensure the safety was the highest priority. We are also very proud of our students for their responsible behavior, patience and cooperation. We thank the community for their patience and understanding.”

The district also will have counseling staff available at the schools to support students and staff needing assistance to cope with this situation.

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20 Hidden Valley competitor 21 “Hah!” 22 Small-screen princess 23 Sing ballads, say 24 Word in a Le Pew address 26 Tab alternative 29 Foe of the fictional spy agency CONTROL 30 Pump parts 32 Authorizing 33 First-aid practitioner, briefly 34 In reality 36 Cutting remark 37 Don’t bother 39 Jard’n occupant 40 They’re built on

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6 Dweller on the Red Sea 7 Hutch contents 8 European trio in a Christmas song 9 Soc. Sec. supplement 10 Rogers __: Toronto stadium 11 Cheesy stuff 12 “Color me surprised!”

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UP!” candy 26 Passes out 27 Phil Jackson, for most of the ‘70s 28 Early birds?

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Horoscopes A small act of defiance could upset the even balance in your home or workplace during the upcoming week, but you might be surprised when others show concern instead of aggravation. Stand up for your rights to win new friends.

Consistency and reliability will help you make your way through changing situations in the week ahead. You’re life a life raft that other people tend to cling to whenever they get in over their heads.

The least important transactions can run smoothly.

You may be better off pursuing hobbies or social activities that brighten your heart but don’t necessarily bring you recognition or monetary rewards in the week to come.

Take pride in home and family. Being proactive in that area of life could bring you good luck elsewhere.

You like to feel financially secure, and a glimpse of future comforts can come into sight if you’re willing to work hard.

Ask people what they think and they’ll be happy to tell you.

Shake off an inclination to be a homebody and mingle with people from different walks of life in the week ahead. Be your own best friend and toot your own horn.

Circulate for success.

It’s perfectly acceptable to listen to opinions that differ from those held by your family or professors. Keep your finger on the pulse of public opinion this week. Find out more about the latest fads and trends.

Life may revolve around friends or small inconsequential things in the week ahead, so you could feel you’re not the center of attention. Remember, however, that other people are watching your example. Cooperation arrives when needed.

If this week were a tarot card, your card could be The Fool. You may think everything is going very well but might be oblivious of problems directly in your path. Be glad for friends who steer you in the right direction.

Social pressures could push you into a corner, but from a corner you can see the whole room. Sitting through lectures or dealing with people you don’t really care for may be necessary to reach your goals this week.

Your feet may be dancing a boogie-woogie to the beat of a very different drummer while your head is engaged in a sedate fox trot. During the week to come, your financial outlook can be affected by group idealism and ethics.

You may radiate friendliness during the week ahead.

Pull out all the stops and mingle with groups of people. Explore new places like a museum, join a book club or exercise group, or drag a friend out to a new restaurant.

You can be carried away by inspiration. This week, don’t ignore obligations if sidetracked by romantic ideals and be sure to “do the right thing.” Act according to the rules, even when swept by the urge to break them.

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INSIDE: Mustangs boys hoops hitting stride as playoffs loom, page 12; Lisle girls hoops falls in regional final, page 13

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Dzyuma, Tom advance to state for Mustangs

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Battling injury this year, Downers Grove South senior Inna Dzyuma kept to two routines for much of the season.

That seemed to pay off Feb. 12 at the Hinsdale Central Sectional as Dzyuma made the most of her opportunity as she took fourth place in the balance beam with a score of 9.5.

“It is pretty great,” Dzyuma said. “I did not see that coming.

This was one of my best ones all year. I definitely think I’ve worked hard enough to deserve that 9.5. I’m going to continue to work harder and try as hard as I can.”

After a struggle in bars,Dzyuma knew she had to come through on the beam.

“Honestly, I was upset from bars,” Dzyuma said. “I fell. When I went to beam I wanted to give it my all since it was my last sectionals and if I fell it was okay.

It hasn’t been a good event for me, it was probably my fourth routine I hit all year. I wasn’t expecting that.”

Now Dzyuma is headed to state for the first time in her career.

“That was my goal going into high school and now that it is right there, it feels great,” Dzyuma stated. “I feel really proud of myself. I’ve been working on some other tricks and I will probably throw those in there (at state). It is a great way to finish my career off.”

Dzyuma was joined by the whole team at the sectional and the team finished fourth with a total of 137.725. Lyons won with a 149.875.

Emily Tom, a sophomore, was the highest all-around finisher for the Mustangs, taking eighth with 34.875 points.

She finished in the top 10 in

both bars (8.525, 7th) and vault (9.25, 9th).

“I’m really happy with my vault, but I’m mad at myself for falling on floor,” Tom said. “I’ve been over-rotating on vault because I hurt myself last year. I was planning on sticking it and I was really excited. It helped calm my nerves a little bit (for the rest of the meet). This is my first sectional and all the pressure is new to me.”

Tom’s vault total was good enough to advance her to the state meet as an at-large entry, which was awarded at the end of all the sectionals.

Junior Isabella Marzari placed 15th in the all-around with a 33.7 total.

Dzyuma was one of just two seniors who competed for the Mustangs, meaning the future is looking bright.

“It’s really nice,” Tom said.

“We weren’t expecting that this season. (Next year) we’re going to aim for winning regionals and doing better here.”

• Downers North had a trio of individuals competing at the sectional, with two performing in the all-around competition.

Junior Ellia Leger was 14th with a 33.75 total, while freshman Nicolet Christensen was 25th with a 31.2 total.

“It’s a little nerve-wrecking, but I think I did alright,” Christensen said.“I was so nervous, I couldn’t sleep all night. I think I had an awesome vault.”

“Floor (was my best event) because I just went out there and had fun,” Leger said.“I didn’t worry about anything. I just went out there and tried to kill the routine. It wasn’t my best meet, but I know what I need to fix for next year. I need to work on harder skills and be more >> see STATE | page 15

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Downers South’s Inna Dzyuma earned a 9.5 in the balance beam to advance to state.

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Wes Dahle and Downers South are 11-11 on the year.

DGS starting to hit its stride as playoffs loom

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Senior guard Danny Spinuzza simply calls it“DGS basketball”—a combination of playing tough defense, making hard cuts to the basket, finding the open man and knocking down shots.

Add winning to the above formula because the Mustangs have been doing their share recently.

The Mustangs improved to 7-3 in the West Suburban Gold

following a 71-43 victory over Willowbrook last Friday— Downers South’s fifth win in its last six games. West Aurora, however, snapped that streak on Saturday evening, handing Downers South an 80-69 loss in the annual Hall of Fame game at DGS. “Our guys are starting to believe in themselves and their teammates,” first-year coach Kris Olson said. “Last night (Friday) was similar to tonight; last night was better results, but I think

we’re really playing well right now.”

The Mustangs (11-11) jumped in front of the Blackhawks, 2019, in the first quarter and held a 34-33 lead in the closing minute of the second period thanks to a three by senior Paul Engo, who scored all of his 11 points in the quarter.

But the Blackhawks (18-5) overtook DGS and led, 35-34, at the break. >> see STRIDE | page 15

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Lisle falls in title game

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Lisle and Lemont’s Mt. Assisi could not have been on more different paths when the two met in the Class 2A Lisle Regional final Wednesday night, but both teams shared the same goal – to make history.

For Lisle, it was trying to continue building the program in coach Nick Balaban’s first season on the bench and win its first regional title since 2004.

For Mt. Assisi, it was trying to prolong the final season of the Eagles’ program, as Mt. Assissi is scheduled to close at the end of this school year, its 64th.

The teams battled back and forth the entire contest, but in the

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Lisle’s Sierra Birdsell splits two defenders during the Lions’ regional final loss to Mt. Assisi.

end,it was the Eagles (13-17) who claimed its second consecutive regional championship with a 52-42 upset win over the host Lions (19-10).

The Lions used a 7-2 run to end the second quarter to grab a 23-21 halftime lead and opened a 31-25 lead with less than 5 minutes, 30 seconds on the third quarter clock.

The Eagles then scored on a flurry of Lisle turnovers to knot the game at 31-31.

“The turning point was when we worked so hard to get that sixpoint lead, we were up 31-25, but we got beat on an inbounds play that we typically run, when two players missed the assignment >> see LISLE | page 15

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Sports >> LISLE, FROM PAGE 13 and they get a layup,” Balaban said. “Then, we turn it over, they score, we turn it over, they score, we turn it over, they score. It went from 31-25 to 33-31 in like a matter of a minute or minute and a half. I thought that would have been an opportunity for us to settle down a little bit and run some offense maybe change our defense, but when that occurred we felt we had to pressure them.

We just had some breakdowns.

That was the story of how we played down the stretch this

>> STATE, FROM PAGE 11 consistent.”

Christensen will have three more years to try to get to state and after making it to sectionals

>> STRIDE, FROM PAGE 12 Two minutes into the third quarter,Spinuzza was fouled while attempting a trey. He sank two of three shots, and the Mustangs remained a point behind at 43-42.

Then the Blackhawks reeled off eight unanswered points, capped by a Tommy Koth three-pointer, to open up a 51-42 advantage.

“West Aurora is a pretty good team,”said Spinuzza,who finished with a team-high 25 points.“They came out in the third quarter and went on a really good run.

Sometimes teams go on runs and you can’t really do anything about it. You just try to keep playing hard, fight through it and try to find better results later on in the game.”

The Mustangs rallied to close within 53-50, but West Aurora scored four straight and led 5750 going into the final period.

“They had a little run in the third (quarter) and we kind of bounced back from it, but we couldn’t quite get over the hump,” Olson said.

The Blackhawks got 30 points from Jontrell Walker, a four-year starter and the school’s all-time leading scorer. Junior Roland Griffin contributed 22 points.

“Griffin was Mr. Everywhere, and Walker was, too,” Olson said.

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year. Going back to mid January, what you saw tonight was how we played during that stretch.”

Balaban said while he enjoyed his first season with the Lions, there were some disappointments in the outcome, not with the players.

“I think we had some aspirations and some goals to win some championships and we fell short in each and every one of those goals,” he said, “I think from the standpoint of the type of individuals we had on the team I couldn’t have asked for better in my first year

here. They are a great bunch of kids, they work hard, they have great attitudes and that made my first year here with them a memorable experience. Even though we didn’t get to where we wanted to be, I can’t not think of the group of kids we had here.

I really enjoyed the experience.

Now, we have something to build on.”

Not only does Balaban have something to build on, he has time to build it.

“I was hired here in the third week of September, so now we will have a full offseason to work

on things,” he said. “We were trying put everything in that first week of the season and there was so much that we wanted to do offensively and defensively that we didn’t even get to. For the kids to respond to me and the staff the way they did, they were a great group of kids.”

The Lions season ending also saw the career ending for a pair of seniors in forward Sierra Birdsell and guard Val Melo.

“Sierra Birdsell was our leading scorer, captain and leader,” Balaban said. “I didn’t get here until the third week

of September and she was the one without a coach in place that was leading them. She was the one getting them in the weight room and getting them to open gyms. We will miss that leadership. She is a quality player and quality person and we will miss that. She was someone we could rely on to hit shots.

“We will miss Val Melo. Even though she doesn’t contribute offensively, she is someone that is a steady defender for us. She is a very bright kid and just a good person and we will miss her.”

as a freshman, she has gained some helpful experience.

“Now we know what to expect going into next year and we can go from there,” Christensen said. “I definitely

learned to have more confidence because when you do, you can do anything.”

Meanwhile, Leger also was in her first year of high school competition, coming over from

the club level. Her experiences this year should benefit her going into her senior year.

“This was really different from club, but I really enjoyed high school this year,” Leger said. “I

decided my gymnastics career wasn’t going to last forever and I wanted to tone it down a little bit so I came to high school.”

“He (Walker) hit some shots, but he got to the basket. Those two are extremely talented kids that are well coached.”

The Mustangs had two additional players in double figures, with senior Matt Zinnecker scoring 14 and senior Wes Dahle adding 11.

“We share the ball extremely well,” Olson said “I think this is a really good team; they know each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

They put each other in good position with their strengths and it’s been pretty regular the last month or so.”

Playing top-notch teams like the Blackhawks during the non-conference portion of their schedule is part of the Mustangs’ plan to prepare for the postseason.

“You’re playing a West Aurora, which will probably be one of the top four seeds in our sectional,” Olson said.“It’s like we talk about: It might not be West Aurora, but it’s going to be a team like a West Aurora that we have to go through in this sectional.

So this time of year, it’s almost a preview of who we’re going to see in two or three weeks.”

Last Friday, the Mustangs were relentless in the first half, motoring out to a 50-19 lead over the host Warriors. Engo’s

15 points, which included four threes, set the pace offensively, and Dahle added 11 points and three treys. Zinnecker and Mantas Augustinavicius each had nine. Augustinavicius’ total was all via the three.

“I think we’ve been playing really great,” Spinuzza said. “The games that we’ve been playing, we’ve been playing really hard and it transfers from our practices to the games and we try to do that every time we play.”

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Prior to Saturday’s game, Downers South inducted four new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame.

The inductees include Jenny (Orr) Davis, who served 34 years as director of student activities, and was the head swimming and diving coach and assistant girls track coach; Michael Flaiz, a threesport athlete who set the all-time boys soccer school records for points, goals and assists; Michael Lambke, also a three-sport star who received state recognition in football and track; and Tim Mash, who went 81-34 in nine years as the Mustangs’ head football coach. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Joliet West takes down Sandburg in overtime

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

What wins in basketball is not always what shows up in the box score or on a stat sheet.

That was the case Friday night when Joliet West held off Sandburg 59-57 in overtime in SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division play.

Late in the game and in overtime, it was the rebounding and scrappy play of Jeff Washington that saved several possessions for the Tigers, allowing them to hang in the game.

“Jeff has been that way all year for us,” said Joliet West coach Nick DiForti. “He is a kid that doesn’t typically start, but he is the kid that we want playing down the stretch.That is his role and that is the type of player he is for us.”

As a team,West was able to use its athletic advantage to earn the win.

“Down the stretch, it does help to have a little more athleticism and be able to fly around and get some loose balls and get some easy ones from it,” DiForti said.

Washington did get on the stat sheet with 10 points to go along with doing the dirty work.

“I just try and play my role and hustle as much as I can to help the team as much as I can,” he said. “It was a real good win.

We stuck together and it was a confidence booster and it will help us down the way. When we play together as a team and we get up and down the floor, we can be good.”

The two teams battled from the tip with the Tigers holding a 27-24 advantage at the break, thanks to D’Anthony Wright scoring 10 of his team-best 19 points in the first half.

“I had to step up tonight,” he said. “Most of the time, Allias (Roberts-Burnett) is leading our team and everything is put on his shoulders and I felt that we had to relieve some stress off him tonight. Coach told me

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Jeff Washington was a key contributor in Joliet West’s 59-57 win over Sandburg Friday.

I had to get some more arch on my shot so I went out there with some confidence and my shot was going in and I had to take some stress off Allias.”

Roberts-Burnett had only one field goal in each of the four quarters, but came up big in the extra frame, hitting five of six free throws.

“They were on me so I had some room to find the open guy,” he said. “The free throws at the end are al about hard work in practice and a lot of focus.”

Eight Tigers registered in the

scoring column, something that makes them a tough team to beat.

“Our team is designed so that when no one is scoring 30 and more guys are in the teens and everyone is scoring some and we don’t rely on one guy, we win,” Wright said.“We all have to chip in and that is what we did tonight.”

“We share the ball. We don’t really have any set plays for any one person,” DiForti said. “Our offense runs through a lot of different guys. If someone has

hot hand, we want to find them and we have been playing a lot more unselfish since the middle of January and we have played better because of it.”

Not only did the Tigers score, they played solid defense, limiting the Sandburg shooters chances to beat them.

“We really put pressure on their point guard,” DiForti said.

“We had to upset their rhythm because they not only have shooters, they have shooters off the bench.”

Wright said it was all about

trust.

“We preach defense and we go after every loose ball,” he said.

“Coach tells us all the time to communicate and we were out there calling out screens and shooters and we were trusting that guys had our backs.”

Without a game Tuesday, the win was big for the Tigers for playoff seeding.

“Not only was it a conference win, but it was a sectional win since we don’t play Tuesday before the seeding,” DiForti said. mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Business & Real Estate

Computer Tech

Dealing with malware on your computer Stay away from anything offering “free” stuff on the Internet, unless you know for certain the company or website is legitimate Recently I have the “Weather App”: noticed an uptick in “RegClean Pro”, malware infections.

“Search Protector”, Malware is defined “MyBackup”, and as programs that “iLivid movie player. “hide” within another When you go to program, and will do search for something, things that you may not you’ll notice your want or never intended. John Becker home page looks a bit Example: there is a Computer Tech odd, and the search website with a “Weather results look odd too.

App” that claims to give you What they did not tell you free live temperature and is that to accept the “Weather forecasts. Sounds good, right?

App” you also agreed to the Well, no. If you agree to install four other programs, plus the “Weather App”, a whole changing your default home bunch of other software rides page to their search engine. in on the “weather app” coat- And they also did not tell you tails, as it were. Next thing you that they will pop-up constant know, you have four new icons “nag screens” to try and get on your desktop in addition to you buy their junk software.

quick fact Malware is defined as programs that “hide” within another program, and will do things that you may not want or never intended.

This is all brought to you by “www.conduit.com” (do not visit this page). Conduit.com specializes in doing these types of shenanigans, too bad it is not illegal to do so. Their defense is that “the user clicked OK before reading the fine print.”

Why didn’t my AntiVirus catch this?

Well,

malware

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destructive, so it is not interpreted as a virus per se.

And, since you (or whomever was using your computer) clicked “OK” to install it, your anti-virus assumes it is OK and leaves it alone. That’s when the fun begins; all the rest of the unwanted software rides right in with your “free” app, and soon you have a junkedup computer with all kinds of “nag” pop-ups.

What can I do to Avoid Malware?

My Recommendation: stay away from anything offering “free” stuff on the Internet, unless you know for certain the company or website offering the free stuff is legitimate. Likewise, any form of media, video, music or game site that requires you to download and install their“player app” is also highly suspect.

What can I do to get rid of Malware?

Most malware is easily removable, and I recommend the excellent (and free) www. malwarebytes.com as a good malware remover.

Wait a minute, you say – you just advised me not to download free stuff.

Yes I did, but Malwarebytes is a legitimate company, so you have my official blessing to do so. Installation is easy, be aware the third step will present three checkboxes – un-check the top box for “Start Free Trial” and then continue the install.

You’ll have to manually do updates and start the scan process, but as a free app, this is great. If you prefer to make the process automatic, the official paid version of Malwarebytes is $35 per year, a bargain.

dave says

Getting credit card companies to back off The more mailing lists you get on, the more your mailbox will fill up with junk mail Dear Dave, How can I get credit card companies to stop sending us preapproved offers? My wife continues to sign up for these, and now we have $40,000 in credit card debt.

Dan Dear Dan, Chances are you’ll never get credit card companies to stop sending stuff, but there a few things you can do that might help slow things down.

Access your credit bureau report, and opt out of marketing offers. You can also freeze your credit report, and send direct requests to the credit card companies to take you off their mailing lists.

I’ve been telling people not to use credit cards for 20 years and, believe it or not, even I get offers in the mail.

The more mailing lists you get

on, the more your mailbox will fill up with junk mail. If you have magazine subscriptions and things like that, your contact information is circulating all over the place.

The next thing I’m going to say may sound cruel, but I really don’t mean it that way. You don’t have a junk mail problem, Dan. You have a relationship problem. You two are not on the same page about money.

Either she doesn’t feel like you two have enough money, and she’s resorting to credit cards for this reason, or she does this because she’s a spoiled brat who thinks she should always have what she wants when she wants it.

Her behavior is destroying your financial lives and driving

a wedge between you.

My advice would be to sit down and have a gentle, loving talk with her about all this. Try to find out why she feels the need to have all these credit cards, and explain that you’re worried about what it’s doing to your marriage and your finances.

That may mean having to spend some time with a marriage counselor, but that’s okay, too.

There’s no reason to be ashamed of something like that. The truth is, most of us who have been married more than 20 minutes could use a little help in that area of our lives!

—Dave

Balance transfers don’t do much Dear Dave, I’m trying to pay off my credit card and get out of debt.

Do you think I should transfer the balance to one with a lower

Access your credit bureau report, and opt out of marketing offers. You can also freeze your credit report, and send direct requests to the credit card companies to take you off their mailing lists.

interest rate while I do this?

Kelsey Dear Kelsey, I’m not against this idea, as long as you understand that you’re not really accomplishing much. All you’re doing is moving money around, and maybe saving a tiny bit on interest. If you were planning on keeping the debt around for 30 years it would become a big deal. But if you’re talking about a few months, just until you get it paid off, it’s not that much money.

The problem with balance transfers is that you feel like you took a big step forward when you really didn’t. Lots of times this causes people to lose focus on other things

they can do to get out of debt, like picking up an extra job or selling a bunch a crap they don’t want or need. That kind of stuff, along with living on rice and beans and a strict written budget, is 98 percent of the battle when it comes to getting out of debt!

—Dave *Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership.

The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Ramsey on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Helen N. Terada f/k/a Helen N. Nielsen; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 05601 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 9/18/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/25/14 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 09-07-107-034 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4908 Lee Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 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 14-12-33977.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Jennifer A. Bejaoui; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 004564 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 10/21/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/18/14 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 09-04-303-009 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 319 Lincoln Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 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 14-12-26428.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Helen N. Terada f/k/a Helen N. Nielsen; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 05601 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 9/18/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/25/14 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: ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DOWNERS GROVE, IN THE COUNTY OF DU PAGE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS AND BEING DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 05/15/1985 AND RECORDED 04/27/1988 IN BOOK 888, PAGE 041373 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE AND REFERENCED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 2 IN DUNGAN’S RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 274 IN BRANIGAR BROTHER’S WOODED HOMESITES, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN DU PAGE COUNTY ILLINOIS. PIN 09-07-107-034 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4908 Lee Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 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 14-1233977.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Jennifer A. Bejaoui; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 004564 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 10/21/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/18/14 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: TRACT U OF OWNERS ASSESSMENT PLAT OF LOTS 31 TO 35, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 41 TO 48, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 1 AND LOTS 24 TO 46, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 4 AND LOTS 9 TO 18, INCLUSIVE IN BLOCK 2, ALL IN THE EAST GROVE SYNDICATE’S SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF OWNER’S ASSESSMENT PLAT AFORESAID RECORDED AUGUST 24, 1953 AS DOCUMENT 692952, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN 09-04-303-009 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 319 Lincoln Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 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 14-1226428.

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BY aLEX V. HERNaNDEZ sTaff reporTer

VIPER SRT

the 2014 chicago auto show opened at mccormick place over the weekend to showcase the cutting edge in cars from around the world.

“The 2014 Chicago Auto Show is the best place to see and experience the newest vehicles under one roof,” said Kurt Schiele, 2014 Chicago Auto Show chairman.“Attendees will be surprised to see the new innovative designs in vehicles and the latest technology to enhance their in-car experience.”

This year marks the 106th edition of the event. It was first staged in 1901 and has become the largest auto show in North America. With over 1 million square feet of floor space, the event features hundreds of different vehicles on display, three indoor test tracks and six outdoor test-drives.

The Chicago Auto Show runs through Feb. 17. For more information please visit www. chicagoautoshow.com.

Here’s a breakdown of the hottest rides

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FORD’S F-150 One of the most talked about vehicles at this year’s show is the new design for Ford’s F-150.The company’s flagship truck will use aluminum for its body in its 2015 model.The idea behind this is the lighter material will lighten the truck by 700 pounds and weather better than steel does.

This loss in weight is expected to improve road manners, towing and hauling capability and the 2.7 liter engine combined with the new lighter body is expected give the truck 30 highway.

Other notable features include a 360-degree view camera, stowable cargo ramps and an eight-inch instrument panel “productivity screen” with customizable displays.

The F-150 has historically been marketed as being a tough truck so it’s unclear how consumers will feel about the new aluminum body, especially since aluminum is more expensive to produce and harder to work with if damaged. The 2015 F-150 is due by the end of the year.

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CADILLAC ELMIRAJ Mazda unveiled its Skyactiv Prototype diesel racer that has a 2.2L motor and features 451 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque. The prototype is expected compet in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship this year.

Previously the Audi R10 became the first diesel to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans back in 2006, but Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom brand will have the only diesel competing on this side of the Atlantic in top-tier sports-car racing. At just 1,984 pounds without a driver or fuel, the racecar has reached 186 mph in testing.

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MAZDA’S SKYACTIV PROTOTYPE Mazda unveiled its Skyactiv Prototype diesel racer that has a 2.2L motor and features 451 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque. The prototype is expected compet in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship this year. Previously the Audi R10 became the first diesel to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans back in 2006, but Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom brand will have the only diesel competing on this side of the Atlantic in top-tier sports-car racing. At just 1,984 pounds without a driver or

Mazda unveiled its Skyactiv Prototype diesel racer The 2014 Viper SRT in Striker green caught eyes with thanks to its bold paint job and 640 horsepower 8.4-liter V-10 engine that can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in three seconds. A spokesman for Viper described the exact precision and craftsmanship that goes into every Viper SRT: Each viper is hand built and painted, with only three of these performance track-focused cars are crafted each day. The 2014 build is the fifth generation of Viper SRTs and features the most lightweight version of the car ever.

SRT also unveiled a brand new Satin Vapor Edition package for the 2014 model year that’s available on both the Dodge Challenger SRT and the Chrysler 300 SRT that feature 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine that produces 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, while an active valve exhaust system for better fuel economy.

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