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MAY 7, 2014

Vol. 6 No. 23

Woodridge

Fire displaces 30 from Woodridge apartment No injuries reported By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

>> See ‘troops’ page 9

Photo Courtesy of Larry McIntyre

Westmont trustee Sue Senicka, right, and McGrath Acura general manager Sean Makeeff pose with actor Gary Sinise during Thursday’s Rockin’ for the Troops event.

There were no injuries, but nearly 30 residents were displaced when a fire ripped through their Woodridge apartment building Thursday afternoon. Officials said the blaze was started by a propane grill on a second-floor balcony and caused an estimated $1.5 million in damage. Darien-Woodridge fire fighters were dispatched at 11:14 a.m. to the 12-unit building, located at 7723 Woodward Ave., after numerous residents called to report the fire. Fire fighters saw heavy smoke and noticed the roof of the building starting to collapse upon arriving to the scene. “Due to the volume of fire and knowledge of the building construction, Command ordered all crews operating on the interior of the structure to evacuate and initiate a strictly defensive fire attack from the exterior of the building,” deputy fie chief Steven Gorsky said in a press release. Gorsky added that winds blowing at 12 to 15 miles per significantly contributed to the rapid growth of the fire. >> see fire | page 8

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Armed robbery Local man sentenced suspect still at large 10 years for Police are investigating all three incidents and asking residents for their help By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Woodridge police are continuing their search for a man they believe committed three armed robberies over a four-day span last week near the intersection of 75th Street and Janes Avenue. “Police are continuing to follow up on leads and actively patrol the area,” said Traci Steger, spokeswoman for the Woodridge Police Department. Police Tuesday released the description of the suspect who robbed a woman at gunpoint on the afternoon of April 28 in the 7900 block of Janes Avenue. Police responded to an active armed robbery call Monday afternoon, but did not apprehend the suspect, who is likely involved in similar robberies that occurred Thursday and Sunday. Monday’s robbery was the third such incident to take place in the area over a four-day period. “We are investigating [the latest robbery] as if it was the same suspect because of the similar description between the three and the location and the items taken,” Steger said. “They’re all similar.”

Steger said a female victim was unharmed during Monday’s robbery. The suspect stole a cellphone and U.S. currency. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male, between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, was carrying a small handgun at the time of the robbery. He is in his late teens or early 20s, with a medium build. In each incident, the suspect was wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, a baseball hat with a red bill and a bandana to cover his face. Police are investigating all three incidents and asking residents for their help in identifying the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call 630-719-4764 or email crimetips@vil.woodridge.il.us. The first incident occurred at 1:05 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in the parking lot of Jewel-Osco, 2317 W. 75th St. The victim of that robbery said a man entered the passenger seat of her car with a large butcher knife and demanded money and a cellphone. The suspect then forced her to drive to her bank and then to an area near Boughton and Naperville Road, where he fled on foot. The second incident occurred

“We are investigating [the latest robbery] as if it was the same suspect because of the similar description between the three and the location and the items taken,” Steger said. “They’re all similar.”

at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in the 2600 block of Forest Drive. The victims in that robbery said a male suspect approached their vehicle with a handgun and robbed them of a cell phone, debit card, gift card and a GPS device. He then fled on foot. In both incidents, the suspect was described as a male around 20 years old, between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a scarf over his face. Steger said District 68 schools were not on lockdown, but said recess, P.E. and after-school programs were cancelled last week. Police are also reminding residents to take safety precautions such as hiding their valuables, being alert and attentive, and reporting suspicious behavior. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

residential burglary Walczak entered a plea of guilty late last week to one count of residential burglary

responded to the 1300 block of Turvey Road for a report of a burglary to a vehicle, where the offender possibly possessed a firearm. The offender fled into a nearby wooded area. After an extensive A Downers search of the Maple Grove man was Grove Forest Preserve, sentenced to 10 the offender could not years in prison be located. for a residential Acting on burglary in July investigative leads, 2013. police executed a Downers search warrant the next Grove Police day at 1443 Maple Ave. Chief Robert Officers located P o r t e r a pellet rifle and announced Andrew J. proceeds from thefts on April 30 and burglaries in the that Andrew J. Walczak, 22 Denburn Woods area. Walczak, 22, Police arrested Walczak at the will serve 10 years in the Illinois house. Department of Corrections, for After a long investigation and burglarizing a Downers Grove State’s Attorney’s Office review, home nearly three years ago. Walczak was charged with Walczak entered a plea of residential burglary. guilty late last week to one count Walczak is currently in custody of residential burglary in front of Judge Kathryn E. Creswell, who at the DuPage County Jail and will be transferred to the Illinois handed down the sentence. On July 28, 2011, officers Department of Corrections.

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Library District launches seed lending library Patrons who are unable to attend an orientation will also be able to borrow seeds Libraries aren’t traditionally thought of as a place to find gardening materials, but the Lisle Library District’s new Seed Library isn’t a typical library collection. The Lisle Library District’s Seed Library, which will allow patrons to “borrow” seeds and return harvested ones at the end of the season,launches Wednesday,May 7. LLD will be among the first public libraries in Illinois to lend seeds. The Library is offering “Seed Saving 101” orientations at 7 p.m. on May 7 and May 14 that will cover how to grow plants from seed, as well as how to save seeds from popular garden vegetables. After the orientation, patrons will be able to select their choice of up to five seed packets from about 50 different types of vegetable seeds available. Attendees are encouraged to help replenish the collection in the fall with their returned seeds. Patrons who are unable to attend an orientation will also be

able to borrow seeds, and their returned seeds will enter the “local harvest collection” rather than the heirloom collection.This is done to ensure the heirloom seeds remain true to form. Seed libraries are a nationwide trend, but the concept came to the Lisle Library via Mike Monahan, Librarian and Adult Programming Coordinator. “I think offering seeds is a natural extension of our services,” said Monahan. “The seed library encourages self-reliance and fosters a culture of sharing – two traditional library goals.” This culture of sharing is already apparent in the partnership forming between the Seed Library and other local organizations. One of the “Seed Saving 101” orientations will be taught by Katrina Chipman, horticulturalist for the Morton Arboretum.According to Chipman, starting a seed library is important for the community in a couple of different ways.

“Seed lending libraries not only connect the community, but will also help specific varieties of plants become adapted to this area,” said Chipman. “It also gives residents the opportunity to try new plant varieties and select the strongest ones for saving seeds and sharing.” While the LLD Seed Library will start with an inaugural collection donated by the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, the goal is to be self-sustaining through return donations of new seeds after the plants grow. Monahan also stressed that the program will work only if borrowers donate seeds in return. “There are no late fees, but when you check out seeds, our hope is that you collect some of them and return them to the library,” said Monahan. In addition to launching a seed library, LLD is also hosting an upcoming series of gardening programs:“Be an Herbal Gourmet” and “Make Your Own Garden Wattle” in June, and U of I Extension Master Gardener classes on vegetable gardening and winter sowing in July and August.

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Village warns residents of coyotes, other wildlife Illinois Department of Natural Resources developed a website with helpful suggestions Westmont is just one of many communities throughout the Chicago metropolitan area that has seen an increase in the coyote population. Interactions with wildlife such as coyotes is not uncommon, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has developed a website to assist citizens with helpful suggestions regarding how people and wildlife can successfully coexist. Like most municipalities, the village of Westmont does not trap or capture coyotes or other wildlife. If residents feel they have a nuisance wildlife concern on their property, then they may opt to hire a licensed trapper to address their concern. Licensed trappers are listed with the IDNR. “It is illegal for citizens to possess wildlife without the

MORE INfo ... Licensed operators in DuPage County can be found at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/ wildlife/professionals.cfm proper permits,” said Chris Young, spokesperson for the IDNR. “These licenses are required so that people have the appropriate training to handle wildlife safely.” Licensed operators in DuPage County can be found at http:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ wildlife/professionals.cfm For more information regarding coyotes,visit the DNR’s Wildlife Directory Webpage or visit www.dupageforest.org and click on Conservation and Managing Natural Resources.

SOME TIPS FOR DEALING WITH COYOTES IF SEEN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: • Coyotes are considered to be nocturnal but it is normal for them to be active during the day as well • If you encounter a coyote, be conﬁdent and bold. Make loud noises and make yourself look

larger by raising your hands above your head • Do not be submissive, turn your back or run • Coyotes prefer to be as far from humans as possible, but the loss of their habitat have left them with very few choices. Attacks on humans are rare and there has not been a documented case of a coyote biting a human in DuPage County • Many coyote attacks against dogs are initiated by the dog and not the coyote • Always walk your dog on a leash • Never leave your dogs unattended in your yard and always try to keep them inside at night • Keep your yard well illuminated when outdoors at night • Keep grills and barbecues clean, as well as compost bins and areas around fruit trees and gardens

• Have a bright ﬂashlight with you when walking your dog at night • Keep cats indoors • Coyotes can be creatures of habit. If you encounter one at the same place and time while walking your pet, change your route or the time that you take that walk • If you know the location of the “den”, keep animals and children away from that area. Never remove the coyote’s young from the den • If you are followed by a coyote, you are likely walking through its territory and it is merely escorting or “shadowing” you to make sure you are not a threat • Don’t use poisons as they are inhumane, may be illegal, and can contaminate the water supply • Removing the coyote is illegal without the proper permits and only creates space for another animal.

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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

Stephon A. Norsworthy, 26, 2150 Cherry Lane 209, Lisle, was arrested at 7:30 a.m. April 25 on Wisconsin and Janes avenues for driving while license suspended. Colleen L. Hill, 44, 3870 Shoal, Hanover Park, was arrested at 2:35 p.m. April 25 in the 2900 block of Finley Road for retail theft. James Edward Daley, 39, 6466 Husking Peg Road, Chana, was arrested at 8:28 p.m. April 25 on Chicago Naper Boulevard for violation of a bail bond. Shawn A. Schenker, 20, 2540 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 8:37 p.m. April 25 at the residence for domestic battery. Maria C. Kowalewicz, 18, 4 Williams Court, Woodridge, was arrested at 10:58 p.m. April 25 on Maple and Blodgett possession drug paraphernalia. Jason M. Wettstaedt, 37, 1154 Winding Way, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 3 p.m. April 26 on 22nd Street and Route 83 for driving while license suspended. Jason A. Tolle, 39, 40 W. 214 Ancient Oak Court, St. Charles, was arrested at 8:35 p.m. April 26 in the 800 Ogden Avenue for driving while license revoked, driving while operating a wireless device and a warrant. Margaret R. Souayah, 52, 8106 Thomas St. 3W, Justice, was arrested at 9:06 a.m. April 27 in the 1200 block of Ogden Avenue for no valid driver’s license and no insurance. Marie E. Sanchez, 53, 4713 Prince St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 9:29 a.m. April 27 in the 1100 block of Ogden Avenue for DUI/drugs. Naketia M. Johnson, 33, 405 Austin 14, Downers Grove, was

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arrested at 3:25 p.m. April 27 at the residence for domestic battery. Candace M. Dickerson, 29, 1501 S. Fifth Ave. 2E, Maywood, was arrested at 7:34 p.m. April 27 in the 400 block of Ogden Avenue for driving while license suspended. Thomas Dalton, 45, 2499 Concord Court, Montgomery, was arrested at 8:37 a.m. April 28 on 31st and Highland Parkway for no valid driver’s license and no motor vehicle insurance. Kenneth R. Lindeman, 52, 1241 Eagle Court, Wheaton, was arrested at 1:23 a.m. April 29 on Ogden Avenue and Belmont Road for DUI/alcohol. Marylisa Uccardi, 53, 8293 Sawyer Court, Darien, was arrested at 10:16 a.m. April 29 at the Westmont Police Department for retail theft. Pedro Idelfonso-Castillo, 40, 285 N. Richmond, Clarendon Hills, was arrested at 6:16 p.m. April 29 on Main Street and Chicago for no valid driver’s license. Jorge A. Jimenez, 22, 2341 S. 50th Ave., Cicero, was arrested at 5:21 a.m. April 30 on Downers and Brook drives for driving while license suspended and disobeying a stop sign. Louis P. Reina, 79, 208 Edgehill Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 6:04 p.m. April 30 on Summit and Main for DUI/ alcohol. Priscilla L. Franz, 31, 4901 W. Rice St. 1, Chicago, was arrested at 7:23 p.m. April 30 in the 3000 block of Finley Road for keeping a place of prostitution and possession of cannabis. Thomas A. Stolz, 31, 6352 Thorncrest, Galloway, Ohio, was arrested at 11:03 p.m. April 30 at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery for DUI. Jeffrey S. Grant, 41, 4010 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 1:43 a.m. May 1 on Sterling and 41st for domestic battery. Cristina Lopez-Penaran, 29, 53 W. 66th 2W, Westmont, was arrested at 4:56 p.m. May 1 on 63rd Street and Fairview for no insurance and no driver’s license.

John P. Burke, 46, 2105 Prentiss Drive 206, Downers Grove, was arrested at 7:56 p.m. May 1 at the residence for FTA—warrant. od alcohol content over .08.

Westmont

At approximately 11:45 p.m. April 21, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of West Ogden Avenue for an equipment violation. Officers arrested Patrick Muhs, male, age 29, of 4525 Statton St., Downers Grove, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for no rear registration light. He was released on his own recognizance. Sometime between 7 a.m. April 20 and 7 a.m. April 21, an unknown offender(s) entered a vehicle parked in the 0-100 block of East Des Moines Street and stole a computer. Total loss is $1,240. Sometime between 1 a.m. April 21 and 4 p.m. April 22, an unknown offender(s) entered a vehicle parked in the 200 block of South Lincoln Street and stole tools and a computer. Total loss is $1,100. Sometime between 12:30 and 8:45 a.m. April 22, an unknown offender(s) entered a garage in the 200 block of South Adams Street and stole a dirt bike and a television. Total loss is $500. Sometime between 10 p.m. April 22 and 12:40 p.m. April 23, an unknown offender(s) entered a vehicle parked in the 0-100 block of East 60th Street and stole currency. Total loss is $50. Sometime between 4:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. April 23, an unknown offender(s) stole a bicycle in the 0-100 block of West Burlington Avenue. Total loss is $400. Sometime between 7 and 8:15 p.m. April 25, an unknown offender(s) damaged an apartment window in the 500 block of Brookside Drive. Total damage is $200. At approximately 12:26 a.m. April 26, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of East Ogden Avenue for a moving violation. Officers arrested Matthew Novak, male, age 65, of 475 N. Cass Ave. #302,Westmont, for driving under the influence.

He was cited for improper lane usage, failing to signal when required, open alcohol, and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 12:35 a.m. April 26, officers responded to the 1100 block of South Fairview Avenue for a battery. Officers arrested Jonathan Gonzalez, male, age 22, of 539 Brookside Drive #B, Westmont, for battery after he struck another individual. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 6:20 a.m. April 26, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 6200 block of South Cass Avenue for a registration violation. Officers arrested Leases Jones, female, age 46, of 12447 Aberdeen St., Calumet Park, 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 8:45 a.m. April 26, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of North Cass Avenue for a moving violation. Officers arrested Karen Riley, female, age 50, of 5253 Grand Ave., Downers Grove, for driving with a revoked driver’s license. She was cited for speeding. She was released on her own recognizance. At approximately 10:35 a.m. April 26, officers responded to the 1200 block of Bay Court for a battery. Officers arrested Francisco Alido, male, age 77, of 1222 Bay Court, Westmont, for domestic battery after he struck a family member. He was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing. At approximately 11:55 a.m. April 26, officers responded to the 1100 block of Florence Avenue for a battery. Officers arrested Craig Nance, male, age 44, of 1101 Florence Ave. #B, Westmont, for domestic battery after he struck a household member. He was also charged with interfering with the reporting of a domestic battery and possession of cannabis. He was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing. Sometime between 2 and 8 p.m. April 26, an unknown

offender(s) damaged a tire on a vehicle parked in the 0-100 block of Fountainhead Drive. Total damage is $225. At approximately 6:50 p.m. April 27, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 0-100 block of East 63rd Street for a registration violation. Officers arrested Vernon Jones, male, age 31, of 120 W. 65th St. #2, Westmont, for driving with a revoked driver’s license. He was cited for operating a vehicle with a license plate cover. He was released on his own recognizance. (14-3289) At approximately 8:20 p.m. April 27, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of South Cass Avenue for a registration violation. Officers arrested Brian Szobar, male, age 24, of 500 Grundy St., Mazon, for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was cited for expired registration, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released after posting bond.

Woodridge A theft occurred at approximately 10:11 p.m. April 19 at Thornton’s Gas Station, 2401 63rd St.. Unknown person removed $40.25 worth of gasoline. A criminal damage to vehicle occurred sometime between 8 p.m.April 20 and 8:06 a.m.April 21 in the 2700 block of Mitchell Drive. Unknown person used a sharp object, possibly a key, to scratch the sides of a parked vehicle. At approximately 10:43 a.m. April 22, Justin Mason, 20, 3433 Woodridge Drive, Woodridge, was charged with possession of cannabis, following a traffic stop in the 6800 block of Route 53. At approximately 5:15 p.m. April 22, Isaiah McNeal, 18, 2450 Forest Drive, Woodridge, was charged with criminal trespass to property, following the investigation of suspicious subjects in the 8100 block of Waterbury Court.

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Kampert will shine in 2014 USA Games By Daniel Smrokowski @podmandan Guest Columnist for The Bugle

Today, May 7, there are 37days remaining until more than 3,000 athletes compete at the 2014 USA Games for Special O l y m p i c s . speciAl voices DaNIeL Among them is smrokoWskI Brent Kampert, 28, of Crystal Lake, who will compete in track and field on Team Illinois. The 2014 USA Games will take place the week of June 14 to 21 in Princeton, N.J., the same location of Super Bowl XLVIII earlier this year. This is the time when everyone in our country can witness what those of us diagnosed with intellectual disabilities are able to accomplish. Janet Froetscher, the Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics International, says that this is the world’s largest health organization for people with disabilities. Since an early age, Brent was diagnosed with hypoglycemia, ADHD and epilepsy.

“My disability is more minor than it used to be,” Brent said.“We didn’t even know if I could talk when I was little, and we didn’t know if I’d be able to walk.” About 14 years ago, Brent used to have frequent seizures. Today, because of the support of his parents fighting for him, he does not have to take medications and has been seizure-free. In 1998, Brent’s dad learned about Northern Illinois Special Recreation (NISRA), which is the Special Olympics program through which Brent competes in track and basketball. “I was very much wanting to play basketball since I liked watching Michael Jordan when I was a kid,” Brent said. “He was amazing with his dunking ability and his ‘flying.’” From 2005 to 2009, Brent took some time off from Special Olympics track because he wanted to compete with his high school during his senior year. He rejoined the team in 2009. Similar to Brent, I also took some time off from competing in Special Olympics. In 2012, I took the year to fully focus on finishing my last year of college. Many people who are not diagnosed with intellectual disabilities may be able to compete

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Brent Kampert, 28, of Crystal Lake, sits smiling with thumbs up in the driver’s seat of a Batman go-cart. I am jammed into the passenger seat at Enchanted Castle in Lombard.

in extra-curricular activities and complete their school work. For those of us who take extra time to process information, we often have to put activities that we love, such as competing in Special Olympics, on hold. In October 2013, Brent learned that he had been selected to compete at the 2014 USA Games for Special Olympics. >> see speciAl voices | page 18

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District 58 schools beneﬁt from partnership with the Tivoli Theatre The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58, in partnership with the Tivoli Theatre, hosted a tremendously successful evening with Big Head Todd at the Tivoli April 25. The sold-out show raised $25,000 for the Foundation and its programs that benefit the District 58 schools, and we are so grateful to the numerous individuals and local businesses whose partnership and generosity made this fantastic event possible. The concert not only raised a significant amount of money for our organization and the students it supports, it also provided the Downers Grove community with top-quality entertainment. In support of the Big Head Todd concert, which was a tremendous

success, we would like to thank the Johnson family of Classic Cinemas for donating the use of the historic Tivoli Theatre; Lemon Tree Grocers, for hosting a special pre-concert dinner for our Gold Package ticket holders; Community Bank of Downers Grove; Evelyn Jane Boutique; Charlie and Grace; and Maximum Printing and Graphics. We would also like to thank all of those who volunteered their time in support of the event, as well as the residents and families who attended. Your support of our programs is very much appreciated! The District 58 Education Foundation is an independent non-profit corporation,established in 2002 to obtain and distribute financial and other resources for the enhancement of education programs at the 13 schools of District 58. Over the past 12 years, the Foundation has brought in

nearly $500,000 for District 58 schools, primarily in the form of classroom and building grants. The Foundation also sponsors the Select 58 eighth-grade service awards; Distinguished Service Awards for staff; Sneak Preview for incoming seventh graders; and the annual new teacher welcome luncheon. The Foundation raises funds through several major annual fundraisers, as well as donations from staff, parents, businesses and community members. For more information on the District 58 Education Foundation, including its programs and how to make a donation or get involved, please visit www.58foundation.org. Sincerely, Foundation President Jay Stocki Big Head Todd Event Committee Chair Stephan Upshaw

THE BUGLE MAY 7, 2014 >> fire, from page 1 No fire fighters or residents were injured during the blaze, which was under control by 1 p.m. The Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District received

assistance from the LisleWoodridge, Downers Grove, Westmont, Bolingbrook, Lemont, Tri-State, Pleasantview, Hinsdale, LaGrange, LaGrange Park, Romeoville, Clarendon Hills, Forestview, Lombard, Naperville and Argonne National Laboratory

fire departments. The fire rendered the building uninhabitable officials said,and the Red Cross is providing displaced residents with temporary housing.

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Actor, founding member of the Lt. Dan Band, attended Thursday’s Rockin’ for the Troops kickoff party By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

American wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have created more than 2.8 million military veterans, and organizations around the country have made it their mission to support these service men and women. Founded in 2003, Illinois-based Operation Support Our Troops has grown into one of the best-known military support organizations in the country. Through events like their annual Rockin’ for the Troops concert and with the help of America’s favorite celebrity-G.I. Gary Sinise, the group has raised millions of dollars for active duty service members and veterans. And, the group isn’t stopping any time soon. Operation Support Our Troops kicked off the 2014 Rockin’ for the Troops season Thursday at McGrath Acura in Westmont with a celebration featuring food, fun and the group’s most famous supporter. “Organizations like Operation Support Our Troops-America are vital,” said Gary Sinise, best known for his Academy Award-nominated role as Lieutenant Dan in the 1994 film “Forrest Gump.” “The war is winding down in Afghanistan, but we’re going to have residual effects from these wars for many years to come.” Sinise has become a prominent

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Keith Sempleton and his band, The Sempletons, performed at Thursday’s Rockin’ for the Troops kickoff celebration.

voice for active military personnel and veterans, and began working with Operation Support Our Troops more than nine years ago. The Lt. Dan Band, a musical group started by Sinise in 2003 and named after his character from Forrest Gump, began performing at the inaugural Rockin’ for the Troops in 2006. “Gary is a person who has really wholeheartedly lent his celebrity status to this cause,” said Deborah Rickert, president of Operation Support Our Troops.“He embraces the idea that every American can’t serve in Iraq or Afghanistan, but every American can serve in their own way.” A mother of two active duty soldiers, Rickert said Thursday’s kickoff celebration was about more than fundraising. “Sometimes it can feel really lonely when the rest of the community is sort of unaware that we are still in harm’s way,” she said. “It gives us an opportunity to not only sell tickets but to engage the community.”

This year’s Rockin’ for the Troops concert will take place July 19 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Currently in its ninth year, this event alone has raised nearly $3 million for Operation Support Our Troops. Rickert said the success of this event has been crucial to the organization’s ability to fund additional programs of support, adding that proceeds from Rockin’ for the Troops help support around 25 other military support organizations. Attendees of Thursday’s kickoff celebration had the opportunity to purchase tickets to the 2014 Rockin’ for the Troops but also were treated to a performance by The Sempletons, who also will play at the main event in July. For more information about Operation Support Our Troops or how to purchase tickets to the 2014 Rockin’ for the Troops concert, visit www.osotamerica. org. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

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Benet tops defending Class 3A state champions By Mark Gregory Sports Reports

There are good wins for teams over the course of a season. Then there are the wins that are season and maybe even program changers. That is what Benet baseball hopes its 14-8 win last week at Joliet Catholic Academy was. The Redwings, the No. 21 team in the state as ranked by Prep Baseball Report, found themselves down to the No. 6 Hilltoppers 6-3 early and then settled down and got the bats hot en route to the win. “Our offense came back and won it for us,” said Mike Powers, who came in to the game in the third inning and pitched the win. “They are a great hitting team and we just knew we weren’t going to stop them every inning, so we had to get them when we could. They are unbelievable, but we played a great game today.” A day earlier, JCA held off Benet 2-1 behind sophomore pitcher Drake Fellows. Fellows threw a complete game, striking out 11 Redwings. However, Benet did manage to score the first earned run on Fellows in 30 innings. “We have been hitting against teams.Yesterday we lost a tough game and I am proud of the guys coming back after that,” said Benet coach Scott Lawler. “We did not come out and play very well in the first couple of innings and I give the guys a lot of credit for staying with it and coming back and getting the win. Both teams made some plays that we didn’t want to see in the game and it was kind of a sloppy game and we came out on top, but we will take it.” The game may have been sloppy, but Benet was able to

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Chris Whelan and Benet defeated JCA 14-8 last week.

get key hits when they needed them, getting deep into the JCA bullpen. “Being aggressive is one of the reasons we won today,” said Chris Whelan.They had bullpen pitchers coming in and we just attacked and looked first ball fastball. No matter how they won, the Redwings will look for the win to give them momentum.

“This is absolutely huge,” Powers said. “To lose a close game yesterday and them come in and get them one game today is a great feeling. I love winning, but against this team, it is even better. We were looking forward to this game all year.” Last season the Redwing felt slighted when Nazareth Academy earned the top seed

in the IHSA Class 3A Regional beating out Benet, who was the second seed. The players are hoping this win will give them the boost when it comes to seeding. “We wanted to come in and show who we are and make a statement,”Whelan said.“This is massive for regional seeding.” Benet knows it can’t settle now that it earned a big win

over Joliet Catholic. The Redwings faced St. Viator in a doubleheader Sunday and then took on Niles Notre Dame in East Suburban Catholic Conference games Monday and Wednesday. Next up is a twin bill with Marist and a pair of weekday games with Marian Catholic. Follow @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Sports

Lisle dominates possession in win over Westmont By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

When Lisle and Westmont met in girls soccer last week, the two teams that took the field could not have been more different. Lisle (8-5-2) has faced some of the top teams in its class this season, while Westmont (0-13) has a young team learning on the field. The result was a 4-0 Lisle win where the Lions possessed the ball all of the contest and rarely allowed Westmont to cross midfield. “I was very pleased with how we possessed the ball and how we moved off the ball as far as maintaining the ball,” said Lisle coach Paul Kohorn. “We should have scored more than four goals, but that’s OK. That is where we have been struggling all season. It was a nice win and we played well.” The game was played at Wilde Field on grass as opposed to being at Benedictine University where the Lions play.

Kohorn wouldn’t use that as an excuse, however. “This is our first game on this field this year” he said. “We are used to a bigger, faster field because we usually play at Benedictine. When we get on grass, our game slows down and cuts down a lot of our scoring. I am not complaining, a 4-0 win is a 4-0 win. We have to get used to grass because we are playing our sectional here.” Kohorn said this season has been a fun one thus far with an experienced defense leading the way for Lisle. “We have a very experienced defense in the back and they are bottling up teams,” he said. “This has been more of team effort than really any other year in the last four or five. “Kelsey Kretman leads us in goals and assists and we have Amy Tromp who is not even a starter and is the second leading scorer. She plays big and aggressive and I like what she does. Brean Hutchison in the middle does a nice job of

controlling the game.” The Lions have played a tough schedule this season trying to get prepared for the playoffs. “We have played Manteno, who is the class of the state and Parker who is number two,” Kohorn said. “We can play with them, we just haven’t played 80 minutes with them. We can compete with then, but we kind of bogged down at the end of the game and gave some things up.” While Lisle is playing the best teams in the state, Westmont is building toward the future. “We have been playing some games against competition where everything is happening in our end and we are starting to break through and we are taking baby steps,” said Westmont coach Ron Neurauter. “We have a young team and we are trying to find some offense. We are starting with defense and we have a second team goalie that is now our first team goalie and we are doing the best we can where we can get in a position to get

up the field and score. But, that is something we are working on.” Westmont is trying to get back to where it was a few years back. “Two years ago, we had a senior laden team and we had our best season ever. Now we have young players. They are committed, they are dedicated and they are having fun and

we are rebuilding,” Neurauter said. ”Most of this team were freshmen last year and are now sophomores and they are learning the game. Our next goal is to take it to the next step and start to score. We are seeing improvement and we are learning the game.” Follow @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Lisle’s Kelsey Kretman battles Westmont’s Brianna Gilley in Lisle’s 4-0 win.

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DGN badminton seeks to maintain winning tradition By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Seniors Kiley Pooler and Prasanthi Kopparapu knew the task at hand going into the 2014 season. It’s what coach Anthony Calderone refers to as maintaining the tradition of Downers North girls badminton. And what a tradition it’s been. The Trojans, who won state titles in 2003 and 2004 and tied Hinsdale Central for the 2006 crown, are coming off a 2013 season in which they posted their best finish at state since 2010, tying for fourth. But graduation losses hit the team particularly hard. The Trojans said goodbye to seven seniors, five of whom were state qualifiers, including No. 1 doubles team Emily Buhle and Emily Planek. Pooler is the lone player on the club with any previous state

experience, qualifying as part of a doubles team last year. “I would say it was hard to try and be a leader as a retuning state person because we lost a lot of really good people,” said Pooler, who this year is competing in the No. 1 singles slot for the Trojans. “I was trying to get people back to the level that we were at last year. I think that was the biggest thing that I was trying to do.” Kopparapu, meanwhile, has taken over at No. 2 singles. “With that many seniors graduating, for me it puts a lot of pressure on myself because I feel like I need to step up and contribute as much to the team,” Kopparapu said. “It’s a lot of pressure, but at the same time as long as I keep working hard and I play hard, and play my game consistently, then it will be to my advantage on the court and things will start going my way.” Things are starting to go

not only Kopparapu’s way, but the Trojans’ way, as well. DGN finished third at the May 2 West Suburban Conference meet, and took fourth in conference overall this season overall. Pooler placed second at the meet at No. 1 singles, while Kopparapu moved to No. 5 singles for this meet and also was second. Rachel Schubert, a junior, finished second at No. 6 singles. In doubles, seniors Kelsey Stallter and Lucy Xi Lu captured the championship at No. 1, and the No. 2 team of juniors Shatien Jordan and Maria McConaughy also won a title. Pooler and Schubert were third at No. 3 doubles, while juniors Lauren Taylor and Leslie Garcia also placed third at No. 6 doubles. “We’re getting there,” said Calderone, in his 20th season. “We kind of came in behind the eight ball a little bit, but now

we’ve gotten out from behind it, and the last couple of weeks have been great. I’m looking forward to the growth (from our team) in the next two weeks and I think we should compete. A lot of these girls have risen to the occasion and they’ve worked really hard.” The season now moves into the home stretch with the Trojans taking part in West Aurora sectional this weekend and the state meet May 16 and 17. Naperville Central, last year’s state runner-up, will be at West Aurora along with Hinsdale South and familiar conference foes such as Lyons Township and Hinsdale Central. LT and Hinsdale South placed sixth and seventh, respectively, at state a year ago. “I actually think this year that sectionals could be a bigger challenge into state,” Calderone said. “There are a lot of really

strong players in our sectional complex; qualifying out would be our No. 1 goal, just getting everybody there (to state). And from there I like our chances. “I’m hoping we have a shot at a trophy. I don’t see why not if we can get everybody there. It’s like every year; the draw matters and you’ve got to get out there and execute.” Pooler said she likes the makeup of this year’s team, which she calls “pretty scrappy.” “I definitely think we’ve improved a lot,” she said. “Our team was really deep last year and it’s definitely a big comparison, but we’ve been able to pull through and we’ve gotten a lot better. “I have faith in us.We’ve pulled up our bootstraps and hunkered down so it should be interesting to see how it works out. But I think we should do well.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Roundup: Mustangs’ gymnastics wins WSC Gold Downers South took home the West Suburban Gold Conference gymnastics championship with a score of 142.150. The Mustangs were led by Dominic Tommasone, who placed first on the pommel horse (8.8), vault (9.5), parallel bars (8.45), high bar (8.75) and all-around (52.9), while taking second on the floor (9.25). Evan Baird was second on high bar (7.9), third on vault (8.85) and third in all-around (44.1). Brock Herion was second in the all-around with a 45.2 and was third in the pommel horse (7.0), rings (7.5) and parallel bars (7.8).

SOFTBALL Benet beat Nazareth 3-2. Julianne Rurka and Emily York each went 2-for-3, while Stephanie Abello had a home run and two RBI. Molly Moran went seven innings on the mound, allowing eight hits and two earned runs, striking out five to pick up the win. The Redwings topped Nazareth 9-5. York was 2-for-3 with two homers and four RBI, while Abello, Rurka and Marissa Panko also homered. •Downers North beat Glenbard West 4-3. Megan Ramsden picked up the win, allowing six hits and two earned runs in 5.1 innings.

Jaclyn Pasakarnis (home run, 2 RBI) and Emma Varsbergs each went 2-for-3 at the plate. Dale Ryndak pitched a one-hitter, striking out 12 in Downers North’s 7-0 win over Addison Trail. Kayelee Newstrom went 3-for-4 at the plate, Ali Woitovich had two doubles and Ryndak had a pair of RBI. •Downers South beat Willowbrook 10-0 in six innings. Caroline Hedgcock struck out 11, allowing only two hits in the shutout. She also had a pair of homers and three RBI at the plate. Kristin Bialek went 3-for4, while Nicole Bowman and Jessica Andree (3 RBI) hit home

runs. The Mustangs beat Morton 13-3 in five innings. Caitlyn Daly had a pair of home runs and three RBI, while Rebekah Ondracek and Andree each had two hits and four RBI. Downers South beat Glenbard West 1-0 as Hedgcock got the shutout, striking out five and allowing just one hit. Zahrya McFarland had a pair of doubles and drove in the lone RBI. The Mustangs won the second game 10-0 in five innings behind three hits, a homer and three RBI from Andree. Payton Buresch had a one-hit shutout. •Lisle dropped a pair of games to Sandwich. The first was a 3-2 loss. Summer Stitt and Julia Ullmann each went 2-for4 for the Lions. Stitt gave up five hits and two earned runs, striking out five. In the second game the Lions managed three hits.

SOCCER Benet beat Providence 5-0 as five different players scored. Loretta Elder, Katie Gesior, Michelle Morefield, Liz Miller and Ellie Bumpus all scored goals, while Morefield and Elder each had a pair of assists. The Redwings beat Evanston 1-0 on a goal by Morefield, assisted by Jacquie Kaufman. Emma Hlavin got the shutout in goal. Benet (12-2-1) topped Naperville Central 2-0 as

Kaufman and Morefield had one goal and one assist each, with Hlavin getting the shutout. •Downers South beat Morton 5-0. Tess Grannan scored a pair of goals and added two assists. Kailee Miller, Miyax Leon and Autumn Rasmussen also scored, while Jamie Furio had the shutout. The Mustangs fell to Wheaton North 3-0.

BASEBALL Downers South got seven hits from seven different players in a 5-1 win over Leyden. Danny Oriente had a home run and Danny Spinuzza chipped in a pair of RBI. Zac Taylor got the win on the mound, striking out eight and allowing three hits and one unearned run in six innings. The Mustangs topped Hinsdale South 5-0 as Spinuzza pitched the shutout, allowing three hits and striking out four. Oriete and Matt Zinnecker each went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Chris Pedrak was 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Downers South’s 10-3 win over Hinsdale South. Pedrak also got the win on the mound, allowing four hits and one run in five innings. •Lisle tops Manteno 3-2 as George Swedie had two hits at the plate and struck out seven on the mound, giving up four hits and two earned runs in the win.

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Jill on Money

Don’t make these 401(k) blunders With all of the literature that accompanies retirement plan enrollment, why do retirement savers continue to blow it? By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency

According to a new paper, Americans commit a series of blunders with their retirement accounts. Author Jacob Hale Russell of Stanford Law School says that the flubs are not entirely our fault. “Over the past four decades, the American retirement system has dramatically shifted risk onto the individual worker.” Whereas in the past,professional investment management committees were tasked with making complicated financial decisions, today the burden has shifted to individuals and the results have not been good.

Retirement investors consistently make the following blunders: Not allocating retirement accounts and leaving money in cash or low-interest money-

market funds,where it will decline relative to inflation Leaving a job, cashing out plan assets and paying a tax penalty, instead of rolling over the funds into another retirement account Choosing high-fee funds Failing to diversify and overinvesting in employer stock Not rebalancing on a periodic basis

Overtrading individual securities Failing to take advantage of employer matching programs for contributions With all of the literature that accompanies retirement plan enrollment, why do retirement savers continue to blow it? The author posits that people are simply overwhelmed by the decisions that they need to make. The policy response has been to use behavior economics to “nudge” retirement plan

participants into making better decisions. “Soft paternalism”or“libertarian paternalism” presents choices to individuals in a way that “encourages them to make better choices.The best example was the 2006 enactment of the Pension Protection Act, which allowed companies to automatically enroll employees, who could then choose to opt out, in 401(k) plans. Participation has jumped for those companies who nudged employees into retirement plans. That’s the good news. However, other efforts have not been as effective. So what should be done? Russell encourages policymakers to take a big picture approach and ask: What purpose do we want 401(k)’s to serve? Russell notes that there are often conflicts of interest that can lead investors down the wrong path, which is why he advocates regulating the quality and fee structure of the funds that serve as default investment options.

Until a wholesale review and upgrade

to retirement plans occurs, here are some tips which should help improve your retirement plan results:

Put your 401(k) plan on autopilot: Many plans offer the opportunity to automatically increase annual contributions. Have the plan add one or two percent each year in order to maximize your contributions over time. Additionally, plans also can be set to auto-rebalance your allocation on a periodic basis (quarterly, biannually or annually). Using this feature can help take emotions out of the investment process. Diversify your holdings: You know that you shouldn’t put too many eggs in one basket. But some participants don’t realize how much overlap they may have among their retirement funds. It’s far more important to diversify among asset classes (stocks,bonds, commodities and cash) than in the total number of funds. If your company stock is an option in

your plan, limit your exposure to 5 percent of your holdings. Choose index funds, when possible:One way to increase your return without risk is to reduce the cost of investing. If your plan offers index funds, you may be able to save for retirement at a fraction of the cost of managed funds. If your plan is filled with expensive funds, gather your coworkers and lobby your boss to add low-cost index funds to your plan.

Beware pre-retirement withdrawals During the recession, many were forced to take withdrawals from their retirement accounts to survive. But many workers still dip into retirement funds to fund everything from mortgages to credit cards and other bills. While the IRS does allow for hardship withdrawals in certain instances, pulling money from retirement accounts should be a last resort, due to potential fees and tax implications.

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Business & Real Estate >> special voices, from page 7

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“Honestly, I was jumping up and down, and I was excited, and I’m like,‘Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, I’m going to the games.’ I was so excited, I called my mom right away,” said Brent. Brent’s friend Taylor Reidal of Normal will be competing in track and field. “Honestly, it is a gift for me and my family,” Taylor said. “Even if I do not win, I will support all the other athletes and give them encouragement.” Breanna Bogucki, 16, of Cary will be joining Brent, myself and fellow Special Olympics athletes who have never had the opportunity to attend the USA Games before. Breanna, who is a vocalist, will be performing a mini concert at the Olympic Town on Thursday and Friday, June 19 to 20. In addition to the coverage that the Fox networks will provide on national television, our readers might be interested in experiencing the Special Olympics USA Games from the perspective of the athletes. You’ll have the opportunity to follow our stories by way of audio podcasts, photos and video reports at specialchronicles. com/2014USAGames. Daniel Smrokowski is an Athlete and Global Messenger (public speaker) with Special Olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR) team. He is also the Founder and CEO of Special Chronicles Nonprofit New Media Company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Come join us at: SpecialChronicles.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY- WHEATON, ILLINOIS Household Finance Corp III Plaintiff, vs. Michael Underwood aka Michael A. Underwood; Household Finance Corporation III; The Woodridge Country Club Condominium Homeowners Association; The Woodridge Country Club Condominium Association No. 8; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 13 CH 3242 Property Address: 2046 Country Club Drive, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 24, 2014, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 10, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, towit: Commonly known as: 2046 Country Club Drive, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 P.I.N.: 08-25-420-075 First Lien Position; Condominium; Judgment Amount $134,435.83 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www. fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I604057 Published 4/30, 5/7, 5/14

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2013 CH 002800 PennyMac Holdings, LLC f/k/a PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Holdings I, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Alan Villanueva; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 1/10/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/3/14 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 08-23-313-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6738 Lakeview Court Woodridge, IL 60517 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-17132. I603781 Published 4/23, 4/30, 5/7

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 001909 OneWest Bank, FSB (d/b/a Financial Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank, FSB) PLAINTIFF Vs. Florence M. Maloney; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 1/8/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/3/14 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 09-05-123-199; 09-05-123-441 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3913 Saratoga Avenue Unit G310 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 14-13-12289. I603780 Published 4/23, 4/30, 5/7

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PLAINTIFF VS KATHERINE B. STROHM; PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE MANOR HOMES ASSOCIATION; BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A. ; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; COUNTY OF DUPAGE; DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 005674 1700 TAYLOR STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 11, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 17, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00AM, 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. 09-19-112-039 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1700 TAYLOR STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $119,024.07. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1223887 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I604831 Published 5/7, 5/14, 5/21

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 001909 OneWest Bank, FSB (d/b/a Financial Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank, FSB) PLAINTIFF Vs. Florence M. Maloney; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 1/8/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/3/14 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: PARCEL 1: UNIT G-310 IN WESTBROOK WEST CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND ALSO PART OF LOT 2 IN KALBRIER AND CASSIDY’S SURVEY BEING A PART OF SECTIONS 5 AND 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPALMERIDIAN,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 20, 1948 AS DOCUMENT 545419, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R79-44909, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL 2: UNIT GR-26 TOGETHER WITH THE UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT(S) IN WESTBROOK WEST CONDOMINIUM, IN PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN PART OF LOT TWO, KALBRIER AND CASSIDY’S SURVEY SITUATED IN PART OF SECTIONS 5 AND 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED MAY 20, 1948 AS DOCUMENT 545419 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP AND PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED THERETO AS EXHIBIT “A” RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS DOCUMENT R7944909 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. PIN 09-05-123-199; 09-05-123-441 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3913 Saratoga Avenue Unit G310 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 twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-12289.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2013 CH 002800 PennyMac Holdings, LLC f/k/a PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Holdings I, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Alan Villanueva; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 1/10/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/3/14 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: LOT 25 IN WOODRIDGE FOUNTAIN RESUBDIVISION , BEINGASUBDIVISION OF WOOD RIDGE FOUNTAIN, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED FEBRUARY 15, 1994 AS DOCUMENT R94040996, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-23-313-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6738 Lakeview Court Woodridge, IL 60517 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 14-1317132.

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I603781

Published 4/30, 5/7, 5/14

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PLAINTIFF VS KATHERINE B. STROHM; PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE MANOR HOMES ASSOCIATION; BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A. ; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; COUNTY OF DUPAGE; DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 005674 1700 TAYLOR STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 11, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 17, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PARCEL 1: LOT 2 IN BLOCK 14 IN PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE MANOR HOMES, BEINGARESUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED ON AUGUST 11, 1976, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R76-54879, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1, AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, RECORDED ON AUGUST 13, 1976, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R7655803, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-19-112-039 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1700 TAYLOR STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $119,024.07. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce. com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1223887 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS LAWRENCE PALMISSANO; LAWRENCE PALMISSANO AS TRUSTEE OF THE LAWRENCE PALMISSANO SELF DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED MAY 5, 2006; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE LAWRENCE PALMISSANO SELF DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED MAY 5, 2006; BMO HARRIS B ANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO HARRIS N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 000635 3122 EDGEWOOD PARKWAY WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, LAWRENCE PALMISSANO; LAWRENCE PALMISSANO AS TRUSTEE OF THE LAWRENCE PALMISSANO SELF DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED MAY 5, 2006; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE LAWRENCE PALMISSANO SELF DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED MAY 5, 2006; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 146 FORESTEDGE UNIT NUMBER 1, A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 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 NUMBER R67-9740, AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 1967 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R67-48105 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 3122 EDGEWOOD PARKWAY WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 and which said Mortgage was made by, LAWRENCE PALMISSANO; LAWRENCE S PALMISSANO DECEASED; Mortgagor (s), to CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DU PAGE County, Illinois, as Document No. 2003314105; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Chris Kachiroubas DuPage Judicial Center 505 N. County Farm Rd. Wheaton, Illinois 60187 on or before June 6, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1402655 I606183

Published 4/23, 4/30, 5/7

I604831

Published 5/7, 5/14, 5/21

13 CH 3242 Property Address: 2046 Country Club Drive, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 24, 2014, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of Dupage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 10, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: UNIT 3F IN BUILDING 18 IN THE WOODRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB CONDOMINIUM NUMBER 8 AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED READ ESTATE: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R79-19434, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Commonly known as: 2046 Country Club Drive, Woodridge, Illinois 60517 P.I.N.: 08-25-420-075 First Lien Position; Condominium; Judgment Amount $134,435.83 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Dupage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I604057

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onsidering missing aircrafts, earthquakes and school violence, our children are exposed to news of tragedies and natural disasters. Children will have questions as they attempt to understand and cope with the information they hear and images they see. It is extremely important for parents to monitor how their kids react and to provide answers and age-appropriate guidance. In this month’s column we provide tools to

Talk to your Children It is very important for families to communicate with their kids at all times, but especially when tragedies and disasters are prominent stories in the news. Parents should start the conversation. If your children have not already heard about an event, they surely will in the in coming days. Not talking about tragedies can sometimes make things more frightening for a child. Tell your child that it is okay to be upset and scared, and make sure they know you are there to discuss what they have heard and seen. Ask them what they have seen and what they know. Listen carefully and patiently. Make mental notes of how much they know, if they have heard any misinformation, and how they are reacting. Encourage them to ask questions and be sure to answer those questions as honestly and directly as possible. Use simple, clear, age-appropriate

Observe their Reactions and Behaviors of tragic events, they often experience feelings of fear and uncertainty. They struggle to understand what it means for them and the safety of their parents and family. Parents should take notice of loss of previously acquired developmental skills and disturbances in sleep such as not wanting to go to sleep or nightmares. These young children may also have difﬁculties separating from parents to go to preschool or to play at a friend’s house. School age children may have persistent feelings of fear and concern regarding their own safety as well as the safety of friends and family. They may experience signiﬁcant sadness and sometimes

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help families deal with traumatic events. Doctor’s RX: Media reports are ﬁlled with stories and images of disasters, violence, and tragedy. These exposures can be disturbing to children of all ages and trigger strong emotions. It is critical for parents to have open and honest discussions with their kids so that they can ﬁnd ways to cope with their feelings and fears. And as always – consult your pediatrician for additional guidance.

words and language as you discuss their feelings and correct misconceptions. As the discussions take place, parents need to reassure their children they are safe, and review plans to protect them from harm. Share your own feelings so they see it is okay to be sad and feel empathy for the victims. We do not always have an explanation for why these tragic events happen. It can be very helpful to share positive images and discuss the heroic actions of ﬁrst responders and how many people are working to help the victims who were affected. Once the preliminary discussion ends, make sure your child knows that you are always available to answer questions and talk further. Ask them daily what they have heard and what questions they have. Media coverage of these tragic events can span weeks, so it is critical that these conversations happen frequently.

even shame or guilt. Sleep disturbances are common. If children are not able to cope with these emotions, they can progress to nonspecific physical complaints such as headaches and stomach aches, as well as difficulty concentrating and learning in school. Adolescents are frequently self-conscious about being open with their feelings and emotions. They may withdraw from families or friends as they feel scared, vulnerable and want to avoid being labeled “abnormal.” Parents should watch for some of the same physical complaints and sleep changes as those noted in school age children. The difficulties teenagers experience with coping can lead to risk taking or even self-destructive behaviors.

Monitoring and Managing Media Exposure Media coverage can trigger increased fears and anxiety in children. Kids are bombarded in many media sources with graphic images and stories of injury and death, all of which can be especially upsetting. It is important for parents to monitor what media sources their children are exposed to. Parents of very young children, who are unlikely to understand what they are hearing and seeing, may choose to limit or even eliminate all exposure to media. Even if they seem to be busy playing or involved in some other activity, they are often aware of what their parents and older siblings are watching, so be aware of their presence.For older children, parents should watch the coverage along with them. Teenagers also get information from the internet and social media sources such as Facebook and Twitter, so it is helpful for parents to monitor these outlets. These measures will give you in-depth knowledge of what kids see and hear, enabling you to provide the best answers to questions.

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

GRAPHIC BY SHELLEY HOLMGREN | BUGLE NEWSPAPERS

THE BUGLE MAY 7, 2014