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COMMUNITY

CYBER SCAM SEE PAGE 15

SCHOOLS

St. Joesph St. Joseph School serves community SEE PAGE 3

BUSINESS

Dave Says 8 Holiday Traditions to cut, keep or rethink SEE PAGE 11

SPORTS Starting new Lisle, Westmont return one starter each SEE PAGE 7

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Dist. 58 shares closing procedures District will send automated voice and email messages for closure notices If hazardous winter weather prompts Downers Grove Grade School District 58 to cancel school, the District will notify parents, staff and the community using a variety of communication tools. How does District 58 communicate emergency closure information? When a decision is made to close school due to inclement weather, the District will send automated voice and email messages to all parents via its SchoolMessenger notification system. The system will also send text messages to parents who have registered to receive texts. Want to receive a text message as well? Opt in by texting YES to 68453. District 58 also posts school closure information at www. dg58.org, on Facebook, Twitter and on the District’s answering machine at 630-719-5800. The District also notifies major news radio and network televisions stations. Finally, school closures are listed at www. emergencyclosings.com. How does District 58 decide whether to cancel school? District 58’s superintendent consults with a variety of resources—weather forecasts, neighboring superintendents, the bus company and the District’s buildings and grounds teams—to make an informed decision. The decision is based on many factors. Building conditions: Do the buildings have power, light and heat? Site conditions: Is the parking lot plowed? Can buses get in and turn around? Can parents drop off students? Are the exit doors free of snow? Bus operations: Can the bus drivers get to the bus company? Do the buses start? Do the driv-

ers feel comfortable driving? Road conditions: Are the roads continually plowed and is traffic moving? Air temperature: How cold is it? What is the wind chill? Can children safely walk to school? If the answer is yes to these questions, most likely the decision will be to keep schools open. Student safety is District 58’s top priority, but the District also understands that canceling school is inconvenient for students, teachers and parents. The superintendent will make the decision as soon as safely possible. Get ready for winter with these safety tips and reminders: In Downers Grove, parking on streets and in public parking lots is prohibited between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. when three or more inches of snow has fallen. It is against Downers Grove ordinance to shovel, place or blow snow or ice onto the street, sidewalk or any right-ofway. Please be a good neighbor and shovel sidewalks and any nearby fire hydrants, if are able. Please keep fire hydrants accessible and shovel out an area around them, if are able. Avoid driving during snow events, but keep water and blankets or an extra coat in the car for warmth, and keep the gas tank full. Make sure vehicle has adequate tire tread to avoid getting stuck. Keep children from playing in snow banks along the road. It’s enticing-because the large piles of snow seem like a giant fort-but very dangerous; children may tumble onto the road in front of cars or snow plows. Keep a snow shovel in car trunk. Snow shoveling secrets: When shoveling at the end of your driveway, be sure to shovel snow to the right (when facing the street). As the plow passes, it will carry the snow away from driveway.

COVER STORY >> THE MORTON ARBORETUM

Annual event lights ups walkway, trees, ponds Morton Arboretum hosts Illumination: Tree Lights until Jan. 2 Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum, now playing nightly until January 2, at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle brings new features and re-imagined experiences together for a one-of-a-kind holiday event perfect for all ages. In its fourth year, Illumination ushers visitors through a wintertime walk in the woods, surrounded by a kaleidoscope of vivid, colored lights and surprising and delightful interactive effects, according to www. mortonarb.org Fifty acres of the Arboretum’s trees are transformed, their bare branches shining in hypnotic shades of blue, purple, green and hot pink. As visitors walk the onemile path, they encounter a series of “experiences,” encouraging them to see trees in a different light. Visitors can watch a dazzling light show play in time to classic wintertime music, hug a tree and watch as it reacts, or follow beams of light as they dance across the night sky. “Illumination transports visitors into a whimsical world filled with color and light while also highlighting the value and beauty that trees bring to our world, regardless of the season,” said Sue Wagner, vice president of education and information at The Morton Arboretum. “In just three years, Illumination has delighted more than 350,000

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Illumination tickets range from $18 to $22 for adults and $12 to $14 for children and are now on sale. Discounts apply for Arboretum members. visitors and has become a Chicagoarea holiday tradition for many.” This year’s event features two brand-new experiences to dazzle and wow. Visitors can watch as projections of abstract designs splash across the Arboretum’s hemlock trees, creating a captivating experience that highlight the conifers’ elegance. In Illumination’s new dramatic grand finale, slender white rods installed between the Arboretum’s hedges will provide magical and reflective layers for pencil-thin pillars of light. Visitors can watch with delight as these synchronized beams chase over one another and extend skyward. Many fan favorites such as Meadow Lake Magic, Meadow Lake Magic, Tinsel Har-

CALENDAR ONGOING through January 2, 2017 Illumination. 5 p.m., - 7 p.m. at

the Morton Arboretum. See trees in a different lights while strolling a mile-long paved path through the winter woods. See lights dance to excerpts from “The Nutcracker” recorded by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. For tickets or more information visit www. mortonarb.org.

DECEMBER 10 Holiday Art and Craft Market,

mony and Ornament Hill are back for the upcoming season, with exciting enhancements for an even brighter Illumination experience. Illumination tickets range from $18 to $22 for adults and $12 to $14 for children and are now on sale. Discounts apply for Arboretum members. The Morton Arboretum thanks ComEd, Illumination Presenting Sponsor, for its support of the 2016 event. Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum is built in partnership with top experiential lighting designers Lightswitch and lighting and rigging production company Intelligent Lighting Creations (ILC).

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11 a.m. 6 p.m. and Dec. 11, 10 a.m.

4 p.m., Mayslake Peabody Estate , Oakbrook. Find original gifts for friends and family from a wide variety of quality artisan goods. Part of the proceeds benefit the restoration of historic Mayslake Hall. All ages. Free admission. Registration not required. For more information, call 630-206-9566 or visit dupageforest.org.

DECEMBER 10-11 Christmas on the Farm, 1:30 3:30 p.m., Kline Creek Farm, West

Chicago. Celebrate a Victorian Christmas. Visit the animals in winter, enjoy hot spiced cider and carols by a warming fire, and admire the farmhouse decked in garlands and greens. Stop in the visitor center to take your picture with Santa in his sleigh. All ages. Free. Registration not required. For more information, call 630876-5900or visit dupageforest.org.

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COMMUNITY >> SCHOOLS

St. Joseph School serves community Students participated in several activities focused on helping others and the community St. Joseph School and its students are always looking for ways to help serve others both in and out of the school. Recently, St. Joseph students participated in several activities focused on helping others and the community. “Faith formation is instilled in our students every day through prayer, religious education, and service,” said Principal Rita Stasi. “We encourage our students to find ways to serve God, whether it’s helping a classmate, raising money for a charitable cause, collecting necessities for those in need, or working together to provide for our community.” St. Joseph School partnered

with St. Mary of Gostyn for “Baseball Monday” to raise money for an Our Lady of Peace School student at battling an illness. Students wore their favorite sport shirt and raised $2,405 to help defray medical expenses. On October 14, K-8th grade students marched to support Catholic Education in a Diocese of Joliet event called “Move Your Feet.” Students raised over $600 to support the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) which distributes more than 1,500 need-based scholarships each year to K-12th grade students in the Diocese of Joliet. Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors in second and fourth grade gath-

ered together to make Christmas ornaments for the downtown Downers Grove Christmas tree located at the Main Street train station. The ornaments are also on display at the Downers Grove Public Library. Third grade students collected donated Halloween candy and packaged it to distribute to the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry and the Guardian Angel Home in Joliet. Students in grades K-8 brought non-perishable food and pantry items to a recent all-school mass. The items were blessed and donated to the St. Vincent De Paul food pantry prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. “The students are always excited to participate in service projects and look forward to the next opportunity. We are proud of their efforts and accomplishments,” said Principal Stasi.

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Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors in second and fourth grade gathered together to make Christmas ornaments for the downtown Downers Grove Christmas tree located at the Main Street train station.

COUNTY NEWS >> DUPAGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION

County launches app to report road issues Residents can help keep County roads and trails safe and in good repair DuPage County’s Division of Transportation recently launched a new web-based application that will allow residents to report potholes, signal outages and other road maintenance or safety issues. The goal of the app is for residents to help keep County roads and trails safe and in good repair. The web app can be accessed

directly at gis.dupageco.org/ citizenreporter or through the County’s Navigate DuPage app, which is available for iOS and Android devices. “This app is one more tool in our kit as we work to keep our roads in excellent condition,” said DuPage County Transportation Committee Chairman Don Puchalski. “Using the applica-

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at the Woodridge Public Library. Renowned Big Band-era singer Kym Frankovelgia makes Christmas a Cabaret, featuring winter and holiday classics. Free program, open to the public. Woodridgelibrary.org for more information.

DECEMBER 11 “Make a Snake” Ornament Open House, Dec. 11, 1:30 - 3

p.m., Willowbrook Wildlife Center, Glen Ellyn. Get in the holiday spirit Willowbrook style by crafting a fun, colorful snake ornament, and then meeting some of DuPage County’s snakes face-to-face. Ages 3 and up with an adult. Free. Registration not required. Questions? Call 630-942-6200 or visit dupageforest.org.

Holiday Music Concert. 2 p.m.

DECEMBER 15 Jingle and Mingle. 7:30 to 10

p.m. at the Morton Arboretum’s Thornhill Education Center, Lisle. Eat, drink, and be merry during open bar, cookie decorating, a visit from Santa and more. This cocktail party has light fare and limited seating, so bring your dancing shoes! For tickets or more informa-

tion, motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians can alert us to an unsafe condition immediately so we can remedy the situation much faster. It’s a win-win for our taxpayers and our road crews.” The app allows users to provide information about the road issue, a photo detailing the nature of the problem and the exact location of the issue on a map. Users can also look at other existing maintenance or safety issues in their area and add information to those reports. The app was developed in-

tion visit www.mortonarb.org.

DECEMBER 21 Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Wednesday � Saturday, Dec.

21 Jan. 7, 2 3:30 p.m., St. James Farm, Warrenville. Enjoy cultural and natural history stories on these 20-minute guided rides, weather permitting. Rides are first-come, first-served and start at 2, 2:30 and 3 p.m. Rides use sleighs if there’s ample snow on the trails. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. Registration not required. Questions? Call 630-5807025 or visit dupageforest.org.

ternally through a cooperative effort between the Division of Transportation and the Geographic Information Systems

Department. For a video demonstrating the app, visit https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=oZ-gm8aWpks.

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COLUMN >> SPECIAL VOICES

It’s Time To Sign

Signing Time is a video series and television program eleminating communication barriers

BY DANIEL SMROKOWSKI BUGLE COLUMNIST American Sign Language (ASL) has become mainstream in the community at large. Twenty-five years ago, families used American Sign Language only with their child who was deaf. But for many others in our special needs community who have communication disorders, communication is difficult. Today, a quarter century later, when children of all ages and abilities learn to move their hands to make ASL signs, their minds are learning as well. A child who is signing acquires a better vocabulary than children who do not sign. An innovation that encourages children and their families to use ASL is Signing Time. Signing Time is a video series and television program that eliminates communication barriers that exist for children with disabilities. “It’s become very mainstream to use sign language with children in your family,” said Rachel Coleman, the creator and Emmy-nominated host of Signing Time. This past Saturday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m., over 300 people from across the U.S. traveled from Florida, Alabama, Utah, and everywhere in between to Columbia, Tennessee. Folks came for the Indy+Friends Signing Time Live Concert. The concert took place at the concert hall barn of American Country Music singer and songwriter, Rory Feek. Rory’s two-year-old daughter, Indiana, or Indy as she is known by friends, was born with Down syndrome. About a month before the concert, Rory surprised his daughter, Indy, by inviting Rachel Coleman and Signing Time to their barn-turned-concert hall for a onenight-only surprise concert. For over 300 individuals who were in attendance, tickets were free to the public. The concert was also streamed live online and the $10 virtual ticket fee was made possible by the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation in honor of Indy’s friend Scout who introduced Indy to Signing Time. Rachel Coleman created Signing Time in her home of Midvale, Utah when her oldest daughter, Leah, who is profoundly deaf, was 4 years old. Rachel’s youngest daughter Lucy was born with Spina Bifida and Cerebral Palsy.

SPECIAL VOICES By Daniel Smrokowski

The day before the concert, we decided to make the over 500 mile drive from the Chicago western suburbs to Columbia, Tennessee. We arrived at the farm of Rory Feek about 4 hours before the concert. It wasn’t until a half hour before the Signing Time concert began that I was met in front of the concert hall barn by Aaron Coleman, the husband of Rachel and father to Leah and Lucy. As I hopped over a fence, I made my way backstage of the Signing Time concert to sit down with Rachel Coleman and her daughter Leah. Similar to Leah, when I was born I began to learn American Sign Language to help me with the severe language disorder that I was diagnosed with. Leah and myself both use the Accessible Touch accessibility feature on the iPhone to help us with communication. “It [Signing Time] really helped because it helped build a community that wasn’t there previously,” said Leah Coleman. “Because a lot of hearing parents with deaf children didn’t know what to do and my mom allowed to pave that path for them.” Leah told me about a time when she was younger and on a soccer team. “I don’t want to play with her because she is deaf,” said one of Leah’s soccer teammates. At the time, Leah’s mom did not interpret the exact words to her daughter. She did not want to subject Leah to the ignorance at an early age. At this moment of Leah’s youth, the use of signing among her peers who were not deaf was not yet mainstream. Ignorance was the catalyst for Rachel to create Signing Time and be able to share sign language with other children and families. Fast forward to November 2016 when over 300 people from across our nation came together to Tennessee for the Signing Time concert. One local family from Tennessee, Jeremy and Elayna Cook and their son Chance, is the perfect example of how Signing Time has made American Sign Language mainstream for people who are hearing as well as hearing impaired. Even though Chance does not have any special needs, the Cooks taught their baby boy sign language for

the reason most families today use Signing Time with their children: baby sign language lets babies communicate their needs rather than crying. As a child’s hands are moving, the child’s emotions are being expressed. As a by-product, their mind is learning. Special needs families of all different diagnoses know the joys and challenges that each other face. Many try to jump at any chance they get to support other families. Take the Feek and Coleman families for a perfect example of two special needs families coming together to support each other and uniting the community. “What I love about our Signing Time events, they’re unlike anything anywhere else,” said Rachel Coleman. “Because even as families who have children with special needs, we divide ourselves up like ‘oh I’m going to go to the deaf stuff or we’re going to the Down syndrome Buddy Walk’ but we still divide ourselves up and at a Signing Time event you see every kind of parent, typical kids, kids with autism, Down syndrome, and I can pull anybody from the audience, any child and have them on stage and have them participate in a meaningful, real way and we can all communicate.” The Coleman and Feek families made a big difference in many lives when they came together for this unique Signing Time concert at Rory Feek’s barnturned-concert hall. “It’s just a coming together of families and communities and reaching out and acknowledging that we’ve been there for each other,” said Rachel. “We’ve made a difference in each other’s lives.” Readers who are interested in viewing the Signing Time video series either as DVDs or digitally on the Signing Time TV app, can visit www.signingtime.com. For folks who are interested in the newly launched American Sign Language online class, visit www.SignItASL.com. Join me and let’s change the game and learn American Sign Language. Now is the time for signing to become mainstream in our community. Together, we can unite our community. Daniel Smrokowski was born three-and-a-third months premature and was diagnosed with learning disabilities and a severe language disorder. He is an Athlete and Global Messenger with Special Olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation team. Daniel is an awardwinning columnist who writes a featured monthly column on special needs issues. He is the founder of Special Chronicles, a pioneering nonprofit new media network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Come join us at www.SpecialChronicles.com.

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POLICE BLOTTER Information in Police Reports is obtained from the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments. Individuals in the Police Blotter who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

DOWNERS GROVE Juan L. Montero, 32, of North Riverside, was charged at 9:22 p.m. Nov. 18 with two counts of domestic battery in the 3100 block of Finley Road. Bryan L. Ball, 42, of Wheaton, was charged at 10:35 a.m. Nov. 18 with battery in the 1000 block of Burlington Avenue. Loretta M. Hovorka, 82, of Downers Grove, was charged at 6:44 p.m. Nov. 18 with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of 67th Court. Zoraiz Mirza, 23, of Orland Park, was charged at 4:06 a.m. Nov. 23 with two counts of domestic battery and driving under the influence of alcohol in the 5700 block of Walnut Avenue. Kelli M. Morris, 20, of Chicago,

was charged at 4:54 p.m. Nov. 22 with prostitution in the 1100 block of Butterfield Road. Justin A. Toelcke, 18, of Downers Grove, was charged at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 18 with possession of a controlled substance and arrested on a warrant in the 7100 block of Terrace Drive. Timothy J. Burns, 51, of Westmont, was charged at 8:14 p.m. Nov. 20 with retail theft and criminal trespass in the zero to 100 block of Ogden Avenue. Manufacture or delivery of marijuana Leighton D. Wagner-Talley, 20, of Downers Grove, was charged at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 22 with the manufacture or delivery of marijuana at the Downers Grove Police Department. Nazir Saad Faisal, 32, of Berwyn, was charged at 9:17 p.m. Nov. 22 with two counts of DUI of alcohol at Main Street and Warren Avenue. Orville M. Rosentreter, 61, of Darien, was charged at 5:24 p.m. Nov. 13 with DUI of alco-

hol, driving with a revoked or suspended license, and operating an uninsured vehicle in the 3800 block of Highland Avenue. Anthony Allen, 23, of Westmont, was arrested on a warrant at 4:02 p.m. Nov. 20 in the 6400 block of Prideham Street. Marijuana possession Carlos A. Oregel, 24, of Westmont, was charged at 11:53 p.m. Nov. 19 with unlawful possession of marijuana, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving with a revoked or suspended license at Ogden Avenue and Williams Street.

WESTMONT Juliana Teyssier-Castro, 34, Chicago, and Yajaira Burgos, 19, of the 1600 block of South 60th Court, Cicero, were charged at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 17 with battery in the 400 block of Plaza Drive. Ismael Jimenez, 23, of Westmont, was charged at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 15 with retail theft in the zero to 100 block of East Ogden Avenue.

Groceries reportedly were stolen between 1:15 and 1:30 a.m. Nov. 17 in the 300 block of North Cass Avenue. Brent Baker, 27, of Westmont, was charged at 11:05 p.m. Nov. 20 with DUI, driving with a suspended driver’s license, improper lane use, leaving the scene of an accident, expired registration and operating an uninsured vehicle in the 6000 block of South Cass Avenue. Property damage Blake Miller, 22, of Westmont, was charged at 3:20 a.m. Nov. 15 with criminal damage to property in the zero to 100 block of East 63rd Street.

WOODRIDGE An armed robbery occurred Nov. 26 at approximately 6:34 p.m. at Los Arcos, 7451 Woodward Avenue. Unknown suspect, described as a Hispanic male, 30-40 yoa, 5’6”, 180-200lbs implied he had a gun and demanded cash from an employee. A burglary from motor vehicle

occurred Nov. 25 sometime between 2 and 2:30 p.m. in the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue. Unknown suspect made entry into a parked van by breaking a door lock. Two toolboxes containing hand tools valued at approximately $300 were stolen. A burglary from motor vehicle occurred sometime between 8 p.m. on November 25 and 8 a.m. on November 27 at 5 Helens Way Court. Unknown suspect made entry into a parked vehicle and stole approximately $150 in cash and coins. DUI At approximately 8:42 p.m., Nov. 27 Nicholas Tannish, 39, 820 W. Post Lane, Streamwood was charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop,

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

You may be prompted to work harder and more efficiently than usual in the week to come. You tend to display confidence even if you do not possess the requisite skills or experience.

GEMINI

M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1

The higher you climb the harder it is to cling to the ladder. Your ambitious nature may put you in a precarious position in the week ahead. Be prepared for all possible contingencies.

LEO

J U LY 2 3 T O A U G U S T 2 1

Work hard but don’t be hard hearted. As this week unfolds you may become more creative about achieving your ambitions but some influential people may find your actions callous and calculating.

ACROSS

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1 VICTORIAN 5 LIKE MUCH 67DOWN 10 BAY OF BENGAL SETTING 14 EXTINCT PIGEON RELATIVE 15 FIRST NAME IN PUPPETRY 16 __ JAR: LAB GLASS 17 HOLD BANNED IN AMATEUR WRESTLING 19 TAKE ONE’S LEAVE 20 MAKE SURE OF 21 STRETCHED TO THE MAX 23 REGGAE COUSIN 24 PREMIER LEAGUE ATHLETE 28 APPLY GENTLY 31 CBS-OWNED CABLE STA. 32 POND GUNK 33 PREFIX WITH FOOTPRINT 34 PULLS DOWN 37 WINTER PICK-MEUP? 40 INNOCENTS 44 MITE-SIZED 45 “TUT-TUT!” 46 ACTRESS TYLER 47 IMPORTANT STRETCHES 50 BEEF CUT 51 MAPLE SYRUP SOURCE 52 INFLUENTIAL TEAMS 57 LOUISVILLE SLUGGER WOOD 58 COMFY FOOTWEAR 59 JEWISH SCHOLAR 63 SWINDLE 65 APRIL GOLF TOURNAMENT, FOUR OF WHOSE WINNERS APPEAR IN 17-, 24-, 40AND 52-ACROSS 68 MOVIE PLANTATION 69 SEA-BORN JEWELRY MATERIAL 70 “RIGHT NOW!” 71 SONG AND DANCE 72 URGENCY

DOWN 1 SHARABLE DIGITAL DOCS 2 LIBERTINE 3 ONETIME PALIN COLLABORATOR 4 FEATHERS ONE’S NEST, IN A WAY 5 FULL OF: SUFF. 6 GP. WITH SHARKS AND PENGUINS 7 DECORATOR’S ASSET 8 CHEERING LIKE CRAZY 9 HANGERS IN LOCKERS? 10 JUSTICE FORTAS 11 FIGURES IN 9-DOWN 12 “VERY NICE!” 13 A PROPOSAL MAY ULTIMATELY LEAD TO ONE 18 LASSO LOOPS 22 DR. MOM’S FORTE 25 SPICED TEA BREWED IN MILK 26 TOE WOES 27 MUSTANG, FOR ONE 28 CHAPTER 11 FACTOR 29 BERRY IN FADDISH SUPPLEMENTS

30 STAR OF A CLASSIC SITCOM SET AT A VERMONT INN 35 IMPRECISE DEGREE 36 LIKE PROVOLONE PICCANTE 38 1998 SARAH MCLACHLAN BALLAD 39 INITIAL REQUEST FOR AN ANSWER? 41 BRONT’ HEROINE 42 GERMAN ACTOR JANNINGS 43 SOME OUTDOOR GRILLS 48 SLOT MACHINE PART 49 __ TAPE 52 MACARONI GRILL SELECTION 53 ACTING HONOR 54 GOLFER LORENA 55 AOLERS, E.G. 56 “PARADISE LOST” FIGURE 60 SPANISH SMOOCH 61 LINGERIE CATALOG BUYS 62 CAR TRIP GAME 64 SOME ADVANCED DEGS. 66 FLOOR PAD 67 PART OF IPA

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Diplomacy is the key to making your week ahead less challenging. Tensions can be easily soothed through a mere kind word or two. Maintain a positive attitude and use good judgment.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

It could be stressful to be successful in the week to come. There could be a domino effect that causes a crucial tile to fall if you overreact to criticism or a temporary family crisis.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

A penny saved is a penny that does not jeopardize your financial security. You might let your attraction to fads rule your head in the upcoming week. Avoid making impulsive purchases.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

Silence is golden but knowledge is platinum. As this week unfolds gather information before you tackle new projects or tasks. Just because something seems easy doesn’t mean it is.

CANCER

J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2

You may become serious about adding structure and organizing your financial affairs. Avoid beginning new projects, making major purchases or taking the initiative in the week ahead.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Before you lay down the law consider the consequences. It is said that if guns were outlawed, then outlaws would be the only people with guns. Think before issuing mandates in the week ahead.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

This is a good week to keep your money in your wallet and the credit card in the drawer. Be businesslike and above reproach at the workplace. A partner may have some great ideas.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Stick to safe, sound and conservative principles in the week to come. Don’t give your heart or money away impulsively. You can blind to facts or only hear what you want to hear.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

If you aim for fame you risk losing the game. In the week ahead you may get more than your fair share of attention or end up in the public eye, especially if you do something wrong.

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Lisle and Westmont both return only one starter from last year’s teams as new season opens BY SCOTT SCHMID For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

With only one starter from a year ago returning to the court this winter, both the Lisle and Westmont boys basketball teams have something in common. Only difference, the Lions still have quite a bit more experience back. Starting a line-up that includes seniors at every position, Lisle defeated the Sentinels 53-36 on Nov. 25 as part of the 40th Annual Thanksgiving Tournament that the Lions hosted. Lisle went on to lose to Timothy Christian the next night and finish 2-2 at the season opening event while Westmont went 1-3. “It’s a senior dominated crew,” said Lisle coach Mark LaScala about his 15-player roster. “I feel real confident running a play for anyone on the team, there is nobody you can’t guard. “We’ve had outstanding effort, just inconsistent execution. If we

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get to be consistent on the offensive end along with the effort we are getting on the defensive end, we will be a tough team.” Leading the way is Mark McGrath, the team’s leading scorer from a year ago who totaled a game-high 18 points against the Sentinels to go along with five rebounds and four steals. Fellow classmates Trevor Stitt, Bryan O’Connell and Grant Haen received a good amount of playing time in 2015-16 while Josh Jamison was impressive against Westmont with nine points and 12 rebounds. “We are excited,” McGrath said. “We’ve got a lot of big games coming up. It’s a close group with a wide range of talents. We’ve got guards, we’ve got bigs, we’ve got perimeter guys, inside guys, ball handlers. We are fairly diverse.” As for the Sentinels, who returned to the Lisle tournament after going to Dwight the past two years, they have four sophomores,

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Lisle returns leading scorer Mark McGrath.

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When Lisle and Westmont met for the first time this season on Nov. 28, the two girls basketball teams were in different stages of their development. The Lions, who went 17-10 a year ago, prevailed 41-23 in the Interstate Eight Small conference opener behind a pair of two-time all-league performers in TyAnn Legrand-Melton and Natalie Takahashi. Senior Legrand-Melton poured in a game-high 18 points, knocking down four three-pointers, and junior Takahashi chipped in with 11. “I’m just trying to stay consistent with my shooting,” LegrandMelton said, “and trying to do a little bit of everything (on the court). As a team, we play hard defense and try to cover for each other.” The duo of Legrand-Melton and Takahashi will be counted on heavily on both sides of the court. “TyAnn plays a complete game,” said Lisle coach Nick Balaban, whose team won four of their first six games. “She can defend, she gets rebounds, she is a good passer. And Natalie is only a junior but she sets the table for everything. She will get her points but she also gets everybody else involved. We can do a lot of good things just having them on the floor.” Also in the starting line-up are seniors Nicole Cyranoski and Abbey Kretman and sophomore

STORY FROM PAGE 7 two juniors and one senior in the rotation currently. Sophomore Caden Anderson is the lone returning starter and he was named to the all-tournament team at Lisle. “We’ve got pretty good athleticism,” Westmont coach Craig Etheridge said. “We are lacking in size but we are usually a pretty good three-point shooting team. The first couple of games we shot the ball well.” Starting alongside Anderson were Troy Schlicter, Sam Asa, Michael Thompson and Jalen Wilmington. “I think as we go on, they will get more and more comfortable,” Etheridge said. “It’s going to be a few weeks before we get in a groove.”

McKenzie Weaver. “Abbey doesn’t score a lot of points but she is very active,” Balaban said. “She rebounds and covers up a lot of mistakes for us defensively.” One concern for Lisle is depth Legrand-Melton’s younger sister, freshman Ahniya Melton, was expected to be an immediate contributor but is currently sidelined with an injury. As for the Sentinels, plenty of new faces abound including firstyear head coach Jeff Pearson. He inherits a squad that went 15-13 in 2015-16 but only has two seniors on the roster. “We have a core of juniors,” Pearson said. “It’s a young team and the challenge for us is getting the girls to play new roles in terms of on the court and leadershipwise. So far this season we’ve done good things at different points in the game. But we haven’t been able to string together enough good things consistently for the results to show on the scoreboard.” Against Lisle, Westmont started juniors Sydney Pardy, Donna Lalonde, Allena Kraft and Kailee Schacht and senior Sarah Schlacks. Pardy topped the team in scoring with nine points. “We are still learning about ourselves,” Pearson said. “I’m learning about them and they are learning about me. We will get there. This is a group of girls who work hard and care about getting better. When you have that, good things will happen.”

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Natalie Takahashi (center) dribbles through Westmont defenders in the Lions’ I-8 opening win.

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8 Holiday Traditions to cut, keep or rethink Do I actually want to do this? Can I actually afford this? and Do I really have time for this? Each year we look forward to certain family traditions, like baking Granny’s gingerbread cookies or watching It’s a Wonderful Life with the kids. But sometimes all those fun traditions can get overwhelming. That’s why we’re giving you permission to choose what you want to do this year. Ignore the pressure to people-please, and instead pick the traditions that don’t stress you out. It’s your holiday, after all. And it’s going to be awesome as long as you’re with the people you love—no matter how you celebrate. The key to deciding what stays and what goes is to ask yourself: Do I actually want to do this? Can I actually afford this? and Do I really have time for this?

HERE ARE EIGHT HOLIDAY TRADITIONS TO GET YOU STARTED: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BASH Some people love hosting Christmas parties. Cooking for 50? No problem! But if you’d rather not spend two precious weeks in December planning and prepping for your annual Christmas open house, then don’t. Forget the cheese ball, sherbet punch, and mini gherkins, and just get together with a few close pals at a local restaurant. Split the check and enjoy a simple, stress-free evening with your nearest and dearest. Or, if you love throwing parties but hate the cost, invite less people. Make it a potluck, or ask someone else to co-host and share the responsibility. It’s your party — do what you want! COMPETITIVE LIGHTS DISPLAY Don’t let your Christmas-crazy neighbors guilt you into a lights display worthy of Rockefeller Cen-

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ter. If your family enjoys looking at lights, pack a thermos of hot chocolate and drive around town to admire the best of the over-thetop yards. It’s free, and you don’t have to freeze your tail off! If you prefer decking out your house with lights but don’t have the time, start early and stop when your energy does. Make sure you’re decorating your house because you like it, not because you’re trying to match the neighborhood. Your time and money matter more than how many cars drive by. ELF ON THE SHELF This one is a hot-button issue. So we won’t get into the pros and cons. We’ll just say this: If you’re pro-Elf, make it easier on yourself by not getting too elaborate. Sparkles doesn’t need to build a Rube Goldberg machine in the middle of the night. Keep it simple and keep it fun. And if you’re over Buddy, just tell your kids he went back to the North Pole this year—for good. They’ll be fine, we promise. THE SHOPPING FRENZY We like a deal as much as the next person, but if you’re shopping “for sport,” take a time-out. It’s okay to get a rush from the shopping season—buying stuff should be fun But don’t let the pressure to spend destroy your budget. Take control of your money by creating a Christmas-specific money plan and a detailed gift list. And stop shopping when your list is complete. If you have extra energy to burn, try a family game of flag football. —Used with permission from daveramsey.com

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/25/2016, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/12/17 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 08-23-106-084 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Court Woodridge, IL 60517

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Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-15-00341. I709716

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-AR4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-AR4 PLAINTIFF Vs. Joe H. Scroggins; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 000376 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 8/15/2016, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/19/17 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 08-25-106-039-0000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7404 Larchwood Lane 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.

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vide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I709173

purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF, VS. JONATHAN E BRADLEY A/K/A JONATHAN BRADLEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,

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The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

DEFENDANTS. 15 CH 10717722 WESTVIEW WOODRIDGE, IL 60517

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NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on September 6, 2016, Sheriff of DuPage County will on January 19, 2017, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO. 08-26-408-016 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7722 WESTVIEW LANE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $192,248.01. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% 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).

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-15-19460. I709424

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFFΓÇÖS ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. ANDREW DAMIANI; STEVEN DAMIANI; LAURA DAMIANI; LAKE IN THE WOODS UNIT NO. 502 CONDOMINIUM, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR 1ST ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE, L.L.C. DBA MORTGAGE SERVICES ILLINOIS LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JON S. DAMIANI A/K/A JON SCOTT DAMIANI, IF ANY; JONATHAN D. NUSGART, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR JON S. DAMIANI A/K/A JON SCOTT DAMIANI, DEFENDANTS. 16 CH 61502 REDONDO DRIVE APT 101 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on October 4, 2016, Sheriff of DuPage County will on January 12, 2017, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PARCEL ONE: UNIT 101 IN LAKE IN THE WOODS CONDOMINIUM NO. 502, AS DELINEATED ON SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE: LOT 66 IN LAKE IN THE WOODS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32 AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 12, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R69-40874, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A TO DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. R72-48965, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL TWO: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1 AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION DATED JANUARY 27, 1970 AND RECORDED JANUARY 27, 1970 AS DOCUMENT NO. R702611, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-32-218-002-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 502 REDONDO DRIVE APT 101 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK, 4 STORY MULTI UNIT CONDO, NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $127,687.66. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% 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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:// ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, P.C., PlaintiffΓÇÖs Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 10258 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFFΓÇÖS ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I709174

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BRICK, 4 STORY MULTI UNIT CONDO, NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $127,687.66. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:// ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, P.C., PlaintiffΓÇÖs Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 10258 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFFΓÇÖS ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I709174

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 252425-15974 I709165 Published 12/7, 12/14, 12/21

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. JONATHAN NUSGART, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR ELISA D LICUANAN; FLORENCIO LICUANAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ELISA DAYAP LICUANAN A/K/A ELISA D. LICUANAN, IF ANY; VINCENTE DAYAP; CESAR DAYAP; RAYMUNDO DAYAP; FLEURDELIZ DAYAP LICUANAN; NORA DAYAP; ROMY DAYAP, DEFENDANTS. 16 CH 126 1204 SOUTH SOMERSET LANE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Cesar Dayap Raymundo Dayap Fleurdeliz Dayap Licuanan Nora Dayap 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: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN DU PAGE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 406, IN GALLAGHER & HENRYS FARMINGDALE VILLAGE UNIT 25A, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 28, 2004, AS DOCUMENT R2004-110128 AND CORRECTED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED AUGUST 11, 2004, AS DOCUMENT R2004-215044 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 AS DOCUMENT R2004-243178, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED APRIL 6, 2005 AS DOCUMENT R2005-069426, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1204 South Somerset Lane Woodridge, IL 60517 and which said Mortgage was made by, Elisa D Licuanan, Florencio Licuanan Mortgagor(s), to PNC MORTAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2014-007066; 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, IL 60187 on or before JANUARY 6, 2017, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-

sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

WOODRIDGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF, VS. JONATHAN E BRADLEY A/K/A JONATHAN BRADLEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 15 CH 10717722 WESTVIEW WOODRIDGE, IL 60517

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For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, P.C., PlaintiffΓÇÖs Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 10543 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFFΓÇÖS ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I709173 Published 12/7, 12/14, 12/21

CORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. R72-48965, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL TWO: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1 AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION DATED JANUARY 27, 1970 AND RECORDED JANUARY 27, 1970 AS DOCUMENT NO. R702611, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-32-218-002-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 502 REDONDO DRIVE APT 101 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK, 4 STORY MULTI UNIT CONDO, NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $127,687.66. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% 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.

DOWNERS GROVE

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7722 WESTVIEW LANE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. ANDREW DAMIANI; STEVEN DAMIANI; LAURA DAMIANI; LAKE IN THE WOODS UNIT NO. 502 CONDOMINIUM, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR 1ST ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE, L.L.C. DBA MORTGAGE SERVICES ILLINOIS LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JON S. DAMIANI A/K/A JON SCOTT DAMIANI, IF ANY; JONATHAN D. NUSGART, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR JON S. DAMIANI A/K/A JON SCOTT DAMIANI,

Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE.

DEFENDANTS. 16 CH 61502 REDONDO DRIVE APT 101 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516

The Judgment amount was $192,248.01.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

LOT 162 IN WOODRIDGE, UNIT 2, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 1958 AS DOCUMENT 906508, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-26-408-016

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% 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

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on October 4, 2016, Sheriff of DuPage County will on January 12, 2017, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PARCEL ONE: UNIT 101 IN LAKE IN THE WOODS CONDOMINIUM NO. 502, AS DELINEATED ON SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE: LOT 66 IN LAKE IN THE WOODS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32 AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 12, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R69-40874, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A TO DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RE-

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Joe H. Scroggins; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 000376 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 8/15/2016, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/19/17 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 860 IN THE HIGHLANDS (AMENDED), BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, 1964 AS DOCUMENT R64-6164, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN 08-25-106-039-0000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7404 Larchwood Lane 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.

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFFΓÇÖS ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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.

Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I709174 Published 12/7, 12/14, 12/21

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS

RESIDENTIAL Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-AR4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-AR4 PLAINTIFF Vs.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS

AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

RESIDENTIAL

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 14-1500341. I709716

BankFinancial, F.S.B. successor by merger to Downers Grove National Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Trent L. Finklea; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2015 CH 00061 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 5/25/2016, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/12/17 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 5 IN HIGH TRAIL WOODS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 11, 2007 AS DOCUMENT R2007-185575, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-23-106-084 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Court Woodridge, IL 60517

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Watch out for newest cyber scam: fake apps Entering credit card information opens a consumer to potential ﬁnancial fraud Always looking for and coming up with new ways to rip-off the unsuspecting, for scammers and cyber-thieves, it really is Christmas. This year for shoppers, especially for those doing a lot of online buying and downloading apps to their mobile devices, new dangers are lurking. Hundreds of fake retail and product apps have popped up in Apple’s “App Store”

“Cyber-thieves have also found ways to make their counterfeit apps convenient; they encourage users to log in using their Facebook credentials ...” - STEVE J. BERNAS, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SERVING CHICAGO AND NORTHERN ILLINOIS

and Google’s “Play Store” in recent weeks, according to the Better Business Bureau. Apps have become a popular way to shop, particularly for people looking for deals. But there are serious risks, especially to using a fake app. Entering credit card information opens a consumer to potential financial fraud. Some fake apps contain malware that can steal personal information or even lock the phone until the user pays a ransom. Starbucks started the first “retail app,” and many stores have followed but,security experts say, the biggest source of the fake apps is China.

“Cyber-thieves have also found ways to make their counterfeit apps convenient; they encourage users to log in using their Facebook credentials,” says Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “That could dangerously expose their sensitive personal information to identity theft.” “Because there are so many apps available shoppers can easily be confused but there are many red flags to look for,” notes Bernas. The BBB advises app users to take a closer look at the fine print before putting it on their phones and to take these precautions: Check when it was developed, what version it’s on, who was the publisher and look for customer reviews. If you pull up a major retailer’s app and it has no reviews, then you’re probably on the wrong one. Check the link connected to the app to see if you’re being directed to the retailer’s legitimate website. Never click on a link in any email to download a new app. Only go to the website of the retailer to get a link to the legitimate app. Check safe online shopping for additional tips on safer shopping. Bernas also recommends, “Use a credit card, because card companies typically have restitution plans that can save you if you fall victim. Using your debit card on the other hand can have you losing everything you have in the bank.” Shoppers who encounter a fake app should immediately notify Apple or Google. The information can also be reported to BBB Scam Tracker in an effort to help track down where the scam is coming from.

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