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CLOSER LOOK: FUN ON THE FOX – PART ONE

A RIVER’S RETURN FOX’S HISTORY SPANS RESORT ERA, YEARS OF POLLUTION AND REVIVAL. PAGES 8-9 Photo provided

A historical photo of fishing on the Fox River at Oak Ridge Camp in St. Charles. The river has offered a source of commerce, power, food, transportation and recreation for those in Kane County.

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STC MAN WINS $191K AT POKER TOURNEY

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Card crusher

St. Charles man wins big at World Series of Poker

By SEAN CHAFFIN editorial@kcchronicle.com For poker players, there is no bigger prize than winning a gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker. The annual poker spectacle features 61 tournaments culminating with the No Limit Texas Hold’em World Championship, which is broadcast on ESPN. The 60 preliminary tournaments also offer a chance at poker glory and big money. And in early June, St. Charles native Brent Wheeler beat a field of 645 players to win his first bracelet and $191,605. The win came in Limit Hold’em, a version of the game with fixed betting limits. The win was a dream come true for the 27-year-old, who is no stranger to poker success. Wheeler staged two comebacks to win the title. He began play at the final table seventh in chips, and – when playing heads-up – his opponent had a 2-to-1 chip advantage at one point. “It was a big relief. Every break, I would walk over to my supporters and say, ‘I just want to win,’ ” he said. “It wasn’t about the money, the difference between first and second wasn’t going to change my life. I just hate to lose, especially after coming so close.” A win at the WSOP validates a professional poker player’s career, Wheeler said. Several friends were in attendance at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Growing up, Wheeler said he had a great family with three brothers and two sisters. His parents have been married for more than 25 years, and they were all very close and always competitive. Wheeler competed in all sports, and also was driven at school and work. “While I was quite lazy at school, I did what I had to do to stay at the top of the class GPA-wise to make sure I could get into a good school,” he said. Wheeler served for a time as a St. Charles Country Club caddie and later attended the University of Illinois at Urba-

8CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS An article appearing on page 13 of the Wednesday, June 26, edition of the Kane County Chronicle contained an error. Jerry Murphy, executive director of the INC 708 Board, is not retiring from his position. The Chronicle regrets the error. ••• Accuracy is important to the Kane County Chronicle, and we want to correct mistakes promptly. Please call errors to our attention by phone, 630-845-5355; email, editorial@kcchronicle.com.

8DID YOU WIN?

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Brent Wheeler of St. Charles won his first World Series of Poker bracelet and $191,605 in early June. The win was a dream come true for the 27-year-old, who is no stranger to poker success.

“The WSOP is the busiest time of the year for me, and I don’t take it for granted. I play every day for 45 days straight, often 12-plus hours a day. ... My game evolved over millions of hands of online poker. Online poker is much different than playing live, and it took a lot of poker talks with [a] friend to realize some of the adjustments I needed to make.” Brent Wheeler St. Charles native na-Champaign to study actuarial science. At that point, however, poker was consuming more of his time, he said. Playing online poker since age 16, Wheeler raised and bluffed online and in home games. By age 18, he was playing live tournaments in Minnesota’s Canterbury Park and at European Poker Tour stops. College got put on the back burner. “I rarely went to class. I would grind online in my dorm during the day and then go out at night. My natural intelligence and strong short-term memory allowed me to cram for tests and still pull off good grades. I made

the dean’s list at least once,” he said. “I paid for college out of my pocket thanks to poker. So, after two years of getting good grades but learning nothing, I decided to drop out. I was making consistent good money online and was confident in the life plan I had as a poker player.” As a poker player, he’s never looked back and has amassed more than $1 million in winnings. Wheeler has scored several six-figure cash prizes, but the WSOP victory was his biggest by far. Beyond that, he had finished in the money in three more events as of press time. To what does he attribute his success?

“A lot of hard work and dedication. The WSOP is the busiest time of the year for me, and I don’t take it for granted. I play every day for 45 days straight, often 12-plus hours a day,” Wheeler said. “I’ve also been fortunate to make a good friend in Vegas who has helped me with ‘patience’ in my game. My game evolved over millions of hands of online poker. Online poker is much different than playing live, and it took a lot of poker talks with this friend to realize some of the adjustments I needed to make.” With his winnings, Wheeler plans to do some backpacking across Europe in August with his two younger brothers. The rest of the cash will go to savings. Away from poker, he is also hoping to find himself on the small screen. “One of my life goals is to get on the reality show ‘Survivor,’ ” he said. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and only recently have begun applying. Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to get noticed. I’m hoping if I win enough tournaments, someone will start paying attention.”

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Kane County Chronicle staffers pick the best of what to do in your free time

Community invited to church supper WHAT: The community is invited to a Bethany Community Supper on Friday. The meal is free, and carry outs are available. June’s menu is beef stroganoff, hot dogs, peas, peaches and its “famous sundae bar.” WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday WHERE: Bethany Lutheran Church, which is on the corner of Wilson and Lincoln streets in Batavia. INFO: For information, visit www.bethanybatavia.org or call 630-879-3444.

Kane County Audubon plans bird walk WHAT: Kane County Audubon has planned a bird walk. Participants can walk as much or as

little of the hike around the lake. WHEN: 8 a.m. July 6 WHERE: 39W115 Main St., Nelson Lake/Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia. Participants will meet in the parking lot by the silo on Nelson Lake Road. INFO: For information, call 630-896-3219.

‘Get Wild!’ program planned for Peck Farm Park WHAT: The Geneva Park District has planned a program called “Get Wild!” for Peck Farm Park’s Wild Saturdays. Parents and toddlers are invited to this free, hands-on nature exploration class that emphasizes the value of free play in nature. Registration is not required. WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. July 6 to Aug. 17 WHERE: 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva

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Dunkin’ Donuts plans grand reopening WHAT: Dunkin’ Donuts has planned a grand reopening party. The location will offer small coffees at 25 cents and doughnuts around the same price as they were when the store opened. There will be a cake-cutting ceremony, as well as games, prizes and a raffle. In addition, there will be a ticket giveaway for Toby Keith concert tickets. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday WHERE: 1711 W. Main St., St. Charles INFO: For information, call 630-377-0544.

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Where did you grow up? St. Charles Pets? Three schnauzers named Macaroni, Skylar and Nikkogator Who would play you in the movie of your life? Katharine Hepburn First job? Baby-sitting As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A flight attendant, but I went to nursing school instead. I was a nurse for 30 years, went to work for a travel agency for 11 years and now have my own business with my daughter, Wiggle Waggles, a homemade organic pet bakery and bistro where dogs can eat in. A movie you’d recommend? “The Great Gatsby” Favorite charity? Dog rescues and the Great Dane Rescue What game show would you be on? “Wheel of Fortune” Do you speak another language? Dutch Favorite local restaurant? The Box Car in Geneva What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I made homemade dog food 25 years ago for my first Airedale Percy, a dog that had a lot of allergies. My daughter came to me and said, “Mom, remember when you used to make dog treats when I was little? Can we do that as a business?” And I said if you’re game, let’s do it.

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North Aurora resident Evelyn Keup, 55, was selling items from her business, Wiggle Waggles, during Swedish Days in Geneva when she answered 11 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

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3 cited in Geneva alcohol compliance checks Establishments will get hearings By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Servers at three liquor establishments in Geneva were cited Friday when two underage custom-

ers were served beers, police said. Cmdr. Eric Passarelli said the police used an underage man and woman, both age 19 and using their own identification, when it did liquor compliance checks during the weeklong Swedish Days Festival. Police checked 16 establishments and beer gardens

between 7 and 8 p.m., he said. The three whose servers were cited for serving beer to the pair were Fiora’s Restaurant, 317 S. Third St.; Sergio’s Mexican Cantina, 30 W. State St.; and EvenFlow Music and Spirits, 302 W. State St. The other 13 establishments turned the pair away. The servers are charged separately from the liquor li-

cense holders, Passarelli said. Information on the three liquor license violations was sent to Mayor Kevin Burns, who is the city’s liquor commissioner. They will get a formal complaint letter and notification of their hearings, which have not been set, Passarelli said. Passarelli said Fiora’s and EvenFlow did not check for

identification at all. A bouncer checked at Sergio’s and allowed them in, but the server did not check again when they ordered beers and were served, he said. The police do compliance checks every year during Swedish Days and inform all the liquor license holders that these will take place, Passarelli said.

8LOCAL BRIEFS No injuries reported in two-car crash in Geneva GENEVA – No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash that slowed traffic for about a half-hour Wednesday morning on Randall Road south of Keslinger Road in Geneva. Geneva Police Cmdr. Eric Passarelli wrote in an email that a vehicle had stopped on Randall Road for construction and was struck from behind by a second vehicle. “It was initially dispatched as an injury accident; however, there were no injuries,” he wrote in the email. He said it took emergency crews about 30 minutes to clear the crash, and traffic was moving again shortly before noon.

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Bluegrass fest will be at Dickson-Murst Farm MONTGOMERY – The Northern Illinois Bluegrass Association will move its Bluegrass Festival to The Dickson-Murst Farm in Montgomery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28. The festival will feature workshops on the traditional instruments in bluegrass music, with open-mike performances by bands from across the state, plus jamming sessions throughout the grounds. There also will be a vintage car show. Collectors in the area are invited to bring their autos for a day of talking cars and live entertainment. The Kendall Arts Guild will also display its pieces. Food will

be available at the Country Kitchen. The Bluegrass Festival at the Farm is a free event. The Conservation Foundation, owner of the site and co-host of the event, notes that the event will be held rain or shine. Dickson-Murst Farm is at 2550 Dickson Road on the west side of Montgomery. It is one mile east of Route 47, two miles west of Orchard Road, between Route 30 and Galena/Chicago Road. For information, call 630272-0686.

Kiwanis seeks children’s charities in STC to help ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Foundation Charities will accept applications for funding from organizations serving children. The general criteria for funding consideration are that the organization will fund only specific programs and not general administrative expense; the program must benefit youth in the St. Charles ZIP codes 60174/5 and/or from within the boundaries of St. Charles School District 303; and the organization must operate without discrimination of any kind. All requests for consideration must be received by St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Charities on its application form. Application forms may be received by contacting Denis Haggerty via email at dhagg6483@sbcglobal.net.

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Traffic on eastbound Route 64 was closed because of a rollover crash at Powis Road in West Chicago on Wednesday. One man, the driver of the SUV that rolled over, was injured.

Driver hurt in rollover crash on Route 64 in West Chicago By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com WEST CHICAGO – An SUV was involved in a rollover wreck after being hit by a semitrailer shortly before noon Wednesday, sending the SUV driver to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, officials said.

The crash occurred just west of Powis Road on Route 64 in West Chicago, where the road is under construction. West Chicago Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Keef said although emergency crews were prepared to do an extrication, it was not necessary. “There was one person still inside. They pushed the but-

ton, the door opened and he came out,” Keef said. “As long as the roof is intact, the door will open.” The driver, a man who was not identified, was taken to Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. West Chicago police officials did not respond to questions about the crash.

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88/63 McHenry Statistics through 4 p.m. yesterday Belvidere 86/64 Temperatures Waukegan 88/64 83/63 High/low ....................................... 81°/67° Normal high ......................................... 83° Rockford Crystal Lake Deerfield Record high ............................ 101° (1988) Algonquin 88/64 86/65 84/65 86/63 Normal low .......................................... 63° Hampshire Record low ............................... 47° (1986) Schaumburg 86/64 Elgin 86/65 Peak wind ........................... ESE at 23 mph 86/63 DeKalb Precipitation 86/65 Tri-Cities Chicago 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........... Trace 86/65 86/67 Month to date ................................... 3.76” Normal month to date ....................... 3.72” Oak Park Year to date .................................... 21.91” 86/67 Aurora Normal year to date ........................ 17.12” Dixon 89/63

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Fox River Stages 0-50 Good; 51-100 Moderate; 101-150 Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200 Unhealthy; 201-300 Very Unhealthy; 301-500 Hazardous Source: Illinois EPA

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Fld: flood stage. Prs: stage in feet at 7 a.m Wednesday. Chg: change in previous 24 hours. Station Fld Prs Chg Station Fld Prs Chg Algonquin................. 3....... 1.67...... -0.13 Montgomery........... 13..... 12.44..... +0.28 Burlington, WI ........ 11..... 10.17..... +1.58 New Munster, WI .... 19..... 10.31..... +0.68 Dayton ................... 12....... 8.96...... -0.10 Princeton .............. 9.5....... 6.74..... +0.07 McHenry .................. 4....... 4.35..... +1.27 Waukesha ................ 6....... 5.84..... +0.71

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Paul Darrah Communications manager for county state’s attorney’s office said that the Children’s Center is comprised of investigators specially trained to deal with child abuse cases. “With sexual abuse, physical abuse or even emotional abuse, when interviewing kids you have to be more sensitive,” he said. “The investigators try to avoid making the victims relive the abuse over and over in interviews, as well as picking up on cues the kids give.” Wheaton Warrenville School District 200 representatives declined to comment on the sentencing, but the district said in a March 20 release that Klemm was sus-

pended without pay and that, while they understood that no additional former or current students were involved, counseling would be available. “The district takes the safety and emotional well-being of our students very seriously. All staff must complete rigorous criminal background checks before beginning employment,” the release said. “We encourage parents to reach out to their school social workers, counselors and psychologists if they need assistance in talking to their children about these terrible, unfortunate allegations.” Darrah said Klemm was originally charged with 11 counts, but negotiated a plea bargain to plead guilty to two. Klemm will be eligible for parole after he has served 85 percent of his sentence and will be required to register as a sex offender for life. “We’re thankful to the school for their assistance, the Wheaton Police Department and for the family for doing the right thing and bringing it to our attention,” Darrah said.

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CAMPTON HILLS – The Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., Campton Hills, is hosting an exhibition of Palestinian art throughout the month of June. A public reception to view the artwork is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Hosts will also be present during an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The exhibit originated in Bethlehem with a juried call for artists living in Palestine, Jerusalem and Gaza. It is part of a cultural initiative to bring art, culture and education to Christians and Muslims.

ST. CHARLES – The Fox Valley Academy and Philharmonic will perform American music at the “Concert in the Park” event at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. The program will conclude with “Stars and Stripes Forever,” conducted by Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns. Bring your own picnic dinner or use the concessions available. The concert is free. Donations are accepted. For information, call 630476-9072, send email to info@FVacademy.org or visit www.FVacademy.org.

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WHEATON – A former Wheaton North teacher and speech team coach has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after the revelation that he had inappropriate sexual contact with a former student. Edwin Klemm, 43, who has had a listed residence of St. Charles, entered a guilty plea for two counts of criminal sexual assault Thursday morning. According to a news release from the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office, Klemm assaulted the female victim on multiple occasions from February to November 2011, including at least once at his home while his daughter was at the residence. The assaults were discovered when the parents of the former student found love letters from Klemm to his victim. The parents then contacted the DuPage County Children’s Center, which opened an investigation. Paul Darrah, the communications manager for the county state’s attorney’s office,

“The investigators try to avoid making the victims relive the abuse over and over in interviews, as well as picking up on cues the kids give.”

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Former Wheaton North teacher sentenced in sexual assault case

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FUN ON THE FOX

Back from the brink, thriving Fox River recovers from mid-20th century ‘nightmare,’ restored as recreational haven By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com

ichard Anderson can’t tell you how many blue herons he has seen while plying the waters of the Fox River in his red-and-white paddlewheel tour boat. But that doesn’t mean Anderson – second-generation owner of his family’s business, St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboats – ever tires of the sight. “I’ve been doing this a long time, piloting these boats,” Anderson said. “You’d never see a blue heron, or a lot of other big, beautiful things that feed on fish. “But now we see them every trip. This river, it has changed quite a bit.” The Fox River has stood at the center of life in the Tri-Cities of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles throughout their history, as well as for the other communities lining the river’s shores. Originally, the river offered a source of commerce, power, food and transportation for those who called Kane County home. But the Fox River also has enhanced its residents’ quality of life in less tangible ways, offering both natural beauty and opportunities for fun as a regional playground. “There are photos and accounts of people using the river for all sorts of fun, all year-round,” said Natalie Gacek, director of the St. Charles Heritage Center. “In the summer, you’d see people boating, fishing, swimming, you name it. “And in the colder months, we have photos of people curling, ice skating and playing hockey on the river.” While local residents used the river for fun and recreation throughout the 19th century, it was in the early years of the 20th century that

This is part one in a three-part series about recreation in and along the Fox River. TODAY A look at the river’s history as a recreational destination

FRIDAY Will discuss the economic impact of the river

SATURDAY Will look at the future of Fox River recreation

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ABOVE: A historical photo of Jones Woods Beach along the Fox River in St. Charles. TOP: A historical photo of the Fox River at Rainbo Springs in St. Charles. In the early 20th century, resorts such as Rainbo Springs packed in hundreds of visitors each summer to the area. the Fox River in the Tri-Cities reached its heyday as a source of local recreation and a true vacation destination. With the arrival of the inter-urban railroad lines, wealthy Chicago residents had easy access to the Fox River, offering a summertime escape from the suffocating heat and pollution that characterized the city.

“Just a short ride on the train, and you felt like you were in the country,” Gacek said. “For many of them, this probably felt like paradise.” In response, cottages were built by the dozens, opening resorts up and down the Fox River, with much of the activity focused on the section from South Elgin and St. Charles. Soon, resorts – often called

“camps” or “summer colonies” – with names such as Jones Woods, Oak Ridge Cottages and Rainbo Springs packed in hundreds of visitors each summer to play on sandy beaches, paddle a canoe, fish or picnic along the river’s banks. In the 1930s, the camps also drew in live entertainment, as big jazz bands, including the Guy Lombardo and Wayne

King bands, brought their sounds to dance pavilions at the camps.

Tough times The onset of the Great Depression and World War II, however, forced many resorts to close. Those that remained after the war found it difficult to survive, as musical tastes shifted and Chicagoans

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River reborn The passage of the federal Clean Water Act in 1972 led to the birth of local organizations that attempted to restore the Fox. In the late 1970s, local officials began talking with counterparts from other parts of the country where similarly polluted waters had been

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A historical photo of Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles, along the Fox River. The Fox River made the Tri-Cities a popular resort area for Chicagoans in the early 1900s. “Just a short ride on the train, and you felt like you were in the country,” said Natalie Gacek, director of the St. Charles Heritage Center.

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Fishermen wait for a catch while wading in the Fox River in Geneva. In the years since the passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972, the river’s water has improved as a habitat for fish.

Recreational renaissance Fishing rebounds on Fox, bringing anglers back to river By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com

eff Hamby has fished the Fox River near its worst. Now, Hamby, owner of SS Minnows bait shop in South Elgin, believes he and other anglers on the river may be fishing the waterway near the best it’s been in as long as anyone can remember. “It used to be just mainly carp and channel catfish,” Hamby said. “But now people are catching smallmouth bass, walleye, muskies, northern pike, you name it. “There sure seems to be a lot more game fish in here, and that’s a really great thing to see.” Earlier this spring, Hamby, 49, opened his bait shop on Route 31 in South Elgin. He believes he has timed well his newest business venture, offering bait and tackle, including handmade jigs and the lures, to those willing to try their hand at angling in the river. “There was no bait shop here in town, down by the river,” Hamby said. “So, I

“We’re seeing all sizes of fish, which is what we like to see. It’s the sign of healthy populations.” Steve Pescitelli Streams biologist for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources near Yorkville decided to sell minnows one day, and it’s picked up from there.” Hamby, however, remembers a time when the river was not a recreational draw, particularly for sport fishermen. During the middle years of the 20th century, industrial pollution devastated the river as a fishery. After the passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972, that pollution was curtailed and in the years since the quality of the river’s water has steadily improved. A renewed public interest in maintaining the Fox has enhanced the quality of the

river’s ecology, said Brook McDonald, president and CEO of the Naperville-based Conservation Foundation, a group that has taken a prominent role in the preservation of the river. “We let the animals living in the river tell us how healthy it is,” McDonald said. “And what we’re seeing is the habitat in the river, it’s getting better.” Steve Pescitelli, streams biologist for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources office near Yorkville, said the populations of “sport fish” have increased and continue to strengthen. He noted that in 2011, a survey discovered larger numbers of smallmouth bass from Algonquin to Yorkville, as well as improving numbers of flathead catfish and walleye. “We’re seeing all sizes of fish, which is what we like to see,” Pescitelli said. “It’s the sign of healthy populations.” The improving fish populations also have increased a different population – that of

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for a few decades just past the middle of the 20th century, which Phyfer called the river’s “real nightmare.” By the 1960s, the river had become a natural roadblock to avoid, rather than a resource to enjoy, Phyfer said. “Nobody went down there,” Phyfer said. “It didn’t look good or smell good, and you certainly didn’t want to go in it.” Anderson, 64, grew up working on the river with his father, Chet, who founded the St. Charles Paddlewheel Boat tour concession in the late 1940s. He echoed Phyfer’s account. “Nobody wanted to live by the river for a really long time,” Anderson said. By the early 1970s, articles about the river marveled at the tales of older Tri-Cities residents of a river once clean enough to play in, let alone eat anything, such as shellfish, that came out of it.

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developed a taste for more exotic and far-flung vacation destinations. Eventually, some of the clusters of cottages became neighborhoods of permanent residents, Gacek said, while other resort land, such as the land now occupied by Pottawatomie Park, came under public ownership. Canoeing or picnicking at the parks became popular pastimes for area residents. But in subsequent years, the river fell out of favor as a recreational destination for many – and that decline can be traced to pollution. “It wasn’t at the forefront of people’s minds to maintain the river as a clean waterway,” Gacek said. “It really did damage to the river, and it really did stall any further expansion of recreation activities around it.” While other historical uses of the river faded into the past, industry remained a vital cog of the local economy. And many of those industries, with their mills, factories and quarries, streamed waste into the channel, sickening the waters. Dave Phyfer, a videographer who produces historical videos for the Geneva History Center, is creating a short film on the history of the Fox River in Geneva. He said throughout most of the region’s history, locals and visitors alike enjoyed similar recreational activities – except

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Aurora man arrested in North Aurora theft KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com NORTH AURORA – An Aurora man has been charged with felony theft after being accused of stealing jewelry worth more than $3,000 from a North Aurora victim’s home

while doing pest control service. Troy T. Placek, 37, of the 700 block of Roberts St., Aurora, has been charged with theft of more than $300, a Class 3 felony. Placek was arrested Monday and brought to the Kane County Jail. He post-

ed $2,000 bail and was released pending trial, according to a release from the North Aurora Police Department. The incident occurred March 30 in the 1400 block of Oakland Circle, according to the release. The victim noticed that her gold engage-

ment ring with a one-carat diamond was missing, and she suspected a pest control employee who was in her house recently, the release stated. North Aurora police detectives searched a pawn database through LeadsOnline, an online investigation system,

and found that the suspect had recently pawned a similar ring at a pawnshop, according to the release. Detectives recovered the stolen ring from the pawnshop April 15 and got an arrest warrant for Placek on May 3.

8LOCAL BRIEFS South Third Avenue in STC will be closed St. CHARLES – South Third Avenue in St. Charles will be closed Saturday for the third annual St. Charles Heritage Celebration, which starts at 5 p.m. next to the St. Charles Heritage Center, 215 E. Main St., St. Charles. The celebration starts at 5 p.m., and the road will be closed from East Main Street to the parking deck to accommodate pedestrian activities. The road will be reopened at 10 p.m.

Smoking cessation classes are being offered this fall ST. CHARLES – The Kane County Health Department and The Salvation Army in St. Charles are offering smoking cessation classes for free this fall. Classes will meet once a week for eight weeks at The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh

Ave., St. Charles. A minimum of 12 to 15 people will need to sign up in order to offer the classes. For information or to register, contact Cathy Winters with The Salvation Army at 630-3772769, ext. 210.

Visiting Angels announces expansion in South Elgin SOUTH ELGIN – Visiting Angels of South Elgin has announced the addition of a 1,300-squarefoot training center at its location at 65 Woodbury St., South Elgin. The training center will be primarily used to offer ongoing education to the caregiving staff. The training center easily accommodates 24 in a classroom-style setup and various seating configurations are an option because of modular furnishings. For information, call 847-429-0100. – Kane County Chronicle

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8LOCAL BRIEFS WASCO – The Kiwanis of Campton Hills will host a Hawaiian Night from 5 to 8 p.m. today in the parking lots of Luau Coffee, Taylor Street Pizza and Dairy Queen on Route 64 in Wasco. Participants are urged to wear Hawaiian attire, but it is not required. For information, visit www. camptonhillskiwanis.org.

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Elements of Asana workshop set in July BATAVIA – A workshop, Elements of Asana, is set for 2:30 p.m. July 13 at Shine, 5 N. River St., Batavia. The workshop will be led by Meggan Riley. Advance registration is required. The cost is $25. For information, call 630-4829700 or email you@just-shine. com.

Sign up for nature camps for children in St. Charles ST. CHARLES – During five-day nature camps at Creek Bend Nature Center, children will explore the woods and fields with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s naturalist staff. Through hikes, nature games and activities, kids discover native animals and plants in

their habitats and learn the importance of these living things in the web of life. Registration for “Week in the Woods – Half-day Camp” is $60 per child. For children entering first and second grade, the program takes place the week of July 29 to Aug. 2. For children entering third to fifth grade, camp takes place the week of Aug. 5 to Aug. 9. Both camps run from 9 a.m. to noon. For information or to register, call 847-741-8350 or email programs@kaneforest.com. Creek Bend Nature Center is located in LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve at 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles.

Visit Healing Gardens in St. Charles on July 14 ST. CHARLES – Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens at Stone Hill Farm in St. Charles, announced its next

8OBITUARIES BONNIE L. GWINNUP Born: March 14, 1947; in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Died: June 23, 2013; in Geneva ST. CHARLES – Bonnie L. Gwinnup, 66, of St. Charles, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. She was born March 14, 1947, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to Robert and Leila Osterhout. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dennis; two daughters, Heidi Gwinnup and fiancé John Nicoulakos of Geneva and Kristin (Gwinnup) Betancourt of St. Charles; a grandson, Alexander Betancourt; and a stepbrother, James Beach of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather and stepmother, Richard and Gloria Beach; a brother, Robert Osterhout; and a son-in-law, Jason Betancourt. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St. (corner of routes 64 and 25), St. Charles. Entombment will be at Union Cemetery, St. Charles. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com.

open date will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14 at its location of 37W249 Dean St., St. Charles. The admission cost is $5 per person and $10 per family. Those interested may call for discounted group rates. Cancer survivors are always admitted free. Donations of time or money for upkeep are welcome. Healing Gardens is cultivated and hosted by Deborah Marqui, owner of Stone Hill Farm, with her husband, Buzz Marqui. Healing Gardens announces the completion of a children’s garden. Bring children or grandchildren to play in the dirt box, plant a seed, or a “rock” flower garden, swing from the trees, explore special plants in a children’s flower garden, or play in the forest cottage. The July 14 opening will offer an optional outdoor yoga class, “Yoga in the Garden,” taught by Nancy May from 1 to 2 p.m. Visit www.yogafromtheheart.org or

call 815-319-3500 to register. Beginning in July, for a small donation, visitors can pick their own bouquet of flowers. For information on Healing Gardens, call 630-377-1846 or visit www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com.

Elgin ReStore to be open Sundays through Sept. ELGIN – Through Sept. 29, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley ReStore, located at 800 N. State St, Elgin, will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. ReStore’s other hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Also on Sunday’s at ReStore is the Elgin Farmers Market. The market features locally grown produce, as well as vendors that sell breads, pies, salsa and marinara, spices and jewelry.

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8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles at 630-584-0060 or like us on Facebook. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

ALICE M. SNYDER Born: April 5, 1922; in Rock Island Died: June 24, 2013; in Woodstock HEBRON – Alice M. Snyder, 91, of Hebron died Monday, June 24, 2013, at JourneyCare Hospice inpatient unit in Woodstock. She was born in Rock Island on April 5, 1922, to Walter A. and Margie (Coulthard) Georgi. She married John L. Snyder on June 21, 1941. Before moving to Hebron, Alice was an active member of Hossanna Lutheran Church in St. Charles. She was involved with the Stephen Ministry that helped people to deal with a loss. When she moved she became a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hebron. She worked for her son as a bookkeeper and office manager at Sherwood

Tool Inc. in Hebron. Alice taught herself how to paint and loved to spend time in her art studio at the tool shop. She learned to paint landscapes and used acrylic paints. She also loved to garden and watch her son tend to his beehives. Alice is survived by her son, William (Jody) Snyder of Hebron; two grandsons, Robert John Snyder and Daniel M. Singleton; a brother, Eugene E. (Judy) Georgi; and a sister, Olive Flint. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on June 27, 1990; and her son, Robert G. Snyder, in 2000. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 1, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hebron. The Rev. Sarah Wilson will preside. Burial will be at Old North Cemetery in St. Charles. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9812 Saint Albans St., Hebron, IL 60034. For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

Bridget Cardiff (nee O’Gara): The funeral will be at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St., Burbank. Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at St. Bede the Venerable Church. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Thomas Wolff Dickens: A Mass celebration will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Geneva. A private burial will follow. Bonnie L. Gwinnup: Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St. (at the corner of Routes 64 and 25), St. Charles. The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the funeral home. Edward R. “Eddie” Pacuinas:

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Obituary deadline The deadline for obituary notices is 4 p.m. for the next day’s edition. Obituaries can be emailed to obits@ kcchronicle.com. For more information, contact news editor Al Lagattolla at alagattolla@shawmedia.com. His visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore, with a memorial service beginning at 12:30 p.m., with Fr. Paul Lipinski officiating. Audrey June Rockwell: A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 5, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Geneva.

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ST. CHARLES – Harmony Chiropractic has joined The Salvation Army to offer neck, spine and blood pressure screenings from 9 to 11 a.m. July 9 at The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles. The health scans are free and available to all ages. Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, contact Cathy Winters at The Salvation Army

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D-304 fires employee, won’t provide name Public access counselor believes district must reveal who was dismissed By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The Geneva School District 304 Board voted Monday to recommend that an employee be dismissed, but identified the person only as “employee A,” an apparent violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act. The action came after a 90-minute closed session for a dismissal hearing. According to board meeting records, the school board reconvened in open session at 9:26 p.m. and voted unanimously to support a recommendation to dismiss the employee because of performance concerns. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Craig Collins said he would not disclose who was fired as it was a personnel matter. “It is not our practice to

identify individuals the board takes action against,” Collins said. “I’m not saying it does not happen in other districts. We do not disclose the names of individuals who are dismissed.” The Open Meetings Act requires that, “Final action shall be preceded by a public recital of the nature of the matter being considered and other information that will inform the public of the business being conducted.” The Kane County Chronicle filed a request for review from Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s Public Access Counselor Sarah Pratt. Pratt said she believes the district has to state which public employee is being recommended for dismissal. “The purpose of the act is openness,” Pratt said. “I would think the name needs to be stated.”

Esther Seitz, an attorney who represents Illinois media on open meetings and public records issues, said the board should have stated the employee’s name when it voted and should have provided the name when requested. “There is no general ‘personnel exemption,’ ” Seitz said. A public body is allowed to withhold matters in a disciplinary case, but that is limited to the adjudicatory or investigative phase, she said. Once disciplinary action is to occur, it is public. “Once there is a final outcome when discipline is imposed, it has to be made public,” Seitz said. Batavia District 101 and St. Charles District 303 both include employee termination or dismissal information in their monthly employment reports to their respective

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school boards. “Anything that happens in personnel – whether someone is hired, fired, leaves of absence, extended absence, resignations, retirements, anything that has to do with personnel – it is listed in the board book … and we put the name of the person,” said Kathy Scaffidi, administrative assistant to the superintendent in Batavia. If the school board were to vote to recommend a dismissal, Scaffidi said, the person’s name would also be included in the final action. Geneva District 304’s board

packets routinely include an employment report detailing new hires, resignations, retirements, maternity leaves, family leave, change of status from full time to part time or part time to full time, layoffs and changes in status reflecting a promotion. Kane County also routinely issues a monthly employment report that includes the names of employees who are hired, fired, resigned and retired. The Chronicle also filed a Freedom of Information Act request of District 304, not only seeking information on the employee fired this week, but all employees dismissed since Jan. 1, 2010.

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Injured dog improves; rescue group steps up to give aid By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – A local animal rescue organization, Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets, said it will take responsibility for the dog injured by a car in Geneva late Sunday. The dog, a 42-pound boxer mix, is recovering from his injuries at the St. Charles Veterinary Clinic, practice manager Marty Strauss said. Geneva police took the dog to the St. Charles emergency vet clinic, which is housed in the same building, she said, and then he was transferred to the clinic for further treatment. “We have donated our time and services and are going to continue to care for the dog at our clinic, and he’ll be going to a foster home when he is ready,” Strauss said. “He is able to walk and urinates on his own. He is so cute, but he’s scared and hurt – but doing so much better.” The dog had a catheter because he was in so much pain he could not get up to urinate. But since that has been removed the plastic collar was also taken off because there is no risk of him pulling the catheter out, Strauss said.

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An injured boxer mix that was hit by an SUV is recovering from his injuries at the St. Charles Veterinary Clinic. The foster organization Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets says it will take over the dog’s care after he has healed if his owner is not found. The dog had no collar or microchip, and no owner has come forward yet. Without a given name, the emergency clinic dubbed him Holden, after Holden Caulfield, the 17-year-old protagonist of author J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye,” Strauss

said. “Holden – I think it works for him. He is just as cute as can be,” Strauss said. “Holden has no broken bones, but he will need extensive dental work. He has broken teeth from the accident and some need to be extracted surgical-

Board nears OK of $1.18M for nonprofits Some grants will develop local food pantries, assist other groups By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com GENEVA – More than $1.18 million in grants from the county’s riverboat fund soon could be on its way to more than 40 local community service organizations after a Kane County Board committee gave it a nod. Wednesday, the Kane County Board Finance Committee unanimously recommended the full County Board approve the funding requests to be paid out of money received by the county from Elgin’s Grand Victoria Casino. The annual grants, which range from $5,000 to $98,000, will be used to help fund a number of projects run by the various organizations. Some grants, for instance,

would be used to develop local food pantries, improve Fox River water quality, repair homeless shelters, create a visitors center in downtown Geneva, expand an arts studio in Batavia, expand and improve technology at a cancer resource center in Geneva and help a local Salvation Army post buy new vehicles to transport food. All grants were selected for funding by the County Board’s Riverboat Committee after an examination of written requests submitted by the organizations. The money to be awarded comes from funds the county collects from the Grand Victoria under the terms of a longstanding agreement. The County Board also approved spending $3.57 million of this year’s collections from

the Grand Victoria on various programs run by the county government. The amount received annually by the county is tied to the Grand Victoria’s revenue. That amount has fallen through the years from as much as $12 million more than a decade ago to $4.4 million this year. To maintain funding levels for external grants around $1 million, as they had been in years past, the County Board would need to dip into about $10 million in the riverboat fund that had accumulated through the years. The Finance Committee only briefly discussed the external grants before recommending approval. The measure could go to the full County Board during its meeting in July.

ly. He also had some lacerations that had to be sewed up.” Michelle Clancy of H.E.L.P. said the dog will be at the clinic for a while longer before he can go to a foster home, unless an owner claims him with proof of ownership. The all-volunteer organization

fosters dogs and cats to be eligible for adoption and has an emergency fund for medical treatment. If people would like to donate to Holden’s care, they can pay via PayPal at H.E.L.P.’s website, www.helpinganimals.org, or send a check to H.E.L.P., P.O. Box 972, St. Charles IL 60174. Strauss said Holden’s owner could still be looking for him. The vet clinic has his photo and information posted on its Facebook page in hopes of reuniting him with his owner. “Somebody owned this dog because he is neutered,” Strauss said. “He could have traveled a long way. He is thin, and he may have been running for a long time. Maybe he had a collar, but it fell off. And there is no microchip.” Strauss recommended pet owners get their dogs and cats microchipped as a good way to be reunited with them if they get lost. She praised H.E.L.P. for coming forward to take care of Holden. “They are such a great organization,” Strauss said. “They try to save every animal they can.”

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8LOCAL BRIEFS ‘Yoga Rave’ planned for Friday evening in Batavia BATAVIA – An event, Friday Surprise: Yoga Rave, is set for those entering seventh through ninth grade at 7 p.m. Friday at Shine, 5 N. River St., Batavia. The event is a night of yoga poses set to a fresh soundtrack, fun with glow sticks and Zentangle, followed by healthy snacks and hangout time. It is led by Julie Mackey. Advance registration is required. The cost is $20. For information, call 630-482-9700 or email you@just-shine.com.

Charity poker run will help Doberman rescue ST. CHARLES – A classic car and motorcycle charity poker run benefiting Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Stops include Alley 64 in St. Charles, Hawthorne’s Backyard in West Chicago, Demito’s Double D Saloon in Villa Park and Art’s Tavern in Hillside. Participants return to Lombard by 4 p.m. The cost is $20 for each person’s hand

and $10 for each extra hand. Visit www.ildoberescue.com for information.

Blues, folk, rock ‘n’ roll on tap Sunday in Geneva GENEVA – A Concert at Peck event is set from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva. It will feature an original blend of blues, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll by guitarist/singer/songwriter Greg Boerner. It is sponsored by Antonio’s Pizza Factory. Food will be available to buy. For information, call 630-232-4542 or visit www.genevaparks.org.

damages from attackers By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – A man who was beaten as he worked as a bouncer in downtown St. Charles is seeking compensatory damages in excess of $50,000 from his attackers, according to a lawsuit filed last week. Brett Willing was working as a security officer at the Filling Station, 300 W. Main St., St. Charles, on Nov. 29, 2011, when he came into contact with Peter L. Currie and Jason T. Nord, both 35. According to the lawsuit, Currie and Nord bought alcoholic beverages at 10:30 p.m., and Currie vomited into the glass drink he was served. When they were asked

to leave because they had drank too much, the St. Charles residents became loud and obnoxious, according to the lawsuit. Further, the document reported, they verbally insulted Willing and approached him in a threatening manner as they were leaving. Nord then “violently accosted” Willing, at which time both men fell to the ground, and Currie began to hit and kick Willing, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit charges that Nord and Currie “repeatedly and violently kicked the plaintiff about the head, face and body with the intent to do great bodily harm even though the plaintiff was in a semiconscious state on the ground and unable to defend

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ST. CHARLES – The former VFW building in downtown St. Charles is about to be no more. The city of St. Charles, which took ownership of 119 N. Third St. on June 19, plans to demolish the former one-story home of Memorial Post No. 5036 in mid-July. The St. Charles Government Services Committee this week unanimously recommended approval of a $74,750 contract with Elgin-based American Demolition Corp. for the demolition. Built in 1952 and expanded in 1986, the former VFW building is 5,600 square feet and is adjacent to a parking

lot with 40 spaces. The city plans to build a public parking lot in its place to better serve the surrounding businesses. Construction is expected to begin next month and should be completed by Oct. 1. According to the concept plan, the new parking lot will have 78 parking spots and four handicapped spots. About 6,600 square feet of green space is planned. Together, the demolition costs and parking lot construction expenses were estimated at $200,000. The city is funding those costs and the $800,000 purchase price with money not needed for other capital projects, including Red Gate Bridge, according to the city.

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Hollywood Casino celebrating 20 years of giving back to area By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com AURORA – Twenty years after opening, Hollywood Casino Aurora continues to give back to the community. As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the casino will donate $5,000 to Mooseheart Child City and School, a community and school for children and teens in need, located between Batavia and North Aurora. The donation is part of a car giveaway. “One of our core values is being a dedicated partner in the community,” said Himbert Sinopoli, Hollywood Casino’s president and general manager. “We want our communities to grow. We want them to be healthy.” Hollywood Casino on Saturday will give away a Nissan 370Z Coupe. As part of the contest, the car is filled with stuffed animals, with customers asked to guess how many stuffed animals are in the car. The person who guesses the right number wins the car. The stuffed animals will be donated to Mooseheart, the Aurora Police Department and Breaking Free. Kurt Wehrmeister, director of communications and public affairs for Moose International, which operates Mooseheart, was appreciative of Hollywood Casino’s generosity. “This can only help us in our mission to take care of kids,” Wehrmeister said. Hollywood Casino has become known for its generosity. The casino has donated more than $3.4 million since opening in 1993. Its revenues also have helped local organizations – such as Fox Valley United Way and the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, which serves the Aurora area, including

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To help celebrate its 20th anniversary, Hollywood Casino in Aurora will give away a Nissan 370Z Coupe on Batavia, North Aurora and Saturday. In conjunction with the contest, Hollywood Casino will donate $5,000 to Mooseheart Child City Sugar Grove. In 2011, $60,000 and School. in gaming tax expenditures went to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Hollywood Casino continues to add more entertainment options. Last year, the casino opened Center Stage, which features free entertainment every Friday and Saturday night. “We’ve had great success with it,” said Doug Lima, Hollywood Casino’s vice president of marketing. “One of the busiest nights we’ve had all year was on New Year’s Eve, when we had Beatles tribute American English. We had a huge crowd for that.” With RiverEdge Park opening recently just a few blocks from Hollywood Casino, Lima said Aurora’s entertainment scene continues to grow. “If people haven’t been to downtown Aurora lately, they should come down,” he said. “It’s an exciting place down here.”

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Committee outlines liquor commission By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – St. Charles is one step closer to having a liquor commission, not just a liquor commissioner. In committee this week, aldermen approved a new ordinance that outlines the purpose, membership, powers and duties of the commission. Police Chief Jim Lamkin presented the ordinance, noting it contains many details aldermen discussed in May as part of an ongoing discussion about the city’s liquor license code. Aldermen have been scrutinizing liquor license issues since former Mayor Don DeWitte proposed an earlier closing time last year due to problems connected to overserving. The proposed ordinance – it still needs City Council approval – calls for a five-member liquor commission that will act in an advisory and hearing capacity. As mayor, Ray Rogina will serve as liquor commissioner. He would appoint the other four members – two aldermen and two city residents. Rogina said Wednesday he knows which aldermen he would appoint but declined to provide names. As for the other commissioners, he said he would likely consider residents who have shown interest in serv-

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• FOX RIVER Continued from page 9 restored. Ideas to make it become a desirable destination again included creating bike trails, canoe chutes and whitewater courses for kayaks. Those ideas began to take shape in the 1980s, as the Kane County Forest Preserve District and local park districts purchased land along the river and pieced together the Fox River Trail, which now runs from Algonquin through Elgin and the Tri-Cities to Aurora. By the 1990s, the river’s

plight had gained national attention, as environmental groups ranked the Fox among their 10 Most Endangered Rivers and the federal government put the river on its priority list of rivers to be cleaned. And by the early 2000s, signs of success were evident. Key sensitive species, such as the caddisfly, rebounded strongly, signaling the river’s return to natural health. Phyfer and John Hoscheit, who has served as president of the Kane County Forest Preserve District for more than a decade, said the devel-

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On the Web View more photos about the history of the Fox River at kcchronicle.com. opment of the river trail, as well as restoration of the river as a fishery, have been key to rallying public support. “It made the river open

and visible to people in a way it wasn’t before,” Hoscheit said. “There were some areas of the river you just never saw, unless you were out on a boat. With the trail system, it opened all of that up.” Phyfer agreed. “Before the trail, the river was just something you crossed on a bridge, on the way to where you were going,” he said. “Now people could get down there and enjoy it. “It renewed people’s connection to the river.” And as the health of the river rebounded, recreation also increased. The river has in

recent years become a haven for outdoorsmen, birdwatchers and boaters. Paddlers, for instance, established a river trail, complete with signage, for kayakers and canoeists to traverse its length by water. Mark Miller, director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, said the Fox River stands as an Illinois success story. “The Fox River is a tremendous resource for fishing, paddling and other pursuits,” Miller said. “It’s a tremendous asset that should really be enjoyed by all.”

Fishing on Fox River is subject of website • FISHING the humans who want to catch them. Mark Miller, director of the IDNR, said fishing has served as a cornerstone of the recreational renaissance on the Fox. “Everything is dependent on that habitat, and it’s really coming back,” he said. “Ask

love to fish. “The fishing in this river is amazing,” Bennett said. Bennett noted that he and other self-avowed “river rats” have noticed a steady increase in the populations of those sought-after species and in the number of anglers out to catch them. “We all want to catch a trophy fish, take a picture with it, and then throw it back,” Bennett said.

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just about any angler, they’re going to tell you it’s much better than it used to be.” Sam Bennett of St. Charles Township has written for and operated a blog, FoxRiverFishing.com, since last year. The blog offers the chance to tell fish stories and track catches along the river. An avid fisherman, Bennett has lived in the area for seven years and said the river offers true fun for those who

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Who will pension joke be on? President John Cullerton, the other by House Speaker Michael Madigan. A conference committee is a rarely used tool, and has a goal of reaching consensus when the House and Senate reach an impasse. The committee will be made up of 10 members – Cullerton and Madigan each will get three appointees, and House Republican Leader Tom Cross and Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno each will get two. History isn’t on their side – previous committees trying to fix pensions have accomplished little. Rod Blagojevich created the Governor’s 2004 Pension Commission, which met six times in April and May that year. The Governor’s Pension Reform Program held multiple hearings from June to October 2009 and issued a

229-page report in November 2009, which noted that since 1997, at least 17 major pieces of legislation were approved relating to pensions; those included issuing pension obligation bonds. Quinn created a working group in January 2012 that was to issue a report by that April that would recommend how to fix pensions. Yet here we are, committees over and reports issued, and the unfunded liability continues to grow at a rate of $17 million a day. We hope, for taxpayers’ sake, that this conference committee does what decades of other lawmakers have been unable to do. But it’s hard to have faith – we’re supposed to believe the lawmakers that got us into this mess are going to solve it in a month? We don’t want the joke to be on us.

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Visiting the Big Apple reinforces love of Geneva For my recent high school graduation, my parents gave me a weekend in New York City. I had never been to New York before, and I was excited to see Times Square, Broadway and the United Nations. Although New York is full of sightseeing opportunities, I didn’t spend most of my time looking around at the Big Apple. My mother and I shopped ‘til we dropped, and I loved it. Now, going shopping in New York is different than shopping at Geneva Commons. The Commons is a tightly-packed mall of retail, with the farthest walk being from Barnes and Noble to DSW. In New York, the shops were not all right next to each

A DAY IN COURT Courtney Phelan other. Instead, we would find a Gap next to our hotel, or a small resale shop in the bottom of a skyscraper. Opportunities for fashion appeared to us everywhere, like when we were walking to a theater to buy tickets and decided to look around at a shoe store on the way. That shoe store had a massive sale going on, and we bought three pairs of shoes. Although I really did enjoy the sights, the shopping and the wonderful people-watching opportunities, I have to

say that I could never, ever live in a big city. I grew up on a two-acre lot, full of trees and ample room for playing. Living in an apartment, or even a walk-up, with no yard and no greenery in sight would be impossible. My mom and I did stop at both Bryant Park and Central Park, but those seemed remarkably artificial to me. Besides, you could still see the skyscrapers and hear the honking cabs. I have nothing against city dwellers or anyone who dreams of living in a big city; it’s just that I prefer places with ample trees and flowers and the occasional cornfield. Places like good old Geneva. I think my favorite part of

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my weekend in New York was when my mother and I stumbled into a farmers market in SoHo. There were people selling fresh fruit smoothies, Turkish rugs, old vinyl and everything in between. It was considerably cheaper than any department store and with a much friendlier atmosphere. I almost would have felt at home if it weren’t for the trees planted in enormous flower pots rather than in the ground. I really did enjoy my trip to New York, and I know I’ll enjoy my new zebra-striped pumps and all my tank tops from the farmers market. However, like all trips to anywhere, it really reinforced

my love and confidence in the Chicago-area suburbs. Wherever I end up someday, I know it’ll be on a two-acre lot, equidistant from cornfields and quite a few Starbucks. Personally, I wouldn’t mind living in Geneva all my life. It’s been a good place to live for the past 17 years, and it will always be better than any big city.

• Courtney Phelan just graduated from Geneva High School. She is an outgoing and energetic young writer who likes to swim, read and participate in general teenage activities. She can be contacted at editorial@kcchronicle. com.

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Has there ever been a better symbol of the asinine attitude state legislators take toward pension reform than the cartoonish Squeezy the Python? Cartoons, like that snake, usually are jokes. And when it comes to fixing state pension systems, so are Illinois lawmakers. They proved that yet again last week when the House and Senate held special sessions June 19, reputedly to try to reach a deal on pension reform. Gov. Pat Quinn called for the special session after lawmakers adjourned May 31 without approving a plan to address the nearly $100 billion unfunded pension liability. Instead, lawmakers created a 10-member conference committee to attempt to develop a pension fix that reconciles deep differences between warring reform bills – one championed by Senate

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Acquaviva brings award-winning wines to St. Charles tasting room By KARA SILVA ksilva@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Acquaviva Winery’s tradition may be rooted in Bari, Italy, but the family-owned establishment has been making a splash in Illinois viticulture since its inception in Maple Park three years ago. Offering award-winning varietals in the “European style,” a variant from other sweeter Illinois wines, Acquaviva owner Vito Brandonisio decided to expand his vino ventures and make Acquaviva’s wine more accessible by opening a wine-tasting room and deli in the Tri-Cities. Brandonisio opened the Acquaviva Tasting and Wine Bar on May 16 in downtown St. Charles. “We’re bringing our wines to St. Charles for convenience for people living in the Tri-Cities,” Brandonisio said, adding that brand recognition and awareness “for people who didn’t realize a winery [and vineyard] existed nearby” also played a role in the decision to expand. The wine served at the tasting room comes from locally-grown grapes at Acquaviva’s 40-acre vineyard in Maple Park. “We make all our own wines,” said Acquaviva’s day-manager Denise Cimm. “Our wines are on the dry side and in that way we are unique.” Fresh off a Governor’s Cup win from the 2013 Illinois State Wine Fair for its 2009 Frontenac – a dry, oak barrel-aged, medium-bodied varietal with aromas of sweet-black cherry and toasted vanilla – Brandonisio said he was elated to have won such an award for the second consecu-

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If you go Where: Acquaviva Tasting and Wine Bar, 214 W. Main St., St. Charles Phone: 630-513-6770 Hours: 4 to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and closed Sunday and Monday tive year and while on the back of his new location’s recent opening. “We are proud to continue our vision and my grandfather’s legacy,” he said. “I’m thankful for everyone who took part in making this happen. It’s not only my dream but a dream for [the winery’s] future.” Brandonisio’s family legacy began with his grandfather, Giuseppe, who owned a small vineyard in Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy. The time Brandonisio spent on his grandfather’s vineyard instilled a love of wine and viticulture, while also birthing Brandonisio’s dream of one day owning his own vineyard. According to the winery’s website, upon moving to the U.S., Brandonisio continued his family’s winemaking tradition with his

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Acquaviva Tasting and Wine Bar server Sally Eaves (left) pours a sampling of the winery’s locally-made white wine to guests. brothers – and eventually his sons and nephews – later leading to the purchasing and cultivation of 40 acres of rolling terrain in Kane County. With six children and 16 grandchildren residing in Kane County, Brandonisio understands the value of family and cares for his wines in a similar fashion. But don’t ask him which one is his favorite – wine that is. “Just like you love all your children equally, I love all my wine equally,” he said, sipping a glass of the 2009 Piacere – a dry medium-bodied red blend with flavors of vanilla, cocoa, mocha,

black berries and caramel. The tasting room’s rounded wood ceiling with a pair of protruding spouts – built to resemble an oak barrel – is suspended by wine-bottle-laden columns and stone walls, so customers can sip various vintages in an atmosphere resembling a wine cellar. “[The Acquaviva Tasting and Wine Bar] is a unique place where we made a barrel room and deli to pair wines with cheeses,” he said. “We have the reputation of the Maple Park location, but we offer small plates and samples.”

The new tasting room offers nine of Acquaviva’s red and white wines to taste at $6 for six pours and serves wine by the bottle or glass ($7 to $9). Cheese and delicatessen meat sampler platters – such as the Tavolata di Salumi e Formaggi (serves two to four) with Capocollo, Mortadella, Salami and ham, served alongside Parmigiano, Provolone and Asiago – as well as Italian and American sub sandwiches are served, according to Cimm. The tasting room is also fit with an outdoor patio, where barbecues take place all day every Saturday.

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WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 29 WHERE: Creek Bend Nature Center, within the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve at 37W700 Dean St. in St. Charles COST/INFO: The Kane County Forest Preserve District has planned a program on the identiication and ecology of native butterlies. The program will begin with an introduction indoors, and then will head outdoors to ind butterlies in various habitats. In addition to identiication, instruction will include habitat requirements, life cycles, conservation and monitoring. The instructor is Tom Peterson, volunteer coordinator for the Illinois Butterly Monitoring Network. The program is for ages 16 and older and is $15 a person. Register by phone at 847-741-8350 or email programs@kaneforest.com.

WHEN: The band will play from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 29 WHERE: Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia COST/INFO: Tri-City Swing Dance, a group dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing and vintage jazz music, will present its irst big event at WaterStreet Studios in Batavia. The event will feature a performance by the St. Louis-based swing band Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, followed by a swing-dancing lesson. Admission costs $10, and the show is for all ages. To learn more, search for “Miss Jubilee & the Humdingers at Water Street Studios” on Facebook.

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WHEN: 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 28; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29; and 9:45 p.m. Sunday, June 30 WHERE: Zanies Comedy Club at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles Drew Carey COST/INFO: Game show host and comedian Drew Carey will perform at Zanies in St. Charles this weekend. Tickets cost $35, plus a two-item food or beverage purchase. For information, visit www.stcharles. zanies.com.

WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30 WHERE: Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles COST/INFO: The Fox Valley Academy and Philharmonic will perform American music at the “Concert in the Park” event. The program will conclude with “Stars and Stripes Forever” conducted by Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns. Attendees can bring a picnic dinner or buy available concessions. The concert is free. Donations will be accepted. For information, call 630-476-9072, email info@ FVacademy.org or visit www.FVacademy.org.

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WHEN: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 29 WHERE: The St. Charles Heritage Center, 215 E. Main St., St. Charles COST/INFO: The St. Charles Heritage Center will host a Pig Roast and Silent Auction Fundraiser in downtown St. Charles. Tickets include an all-you-caneat pulled pork dinner from Dave’s Slow Food and two drinks (additional drinks, including beer, wine, soft drinks and water will be available for cash). There will be silent auction items, including a handmade afghan, a long weekend stay in New Orleans (hotel is in the French Quarter), a golf foursome at Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca and more. There also will be 40 “Mystery Wine and Dine” bags, with each bag containing a gift card to a restaurant and a bottle of wine. Tickets for this 21 and older only event cost $45 each. For information, call 630584-6967.

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“We wanted to make these delicious wines more contemporary, to allow our customers to enjoy them sitting on a deck in the evening enjoying conversation and not necessarily having to sit at a formal table.” Dominic Symington Director of Symington Family Estates some ports seem like a winter time after-dinner drink. Even if the color isn’t vital to Symington, it’s visually stunning. Made from tradi-

tional Douro Valley varieties, Otima was great when paired with brie, walnuts and a raspberry compote at a recent dinner I hosted. “The wines are beautifully complex, very versatile, can be kept after open for a bit longer than Vintage and don’t require decanting, and served chilled they are absolutely sublime,” said Symington, whose family is in its fourth generation in the port industry. “The clear bottle was actually a relatively easy decision, the color of the wine is so attractive, why not show it off? “The slighter lighter color isn’t really significant; although some 10 Year Tawny’s tend to be quite ‘pink’ we prefer a slightly more aged profile on our wines. The classical grape varietals are used, but we look for lifted aromatics and freshness.” The new look Otima provided is just a starting point. “We have subsequently developed a new presen-

tation for Warre’s sister company Graham’s with a renewed Tawny range in clear glass bottles,” Symington said. “We have again worked on the blends to make them a little fuller in flavor compared to Otima but to accent the freshness in the wine. “We also have some wines specifically [target] the richer and – in particular – chocolate-based desserts, or for pure hedonistic chocoholics. Graham’s Six Grapes is a perfect example of this, this is a wine based on Graham’s Vintage Port lots that are not finally bottled as Vintage but aged for an extra year or so, so as to slightly soften the tannins.” • James Nokes writes a bi-weekly column for Shaw Media. He’s been tasting and collecting in the wine world for several years. Contact him at planitkanenews@ shawmedia.com.

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Dominic Symington enjoys a challenge. Port houses are steeped in century-old tradition. The hearty, fortified wines conjure images of friends locked in deep conversations about existential matters or the origins of the universe on a winter night with gently falling snow, all as another log is added to a glowing fire. Otima shakes that image with its lighter color and approachable flavor. “To take a very traditional wine category and make it more contemporary was a challenge,” said Symington, director of Symington Family Estates. “We looked to take traditional Tawny Port and show of the color, fresh aromatics and lifted flavors. We wanted to make these delicious wines more contemporary, to allow our customers to enjoy them sitting on a deck in the evening enjoying conversation and

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Bachman, Turner coming to St. Charles I do two or three. We’ll come out and do four recognizable hits, and then do a new one. They are sprinkled in there.

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com Randy Bachman achieved more success than he imagined as the founder of Canadian bands The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Bachman and fellow Bachman-Turner Overdrive member Fred Turner will perform Friday, June 28, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $59, available at www.oshows.com. Kane County Chronicle reporter Eric Schelkopf had the chance to talk to Bachman about his career.

Eric Schelkopf: I know you guys reunited in 2010. What’s it like being back with Fred Turner? Randy Bachman: It’s just the old getting on a bike thing. It’s just totally amazing. You never forget how to ride that bike. I had the band going, and all Fred had to do was say “yes,” and walk in. He walked into rehearsal, picked up a bass, went to the microphone

ES: Of course, you’ve had many hits, both with The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Every time you write a hit, is it harder to write the next hit? RB: Yeah, it is. I’ll go in and

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Randy Bachman (left) and Fred Turner (right) will perform Friday, June 28, at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. and sang “Let It Ride.” We looked at each other and smiled and laughed, and it was all right there. It was very natural. I’ve known him since we were teenagers.

ES: You and Fred released an album in 2010. Are you going to be doing any songs from that? RB: Yeah, we do a couple. Fred does two or three, and

I’ll say, I’ve written the new “Takin’ Care of Business,” and I’ll play it, and they will say, “That’s not the new ‘Takin’ Care of Business.’ ” It’s like being a gunfighter. You have this reputation, that you shot Billy The Kid or something, or you wrote this hit, and no matter who you shoot after that, it’s not as good as shooting Billy The Kid. It’s like the band Queen writing “We Will Rock You.” You can’t live down that song, and you don’t want to. Every time you play it, it’s a celebration. People go nuts over this crazy little idea you had as a kid, that maybe that it could be a song. And suddenly it’s a song, and a record, and then it’s a hit and then it’s an anthem, and then

it stays forever.

ES: Take a song such as The Guess Who’s “American Woman” or Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s “Takin’ Care of Business.” What do you think it was about those songs that connected with people? RB: Oh, I don’t know. Because if I knew, I would have had two more dozen of them. It’s a momentum and it’s people’s awareness. You write the right song at the right time, somebody plays it on the radio, and then it’s in the stores and people buy it. It’s just a magical alignment of so many things, that nobody can really make happen. It only happens once in a while. And I feel very fortunate that it happened with me twice in two different bands. All it was was hard work, perseverance, practicing and being ready for the break when it came.

ES: The music business has changed a lot since you first started. Did you feel you had to make it in the United States before you guys could say you truly made it? RB: The United States is

the big market. That’s where you sell the tens of millions of albums.

ES: There’s been a lot of Canadian bands recently that have achieved success. RB: Well, Canada is the new breeding ground, at least in the last 10 years. Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Carly Rae Jepsen, Drake, the list goes on and on. Because Canada is so big and because all the cities are so far apart, if you’re from another city, you have a totally different identity than a band, like, from Toronto. Bands like Cowboy Junkies or Rush are from their own little area, and they all create their own kind of music.

ES: And of course, you’re a lot healthier these days. You had gastric bypass surgery in 2002, I understand. RB: That saved my life. I was way over 350 pounds. I lost 150 pounds.

ES: Do you feel a lot better on stage? RB: Oh, yeah, literally. When you lose 150 pounds, you lose a person.

Traveling Palestinian art exhibition visits St. Charles KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE planitkanenews@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – The Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles, will host a Palestinian art exhibition through the end of June. The traveling exhibit originated in Bethlehem, with a juried call for artists living in Palestine, Jerusalem and Gaza, as part of a cultural initiative to bring art, culture and education to Christians and Muslims through Bright Stars of Bethlehem. A public reception to view the artwork will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28. The event will feature refreshments and music, and a representative from the Bright Stars of Bethlehem will be present to share information about the organization. The hosts also will be present

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The Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles is hosting a Palestinian art exhibition throughout June. during an open house that will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30. Artwork will be for sale, and the proceeds will go di-

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St. Charles North and St. Charles East play during Wednesday’s quarterfinal game at the Geneva High School Summer Basketball Tournament. St. Charles North won the quarterfinal.

Geneva falls in finals, St. Charles North reaches semis By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com GENEVA – St. Charles North is liable to tune up its huddle-breaking chant before the boys basketball season opens in November. For now, the North Stars go with “Team!” largely because it suits them. For a program that graduated much of its core, the selfless stuff of intangibles sure sprouted in the North Stars during an 11-1 run through the Geneva Summer League, including a berth in the semifinals of Wednesday’s session-ending tournament. “Sometimes, that’s a hurdle you don’t clear until midseason, or not at all with some teams,” North coach Tom Poulin said. “This group is already playing as a team. They just want to win. They don’t care who scores and who’s out there. When they get out there and get their minutes,

they play hard. They’re fun to coach.” Although he began with reserved tones fit for a stinging conference loss, Poulin eventually conceded as much about his team’s league finale, a 50-48 overtime loss to host Geneva in a semifinal. The eventual runner-up Vikings almost squeezed through a tight game against champion Larkin in the final, losing, 54-51. Larkin’s quickness and ability to open up its perimeter shooters made the difference. “We need to find out a way to lessen their wide-open 3s or just face them out,” Geneva junior forward Nate Navigato said. “They’re kind of quick. We’ve got to figure out a way to stop them.” The Vikings will get their chance in Upstate Eight Conference River Division play in another few months. Much of the drama resided in Geneva’s Mack Olson Gym, including the final, which saw

Larkin cap the league season at 13-0. In the Geneva-North semi, the Vikings’ Chris Parrilli hit a layup in the closing seconds of overtime for the final margin. That came after North slowed the pace and relied on defense and free-throws – three from Erik Miller and a pair from Jake Ludwig – to force an extra session in the final two minutes. The Vikings appreciated the chance to play in close games and anticipate more when the score isn’t beholden to a running clock. “All the teams are always tight. It’s always so fun because they’re always so competitive,” Navigato said. “It’s always good games and down to the wire. Whoever works harder is the team that usually comes out on top.” For many among the 20team field, the tournament brought a conclusion to a summer season in which “casual” was often a buzzword. Fans and coaches’ cries of “Three

seconds!” or “That’s a foul!” notwithstanding. It started with the dress code: • Coaches were clad in polos or T-shirts and shorts instead of suits to combat the comfortably hazy contest and Mack Olson gyms. • Players on the same team sported different-colored pennies or jerseys. If you didn’t know North wore black and blue, it was clear when it played as the visiting team Wednesday. Ultimately, these two fashion statements helped reflect coaches’ penchants for generous substitutions and a free-flowing allotment of summer minutes. No, this league didn’t double as a week of November tryouts, but it did provide valuable data on which combinations might look most comfortable in which sets come the winter.

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AURORA CENTRAL CATHOLIC A30 Oostburg (Wis.) (7 p.m.) S7 @ Bogan (12:30 p.m. S14 @ Immaculate Conc. Catholic (1 p.m.) S20 Chicago Christian (7 p.m.) S27 St. Edward (7 p.m.) O5 @ Walther Lutheran (1 p.m.) O12 @ Guerin (1 p.m.) O18 Marmion (7 p.m.) O25 Montini (7 p.m.) AURORA CHRISTIAN A30 DuSable (7 p.m.) S6 Urban Prep Bronzeville (7 p.m.) S14 @ Walther Lutheran (1 p.m.) S20 Wheaton Academy (7 p.m.) S27 @ St. Francis (7 p.m.) O4 Marmion (7 p.m.) O11 @ Immaculate Conc. Catholic. O19 Montini (7 p.m.) O26 @ Guerin (1 p.m.) BATAVIA A30 Glenbard North S6 Richards S13 @ Geneva S21 @ Streamwood (1:30 p.m.) S27 West Chicago O5 @ Larkin (1:30 p.m.) O11 @ St. Charles North O18 St. Charles East O25 Elgin BURLINGTON CENTRAL A30 Hampshire (7 p.m.) S6 @ Stillman Valley (7 p.m.) S13 Rockford Christian (7 p.m.) S20 Harvard (7 p.m.) S27 @ Genoa-Kingston (7 p.m.) O4 Marengo (7 p.m.) O11 @ Richmond-Burton (7 p.m.) O18 Rock Falls (7 p.m.) O25 @ North Boone (7 p.m.) GENEVA A30 @ Oswego ( 7 p.m.) S6 Wheaton North S13 Batavia S20 @ Larkin S27 St. Charles North O4 St. Charles East 011 @ Elgin 018 @ Metea Valley 025 Streamwood

MARMION A30 Plainfield Central S6 @ Ottawa S13 St. Edward S20 @ Marian Central (7 p.m.) S27 Montini O4 @ Aurora Christian (7 p.m.) O11 St. Francis O18 @ Aurora Central Catholic (7 p.m.) O26 @ Walther Lutheran (1 p.m.) ST. CHARLES EAST A31 @ South Elgin, 1:30 p.m. S6 Jacobs S13 St. Charles North S20 @ Neuqua Valley S27 Elgin O4 @ Geneva O11 Streamwood O18 @ Batavia O25 @ Larkin ST. CHARLES NORTH A30 @ Elk Grove Village (7 p.m.) S6 Plainfield Central (7 p.m.) S13 @ St. Charles East S20 Elgin S27 @ Geneva O4 Streamwood O11 Batavia O18 @ Larkin O26 @ South Elgin (1 p.m.) ST. FRANCIS A30 Riverside-Brookfield (7 p.m.) S6 @ Plainfield South (7 p.m.) S13 @ Chicago Christian S20 @ Montini S27 Aurora Christian (7 p.m.) O4 @ Marian Central (7 p.m.) O11 @ Marmion O18 Guerin (7 p.m.) O25 St. Edward (7 p.m.) WHEATON ACADEMY* A30 @ Westminster Christian (Mo.) (5 p.m.) S6 Noble St. Chicago Bulls Prep (7 p.m.) S13 Montini (7 p.m.) S20 @ Aurora Christian (7 p.m.) S28 Walther Lutheran O5 Guerin (1 p.m.) O11 @ St. Edward (7 p.m.) O17 @ Chicago Christian O25 Marian Central Key A – Aug. S – Sept. O –Oct. All games to begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted * Wheaton Academy to play all home games at Wheaton College except Oct. 5, to be held at West Chicago.

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The IHSA recently released its 2013 regular season football schedule, and the biggest Tri-Cities rivalries again will be contested in Week 3. Once Week 9 staples, the St. Charles East-St. Charles North and Batavia-Geneva games have moved around since Batavia and Geneva joined the Upstate Eight Conference before the 2010 season. Here’s a look at the schedules for each Chronicle-area team. The first day of fall practice is Aug. 14, but team camps and 7-on-7s already are in full swing.

KANELAND A30 Brooks (7 p.m.) S6 Immaculate Conc. Catholic S13 @ Sterling S20 Streator S27 Rochelle O4 @ DeKalb O11 Yorkville O18 @ Sycamore (7:15 p.m.) O25 @ Morris

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BY IAN MATTHEWS editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – Beloit’s 5-4 win against the Cougars on Wednesday afternoon provided a blueprint for Kane County’s struggles to start the second half of the season. The Cougars have loads of talent and often field a lineup that appears to be better than its opponent, but Kane County lately has been kept out of the win column for a variety of reasons. In Wednesday’s loss, the Cougars out-hit Beloit, 12-5, but Kane County pitchers also handed out seven walks and hit three batters. Beloit sent nine men to the plate in the third, scoring three runs with the help of three walks, three wild pitches and a passed ball to take a 4-2 lead they would not relinquish. Kane County scored twice in the eighth but would get no closer as the Snappers (48-28 overall, 5-1 second half) retired the heart of the Cougars’ order in the bottom of the ninth. The loss is the sixth straight to start the second half for the Cougars (30-42, 0-6), who find themselves in last place in the Midwest League Western Division. “I feel like we’ve been real close all year and we’re trying to get over the hump,” Cougars designated hitter Dan Vogelbach said. “We’re trying to come together as a team and keep pushing. The best teams go through stretches like this. I think if we can get out of this pretty soon, we’re going to shock a lot of people.” Cougars starter Jose Rosario (0-4) was touched for a run in the first inning before settling down in the second and third, only hitting a pair of batters. After Gioskar Amaya gave Kane County a 2-1 lead with a homer to left, Rosario ran into trouble in the fourth. Rosario walked Beloit leadoff man

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Matt Olson before permitting RBI hits to Ryan Delgado and Chris Bostick. Mixed in between the RBI hits were three Rosario wild pitches and a passed ball by Kane County catcher Carlos Escobar. The three-run inning was sandwiched between an otherwise clean game for Kane County pitchers, who limited the Snappers to five hits – only one for extra bases. Justin Amlung came on in relief of Rosario and escaped a bases-loaded jam by striking out Beloit cleanup hitter Renato Nunez. Amling was nearly perfect over the next 31/3 innings, allowing only one run while striking out six. During the Cougars’ sixgame skid, losses have usually come down to one fateful inning. “Pitching wise, we just let guys on base. Those free passes come back to get you,” manager Mark Johnson said. “Every leadoff walk we gave them scored. It seems like every play we don’t make costs us a run.”

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Who’s hot Outfielder Reggie Golden entered Wednesday’s matinee against Beloit with hits in five of his past 14 at-bats, a .357 batting average.

Who’s not Left-hander Brian Smith has allowed 13 runs in his past four appearances covering 12 innings. Six of those runs are unearned, including five in Tuesday’s first inning against Beloit.

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Already familiar with Quad Cities – which rolled over the Cougars to win the first four games of the season – catcher Willson Contreras and his Kane County teammates will renew acquaintances with the River Bandits in a five-game series next week. “It just depends on what’s happening, you know,” Almora said. “How the outcome of the game is going.” Spelius said the five-game series was in its “embryo stage” in the MWL after he and a panel of general managers elected to integrate a few this season. He can’t recall a wealth of five-gamers in his 27 seasons heading the league, but they’ve happened. Spelius noted that “there’s never the perfect schedule” as the MWL and its brethren comply with off-day and other quotas set by the MLB commissioner’s office and the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. This week in the big leagues, there were two-game interleague series played between travel days Monday and today. Five-game series are nothing new for many Cougars, who found them to

be the norm last season in the Short-A Northwest League. That made slightly more logistical sense in a geographically generous, eight-team league whose northernmost and southernmost clubs play in Vancouver, Canada, and Boise, Idaho, respectively. While Spelius can appreciate players’ pining for the natural change of scenery a three-game series brings, he also reminds folks to remember the boys in blue as the schedule takes an early July turn. “When it’s a bus with a club, players can just sit there and sleep,” Spelius said. “When it’s drivers, they can’t when they’re umpires.”

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Before Wednesday, Wisconsin center fielder Tyrone Taylor was batting .474 (18 for 38) in his past 10 starts, albeit with modest power numbers – just one home run and RBI. A second round pick of the parent Milwaukee Brewers in 2012, the 19-year old Taylor will be on the Cougars’ radar when the club visits the Timber Rattlers for a fivegame series from June 29 to July 3.

Noteworthy Right-hander Pierce Johnson, promoted from the Cougars to Advanced-A Daytona last week, spaced three runs, six hits and two walks in six innings against Lakeland in his Florida State League debut Monday. “He looks like one of those guys I think you’ll be seeing in a big league uniform, no doubt,” Cougars pitching coach Ron Villone said. ... The Cougars lead the all-time series with Beloit, 177-174, including a 3-4 mark this season. ... A replica 1969 Cubs No. 10 jersey will be raffled off as part of tonight’s Ron Santo Night, with proceeds benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Ron Santo, Jr., is expected to be in attendance for the 6:30 p.m. game against Beloit. ... Villone on Johnson’s and all other promotions: “You never see anything coming. If you do, you probably live in Vegas.” – Kevin Druley, kdruley@shawmedia.com

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GENEVA – One scouting report on minor league baseball fans contends they couldn’t tell you which teams were playing if you asked them. Make sure the vendors are visible and the person operating the PA system occasionally makes them want to shout, and everything will be fine. There’s no doubt some among the casual set have occupied a Fifth Third Bank Ballpark seat this season. Even as the Cougars trumpet their affiliation with the Cubs, it’s likely that sort of spectator will continue to show. Should he or she happen to attend a pair of games over the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, however, the opponent had better be on their lips. In a bid to balance the schedule, Quad Cities comes to town from July 4 through 8 in a rare five-game series. That’s as long as the League Championship Series and comes on the heels of the Cougars’ five-game trip to Wisconsin. “Sometimes, we just try something,” MWL president George Spelius said. “Nothing to fool anybody or anything like that.” Poll the Cougars’ clubhouse on the quirk and the consensus is there’ll be little secrecy, indeed. “You make sure you see every starter and you see relievers more than once, so you can see hitters’ tendencies, kind of what and how to throw them,” left-hander Sheldon McDonald said. “The guys know each other a little bit better on each team,” added manager Mark Johnson, “so you’ve got to execute your at-bats and your pitches a little bit better and have a better game plan going against these guys.” Recognition oftens comes sooner than the end of a series – three games, four games or otherwise – especially against fellow Western Division clubs. The Cougars visited Quad Cities for four games last week to open the second half of the season. Center fielder Albert Almora had an idea of how the River Bandits’ staff was going to work him after Game 2.

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Saints navigate through injury-plagued summer • BASKETBALL Continued from page 32 “I tell you what, it’s a very good league and very, very competitive,” St. Francis coach Bob Ward said this week. “We’ve been fortunate, I think, to play pretty well against some pretty good competition. We’ve had an opportunity to play in some close games. You’re just starting to do some game situation stuff and look to work on things like that.” That went double for St. Charles East, which has navigated an injury-plagued summer that’s kept key players out for extended stretches. The list includes Dom Adduci (shoulder surgery), David Mason (broken nose), Cole Gentry and Jake Asquini (stress fractures in back) and James McQuillan (stress fracture in leg).

East’s quarterfinal against North – a 54-49 loss – marked just the third game back for senior forward A.J. Washington, who has been fighting loose knee cartilage and a muscle injury for which he’s still receiving therapy. “I’m actually really happy the way we played in there considering the top six guys were out,” Saints coach Pat Woods said. “And overall, I think these young guys are benefiting from the older guys being out because they get a lot of playing time and experience. “I think a couple of them have really stepped to the forefront where they can come in and contribute next year, which will be good for us.” There’s some size among the group that caught Woods’ eye, namely juniors Jack Bronec (6-foot-8) and Mick Vyzral (6-4).

FORWARDS Under contract: Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Marian Hossa, Dave Bolland, Michael Frolik, Brandon Saad, Andrew Shaw, Daniel Carcillo, Brandon Bollig, Ben Smith Restricted free agents: Marcus Kruger Unrestricted free agents: Bryan Bickell, Viktor Stalberg, Michal Handzus, Jamal Mayers Bottom line: In a perfect world, the Hawks would resign Bickell without having to subtract any existing

VIEWS Tom Musick pieces. But Bickell’s price tag increased with every terrific performance in the postseason, when he tallied 17 points (9 G, 8 A) and a plus-11 rating in 23 games while providing a perfect complement to Toews and Kane on the team’s top line. For the Hawks to afford Bickell, they might have to trade a high-salaried veteran such as Bolland. Although Stalberg scored 22 goals one season ago, he fizzled in the playoffs and likely will head elsewhere after twice being benched during the postseason. Handzus (age 36) and Mayers (age 38) could return on cheap, short-term deals, but other teams might be willing to pay more for the locker-room presence of a veteran with a Stanley Cup ring. Several young players in the Hawks’ system are eager for a chance to stick with the big club, including Smith, Jimmy Hayes, Jeremy Morin and Brandon Pirri.

DEFENSEMEN Under contract: Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Johnny Oduya, Sheldon Brookbank, Steve Montador Restricted free agents: Nick Leddy Unrestricted free agents:

September) will not command a long-term deal but might earn extra money elsewhere from a team eager to add a player who has won a Cup. Leddy will be interesting to follow on the free-agent market. Because he is a restricted free agent, the Hawks have the ability to match any team’s offer to him, but whether the Hawks will do so is another question. At 22 years old, Leddy has a bright future as a puck-moving defenseman. But he struggled for much of the playoffs, tallying two assists and a minus-8 rating. If Leddy leaves, the Hawks have several talented defensemen in the minors, including 20-year-old prospect Adam Clendening.

GOALTENDERS Under contract: Corey Crawford

Unrestricted free agent: Ray Emery

Bottom line: Emery provided the perfect complement to Crawford in the regular season as he posted a 17-1-0 record with a 1.94 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage. He has earned the right to more money and more starts beyond Crawford’s shadow. If Emery leaves, as expected, the Hawks could replace him with Antti Raanta, a highly touted 24-year-old from Finland who signed a oneyear deal with the team on June 3. Raanta posted a 21-1011 record with a .945 save percentage in Finland last season and could spell Crawford for double-digit starts next season if all goes well.

Michal Rozsival Bottom line: The Hawks are all set with their top four defenseman, and Brookbank should earn more playing time as a No. 5 or 6 defenseman after playing 26 regular-season games and one playoff game in 2013. Like Handzus and Mayers, Rozsival (who turns 35 years old in

• Shaw Media sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@shawmedia.com and on Twitter @ tcmusick.

games, which range from $8 for general admission lawn seating to $12 box seats, will go on sale to the general public at 1 p.m. today at kccougars.com, by phone at 630-232-8811 or in person at the Cougars box office. Fans can learn more about Team USA at

usabaseball.com. Team USA will oppose the Crystal Lake Cardinals, a Metropolitan CBL of Illinois franchise at 6:30 p.m. July 15. For Tuesday’s 1 p.m. game, Team USA will face Metropolitan CBL of Illinois All-Stars. – Kane County Chronicle

8SPORTS SHORT Cougars to host pair of USA Baseball Collegiate National Team games GENEVA – The Kane County Cougars will host USA Baseball Collegiate National Team games July 15 and 16 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. Advance tickets for both

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CHICAGO – This week, Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman will celebrate. Next week, Bowman and his front-office team will have to get back to work. Sorry, Charlie (by Charlie, we mean Stan). You can take a couple of weeks off later in the summer to bask in the glow of Lord Stanley’s Cup, but not right now. The NHL free-agent signing period starts July 5 – that’s only one week from Friday – and the Hawks will have some tough decisions to make regarding their roster for next season. The good news is that the Hawks have all of their stars under contract for next season, from dynamic duo Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane (both signed through 2014-15) to Patrick Sharp (signed through 2016-17) to Marian Hossa (signed through 202021). The bad news is that several key contributors will be unrestricted free agents, including playoff sensation Bryan Bickell, speedster Viktor Stalberg and steady backup Ray Emery. Here’s a position-by-position look at the Hawks as they head into a happy offseason.

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H. Ross Perot (1930), billionaire/politician; Vera Wang (1949), fashion designer; J.J. Abrams (1966), TV/film producer; Tobey Maguire (1975), actor; Ed Westwick (1987), actor; Chandler Riggs (1999), actor. – United Feature Syndicate

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‘20 Feet From Stardom:’ Standing out, blending in

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TODAY – In the year ahead, you could become involved in an unusual creative endeavor. If you apply yourself, you should make a profit from this new avocation. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Your insights should not be treated lightly, especially if they could lead to an advantage in your career or add some weight to your wallet. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Be an attentive listener, because a colleague is likely to pass on some extremely valuable information. You’ll need to read between the lines to take advantage of it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – A fortunate situation could develop through someone who thinks the same way you do. What transpires will be made possible through mutual trust. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Your ambitious aims can be achieved if you put your mind to it. It will be important, however, that you think and act big. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – When dealing with others, you can call favorable attention to yourself by being understated. A whisper commands attention, while shouting turns others off. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – You should pay attention to both your intuition and your common sense. Collectively, your reasoning powers and your perceptions will be exceptionally accurate. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – The secret to dealing successfully with others is to treat everybody as an equal. This will be true whether dealing with your boss or an underling. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – When shopping, quality should be given priority over price when it comes to a decision between two items. Take plenty of time to study the intrinsic value of each. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – To make the kind of impression you’d like, you should take a little more time than usual to select your attire. There’s a chance you could encounter someone special. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Your sincerity, compassion and warmth will be a light and an example to others. These attributes put you a cut or two above all others. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Make the needs of your loved ones paramount to your own. True joy comes from being a giver rather than a getter. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – An unusual occurrence is likely to give you an advantage over your associates. It could also be something of a financial windfall.

If nothing else, the vocal talent showcased in “20 Feet From Stardom,” a documentary about back-up singers, affords the viewer/listener with a 90-minute Auto-Tune-free zone. For fans of the musical instrument that is the unaltered human voice, it’s a rare treat. But it’s not just that. The film is also an engaging look at the nexus of art and commerce, talent and hard work. It’s a story of standing out and blending in, sometimes at the same time. Several musical superstars are interviewed throughout the film, by Morgan Neville, a producer and director of music documentaries. Still, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Stevie Wonder and others do more talking here than performing. Oddly, Bette Midler is practically the only woman of their stature to be interviewed by the director, which may say more about the music industry’s sexism than Neville’s. That reading is suggested by another statistic. All of the background singers who are profiled in depth in the film – and who are the movie’s real stars – are women: Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill, Claudia Lennear, Darlene Love and Tata Vega. Of them, Rock-and-RollHall-of-Famer Love, who started out as a member of the backing group the Blossoms, is arguably the most famous. Despite her 1963 hit, the Phil Spector-produced solo “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” even she didn’t pursue a serious solo career until she was in her 40s. The distance alluded to in the title, which is taken from a comment made by Springsteen near the beginning of the film, is both literal and metaphorical. The journey from anonymous edge of the stage to the spotlight, he says, “can be a pretty long walk.” Other than Love, most of the background singers in the film never made it to center stage, despite their best efforts and, in some cases, despite industry acclaim. Fischer at one point shows off her 1992 Grammy for “How Can I Ease the Pain.” It’s certainly not because they

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Merry Clayton stars in “20 Feet From Stardom,” a documentary about back-up singers that is a story of standing out and blending in.

If you go Stars: Two and a half Runs: 90 minutes Rated: PG-13; contains some obscenity and sexual material. can’t sing. Clayton’s backing vocals on the Rolling Stones’ 1969 “Gimme Shelter,” which include the line “Rape, murder, it’s just a shot away, it’s just a shot away,” are an indelible memory to anyone who’s ever heard the song. Even if you know it well, it’s great to hear that vocal track again here, isolated from Jagger’s singing. Clayton’s voice, all by itself, will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. That’s what background singers are supposed to do, without upstaging the star. They bring sex appeal and, in some cases, a dash of personality to a song. They also bring the hook, since that’s typically when their voices join in. As one commentator notes, whenever you sing along with the radio, you’re probably singing along with the background vocalist.

It’s also noted that many background singers brought race into the musical mix, when it was needed commercially. Who better than a black female vocalist to help make a blue-eyed soul singer sound a little less white? All of the six featured singers in “Twenty Feet” are women of color. So, why have they had such a hard time making it? Lennear worked for many years as a Spanish teacher; Love cleaned houses, even as she was singing. Remarkably, no one in the film is a complainer. “Who knows?” says Sting, who chalks the mystery of success up to such unquantifiables as luck, destiny and, perhaps most tellingly, the magic of the right material. Of the artists featured in the film, Hill, a regular background singer for Wonder and a former contestant on “The Voice” television show, is the youngest. At 29, she’s only beginning that “pretty long walk.” Because of her beautiful voice, I wish her luck. Based on the career trajectories of the older women who came before her, she made need more than that.

Grandma worries about boys playing in parked RV DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips

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Parents should teach young children that it’s not OK to lie Dear Doctor K: Lately my 4-yearold has started lying to me. She’ll say she didn’t break a toy, or push her brother, when I know she did. How should I handle this? Dear Reader: Almost all preschoolers will lie at one time or another – and it’s clear they know they’re lying, and that they shouldn’t be doing that. For example, when one child hits another and is challenged about it, here’s the usual sequence of lies: “I didn’t do it”; “I didn’t mean it”; “It didn’t hurt anyway!” Each lie admits to the preceding lie. It’s as if the child realizes there’s no way he will get away with the lie, so his only hope is to dismiss the importance of the transgression. Some preschoolers may not yet realize that it is wrong to lie. Now, at age 4, is the time to teach your child that lying is not acceptable. Doing so at a young age will help mold your child’s behavior as she gets older. To encourage truthfulness when you suspect wrongdoing, be upfront but not confrontational as you question your child. For example, ask an open-ended ques-

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff tion like, “How did your walls get crayon all over them?” rather than a closed-ended one like, “Did you scribble all over your walls?” If your child has told a lie, keep your response short and to the point. Be sure to tell her first that you believe she has lied, and because of that, consequences will follow. If your child denies drawing on her walls, for example, you might say, “I know that you drew on your walls, as I saw you do it earlier today. It is never OK to lie to me. You won’t be able to play with your crayons for the rest of the day.” Do not ignore these seemingly small or harmless lies. It is always helpful to praise your preschooler for being good, too. Compliment her when she tells the truth. Remind her: “I’m glad you told the truth about what happened. When you tell me the truth, I can trust you, and that makes me happy.” Remember that children learn

right from wrong by watching and listening to the adults around them, especially their parents. If they see you telling a little white lie, they will conclude that lying is acceptable. “Do as I say, not as I do” is never an effective strategy, especially when dealing with young children. A colleague of mine at Harvard Health Publications has a daughter. We’ll call her Cleo, short for a certain very self-confident Egyptian queen. Like all kids, Cleo sometimes does things she knows she shouldn’t. And when challenged, she sometimes lies about it. But more often, she is refreshingly honest ... and witty. Here’s a recent gem, as related by her mom: Mom: “Cleo! You know you’re not supposed to throw a ball in the living room. Why on earth did you do that?” Cleo: “I think it’s because I’m a kid, Mom.”

• Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to send questions and get additional information.

Young Ladies: Several months ago, this column listed the physical requirements for female models. Since then, we have had a large response from young women who feel they meet the physical requirements and want to know how they can become a model in their hometown. Well, girls, read on. According to the beauty editors of several fashion magazines, you don’t have to pack up for New York in order to enjoy a career as a successful model. There are probably professional models, as well as modeling jobs, right where you live. Breaking into modeling in your own city just requires some “homework” before you look for modeling work. 1. Learn as much as possible about the world of modeling today. Check your library for books about modeling as a career. Read fashion magazines to find out how top models literally “groom for success.” 2. Check on modeling opportunities. Some to investigate: department stores (for fashion shows, makeup demonstrations), advertising agencies (for television and newspaper ads), local companies (for showroom demos and sales materials). 3. Take a good look at yourself. Height and weight requirements aren’t as strict for regional modeling as they are in national centers like New York, but you must still be slender. However, there are opportunities for plus-size models, as well. 4. Find a reputable modeling school or agency to work with you. A school helps would-be models improve their appearance, poise and self-con-

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace fidence. An agency books hopefuls on jobs, charging them a small commission. Contact your local chamber of commerce or board of education for referrals. Then visit each one, asking about its history and placement record. 5. Consider some training in speech, acting or dance. Such lessons teach you how to project different feelings and moods. 6. You’ll need professional pictures, not portraits. These pictures are used to show to agencies and clients how you photograph. Three good ones for your portfolio are a headshot, a full-length pose and a smiling shot. 7. Personality is a must. Agencies want models to be attractive and outgoing. If you make a good impression at an interview, they know you’ll do so on a job. 8. Be professional. Always arrive on time, prepared and well groomed for a “go-see” interview or assignment. 9. Keep up with current fashion and beauty trends, but do not go overboard. Don’t wear too much makeup. A fresh and natural face is best. Avoid looking too young, too sophisticated or too sexy. Versatility is the key. 10. Continue your education and career plans. Since local modeling is often just parttime work, many girls save the extra money for college or something special. • Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@ galesburg.net.

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not good at it, and I start missing my co-workers from my old job. I don’t know how to enjoy my new job, and I get all quiet around my friend because she obviously realizes when I’m not doing something right. How do I keep up a good attitude or tell her she’s driving me crazy? – Sad Girl In Utah Dear Sad Girl: A way to change your attitude would be to stop asking your friend to coach you. People have different learning styles. Obviously, yours is not the same as your friend’s. The person who should be teaching you is your boss. Because new routines take practice to master, have him or her show you the ropes so you can mirror what that person is doing. Dear Readers: After I printed the letter that appeared in a recent column from “Can’t Believe It Down South,” which was about the grandfather who is insisting that his granddaughter’s Greek fiance change his last name “be-

cause it is too long and impossible to pronounce,” I loved what you had to say. So, I’m sharing them with you. Dear Abby: I saw the letter from “Can’t Believe It,” and I have just the response for him: “Dear Grandpa: Don’t worry. With the wedding eight weeks away, you will have plenty of time to learn to say ‘Mrs. Papageorgiou.’ “By the way, we have decided on the reception menu: spanakotyropita, tsipouradika and kolokythoanthoi, all washed down with ouzomezedhes.” – Get Your Own Name Dear Abby: Many years ago, my cousin was a rabid Burt Reynolds fan. Her friend, a flight attendant, was on the same plane as Burt, so she asked him for an autographed photo for my cousin. Burt spelled her name wrong, and when my cousin saw it, she said, “Oh, well. I don’t mind changing the spelling for HIM!” – “Abbdict” In Germany Dear Abby: Dang! That granddad sure is a pain in the Acropolis. – Gene Of Aquitaine

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Dear Abby: My husband has moved our motor home into our driveway and lets our 8-year-old grandson and the neighborhood boys play inside without supervision. I am furious about it because they can – and often do – mess up a whole lot of stuff, and worse, it leaves us open for a lawsuit if anyone gets hurt! I can’t convince him that it’s not OK to let the boys play inside. Actually, I think he knows it, but our grandson only has to whine or cry and my husband folds. Can you help me get through to him? – Concerned Grandma In Texas Dear Concerned Grandma: I probably can’t do much better than you, but I’m willing to bet that your family lawyer and your insurance agent can. Notify them about what’s going on, and let them tell your husband what the consequences will be if anything unforeseen should happen. Dear Abby: I have started working at a cafe. My best friend works there, and she helped me get the job. I work with her often, and when I ask questions, she keeps doing stuff for me and won’t let me learn. I have to learn by doing. When I go home, I feel like I’m

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What did James Thurber believe is the one human achievement that made the long trip up from all fours seem well advised? You have two four-card suits. The player on your left opens one of another suit, your partner makes a takeout double, and righty passes. Assuming you do not have enough high-card power to jump or to cue-bid, which suit would you bid first? The question is easy to answer if one suit is a major and the other a minor – you bid the major. But what if they are both majors or both minors, like South’s hand in today’s diagram? Which would you bid now? The answer depends upon your point-count. If you have a weak hand, bid the lower-ranking. But if your hand is strong enough to bid twice, start with the higher-ranking. Then, if the auction continues and partner does not raise your suit, show the other suit on the next round. In this deal, you should advance with one spade. West will make a takeout double, North will pass, and East will run to two clubs or two diamonds. Now you rebid two hearts as planned. North might raise to three hearts or, liking his great major-suit holdings, jump to four hearts. If he bids only three hearts, you would like to raise to three-and-a-half hearts! The play in four hearts is easy, given the great fit and friendly breaks. You will lose two clubs and one spade. James Thurber thought that art made our move from all fours to upright walking well advised.

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Most items are new or slightly used Car refrigerator, mosquito magnet, Lots of Kid's & Adult's Clothes, gazebo, patio lanterns, screen Toys, Puzzles, Children's Books, house, gutter screening, 80 quart Household Items beverage cooler, free standing AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! large umbrella, oak kitchen table w/6 chairs, 2 kitchen hutches, rocker/glider, cement yard DEKALB ornaments, knick-knacks, antique dresser & mirror, new and used small appliances, children's 733 Haish Blvd. clothes (boys & girls, new & slightJune 27-29 ly used, 0-5T), NEW items for expectant mothers, Christmas items, Thursday-Saturday, 8am-6pm adult & maternity clothes, large High-end women clothing sz 0-6, selection of NEW dolls, high chair, fabric, yarn, sewing items, treadport-a-crib, NEW & used double mill, dining table, glassware, anstroller, bouncy, many NEW toys, tiques, collectibles, vinyl records, oak chair & desk and more!! coffee tables, wooden stools, kitchen items, some tools. Rain or Shine!

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MULTI FAMILY MOVING SALE 23223 Lucas Rd 3 miles west of Annie Glidden on Lucas Rd. between Rich and Twombly roads. THUR, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 9a-5p HOWARD UPRIGHT PIANO, Horse saddles, harness, Antique furniture & collectibles, lawnmowers, tools, fishing gear, exercise equipment, household items and furniture. Something for everyone!! Get instant news updates from Kane County Chronicle! Follow us on Twitter @kcchronicle Become a fan of Kane County Chronicle on Facebook at facebook.com/kcchronicle

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734 Westlake Dr

Friday, 8am – 4pm Saturday, 8am – 1pm

From baby gear to household items.

521 Wingfoot Dr.

ELBURN

Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Glass Store Display Cases, Militaria, Bird Cages, Wicker Chairs, American Girl Trunk, Lots of Glassware and More!

MULTI-HOME GARAGE SALES 701 Banbury, and 625 Maple Thurs 6/27 & Fri 6/28 8am-4pm Bikes, sports equipment, clothing (children and adult), household and kitchen items, furniture, toys, Christmas decor, tools, vintage items

Geneva

Fri 8am-2pm Sat 8am-12noon

2629 Berkshire Oak armoire, dresser w/ trifold mirror, TVs, ladies golf club, pottery, china 11 place setting, bedding... Have a news tip or story idea? Call us at 630-845-5355 or email editorial@kcchronicle.com

ST. CHARLES - WEST THURS. FRI. & SAT. 8:30 – 1:00 Rain or Shine

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Randall to Silverglen or Bolcum to Denker to Crosscreek 3 GENERATIONS, 3 FAMILIES IN 3 CAR GARAGE We've cleaned our closets! 50 purses, 100s of jewelry items, Bundy flute, cello bow, clarinet, autoharp, keyboard, KLH speakers, toys, R2D2 robot, Star Wars, like new children's books$1/ea., Skil saw, aluminum ladder, Homer Laughlin dishes, vintage collectibles, wall art, silverware, windup watches, more.

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ST. CHARLES

Virgil

ST. CHARLES HUGE GARAGE SALE

1412 S. THIRD ST. FRI. & SAT. 8-2

Thurs, Fri, Sat 8am-4pm

In back garage if rain

Tires, luggage, household & Christmas items, jewelery, 2 power painters & many new items.

8N045 Columbine West THURS, FRI, SAT, 7A-12P

St. Charles

Fri., 6/28 & Sat., 6/29, 9AM-4PM

3N692 Ridgeview Court (Arbor Creek sub) RT 64 to Arbor CreekRd go past stop sign and pond 1st right Ridgeview Court. Closed my Antique Booth, Selling my entire collection, dishes, glassware, punch bowls, dolls, tea cups, pictures, decor collector plates, Paden City, EPAC, Mikasa, Bavaria, Polish coffee set, crystal decanters holiday craft supplies, garden items, 1930's radio cabinet, books, magazines, speakers, electronics tools/ garage items, ladies clothing sm sizes much more

Everything must go: red tandem kayak (like new), new set golf clubs, riding lawn mower attachments (thatcher, sweeper, trailer), extensive candle making paraphernalia, women's and men's, teenage girl (small), teenage boy (medium) clothing, tons of like-new yard toys, lawn furniture, push lawn mower (great condition), power and lawn tools, lots of fun items!

West of intersection Rt.47 & Rt. 64

St. Charles

812 Wilson St

MULTI FAMILY SALE Fri 6/28 & Sat 6/29 9AM-4PM 4212 Prestwick Ct. Household items, women's shoes size 6.5, yard maintenance items, luggage, tule car rack... Something for Everyone!

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Children's clothing from newborn to size 6, fishing gear, household, bikes, toys, candles, and more!!

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HUGE SALE. Priced to Sell, Something for everyone. Home Decor, Salt and Pepper shakers, collectables, bed linens, girls clothing, toys, womens S-XL. Advertise here for a successful garage sale! Call 815-455-4800

* Public Consignment Auction * Antiques, Collectables, Furniture & Much More Antique furniture, crocks, unique bottles, lamps, glassware, vintage toys, trains,jewelry, paintings, advertising pieces, vintage kitchen items, dolls, glassware, figurines, beer sign, corner cabinet, desk, cedar chest, bedroom sets,and many more items to come . . .

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Mower – Rally – Push 4.5h.p. 20” Mulcher – Tuned $45 630-232-0183

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Sat. June 29 2013 5:00pm-ish sharp Location: 2S 101 Harter Rd Kaneville, IL 60144 (Werdin Community Center) Auctioneer: R. Kyle Reed, St. Charles, IL LIC# 441.001706

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30”x60”, strudy, metal legs with drawers, $30. 630-809-4234 Questions about your subscription? We'd love to help. Call 800-589-9363

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Lab Puppies: 6 weeks old, AKC Registered. Black. $400. Shabbona 630-251-2616

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Sears Fiberglass 16' 2 seat Canoe in good condition, 2 seat pads and 4 oars (3 are 4' and 1 is 5') included. Asking $350 Must pick up in Huntley, Illinois, call 847-9702559

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LOCATION: BOONE CO. FAIRGROUNDS, 879 RT. 76 BELVIDERE, IL. 6 008 LOCATED IN THE GOAT BARN NEAR SOUTH END. PLENTY OF PARKING.

COINS; ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD, YARD, TOOLS, BOATS, TRAILERS, ETC. & MISC. BOATS, TRAILERS, CAR HAULER & CAR DOLLY TO BE SOLD AT 11:00 SHARP!!

SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LISTING!! OWNERS: J. ERVIN, D. TAMMISTO, V. DIAZ, D. & E. POWELL, G. LIEDBERG, K. KOWAL, P. DAUGHENBAUGH, T. MILLER, M. ANDERSON, S. BLOOMFIELD, J. LAWLER & D. DAUGHENBAUGH TRUST Terms: Cash or checks w/proper I.D. Visa, Mastercard & Discover accepted. 9% Buyers Premium w/ 4% discount for cash or check. No property to be removed until settled for. All items sold “AS IS”. Number system will be used. Must have driver’s license for registration. Not responsible for accidents or items after purchase. Announcements day of sale prevail over written material.

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer

SOFA/LOVESEAT/CHAIR

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Flat Screen TV ~ Toshiba 27” w/Remote, Cash Only $150 630-406-6180 6-9pm

1999 OLDS Silhouette Mini Van Gold Premier Ed, beige lthr, new brakes, tires, shocks, battery. Good condition, $2900. 630-377-0628

ROLL TOP DESK- Dark Wood, Large w/Center Drawer, 6 Side Drawers & 2 Slide Outs, Computer Friendly. Mint Condition $395 630-830-9247 aft. 3pm

Dryer. Maytag. Gas. White. LAWN MOWER - TORO Great condition. $299. 630-973-3528 22”, self propelled, electric start. Mulcher, $275. 630-232-1982 Washer & Dryer: Maytag Performa, Gas, White, Top-Loading. $200/set Mower – Craftsman – Self obo 630-443-0642 evenings Propelled, 6.25h.p. - 22”, Mulch, Bag or Discharge - Very Nice - $85 630-232-0183 Dishes: Service for 8, Nice Flower Pattern, Many Extra Pieces. $35 630-897-5464

Lamps (2) matching $18/both 630-466-4895 Light Turquoise Suede Black Sofa w/4 matching pillows, $200 630-466-4895

Bedroom Set; Queen headboard and frame, nightstand, dresser w/double mirror, chest of drawers w/doors, Broyhill. Mediterannean Style. $400. (630)632-7588

Rust color, excellent condition. $350/all. 630-809-4234

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1993 Corvette 350 LTI 71,000 miles, New Tires, Loaded. Must See! $10,500 obo 815-762-3884 2006 Chevy Aveo LS, Auto, air cond, silver, 91,000 mi, recent timing belt, new tires. $4300 815-757-2750

2010 Hyundai Elantra 4D

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PRE-HARVEST AUCTION Farmer/ ealer/Lender

WANTED CONSIGNMENTS Saturday, August 24th, 20 3 9:00 AM GREAT SALE LOCATION ALONG IL RT. 34 NEAR LELAND IL. 1979 N 45th Rd. Leland, IL. 60531 Consignments NEEDED for listing and MULTISTATE advertising. CALL sale managers herein listed or fax listing to 630-365-1274 or E-MAIL listing to mike@espeauctions.com “Farmer Closeout Welcomed” ONE PIECE OR FULL LINE Farm Equipment & Machinery, Grain Handling, Trailers, etc., Landscaping equip., ntique Tractors Fertilizer Equipment, Lawn & Garden Auction Rate Per Consign or All Individual Items $25 - $100 - 20% • $101 - $500 - 15% • $501 - $2000 - 10% $2,001 and over 6% or maximum $800 per item. Over $100,000 - $1,000 • No sale, 2% Minimum $20, Max $100 per item (duals only) Titled Ag vehicles only - $25 title processing fee NO TITLE - NO SALE - NO JUNK TIRES! Advertising deadline JULY 29, 2013. Accepting consignments for deliver August 16th through August 22nd, 2013. Friday by appointment only.

CONSIGN YOUR ITEMS NOW Belvidere, IL 6 008 8 5 544-48 or 8 5-988-0249 cell AUCTIONEER: LYLE LEE State License #040.000200 & Roger Mackeben # 44 .000 360 CLERKS & CASHIERS: LEE AUCTION SERVICE Visit our web site at www.leeauctionservice.com

MIKE ESPE @ 630-669-2667 or 630-365-9838 IL lic #440.000424 CHRIS WEGENER @ 815-451-2820 or 815-786-2652, IL lic #440.000267 BARRY BERNARD @ 815-495-9570 SEE WEB SITE FOR EARLY LISTING and PHOTOS

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BATAVIA 1 BR starting at $860-$870 2 BR starting at $1010 3 BR TH starting at $1280

630-879-8300 COUNTRY VIEW APARTMENTS 1 & 2 bd apts available. $550$625 Clean Quiet country setting, close to downtown Genoa. Lots of updates. Call 815-784-4606

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Porch overlooks Crystal Lake, may have boat. Newly remodeled. Excellent location, good schools, No pets. $1,495/mo. 630-655-2888 Cell 630-899-8899 GENEVA - Large upper 2BR in historic district of Geneva. Living room, dining room, sunroom, fireplace, washer/dryer. No dogs. No smoking. $1,050/mo. 630-640-9688 Breaking News available 24/7 at KCChronicle.com

PUBLIC AUCTION REAL ESTATE AND CONTENTS Highly Productive Kane County Farm Land 48 W. 274 GALENA ROAD, PLANO, ILLINOIS 60545 1 Mile East of the Intersection of Galena Road & Little Rock/Garnart Road, or 7 Miles West of the Intersection of Galena and Rt. 47 on Galena Road (Watch for signs)

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2013 Lunch Available

STARTING AT 10:00 AM

Comfort Stations

FARM LAND AUCTION WITH IMPROVEMENTS @ 10:00 AM FOLLOWING THE REAL ESTATE AUCTION WILL BE THE CONTENTS 112 M.O.L. Highly productive acres, improved with a well, maintained older 3 bedroom ranch style farm house with attached over-sized two car garage. The furnace, central air and water heater are less than 5 years old. Other amenities include maintenance free aluminum siding. Included is a 45’x75’ machine shed that has a partially heated shop with water, cement floor and two over-head doors. Other structures include a large well maintained barn with metal roof and a windmill. The farm land is situated within the Southeast quarter of section 33, Big Rock Township, Kane County Illinois. The principal soils are Drummer, Elburn, Blackberry and Flanagan. Frontage is along Galena Road commonly known as 48 W. 274 Galena Road. The bidding shall be by the acre times the actual surveyed acreage. The farm buildings and structural improvements will be included. TERMS: $100,000.00 with the balance at closing which shall be on or before August 20, 2013. Possession subject to the farm tenants rights. Title will be evidence by a commitment for title insurance, subject to usual conditions and exceptions will be fur-nished by sellers in the amount of the selling price. Successful buyer will be required to enter into a contract for Real Estate Pur-chase and submit the required down payment upon sellers’ acceptance of a final bid on the day of the sale. Survey will be fur-nished by the seller. Sellers will cooperate with the buyer in a 1031 Exchange but will not extend closing. The property will be sold “as is”. The sellers reserve the right to accept or reject the final bid. THE SALE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: A. The 2013 cash rent and 2013 real estate taxes will be prorated for the first six months and a credit given for six months of the 2013 real estate taxes and the purchaser will receive 1/2 of the 2013 cash rent. All proration’s are final . B. Building lines, easements and restriction of record; C. Matters of survey; D. Right of way for drainage ditches, drain tiles, feeders, laterals and underground pipes if any and tile agreement dated 09-10-1948 E. Right of the public, the state of Illinois and Municipality in and to that part of the premises being used for roads; F. Matters of zoning For further information regarding the auction, property or inspection of the improvements call the Auctioneer herein listed. For matters related to Title, Contract Agreement, 1031 Exchange of Legal Matters contact the Attorney as listed for an appointment.

DIANE OROS, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE LEROY LANDMEIER TRUST DATED JAN. 22, 2001 CHARLES MARSHALL, ATTORNEY FOR SELLERS (121 W. DEKALB ST., SOMONAUK, IL 815 498-2332)

AUCTIONEERS: Chris Wegener - Sandwich, IL - 815-451-2820 (IL Lic. #440.000267) Joe Wegener - Rochelle, IL - 815-766-0756 (IL Lic. #440.000375) CLERK: D. Gudmunson CASHIERS: Coultrips www.go2wegenerauctions.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Estate of: AUDREY L. MILLER Deceased. General No. 2013 P 327 PUBLICATION NOTICE

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before January 24, 2014. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, IL 60134, or with the Representative or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5. The estate will be administrated without Court Supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/25-4). Peter M. Donat Executor's Attorney (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, June 27, July 4 & 11, 2013.) Breaking News available 24/7 at KCChronicle.com

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y, IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I /s/ Camrin Michael Lehor have hereunto set my hand and Petitioner (Published in the Kane County affixed the Seal of said Court on Chronicle June 20, 27, July 4, June 3, 2013. 2013) Thomas M. Hartwell (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, June 13, 20, 27, Clerk of the Circuit Court 2013.) (SEAL) PUBLIC NOTICE Alan S. Kaufman One of Plaintiff's Attorneys IN THE CIRCUT COURT FOR THE PUBLIC NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Alan S. Kaufman KANE COUNTY MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC ASSUMED NAME ST. CHARLES ILLINOIS Attorneys For Plaintiff PUBLICATION NOTICE One East Wacker, Suite 1730 Fifth Third Mortgage Company Chicago, IL 60601 Public Notice is hereby given Plaintiff, Telephone: 312-651-6700 that on June 12, 2013 a certificate vs. Fax: 614-220-5613 was filed in the office of the County William C. Koulos; Unknown Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setAttorney No. 6289893 ting forth the names and addresses Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. (Published in the Kane County of all persons owning, conducting 13 CH 1079 Chronicle June 13, 20, 27, 2013) and transacting the business known as 208A Laurel Drive North Aurora, IL 60542 Villas Boas Communications Judge Leonard J. Wojtecki rp

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Successor Trustee of The Beryl R. Liard and Ernest C. Liard Joint Tenancy Trust dated 9/25/2002; The Beryl R. Liard and Ernest C. Liard Joint Tenancy Trust dated 9/25/2002; Sierra Woods Condominium Association; Unknown Beneficiaries of the Beryl R. Liard and Ernest C. Liard Joint Tenancy Trust dated 9/25/2002; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Richard Kuhn, as Special Representative for Beryl R. Liard (deceased) Defendant. Case No. 13 CH 00704 Notice to Heirs and Legatees Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent, Beryl R. Liard, that on May 9, 2013, an order was entered by the Court, naming Richard W. Kuhn, 552 S. Washington Street, Suite 100, Naperville, Illinois 60540, Tel. No. (630) 420-8228, as the Special Representative of the above named decedent under 735 ILCS 13-1209 (Death of a Party). The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 8033 Sierra Woods Lane, Carpentersville, IL 60 0.

PUBLIC NOTICE

located at IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 1931 White Oak Drive SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Algonquin, IL 60102 The requisite affidavit(s) having KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFEN13 MR 533 June 12, 2013 DANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION ACTION, that said action has been REGARDING NAME CHANGE (Published in the Kane County commenced in said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as a defen- Public notice is hereby given that Chronicle, June 13, 20, 27, 2013) dant(s) therein and praying for a on August 12, 2013, in Courtroom judgment of foreclosure and sale No. 110, of the Kane County and other relief, that summons has Courthouse, 100 South Third been issued out of this Court Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour against you as provided by law, of 12:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter CRST offers the Best Lease Purand, that this action is still pending as this matter may heard, a Petition chase Program! SIGN ON will be heard in said Courtroom for and undetermined in said Court. BONUS. No Down Payment or NOW, THEREFORE, unless you the change of name(s) of Camrin Credit Check. Great Pay. Class-A Michael Lehor, and Megan Lynn file your answer or otherwise make Jones to Camrin Michael Petra- CDL required. Owner Operators your appearance in said action in male and Megan Lynn Petramale, Welcome! Call: 866-508-7106 this Court, by filing the same in the pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et Have a news tip office of the Clerk of the Circuit seq. or story idea? Court on or before July 15, 2013, Call us at 630-845-5355 AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE Dated 6/10/13 at or email ENTERED AGAINST YOU. Kane County, Illinois editorial@kcchronicle.com PUBLICATION NOTICE

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847-235-3800

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888/800-6100

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105 Rt. 173 Antioch, IL

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www.motorwerks.com

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Barrington & Dundee Rds., Barrington, IL

815-459-4000

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

800/935-5913

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888-553-9036

www.motorwerks.com

www.oharehyundai.com

RAY CHEVROLET

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847/587-3300

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771 S. Randall Rd. • Algonquin, IL

800/407-0223

866/469-0114

www.bullvalleyford.com

www.rosenrosenrosen.com

39 N. Rte. 12 • Fox Lake, IL

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BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY 111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

815/385-2000

BARRINGTON VOLVO MOTOR WERKS SAAB

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800/935-5393 www.motorwerks.com

300 N. Hough (Rt. 59) • Barrington, IL

847/381-9400

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RANCH DUPLEX! Adorable and affordable 2 to 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch duplex in absolute excellent condition! Decorative leaded glass foyer door opening to the spacious living room! The large kitchen includes ceramic flooring, track lighting, lots of cabinetry, a peninsula bar and a nice size dinette with wainscot walls leading to a lovely brick paved patio and privacy fenced yard! Two bedrooms are on the main floor and the basement has been beautifully finished complete with a recreation room, game area, third bedroom and a full bath! Lots of updates: New windows, baths, fixtures and panel molding! A very convenient in-town location close to the Metra!

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$121,900

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Real Estate Transfers Batavia

1331 Davey Dr: Sold on or before 052413 by Federal National Mortgage Assn to Bryan Wood & Lori Wood; $395,500.00 1362 Spencer Ln: Sold on or before 052413 by Alvin W Harks Jr to Ellen M Plate Van Buskirk; $142,500.00 1440 Millview Dr: Sold on or before 052313 by Grant Trust to Jeffrey R Ekstrom & Jacquelyn S Ekstrom; $320,000.00 1620 Beels Ct: Sold on or before 052313 by Michael J Clifford to Neil J Callicoat & Marcie L Callicoat; $255,000.00 2360 Kane Ln: Sold on or before 052413 by Citibank Na Trustee to Darvin Javier; $370,500.00 504 Main St: Sold on or before 052413 by John D Barber to William J Griffing & Rosemary Vela Griffing; $408,000.00 976 Robin Dr: Sold on or before 052413 by Kane County Sheriff to Wilmington Trust Co Trustee; $225,000.00

Geneva

0N425 Sulley Dr: Sold on or before 052413 by James Rush to Justin Rush; $250,000.00 2203 Vanderbilt Dr 17 C: Sold on or before 052413 by Timothy Stacy to Michele M Barker; $175,000.00 230 Westhaven Cir: Sold on or before 052413 by Steven W Pike to Jason L Conley & Amy L Conley; $345,000.00 2611 Lorraine Cir: Sold on or before 052413 by Stombres Trust to Jennifer L Deniz & Ryan M Deniz; $220,000.00 39W372 W Mallory Dr: Sold on or before 052313 by Patrick E Green to Brandon J Keefe & Laura E Keefe; $335,000.00 39W533 Sheldon Ln: Sold on or before 052313 by Thomas Trust to Michael J Cummins & Mandie C Cummins; $515,000.00 720 Natwill Sq: Sold on or before 052313 by Catherine Sorce Magnuson to Morgan J Delagrange; $300,000.00

North Aurora

147 Pine Hill Ct: Sold on or before 052313 by Joseph A

Dicola to Richard J Thompson; $222,000.00 269 Ridge Rd: Sold on or before 052413 by O Neill Trust to Amy Martinez; $167,000.00 2776 Mc Duffee Cir: Sold on or before 052413 by Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Joseph Wiermanski & Kelly J Wiermanski; $283,000.00

St. Charles

THE COLLINS GROUP John Collins & Peggy Collins

303 E. Main St. • (630) 584-2500 • www.TheCollinsGroupInc.com

$369,000

302 Tower Hill Road St. Charles $166,000

Perfect for Builders or Rehabbers. 1 acre lot on Eastside Drive. Value is in the land and can be subdivided. There is access at the back of the lot for a second driveway from Oakwood Drive. Located downtown Geneva and the Prairie Path. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home needs some TLC. Sold “As-Is” Condition.

Bright open floor plan, new carpet and flooring throughout. Neutral décor. Move in ready. Very private location and backs up to wooded area. Large master bedroom with full bath, his & her closets. First floor laundry. Great location near parks, recreation and shopping.

Geneva

504 Wexford Ct: Sold on or before 050913 by Jeffrey Alan Smith to Erik Hess & Kristine Hess; $1,525,000.00 5N427 Fairway Dr 1234: Sold on or before 051513 by Craig A Hutchison to Michael A Pires & Kelly A Pires; $690,000.00 5N677 Fairway Dr: Sold on or before 050813 by Rick A Strater to Charles E Decosterd III; $708,000.00 6N166 Florence Ln: Sold on or before 051413 by Hallard E Brubaker to Scott B Brubaker & Anita M Brubaker; $0.00 6N173 Sunset Dr: Sold on or before 051313 by Trauth Trust to Trauth Trust; $0.00

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Lot 1 Barlow Drive 1 Garden Hill Lane, Unit 1 $195,000 St. Charles $245,000 St. Charles Last available lot in Barlow Woods Subdivision. Great opportunity to build your custom dream home on this 2 acre wooded lot in the country, just west of St. Charles. Gorgeous mature trees creates a private setting. Convenient access to shopping,entertainment,and close to LaFox and Elburn Metro Train Station. 2.03 acres.

Courtyard entrance to 2/3 bedroom RanchTownhome with center atrium. Living room has wood burning ﬁreplace that looks out onto the private patio which includes a 6’ high brick fence. 3rd bedroom is currently being used as an ofﬁce. Master bath has private shower and plenty of closet space. This end unit is very quiet and private with mature trees surrounding the property.

Office Space for Rent 303 East Main Street, St. Charles High-end office space available downtown St. Charles. 2 Private offices and 2 cubicles fully furnished. Small kitchen, reception area and conferenceroomisalsoavailable.Plentyofparking. Real Estate Agent Owned.

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$335,000 St Charles Schools!

$375,000 Batavia Schools!

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Stately brick 4465 sf Georgian wonderfully nestled on quiet culdesac backing to a huge pond! Enjoy canoe, fishing, skating & lovely water views! Full finished walkout lower level! 3 car oversized garage!

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Home on a private scenic lot! Stunning detail thru-out, 10 & 12 ft ceils, extensive prairie woodwork, leaded & stained glass windows... Gourmet granite kitch w/ commercial SS appls, mbdrm suite w/fp... Quality ﬁnished bsmt w/wine cellar & so much more!!

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with contemporary ﬂair on a private fenced culde-sac lot! Mbdrm suite w/sit rm, dramatic fam rm w/17 ft ceil & massive fp, kitch w/stainless appliances… Den, hwd ﬂoors, central vac, sprinkler system… 3-car garage!!

Spacious & totally updated quad-level on a beautiful 1.8 acre lot! Kitch w/maple cabs & silestone counters, fam rm w/stone fp, 4-season sunrm, volume ceils, 4 nice size bdrms… Attached 2-car & detached 3-car garage w/extra wide driveway!!

On a beautiful 1 acre lot! Spacious kitch w/breakfast bar & bayed dinette… Fam rm w/ﬂoor to ceil fp & blt-ins… Nice size bdrms… Lots of crown molding, inviting front porch, 3-car garage… Very clean & neutral décor! Make it your home!!

8,000+ sq ft estate in St. Charles’ most prestigious area! Amazing quality thru-out! 1st floor mbdrm w/ his ‘n hers luxury bths… Wooded scenic lot, well designed floor plan, finished look-out bsmt w/2nd kitch… Superb craftsmanship & perfect condition!!

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Barely lived in 3400 sf gem! Enjoy pond views from the classy front porch elevation! Awesome maple & granite kitchen! Gigantic master suite! Heated garage! Sub grade school!

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Brick front curb appeal in better than new condition! Stunning upgrades throughout ! 1st floor den! Sunroom! Decadent master quarters! J&J bath! 9’ ceiling bsmt. 3 car garage!

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Electronic gated entrance estate nestled on 3 manicured fenced lavish acres in prestigious Army Trail area! Circular drive! 4800 sf! Newer granite kitchen & baths! Finished basement! Private office! GE

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3200 sf brings stately curb appeal & well designed floor plan! Large maple cab island kitchen w/ walk in pantry! Vaulted fam room! 1st floor den & full bath! Spacious master! 9’ ceiling basement!

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• TRANSFERS Continued from page 2 6N173 Sunset Dr: Sold on or before 051313 by Trauth Trust to Trauth Trust; $0.00

South Elgin

21 Cobbler Ct: Sold on or before 052413 by Garret M Jerger to American Homes 4 Rent Properti; $195,000.00 2207 Sutton Dr: Sold on or before 052413 by Fannie Mae to Daniel J Meshenky & Cynthia S Meshenky; $340,000.00

1475 S Pembroke Dr: Sold on or before 051513 by Nicole S Luce to Andrea M Okoren; $95,000.00 15 Windsor Cir C: Sold on or before 051513 by Noel Acevedo to Cory Michael Shumate & Cassia Grace Shumate; $85,000.00

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421 Essex Ct: Sold on or before 051413 by Bruce S Main to Main Trust; $0.00 43W420 Old Oaks Rd: Sold on or before 051513 by Bryan L Doyle to Idot; $4,500.00

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Orchard Valley Golf Course $210,000 Tanner Trails

$259,000 Tanner Trails

$417,000

3BR/2.5BA in Golf Course community with ﬁnished basement, ﬁreplace in family room, fully fenced backyard, deck and gazebo. MLS 08346564.

4BR/2BA ranch home in Tanner Trails. Nearly 3000 sq ft on one ﬂoor plus basement with possible 5th BR. 3 car garage, gas FP, eat-in kitchen. Not a short sale – quick close ok. MLS 08219401

4BR/3BA in Tanner Trails. Features 3900 sq ft, hardwood floors, granite CT’s & SS appliances, 1st floor den with full bath, 2nd floor loft, 3 car garage, walkout basement on third acre lot, deck and patio. MLS 08284482

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$89,900

5BR/2.1BA new construction home in Blackberry Creek. Over 2,600 sq ft of living space. Hardwood, family room w/fireplace, 2nd floor laundry, master suite w/walk-in closet & bath. Covered porch, 2-car garage, full basement. kombrink.com

Unbelievable 25-acre Foxwood Farm! Dates back to the Civil War! Home very livable and many farm buildings could support equestrian operationseither hunter/jumpers, dressage, etc. One of the best properties available! 41W847Beith.com

5BR/3.5BA 2-sty on cul-de-sac, privacy fencing, mature ldscp, super finished bmt w/game room, recroom w/wet bar. Vaulted clgs, 1st flr ldry, vaulted clgs, kitchen w/center island, hwd floors. 3750SF of finished lving space here! 398Bradford.com

Beautiful home in every season! 4BR/2.1BA Colonial nestled on half-acre cul-de-sac lot! Peaceful secluded location backing to Big Woods park. Total private setting w/paver patio & 4 season porch! 851Burnham.com

Great Buy! Build your dream home on this mature wooded lot in a very sought after subdivision. You won’t be able to find a better lot in this area at this price!

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$299,900

$312,000

Glorious 4BR/3.1BA Neo-Victorian home on 2.45 acre lot in Three Lakes! Authenticity, quality & craftsmanship around every turn. Architectural antiques make this new home look “old”. Perfect home w/lots of true character! 8N020Columbine.com

Well appointed 4BR/2.1BA Blackberry Creek home! Hardwood floors, soaring 2-story ceilings, detailed trim work & more! Formal dining room, gourmet eat-in kitchen, huge family room w/fp. Master suite w/deluxe bath, 3-car garage. 1323Corrigan.com

Spacious 4BR/2.1BA cedar Colonial in desirable Blackberry subdivision. Close to everything! Porch, paver patio. Eat-in kitchen, vaulted family room w/stone gas log fp. Vaulted ceilings in all bedrooms, master w/private bath & more! 541Dempsey.com

Batavia

Geneva

St. Charles

$362,000

Stunning 4BR/2.1BA home on quiet cul-de-sac. New roof, water heater, furnace & AC! Gourmet eat-in kitchen w/granite & stainless. Family room w/floor-to-ceiling brick fp. Master w/deluxe bath & more! 423Grove.com

North Aurora

$359,900

Stunning 4BR/2.1BA Tanner Trails home on landscaped lot w/porch, patio & built-in firepit w/ gas logs. 2-story living room, arched openings, eat-in kitchen, huge family room wired for sound. Master suite w/luxury bath & walk-in closet. 2823Leonard.com

$299,900

New business zoning, this legal, non-conforming two flat ready for the right investor to convert to higher yielding office or retail. Double lot in heart of downtown Geneva. 2,737 sq feet, updated electric, new roof & HVAC. kombrink.com

Elgin

$279,900

7.7 acre parcel of land, for your estate AND your horses! Enjoy peaceful country living, highly rated BURLINGTON SCHOOLS, less than 10 minutes to Randall Rd. Envision country living, still near all the conveniences. kombrink.com

$549,900

$139,900

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$449,968

Quality built 4BR/3.1BA new construction in Silver Glen Meadows. 1.25-acre lot, gourmet kitchen w/ granite & stainless, 1st floor den. Master w/His & Her walk-in closets, luxury bath. Lookout bsmt w/ rough-in for 3/4 bath. 41W629FoxBend.com

Batavia

$199,900

4BR/4BA contemporary on wooded lot w/stream, fin. lower level w/sep. kitchen, inlaw/nanny quarters, maple floors & cabinets, over 1.5 acs, 2-built-in TV, 4-car garage. Unique!

Convenient condo living in 2BR/2BA first-floor unit with courtyard views. Spacious and perfect for the first-time buyer or empty nester. Minutes from outstanding schools, shopping, dining, downtown & other amenities! 7HuntClub.com

Awesome investment potential awaits you! Charming two flat close to downtown. 1st floor unit w/fresh paint, updated bath & new kitchen flooring. Newer windows, roof, furnace & AC. 1-car garage, stamped concrete patio & more! 30SJackson.com

Elburn

Elgin

Batavia

$227,900

Sprawling 3BR/2BA ranch home on large lot backing to open space! Vaulted & beamed ceilings, hdwd floors, master w/private bath. Finished walkout bsmt! Large patio, deck, 2-car garage & more. 43W724OldMidlothian.com

$459,900

Meticulous 4BR/3.5BA 2-story in sought-after Bowes Creek Country Club subdivision. Burlington schools! Front & rear staircases, generous room sizes, gorgeous kitchen, family room w/fpl, open floorplan and much more! 3660OpenPkwy.com

$279,000

Pristine 4BR/3.5BA 2-story on lovely fence lot in excellent location! Maple hwd floors in Kitchen, foyer & 1st flr. Bath. Vaulted clgs, finished bmt, 1st flr. Laundry, deck. Move right in and enjoy! 656Paddock.com

Batavia

$419,900

Spotless 4BR/3BA home in Davey Farm! Large landscaped lot w/deck. Newer roof, siding & more. 2 story family room, eat-in kitchen, master suite w/luxury bath. Open floor plan & neutral decor. Walk to park! Must see! 924Knox.com

Batavia

$169,900

Darling end-unit 2BR/2.5BA on peaceful cul-desac, large yard, patio, hwd floors, 6-panel doors. Geneva township parks, Batavia schools. Shops, dining, theater nearby. Perfect for 1st-time buyer or empty-nester! 531Peebles.com

South Elgin

$549,900

Dwyer Homes proposed construction on one of the last remaining lots in desirable Thornwood subdivision. Huge corner lot, also available to purchase just lot and bring your own builder and plans. Exceptional value! kombrink.com

Elburn

$313,900

Custom built 3BR/2BA brick & cedar ranch home on landscaped lot. Light & bright décor, open floorplan, eat-in kitchen, cathedral ceilings, master suite w/private bath. Finished bsmt, 2-car garage, deck & more! 712RidgeDr.com

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$899,000

All-brick 3BR/2.5BA ranch on 16 acs. w/ outbuildings, barn & more. Convenient location. Potential for Commercial & Residential use. Includes 3BR/3BA farmhouse. Enjoy country living w/modern conveniences. USHwy20.com

St Charles

$599,900

Executive 4BR/3.1BA all brick Georgian w/only the finest upgrades & amenities! Stone mosaic floors, claw foot tub, crystal knobs & chandelier, deck & patio. 4 flat screen TV’s included! RoyalFoxDr.com

Batavia

$339,900

Huge move-in ready 5BR/3.1BA Fox Trail 2 story on large corner lot! Covered porch, paver patio & walks, extra-deep 3 car garage. 1st floor bedroom w/bath. Master suite w/luxury bath, full basement, close to park & more! 100Sauk.com

Campton Hills

$119,000

Prime 1+ ac. wooded lot in The Woodlands of Campton Hills! Premium location on private circle. Last lot! Public utilities, curbs, street lights. Build your dream home here!

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Batavia

$439,000

Stunning 4BR/2.1BA 2-story on .41-acre lot with mature pro landscaping. Kitchen is a chef’s dream, beautiful woodwork, backs to walking & bike trail, dressing area in master suite, bmt. rough-in, paver patio & much more! 473Trout.com

St Charles

$289,900

Roomy & neutral 4BR/2.1BA Renaux Manor two story. 9’ ceilings, large eat-in kitchen, 2-story living room & formal dining room. Huge family room & laundry room addition. Master suite w/ private bath, finished bsmt & more! 3527Voltaire.com

Maple Park

$525,000

Beautiful 6-stall barn, 12x14 stalls w/individual fans, dutch doors, heated Nelson auto waterers, washrack w/h&c water, so much more. Room to build home &/or indoor arena. Pressure treated fencing. 16+ acres! kombrink.com

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Elgin

$369,900

Custom 4BR/2.5BA 2-story w/upgrades inside & out! Vaulted & 9’ clgs, arched openings, granite countertops, cherry cabinetry, 6-panel doors, soaring windows bring in the light. Backs to open space. Must see! 603Wexford.com

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Look out lot backs to dedicated open space and is close to bike path. Upscale subdivision with many custom homes. Beautiful views, rolling terrain and awaiting your dream home. This could be a steal for someone! Kombrink.com

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Exquisite 8,000 sq ft estate on lake lot in Prairie Lakes! 5bdrms & 5.1 baths! Kitchen & hearth rm masterfully designed w/high end appliances, fp & handcrafted cabinetry. Grand FR w/soaring ceiling, FP & beautiful trim design! Stunning master w/ sitting area & luxurious bath. Walkout w/home theatre, great rm, billiard rm, FP & huge bar. Gleaming outdoor pool. Waterfall gracefully cascading down side of home. Lavish landscape & brick paver walkways. Luxury home tour model!

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Over 3400 square feet on over 1 acre! Only one Year New! Impressive two story foyer with gorgeous hardwood. Incredible huge kitchen with hardwood floors, granite, stainless steel appliances, stunning cabinetry, breakfast bar, walk in pantry, butlers pantry, eating area and keeping room! Large family room with forest preserve views and beautiful 2 story fireplace. First floor bedroom with full bath. 2nd floor loft. Loads of closets and storage space.

Incredible Golf Course and Pond Views! PRISTINE with neutral decor, volume ceilings, 2 story foyer, hardwood floors, spacious family room and first floor den! Gourmet kitchen features maple cabinetry, island and all stainless steel appliances! Oversized Master suite with luxurious bath, double sinks and whirlpool. Full finished English basement! Inviting deck, paver patio and full fenced back yard and OH, YES...VIEWS!

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On one of THE most beautiful lots in Woods of Fox Glen! S Extraordinary views of the golf course, pond and wooded vistas. Almost 10,000 square feet of living space in this spectacular home. Gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, two-story family room with wet Sprawling French Country bar, floor-to-ceiling fireplace and views! Wood paneled Gorgeous wooded cul-de-sac lot in exclusive Woods of Fox Glen! Remodeled to perfection and designed with first class distinction! Volume study with fireplace, finished walk-out lower level, sauna, ceilings, hardwood floors thru-out 1st and 2nd floors, 5 fireplaces, custom built-ins, elaborate millwork, front and back stairs. Gourmet kitchen with huge deck, and pool! glazed cabinets, granite and high-end appliances. Stunning master

929 FOX GLEN DR., ST. CHARLES

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Fabulous 7000 square foot home! Circular drive, Porte-cochere, gas lamps, 3 tiered terrace and fireplace are just the beginning of this amazing home! Enormous Master with stone cast fireplace, triple tray lighted ceiling, huge master bath with marble double sinks. Hand scraped wood and flagstone floors. Incredible gourmet kitchen, custom wrought iron throughout and 2nd floor media room!

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St Charles $1,299,000 4 br, 6.5 ba brk French Provincial. Golf course, pond & wooded vistas. Almost 10000 sq ft w/gour granite kit w/ss appl, 2-sty fam rm. 2 fplc. Fin walk-out LL. Pool. More! Debora McKay 630-587-4672

Geneva $1,050,000 4 br, 5.5 ba all brick Georgian on dead-end street. Mrbl flr foyer & dbl staircase. Amazing kit. 1st-flr full ba. Hdwd flrs & millwrk thruout. Full Eng bsmt w/bar & fplc. Debora McKay 630-587-4672

St Charles $625,000 4 br, 4.5 ba home in Three Lakes on 1.91 acre overlooking pond. 2-sty fam rm w/massive windows & catwalk. Granite & ss kit. Den w/deck & water views. Fin Eng bsmt & more. Stephanie Doherty 630-643-3602

St Charles $625,000 Brick 4 br, 4 ba 4200 sq ft home w/2nd-ﬂr bonus rm. Amazing wdwrk, vaul ceil, skylights, dual staircase, hdwd granite, Master w/fplc, walk-in, whrlpl & sep shower. Deck. Maria Bonacci 630-587-4608

Wayne $575,000 Gated entry 5 br, 3.5 ba 4800 sq ft estate on 3 acres. Newer kit w/ss appl & granite. Updated baths. 2-story fam rm w/ fplc. Newer carpet. Master w/lux ba. Sun rm. Gar. Stephanie Doherty 630-643-3602

St Charles $565,000 4 br, 4 ba 4000+ sq ft home on .75-acre in Persimmon Woods! In-ground pool. Updated kit. Fam rm. Den w/vol ceil & ﬂr-to-ceil windows! Full ﬁn walk-out bsmt. 3-car gar. Debora McKay 630-587-4672

St Charles $557,500 5-6 br, 5.5 ba home backs to open space. 2-sty foyer w/split staircase. Hdwd ﬂrs. Granite & ss appl kit. Lux mas w/vol ceil & walk-in. 1st-frl br & ba. Fin walk-out LL. Pam Burke 630-935-2777

Batavia $549,900 4 br, 3.5 ba home w/vol ceil, walnut hdwd & slate flrs, seethru fplc, gour graite kit w/Viking range. Sun rm w/fplc, 1stflr mstr w/lux ba. 2nd-flr ent rm & ofc. More! Freda Cieslicki 630-334-6545

Geneva $489,995 Priv 5 br, 2.5 ba home on lrg lot. sac lot. 1st-ﬂr ofc, frml liv & din rms. Eat-in kit w/ss & hdwd. 2-story fam rm. 1st-ﬂr br. 3-car gar. Expansive master. Bsmt & more. Jeffrey Cadwallader 630-587-4634

St Charles $475,000 4 br, 3.5 ba home in fab loc. Open flr plan w/volume ceilings, 2 master brs & 3 fplcs. Updated granite & ss kit. 1st-flr mstr w/walk-in & whrlpl ba. Full fin bsmt & more! Debora McKay 630-587-4672

Geneva $424,900 4 br, 3.5 ba home in South Mill Creek near elemen school & pool. Large fenced yard backs to open space & path. Liv rm & din rm w/12’ ceil. Lrg windows. Fam rm. Lrg mster. Jeffrey Cadwallader 630-587-4634

Geneva $414,900 Nearly 3200 sq ft 4 br, 2.5 ba home w/towering maples. Vaul fam rm, walk-in closets, lux mstr whrlpl ba. Center island kit, hdwd, 1st-ﬂr lndry, study, 3-car gar & more. Heide Hughes 630-587-4630

Elburn $375,000 Open 3 br, 2.5 ba ranch on golf course ac lot. Octagon great rm, hdwd ﬂrs & granite kit w/ss appl. Tray master w/atrium. Whrlpl ba. Full bsmt w/fplc. 3-car gar & more. Stephanie Doherty 630-643-3602

St Charles $349,500 Lrg 4-5 br, 2.,5 ba home on almost 2 acres of densely-wooded land. Circular drive. Just about everything updated inside & out! Great schools, less than 10 mins to train. Susan Kotsy 630-587-4620

Geneva $334,900 4 br, 2.5 ba home on golf course w/open space views. 1stﬂr master. Great rm w/fplc. Open kit w/brfst nook. Walk-in closets. Walk-out bsmt. 2-sty foyer & 9’ ceil. Deck. Debora McKay 630-587-4672

Geneva $329,000 4 br, 2+2 ba home w/open ﬂoor plan & updated granite kit. Fin bsmt w/cust bar & ent center. Patio overlooks 7-acre park. Vaul master w/walk-in closet & ba. Cul-de-sac. Beverly Wolff 630-587-4606

Geneva $289,900 2 br, 2.5 ba end-unit backs to wooded lot. 2-sty fam rm w/ tons of windows. Chef’s granite kit w/ss appl & maple cabs. Lrg mstr w/2 walk-in closets & spa ba. Loft/3rd br. Shawna Kant 630-369-9000

St Charles $259,900 Updated 4 br, 1.5 ba 2000 sq ft home. Dist 303. Hdwd ﬂrs & crown mldg in liv rm & sep din rm. Fam rm w/fplc opens to deck & granite kit w/ss appl. New paint/crpt. Gar. Maria Bonacci 630-587-4608

Batavia $249,900 3 br, 2.5 ba maint-free ranch w/den & private yard. Master w/ba & 2 walk-in closets. Large granite kit w/island, laminate ﬂrs & all appl. Large ﬁn rec rm, den & .5 ba. Edward Hall 630-205-4700

Geneva $240,000 Charming 4 br, 2.5 ba home walking dist to downtown Geneva, Metra & park dist. Fam rm & rec rm each w/fplc’s. 1st-ﬂr ofﬁce/br w/bath. Lots of beautiful hardwoods. Suzy Macino 630-854-8828

Geneva $235,000 1-of-a-kind expanded 2 br, 2 ba unit w/open ﬂr plan. Eat-in kit, GE appl, Corian counters, lrg liv rm, din rm & balc. Mstr ste. Laundry in unit. Htd gar. Adult commty. Bobbie King 630-248-8794

St Charles $179,500 Beaut 2 br, 1.5 ba TH in great loc. Loft & sunny open ﬂr plan. New ss appl, fplc, abundant closet space, water softener, nw hwh & washer. Patio overlooks lrg open area. Naseem El-Barbarawi 312-751-9100

Batavia $134,900 2 br, 2.5 ba 2-sty backing up to green space. Vaul mstr w/ ba & 2 closets. 2nd ﬂr lndry. 9’ ceil. Slider to patio. Cer kit/ foyer. All appl. Updated light ﬁxt. Conv loc. Pam Burke 630-935-2777

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St Charles $2,099,000 Picturesque 5 br, 6.5 ba home on 5+ ac. Oversized mldgs, cust-crafted drs, exquisite staircase, natural stone & more! Dream kit w/top appl, multiple fplc’s & lux mstr. Debora McKay 630-587-4672

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Batavia

$396,000 Batavia

503 Bailey Dr. On corner lot in Wild Meadows, approx 3,200 sq ft, 9 ft ceilings, new central air, 18x14 master br w/sitting rm & luxury bath, 1st flr 5th bedroom, hardwood flr in kit, fam rm fpl, fin bsmt. MLS ID 08271558 Michele & Don McComb 630-553-9000

Elburn

$499,999 Elburn

44W130 Seavey Rd. Unique log home on 20+ acres w/woods, pastures, pond & creek! Approx 3,200 sq ft, hardwood ﬂrs thruout, 3br incl main ﬂr master, 21x19 fam rm, fpl, 2 car gar plus 75x48 Morton bldg. MLS ID 08247746 Melissa Mobile 815-756-2557

$327,000 Batavia

1001 S Batavia Ave. Near town & Randall Rd shopping, beautiful woodwork, crown moldings plus unique light ﬁxtures & hardware! 4br, 3.5ba, ﬁn bsmt adds 800 sq ft, fpl & wood stove, heated 2 story 3.5 car gar. MLS ID 08291238 Don Wiley 630-553-9000

$499,000 Campton Hills

3N645 Ponderosa Dr. 15+ acres to build a new custom home or remodel existing 5br 4ba home that needs a lot of work. Lge detached gar. MLS ID 08270384

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$399,000 Elgin

43W781 Willow Creek Dr. On almost 1 acre, approx 3,800 sq ft, new central air & granite, 4br incl 28x17 master w/fpl & luxury bath, hardwood ﬂrs in liv rm w/fpl, din rm & fam rm w/see-thru fpl to sun rm, 3 car gar. MLS ID 08340776 Mary Carlson 630-896-3100

$199,000 Campton Hills

1254 Wintergreen Ter. Across from park & near I-88, 1600 sq ft home w/hardwood ﬂrs in foyer, din rm & fam rm w/fpl. Fin bsmt 4th bedroom & rec rm. New deck in 2009. MLS ID 08301709 630-896-3100

$354,900 Elgin

334 Fountain Ave. Overlooking the pond & adjacent to park in Providence, Dist 301 Schools, 4br (luxury bath in master), hardwood thru main level, 1st ﬂr den, fam rm fpl, island & 42 inch cabinets in kit, bsmt. MLS ID 08279508 Pam Murray 630-232-6900

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$359,900

41W721 Farview Rd. On 2.64 acres surrounded by horse properties, Dist 303 schools! Freshly painted 4br home w/ﬁn walkout, kitchen/dining area has ceramic tile & fpl. Wrap-around deck, 2.5 car garage. MLS ID 08317333 Barbara Daly 630-232-6900

$319,000 Elgin

310 Copper Springs Ln. On almost half acre in Copper Springs! 3br incl 24x17 master w/whirlpool, 1st ﬂr den, hardwood ﬂrs in kit, breakfast rm & din rm. Vaulted fam rm w/fpl & skylites, bsmt. MLS ID 07253963 Pam Murray 630-232-6900

$199,500

2848 Colonial Dr. In Randall Ridge, new roof & siding plus some updated windows! 2,200+ sq ft, 4br incl 20x13 master, 2+ba, partly ﬁn bsmt. MLS ID 08308191 Melissa Mobile

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Elgin

$195,000 Geneva

1009 Meadow Ln. On 100 x 200 lot backing to treeline & creek in Century Oaks East, 2400+ sq ft home w/4th & 5th bedroom in walkout. Updated windows & roof, enclosed porch, deck. MLS ID 08282117 Tina Mastrangelo 815-756-2557

South Elgin

$425,000 St Charles

850 Legacy Dr. In Thornwood, approx. 3000 sq ft w/4br (luxury 20x14 master suite), main ﬂr den. 18x17 fam rm w/stone gas fpl, ﬁn bsmt w/2 rec rms & full 3rd bath. Deck w/gazebo. MLS ID 08333500 Pam Murray 630-232-6900

$555,800 Geneva

2011 Eldorado Dr. Over 3400 sq ft home on 18th hole in Eagle Brook overlooks pond & nature preserve! 2nd master suite/bonus rm on 1st ﬂr, ﬁn bsmt 5th br, theater rm & game area, expansive deck. MLS ID 08297700 Maureen Christiansen 630-232-6900

$649,900 St Charles

40W255 Carl Sandburg Rd. Backs to lake & open area in Fox Mill, hardwood ﬂrs thru main level, luxury 19x14 master suite, stone fpl in fam rm, island in kit, ﬁn bsmt w/fam rm, fpl, bar, 5th bedroom & 4th full bath. MLS ID 08293658 Barbara Daly 630-232-6900

$547,900 Geneva

2244 Kings Ct. On the golf course in Eagle Brook, 4br, loft, 2+ba, ofﬁce, kit has island, hardwood ﬂr & opens to fam rm w/fpl & cathedral ceiling w/skylites! Fin bsmt w/rec rm, media rm & exercise area. MLS ID 08309138 Marce Vanglabek 630-232-6900

$600,000 St Charles

1705 Keim Trl. Stucco home on half acre+ on corner in Hunt Club, 3,700+ sq ft, hardwood flrs thruout, 10 ft ceilings on 1st flr, lots of crown molding & built-ins, 4br incl 22x14 luxury master, 5 baths, 3 fpl, sun rm,fin bsmt w/ rec rm, media rm & wine cellar. MLS ID 08008589 April Heinemann 630-232-6900

$99,000 9200 Finnie Rd, Newark

303 S Harrison St UPPER. 2br 2ba condo in Pine Brook Meadows near Metra & town, 18x14 liv rm w/custom stone fpl, 11x21 kit/din opens to balcony, 1 car gar plus parking space. MLS ID 08135495 Pam Murray 630-232-6900

$519,900 St Charles

39W885 N Robert Frost Cir. On lge interior lot, approx 3,600 sq ft, 4br incl 19x20 master, 21x23 kit w/42 inch cabintes & hardwood ﬂr, fam rm fpl, sun rm, bsmt w/roughed-in bath. MLS ID 08254710 Charles Kirkwood 630-232-6900

$674,900

Rt 71 to Millbrook Rd to Fox River to Whitfield, cross the river to Rogers to Finnie -- On 7+ acres w/3 acre pond & Fox River access, Sandwich Schools, open flr plan, approx 3,500 sq ft, 4br, fireplaces in fam & hearth rms, 28x17 kit w/island, walkout bsmt w/fpl, Trex deck, stamped concrete patio. MLS ID 08237905 Cindy Heckelsberg 630-896-3100

$466,000

2902 Royal Fox Dr. In Royal Fox overlooking golf course! 3,400+ sq ft, 4 big br incl main flr master suite, 3.5ba, 2 story fam rm w/fpl, refin hardwood flrs in kit & din rm, bsmt. MLS ID 08341088 Donna McQuade 630-232-6900

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St Charles

$369,900 St Charles

38W762 Glenview Dr. On 1.3 acres, 2,500+ sq ft, vaulted 18x18 master suite w/luxury bath, ﬁreplaces in liv & din rms, kit has island & French drs to 3-season rm w/cathedral ceiling. Fin bsmt, 3 & 1 car garages. MLS ID 08292261 Donna McQuade 630-232-6900

$348,000 St Charles

2310 Forest Ridge Rd. In Hunters Fields, recent updates incl mechanicals, appliances, carpet, hardwood ﬂring, counters, siding & roof! 2,596 sq ft, 1st ﬂr den/5thbr, crown molding in liv & din rms, fam rm fpl. MLS ID 08240935 Maureen Christiansen 630-232-6900

$219,900 St Charles

111 S 5th Ave F. Right in town across from Public Library! 2br 2.5 bath condo in Portland Terrace is just blocks from Fox River trails. 1 private garage space plus 1 parking space MLS ID 08290937 Donna McQuade 630-232-6900

$148,900 0N845 S Old Kirk Rd, West Chicago $349,000

6N840 Roosevelt Ave. Fox River Heights home totally rehabbed in 2009! 3br, 2ba, oak cabinetry, oak hardwood ﬂrs in kit & liv rm, 12x50 upstairs bonus rm, bsmt. MLS ID 08231152 Brenda Galauner

630-232-6900

Rt. 38 to Kirk to Cherry Ln to Old Kirk -- 2.35 acres in Geneva Twp, 3,000+ sq ft, 23x15 fam rm w/ fpl, wood beam cathedral ceiling & wood lamiante ﬂr. Fin bsmt has rec rm, exercise rm, 5thbr & 3rd full bath. Deck w/screened area. MLS ID 08267385 Laureen Lindstrom 630-232-6900