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Glasses and a growler (jug of beer) show the unique beers of Imperial Oak Brewery, set to open in February in Willow Springs. their way into the beer. It adds complexity.”

Barrels are kept at room temperature for several months so the wood can expand and contract, effectively soaking in the beer and spitting it out, Semenske said.

Local distilleries will supply many of the barrels used at Imperial Oak, allowing the brewers to experiment using smaller barrels. Because barrel-aging brings so many variables – the liquid previously in the barrel, the time the beer is allowed to

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age and the way a certain beer reacts to the content of the barrel – drinking the same beer at Imperial Oak doesn’t mean it will taste the same as last time.

“Part of our business model is when you come in, you’ll have new things to try,” said Semenske, of Brookfield.

Hamilton and Semenske, who will do most of the brewing, are working on several beers they plan to use for promotional events before the brewery opens: Odin’s Beard, an imperial red ale aged in a

rye whiskey barrel that features toasted and caramel notes; and I Must Break You, an imperial stout aged in a barrel of bourbon that offers chocolate and coffee flavors infused with honey and molasses and notes of oak and vanilla.

Imperial Oak will have seating for up to 85 at bar stools and tables, said DiBraccio, who will head the brewery’s management and accounting.

For information about the brewery and its opening, go to www.imperialoakbrewing.com.

8ON THE COVER Left to right: Grant Hamilton, Chris DiBraccio, Brett Seme, owners of the new Imperial Oak Brewery opening soon in Willow Springs.

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Aging beer in barrels used to hold whiskey or gin, for example, enables a profoundly experimental style of brewing that can produce imperial, or strong, beers.

“You basically just fill [a barrel] with beer and let it age in there,” Semenske said. “As it does it picks up some of the flavors of the oak and the taste of the spirit that was in there and the other characters of the wood. You also get notes of vanilla and other spices that get

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WILLOW SPRINGS – Two home brewers and a bar owner walk into a bar … actually, they’re already in the bar.

Grant Hamilton and Brett Semenske have been brewing their own beer for a combined 15 years, the last four as part of a home-brewing club that meets at Brixie’s Bar in Brookfield.

When Brixie’s owner Chris DiBraccio heard Hamilton and Semenske were planning to open their own brewery, he jumped in. He’d thought about making his own beers to add to Brixie’s craft brew lineup and knew his bar-owning experience would help.

So, early last year, two home brewers and a bar owner walked into an empty garage and, of course, planned to fill it with beer. Imperial Oak Brewery is set to open in late February at 501 Willow Boulevard, on the northwest edge of Willow Springs Woods and steps off the bicycle path along the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

Hamilton, of La Grange, said bicyclists who ride along the path told him Imperial Oak will attract a bunch of riders and might even send more cyclists to the trail.

“It has the brewery feel plus the neighborhood kind of bar feel,” said DiBraccio, of La Grange Park. “It’s not just our beer. It’s also the place to come for [community].”

Everything about the brewery will be spoken for in its name. Steps from a forest preserve, Imperial Oak will feature stronger, barrel-aged brews poured from barrel-stave handles and served on a wood-finished bar and tables, all underneath an oak

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The river reached 7.9 feet at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, according to the weather service. Flood stage for the river is 7 feet.

Riverside Fire Chief Spencer Kimura said the water level stabilized Saturday, but Swan Pond lived up to its name as the Des Plaines River made a detour into the park and out. The problem, Kimura said, was pack ice that had the potential of damming up the river, especially at bridge locations.

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Saturday’s ice dam in Riverside was cleared Monday and the Des Plaines river level dropped from 8 feet to 3.8 feet, Kimura said.

The ice dam, located between the Swinging Bridge and Ogden Avenue, could have caused some flooding on First Avenue, Kimura said. However, overflow from the river never got close to flooding First Avenue.

According to the weather service, the measured level of 8 feet was considered an anomaly and not representative of flood levels upstream.

The flood warning is no longer in effect, Kimura said.

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BROOKFIELD – The Brookfield Police Department will soon lose one of its most dedicated officers; a man who has been on the job for 27 years in Brookfield enforcing local ordinances and keeping the streets safe.

Jim Siran, who has lived in Brookfield since he was 4 and worked for nearly three decades as a Brookfield Jim Siran officer, will retire from his position as the village’s enforcement officer Jan. 17.

According to Siran, he’s looking forward to fishing, getting some projects done around his home and finding the time to work on his car in retirement.

“I’m tired of getting up at quarter after five,” Siran said.

“It will be nice to punch the alarm clock.”

Siran began working for the village of Brookfield in 1984 in the Recreation Department. In 1986, Siran moved to the police department after he applied for a new created, civilian position as the village’s enforcement officer – tasked with the never-ending job of parking enforcement.

The position was created in response to the expansion of commuter parking along Brookfield and Burlington avenues.

Siran also was responsible for enforcing street sweeping and snow ordinances.

During his career, Siran wrote more than 148,000 tickets, according to notes he kept, Police Chief Steve Stelter said.

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officials, Siran was a strict enforcer but always fair.

“Since I’ve been here – six years – he’s been the most reliable employee,” Stelter said.

“He’s really is just a nice guy.

We’re definitely going to miss him. He was called on to do many tasks and he always did it with a smile.”

Throughout the years, Siran also received training in animal control and quickly became the department’s goto person for animal control issues. According to the department, Siran specialized in caring for stray, injured, feral and unwanted pets.

According to Police Lt. Ed Petrak, Siran will be sorely missed by all members of the department. Siran, he said, was known for his dependability; rarely missing a day of work and always ready to lend a hand to a fellow officer or resident.

“I always just gotten up and gone to work – since high school – that’s what you do,” Siran said of his attendance.

The biggest change in the job, Siran said, was moving from paper to all digital record keeping.

“When I started all the cars had radios with tubes in them,” Siran said. “You had to let them warm up first. Now, we do all the reports on the computer.”

Even as he’s looking forward to retirement, Siran said he’ll miss the job and his co-workers.

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RIVERSIDE – At 5 p.m.

Jan. 8, it was 14 degrees, but with nothing to block the wind, the temperature felt more like the other side of the minus sign.

Cheff, a pit bull mix, was left locked in a cage in the MacNeal Professional Building parking lot at 3722 S. Harlem Avenue.

As a parting gift, Cheff’s owners left a bag of food and a note telling whomever found him his name.

Riverside police are seeking help in identifying the owner of the medium-sized, young male dog they found in the parking lot after receiving a call about a dog at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Police Chief Thomas Weitzel said the dog showed signs of being malnourished and devoured food given to him by officers when they arrived.

“When the officers responded it was below zero,

and it looked like the dog had been out there for at least an hour or two,” Weitzel said.

“He was shivering and obviously neglected.”

The pup was skittish when officers arrived, Weitzel said, retreating to the back of the cage. But when an officer opened the cage door with a leash in hand, Cheff slowly ambled out and walked freely to the squad car and hopped in through the open door.

From there, the dog was taken to the VCA Hospital in Berwyn where he remains.

It is unknown how long the dog was left abandoned, police said, but it was in obvious need of medical help.

Anyone who recognizes photos of the dog should contact Riverside police at 708447-2127 or wgutchick@riverside.il.us Leaving animals outside in extreme cold for a period of time is considered animal cruelty and the dogs owners will be charged with a crime, police said.

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BROOKFIELD – It all began with a little white lie.

When Lillian Dudczyk graduated from Eli Whitney Elementary School in Chicago, she lied about her age to get a job at Turner, a factory that made picture frames.

Dudczyk said she fibbed be- Lillian cause she want- Dudczyk ed a job and the regulations were not as strict regarding working age in those days.

Dudczyk, a Brookfield resident, is now 97 and is still working regularly. She files paperwork at Creative Dental, 3739 Grand Blvd., in Brookfield, and she wouldn’t have it

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any other way.

Every Monday and Friday she takes the Pace bus to Creative Dental and works in her own private office where she pulls patient’s charts, files paperwork, double checks their personal information and talks to the customers – something she is particularly strong at is making them feel comfortable, she said.

Up until two years ago, Dudczyk was driving to work, but had to stop when she broke a bone in her heel. She has to wear a brace and a boot now, which makes it hard for her to drive, but it’s not enough to slow her down.

Although Creative Dental has gone through some name and ownership changes throughout her career, Dudczyk has been working at the dental care company for 46 years.

Dudczyk said the best part about her job is meeting with the public. In her job at the office, she has seen children grow up, get married and have

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The original owner of the dental care practice asked Dudczyk, a patient at the time, to work for him. She said she had no idea what she would do, but the dentist said he would teach her. For the first couple of weeks, she trained with the dentist during his lunch break and has been working there ever since.

Jerry Gardner, the current dentist at the practice, said he told Dudczyk the job was hers for as long as she wanted it.

Always feisty, Dudczyk said she wanted it in writing – and he did just that. Now Dudczyk has a contract, though probably not legally binding, among her stacks of papers in her office.

“She makes you laugh,” Gardner said. “For anyone who meets her, she leaves quite an impression. People who aren’t patients come to see her.”

Gardner said Dudczyk doesn’t show her age at work.

“She has a lot of energy for a woman her age, or for any

“I don’t see how people sit around all day.”

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person for that matter,” he said.

Carol Polcyn, a receptionist who has been working at Creative Dental for six years, said people come in asking for her.

“She’s a pleasure to be with and work with,” Polcyn said of Dudczyk.

Dudczyk’s job is her life, she said. Although she is the only one of her friends still working, she keeps going. She doesn’t need any hobbies or things like that, she said. She just wants her job.

Her tip on living a long and happy life is to just keep working.

“Get up in the morning and look forward to your job,” she said. “I don’t see how people sit around all day.”

Dudczyk said she plans on working at Creative Dental for the rest of her life.

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able to get to the section on fire because other piles of mulch prevented their path.

Firefighters eventually went around the mulch yard to gain access from the back and put water on the fire for

By MATTHEW HENDRICKSON 27 hours before calling in mhendrickson@shawmedia.com expert help. The fire is conMcCOOK – A fire that ignit- sidered to be in a controlled ed more than two weeks ago is burn and does not present a still burning – but barely – at a danger to residents or busioutdoor yard that holds mulch nesses in the area, according to Tobolski. in the village of McCook.

Tobolski, who also serves Authorities believe the fire started spontaneously in the as Cook County commissioner early morning Dec. 28. Mulch for the 16th District, called in is known to catch fire from support from the Department combustible heat as the mate- of Homeland Security and the rial dries. The heat produced Cook County Forest Preserve inside the piles during the dry- District.

“It’s like fighting a forest ing process can heat up enough fire,” Tobolski said. “It just to suddenly produce fire.

According to McCook Fire keeps burning and it takes a long time to Chief Joseph [completely] Myrick, the put it out.” fire is almost “It’s like fighting The village out, as crews a forest fire. has continued have been to monitor covering it It just keeps burning the situation with dirt. and it takes a long time but is no lonThe situation ger taking an is still being to [completely] active role in monitored, he extinguishing said. put it out.” the fire, To“ R i g h t Jeff Tobolski bolski said. now, it’s all Currently, covered in McCook Mayor extinguishing dirt,” Myrick the fire is the said Monresponsibilday. “I go out there a couple of times a day to ity of Lemont-based Perfect Mulch’s insurer, Rockwood check on it.”

According to Myrick, the Insurance Co., and a private dirt crews have been using contractor, TGF Forestry and to cover the fire should pre- Fire, a company with experivent some of the heavy smoke ence in putting out fires of this that has been fouling the air type.

Because of the nature of the around McCook. Residents in McCook and Lyons have fire, Tobolski said there was complained about the smokey not much the village could do smell that has been in the air but wait. He said the village is aware of complaints from resisince the fire started.

“There shouldn’t be any- dents about the smell, but said more smoke,” Myrick said. that he believes the fire will be out by the end of the weekend.

“It’s about out.”

The village also consulted Myrick said he didn’t know exactly when the fire would be with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which completely extinguished.

According to McCook May- conducted an investigation of or Jeff Tobolski, the mulch the fire, Tobolski said.

According to the village, pile that caught fire is located in a section far from the en- any potential smoke inhalatrance of Perfect Mulch, a 2.5- tion claims can be directed to acre yard that houses mulch. Rockwood Insurance Co. at Fire crews were initially un- 312-602-5240.

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Police stop man driving • A Samsung Galaxy 4 cellZoranco Spirovski, 51, of La phone was stolen from a vehicle Grange Park, was charged between 4:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and with driving under the influ10:16 a.m. Jan. 4 in the 3700 ence of drugs, driving on the block of Blanchan Avenue. sidewalk, driving too fast for • A business at 9101 Ogden conditions, unlawful possession Ave. was broken into through of a controlled substance and the rear exterior door at 2:38 failure to wear a seat belt after p.m. Dec. 24. All other doors at an incident at 9:47 p.m. Jan. 4 the business were secured, and in the 8800 block of Brookfield everything appeared to be in Avenue. order.

According to the report, • A State Farm office at 9101 Spirovski, who said he was Ogden Ave. was broken into delivering pizzas, was drivthrough a rear exterior door at ing behind the police station 9:18 p.m. Dec. 24. An interiwhen he nearly hit a light pole, or door also had been pried crashed into a curb and conopen and two desks near the tinued driving on the sidewalk front of the business had been before police stopped him. A disturbed. The report did not background check on the vehicle specify whether anything had determined he had also been been stolen. in an accident at 8:30 p.m. that night in Riverside.

Domestic battery Police said they found three • Jaquel Johnson, 36, of Chicaaluminum packets in the vehicle go, was charged with domestic that tested positive for heroin. battery after an incident at 11:45 a.m. Jan. 1 in the 9100 block of Stolen vehicle 31st Street.

A red, 1999 Ford Escort was • Ricardo Perez, 42, of Brookstolen between 10:30 and 11:02 field, was charged with domesp.m. Dec. 25 in the 4200 block tic battery after an incident at of Arthur Avenue.

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• Nikola Cevizovic, 21, of La Grange, was charged with three counts of burglary and one count of criminal damage to property after an incident at 9:02 a.m. Jan. 1 in the 8400 block of Greenview Avenue.

According to the police report, a Brookfield man said he saw

Property damage A residence was marked with obscene graffiti between 4:30 and 10:20 p.m. Dec. 24 in the 3800 block of Madison Avenue.

Suspicious incidents • A Brookfield man reported a suspicious incident that occurred at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 30 at Tischlers, 9118 Broadway Ave. The complainant said he suspected an unidentified man of trying to scam him by asking for monetary compensation for alleged vehicle damage.

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Can disabled community spur economic growth?

Smart business owners know there are two important ingredients to improving their bottom line: Spend less and sell more.

They also know employee retention saves money and that a loyal customer creates profits.

What business owners might have failed to consider is that, statistically, employees with disabilities have a higher rate of retention than other employees. Also, people with disabilities represent 1 in 5 American consumers and spend $150 billion annually in the United States. So, members of our communities with varying abilities make great consumers, particularCOMMUNITY ly if they are employed.

VOICE Last year, Gov. Pat Quinn Katherine passed the Employment First Leibforth bill, promising people with disabilities employment opportunities. Then, we waited for something to happen. The La Grange Area Department of Special Education didn’t wait.

They got together with their friends at Helping Hand Center and The Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services and got started. They contacted Project Search, an internationally proven employment initiative for people with disabilities that takes students from school to permanent work via total immersion training in the workplace. It has 280 successful programs across 40 states and four countries.

LADSE and its partners will pilot the first Project Search program in the state of Illinois. Karen Steffan, LADSE director of vocational programs, believes that the biggest deterrents to employment for people with disabilities are misconceptions and low expectations. Steffan recognizes the success of Project Search is largely dependent on the partnership of business, education and community.

LADSE, DRS and Helping Hand have taken an important step toward that employment promise made by Gov. Quinn.

Now, they’re waiting for the business community to respond with the inclusionary mentality required for such a vibrant and progressive employment idea to get people to work.

A meeting of the LADSE’s Project Search Business Advisory Committee will be held at 6:30 pm Jan. 30 at the Helping Hand Center. Families of students will disabilities are invited to attend to discover how they can assist with the development of this initiative in Illinois. To get information about Project Search or to find out how you can join the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce in advocating for people with disabilities, please contact Chamber Program Director Katherine Leibforth at 708-387-7550 or katherinel@wscci.org.

Katherine Leibforth is foundation director for the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Despite heavy snows Jan. 2, public works crews in Lyons, Brookfield and Riverside kept the roads clear for drivers.

A thumbs up to the public works employees who spent the first week of the new year endlessly plowing streets, distributing salt and keeping the streets and sidewalks as clear as possible. When the temperatures dropped, the job got even harder. We were impressed with the job well done and heard from many readers who thought the same. Nice work!

A thumbs up to Yvonne Agnello-Adams, former president of the Brookfield Jaycees. Agnello-Adams recently was honored by the organization with A JCI Senatorship Award. The award is given to one out of 100 Jaycees members and honors members for their outstanding service. Agnello-Adams received the award on behalf of the Lombard Jaycees, as the Brookfield chapter closed in 2012.

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To the person who responded to the teenager who wanted a break: You wrote, “Do you think life will give you a break?” and “By not getting a break now, you will be prepared for life when it doesn’t give you a break.” Wow! You sound incredibly bitter. I’d like to know how you spent your free time as a child! When I was a kid (a long, long time ago), I had free time during school breaks just like everyone else. The only time in our lives that we get free time is when we’re in school (or retired) and what’s wrong with that? I don’t know what motivated the parents of the teenager who complained.

Maybe they have a reason for what they’re doing, but what you wrote is kind of severe.

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Does anyone have a shred of common sense anymore? I see the snowplows and garbage trucks creeping so slowly to squeeze past without hitting any of them. Why can’t the village of Brookfield require people to park on one side of the street only? What if a fire truck or ambulance needs to get down our streets?

Homeowners deserve better

I want to say super-duper thank you to the Downers Grove Police Department who checked on me – I’m a senior citizen – during this horrible, horrible business of Jan. 6. I almost froze to death in here because the power went off and it was out for 14 hours. The police checked on me twice. I was stunned. I am so grateful. I want a great big thank you to go out to the Downers Grove Police Department for being so caring and concerning.

This is in response to Lemont snowplowing. Where I’ve driven around the village and in my own subdivision, the plowing hasn’t been that great. It could and should be. Plowing two times in one direction, only one in another, maneuvering around parked cars only when the plow driver feels like it – sometimes my little middle street isn’t even plowed. The driver comes back around hours later or a day later. Call, the Public Works or the village and you’re treated rudely. Homeowners deserve better in Lemont. Village, please take note.

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I live in Downers Grove. I had a problem with the sewer. I called DuPage County Public Works ... The next day they came out and determined the cause of the problem. And I want you to know, I was very pleased with what they did. They were very courteous, very thorough ... You hear a lot of complaints. This is something favorable I want to tell you about.

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What is wrong with people in Brookfield? I live on a narrow street, which has cars parked on both sides, even now, with all the snow! They park directly across from other parked cars!

The wonderful mayor of Berwyn, Mr. Lovero, tells all of us in Berwyn that we should buy in Berwyn. He sends a Christmas card and his permit number, 100, is from Oak Brook. What do you think of that?

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OBITUARIES SHIRLEY E. BLACK Born: Aug. 9, 1921; Chicago, IL Died: Oct. 4, 2013; Rhinelander, WI Shirley Edmunds Black, age 92, of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, formerly of Lombard, Illinois, died on Friday, October 4, 2013, at Milestone Senior Living, in Rhinelander.

She was born August 9, 1921 in Chicago, to Walter and Amanda Edmunds.

Shirley attended Harper High School on the South Side of Chicago, and Park College in Kansas City, Missouri. She married William D. Black in December of 1947.

She was one of the co-founders of the La Grange, Illinois Historical Society, an active member of the Cradle Society in Evanston, Illinois, and a member of the Audubon Society. Shirley was a lover of nature, especially birds; and was a duplicate bridge player.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband in 2008, and her parents.

She is survived by her daughter, Roberta Jean Black of Rockville, Maryland; son, David (Patti) Black of Eagle River; and granddaughter, Valerie Smith.

Shirley was the loving niece of Aunt Helen Jorg, and a devoted friend to many people.

A memorial service was held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 13, 2014.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to LaGrange Historical Society, 444 S. LaGrange Rd., LaGrange, IL 60525, or Cradle Society, 2049 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, are appreciated by the family.

Condolences may be expressed at gaffney-busha.com.

Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River, WI.

ROSE GIANDONATO Rose Giandonato, age 97, of Westchester, passed away January 11, 2014.

Arrangements by Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home. 708-447-2500

MARIE S. KASL Marie S. Kasl, age 89, of Lemont passed away January 6, 2014.

Arrangements handled by Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd. 708-839-8999

JEAN MERVINE Jean Mervine, age 89, of Oak Brook; beloved wife of the late Lloyd A. Mervine for 65 years; loving mother of Robert Mervine, Craig (Sharon) Mervine, Bette “Bege” (Denny) Wiegman, and Jeanne (Cheryl Dykstra) Mervine;

( yl Dyk tra) ; grandmother of Jeannette (Jay) Breimhorst, Paul (Cory Bird) Mervine, Heather Lincecum, David Mervine, Alyssa Mervine, Lauren Mervine, Joel (Michelle) Wiegman, Bret (Emily) Wiegman, the late Amy Jo, late Mary Ann, and late Laurel Jean Mervine, and the late Luke James Wiegman; greatgrandmother of Katy Lincecum, Cohen and Mira Wiegman, Reid and Gabe Breimhorst, and Jacob Mervine; sister of the late Robert and late Judy Lawson.

Jean was a 50+ year member of St. James Lutheran Church in Western Springs.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, January 18, 2014, from 12:00pm until time of service, 1:00pm at St. James Lutheran Church, 5129 Wolf Rd, Western Springs; Pastor Bege Wiegman and Rev. Erin Clausen officiating. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. James Lutheran Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside. Information: 708-352-6500.

VIRGINIA M. MODRY Virginia M. Modry, age 89, formerly of Westchester, passed away January 12, 2014.

Arrangements by Conboy Westchester Funeral Home.

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LAWRENCE J. SILSKI Lawrence Joseph Silski, age 82, of Brookfield, Korean War, Army Veteran.

Died peacefully January 9, 2014, at Loyola Hospital in Maywood after a courageous, three week battle against a pulmonary aneurysm.

Predeceased by his parents, Joseph Silski of Chicago and Frances Bednarek of Manistee, Michigan; adored younger brother of Isabel Neuert of Wheaton; beloved husband of Helga Doerfeld and father of Andrew Lawrence Silski and Margaret Isabel Kehrees; proud grandfather of Matthew Silski, Rebekah Silski, Daniel Silski, Catherine Silski, Michael Silski, Sarah Silski, Peter Silski, Johanna Isabella Silski, Paul Bradley, Jason Bradley, Brian Bradley, Andrea (James Jr.) Mierop, Andrew Kehrees and Nick Kehrees. Endeared greatgrandfather of Joseph Silski and Jimmy Mierop, III.

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y op, III. Visitation, Monday, January 13, 2014, from 7:00 P.M. To 9:00 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield.

Will lie In State, Tuesday, January 14, 2014, from 10:00 A.M. to time of Service, 11:00 A.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1550 Haase Avenue, Westchester.

Internment with Military Honors follows at 12:30pm at Chapel Hill Gardens West, 17 West 201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace.

Information, 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Flo White of Winchester, Tennessee; granddaughter and husband, Becky and Rich Cunat of Estill Springs, Tennessee; grandson, Steve White of Chicago; great-grandson, Anthony Cunat of Estill Springs, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be private.

For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Kidney Foundation.

Online condolences may be sent to www.watsonnorth.com

DOROTHY M. SLIFKA Dorothy M. Slifka, age 96, of Westchester, passed away January 7, 2014.

Arrangements by Conboy Westchester Funeral Home.

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RICHARD W. SMITH Richard W. Smith, age 77, of Countryside, passed away, January 8, 2014.

Arrangements by Hallowell & James Funeral Home.

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LYDIA WHITE Lydia White, age 90, of Winchester, Tennessee, formerly of Plainfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2013, at her residence surrounded by family.

A native of Chicago, she made her home in Brookfield, for most of her life, until recently when her health began to fail. Mrs. White was very active in the Brookfield Moose Lodge, and was a member of the Lionsville Congregational Church.

She enjoyed playing cards with her senior friends, especially the card game of pinochle. Mrs. White was a homemaker, but during WWII she supported the war effort by working in a factory producing aircraft parts. She will be remembered by her friends and family as a pet lover, which were Schnauzers and Boston Terriers.

Mrs. White is preceded in death by her husband, William White, Sr.; sister, Sylvia Eme; brothers, Robert Clarence and Phil Walther.

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La Grange Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m. Friday, Bella Bacino’s, 36 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For INDIAN HEAD PARK information, visit www.lagrangerotary.org.

The Leisuretime Club, noon Alanon Q Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Lyonsville CongregaFriday, First Congregational Church, tional Church, 6871 Joliet Road, 100 S. Sixth Ave., La Grange. For Indian Head Park. All men of any bridge-playing experience welcome. information, call 312-407-7245.

“When the Song of the Angels is For information, call 708-246-8888 Stilled” Joint Choir Performance, or 708-784-0921.

10 a.m. Sunday, Highlands Presbyterian Church, 1902 W. 59th Street, LA GRANGE La Grange. Adult vocal choirs of Highlands Presbyterian Church and Surprise Bridge Stakes Etc., 1 p.m. Wednesday, Park District of La the Presbyterian Church of Western Springs perform. Free performance.

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For information, call 708-447-8185. For information, call 708-246-1911.

La Grange Kiwanis Club, noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Park District LA GRANGE PARK of La Grange, 536 East Ave., La Salt Creek Camera Club, 7:30 Grange. Meets in room 108. For p.m.

Wednesday, Plymouth Place, information, call 708-352-2992.

HODGKINS 315 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Sensible Fitness for Older Park. Meets on the first and third Coffee, Cards and Chatter, Adults, 12:30 to 10:20 a.m. Friday, Tuesday, Hodgkins Park District, Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Har- Wednesdays of the month. Visitors welcome. For information, call 7088997 Lyons Street, Hodgkins. Meets ris Ave, La Grange. The cost is $48 the first and third Tuesdays of for six classes or $10 per class. For 562-1164. each month. For those age 55 and information, visit www.agingcareSee BULLETIN BOARD, page 20 older. For information, visit www. connections.org.

Grand Boulevard, Brookfield. Sessions are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. For information, visit www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

Kids Yoga, 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Focus Yoga Studio, 9047 Monroe Ave., Brookfield. For ages 5 to 8.

Cost is $60 for the series. For information, call 708-387-2006.

Thirsty Runners/Walkers Club, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Blue Water Lounge, 9016 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Ages 21 and older. For information, call 708485-WATR or visit www.bluewaterlounge.com.

Third Tuesday Book Discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Brookfield Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. Third Tuesday of every month.

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science experiments. For grades K-2. For information, visit brookBroadview Rotary Club, 12:15 fieldlibrary.info. p.m. Thursday, Sawa’s Old Warsaw BrookPark Senior Social Club, Restaurant, 9200 W. Cermak Road, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Broadview.

Monday, Brookfield Municipal Building, Recreation Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield. For BROOKFIELD information, call 708-409-0518.

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Ave., Brookfield. For information, Book Babies Storytime, 11:30 a.m. call 708-856-1992.

Wednesday, Brookfield Public Li3D Printing Lab, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. brary, 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brook- Saturday, Brookfield Library, 3609 field. Lap-sit storytime for parents Grand Blvd., Brookfield. Children and babies (ages 6-23 months) in a under the age of 8 must be accomplaygroup setting. For information, panied by an adult. For information, visit www.brookfieldlibrary.info. visit brookfieldlibrary.info.

Jammin’ Family Storytime, 6:45 Graft, Fraud & Cronyism: Past p.m. Wednesday, Brookfield Public Events that Shaped the Present Library, 3609 Grand Boulevard, 1911-20, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Brookfield. For information, visit Brookfield Library, 3609 Grand www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

Boulevard, Brookfield. David Clark Junior Geeks, 4 to 4:45 p.m. explores historic events that still Thursday, Brookfield Library, 3609 resonate 100 years later. For inforGrand Blvd., Brookfield. Younger mation, visit brookfieldlibrary.info. scientists can join the fun as the Terrific 2s & 3s Storytime, TuesJunior Geek Lab explores some cool day, Brookfield Public Library, 3609

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BAHLS - OTTOSON WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Robert and Christina Ottoson of LaGrange Highlands, IL announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Ottoson to Aaron Bahls, son of Stephan and Susan Bahls of Guttenberg, IA. Ms. Ottoson graduated with a B.A. in History from Michigan State University and a M.S. in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and is an Historic Preservation Specialist at Hobart Historic Restoration in Cedar Rapids, IA. Mr. Bahls graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in English and is a Senior Recruiter at RufaloCODY in Cedar Rapids.

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West Suburban Toastmasters, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. For information, visit wsuburban.freetoasthost. org.

ConfiCare Act II Tae Chi, 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Bethlehem Woods Retirement Center, 1571 W. Ogden Ave, La Grange Park. For information, email gina.millette@ahss.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. First meeting is free, then $28 for the year. For information, visit www.tops.org.

Scrabble Club #518, 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, La Grange Park Village Hall, Community Room, 447 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange Park. $1 per meeting. For information, call 708-354-5970.

Open House at Greater La Grange YMCA, noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Greater La Grange YMCA, 1100 E. 31st St., La Grange Park. For information, visit www.greaterlagrangeymca.org.

La Grange Park Woman’s Club, 1 p.m. Monday, Village Church, 1150 Meadowcrest Road, La Grange Park.

Meets on the third Monday of each month from September through May. Refreshments served. For information, call 708-352-9276.

Advance Care Planning for Seniors, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, LaGrange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. Meets the third Monday each month. Free. For information, call 708-579-0562.

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Pinochle Game, noon to 3 p.m.

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CUB Utility Bill Clinic, 11 a.m.

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Board-trained staffers give one-onone analysis of gas, electric and phone bills to help save money.

Registration is required. For information, call 708-447-0869 or visit www.northriversidelibrary.org.

RIVERSIDE Riverside Little League Online Registration, Wednesday through Jan. 18. Teams begin with 5-year-old tee-ball through juniors baseball and softball for boys and girls up to 14.

Children who live in the village of Riverside or who attend school within the boundaries (including Ames Elementary, Hauser Jr. High, and St. Mary’s) are eligible to join. For information, visit www.riversidell.com.

Riverside Community Band, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside. Looking for players. No tryouts required. For information, call 708-386-1286.

Bible Study for Seekers & Skeptics, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Riverside United Methodist Church, 82 Woodside Rd., Riverside. For information, visit www.umcriverside.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Riverside Chapter, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Riverside Township, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside. For information, call Jody at 708-788-0147.

WESTERN SPRINGS Knitting Circle, 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut Street, Western Springs. Every other Thursday. For information, call 708-246-0520 or visit www.fordlibrary.org.

Family Storytime, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut Street, Western Springs. For all ages. For information, call 708-246-0520 or visit www.fordlibrary.org.

Holy Yoga, 4 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, 5250 Wolf Road, Western Springs. Cost is $10 per session. For information, call 708-246-5220 or visit www. presbyws.org.

Hinsdale Embroiderers Guild, Monday, Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Road, Western Springs. Meets September through May. For information, call 630-9869480.

WILLOW SPRINGS Willow Springs Lions Club, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Willow Crossing Tavern, 8524 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. For information, call 708839-5178.

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‘DO-GOODER’ WHERE: 6420 16th St., Berwyn WHEN: Jan. 16 to Feb. 22: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 5 and 8:30 p.m. most Saturdays COST & INFO: $18; www.16thstreettheater.org, 708-795-6704 ABOUT: Artistic Director Ann Filmer directs the world premiere of Laura Jacqmin’s “Do-Gooder” to open 16th Street Theater’s new season, which explores “How to Be Good.” When Gordon and Carmel buy a greystone in Chicago, it’s with the best of intentions: They plan to rent the building’s second apartment to a low-income black family, displacing Erik and Nora, their white tenants.

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WHERE: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., and Heartland Studio Theatre, 7016 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago; shuttle WHEN: Friday to Sunday, Jan. 17 to 19 COST & INFO: $10 per single ticket; 773-761-4477, www.lifelinetheatre.com ABOUT: Suburban talents help power Lifeline Theatre’s 17th annual Fillet of Solo Festival, celebrating storytelling and featuring live-lit collectives and solo performers, including Penelope Walker of Broadview. Walker has been seen on the Goodman Theatre stage in Chicago for nine productions of “A Christmas Carol.” She will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Heartland.

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WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora WHEN: Wednesday to Sunday, Jan. 15 to Feb. 9 COST & INFO: $36.90 to $49.90; ParamountAurora.com, 630-896-6666 ABOUT: Rachel Rockwell of Berwyn (shown) directs the hit musical “42nd Street,” whose ensemble includes Cicero native Larry Baldacci. To meet growing demand for its Broadway series, Paramount has extended each show’s run from three to four weeks this season.

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COST & INFO: Free; 708-442-6400, www.riversideartscenter.com ABOUT: An exhibit by Judith Mullen is curated by Riverside Arts Center’s Gallery Director Karen Azarnia, who said the pieces in “A Crooked Path” hover between painting and sculpture as the artist mines the gap between strength and fragility to speak to the cycle of personal trauma, recovery and resilience. It runs to Feb. 15, open from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. In the forest on daily walks, Mullen collects a variety of natural and manmade objects that make their way back to the studio.

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Antonino’s serves Italian hometown favorites LA GRANGE – My family and I have been dining at Antonino’s Ristorante in La Grange for as long as I can remember. In fact, there’s a good chance my first bite of restaurant Italian food – likely spaghetti – was consumed there.

Antonino’s is a destination in La Grange, especially for commuters in the vicinity of La Grange’s Stone Avenue train station. Riders on the way home from work often can be seen making the detour into Antonino’s to pick up a pizza for the family.

One of the best things about this restaurant is how little it has changed in the past 25 years. Its traditional Italian restaurant interior and the way the windows fog in the cold is something that always draws me back. Even the menu is largely the same – a special plus for my dining companion. Taking the family dinner to heart, I invited my brother to accompany me.

Now, my brother is the kind of person who always orders the same thing. When he’s in the mood for Chinese, it’s General Tso’s chicken from Moy Goy Inn just down the street. When it’s a burger, a trip to Palmer Place is required. Breakfast? Well, that’s always at Cafe Calbay for a skillet made with corned beef hash, poached eggs and American cheese.

But for Italian? There’s only one place: Antonino’s for spaghetti and meatballs.

Besides Antonino’s pizza, I think it likely he’s never tried anything else on the menu. I set out to change that on our visit, but traditions die hard.

To whet our appetite, we ordered two appetizers neither of us had tried in the past: fried calamari and bruschetta. The calamari was incredibly crispy, and the bruschetta was just the right amount of toasty goodness piled high with garlic, tomatoes and basil. Fantastic.

For our entrees, I ordered the lasagna. Although I’ve

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More photos online To see more photos from Antonino’s Ristorante, find this story online at PlanitLife.com/ mysterydiner although I’ve had it before, but it comes with heaping pasta, covered in sauce, with Suburban Life Media photos two classic Italian meatballs Antonino’s Ristorante recently celebrated its 25th anniversary as a La Grange destination for Italian spe- perched on top. My brother’s review: “It’s perfect. Exactly cialties including hand-tossed pizza. what I wanted.”

Even though we were full and had leftovers to bring home, no trip to Antonino’s would be complete without an order of tiramisu for dessert.

Fluffy, creamy and dusted with cocoa powder, it was the perfect end to the meal.

As I said, I’ve been here enough to tour the menu extensively. Also worth the trip is the very garlicky and very good matarocco sauce with spaghetti; the meatball sandwich is fantastic; and the pizza holds its own against the many choices La Grange Crispy fried calamari is a great provides.

But, when it comes to dish to start off the meal for the finding a suburban spot for entire family. classic Italian-American dining where the whole family Spaghetti at Antonino’s is worth risking a drip for a big serving of flawill leave pleased, Antonino’s fresh, crunchy lettuce. vorful sauce and juicy Italian meatballs. can’t be beat.

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Music This Week at Fitzgerald’s, Wednesday, Fitzgerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Jan. 15: The SideBar Sessions with BakerzMillion, 8 p.m., $5 suggested donation (Jazz); Jan. 17: Tributosaurus becomes Bob Dylan, 9 p.m., $20 TW (Rock); Jan. 18: Rico, 9 p.m., $10 TW (Rock); Jan. 19: Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners, 6 p.m. (Doors at 5 p.m.), $10 ($5 for 17 and under) (Jazz). For information, call 708-788-2118 or visit www. itzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Blues at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, Thursday, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Jan. 16: Open Mic Blues Jam (Free); Jan. 17: Doug Lee & The Blues Family at 9:30 p.m. ($6 Cover); Jan. 18: Pat Smillie Blues Band at 9:30 p.m. ($6 Cover). For information, call 708-484-3610 or visit www. harlemavenuelounge.com.

JAN. 15 Wine Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Autre Monde Cafe, 6727 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. For information, call 708-775-8122 or visit www.autremondecafe.net.

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Thursday, Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. In honor of the fourth season of “Downton Abbey.” A trained head cook and an English butler are portrayed, transporting you to an early 20th-century estate. Register in advance online. For information, visit www.dglibrary.org.

JAN. 17 Jon Heder Hosts “Napoleon Dynamite” Screenings, 5, 7 and 9 p.m.

Friday and 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Hollywood Blvd. Cinema, 1001 W. 75th St., Woodridge, and 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville.

Jon Heder, THE Napoleon Dynamite, will host screenings of the cult favorite and be available to meet and sign autographs; additional charges apply. For information, visit www. atriptothemovies.com.

Film Discussion: “Bless Me Ultima,” 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut Street, Western Springs. Drama set in New Mexico during World War II centered on the relationship between a young man and an elderly medicine woman who helps him contend with the battle between good and evil that rages in his village.

No advance registration required. For information, call 708-246-0520 or visit www.fordlibrary.org.

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SNOWSHOES STEP UP WINTER FUN WHERE: Blackwell Forest Preserve west division ofices, 29W400 Mack Road, Warrenville WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays at ofice, or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays, Jan. 20 and Feb. 17, from Mount Hoy tubing hill COST & INFO: If 3 inches of snow or more blanket the forest preserve, you can trek by snowshoes that are available for rental through February. Visitors will be given basic instructions and a map of trails. “One of the beneits of snowshoeing is that when there’s deep snow, it’s easy to get to areas that are off the beaten path,” Ranger Nate Hambel said. Rental costs $5 for two hours or $10 for the whole day. For details, call 630-876-5931. Visit www.dupageforest.org. rafles throughout the evening. Tickets are $25 and include dinner and live entertainment. Proceeds support the Berwyn Park District Scholarship Fund. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and music and dancing at 8 p.m.

For information, call 708-795-2892 or visit www.berwynparks.org.

West Suburban Symphony “fusion” Club-Style Show, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Masonic Temple, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Five groups of classically trained musicians, ranging JAN. 18 from duets to quintets, will perform popular music in a casual setting.

Winter Wonderland, Book Donation The show will feature vocal and and Open House, 10 a.m. to noon instrumental renditions of hits by top Saturday, The Goddard School, 8350 rock bands from the ’60s to today, Lemont Road, Darien. Includes book plus music by Irving Berlin, George readings by special guests including Gershwin, Henry Mancini, Astor Mary Kathleen Weaver, face painting, Piazzolla and Andrew Lloyd Webber. balloon artists, crafts, refreshments Tickets, $15 for all ages, will be availand more. The school will be acable at the door. Doors open at 6:45 cepting books, in collaboration with p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Bernie’s Book Bank, with the goal of For information, call 630-887-7464 or collection 1,500 books. For informavisit www.westsubsymphony.org. tion, call 630-985-7117.

Jim Peterik & World Stage, 8 p.m.

Catalog Homes of Downers Grove Saturday, North Central College Exhibit Grand Opening, 1 to 3 p.m.

Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Saturday, Downers Grove Park District Ave., Naperville. Jim Peterik presents Museum, 831 Maple Ave., Downers his ultimate rock show, featuring the Grove. Museum Supervisor Julie very best artists he was fortunate to Bunke will be the presenter. This is a be associated and perform with. For irst-come, irst-served event. Seating information, call 630-637-7469. is limited and the event is free. Light refreshment will be served. For information, call 630-963-1309 email JAN. 19 jbunke@dgparks.org.

Chicago Sinfionetta: Tribute to Dr. Positively Pasta, 6 p.m. Saturday, Martin Luther King Jr., 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Liberty Cultural Center, 6445 W. Sunday, North Central College Wentz 27th Place, Berwyn. Guest chefs Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Commissioners Mario Manfredini Naperville. Mei-Ann Chen leads her and Frank Amaro will prepare a pasta third Wentz Concert Hall tribute to experience that you do not want to the civil rights leader with help from miss. There will be silent auctions and 8:15 p.m. Friday, Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss Ave., Downers Grove. Special CD release concert. “Dancing Through the Storm” is Dixon-Kolar’s newest solo project. Celtic, traditional, blues and folk inluences are incorporated into her contemporary acoustic style.

Tickets are $7 each. For information, call 630-969-9720 or visit www. twowaystreet.org.

Nicole Cash, an associate principal horn of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, and soprano Elizabeth Norman. For information, visit northcentralcollege.edu.

“A Crooked Path” Artist Reception, 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy Street, Riverside.

Featuring the artwork of Judith Mullen.

For information, call 708-442-6400 or visit www.riversideartscenter.com.

JAN. 20 Two Tone Winter Birds Art Workshop, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut Street, Western Springs. Art Workshop for kids with Terri Murphy, a talented artist and children’s book illustrator. For ages 8 to 12 years old and must be a Western Springs resident. Register in advance. For information, call 708-246-0520 or visit www.fordlibrary.org.

The Whiskey Brothers, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Fountaindale Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook.

Energetic Irish music. These informal sessions call for audience participation, song requests, and a fair amount of laughter! For information, visit www.fountaindale.org.

JAN. 21 Eastern Fire Belly Dance, 8 to 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Coop’s Den, 148 w. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Featuring a variety of belly dance styles performed by student, semi-professional and professional dancers. For information, call 630-988-4443 email easternirebellydance@gmail.com.

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Saturday at Whitney Young MLK Dream Classic

“We beat a really good team. I thought we executed well. Our defense, we played really good team defense and contained their excellent players pretty well. Offensively, we got the ball inside. I thought we did a really nice job of rebounding [Friday night], which was huge offensively and defensively.”

Tom McCloskey Riverside-Brookfield head coach “[Our height] is definitely an advantage, except against really quick teams, and then we tend to turn the ball over a little bit,” VandeMerkt said.

The Bulldogs made it backto-back wins by defeating Von Steuben 72-57 on Saturday. RB led by as many as 30 points in the third quarter and cruised down the stretch. VandeMerkt (26 points), Kincanon (15) and Johnson (11) again scored in double figures.

As the Bulldogs prepare for the final six weeks of the regular season, the focus is on winning the MSC again and trying to earn a good seed for the postseason.

“We got to win our conferBill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com ence and get ready for the state tournament,” VandeMerkt Riverside Brookfield’s Sam Johnson drives to the basket through a crowd of Glenbard South on Friday. The Bulldogs topped the Raiders and won against Von Steuben on Saturday. said.

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RIVERSIDE – Having a tall team and being able to take advantage of that height are two different things.

Riverside Brookfield’s boys basketball team has plenty of height to go around in the form of four players standing 6-foot-5 or taller. However, the Bulldogs have struggled in certain matchups against quicker teams that were able to take the size advantage out of the game.

RB might be figuring it out though. The Bulldogs won a pair of games over the weekend and put their height to good use. Friday’s 69-54 win against Metro Suburban Conference rival Glenbard South was proof of potential progress.

“I thought it was an excellent game,” RB head coach Tom McCloskey said. “We beat a really good team. I thought we executed well. Our defense, we played really good team defense and contained their excellent players pretty well.

Offensively, we got the ball inside. I thought we did a really nice job of rebounding [Friday night], which was huge offensively and defensively.”

Senior Jack VandeMerkt led the Bulldogs with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Sam Johnson contributed 17 points. Will Kincanon scored 13 points and dished out six assists.

RB is now 9-4 overall and 4-0 in the MSC ahead of Friday’s game at Ridgewood.

“We knew we had that height advantage and we had to rebound and play inside-out,” VandeMerkt said.

The key going forward is to minimize the turnovers against quicker teams that can put pressure on RB’s guards.

Glenbard South is a quicker team, but was unable to force the Bulldogs into enough turnovers.

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WRESTLING Riverside Brookfield

Nazareth’s boys basketball The Bulldogs picked up a team cruised past Hubbard on Saturday in an 82-55 victory. Metro Suburban Conference Chris Swade led Nazareth with win Thursday, beating Glenbard South 39-24 in a dual meet.

18 points.

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Morton

The Mustangs headed to Glenbard West for the Chris ChapThe Friars beat Gordon Tech pell Wrestling Invitational and 69-46 on Friday to remain undeplaced third out of eight teams. feated in the Chicago Catholic Donny DiNardo (120 pounds), League North.

Adrian Cardenas (170) and Jesus Ceja (195) were all runners-up in St. Joseph their weight classes.

The Chargers won a pair of Cardenas lost his first match games over the weekend. St. of the season to Addison Trail’s Joseph improved to 5-0 in the Niko Rocha, 3-1 in the final, to Catholic League North after drop to 20-1 on the season. defeating Leo 67-44 Friday. The Chargers also beat Thornton Fractional North 72-47 over the Proviso West Robert Modiest highlighted weekend. the Panthers’ showing at the Leyden Invitational by finishing secProviso West The Panthers dropped a pair ond at 152 pounds. West was 10th of West Suburban Silver games out of 13 teams.

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during the weekend. Hinsdale Central beat West 64-53 Friday, GIRLS GYMNASTICS and Oak Park-River Forest Lyons Township left Hillside with a 54-49 win The Lions proved again they Saturday. are the favorite to repeat as state champions this winter with their at Lake Forest on Saturday.

GIRLS BASKETBALL LT won the Robin Straus InviNazareth tational by scoring 150.45 points, The Roadrunners split two more than four points ahead of games during the weekend. Aflast year’s state runner-up from ter beating Regina 35-20 Friday, the Prairie Ridge co-op.

Naz dropped an East Suburban Kelsy Kurfirst won the allCatholic Conference game to Jo- around with a score of 38.825, and liet Catholic 65-35 Saturday. she was also first on balance beam and floor. Katie Carling (38.025) Fenwick was second in the all-around and Jade Owens made her return Michelle Cozza (37.40) was fifth. from injury in the Friars’ 57-48 win against Carmel in ESCC BOYS SWIMMING play Saturday. Owens, who had been out with an ankle injury Lyons Township The Lions defeated Downers suffered in the season opener, Grove North 124-62 in a varsity scored 14 points. meet on Friday.

LT won two relays and was St. Joseph first in six individual events: BenThe Chargers bounced back jamin Hewitt (500-yard freestyle), from Thursday’s loss to Res- David Freund (100 freestyle and urrection (55-43) by beating De 50 freestyle), Scotty Seamus (divLa Salle 49-44 Saturday. Chanel ing), Chris Phillips (200 individuBrown had 17 points in the win. al medley) and Nick Bonneville (200 freestyle).

Proviso West The Panthers remained unde- Riverside Brookfield feated in the West Suburban SilThe Bulldogs picked up a win ver with a 51-28 win at Hinsdale against the Plainfield co-op, 122Central on Friday.

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Riverside Brookfield freshman center Dana Rettke shoots in a game against Westmont on Jan. 8.

Rettke has shown no first-year jitters and is a key player for the Bulldogs.

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By DAN SANTAROMITA dsantaromita@shawmedia.com RIVERSIDE – It’s hard not to notice the trio of Riverside Brookfield freshmen while they rack up big numbers for the girls basketball team.

It’s especially hard to miss Dana Rettke.

Rettke stands 6-foot-5, thanks to a 6-foot-6 father and a 5-foot-11 mother and has developed skills to go with it. The freshman center has made a big impact on the team, along with freshmen guards Lindsay Hoyd and Samantha Bloom.

“I kind of expected it because I know how they play and I know how I play,” Rettke said of the freshmen trio’s smooth transition to the varsity game. “I played with them for three years prior to this on the Junior Bulldogs, so we know how each other play and we’re good friends.”

Rettke said she and her

freshmen teammates have been welcomed into the team without any problem, but who would complain considering how productive they’ve been? Bloom leads the team in scoring and Rettke joined her on the all-tournament team at RB’s holiday tournament.

“The freshmen kids are good,” RB coach Dallas Till said. “I think they’re enjoying themselves and they don’t look like freshmen out there. If you didn’t know they were freshmen and just came to watch us, I think you’d just say they’d be juniors or something.”

Rettke’s emergence on the team gives RB another option inside to pair with junior forward and returning starter Janae Dabney.

Rettke, though, is the toughest matchup on the floor for any opposing team given her height.

She started playing basketball in first grade and has continued to play. As a re-

sult she has developed a nice touch around the basket and even has a reliable jump shot from inside 10 feet.

As for the Bulldogs as a team, RB is playing the role of chaser in the Metro Suburban Conference after losing to Glenbard South back on Dec. 17. The Raiders are still undefeated in the MSC, but RB has one more shot to tie the standings when the teams meet in Glen Ellyn on Feb. 4.

The Bulldogs can settle into a groove of MSC games down the stretch. Only two nonconference games remain, at Leyden Feb. 8 and at Lyons Township Feb. 11, and the schedule is less crowded going forward.

“We’re only playing one or two games a week now as opposed to these tournaments where we’re playing every day,” Till said. “We got to shore some things up, polish some things up, and get back to the drawing board a little bit.”

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By DAN SANTAROMITA dsantaromita@shawmedia.com Each basketball season provides an opportunity for new players to step into the spotlight. From seniors seeing significant playing time for the first time to underclassmen making an impact, these six girls basketball players are having breakout seasons for area teams.

Nina Scaramella School: Lyons Township Class: Sophomore Position: Guard Impact: Veterans Kayla Morrissey and Victoria Swift have been key figures to the young Lions team, but Scaramella is part of the future of LT basketball. She is the only underclassmen to crack the starting lineup for the Lions and has held down the spot as point guard.

Samantha Bloom School: Riverside Brookfield Class: Freshman Position: Guard Morton’s Maryam Wilcher protects the ball in the Mustangs’ game Impact: Three freshmen have against Willowbrook earlier this season. The sophomore transfer has been surprising contributors made a smooth transition and is Morton’s leading scorer this season. for the Bulldogs, but Bloom

has been the most impressive.

Displaying excellent ball-handling and passing skills and good shooting range, Bloom is RB’s leading scorer.

“We wouldn’t be the team we are without her,” RB coach Dallas Till said. “She’s been unbelievable.”

team at Riverside Brookfield over the holiday break and helped the Roadrunners make it to the championship game.

Maryam Wilcher

forced to deal with major injuries since senior and Creighton recruit Jade Owens has missed most of the season and sophomore returning starter Deja Cage is out for the whole year. Mackowiak stepped up in the absence of those two scorers. The sharpshooter has shown an ability to catch fire and change games with her shooting.

School: Morton Class: Sophomore Position: Guard Impact: Wilcher came to Morton after spending her freshman year with the powerful Trinity program. She made a smooth transition as the Mustangs’ leading scorer.

The tall guard is a key piece for the young team to build around for the future.

Jules Raimondi School: Nazareth Class: Senior Position: Forward Impact: Raimondi is one of just two returning starters on Nazareth, but has shown great improvement in an increased role this season as she is a big scorer and rebounder for the Roadrunners. Raimondi was named to the all-tournament

Jenny Mackowiak School: Fenwick Class: Junior Position: Guard Impact: The Friars have been

Kietta Saunders School: St. Joseph Class: Senior Position: Guard Impact: Saunders was a contributor last year but has greatly increased her impact on the Chargers this season.

She has more than doubled her scoring average from 5.2 points per game to 10.6 while also leading the team in assists and steals.

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Riverside Brookfield’s Samantha Bloom (right) and Westmont’s Mara Casper wrestle for the ball during a Jan. 8 game. Freshman Bloom made an immediate impact for the Bulldogs this season.

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Salary cap could haunt the Bears Hub Arkush

As the Bears Vice President of Football Administration, General Counsel and lead contract negotiator Cliff Stein is one of the best “capologists” in the NFL. Nobody understands the salary cap or knows how to work with it better than Stein, and there are no better negotiators in the NFL either.

I can’t remember the last time the team targeted a free agent, convinced him to come to Chicago and Stein couldn’t fit him under the cap.

Still, the Bears will begin the 2014 NFL league year in a bit of salary cap hell and there’s very little Phil Emery and Stein can do about it without some painful cuts to the current roster.

The 2013 Salary cap was approxi-

mately $123 million and early projections are that it could go as high as $127 million in 2014. But of the current Bears under contract, nine Bears veterans, Jay Cutler, Julius Peppers, Brandon Marshall, Matt Forte, Lance Briggs, Jermon Bushrod, Martellus Bennett, Tim Jennings and Robbie Gould are occupying approximately $85 million of cap space according to spotrac.com.

If the $127 million figure proves accurate that will leave Stein just $42 million to spread among 44 players and that will be an impossible task if the Bears hope to add any proven talents via free agency.

Shea McClellin, Alshon Jeffery, Matt Slauson, Kyle Long, Jordan Mills, Stephen Paea, Jonathan Bostic and Khaseem Greene are all almost certain to be back. Slauson just resigned and the rest are all in their rookie contracts and none of them have been around long enough to have those deals renegotiated to be more salary cap friendly.

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There goes another $11.5 million in cap space, leaving $30.5 million and the club is still looking for starters at center, defensive end, defensive tackle, possibly one or two linebacker spots, at least one cornerback, safety, nickel back, punter and 28 reserves.

It’s a serious mess and none of it is Stein’s fault. It is the price of failing badly in the NFL College Draft during the past four to five seasons. Forget going back further than that as any players drafted prior to the last four or five years would be in their second contracts and have higher cap values.

The only significant starters with star potential on the Bears roster right now who were drafted in the last five years are Jeffery and Long. Every other significant contributor is in his second NFL contract and helping to stretch the Salary Cap. The Bears have almost no young talent saving them cap space.

The Bears do have the option of pushing a significant potion of Cutlers cap hit

into out years of his deal and almost certainly will have to, potentially creating as much as $10 million of extra room.

But what if Cutler doesn’t work out or gets hurt? Then your cap is strangled even worse in a few years if you have to replace him and carry dead cap money.

The Bears will also have to cut or restructure the deals of Peppers and Michael Bush, which will save about $12 million of cap space if they cut them, but they will then have to add another starting defensive end who will need to be a premier pass rusher and a dependable number two running back.

Emery and Marc Trestman have said their goal is to make the Bears younger on defense. Some part of that goal is borne out of need to deal with their cap issues.

But the reality is getting younger and getting better, with limited financial resources to make up for any missed draft picks is a truly difficult situation to be in.

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tackles and an inability to pressure the quarterback, among other struggles.

Tucker should be able to help with the new hires to coach the linebackers and D-line, as he gets a chance to put more of a mark on this defense.

“We believe Mel is the right person to lead our defensive unit,” Trestman said. “He fully understands where we need to improve, has the skill set and leadership to oversee the changes that need to be made and to execute our plan to get the results we know are necessary.”

Trestman and Phil Emery were firm in their stance that, when healthy in the first three games, the defense played at a high level. That showed the faith they have in Tucker as a coordinator,

and he could be working with completely different personnel next season.

Tim Jennings, Stephen Paea and Briggs are the only regulars that should be back at their positions in 2014.

Major Wright, Corey Wootton, Melton, James Anderson, Williams, Charles Tillman, Jeremiah Ratliff and Collins are all free agents.

The futures of Chris Conte and Peppers are in question, and McClellin and Bostic could be at different positions.

With Tucker getting another year to prove himself, expect to see a more aggressive defense.

“We want a physical, fast, playmaking defense, a defense that causes disruption,” Emery said.

One game that sticks out as a potential blueprint of the

Bears’ 2014 defensive style is the win in Pittsburgh in Week Three.

According to Pro Football Focus, Ben Roethlisberger was under pressure on 20 plays, six more than any other Bears opposing quarterback.

They blitzed Big Ben 19 times, tied for the most all season.

After halftime, Roethlisberger started finding success under pressure, but the aggressive defense was too much. The Bears forced five turnovers in that 40-23 win.

As bad as the defense was, the Bears were a play away from winning the NFC North, which made the meltdown on that side of the ball all the more frustrating. Tucker gets another chance, and even though the coordinator is the same, expect the Bears’ defense to look much different next season.

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The worst defense in Bears history cost two assistant coaches their jobs, but the leader of the unit will be back in 2014.

Linebackers coach Tim Tibesar and defensive line coach Mike Phair were fired but defensive coordinator Mel Tucker will return.

“We thank Mike and Tim for their effort and dedication.

They are men of high character and integrity,” Bears head coach Marc Trestman said in a statement Sunday. “These are not easy decisions and we do not attribute our lack of success on defense to two individuals.”

Both Tibesar and Phair’s units were marred by injuries. Thrust into the lineup,

rookies Jon Bostic and Khaseem Greene did not show the improvement the team wanted to see, especially down the stretch. The Bears were last in the league in run defense.

“I saw Khaseem do it right and Jon do it right, and I saw them both do it wrong,” Trestman said in his Jan. 2 news conference. “I did not see a consistency in their play.”

On the D-line, Henry Melton and Nate Collins both tore their ACL, while Julius Peppers and Shea McClellin did not produce up to expectations off the edges.

Someone was going to take the fall for a defense that allowed 6,313 net yards in 2013, and it went to the position coaches of the front seven, which made the same mistakes week after week: problems fitting the run, missed

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mysuburbanlife.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff V. ERIC OLSAUSKAS A/K/A ERIC C. OLSAUSKAS; JULIE A. MANTEL; BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendants 09 CH 37578 Property Address: 269 Blackhawk Road Riverside, IL 60546 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-023708 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 21, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on January 30, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 269 Blackhawk Road, Riverside, IL 60546 Permanent Index No.: 15-36408-008 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $1,014,829.97. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at www.kallenrs.com.

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I580883 January 1, 8, 15, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff V. MIGUEL LUEVANO; MARIA E. LUEVANO; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., Defendants 10 CH 34020 Property Address: 5324 9TH AVENUE COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-042246 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on October 31, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 3, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 5324 9th Avenue, Countryside, IL 60525 Permanent Index No.: 18-09411-031 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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op sp The judgment amount was $196,847.30. Sale terms for nonparties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at www.kallenrs.com.

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I573206 January 1, 8, 15, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.NELSON MERCADO A/K/A NELSON N. MERCADO, HARRIS BANK, NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SUBURBAN BANK OF BARRINGTON, BANK OF AMERICA, NA Defendants 10 CH 004959 2326 WESTOVER AVENUE NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 24, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 27, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2326 WESTOVER AVENUE, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546 Property Index No. 15-25-111022.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished

p to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-03341.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-03341 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 004959 TJSC#: 33-24149 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I581261 January 1, 8, 15, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Plaintiff, -v.GREGORY PARDINI A/K/A GREGORY J. PARDINI, DEBORAH PARDINI A/K/A DEBROAH M. PARDINI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 028187 1418 HARRISON AVENUE LA GRANGE PARK, IL 60526 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 10, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1418 HARRISON AVENUE, LA GRANGE PARK, IL 60526 Property Index No. 15-27-311020.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-

tyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-13847.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-13847 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 028187 TJSC#: 33-25178 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I582730 January 15, 22, 29, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.ANGELINE PAOLINI, AS TRUSTEE, OR SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, U/T/A DATED 6/4/2003 A/K/A THE ROSE HURKALA LIVING TRUST, ANGELINE PAOLINI, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE UNDER THE LAST WILL OF ROSE HURKALA DATED 6/4/2003, CARRIAGE HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE ROSE HURKALA LIVING TRUST U/T/A DATED 6/4/2003, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE ROSE HURKALA LIVING TRUST U/T/A 6/4/2003, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROSE HURKALA, UN-

Suburban Life - Wednesday, January 15, 2014 • CCK • Page 35 KNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 021260 81 S. 6TH AVENUE UNIT #205 LA GRANGE, IL 60525 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 10, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 81 S. 6TH AVENUE UNIT #205, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 Property Index No. 18-04-231038-1011.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

CLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-11261.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-11261 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 021260 TJSC#: 33-25614 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I582720 January 15, 22, 29, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A, Plaintiff, -v.MARIA S. DURAN, ANTONIO M. DURAN Defendants 12 CH 25099 4444 RAYMOND AVE Brookfield, IL 60513 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 10, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4444 RAYMOND AVE, Brookfield, IL 60513 Property Index No. 18-03-311043-0000; 18-03-311-044-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $306,503.43.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished

p to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 12-1784.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 12-1784 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 12 CH 25099 TJSC#: 33-27728 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I582455 January 15, 22, 29, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA NA; Plaintiff, vs.

JEFFREY W. THOMPSON; ALLY BANK FKA GMAC BANK; Defendants, 12 CH 38168 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 26, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 21, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 100 South 7th Avenue, LaGrange, IL 60525.

P.I.N. 18-04-401-020.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The judgment amount was $334,496.98. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 12-03700 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I583728 January 15, 22, 29, 2014 Get Bears news on Twitter by following @bears_insider

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CAPITAL ONE, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ING BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.MATTHEW FRANKIEWICZ, JILL LOUGHREY, FIRST AMERICAN BANK Defendants 13 CH 016873 1542 N. MAPLE AVENUE LA GRANGE PARK, IL 60526 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 30, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1542 N. MAPLE AVENUE, LA GRANGE PARK, IL 60526 Property Index No. 15-27-307015/016.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-12142.

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Page 36 • CCK • Suburban Life - Wednesday, January 15, 2014 One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-12142 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 016873 TJSC#: 33-24776 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I583536 January 15, 22, 29, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WESTERN SPRINGS NATIONAL BANK, N.A., AN ILLINOIS STATE BANK Plaintiff, -v.CHRIS GABRIELIDES, DISCOVER BANK, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ACACIA UNIT 5 TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 3250 2 WESTWOOD SQUARE Indian Head Park, IL 60525 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 25, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 27, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2 WESTWOOD SQUARE, Indian Head Park, IL 60525 Property Index No. 18-20-111083-000.

The real estate is improved with a townhouse.

The judgment amount was $212,848.23.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are

prope ty. p admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: GRACIELA MATA, HOWARD AND HOWARD ATTORNEYS, PLLC, 211 FULTON STREET, SUITE 600, PEORIA, IL. 61602, (309.999.6317). Please refer to file number 013706-00570.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I581319 January 1, 8, 15, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs.

James Miskell; Donald Miskell; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, 13 CH 7728 Sheriff's # 130926 F13010059 WELLS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on February 11, 2014, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 2104 South 20th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois 60155 P.I.N: 15-15-328-016-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Anthony Porto 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 f ax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a

ttemp debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I577594 January 1, 8, 15, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SEAWAY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIRST SUBURBAN NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE R. BROWN, COSMOPOLITAN CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INDEPENDENT, INCORPORATED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2007 CH 18010 2116 SOUTH 17TH AVENUE Broadview, IL 60155 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 14, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 18, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2116 SOUTH 17TH AVENUE, Broadview, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-15-331046. The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $177,938.76.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as

pl pr to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: MCFADDEN & DILLON, P.C., 120 S. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1335, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 201-8300.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCFADDEN & DILLON, P.C. 120 S. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1335 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 2018300 Attorney Code. 26370 Case Number: 2007 CH 18010 TJSC#: 33-25172 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I583565 January 15, 22, 29, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL A. ROSTEIN, JUDY GUITLEMAN F/K/A JUDY ROSTEIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2013 CH 15113 7856 FOREST HILL ROAD Burr Ridge, IL 60527 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 18, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 28, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7856 FOREST HILL ROAD, Burr Ridge, IL

dge 60527 Property Index No. 18-30-406010.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $709,593.84. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will

mysuburbanlife.com p receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HOWARD AND HOWARD ATTORNEYS, PLLC, 200 S. MICHIGAN AVE., SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60604, (312) 372-4000.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650

go (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HOWARD AND HOWARD ATTORNEYS, PLLC 200 S. MICHIGAN AVE., SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 372-4000 Attorney Code. 46359 Case Number: 2013 CH 15113 TJSC#: 33-26113 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE PARK REQUEST FOR BID

BROADVIEW PARK DISTRICT 2600 W. 13TH AVENUE BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS 60155 SCHROEDER PARK

The Village of La Grange Park, Cook County, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for the following project(s): 2014 EMERALD ASH BORER TREATMENT. Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. Prevailing Local Time on the 3rd DAY OF FEBRUARY 2014 by mail or delivered by hand to the Office of the Village Clerk, Village of La Grange Park, 447 North Catherine Avenue, La Grange Park, Illinois, 60526 immediately after which time and at such place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the title of the project.

Those desiring to bid may obtain copies of the contract, specifications and other bidding documents by emailing Brendan McLaughlin at bmclaughlin@lagrangepark.org Bidders will be required to comply with all laws including those related to employment of labor and the payment of local prevailing wage rates.

Each bidder shall satisfy the Village as to his ability, financial and otherwise, to perform the work specified.

The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all applicable bids, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to make award on that bid, which, in its opinion, is most advantageous to the Village. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE PARK By: Brendan McLaughlin, Director of Public Works January 15, 2014 Suburban Life 7131 LGP

LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE PARK REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of La Grange Park, Cook County, Illinois, that proposals will be received for the following: 2014 - 2015 Flower Bed Maintenance Contract 2014 - 2015 Lawn Maintenance Contract for Various Areas within Village 2014 - 2015 Lawn Maintenance Contract for Water Plant Area

The Broadview Park District does hereby invite sealed bids for Schroeder Park. Work will include site clearing, earthwork operations, concrete curbs, walks and paving, asphalt paving, baseball field improvements, fencing, batting cages, sports lighting, site furnishings, fitness equipment, educational signage, native landscaping and seeding, irrigation system, and electrical service.

Project manuals, including bid form and specifications, and construction documents are available after 11:00 AM on January 21, 2014 from Accurate Reprographics, 2368 Corporate Lane, Naperville, Illinois 60563 - 630.428.4433. Drawings are available for preview by registering and visiting htto://www.hitchcockplanroom.com. Project documents are available at the cost of reproduction.

Bids will be accepted at the Broadview Park District, 2600 W. 13th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois 60155 708.343.5637, during regular office hours. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the Contractor's name and address, and "Bid for Schroeder Park," on the face of the envelope.

Bids must be received no later than 11:00 AM, February 4, 2014. Bids will be opened on 11:05 AM, February 4, 2014 at the Broadview Park District, 2600 W. 13th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois 60155 708.343.5637. All bidders will be required to submit Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check, or Cashier's Check in the amount of 10% of the Base Bid, payable to the Broadview Park District.

The Broadview Park District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, parts of any and all proposals, or to waive technical errors or omissions in submitted proposals. No submitted bid may be withdrawn until a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date, without written consent of the Broadview Park District. The Broadview Park District encourages minority business firms to submit bids on this project and the successful contract bidder to utilize minority businesses as sub-contractors for supplies, equipment, services, and construction.

Questions should be directed to Dan Uebelhor duebelhor@hitchcockdesigngroup.com, Hitchcock Design Group at 630.961.1787.

This project is being financed, in part, with funds from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, "Open Space Land Acquisition & Development" (OSLAD) grant program.

Separate sealed proposals for each of the above contracts will be received in the Village Hall, Village of La Grange Park, 447 North Catherine Avenue, La Grange Park IL 60526, until 9:30AM, Monday, FEBRUARY 3, 2014, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bidders may bid on 1 (one) contract, or all of them.

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The proposals and staff's recommendation will then be referred to the President and Board of Trustees for their approval at the regular Village Board meeting scheduled on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 7:30PM in the Board Room of the Village Hall.

Bid documents for each separate contract may be obtained by emailing Brendan McLaughlin, Director of Public Works, Village of La Grange Park at bmclaughlin@lagrangepark.org Sealed bids must be clearly marked on the envelope with one of the following (only one bid per envelope): FLOWER BED MAINTENANCE CONTRACT LAWN MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS AREAS WITHIN VILLAGE LAWN MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR WATER PLANT The Village of La Grange Park reserves the rights to determine the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, to waive irregularities and to reject any and all bid proposals.

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Trustees of the Desplaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District will hold their public meetings on the following dates during 2014: March 20, May 15, July 17, September 18, and December 5.

All meetings will begin at 8:00am and be held at District headquarters, 8130 Ogden Avenue, Lyons, IL. All members of the public are invited to attend.

Dated at La Grange Park, Illinois, this the 15th day of January 2014.

President and Board of Trustees Village of La Grange Park, Illinois

Board of Trustees January 15, 2014 Suburban Life 7129 LY

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