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Folks from Brookfield and Riverside celebrated the holidays last weekend at the annual Riverside Holiday Stroll on Friday and the Brookfield Holiday Walk on Saturday. Santa made an appearance at both – drawn by a sleigh in Brookfield and arriving by firetruck in Riverside. Businesses in both communities celebrated by offering treats and special deals during the events.

RIGHT: Riverside/ Brookfield Madrigals sing Christmas carols Saturday at the Holiday Walk at the Brookfield Village Hall.

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BSL ABOVE: Colleen and Christopher Smith of Riverside (seated) enjoy a cup of cocoa Friday night while making s’mores at the Riverside Holiday Stroll.

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Bob Cano of Berwyn turns a block of ice into an ice sculpture Friday during the Riverside Holiday Stroll at the Riverside train station.

LEFT: Mia Norton paints the face of Gianna Guzman, both of Brookfield, on Saturday during the Holiday Walk at the Brookfield Village Hall.

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8ON THE COVER Gabriel Velez of Brookfield gives his wish list to Santa on Saturday at Irish Times.

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Riverside trustees decide not to kill ‘ugly’ coyotes Fines for feeding coyotes may be increased

By DOUG GRAHAM msleditorial@shawmedia.com RIVERSIDE – The Riverside Board of Trustees decided not to pay for the removal of coyotes infested with mange from the village’s residential areas but vowed to educate the public on how to live with the local coyote population at their public meeting Thursday night.

At the meeting, Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel presented a plan to trap or shoot

sick coyotes to the board. Weitzel said mange-infested coyotes have a depleted immune system, which makes them lethargic, riddles their body with sores and makes them shed almost all of their hair.

Weitzel said that in the last three weeks 18 residents have called police about coyotes and three of those reports involved coyotes that had no hair.

Village President Sells called the plan an “extreme step” and said the service that would remove the coyotes in the plan charges $3,500 to set up a trap, $250 for each trapped coyote removed and $1,000 for

each coyote shot and removed.

Trustee Patricia Collins said there was no reason to remove coyotes if there was no danger to residents.

“I don’t want them to shoot a coyote in my front yard,” Collins said. “Unless this animal becomes really dangerous, but we don’t even have anecdotal evidence at this point about the danger of these coyotes.”

Trustee Jean Sussman said she was in favor of removing just the ill coyotes, which she said is separate from the issue of there being an apparent increase in coyote sightings in the town.

Riverside police presented a plan to trap or shoot coyotes in Riverside that are infested with mange to board members Thursday.

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“There are two issues here, one issue is the coyotes that have the mange, the other is making sure we become better urban dwellers in helping control the coyote population,” Sussman said. “What we are dealing with right now is the [diseased coyotes] that are in pain, that are sick and that are making people quite apprehensive.”

Trustee Collins said these animals are being targeted for removal solely because of their appearance.

“They are ugly looking so

that’s what people are afraid of, because they look ugly,” Collins said.

Trustee Ellen Hamilton disagreed.

“I’ve seen animals with mange and they are completely uncomfortable,” Hamilton said. “Their skin’s on fire; they’re scratching all the time.”

Despite choosing not to address the diseased coyotes, Village President Benjamin Sells said the village will step up

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RIVERSIDE – Robert Vais, 54, of Riverside, was charged with a felony count of aggravated driving under the influence after a traffic incident that resulted in a bicyclist’s death, according to a Chicago Police Department report.

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Big Guys adds The Rudolph to holiday menu

By JOE SINOPOLI jsinopoli@shawmedia.com BERWYN – Two questions: One, why would respected cased meat makers such as Big Guys in Berwyn risk their reputation and standing by grinding up the rolling stock for Santa Claus’ Midnight Ride and putting it on the grill?

And two, can you get mustard on that sandwich?

The crew at Big Guys Charbroiled Sausages, 7120 Roosevelt Road, have seemingly stuffed it all, from pork to chicken, veal to crawfish, in sausage form.

Never shy, the cooks have now come out with a seasonal sausage that’s perfect for the Christmas holiday: Reindeer.

This isn’t the same stuff that your whitetail deer hunting uncle has been trying to get you to eat since you were a kid, and this isn’t the venison carved off a flaming spit like the merry men of Sherwood Forest would eat after a busy day of grand larceny (let’s break another myth; they were thieving bums).

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Brandan O’Connor, owner of Big Guys, rolls reindeer sausage Friday into links. Each month, Big Guys offers a different type of meat.

But Rudolph, Prancer, Dasher, Blitzen and their buddies should run their antlers off, thought I guess they could just fly away, too.

Big Guys owner Brendan

O’Connor said the meat purveyor, Blue Ribbon Meats in Chicago, is supplying the reindeer meat. But it’s when that ground meat hits the stainless steel table that the

strange magic occurs.

O’Connor and the crew start with a mixture of the reindeer, pork and beef, the amounts of which are a secret.

Then comes the spicing: Red

wine, blueberries, blueberry syrup and fresh thyme are combined with the meat to set off a sweet and savory assault on the taste buds.

Once stuffed in its casing, the sausage is put on the grill, cooked, nestled in a bun and topped with caramelized onions and goat cheese.

“We’re calling it The Rudolph,” O’Connor said. “We did this last year and we made it with a dark Mole sauce. We called it the El Rudolfo. But, we like that The Rudolph is sweet, because that kind of goes with Christmas.”

And so far, customers are liking it, O’Connor said. Those people who are familiar with venison will recognize the taste.

O’Connor said he played with a number of spices before coming up with the unique flavor of The Rudolph this year.

So, what does this monster tell his children when they ask, “What’s for dinner, Dad?” “I don’t think my babies have caught on to it yet,” he said. “My 11year-old, I haven’t told her about the sausage yet.

I wanted to wait until St. Nicholas Day.”

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• COYOTES Continued from page 4 efforts to educate residents on how to keep all coyotes away.

“It is quite clear to me that public education process has not been successful,” Sells said.

He said some residents have been feeding coyotes.

“A fed coyote is a dead coyote,” Sells said, expressing concern that people are not aware of how they are hurting coyotes when they feed them.

“You’re acclimating them to human food, you are curtailing their natural impulses to hunt and you’re drawing them into situations where they are going to be in more direct contact with humans, which is where the danger is,” Sells said.

He said the village could act to increase the fine for feeding coyotes, currently $35, in the coming week.

Sells said the village will likely ask the Humane Society

“A fed coyote is a dead coyote.”

Benjamin Sells Riverside Village President

to help educate residents by having a town hall meeting in the future.

Currently, the village hosts a 17-page Coyote Policy on their website, which instructs residents to chase off coyotes who wander into residential areas until they are back in the woods.

“Yelling, clapping or moving arms and act threatening towards coyotes; however, be safe and never corner a coyote or approach one with a young coyote nearby,” the document says.

Chief Weitzel said currently Riverside police officers are only permitted to shoot their service weapons at coyotes if they or a resident is in immediate danger.

By ALEX RUPPENTHAL aruppenthal@shawmedia.com When Casey O’Halloran and Bridget O’Connor started a blog about decorating on a budget, they thought, at the very worst, they’d at least get a few readers.

“We had no clue what to expect,” said O’Connor, a teacher who lives in Countryside. “[We] thought at least our moms would read.”

It turns out a lot of moms and others found their way to the blog, which is about to hit 1 million page views. The DIY Playbook has become a parttime job for the two women in their mid-20s, who post daily photos and short stories about do-it-yourself decorating projects they think of and tackle together, usually on weekends.

From furniture to crafts to organizing to weddings to holiday decorations – such as a wreath made of red- and green-painted wine corks – the blog features dozens

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Casey O’Halloran and Bridget O’Connor find success with their blog the DIY Playbook, which features home decorating crafts the two friends do together on weekends.

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People went nuts for the Mason jars, which O’Halloran and O’Connor screwed into wood and hung above a sink as a bathroom organizer.

“They went viral,” said O’Halloran, a producer for WGN-TV. “We’re still getting comments and emails from people. They’re all over Pinterest, all over websites … [People] want to know the exact size of the drill bit we used.”

As the blog started getting noticed, O’Halloran and O’Connor – best friends since high school – received offers from companies who wanted to partner with them. Their sponsors include HomeGoods, which operates stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls, PODS portable moving containers and moving company HireAHelper, whose website features one of their “do-it-yourself Thursday” posts every week.

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On the web Check out Bridget O’Connor and Casey O’Halloran’s decorating ideas at www.thediyplaybook.com.

They can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest with the handle diyplaybook.

we could make money running a blog,” O’Halloran said.

“We weren’t thinking page views. We weren’t thinking dollar signs.”

Now that the blog has taken off, the women – self-described Type A personalities who schedule posts months in advance – are thinking bigger.

They’re putting money away to eventually hire a developer to make over their website.

But the site will still focus on creative decorating on a budget. That was what O’Halloran and O’Connor bonded over during college, when they had to find cheap ways to spice up their dorm rooms.

“You don’t have to break the bank to decorate your house and a creative space to be proud of,” O’Connor said.

“We’re really big on decorating our homes with any kind of decor that’s meaningful.”

2 men arrested in Brookfield burglaries

in the 4200 block of Vernon Avenue between 10 p.m. Nov. 30 and 4:14 a.m. Dec. 1.

• A unlocked vehicle was entered and had its contents displaced in the 4200 block of Elm Avenue at 5 a.m. Nov. 30.

• About $20 in change was stolen from a vehicle that was broken into in the 4200 block of Elm Avenue, as reported at 8:34 a.m. Nov. 30.

• A vehicle was broken into and had its contents displaced in the 4200 block of Oak Avenue between 3 p.m. Nov. 29 and 9:33 a.m. Nov. 30.

• A GPS device was stolen from a vehicle in the 4300 block of Maple Avenue at 11 a.m. Nov. 30.

• About $200 was stolen from a man staying at a motel in the 8800 block of Ogden Avenue, as reported at 11:40 a.m. Nov. 26. The man said he let a couple friends stay in his room and that the money was stolen from the night stand

8POLICE REPORTS Information in Police Reports is obtained from local police departments. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

BROOKFIELD DUI Cletus W. Garde, 30, of Mount Prospect, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after being pulled over for speeding at Ogden and Prairie avenues at 2:43 a.m. Dec. 2. His blood-alcohol concentration was 0.258.

Obstructing a police officer Matthew J. Lannon, 34, of the 3000 block of Prairie Avenue, was charged with obstructing a police officer after refusing to provide identification when a police officer questioned him about a reported hit-and-run incident that occurred shortly before 2:13 a.m. Dec. 1. He also was cited for improper lane usage and failure to leave information after striking a parked vehicle.

Burglary to motor vehicle • A wallet was stolen from a vehicle in the 4500 block of Madison Avenue as reported at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 27.

• A vehicle was broken into

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MATTHEW HENDRICKSON mhendrickson@shawmedia.com LYONS – A bomb threat at Washington Middle School, 8101 Ogden Ave., in Lyons, led to the evacuation of about 800 students from the school at about 11:30 a.m. Dec. 3, according to District 103 officials and the Lyons Police Department.

Police were called to the school after a teacher discovered a handwritten note in a classroom that said a bomb was inside the school, Superintendent Mary Jo Vladika said.

According to police, the note described a bomb that was set to detonate in the school’s cafeteria at noon Tuesday.

Police were called to do a sweep of the school at 11 a.m. and students were evacuated from the school and held across the street at St. Hugh Parish until students were al-

lowed back into the school at 12:45 p.m.

“The police were wonderful and it was all very well done,” Vladika said. “We’ve been paying a lot of attention to our safety drills and it looks like it paid off. The children did very well and were very orderly.”

According to Police Chief Harley Schinker no threat was found at the school and a juvenile suspect was identified following interviews with students.

According to Schinker, the student said the threat was a joke.

No charges were filed in the incident. School officials said they are working with the police department and will likely handle the matter internally.

“The safety and welfare of our students and staff is a top priority in District 103 and we take all reports very seriously,” Vladika said.

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Police said they received calls from more residents on Thursday morning reporting thefts, slashed tires and damage to vehicles. All occurred overnight in the area police found Sapaula and Hernandez, according to police.

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BROOKFIELD – Brookfield police announced charges against two men allegedly responsible for a series of burglaries in the village Friday.

Ruben F. Sapaula, 18, of the 4700 block of Lawn Avenue, Western Springs, was charged with one felony count of burglary and one misdemeanor count of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Patrick Her-

nandez, 20, of the 4200 block of Maple Avenue, Brookfield, was charged with nine misdemeanor counts of criminal damage to property.

According to police reports, both men were arrested Dec. 4 after police received several calls to the department of two men possibly checking vehicle door handles in the 4500 block of Deyo Avenue. According to police reports, Hernandez was arrested on an active warrant from Cook Coun-

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SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA COUNTRYSIDE – More than 300 people gathered at the La Grange Country Club for the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 4. Ken Grunke The chamber Chamber introduced new director executive director Ken Grunke, a Brookfield resident and former administrator for Aging Care Connections. Grunke will start his new position Jan. 6.

The luncheon is one of the chamber’s four annual fundraising events to support chamber services, like free community events such as job

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In addition to a speech by Grunke, the event included the introduction of the chamber’s new board members by 2013 president Dan Halm. The new board includes: • President: Brian Doruff, of MB Financial Bank • Vice president: Beth McCormack, Express Employment Professions • Second Vice president: Marty Scott, village of Western Springs • Treasurer: Allison Muzal, Bookkeeping Express • Secretary: Michele Johann, Green Promoting A silent auction featured items such as two iPad minis, Bulls tickets, a wine and cheese package and a gift certificate for a dental whitening and exam with chamber member James Maragos.

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RIVERSIDE Domestic battery Susan D. Remiyas, 49, of the 300 block of Quincy Street, was charged with domestic battery after hitting a man in the head or neck with a glass vase at 7:27 p.m. Nov. 26 in the 300 block of Quincy Street.

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• Miguel A. Bermudez, 33, of the 5500 block of West 85th Street, Burbank, was charged with DUI at 4:11 a.m. Nov. 28 after police observed him weaving between lanes at Harlem Avenue and Addison Road.

• Joshua E. Wescott, 24, of the 3900 block of Jackson Street, Bellwood, was charged with DUI after being pulled over for speeding at 31st Street and First Avenue at 2:12 a.m.

Nov. 29. His blood-alcohol concentration was at 0.14.

• Courtney L. Moy, 34, of the 7600 block of Knottingham Lane, Downers Grove, was charged with DUI after being pulled over for speeding at 3:14 a.m. Nov. 30 at Harlem Avenue and Joliet Road. Her blood alcohol concentration was 0.189.

• Lynn M. Rodriguez, 32, of the 1500 block of South Gunderson Avenue, was charged with DUI after being pulled over for weaving between lanes at Harlem Avenue and Riverside Drive at 4:20 a.m.

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Reckless driving Michael A. Phillips, 61, of the 3100 block of Maple Avenue, Brookfield, was charged with reckless driving after running another vehicle off the road at Desplaines Road and 31st Street at 9:24 p.m. Nov. 27.

Violating protection order Michael C. Marchuk, 23, of the 300 block of Southcote Road, was charged with violating an order of protection at 8:45 a.m. Nov. 25 in the 300 block of Southcote Road.

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n LAST WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: What’s a good age to talk to your kids about Santa?

The LeaderShop brings inspiration to area students

Kristin Kennedy is a recent alumna of The LeaderShop and graduate of Lyons Township High School

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Dave Lemery, managing editor dlemery@shawmedia.com 630-427-6250

Pension reform legislation doesn’t get the job done If the pension reform law passed Dec. 3 In 2013, the cap is about $110,000. A cap was by the Illinois General Assembly and signed necessary and this is a positive step, but it Dec. 5 by Gov. Pat Quinn was a first step in a should be lower. series of reform measures still to come, we’d In an effort to fight off a constitutional hail it as a small victory for taxpayers and challenge, which certainly is coming, public the state. employees will contribute 1 percent less to Unfortunately, we fear that in the minds their retirement benefits than they do now. of Quinn, Speaker Michael Madigan and We think public employees should contribSenate President John Cullerton, last week’s ute more to their own retirements, not less. reform effort is the only step, which it canLike many of the lawmakers who voted not be if Illinois is to right its fiscal ship. against this legislation, we also question the With a $100 billion shortfall, Illinois has savings that proponents say it will bring. the worst-funded public penMadigan, Quinn and Cullerton sion systems in the country. say it will save $160 billion For the record For years, lawmakers failed to over the next 30 years. But the address the issue as the unfund- While there are positive nonpartisan Commission on ed liability grew and ratings Government Forecasting and elements to a pension agencies repeatedly downgraded reform bill that passed the Accountability was not given a the state’s credit, which now is General Assembly, it does chance to analyze the bill. And the lowest of all 50 states. the $160 billion figure is based not go far enough to fix Senate Bill 1, which passed by the state’s failing pension on an 8 percent annual return on the slimmest of margins in both the pension funds’ investments, systems. the House and the Senate, does which is unrealistic. begin to address some of the Though Quinn won’t admit it, problems. the vote all but guarantees that It changes the cost-of-living adjustments the temporary income tax increase imposed that retirees receive every year. Currently, on Illinois workers in 2011 will become perretirees receive a compounded, 3-percent manent. Or, worse, a push for a progressive increase each year on almost their full tax will gain momentum. Either is a big loss pension. Under the bill passed this week, for taxpayers. retirees will receive COLAs on only a part of While lawmakers around the state will their benefit, and the COLAs will be skipped boast about the significance of the reform some years for new retirees. This is the law’s and think their job is done, the reality is that biggest accomplishment. lawmakers did little to help right the state’s The legislation slightly raises the refinancial ship. tirement age for employees who are 45 and If they were truly determined to solve younger on a sliding scale. While this is a the problem, they would have held the vote positive step, it doesn’t go far enough. Many before Dec. 3 – the day after the current crop public employees are able to retire in their of lawmakers found out who they would be 50s with full pension benefits. As Americans facing in the March primary. They would live longer, those benefits get more and more make it clear more reform is in the pipeline, expensive. and make difficult decisions that would ease The law also places a cap on the amount the pension burden taxpayers continue to of salary on which a pension can be based. shoulder.

Matt Hendrickson, news editor, mhendrickson@shawmedia.com 630-427-6254

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For 35 years, The LeaderShop (formerly CEP for Youth) has been helping young people in elementary through high school grow into productive leaders of tomorrow by offering them opportunities to participate in outreach/volunteer services, special community-based events, mentoring and leadership training, and participation in performance groups.

COMMUNITY The LeaderShop has been VOICE serving more than 1,400 local Kristin students annually by giving them the tools, confidence Kennedy and passion to want to make a difference in their commuThe LeaderShop nities and their own lives.

The dictionary defines the motivated me to explore word “inspire” as the ability to arouse a specified feeling, the world outside of my thought or influence. bubble; it has opened To me, inspiration is the teenagers I work with, the my eyes to the struggles adults I work under and the within a community. kids I lead.

The LeaderShop motivatAbove all, it has opened ed me to explore the world outside of my bubble; it has my heart to the strength opened my eyes to the strugand determination gles within a community.

Above all, it has opened of individuals – of a my heart to the strength and determination of individuals – generation. of a generation.

This is what makes me volunteer. This is what I try to show the kids I lead. This is my inspiration.

Involvement in The LeaderShop changes the lives of youth and the residents of the neighborhoods served: La Grange, Western Springs, Burr Ridge, Countryside, La Grange Park, Brookfield, Summit and Justice.

To find out what some other young people have to say about their involvement with The LeaderShop, view The LeaderShop’s video at www.theleadershop.org.

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8SOUND OFF Mad about Mandela Good riddance, Mandela. The media played him up like some kind of international messiah.

Fact is, he was sent to prison for criminal charges of possession of a case of hand grenades.

Let’s not forget Winnie Mandela, whose organization would murder blacks if they so much as said “good afternoon” to a police officer on the street. Fact – they would get hold of them, call them informants, put rubber tires around them, fill them with gas and set them on fire. I didn’t expect the liberal media to print the truth about that.

These things were documented, and many times filmed. Dig a little deeper, media.

Against the sports complex Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves continues to press forward trying to build a sports complex in Lemont. He tried to get it through previously without any

why does he continue pressing on and still wants it to bring it to referendum? The private investors don’t want it, and we don’t want it either.

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input from the residents. He only gave us a 30-day notice, but we exercised our right and had enough signatures on a petition to force it to go to referendum. As it stands today, he’s been trying to secure private financing for the sports complex and is unable to do so because the investors do not want to invest in polluted land that the village of Lemont does

not own; the land is owned by the water reclamation district.

So, if the private investors have no desire to invest in a $20 million sports complex, what gives him the right to burden the taxpayers with a $20 million bond so if this thing fails it’s up to the taxpayers to bail it out? Bottom line, if he cannot secure private investors for this $20 million sports complex,

Asking about ash trees Hey Lemont, what’s with the big red Xs on trees? If they’re infected ash, why weren’t they all removed this fall? Is it because cheap homeowners won’t pay for their removal?

The rest of us have to live with unsightly Xs all over trees, and trees that, in fact, weren’t infected. What a village.

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Gracious for good Samaritan Thank you to the honest person for returning my purse I left in the grocery cart on Thursday.

God bless.

Obama a broken record I count approximately seven speeches Obama has done attempting to sell his great sig-

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nature health care achievement to the American people since his partisan law was passed. Is it just me that he sounds like a broken record when he uses much the same rhetoric over and over again with no changes; thus, saving the expense of any new speech writing?

Advanced Disposal was put in place as Darien’s garbage/ recycling haulers less than two years ago. They have raised the garbage sticker price 50 percent so far in their short term. We had 10 bags of leaves lined up for pickup with one sticker on the first bag, and they left a note that each bag needs a sticker. If they think we’re going to pay over $20 to have leaves picked up, forget it. With the 50 percent increase and unreasonable additional fees, Advanced Disposal needs to go.

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OBITUARIES ILENE P. BALTIMORE Ilene Patricia "Pat" Baltimore, nee Schultz of Brookfield, formerly of La Grange Highlands, age 80.

Beloved wife of the late Perry; loving mother of Gary (Cathy), Mike (Cindi), Brad (Gail) and Kim (David) Hall; dear step-mother of Perry (Linda) Baltimore; proud grandmother of Jason, Amanda, Allison, Jake, Adam, Caleb, Ross, Hannah, Seamus and Eamon; fond stepgrandmother of Perry and Shannon; dear sister of Barb (Tom) Budday, Jerry (the late Wilma) Schultz and the late Don Schultz; beloved companion of Bob Sperlik.

Visitation was held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at ConboyWestchester Funeral Home. Funeral Service Saturday, 11:00 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery.

Memorials would be appreciated to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 9035 Grant Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513.

For further information: 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

LILLIAN A. BATEK Lillian A. Batek, nee Gryzik, age 95, of North Riverside.

Beloved wife of the late Charles Z. Batek; dear mother of Arlene Batek, Kathleen (Kenneth) Veselik and Sharon (George) Novak; fond grandmother of Kimberly (Brad) Wolfert, Sarah (Rick) Veselik Heinrich, Scott (Deanna) Novak and Kevin (Jen) Novak; great grandmother of Brian Wolfert, Cassandra Morris, Kathryn Wolfert, Evan Wolfert, Samantha Novak, Nathan Novak, Nicholas Novak and Reagan Novak; sister of the late Stella Kenar, Mary Podgorny and Chester Gryzik; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Very devoted to her family and loved to play pinochle. Member of Mater Christi Church Tabernacle Guild - Medical Missions Chair and North Riverside Golden Agers.

Visitation Sunday, December 8, 2013, 3:00 P.M. To 8:00 P.M. and Monday, December 9, 2013, 8:30 A.M. To 9:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Monday 9:00 A.M. to Mater Christi Church, North Riverside, Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Masses appreciated.

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

MARGARET BOWHAY Born: July 2, 1932; Lakewood, OH Died: Dec. 4, 2013; LaGrange, IL Margaret Waters Bowhay, age 81, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Western Springs and Park Forest, died Wednesday at LaGrange Hospital.

She was the dear mother of James (Cynthia) Bowhay of LaGrange and Anne Bowhay (Jeff Hanneman) of Oak Park; grandmother of Sam and Ruth Bowhay, and Emily, Peter, and Jane Hanneman; wife of the late James H. Bowhay; and sister of James Q. Waters of Gold Canyon, Arizona.

A memorial service is planned for Sunday, December 15, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., at First Congregational Church of Western Springs. Interment will be private at Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago.

Margaret Ellen “Peggy” Waters was born July 2, 1932 in Lakewood, Ohio, to Ruth Esther Carlson Waters and James Davis Waters. She and her brother, Jim, were raised in Lakewood and Cleveland Heights.

After earning a full-tuition scholarship from the Vassar Club of Cleveland, Peggy graduated from Vassar College with a degree in political science in 1955.

Upon graduation, Peggy moved to San Francisco to be a fellow in the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs. There she met her future husband, Jim, a Burlingame, California native. After they completed the program, Peggy and Jim married on August 25, 1956.

Peggy was a homemaker in the early years of marriage, raising their two children. The family lived in Red Bluff, Sacramento and Oakland (Montclair), California, moving to Park Forest in 1969, when Jim became director of the Midwest office of the Council of State Governments.

Peggy joined the Park Forest League of Women Voters, soon becoming president of its 150member chapter. She went on to join the League's Illinois State Board, then joined the League's Chicago staff in 1973 as a member of its accounting/development staff.

Later, Peggy went to work for several accounting firms, including Blackman Kallick LLP of Chicago and Peterek & Howse, LLP of Westchester.

Widowed in 1988, Peggy retired to Western Springs in 1994, and in 2000 moved to Plymouth Place. She was active with the First Congregational Church of Western Springs, including its Woman's Society and Benevolence Committee. Peggy also volunteered for her beloved alma mater, raising class

ater, rais g gifts for Vassar's Class of 1955.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to First Congregational Church of Western Springs, 1106 Chestnut Street, Western Springs, IL, 60558, or the College Scholarship Fund at the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, 70 E. Lake St., Suite 720, Chicago, 60601.

PATRICIA M. BREW Patricia M. Brew, age 72, of LaGrange Park, passed away December 6, 2013.

Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home. 708-485-2000

JERZY BURAK Jerzy Burak, age 50, of Brookfield, passed away November 20, 2013.

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

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GEORGE J. PASTERNOCK George J. Pasternock, age 88, of Broadview, passed away December 8, 2013.

Arrangements by ConboyWestchester Funeral Home.

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Kathleen Quilty, nee Fields of Westchester, age 87.

ALICE GALLIOS Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Susan (Edward) Alice Gallios, age 88, of Oak Brook, Moy and Gail (George) Quilty-Fejt; passed away December 8, 2013. proud grandmother of Jill (Eric) Arrangements by ConboyRecord, Diane Moy, Melinda Fejt Westchester Funeral Home. and Ryan Fejt; great-grandmother 708-562-5900 of Alex Moy; dear sister of James (Gail) Fields, Mary (the late Thomas) Haviland and the late Jack JOSEPH A. INGRISANO Fields.

Chapel Service was held at 11:30 Joseph A. Ingrisano, age 98, of AM on Saturday, December 7, 2013 LaGrange Park, passed away at Conboy-Westchester Funeral December 7, 2013.

Home. Interment private.

Arrangements by ConboyMemorials appreciated to St. Jude Westchester Funeral Home.

Children's Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, 708-562-5900 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 (www.stjude.org).

For further information: DONALD JONAS, SR. 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L. Donald Jonas Sr., age 88, of Brookfield, WW II Navy Veteran.

Beloved husband of the late Doris T. Jonas, nee Diener; dear father of Donald (Jean) Jonas, Jr. and Debra (Larry Harvey) Jonas, Ph.D.; fond grandfather of Kristin Jonas and David Jonas; brother of John Jonas.

Visitation Sunday, December 8, 2013, 3 :00 PM to 8:00 PM and Monday, December 9, 2013, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Monday 11:00 A.M. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorials appreciated to American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.

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

;t , (Charles) Tolbert of Carterville; Anne-Marie (E.J.) Legan of Herrin; and, a brother-in-law, Robert (Jane) Zekovich of Christopher, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Marco and Mary Zekovich; two brothers, Frank and Alex; and, a sister, Sophie Murray.

Harry retired after 30 years of employment from the Fisher Body Division of General Motors in Willow Springs. He loved his church and family very much. Any man can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a Dad, which Harry loved being. Nobody could tell a story like him. Harry loved fishing, gardening, and tinkering around the house or following his beloved Chicago Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks.

Funeral services for Mr. Stomberski were held on November 19, 2013 in Royalton. Interment was in Royalton. Father Herman Kincaid will conduct a memorial service on December 21, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Orthodox Church, 6980 South County Line Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527.

Memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. Stomberski, are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 4503 W. De Young, St #200, Marion IL 62959.

Visit www.vantreasefuneral home.com to sign the online register book.

STELLA T. WEISE Stella T. Weise, age 99, of Lyons, passed away December 4, 2013.

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

IN MEMORIAM

HARRY W. STOMBERSKI ABIGAIL MARIE DOODY Born: May 10, 1928; Freeman Spur, IL Died: Nov. 16, 2013; Herrin, IL

December 11, 2003

In Loving Memory, Happy Tenth Birthday in Heaven!

Stars are small and shiny, Harry William Stomberski, age 85, when we look above.

They are bright and beautiful, of Herrin, Illinois when we stare with a glare. passed away at 5:00 a.m., Saturday, We all wish on a star, November 16, 2013 when we wish for dreams to be. at the Herrin Hospi- Wish on a star, just like you wished to be with me. tal.

Harry was born May 10, 1928 in Love, Freeman Spur, Illinois to Stanley Daddy, Mommy and Della (Adela Ruginska) Emmerson and Olivia Stomberski.

He married Dolores Marie Mudick November 20, 1949 in Royalton, Illinois. She survives in Herrin.

Other survivors include two sons, Bradford (Sandra) of Glen Ellyn; Alan, of Indian Head Park; a daughter, Cynthia, of Willowbrook; a granddaughter, Michelle of Glen Ellyn; a sister, Irene Howell, of Marion; two sisters-in-law, Helen

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BULLETIN BOARD p.m. Wednesday, Sokol Spirit Hall, 3909 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Stamp Brookfield Friends of the collectors. For information, call Library, Wednesday, Brookfield 630-257-7430 email philaburn@ Public Library, 3609 Grand Bouleaol.com. vard, Brookfield. Meets the second Take Off Pounds Sensibly Wednesday of each month. For Brookfield Chapter, 9:30 to 10:30 information, call 708-485-6917, a.m. Wednesday, First Congregaemail brookfieldlibraryfriends@ tional Church of Christ, 9416 Lincoln gmail.com or visit www.brookfield- Ave., Brookfield. For information, library.info. call 708-352-0890.

1 Day At A Time-ers Al-Anon Compassionate Friends East Family Group, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Suburban Support group, 7 to St. Barbara’s Rectory, 4008 Prairie 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Cornerstone Ave., Brookfield.

Community Church, 9008 Fairview Brookfield-La Grange Park Lions Ave., Brookfield. For information, Club, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ryan’s call 630-935-1228 or visit tcfeastPublic House, 8942 W. Ogden Ave., suburban@aol.com.

Brookfield. For information, call La Leche League of Brookfield, 708-352-6422.

10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Brookfield.

Suburban Collectors Club, 8 Every second Friday. For location or

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information, call 708-485-9317.

BrookPark Senior Social Club, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Monday, Brookfield Municipal Building, Recreation Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield. For information, call 708-409-0518.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 7 p.m. Friday, Brookfield Municipal Building, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield. For information, call 708-856-1992.

HILLSIDE Hillside/Fox Valley Watch and Clock Collectors Club, 3:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Hillside Community Center, 1 Lind St., Hillside. For information, call 630-964-7470.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR PLEASANTDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT #107 COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Pleasantdale School District 107 for 2013 will be held on December 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Pleasantdale School District, 7450 South Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Catherine Chang, Business Manager, at 7450 South Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois (708) 784-2172.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $10,957,940.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $11,700,250. This represents a 6.77% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service, deficiency in tax levy, and public building commission leases for 2012 were $632,392.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2013 are $1,648,127.50. This represents a 160.62% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $11,590,332.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $13,348,377.50. This represents a 15.17% increase over the previous year.

V. The taxing district has estimated its equalized assessed valuation to secure new growth revenue and must adhere to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL or “tax cap” law). PTELL limits the increase over the prior year in the property tax extension of this taxing district to the lesser of 5% or the percentage increase in the Consumer December 11, 2013 Price Index (CPI), which is 1.7%.

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Park District, 8997 Lyons Street, Alanon Q Meeting, 7:30 p.m. FriHodgkins. Meets the first and third day, First Congregational Church, Tuesdays of each month. For those 100 S. Sixth Ave., La Grange. For age 55 and older. For information, information, call 312-407-7245. visit www.hodgkinspark.com.

Sensible Fitness for Older Adults, 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Friday, Aging Care Connections, 111 W. INDIAN HEAD PARK Harris Ave, La Grange. The cost The Leisuretime Club, noon is $48 for six classes or $10 per Thursday, Lyonsville Congregaclass. For information, visit www. tional Church, 6871 Joliet Road, agingcareconnections.org.

Indian Head Park. All men of any Holiday Sleep Under, 4:30 bridge-playing experience welcome. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Gemini For information, call Vern Kramer, Gymnastics Academy, 330 Wash708-246-8888, or Bob Terp, 708ington Ave., La Grange. Includes 784-0921. open gym, games, pizza and juice and a holiday movie. Members and nonmembers are welcome.

LA GRANGE Cost is $40 for the first child and Wednesday Night Youth $20 for each additional; advance Groups, Wednesday, LaGrange registration required. For children Bible Church, 850 S. 7th Ave., ages 4 and up. For information, LaGrange. Through May. Boys and call 708-352-2977 or visit www. girls age 3 to grade six will become geminigymnasticsacademy.com. a part of Pioneer Girls, and boys will Luna Chix Run, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. participate in Awana. Grades 7 and Monday, The Runner’s Soul, 5 S. La 8 will be a part of Power Source Grange Road, La Grange. For inforwhile those in high school will enjoy mation, call 708-354-7685, email Light Wave. Times and costs vary. mariannmapes@comcast.net or For information, call 708-354-2485. visit www.therunnerssoul.com.

La Grange Newcomers Alumni Families Anonymous, 7:30 to Women’s Social Club, noon to 3 9 p.m. Monday, Dixon Education p.m. Wednesday, various restauCenter at Adventist La Grange rants and country clubs, call for Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow location, La Grange. For informaSprings Road, La Grange. For tion, call 708-784-0297 or email information, call 708-579-0949 or kirchner.lois@gmail.com. email fa-lagrange@comcast.net.

Surprise Bridge Stakes Etc., Newcomers and Neighbors, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Park District 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, First of La Grange, 536 East Ave., La Presbyterian Church of La Grange, Grange. For information, call 708- 150 S. Ashland Ave., La Grange.

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La Grange area play group. $3 per La Grange Kiwanis Club, noon family. For information, call 708to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Park District 482-0042. of La Grange, 536 East Ave., La Grange. Meets in room 108. For LA GRANGE PARK information, call 708-352-2992.

Macular degeneration support Brookfield-La Grange Park group, 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Lions Club, 7 p.m. Wednesday, RyLaGrange Pointe, 51 E. Cossitt Ave, an’s Public House, 8942 W. Ogden La Grange. Register in advance. For Ave., Brookfield. For information, information, call 708-354-7600. call 708-352-6422.

Riverside Fishing Club, 7 p.m.

ConfiCare Act II Tae Chi, 10 to Thursday, American Legion Hall, 11 a.m. Friday, Bethlehem Woods 900 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Retirement Center, 1571 W. Ogden $5 guest fee. For information, visit Ave, La Grange Park. For informawww.riversidefishingclub.com. tion, email gina.millette@ahss.org.

Newcomers Alumni Women’s Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Social Club, noon Friday, La 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, La Grange. Call for location. For infor- Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. mation, call 708-784-0297.

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Thursday, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. Des Plaines Continued from page 20 Ave., North Riverside. Babies and toddlers (with an adult) will enjoy Take Off Pounds Sensibly, songs, finger play, simple stories, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, La rhythm sticks/shakers and group Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. play. Register in advance. For inforLa Grange Road, La Grange Park. mation, call 708-447-0869 or visit First meeting is free, then $28 for www.northriversidelibrary.org. the year. For information, visit Senior Social Drop-In, 10 a.m. to www.tops.org. noon Friday, North Riverside Public La Grange Park Woman’s Club, Library, 2400 S. Des Plaines Ave., 1 p.m. Monday, Village Church, North Riverside. For information, 1150 Meadowcrest Road, La call 708-447-0869.

Grange Park. Meets on the third Pinochle Game, noon to 3 p.m.

Monday of each month. For inforFriday, Village Commons, 2401 Des mation, call 708-352-9276.

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Seniors, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, northriverside-il.org.

LaGrange Park Public Library, 555 Story Surprises Program, 10:30 N. La Grange Road, La Grange a.m. Saturday, North Riverside Park. Meets the third Monday each Library, 2400 S. Des Plaines Ave., month. For information, call 708North Riverside. A fun, story-filled 579-0562. program for ages 2 through 5.

Something’s hiding in Ms. Rebecca’s Story Box. Find out what it LYONS could be. Register in advance. For Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 information, call 708-447-0869 or a.m. Monday, St. John’s United visit www.northriversidelibrary.

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Afterschool Book & Film & Snack Club, 3:30 p.m. Monday, North Riverside Library, 2400 S. NORTH RIVERSIDE Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside.

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the film version and discuss. For children first grade and up. For information, call 708-447-0869 or visit www.northriversidelibrary. org.

Messy Mornings for Munchkins, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, North Riverside Public Library, 2400 S. Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside.

Children ages 2 and up with an adult will have messy fun in this hands-on program. Advance registration required. For information, call 708-447-0869 or visit www. northriversidelibrary.org.

RIVERSIDE Riverside Fishing Club, 7 p.m.

Thursday, American Legion Hall, 900 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. $5 guest fee. For information, visit www.riversidefishingclub.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 708-7880147.

WESTERN SPRINGS Kiwanis Club of Western Springs, 8 a.m. Wednesday, Community Bank, 1000 Hillgrove Ave., Western Springs. For information, call 708-246-6611.

Knitting Circle, 1 to 3 p.m.

Thursday, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut Street, Western Springs. Enjoy knitting, conversation and light refreshments. Knitters and craftpersons of every skill level and newcomers are welcome. No registration is needed. For information, call 708246-0520.

Tower Chorale, 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Monday, Grand Center, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs. For information, visit www.towerchorale.org.

Hinsdale Embroiderers Guild, 9 a.m. Monday, Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Road, Western Springs. For information, call 630-986-9480.

Not Alone Support Group, 10:30

a.m. Tuesday, St. James Lutheran Church, 5129 Wolf Rd., Western Springs. For anyone needing support. For information, visit www. stjamesws.org/.

Coding Club - Teen Program, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. Held twice a month for grades 6 through 12. Learn some basic computer coding from the ground up, step by step, to make a basic webpage and computer game, and in the process learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Bring a laptop if you have one. Must have an email address to participate.

For information, call 708-2460520.

Tuesday Morning Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, Graham Charter Room, 5250 Wolf Road, Western Springs. For information, call 708246-5220.

WILLOW SPRINGS Willow Springs Senior Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Senior/Community Center, 8156 Archer Ave., Willow Springs. For information, call 708-839-5696.

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(BPT) - Cinnamon may be the world’s most popular baking spice, but all cinnamons are not created equal, and in the foodie world, Vietnamese cinnamon has emerged as the most prized of the bunch.

The bunch, by the way, includes an array of cinnamons and cassias, all from evergreen trees of the Cinnamomum genus. Some are from Indonesia, others from China, Sri Lanka or Mexico.

Dark reddish/brown and lushly aromatic, Vietnamese cinnamon is favored for its distinctly sweet, peppery, spicy flavor. Less tannic and more robust than its relatives, it delivers a powerful taste whether used solo - as in those gooey rolls or spirally bread - or in combo with other spices - in a curry or pumpkin pie spice blend, for example.

All that potency comes from an extraordinarily high volatile oil content - the highest of all the cinnamons about 1 to 6 percent, compared with .5 to 2.5 percent in other cinnamons. The high oil content also helps the flavor disperse fully; there’s no mistaking what spice you’re dealing with when you taste a dish seasoned with Vietnamese cinnamon.

Tips for using Vietnamese cinnamon: Browse any assortment of baking recipes and you’ll find cinnamon in the ingredients lists for cakes, muffins, breads, cookies, pies, bread puddings, cobblers, crisps, and pastries. It also has a special affinity for fruits, such as apples, apricots,

cherries, pears, bananas and citrus.

Cinnamon’s warm flavor also shows up in plenty of savory dishes - soups, sauces, chutneys, catsup, pickles, fish, meat and poultry glazes, as well as many ethnic recipes. Its pungent sweetness also enhances grains and hearty vegetables like carrots, squash, potatoes, beets and onions. In most savory dishes, cooks prefer Vietnamese cinnamon over other cinnamons because of its ability to hold its own alongside other lively ingredients.

When using Vietnamese cinnamon to spice a beverage - a hot cocoa, an eggnog, hot cider, coffee or tea - you might start by stirring it into your prepared beverage just a bit at a time. Once you nail your preferred amount, you can add it directly right into your coffeemaker basket along with your ground coffee, your mulling cider pot or your tea blend, for example.

Vietnamese cinnamon also partners well with other spices like cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, allspice and black pepper.

Here are a few places you might not have considered using cinnamon: * Soups, stews and chili * Peanut brittle * Popcorn seasoning * Spice rubs for meats * Grilling marinades for fruits * Rice and tapioca puddings * Chocolate cakes * Spiced nuts * Granola and muesli

Here’s a recipe that shows off the vibrant flavor of Vietnamese cinnamon: Poached Cinnamon Cheese Pears 4 large pears 3/4 cup pear juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons golden raisins 4 ounces softened cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon Vietnamese cinnamon powder 3 tablespoons slivered almonds Slice pears in half lengthwise and core. Place in a saucepan. In a small bowl combine juice, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick and raisins; pour over the pears. Cover and simmer about half an hour, until pears are just tender. Place pears on a serving platter. Blend together cream cheese, leftover cooking liquid and cinnamon powder. Spoon some of the mixture atop the center of each pear, sprinkle with almonds, and serve.

Makes four large servings.

For a collection of seven savory recipes with cinnamon from various publications, visit www.theKitchn.com. Vietnamese cinnamon is available through Frontier Natural Products. They offer their organic Vietnamese cinnamon (5 percent oil) in one-pound bulk bags as well as 1.31-ounce bottles. This brand won the Gold Star Award from the restaurant industry publication Sante Magazine, who deemed it “a standout.”

Modernize the holiday by choosing a salmon and chartreuse color scheme over traditional red and green, mentions Canepa. “If this part of the color wheel leaves you flat, use the symbols of Christmas like candy canes, reindeer, stars, pinecones, stockings, candles and balls - but make sure they are other hues than red and green. Add white, lots of white, which adds pop.”

Silver, gold and mirrored surfaces are also appropriate and modern, as are neutral colors such as white, gray and beige when combined with shiny materials.

“Silver is the metallic accent that ties [this year’s holiday] colors together,” says Ann Durkin, part-time adjunct faculty professor of Interior Design at The Art Institute of Phoenix.

Durkin adds that this holiday season marks a shift toward textures that express warmth through materials - such as wood, suede and burlap.

“There is a strong desire for more touchable handmade or nature-made objects with a modern twist.-This can be an embroidered or knitted pillow covers, textured rugs or a burlap tree skirt.”

She advises holiday decorators to keep things simple and to showcase special pieces such as handmade ornaments. “There is no need to buy new decorations every year.-But don’t let the old decorations drive your design for the space.”-Be selective in how you will re-use them.

Durkin says that updating old ornaments can be as simple as repainting them with matte silver paint and affixing silver beads with a sheer silver bow.

Old ornaments may also be re-covered with fabrics such as burlap, to give an earthy hand-made appearance.-”This way you can still preserve the original look of the ornament, if it makes sense to use it again in the future. Think of it as a slip-cover for your ornament.

“The overall idea is to have fun and re-use existing decorations as much as possible by reinventing them,” Durkin states.

The key to this holiday season’s decorating: keeping things simple yet chic while matching your personal style. “Create a timeless ensemble which could extend beyond the holiday season and be used as the basic foundation for your interiors throughout the year,” says Durkin.

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(BPT) - This year’s holiday season is taking on a decidedly modern twist, with an emphasis on recycling and repurposing old decorations, utilizing sustainable decor, and adding sparkle to complete the look.

Shari Canepa, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), member, LEED Green Associate, and a member of the interior design faculty at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, a campus of Argosy University, says that sustainability begins with the icon of Christmas: the Christmas tree.

“It can no longer be artificial or cut.

Bring a potted tree into your home with the intention of planting it after Christmas in the yard. The idea is to save a tree and plant a tree, giving a gift to nature after Christmas.”

Canepa recommends creating a new focal point in the public area of your home to reinforce the spirit of the season. “You can do this with a tree, wreaths, special seasonal decorative accessories or lighting. Shifting the focal point changes your psychological relationship to the room.”

To design a new focal point, Canepa suggests an arrangement of various sized potted trees that can be conveniently moved. Create a mini forest of varying sizes and heights and decorate with lights and ornaments. “Supple evergreen branches wrapped around a stair banister with or without lights is also a nice addition.”

To continue the sustainable trend, utilize energy-friendly LED lights around pictures, ceiling moldings, desk railings, in interior flower arrangements or on door casings.

“Sophisticated or elegant interiors move toward white lights while energetic, youthful or modern themes make use of the color option.

These energy saving lights make using lots of sparkle for Christmas guilt-free,” Canepa says.

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Holly and mistletoe are symbols of Christmas h, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.”

As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins.

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Whether faux or fresh mistletoe, a bouquet of this plant symbolizes peace and tranquility for Christmas.

Holly

Holly has been used since the days of the early Pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep evil spirits away. The ancient Romans also believed that holly prickles drove away evil spirits, and it held a place of honor at December festivals dedicated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evil-repelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses.

Eventually as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly and its prickly edges is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood.

Mistletoe

Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids and North American Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertility and vitality). The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met

beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection.

Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Therefore, keep these plants away from curious hands. Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should be hung high as well.

Now largely associated with Christmas celebrations, holly and mistletoe were once part of pagan rituals and ancient superstitions.

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cook: 0 mins

• 1 (750ml) bottle prosecco, chilled • 3 1/4 cups orange juice, chilled • 2 cups orange-lavored seltzer, chilled • 1/2 cup triple sec • 6 orange slices, halved • 12 t grenadine

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Combine prosecco, orange juice, seltzer and triple sec in a bowl.

Ladle into 12 champagne lutes or wine glasses. Slowly pour 1 teaspoon of grenadine into each.

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Garnish rim of glasses with 1/2 of an orange slice.

– Marge Perry and David Bonom, Relish

Egg and Bell pepper Breakfast fritatta serves: 6

prep: 15 mins

cook: 25 mins

• 2 t olive oil • 3 t butter • 2 green onions, chopped • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into slivers • 1 garlic clove, chopped • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced thin

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• 6 eggs • 3 T heavy cream • 1 pinch dried thyme and oregano • 1/4 t salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 cup Gruyère cheese

Combine milk and 1/4 cup butter in a small saucepan and heat until butter melts. Pour into a large bowl and stir in oats. Let stand about 10 minutes.

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Sprinkle yeast over warm water, and let stand 10 minutes or until bubbly.

Add eggs, vanilla, sugar, salt and yeast mixture to oat mixture. Stir well.

Stir in whole-wheat lour and 2 cups allpurpose lour, 1 cup at a time. Turn dough out onto a clean, loured surface; knead in remaining all-purpose lour, 1/4 cup at a time, until smooth and pliable. Knead about 6 minutes. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and place dough in it.

Cover and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until doubled in bulk.

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To prepare the illing, combine cranberries and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and cranberries start to pop. Remove from heat and set aside.

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Coat two 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pans with cooking spray. When the dough has risen, punch it down; divide into two equal parts.

Preheat oven to 400 F. Place olive oil and butter in a heavy ovenproof skillet (or a well-seasoned iron skillet).

Heat over medium heat until butter melts. Add green onions, bell pepper and garlic; sauté about 3 minutes.

Scatter potatoes over all. Cover and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter. Roll out one portion of dough into a 12-by-16-inch rectangle on a loured surface. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle on 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar, stopping 3/4 inch from edges.

Spread with half the cranberry illing, stopping 3/4 inch from edges.

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Roll dough up, starting on one of the short sides. Pinch seams together at both ends; tuck ends under slightly. Place loaf, seam side down, into prepared pan. Repeat for second loaf.

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Whisk together eggs, cream, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.

When potatoes are tender, pour egg mixture evenly over top of potatoes.

Jiggle pan slightly to make sure eggs run down between potatoes.

Sprinkle cheese evenly over top of eggs. Place pan in oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes, until eggs are soft-set and cheese is melted. Remove from oven. Let stand about 3 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with slices of crusty buttered bread and jam.

– Teresa Blackburn, Relish

Cover loaves and let rise until doubled in bulk, 45 to 60 minutes.Preheat oven to 375 F.

Bake 35 minutes or until bread is browned on bottom and sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from oven, let stand in pans 5 minutes, then remove from pans and cool on racks 30 minutes.

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Place turkey and cheese on one slice of bread. Top with another slice of bread; grill in panini maker or pan until crispy and browned.

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Gingerbread serves: 9-12

prep: 20 mins

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose lour • 1 cup sugar • 2 t ground ginger • 1 t cinnamon • 1/4 t ground nutmeg • 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces

cook: 30 mins

• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening • 1 egg • 3 T molasses • 1 cup buttermilk • 2 t baking soda • 3/4 t salt

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Preheat oven to 300 F. Coat bottom only of a 9-inch square pan or 9-inch tube pan with cooking spray. If using a tube pan with a removable bottom, wrap outside of pan with foil to prevent leaks.

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Combine lour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter and shortening to make a crumbly mixture. Scoop out ? cup and set aside.

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Add egg and molasses to lour mixture and stir. Combine buttermilk, baking soda and salt. Add buttermilk mixture to lour mixture; stir well (there will still be a few lumps). Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle reserved lour mixture evenly over top.

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Bake 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 350 F and continue baking 18 to 20 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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maple-pumpkin cheesecake pie serves: 10

prep: 55 mins

for the crust: • 1 cup all-purpose lour • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal • 2 T sugar • 1/4 t salt • 7 T chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces • 3 to 4 T ice water for the filling: • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided • 3/4 cup sugar • 3 eggs • 1/4 cup half-and-half • 2 T all-purpose lour • 1 (15-ounce) can solid pack pumpkin

cook: 50-60 mins

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Mix lour, cornmeal, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Add butter and pulse until incorporated. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time while pulsing, until ball forms. Remove and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill 30 minutes.

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Roll dough out on a lightly loured surface with a lightly loured rolling pin into a 14-inch diameter round. Fit into a 9-inch pie pan, and crimp excess dough around the edges of the pan. Chill at least 15 minutes.

• 2 t ground cinnamon • 1 t ground ginger • 1 t ground allspice • 1/2 t salt • 1/8 t ground nutmeg • 3 T maple syrup

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Preheat oven to 350 F. To prepare the illing, combine 8 ounces cream cheese, sugar, eggs, half-and-half and lour in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.

Remove 1/3 cup of the mixture and

transfer to a separate bowl; reserve. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, salt and nutmeg to the egg mixture; beat until smooth.

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To the reserved egg mixture, beat in remaining 4 ounces of cream cheese and maple syrup.

Pour pumpkin mixture into the pie crust. Spoon little dollops of the maple mixture all over the top and gently swirl it through (using a fork handle, or a chopstick) the illing.

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Bake on a baking sheet, 50 to 60 minutes, until illing is just set. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Chill in refridgerator 3 hours before serving. – David Bonom, Relish

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Lizzie Post, co-author of “Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition” and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, knows the finer points of tipping during the holiday season, including who to tip, how much to tip and how to stay on budget doing so. Post has teamed with up Bank of America, and here are some of her suggestions: Make a list - The key to holiday tipping is to plan ahead so nobody gets overlooked.

A tip is appropriate for people who have provided their services throughout the year, like your dog walker, housekeeper, personal trainer, hairstylist, doorman and trash collector. Don’t forget to think of the entire family in the process, as well - it’s always good to recognize babysitters, day care providers and nannies.

Scale appropriately - The general rule of thumb for holiday tipping is up to the cost of one instance of service. However, this does not ring true for everyone on your list. Individuals who provide service on a more regular basis, such as an au pair or housekeeper, may require additional recognition, such as one week’s pay. Some people who may appreciate a gift, but most likely cannot accept cash, include your child’s teacher, health care professionals and government employees, like your mail carrier. By making gift purchases for these individuals with a rewards card, such as BankAmericard Cash Rewards(TM) card, you can earn cash back on every purchase, so when the holidays conclude, you have extra money in your pocket.

Leverage technology - The holiday season is a hectic time of year for many people, so leverage technology to make life easier. Using easy-to-use tools, such as Bank of America’s mobile application, you can stay on top of account balances for gift giving and set up alerts to get balance

notifications.

And, with advances in mobile technology, gifting money is easier and more convenient than ever. For instance, using Bank of America’s online or mobile banking you can send money to another person using only their email address or mobile phone number, saving time, energy and effort. Prefer to send a check? No problem. Customers can simply access Bank of America’s mobile banking app on their smartphone or tablet to securely deposit checks on their schedule.

Express gratitude - It’s important to remember that above all else, holiday tipping is really holiday thanking, extending a courteous gesture as a result of service throughout the year. No matter how much or what you decide to give, it’s always important to offer your thanks with a hand-written note or holiday card. After all, it’s the thought and sentiment behind the gesture that matters most, not the gift itself.

Consider these holiday tipping guidelines from Post: * Barber/hairstylist cost of one salon visit or a gift * Babysitter - one evening’s pay and a small gift * Handyman - $15 to $40 * Au pair or live-in nanny one week’s pay and a gift from your child(ren) * Garage attendants - $10 to $30 or a small gift * Day care provider $25 to $70 for each staff member or a gift * Personal trainer up to the cost of one session or a gift * Dog walker - up to one week’s pay or a gift * Housekeeper/cleaner - up to the amount of one week’s pay and/or a small gift * Personal caregiver - between one week to one month’s salary or a gift * Doorman - $15 to $80 cash or a gift * Trash/recycling collectors - $10 to $30 each * Pet groomer up to the cost of one session or a gift * Yard/garden worker - $20 to $50 cash or a gift

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of Santa alive. In addition to the standard traditions of leaving cookies and milk out for the jolly old man, come up with new ways to evoke the essence of Santa. Spray peppermint air freshener around the tree and other places Santa is sure to visit. Use a large boot to make a footprint in a plush rug. Find a way to trigger noise on the roof to give kids the impression that Mr. Claus himself has arrived. Extra measures to keep Santa alive can help everyone enjoy the holiday that much more. * Take advantage of opportunities to spend time with Santa. Parents and children alike have many opportunities to spend time with Santa during the holiday season, including photo opportunities at the mall and personalized videos sent directly to youngsters’ email accounts. Elf dolls and breakfast with Santa at a nearby restaurant are other opportunities to spread the magic. Make the most of these opportunities over the course of the holiday season. * Spread some Christmas cheer. Santa’s job is to bring presents to the world’s children. Channel the notion that giving is better than receiving and spend time giving back to others as a family. Schedule a day when you can distribute gifts at a senior center or arrange to bring gifts to a foster child. Bake cookies and deliver cellophane-wrapped dishes to all of your neighbors. These activities put the emphasis on giving.

Keeping the tradition of Santa Claus alive can help adults and children alike enjoy a more festive holiday season.

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He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself. - “A Visit From St. Nicholas” Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Santa Claus. Santa will forever be ingrained in the holiday season, serving as an endearing symbol of the season regardless of your religious affiliation.

Parents typically go to great lengths to ensure their children enjoy the holiday season. By keeping the magic of Santa alive, parents can add a special touch to the holiday season for their youngsters. Children may become more skeptical of Santa around the time they turn 10, but there are plenty of ways to encourage this spirit to live on year after year. * Read an uplifting story.

The holidays are ripe with stories that tug at the heartstrings. Parents can take their children to the library and rent a Christmas tale or take home a book of holiday stories, reading a different one before bed each night.

Encourage children to write their own positive stories of what the holidays mean to them and read them aloud to family and friends.

The book “101 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Santa Alive: For “Kids” From 1 to 92” by John Hagerman is a great way to get everyone in the house enthusiastic about Santa. * Keep the magic flowing. Children who believe in Santa for an extra year or two often come from families that keep the magic

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swedish Butter cookies (mandel kakor) serves: 70

prep: 20 mins

• 1 egg, beaten • 1 cup sugar • 3 cups all-purpose lour • 1 T baking powder • 1/2 t salt • 1 ounce almond extract

cook: 30-40 mins

• 3 T cream • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature • Swedish pearl sugar or cake decorating sprinkles

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Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Using a mixer at medium-high speed, beat until light. Add lour, baking powder and salt; beat well. Add almond extract and heavy cream. Mix well.

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Turn dough out and work into a ball. Cut into four portions and shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a 4-inch circle. Refrigerate 10 minutes.

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Place dough rounds on a baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle pearl sugar on top. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Decrease temperature to 300 F.

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Cut each round into 10 slices, then cut each slice in half (except the short ends). Return to oven and bake 20 minutes for crispy cookies or 10 minutes for chewier cookies.

– Classic Relish recipe, courtesy Erica Schultz

chewy flourless chocolate cookies serves: 15

prep: 10 mins

• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar • 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa (made with alkali) • 2 t cornstarch

cook: 16 mins

• 1/4 t salt • 2 egg whites • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

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Preheat oven to 300 F. Mix together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add egg whites, stirring with a spoon until mixture forms a dough. (Mixture should be thick enough to form into balls; if not add more powdered sugar and cocoa). Add nuts; mix well.

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Form dough into 15 balls. Place on a parchmentlined cookie sheet. Bake 16 to 19 minutes, until glossy and crackled. Remove from parchment paper and place on a wire rack to cool. – Tamar Haspel, Relish

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sugarplums

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yield: 36 pieces

yield: 24 pieces prep: 5 mins cook: 30 mins

• 1 cup dried dates • 1 cup golden raisins • 1/2 cup dried cherries • 1/2 cup dried apricots • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips • 1/2 cup walnuts • 1 T orange juice • 1/3 cup granulated or turbinado sugar

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Place dried date pieces and golden raisins in a food processor.

Add dried cherries, apricots, white chocolate chips and walnuts. Pulse several times to chop coarsely. Add orange juice and pulse until mixture holds together.

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Form into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Cover and refrigerate until irm.

– Helen Wolt, a food writer in Colorado Springs, Colo.

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips • 2 cups white chocolate chips • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy

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Line a large baking sheet with foil. Place 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips in a small heatproof bowl set on top of a pot of hot water. Melt chocolate, stirring often. Spread over foil about 1/4inch thick. Refrigerate until irm.

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Place 2 cups of white chocolate chips in a small heatproof bowl set on top of a pot of hot water. Melt chocolate, stirring often. Pour over chilled dark chocolate. Sprinkle 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy on top.

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Refrigerate until irm. Break into irregular pieces.

– Helen Wolt, a food writer in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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rustic Apple pie Serves: 12

prep: 35 mins

for the crust: • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose lour • 1 t salt • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening • 6 to 7 T ice water for the filling: • 4 pounds tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored and sliced • 1/2 cup all-purpose lour

cook: 60 mins

• 1 1/2 cups sugar • 1 t cinnamon • 1/2 t salt • 3 T butter, cut into small pieces • Cinnamon sugar

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Preheat oven to 375 F. To prepare the crust, mix lour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir gently and gather into two balls, one about twice as large as the other.

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Roll out larger ball on a lightly loured surface until it is large enough to cover the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan, with about 2 inches of overhang. Roll the smaller dough ball into a 9-inch circle.

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To prepare the illing, combine apples, lour, sugar, cinnamon and salt; toss well. Spoon into prepared crust. Sprinkle pieces of butter on top. Place top crust over illing. Fold overhang evenly around top crust. Cut 10 to 12 slits in top crust. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.

Bake about 1 hour or until crust is deep golden and the illing oozes through the slits.

– Mary Carter, Relish

Spiced pumpkin pie Serves: 8 prep: 10 mins • 2 eggs • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust • 2/3 cup irmly packed brown sugar • 1/4 t salt • 1 1/2 t ground cinnamon • 1 t ground ginger • 1/4 t ground nutmeg • 1/8 t ground cloves • 1 can pumpkin • 1 (12-ounce) evaporated milk

cook: 40 mins

chocolate pecan pie Serves: 10 prep: 5 mins cook: 40-45 mins • 3/4 cup chocolate chips Combine corn syrup, brown • 1 prebaked 9-inch pie crust sugar, melted butter, eggs, va• 1 cup light corn syrup nilla and salt in a large bowl; whisk • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar until well blended. Stir in pecans.

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, Pour over chocolate. Bake 40 to 45 melted minutes or until set.

• 3 eggs • 1 t vanilla extract Place a pie shield or strips of • 1/4 t salt aluminum foil over rim if it starts • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans getting too brown.

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Preheat oven to 350 F. Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl. Brush rim of crust with 2 teaspoons beaten egg.

Add brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and pumpkin; beat at medium speed until blended. Gradually beat in milk.

Pour into unbaked crust. Bake 40 minutes or until custard is set. Cool on a wire rack.

– Jean Kressy, Relish

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Preheat oven to 400 F. Sprinkle chocolate chips over warm, prebaked crust. When melted, spread evenly.

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Transfer pie to a wire rack; let cool to room temperature before serving.

– Ken Haedrich, Relish

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WHERE: Berwyn’s Depot District, Windsor & Stanley avenues WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday COST & INFO: Free; www.WhyBerwyn. com ABOUT: The Depot District will be decked with lights for a holiday event with live reindeer, petting zoo, horse-drawn sleigh or hay rides, and caroling. Santa will gather wish lists, and pose for a complimentary photo at Bounce Sports, where you can pick up a punch card for shopping incentives. A heated trolley will stop at merchants open houses, and a kickoff ceremony starts at 5:15 p.m.

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Santa Claus will make an appearance for photos in the nick of time. The festivities are sponsored by the La Grange Park Business Association, and hosted by the Community Park District. The district also is collecting food items and outerwear accessories until Dec. 19 to help local families in need.

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WHERE: FitzGerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn WHEN: Today through Jan. 4 COST & INFO: Varies; 708-788-2118; lineup at fitzgeraldsnightclub.com ABOUT: For its 33rd anniversary, FitzGerald’s presents seven nights of music including swamp rock master Tab Benoit on Dec. 13. “Tab has sold out the club so many times that we decided an outdoor tent would give us more room and be something special for the holidays,” said owner Bill FitzGerald. Louisiana food is offered Dec. 13 and 14. Rob Parton’s Big Band performs on the Dec. 18 date.

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WHERE: La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave., La Grange WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 COST & INFO: Free; register at 708-3520576, www.lagrangelibrary.org ABOUT: Spice up your December with singer Petra van Nuis and guitarist husband Andy Brown, as they perform smooth jazz tunes at the La Grange Public Library. The noteworthy singer has a knack for charming audiences with her voice, and her Christmas renditions are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Register early for the adult program to ensure a spot, as space is limited at the event held in the Dierkes Community Room.

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Barone’s builds buzz with pizza prowess GLEN ELLYN – A serious craving for pizza one recent Sunday afternoon prompted us to try someplace new, Barone’s of Glen Ellyn, which turns out to be a community institution steeped in the village’s history and in the noble art of the American pie.

Founded in 1971, the restaurant has two dining rooms, decorated with photos tracing the history of Glen Ellyn, with an homage to earlier identities such as Danby and Prospect Park written prettily across faux-finished walls. Warmly greeted as we were directed to our table, we were treated to one of several booths with a digital frame shuffling through a display of historic photographs, which proved great fun and a conversation kick-starter.

The attractively designed space is conducive to conversation, even as the rooms began to fill shortly following the daily mid-afternoon opening.

Looking for an interesting brew, my dining companion found Mama’s Little Yella Pils, which he recommends for its crisp, clean flavor, and I enjoyed a generously poured house cabernet. Cocktails are available, along with a variety of wines and craft beers.

While we studied the menu, which extends to Italian dishes and other staples in addition to pizza, we enjoyed thick slices of crusty bread accompanied by a petite carafe of olive olive for dipping and a shaker of Parmesan. While good enough to be homemade, the bread turned out to be from Turano Baking Company of Berwyn.

We opened with a delicious wedge salad, with ultra crisp iceberg lettuce smothered in the house bleu cheese dressing and well sprinkled with diced tomato and crunchy, flavorful bacon for zesty contrasts in texture and taste.

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Barone’s has been a popular dining destination in Glen Ellyn since 1971.

The “small” stuffed pizza is a substantial treat for pizza lovers and will Crisp flavors set this wedge salad apart – did we mention all the basatisfy the heartiest appetite. con, plus tomato? long ago at Barone’s, which embraces thin crust, pan and stuffed pizza.

Thankfully, it also offers a delicious gluten-free crust option that I tried with sausage, onions and a plentiful topping of fresh mushrooms.

This alternate thin crust with its mildly tell-tale sweetness means the welcome end of deprivation for pizza lovers trying to avoid gluten.

My companion went for the stuffed pie, with fresh spinach, mushroom and bacon.

“While not classic Chicago style, it’s a tasty suburban twist,” he said.

And while he ordered a “small” pizza, it provided eight massive slices – and ample leftovers for lunches.

The service was terrific, and we liked being able to help ourselves to water refills with a wine-bottle-cum-watercarafe as we lingered over the meal.

The menu ranges from pasta and Italian specialties to barbecue ribs, burgers, soups

and salads, with gluten-free pasta also available.

Off the dining rooms is a spacious entry area that accommodates pickup and delivery services, and houses a freezer case of pizza and other dishes that folks can take home to finish cooking in their own kitchen.

Another case holds tempting desserts, ideal to take along if you haven’t left enough room at dinner. Also sold are package wine and beer, candy, ice cream and ices.

As we walked to its parking lot, we spotted Barone’s playroom for kids, featuring toys and video games with several rapt young people – another thoughtful touch at this venerable family restaurant.

The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Suburban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive dining experiences will result in published reviews.

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Music This Week at Fitzgerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Dec. 11: Jon Dee Graham, Jon Langford, 8:30 p.m., $15 TW (Rock); The SideBar Sessions with Chris Madsen Quartet, 8 p.m., $5 suggested donation (Jazz); Dec. 12: The World Famous Potani Sisters Burlesque-a-pades, A Holiday Spectacular; Bill Kirchen 8 p.m., $15 TW (Rock); Axes of Evil featuring Chris Neville, David Blamires and Jon Paul in the SideBar, 9 p.m., Free (Rock); Dec. 13: Tab Benoit, Sol Driven Train, 8 p.m., $25 TW (Blues/Rock); Dec. 14: Brave Combo Annual Holiday Extravaganza, 9 p.m., $15 TW (Rock/World); Dec. 15: Chicago Grandstand Big Band plus OPRF High School Jazz Ensemble, 6 p.m. (Doors at 5), $10 ($5 for 17 and under) (Jazz); Dec. 17: Open Mic in the SideBar, 8 p.m., Free (Variety). For information, call 708-788-2118 or visit www.itzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Blues at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, Thursday, Workman Harley-Davidson, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Scheduled this week: Dec. 12: Open Mic Blues Jam (free); Dec. 13: Mike Wheeler Blues Band at 9:30 p.m. ($6 cover); Dec. 14: Funky MojoDaddy at 9:30 p.m. ($6 cover); Dec. 17: Solo

by Joe Filisko (free). For information, call 708-484-3610 or visit www. harlemavenuelounge.com.

“The Snow Queen,” Friday through Sunday, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs.

This classic tale of friendship and loyalty takes audiences on a journey through the frozen beauty of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children. For information, visit www. theatreofwesternsprings.com.

Family Holiday Movies at the Library, Monday through Dec. 20, Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave., Lyons.

Enjoy free screenings of the following: Dec. 16: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (6:30 p.m.); Dec. 17: “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” (6:30 p.m.); Dec. 18: “Polar Express” (6:30 p.m.); Dec. 19: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (6:30 p.m.); Dec. 20: “The Year Without a Santa Claus” (3 p.m.). For information, call 708-447-3577 or visit www.lyonslibrary.org.

DEC. 11 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. For information, visit www.autremondecafe.net.

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Bring the gifts you’ve purchased and Cantata will gift-wrap them.

Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and a live musical performance by the Fenwick High School Madrigal Singers. This is a complimentary service. RSVP. Open to adults age 65 and older. For information, call 708-485-1155 or visit www.cantata.org.

Brookfield Jazz Society, 7 p.m.

Thursday, The Cottage at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington Ave., Brookield. All meetings start at 7 p.m. with live music starting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12: BJS Christmas Party; This event is only open to BJS members who have attended at least 3 regular meetings (not counting live jazz events) in 2013. For information, visit www. brookieldjazz.org.

DEC. 13 Order of the Eastern Star Christmas Party, 6:15 p.m. Friday, Berwyn Masonic Lodge, 6836 W. Cermak Road, Berwyn. Canned goods for the food pantry and cards for the Christmas Card Shower will be collected. Reservations requested. For information, call 708-846-0970.

DEC. 14 Visit with Santa, Saturday, Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside. Activities include photos with Santa, story time, crafts, refreshments and more. Tickets are $5 per child in advance; a limited amount of tickets will be available at the door. For information, visit www. riversidejuniors.org.

Holiday Craft and Tree Trim, 1 p.m.

Saturday, Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave., Lyons. Make a snow globe and then join in the annual tree trimming with Santa Claus. Register in advance For information, visit www. lyonslibrary.org.

Winter Holidays Around the World, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Berwyn Public Library, 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn.

Featuring fun crafts, delicious treats, stories and more. For information, visit www.berwynlibrary.org.

Deck the Depot, 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Depot District, at Windsor & Stanley Avenues between Harlem & East Avenues, Berwyn. Features horse drawn sleigh rides, heated trolley rides, a reindeer petting zoo, crafters and vendors. For information, visit www.berwyn.net.

The Tower Chorale’s “Spirit of the Season,” 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday and 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, St. Cletus Church, 600 55th Street, La Grange. Spirited arrangements of both sacred and secular music. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and students and children under 10 are free. For information, email carlawing@ sbcglobal.net.

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TREE-MENDOUS CHARITY CONTEST WHERE: McCormick Museum at Cantigny, 1S151 Winield Road, Wheaton WHEN: Through Dec. 29 COST & INFO: The Robert R. McCormick Museum displays seven “Community Trees,” each decorated by a different local nonproit. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree and make donations to any of the agencies. Each group receives a $2,500 grant from the McCormick Foundation, in addition to all visitor donations. The organization whose tree draws the most votes will receive an added $2,500. Participating are DuPagePads of Wheaton; Honor Flight Chicago; Celebrate Differences; DuPage County Area Project, Glendale Heights; Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center; Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (“Owl Be Home” tree pictured); and SaveAVet.org, helping military and law enforcement service animals and the disabled veterans who care for them.

Free guided tours of the museum are offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Dec. 24 and 25. Parking costs $5, or $2 during non-peak hours. Visit www.cantigny.org.

DEC. 15 Advent Lecture Series by Dr. Bruce Rittenhouse, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 Ashland Ave., La Grange.

Rittenhouse is teaching ethics at Aurora University. For information, call 708-354-0771.

Breakfast in Bethlehem, 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Alpha and Omega Baptist Church, 5406 W. 25th St., Cicero. Also view scenes from the Nativity and take a picture with the Holy Family. Reservations required.

For information, call 708-345-1876.

Traditional German Christmas, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Westchester Public Library, 10700 Canterbury Street, Westchester. Learn about the history, legends,

and lore of such seasonal standards as Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, nutcrackers, and straw ornaments.

Holiday music and refreshments also.

For information, call 708-354-5512.

Handel’s Messiah, 4 p.m. Sunday, Riverside Presbyterian Church, 116 Barrypoint Road, Riverside. The entire Messiah is not performed and it is child-friendly. For information, call 708-447-1520 or visit www.rpcusa.org.

DEC. 16 Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees, 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Stickney/Forest View Public Library, 6800 W. 43rd Street, Stickney. Make a Christmas tree out of an ice cream cone. For ages 5 to 17.

Registration is required. For information, visit www.sfvpld.org.

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With the Bears desperately needing to close out the season with three more wins to keep their hopes of winning the NFC North and a trip to the playoffs alive, the Cleveland Browns would appear to be exactly the cupcake the doctor ordered.

After all, the Browns are 4-9, mired in a four-game losing streak, and stuck in last place in the AFC North.

Ah, but looks can be deceiving.

The Bears have faced three other lastplace teams this season in the Vikings, Redskins and Rams, and their record is 1-3 against them, with a loss to each.

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While the Bears are still dead last in the NFL against the run, the Browns are only 28th in the NFL in rushing and 27th in average gain per run.

That is in large part due to their early season trade of Trent Richardson to the Colts, which may have netted them an extra first round draft choice in the 2014 draft, but left them with the aged Willis McGahee, who is averaging only 2.7 yards a carry, and youngsters Chris Ogbonnaya and Fozzy Whittaker.

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Although some leagues began their playoffs last week, most fantasy postseasons kick off in Week 15. The weather made for some wacky games in Week 14. Hopefully, the assorted snowstorms and frigid temperatures did not contribute to ending your team’s season.

For those who fight on into the playoffs, here is a look at some fantasy matchups in week 15.

ning, Demaryius Thomas, Knowshon Moreno, Matt Prater Solid plays: Eric Decker, Julius Thomas Worth a look: Monte Ball, Denver defense Avoid: Wes Welker (concussion) Chargers (at Broncos), 7:25 p.m. Thursday Yes, only three teams give up more passing yards than Denver. They are ranked No. 7 against the run, however. The stats are a bit misleading: Denver is usually ahead, which forces other teams to pass.

Solid plays: Philip Rivers, Keenan Allen, Antonio Gates, Ryan Mathews Worth a look: Nick Novak Avoid: Eddie Royal, San Diego defense Falcons (vs. Redskins), noon Sunday Most of this season, you’d be more likely to find Atlanta listed under “Matchups to

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Bulldogs quickly showing improvement RB 85, Fenton 36

By DAN SANTAROMITA dsantaromita@shawmedia.com BENSENVILLE – Patience is a virtue for the Riverside Brookfield boys basketball team, but after a winning weekend the Bulldogs showed they may not need too much more of it.

The Bulldogs got off to a rocky start at their own Thanksgiving tournament, posting a 2-2 record. However, RB had an impressive pair of wins over the weekend by defeating Fenton 85-36 and a good Lyons Township team 77-74.

“We dropped a couple, but as the tournament went on we got better as a team,” senior forward Jack VandeMerkt said after the win at Fenton. “It was a tough competition tournament, so when we get into conference play like this it translates.”

The 49-point win over Fenton was the Metro Suburban Conference opener for both teams. RB (4-2) scored 34 points in the first quarter and 12 different players scored in the game.

On Saturday, RB raced out to a 14-point lead after a quarter against the neighboring Lions. The Bulldogs led 49-30 at halftime and by 16 points after three quarters, but LT rallied to get within a point on multiple occasions. Will Kincanon (28 points) and VandeMerkt (21 points, 11 rebounds) led the way.

The back-to-back wins show the early progress the Bulldogs, who feature just two seniors in Kincanon and VandeMerkt, have made.

“Some teams that are very experienced, there’s not much area to improve,” RB coach Tom McCloskey said. “We’re just going to get better and better as the season goes on. Hopefully, we’ll be a really good team by the end of the year.”

One of the keys is both seniors are a big part of the

RB leaders • Jack VandeMerkt 19 points • Mark Smith 16 points, 7 rebounds • Paul Sitkiewicz 12 points • Kevin Fitzgerald 12 points

RB 77, Lyons Township 74 RB leaders • Will Kincanon 28 points • VandeMerkt 21 points, 11 rebounds • Sam Johnson 11 points, 8 rebounds • Daniko Jackson 7 points, 8 assists

“Some teams that are very experienced, there’s not much area to improve. We’re just going to get better and better as the season goes on.

Hopefully, we’ll be a really good team by the end of the year.”

Tom McCloskey RB coach

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Riverside Brookfield’s Will Kincanon shoots a free throw during Friday’s game against Fenton. Kincanon and the Bulldogs won big to get off to a good start in the Metro Suburban Conference. team. VandeMerkt, who is narrowing down his choices between a handful of Division III programs, and Kincanon, a Division I pitcher committed

to Middle Tennessee State, are both future college athletes.

VandeMerkt has scored 15 or more in all six games so far and is averaging 20.5 points per

game. Kincanon has put up 23 or more in four games.

Beyond its two talented seniors, RB has plenty of height to help it dominate the glass.

VandeMerkt is 6-foot-7 with long arms, but is allowed to show off his shooting range thanks to inside players Mark Smith (6-7), Sam Johnson (6-6) and Paul Sitkiewicz (6-5).

“A lot of guys stick their 6-7 guy inside, but we have the luxury of letting me play on the perimeter and letting the younger guys bang around inside,” VandeMerkt said. “It’s good for rebounds. We shouldn’t get outrebounded once all year.”

The Bulldogs next play Dec. 17 at Timothy Christian in an MSC game.

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Nazareth at Lyons Township, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 This may not be a cultured rivalry because these two schools don’t play often in every sport, but it’s always fun when neighboring schools get together. First-year coach Paul Krick is trying to revitalize the Lions’ program while Kim Connell is hoping to take the next step in her second year in charge of Nazareth. The Lions have won this game the past two years and four of the past six meetings.

These two teams have been in the upper tier of the Metro Suburban Conference since the Raiders joined the league for the 2011-2012 school year and they appear to be the early favorites once again. The Bulldogs are off to a hot start while the Raiders returned a lot of talent from a 22-win team.

and the Mustangs were second in Class 4A last year and both teams return plenty of talent.

Proviso West at St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 These two neighboring schools have high expectations this season. The Panthers are hoping to defend their West Suburban Silver title while the Chargers are expecting a return to prominence after a rare down season.

Willowbrook at Morton, Fenwick vs. Rolling Meadows, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 6 p.m. Feb. 1 This McDonald’s Shootout game at Willowbrook is a rematch at the same venue from a year ago. That meeting was one of the most exciting girls basketball games you will see. Point guard Jackie Kemph scored 38 points in an 87-83 Rolling Meadows win despite the Friars leading by as many as 14 points. Kemph

This is Morton’s “Pack the Place” doubleheader. The girls will start the doubleheader at Morton West before the boys finish it off. The Warriors were the guests for “Pack the Place” last year as well and Morton won both games. The Mustang girls’ upset ended up costing Willowbrook a share of the West Suburban Gold title.

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Riverside Brookfield’s Lindsay Hoyd dribbles downcourt in a Nov. 27 game. There could be plenty on the line when Hoyd and the Bulldogs host Glenbard South in a Metro Suburban Conference game on Tuesday.

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Winning weekend for Nazareth boys basketball team SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA Nazareth’s boys basketball team came up with a 61-49 win over Ridgewood on Friday with 19 points and six steals from Mike Brooks.

Evan McLaughlin added eight points and eight rebounds.

A day later Naz took down Taft 67-38 with 21 points from Chris Swade and 12 from John Mazur.

BOYS BASKETBALL Fenwick Thanks to a career-high 24 points from Mike Smith, Fenwick beat De La Salle 67-55 in its Chicago Catholic League conference opener on Thursday. Normal U-High knocked the Friars off 62-57 on Saturday.

Proviso West The Panthers dropped the West Suburban Silver opener 66-58 to York on Friday.

St. Joseph The Chargers opened Chicago Catholic League play with a 76-49 win over St. Francis de Sales. Glynn Watson led the way with 18 points. Joffrey Brown scored 16 and Jordan Ash added 12.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Lyons Township The Lions opened conference play with a 50-39 loss to Proviso West on Saturday.

Morton The Mustangs are 1-1 in the West Suburban Gold. Morton dropped the conference opener to Hinsdale South, 56-50, on Dec. 3, but beat Addison Trail 45-35 on Saturday.

Riverside Brookfield RB entered Tuesday’s game at Timothy Christian with an undefeated record.

The Bulldogs defeated Fenton 51-41 in the Metro Suburban Conference opener on

Dec. 3. Janae Dabney scored 21 points and Dana Rettke blocked 10 shots. RB never trailed in the game and led by as many as 20 points in the third quarter.

Nazareth After dropping the conference opener on Dec. 4 to Marian Catholic, 66-30, the Roadrunners bounced back with a 66-52 win over Taft on Saturday. Tre Cross scored 19 points and hauled in nine rebounds, Devinne Love contributed 16 points and Jules Raimondi added 12 points and five rebounds.

Fenwick Losses to Marist and Providence were not the start to East Suburban Catholic Conference play the Friars envisioned, but they did bounce back with an unusually low-scoring win, 3835, over Loyola on Saturday.

start in the West Suburban Silver with road wins over Glenbard West (53-32) and Lyons Township (50-39).

St. Joseph After losing 37-35 to Regina on Thursday, the Chargers dropped a 70-35 game to Joliet Catholic Saturday.

WRESTLING Lyons Township The Lions knocked off Glenbard West 38-16 in the West Suburban Silver opener on Friday. A.J Villarreal, Ezra Avery and Johnny Howorth won by fall for LT.

Riverside Brookfield The Bulldogs went 3-1 in duals over the weekend. RB beat Nazareth (49-18), Kennedy (5112) and Hubbard (43-28), but lost to Vernon Hills (34-28).

Fenwick Proviso West The Panthers are off to a 2-0

Mike Kozyra claimed his second tournament title of the

season by taking first at 170 pounds at the Hinsdale South tournament over the weekend.

GIRLS GYMNASTICS Lyons Township The Lions won the 12-team Big Purple Invitational at Downers Grove North on Saturday. LT scored 111.3 points with only three scores counting per event as opposed to the usual four. Kelsy Kurfirst was the top all-around gymnast with a score of 37.625. Katie Carling (36.90) was third and Michelle Cozza (36.775) was fourth.

Riverside Brookfield/ Morton The Bulldogs beat the Mustangs 116.05-90.5 in a dual on Thursday. RB picked up a second straight win by defeating Hinsdale South 107.3-100.65 on Saturday. Lacey Smith had the top all-around score against Hinsdale South with a 33.65.

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The girls basketball season is already a few weeks old, but there’s plenty to look forward to. Here’s a list of some of the most anticipated girls basketball games still ahead for Lyons Township, Riverside Brookfield and other area teams.

Glenbard South at Riverside Brookfield, 7 p.m. Dec. 17

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE5 Plaintiff, -v.GEORGE ZAHAROPOULOS, VILLA VENICE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION SIMKO Defenda 10 CH 035476

Defendants 10 CH 035476 1003 8TH AVENUE UNIT #3 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 October 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 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 1003 8TH AVENUE UNIT #3, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 Property Index No. 18-09-407003-1123, Property Index No. 1809-407-003-1208.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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 le othe it at th fo eclo

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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.

AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-26972 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 035246 TJSC#: 33-20960 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL J. SZCZESNY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CAREY J. SZCZESNY A/K/A CAREY SZCZESNY, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CAREY J. SZCZESNY A/K/A CAREY SZCZESNY (DECEASED) Defendants 10 CH 035246 9520 JEFFERSON AVENUE 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 September 13, 2013, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 22, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 West Mart Center Drive (in the Auction.com room), CHICAGO, IL, 60654, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9520 JEFFERSON AVENUE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 Property Index No. 15-34-124051.

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.

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mysuburbanlife.com Defendants 11 CH 020599 4030 JOLIET AVENUE UNIT #6 LYONS, IL 60534 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 2, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 23, 2013, 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 4030 JOLIET AVENUE UNIT #6, LYONS, IL 60534 Property Index No. 18-02-206073-1006.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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 14-11-12631.

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. 14-11-12631 A ARDC No

(630) ey 14-11-12631 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 020599 TJSC#: 33-25339 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.

I575496 November 27, Dec. 4, 11, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, vs.

COLLEEN C. MILLER A/K/A COLLEEN C. NORTON, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Defendants, 11 CH 41103 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 16, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 6, 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 402 Kemman Avenue, La Grange Park, IL 60526.

P.I.N. 15-33-417-015.

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 $342,020.30. 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. 11-09212 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I574693 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.GREGORY PRESLEY A/K/A GREG PRESLEY, ANNA M PRESLEY AKA ANNA PORTER PRESLEY AKA ANNA MAE PORTER AKA ANNA MAE PRESLEY AKA ANNA MAE PORTER PRESLEY Defendants 11 CH 43470 610 SOUTH LA GRANGE ROAD 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 June 21, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 16, 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 610 SOUTH LA GRANGE ROAD, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 Property Index No. 18-09-115015-0000.

The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a two car detached garage.

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

rp 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number PA1127201.

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.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1127201 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 43470 TJSC#: 33-24671 I576048 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-9 , Plaintiff, -v.NELSON D. RODRIGUEZ A/K/A NELSON RODRIGUEZ, LINDA E. RODRIGUEZ A/K/A LINDA RODRIGUEZ, ERIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, MOORE SUPPLY COMPANY Defendants 12 CH 005517 3849 GRAND AVENUE WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a

pu Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 27, 2013, 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 3849 GRAND AVENUE, WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558 Property Index No. 15-31-407-011. 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 14-12-02675. 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. 14-12-02675 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 005517 TJSC#: 33-25688 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt col-

Suburban Life - Wednesday, December 11, 2013 • CCK • Page 57 ey lector attempting to collect a debt mation of the sale. The property will and any information obtained will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as be used for that purpose. to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished I576086 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a conIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK dominium unit, the purchaser of the ILLINOIS COUNTY unit at the foreclosure sale, other COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI- than a mortgagee, shall pay the asSION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL sessments and the legal fees reTRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF quired by The Condominium PropMORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and INC. TRUST 2007-NC1, MORTGAGE (g)(4). If this property is a condoPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- minium unit which is part of a comRIES 2007-NC1 mon interest community, the purPlaintiff, chaser of the unit at the foreclosure -v.sale other than a mortgagee shall ANTONIA CONTRERAS, RUYANA pay the assessments required by REYES The Condominium Property Act, Defendants 12 CH 011422 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU 307 W. PLAINFIELD ROAD COUN- ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMETRYSIDE, IL 60525 OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO NOTICE OF SALE REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER EN that pursuant to a Judgment of OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE Foreclosure and Sale entered in the WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF above cause on August 2, 2012, THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FOREan agent for The Judicial Sales Cor- CLOSURE LAW. poration, will at 10:30 AM on Jan- For information, examine the uary 2, 2014, at the The Judicial court file or contact Plaintiff's attorSales Corporation, One South ney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICA- 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, GO, IL, 60606, sell at public auc- SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL tion to the highest bidder, as set 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please forth below, the following described refer to file number 14-10-33943. real estate: THE JUDICIAL SALES Commonly known as 307 W. CORPORATION PLAINFIELD ROAD, COUNTRYSIDE, One South Wacker Drive, 24th IL 60525 Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 Property Index No. 18-09-325(312) 236-SALE 009, 18-09-325-010.

You can also visit The Judicial Sales The real estate is improved with a Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a single family residence.

7 day status report of pending sales.

Sale terms: 25% down of the CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. highest bid by certified funds at the 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, close of the sale payable to The Ju- SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 dicial Sales Corporation. No third (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. party checks will be accepted. The 14-10-33943 Attorney ARDC No. balance, including the Judicial sale 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 fee for Abandoned Residential Prop- Case Number: 12 CH 011422 erty Municipality Relief Fund, which TJSC#: 33-25393 is calculated on residential real esNOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt tate at the rate of $1 for each Collection Practices Act, you are ad$1,000 or fraction thereof of the vised that Plaintiff's attorney is amount paid by the purchaser not deemed to be a debt collector atto exceed $300, in certified funds/or tempting to collect a debt and any wire transfer, is due within twenty- information obtained will be used four (24) hours. No fee shall be for that purpose. paid by the mortgagee acquiring the I575819 residential real estate pursuant to its December 4, 11, 18, 2013 credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY other lienor acquiring the residential COUNTY, real estate whose rights in and to DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVIthe residential real estate arose prior SION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. to the sale. The subject property is Plaintiff, subject to general real estate taxes, -v.special assessments, or special tax- ESEQUIEL GUZMAN, JPMORGAN es levied against said real estate CHASE BANK, NA F/K/A BANK ONE, and is offered for sale without any N.A., NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS representation as to quality or quan- COMPANY, UNITED STATES OF tity of title and without recourse to AMERICA, MONTEREY FINANCIAL Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. SERVICES, INC. ASSIGNEE OF The sale is further subject to confir- ARONSON FURNITURE COMPANY, mation by the court. Upon payment MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, in full of the amount bid, the pur- INC., RUSH-COPLEY MEDICAL CENchaser will receive a Certificate of TER, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS Sale that will entitle the purchaser to AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS a deed to the real estate after confir- Defendants 12 CH 034694

2338 SOUTH 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 2, 2013, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 8, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 West Mart Center Drive (in the Auction.com room), CHICAGO, IL, 60654, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2338 SOUTH WESTOVER AVENUE, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546 Property Index No. 15-25-111027.

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. 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

op sp 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 14-12-26871.

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.

AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-26871 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 034694 TJSC#: 33-23295 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.

I571927 November 27, Dec. 4, 11, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES WMALT SERIES 2005-4 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.THUHANG T. DINH, KEVIN DINH, CHRISTINE DINH, A MINOR, DANIEL DINH, A MINOR, PHUONG NGUYEN,

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Page 58 • CCK • Suburban Life - Wednesday, December 11, 2013 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HOANG DINH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 041537 8927 W. 24TH STREET 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 August 2, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 7, 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 8927 W. 24TH STREET, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546 Property Index No. 15-27-218-010. 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-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 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 tati to th nditi of

sp pl 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 14-11-16716. 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. 14-11-16716 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 041537 TJSC#: 33-25571 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.

I576056 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JEFFERY G. RATLEPH A/K/A JEFFREY G. RATLEPH, MARTHA

RATLEPH Defendants 12 CH 042158 4019 FOREST AVENUE 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 September 23, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 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 4019 FOREST AVENUE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 Property Index No. 18-03-214006.

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.

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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 14-12-28302.

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. 14-12-28302 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 042158 TJSC#: 33-21768 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.

I573481 November 27, Dec. 4, 11, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff, -v.FRANK A. MURINO, JENNIFER M. MURINO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 22436 5705 CRESTVIEW DRIVE Western Springs, IL 60558 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 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 5705 CRESTVIEW DRIVE, Western Springs, IL 60558 Property Index No. 18-18-210001.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $860,003.79.

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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: EHRENBERG & EGAN, LLC, 321 NORTH CLARK STREET, SUITE 1430, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 253-8640.

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.

I576504 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH DUFFY A/K/A JOSEPH S. DUFFY, FOREST GROVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 28286 8802 WEST 45TH PLACE UNIT 8 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 January 22, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 16, 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 8802 WEST 45TH PLACE UNIT 8, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 Property Index No. 18-03-413023-1008.

mysuburbanlife.com The real estate is improved with a 4 story multi unit condominium.

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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number PA1214381.

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.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1214381 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 28286 TJSC#: 33-23342 I576051 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SERGIO PARISI, ROSE MARIE PARISI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 033630 1028 PARK PLACE WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 22, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 7, 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 1028 PARK PLACE, WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558 Property Index No. 18-18-217019.

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 14-13-10804.

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. 14-13-10804 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 033630 TJSC#: 33-25750 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's atto is

yo vised 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.

I576412 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

DONNA ROBINSON A/K/A DONNA L. ROBINSON A/K/A DONNA L. RESSLER ROBINSON; JUDITH RESSLER A/K/A JUDITH C. RESSLER; DONALD RESSLER A/K/A DONALD A. RESSLER; DAVID ROBINSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 34618 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 22, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 6, 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 property: P.I.N. 15-22-204-020-0000.

Commonly known as 2235 SOUTH 13TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155.

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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only.

Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1217489.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I574733 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

JESUS SOTO, 320 BEACH AVENUE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, TOWN OF CICERO, ILLINOIS, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, BLANCA E. DELGADO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants, 12 CH 40056 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 26, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-33-418-016-1002 & 15-33-418-016-1002.

Commonly known as 320 Beach Ave Unit 1B, PS P6, PS P7, SS 1B, LaGrange Park, Il 60526 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium resi-

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mysuburbanlife.com pr dence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I575006 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Central Federal Savings and Loan Association, a national corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

Stephanie A. Torres, Olivia J. Torres, Gerald P. Nordgren, Special Representative of the Estate of Ruben D. Torres, Deceased, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of the Estate of Ruben D. Torres, Deceased, Jacqueline C. Torres, as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated December 22, 2002 and known as The Ruben and Jackie Torres Trust, Beneficiaries and Successor Trustees of the Trust wherein Ruben D. Torres and Jacqueline C. Torres are Trustees under Trust Agreement dated December 22, 2002 and known as The Ruben and Jackie Torres Trust, whose names are unknown and are joined herein as Unknown Owners, First American Bank, as mortgagee, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. 12 CH 42030; Sheriff's No. 130184-001F. 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 January 9, 2014, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago, IL, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: P.I.N.: 15-33-220-015.

Address: 830 Barnsdale Road, LaGrange Park, IL 60526.

Improvements: Single family residence.

Sale shall be under the following terms: 10% by cashiers or certified funds at sale and balance by cashiers or certified funds within 24 hours of sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages.

Premises will NOT be open for inspection.

For information: Samuel Alfassa, Ltd., Plaintiff's Attorneys, 9038 N. LaCrosse Ave., #2, Skokie, IL 60077. Tel. No. (847) 933-1052.

This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I566773 November 27, Dec. 4, 11, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIRSTMERIT BANK, NA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO GEORGE WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

JOSEPH R. PAV; STEPHANIE S. PAV; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 5866 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 2, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 6, 2014,

y, y 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 3951 S. Forest Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558.

P.I.N. 18-06-201-014-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Silvia Mercado Masters at Plaintiff's Attorney, Rock Fusco, LLC, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654. (312) 494-1000.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I574697 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JAMES BROWN, SUZANNE BROWN, THOMAS A. SIEBERT, LISA A. SIEBERT, CITY OF CHICAGO, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 13 CH 007942 3312 VERNON AVENUE 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 September 27, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 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 3312 VERNON AVENUE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 Property Index No. 15-34-218017.

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 confir-

mation 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 14-13-06854.

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. 14-13-06854 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 007942 TJSC#: 33-22120 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.

I573929 November 27, Dec. 4, 11, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.NICCO LAMAR, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 012046 2238 S. 20TH 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 August 29, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 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 2238 S. 20TH AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-22-104023.

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

pa by pu 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 14-13-10806.

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. 14-13-10806 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 012046 TJSC#: 33-19940 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.

I573456 November 27, Dec. 4, 11, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DEADRA HERMAN, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 13 CH 013951 3222 GRAND BLVD. 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 September 4, 2013, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 8, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 West Mart Center Drive (in the

Suburban Life - Wednesday, December 11, 2013 • CCK • Page 59 (i Auction.com room), CHICAGO, IL, 60654, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3222 GRAND BLVD., BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 Property Index No. 15-34-110063.

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. 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 14-13-11737.

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.

AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-11737 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 013951 TJSC#: 33-20932 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is

ey deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I567339 November 27, Dec. 4, 11, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ALBINA ZINA RUDINSKIENE, VYTAUTAS RUDINSKAS, CITIBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CFSB, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA CITIBANK, FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Defendants 13 CH 04962 4347 Madison 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 October 10, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 13, 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 4347 Madison Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513 Property Index No. 18-03-305012-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $157,665.08.

Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS

ey: & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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.

HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 04962 TJSC#: 3323192 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.

I568893 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MLMI TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE1; Plaintiff, vs.

RICHARD J. MARASCO; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY Defendants, 13 CH 1141 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 11, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 13, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 4150 Madison Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 P.I.N. 18-03-117-059-0000 and 18-03-117-060-0000 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705. 13018653 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I576593 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

SYLVESTER SCIORTINO; MEGHAN M. SCIORTINO AKA MEGHAN SCIORTINO; BROOKFIELD TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AKA BROOKFIELD TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE UNITED STATES

OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 12135 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 7, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-34-422-031-0000 (old) and 15-34-422-058-1016 (new).

Commonly known as 8822 Brookfield Avenue, Unit 406, Brookfield, IL 60513 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo, Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661.

For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F13040135 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I575051 December 4, 11, 18, 2013

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ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013

The summary must be published in the local newspaper.

Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2013. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact:

PROVISO AREA FOR EXCEP CHILD

1000 VAN BUREN STREET,MAYWOOD,IL 60153

School District/Joint Agreement Name

708-450-2156

Address

Telephone

Office Hours

Also by January 15, 2014 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website@www.isbe.net.

SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2013 Educational Local Sources Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One District to Another District State Sources Federal Sources

Total Direct Receipts/Revenues

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures

Other Sources/Uses of Funds

Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 Other Changes in Fund Balances

Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2013

1000 2000 3000 4000

15,302,461 0 2,111,456 4,357,504

21,771,421

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0

1,737,575

0 0 53,938

0 0

0 5,341,507 0

886,687

884,108 0 (30,554) 0 (27,975)

0

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Tort

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0

0

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0 0

0 0

0 0

0

0 0 0 0 0

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0

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MELINDA KIRKSY, ROCHELLE LATHAM, TRAINETTE LEAHY, SHEVAWN LOGAN, RENITA LOMELI, CLARA MALLARD, THOMAS MARIN, APRIL E MARROUM, RENATA M MARSHALL, NATHAN MCCURTIS, LOREN MCDANIEL, LASHONDA MEDINA, MARIA MEERS, TONY MOHORN, ARTHUR MOORE, KEITH MUELLER, MARY J MURPHY, TINA NETREFA, SHERRY NUNN, AUSTIN M NYSTROM, EILEEN C O’MALLEY, MEGAN ORTIZ, EDGAR A PARKS, DAVITA S PERKINS, TOWANDA PETERS, AMELIA PHILLIPS, SHALANDAR POWELL, SHERICE L PRATER, SONYA H QUARITSCH, KARLEE A RICE, ANTOINETTE N RICHARDSON MANGUM, SHARON L RODIA, THERESA L RUCKER, LAVELL RUTLEDGE, LASHON V SANCHEZ, LUCILA SANTANA, DELICIA A SCHAEFER, MARILYN K SCHOTT, DONNA J SCHWEBKE, FAITH SERIO, KIMBERLEY M SERRANO, NIANE D SILVESTRE, LORENA SMITH, QUALESHIA SMITH, RONNY A SMITH, MICHAEL SMITH, VERONICA SMITH, FATINA SOLIMENE, IDA SPEARMON, ESSIE STAMPS, CHARLES STARR, JERARD A STOCKLEY, LEANZAR L STOKES, PAMELA STONE, SHEENA N STRONG, ADRIAN SUCHY, PAUL S SZUKALA, GENE MARIE P TAPIA, BRIAN TAPIA, BETTY E TAPIA, DELIA TELLES, FABIOLA I TESSIER, RONALD TOMSONS, AINARS TOMSONS, MARIS WASHINGTON, GWENDOLYN E WASHINGTON, LELA M WATSON, JASMINE WAYE, LONYA WILLIAMS, MAZOLA WOODARD, MICHAEL C ZIEMANN, DENISE NON-CERTIFIED $25,000 - $39,999 AVILA, LETICIA BARBER, WESLEY J BOLEY, MARION E CAMPBELL, ROEDELL J CARDENAS, MARIA O CEFALA, DOUGLAS CONNER, JOYCE A COX, CHRISTINE E DAGGY, DORIS J EDWARDS, TROY FAXEL, THERESA A FLOWERS, TIAH GAMAUF, MARY E GIBSON, GERTRUDE GINGER, DEBORAH L GLASPER, SHEREE GLASPER, AUBREY GOLDEN, PHYLLIS A GRAY, TOMEKA HAZA, DEBORAH A HICKS, JAMES C HUGHES, MICHAEL D KERRY, DRAKE KING, LATREECE LANGWORTHY, MILEA LOVE, TERRY L LOVING, DERRICK MALDONADO, CARLOS MASON, MAURICE MCKENZIE, BRENNA MOORE, GREGORY MOORE, DOREEN MULAR, JOSEPH L OLCZAK, SHERI A OSBORNE, DWIGHT PELLICO, CHERYL RANDOLPH, CHARLENE ROBINSON, ELLA M SALLY, TYRONE M SANDERS, VANESSA SCHUKAT, SANDRA SIMS JR, CLEAVON SVESTKA, MICHELE M TAFOYA, LUIS E THOMAS, JUNE L TILLMAN, PAULINE TOWERS, CATRINA L UNGSON, RAYMOND P WAGEMANN, PATRICIA M NON-CERTIFIED $40,000 - $59,999 BLAND, JEROME CARTER, PATRICIA D DOPICO, MARIA HEMP, BESSIE R INFELISE, CARMELLA MELLING, ABBEY THOMAS, DAISY H VALENCIA, JOE VERA, MARLENE NON-CERTIFIED $60,000 AND OVER CALLAHAN, SUSAN CHRISTENSEN, ELIZABETH A EZERINS, INGA LAMACCHIA BINZ, TONI MASTERS, KATHLEEN ROSS, ANN D THEIS, LINDA THEIS, RICHARD L ZAREMBKA, SHARON Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

VENDORS PAID $2500.01 AND OVER EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT COOPERATIVE 653,500.48 P.A.E.C. COUNCIL LOCAL #571 3,960.00 ***ALLEN ROSS 7,388.64 M.G. TRUST COMPANY (ASPIRE) 45,450.00 AT&T 2,773.08 ACCESS CREDIT UNION 298,069.00 ALL AMERICAN EXTERIOR SOLUTIONS COMMERCI 5,160.00 ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, LLC 454,808.50 JAWAHAR ALVI 3,757.00 AMEREN ENERGY MARKETING 110,945.26 APPLE COMPUTER 20,613.00 AXA EQUITABLE LIFE 25,865.00 BAKER TILLY VIRCHOW KRAUSE, LLP 23,850.00 BD SH T.H.I.S. 54,242.47 BENTLEY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 2,981.75 BERKELEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 87 5,907.50 *** MARTHONY BERT 3,020.01 BILINGUAL THERAPIES, INC. 320,913.79 BLUE CAB COMPANY 20,875.00 BOARD OF ED DIST #209 1,769,959.00 BOARD OF ED DIST #87 730,433.78 BOARD OF ED DIST #88 436,295.94 BOARD OF ED DIST #89 1,490,335.00 BOARD OF ED DIST #92 113,817.00 BOARD OF ED DIST #93 140,771.50 BROADVIEW PARK DISTRICT 13,961.94 BROADVIEW TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 4,911.92 JOANNE BUELL 5,252.00 CALL ONE 9,804.54 CAREER STAFF UNLIMITED, INC. 309,859.00 ***AKIVA S CARSON 7,205.00 CANDY V CASH 5,000.00 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC 6,458.59 AYANNA COLBERT 3,707.00 COMMON GOAL SYSTEMS 12,193.70 CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY GAS 18,073.22 CUSTOMIZED TECHNOLOGY, INC. 8,700.00 ***TERESA DELAY Continued on the next page

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4,486.80 EBS HEALTHCARE 944,792.61 EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT COOPERATIVE 532,262.26 EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT COOPERATIVE 777,758.71 EFT 2,260,697.65 DR OSAMA EL-SHAFIE 12,032.50 FIRST STUDENT/SHUTTLES 818,189.62 FIRST STUDENT/IND STUDENT 45,270.64 FIRST STUDENT/MO CONTRACTS 3,389,505.43 ***WILLARD FORD 8,417.64 ANGELA FORGIONE 4,170.00 FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY 4,370.15 GERBER LIFE 2,583.00 GRAINGER 5,512.26 HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEM 4,370.00 HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY 3,006.46 DORINDA HICKS 3,252.00 HMO OF ILLINOIS 252,223.51 HMO OF ILLINOIS 137,079.72 HMO OF ILLINOIS 376,877.71 IAASE 2,750.00 ILLINOIS ASSOC OF SCHOOL BOARDS 4,385.00 I.D.E.S. 20,388.34 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 546,096.42 IMAGATEC L.P. 13,350.17 *IMPREST FUND DIST #803 26,424.61 IMRF 678,735.91 INDUSTRIAL APPRAISAL COMPANY 3,540.00 ITASCA CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATES INC. 15,740.00 KCW ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONING 29,400.00 LEXINGTON(MERIT) PRIVATE CARE SVCS.INC 31,079.04 LINCOLN INVESTMENT 3,600.00 TONI LINDER 3,600.00 LINGUAHEALTH 177,118.00 DANIELLE MAGLINTE 5,850.00 CHARANNE MARSHALL 3,290.00 MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES 114,881.25 * LAURA L MAYER 11,580.00 MCGRAW HILL COMPANIES/SRA 5,407.44 *** BRENNA MCKENZIE 6,000.00 METLIFE 26,400.00 MIDLAND PAPER 8,858.00 DA JUAN MILLER 2,827.14 MOORE MEDICAL CORPORATION 12,315.08 NCS PEARSON, INC. 13,448.35 NOVA COMPUTER, INC. 13,086.83 OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE 11,159.73 LINDSAY PAGNIUCCI 10,416.00 PCI EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING 4,384.43 PEDIASTAFF,INC 5,000.00 PEOPLE CAB CO./SW” “ 436,035.25 PMA LEASING, INC. 21,862.82 PREFERRED MEAL SYSTEMS, INC 97,038.83 PRENTKE ROMICH COMPANY 8,541.00 PROGRESSUS THERAPY LLC 231,262.50 PROVISO TOWNSHIP SCHOOL TREASURER 64,900.58 QUALITY MILK PRODUCTS LLC 14,711.87 R.H. SANDERS & ASSOCIATES 3,600.00 RETA SECURITY, INC. 2,875.00 SASED 38,719.54 SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC. 13,007.22 SEAWAY BANK AND TRUST CO 335,959.59 SECURITY BENEFIT LIFE 78,550.00 SELECT MEDICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES 311,497.51 SELF 56,316.00 JUDITH SENASE 7,650.00 *** FREDERIC SHIPBAUGH 11-39286 8,040.00 DR TERRY SMITH 2,750.00 SOUND INC 2,696.76 MYLEEA SPENCER 4,634.00 SRAGA HAUSER, LLC 43,549.76 SSCIP 40,496.00 ST DOMITILLA 64,956.00 STAFFING OPTIONS & SOLUTIONS, INC 33,355.00 STAPLES ADVANTAGE(SBS DETROIT) 2,791.29 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 52,496.16 SUBURBAN EXTERMINATING 2,790.00 SUBURBAN LIFE PUBLICATIONS 2,917.90 SUN DATA SUPPLY INC 9,594.85 SUPER DUPER PUBLICATIONS 2,553.65 TRS 9.40% 784,594.45 TRS 35.41% 259,246.53 THERAPY CARE, LTD. 86,292.00 T.H.I.S. FUND 77,726.44 TOP ECHELON CONTRACTING 80,073.50 *** DEBORAH TRYON 16,800.00 UCP INFINITEC 8,988.55 DANIEL VALDES,PH.D 5,586.10 THE VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE 33,280.00 JOSPEH VASILEVSKI CONSULTING 81,325.53 VILLA PARK OFFICE EQUIPMENT 3,633.00 VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD 6,999.10 VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD FINANCE DEPT 33,959.50 AMANDA WAGEMANN 4,230.71 WAREHOUSE DIRECT OFFICE PRODUCTS 5,762.13 WASTE MANAGEMENT - METRO 3,216.05 WEST SUBURBAN TEACHERS UNION 88,694.67 WOJTAK CONSULTING 9,625.00 ELISA M WOOD 8,900.00 TOTAL AMT ON REPORT 22,323,568.74 December 11, 2013 Suburban Life 7027

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF CENTRAL FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. ON DECEMBER 18, 2013, AT THE HOME OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AT 5953 WEST CERMAK ROAD, CICERO, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING DIRECTORS AND THE TRANSACTION OF SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING. December 4, 11, 2013 Suburban Life 6939 CIC &CC

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT Notice is given pursuant to the Public Funds Statement Publication Act of the availability of an audit report for the La Grange Park Public Library District.

The audit report: 1. Covers the time period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, 2. The audit was conducted by Sikich LLP, certified public accountants, and 3. The audit report is available for inspection at the La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL during regular Library hours.

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REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES Submission Due Date: December 18, 2013 The Board of Education of Riverside Public Schools District No. 96, Cook County, Illinois (the "Board" or the "District"), 63 Woodside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546, is requesting Statements of Interest, Qualifications, and Performance Data from architectural/engineering firms interested in serving as Architect of Record for all construction projects for Riverside Public Schools District No. 96.

The Board of Education intends to select qualified firms at its January 21st, 2014 meeting. It is the District's hope that an Architect of Record relationship can be formed with the selected firm.

To be considered as the District's architect, architectural firms should submit Statements of Interest, Qualifications, and Performance Data to Zack Y. Zayed, Director of Finance and Operations, on or before 3 PM, December 18, 2013. Statements received after that time will not be accepted or considered by the Board. The required Statement of Interest, Qualifications, and Performance Data form can be found on the District 96 website (www.district96.org) under Board of Education, Capital Projects. Requests for additional information regarding the proposal should be directed to Sue Moorhead, Assistant to the Superintendent via email at: moorheads@district96.org.

No oral representations made by the District shall be binding. To be considered as the District's architect, eight (8) copies of the Statement of Interest, Qualifications, and Performance Data must be submitted to: Zack Y. Zayed, Director of Finance and Operations Riverside Public Schools District No. 96 63 Woodside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546 The Board is seeking architectural/engineering services from a firm having experience, including, but not limited to, the following: School building design; Knowledge of the Illinois Life/Safety Code and ADA compliance; and Repair of existing school facilities.

In selecting an architect for the District, the Board will consider firms' qualifications, ability of professional personnel, past record and experience, performance data on file, if any, willingness to meet time and budget requirements, location, workload of the firm, previous work history with the Board, and such other factors as the Board deems appropriate.

On the basis of the evaluation, as well as any presentation and discussion that the Board may conduct with firms, the Board shall select no less than three (3) firms that it determines to be the most qualified to provide services for the District and rank them in order of qualifications to provide these services.

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SUMMONS STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT SAWYER COUNTY Code No.: 30405 Case No.: 2013CV140 Bernadine Dohnal 9111 Sheridan Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 Plaintiff vs.

Daniel Ursich P.O. Box 468 4200 Oak Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 Defendant THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after December 11, 2013, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 10610 Main Street, Suite 24, Hayward, Wisconsin 54843 and to Lein Law Offices, plaintiff's attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 761, Hayward, Wisconsin 54843.

You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant Judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 22nd day of November, 2013 Curtiss N. Lein, #01015280 LEIN LAW OFFICES P.O. Box 761 Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-4273; FAX 715-634-5051 690232 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Riverside & Brookfield Suburban Life 6988

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

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The Brookfield - La Grange Park School District 95 Board of Education is accepting bids from electrical contractors only for an electrical service and distribution upgrade project at their two schools in Brookfield and La Grange Park Illinois. The electrical contractor will also act as a general contractor to complete architectural work related to the electrical upgrades.

WESTCHESTER PARK DISTRICT NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL AUDIT

The scope of work includes providing all labor, materials, fabrication, machinery, tools, equipment, and other means of construction necessary for completion of the work indicated in the Bid Documents including, but not necessarily limited to, the following: temporary protection & controls, selective demolition, electrical power, lighting, fire alarm, excavation, asphalt pavement patching, miscellaneous concrete, masonry, non-structural metal framing and gypsum board, doors, frames and hardware, glazing, acoustical panel ceilings, interior painting, and firestopping.

The work sites are S.E. Gross Middle School, 3524 Maple Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois and Brook Park Elementary School, 1214 Raymond Avenue, La Grange Park, Illinois. Partial on-site construction is scheduled to begin mid-February of 2014 with the remainder to commence during on June 5, 2014. The Contractor must achieve Substantial Completion on or before August 17, 2014.

Notice is hereby given that the annual certified audit of the Westchester Park District, Cook County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2012 and ending April 30, 2013 is available for public inspection. The audit was conducted by Selden Fox, Ltd. Inspection may be made at the administrative office of the Park District, 10201 Bond Street, Westchester, Illinois 60154, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

S/ Gregory Miller Treasurer

Bid Documents may be obtained after 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, from the District's Architect, the Cashman Stahler Group, Inc., by sending a written request by email to Mr. Stephen Cashman at scashman@cashmanstahler.com.

A deposit of $250.00 must be received by the Architect before Bid Documents will be issued to interested bidders.

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A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013, at S.E. Gross Middle School, 3524 Maple Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. A Bidder's failure to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting will be grounds for rejection of the Contractor's bid.

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Required contractor prequalification documentation must be submitted in Adobe PDF format to the District's Architect via the email address listed above on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013. A Bidder's failure to submit the required prequalification documentation will be considered grounds for rejection of the Contractor's bid.

Sealed bids must be received by Dr. Mark Kuzniewski, District Superintendent, at S.E. Gross Middle School, 3524 Maple Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 before 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014. The sealed bids will then be publicly opened and read.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid and Alternate Bids #1 and #2. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish construction performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the final Contract Sum. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/112). The Contractor must submit electronic copies of their certified payrolls to the Architect prior to processing each application for payment.

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A budget hearing will be held on January 13, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. for all interested citizens of the Village of Hodgkins. The meeting will be held at Village of Hodgkins Hall, 8990 Lyons Street, for the purpose of discussion of the proposed budget for the year ending December 31, 2014. The proposed budget may be examined weekdays at the Village Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and oral comment.

The Brookfield - La Grange Park School District 95 Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, reject nonconforming bids, reject conditional bids, waive irregularities in the bidding procedures, or to accept any bid that, in its sole opinion, best serves the interests of the School District.

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