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Monetary donations are still being accepted through Hauser Junior High School’s PTO website at hauserpto.com.

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Sixth-grader Vanessa Franco (right) accepts donations from Anthony Caruso (left) and Grant Winkler (right). In addition to donating food, Vanessa has been going to school early to help the adult volunteers.

Adult volunteer Becky Malloy and her eighth-grade son, AJ, help with a morning canned-food collection.

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Vargas Gil has a daughter at the school this year and said she felt is was important for them to participate.

“It’s amazing to see these kids work,” Vargas Gil said.

“It’s been great to be a part of.”

RIGHT: Volunteers from Hauser Junior High School will build a public display Thursday with the donated canned goods they collected during this year’s food drive, like this one from 2010 when about 80,000 cans were donated.

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RIVERSIDE – They might not have red velvet coats and hats with fluffy white trim, but students at Hauser Junior High School in Riverside are acting a lot like Santa Claus this season – and for many seasons before.

This weekend, volunteers came together at the school to collect cans and cash for their 43rd annual Holiday Food Drive. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Salvation Army in Chicago’s Englewood community and the Riverside Food Pantry, at 27 Riverside Road, in Riverside.

According to organizers, Hauser Junior High School volunteers have been the top can collectors for the Salvation Army in Illinois for more than 40 years. Last year’s food drive collected about 45,000 cans. In 2010, the group reported their all-time high of 80,000 cans collected.

On Thursday, students who collected more than 200 cans will set up a public display of the donations after school from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The cans will be displayed to the public from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Santa will pose for pictures from 7 to 9 p.m.

On Friday, eighth grade students will help load the Salvation Army trucks in the afternoon.

“It’s been a really great experience,” said Romy Vargas Gil, chair of the Holiday Food Drive this year.

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8ON THE COVER Riverside residents rush around town Dec. 6 during the village’s annual Holiday Stroll, from magic shows at Village Hall to a model train display at Riverside Garage.

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By Linda Sokol Francis, E.A. WHAT THE SUPREME COURT DECISION MEANS The Supreme Court decision that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act had many tax and benefit implications as well as social ones.

Same-sex married couples can file their taxes jointly, which generally results in a lower tax bill. Married same-sex couples will be able to use the unlimited estate-tax marital deduction and can utilize the portability election so that, at the death of one spouse, any unused gift and estate tax exemptions can pass to the other. They can gift each other tax free.

Same-sex couples will be eligible for tax-free employer health coverage and can be reimbursed from their health flexible spending accounts. Retirement plans will be affected, too: spousal contributions and spousal inheritance are allowed.

These are federal rules; how same-sex couples will fare in states that don’t recognize their marriages is in question.

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New device at quarry could explain quake SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA McCOOK – Northwestern University scientists have installed a device at McCook’s Federal Quarry that will record seismic activity 24/7 and possibly lead to an explanation for the 3.2 magnitude earthquake triggered near the quarry Nov. 4.

The seismograph will constantly upload data to the U.S. Geological Survey and provide the first comprehensive analysis of seismic activity in the area, the office of U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski said in a news release.

Lipinski met Dec. 10 with officials from local municipalities and McCook quarry operators as part of a scheduled meeting of the Lyons Town-

ship Quarry Advisory Council.

“This seismograph is one piece to help us solve the puzzle as to why these events have occurred and, most important, what can be done to prevent them from happening again,” Lipinski said in the release.

During the Nov. 4 earthquake, the only recordings at the quarry were taken by a seismograph from Hanson Materials, which conducted a scheduled blast seven seconds before the earthquake.

Hanson’s device only records seismic activity immediately before, during and after blasts.

Hanson has not performed blasting since the incident and does not plan to resume blasting until spring, Lipinski’s release said.

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Residential burglary Refugio Gonzalez, 19, of the 2500 block of Marshall Avenue, Bellwood, and Francisco Diaz Jr., 19, of the 3800 block of Butterfield Road, Bellwood, were each charged Oct. 30 with one count of residential burglary after breaking into a residence in the 3800 block of Forest Avenue and stealing a number of items, including two guitars, a TV, computer, printer and camcorder.

Burglary to vehicle • A pocket knife and a cup holding change were stolen from a vehicle in the 3100 block of Arthur Avenue, as reported at 9:16 p.m. Dec. 5.

• About $3 in change was stolen from a vehicle in the 3300 block of Park Avenue

BROOKFIELD – Brandon M. Kamykowski, 18, of the 4000 block of Anna Avenue, Lyons, was charged with three counts of burglary at 12:24 a.m. Dec. 10 after police Brandon r e c o v e r e d a Kamykowski stolen dirt bike from a residence in the 3500 block of Sunnyside Avenue.

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tion of a dirt bike stolen during the previous weekend from a garage in the 3500 block of Sunnyside Avenue. Kamykowski told police he found the bike in an alley, according to reports.

Kamykowski also was charged for allegedly stealing a cellphone and watches from two different vehicles. Police found the items in a room where he was staying while responding to the reported fight.

On Oct. 27, Kamykowski was charged with four counts of attempted criminal trespass to motor vehicle after police found him wearing latex gloves and holding a flashlight near a vehicle that was reportedly broken into.

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Cletus W. Garde, 30, of the 5000 block of South Na Wa Ta Avenue, Mount Prospect, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after being pulled over for speeding at Ogden and Custer avenues at 2:43 a.m. Dec. 2. His blood-alcohol concentration was 0.258. He also was charged with driving without insurance.

between 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8:30 a.m. Dec. 8.

• A bag of clothes and about $3 in change were stolen from a vehicle in the 3300 block of Oak Avenue between 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 7 a.m. Dec. 8.

• A GPS unit and an iPod Nano were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 4100 block of Elm Avenue, as reported at 10:13 a.m. Dec. 8.

• A pair of sunglasses was stolen from a vehicle in the 3500 block of Oak Avenue, as reported at 11:16 a.m. Dec. 8.

• A camera was stolen from a vehicle in the 3300 block of Sunnyside Avenue between 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 11:20 a.m.

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• Two pairs of sunglasses, a backpack and about $3 in change were stolen in the 3500 block of Oak Avenue, as reported at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 8.

• A pair of sunglasses and about $5 in cash were stolen from a vehicle in the 3500 block of Oak Avenue, as reported at 12:47 p.m. Dec. 8.

• A microscope valued at $5,000 and an iPod Nano were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 4500 block of Blanchan Avenue, as reported at 2:59 p.m. Dec. 8.

• A souvenir baseball bat was stolen from a vehicle in the 3500 block of Oak Avenue between noon and 4:03 p.m.

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LYONS – Police were dispatched Dec. 10 to Falafelji Restaurant, 3910 Harlem Ave., to investigate a reported armed robbery.

According to an employee, a man entered the store about 1:22 p.m. Tuesday and approached the counter. When the employee asked what the man wanted to order, the man pulled out a steak knife and presented the employee with a black bag, which she was told

to fill with money.

The employee turned over $146 in cash and the man fled on foot and headed north on Harlem Avenue.

The offender was described as wearing a light-colored jacket, blue-and-white track pants, a black scarf over his mouth and gloves.

Police found a knife and some clothing behind a nearby building, according to police reports.

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a vehicle in the 3600 block of Madison Avenue, as reported at 4:19 p.m. Dec. 8.

• A laptop and backpack were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 3600 block of Madison Avenue, as reported at 4:04 p.m.

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Stolen GPS unit, speakers returned to owner A stolen GPS unit and speakers stolen from a vehicle in the 9000 block of Monroe Avenue were found by a woman walking her dog at Oak and Monroe avenues at 8:04 a.m. Dec. 8.

The items were returned to their owner.

Vehicle stolen, then returned A vehicle left running outside a bar in the 8800 block of Burlington Avenue was stolen at 12:06 a.m. Dec. 7 but returned to the bar shortly later. The suspect parked the vehicle, got out and ran into an alley behind the bar, a witness said.

Cookies reported stolen A woman told police several hundred cookies were stolen from the Recreation Center at 8820 Brookfield Ave. at 10:48 a.m. Dec. 7.

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8NEWS BRIEF Firefighters union gives to those in need

RIVERSIDE – Sgt. Leo Kotor of the Riverside Police Department was appointed Nov. 25 to the Board of Officers for the Illinois Tactical Officers Association. Kotor will serve a four-year term and will assist and develop training curriculum and policies for tactical responses throughout the state.

NORTH RIVERSIDE – The North Riverside Firefighters Union Local 2714 will be donate $500 worth of gifts to a local family in need. The presentation of the gifts, along with a visit from Santa Claus will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the North Riverside Fire Department.

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LYONS Retail theft

Gas siphoned from vehicle About a quarter tank of gas was siphoned from a vehicle in the 3000 block of Forest Avenue, as reported at 6:27 p.m. Dec. 2.

Shadi Isshac, 20, of the 3000 block of Becket Avenue, Westchester, was charged with three counts of theft less than $150 after stealing a number of medications from Walgreens, 4101 S. First Ave., where he was an employee.

Property damage • A vehicle was keyed in the 4200 block of Elm Avenue at 2:39 p.m. Dec. 7.

• A residence in the 3800 block of Madison Avenue was egged at 1:10 a.m. Dec. 8. A resident at the house said it

Theft About $500 in coins was stolen from machines at a laundromat in the 7700 block of West 43rd Street between 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4:30 p.m.

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LYONS – The Lyons Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 44 is getting into the holiday spirit with a toy drive for families in need.

Working in cooperation with the Lyons Giving Tree, police will distribute toys for the children of area families who otherwise would have a hard time buying presents this year.

Police will hold a toy giveaway from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday in the Community Room at Lyons Village Hall, 4200 S. Lawndale Ave., Lyons.

Several toys will be available for children of all ages.

Because of limitations and demand, there will be a limit of two large gifts per family

but an unlimited selection of stuffed animals and smaller items.

Community members are welcome and encouraged to donate as well. New or slightly used toys can be dropped off at the Lyons Police Station, 4200 S. Lawndale Ave., through 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

This is the 20th year the Lyons Fraternal Order of Police has sponsored a local toy drive in Lyons, according to Cmdr.

Brian Kuratko of the Lyons Police Department.

According to Kuratko, Lyons police officers went shopping with $800 to donate to the toy pile.

More information is available by calling Kuratko the Lyons Police Department at 708-447-1225.

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WESTERN SPRINGS – Avielle Richman watched from inside a picture frame as 30 strangers huddled in the snow under a gray morning sky to pray for her and the 25 others.

Ryan Scofield was driving Dec. 14, 2012, when he heard that Richman, 6, the only child of two of his friends from Newtown, Conn., was shot dead at Sandy Hook Elementary School, along with 19 other students and six staff members.

“I’ve never stopped thinking about them,” Richman said. “I think about her parents every single day.”

Saturday morning, Scofield held a small hinged frame with two pictures of Richman while honoring the Sandy Hook victims one year after the shooting. About 30 people, including U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, gathered on the Tower Green as a bell rang 26 times at nearby All Saints Episcopal Church and tears joined the snowflakes dropping to the ground.

“You just can picture your own kids, and it’s just heartbreaking,” said Nicole Chen, a Western Springs resident active in Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, an organization founded the day after the shooting that advocates for stronger gun-control laws. “You just put yourself in the parents’ shoes. It’s just devastating.”

Chen, whose kids are 7 and 5, talked and cried with other moms while dropping their kids off at school in the weeks following the tragedy last year. In February, they started meeting at each others’ homes and eventually joined Moms Demand Action, which pressured Starbucks to ban guns from stores in states with concealed and open carry laws.

Over the past year, Chen

has attended gun-control and gun-safety rallies, marched in parades and lobbied state legislators on multiple trips to Springfield.

“When we marched in the La Grange Pet Parade, people cheered and stood up,” said Chen, who organized Saturday’s vigil. “That really meant a lot, and we really felt that we were bringing the issue out of the shadows.”

La Grange resident Allison Koppel met other moms now involved with Moms Demand Action at a town hall meeting facilitated by Lipinski after the shooting.

This week, Koppel held a fundraiser at her house, asking neighborhood moms to each bring $26. She plans to send a big card signed by all the moms and $1,034 to the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, a nonprofit created to support those affected by the shooting and to prevent future school shootings.

Lipinski’s chief of staff in Washington, D.C., is from Newtown and updates him on how the community is grieving, which for some has involved campaigns to save kids from similar tragedies.

Richman’s parents, both scientists, set up a foundation to fund brain research to better understand why shooters act out violently.

Despite across-the-board support for increased mental health research and awareness programs, Lipinski isn’t optimistic legislators will unite on the polarizing issue of gun control.

“What I thought was going to happen, as I think most people did, was to improve background checks. … And we have not even seen movement on that at all,” Lipinski said. “I’m hopeful that something can still happen, but nothing did in the past year. It’s hard to really see anything changing unless there’s another tragic incident like this.”

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esidents from Cicero to Western Springs and Westchester celebrated the holiday season in typical hometown style this month. Businesses gave thanks and encouraged buying local with special sales and treats. Area towns, cities and villages showed off their respective

Christmas trees and light displays.

Santa, as always, was a busy guy as he made the rounds to Riverside’s Holiday Stroll, Brookfield’s Holiday Walk, La Grange’s Hometown Holiday, and this past weekend, to Berwyn’s Deck the Depot celebration.

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ABOVE: A Berwyn Hiawatha Elementary School chorus entertains families while they wait to have their photograph taken Saturday with Santa at Berwyn’s Deck the Depot celebration.

LEFT: Julia Perekhozhuk writes a letter Dec. 5 to drop in Santa’s mailbox during Westchester’s Holiday Party.

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Children of Riverside watch in awe at the model train set on display Dec. 6 at Riverside Garage during the annual Holiday Stroll.

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OPINIONS n LAST WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: What’s your favorite holiday event to go to in December?

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Riverside officers honored for service I was recently honored to attend the Cook County Sheriff’s award program, which honored suburban police officers in Cook County for acts of heroism and awards of merit for service to the community.

The ceremony took place Dec. 10 at Moraine Valley Community College. In attendance with me were Riverside Village President Ben Sells and Village Manager Peter COMMUNITY Scelera. The 2013 recipient VOICE of the Cook County Sheriff’s Tom Award of Merit was Officer Weitzel Mike Panek. Officer Panek was nominated for his exceptional attitude, attendance, work ethic and professionalism towards serving the residents of Riverside. Officer Panek is a U.S. Navy veteran and has been with the Riverside Police Department since 2011.

This year’s recipients for the 2013 Valor Award were Sgt. Leo Kotor, Sgt. Frank Pontrelli, Officer Fabian Navarro, Officer John Cairo, Officer Dan Marrello and Communications Officer Sheryl Palermo. The Cook County Award of Valor is given for acts of heroism or lifesaving action while in the line of duty. The valor award recipients were nominated because of their actions on Jan. 14, at which time the Riverside Police Department received a call from a resident about a 17-yearold female juvenile who had left the house depressed and left a suicide note. At the time, the juvenile was only wearing sweatpants and had no heavy winter clothing nor shoes. The weather conditions on Jan. 14 were heavy snow, freezing temperatures and freezing rain occurring at the time, the police officers were responding to the call.

Each officer who received a valor award participated in launching a massive search for the juvenile, which included getting the resources of numerous police and fire agencies to conduct a ground search. After conducting a six-hour search, the juvenile was located along the Des Plaines River on the bank adjacent to the Barrypoint Bridge. The juvenile eventually was transported to a local hospital. The attending emergency room physician told police personnel that if the juvenile had been exposed to the weather for another hour, her core temperature would have fallen below acceptable levels and she could have possibly died.

As police chief, I am honored to serve with these distinguished officers and want to let the residents of Riverside know that you have dedicated men and women who pledge themselves to serving the citizens of Riverside in a professional, caring and compassionate manner every single day.

Congratulations to all the recipients!

Tom Weitzel is chief of police in the village of Riverside.

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Ike Orcutt (left) and Sean Mahoney, owners of BuckleDown Brewery in Lyons, officially opened their tap room Dec. 6.

A thumbs up to La Grange resident Sean Mahoney and his business partner and head brewer Ike Orcutt on the official opening of the tap room at BuckleDown Brewery in Lyons on Dec. 6. We’re excited to see a new microbrewery launching so close to home and we’re equally excited to get a taste of the product. We wish them the best of luck going forward.

A thumbs up to all involved in putting on the Holiday Walk on Saturday in Brookfield and the Holiday Stroll on Friday night in Riverside. Both events looked like so much fun. Not only was it a great way to bring the community together, both events showed off the unique features of these villages.

8STREET TALK Q: What’s your favorite Christmas carol? “ ‘Oh Holy Night’ by Johnny Mathis.”

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“ ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.’ … It’s in a cool minor key.”

Carolyn Krizek, Brookfield

“Probably, ‘Home for the Holidays.’

I’m a homebody with a lot of good family memories.”

Sandy Baumgardner, Brookfield

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To the Editor: We know it’s only December, but Little League season is fast approaching.

Riverside Little League has opened registration for T-ball, baseball and softball, and it will remain open through Jan. 18, 2014. We’ve begun the process earlier, so that we can announce teams (and get uniforms to players) sooner than we have in the past.

There are some changes underway. First, we’d like to thank the village of Riverside Recreation Board for our ongoing partnership. With Riverside Little League’s input, the recreation department improved playing conditions at Big Ballpark last summer, including improved and safer fencing on the field and dugouts.

We will continue to work with the recreation board toward our new goals: shading for the dugouts at Big Ballpark and Harrington; larger dug-

outs and fencing at Indian Gardens; high-tech batters’ boxes and pitchers’ mounds that will drain better than the current fields; and other projects. Watch for fundraisers that will support these improvements.

Another change is that Little League International now allows children to play in the town in which they attend school. This new rule enables boys and girls at St. Mary’s, Ames Elementary and Hauser Junior High schools who don’t live in the village to play with their friends in Riverside.

We encourage you to sign up your child for baseball, softball or T-ball now. And, as always, we are looking for our businesses and other community members to support the league. Information about registration and team sponsorship is also available on our website at www. riversidell.com.

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OBITUARIES MARY C. CHAMBERLIN Mary Cecilia Chamberlin (nee Hill), passed away peacefully with her family present on December 11, 2013.

Mary was born September 8, 1925, the 7th of 12 children born to John Hill and Helen McCormick Hill. Mary spent her childhood in Salt Lake City, Utah and attended Judge Memorial School. She married Robert, her beloved husband of 64 years, in 1949 and they raised five children together.

Mary is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) S. Chamberlin; a sister, Gerry Ivory, of Salt Lake City; and a brother, Jim Hill, of Houston; by her 5 children, Frank, Mark (Barbara), Denise Barnett (Jerry), Darcy (David Hart) and Robert M. Chamberlin; by six grandchildren, Mason Chamberlin (Shelley), Tiffany Zenisek, Lee Barnett (Jessica Matson), Kate Barnett, Nathan Hart, Adam Hart, Libby Chamberlin and Tim Chamberlin; and three great grandchildren, Jesse, Katie and Abbey.

Mary and her husband began married life in Salt Lake City, but soon made their way to both coasts and to the Chicago area, where their children attended elementary and high schools. Through Bob's overseas assignments, Mary and Bob were able to indulge their love for travel. Mary established an open and welcoming home and a large circle of friends wherever Bob's work took them: Birmingham, San Francisco, Chicago, Singapore, Hong Kong, Reno, and Las Vegas.

Mary loved to entertain, and took great pleasure and care in planning the next gathering. Mary's great sense of humor and natural sense of empathy endeared her to so many across the globe. Mary and Bob continued to travel with great gusto after Bob retired, ultimately visiting all but one of the seven continents and an impressive list of our country's great National Parks.

The family lived in a magical home, loved and cherished by Mary.

She leaves a legacy of a family that loves to spend time together, eating festive meals, laughing, talking politics, religion (all the topics you are not supposed to discuss), playing and watching sports (especially her favorite 49ers). We are so lucky to have had you as our life guide and role model, Mom. A Remembrance will be held on December 19, 2013 at Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road, Henderson, Nevada, from 11:30 a.m.

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VINCENT S. SCHULER

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Vincent S. Schuler, age 100, of North Riverside, passed away December 12, 2013.

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

p. pringtim will be held for friends and family in Chicago at a date, time, and place to be determined.

The family requests that memorials in the name of Mary C. Chamberlin, be made to a charity of the donor's choosing.

HELEN C. STEC Helen C. Stec, age 95, of North Riverside, passed away December 10, 2013.

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GRACE VACULIK

Grace DeVeno Vaculik, age 92, of Brookfield, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013, at Elhurst Marybelle Robinson nee Beebe, age 98, of Western Springs; beloved Memorial Hospital.

She was employed as a wife of the late Leigh Robinson; housekeeping attendant for 15 loving mother of John (Ara Nelle) years by Berwyn MacNeal Hospital. and Lawrence (Patricia) Robinson; She was a member of Seniors' Clubs dear grandmother of Elizabeth of St. Barbara Parish, Brookfield; (Tom) Pino, Charles (Kim Yeon-Mi) and LaGrange TOPPS Club. Her Robinson, Carol (Adam) Kokontis, hobbies were writing to her friends and James Robinson; greatand family, and spending time with grandmother of Leonard; sister of her nieces and nephews.

Frances, Lawrence, the late Eileen, She is survived by many nieces and the late Audrey; aunt of many and nephews. nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Visitation Tuesday, 4:00 to husband, Rudolph Vaculik; her 9:00pm, at Hallowell & James parents, Salvatore and Theresa Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., DeVeno, and her sisters, Anna Marie Countryside. Family and friends to DeStafano and Felicia Galasso. meet Wednesday for an 11:00am Services were held at St. Barbara service at Grace Episcopal Church, Church in Brookfield, on Thursday, 120 E. First St., Hinsdale. Interment December 12, 2013. Interment, Clarendon Hills Cemetery.

Queen of Heaven Cemetery, In lieu of flowers, memorial Hillside, IL. donations may be given to the Arrangements were handled by Marybelle Robinson Memorial Fund Johnson Funeral Home. at Grace Episcopal Church.

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MARY E. SCHRACK Mary Elizabeth Schrack (nee McCoy), age 97, of Bethlehem Woods LaGrange Park, formerly of Elroy, Wisconsin. Beloved wife of the late Herbert A.; loving mother of Mary Ann (Ronald) Conti.

Mary was a former school teacher at Nazareth Academy, and a graduate of St. Theresa College in Minnesota.

Visitation Friday, December 20, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. until time of an 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at the Congregation of St. Joseph Chapel, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange Park.

Entombment All Saints Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Congregation of St. Joseph or St. Francis Xavier

8EDUCATION NOTES STUDY ABROAD • Northern Illinois University student Daniel Wulff of Brookfield has been selected to participate as one of 30 NIU business major students at the International Business Seminar during winter break in London; Paris; Heidelberg, Germany; Geneva, Switzerland; and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Wulff received a Provost Travel Grant to study abroad for honors students to be used for this endeavor.

HONOR ROLLS St. Mary’s School, first quarter HIGH HONORS EIGHTH GRADE: Claire Jacobs, Vasara Kulbis and Nora O’Connor SEVENTH GRADE: Emily Burda, Laura Durkin, Keely Mahoney, Krystal Rodriguez and Michelle Saganich SIXTH GRADE: Heena Patel and Jacqueline Miller FIFTH GRADE: William Toriello HONORS EIGHTH GRADE: Mariela Bautista, Tess Gresik, Haley Legan, Grace Lyons, Lily Mosbrook and Jack Vomacka SEVENTH GRADE: Alyssa Boyer, Michelle Jacobs, Francesca LaMantia, Christian Marquez, Carlie Merola, Bridget O’Bryan, Hunter Spohnholtz, Emma Thompson, Lena Tirva and Laney Woywod SIXTH GRADE: Bryce Legan, Kristen Murphy, Grace Prangle, Kayla Salerno and Grace Vomacka FIFTH GRADE: Gwen Acosta, Cindie Huerta, Matt Ivansek, Thomas O’Connor, Kaitlyn O’Donoghue, Josh Ortega, Eliizabeth Pilarz and Katerina Super HONORABLE MENTION EIGHTH GRADE: Sam Belcaster, Giulia DiMarco, Emilio Escobedo, Michael Herrera, Jeremy Kolasa, Sara LaMantia, Fiona McMahon, Christopher Mitchell, Victoria Mota, Hemali Patel, Jack Polston, Michael Senica and Grace Toriello SEVENTH GRADE: Tim Carey, Paige Deitz, Ryan Dubanowich, Max Forst, Gunnar Hendrix, Kalea Liesse, Kira Luna, Michelle Macias and Alyssa Pechous SIXTH GRADE: Grace Acosta, Zachary Arroyo, Justin Borysow, Andrew Dakuras, Lizette Escobedo, Erika Estrada, Megan Kazmierowicz, Paul O’Connor, Linda Rojas, Alyssa Romero, Quinn Schafer and Kathleen Shereck FIFTH GRADE: Michael Almeida, Tyrus Alvarez, Julian Arenas,

Isabella Brick, Alyssa Cabrera, Tim Domeier, Declan Donnelly, Logan Ferjak, Francisco Garcia, Frank Lang, Charlie Lyons, Maeve Mosbrook, Alberto Ochoa and Claire Woods

Lyons Township High School, first quarter SENIORS: Elizabeth Abbs, Margaret Abernethy, Yasmine AbuArab, Faizan Ahmed, Aubrey Aikens, Nathan Albertini, Allison Alexander, Kevin Alvarez, Melissa Alvarez, Stephanie Alvarez, Luke Anderson, Michael Andrews, Alexandria Arnston, Sydney Arsenault, Colin Ashburn, Natalie Avalos, Alexandra Azevedo, Dolan Bailey, Sarah Bailey, Katherine Baird, Alyssa Baker, John Balch, Matthew Baldassarre, Arandjel Balla, Luke Bandyk, Jeffrey Bannister, John Barnes, Cornell Barnett, Emma Baron, Xavier Barry, Kevin Bartman, Amy Bazzoni, Lily Becker, Brandon Beeler, Andrew Begeman, Natividad Berenguer, Daniel Berg, Jacob Bernier, Kornelija Berzanskyte, Kaleigh Biedron, David Bielski, Erin Blaber, Jake Bobrowski, Kristen Bogolin, Crystal Bonilla, Elizabeth Bonnema, Anne Borge, Elisha Borgstrom, Gabriella Borkowski, Tannah Bozzi, Daniel Brecher, Barrett Breitenbucher, Hailey Brennan, Rachel Briones, John Brogan, Jaliyah Brown, Mallory Bryson, Nathaniel Buckler, Allison Buffett, Grace Bulger, Brynn Burke, Catherine Burke, Conor Burke, Charles Busse, Alek Butkus, Katherine Buzzell, Margaret Byrne, Jorge Cabrera, James Callahan, Annabelle Campanelli, Steven Campbell, Eileen Campion, Rebecca Campos, Gabrielle Cannistra, Meghan Caplice, Dominic Cappa, Katie Carling, Christine Carlson, Kelly Carney, April Carr, Claudia Casas, Aleyah Casias, Kyle Charlier, Alexandria Chatt, Christian Chavez-Toomey , Ryan Chilton, Rachel Cholewa, Alexandra Christos, Molly Chrzas, Cara Cicciarelli, Elizabeth Clark, Pearman Clarke, James Cleveland, Abigail Cogelja, Maverick Cole, Mikaela Coleman, Alyssa Collins, Julia Condotti, Samuel Contreras, Andrew Cook, Kevin Cooke, Christina Cooper, Meghan Cooper, Paige Costelloe, Stephanie Countryman, Hannah Courier, Michelle Cozza, John Cozzi, Riley Crayton, Richard Crnkovich, See EDUCATION, page 27

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Dear Santa, Merry Christmas. I have been a pretty good boy this year. I like music and dancing. Maybe you could bring me a musical instrucment. Thank you, Vinny (3)

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Dear Santa, Merry Christmas, I started kindergarten this year, and I am working hard. I would like a Razor 360 Fire and a Ninaja Turtle Playset Thank you, Dominick (5) To Santa My name is Hannah I was a good girl all year Hope you could find our house Dear Santa My name is Anella and I am 2 years old.

I have a been a very good girl this year and want lots of princess toys and dresses for Christmas! I look forward to seeing you this year, I always love seeing Santa!

Your favorite Anella Dear Santa I would like a skate board also locks.

Also a box of lego sets. I want a gold fish bowl. Also I want tape, blocking tape.

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Love Herbie Dear Santa What I would like for Christmas is NBA2K14 for Xbox 360 and an IPod touch.

Thank you, Edgar Dear Santa, My name is Mikey M. I am 9 years old.

I would like a 305 with Pokemon X. Me and my sister don’t get along all the time. But we try. I would also like, pokemon toys, and cards please. A 2.0 starter Scooter, Cotton Candy maker and that’s it.

Love you Santa Mikey Dear Santa, My Name is Hailey M. and I am 3 years old. I have been good all year and also started preschool and have been following rules. I really want a Dora and Boots Skate –N- Spin and anything from Paw Patrol. I will have cookies and milk for you that I bake with my mom and brother. And reindeer food too!

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Dear Santa, I love mommy and daddy very much.

Mommy would like another whistle; because she lost hers. Daddy and I would like earmuffs because it is cold outside and my ear was hurting.

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Merry Christmas Lola Rose Dear Santa, I want a Xbox 1 and Call of Duty ghost and Rainbox LOM and Xbox 360 Love Michael Dear Santa, My name is Tony. I would like santa to bring me a Skate board, scotter, and a PS 4. I would also like a basketball rim for my brother and I. Dear Santa My name is Antonio. I would like Santa to bring me a video game for my PS4, a scooter, and a skate board. I will also like a helmet, so I can be safe when I’m on my skate board.

Dear Santa, I love you. I really want to get Barbies and real talking babies and I really want to see you someday and I hope that you eat cookies and milk. I really, really love Michael our elf. We have carrots for your reindeer.

Love Haley Santa, How are you? How is Michael our elf?

Somethings I want are an Iphone 4 football helmets, jerseys from NFL and Nba. When is Michael coming? I love you and you are the best!

Love, Ryan Hi Santa.

How has your year been? This year I would like a signature of Homer Simpson, Some signed baseball stuff, Baseball cards, Legos, like the Malerolence, an Eco model, a realistic bird, Fravel, or camera, money, and surprises. Please do what you can.

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How is Mrs. Claus: This year I would like a pink tablet with a Fruit Ninja app, pink and purple Heartbreaker Bow Blaster, Barbie pink shoes movie and some surprises. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Love Lauren Dear SANTA IS WOULD LIKE I LEGOS DON’T BREAK THE icE DACK FOR CHRISTMAS PLEASE THANK you From Oscar, age 6 Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! How are you and MRS. Claus, the elves, and reindeer?

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I’ve been very good thhis year and started kindergarten. I’d like an easel.

Also a pacifier for my sister to keep her quiet. Also, clothes for kids who need them to keep them warm this winter Love, Abby Dear Santa, I will want a play car and a play Big House I will make you a lot of santa cookies and food for your reindeer.

I also want Hee is P.O. Have a great Christmas!

Love, Alisia Dear Santa, I want a flying toy plane, a hose with toy monsters, a bunch of cars and tracks to have a race with the cars. I also want legos, monsters university the movie and a lot of other things.

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Love Samantha Dear Santa Gingerbread House with Santa and his deer. Train set with tracks & a crane TurbII the movie. Lurgis Masion Dark Moo, Thanky You Love Nicolas Dear Santa I want a stuffed t Rex. I want a toy dog set, I want a Santa Statue. Thank you Love Ella.

Dear Santa For Christmas can I please have some orange traffic cones. A big wheel (with a bike wheel in front). Walkie talkies, plane wii game, planes movie on DVD monopoly Hotels, a wild animal ark and the Allowance game.

Sincerely, Troy Dear Santa, Could I please have some stickers, 2 kindergarten books, big fire station lego, lego city Garage, glitter glue, giant planes coloring pages count your money playset, magnatiles and dot to dot homework helpers.

Love, Colin Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me all these presents even if I was bad the last time. I am acting good now. Will you please bring me Baby Alive Walker. I will leave you cookies by the fireplace.

Love, Avery Dear Santa, I have been good all ear and this is my list.Computer, American girl doll, stylish set, car, dog, food, clothes, school supplies, kitchen table, chairs, flute, couch, bike, sledding, skiing and gymnastic things for my doll. I would like a real dog for my birthday.

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Dear Santa – I would like to get a little kitty cat like the one I lost last year. I have been very good most of the year! I would also like some new scissors for my crafts. I love you Santa. Merry Christmas Love Sarah age 4 Dear Santa I have been a good boy all year and more importantly I have need trying to be a better boy, I play a lot of sports and every now and then lectronices.

My biggest wishes are sports products, books, lectronices and fun toys I can play with and whatever you would like me to have. Thank you.

Sincerely Daniel Dear Santa, I am excited for Christ mas. I would please like bey blades, sklander giants, spiderman toys, teenage mutant ninja battle shell turtles and nerf. What kind of cookies to you like?

Luv, André Dear Santa My name is Du’Marion I go to Nash School I’m 7 years old I do ok in school But I know I can do better. I don’t ask for much but for Christmas I will love to have some WWE mans, some toy cars and also some clothes a size 8 top and bottom. Merry Christaama and Thank you, Dear Santa My name is Chakaia I’m 6 years old I’m in the 1 grade and go to Nash School I do good in school. For Christams I will like a Doll house and a little mama Baby Doll some clothes a size 7 top and bottom. Thank you and wish you a Merry Christams Dear, Santa, My name is Chani’ya and I’m 9 years old I go to Nash School I’m in the 3th grade I been good in school all year. I help my mom out around the house. I don’t ask for much but for Christmas I will love to have Ipad and a little mama Baby Doll and a Doll house and some clothes a size 8 top and bottom.

Thank you. Merry Christmas

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Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents from last year. I would like a rainbow boom Fairy Flyers and a sewing machine.

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This wood mace me happ if you can get me 2 pupies and a hold doll and help be beheld. I tride to be good this year.

Love Lilyana To: Santa From: Darquel Dear Santa my wish for Chirstmaas is that I want a IPod and some Jordan zie 8’12 and I want a tablea a pink one, and can I get some Jewerly like big earrings and a necklace , and I been a very nice girl. On my report card I got A,C, B and I am 13th year old merry chirstmas to you

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To: Santa From: Darnell My wish for Christmas, game for my wii, football game, basketball game, for wil and play station 3 stereo head phone play station 3 dirt bike, phone, skate board, pj size M. man, dark jeans sz 18, polo T-shirts Dear Santa I know I haven’t been good girl the whole year, but I have been good most of the year. I really appreciate you rewarding the good girls and boys, I am writing this letter not only to tell you what I want for Chirstmas, but to tell you that I am thankful for whatever you me and will not be mad if you don’t give me exactly what I want because I understand.

But anyway I am mostly writing this because I what to show you that I am thankful for whatever you give me.

Thank you and Merry Chirstmas. List: -Jazz tablet (or) iPod -Pajama’s (size 16) -socks (size-9/11) -Under cloths (size14) -Hello Kitty microphone set -nail polish -hair accories -jewelry -shoesJordans (size-6 in boys) -Helly Kitty outfit (size-3 for pants and 16 for shirt.

-coat/hat/gloves (size-junior mediem).

Love, Jerquel

Dear Santa, I’m a “Senior” who still “Believes.”

On top of that I’ve been really good all year long. I would like the winning lottery ticket for X-Mas. If that sounds like too much, then I would like an American Express Card for $5,000. If you can’t provide either then anything in between would be fine. I’ve leaving a bottle of Scotch for you … to help warm you during your long trip across the U.S.A. Give my best to Mrs. Claus. Hugs and Kisses.

P.S. I love Rudolph and all the other reindeer.

Sandy Dear Santa, My name is Dwight I’m 3 years old. I was diagnosed w ith CMV/ Ventriculomegalyin –utero. My mom is an single parent, she takes good care of me. I get theraphy through the month (PT, OT, ST, SW and N.T.) All I want for Christmas is soft stuff animal, books musical toys and clothing. I will be starting school soon at Wilma Rudolph.

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1 Day At A Time-ers Al-Anon Family Group, 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Barbara’s Rectory, 4008 Prairie Ave., Brookfield.

Insurance Marketplace Seminar, 1 p.m. Friday, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. HealthCoverage4U, a state certified agency, will offer information about new health insurance options. For information, call 708-485-6917 or visit www. brookfieldlibrary.info.

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

Adventure, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, North Riverside Library, 2400 S. Des Wednesday Night Youth West Suburban Toastmasters, Plaines Ave., North Riverside. Come Groups, Wednesday, La Grange 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, La Grange prepared to build, create, explore Bible Church, 850 S. 7th Ave., La Park Public Library, 555 N. La and more with an exciting monthly Grange. Through May. Boys and Grange Road, La Grange Park. For challenge. For second grade and up. girls age 3 to grade six will become information, call 773-239-1152, Register in advance. For informaa part of Pioneer Girls, and boys will email pegggy46@gmail.com or visit tion, call 708-447-0869 or visit participate in Awana. Grades 7 and wsuburban.freetoasthost.org. www.northriversidelibrary.org.

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 S. Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside.

Multiple Sclerosis Support a.m. Monday, St. John’s United Author and historian Leslie Goddard Group, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Church of Christ, 4500 Prescott will trace the department store’s LaGrange Park Library, 555 N. Ave., Lyons. history. Advanced registration LaGrange Road, LaGrange. Every required. For information, call 708third Wednesday. For information, 447-0869 or visit www.northriverNORTH RIVERSIDE call Vivian at 708-482-0477. sidelibrary.org.

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‘CHRISTMAS SCHOONER’ WHERE: Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Ave., Chicago WHEN: Through Dec. 29 COST & INFO: $20 to $55; 773-325-1700, www.mercurytheaterchicago.com ABOUT: Kelly Anne Clark of Berwyn stars as Enid in “The Christmas Schooner” (pictured far left). The long-running holiday musical was written by noted actor John Reeger of Riverside with Julie Shannon.

It’s the heartwarming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to deliver the Christmas spirit, bringing trees from Michigan.

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SANTA CALLING YOU UP WHERE: Your phone of choice WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 20 COST & INFO: Free; register online at www.nbpd4fun.org or call 708-749-4900 ABOUT: Santa Claus will take a break from his busy workshop to place telephone calls to some of the boys and girls around Berwyn before making the trek into town on his sleigh. Registration forms will be accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 18, by the North Berwyn Park District, and Santa will call the kids for a last-minute check of whether they have been naughty or nice.

Early registration is recommended.

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WHERE: 8989 Archer Ave., Willow Springs WHEN: Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday to Friday; and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday COST & INFO: Varies; reservations at 708839-8000; www.courtrights.com ABOUT: After 19 years of garnering critical acclaim for its food and wine, Courtright’s Restaurant is hanging up the toque at the end of December. The couple behind the dining destination, Rebecca and William Courtright, are looking to new adventures.

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WHERE: Fitzgerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 COST & INFO: $15; www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com, 708-788-2118 ABOUT: Today is the actual 33rd anniversary of the birth of Berwyn’s venerable music club – FitzGerald’s, and it will celebrate with a big band jazz night starring the return of the Rob Parton Big Band. The former Sunday regular is back after moving to Ohio to take a position as associate professor of trumpet at Capital University. Take-out edibles are available next door from Capri Ristorante to spice the holiday concert.

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MYSTERY DINER Restaurant reviews

The Chew Chew tracks all the right notes RIVERSIDE – There are restaurants and then there are neighborhood institutions.

The Chew Chew in Riverside is the latter.

On a recent night, The Chew Chew was full of locals: a gathering of schoolteachers, buddies grabbing a burger and catching a Bulls game, and even a village official out for a quiet dinner with his wife.

The presence of locals at The Chew Chew is unsurprising, because if you ask anyone in Riverside where to head for dinner, this place makes the list. The Chew Chew serves the community in multiple contexts. The menu references awards for best neighborhood joint; food-focused social media websites rate it highly as a spot for locals and visitors alike; and the restaurant regularly gives generously to local causes and nonprofits.

Just like Riverside itself, The Chew Chew is full of history and local mythology, and is, in a word: classic. That’s not bad for a place founded in 1996.

But enough about all that; let’s talk food.

The Chew Chew’s menu strikes a nice balance between bar food and a higher end steakhouse. An $11 burger sits comfortably on the menu next to mid-priced pasta dishes, $30 steaks and rotating market fish. But with a twist, the menu also offers items not regularly seen on suburban menus, such as escargot, pate and zucchini pickles.

To get started, I ordered baked onion soup and one of the night’s specials: duck pate on crostini (toast) with pickled onion and crumbled, hard-boiled egg.

The soup arrived first – hot, but not boiling – with a crispy layer of Swiss cheese sitting atop croutons floating on pure onion goodness. On a frigid night, it was the perfect first course to beat the chill; a good balance of broth and onion – hearty without being heavy.

About the time I was fin-

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The Chew Chew on Burlington Street in Riverside is a restaurant where locals love to go.

The Chew Chew n Where: 33 E. Burlington St.,

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n Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Monday;

5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday n Dress code: Casual n Info: 708-447-8781, www. thechewchew.com

More photos online To see more photos from The Chew Chew, find this story online at PlanitLife.com.

ishing, my duck pate special arrived. When opportunity and mood align, always go with the special. It’s generally special for a reason. The pate did not disappoint. The pink, pickled onions added a subtle sweetness and color that struck a pleasing note.

The side arugula salad with halved grapes was a welcome accompaniment, as I alternated bites.

For my main dish, I

Pickled onion and crumbled egg garnish the duck pate on crostini, complemented by arugula salad Cooked perfectly to order is skirt steak with chimichurri, served with with grape halves for a tasty balspicy aioli and shoestring french fries at The Chew Chew in Riverside. ance of flavors. struggled with a decision between a penne pasta made with roasted chicken, tomato, applewood bacon and smoked Gouda cream vs. the grilled skirt steak and chimichurri. I ended up going with the steak, but know I’ll be back for the penne.

Whiskey and steak are a marriage made in heaven, so I ordered up Knob Creek neat, and made fine work of the meal. The steak was requested

medium rare and arrived medium rare. Juicy and flavorful with a side of shoestring french fries and a spicy aioli, it was exactly what I hoped it would be.

I wanted badly to do dessert, but didn’t leave room. If I had, I might have ordered another special that night: eggnog (the adult kind).

But, missed dishes and specials are just another reason to return, this time

with a partner (maybe a local resident), so I can sample their choices as well.

If you go where the locals go, you can’t go wrong.

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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GO GUIDE S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Dec. 19: Open Mic Blues Jam (free); Dec. 20: Maxwell Mojo Blues Band at 9:30 p.m. ($6 cover); Dec. 21: Sam Cockrell Blues Band at 9:30 p.m. ($6 cover). For information, call 708-484-3610 or visit www.harlemavenuelounge.com.

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Music This Week at Fitzgerald’s, Wednesday, Parks Plus Fitness Center, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Dec. 18: Rob Parton Big Band, 7:30 p.m., $15 TW (Jazz); The SideBar Sessions with Jim Gailloretto Quartet, 8 p.m., $5 suggested donation (Jazz); Dec. DEC. 18 19: Country Night in Berwyn Holiday Show, 8 p.m., $5 (Country); Expo ‘76, Wiggleworms Holiday Music 9 p.m. Free (Rock); Dec. 20: Beatle Program, 4 to 4:30 p.m. or 4:45 to Brothers, 9 p.m., $10 TW (Rock); 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Thomas Ford Exposure Local Music Showcase with Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut The Woo-Woo Sticks, Johnny Profit Street, Western Springs. Sing, play & the Glass Cowboys, Dirty Green, finger games, do circle dances, and 8 p.m., $5 (Rock); Dec. 21: The Redplay rhythm instruments especially monds, The Rev. Bob Band, Romeo designed for little hands. Families are Brothers, 8 p.m., $10 (Country/Blues); welcome. Register in advance; must Dec. 22: John Burnett Orchestra be a Western Springs resident. For with Frieda Lee, 6 p.m. (Doors at 5), information, call 708-246-0520. $10 ($5 for 17 and under) (Jazz). For Family Holiday Movies at the Library, information, call 708-788-2118 or visit Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Lyons Public Library, 4209 Joliet Ave., Lyons. Enjoy free screenings of the Blues at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, following: Dec. 18: “Polar Express” Thursday, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701

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(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 708447-3577 or visit www.lyonslibrary. org.

Santa at the Library, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Stickney-Forest View Public Library, 6800 W. 43rd Street, Stickney. Visit with Santa, make a craft and enjoy light refreshments at the Stickney-Forest View Public Library. For the whole family. For information, visit www.sfvpld.org.

DEC. 19 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. 19: Free and Easy Night. For information, visit www.brookieldjazz.org.

Reavis Blue Notes Choir, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Stickney-Forest View Public Library, 6800 W. 43rd Street, Stickney. Enjoy a selection of festive songs to get in the holiday spirit. For information, visit www.sfvpld.org.

DEC. 20 Riverside Township Radio Players Performance, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside. The Riverside Township Radio Players will perform a holiday show at the Riverside Township Hall. Enjoy The Great Gildersleeve - “Christmas Show” and Dragnet - “The Big Little Jesus.”

Admission is free and shows are open to all ages. For information, visit townships.toi.org/riversidetowship.

DEC. 21 Live Nativity, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, through Christmas Day, Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. All are welcome. For information, call 630-468-2480 or visit www.cc-ob.org.

DEC. 22 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 currently teaching ethics at Aurora University. For information,

call 708-354-0771.

King’s Choral Christmas Concert, 9 a.m. Sunday, La Grange Bible Church, 850 S. Seventh Ave., La Grange. With the ensemble Soul Purpose, Kids on 51st Street children’s choir and instrumental ensemble. For information, call 708-354-2485.

DEC. 23 Candy Cane Hunt, 10 a.m. Monday, Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. It’s a candy canefilled morning, full of indoor crafts and an outdoor candy cane hunt.

Dress for the weather. For ages 2-8.

For information, visit gepark.org.

DEC. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. The Downers Grove Community Church will offer a Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship with a message of “Christmas Joy” and carols. Child care provided. For information, call 630-969-3320 or visit www.dgcc.org.

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Ways your family can give back to the community, country and world this holiday (BPT) - The holiday season is a time when people are looking to give back.

Sometimes this giving back encompasses spending time with others in the community, and other times it is showing support for programs that give back across the world.

Families can get involved in giving back this holiday season in many ways, involving all members - from your newborn to great grandma. Here’s how: * Support companies that give back. Families with infants and toddlers may not realize that the Bumbo products they purchase not only solve every day parenting challenges, but they also give back to children in need. In fact, a portion of proceeds from every Bumbo product purchased worldwide supports the underprivileged and special needs children in the company’s hometown of Pretoria, South Africa. Since

2005, the company has donated more than $10 million back to the local community through the Bumbo Cares non-profit program, providing food, shelter and education for more than 1,200 South African children.

Products that give back include the Bumbo Floor Seat and accessories - the perfect first seat for babies; the Booster Seat, Step Stool and Toilet Trainer. You can learn more about how Bumbo helps the children of Pretoria at www.BumboUSA.com/BumboCares. * Organize a collection drive.

Children love to help other children, and they can do that by participating in a drive.

If there isn’t a clothing or food drive already happening in your neighborhood, consider organizing one yourself. Find an organization in your community that helps children and ask what donations are needed. Advertise when you’ll be holding the drive with letters

or postcards to neighbors. On the day of the drive, help your children and their friends collect the donations, and then take everyone with you to deliver the donations to the organization. Take a photo of the drop off and submit it to the community paper to commemorate the work the youths put into the effort. * Participate in a community kitchen, clean-up or build. These are activities everyone in the family can participate in. Contact your local government office to find out when the next community clean-up day is scheduled. If you have younger children, ask to be assigned to a park or quiet road. And if you have older children who are able to participate in a community kitchen or build project, consider donating your time there. It will be a project they can reflect upon years

later - reminding them how they cared and contributed back this holiday season. * Visit those who are homebound during the holidays.

Sometimes the best way a family can give back is by visiting those who aren’t able to get out of the home very easily. Contact a local nursing home or your religious center to ask if your family can sing holiday carols, bring treats or just come over for a talk.

All it takes is a bit of time, which often is a great way to give back.

As your family gets ready to celebrate the holidays this year, remember these tips of lending a hand, organizing a drive or supporting companies, like Bumbo, that give back. There are always opportunities where your entire family can pitch in to help the neighborhood, community, country and world.

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Gifts for foodies guaranteed to leave taste buds dancing (BPT) - Between the growing trends of boutique restaurants, creative home cooking and entire television networks dedicated to food, you probably know a few people who consider themselves “foodies.” Whether they love craft beer, decadent chocolate treats or gourmet cheeses, you can find many great gift ideas for people passionate about food and drink.

Make their holiday extra bright by indulging their interests and exploring some of these top trends in food-related gifts.

Himalayan salt

Himalayan salt is a trendy and truly unique gift for salt lovers and gourmets. The hard mineral composition means this particular type of salt can be carved into a variety of useful items, such as a Himalayan salt block ideal for serving warm grilled meats or chilled for serving sushi. Gourmet chefs at home can infuse food and drink with a subtle hint of mineral-rich salt, adding a unique layer of flavor. Himalayan salt is also touted as a healthy, natural source of sodium by many health experts.

Personalized stoneware

Winter days call for warm baked goods, whether it’s a classic casserole or rich homemade pie. Cooks and bakers love to personalize dishes with updated versions of classic recipes, adding herbs and spices for extra flare. And when that dish is cooked in customized stoneware, there’s no mistaking who created the culinary masterpiece. Personalized stoneware is gaining popularity; by adding a name or special message, you’re giving a gift that’s truly one of a kind.

here to stay. There are more breweries in the U.S. than ever before, and beer connoisseurs are even picky about the mug they drink it in. Craft beer enthusiasts know that one of the best ways to enhance your drink is to use the correct glass. Glass sets make great gifts that are not only useful, but can serve as a beautiful display in a bar or kitchen when not in use. For example, beer lovers will enjoy a multiple glass beer tasting set. Be sure it includes glasses like a hand mug for light ales, footed glass for wheat beers and pale lagers, and an English pub glass for dark English ales.

Gourmet goodies

Unique gourmet treats are sure to impress even the most refined palate. From handdipped Champagne strawberries from Shari’s Berries, to gourmet caramel apples and cake pops, tantalizing temptations appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth. Gourmet popcorn and fruit baskets make great gifts for food lovers too, and combining a few fe special treats eats in a gift basket is a fun way to present their favorites.

Made in the USA

Things made in the USA embrace the idea of “home is where the heart is,” while providing quality goods that last the test of time. Patronize boutiques that feature local artisans, or when shopping online, look for the location where the item was created.

For example, RedEnvelope’s animal wood cutting board comes in pig, cow, rooster and chicken designs - ideal for any chef all made in the USA.

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Flavor fusion is featured in some of the nation’s most popular restaurants, but home chefs are enjoying these taste mash-ups, too. One classic blend that has been gaining popularity is salty and sweet combos.

Gift ideas that feature this ultimate mix include gourmet dipped pretzel rods in various types of chocolate. Sea-salt adorned confections are another popular option - look for caramels and truffles sprinkled with sparkling sea salt for the perfect salty and sweet pairing.

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Both men and women are refining their grilling skills by cooking dishes in their favorite barbecue style - and winter isn’t stopping them. Indulge their passion with a grilling gift that features some of today’s top spices and sauces. Trending spices of the year include turmeric, juniper, smoked paprika and galangal, a Thai ginger. Does your favorite griller like some heat? Add in some Sriracha or Korean chili paste for that spicy kick foodies are looking for.

Cheer your favorite foodie with a gift that’s sure to please. These top trends in food- and drink-related gifts will stand out from the others under the tree.

Get crafty with edible holiday appetizers (BPT) - Don’t worry, Mom. In this case, it’s OK to play with your food. The latest online social media craze features awe-inspiring galleries of edible art, showcasing everyday ingredients transformed into munchable holiday masterpieces.

This season, whether you’re looking to revamp the relish tray or simply keep the kids occupied with a fun project, a few holiday-friendly staples are all you need to let your creativity take flight.

Take, for instance, California black ripe olives. Known for their versatility and mild flavor, black olives are a party favorite for a reason. And with 95 percent of the nation’s ripe olives grown on family farms in California, they’re a truly all-American ingredient, too. They’re also the perfect building block for edible holiday treats.

Get in on the fun with an easy and adorable-to-look-at recipe that uses black olives, cream cheese, pretzels and a few other common ingredients to create an unforgettable herd of holiday cheer. In fact, this is one reindeer game anyone can play.

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California Olive Reindeer Makes 8 reindeer Supplies: 2- 4 Won ton wrappers Cooking spray 2 Sandwich-sized reclosable plastic bags 4 ounces cream cheese Scissors 8 colossal California Black Ripe Olives 8 large California Black Ripe Olives 1 bamboo skewer 16 pretzel sticks Paring knife Tiny pieces of carrot and raisins Powdered sugar (optional) Kale (optional) Mushrooms (optional) Directions: With a small, sharp knife, cut wonton wrappers into “antlers.” Place on a baking sheet and coat with cooking spray. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes at 350 F, or until lightly browned. Place cream cheese into two sandwich-sized reclosable bags. Snip 1/8-inch off the corner of one and 1/16-inch off the second. With the bag and the 1/8-inch hole, squeeze cream cheese into colossal olives. Using a bamboo skewer, make a hole in the large olives. Break a pretzel stick in half and press into hole and into colossal olive. Press together to form the head. Make four holes in the colossal olive with a bamboo skewer and push four broken pretzel sticks in to form legs. Squeeze cream cheese with the small-hole to form eyes. Make tiny slits with a paring knife in the top of the head and insert wonton antlers. Make a hole in the large olive (head) and insert a small sliver of carrot for the nose. Use a small piece of raisin to create pupils.

To create a winter setting, dust kale leaves with powdered sugar and snip the tops off mushrooms to simulate large boulders.

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How to have a high-tech holiday without the high price (BPT) - Have a holly, jolly, high-tech holiday - and in case you didn’t hear - it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Some of the season’s hottest tech gifts are more affordable than ever this year.

Spending on consumer electronics this holiday season is expected to grow 2.6 percent, according to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), with three quarters of American gifters planning to purchase tech gadgets.

Big screen TVs continue to be on consumers’ top wish-lists. In fact, a nationwide survey conducted for LG Electronics USA found that about six in 10 (58 percent) said they are likely to consider giving a TV as a gift.

Surprisingly, more than half of respondents (52 percent) said they’d prefer to receive an 84-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (roughly $17,000) over an expensive piece of jewelry or watch (23 percent). More consumers also said they’d like to receive a $2,300 Internet connected “smart” TV than a European vacation.

For more budget-minded Santas, here are five tech gift ideas with big appeal and big value. Just imagine how your teen, college student, parent or best friend will react when they open up one of these: 1. Dual docking speaker For the music lover in your life, few things beat a great speaker system. A Dual Docking Speaker system allows anyone to get the most out of a music collection with impressive style, design and functionality.

A Dual Docking speaker like LG’s ND5630 is compatible with iPod, iPhone and Android

in-ear headphones - are convenient for listening to music or other audio in private, but just because they are small doesn’t mean they shouldn’t produce quality sound.

Starting Start at about $50 you can give highend earbuds with noticeably better sound capabilities. This is one gift that is sure to be used over and over again.

4. Smart/3D Blu-ray disc player Know someone who loves movies? Some Smart Blu-ray Disc players can play DVDs, and 2D or 3D Blu-ray discs. They can also stream content like movies from Netflix or Hulu Plus or videos from YouTube - especially great if that special person on your shopping list isn’t ready rea ea to upgrade to a smart TV yet. You can get one from LG (BP530) as little as $100 at some online retailers.

and also boasts built-in Wi-Fi, so it’s simple to stream music via Airplay or Bluetooth.

You can even charge one device while playing another. At a suggested price of $249, you get a lot of holiday bang for your buck.

2. Ultra-wide monitor Gamers and geeks alike will light up when they open a modern ultra-wide monitor that brings cyberspace to life. With a 21:9 aspect ratio screen (2560-by-1080presolution), these new monitors produce a theater-like experience when playing games or watching your favorite movies. The dual link-up feature allows the monitor to display two source devices at once. For example, any combination of two devices, such as

computers, cameras, smartphones or Bluray players can be connected to the monitor and displayed on a single screen simultaneously. One of the most popular ultra-wide monitors, the LN450W from LG is both PC and Mac compatible, has a built-in tuner so it can be used as a TV and you can get it for $649 or less at some online retailers.

3. Earbuds Is one of your loved ones still rocking the factory earbuds that originally came with his smartphone or MP3 player? It’s time to gift them a better listening experience.

Earbuds and headphones will be the most popular consumer electronics devices given his holiday season, CEA says. Earbuds - tiny

5. Tablets and accessories Some tablets come with outrageous price tags, but every month new models become available, many of which are surprisingly affordable. CEA says tablets are at the top of adult’s wish lists this holiday season. You can find options for $200 or less that include a quality processor, impressive battery life and considerable data storage. Compare to save and don’t be afraid to shop the sales. Does your special someone already have a beloved tablet?

You can’t go wrong by gifting accessories like attachable keyboards and decorative protective covers.

This holiday you don’t have to choose between giving high tech gifts and saving money. You can have both and impress your loved ones with the best tech gifts of 2013.

Moms champion traditional toys even in a digital age (BPT) - As smartphones and tablets are more frequently finding their way into kids’ hands, many parents may wonder about the implications of increased screen time, and question what role traditional toys should play in their children’s lives.

While there is no denying the benefits of digital devices and it is becoming commonplace for parents to pass their tablets to Junior, research shows many want to limit the time their kids spend on screens, large and small. Parents also actively encourage their kids to play with toys that may help them reach critical developmental milestones. So how have traditional toys stood the test of time?

The various ways in which children play have remained largely unchanged throughout time. In many cases, technology can help amplify play by helping to introduce characters or tell a compelling story. When Mattel, the world’s largest toymaker, asked moms their opinions about toys and technology, it found that even in a digital age, moms continue to place a high value on traditional toys.

“Kids today are digital natives and are immersed in digital experiences,” says Dr. Michael Shore, vice president of Global Consumer Insights for Mattel. “However, when you walk into a child’s room and see what is visibly present and displayed on the shelves, you won’t see an app on the wall as an expression of who the child is, what he or she loves, or as markers of the childhood experience. For that, toys will continue to endure as ideal gifts for children. After all, you

can’t wrap an app.”

However, as experts and media debate whether digital devices will one day replace dolls, cars, trains and action figures, most moms do not think smart digital devices and traditional toys directly compete with one another as a source of kids’ entertainment. Rather, each category remains fundamentally different. While 75 percent of kids today play with devices like smartphones and tablets, Mattel’s research found the time they spend with these devices actually competes with the time they spend with other screens, such as televisions and computers. In fact, 59 percent of moms felt that smart portable devices will one day replace other electronic devices, not traditional toys.

According to Mattel’s findings, moms frequently associate toys with social activities since toys are often used to play with others, whereas digital devices are generally associated with solo play (for example, keeping a child entertained when waiting at the doctor’s office or on a long car ride). Moms also credit toys with providing opportunities for active play that allow kids to exercise and burn off energy.

Further, moms see toys as a great way to help kids spark their imaginations and flex their creative muscles.

Knowing that the leaders of tomorrow will be those who think differently and solve problems in new ways, imagination is more important than ever before. Dr. Shore offers some tips for using play as a catalyst for fostering imagination and creativity:

Make sure your kids have time to play.

In an increasingly overscheduled world with a variety of things competing for kids’ time, it is easy to overlook the importance of dedicating time just for play. Give your child the time and space to play, and watch his or her imagination soar.

Provide a safe place to play and tools for play.

Consider starting a play group in your neighborhood or hosting play dates at your home or local playground. Bring out the toy chest and see what games the kids can create when they play together.

Encourage your kids to play with all that’s available - including their imaginations.

Two of the most important tools for play are toys and an imagination. Help your children dream beyond what they see on screen and encourage them to bring those cartoon characters to life using their toys and imaginations.

Get involved and play with your kids.

Don’t forget that play is good for grown-ups too. Everyone loves a good old-fashioned tea party or toy car race down the hall. Playing together is one of the most fun and meaningful ways for parents and children to bond and foster creative thinking for both of you.

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Here are some tips to help get your home clean again after those pesky holiday messes so all you have to worry about is enjoying the season: Create smaller tasks: Create a master list to help you break down cleaning into manageable chunks. Instead of tackling a full mess in one room, only to start again in the next one, complete the same task in each room. For example, dust every room before hitting them all with the vacuum. With this approach, you’ll see a cleaner home in no time without making too many trips back and forth from the broom closet.

Donate unused items: With the holidays come gifts and housewarming presents. If you are on the receiving

end of unwanted or simply unneeded gifts, why not donate them to someone else? Many organizations accept donations, including clothing and other belongings year-round. Consider donating that extra toiletries set, scarf or books to charity to clean up some clutter and help brighten someone else’s day.

Put cleaning staples to work: You may think you need different cleaning products for different jobs, but just one classic cleaning product - Clorox Regular-Bleach - can tackle more messes than you think from laundry to helping sanitize and disinfect countertops, dishes and everything in between. For example, you can even use bleach to kill odor-causing bacteria left in your refrigerator after that big family meal and leave it smelling fresh and clean.

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Janah recalls that “[Volunteering in West Africa] was a time of incredible personal growth and it set me on the path to do what I do.” Whether you choose to help stock a local food shelf, supervise at your children’s school or travel abroad to help build houses for the poor, volunteering is sure to make you feel more connected with the world around you.

1. Reconnect with your passion

Modern life can be very busy with every hour in every day dedicated to some activity. This can take its toll on your body, so it’s important to remember to take care of yourself, even if you’re taking care of others. Find your own way to relax and rejuvenate.

This may be spending a few minutes each day balancing the mind and body through stretching and meditation. It might be taking a quiet walk, reading a book or having a cup of tea while journaling.

Whatever you prefer, make sure to take “me time” throughout the day.

Did you enjoy painting when you were younger? Have you always wanted to take a photography class? Do you love to travel? It’s important to recognize and nurture those activities you love most so that you’re able to go out and do what you’re great at in the world. New York-based yoga instructor, Tara Stiles has infused her passion and energy into her work as a yoga, meditation and wellness instructor. “Passion is really about going after what you want to achieve in your life,” says Stiles. Whether it’s cooking, writing or gardening, make time for what you enjoy doing, rather than just doing what you have to. Even one hour a week dedicated to your passion will make you feel more centered and grounded.

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What truly ignites your soul? It may be your passion for green living, healthy eating or your faith. Whatever your beliefs, it’s important to show the world who you are and what you believe in. Penelope Jagessar Chaffer, an award-winning filmmaker, shares her beliefs and connects with others through her work. “I’m always trying to find that common thread between myself and someone else when I’m interviewing them,” Chaffer says. “I find that love, and talking about love, is this thing we can use to help connect us.” Talk about your beliefs and values with others; you might be surprised by what you find.

Rather than getting swept away in a hectic schedule, try focusing on what truly matters to you. These simple ways to add meaning to your life will help you reconnect with yourself and with those around you.

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(BPT) - Turbulent, fast-paced, chaotic - the modern world is increasingly hectic. From this oft-crazy environment, a new movement is emerging - where people are pausing to find deeper meaning in everyday life. Self-empowerment and true emotional connections can counterbalance daily stress and uncertainty, providing happiness and a genuine sense of worth.

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Why does it feel like the Browns were the Bears last exhibition game and now things start for real? Because the Browns are one of the weaker teams in the league this year.

With Philadelphia this week and the Packers to close out the season, it’s almost as if the Bears will have to win two playoff games just to get to the playoffs.

The Eagles figure to show up angry this Sunday after getting upset at Minnesota last week to snap their five-game win streak and lose the chance to open up a two-game lead in the NFC East.

Like the Bears, Philadelphia is 8-6 and vying for first place in their division, but would lose a tiebreaker if they don’t win out.

Also like the Bears, they control their own destiny. They play Dallas,

the club that owns the tiebreaker over them, the final Sunday of the year.

There’s a very good chance none of that will matter to the team that loses this Sunday night’s prime-time showdown between the Bears and Eagles.

In addition to being in a very foul mood, the Eagles still are one of the hottest teams in the league, having won five of their last six and seven of their last 10. They will test the Bears on both sides of the ball.

Philadelphia is eighth in the NFL in points scored, second in total offense, 10th throwing the football and – oh no, woe is me – they are first in the league running the ball and in average gain per run.

In case you haven’t heard, the Bears are dead last in the league defending the run.

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son, Eagles coach Chip Kelly elected to give the ball to McCoy just eight times last Sunday in Minnesota while throwing it 48 times, so he should be well-rested.

The Eagles offense didn’t take flight until second-year pro Nick Foles was installed at quarterback. He’s now the NFL’s top-rated quarterback with a 117.0 rating, 23 touchdowns and just two interceptions.

That ranks him significantly ahead of fellows named Manning, Rodgers, Brady and Brees, to name a few.

We beginning to see the potential for trouble here?

DeSean Jackson is having an All-Pro season, outpacing Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery with 75 catches for 1,275 yards, a 17.0 average and nine touchdowns.

Riley Cooper has become a force as well with 743 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, and rookie Zach Ertz is emerging lately with four touchdowns.

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as impressive on defense, ranking 17th in points allowed and 30th in total defense. The Eagles are 16th against the run and just 31st against the pass.

Can anyone spell “shootout?”

The Eagles don’t rush the quarterback particularly well, nor do they do a great job protecting Foles, having allowed 39 sacks while notching 32.

The Bears, on the other hand, have protected very well, allowing only 24 sacks all year. But they have managed to get to the opposing quarterback only 26 times.

Big plays will be huge in this one as well, as the Eagles are seventh in the league at plus 9 in turnover/takeaway ratio, while the Bears are 10th at plus 6.

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Must-start: Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson Solid Play: Reggie Bush Worth a look: Detroit defense, Joique Bell, David Akers Last Resort: Nate Burelson, Brandon Pettigrew Bears (at. Eagles), 7:30 p.m.

Sunday As crazy as it seems, the Bears trail only Denver in points scored. The Eagles’ defense is No. 16 in points allowed, but a dismal 30th in total yards allowed.

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Martellus Bennett Worth a look: Jay Cutler Last Resort: Bears defense (“avoid” if no Lance Briggs), Earl Bennett Avoid: Michael Bush Eagles (vs. Bears), 7:30 p.m.

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Did anyone else lose in the fantasy playoffs because Ray Rice decided not to score a 43-yard touchdown on the final play of the game? Ouch. Well, I guess it serves us right for starting Ray Rice.

Week 16 is the championship round for many fantasy leagues. If you are fortunate enough to remain alive, here’s a look at the fantasy potential of select NFL games.

league-worst 31 points a game.

Must-start: Tony Romo, DeMarco Murray, Dez Bryant, Jason Witten Solid Play: Dan Bailey Last Resort: Terrance Williams, Austin Miles Avoid: Dallas defense Redskins (vs. Cowboys), noon Sunday The Cowboys’ defense is equally pathetic. Kirk Cousins should be able to have some success in this game.

Solid Play: Kirk Cousins, Alfred Morris, Pierre Garcon Worth a look: Logan Paulsen, Kai Forbath Last Resort: Santana Moss Avoid: Washington defense Lions (vs. Giants), 3:05 p.m.

Sunday It is no surprise that the Lions are doing their typical December dive, but the Giants are phoning it in. The Lions still are playing for a division title, and they should roll in this game.

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Freshmen phenoms making big impact for RB

By DAN SANTAROMITA dsantaromita@shawmedia.com RIVERSIDE – The Riverside Brookfield girls basketball team hosted an early senior night on Thursday.

Senior nights are a celebration of the time and effort the veterans of the program have put in.

However, it’s hard not to get caught up in the freshmen the Bulldogs are putting out on the floor.

Guards Samantha Bloom and Lindsay Hoyd and 6-foot-5 center Dane Rettke are starring despite their youth. The three freshmen have been a big part of why the Bulldogs won their first 10 games.

“The one that has probably gotten the least amount of press so far is Hoyd, and she is a lights out shooter,” RB coach Dallas Till said. “Bloom breaks down the defense, she kicks to Hoyd, and then we have Dana inside. We have a little triumvirate there that’s kind of tough to stop.

“The future is bright here, there’s no doubt about it.”

Till also pointed out that they have just four seniors on the roster: Carolina Waas, Marisa Jensen, Samantha Cook and Sydney Martinez.

Those four got the attention in Thursday’s 75-36 win over Illiana Christian, but the freshmen were RB’s only double digit scorers.

Bloom scored a game-high 18. Hoyd had 12 on four firsthalf 3-pointers. Rettke had 10 points, all in the first half, and a team-high six rebounds.

The three have been playing together since fourth grade, according to Hoyd, and have developed a chemistry together. Their biggest accomplishment has been jelling with the rest of the Bulldogs.

“At first it was kind of shaky,” Bloom said. “I didn’t know if everyone would like the freshmen on varsity, but

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Samantha Bloom sets for a free throw in Thursday’s game against Illiana Christian. Bloom is part of a freshmen trio starring for Riverside Brookfield’s girls basketball team this season. it’s nice now. We’re all a team.

We’re all happy. It’s a good chemistry.”

In warmups it’s easy to see Bloom has very practiced skills. She performs effortless crossovers up and down the court. As point guard, she’s not shy to drive into the lane or take an open three. She is always the first to go up to a teammate to congratulate them for a big play or console them after a bad one.

All those traits make it no surprise that she’s a coach’s daughter. Her dad coaches

basketball and works at Morton.

“He helps me a lot and he’s coached me since I was three,” Bloom said. “I like being able to help everyone and I like passing more than taking it to the hole. I have control [as a point guard]. I can pass it to the wings and decide to run the offenses.”

It seems obvious that, at 6-foot-5, Rettke was always going to be on the varsity team.

Bloom and Hoyd said they had nerves about making the team.

Now it’s clear they never had

RB 75, Illiana Christian 36 RB scoring leaders • Samantha Bloom, 18 points • Lindsay Hoyd, 12 points • Dana Rettke, 10 points

anything to worry about.

“We played over summer with the varsity, but before tryouts I was really nervous,” Hoyd said. “I didn’t think I was going to make it. I wasn’t real-

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ly confident, but it turned out good.

“The next four years I’m excited to play with those two freshmen. We work really well together.”

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Lyons Township Tournament: Jack Tosh Holiday Classic Location: York High School, 355 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst First game: 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26 vs. Wheaton North What to watch: The Lions are off to a solid start to the season against tough competition. The newly expanded 32-team Jack Tosh Holiday Classic will continue to test LT. After opening with Wheaton North, the Lions will face either Rolling Meadows or Conant, last year’s tournament runner-up, on day two.

LT could play as many as five games in the tournament, giving junior guard Harrison Niego a stage to show off his improvement from a year ago.

Tournament: Jack Tosh Holiday Classic

Location: York High School, 355 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst First game: 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26 vs. Glenbard East What to watch: The Bulldogs will take on a strong program in a down year in Glenbard East. The Rams, a tournament newcomer, have a young squad and have struggled to match the success of a year ago. RB will face Kenwood or St. Ignatius on the second day. The Bulldogs were third in the 12-team version of the tournament a year ago, but it’s up to 32 teams this time around.

Seniors Jack VandeMerkt and Will Kincanon have been big scorers for the Bulldogs, but a mix of younger players have contributed as well.

Morton Tournament: Proviso West Holiday Tournament Location: 4701 W. Harrison St., Hillside First game: 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 vs. Gage Park What to watch: The Mus-

tangs are off to a solid start, but playing at Proviso West always takes the competition up a notch. Morton will take on tournament newcomer Gage Park to start and face either St. Charles East or Uplift in the second game. If Morton can make it to the quarters of the 32-team tournament, there could be a meeting with last year’s state runner-up, Stevenson.

This tournament provides a major showcase for players.

Senior guards Greg Carter and Jarvis Cannon will be looking to impress college scouts while Weisner Perez can solidify himself as one of the best junior forwards in the state with a good showing.

Nazareth Tournament: Proviso West Holiday Tournament Location: 4701 W. Harrison St., Hillside First game: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 vs. St. Joseph What to watch: The Roadrunners have had early success in non-conference games, but with East Suburban Catholic Conference play beginning and the Proviso West Holiday

Tournament ahead, it will be a tougher task to maintain their winning ways. Nazareth opens tournament action against St. Joseph. Either Lincoln Park or Hinsdale Central will face Nazareth in the second game.

St. Joseph Tournament: Proviso West Holiday Tournament Location: 4701 W. Harrison St., Hillside First game: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 vs. Nazareth What to watch: The Chargers appear to be one of the best teams in the state right now. Junior guards Glynn Watson and Jordan Ash lead a talented team that is still undefeated. In addition, 6-foot-9 sophomore Nick Rakocevic has impressed so far. Hinsdale Central or Lincoln Park will await in the second round.

Fenwick Tournament: Proviso West Holiday Tournament Location: 4701 W. Harrison St., Hillside First game: 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26 vs. Von Steuben What to watch: The Friars

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St. Joseph’s Joffery Brown (left) and Nick Rakocevic (right) guard St. Charles East’s Dom Adduci in a Nov. 29 game. The Chargers could meet the Saints again in the Proviso West Holiday Tournament. have been competitive without Northwestern-recruit Scott Lindsey, who has been injured since the start of the season.

Lindsey should be returning soon but may miss the tournament. Fenwick will take on either host Proviso West or Auburn in the second game.

Girls teams set to hoop it up for holidays SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA December’s holiday season gives girls basketball teams a chance to break away from conference play as a slew of tournaments come onto the schedule. Several area teams will compete in some of the best tourneys around.

Lyons Township Tournament: Bill Neibch Holiday Classic Location: Wheaton North High School, 701 W. Thomas Road, Wheaton First game: 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 vs. St. Charles East What to watch: The Lions have succeeded with key contributions from young players so far and earned the No. 5 seed at this competitive 16-team tournament. LT opens against St. Charles East, which has

played all of its games away from home. LT will either face No. 4 West Aurora or Waubonsie Valley in its second game.

Riverside Brookfield Tournament: RB Holiday Classic

Location: Riverside Brookfield High School, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside First game: 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 vs. Lane Tech What to watch: RB currently is in the middle of the Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament, but that will wrap up Dec. 21.

From Dec. 12 to Dec. 28, the Bulldogs will play 12 games.

The busy schedule will test the team’s depth.

As for its own holiday tournament, the Bulldogs open up against Lane Tech in a crosspool game. RB is paired with St. Francis de Sales and Reavis in pool play.

Morton Tournament: RB Holiday Classic

Location: Riverside Brookfield High School, 160 Ridgewood Rd., Riverside First game: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 vs. Nazareth What to watch: Morton could be excused for considering Riverside Brookfield a second home court.

Since the Mustangs also played in RB’s Thanksgiving tournament, they already have played five games at RB. Now, the Mustangs return for five more. Morton opens with Nazareth and will also play Lane Tech in pool play.

Nazareth Tournament: RB Holiday Classic

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wood Road, Riverside First game: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 vs. Morton What to watch: The Roadrunners are an improved team with a 7-2 record. The only two losses came at the hands of defending Class 4A champion Marian Catholic and Bishop McNamara. Nazareth already has a Thanksgiving tournament title.

Scheduled games against Morton, Lane Tech and St. Francis de Sales are all winnable.

St. Joseph Tournament: Montini Christmas Tournament Location: Montini High School, 19W070 16th Street, Lombard First game: 8:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 vs. Marian Catholic What to watch: One could

say the Lady Chargers got an unlucky draw by lining up against the defending Class 4A champs in the first round.

However, Marian Catholic is just one of several talented teams in the field.

Proviso West Tournament: Montini Christmas Tournament Location: Montini High School, 19W070 16th Street, Lombard First game: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23 vs. Rolling Meadows What to watch: The Panthers are just one of many quality teams heading to Montini for this tournament.

Opening against Rolling Meadows, last year’s Class 4A runner-up, is no easy task since the Mustangs have all five starters back from that team.

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The holiday season brings with it festive family gatherings, wintry weather and high school basketball tournaments. Here’s where some of the area’s boys teams will be competing for the holidays.

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Top boys basketball games to watch in 2013-14

By DAN SANTAROMITA dsantaromita@shawmedia.com Now that Thanksgiving tournaments are over and conference play is underway, boys basketball teams are beginning to position themselves for success this season.

Here’s a look ahead to some of the most anticipated games still to come in the 2013-2014 season for Lyons Township, Riverside Brookfield, and other area teams.

LT at Hinsdale Central, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 Whenever these two schools meet in any sport there’s going to be heated competition, but this year both teams figure to be in the race in the West Suburban Silver.

The guard-heavy Lions, led by junior guard Harrison Niego, will have to match up with 6-foot-7 Central junior forward Matt Rafferty. The Lions also host the Red Devils on Feb. 15.

Ridgewood at Riverside Brookfield, 7 p.m. Feb. 21 Ridgewood has proved to be the Bulldogs’ toughest competition in the Metro Suburban Conference. Last year,

the Bulldogs won by a point in Norridge and lost their only MSC game in overtime to the Rebels in Riverside. Both teams got off to rocky starts to the season, but still have talent. Notably, Ridgewood star guard Anthony Mroz is back and can take over a game at any time.

Proviso East at Morton, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 This will be Morton’s home opener. The Mustangs are on the road for the first three conference games and are playing in a number of showcase games at neutral sites in lieu of traditional non-conference games.

This game didn’t even get played last year. Morton postponed the game, originally scheduled for Feb. 5, 2013, due to schedule conflicts at the Morton East campus.

The two teams were unable to agree on a new date to play before the end of the season, resulting in a Mustang forfeit.

Morton’s only conference loss last year came to the conference-winning Pirates in Maywood. West Virginia-bound guard Jevon Carter leads another talented Pirates team this season.

St. Joseph at St. Rita, 7 p.m. Feb. 28 This will be the regular season finale, so there is a chance both teams could get caught looking ahead to the postseason.

Regardless, the individual talent on the court will be impressive.

St. Joseph is armed with junior guards and Division I recruits Jordan Ash and Glynn Watson. The Mustangs have Northwestern recruit Vic Law and juniors Charles Matthews, one of the highest rated juniors in the country, and 6-foot-7 Myles Carter, who has several Division I offers.

Oak Park River Forest at Fenwick, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 This will be the third straight year the crosstown rivals will meet in the regular season, having split the last two meetings.

Both teams have high hopes for this season and the talent to back it up. Fenwick’s Northwestern recruit Scott Lindsey will likely still be out with a broken leg, but the Friars have plenty of talent to remain competitive and threaten the Huskies.

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Fenwick’s Keshaun Smith drives past Morton’s Jarvis Cannon in a Nov. 27 game at the Lyons Township tournament. The Friars’ game against Oak Park-River Forest could be one of their biggest of the season.

8PREP ROUNDUP

Nazareth boys start conference on right foot SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA Nazareth’s boys basketball team picked up an impressive win in its East Suburban Catholic Conference opener. The Roadrunners defeated Notre Dame 54-51 on Friday. Chris Swade had 16 points and Evan McLaughlin and Kevin Connelly added 14 points and seven rebounds each.

proved Fenwick’s record to 6-2.

Proviso West The Panthers beat Downers Grove North 65-58 on Friday to pick up their first win in the West Suburban Silver.

St. Joseph The Chargers took down Providence Catholic 61-40 on Friday with 16 points from Jordan Ash.

BOYS BASKETBALL Fenwick Back-to-back wins over Brother Rice (67-39) and Benet (54-45) over the weekend im-

GIRLS BASKETBALL Fenwick The Friars have built a three-game winning streak

after beating Sterling (67-63) and Hononegah (63-61) at the Sterling tournament over the weekend.

was second at 113 pounds. Donny DiNardo took third at 120 and Noel Ibarra was third at 182.

WRESTLING

Riverside Brookfield

Morton The Mustangs stayed undefeated in dual matches with a 41-32 win over Willowbrook on Thursday.

On Saturday they traveled to Pontiac for a tournament and were second out of 13 teams. Adrian Cardenas (170 pounds) and Kevion Anderson (220) took home tournament titles. Freshman Joewan Smith

Nick Guirini claimed a title at the Rex Lewis Memorial Tournament at Buffalo Grove on Saturday. The junior won at 113 pounds in the 11-team tournament. Antonio Ochoa was third at 132 pounds to help the Bulldogs place fifth in the team standings.

Nazareth Dmitri Joe won the tour-

nament title at 285 pounds at Walther Christian on Saturday.

The Roadrunners had six wrestlers take second place and the team placed third out of eight teams.

BOYS HOCKEY Lyons Township LT and Hinsdale Central will be playing their Winter Classic Rivalry Showdown at the Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink in Cicero on Friday.

The JV game will begin at 6 p.m. and the varsity team is scheduled for 7:40 p.m.

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Wes Ott (middle) and Northern Illinois University’s football team will play against Utah State in the S.D. County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl on Dec. 26.

Former area stars set to shine during college bowl season SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA The regular season is done, but college football is far from finished. The postseason bowl games will stretch on for the better part of a month, and a slew of local players will experience bowl games first hand with their college teams.

Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Teams: Fresno State (11-1) vs. USC (9-4) Area player: USC Name

Pos. H.S.

Pat Hart FB F e n w i c k (Burr Ridge) Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 TV: ABC What to watch: Hart, a freshman reserve walk-on, and the Trojans face Fresno State, the Mountain West champions.

Clay Helton will lead USC as head coach. He will be the Trojans’ third coach this season and second interim coach since the midseason firing of Lane Kiffin and the resignation of Ed Orgeron after he was passed over for the full-time job.

S.D. County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl Teams: Utah State (8-5) vs.

Northern Illinois (12-1) Area players: Northern Illinois Name

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Tate Briggs OL Montini (Naperville) Wes Ott OL L y o n s Township Dominique Ware S Plainfield North (Bolingbrook) Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26 TV: ESPN What to watch: The Huskies

may be disappointed after failing to win the MAC championship and missing out on possibly going to a second straight BCS bowl game, but there are worse consolation prizes than trips to San Diego.

A pair of local products could see the field. Wes Ott, a redshirt junior on the offensive line, has played in three games so far. Dominique Ware, a senior, has played in all 12 games and has 36 tackles and a pair of interceptions.

(River Forest) Chris Watt OL G l e n b a r d West Kickoff: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 TV: ESPN What to watch: Notre Dame has four area players on the roster, including grad student Chris Watt. The Glenbard West graduate is in his third season as the starter at left guard. Scott Daly (Downers Grove South) has also started all 12 games as a long snapper.

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Area players: Notre Dame Name Pos. H.S. Will Cronin QB IC Catholic (Elmhurst) Scott Daly LS D o w n e r s Grove South Joe Romano CB F e n w i c k

Teams: Stanford (11-2) vs.

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Jack Allen OL H i n s dale Central Kickoff: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 TV: ESPN What to watch: A pair of former West Suburban Silver standouts will meet again in the Rose Bowl. Caspers is a sophomore offensive guard that was second-team all-academic in the Pac-12.

A third-year player who is wrapping up his second season starting on the Spartans’ offensive line, Allen has started the last 10 games at center.

The versatile lineman – who has started 22 career games for Michigan State – was named second-team All-Big Ten by the media and honorable mention All-Big Ten by the coaches. This season, He ranked third on the team with 60 knockdowns.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.LINDSEY C. MONTGOMERY, LAWRENCE H. MONTGOMERY, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 09 CH 045456 4235 DEYO 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 October 16, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 21, 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 4235 DEYO AVENUE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 Property Index No. 18-03-124014.

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 side ial al its

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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 (i th Auctio ), CHICA

(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.

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 (HOME-

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Plaintiff, -v.GURRIE C. RHOADS, SCOTT E. GROSSE, DEBORAH W. GROSSE, SUN OIL COMPANY, PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 16594 47TH STREET & TRI-STATE 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 October 31, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 15, 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 47TH STREET & TRI-STATE, Western Spri IL 60558

gage pay sessments 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: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 4449300.

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.

CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 09 CH 16594 TJSC#: 33-24411 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 ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, RECEIVER FOR PARK NATIONAL BANK

Springs, IL 60558 Property Index No. 18-07-103001-0000; 18-07-103-002-0000; 18-07-103-003-0000; 18-07103-004-0000; 18-07-103-0050000; 18-07-103-006-0000; 1807-103-007-0000; 18-07-103008-0000; 18-07-103-0090000;18-07-103-010-0000; 1807-103-011-0000.

The property is vacant real estate.

The judgment amount was $994,849.26.

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 asts ired by Th Cond

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ney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-36024.

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. 14-09-36024 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 045456 TJSC#: 33-23428 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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pa by gage qu g residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

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

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

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mysuburbanlife.com (g-1) ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-26972.

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.

I574261 December 11, 18, 25, 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 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 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

pu unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-07456.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-07456 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 035476 TJSC#: 33-22473 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.

I574508 December 4, 11, 18, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, vs.

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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 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

Suburban Life - Wednesday, December 18, 2013 • CCK • Page 59 tity 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 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MARCH 1, 2007 SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2007-BR1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BR1 Plaintiff, -v.LORETTA N. LOGAN, RICHARD G. LOGAN, MERS, INC. AGENT OF WMC MORTGAGE CORP EDMOND E. CHANG Defendant 11 CV 825

NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 21, 2011, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein,will at 10:30 AM on January 27, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 305 DES PLAINES AVE, Riverside, IL 60546 Property Index No. 15-25-306098-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $290,129.43.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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: BURKE COSTANZA & CARBERRY LLP, 9191 BROADWAY, (219)

Merrillville, IN 46410, (219) 7691313 FAX #: 219-769-6806.

Please refer to file number 14374.5762.

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.

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

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 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 twenty- I576086 four (24) hours. No fee shall be December 4, 11, 18, 2013 paid by the mortgagee acquiring the BUY IT! residential real estate pursuant to its SELL IT! credit bid at the sale or by any FIND IT! mortgagee, judgment creditor, or FAST! other lienor acquiring the residential Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T real estate whose rights in and to

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Page 60 • CCK • Suburban Life - Wednesday, December 18, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-NC1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-NC1 Plaintiff, -v.ANTONIA CONTRERAS, RUYANA REYES Defendants 12 CH 011422 307 W. PLAINFIELD ROAD COUNTRYSIDE, 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 August 2, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 2, 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 307 W. PLAINFIELD ROAD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 Property Index No. 18-09-325009, 18-09-325-010.

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 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

(630) refer to file number 14-10-33943.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-33943 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 011422 TJSC#: 33-25393 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.

I575819 December 4, 11, 18, 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, 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 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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OH1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OH1 Plaintiff, -v.MICHELE TAYLOR A/K/A MICHELLE A. TAYLOR, KELLY TAYLOR Defendants 12 CH 18738 2239 SOUTH 13TH STREET 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 January 22, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 14, 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 2239 SOUTH 13TH STREET, Broadview, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-22-204021-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $205,415.23.

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

ty cip lity 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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500. Please refer to file number 11-2046.

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.

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 112046 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 12 CH 18738 TJSC#: 3326845 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.

I579461 December 18, 25, Jan. 1, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Oxford Bank and Trust, Plaintiff, vs.

William W. Yotis III, a/k/a William W. Yotis, a/k/a Bill Yotis, a/k/a Billy Yotis, Karen C. Yotis, United States of America (Internal Revenue Service), State of Illinois, Service Construction of Illinois, Inc., Hinsdale Bank & Trust Co., William & Ann Tortorello, County of Cook, Capital One Bank, Arrow Financial Services, LLC, Village of Skokie, Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. 12 CH 21326; Sheriff's No. 130934-001F. Pursuant to a Judgment made

dg and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on January 30, 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: PIN: 18-06-420-036-0000.

Address: 4635 Central, Western Springs, IL 60558.

Improvements: Single family residence.

Sale shall be under the following terms: "AS IS". 10% down in certified funds at time of sale with balance due within 24 hours thereafter.

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

Premises will NOT be open for inspection.

For information: Greiman, Rome & Griesmeyer, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 200 W. Madison St., Suite 755, Chicago, IL 60606, Tel. No. (312) 428-2750.

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.

I574174 December 18, 25, Jan 1, 2014 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 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 re-

mysuburbanlife.com pur ceive 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.

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

by y 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 COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-AR4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR4 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 1, 2006 Plaintiff, -v.BENNETT B. WILLIAMS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 12 CH 30065 2231 SOUTH 10TH 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 March 26, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 15, 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 2231 SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, Broadview,

IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-22-207002.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $175,752.23.

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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department. Please refer to file number 12-02639.

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.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 3571125 Attorney File No. 12-02639 Attorney Code. 18837 Case Number: 12 CH 30065 TJSC#: 3324549 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.

I578009 December 18, 25, Jan 1, 2014 Buying? Selling?

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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 18, 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY 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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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

pay qu 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. 13SUMMONS 018653 STATE OF WISCONSIN INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CIRCUIT COURT CORPORATION Selling Officer, SAWYER COUNTY (312) 444-1122 I576593 Code No.: 30405 December 11, 18, 25, 2013 Case No.: 2013CV196

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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

15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY 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, 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

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

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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 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. 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY 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 im-

gage proved 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.

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leg quired 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 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, ILLINOIS 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 GIVEN 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 re-

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