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Day care gets big check Community Adult Day Care Board Members Christine Penn and Mary Rakowski, Director Karen Swanson, state Sen. Christine Radogno and AT&T representatives Steve Selcke and Valerie Bruggeman show off the Downers Grove-based day care winnings of the AT&T Investing in Illinois Award. The $2,500 grant will be used for additional programming activities and equipment.

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8CORRECTIONS • The Dec. 4 story “Youth Symphony of DuPage celebrates 50th year” misstated the instrument played by Lydia Walquist and the organization’s web address. She plays the flute. The correct website address is www.ysdp.org. • The Jan. 22 story “Political back-and-forth begins” should have stated that Keith Matune, Republican candidate for the 81st House District, is a current member of the District 99 Board of Educaiton.

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Church members leave St. Joseph Church in Downers Grove.

“I fully appreciate and understand where they’re coming from, because this is an expenditure they haven’t previously had to make. But the majority of the council continues to think that it’s not a wise or justified solution to exempt an entire category of property owners from contributing their fair share.” Martin Tully Downers Grove mayor

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capital improvements to their properties to reduce stormwater run-off. Those improvements can then be used to receive credits from the village to reduce their stormwater fee. Tully said the program is also beneficial because it improves the entire stormwater system by reducing runoff. Tully said currently, the fee is costing the average church about $164 a month, though some larger churches, such as St. Mary of Gostyn Parish, pay more than twice that. Churches also take issue with the fact that the fee is scheduled to increase yearly

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mayor Martin Tully said. “But the majority of the council continues to think that it’s not a wise or justified solution to exempt an entire category of property owners from contributing their fair share.” Tully said he would rather work toward solutions like expanding the cost-share program. Next month, commissioners are expected to discuss the option of expanding the costshare program by $200,000 to help mitigate the impact of the fee on nonprofits. The village would use the funds to help churches make

until there is no longer a gap in stormwater funding. The fee increases 6.4 percent in 2014. “Our mayor and council have imposed a thinly veiled tax [fee] on churches and other nonprofits to help fund a long delayed water retention program,” the letter reads. “This program was tabled for years by previous town leaders. It is built and designed to add more tax income each year and thus avoid the state mandated property tax limits. Many other citizens have already spoken out against this.” The letter goes on to say that as the village has cut back its social programming such as Meals on Wheels and senior transportation services, that burden fell on churches and other nonprofits. “We have stretched every dollar to help the poor, the homeless and the needy,” the letter states. “The village refuses to see what all the communities of faith have done for the whole village. “... How does it reflect on our community’s values in Downers Grove when we place our money shortfall on the backs of the poor and needy?” Tully said when those programs were cut by a previous village administration, the slack was picked up by many public and private organizations. “When the village, due to tough times, had to cut back social programs, I don’t think dollar for dollar you could say [the burden went directly to churches],” he said.

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DOWNERS GROVE – Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of Americans, and for more than a decade, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital has hosted an annual heart fair to address this national problem in DuPage County. The Big Boomin’ Heart Fair, from 8 to 11 a.m. March 1 at the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, will again provide health screening while educating attendees about the importance of disease prevention and early treatment. Dr. Peter Kerwin, medical director of the cardiac catheterization lab at Good Samaritan Hospital, said knowing your numbers, especially your LDL cholesterol, is essential to heart health. “I spend most of my career treating people with heart disease,” he said in a press release. “You want to know your numbers so you don’t need me to fix you.” The event will include a two-step testing process for monitoring diabetes and cholesterol, including nurse consultation, blood pressure, asthma and BMI screenings, question and answer sessions with cardiologists and posture and balance screenings. The heart fair is free to community members, but registration is required. To register, call 800-3238622 or visit www.healthadvisor.advocatehealth.com/ classes?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 and search for “big boomin’ heart fair.”

DOWNERS GROVE – Downers Grove churches are continuing their push against the village’s stormwater fee implemented a year ago that they say burdens their budgets used to offer social services for the poor. A 505-word Letter to the Editor signed by nine church leaders this week again made their case against the village levying the fee against tax-exempt organizations, citing a variety of arguments ranging from Constitutional separation of church and state, to the affect the fee has on budgets. The letter follows months of efforts by church leaders speaking at council meetings to ask for exemptions. “We ask that the mayor and council repeal this tax on churches and find another way to fund their water retention plan,” the letter states. Village officials say the new fee is a more equitable way to fund stormwater improvements because it’s calculated by the amount of stormwater runoff that a property creates. Before the fee, single-family home owners were paying for about 75 percent of village stormwater infrastructure improvements, despite only owning about 50 percent of the impervious ground in Downers Grove, officials said. But for nonprofits like churches who don’t pay property taxes, it is an entirely new expense. So far, the majority of the village council has remained unswayed. “I fully appreciate and understand where they’re coming from, because this is an expenditure they haven’t previously had to make,” Downers Grove

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8POLICE REPORTS Information in Police Reports is obtained from the Downers Grove Police Department. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

Theft charges

• A flat screen TV and a men’s watch were reported stolen from an apartment in the 7421 Winwood Way between noon Jan. 2 and noon Jan. 5. The alleged victim believes maintenance left the apartment unlocked following work, and someone was able to enter the residence and take the items. • Three large flat screen TVs were reported stolen off the wall of an apartment complex health club in the 2100 block of Prentiss Drive between 11:20 and 11:32 p.m. Jan. 20. One TV had an 80inch screen and the other two had 47-inch screens.

• Annurah R. Muhammad, 53, 25237 Knoll Road, Plainfield, was charged with retail theft at 9:06 p.m. Sunday in the 2900 block of Finley Road. • Heather L. Arnold, 23, 370 Ash Lane, Glen Ellyn, was charged with retail theft at 6:20 p.m. Saturday in the 2900 block of Finley Road. • Maegan Rae Prim, 28, 3913 Saratoga Ave., Downers Grove, Battery charges was charged with retail theft at Michelle M. Calhoun, 22, 141000 1:30 p.m. Friday in the 2900 block School St., Riverdale, was charged of Finley Road. with battery at 9:01 p.m. Jan. 16 in the 1100 block of Butterfield Road.

Burglaries reported • A wallet was reported stolen from an unlocked car between noon and 2:45 p.m. Saturday in the 4900 block of Fairview Avenue.

Domestic battery charges William D. Nickels, 56, 5118 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove was charged with domestic battery at 2:56 p.m. Jan. 22 at his residence.

Police launch drug disposal program SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – The Downers Grove Police Department is launching a new program for residents to assist them in safely disposing of old prescription medications. Improper disposal of medications can pollute drinking water with toxic chemicals, and storing unused medications can pose other safety issues, police said. It is estimated that each day 2,500 teenagers get high for the first time on unused

drugs they find in medicine cabinets at home or at their grandparents’ home, according to police. There are also incidents of accidental ingestion of these medications by children, the elderly or pets. To eliminate the availability of unused prescription medications, Downers Grove residents may contact the Downers Grove Police Department Crime Prevention Unit and make an appointment to bring the drugs to the police department for disposal. Residents may also request

an appointment for a crime prevention officer to come to their home to collect the medications. The disposal method used is safe, police said, will not threaten the drinking water, and eliminates the availability of the medications in our resident’s homes. Residents interested in participating in this program must make an appointment by contacting Crime Prevention Specialist Mary Wennerstrom at 630-434-5681 or mwennerstrom@downers.us

District 58 appoints two administrators SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – District 58 announced the appointments of two new administrators this month. The District 58 Board of Education approved the appointments of Jessica Stewart as assistant superintendent for special services and James Eichmiller as director of inno-

vative learning and technology last week. Eichmiller will begin April 7, taking over for former Director of Tech- James n o l o g y S c o t t Eichmiller Meech. Stewart will replace Terrence Martin, who is retiring after 10 years

in District 58, and she will begin July 1. S t e w a r t spent the past seven years as a district administrator for Jessica DeKalb Com- Stewart munity Unit

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DOWNERS GROVE – Subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills hit the Downers Grove area Sunday night into Tuesday, forcing local schools and government buildings to close. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures hit a low of minus 11 early Tuesday morning, with wind chills as low as minus 30. Locally, schools in districts 99 and 58 were closed, in addition to a planned ribbon cutting at the renovated District 99 Transition Center, among

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Subzero temps hits area, closes schools other events. The cold also forced major delays along Metra lines. The cold snap wasn’t quite as frigid as the polar vortex that descended on the Western Suburbs Jan. 6-7. That freeze brought temperatures as low as minus 15 and wind chills as low as minus 45. On Monday, Downers Grove police and fire departments said there had been no emergency incidents to report in the village due to the extreme cold. “I think everybody’s used to it from the last time,” Downers Grove Police Lt. Mike Willison said.

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SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from the public in locating a 41-year-old woman who left from the area of 59th Street and Route 53 in unincorporated Downers Grove Tuesday morning. About 4 a.m. Tuesday, Keisha Carmon left the area of 59th and Kingston Avenue near the border of Lisle and Downers Grove on foot. It is unknown what direction of travel or why Carmon left the residence, police said. Carmon is a black female, about 5-foot-5, 150 pounds, has brown shoulder-length hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black-and-white hat, black boots and dark-blue jogging pants. Anyone who has seen Carmon is asked to call the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office at 630-407-2400.

PRIMER ON GUM DISEASE Q: Why should I worry about gum disease? A: Periodontal, or gum, disease is a serious concern. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. Like other physical ailments, the earlier it’s identified, the more successful will be the outcome. Gum disease ranges from mild, called gingivitis in its beginning stage, to severe. Regular visits to a dentist are important for many reasons, one of them being that the onset of gum disease is not detectable to the untrained eye. The primary cause of gum disease is the accumulation of plaque on and between teeth and gums. You can get rid of most plaque with brushing and flossing. When plaque hardens, it’s called tartar. The bacteria in tartar produce toxins that attack the gum tissue and bones that support your teeth. This is the gingivitis phase of the disease. When bacterial infection of the gums spreads well below the gum line, the condition is called periodontitis. That’s when the gum starts to pull away from the teeth, creating pockets. Gum disease can cause bleeding and swollen gums and can cause bone loss in the jaw. Ultimately, it leads to tooth loss, can complicate the problems faced by diabetics and can cause other health problems. A good program of brushing, flossing and regular dentist visits can minimize your chances of developing periodontal disease. Have a talk about it with your dentist.

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From apparel to furniture, downtown greets new shops in love with running or walking,” she said. She said the foot traffic in DOWNERS GROVE – Down- downtown Downers Grove and town Downers Grove shoppers location near the Metra stawill notice several new busi- tion made the spot appealing. nesses in the coming months, “When my husband and I including businesses that will go out for a glass of wine or a offer photo processing, vintage bite to eat, Downers Grove is furniture, running apparel, where we go. So it just seemed wedding gifts and invitations, very natural for us to want to among others. open a business in Downers Grove.

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1. Peak Running Where: 1,126 square feet at 945 Burlington Ave. (former sales office for Acadia condos) Tiffany Cruickshank, marathon runner and race director of the Run Like a Mother, is opening her running shoe, apparel and accessories store downtown in early March. The Hinsdale resident said she wants experienced runners and novices to feel comfortable walking into her store. “I want to be able to provide an environment where people can start from ground zero, maybe learn how to run or fall

said. “So I couldn’t be more happy to be in that location.” Counihan describes their style as “shabby chic.” They will offer painted and unpainted vintage furniture items. The also will offer items from other dealers specializing in mid-century modern and other styles. “We want people to come in. And depending on what your style is, to be able to find something, whether it’s a piece of 2. Vintage Fresh furniture or a home decor item Where: 2,500 square feet at or a gift,” she said. 5122 Main St. (former first floor of Dream Interiors, which con3. Foto Houze solidated its business. Where: 900 square feet at Sisters-in-law Erin Couni- 5155 Main St. (former location han and Kelly Holmes have of Runners Grove) filled their garages and baseProfessional photographer ments in Clarendon Hills with and former longtime manager vintage furniture and home de- of a Wolf Camera store, Kevin cor items and decided to bring Beasley said he chose the spot their passion to a brick-and- next to Ballydoyle for his new mortar store after previous ex- photo processing, production perience selling items from a and printing store after rebooth at an antique mall. turning to Downers Grove af“We’re not even open yet ter living several years in Atand everyone seems happy lanta and seeing a revitalized that we’re coming,” Counihan downtown.

“Now with the amount of bars and eateries, the foot traffic is tremendous,” he said. He is aiming for an early February opening. The professional photo lab will develop traditional film photos. He also will offer a wide array of printing and Photoshop services for digital and film images. He said he sees the store as a place where people can get their photos printed but also receive professional advice and assistance on how to better use their cameras and improve their photography. He said in the age of Internet shopping, selling cameras themselves doesn’t make sense. “Even though we won’t sell cameras, we will be very knowledgeable,” he said.

Mary Kay Vincenti’s and Beth Janus’s marketing business in Lisle named One Two One Creative Communications. It has now outgrown its retail space adjacent to the marketing business, and both Vincenti and Janus live in Downers Grove, making it an easy choice for the new location, Vincenti said. “Any day or night you go down there and there’s something going on,” she said. Vincenti said she started making bridal announcements and invitations when clients and friends remarked on printed work the marketing business did for nonprofits. In addition to wedding invitations and announcements, the store will offer veils and a wide selection of gifts along with prom items and fashion 4. 221 Creations jewelry. She said she will be looking Where: 700 square feet in 1008 Curtiss St. (previously to hire employees for the new store. Gabby’s Gifts) “We’re looking for happy Bridal invitation and gift business 221 Creations start- people more than experienced ed as a side gig to co-owners people,” Vincenti said.

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DOWNERS GROVE – The Downers Grove Library Board of Trustees is considering the possibility of using Library Foundation funds on the interior renovation project. Board members discussed the option during a meeting Jan. 22, though no vote was taken on the topic. Library Board President Kathleen DiCola said she’d be open to the idea of using foundation funds to re-introduce items that were removed from the plan when the initial round of bids came in over budget. She said she wouldn’t be interested in using foundation funds to pay for items like carpet, or other things the library should be able to provide. “Even if the bids come in [under budget] we may choose to add some things back in,” she said. “It would have to be something that was a real enhancement.” The Downers Grove Public Library Foundation is a separate entity from the library, though its boards share some members, including DiCola. The foundation is a donation-based organization that funds projects aimed at enhancing the library that would

be outside of the library’s normal budget. Susan Eblen, president of the Foundation Board and member of the library board, was on vacation and could not be reached for comment. The discussion last week followed a vote this winter to re-bid the $2.4 million interior project and create a new timeline for construction. The need to re-bid arose when the previous lowest bid came in at 20 percent above the project budget, according to library spokesperson Melissa Doornbos. Shales McNutt Construction, the construction management firm, is working with Product Architecture + Design and the library staff to incorporate needed changes into new bid documents, according to the library. These documents will be available to contractors Monday. Bid submission deadline and public bid opening are scheduled for Feb. 21. Meeting rooms will not be available until construction completion. Activity in the art gallery has been suspended. No other closures are planned. The re-bidding of the project pushes the planned construction start back to midApril with completion in September.


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Water bottle maker, Ohyo, expands to Downers Grove By ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Ohyo, the maker of a popular, collapsible water bottle in England, is expanding into the U.S. market via Downers Grove. Ohyo was created by environmental scientist Guy Jeremiah in Sheffield, England, after a 2008 trip to Fiji. Jeremiah had seen thousands of plastic bottles washed up on the shoreline and was in-

spired to develop a solution to this distressing issue – a collapsible bottle that people can always carry with them and refill when necessary to have a drink. The bottle, when extended, has an hourglass shape that collapses like an accordion into a slim disk. His company has sold more than 500,000 of the bottles overseas, according to Ohyo

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DOWNERS GROVE – What started with a $10 bill donated in a gas station parking lot has snowballed into more than $7,820 given to FISH Food Pantries toward a new van in the last month. The $10 donor read a Dec. 25 Downers Grove Suburban Life story about the organization’s need for a new van and stopped one of the volunteer drivers in a parking lot the next day to give his gift. Several days later, volunteers received a $1,000 check from another donor who had read the story and included the clipping in the envelope, volunteer June Miller said. The latest big gifts were a $3,000 anonymous check and a $1,000 gift from a local church. FISH has now set a fundraising goal of $10,000 for the van fund, and donations are tax deductible. Checks can be made out to Downers Grove Area FISH, 4340 Prince St., Downers Grove, IL 60515 “I want to say thank you to all the people who gave,” Miller said. “Some of them, we don’t even have their names. It’s absolutely amazing.”

Volunteers drive the van about 200 miles a week to area grocery stores, churches, schools and other food donors, hauling back hundreds of pounds of food to the pantry for distribution. Unfortunately, the 1999 Ford has seen better days after accumulating about 114,000 miles of city driving. “The bottom line is we need a van. We cannot operate without one,” Miller said last month. The charity is making repairs necessary to keep it running, but it is clearly in need of a new – or at least newer – van. Recent repairs have included a new starter, which died when volunteers were making a pick-up. FISH also had to replace the brakes, which went out while someone was driving the van. Other problems have gone unrepaired because of lack of funds. FISH supports a regular clientele of 135 families with food, in addition to other community support. FISH Food Pantry helps families from Downers Grove, Lisle and Darien with food. Families from Westmont and Woodridge can receive clothing and other help.

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8LETTERS Bad politics in Matune-Sandack race

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To the editor: This is in response to the Jan. 22 article “Political back-andforth begins in race for Republican nod in 81st District.” It is unfortunate that the residents of the 81st District have to be subjected to this sort of behavior. We deserve better than someone who says they oppose gay marriage early on in 2012 but flips on the subject and supports it in late 2013. Rep. Sandack can say what he wants about not being a “bought and sold item,” his actions speak otherwise. The fact that in March 2012 he accepted $540.55 from a pro family organization but then flipped his vote around the time a $10,750 donation came in from a LGBT organization slightly contradicts his statement. What I see, is that the highest bid won, in this instance, Rep. Sandack. I can appreciate your concern for Mr. Matune and your desire to be “neighborly” if those were your true intentions. However, I would have much more appreciated you calling a meeting with him to discuss the pressing issues facing the residents of the district. It is sad that the residents of the 81st District have to endure political bullying by you or any candidate. Personally, I don’t care about what may or may not have happened when someone was in college in another state. I would bet hat your college life was not lily white.

We want to hear from you. Letters must be no more than 300 words. They must include your first and last name, town and a phone number for verification. We may edit them for clarity, accuracy and style. Email letters to letters@mysuburbanlife.com. The deadline is 4 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s paper. Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com

From what I see, Keith Matune is making a difference in the lives of the future generation. He teaches, coaches and takes care of his family. He is the epitome of what the average citizen is and should be. I am tired of this style of politics. Illinois will never be great again with our current trough of politicians. We deserve better!

There’s a new pizza king in District 99. Aurelio’s was named Best Pizza in the district after the inaugural Pizza Wars on Jan. 16. The event, which pitted eight local pizza places and let those in attendance vote on the best slice, raised funds for the D-99 Education Foundation. There’s nothing gained for either candidate in the race for

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Sick of ACA criticism To the editor: Peter Roskam’s “Community Voice” piece in the Jan. 1 Downers Grove Suburban Life should have been on the Opinions page or otherwise labeled that way. And the editors of Suburban Life should have taken care to either realize that or to excise the portions that were pure political rhetoric rather than an objective look at legitimate flaws in the law. “Without the most basic … See LETTERS, page 32

J.Tom Shaw, publisher jtshaw@shawmedia.com 630-427-6210

Dakota Murtaugh hands a slice of pizza over to Harley Tom in the Downers Grove South High School cafeteria during the Pizza Wars fundraiser.

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

forth between Ron Sandack and challenger Keith Matune. The details are irrelevant and only distract voters from the real issues in the district. Politics as usual? When you’re asking yourself which candidate comes out looking worse, the answer is yes.

8STREET TALK Q: If you were a winter Olympian, what would be your sport? “Hockey, I played hockey my whole life, and it’s the best game.” Chris Ramaker, Downers Grove Ryan Terrell, news editor rterrell@shawmedia.com 630-427-6252

“Curling, because it’s not that athletic, but it’s entertaining.”

“Ice skating, that would be so awesome.”

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8SOUND OFF

Cancel Party in the Park? To the person who thinks canceling the Party in the Park is a good idea. Seriously? Ehlert Park is a very nice park, and people actually live around it – the same people who travel all the way up to Kiwanis Park. Your statement is arrogant and poorly thought out. How about you just stay home.

Agree about snow parking in Brookfield

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I was so disappointed to see My Favorite Toy Store close in Downers Grove at the end of last year. Its name truly described our family’s feeling about the store! Michael Geisen was a one-of-a-kind owner, personally talking with my daughters when they were young, showing them the latest toy or game and letting them try it out. Energetic employees shared the owner’s philosophy of encouraging kids to have fun in his store. After My Favorite Toy Store came to Downers [Grove], I never visited the big-box stores again for toys, games or crafts. They just didn’t have that personal touch. We have fond memories walking downtown on summer afternoons and “playing” at the family-friendly toy store, it will be greatly missed!

site. It is hard enough for those kids, so thank you to the fire department.

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I totally agree with the person who commented on the snow-parking regulations in Brookfield. Monday-Wednesday-Friday and Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday regulations should remain in effect throughout the winter to avoid the confusion about snowfall amounts and days of the week. Many streets are narrow and those living on those streets take care to pull their mirrors in to avoid them being taken off by a passing car. We live on a wider street and two cars tried to pass and knocked the mirror off a visiting guest’s car. Do you think they stopped? People are very quick to judge the village for their poor job of cleaning the streets, but do they ever consider the residents who don’t move their cars properly?

More Brookfield parking

To the person who called it in for the Jan. 15 Sound Off comment, A Shred of Common Sense: I agree with you. People in Brookfield do not have a shred of common sense anymore. I see the same thing about cars Hahn Street is parking across from other parked an ongoing saga cars. I was trying to get a one sidBased on the reporting of ed street parking for the 9300 to events related to the Hahn 9500 block of Jefferson, I would Street development in the Elmhurst Suburban Life, it would like to thank the person who called in. The village did nothing appear that the City Council when I submitted a petition for is doing a thorough job of one-sided street parking and I reviewing the project. It would got the idea for one-sided street also appear that the council is continuing this review until they parking turned down four times. can find some way to justify A thank you to awarding the project to (faEconoTemp owner vored) Morningside. Let’s see I would like to thank the owner how this turns out. of EconoTemp at Belmont Road Thanks to Downers Grove and Wisconsin Avenue. He has been snowblowing a path for Fire Department pedestrians on the west side I am a subscriber of Downers of Belmont Road from the Bible Grove Suburban Life. I am also a weekly volunteer at the PADS Church to within a block of the Belmont Metra station all site in Downers Grove. I just winter. His concern for commutwanted to applaud the Downers and others who walk to the ers Grove Fire Department for bringing in Christmas gifts for the children at that homeless See SOUND OFF, page 14

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ther, Ros n, nee Vacovsky. OBITUARIES We will miss Tom's zest for life. He was an avid golfer, he loved to EUGENE FRANCIS dance to Motown and The Rolling DEVANEY Stones, spend time at The Lake, and smoke an occasional cigar with his Eugene Francis Devaney, 77, a best buddy, Al. resident of Woodridge, died January A Visitation and Celebration of Life 25, 2014. was held Sunday, January 26, 2014 Arrangements by Adams-Winter- at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan field & Sulliavan Funeral Home, Funeral Home. 4343 Main St., Downers Grove. 630The family of Thomas Gribben 968-1000. wishes to thank Adventist St. Thomas Hospice as well as Viola DONALD DZADEK Diaz, Tom's loving caregiver. Memorial Contributions will Donald Dzadek, 91, a resident of benefit ALS Research and the Downers Grove, died January 21, education and care of Tom's son, 2014. Arrangements by Adams-Winter- Cody. For info 630-968-1000 or field & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com Main St., Downers Grove. 630-968JOYCE KINN 1000.

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Joyce “Jo” Ann Kinn. Beloved wife of James “Patrick” Kinn. Loving mother of Timothy (Tamara), Terrence (Maureen) Kinn, Patricia (Philip) Schrock, and Kathleen Thomas E. Gribben, (Stephen) Padilla. Cherished age 65, of Downers grandmother of 12. Grove, passed away Preceded in death by her parents on January 22, 2014 and son, Dennis. after a long, Visitation Wednesday, January 22, courageous battle 2014, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. at with ALS. Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St. Tom was born in Downers Grove, IL. Funeral Service Berwyn, on September 10, 1948. He Thursday, January 23, 2014 at graduated from Morton West High 10:00am. at the funeral home. School and continued on to receive Interment Bronswood Cemetery, a Bachelor's Degree in Business Oak Brook. from the University of Houston, and For more information please call a Law Degree from The John 630-968-0408 or Marshall Law School. While at the www.toonfuneralhome.com University of Houston, Tom had an illustrious basketball career, playing on a Hall of Fame team who went to NICOLA TANGORRA the Final Four twice. In 1968, Tom Nicola Tangorra, 82, a resident of played for Coach Guy Lewis in the Westmont, died January 23, 2014. "Game of the Century" vs. UCLA. In Arrangements by Adams-Winter2008, Tom and his teammates were field & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 inducted into the University of Main St., Downers Grove. 630-968Houston Hall of Fame. 1000. Tom worked for six years as a Public Defender on the Murder Task CAROLYN D. WILLIAMS Force for Cook County before becoming a Partner at Lanzillotti, Carolyn D. Williams (nee Manning) Gribben & Marchuk in Berwyn, IL in formerly of Cape Coral, FL, Downers 1981. Grove, IL and Thiensville, WI, passed Tom's love for basketball never ended. He coached Girls Basketball away on January 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her at many levels, including his daughter's traveling Wolfpack husband of 54 years, John T. team, and for several local High Williams. She is survived by her four sons, J. Schools. Tom is survived by his loving wife Thomas Williams Jr. (Marilee) of of 33 years, Mariellen, nee Browall; Woodridge, IL, James L. (Marc his two children, Kelly Dussman and Wenderoff) of Los Angeles, CA, Mark J. (Mary Desjardins) of her husband Luke, and Cody Gribben; his grandson, Tommy; his Lebanon, NH, David G. (Debbie) of father, Thomas Gribben and stepFort Worth, TX; and five grandchildren, Carrie, Abigail, mother, Phyllis; his brother, Dan Taylor, Becky and James. Gribben; his two sisters, Karen A Memorial Service will be held on Thomas and Carolyn Gribben; his nieces and nephews; and the rest of Mothers Day at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. his family and many friends. Tom is preceded in death by his In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her mother, Rose Gribben, nee

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• SOUND OFF Continued from page 11 train station is refreshing. It is certainly more than I can say for the Village of Downers Grove or DuPage County who have been called several times about this issue. Having pedestrians walk in the road and in the dark because the sidewalk is impassable is extremely dangerous. I guess it will take a tragedy for something to be done about this problem.

Why can’t school offer B-team for sports? How is that the [Wheaton-Warrenville School District] cannot find a way to offer B-team sports to our students who want to play competitive athletics? Our four middle schools only offer cross country, wrestling, track and one team for girls volleyball, girls basketball and boys basketball. What about other school districts? In addition to what we have to offer, Glen Ellyn’s Hadley School offers softball and soccer, and B-team soccer; West Chicago offers cheerleading, boys volleyball and soccer; Downers Grove offers boys volleyball; and St. Charles, Batavia, Geneva, Naperville and Indian Prairie School Districts all offer B-team sports. Football and baseball even make it into the mix of neighboring schools. We want to keep our kids fit and we want to keep them involved in after-school activities. Please give them that opportunity Wheaton-Warrenville School Board. At the Jan. 22 board meeting, we are asking you to find your school spirit and give back to the Bulldogs, Eagles, Huskies and Panthers!

Plowing needed I think it is absolutely shameful that the Village of Westmont cannot do anything with the sidewalks along Cass Avenue, particularly going south on 55th Street. These people that use the sidewalks to get to where they’re going, they don’t have a car so they are walking

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on Cass Avenue and the cars are trying not to hit them. You can’t take a Bobcat or something and go down the sidewalk and clear a little bit of a path? I’m sure the village of Westmont will say the loss of home rule is to blame for that because that’s their common excuse for everything. But it is absolutely shameful. They should be ashamed of themselves.

Lemont residents should be concerned Well, [Lemont has] $1.3 million in uncollected parking tickets, ordinance violations and unpaid utility bills dating back to 1990 – 24 years. Our water and sewer rates have gone up. Village taxes have gone up. Building permit fees have gone up over these 24 years. Lemont residents, aren’t you concerned? I know I am. I paid my bills. Thank you very much.

Thank for shoveling Thank you to all my neighbors who shoveled my driveway and then some during the snow storm. From a grateful senior citizen in Downers Grove. Thank you.


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BULLETIN BOARD DOWNERS GROVE Postpartum Depression Support Group, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Costs $15. For information, visit www.advocatehealth.com. “Coffee Break” Bible Study, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. For women of all ages. Child care is available. For information, call 630969-3320 or visit www.dgcc.org. Overeaters Anonymous, Thursday, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Times are noon and 7:30 p.m. with a 6:45 p.m. newcomers meeting. For information, visit www.oa.org. Downers Grove Leads Club, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Restaurant, 2393 63rd St., Woodridge. For information, call 630-921-9720. Mid-Week Connection Worship Service, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, First Presbyterian Church, 4th and Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-968-5432.

Families Anonymous Support Group, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main Street, Downers Grove. For information, call 630-609-9971 or email DownersFA@gmail.com. Grove Masonic Lodge 824, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Downers Grove Masonic Lodge, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-968-0167 or visit www. grovemasoniclodge.org. Open Game Night, 7 p.m. Friday, Fair Game, 5150 C Main St., Downers Grove. For information, visit www.fairgamestore.com. Reformers Unanimous Addiction program, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Marquette Manor Baptist Church, 333 75th St., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-800-6540. Paint and Play, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, The Brigantine Gallery, 734 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. All materials, snacks and beverages provided for $20; no credit cards. For information, visit www.vickeryart.com. Argonne International Folk Dancers, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, St.

Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove. Meet almost all Fridays. Open to the public, no partners necessary and families are welcome. Donation of $3 at the door. For information, email jensencbs@yahoo.com or visit argonneifd.blogspot.com. AA/Alanon Couples Communication Group, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, St. Andrews Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. For information, call Bruce/Sharon at 630-852-7142. DBSA Depression / Bipolar Young Adult Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. For ages 16 to 25. For information, visit www. dbsawest.org. DBSA Depression / Bipolar Support Group, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $2 donation appreciated. For information, visit www.dbsawest.org. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Downers Grove, 6:30 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church,

We want your news! To submit an item for Bulletin Board, visit www.shawurl.com/forms 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-964-2043. Divorce Recovery Program, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. A 12-week program led by Sue Linden. For information, call 630-969-3320. Village Voices of Downers Grove, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter Street, Downers Grove. Auditioned adult community chorus. Rehearses on the first and third Mondays of each month. For information, email mew6617@sbcglobal.com or visit www.villagevoicesdg.com . Pinochle Club, noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Meets in room 307 on third floor. For information, call 630-649-2116. Downers Grove Lions Club, noon Tuesday, Gatto’s Restaurant, 5123 Main St., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-810-9797. Woodland Aero Modelers, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Downers Grove VFW Century Post, 5101 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. For information,

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WESTMONT West Suburban Alano Club Open Speaker Meetings, 7 p.m. Saturday, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. For information, call 630-968-4694. AA for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 7 p.m. Saturday, West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. For information, call 630-968-4694. Westmont Lions Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Westmont Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond Ave., Westmont. For information, visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/westmontil.

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Suburban Life Media announced new leadership Tuesday as Laura Pass was named as general manager. Pass most recently was the advertising director for the Kane County Chronicle and also previously served in that Laura Pass role for Suburban Life. In her new position, Pass will oversee all aspects of the operation, which maintains offices in Downers Grove and Grayslake. Suburban Life, part of Dixon-based Shaw Media, publishes mysuburbanlife.com and 21 weekly newspapers in the Chicago suburbs, including the Downers Grove Suburban Life. Suburban Life also publishes

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Catholic Schools Week National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2014 is January 26 to February 1. Schools typically observe National Catholic Schools Week with Masses, open house and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.

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Catholic schools have a long-standing commitment to academic excellence that is rooted in the faith- based mission of Catholic education. The Common Core State Standards in no way compromise the Catholic identity or educational program of a Catholic school. The Common Core State Standards initiative, begun in 2007, is a state-led, bipartisan effort that is not a requirement for participation in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) or any other federally- funded program, and there are no mandates for any Catholic school to follow any federal rules if they adopt the Common Core. Adoption of the Common Core is voluntary; individual states, Catholic dioceses and other private schools make their own decisions about whether to adopt the standards. The Common Core State Standards are a set of high-quality academic expectations that all students should master by the end of each grade level. The standards establish consistent learning goals for all students that focus on preparing them to succeed in college and careers in a globally competitive workplace. The standards define and clearly communicate grade-specific goals and inform parents about learning outcomes, making it easier for parents to collaborate with teachers in helping their children achieve success. The Common Core State Standards are not a curriculum. A curriculum includes what is taught, when it is taught, how it is taught and what materials to use. None of these items are included in the Common Core State Standards. For Catholic schools, all of these elements will continue to be determined by diocesan superintendents, principals and teachers working to meet the needs of their students. The Common Core represents a fundamental shift in the teaching and learning process. The Common Core establishes clear, measurable goals for students that assist teachers in making instructional decisions. The standards place emphasis on creativity, critical and analytical thinking and application to curriculum content. The Common Core is not a national curriculum. It guides the way that instruction takes place in each classroom, allowing the Catholic school to develop its own curriculum content. An excellent Catholic school provides a rigorous academic curriculum that integrates faith and knowledge. As trained professionals, Catholic school administrators and teachers continually seek the best instructional methods for educating students. In the past, dioceses and schools have developed their own standards or adapted state standards for use with their own curriculum. Some will continue to do this. To assist those incorporating the new standards, the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and partners in Catholic education established the Common Core Catholic Identity Initiative (CCCII). CCCII provides resources to design and direct the implementation of Common Core within the culture and context of a Catholic school curriculum. Thus Catholic schools can infuse the standards with the faith, principles, values and social justice themes inherent in the mission of a Catholic school. NCEA, the largest private professional education organization in the world, provides leadership, direction and service to its members through a variety of professional development activities that support whatever teaching and learning activities the individual school chooses implement. NCEA Position Statement on the Common Core State Standards May 31, 2013


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The new theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2014 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” The theme encompasses several concepts that are at the heart of a Catholic education. First, schools are communities— small families in their own right, but also members of the larger community of home, church, city, and nation. Faith, knowledge, and service are three measures by which any Catholic school can and should be judged. The new logo features a swirl of colors interacting around a cross, which is at the center of all Catholic education. The vibrancy of the colors and the movement and shadows in the logo portray the inner-connectivity and community life that are present in our Catholic schools.

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Recovering heroin addict Cody Lewis spoke Thursday at the DuPage County Administration Building in Wheaton during one of two forums organized by the DuPage Coalition Against Heroin. to change the dialogue and inform people. He has experienced the deadly impact of the drug first hand, he said, particularly on the county’s younger population.

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Cody Lewis, now a 21-yearold recovering addict, said his first experience with heroin came in high school. “I tried it, and as soon as I felt that high from the heroin, it was like a void inside me was filled up,” he said. “Something that I was looking for my entire life, I found it in that little bag.” Lewis shared his story at the first of two forums hosted by the DuPage Coalition Against Heroin on Thursday at the DuPage County Administration Building in Wheaton. The coalition, led by several county government entities, presented to both local educators and residents about the growing need for educating the community – especially children – about the dangers of heroin. The effort was funded, in large part, by a recent county budget allocation of $100,000 after the toll for heroin-related deaths in the county reached a record of 46 in 2013. Of the 206 pending drug possession cases in the county, 41 percent involve heroin, said State’s Attorney Robert Berlin. For comparison, in 2004, he said the county had less than five such cases. To combat the problem, the coalition announced the launch of a new website, www. HeroinDuPage.org, and a social media campaign that presents a variety of information, such as the dangers of heroin, the state’s Good Samaritan law, treatment facilities and resources for family and friends of addicts. In addition, it offered educators tool kits with similar information, encouraging them to bring the knowledge back to their school districts. “We want to make this a lot more public, shine a spotlight on it so people will know where to get help and start the healing process,” said Grant Eckhoff, a member of the DuPage County Board and the coalition. County Coroner Richard Jorgensen said heroin is a problem all over the county and across all socioeconomic backgrounds. The only solution to the epidemic, Jorgensen said, is

fact that there are really exceedingly dangerous and killer drugs and then there are other drugs,” he said, adding that President Barack Obama recently said marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol. Bill Patrianakos, a member of the Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization Board of Directors and a recovering heroin addict, said lessons about how all drugs were equally dangerous and bad did him little good. Patrianakos said his addiction, which started with marijuana and escalated to opiates, came from feelings of depression, and that his drug use helped him self-medicate. “Kids use for a lot of different reasons,” he said. But by having a mature conversation about the real consequences of drugs, he said, especially the dangers of heroin, there is a chance to reach more people.

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VILLAGE ANNUAL REPORT Mayor Tully will deliver the Annual Report at the Council meeting on February 4, 2014. The report will highlight significant activities and accomplishments of 2013.

DOWNERS GROVE GREEN BUSINESSES The Village of Downers Grove and the Environmental Concerns Commission congratulate the 2013 Downers Grove Green Businesses. These businesses have been officially recognized for their substantial efforts to become environmentally sustainable by adopting best practices in the areas of waste reduction, recycling, water conservation, stormwater pollution prevention, energy conservation, transportation, public education, and innovation. Adoption of these environmental best practices can also result in a different kind of green, significant cost savings. 2013 Downers Grove Green Businesses (Listed in order of recognition) Bales Mold Services, Inc. (2824 Hitchcock Avenue) Competitive Lawn Service, Inc. (1355 Warren Avenue) Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital (3815 Highland Avenue) More information about these businesses and the Village’s Green Business Program can be found at www.downers.us/bus/green-business-recognition-program or by contacting Nick Santoro at (630) 493-8875.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Saturday, February 1, 2014 9:00 a.m. to noon The Village and Creative Recycling offers electronics recycling on the first Saturday of every month, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The drop-off location is at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Avenue, in the employee parking lot at the rear of the building, off of Curtiss Street. For a list of accepted items please visit www.downers.us. TVs, computers, laptops, monitors, printers, computer peripherals, VCR/DVD players, gaming systems, MP3 players, and other electronic items are banned from Illinois landfills.

BUS DRIVERS WANTED The Village of Downers Grove is accepting applications for part-time bus drivers. Minimum Requirements: Requirements include a CDL Class “B” License with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements and a good driving record. Candidates must be at least 21 years old. Starting Wage - $14.44/hour to $17.33/hour with potential to $19.89/hour. Applications are available at the reception desk in the Village Hall. Position is opened until filled. E.O.E.

RX DRUG DISPOSAL PROGRAM The Downers Grove Police Department Prescription Drug Disposal Program provides residents with a way to safely dispose of old prescription medications. This program is by appointment only. To take advantage of this free service, contact the program coordinator for an appointment: Mary Wennerstrom Drug Disposal Coordinator (630)-434-5681 mwennerstrom@downers.us Residents who are unable to drop off their medications may request a Crime Prevention Officer to come to their home for collection. Improper disposal of medications can pollute drinking water with toxic chemicals. Storing unused medications can pose other safety issues. It is estimated that each day 2500 teenagers get high for the first time on unused drugs they find in medicine cabinets at home or at their grandparents’ homes. There are also incidents of accidental ingestion of these medications by children, the elderly, and pets. The medications will subsequently be disposed of using the protocols followed for disposing of drugs held in evidence. There is no charge for this service.

Village Council meetings are held the first, second, and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers at 801 Burlington Avenue. Village Council meetings are broadcast live on DGTV-Ch. 6. The rebroadcast of these meetings can be seen Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Live radio broadcasts of Council meetings can only be heard at 7:00 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month on WDGC-FM, 88.3. Podcast and live streaming coverage of Council meetings are also available at www.downers.us. Individuals with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the ADA Coordinator at 630.434.5525, prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the south entrance of Village Hall. 1/29/14

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By KRISTIN PEDICINI kpedicini@shawmedia.com WOODRIDGE – Darien, Downers Grove and Woodridge residents packed the Woodridge Village Hall on Monday for a public hearing on the proposed Timber’s Edge subdivision, proposed to be built just off 83rd Street on the Ide Christmas Tree Farm. During the Woodridge Plan Commission public hearing, Pulte Homes Corp. sought to have the property rezoned to an R-3 Residential District. Commissioners eventually gave the project a positive recommendation via two separate votes, despite opposition from local residents. The Timber’s Edge subdivision would bring 149 single-family homes to the area, along with a legacy park dedi-

cated to the Ide family. Each lot would be an average of 2,779 square feet with the average cost of homes projects at $449,990, according to Peter Tremulis of Pulte Holmes. Residents in the meeting opposed the subdivision for various reasons, including how the project could potentially endanger animals in the area. A second concern for the residents was presented by Robert Ytesch. He questioned if the developers have taken into consideration the already existing homes in terms of drainage and stormwater management. “My home’s [yard] slopes down and then it goes straight up to the tree farm,” Ytesch said. “When it rains heavily we have rain coming from the tree farm into our lot.”

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8EDUCATION NOTES Bradley University, fall semester

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Illinois State University, DOWNERS GROVE: Jessica Brady, Allison Jacobs, Grace Magliola, Mary fall semester McNellis, Emma Murry, Lauren Niemi, DOWNERS GROVE: Julie Arentsen, Cameron Roedel, Benjamin Sheehan, DOWNERS GROVE: Elaina Barr, Paul Ashley Austin, Laura Ball, Michael Bridget Springmire and Lily Stanicek Binder, Danielle Bozek, Meghan Lueken and Patrick Suffield special education programs. Eichmiller is the director Continued from page 4 of instructional technology for Forest Park School District 91, School District 428, most re- where he recently deployed cently as director of student Google Apps for Education and services. In her current role, 1:1 devices across all nine grades Stewart oversees all aspects of and oversaw the enhancement the district’s student support of the wireless network to supservice programs, including port additional student devices.

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Zazzo’s Pizzeria has been a Darien favorite for over 15 years. Choose from a variety of crusts - Thin, Deep Dish, Sicilian and Stuffed - all topped with the freshest vegetables, homemade sausage and the finest cheese available. Currently Zazzo’s is expanding with a new large dining room and bar. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. For convenience, order online for delivery and take out. Zazzo’s Pizzeria 7360 Route 83, Darien 630-655-4788

Brady, Alessandra Bruno, Jadyn Chipman, Constance Garritano, Katelyn Gorak, Katie Jameson, Colton Justus, Jamie Piatek, Margaret Rusk, Tracy Smith, Samantha Vogel, David Williams and Alexa Zurbano WESTMONT: Jennifer Harmer and Marissa Poel

The Affordable Care Act is now the law of the land. Like most new laws, there will be hiccups early on, it will evolve and in the end it will be a shining example of how the world’s greatest nation – lagging most of the civilized world – provides the most essential service to all its citizens. Roskam is correct that there are problems -- but not with ACA but rather with the computer systems that are registering people. Those need to be addressed. Roskam is one of the GOP legislators who are expending all their energies on repealing or otherwise dismantling this legislation, rather than moving on and finding solutions to the real problems that are plaguing this country. You’re my congressman, Peter, so please move on. Represent me, not the Tea Party. Make me want to vote for you. Obstructing ACA is so 2013. Look for something else to harp on or, better still, find something to fix or to build. Or, if you’re really passionate about this health care law, volunteer to make it better. I thought that’s what congressmen were supposed to do. Dave Fusaro Downers Grove

Boy Scout Troop 80 member Zachary Busch of Downers Grove achieved the rank of Eagle Scout during a Dec. 20 ceremony. An eighth-grader at Herrick Middle School, Zachary beautified the flower beds on the west, south and east sides of American Legion Post 80 for his Eagle Scout project.

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In favor of new legislation To the editor: In a few months legislation will be introduced in the U.S. Congress that will help fight the impact of Citizens United by elevating the voices of everyday Americans over big-money donors. I’m very much in favor of this legislation. Corporations aren’t people and should not be treated as such. Sarah Barrett Downers Grove

Unhappy with plowing To the editor: Downers Grove should hire Westmont for snow removal on our side streets. Big difference. Downers Grove voters do live on the side streets as well. R. Bergholtz Downers Grove


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‘UNNECESSARY FARCE’ WHERE: TWS, 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs WHEN: Thursday to Sunday through Feb. 2 COST & INFO: $18 and $20; 708-246-3380, www.theatrewesternsprings.com ABOUT: Theatre of Western Springs unleashes “Unnecessary Farce,” described as a side-splitting comedy for adults. Shown are actors Rich Kropp of Glen Ellyn (from left), Laura Leonardo Ownby of La Grange, Tammy White of Lisle and Thom Serafin of La Grange Park, who play cops and robbers, with both sides equally inept.

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WHERE: The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 7 and 8; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 1 and 8; and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 2 and 9 COST & INFO: $18; 630-323-7500, www.thecommunityhouse.org; www.StageDoorFineArts.com ABOUT: The Broadway hit “SHREK: The Musical” by Stage Door Fine Arts features a cast of third-graders through adults from across the suburbs. “We are thrilled to present a musical that provides awesome opportunities for actors of any age in the community,” said Paula Taylor, co-artistic director with Don Smith.

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WHERE: Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 COST & INFO: Free, no registration required; 630-933-7248; www.dupageforest.org ABOUT: At the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County “Wonders of Winter” open house, hop on a hayride, try high-tech treasure hunting with geocaching and meet live birds of prey. There’ll be s’mores, ice fishing, snowshoeing and indoor games and crafts.

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WHERE: Krasa Student Center at Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 COST & INFO: $20 advance tickets required at www.ben.edu/FOAreg, 630-829-6354 ABOUT: Authentic cuisine and dancing will highlight Benedictine University’s seventh annual Festival of Asia, timed to celebrate the imminent Chinese New Year. The festival includes lunch and performances featuring Benedictine students. Guests can participate in table tennis tournaments, view a cooking contest and shop an Asianstyle market for clothing, jewelry and art. Ray Chinese School will present a Mulan dance performance.

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Bakersfield gives fresh spin to American fare WESTMONT – With its open floor plan and California-style setting, Bakersfield gives west suburban diners a fresh experience, and some good food, too. The restaurant pairs its modern, airy atmosphere with a made-from-scratch menu that’s mostly American with accents from a number of cuisines. Bakersfield touts its homemade fare featuring fresh ingredients picked from just across Ogden Avenue at its sister store Standard Market, an upscale grocery that chose Westmont for its first location in 2011. A companion and I visited Bakersfield on a recent weeknight, a chilly evening that made complimentary valet service quite beneficial. As we entered the restaurant, our eyes immediately went to the far side, where diners can see a half-dozen or so chefs busy preparing the night’s dishes. The lack of a wall gives a peek into the preparation involved, especially appealing to foodies. The open setting continues throughout the restaurant, with a three-sided bar on one end and an elevated seating area on the opposite, although diners get an intimate experience with raised booths that are just tall enough. For starters, my date and I kicked off our meal with the Housemade Guacamole, a generous portion with chips and a side of salsa. Our server even offered refills. The guacamole was creamy and fresh, and the salsa had a nice hint of chipotle. If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine, definitely give it a try. Other appetizer selections at Bakersfield include Pot Roast Sliders, Crispy Thai Shrimp and Blue Crab Dip. For her main course, my date, at first indecisive, opted for the pan-roasted Chilean Sea Bass. She loved the dish, and said it was just the right amount. I was confident in my selection – the Knife & Fork Fried Chicken. The chicken was

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More photos online To see more photos from Bakersfield, find this story online at PlanitLife.com boneless and served on a bed of habanero butter sauce with a side of cornbread croutons. I definitely recommend it for an indulgent treat. Other entree selections include the Pot Roast, Mediterranean Lamb Shank and

Succulent pan-roasted Chilean One of Bakersfield’s signature dishes is the boneless Knife & Fork Fried Sea Bass is paired with grilled Chicken, accompanied by Smashed Yukon Potatoes, cornbread crou- portabello, broccolini and herb vinaigrette. tons and a habanero butter sauce. Housemade Gnocchi. Bakersfield offers six sandwich options, including the Knuckle Sandwich (lobster), Steak Sandwich and the French Dip. Dinner options are rounded out with signature selec-

tions from the wood-fired grill that include prime rib, strip steak, filet mignon, pork chops and ribs. The menu also has five types of salads and five desserts. We’re already looking forward to a return visit.

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“Young Frankenstein,” Thursday, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace. Runs Wednesdays through Sundays at various times through March 16. For information, visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com. “Other Desert Cities” Presented by The Village Theatre Guild, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 8, Village Theatre Guild, 3S020 Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. A inalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Brooke Wyeth, the “black sheep” liberal daughter, returns home after a sixyear absence and announces she is about to publish a memoir dredging Photo provided up a pivotal and explosive event in the family’s history. Tickets are $18. SINGING VALENTINES Also features 3 p.m. Sunday matinees Jan. 26 and Feb. 8. For information, WHERE: Western suburbs WHEN: Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 call 630-469-8230 or visit www. COST & INFO: To create a lasting memory, quartets like The Upside Downers from Chorus of DuPage stand ready to deliver villagetheatreguild.org. singing valentines to sweethearts, special friends and clients Friday, Feb. 14. A basic Singing Valentine costs $50 and includes Glen Ellyn Restaurant Week, through two songs sung in four-part barbershop harmony, a card and rose. They can be arranged at www.harmonize.com/dupage or Feb. 6, downtown Glen Ellyn. Ten 630-737-9199. In other news, Chorus of DuPage, an a cappella barbershop ensemble, invites men of all ages who like to sing restaurants participating. Pick up to a guest night at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville. a punch card and enjoy a variety of discounts and the chance to win dining gift certiicates and discount cards. For information, visit www. 5225 Main Street, Downers Grove. Pierce Memorial Chapel, Corner of Jeans & A Cute Top Shop. Tickets are downtownglenellyn.com. Introduce some new, healthy grains Washington and Franklin Streets, $30 each. For information, visit www. “Shrek” Presented by Stage Door into your diet in 2014. Sample deWheaton. Dr. Trotter will discuss literacydupage.org. Fine Arts, select dates through Feb. licious and easy meals made with quiJ.S. Bach’s compositions related to Get Ready: Auditions for “The 9, Hinsdale Community House, 415 noa and lentils. Recipes for all meals the Holy Spirit and worship, and will Phantom Tollbooth Jr.”, 3 to 6 p.m. W. 8th Street, Hinsdale. Featuring all will be provided. For information, call direct the Wheaton College Concert Saturday, Stacey De & Company, of the beloved characters from the 630-829-2000. Choir in performances of two related 1946 Unversity Lane, Lisle. Open to movie. Tickets are $18. For informamotets. Free admission. For informastudents ages 8 to 18. Register in tion, call 630-323-7500 or visit www. JAN. 31 tion, call 630-752-5099. advance; materials will be sent prior thecommunityhouse.org. 7th Annual Festival of Asia, 9 a.m. to to auditions. Be prepared to stay the First Folio Theatre Presents “Rough “Spring Awakening” at Center 1 p.m. Friday, Krasa Student Center, entire audition time. For information, Crossing”, Starts Saturday, runs Stage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Friday Benedictine University, 5700 College call 630-541-6072 email staceyWednesdays through Sundays and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Road, Lisle. Featuring traditional Asian deco1@gmail.com. through March 2, Mayslake Peabody Sunday, Center Stage Theater, 1665 cuisine and performances featuring Sports Card and Collectables Show, Estate, 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook. Quincy Ave. #131, Naperville. Surging Benedictine students, table tennis 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Recreation Tom Stoppard’s hysterical farce is a Films & Theatrics and Introspect tournaments, a cooking contest and Center, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeomusical romp on the high seas. Set in Theatre jointly present the Tony an Asian-style market which features ville. Free admission. For information, the early ’30s aboard the S.S. Italian Award-Winning Broadway musical authentic clothing, jewelry, art and call 815-886-7200 or visit www. Castle on its way to New York. Tickets “Spring Awakening,” a rock musical more. Tickets, $20 per person, must romeoville.org. range from start at $30 and $26 for adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s be bought in advance and will not be seniors and students. Performances controversial 1891 expressionist available at the door. For information, FEB. 2 are Wednesdays through Sundays. play. Rated R and recommended for call 630-829-6354 or visit www.ben. For information, call 630-986-8067 or ages 15 and up. Tickets are $20. For edu/FOAreg. Ice Fishing for Beginners, 1 to 3 p.m. visit www.irstfolio.org. information, call 773-614-7846 or visit Sunday, Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, www.surgingilms.com. FEB. 1 Butterield Road, Wheaton. Learn JAN. 29 Soup-er Bowl Party, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. about safety, equipment, techniques Friday, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Wonders of Winter, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and tips for forest preserve lakes. Restoration-in-Progress Tour, 11 Downers Grove. Get ready for the big Saturday, Mayslake Peabody Estate, Fishing will follow if conditions pera.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and game with this active luncheon. We’ll 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook. mit. Equipment and bait provided. For Saturday, Mayslake Peabody Estate, sup on soup and then play a few “big Discover the fun of visiting a forest ages 6 and up, under 18 with an adult. 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Take a games” of our own. For information, preserve in winter while enjoying Free and registration is required. For docent-guided tour through Mayslake visit www.dgparks.org. horse-drawn hayrides, ice ishing, information, call 630-933-7248 or Peabody Estate to learn about the Film Discussion: “Stories We Tell”, snowshoeing, geocaching, nature visit www.dupageforest.org. past and future of this historic 1920s 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Thomas Ford hikes, crafts and more. Free and Tudor Revival-style mansion. Cost Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut all ages welcome. Registration not FEB. 3 is $5 per person and all ages are Street, Western Springs. This 2012 required. For information, call 630welcome. Reservations are required ilm that excavates layers of myth and 933-7248 or visit www.dupageforest. Darien Park District Garden Club for group tours. For information, call memory to ind the elusive truth at org. Everything Orchid, 7 p.m. Monday, 630-206-9588 or visit www.dupagethe core of a family of storytellers. No Reading Between the Wines Fashion Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainield forest.org. registration needed. For information, Show and Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 Road, Darien. Learn about proper call 708-246-0520 or visit www. p.m. Saturday, Parkers’ Restaurant care; orchids will be available for JAN. 30 fordlibrary.org. and Bar, 1000 31st Street, Downers sale. Social time starts at 6:30 p.m. “Spirit, Breath, Voice: Bach and the Grove. Literacy DuPage fundraising and the presentation at 7 p.m. For New Year New Foods Tasting Event, 5 Holy Spirit” Faith and Learning event with a three-course luncheon, information, call 630-964-2614 email to 7 p.m. Thursday, Spice Merchants, Performance, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, wine lights and a fashion show by llbranham@att.net.

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Downers Grove South’s Wes Dahle looks for a pass Jan. 18 during a game against Kenwood at Downers Grove North’s Winter Classic Shootout. Dahle and the Mustangs pulled away and defeated Leyden on Friday.

DGS dominates in 64-32 win vs. Leyden Mustangs on a layup, a 3-point- Downers Grove S. 64 er and a free throw that came at the 4:58 mark of the third. His Leyden 32 FRANKLIN PARK – Look- scoring in the first three mining at the 64-32 final score of utes of the quarter helped give DGS leaders • Danny Spinuzza: 18 points, three Friday’s boys basketball game South some breathing room. rebounds, block between Downers Grove South and Leyden, it is hard to imag- 2. Engo gets going • Paul Engo: 10 points, four reine the game was ever competbounds, steal Scoreless in the first half, itive. • Kovas Rugienius: Eight points Paul Engo III finally ended his However, the first half was cold spell with a 3-pointer with • Wes Dahle: Six points, two steals close all the way through be- 4:08 left in the third quarter. In • Javon Turner: Six points, three fore the Mustangs pulled away the second half, he shot 3-of-6 rebounds in the second half. Here’s a list from the field, including 2-of-4 • Alec Lamoureaux: Six points, two of five key moments that led to from 3-point range, and sank a rebounds the big win: pair of free throws to finish in

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double figures. “I understand what my With South holding a slim strengths are and I understand 19-17 advantage at the start of I’m not going to make every the second half, Kovas Rugie- shot I shoot, so I just keep playnius scored the first six points ing and shooting and eventualof the third quarter for the ly it will fall,” Engo said.

1. Rugienius scores early in 3rd

the second quarter, Turner’s floater at the 4:01 mark of the frame made sure the Mustangs maintained the lead the rest of the half. The senior’s bucket early in the fourth started a 15-0 Mustang run that completely took the Eagles out of the game. “Shots were going in,” South head coach Kris Olson said. “We relaxed a little bit in the second half. I thought in the first half we got some good shots, but we were playing just a little bit fast. We slowed it down the second half and the shots were going in, that was the big difference.”

er at the 4:23 mark of the fourth quarter put South ahead 52-25 and signaled the end of the game for the starters, including Spinuzza. He finished with a game-high 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting. All six of his baskets were 3-pointers.

5. Reserves keep rout going

Peter Funk’s putback with 3:41 left was the first bucket for the Mustangs’ role players as they closed out the game. Among the players that closed the game, Funk scored three points, Jon Strieter 3. Turner with timely buckets nailed a 3-pointer and Alec Javon Turner made two Lamoureaux connected on 4. Spinuzza sinks ‘em from long both ends of a 1-and-1 and a key buckets in the game. After Leyden cut South’s range pair of layups in the final 1:48 lead to 15-13 midway through Danny Spinuzza’s 3-point- to finish with six points.


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Blake, Engo, Kelly making plays for teams By ALEX SOULIER asoulier@shawmedia.com Each basketball season provides an opportunity for new players to step into the spotlight. From juniors and seniors seeing significant playing time for the first time to underclassmen making an impact, these boys basketball players are having breakout seasons for their teams.

Devin Blake School: Downers Grove North Class: Sophomore Position: Forward Impact: An athletic sophomore

Paul Engo III School: Downers Grove South Class: Senior Position: Guard Impact: Engo has gone from being a reserve role player to a prime contributor for the Mustangs this season. He led the team in scoring in two of three games at the Proviso West Holiday Tournament earlier this season, and that was no accident. Engo has put in the required work to become a key player. A solid ball-handler with deep range, Engo has added an ability to score off the dribble. “He is such a hard worker,” South head coach Kris Olson said of Engo, who the coach said is averaging about 16 points per game. “When he was a freshman player, I want to say he was on our B team,

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with plenty of upside, Blake has made an immediate impact on the varsity squad after spending last season on the freshman team. Demonstrating the ability to knock down an outside shot and score in the paint, the 6-foot-4 Blake is listed as a forward on the roster but has some of the skills and shooting range of a guard. Through 12 games he led the Trojans in both scoring and rebounding, averaging 11.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.

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ABOVE: Downers Grove South’s Paul Engo III drives downcourt in a game against Foreman earlier this season. Engo has gone from role player last season to key contributor for the Mustangs this year. RIGHT: Westmont’s John Kelly goes up for a basket during a game against Reed-Custer earlier this season. A reserve last season, the senior has made a seamless transition to the starting lineup this year and is a key contributor for the Sentinels. and now he makes us go, and it’s all because of his hard work.”

John Kelly School: Westmont Class: Senior Position: Guard/forward Impact: Last season’s second or third player off the bench has matured into an invaluable starter for the Sentinels, averaging over 11 points and seven rebounds per game. Kelly’s best offensive output came early in the season when the hybrid guard/forward scored 27 points

against Reed-Custer. But he has surpassed the 20-point total in two of the team’s last three outings as well, including a team-high 21 in an Interstate Eight Conference tournament game against Sandwich last week. “Our team plays much better when John is on the floor,” Westmont head coach Craig Etheridge said. “He has also assumed a much larger leadership role this season. He is a very smart player and is capable of leading both verbally and with his play on the court.”

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Suburban Life ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Downers Grove South | Senior | Basketball Why Spinuzza was selected: Spinuzza drained six 3-pointers and scored a game-high 18 points in the Mustangs’ 64-32 win over Leyden.

What was different for you guys in the second half? The second half we got everything going and it was fun being out there. Shots happened to fall, which made it a lot better, and it was a good

team win.

Have you ever had a streak like that, where everything you put up seemed to go in? I don’t think I’ve had a streak like that. It was definitely fun being out there playing like that.

Did it feel like the basket was as big as a hula hoop? You put the shots up, you make one or two and you feel good, and then you just hope it keeps going in. But in the end, it’s a team win.

How are you feeling as a team at this point in the season? We’re in the home stretch and we’re coming along. We’re improving every game, and the better competition we play will help us get ready for the playoffs.

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Saying Danny Spinuzza was on fire in the second half of Friday’s game against Leyden might be putting it mildly. The senior was an inferno as he made five of his six shots, all 3-pointers, in less than 12 minutes of game time to help the Mustangs pull away from narrow halftime lead for a lopsided victory. Spinuzza, the Sears Hardware and Appliance Athlete of the Week, spoke with Suburban Life sports editor Jason Rossi about his performance and the direction the Mustangs are headed.

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In a battle between the two remaining undefeated teams in the West Suburban Silver conference, Downers Grove North’s girls basketball team dropped its first conference game of the season on Saturday to Proviso West, 57-52. North (16-3, 7-1) led 19-15 after the first quarter, and 37-24 heading into halftime, but the Trojans could not replicate the stellar shooting performance in the second half, scoring just four points in the third quarter. They were also outscored 20-11 in the final frame. Starters Sarah Costello, Jaida Green and Peyton Winters accounted for 92.3 percent of the Trojans’ points. Costello led all scorers with 17 points, and added 13 rebounds and six assists. Winters added 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Green recorded 16 points. The Trojans will not have to wait long to exact some revenge on the Panthers as they are scheduled host Proviso West at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. It will be the second game in as many days for North, which travels to Hinsdale Central for a 7:30 p.m. Friday tip-off.

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Downers Grove North’s David Edwards (right) goes up for a block in a Jan. 10 game against Glenbard West. The Trojans fell to Oak Park-River Forest on Saturday. Although North (5-11, 0-6) is struggling to find its footing amid a tough conference schedule, the boys are .500 in games outside the league. The team will play at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Montini before returning to its home court to host WSS foe Hinsdale Central for senior night at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Trojans are also scheduled to take on Proviso West in a West Suburban Silver game at 6 p.m. Saturday.

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The Mustangs lost to Proviso East on Saturday, 56-40. The conference defeat Downers Grove North The Trojans are still was the fourth of the year for searching for the season’s first Downers Grove South, which fell to 3-4 in the West Suburconference victory. The Trojans came up short ban Gold standings. Downers Grove South will in their sixth West Suburban Silver game of the 2013-14 try to right the ship on the slate, falling Saturday to Oak road, traveling to Hinsdale South for a 7:30 p.m. game Park-River Forest, 73-60.

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Wednesday, followed by a 7:30 p.m. contest at Addison Trail on Friday.

COMPETITIVE DANCE Downers Grove South The Mustangs placed first a Class 3A sectional at Glenbrook South on Saturday. With a score of 90.87, Downers Grove South finished ahead of runner-up Glenbard West (89.43) and advanced to the state finals, which will be held at Bloomington’s U.S. Cellular Coliseum on Friday and Saturday.

Downers Grove North The Trojans earned a score of 84.50 and finished fourth at a Class 3A sectional competition at Glenbrook South on Saturday. The squad will now compete in the state finals at Bloomington’s U.S. Cellular Coliseum on Friday and Saturday.

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Schmid: What was it like to play alongside and block for Peyton Manning? Diem: From a team perspective, you appreciate what the guy is about and the work that he puts in. He is constantly Erica Benson file photo watching film and the homeRyan Diem addresses the crowd during a dodgeball tournament at Manning School in Westmont in 2011. The former Indianapolis Colts lineman work he does and the time he spent most of his career protecting quarterback Peyton Manning, who is playing the Super Bowl this weekend with the Denver Broncos. puts in, you appreciate that as a teammate. Physically, he is pretty darn good and mentalconsistently. And for us to the Broncos in the Super Bowl? a great group of guys who Schmid: What is your most ly, he is super sharp. He will stayed together for so long have that continuity for so Diem: A lot of people memorable moment? go down as one of the greatand had success. That’s what long was special. ask me who I root for and Diem: The AFC championest all time, and it was very you miss, your friends, the I always say that I pull for ship beating the Patriots to go special to be able to block for locker room atmosphere, the Schmid: How did playing at my friends. Guys I played to the Super Bowl. That was him. That’s something I will Glenbard North and in the DVC with, I’m always happy to see competition. But to play 11 my favorite game of all-time. cherish forever. years, physically I was ready prepare you for future levels? them go to other places and to be done. And mentally, it’s Diem: When you are do well. Peyton is having an Schmid: Who was your Schmid: What’s Peyton like playing in the top conference incredible season. His legacy a challenge. I had been playtoughest defensive opponents? on and off the field? ing since I was 8 years old; in the state, facing the best is pretty much in place, but Diem: Early on, I rememDiem: All things considcompetition can only prepare this would be the icing on the I had played 25 consecutive ber facing Jevon Kearse. And ered, for a guy with that cake if he is able to get anoth- seasons and that’s all I knew. you for the next level. Look at I practiced against two of the much exposure, he is a To have an open schedule this past season with Justin er ring. And I hope he does. best all-time in Dwight Freenormal guy who likes to kick was refreshing. Jackson, facing that kind of ney and Robert Mathis. Going back with a Bud Light and competition week in and week against our defense every day Schmid: What do you miss, hang out. And he is kind of a Schmid: How proud are out can only make him better if anything, about playing made you better. prankster in the locker room; football? you of what you were able to next year at Northwestern. we used to have a lot of fun in accomplish with the Colts? Diem: I was unbelievably Schmid: What are your hobthe locker room. He is a fami- blessed to have such a great Diem: The offensive line is Schmid: What is your favorbies outside of football? ly man who likes to hang out really a team within a team. ite stadium to play in? run. So many guys only get Diem: I always enjoyed a little bit on the side. And he a couple of years in and get We had a great group of guys Diem: Getting to play in skiing and I wasn’t able to do has a passion for football. He and we had guys that were Soldier Field was special to me that in college or the pros, so taken out by injury or a GM lives and eats football. mainstays. On the offensive ... and one of my favorite stadi- I’m trying to take that back that tells them they are not line, you have to have guys ums to play in, with the whole up. And in the summertime, I good enough. I was really Schmid: Are you rooting for who are on the same page atmosphere, was Green Bay. blessed to be a part of such like to play golf.

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With the Denver Broncos and quarterback Peyton Manning set to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday, few people can offer the perspective of Ryan Diem. A former teammate of Manning, the Glenbard North graduate played 11 seasons in the NFL as a member of the Indianapolis Colts before retiring in 2011. Still living in Indianapolis with his family, the former offensive lineman is now involved with a couple of different businesses, primarily a software company called CloudOne. Diem and his family return to the Chicago area every year for the Ryan Diem’s Allie & Friends Golf Classic. In nine years, the event has raised more than $1 million for neuroblastoma cancer research. Diem talked with Suburban Life sports reporter Scott Schmid about Manning and his own career.

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Immovable object vs. irresistible force at Super Bowl XLIII NEW YORK – As Super Bowl matchups go it doesn’t get much better than Super Bowl XLIII between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. For starters, you’ve got the two best teams in the NFL without question as this is just the second time in the past 20 seasons that both the NFC’s and AFC’s top seeds have advanced to the playoffs. Perhaps more impressive, this is just the fifth Super Bowl in history and the first since the New York Giants played the Buffalo Bills following the 1990 season that the NFL’s top scoring team, Denver with 606 points has faced the leagues number one scoring defense, Seattle with 231 points allowed. It gets better. This is just the second time in Super Bowl history the league’s top team in total offense, Denver – 7,317 total yards, 457.3/game has faced the top defense, Seattle allowing just 4,378 total yards, 273.6/game. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said, “It’s historically as hard as it gets. It can’t get any tougher. They’ve done everything – broken every major

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record in the throwing game, points and everything. Peyton’s (Manning) been extraordinary. He’s had the year that everyone would dream to have. We’re up against it.” Broncos head coach John Fox knows he’s got his hands full as well. “I think for the fans it’s an incredible matchup,” Fox said. “Watching them (Seattle) and knowing Pete Carroll for many years, I’ve got the utmost respect. They’ve done a lot in a short period of time. I think it’s a tribute to their personnel people. Their whole team has done a heck of a job.” Those Seahawk personnel folks Fox complimented found six Pro Bowlers including three of the four starting defensive backs in Seattle’s “Legion of Boom” secondary, Richard Sherman,

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Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor. They will anchor the key matchup in the game versus Denver Pro Bowlers Manning, guard Louis Vasquez, wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, tight end Julius Thomas, former Pro Bowl wideout Wes Welker, Eric Decker and running back Knowshon Moreno. It’s almost impossible to remember a team with more weapons on offense than the record-setting Broncos. But don’t discount Seattle’s offense lead by a few Pro Bowlers of its own – center Max Unger, running back Marshawn Lynch and quarterback Russell Wilson. Lynch is the only player in the NFL to rush for more than 1,000 yards and score at least 10 touchdowns in each of the past three seasons. Wilson has won 27 games as a starting quarterback in the NFL, including three playoff games and is trying to join Kurt Warner and Ben Roethlisberger as the only quarterbacks in history to win a Super Bowl in his first or second season.

Upon arriving in New Jersey Manning said of Wilson, “I met Russell Wilson, believe it or not, when I was visiting the Broncos. I believe it was after I signed with the Broncos. They were having players come in for visits before the draft. I was actually in the film room watching some tape, and someone brought Russell in. I had a chance to shake his hand. I wished him luck and told him I enjoyed watching his college career.” Wilson knows he had a brush with greatness and seems to understand his place in the QB matchup. “They have an unbelievable quarterback in Peyton Manning. I have so much respect for him and what he’s done over his entire career. He deserves all of the credit. He’s an unbelievable quarterback and human being. “Just the energy in this area right now, in New Jersey. All of you guys (media) here in the New York area, it’s going to be a great scene. It’s going to be a great game. It’s going to be a battle to the end and I’m really looking forward to that game!”

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release, something he honed with quarterbacks coach Jeff Christensen of Throw it Deep. Garoppolo said after the first practice that in terms of areas of improvement, coaches wanted him to work on his footwork, since he was “fairly new” to the 3-, 5- and 7-step drops. “It’s a repetition thing,” he said. “Once you start doing it so much, you get used to it.” Fisch acknowledged that it’s tough to work on a technique in only one week, but he seemed impressed with Garoppolo’s footwork. “I think his footwork’s been pretty good,” he said. “I think he’s done a nice job, throws with a nice face with good feet so it’s pretty neat to see.” Garoppolo knows that while he may have the moxie that coaches want in a quarterback, he needs to show he has the physical tools as well. “If you’re a leader, they’ll know you’re a leader by how you act on the field,” he said about the balancing act.

“If you can throw the ball, they’ll know that by the end of the day. You’ve just got to come out here, be yourself and compete.” A Bears fan, Garoppolo said Jay Cutler is his favorite Chicago quarterback. The two might differ in personality, but Cutler has plenty of confidence, something Garoppolo said he knows he needs to show during the draft process, and he can gain that more with his arm than his words. “If you belong, you belong. If you don’t, you’re going to stick out and people are going to know that you don’t belong,” he said. As the days went by in Mobile, Fisch saw a trend. Maybe Garoppolo read the articles about his rising draft stock, but more likely, he saw what he was capable of against top competition. “Each day, I have noticed a trend in a way, that his confidence has continued to improve and therefore his charisma has showed up,” Fisch said. “He has a nice presence about himself.”

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when asked about dealing with the stigma of being an Football Championship Subdivision quarterback playing with the big boys. “You guys talk about it, scouts Jimmy talk about it, but I’m done with that. … We’re Garoppolo all on the same playing field, same playing level.” “I think it’s a pretty neat deal,” said Jaguars offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch, who worked extensively with the quarterbacks on the South team. “The opportunity to have an Auburn pass rusher lined up and a Florida state pass rasher, a Georgia corner, now all of a sudden he’s playing with a different group two weeks in a row and two different offenses in a row. I think it’s pretty cool to watch his development.” Many considered Garoppolo the second-best quarterback in Mobile during the week, just behind Fresno State’s Derek Carr. He has an incredibly quick

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Quiz time! Match each of the countries listed below to the questions: a: UNITED STATES b: RUSSIA C: FRANCE d: CANADA e: NORWAY 1. This is the host country of the 2014 Winter Olympics, and the biggest country in the world. 2. The previous Winter Olympics, in 2010, were hosted by Vancouver, a city in this country, which is the United States’ neighbor to the north.

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Page 44 • SDP • Suburban Life - Wednesday, January 29, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS GERILYN COZZI A/K/A GERILYNN COZZI; RALPH J COZZI A/K/A RALPH L COZZI A/K/A RALPH COZZI; DEFENDANTS 4537 ROSLYN ROAD DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 10 CH 6615 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 3, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on March 6, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 a.m., sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-04-313-024 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4537 ROSLYN ROAD DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY FRAME 1 CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $363,325.97. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, ecial nt ial ta

je ge special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1034995 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I584948 January 22, 29, 2014 February 5, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring? To place an ad, call 866-817-FAST

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. George R. Wold; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 002919 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/9/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-21-213-010 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 103 W. 65th Lake Drive Unit #102 Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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by If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 Pl fe

dge je ge (630) 794-9876. Please refer to special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate file number 14-11-38308. and is offered for sale without any I585315 representation as to quality or January 22, 29, 2014 quantity of title and without reFebruary 5, 2014 course to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" Westmont Suburban Life condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR If the property is a condominium THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT and the foreclosure takes place after DUPAGE COUNTY 1/1/2007, purchasers other than WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Com- the mortgagees will be required to pany, as Trustee for Long Beach pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium PropMortgage Trust 2006-2 erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) PLAINTIFF and (g)(4). Vs. If the property is located in a Paul M. Cappetta; et. al. common interest community, purDEFENDANTS chasers other than mortgagees will 2012 CH 004248 be required to pay any assessment NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE and legal fees due under the ConOF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- dominium Property Act, 765 ILCS EN that pursuant to a Judgment of 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/17/2012, reason, the Purchaser at the sale John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage shall be entitled only to a return of County, Illinois will on 3/11/14 at the deposit paid. The Purchaser the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage shall have no further recourse County Sheriff's Office 501 North against the Mortgagor, the MortCounty Farm Road Wheaton, IL gagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the will entitle the purchaser to a Deed highest bidder for cash, as set forth to the real estate after Confirmation below, the following described real of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ estate: expense of evicting any tenants or PIN 08-01-411-040 Improved with Single Family other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. Home The property will NOT be open COMMONLY KNOWN AS: for inspection and Plaintiff makes 4521 Pershing Avenue no representation as to the condiDowners Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the tion of the property. Prospective highest bid by certified funds at the bidders are admonished to check close of the auction; The balance, the Court file to verify all informaincluding the Judicial sale fee for tion. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF amount paid by the purchaser not AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN to exceed $300, in certified funds, ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15is due within twenty-four (24) 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORThours. The subject property is sub- GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the ject to general real estate taxes, ecial nts, ecial ta 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 14-12-24740. I587059 January 29, 2014 RATES from area February 5, 12, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Sari Harvey; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 004919 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/10/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/13/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-11-412-097 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5540 Walnut Avenue Unit #26C Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not

pai by pur to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 14-12-27135. I587062 January 29, 2014 February 5, 12, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life

including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 14-12-35585. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR I585156 THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT January 22, 29, 2014 DUPAGE COUNTY February 5, 2014 WHEATON, ILLINOIS Westmont Suburban Life PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Vs. James R. Almedia Jr. a/k/a James EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT R. Almeida Jr.; et. al. DUPAGE COUNTY DEFENDANTS WHEATON ILLINOIS 2012 CH 005855 Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE vs. OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- Joseph C. Grzych; Cynthia A. EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Grzych; Unknown Owners and Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Non-Record Claimants above cause on 4/17/2013, John Defendants. Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage 4827 Elm Street, County, Illinois will on 2/27/14 at Downers Grove, IL 60515 the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage Judge Robert G. Gibson 2013 CH 001456 County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL NOTICE OF SALE 60187, or in a place otherwise PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given designated at the time of sale, that pursuant to a Judgment of County of DuPage and State of Illi- Foreclosure and Sale entered in the nois, sell at public auction to the above entitled cause on October 7, highest bidder for cash, as set forth 2013, DuPage County Sheriff will below, the following described real on February 11, 2014, at the hour estate: of 10:00AM at DuPage County PIN 09-09-423-019 Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Improved with Residential Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 60187, sell to the highest bidder 336 S. Hudson Street for cash, the following described Westmont, IL 60559 mortgaged real estate: Sale terms: 10% down of the Commonly known as highest bid by certified funds at the 4827 Elm Street, close of the auction; The balance, Downers Grove, IL 60515


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mysuburbanlife.com Parcel Number(s): 09-08-201-007 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidder's must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 13-011553. Laura A. Duplantier MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Atty. No.: 271625 I583049 January 15, 22, 29, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! FAST! Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DUPAGE, STATE OF ILLINOIS HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, Plaintiff(s), vs. ROBERT SCHUESSLER, JOANNE SCHUESSLER, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, Defendant(s). 13 CH 1944 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on February 27, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 4225 BELLEAIRE LN, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 P.I.N. 09-06-213-013 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied

sp 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. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. 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). Attorney No. 22638 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 13-02211 I585556 January 22, 29, 2014 February 5, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life Placing Ads Is Easy! Just Call Toll-Free 866-817-F-A-S-T that's 866-817-3278

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF VS MERRY FLIEGELMAN A/K/A MARY C. FLIEGELMAN; SHELDON FLIEGELMAN A/K/A SHELDON N. FLIEGELMAN; THE PIERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 60 PIER DRIVE APARTMENT 103 WESTMONT, IL 60559 2013 CH 002237 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 26, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on March 4, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 a.m., sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-21-213-141 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 60 PIER DRIVE APARTMENT 103 WESTMONT, IL 60559 Description of Improvements: 13

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Suburban Life - Wednesday, January 29, 2014 • SDP • Page 45 ptio pr UNIT CONDO WITH BANK OF GARAGES The Judgment amount was $117,846.17. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1311231 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I584268 January 22, 29, 2014 February 5, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. Richard J. Kramer; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 002289 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/28/2013,

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John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/11/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-33-401-009 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3817 N. Williams Street Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEO ),

(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: 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 14-10-06984. I586325 January 29, 2014 February 5, 12, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. David A. Nottelmann; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 002509 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/8/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/6/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-10-103-027 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 201 N. Wilmette Avenue Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees

pay any lega due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 14-13-19021. I585836 January 22, 29, 2014 February 5, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. Leah Kavan-Ross; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000370 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/25/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/27/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the


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Page 46 • SDP • Suburban Life - Wednesday, January 29, 2014 public highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-32-216-020 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 512 Redondo Drive Unit #208 Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidde admonished to ch k

prope y. osp bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 14-12-37400. I584315 January 15, 22, 29, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS GERILYN COZZI A/K/A GERILYNN COZZI; RALPH J COZZI A/K/A RALPH L COZZI A/K/A RALPH COZZI; DEFENDANTS 4537 ROSLYN ROAD DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 10 CH 6615 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 3, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on

y, March 6, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 a.m., sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE SOUTH 60 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 1 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S EAST GROVE ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1317.36 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1017.72 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, ALSO THE EAST 1317.36 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, LYING NORTH OF THE CENTER LINES OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY KNOWN AS NAPERVILLE ROAD, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-04-313-024 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4537 ROSLYN ROAD DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY FRAME 1 CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $363,325.97. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortshall th nt

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gagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1034995 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I584948 January 22, 29, 2014 February 5, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. George R. Wold; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 002919 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/9/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT 102, IN 103 W65TH LAKE DRIVE, IN THE PIERS CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED ON SURVEY OF PART OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R7442248, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR PARKING PURPOSES IN AND TO PARKING AREA NO. 140 AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND SURVEY. PIN 09-21-213-010 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 103 W. 65th Lake Drive Unit #102 Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after

pla 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 14-11-38308. I585315 January 22, 29, 2014 February 5, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Trust 2006-2 PLAINTIFF Vs. Paul M. Cappetta; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 004248 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/17/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/11/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 15 IN BLOCK 10 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND CO'S BELMONT COUNTRY CLUB ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 18, 1927 AS DOCUMENT 235837, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-01-411-040 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4521 Pershing Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the

mysuburbanlife.com highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 14-12-24740. I587059 January 29, 2014 February 5, 12, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Sari Harvey; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 004919 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/10/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/13/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 26-C, IN CAMEO TERRACE WEST CONDOMINIUMS AS DELIN-

James R. Almedia Jr. a/k/a James R. Almeida Jr.; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 005855 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/17/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/27/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 9 IN BLOCK 23 IN WESTMONT, BEING A SUBDIVISION BY ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 AND PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 15, 1921 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 146502, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-09-423-019 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 336 S. Hudson Street Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF DUPAGE COUNTY AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTPLAINTIFF GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Vs.

EATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF SECTIONS 11, 12 AND 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS AN EXHIBIT TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R66-12740, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ALL IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-11-412-097 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5540 Walnut Avenue Unit #26C Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 14-12-27135. I587062 January 29, 2014 February 5, 12, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life


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mysuburbanlife.com 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 14-12-35585. I585156 January 22, 29, 2014 February 5, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON ILLINOIS Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. Joseph C. Grzych; Cynthia A. Grzych; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 4827 Elm Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Judge Robert G. Gibson 2013 CH 001456 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, DuPage County Sheriff will on February 11, 2014, at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 17, Block 3 of Stanley's Addition to Downers Grove, in the West half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 38 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof Recorded April 19, 1883 as Document 31767, in Dupage County, Illinois. Commonly known as 4827 Elm Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Parcel Number(s): 09-08-201-007 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidder's must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. Th le is furthe ubject to nfir

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 13-011553. Laura A. Duplantier MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Atty. No.: 271625 I583049 January 15, 22, 29, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DUPAGE, STATE OF ILLINOIS HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, Plaintiff(s), vs. ROBERT SCHUESSLER, JOANNE SCHUESSLER, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, Defendant(s). 13 CH 1944 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on February 27, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 10 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S DOWNERS GROVE ACRES, A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH RANGE 11 EAST OF THE

NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 26, 1924 AS DOCUMENT 179451, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 4225 BELLEAIRE LN, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 P.I.N. 09-06-213-013 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to 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. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. 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). Attorney No. 22638 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM

# 13-02211 I585556 January 22, 29, 2014 February 5, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF VS MERRY FLIEGELMAN A/K/A MARY C. FLIEGELMAN; SHELDON FLIEGELMAN A/K/A SHELDON N. FLIEGELMAN; THE PIERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS 60 PIER DRIVE APARTMENT 103 WESTMONT, IL 60559 2013 CH 002237 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 26, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on March 4, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 a.m., sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PARCEL 1: UNIT NO. 103, 60 WEST PIERS DRIVE IN THE PIERS CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED ON SURVEY OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R74-42248, AND REVISED IN PLAT NO. R77-29506, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR PARKING PUR-

Suburban Life - Wednesday, January 29, 2014 • SDP • Page 47 EASEMENT FOR PARKING PURPOSES IN AND TO PARKING AREA FOR SAID UNIT 103 AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND SURVEY. TAX NO. 09-21-213-141 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 60 PIER DRIVE APARTMENT 103 WESTMONT, IL 60559 Description of Improvements: 13 UNIT CONDO WITH BANK OF GARAGES The Judgment amount was $117,846.17. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1311231 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional

quire pr information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I584268 January 22, 29, 2014 February 5, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. Richard J. Kramer; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 002289 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/28/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/11/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 4 IN BLOCK 101 IN LIBERTY PARK SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 1924 AS DOCUMENT 182542, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-33-401-009 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3817 N. Williams Street Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Th subj is b-

ty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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,

dge (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-06984. I586325 January 29, 2014 February 5, 12, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. David A. Nottelmann; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 002509 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/8/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/6/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 17 IN BLOCK 1 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO WESTMONT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1921 AS DOCUMENT 150101, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-10-103-027 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 201 N. Wilmette Avenue Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, ecial ecial


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Page 48 • SDP • Suburban Life - Wednesday, January 29, 2014 je ge special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 14-13-19021. I585836 January 22, 29, 2014 February 5, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc., PLAINTIFF Vs. John P. Thomas; Mary L. Thomas; John P. Thomas, as Trustee u/t/a dated 4/18/2011 and known as the John P. Thomas and Mary L. Thomas Joint Tenancy Trust; Mary L. Thomas, as Trustee u/t/a dated 4/18/2011 and known as the John P. Thomas and Mary L. Thomas Joint Tenancy Trust; Unknown Beneficiaries of the agreement dated 4/18/2011 and known as the John P. Thomas and Mary L. Thomas Joint Tenancy Trust; Villas of Bending Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 003515 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unk Be ficiari of th

Unknown Beneficiaries of the agreement dated 4/18/2011 and known as the John P. Thomas and Mary L. Thomas Joint Tenancy Trust, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF DOWNERS GROVE, DU PAGE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOC # R2000-046282, ID# 08-13-224-005-0000, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE SOUTH 65.36 FEET AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF, OF LOT 6 IN THE VILLAS OF BENDING OAKS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 12 AND 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R93225172 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5513 Aspen Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 and which said Mortgage was made by: John P. Thomas, Mary L. Thomas the Mortgagor(s), to Citicorp Trust Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2008-039427; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Chris Kachiroubas 505 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before February 21, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-13-32661 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. I585289 January 22, 29, 2014 February 5, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. Leah Kavan-Ross; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000370 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the abov 11/25/2013

above cause on 11/25/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/27/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT 208 AS DELINEATED ON SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS PARCEL): LOTS 62 AND 62P IN "LAKE IN THE WOODS," A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32 AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 12, 1969 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R69-40874, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION MADE BY CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST NUMBER 17693 AND RECORDED IN' THE OFFICE OF THE DUPAGE COUNTY RECORDER, AS DOCUMENT R7214473; TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED 1.68 PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN SAID PARCEL, (EXCEPTING FROM SAID PARCEL ALL THE PROPERTY AND SPACE COMPRISING ALL OF THE UNITS THEREOF AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND SURVEY), IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1 AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION DATED JANUARY 27, 1970 AND RECORDED JANUARY 27, 1970 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R70-2611, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-32-216-020 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 512 Redondo Drive Unit #208 Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment

qui pay any and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 14-12-37400. I584315 January 15, 22, 29, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life

LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE WHEATON, ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF )2013 GRACE N. JONES )P Deceased )1164 Notice is given of the death of GRACE N. JONES whose address was Downers Grove, IL 60515 Letters of Office were issued on January 6, 2014 to NANCY JONES MUELLER, 529 Buckingham Place, Downers Grove, IL 60516 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR whose attorney is Brian J. Krajewski, 1547 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515. The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate

ng pe to the Circuit Court Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Chris Kachiroubas, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before July 16, 2014, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk. CHRIS KACHIROUBAS Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court Wheaton, IL 60189-0707 Brian J. Krajewski Attorney for Executor 1547 Warren Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 435-6340 January 15, 22, 29, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life 7136 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Tax Deed No. 2013 TD 169 Filed: December 13, 2013 TAKE NOTICE TO: Gary A. King, Clerk of DuPage County; Occupant/Unknown Party in Interest/Unknown Owner; Unknown Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors; GMR Construction, Inc.; Bank Financial FSB, f/k/a Downers Grove National Bank; West Suburban Bank of Darien; unknown creditors; unknown spouses, heirs and beneficiaries of any interested parties; any unknown parties in possession of property. County of DuPage Date Premises Sold: November 17, 2011 Certificate No.: 02753 Volume No.: 9 Page No.: 8 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of: Not Applicable Warrant No. Not Applicable Installment No. Not Applicable THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property Location: 4241 Florence, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 Legal Description: LOT 18 IN BLOCK 1 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S THIRD OGDEN AVENUE SUBDIVISION BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 31, 1924 AS DOCUMENT 186703, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 09-04-111-028 This notice is to advise you that the

mysuburbanlife.com yo above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on MAY 23, 2014. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before MAY 23, 2014. This matter is set in the Circuit Court of DuPage County, 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, on MAY 27, 2014 at the hour of 9:00 am in room 2009 for hearing. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at the time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before MAY 23, 2014, by applying to the County Clerk of DuPage County, 421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK Address: 421 North County Farm Road Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Telephone: 630-407-5500 North Tara, LLC Purchaser January 29, 2014 February 5, 12, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life 7191 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS NORTH SHORE BANK, F.S.B., Plaintiff, vs. LILIA ESTRELLA and JOHN DOE, alias, her husband, if any; JOSE A. ESPINOZA and JANE DOE, alias, his wife, if any; SUFFIELD GARDENS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; TENANTS, IF ANY; and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 2014 CH 22 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: John Doe, alias, unknown spouse of Lilia Estrella, if any Jose A. Espinoza Jane Doe, alias, unknown spouse of Jose A. Espinoza, if any Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage securing the premises described as Unit No. 106C, together with the undivided percentage in the common elements appurtenant to said unit(s) in Suffield Gardens Condominiums, as delineated on the survey of the following described real estate: Th West 651 feet of th North-

The West 651 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in DuPage County, Illinois, which survey is attached as Exhibit "A" to the Declaration of Condominium Ownership recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R7987021, in DuPage County, Illinois, P.I.N.09-21-216-042, and commonly known as 7S035 South Suffield Court, Westmont, Illinois 60559, and for other relief. And which said Mortgage was made by Lilia Estrella and Joseph A. Espinoza, as Mortgagors, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2007-178643. That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court,505 County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 On or before February 28, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Law Offices of Kimberly J. Weissman, LLC By: Kimberly J. Weissman 633 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 400 Northbrook IL 60062 (847) 480-0880 State Bar No. 6227214 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I586531 January 29, 2014 February 5, 12, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life

Road, Suite 501, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to known, and Unknown Heirs, who are heirs or legatees of the above proceeding. To probate a will and whose name and address is not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the Court on January 13, 2014 admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You will also have the right under section 8-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate. The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or LEGAL NOTICE before July 16, 2014, any UNITED STATES claim not filed within that period OF AMERICA is barred. Copies of a claim filed STATE OF ILLINOIS with the Circuit Court Clerk must COUNTY OF DUPAGE be mailed or delivered to the WHEATON, ILLINOIS representative and to the attorIN THE CIRCUIT COURT ney, if any, within ten (10) days OF THE EIGHTEENTH after it has been filed with the JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF )2014 Circuit Clerk. CHRIS KACHIROUBAS Margaret B. Fromer )P Clerk of the 18th Judicial Deceased )16 Circuit Court Notice is given of the death of Janet L. Sullivan Margaret B. Fromer Attorney For: Co-Executors 21 Manchester Road, Suite 501 whose address was Wheaton, IL 60187 Downers Grove, Illinois 630-547-7982 Letters of Office were issued on January 15, 22, 29, 2014 January 13, 2014 to Joel Fromer, 411 Wolcott, Chicago, Downers Grove Suburban Life 7134 IL 60622 and Ruth Fox, 12799 Encanto Way, Redding CaliforPlacing Ads Is Easy! nia 96033 as: Just Call Our INDEPENDENT Classified Department CO-EXECUTORS Toll-Free at: whose attorney is Janet L. 866-817-F-A-S-T that's 866-817-3278 Sullivan, 2100 Manchester


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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF WESTMONT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing has been scheduled before the Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission to be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. in the Westmont Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy St., Westmont, Illinois 60559

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF WESTMONT, ILLINOIS 1. Time and Place of Opening Bids. Sealed proposals for the Fire Department Headquarters HVAC Improvements for the Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois, will be received at the Public Works Department, Water Division Facility, 39 East Burlington Avenue, Westmont, Illinois 60559 until 10:00 A.M., February 19, 2014, and at that time will be publicly opened and lump sum bid read aloud.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider a Zoning Code text amendment as follows: (A)

Amend Appendix A, Section 11-15 of the Westmont Zoning Code regarding exempt signage.

Village Code(s) Applicable: Appendix "A", Article XI - Signs Appendix "A", Section 13.11

2. Description of Work. The proposed construction consists of removal and replacement of two rooftop condensing units, basement cooling coils and associated refrigerant piping and electrical wiring, and other miscellaneous items of work. 3. Information for Bidders. All pertinent documents may be examined at the Fire Department Headquarters at 6015 South Cass Avenue, Westmont, Illinois 60559 or on the internet at www.bhfx.net.

Note: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact Mr. R. R. Searl ADA Compliance Officer, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, Village of Westmont, Illinois, 60559; or telephone (630) 981-6200 voice, or (630) 981-6300 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from BHFX Digital Imaging, www.bhfx.net, upon a non-refundable payment of $75.00 per set. Documents can only be purchased through BHFX Digital Imaging.

All interested persons in attendance will be allowed to express their views.

Not less than the prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Department of Labor or determined by the court on review shall be paid to all laborers, workmen and mechanics performing work under this contract.

WESTMONT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Ed Richard Chairperson

The Village of Westmont is exempt from the Illinois State, municipal or county Retailers Occupation Tax, Service Occupation Tax, Use Tax, and Service Use Tax as described in Illinois Compiled Statute Chapter 35. Bid prices shall not include the cost of such taxes.

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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF WESTMONT AGENDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

All Bids must be accompanied by a Bidder's bond, certified check, bank cashier's check or bank draft payable to the Village of Westmont for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid as provided in the Bidder Instructions. 4. Rejection of Bids. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive technicalities. Unless the Bids are rejected for good cause, award of contract shall be made to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder. Dated at Westmont, Illinois this 28th day of January 2014. Ronald J. Gunter, Mayor Virginia Szymski, Village Clerk

The Village of Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 7:00 P.M., at the Westmont Village Hall, 31 West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL 60559. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Swearing-in of testifying attendees and reminder to sign in Reminder to silence all electronic devices Approval of Minutes of the January 8, 2014 meeting Old Business Open Hearing

New Business PZ 14-001 Paul Swanson of Paul Swanson Associates regarding the residential property located at 5703 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516 for the following: (A) Preliminary Plat of Subdivision request to subdivide 1 lot into 3 residential lots in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District.

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF WESTMONT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing has been scheduled before the Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission to be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. in the Westmont Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois 60559. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a request from Majid Mike Khakbaz (owner) and Sandra Fabian (tenant) regarding the property located at 218 North Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559 for the following:

PZ 14-002 Majid Mike Khakbaz (owner) and Sandra Fabian (tenant) regarding the property located at 218 North Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559 for the following: (A) Special Use permit request to operate an animal grooming business in the B-1 Limited Business District. (B) Zoning Code Variance request for the business to be located within 100 feet of a residence district.

(A) (B)

PZ 14-003 Village of Westmont regarding a Zoning Code text amendment as follows: (A) Amend Appendix A, Section 11-15 of the Westmont Zoning Code regarding exempt signage.

LOTS 20, 21, AND 22 IN BLOCK 1 IN ARTHUR T. MACINTOSH AND COMPANY'S FAIRMONT HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 1920 AS DOCUMENT 144403, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Note: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact Mr. R. R. Searl ADA Compliance Officer, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mon. through Fri., Village of Westmont, IL, 60559; or (630) 981-6200 voice, or (630) 981-6300 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting.

P.I.N.s

09-09-211-029 & 09-09-211-030

More Common Location:

218 North Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559

All interested persons in attendance will be allowed to express their views. WESTMONT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Ed Richard Chairperson January 29, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life 7182

Special Use permit request to operate an animal grooming business in the B-1 Limited Business District. Zoning Code Variance request for the business to be located within 100 feet of a residence district.

Legal Description:

Village Code(s) Applicable: Appendix "A", Section 7.03(A)(3a) Appendix "A", Section 7.04 Appendix "A", Section 13.07 Appendix "A", Section 13.09 Note: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact Mr. R. R. Searl ADA Compliance Officer, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, Village of Westmont, Illinois, 60559; or telephone (630) 981-6200 voice, or (630) 981-6300 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. All interested persons in attendance will be allowed to express their views. WESTMONT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Ed Richard Chairperson January 29, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life 7184


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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TRIAD CONCRETE, INC., Plaintiff(s), )2014 -vs)CH GEDAS J. BYLAITIS, BRENDA M. BYLAITIS, PNC BANK, )146 NA successor to MIDAMERICA BANK FSB, UNKNOWN ) OWNERS & NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s) ) The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, GEDAS J. BYLAITIS, BRENDA M. BYLAITIS, PNC BANK, NA successor to MIDAMERICA BANK FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS & NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court of DuPage County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mechanic's Lien on the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 8 IN BLOCK 3 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S MAPLE AVENUE SUBDIVISION, IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN # 09-09-112-027 COMMON ADDRESS: 30 WEST END AVENUE WESTMONT, IL 60559 and which said Mechanic's Lien was filed by TRIAD CONCRETE, INC., against GEDAS J. BYLAITIS, BRENDA M. BYLAITIS, PNC BANK, NA successor to MIDAMERICA BANK FSB, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois as document No. R2013-162171; And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of said Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court against you as provided by law, and that said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the complaint in this case or otherwise file your appearance in the office of the Clerk of this court, 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, on or before March 1, 2014 a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE TIME IN WHICH THE SUBJECT REAL ESTATE MAY BE REDEEMED FROM FORECLOSURE, PURSUANT TO LAW COMMENCES TO RUN WITH THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Dated: January 22, 2014 at Bloomingdale, Illinois. TRIAD CONCRETE, INC., Plaintiff BY: Giagnorio & Robertelli, Ltd. Giagnorio & Robertelli, Ltd., 130 South Bloomingdale Road P.O. Box 726, Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108 (630) 980-7870 January 29, 2014 February 5, 12, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life 7171

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