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ON THE COVER Mayor Martin Tully leads the crowd in the countdown at the annual tree lighting ceremony Friday in Downers Grove.

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DOWNERS GROVE – It’s that time of year when photographs can capture the memories of the season.

To avoid awkward family photos that have the Christmas tree coming out from the top of Aunt Martha’s head or a flash reflected off a nearby mirror, Foto Houze owner Kevin Beasley offers some insight to help a moment become picture perfect.

“Planning needs to take place to get the image you want,” Beasley said.

With more than two decades of experience behind him, here are a few of his tips: • Take pictures early in the day before people eat and before the beautifully decorated dinner table is strewn with dirty dishes.

• If you want to have family around the dinner table, take the photo before food is served and shortly after the last person arrives.

• At the dinner table, be mindful of candle sticks or floral bouquets jutting in front of someone’s head.

• If you need subjects in front of a light source such as a large window, use the camera’s flash, which will light the front of the subjects. When light comes from behind a subject, such as from a window, the camera only reads the light

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Foto Houze, 5155 Main St. in Downers Grove, is a photo processing shop that offers a multitude of services from scanning to photo restoration and mounting/laminating services. and people will end up shaded.

• In group shots, try to lineup faces so they are no more than 12 inches apart. When there are two rows of people, if the first row is seated, have the second row squat down by

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By KELLI MURRAY DOWNERS GROVE – Last Friday heralded the holiday season with the tree lighting ceremony taking center stage at the Downers Grove Main Street Train Station, signaling the opening of the Gingerbread Festival during Thanksgiving weekend.

Mayor Martin Tully led the crowd in a countdown to light the tree, decorated with more than 1,000 handmade ornaments from children in the community. Festival attendees could warm up inside the train station with free cookies and cider.

The Downers Grove Public Library offered Gingerbread Story time for children and afterward were led by Downers Grove South High Marching Band through the downtown to the tree lighting ceremony.

The event kicked off several gingerbread-themed events happening throughout December, including the Gingerbread Man Contest, an opportunity to find a gingerbread man inside participating businesses for prizes.

Santa will be available in his Gingerbread House from 1 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 21 at the corner of Main Street and Curtiss Avenue.

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The Downers Grove Choral Society performs during the annual tree lighting ceremony Friday.

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Families gather around the newly lit tree Friday during the annual tree lighting ceremony at the Main Street train station in Downers Grove.

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11th Bonfield Express races through Downers Grove SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – More than 5,500 participants took to the streets Thanksgiving morning to take part in the 11th annual Bonfield Express 5K. Founded in 2004 as a way to honor the memory of Downers Grove South teacher, dean and coach Jim Bonfield, the goal of the event is to further his message of character, community and commitment.

“My husband loved a good party, and he would have loved this race,” Annette Bonfield, president of the Bonfield Express Founda- “Thanksgiving was always on this day.”

South and Hinsdale Central tion and widow of Jim Bon- his favorite holiday, so it just Mascots from Downers high schools greeted racers as field, said in a news release. makes sense to hold the race Grove North, Downers Grove they crossed the finish line, while a postrace party with complimentary fruit and bagels provided by Whole Foods Legal Notice and Peet’s Coffee & Tea was available for participants in NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR the Downers Grove parking LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 garage.

“It’s a fun thing that we I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy can all participate in before increase for Lemont Township High School District 210, we come back to our ThanksCook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, for 2014 will be held on giving meal,” Downers Grove resident Peter Leonhardt December 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the stated in a news release.

Lemont High School, 800 Porter Street, Lemont, Illinois, 60439.

This year, 25 members of Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and his family from five different states, including Illinois, present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Mary Wisconsin, Michigan, FloriTicknor, Superintendent, Lemont High School, 800 Porter da and Texas, participated in Street, Lemont, Illinois, 60439, (630) 243-3254. the Bonfield Express.

“It’s just a really fun, famiII. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or ly, community activity that’s abated for 2013 were $17,511,997. also a great way to celebrate the life of a teacher,” LeonThe proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes hardt said. to be levied for 2014 are $19,000,500. This represents an 8.50 Funded by the Bonfield percent increase over the previous year.

Express 5K, The Bonfield Express Foundation has disIII. The property taxes extended for debt service and public tributed more than $250,000 building commission leases for 2013 were $4,114,150. in scholarships to more than 128 west suburban seniors The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and attending Downers Grove public building commission leases for 2014 are $3,999,278.

North, Downers Grove South, This represents a 2.79 percent decrease over the previous Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South, Lisle and Westmont year. high schools.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2013 were $21,626,147.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2014 are $22,999,778. This represents a 6.35 percent increase over the previous year.

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LEFT: Racers take off Thursday at the start line of the 2014 Bonfield Express 5K in Downers Grove.

BELOW: Racers cross the finish line of the 2014 Bonfield Express 5K on Thursday in Downers Grove.

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DOWNERS GROVE – Downers Grove South High School is set for two performances of the winter play, “Flowers for Algernon.”

Both performances will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 at the school, 1436 Norfolk St. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased at the ticket booth on the night of the performance.

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DOWNERS GROVE – Kingsley Elementary PTA is sponsoring a vendor fair during its annual Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the school, 6509 Powell St. Artisan crafts, purses and

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DOWNERS GROVE – Bookshop staff will discuss the newest preschool children’s books at 2 p.m. Sunday at Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St. The event is geared for parents, teachers and caregivers.

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To register, call 630-963-2665.

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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.

• Maria E. Carson, 63, 1216 71st St., Downers Grove, was charged at 1:58 p.m. Nov. 22 with driving under the influence of alcohol in the 1200 block of 75th Street.

• Nicholas A. Gonzalez, 21, 10157 S. 52nd St., Oak Lawn, was charged at 2:20 a.m. Nov. 15 with driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana at Maple and Fairmount avenues.

more-Meyers Road, Lombard, was charged at 1:32 p.m. Nov. 14 with an unspecified warrant in the 800 block of Burlington Avenue.

• Kenneth G. Osowski, 57, 6530 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, was charged at 12:06 a.m. Nov. 12 with a warrant for failure to appear in the 900 block of Curtiss Street.

• Greg A. Davis, 47, 3017 S. Lincoln St., Westmont, was charged at 12:06 a.m. Nov. 12 with a warrant for failure to appear in the 900 block of Curtiss Avenue.

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DOWNERS GROVE – The West Towns Chorus will offer several performances of “Christmas by the Fireside.”

Performances are scheduled at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave. The chorus features The West Towns Chorus along with North High Chamber Choir/South High Madrigals, Chancel Ringers of First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, Affinity Strings and David Rhodes on the Tivoli’s Wurlitzer Pipe Organ.

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If SB16 passes, DuPage County is expected to lose $140 million in state funding for education, according to the release.

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• Community High School District 99 would lose $3.1 million per year, representing about $596 per student.

• Downers Grove Grade School District 58 would lose $2.2 million per year, representing about $483 per student.

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NEWS BRIEFS Village to hear community sales tax increase. input about sales tax hike The meetings, which will WESTMONT – The village of Westmont is asking the community to weigh in on two potential revenue sources to fund stormwater improvements across town.

The village will host two more informational meetings this month to gauge the public’s preference in pursuing revenue either through a stormwater fee to property owners or through a

include an informational presentation and questions from the public, will help the Westmont Village Board in its decision to find a revenue source to fund the stormwater improvements, according to village spokesman Larry McIntyre.

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DOWNERS GROVE – The Downers Grove Police Department wants residents to be aware of an IRS telephone scam, according to a news release.

Callers are notifying residents that taxes are owed and must be paid immediately, and residents also may receive emails associated with the scam, officials said. The callers can recite the last four digits of residents’ social security numbers, convincing some residents the calls are legitimate, according to police.

tions, include: • Do not provide personal information to unknown callers • Paying an advance fee to Visit shawurl.com/texts to collect a prize is a scam sign up for news and weather • Money Pak transactions text alerts from Suburban Life. are nonrefundable, are not FDIC-insured and cannot be Payments have been made reversed through a wire transfer or Residents who feel they with prepaid debit cards – have been a victim of telepayment methods the IRS phone or mail fraud should does not use, officials said. contact the police and make a The IRS usually contacts report at 630-434-5600, or go to those who owe taxes by mail, the police department at 825 not by phone, according to po- Burlington Ave. lice.

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n LAST WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: What’s the best way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers?

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POLL QUESTION: When do you put up your holiday decorations? Vote online at mysuburbanlife.com.

Celebrate the holiday season with District 58 Enjoy the holidays with Downers Grove Grade School District 58. Our 13 schools will host holiday shopping events, philanthropic activities and fun programs for the whole family.

For example, find holiday gifts starting at 50 cents at the fourth annual Lester School Holly Days from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Lester School gymnasium, 236 Indianapolis Ave. This COMMUNITY free, family friendly event VOICE features more than 30 local Megan small businesses, crafters Hewitt and vendors.

Families also can enjoy a visit with Santa, raffles, minimanicures and chair massages, a kids’ area, free gift-wrapping, a bake sale and more.

The fun continues Saturday morning at Kingsley’s Holiday Vendor Fair. The fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingsley School, 6509 Powell St. Many local artists and small businesses will sell artisan crafts, affordable handbags, jewelry, gourmet foods and more. Enjoy a raffle and pancake breakfast for a small donation as well.

Want to give an extra special gift this season? Thank your favorite teacher or staff member with a Green Apple Award and donation to the Education Foundation of DG District 58. To make a Green Apple Award donation, visit www.58foundation. org/greenapplerecognition or email green.apple@58foundation.org. All donations will directly support District 58 students and staff.

District 58 schools and PTAs also will host fundraisers throughout December to help our fellow community members in need. Activities range from O’Neill Middle School’s Santa Good Cause to Henry Puffer School’s Smooch the Pooch fundraiser. Elementary schools also host gift and clothes collection events for families in need, as well as fundraiser holiday-themed breakfasts. Please check with your local school or PTA to see how you can get involved!

Enjoy festive music at District 58’s many holiday performances. Herrick Middle School, 4435 Middaugh Ave., will present its Festive String Shindig on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in the gym.

O’Neill Middle School, 635 59th St., also will host its Choir and Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and its Band, Choir and Orchestra Holiday Assembly at 9 a.m. Dec. 19 in the gym.

These are just a few of the many exciting holiday events taking place in District 58! For information, visit www.dg58.org or call the Downers Grove school in your neighborhood!

Megan Hewitt is the Communications Relations coordinator for District 58.

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Best of luck to the Senior Suburban Orchestra as it looks to find a new home this holiday season. The orchestra is a group of local senior musicians that gets together and performs concerts for the community. They are seeking a new facility to host practice sessions. Facilities that are interested in providing a new home for the orchestra may call SSO President Bob Bahrey at 630-627-7131.

Interested in learning CPR? It could save a life! Pilates Sense in Downers Grove will be hosting CPR/AED and First Aid Certification classes at their third floor location at 4949 Forest Ave. throughout December. For information, call 312-804-9770 or visit www.pilatessense.com.

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The soon-to-be-built 55 luxury condos in downtown Downers Grove is a horrible idea. Just imagine the daily traffic with the owners’ cars in and out. And what happens when an owner moves in and out? Will Maple be down to one lane with moving vans? It was announced at the Nov. 18 board meeting that there was no significant positive effect on Downers Grove downtown businesses can be traced to any of the already built condos in the downtown area. In other words, downtown condo development has not stimulated the

Justice in Ferguson, Mo.

Justice needs to be done in Ferguson, Mo. To see an officer get away with something like that or to shoot an unarmed teenager is just stupid. The grand jury did not even indict him. He should have been charged. They now have to deal with riots, and these police officers should back off these protesters.

they call them animals and monsters. When white college kids riot after a football game, they’re just kids having fun. I just don’t understand. Why is life still like this? They just keep killing these young black kids. It hurts my heart.

Take a hard line on repeat DUI drivers

dangerous – those with no, suspended or revoked licenses.

Those who lost their driving privileges or never acquired them are as dangerous, possibly more so, than drunken drivers. Please provide such scofflaws with meaningful punishment. Impounding the vehicle and heavy fines with possible incarceration would send a strong message.

ing was President Gary Mayo.

Is this his doing? Does he make all decisions unilaterally? Are we not represented by a board anymore? Has the Park District caught the same bug as COD and our federal government?

Keep Glen Ellyn’s Citizen’s Finance Committee strong

I would like to thank the Glen I hope the [state’s attorney] Ellyn Park District for estabprosecutor is taking a harder lishing the Citizen’s Finance line on repeat DUIs. In my Glen Ellyn Park District Committee. I wish other local wife’s family and families representation, survey government entities had someSign code isn’t fair of close friends, there are In last week’s Glen Ellyn Park thing similar. They play a critical Let me get this straight: If people who are missing from District Board meeting, the role in making sure voters are you are a new business coming Thanksgiving dinner because vote was 4-2, clearly against informed in an unbiased way. to Downers Grove, the Village they were struck and killed by paying thousands for another Some people are questioning the Council will unanimously decide drunken drivers. Also send a pool survey, but Glen Ellyn Park CFC’s role and their output. This to make exceptions for the message to another group of District is doing the survey feels like an attempt to reduce village sign ordinance. However, drivers who may be equally anyway. The only person miss- the CFC’s role or their voice. if you are a longtime existing business in the village, the council members will agree not NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to amend the sign ordinance.

Boycott Wal-Mart

I hope everyone boycotts WalMart this holiday season. Look what they did to our towns where it once was a nice place to live with very little crime.

Wal-Mart brought more lowclass people to the surrounding communities, not to mention how they treat employees who work for them. Support local stores and the ones that were here before Wal-Mart!

Killing ‘hurts my heart’

I just don’t understand it.

Why is it always a white cop shooting an unarmed teenager? When black people riot,

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 201, WESTMONT, DUPAGE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Community Unit School District No. 201 for 2014 will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at 7:00p.m. at the Westmont Village Hall, 31 West Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Mr. Kevin M. Carey, Superintendent, 133 S. Grant Street, Westmont, Illinois, at (630) 468-8000.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2013 were $20,805,619.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2014 are $22,351,004. This represents a 7.43 percent increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2013 were $1,267,146.06.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 are $1,258,550. This represents a 0.68 percent decrease from the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2013 were $22,072,765.06.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2014 are $23,609,554.

This represents a 6.96 percent increase over the previous year.

Mary Kay Caporali Secretary, Board of Education Community Unit School District No. 201

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Instead of investing resources in another survey or consultant, Westmont should live up to its current “Progressive Village” slogan or simply change it to the more accurate “Complacent Village.” The downtown area is overpopulated with resale shops and vacant properties. There is also tremendous opportunity for growth in the areas around 63rd Street and Cass Avenue. The strip malls in this area are an eyesore, waste of space and tremendous loss of tax revenue. The prospect of getting a Mariano’s will bring a lot of out-of-town dollars to the community, which is what makes any village progress, thrive and in turn, lower property taxes. This would be the first step to actually being a “Progressive Village.”

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DOWNERS GROVE – The Caribbean Corner restaurant is bringing a little tropical flavor to downtown Downers Grove.

Owner Raquel Amechazzura is making Cuban, Puerto Rican and Dominican Republic cuisine with her own flair.

Amechazzura was born in New York but spent her childhood between Miami and the Dominican Republic, where she grew up in the kitchens of her grandmother and mother. “I grew up in a family that cooked,� Amechazzura said. “I have always enjoyed cooking, and I got hooked into the Food Network and it rekindled a passion for cooking in me.�

Amechazzura, 47, has been in the health care industry for more than 20 years, and while she liked working as a billing manager at Rush Copley in Aurora, a new direction in life seemed to be calling to her. “I have 25 years of working left,� she said. “I thought, ‘Do I really want to keep working at the hospital?’ I loved it, but the focus now is cooking.�

In 2008, she could no longer ignore her culinary passion, and while keeping her full time job, Amechazzura enrolled in night classes at College of DuPage to work on obtaining her associate degree in culinary arts.

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OBITUARIES KATHLEEN HELLER Kathleen Heller, 63, of Westmont, at rest November 29, 2014.

Arrangements entrusted to West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 630-852-8000

HELEN F. LAIPPLEREHBERG

Born: Sept. 18, 1920; in Ackley, IA Died: Nov. 15, 2014; in Walnut Creek, CA

Helen Frances Laipple-Rehberg, nee Coyle, peacefully passed away on November 15, 2014, in Walnut REYNARD HOFFMANN Creek, California, at the age of 94.

Reynard “Rey” Hoffmann, age 83, She was born a long time Downers Grove September 18, 1920, resident. Passed away peacefully to Edward Jordan Friday, November 21, 2014.

Coyle and Anna Beloved husband of Frances Bernadette Hoffmann. Loving father of Scott (Clouston) Coyle in (Jackie) Hoffman and Alison (Ted) Ackley, Iowa. As one of seven Mattox.Fond uncle of many nieces children, Helen excelled in and nephews. academics, music and sports, Preceded in death by his first wife, playing basketball for Ackley High Dorothy nee Landrebe Hoffmann; School. She then graduated from his parents, Ed and Dorothy Hamilton Business College in Mason Hoffmann; and his brother, Glenn City, Iowa; and her secretarial skills Hoffmann. were formidable. In 1945 she Rey was a former partner of married Aron Laipple of Hampton, Haskins & Sells now currently Iowa; and together they raised five Deloitte. Rey was a long time children. The couple lived in many member of Immanuel Lutheran places while following Aron's career Church of Downers Grove, IL. in education, including Villisca, Visitation was Monday, December Iowa; Colonial Heights, Virginia; 1, 2014, at Toon Funeral Home in Atlanta, Georgia; and Downers Downers Grove. Services were Grove, Illinois. After Aron's death in Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 1980, Helen moved to Sun City Immanuel Lutheran Church, West, Arizona, where she met and Downers Grove, IL. married Bob Rehberg in 1986. Helen In lieu of flowers, memorial and Bob spent many years traveling donations to Immanuel Lutheran with the Sun City West Softball Church, 5211 Carpenter St. Downers League. After Bob died in 2003, Grove, IL 60515. For firm members, Helen moved further west to donations to the Deloitte foundation Walnut Creek, California, to be or a charity of your choice. closer to her daughters.

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Helen is survived by her sister, Margaret Coyle, of Mason City, Iowa; three daughters, Patricia J. (Mark Houtchens) Hackett, Kathleen S. (Jim) Finney, and Barbara A. (Bill) Blastic; two sons, David P. Laipple and Thomas M. Laipple; three granddaughters; and three great grandchildren.

Helen is preceded in death by her brothers, Ambrose J. Coyle, Joseph E. Coyle, and Gerald E. Coyle; and her sisters, Mary Irene Coyle and Marian Agnes Coyle.

HORST V. MATHES Horst V. Mathes, age 82, of Downers Grove, IL. Beloved husband of Irene Mathes.

Loving father of Horst (Barbara) Mathes, Elke (Larry) Nied, and Thomas (Karen) Mathes. Cherished grandfather of five. Dear son of the late Frederich and the late Ilse Mathes.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m.

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, Sharon B Fran (the late Pat) Patterson and the late Mickey Ray; brother-in-law of Ellen (Dick) Goldberg and Hank (Cindy) Pesch; fond uncle and great-uncle of many.

Tom grew up in Downers Grove, was a graduate of Downers Grove High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942-1945 during World War II. After the war, he worked for many years as an accountant with Taylor Forge & Pipeworks (later known as Gulf & Western), Cicero and Oak Brook, IL. Tom was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Naperville and enjoyed crossword puzzles and cookies.

Visitation was Tuesday, November 25, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at FriedrichJones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.

Services were Wednesday, November 26, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home and proceeded to a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1450 Green Trails Dr., Naperville. Interment: Naperville Cemetery, Naperville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Naperville Responds For Our Veterans, 1111 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540, (331) 6847899, www.nrfov.org For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630)355-0213.

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Born: Feb. 13, 1920; in Chicago, IL Died: Nov. 21, 2014; in Wheaton, IL Thomas J. "Tom" Ray, age 94, a resident of Naperville, IL, formerly of Downers Grove, IL, died on Friday, November 21, 2014, at DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton, IL. He was born February 13, 1920, in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of the late Patricia J. (nee Pesch) Ray, whom he married November 29, 1941, and who preceded him in death August 9, 2004; loving father of Michael D. (Mary) Ray of Santa Fe, NM, Margaret "Peggy" Stump of Naperville and Barbara E. (Kevin) Bikus of St. Cloud, MN; adored grandfather of Jennifer Stump, Andrew (Gretchen) Stump, Christopher (Lauren) Stump, Matthew (Debbie) Bikus, Zach (Lindy) Bikus and Josh Bikus; cherished great-grandfather of Courtney Stump, Rachael Buckner, Lily and Gavin Stump; great-great grandfather of Caidence Buckner; devoted son of the late Merrick and Lillian Ray; dear brother of Leonard (Dolores) Ray, Roberta (the late Ed) Becker, Sharon Barileau and the late

MICHAEL H. SCHOOT Michael H. Schoot, 57, of Westmont, IL, passed away November 5, 2014. Beloved brother of Raymond, Gary, Jeanne, James, Robert (Lynda) and Kathleen (Andrew) Moravec. Cherished Uncle to Corey, Jacob, Christina, Rebecca, Emily, Sarah and Robert.

Preceded in death his parents, Raymond and Virginia (Whitehouse) Schoot; and brother, David.

A memorial will be held December 7, 2014, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse Inn Terrace Room 630 Pasquinelli Dr (Intersection Route 83 and Ogden) Westmont, IL 60559.

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JAMES ORR WALLACE James Orr Wallace, age 94, of Downers Grove, IL. Beloved husband of the late Ramona. Loving father of James R. (Mary “Sue”) Wallace, Nancy (Tom) Trafton, Beth (Wally) Johnson, Bruce (Pamela) Wallace, Linda (John) Park, David (Rose) Wallace, and Robert Wallace; also many Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, and Great-Great Grandchildren.

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WOODRIDGE – The Lisle Woodridge Fire District recognized a Good Samaritan last month.

Fire officials thanked John Matthew Lindsey of Woodridge for his “selfless act” Oct. 28.

Around 1:14 a.m. that morning, fire officials responded to a residential fire in the 7800 block of Deerfield Avenue in Woodridge.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR LEMONT-BROMBEREK COMBINED SCHOOL DISTRICT 113A I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax increase for Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois for 2014 will be held on December 17, 2014, after 7:00 p.m. at Old Quarry Middle School, 16100 W. 127th Street, Lemont, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Barbara Germany, Business Manager/ CSBO and Treasurer, Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A, 16100 W. 127th Street, Lemont, Illinois, 630-257-2286.

II. The corporate and special purposes property taxes extended or abated for the year 2013 were $18,452,450.

The proposed corporate and special purposes property taxes to be levied for the year 2014 are $19,750,000. This represents an 7.03% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for the year 2013 were $4,968,587.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for the year 2014 are $5,155,000. This represents a 3.75% increase over the previous year.

IV. Total property taxes extended or abated for the year 2013 were $23,421,037.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for the year 2014 are $24,905,000. This represents a 6.34% increase over the previous year.

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There were six people home at the time of the fire, according to the fire district. Five of them were able to self evacuate, but a 20-year-old woman was trapped in the basement.

Just prior to the arrival of emergency services, Lindsey responded from across the street and was informed that there was a woman in the basement.

He quickly went to a basement window, broke it and entered the home. Once inside, Lindsey located the woman and assisted

her to the window, he lifted her up and out of the basement to safety. He was assisted by others out of the window.

The Lisle Woodridge Fire District Board publicly thanked Lindsey for his life-saving efforts during a Nov. 12 board meeting. Board Vice President Jamie Lowe read the award into the record and board President Brent Frank congratulated Lindsey when he presented him with a plaque.

Man charged with disarming an officer SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – A Downers Grove man who barricaded himself inside an apartment before surrendering to police has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident, according to a Daniel E. Downers Grove Saxon Police Department news release.

Daniel E. Saxon, 53, 2415 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, was charged with disarming a police officer, officials said.

Police responded to a call Nov. 19 regarding a man who was acting “irrationally” at 2415 Ogden Ave., police said.

Previous reports stated that Saxon was allegedly blocking residents from entering the apartment building.

An officer then approached Saxon, who allegedly struck and disarmed the officer of his Taser during a struggle, then fled to his apartment, barricading the door, officials said. The man eventually surrendered to police and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for evaluation, the release stated.

The DuPage County States Attorney has approved a charge of disarming a police officer, and police obtained a warrant for Saxon’s arrest, officials said.

Bail was set at $100,000 and Saxon was transported to the DuPage County Jail, the release stated.

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Meeting dates, times, locations and agendas are subject to change.

Check the Village website at www.downers.us and DGTV Channel 6 for the most current meeting information.

FACILITIES PLANNING TOWN HALL MEETINGS The Village Council of the Village of Downers Grove will host two Town Hall meetings to discuss Village facilities as follows: • The first meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday, December 4, 2014, and will begin with a tour at 6:30 p.m. followed by a presentation starting at 7:30 p.m.

• The second meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on Saturday, December 6, 2014, and will begin with a tour at 8:00 a.m. followed by a presentation starting at 9:00 a.m. To participate online during the December 6 meeting, email your questions and comments to mayorcouncil@downers.us.

COMED TOWN HALL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2014 The Village will host a ComEd Town Hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at the Public Works Building, 5101 Walnut Avenue. This is part of the Village's ongoing work to improve electricity service within the Village.

The purpose of this meeting will be to report on the progress made during the past year. It is also an opportunity for residents to communicate their reliability concerns directly to ComEd Representatives.

IRS PHONE SCAM ALERT The Downers Grove Police Department alerts residents of a telephone scam. The resident receives a telephone call that appears to be from the IRS. The caller tells the resident that they owe taxes that must be paid immediately. The resident may also receive official looking emails associated with the scam. The criminals are armed with enough information and technological knowledge to convince unsuspecting victims that they owe money because they can recite the last four digits of their Social Security number. Payments to the scammers have been made with prepaid debit cards or through a wire transfer - payment methods that the IRS does not use.

The IRS usually contacts those who owe taxes by mail, not by phone. The mail should be addressed to you only; if there is another name on the envelope, it may be some type of scam.

Here are some important reminders from the Police Department regarding telephone solicitations: • Do not provide personal information to unknown callers.

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• Money Pak transactions are not refundable, cannot be reversed, and are not FDIC-insured.

• If you feel you may have been the victim of any type of telephone or mail fraud, please contact the Downers Grove Police Department to make a report. If the scam involves the IRS, you may also report the incident directly to the Treasury's Inspector General at 800-366-4484.

WINTER COAT DRIVE December 1, 2014 thru January 16, 2015 The Village is collecting gently used coats and winter accessories for all ages. Drop boxes will be located in the lobbies of: * Village Hall, 801 Burlington Avenue * Police Department, 825 Burlington Avenue * Public Works, 5101 Walnut Avenue All items collected will be donated to Sharing Connections to benefit those in need in the community.

Items will be collected through January 14, 2015.

The coat drive is organized by the VOICE Committee, a voluntary group of Village employees with the goal of supporting humanitarian efforts in the organization and the Downers Grove community.

Questions? Call Audrey Priorello at 630-434-5615.

HOLIDAY LIGHT RECYCLING Don't throw away your tangled, frayed or burned-out holiday lights this year! The Village offers recycling of holiday tree lights and extension cords. A receptacle is available at the Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Avenue, through January 30, 2015.

Items may be dropped off during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Acceptable items are: • • • • • •

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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.

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etween decking the halls, visiting family and attending holiday parties, it may seem like there is little time to maintain a workout routine during the holiday season. While the holiday season is an especially busy time of year, men and women who plan and stay dedicated to their routines do not need to let their health fall by the wayside until January.

Several studies show that people can gain anywhere from one pound to a few pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although that might not seem like a lot of weight, a report in The New England Journal of Medicine noted that many people never lose the weight they put on during the holidays.

Those who struggle to keep the weight off understand the importance of maintaining both a consistent fitness schedule and healthy eating habits. This may be challenging when the rich foods and parties synonymous with the holiday season are around to threaten healthy habits. Here’s how to stay on course.

• Establish a regular exercise date. Treat exercise as any other obligation on the calendar. Make it a necessity and not a luxury. Schedule time for workouts, even if it means removing something else from your agenda.

• Don’t worry about the length of your workouts. If you’re accustomed to an hourlong workout but cannot fit in more than 20 minutes on some days, don’t skip the workout simply because it’s shorter. Make the most of that time by targeting larger, core muscles.

• Change your schedule. You may need to alter your daily schedule to fit in gym workouts or other exercise. Try getting up earlier and heading out prior to work or school. This will open up time throughout the rest of your day, and you can use that time to meet the demands of the holiday season.

• Get a trainer or a workout buddy. It’s far easier to blow off a workout when you go it alone. However, if you have a workout partner who is counting on you and vice versa, you may be less inclined to miss a workout — even when you’re not especially motivated to hit the gym.

• Try new activities. Workouts need not be limited to exercises in the gym. Plenty of activities work the body and burn calories. Sledding, ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding are just a few winter sports that can help you stay in shape.

• Choose a hotel with a pool or gym. If holiday travel is on your itinerary, select a hotel that has fitness equipment. This way you can keep up with your routine. Even swimming a few laps in an indoor pool can provide a cardiovascular workout while you’re on vacation. Remember, it only takes a two-week break from exercise to experience a fitness regression, and you will only have to work harder to get back to your current fitness level if you let exercise slide too long.

• Add short, high-intensity exercises. Burn more calories in less time with high-intensity workouts. This way you won’t need to schedule as much time for workouts but will still get the benefit of exercise.

• Transform chores into exercise opportunities. See that vacuum cleaner, rake or broom as a piece of exercise equipment. While cleaning up for holiday company, turn on the radio and get your heart pumping, too. Do leg raises while you’re preparing meals or do some pushups off of the kitchen counter.

• Use your bodyweight. Even if you can’t make it to the gym, rely on your own body resistance for a thorough workout. Pushups, squats, burpees, mountain climbers, jumping rope, and lunges are some exercises that rely on bodyweight for effectiveness.

• Periodically exercise during the day. If you have a few free moments here and there during the day, use these opportunities to exercise.

By the end of the day, you may find you squeezed in an entire workout’s worth of exercise over the course of several 10-minute intervals.

Exercise and fitness do not have to play second fiddle to other holiday activities. Make time for workouts, and you will be ahead of the game come the new year.

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is the season for holiday entertaining. Icy shades of glistening white, sophisticated naturals and dazzling rhinestones top the hottest design trends in tableware and collectibles for the 2014 winter holidays.

"Shades of white continue to be a customer favorite, both in ornaments and tabletop," says visual designer John Griffith. "For the past few years, holiday decor has hinted at glitz and glitter, but this season we're seeing more of a jeweled look with glamorous winter white designs heavily encrusted with rhinestones. It reminds me of when you wake up after a winter storm and everything is coated in sparking snow and ice."

Griffith leads the design team at dinnerware retailer giant, Replacements, Ltd. He loves mixing patterns in shades of white to create an elegant monochromatic look, but adds that using white as a unifying element also allows one to create endless design combinations by blending in additional colors, textures and shapes. Teammate Keith Winkler says you can easily use a different salad plate for each guest to create fun individual place settings, or even switch out accent plates between holidays to give your tabletop decor a totally different twist.

"For someone who entertains often, this is a great way to break up patterns so their guests don't always see the same designs over and over. Guests will enjoy the seasonal designs, and hosts will have all kinds of fun creating new looks for their table," Winkler says.

Bright colors are also trending as hosts break tradition by adding in splashes of bold hues that aren't typically associated with the holidays.

"In creating one of the table designs in our store,

we mixed non-holiday patterns in shades of purple and metallic gold," says Griffith. "These colors don't readily suggest Christmas, but we were able to create a rich, festive holiday feel by pairing these patterns with holiday accents. We filled glass bowls and compotes with rich-hued ornaments and incorporated gold finials in the table design. We created a centerpiece of silk florals in complementary colors which pulled the design theme together. One of my favorite things about this table is we can easily transition the look by replacing the gold hues with silver accents to create a table for our New Year's celebrations."

Naturals are really popular again this year for both tabletop and holiday ornaments. Designs range from whimsical and folksy to more sophisticated and contemporary. Burlap offers great texture this season with manufacturers incorporating this material into everything from wire decorating ribbon to holiday accents. Griffith suggests using burlap for table runners or place mats and venturing outside to gather greenery such as ivy or magnolia leaves, berries and pine cones to use for your centerpiece.

Vintage tableware continues to be a driving trend. Griffith says many people are including heirloom patterns, passed through the generations, in their holiday place settings to create a sense of family tradition, then mixing in newer patterns to infuse their own sense of style. He's also seeing smaller objects - such as vintage cookie cutters or toys - used as decor accents or to trim the trees.

Griffith says you see some of the design schemes his team is creating for the holiday season and find additional decorating ideas on Replacements' Facebook page.

Mix white and silver patterns to create a frosty look for holiday entertaining.

Ornaments make great accents or place card holders.

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any parents fondly recall their first holiday season as a mom and dad.

While youngsters may not remember much about their first Thanksgiving dinner with family or where their first Christmas present was placed under the tree, parents tend to cherish such memories, making their first holidays with children in tow very memorable.

Loved ones of new parents can take steps to make this holiday season even more special. The following are some gift ideas for holiday shoppers who want to make this season even more memorable for the proud new parents in their lives.

• Photo album: Today’s new parents have more pictures and video of their bundles of joy than any previous generation of moms and dads, as smartphones, tablets and other devices have made taking pictures much easier than in years past. But family members also have more access to such photos than ever before, making it easy to put together a special photo album of the new parents and their new child. Pull pictures from the parents’ social media accounts or make an album of the numerous photos you have no doubt received since your loved ones became parents. Parents likely don’t have time to make such albums, so your efforts will almost certainly be appreciated.

• Camcorder: Many smartphones are capable of taking video, but such devices are not ideal for shooting longer home videos new parents will want to watch for years to come. An HD camcorder with sufficient internal flash memory can allow new parents to take longer, higher quality videos with superior audio to those that are shot on smartphones. Such a camcorder may be costly for those shopping on a strict budget, but it’s a gift new parents are sure to love and utilize for years to come.

• Nursery sound system: New moms and dads are no doubt anxiously anticipating the day when the newest additions to their households sleep through the night. Help speed up the arrival of that glorious night with a nursery sound system that provides soothing sounds to create a perfect sleeping environment for newly born boys and girls. The results may not arrive overnight, but parents may soon find their lovable youngster is spending more of the wee hours of the morning sleeping and less time waking up mom and dad.

• Spa treatment: Not every gift you buy for the new parents in your life needs to focus on helping them cherish their first holiday season as parents.

New parents tend to experience lots of exhaustion in their first few months on the job, but a spa treatment can be just the relaxing break they need from catering to their bundle of joys’ every need. Moms may prefer the full spa treatment, while dads may simply want a massage and some relaxing time in the steam room. Book a treatment for both mom and dad so they can spend some time relaxing during this hectic time of year.

New parents often cherish their first holiday season as moms and dads, and the right holiday gift can make that first holiday season even better.

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What’s bright red, named after a bird, tart and tangy, and bounces? Yes, bounces.

The answer is the cranberry.

This little fact is more than amusing trivia. In the mid-1800s, John “Peg-Leg” Webb let his cranberry crop roll down the barn stairs, rather than attempting to carry it down on his one leg, and noticed that the good fruit bounced and the bad fruit just stayed wherever it landed.

The “bounceboard separator,” which is still used today, is a direct result of his observation.

Cranberries, one of only three commercially grown native North American fruits (blueberries and concord grapes are the others), were first cultivated in Massachusetts. It is said they got their name either from the crane-like shape of the blossom or from the fact that they provided a good source of nutrient-rich food for the cranes along the coastline.

Native Americans used the berries medicinally — they made poultices to treat poisonous arrow wounds, used them fresh and dried in their cooking, and even made a pigment from them to dye rugs. Later, whalers discovered cranberries prevented scurvy, and in the past 20 years, study after study has solidified cranberries’ important role in preventing urinary tract infections.

On our modern Thanksgiving table, we may serve cranberries for their health benefits or because of a deeply-rooted holiday tradition: it is believed that Native Americans brought cranberries cooked in maple syrup to that very first

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Beat together egg, sugar and molasses.

Combine baking soda and 1/3 cup hot water; stir well. Add to egg mixture. Combine salt and flour; add to egg mixture. Do not overmix. Stir in cranberries.

Pour batter into prepared soulé dish.

Cover with foil. Place dish in the large pot.

Add several inches of water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 70 to 90 minutes, until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

To prepare sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place warm sauce in a bowl or pitcher to pass with the pudding.

— Recipe courtesy of Tuckaway Farms, Conway, Mass.

Yields 10 servings For the pudding: • 1 2 cups fresh cranberries • 1 t egg Fresh Cranberry Relish • 1 T sugar with Pecans • 2 cup light molasses (not Yields 4 cups blackstrap) • 2 cups fresh cranberries • 2 t baking soda • 1 medium orange, sectioned, and • 1/3 cup hot water grated rind • 2 t coarse salt • 1/3 to 2 cup sugar • 1 2 cups all-purpose lour • 2 cup chopped pecans For the sauce: • 1 Granny Smith apple, finely • 2 cups sugar chopped • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter Wash cranberries; drain well. Remove any • 1 cup heavy cream soft, discolored or broken berries.

• 2 t vanilla extract

Combine cranberries, maple syrup and apple cider in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until cranberries To prepare pudding, butter a 6-cup soulé burst and sauce is thick and chunky. dish. Set aside a large pot with a lid that will Remove from heat and stir in apple and hold a water bath. walnuts. Chill sauce until cold and thick, or Place cranberries in a medium sauceup to three days before serving. pan. Cover with water. Cover and cook over medium heat until cranberries begin

Place cranberries in bowl of a food processor; pulse to chop coarsely. Add orange sections. Pulse.

Transfer to a bowl. Add sugar, chopped pecans, orange rind and apple. Stir well.

Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

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any families have their own unique holiday traditions, but some traditions transcend familial lines to become an integral part of many people’s holiday celebrations. One of the more popular traditions during this festive time of year is to watch a favorite holiday film with family and friends. With that in mind, the following are some of the most beloved holiday movies ever to make it onto the big screen.

• “It’s a Wonderful Life”: Perhaps no holiday film is more beloved than this 1946 Frank Capra-directed classic. Screen legend Jimmy Stewart plays a desperate businessman contemplating suicide during the holiday season. But a guardian angel helps him realize all the good fortune in his life by showing him what life might have been like if he had never existed.

• “White Christmas”: This 1954 song-and-dance film stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as a pair of longtime friends and ex-military men who fall in love with a sister act team that includes famous singer (and aunt to George Clooney) Rosemary Clooney. Crosby and Kaye join forces to save the failing Vermont inn of their beloved former commander.

• “Miracle on 34th Street”: Natalie Wood stars in this 1947 classic that follows the trial of Kris Kringle, who claims to be Santa Claus and must prove otherwise to avoid being institutionalized. Nominated for Best Picture at the 1948 Academy Awards, “Miracle on 34th Street” won three of the prestigious statuettes, including a Best Supporting Actor Oscar® for Edmund Gwenn, who played the jolly old man in the red suit.

• “Bad Santa”: Though not quite as heartwarming as many holiday films, this 2003 black comedy stars Billy Bob Thornton as miserable, alcoholic con man “Willie,” who poses as a mall Santa Claus so he can rob a department store safe on Christmas Eve. But in spite of its rather raunchy take on the holiday season, the film is ultimately a story of redemption as Willie befriends a bullied youngster and begins to turn his life around.

• “A Christmas Carol”: Those looking for a more traditional take on holiday films need look no further than this 1951 adaptation of the Charles Dickens novella, which tells the tale of bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge as he is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.

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Holiday Recipe

Come together g A mixed-faith holiday menu

By Marge Perry Relish

My husband’s Christmas food traditions included a special roast as the centerpiece of the meal. As the star of the table, this was often an indulgence for his family: rack of lamb, standing rib roast or beef tenderloin were not cuts of meat his family could aford to eat very often.

For me, Hanukkah is practically synonymous with latkes, the fried potato pancakes served by many Jews to commemorate the miracle of the oil in the Temple burning for eight days. We’d eat the pancakes with applesauce and sour cream, or sometimes straight from the frying pan before my mother could even get them to the platter.

For this year’s holiday gathering, we’re serving beef tenderloin with a garlic and herb crust. An easy, do-ahead dish, it takes about 10 minutes to put together and gets rave reviews every time.

We’re pairing the beef with traditional latkes, and as a nod to the applesauce I ate as a child, we’re including Apple Onion Relish, which is great with both the beef and the latkes.

Everyone at the table — regardless of their faith — agrees: it’s heavenly.

Potato Latkes

• 2 T fresh oregano • 6 garlic cloves • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled • 3 T Dijon mustard and shredded • 4 t black pepper • 2 onions, shredded, about 1 2 • 1/3 cup extra-vircups gin olive oil • 1/3 cup all-purpose lour • 4 2 pounds beef • 2 eggs tenderloin, trimmed • 2 t dried thyme and tied • 1 4 t salt • 2 t salt • 4 t black pepper Combine basil, herbs, • 4 cup vegetable oil garlic, mustard and pepper • 4 cup olive oil

Combine potatoes, onion, flour, eggs, thyme, salt and pepper; mix well. Place in a colander and squeeze out excess liquid.

Pour half the vegetable oil and half the olive oil into a large nonstick skillet; heat until hot but not smoking. Spoon 2 tablespoons potato mixture per latke into skillet, spreading into 3-inch rounds with a fork.

Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with additional salt. Repeat with remaining potato mixture and oil. Serve immediately.

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Yield 12 servings • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves • 3 T fresh rosemary • 3 T fresh marjoram

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• 2 Golden Delicious apples, Preheat oven to 425F. Coat a rimmed peeled, cored and diced baking sheet with cooking spray.

• 1 cup golden raisins Transfer beef to baking sheet. Sprinkle • 2 T apple jelly with salt. Bake about 40 minutes, or until a • 4 t salt thermometer inserted into the center regHeat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add isters 135F for medium-rare. Remove from onions, garlic and sugar; cook, stirring occaoven and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. sionally, 35 minutes or until caramelized.

Stir in vinegar, cumin, ginger and cinnamon; Apple Onion Relish cook 7 minutes. Add apples and raisins; Yield 12 servings cook 5 minutes.

• 2 T vegetable oil Remove from heat and stir in jelly and salt.

• 3 onions, chopped Serve warm or at room temperature.

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

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• Turn this year’s cards into next year’s gift tags. Cut out circles, rectangles or any shape you desire. Otherwise, visit the scrapbooking aisle of your favorite craft store and purchase a paper punch to make easy work of cutting those shapes.

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very Christmas Eve, children go to bed eagerly anticipating a visit from Santa Claus. This merry gentleman is purported to visit the home of every good girl and boy, delivering gifts and cheer along the way.

Before the modern evolution of Santa Claus lived a very real and generous individual named Nicholas. In the third century, Nicholas served as the Bishop of Myrna in present-day Turkey. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, believing that giving should be done secretly and sacrificially in Jesus Christ’s name rather than one’s own.

Stories tell of Nicholas paying the dowry for poor daughters to enable them to get married. He reportedly put coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him. It is believed Nicholas helped to restore the hope of hundreds of people in his community, making him a beloved and revered Bishop. Throughout his ministry, Nicholas fervently shared his life and fortune with others.

Nicholas continued to be revered and commemorated by many Christians even after his death. His charity and unselfish works helped inspire generations of the faithful, and he eventually was named the patron saint of everyone from merchants to sailors to pawnbrokers.

No one really knows what St. Nicholas looked like. But in 2005, a forensic laboratory in England reviewed historical data and photographs of the remains taken from St. Nicholas’ grave in the 1950s.

Researchers concluded that he was a small man, perhaps no more than five feet in height, with a broken nose.

This image certainly does not fit with the robust frame and other imagery awarded St. Nicholas in more modern years. St. Nicholas is believed to be the inspiration for Santa Claus, which was a name taken from the Dutch Sinterklaas, a contracted form of Sint Nicolass, or St. Nicholas.

Tales of the real St. Nicholas’ giving spirit were blended with a fictional personification by New York-based newspaper writers who blended the St. Nicholas name with the appearance of a Dutch town citizen. The goal was to reach out to the primarily Dutch immigrants living in New York at the time. This jolly elf image was given a boost by the publication of “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” which was published around the same time.

Eventually, the merry Santa Claus portrayal began to outshine the more accurate St. Nicholas version as a religious man, fostered by political drawings and caricatures that depicted Santa as a chubby sort in a red suit. That image prevails to this day.

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EVENTS

TOWER CHORALE

WHERE: Holy Trinity Church, 111 S. Cass Ave., Westmont WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 COST & INFO: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, free for ages 10 and younger; www.towerchorale.org ABOUT: The Tower Chorale of Western Springs performs “Feliz Navidad: A Concert of Holiday Warmth,” featuring Spanish carols and religious and secular songs, directed by Patrick Godon. On the program is “God Rest You Merry!” by Jim Winfield, dedicated to the Chorale. The singers will be accompanied by Dennis Zimmer on organ and piano, and a brass quartet, guitar, harp, percussion and flute. The Holy Trinity Children’s Choir will sing.

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WHERE: 909 Oakwood Drive, Westmont WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6 COST & INFO: Free admission; 630-468-8100 ABOUT: The 25th annual Band Parent Association Craft Show at Westmont Senior High School offers jewelry, ornaments, knitwear, home decor, handbags, handmade cards and fresh wreaths. Band members will perform, and lunch will start at 11 a.m., with concessions available throughout the day. Prizes donated by crafters are raffled off continuously, and sweets will be sold by the flag drill team.

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WHERE: Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; repeated Dec. 7 in Aurora COST & INFO: $17 for adults, $15 for students and seniors; www.Acappellago.org, 708-4843797, ext. 2 ABOUT: A cappella Christmas music by Acappellago will showcase contemporary composers and rarely heard gems in “Escape to … The Anticipation of Christmas.”

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WHERE: Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 7 COST & INFO: Tickets start at $23; www.westtowns. org ABOUT: A premier men’s four-part harmony ensemble, The West Towns Chorus, under the direction of Carrie Marcotte, will appear in “Christmas by the Fireside” with special guests: Downers Grove North High School’s Chamber Choir and South’s Madrigals, along with ringers, strings and organ.

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WHERE: Trinity Green Trails Auditorium, 2701 Maple Ave., Lisle WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 COST & INFO: $22, 630-737-9199, www.harmonize. com/dupage ABOUT: The 45-voice Chorus of DuPage, a men’s a cappella barbershop chorus, will present its annual Christmas concert, featuring secular and religious selections. Special guests will be the Midwest Crossroads Chorus, a women’s barbershop group; the Skinkers, a champion, mixed quartet; Wheaton Brass Trio; and flutist Emily Morrison, along with other quartets.

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Restaurant reviews

ELMHURST – In the world of foodie indulgence, brunch has become king. Stacks of fluffy pancakes with farmer’s market berries and housemade creme fraiche fill up Instagram profiles. Breakfast foods with a dozen different kinds of artisanal ingredients dot menus across the country.

But sometimes, you don’t want to have to pay $14 for a pair of eggs, some toast and potatoes. That’s an itch that Prairie Café in Elmhurst can scratch.

The place has all the vibes of an old-school diner: the sizzle of a griddle in the back, a giant menu of your basic breakfast food variations and every classic sandwich you could hope for, all under $10.

That comparison extends to the staff, too. I never saw the bottom of my coffee cup, paid for by a jittery remainder of the day. The owner of the cafe remembered me and where I sat across two visits a week apart – and seemingly everyone else who came in – and had the right balance of chatty attentiveness and respect for space.

Interestingly, the middle of the restaurant has a meat counter filled with Boar’s Head products for sale.

On my first visit, I tried the pancake sandwich, made up of three cakes, two eggs and a big slab of ham steak. The ham was appropriately salty, with a nice bit of color added by the griddle. The dish had good texture throughout, and the eggs and pancakes delivered plenty of flavor.

My favorite bites of the meal were when I decided to go full-out “To Kill a Mockingbird” Walter Cunningham, and smother the whole thing in syrup. The sweetness of the syrup, pancakes and ham melded with the pork’s saltiness and eggy savoriness in a way I am not ashamed to admit enjoying.

My second visit featured the lumberjack skillet, which

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Prairie Café in Elmhurst serves up a laid-back, small-town vibe, where the staff knows your name.

Prairie Café n WHERE: 109 W. Vallette St.,

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Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday n DRESS CODE: Casual n INFO: 630-279-7711, www. prairiecafe.net

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A pair of perfectly cooked, overeasy eggs is a highlight of the lumberjack skillet. had a pair of perfectly prepared, over-easy eggs nestled in a big pile of corned beef hash and crispy potatoes. The hash was good, with an accent on onion.

A highlight of the meal was what followed: the cinnamon roll.

I am a bit of a connoisseur of that revered baked good.

While in my heart of hearts,

The cafe offers a wide variety of breakfast treats, including the pancake sandwich piled high with ham and egg. none will ever top my grandma’s version, I’m a sucker for a good one. And Prairie Café’s is no slouch – with plenty of what tasted like homemade buttercream frosting on top of a buttery roll filled with spicy, not sweet, cinnamon goodness.

The café isn’t aiming at

avant-garde dishes that push the culinary envelope. But it doesn’t have to. It can hit any breakfast or lunch cravings you have, and do it with a whole lot of heart. Should you feel like a substantial bite during the day, there aren’t many better places to go than the Prairie Café.

To see more photos from Prairie Café, find this story online at www.PlanitLife.com/ mysterydiner The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Suburban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive dining experiences will result in published reviews.

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Downers Grove South guard Jahleel Smith (23) shoots the ball Friday against St. Charles North guard Jarod Karom (10) during the Ron Johnson Thanksgiving Boys Basketball Tournament at St. Charles East High School.

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The boys basketball season has tipped off, and many teams wrapped up play at Thanksgiving tournaments to start the campaign. Here’s the season outlook for DownOutlook: The Mustangs hope ers Grove North, Downers a talented core of newcomers Grove South and other area and underclassman can help the teams: varsity program retool on the fly, as not a single starter is reDowners Grove South turning from last year’s squad.

Mustangs After going winless at the Coach: Kris Olson St. Charles East Thanksgiving Conference: West Suburban Gold tournament, head coach Kris 2013-14 record: 11-14 Olson knows the team will face a fair share of adversity in its Top returners search for scoring depth and Name Year Position leadership.

“We have a young, talented MantasAugustinavicius sr. G

team that will progress as the season goes,” Olson said. “We should be very tough at some point this season, but could start slow based on our lack of experience.”

Returning guard Mantas Augustinavicius – an effective role player who came off the bench last season – will be counted on early to command the offense, while new additions like 6-foot-5 versatile forward TJ Clifford adjusts to varsity game play. The young guard tandem of Denis Alibegovic and Sam Ebersold and forward Donovan Ferguson are other reasons to believe the Downers Grove South guard TJ Clifford (40) drives the baseline against Mustangs’ future is now.

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St. Charles North forward Brendan McCarthy (20) during the Ron Johnson Thanksgiving Boys Basketball Tournament.

Suburban Life ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Downers Grove North Junior | Basketball Why she was selected Green led the Trojans to three wins in their first four games, pacing the team with almost 17 points per game. She helped the girls capture a third-place trophy and was named to an all-tournament team.

Soulier: How do you feel about the team’s play coming out of the tournament?

Green: I think it was good

considering how young we are and that we don’t have a ton of game experience playing with each other. We lost a few key components after last season, but it seems like we are starting to play really well together at the end of the tournament.

Tournament Team. Green, the Sears Appliance & Hardware Athlete of the Week, spoke with Suburban Life Sports Editor Alex Soulier about the tourney and her season aspirations.

Soulier: It must have been nice and ball handling. I set a nice to make the all-tournament team. baseline last season, but I think I can still improve in all Green: Yea, that’s a really nice honor, there were a lot of good players there.

Soulier: What part of your game did you try to fine tune this offseason?

Green: This season, I really want to get on the boards and become a rebounding threat.

I also worked a lot on my shot

still be able to be a good friend and offer everyone support when necessary.

areas of my game.

Soulier: With a year of varsity experience under your belt, are you working to become more of a vocal leader?

Green: I definitely feel that’s

Soulier: Have you set any goals for yourself or the team this season?

Green: We want to win

a role I’ve grown into. As a captain, I want to hold myself and my teammates accountable but

conference. Personally, I want reach 1,000 points – I am about 200 points away – and I want to play every game hard and leave it all on the court.

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bounds and added six assists and five steals as the Trojans won 49-47. Green has scored double figures in all four games and was one of two North girls named to the Rachel Bach All

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Downers Grove North junior Jaida Green is off to a blazing start to the regular season. In her first game against Andrew, the 6-foot-2 guard scored 26 points, grabbed nine re-

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Coach: Jim Thomas Conference: West Suburban Silver 2013-14 record: 9-18 Top returners Name Myles Farley Devin Blake Colin Kramper David Edwards Matt Mahlke Evan Jakobsze

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Promising newcomers Name Year Position Jordon Kedrowski sr.

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gram,” Thomas said. “I really think we can be competitive in every game.”

His hopes are buoyed by a deep front court led by center David Edwards and junior forwards Matt Mahlke and Devin Blake, who averaged nearly 13 points and eight rebounds as a sophomore. Seniors Myles Farley and Colin Kramper spearhead the ball handling duties while Evan Jakobsze, a Neuqua Valley transfer, also will factor into the backcourt equation.

The Trojans went 3-1 at the Wheaton Academy tournament, defeating Wheaton Academy, Brother Rice and Streamwood.

Benet’s Colin Bonnett drives to the paint March 7 against Waubonsie Valley in a IHSA 4A regional boys basketball final at Lemont High School.

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Coach: Gene Heidkamp Conference: East Suburban Catholic Outlook: Boasting a nearly 2013-14 record: 25-8

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC PLAINTIFF VS CHARLES J. FLORAMO; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR BERGIN FINANCIAL, INC.; DEFENDANTS 5832 RAINTREE LANE WESTMONT, IL 60559 09 CH 5275 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A ANY INFORMATION DEBT. 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 September 25, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 13, 2015, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, 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. 09-16-107-051 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5832 RAINTREE LANE WESTMONT, IL 60559

42 REAL ESTATE • SDP • Wednesday, December 3, 2014 • Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com Description of Improvements: THIS IS A 2 STORY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $480,591.30.

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

(H ), RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.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 #PA0928929 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I635109 December 3, 10, 17, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS IRENE D. LEZATTE; CRAIG J. LEZATTE; THE TOWNHOMES OF BELMONT WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; DEFENDANTS 2140 ASHLEY COURT DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 11 CH 000481 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 September 16, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 8, 2015, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, 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. 08-12-412-052 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2140 ASHLEY COURT DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: 4 OR MORE UNITS FRAME 1 CAR DETATCHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $496,622.64.

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

quan ty 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.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 #PA1021306 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that

set forth in this notice of sale.

I634459 November 26, 2014 December 3, 10, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, CHANCERY DIVISION HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, v.

ANU VELUCHAMY, an individual and sole beneficiary of Trust 4010; HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Successor Trustee to Western Springs National Bank and Trust, as Trustee u/t/a dated August 8, 2003 and known as Trust No. 4010; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

5201-5241 Thatcher Road Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 13 CH 2715 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County will on Thursday, January 6, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office Southwest Lobby, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as: 5201-5241 Thatcher Road,

Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 P.I.N.: 08-11-408-019-0000 The improvement on the property consists of a commercial building.

Terms: 10% down by certified funds; balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. 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.

The Judgment amount was $2,733,299.29 The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information please call Plaintiff's Attorney, The Collins Law Firm PC, 1770 Park Street, Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 527-1595.

I633990 November 26, 2014 December 3, 10, 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. Eunju Yoon; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 003411

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 10/8/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/15/15 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 09-09-409-001 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 101 S. Park 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 765 ILCS Property Act, 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. James P. Snodgrass; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 003569 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 9/24/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/8/15 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 09-05-214-020 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4103 S. Douglas Road 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 1412-28047.

I634925 November 26, 2014 December 3, 10, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CitiFinancial Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Ben C. Konoff; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014CH 00324 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 9/3/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/6/15 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 08-11-416-071 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5400 Walnut Place Unit #512 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 1414-01818.

I634761 November 26, 2014 December 3, 10, 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. Steven K. Rusch; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 00093 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 10/3/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/15/15 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

ng estate: PIN 09-18-212-017 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5802 Middaugh Avenue 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 765 ILCS Property Act, 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,

agai gagor 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 1413-33595.

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ify IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

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44 CLASSIFIED • SDP • Wednesday, December 3, 2014 • Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC PLAINTIFF VS CHARLES J. FLORAMO; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR BERGIN FINANCIAL, INC.; DEFENDANTS 5832 RAINTREE LANE WESTMONT, IL 60559 09 CH 5275 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 September 25, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 13, 2015, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, 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: LOT 120 AND THE SOUTH 1.0 FEET OF LOT 121 IN GOLFVIEW ADDITION TO DEER CREEK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN CLIFFORD-KRODL ASSESSMENT PLAT, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID GOLFVIEW ADDITION TO DEER CREEK RECORDED OCTOBER 30, 1978 AS DOCUMENT R78-104205 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-16-107-051 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5832 RAINTREE LANE

5832 RAINTREE LANE WESTMONT, IL 60559 Description of Improvements: THIS IS A 2 STORY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $480,591.30.

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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.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 #PA0928929 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS IRENE D. LEZATTE; CRAIG J. LEZATTE; THE TOWNHOMES OF BELMONT WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; DEFENDANTS 2140 ASHLEY COURT DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 11 CH 000481 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A ANY INFORMATION DEBT. 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 September 16, 2014, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 8, 2015, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, 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 WEST 35.00 FEET, AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO THE WEST LINE THEREOF OF LOT 2 IN THE TOWNHOMES OF BELMONT WOODS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-12-412-052 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2140 ASHLEY COURT DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: 4 OR MORE UNITS FRAME 1 CAR DETATCHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $496,622.64.

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

sp 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.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 #PA1021306 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I634459 November 26, 2014 December 3, 10, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life

RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

5201-5241 Thatcher Road Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 13 CH 2715 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of DuPage County will on Thursday, January 6, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office Southwest Lobby, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOTS 50, 51 AND 52 IN ELLSWORTH PARK, UNIT 6, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 16, 1975 AS DOCUMENT R75-70358, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 5201-5241 Thatcher Road, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 P.I.N.: 08-11-408-019-0000 The improvement on the property consists of a commercial building.

Terms: 10% down by certified funds; balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. 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.

The Judgment amount was $2,733,299.29 The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information please call Plaintiff's Attorney, The Collins Law Firm PC, 1770 Park Street, Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 527-1595.

I633990 November 26, 2014 December 3, 10, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life

THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, CHANCERY DIVISION HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, v.

ANU VELUCHAMY, an individual and sole beneficiary of Trust 4010; HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Successor Trustee to Western Springs IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR National Bank and Trust, as THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Trustee u/t/a dated August 8, DUPAGE COUNTY 2003 and known as Trust No. WHEATON, ILLINOIS 4010; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NON- Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF RECORD CLAIMANTS, Vs. Eunju Yoon; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 003411 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 10/8/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/15/15 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 20 IN BLOCK 9 IN WESTMONT, BEING A SUBDIVI-

SION BY ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER 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 146502, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-09-409-001 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 101 S. Park 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 RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Ple ref file be 14

(6 ) Please refer to file number 1413-25753.

I636217 December 3, 10, 17, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF Vs. James P. Snodgrass; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 003569 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 9/24/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/8/15 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 23 (EXCEPT THE EAST 100 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 24 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S FAIRVIEW AVENUE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 7, 1923 AS DOCUMENT NO. 169326, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN 09-05-214-020 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4103 S. Douglas Road 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

ope y 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 1412-28047.

I634925 November 26, 2014 December 3, 10, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS, INC., PLAINTIFF vs.

JOHN CHERACHI; SHEHRAM JAVIDAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,DEFENDANTS 14 CH 1191 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, SHEHRAM JAVIDAN; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 15 IN BLOCK 2 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S DOWNERS OGDEN DEVELOPMENT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2 IN WALTER C. LYMAN'S ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S OGDEN DEVELOPMENT RECORDED MARCH 12, 1926 AS DOCUMENT 209420, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 4335 Prospect Ave,

Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com • Wednesday, December 3, 2014 • SDP • CLASSIFIED pe Downers Grove, IL 60515 P.I.N.: 09-05-401-009 and which said mortgage was signed by JOHN CHERACHI, SHEHRAM JAVIDAN, mortgagors, to, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County as Document No. ; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of DuPage County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS of YOU, the said above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this f Court in DuPage County at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before December 19, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 0797 DuPage County No.: 182011 I634215 November 19, 26, 2014 December 3, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life

PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. C/K/A: 6400 Prideham Street, Unit 109, Downers Grove, IL 60516 PIN: 09-19-111-108 said Mortgage was given by Juliette Jette, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for INDYMAC Bank, F.S.B., A Federally Chartered Savings Bank, Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2007-081264.

UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of DuPage County, DuPage County Courthouse, 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton IL 60187 on or before January 2, 2015, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W14-2445 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I635563 December 3, 10, 17,, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life

"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W14-2445 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC; Plaintiff, VS. Juliette Jette; Springside Condominium Association; Illinois Department of Revenue; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Juliette Jette, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants.

Judge Robert Gibson 14 CH 2031 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice of is hereby given to you: -Juliette Jette that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of DuPage County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: UNIT 109 IN SPRINGSIDE CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK 18 IN PRENTISS BROOK TERRACE BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 7, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R6935358, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R74-28165 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED

In the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF DUPAGE MB Financial Bank, N.A., Plaintiff v.

John Koester a/k/a John K. Koester, et al., Defendants.

2014CH 002082 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 12 IN ARTHUR T. MC INTOSH AND CO'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 22, 1920 AS DOCUMENT 144403, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters.

Address of Property: 20 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559 Tax Identification No.: 09-09-222-022-0000

Mortgagor: John Koester a/k/a John K. Koester and Marlene C. Koester Mortgagee: MB Financial Bank, N.A. Recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois as Document No. R2009-048818 Present owner of the property is the above mentioned Mortgagor.

Notice is also hereby given you that the said Complaint prays 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, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, on or before December 26, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Field and Goldberg, LLC, Attorneys, 10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2910, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

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

I634924 November 26, 2014 December 3, 10, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CitiFinancial Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Ben C. Konoff; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014CH 00324 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 9/3/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/6/15 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 512 IN THE TERRACES CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE; THE NORTHERLY 66.0 FEET OF LOT 3 AS MEASURED ON THE EAST AND WEST LINES THEREOF, AND THAT PART OF LOT 7 LYING EASTERLY OF THE EAST LINE OF THAT PART OF SAID LOT 7 CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR THE USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND BUILDINGS

BY TRUSTEE DEED DATED MAY 29, 1969 AND RECORDED JULY 1, 1969 AS DOCUMENT NO. R69-29128, ALL IN THE CORRECTED CAMEO TERRACE WEST ASSESSMENT PLAT OF

PART OF SECTIONS 11, 12 AND 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO SAID CORRECTED PLAT AS RECORDED MARCH 25, 1966 AS DOCUMENT NO. R6610147, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. R78-47033, TOGETHER WITH THEIR UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PIN 08-11-416-071 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5400 Walnut Place Unit #512 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 iv Ce ific of Sal

pu 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 1414-01818.

I634761 November 26, 2014 December 3, 10, 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. Steven K. Rusch; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 00093 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 10/3/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/15/15 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 1 IN BONK'S SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 128 AND 133 IN BRANIGAR BROTHERS DOWNERS GROVE FARMS, BEING A SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE EAST

HALF OF SECTION 18 AND THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID BONK'S SUBDIVISION RECORDED OCTOBER 3, 1955 AS DOCUMENT 775613, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-18-212-017 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5802 Middaugh Avenue 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 th bj is

p y pos 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 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 1413-33595.

I636219 December 3, 10, 17, 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 )2014 MELVIN R. SPOHN, )P Deceased )1092 Notice is given of the death of MELVIN R. SPOHN whose address was DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Letters of Office were issued on 11-19-2014 to MARK J. SPOHN, 239 7TH STREET, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR whose attorney is JOHN C. NORTH / BORLA, NORTH & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 6912 S. MAIN ST., SUITE 200, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to MARLENE SPOHN, MARK J. SPOHN, MICHAEL J. SPOHN, MEL R. SPOHN and Unknown Heirs, who are heirs or legatees

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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 before May 27, 2015, 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 BORLA, NORTH & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorney For: EXECUTOR 6912 S. MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 630-969-3903 November 26, 2014 December 3, 10, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life 8887 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 )2014 BARBARA A. RODRIQUEZ )P Deceased )1093 Notice is given of the death of BARBARA A. RODRIQUEZ whose address was Downers Grove, IL 60515

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE

Pre-Filing Notice

Please take notice that the Board of Education, Community High School District #99, DuPage County, Illinois, will release RFP documents for DGS Pole Vault Landing System Replacement on December 3, 2014. Bid documents for this RFP may be examined at the Administrative Service Center, 6301 Springside Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60516, during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday prior to the bid opening. A deposit for these documents may be required. All bids must be sealed and marked on the envelope: Proposal: Pole Vault Landing System, and must be received no later than 2:30 p.m. on December 17, 2014, at the Administrative Service Center, 6301 Springside Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516. All contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The Board of Education of District 99 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Notice is hereby given, that the office of Ronald J. Gunter Local Election Official in and for Westmont Park District at 55 E. Richmond Street in Westmont, IL 60559, in the County of DuPage and State of lllinois, will be open from 8:30am to 5:00pm beginning December 15, 2014 through December 22, 2014 for the purpose of accepting candidate petitions or certificates of nomination for the Consolidated Election to be held on April 7, 2015 for the following offices:

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 99 DOWNERS GROVE, IL December 3, 2014 Downers Grove and Woodridge Suburban Life 8919

(2) Commissioner for the Westmont Park District Board of Commissioners each 6 year terms Director (Local Election Official) December 3, 2014 Westmont Suburban Life 8899

46 CLASSIFIED • SDP • Wednesday, December 3, 2014 • Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com Letters of Office were issued on 11-19-2014 to GARY BOE, 11706 BURT STREET, APT. #5, OMAHA, NE 66154 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR whose attorney is JOHN C. NORTH, BORLA, NORTH & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 6912 S. MAIN ST., SUITE 200, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to MICHAEL MERTZ, COLTON JAMES JOHNSON, ADDISON MICHAEL MERTZ, ELIZABETH LYNCH a/k/a ELIZABETH BEALER 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 11-19-14 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).

sion 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 before May 27, 2015, 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

in the petition to admit the will to November 26, 2014 probate, that an order was December 3, 10, 2014 entered by the Court on Downers Grove Suburban Life 10/10/2014 admitting the will 8888 to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file LEGAL NOTICE a petition with the Court to reUNITED STATES OF AMERICA quire proof of the will by testiSTATE OF ILLINOIS mony of the witnesses to the will COUNTY OF DU PAGE in open court or other evidence, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT as provided in section 6-21 of OF THE EIGHTEENTH the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF )14 You will also have the right unJAN SOPOCI )P der section 8-2 of the Probate Deceased )933 Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will Notice is given of the death of by filing a petition with the Court JAN SOPOCI within 6 months after the admiswhose address was DOWNERS sion of the will to probate.

GROVE, IL The estate will be administered Letters of Office were issued on without Court Supervision, unOCTOBER 28, 2014 to ANNE less under section 28-4 of the MARIE BRINLEY, 1014 WAKEProbate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS MAN AVE., WHEATON, IL 5/28-4) any interested person 60187 and JAN A. SOPOCI, terminates independent adminis3955 N. HAMILTON AV. CHICA- tration at any time by mailing or GO, IL 60618 as: delivering a petition to terminate INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR to the Circuit Court Clerk. whose attorney is JANET L. Claims against the estate may WATSON, 330 S. NAPERVILLE be filed in the Office of CHRIS ROAD, SUITE 405, WHEATON, KACHIROUBAS, Circuit Court IL 60187 Clerk, 505 N. County Farm

BORLA, NORTH & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorney For: EXECUTOR NOTICE TO HEIRS 6912 S. MAIN STREET, AND LEGATEES SUITE 200 Notice is hereby given to You will also have the right un- DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Unknown Heirs, who are heirs or der section 8-2 of the Probate 630-969-3903 legatees of the above proceedAct of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) ing. to contest the validity of the will by filing a petiiton with the Court To probate a will and whose within 6 months after the admisname and address is not stated

Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before May 20, 2015, 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 attor-

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December 3, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life CHRIS KACHIROUBAS 8913 Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court LEGAL NOTICE Wheaton, IL 60189-0707 PUBLIC NOTICE JANET L. WATSON Attorney For: ESTATE Notice is given that the 330 S. NAPERVILLE ROAD, Brookeridge Park District of SUITE 405 DuPage County, Illinois on WHEATON, IL 60187 the 17th day of September, 630-260-1667 2014, passed the Prevailing November 19, 26, 2014 December 3, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life 8825 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public notice is hereby given that a tentative form of the proposed Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and Tax Levy of the Brookeridge Park District, DuPage County, Illinois, for the fiscal year 6/1/14, to 5/31/15, has been available for public inspection at the main entrance of Prairieview Middle School, 699 Plainfield Road, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 since June 16, 2014.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on the adoption of said proposed Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and Tax Levy will be held at the same location on July 16, 2014, at 7:00 PM followed immediately by the Brookeridge Park District Commissioners Meeting.

Jessie Siegfried,

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ry A. ng DuPage County Clerk IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in December 3, 10, 17, 2014 Wheaton, Illinois, this 13TH Downers Grove Suburban Life day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 8903 2014.

LEGAL NOTICE Gary A. King PUBLIC NOTICE DuPage County Clerk November 19, 26, 2014 December 3, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life 8820 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 72566 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on December 1, 2014, wherein the business firm of JPM&M LOCATED AT

323 GRANT STREET Jessie Siegfried, Secretary CERTIFICATE NO. 0072536 DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS December 3, 2014 Downers Grove Suburban Life 8914

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0072522 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 13, 2014, wherein the business firm of ADELINE'S ATTIC LOCATED AT P.O. BOX 665 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-0665 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: ANITA PACHECO 7229 BATEMAN STREET DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516-3793

was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 17, 2014, wherein the business firm of ANNA SCHOENBERGER DESIGN

60515-3122 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: JOHN PALKONER 323 GRANT STREET DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS 60515-3122 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, December 1, 2014.

Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk

LOCATED AT 4611 STANLEY AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-2918 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: ANNA SCHOENBERGER December 3, 10, 17, 2014 4611 STANLEY AVENUE Downers Grove Suburban Life DOWNERS GROVE, IL 8918 60515-2918 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have Send your Help Wanted hereunto set my hand and Advertising 24/7 to: Official Seal at my office in Email: Wheaton, Illinois, this 17TH helpwanted@ day of NOVEMBER, A.D. shawsuburban.com 2014.

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