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and bring people together,” Dillard said.

“I bring a proven ability to bring people in different regions together,” he said.

Along with moving toward a one-stop-shop system to pay for fares, Dillard said he wants to see more consistency out of Metra.

“The train always used to be on time; that’s not the case anymore,” he said. “When I have a meeting, I want to get there on time. At night, I want to get home and take care of my children.”

Dillard said part of getting everything to where it needs to

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be comes down to paying for it.

He explained that he would be traveling to Washington, D.C., to make sure lawmakers there know that paying for the transportation authority in Chicago is a priority. He plans to do similar lobbying in Springfield.

Also, he said he will be traveling to different cities to see how they run their transit systems, and that he already has visited Dallas.

“I was just looking at Dallas, with a little bit of envy, that they have some nice equipment,” he said.

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troubles, he pointed out that the system is pretty good.

“A mass transit system like Chicago is one of the reasons why we’re not like Detroit,” he said.

Before becoming chairman of the RTA, Dillard served in the Illinois Senate for more than 20 years. Before that, he served as chief of staff for Gov. Jim Edgar and as a legislative director for former Gov. Jim Thompson.

“I hope these skills are transferable – I hope they are – to being chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority,” he said.

Dillard replaces John Gates Jr. as chairman of the transportation authority. Gates stepped down after four years as chairman.

Chris Nybo, an Elmhurst Republican, will take over Kirk Dillard’s more than 20year reign in the Illinois Senate, representing the 24th District.

The 24th District includes all or parts of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Willowbrook, Westmont, Darien, Downers Grove, Western Springs, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Elmhurst, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton and Lisle.

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Kirk Dillard talks Wednesday with State Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno before a swearing-in ceremony for Chris Nybo as state senator in Illinois’ 24th District in the Sunken Garden Veteran’s Memorial in Lombard Common. Nybo will finish Dillard’s term who resigned to become chairman of the Regional Transit Authority.

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HINSDALE – After resigning his state senate seat Sunday in a move to take over as chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority, Kirk Dillard wasted no time laying out goals and expectations for the organization that oversees the nation’s second largest mass transit system.

Among the number of goals the former state senator of 20 years has set for himself, Dillard said he wants to make traveling throughout Chicago area possible through one system of payment.

“I need to get in there and just see what technologies are being used so that we have one universal system,” Dillard said.

He pointed out that, as a commuter himself, getting from one place to another can be difficult when using different parts of the mass transit system means paying for parts of the service in different ways.

Currently buying tickets to use the Metra trains is run through Metra, while Pace bus payment and paying to use the Chicago Transit Authority are run through Ventra.

Dillard said the solution would be to have “a seamless system of mass transit for our commuters.”

Although past chairmen of the RTA have often had trouble getting the boards of Metra, Pace and the CTA to come together as all three are run independent of each other, Dillard is hopeful to improve upon that fissure.

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mgrigaliunas@shawmedia.com LOMBARD – Chris Nybo, R-Elmhurst, took the oath of office to replace Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale in the Illinois Senate’s 24th District on Wednesday in Lombard.

“I’m so happy and so proud that Chris Nybo will be my senator in Springfield,” Dillard said.

A group of Illinois elected officials, including state Senate GOP Leader Christine Radogno, joined Nybo supporters at the Sunken Garden Memorial at Lombard Common Park for the swearing in ceremony.

“I was delighted to step down early so that the district will have a seamless transition,” said Dillard, who won the 2012 primary against Nybo.

Nybo’s appointment comes after Dillard resigned from the state Senate on Sunday in order to accept his appointment as chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority.

24th District: The district includes all or parts of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Willowbrook, Westmont, Darien, Downers Grove, Western Springs, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Elmhurst, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton and Lisle.

Contact info: Constituents can reach Chris Nybo and his District Director Lydia Krywaruczenko at 630-9690990 or Westmont Centre, Suite 201, 1 S. Cass Ave., Westmont.

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“Kirk Dillard understands how to work with people. He has the history to know the issues that he’s going to be facing. … We will miss him very, very much,” Radogno said.

She then welcomed Nybo, who once helped with one of her

campaigns, ringing doorbells, for the state Senate. “[Nybo] is a guy who has had a long commitment to public service,” Radogno said.

DuPage GOP Chairwoman Darlene Ruscitti and Lyons Township GOP committee-

man James Falvey convened a committee, which appointed Nybo to be sworn in and fulfill the term. The overwhelming majority of the district is in DuPage County with a few precincts in Western Springs that define the makeup of the nominating committee.

Ruscitti, who represents more than 95 percent of the GOP weighted vote in the district, said in a news release she nominated Nybo because voters already chose him in the March primary.

After DuPage County Circuit Judge Brian McKillip swore in Nybo, the senator thanked his supporters and family. His wife, Faye, and children, Connor, Olivia and Allison, joined Nybo while he spoke about his new job in the state Senate.

“Our state is drowning in debt, high unemployment, unsustainable pensions and pervasive corruption,” said Nybo, who was a state representative from 2011 to 2013.

He said too many businesses and people in the state want to say, “I quit,” but Nybo promised not to give up on Illinois.

Nybo will face Suzanne Glowiak of Western Springs in the November general election for the same Senate seat.

“I will work as hard as I can to get our state back on the right track.” Nybo said.

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HINSDALE – The Cosi restaurant in downtown Hinsdale train station closed during the week of July 27.

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“They ended up closing a week sooner than expected,” he said.

The “fast-casual” restaurant is known for its flatbread sandwiches, pizzas and salads, but Scott said since Cosi went public in 2002, the company has been having troubles.

A number of the company’s nationwide restaurants have closed, as Cosi locations recently dipped from 141 to 115, according to its website.

The storefront in downtown Hinsdale opened more

than nine years ago, according to Scott.

“We were always escaping any of that bad news,” he said, explaining that the store’s closure was a possibility he has been anticipating for some time.

“I was surprised that they were able to weather the storm for so long,” Scott said.

He already has a list of about 12 potential businesses that could take over the space at the Hinsdale train station.

He met Tuesday with the Village Manager and the broker, who made the Cosi contract, to discuss the next steps in filling the space.

The goal is to find a business that caters to the morning commuter crowd, Scott added, something Cosi was unable to do as they featured more lunch and dinner foods. “[We want something] for the morning commuter, standing next to the tracks,” he said.

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By ZACHARY WHITE zwhite@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – For most performers it was another large weekendlong concert, but for two Hinsdale teens it was the opportunity of a lifetime.

Paden Guido, 17, and Meghan Callahan, 18, took the Lollapalooza stage Aug. 1 in Chicago, performing in front of thousands of festivalgoers.

“There’s really this feeling you have that really can’t be put into words,” Guido said.

Guido and Callahan were joined by musicians from across the country as part of the School of Rock AllStars Tour.

Rick Carney, the AllStars music director who worked with Guido and Callahan before and during Lollapalooza, said 150 musicians were chosen out of 15,000 students in the School of Rock system nationwide to perform as part of the AllStars tour.

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ing surrounded by the other artists,” Callahan said.

She explained that seeing the same intensity and dedication for music in others delighted her.

While Callahan enjoyed the company she was in, Guido’s fix was playing the music.

“Playing at Lolla – I couldn’t believe that happened,” she said.

Patrick McKenna, the general manager of the Hinsdale School of Rock where the girls go to, said both are talented musicians but have different personalities.

“Meghan [Callahan]’s kind of this reserved artist who’s very thoughtful,” he said.

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Guido came into School of Rock with years of vocal lessons and experience. She moved from more classical music to Rock ’n’ Roll, and started playing the guitar and bass, the instrument she played during the AllStars Tour.

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Guido said the feeling she gets from performing is something you can’t get anywhere else.

“The energy of the crowd, it was really such an incredible energy. You can feel every beat and the crowd,” Guido said.

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action being contrary to the wishes of the board and the community, firing teachers is prohibited by the contract, by state tenure statute, and by state bargaining requirements.

“This is a total falsehood that is circulating in emails and in social media and those circulating it know this to be the case.”

The claim of regressive bargaining stems from the board’s offer, which increases the cost teachers would have to pay for health care – a cost teachers claim is unfavorable.

During the District 86 Finance Committee meeting July 31, the committee members explained that the district has to

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HINSDALE – While salary negotiations continue between teachers and the district, tensions are mounting over the possibility of a District 86 teacher strike.

During the week of July 27, the District 86 Board of Education asked that teachers promise not to go on strike during the upcoming school year.

The Hinsdale High School Teachers Association has not obliged, and although the union announced that it plans to be working in the weeks leading up to the first day of school, as well as on the first day Aug. 22, the teachers are holding onto the ability to strike after the school year starts.

Meanwhile, information from both sides of the aisle has been circulating throughout July via news releases and emails.

Outspoken community member Linda Burke said she feels the goal of the District 86 board isn’t to figure out contracts, but rather to force teachers out using a regressive bargaining tactic.

“The evidence fits together like a jigsaw puzzle,” she said in an email. “The board majority wants a teacher strike. They are already poised to replace all of our teachers.”

However, in a speech delivered during the committee of the whole meeting Monday, District 86 Board President Richard Skoda said the district has made real concessions to an offer they already consider fair. He also denied any use of a regressive bargaining tactic, and said there has never been an aim to fire teachers.

“The board has never in public nor in private contemplated firing teachers and replacing them with inexperienced teachers,” Skoda said. “Besides such

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HINSDALE – Total house sales in Hinsdale were up in June from the previous month, and lagged behind the same month’s totals from 2013.

This data, provided by the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors, showed 39 single family homes were sold in June, six more than in May, and six less than a year ago, a 13 percent decrease.

The median sales price decreased this June over June 2013, though it showed a dip from the previous month. The price decreased from $929,500 to $900,000, a 3.2 percent drop. May 2014’s figure was $1,000,000, 11 percent higher.

In Westmont, homes sales decreased from May to June, while the median sales price increased slightly.

The June data also showed that this June performed worse than June of 2013 in terms of to-

tal homes sold – dipping from 22 to 15.

But the median sales price is on the rise. The median price in June 2014 jumped to $252,000 from $245,000 in May 2014 and $247,500 in June 2013.

Total home sales and median sale prices for Burr Ridge in June were slightly down from last month and dipped further from June 2013.

Ten homes were sold in Burr Ridge in June. This is two less than in May and seven less than in June 2013. The median sale price for June was $680,000, a 12.1 percent decrease from May and a .14 percent increase from June 2013.

Although the total home sales in Darien decreased slightly from May to June, the market is not fluctuating severely. In Darien, 19 homes were sold in June, compared to 20 in May and 18 in June 2013.

However, the median sales price in Darien continues to

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Source: Mainstreet Organization of Realtors rise, going from $279,950 in June 2013 to $315,000 in May and $360,000 in June.

Conversely in Oak Brook, just eight homes were sold in

June, a number that is relatively consistent with the total sales in Oak Brook in May (six) and June 2013 (10).

The median sales price

in Oak Brook for June was $620,050, which is more than the 557,500 median sales price in May, but less than $737,500 sales price from June 2013.

Le Méridien opens French doors in Oak Brook

By ZACHARY WHITE zwhite@shawmedia.com OAK BROOK – After a massive $25 million building overhaul and renovation, the grandiose Le Méridien Chicago-Oakbrook Center is now open for business.

A toast to ornate Parisian luxury, Le Méridien boasts a design concept, amenities and artwork that bring ornate French luxury to Oak Brook.

Part of the transformation of the former Renaissance Hotel includes two spa suites, a 3,000-square-foot grand salon ballroom, an executive club

lounge and a Spanish restaurant, El Tapeo. In addition to the 172 rooms and suites with amenities, there also is a stateof- the-art fitness center.

During a grand opening ceremony July 31, Dave Lutz, senior vice president at Rockbridge, a private equity firm that invests in hotels, said he was happy to see the renovations come to fruition.

“It was an old building and we did find a lot of things that you had to fix and repair, and we really got to the point where we could open up this building,” he said.

Passersby will first notice

the sleek black façade and towering height of the building, and guests who enter the hotel are then greeted by a number of local works of art, paintings and murals.

“Our leisure guests on the weekend will spoil themselves with some of the beautiful spa suites we have upstairs,” Starwood Hotels Senior Vice President Dave Marr said. “Or just coming down here to the bar, to the lobby bar to have some of our signature sparkling cocktails that are special to the Le Méridien brand.”

Yet guests will not break the bank on a stay at Oak

Brook’s latest hotel, as the starting nightly rate at Le Méridien is $125.

Marr said on top of bringing a different type of hotel to the area for guests to enjoy, part of the Méridien brand seeks to get guests to go out and explore the local community.

“Culture and art is a really big part of the Le Méridien brand and we have partnered with the Elmhurst Art Museum as our Unlock Art partner and it’s kind of great,” Marr said. “All you need to do is show your hotel key and you get in for free.”

Oak Brook Village President Gopal Lalmalani said he’s optimistic Le Méridien can offer a lot to the area.

“I think this is a truly tremendous fusion of the unique Oak Brook brand that we have and the French borne brand that comes from the Le Méridien,” he said.

Even with the excitement of a new hotel in front of them, this grand opening was not the end of the line for the Le Méridien brand.

“We are having plans to open one hotel every month, for the next 12 months,” Marr said.

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POLICE REPORTS

HINSDALE

Domestic battery

DUI

William H. Burke, 18, 104 North Garfield St., was charged at 4:45 p.m. July 29 with domestic battery in the 100 Block North Garfield Street.

Kevin J. Gibson, 56, 11530 South Campbell St., Chicago, was charged at 12:42 a.m. Aug. 3 with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane use and speeding at 55th Street and Quincy Street.

Assault Lukas F. Gaigalas, 19, 335 South Gilbert Ave., La Grange, was charged at 1:20 p.m. Aug. 2 with aggravated assault of a police officer at 120 North Oak St.

Theft

Hit-and-run Angel M. Rodriguez, 19, 112 N. 12th Ave., Melrose Park,

Property damage • Someone threw a brick through the rear window of a vehicle parked in a driveway and threw toilet paper in the victim’s trees and yard at 4:40 a.m Aug. 4 in the 300 Block North Ravine Road.

• A wooden statue was damaged in front of a business between 5:10 p.m. July 31 and 9:30 a.m. Aug. 1 at 32 Blaine St. • Someone threw eggs at a house and stole an address sign between 9:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and 6:30 a.m. Aug. 2.

• Someone spray-painted the equipment shed at Pierce Park and a sewer spillway at 11:53 a.m. Aug. 4 at 550 E Walnut St.

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About $1,949.99 was stolen between 8 a.m. July 29 and 8 a.m.

July 30 from a bank account in three separate charges in the 600 Block of South Stough Street.

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was charged at 12:07 p.m. July 29 with hit-and-run, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to give information, no valid drivers license and driving an uninsured motor vehicle.

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D-181 to spray pesticides on athletic fields, lawns HINSDALE – Community Consolidated School District 181 will hire a lawn service to apply chemical pesticides to the lawn areas and athletic fields at all school locations between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Aug. 11 and 15.

Residents should avoid those areas for health and safety reasons, according to a District 181 news release.

Signs will be posted at application sites, according to the release. For information, call 630-861-4924.

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HINSDALE – The Hinsdale Police Department will engage in a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over during the nights leading up to Labor Day, Aug. 15 through Sept. 1.

A late-night crackdown is being used because late-night drivers are statistically shown to consist more frequently of impaired drivers and seat belt law violators, emphasizing the disproportionate number of traffic deaths occurring at night, according to a Hinsdale Police Department news release.

The data shows the hours between midnight and 3 a.m. have the highest percentage of alcohol involvement and the lowest occupant restraint use, the release stated

The Hinsdale Police Department recommends designating a sober driver and not letting friends and family drive impaired, according to the release.

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Fighting trafficking in the foster care system For too many children in the foster care system, their lives have been filled with instability, abuse, and neglect. Often these children are passed from home to home not knowing how long they will stay in one place or who they can trust. The psychological toll of such an environment makes it all too easy for human trafficking rings to target vulnerable foster care COMMUNITY youth and force them into VOICE what can only be described as Peter modern day slavery. That is why lawmakers, community Roskam leaders and law enforcement agencies are joining forces to prevent the estimated 104,000 children in foster care from becoming victims of physical and psychological abuse.

Last month, I joined my colleagues in passing the bipartisan Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, which makes critical reforms to our foster care laws, working to identify those most vulnerable to predators and take concrete steps to protect these children from abuse. First, the bill increases the reporting requirements for foster parents and child welfare agencies, encouraging them to identify at-risk youth and develop new ways to ensure better information is provided to caseworkers assigned to these children.

Our legislation also works to address current foster care policies that can make it difficult for children to participate in sports, sleep over at a friend’s house, obtain a driver’s license, or get a part-time job – all common rites of passage for kids making the transition into adulthood. Although well-intentioned, in some cases these strict rules can lead to a child becoming isolated and separated from family and friends, making them more vulnerable to victimization.

The Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act offers financial support and incentives for the adoption of foster children to families who otherwise couldn’t afford it. Providing these children more normalcy through social development activities and increasing their chance of adoption into a permanent family is key to not only protecting them from predators but setting up foster care children for long-term success.

Through partnerships at the federal, state and local level, we can go after the criminals who commit this horrible crime, and protect the most vulnerable members of our society. These reforms are a huge step forward, and I will continue to press forward to stamp out the scourge of human trafficking in our communities.

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Jack Mitchell Jr., 18, of Clarendon Hills finishes in second place twice in two races July 17 and 18 in Toronto as part of the Toyo Tires F1600 A-Class Championship Series.

Thumbs up to Clarendon Hills teen Jack Mitchell Jr. for beginning the open wheel racing season with two second place finishes at F1600 Championship races July 17 and 18 in Toronto. Additionally, in 2013, the amateur racer secured sponsorships with Sparco, Honda, and Spectrum, and he was named lead driver of the Canadian team, Exclusive Autosport, and won the Toyo Tires F1600 Championship A-Class Championship. While Mitchell dreams of one day racing in the Indianapolis 500, he also has his priorities in order and will be attending Marquette University in the fall.

Thumbs up to Burr Ridge residents Emmy and Bob King for donating $1.5 million to the Chicago Zoological Society to create the King Conservation Science Scholars program. The program will serve 120 Chicago-area high school students, 65 percent of whom will be female and/or underserved students. The society is also teaming up with several local schools and community organizations to develop courses and assist in the program. Courses are designed to build competency in science, environmental education and career and college readiness.

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Wheaton, represents Illinois’ 6th District.

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Ticket loud motorcycles

La Grange apartments bring transients Village of La Grange, it’s your last chance to get things right regarding those apartments going up at Ogden Avenue and La Grange Road. Apartments bring transients. The city of Chicago’s looking to get rid of people. They come, they go from year-to-year.

There’s going to be Section 8.

The children are perpetually behind in school because they’re moving year-after-year and missing class. That area was known for crime; transient people bring crime to apartments. At the very least, to make these condos – this quoting about the income level from 50 grand and up – that’s window dressing to get you to agree to it. And the planning commission took it

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Don’t run over road kill Anybody who runs over road kill in daylight, should have their license suspended for a month and made to clean up all the road kill, especially skunks. It’s obvious people are not paying attention as they’re driving. And with the skunks, if you hit that scent pack, they’re gonna smell.

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Pet of the Week Beatrice & Felix EVA THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX IS A SWEET, CALM GIRL IN NEED OF A HOME

Some residents should live in a dome I’m responding to the letter writer about dogs peeing in their yard and how gross it is. They might wanna put a dome over their house. Because I have seen hundreds of squirrels, skunks, raccoons, possums, birds, rabbits and cats, to name a few, in people’s yards. Do they really think not one of those mammals pee in their yards? A dome would be good. And while we’re at it, while you’re out walking yourself, watch out for things coming out of trees because squirrels, skunks, raccoons and birds all live in trees. And you never know what will come out of them. So, I just thought I’d mention that, get a dome.

Beatrice and Felix are two little sisters ready to be adopted into their forever homes. One has a short coat and the other a medium coat of fur.

These cute girls are a part of our 2-for-1 Kitten Adoption Special. Due to a very busy and late kitten season this year, there are currently some 30 kittens available for adoption at Hinsdale Humane Society, many of them ready to go home today.

Beatrice and Felix are sisters and are part of Hinsdale Humane Society’s 2-for-1 kitten adoption special.

If you can give Beatrice and Felix the loving home they deserve, please visit them and the other kittens, cats, dogs and puppies available for adoption at Hinsdale Humane Society.

Hinsdale Humane Society 22 N. Elm St., Hinsdale Tues.

2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wed. - Fri noon to 6 p.m.

Sat. - Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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In answer to [a Sound Off item about] noisy motorcycles [in last week’s papers]: Is it also illegal to modify the exhaust on cars, making them more noisy than when they came from the factory? Motorcycles, cars, trucks, vans, SUVs – if it’s illegal, it’s illegal. Lemont police, instead of just driving around burning gas, enforce the law. Do your job. Stop them. Ticket them. End the noise pollution. Thank you very much.

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I’m calling about more green space in La Grange at Ashland and Harris avenues. There is a lot that used to be a funeral home that’s been empty for more than eight years. It’s now being zoned to possibly be a condominium complex within that neighborhood.

There are numerous large condo buildings and apartment buildings, and we don’t need that. What we need in La Grange is green space.

It could be a community garden. It could be a lovely, enhancing part of the village, as opposed to more buildings, especially when that large apartment complex is going to be built not too far away on the corner of Ogden Avenue and La Grange Road. So, let’s go for more green space in La Grange and petition the village to buy that lot and turn it into green space for the residents of La Grange. Thank you.

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• NEGOTIATIONS Continued from page 7 grants $2,000 stipends to new teachers with a masters degree in their subject area. That stipend could potentially grow to $4,000.

But the teachers association argues that advanced degrees in teaching should be considered the same as an advanced subject area degree.

“Mr. Skoda and the other new board majority are openly displaying their ‘respect’ for education in this statement: a degree in education is not a subject area degree,” an admin

posted on the HHSTA website.

“That’s not an error of anything but omission.”

ation logo there.

However, the image already had caused tensions to flare.

“The posting of this alarming graphic has been interpreted by some as a threat to person and property leading to much unnecessary anxiety in families,” Skoda said.

“The explanation, if accepted, explains how the axe picture may have been inapproZachary White - zwhite@shawmedia.com priately attached. However, Superintendent Bruce Law looks at a PowerPoint presentation during it is uncertain, at this time, if that explanation is valid.” the finance committee meeting July 31.

He said the teachers associing the dashboard of a car. ing it a glitch, and said they ation was asked to remove the The news site took respon- instead intended to have the image, but no action was taken sibility for the graphic, call- image of the teachers associ- for four days.

Social media As time passes between salary negotiations, the teachers union has regularly used social platforms to discuss their vexation with the way negotiations have been going.

Posts by admins on the teachers association’s Facebook page often include words of resentment toward the board, followed by a news story or blog post about the current state of negotiations.

One of those posts included an image of an axe strik-

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At 10:45 a.m., there will be a workshop that navigates participants through the interview process. The final workshop at 11:30 a.m. will focus on networking into a new job, the release stated.

All workshops are free of charge.

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from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at the Darien Sports Complex, Whole Foods Hinsdale in order 451 Plainfield Road.

HINSDALE – Residents who to donate a 10 cents-per-bag “We have nearly 100 employbring dogs to get washed between 10 a.m. and noon Aug. refund to Hinsdale Humane Soci- ers who will be on hand to meet 16 at Whole Foods Hinsdale will ety. The promotional refund runs with you about potential job through September, according opportunities,” Durkin said in a receive a free canine bath. to the release. news release.

The Junior Board of Hinsdale At 9 a.m., the first workshop Humane Society is running the State legislators host will teach how to navigate the event and offers free dog samjob fair in Darien today state employment process. The ples, and the chance to check DARIEN – State Sen. Christine following workshop, “Stand out a few dogs and cats that are Out Resumes,” will begin at 10 available for adoption, according Radogno and state Rep. Jim Durkin will host a free Jobs Fair a.m. and focus on fine tuning reto a news release.

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Clarendon Hills pool sets hours for late summer CLARENDON HILLS – The Lions Park Pool, 100 Byrd Court, scheduled its postseason hours from Aug. 18 to Sept. 1.

The complex will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, according to a news release from the Clarendon Hills Park District.

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team from the commission spent four days at the HinHINSDALE – The Hinsdale sdale Police Department Police Department was re-ac- reviewing the agency’s comcredited by the Commission pliance with commission on Accreditation for Law En- standards, according to a reforcement Agencies on July lease from the Hinsdale Police 26 in Shaumburg.

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In April, an assessment The assessors inspected

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the police department by interviewing employees and members of the community, and then held a public information session to determine if the department met the requirements of a highly regarded body of law enforcement, according to the release.

The assessors found the department was in compliance with commission standards, and the Hinsdale police were accredited for the sixth time since 1996, the release stated.

For information, contact Deputy Chief of Police Mark Wodka at 630-789-7086.

Burr Ridge pair’s $1.5M donation spurs high school program BURR RIDGE – Burr Ridge residents Emmy and Bob King recently donated $1.5 million to the Chicago Zoological Society to create the King Conservation Science Scholars program.

The program will serve 120 Chicago-area high school students, 65 percent of whom will be female and/or underserved students.

The society is teaming up with several local schools and community organizations, including Eden Place Na-

program courses offered at Brookfield Zoo and other locations.

Courses are designed to build competency in science, environmental education and career and college readiness.

For information, call 708688-8351.

of R. Strauss by performing his tone poem “Don Quixote,” fall semester, the release stated. according to the release.

The Active Adults have The Community House reserved pavilion seating for the organizes trip to Ravinia concert.

HINSDALE – The Active Adults The bus will leave The Comof The Community House will munity House at 5 p.m. and travel to Ravinia on Aug. 21 to return by 11 p.m. The cost to see Yo Yo Ma play with The members is $110, while guests Knights. cost $115, the release stated.

The last time they came For information visit thecomtogether was in 2012 when they munityhouse.org or call (630)packed Ravinia park during NPR’s 323-7500.

Performance Today broadcast, according to a release from The The Community House Community House. hosts 3-on-3 tournament The musical partnership will HINSDALE – The Hinsdale celebrate the 150th anniversary Community House will be

providing a 3-on-3 basketball tournament Aug. 24.

Teams will be categorized by grade from fourth grade boys and girls teams to children enrolled in their sophomore year of high school.

There also will be open men’s and women’s teams for those past sophomore year of high school, and a men’s 35 and older category.

All proceeds benefit children’s programs at The Community House.

For information, call 630-3237500 or visit thecommunityhouse.org.

NEWS BRIEFS Local resident recognized University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the upcoming for volunteer work HINSDALE – The Hinsdale Community House gave Ashley Lawrence of Westmont, its first Star of the House recognition.

The Star of the House is someone who exemplifies community and who creates a positive environment for others, according to a news release from The Community House.

Lawrence has worked as an assistant camp counselor for The Community House Volunteer Camp throughout the years, according to the release.

She will be a junior at The

EDUCATION NOTES DEAN’S LISTS Baylor University, spring semester HINSDALE: Jonathan Dillon WILLOWBROOK: Anuj Marathe

Baldwin Wallace University, spring semester DARIEN: Nathan Onchuck

Marquette University, spring semester BURR RIDGE: Emily Bennett, Nora Heiderscheidt and Grace Westwood-Booth CLARENDON HILLS: Victoria Erickson, Holly Hyland and Jacqueline Koenigs

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DARIEN: Alexander Bartel, Thomas Butler University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Desmond, Michael Jurkash and spring semester spring semester Elise Timmerman CLARENDON HILLS: Margaret DARIEN: Breane Budaitis HINSDALE: Jack Alberts, Kathleen Brennan Collins, Sarah Hillegass and Claire DARIEN: Ryan Klump and Paras Patel Beloit College, Wood spring semester WILLOWBROOK: Pauline DonaldUniversity of Vermont, HINSDALE: Seamus Delaney son and Emily Saltiel

spring semester

Hofstra University, spring semester

HINSDALE: Thomas Hilzinger

WILLOWBROOK: Megan Rossio

Monmouth College, spring semester

St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, second semester

DARIEN: Kathleen McStay

BURR RIDGE: Janae Fry and Alexandra Thiel OAK BROOK: Timothy Wolande

The Citadel, spring semester BURR RIDGE: James Grimm CLARENDON HILLS: Cal Johnston

Wheaton College, spring semester BURR RIDGE: Angela Tsarouhis HINSDALE: Elizabeth Marcotte

Carthage College, spring semester BURR RIDGE: Allison Sarwark See EDUCATION, page 17

How to submit Send information to obits@ mysuburbanlife.com or call 866-817-3278.

Most obituaries appear online. To leave a message of condolence in the online guest book, go to obituaries. mysuburbanlife.com

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ture Center, the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Urban League, Academy for Urban School Leadership, Rasmussen College and Benedictine University.

Students will be required to complete a minimum of 120 hours per year in noncredit

Charles Andrew Derer, age 97, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014.

Retired tool and die maker and U.S. Navy veteran.

Beloved father of Charles (Penny), Rick (Merikay) and Dave (Margie).

Beloved stepfather of Vicky Edwards. Fond brother of Helen and the late Joseph and Wendell.

Preceded in death by his wife Lee and stepsons Jerry and Tom. Charles grew up in New Jersey and raised his family in the Chicago area. He spent most of his retirement years in Florida before returning to the midwest a few years ago.

As a young man he ran away with the Cole Brothers Circus and served in many capacities including performing as a clown in the Emmett Kelly tradition.

A man of projects, he built his three homes by reading how-to books. He was also known for building detailed models of vehicles, especially circus wagons and automobiles. During his retirement he became active in the Toastmasters, Optimists and Coast Guard.

He was known to many as “Grandpa Wave” due to his participation in Amphicar events.

His handmade Amphicar model, when auctioned for charity, raised a large amount of money for a retirement home for circus chimpanzees in Florida.

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VOYAGEURS WHERE: 501 E. Romeo Road, Romeoville WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 COST & INFO: Free; www.ReconnectWithNature.org ABOUT: Reenactors will portray life during the French fur trade of the 1700s during the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s “Living History Demonstration” at Isle a la Cache Museum. Brigade volunteers portray French-Canadian, Metis and Native explorers. They will demonstrate skills as potters, musket shooters, voyageurs, cooks, seamstresses and craftsmen.

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WHERE: Clarendon Hills, Westmont and Downers Grove; picnics are welcome WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 to 24 COST & INFO: Free; 630-963-5252, www.pvpnwestmont.com ABOUT: Progressive Village Performance Network’s Bard in the Park presents favorite scenes in “A Flight of Shakespeare” at Prospect Park in Clarendon Hills on Aug. 10; Ty Warner Park in Westmont from Aug. 15 to 17; Westmont Public Library on Aug. 22; and Fishel Park in Downers Grove on Aug. 23 and 24. The group also will conduct mid-August auditions for “Little Women.”

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WHERE: Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 COST & INFO: $10, with tickets at www. ticketderby.com; www.ballydoylepub.com, 630-969-0600 ABOUT: For a fresh twist, Ballydoyle Irish Pub presents a special appearance by the chart-topping bluegrass tribute masters of Honeywagon, offering their bluegrass treatment of pop tunes from Blink 182 to Michael Jackson.

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WHERE: Babe Ruth Field, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont WHEN: 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 COST & INFO: $5 residents, $8 nonresidents; register by Aug. 9; www.westmontparks.org, 630-963-5252 ABOUT: Get an up-close look at the night sky at the Westmont Park District’s “Staring at the Stars” event for all ages, led by members of the Naperville Astronomical Association.

Participants will take a peek at the stars through high-powered telescopes, and juice and cookies will be provided at the end of the night. The program isn’t until Friday, Aug. 15, but the registration deadline is Saturday, Aug. 9.

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WHERE: Von Heidecke’s Dance Center, 1239 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 COST & INFO: www.chicagofestivalballet.com, 630-527-1052 ABOUT: Dancers age 6 through professional level are invited to audition for the Von Heidecke Chicago Festival Ballet’s 25th anniversary “Nutcracker,” coming to the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21, and Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre on Nov. 30. It’s choreographed by noted artist Kenneth Von Heidecke.

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Restaurant reviews Pulled-pork sandwiches made in-house from slowcooked pork tenderloin are complemented by sweet potato fries.

Enjoy a game and meal at StoneHouse Pub LEMONT – I made a terrible mistake when I ordered my meal at StoneHouse Pub. Don’t get me wrong – the dish I ordered tasted fantastic.

I really enjoyed every bite, the flavor, texture, quality of ingredients. It was all perfect.

The server tried to warn me, “Are you sure that’s what you want to order?”

I wasn’t really paying close attention like I should have.

I was engrossed in conversation with my two dining companions, and had picked something absentmindedly.

“Yes, I’m sure,” I said.

This is a great example of why diners should always listen to their servers.

The strangest part of all?

I could see myself ordering it again. And regretting it again.

The stuffed burger at StoneHouse Pub in Lemont is probably the largest sandwich I’ve ever seen, aside from ridiculous eating competitions on TV. It’s billed as three-quarters of a pound of Angus beef burger, stuffed with the diner’s choice of two ingredients. I chose American cheese and onions.

I guess it hadn’t really registered consciously exactly how big that was going to be when I ordered it, but I was certainly brought back to reality when it was delivered.

You know how burger commercials on TV make their sandwiches look impossibly tall, but then you order one at a fast-food joint and it’s about a centimeter thick? This was the impressive TV version, except with a high-quality bun, fresh tomato slices, and some of the best-tasting beef patties I’ve ever tried.

Knowing that the server had questioned the wisdom of my order, and feeling like I’d be in for some ribbing if I failed to consume the whole thing, I resolved right then that I would not leave Stone-

StoneHouse Pub n Where: 103 Stephen St.,

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House Pub without finishing this behemoth.

While I was working my way through three meals’ worth of cheeseburger, my companions were enjoying much more reasonable dinners. One had the pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries, and the other went for the cod fish sandwich, a deepfried filet served with lettuce, tomato and onion. They were both well-pleased by their orders.

We were fortunate to be at StoneHouse on the night of a major sporting event, and the pub filled up over the course of our time there with fans enjoying the convivial atmosphere. As the only sports fan among our trio (sports and overeating go together, right?), I was caught up in the enthusiasm. This is clearly a great place to see a game.

For an eatery that doesn’t put on airs or claim to be a fine dining establishment, StoneHouse, nevertheless, clearly takes the food part of its business seriously. There were wraps, salads, pizza, baby back ribs, tacos, baked tilapia and a variety of items on the menu when we visited.

As the evening wore on, I became less and less an active participant in our group’s conversation, as I focused on the task before me. My taste buds still wanted more, but my stomach was starting to

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The stuffed burger at StoneHouse Pub lets you pick any two ingredients to go between the patties. It’s billed as three-quarters of a pound of Angus beef.

StoneHouse Pub in Lemont is a great place to watch a sporting event, to have dinner with friends, or to relax with a drink after a long day. protest. By the time I finished off the last few bites, I had become well-acquainted with the concept of the Pyrrhic victory – I may have won, but I didn’t particularly feel like a winner in terms of restraint.

So learn from my exam-

ple – you can get a great meal at StoneHouse Pub, but if you order the stuffed burger, you’d better be prepared for a challenge. Or maybe cut the burger in half and take a portion of it home. That would’ve been a really good idea.

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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MEDICAID AND ELDER LAW IN ILLINOIS, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 8, University of Illinois Business & Industry Services, 1100 E. Warrenville Road, Naperville.

Learn proven strategies for protecting clients’ interests with effective Medicaid planning. Cost: $329. Information: www.lorman.com.

LEMONT LIONS CLUB ANNUAL GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 8, Woodbine Golf Course, 14240 W. 151st St., Homer Glen. All proceeds to benefit local community services.

Cost: $110 per golfer for golf, cart and lunch. Information: www.lemontlions. org.

ACT II TAE CHI, 10 a.m. Aug. 8, Bethlehem Woods Retirement Center, 1571 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park.

Information: gina.millette@ahss.org.

STORYTIME IN THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, 10 a.m. Aug. 8, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washing-

DONNY AND MARIE HEADED TO SUBURBIA WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora WHEN: Aug. 27 to 31 COST & INFO: Sibling superstars Donny and Marie Osmond will perform their Las Vegas stage act, “Donny & Marie,” in seven matinee and evening shows. Tickets cost $69, $89 and $99; visit www.ParamountAurora.com or call the box office at 630896-6666. The new season’s stars include Penn & Teller on Oct. 17. ton St., Naperville. Stories that are fun and entertaining for the entire family. Free with museum membership or admission. Information: www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

SENSIBLE FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS, 10:20 a.m. Aug. 8, Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. The cost is $48 for six classes or $10 per class. Information: www.agingcareconnections.org.

TEEN MOVIE FRIDAY, 3 p.m. Aug. 8, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. All movies rated PG-13 and below. Contact the Vortex for movie title information.

For grades 6 to 12. Information: www. fountaindale.org. Cost: Free. Information: www.fountaindale.org.

AIDAN O’TOOLE, 5 p.m. Aug. 8, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Irish favorites along with some current radio hits. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com.

PARTY ON THE PATIO AT HARRY’S, 5 p.m. Aug. 8, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Live music, themed food and drink specials and giveaways.

Cost: Free. Information: www.harrycarays.com.

SUMMER NIGHTS CLASSIC CAR SHOW, 6 p.m. Aug. 8, Main and Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. Cost: Free.

VINTAGE RIDES, 6 p.m. Aug. 8, 100 East and 100 West blocks of Front Street, Wheaton. Check out antique cars. A different make or model of a classic car will be featured each week. Information: www.wheaton.il.us.

“FIZZ, Boom, Read!” Finale Party, 7 p.m.

Aug. 8, Westmont Yard, 233 W. 63rd St., Westmont. Enjoy prize giveaways and active games. Attendees must be Western Springs residents. Call 708-246-0520 to RSVP. Cost: Free.

Information: fordlibrary.org.

MEET AUTHOR CHLOE NEILL, 7 p.m.

Aug. 8, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Neill is author of the “Chicagoland Vampires” series. Cost: Free.

Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2361.

THE HOLMES BROTHERS NEW CD RELEASE, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, The MAC (McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.

Live performance. Information: www. atthemac.org/events/holmes-brothers.

FRIDAY NIGHT SKATE, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Lombard Roller Rink, 201 W. 22nd.

St., Lombard. Information: www. lombardrollerrink.com.

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Lyons Township Hall, 6404 Joliet Road, Lyons. Information: 630-834-8016.

HIP HOP NIGHT, 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Information: www.estebansdiningdancing.com/ Dancing.html.

FLICK ‘N’ FLOAT, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Watch “The Lorax” (Rated PG) while floating in a tube. Cost: $5-$7. Information: www. cypresscove.org.

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ARBORETUM, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 8, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. “Newsies” tells the story of a turn-of-the century newspaper boy strike. Cost: $30-$40.

Information: www.mortonarb.org or 630-968-0074.

WAYNIAC SHOW KARAOKE, 10 p.m.

Aug. 8, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: 630-5050240 or www.mullensbarandgrill.com.

AUGUST 9 ESPN CHAUNCEYS GREAT OUTDOORS LIVE REMOTE, 6 to 7 a.m. Aug. 9, Paul’s Pizza and Hot Dogs, 31 & Wolf Road, Westchester. Food, prizes, special guests and more. Information: espn.go.com/chicago/radio/show?showId=chaunceysgreatoutdoors.

NAPERVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET, 7 a.m. Aug. 9, Fifth Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville. Runs through the last Saturday in October.

Information: www.naperville.il.us/ farmersmarket.aspx.

DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE MARKET, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Main Street, Downers Grove. Saturdays through Oct. 18. Information: 630-968-8400 or www.indianboundaryymca.org/downtownmarket.

WHEATON FRENCH MARKET, 8 a.m.

Aug. 9, Main Street and Liberty Drive, Wheaton. Flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts and more.

Information: www.wheaton.il.us.

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GARDEN STORY TIME, 11 a.m. Fridays through August, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Gather in the Children’s Garden amphitheater for story time and fun. Information: 630-968-0074 or www.mortonarb. org.

“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE,” through Aug. 17, Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Follows the story of six overachieving and quirky adolescents pitted against each other in the spelling challenge of a lifetime. Four audience members get the opportunity to participate in this quirky musical. Cost: $35-$45. Information: drurylane.com or 630-530-8300.

THEATRE-HIKES, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through August, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Ill. Route 53, Lisle.

Experience the theater on nature’s stage. Walk along with the action of your favorite literary tales performed live among 1,700 acres of trees and beautiful landscapes. Each performance lasts about three hours.

Wear comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing and bring a chair or blanket, water bottle and insect repellent. Cost: $20 for adults and $10 for children; Arboretum members pay $10 for adults and $5 for children (cost includes Arboretum admission).

Information: mortonarb.org or 630968-0074.

“THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR,” 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays through Aug. 10, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. First Folio Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s comedy about Sir John Falstaff’s attempt to woo two wealthy married women. Cost: $22-$37. Information: 630-986-8067 or www.firstfolio.org.

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and Loewe musicals. Cost: $32. Information: wheatonsymphony.org.

DRIVE-IN NIGHTS, 9 p.m. Aug. 9, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. “Singin’ in the Rain.”

Cost: $30-$40. Information: mortonarb.org or 630-968-0074.

• GO GUIDE Continued from page 21 MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 9, Sol Sana Studio, 710 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 600, Naperville.

Learn to use paint, paper, fabric, and found objects to create mixed media artwork. Cost: $35 (includes canvas and all materials). Information: www.

Facebook.com/solsanastudio.

HOMETOWN PICNIC, 10 a.m. Aug. 9, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St, Naperville. Old-fashioned games, contests and an apple pie competition. Cost: $8-$12. Information: www. napersettlement.org.

SECRETS OF THE IDEAL KITCHEN, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 9, Normandy Remodeling Home Design Showroom, 440 E. Ogden Ave, Hinsdale. Find ways to maximize your kitchen’s functionality. Cost: Free. Information: www. normandyremodeling.com/events.

STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Aug. 9, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. A popular children’s book, followed by coloring or a craft.

Cost: Free. Information: store-locator. barnesandnoble.com/store/2361.

VEGGIEFEST CHICAGO 2014, 11 a.m.

Aug. 9 and 10, Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 4S 175 Naperville-Wheaton Road, Naperville.

Health booths, vegetarian food demos, talks by health professionals, drawings, live music and dancing and kids’ activities. Cost: Free. Information: www.veggiefestchicago.com or 630-955-1200.

TMNT DAY, 11 a.m. Aug. 9, Hollywood Palms Theatre, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. A live ninja demonstration before viewing the new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie. Cost: Free. Information: www.hollywoodpalmscinema.com.

STAR WARS JEDI ACADEMY, 1 p.m. Aug. 9, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook.

Wear your best Jedi brown robes and learn some new light saber moves.

Cost: Free. Information: store-locator. barnesandnoble.com/store/2361.

BOOK SIGNING FUNDRAISER, 1 p.m.

Aug. 9, Baseball Card King, 1550 Ogden, Downers Grove. Chicago White Sox legend Billy Pierce will be signing copies of the book “Like Night And Day, A Look at Chicago Baseball, 1964-1969.” Author John O’Donnell, a teacher at Benet Academy, will also be on hand. Proceeds will benefit Chicago Baseball Cancer Charities and La Salle Manor Retreat House in Plano. Information: TheBaseballCardKing.com.

MEET COUSIN VINNY, 2 p.m. Aug. 9, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Chicago is the backdrop for Cousin Vinny’s “The Devil’s Glove.” Stop by and meet the authorl. Cost: Free. Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/ store/2361.

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PRAIRIE FEST WHERE: Town Square, Wood Dale Road and Commercial Street, Wood Dale WHEN: Now through Sunday, Aug. 10 COST & INFO: Free admission; www.wooddale.com, 630-766-4900 ABOUT: Carnival rides, food vendors and bands highlight Prairie Fest from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, with added festivities from 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday. The weekend offers arts and crafts vendors, bingo, and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Saturday. Lester the Clown entertains from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Among the bands is Heartache Tonight, an Eagles tribute group (shown), headlining at 9 p.m. Friday at the 12th annual festival.

PIANIST ROBYN VITSON, 2 p.m. Aug. 9, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Standards from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and some familiar Broadway tunes. Cost: free. Information: www.oak-brook.org/library.

BOLINGBROOK SATURDAY CRUISE IN, 3 p.m. Aug. 9, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. All cars, trucks, bikes and clubs welcome. There will be a live DJ, giveaways, food and drink specials, goodie bags, dash plaques and a top vehicle awards. Information: www. tailgatersgrill.com or 630-679-1994.

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC, 4 p.m. Aug. 9, Wheatstack, 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle.

Information: www.wheatstacklisle. com or 630-968-1920.

SALSA, 6 p.m. Aug. 9, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Free entry with purchase of dinner entree available from 6 to 9 p.m.

With no dinner reservation $10 cover

charge. Information: www.estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing.html.

JANNIE’S HOPE FOOD AND WINE BENEFIT, 6 p.m. Aug. 9, White Eagle Golf Club, 3400 Club Drive, Naperville.

Author and celebrity chef Jenn Stoker will join other top chefs to share their signature dishes along with specially paired wines. In addition to a silent auction with a variety of prize packages, a live cult wine auction will take place. Cost: $125. Information: www. jannieshope.org.

CHICAGO SINFONIETTA, 8 p.m. Aug. 9, Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Ravinia-style symphony concert. Cost: $22 in advance or $24 day of show. Parking free. Information: www.cantigny.org or 630-6685161.

THE LERNER & LOEWE CONCERT, 8 p.m. Aug. 9, Glenbard South High School Auditorium, 23 W. 200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. The Wheaton Pops will play music from 5 Lerner

FRENCH CONNECTION DAY, 9 a.m.

Aug. 10, Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Daylong festival and family fun devoted to France. Free with paid parking ($5). Information: www.cantigny.org or 630-668-5161.

MOTOR CHURCH SUNDAYS, 9 a.m. Aug. 10, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Traditional, old-school performances and classics. Cost: Free. Information: www.brauerhouse. com or 630-495-2141.

CAR SHOW, noon Aug. 10, Metra Station Parking Lot, Lake Street and Barrington Road, Hanover Park.

Benefits the Hanover Park Community Resource Coalition to raise funds for youth programs. Residents and neighbors showcase their best engines for the grand prize trophy and cash prize. Cost: Free. Registration: 847-514-4349.

NIU FAMILY DAY, noon Aug. 10, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Ride around in the Acorn Express tram, enjoy a lunch buffet and explore nature with an all-day access pass. Cost: $10-$30.

Information: 630-968-0074.

SETTLEMENT SUNDAYS, 1 p.m. Aug. 10, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Free sundaes with do-it-yourself toppings, hands-on family activities and tours of historic buildings. Ice cream from Culver’s is served from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for youths; Naperville residents and members are free. Information: www. napersettlement.org.

MOVIE & BOOK DISCUSSION, 2 p.m.

Aug. 10, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Bring along your favorite book that was either made into a movie, or that you would like to see made into a movie. Cost: Free. Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/ store/2361.

HI, Mom. I Hate It Here, 3 p.m. Aug. 10, My College Planning Team Office, 1001 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove.

Workshop will talk about the most prevalent mental health issues found on college campuses; differentiate between homesickness, anxiety, and depression; discuss resources and support available to parents and students. Cost: Free. Information: www. mycollegeplanningteam.com.

KILL FOR CASH OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. The crowd favorite will come back the following week to host, then return

on the last Sunday of the month to compete for a $100 cash prize.

Information: www.brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

LIVE PUB TRIVIA, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Tommy Nevin’s Pub, 3032 English Rows, Naperville. Cost: Free. Information: www.tommynevins.com or 630-4284242.

SUNDAY NIGHT FLIX, 8 p.m. Aug. 10, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

DJ JEFF OVERSTREET, 8 p.m. Aug. 10, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Cost: Free. Information: www.tailgatersgrill. com/ or 630-679-1994.

AUGUST 11 HINSDALE FARMERS MARKET, 7 a.m.

Aug. 11, Burlington Park, Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale. Fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, ciders, cheeses, Mirai corn, meats and poultry, jams, preserves, cut flowers, and nursery stock. Local food artisans bring coffee, prepared foods and other goodies. Free admission. Information: www.hinsdalechamber.com.

BILL GATES AND STEVE JOBS, 9 a.m.

Aug. 11, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. A look at the cofounders of Microsoft and Apple.

Cost: $48. Information: www.ben. edu/CLL. POST AND LINTEL CONSTRUCTION, Studio Drop-In, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Aug. 11 to 17, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. Discover how post and lintel construction supported the buildings in ancient Greece. Build statues and structures inspired by Stonehenge, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon.

Free with Museum membership or admission. Information: dupagechildrens.org.

FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Cost: $60. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. READERS’ THEATRE GROUP, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood, Villa Park.

Adult/senior program. Cost: Free.

Information: 630-834-8525.

CHESS MONDAYS, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Teen and adult players of all experience levels welcome. The library will provide chess boards, tournament sized pieces and light refreshments. Tables are first come, first served. Information: www. lislelibrary.org.

“WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?,” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free. Information: www. clarendonhillslibrary.org.

wing Road, Lombard. Nightly prizes for the best act. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

OPEN MIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. Aug. 13, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Play three songs or 15 minutes. Information: www. ballydoylepub.com.

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KNITTING CIRCLE, 1 p.m. Aug. 14, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. Knitters AUGUST 12 and other crafters meet for inspiration and conversation. Newcomers and INVESTMENT DISCUSSION GROUP, 7:15 novices welcome. Cost: Free. Informap.m. Aug. 12, Thomas Ford Memorial tion: fordlibrary.org or 708-246-0520.

Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western UNIQUELY THURSDAYS, 6 p.m. Aug. Springs. Discussion of trends in invest14, Burlington Park, Chicago Avenue, ing. Bring your questions about market Hinsdale. Multiple food vendors, a terminology and how to find reliable beer and wine tent and various table information. No money changes sponsors each week. This week: 7th hands. Cost: Free. Information: www.

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DOWNERS GROVE BICYCLE CLUB, 7:30 8TH ANNUAL CLARENDON HILLS p.m. Aug. 12, Emmett’s Brewing ComLIBRARY ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 6:30 pany, 5200 Main St., Downers Grove. p.m. Aug. 14, Clarendon Hills Public Meets the second Tuesday of each Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon month, March through November.

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TNR WORKSHOP IN LA GRANGE, 6:30 TEAM TRIVIA, 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Sal’s p.m. Aug. 14, La Grange Public Library, Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard.

10 W. Cossitt Ave, La Grange. Learn Information: salspizzapub.com. about Trap-Neuter-Return. DonatTEAM TRIVIA, 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Stoneed food is available for registered House Pub, 103 Stephen St., Lemont. caretakers. Traps are on loan with Prizes to the top three teams. Infora deposit that is fully refundable mation: 630-257-1300. upon their return. Information: www.

KARAOKE, 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Tailgaters TripleRPets.org.

Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton FAMILY STORYTIME, 6:45 p.m. Aug. 14, Road, Bolingbrook. Information: www.

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 tailgatersgrill.com/events or 630-679Chestnut St., Western Springs. Hear 1994. stories, sing songs, and make a craft TRIVIA NIGHT, 9 p.m. Aug. 12, Ballyin this special evening storytime for doyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main families. Attendees must be Western St., Downers Grove. Information: Springs resident. Cost: Free. Informawww.ballydoylepub.com. tion: fordlibrary.org or 708-246-0520.

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STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Aug. 13, Barnes & Cost: Free.

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RISQUE BINGO, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Adults only. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

THE DAYDREAM, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Music group for kids. Cost: Free. Information: www. oak-brook.org/library.

ACOUSTIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. Aug. 11, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Live music. Information: www. misskittyssaloon.com.

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Scott McDowell (center, No. 66) gets set for a play in a game against Miami of Ohio last season. McDowell, a junior at the University of Illinois, is one of four Hinsdale Central graduates suiting up for Big Ten teams this season.

Big Ten quartet SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA HINSDALE – What do Brian Allen, Jack Allen, Ian Bunting and Scott McDowell all have in common?

The four football players currently are spread out at three major universities in two states, but they all started out at the same place – Hinsdale Central High School.

Both Allen brothers have moved on to Michigan State, Bunting is continuing his career at Michigan and McDowell is playing at Illinois.

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McDowell is one of 18 offensive lineman listed on the Illini roster, though four of those players are true freshman and three others are redshirt freshman. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound McDowell saw action in one game each of the last two sea-

Hinsdale Central grads hit gridiron for Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State

sons and is currently preparing for his junior year.

Of the four Central graduates playing in the Big Ten, Jack Allen has seen the most action. The junior is the No. 1 center on the Spartans’ preseason depth chart, and rightly so.

He has started 24 games the past two seasons and has seen action in 25 games total during that time. Last year, he was part of Michigan State’s Big Ten Championship Game victory against Ohio State and the Rose Bowl-winning squad, and

was an All-Big Ten honorable mention pick by the coaches after the season. He also was an academic All-Big Ten pick for the second straight year.

Brian Allen, listed at 6-foot-2 and 294 pounds, is a true freshman center for the Spartans and is not listed on the depth chart, though two of the players currently on the four-deep are seniors so he has an excellent chance to break through in the near future.

He starts his college career after a stellar senior year at Central that was capped with a

spot in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in January.

Bunting will be on the opposite sideline from the Allen brothers when Michigan travels to Michigan State Oct. 25.

The 6-foot-7, 227-pound Bunting is one of six tight ends listed on the Wolverines’ roster.

Jake Butt, one of the other tight ends on the squad, saw action in all 13 games last season and finished third on the team with 20 catches, 235 yards and two touchdowns and is likely to see the majority of action this fall.

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More local Big Ten talent The western suburbs are fertile grounds for football talent, and college programs throughout the Midwest – including several schools in the Big Ten – continue to harvest the area to improve their teams. Here is a list of more athletes from the area, sorted by name, position and high school, who were included on Big Ten football rosters as of Aug. 4.

Big Ten, big impact gins in earnest the next day, and when teams from the Big Ten Conference take the field, forHigh school athletes across the area will step mer stars from several local high schools will into the spotlight Aug 29. when the football sea- be prominently featured. Here are a few area son kicks off. The college football season be- products having an impact in the Big Ten.

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Illinois ■ Rob Bain, DL, Bolingbrook ■ Clayton Fejedelem, DB, Lemont ■ Pat Flavin, OL, Benet (Lisle) ■ Scott McDowell, OL, Hinsdale Central ■ Jim Nudera, TE, York ■ Cameron Tucker, RB, Nazareth Northwestern ■ Doug Diedrick, SB, Montini (Woodridge) ■ Mark Gorogianis, WR, Montini (Lombard) ■ Justin Jackson, RB, Glenbard North ■ Clayton Thorson, QB, Wheaton North ■ Parrker Westphal, DB, Bolingbrook Michigan ■ Kyle Bosch, OL, St. Francis ■ Ian Bunting, TE, Hinsdale Central

Jack Allen

Aaron Bailey

COLLEGE: Michigan State HIGH SCHOOL: Hinsdale Central YEAR: Junior POSITION: Offensive lineman Allen enters this fall slated to start for the third year in a row. After redshirting his first year on campus in 2011, Allen has played in 25 games with 24 starts since 2012. All but five of those starts have come at center, where he is expected to play this season. The Spartans are defending Big Ten champions, and Allen is one of three players who started on the offensive line in Michigan State’s Rose Bowl win against Stanford that are slated to return.

COLLEGE: Illinois HIGH SCHOOL: Bolingbrook YEAR: Sophomore POSITION: Quarterback Bailey, listed at 6-foot-2, 225 pounds, used his size, speed and overall athleticism to get on the field in his first year on campus. He played in nine games, being mostly used as a goal-line quarterback. Bailey ran for three touchdowns and passed for one more, all from 10 yards or less.

Overall, he ran for 83 yards on 20 carries and was 2-for-5 for four yards through the air. Nathan Scheelhaase, a four-year starter at quarterback, is gone, but Wes Lunt, a highly touted transfer from Oklahoma State will battle for playing time with Bailey and fellow local product Reilly O’Toole.

Michigan State ■ Brian Allen, OL, Hinsdale Central Indiana ■ Ben Bach, CB, Wheaton Warrenville South ■ Nick Campos, P, Wheaton Warrenville South ■ Nile Sykes, LB, Montini (Oak Park) Minnesota ■ Andrew Harte, K, Montini (Downers Grove) Iowa ■ Colin Goebel, OL, Naperville North (Lisle) ■ Jaleel Johnson, DL, Montini (Lombard) Purdue ■ Will Colmery, DE, Nazareth (Western Springs) ■ Grant Ellington, LS, Nazareth (La Grange) Wisconsin ■ Thad Armstrong, QB, Wheaton Warrenville South

Tommy Schutt COLLEGE: Ohio State HIGH SCHOOL: Glenbard West YEAR: Junior POSITION: Defensive line Schutt is a two-year letter winner for the Buckeyes and has played in 17 games thus far in his collegiate career. He missed the first six contests last season due to injury but ended up playing in six games, registering three tackles and half of a sack as the Buckeyes finished third in the country with 42 sacks last season. As a freshman, the 6-foot-2, 300-pounder saw action in 10 games.

Austin Teitsma COLLEGE: Illinois HIGH SCHOOL: Glenbard South YEAR: Senior POSITION: Defensive line After playing in seven games as a redshirt freshman and all 12 contests as a sophomore, Teitsma earned a starting role last fall at defensive tackle. The 6-foot-2, 290-pounder finished sixth on the Illini with 53 tackles and also added 5 ½ tackles for loss, one forced fumble and three quarterback hurries. He tied a career high with eight tackles against Northwestern in the final game of the season.

Kyle Prater

COLLEGE: Illinois HIGH SCHOOL: Wheaton Warrenville South YEAR: Senior POSITION: Quarterback Entering his fourth and final year with the Illini, O’Toole has seen action behind center in each of his first three seasons.

As a junior, he played in six games, completing 12-of-16 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 34 yards. O’Toole started twice as a sophomore, finishing with 564 yards and six touchdowns that year, after taking part in 10 games as a freshman.

COLLEGE: Northwestern HIGH SCHOOL: Proviso West YEAR: Senior POSITION: Wide receiver The USC transfer has struggled to make his mark in two seasons at Northwestern. In the past two years, he has combined for 19 receptions and 113 yards without catching any touchdowns. Entering his senior season, Prater is hoping to match the expectations placed on him out of high school.

His 59 yards last season ranked ninth on the team, but three of the players who finished ahead of him were seniors.

Dan Vitale

Jordan Walsh

Jordan Westerkamp

COLLEGE: Northwestern HIGH SCHOOL: Wheaton Warrenville South YEAR: Junior POSITION: Superback In just two seasons for the Wildcats, this WWS graduate already has carved out quite a solid career for himself. After receiving playing time as a true freshman, Vitale started all 12 games in 2013 as a superback (a combination fullback and tight end). Catching at least one pass in every contest, the incoming junior finished third on Northwestern with 34 receptions for 382 yards, which included a five-catch, 101yard performance against California. He also hauled in three touchdowns.

COLLEGE: Iowa HIGH SCHOOL: Glenbard West YEAR: Junior POSITION: Offensive line After seeing spot duty and playing in seven games in 2012, Walsh ascended to a starting position last fall and was entrenched at right guard for all 13 contests. The 6-foot-4, 290-pounder helped the Hawkeyes total nearly 500 yards of offense in each of the team’s first two games of the 2013 season while also playing a role in Iowa rushing for over 200 yards in five straight games to begin the 2013 campaign.

COLLEGE: Nebraska HIGH SCHOOL: Montini YEAR: Sophomore POSITION: Wide receiver Westerkamp made a big impression as a redshirt freshman for the Cornhuskers. He played in all 13 games and started the Gator Bowl win against Georgia. He was third on Nebraska with 283 receiving yards and fourth in receptions with 20.

He also had 19 punt returns for 51 yards. Westerkamp’s only touchdown came against Northwestern on a 49-yard Hail Mary on the last play of the game to give the Huskers the win. This fall, he could see play a bigger role in the offense as the second-leading wide receiver among returners.

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Reilly O’Toole

COLLEGE: Northwestern HIGH SCHOOL: Lyons Township YEAR: Sophomore POSITION: Cornerback/kick returner Harris’ first game action came on special teams, both on kickoffs and kick returns. With Venric Mark injured for most of the season, Harris became the Wildcats’ primary kickoff returner. He took 21 kicks for 484 yards, including a 47-yard return against Western Michigan. As a cornerback, Harris started the last five games of the season, totaling 36 tackles and being named to ESPN.com’s Big Ten All-Freshman team.

He was one of just two true freshmen to play last season for Northwestern.

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30 CLASSIFIED • HSL • Friday, August 8, 2014 • Suburban Life / mysuburbanlife.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT VALDERS, WI DUPAGE COUNTY Manitowoc County WHEATON ILLINOIS Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Gerrie Ann Dugan; Patrick E. Dugan; The United States of AmeriGolfer & Fisherman's delight! ca - Department of the Treasury 3 BR / 2 BA, great room w/ 2 way Defendants. fireplace, 3 car garage, like new 226 Grant Avenue, condition inside & out. $299,900. Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 920-758-3010 2012 CH 003898 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is he by gi hat

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 15, 2013, DuPage County Sheriff will on September 4, 2014, at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Situated in the County of DuPage, in the State of Illinois, to wit: Commonly known as 226 Grant Avenue, Cl ndon Hill IL 60514

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE BUDGET Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of School District No. 181 in the counties of Cook and DuPage, State of Illinois, that a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 will be available for public inspection at the District Office located at 6010 S. Elm St., Burr Ridge, Illinois from and after 9:00 a.m. on the 15th day of August, 2014.

Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said tentative budget will be held at 8:00 p.m. on the 8th day of September, 2014, at the Board of Education meeting located at The Lane Elementary School, 500 N. Elm St., Hinsdale, Illinois 60527.

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 Parcel Number(s): 09-11-307-025 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence Sale terms: Bidder's must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250.

Phone number: 312-651-6700.

Attorney file number: 12-017471.

Laura A. Duplantier MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Atty. No.: 271625 I619531 August 1, 8, 15, 2014 Hinsdale Suburban Life

August 8, 2014 Burr Ridge Suburban Life 8329 LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR BIDS The DARIEN PARK DISTRICT hereby extends an invitation to qualified contractors to submit their bid for the construction of a new parking lot at the Darien Park District Community Center located at 7301 Fairview Avenue, Darien, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The work consists of the construction of a new 57 space permeable paver parking lot, sidewalk, trash enclosure, lighting, landscaping and other miscellaneous site improvements.

EXAMINATION AND PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS: To ensure bidders are added to the official plan holder's list and receive all addenda or project related correspondences, it is highly recommended that plans and specifications be ordered through NRI. This project is available at a non-refundable cost of approximately $25.00. To order or view this project online, please visit their website at www.nrinet.com - Dox on Demand- PlanWell- PUBLIC PLANROOM - Darien Park District Community Center Parking Lot. Or, contact NRI directly at: NRI-650 West Lake Street, Suite 120, Chicago, IL 60661 or email: CSR.CHICAGO@NRINET.com .

Plans and specifications will be available on Friday, August 8, 2014.

RFP DUE DATE: All bidders desiring to be considered must deliver their sealed response packets marked "Darien Park District Community Center Parking Lot Expansion - Do Not Open" to the Darien Park District, 7301 Fairview Avenue, Darien, Illinois, 60561, no later than 10:30 am CDST on August 22, 2014. Bids will be read publicly immediately following. All responses received after that time shall be returned.

Response specifics are listed in the bid specification packets.

RIGHT TO REJECT: The Darien Park District reserves the right in their sole discretion to waive irregularities, omissions or reject any or all responses.

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 15, 2013, DuPage County Sheriff will on September 4, 2014, at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Situated in the County of DuPage, in the State of Illinois, to wit: Lot 45 and the South 1/2 of Lot 46 in Block 16 in Clarendon Hills, being a Resubdivision in the East 1/2 of Section 10 and in the West 1/2 of Section 11, Township 38 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat of said Resubdivision Recorded November 4, 1873, as Document 18060, in DuPage County, Illinois.

Commonly known as

y 226 Grant Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 Parcel Number(s): 09-11-307-025 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence Sale terms: Bidder's must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250.

Phone number: 312-651-6700.

Attorney file number: 12-017471.

Laura A. Duplantier MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Atty. No.: 271625 I619531 August 1, 8, 15, 2014 Hinsdale Suburban Life

3914 Woodland Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR whose attorney is Matthew J. Claes Attorney at Law, Law Office of Robert M. Claes, LTD 2626 83rd st., IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Darien, IL 60561 EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY NOTICE TO HEIRS WHEATON ILLINOIS AND LEGATEES Fifth Third Mortgage Company Notice is hereby given to Plaintiff, Todd Halamka, Douglas Catlett, vs.

David Catlett, Jean Andrliks, Gerrie Ann Dugan; Patrick E. Cathy Stiles, Lois Saxton, Linda Dugan; The United States of America - Department of the Treasury Bourn, Dondi Morrissey, Rick Defendants.

Morrissey, Heather Wagner, Bob 226 Grant Avenue, Wagner, Mark Mulac, Jeffrey Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 Mulac, Kathy Mulac, Justin 2012 CH 003898 Bourn, Amy Bourn, Shannon NOTICE OF SALE Bourn, Allison Bourn, George PUBLIC NOTICE is he by gi hat Wicket, Ann Wicket 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 5/12/14 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 LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

STATE OF ILLINOIS You will also have the right unCOUNTY OF DUPAGE der section 8-2 of the Probate WHEATON, ILLINOIS Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT to contest the validity of the will OF THE EIGHTEENTH by filing a petition with the Court JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF )2014 within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate.

Henry E. Parr )P The estate will be administered Deceased )408 without Court Supervision, unNotice is given of the death of less under section 28-4 of the Henry E. Parr Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS whose address was 5/28-4) any interested person Darien, IL 60561 Letters of Office were issued terminates independent adminison 5/14/14 to Todd Halamka, tration 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 LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE Kachiroubas, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Wheaton, Illinois, or with the PLEASANTVIEW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT representative or both on or PROPOSED BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR before February 2, 2015, any FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the proposed annual budget and appropriation ordi- with the Circuit Court Clerk must nance, or similar prepared appropriation document upon which the annual appropriation ordinance be mailed or delivered to the will be based, is available for public inspection at the Jack Roche Administration Building of the representative and to the attorPleasantview Fire Protection District at 1970 Plainfield Road, LaGrange Highlands, Illinois during ney, if any, within ten (10) days regular business hours. Said proposed ordinance or document covers the period for the fiscal year after it has been filed with the beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.

Circuit Clerk.

CHRIS KACHIROUBAS NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Public Hearing on the adoption of said proposed appropriaClerk of the Eighteenth tion ordinance will be held at the Jack Roche Administration Building of the Pleasantview Fire Judicial Circuit Court Protection District at 1970 Plainfield Road, LaGrange Highlands, Illinois on Tuesday, September 9, Wheaton, IL 60189-0707 2014, 7:00 p.m. The Board of Trustees of the Pleasantview Fire Protection District may revise, alter, Matthew J. Claes increase or decrease the items contained in said proposed budget and appropriation ordinance Attorney For: Todd Halamka subsequent to this Public Hearing and before final action is taken thereon.

2626 83rd St. Darien, IL 60561 All citizens of the District present at the Hearing and desiring to be heard concerning the 630-985-5100 proposed budget and appropriation ordinance will be given an opportunity to do so.

August 1, 8, 15, 2014 Darien Suburban Life DATED: August 8, 2014.

8270 Brooks Fuller, Jr., Secretary Pleasantview Fire Protection District LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA August 8, 13 2014 STATE OF ILLINOIS LaGrange Suburban Life 8322 CC & C COUNTY OF DUPAGE

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WHEATON, ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF )14 Edward T. O'Malley, )P Deceased )580 Notice is given of the death of Edward T. O'Malley whose address was Darien, IL 60561 Letters of Office were issued on July 11, 2014 to Ronald C. Kaminski, 720 65th Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR whose attorney is A. Charles Kogut, Kogut & Associates, 210 W. 22nd Street, Suite 110, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to Mary Theresa Szumski 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 July 11, 2014 admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

You will also have the right under section 8-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Chris Kachiroubas, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before January 26, 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.

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CAMPERS/RVS Colman’s RV - We Buy And Consign Used RV’s And Campers 217-787-8653 www.colmansrv.com

CAREER/EDUCATION AIRLINES ARE HIRING TRAIN FOR HANDS ON AVIATION CAREER. FAA APPROVED PROGRAM. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE 888-207-2053

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HELP WANTED DRIVERS $1500 SIGN ON BONUS, $60K-$70K Annually!

Experienced Class A CDL Drivers Wanted! Dedicated Customer, Home Weekly and Excellent Benefits.

Call 888-409-6033 or apply online www.DRIVEJTC.com AVERITT EXPRESS New Pay Increase For Regional Drivers!

40 to 46 CPM + Fuel Bonus!

Also, Post-Training Pay Increase for Students!

(Depending on Domicile) Get Home EVERY Week + Excellent Benefits. CDL-A req.

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Drivers - CDL-A DRIVER PAY INCREASE •Exp Solos - 40¢/ mile •Teams - Up to 51¢/ mile •CDL Grads - 34¢/ mile 1¢/ mile increase each yr. NO CAP! Extra Pay for Hazmat! 888928-6011 www.Drive4Total.com Established trucking company in Central IL has regional single and team openings.

New equipment, dry van, no touch, home time options.

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Class A Professional Drivers Call 877-294-2777 for more details or visit SuperServiceLLC.com

HVAC Technicians. 4 Week Accelerated Hands On Training Program. We Offer 6 National Certifications And Lifetime Job Placement Assistance. VA Benefits Eligible! 877-994-9904 adno=S0245968

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