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LEMONT – The Lemont Village Board met Monday night to pass ordinances and discuss issues related to new businesses in town, village commission members and the Lemont Police Department.
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The board issued liquor licenses to three businesses in Lemont, two of which will be new. The Downtown Tap and Grill will be opening at the northwest corner of Illinois and Stephen streets. Paris 21, a small restaurant also offering video gaming, is owned by the owners of Salon La Bellezza. The restaurant will be splitting the salon’s space at 12371 Derby Road, Unit G. The third license was for The Vault, 308 Canal St., which is under new ownership.
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2. Police labor contracts The board was scheduled to vote on new labor contracts with Lemont police unions, but Mayor Brian Reaves said the vote needed to be delayed in order to change language in the contracts. The contracts for the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Chapter 39, the patrol union and Metropolitan Alliance of Police Chapter 33 the police sergeant union, expired April 30, 2014. According to the agenda, the contract would start retroactively from May 1, 2014, and continue to April 30, 2018. “It’s a very fair and good contract for everybody involved,” Reaves said. In the meantime, the board approved the purchase of two new police vehicles and the disposal of four vehicles. The new vehicles, which will be
2015 models, are not to exceed $27,857 each.
3. Commission appointees Reaves appointed new members to the village’s Art and Culture Commission and Environmental Advisory Commission. Joe Perri will start immediately on the Art and Culture Commission, filling a vacant spot. Chris Nottoli starts May 1 on the Environmental Advisory Commission, replacing the departing Doreen Dabney.
4. Save the date The Mayor’s State of the Village address will be March 4 at Crystal Grand Banquets, 12416 Archer Ave., Lemont. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and the lunch starts at noon. For information, call the Lemont Chamber of Commerce at 630-257-5997.
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SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA Sunday was a day for the dogs at the Brookfield Zoo, 8400 W. 31st St. The zoo hosted the Lemont-based Green Valley Dog Drivers as part of FREEze Day on Sunday, a day of free admission and winter-related
activities at the zoo. Dog sledding demonstrations were held by the Green Valley Dog Drivers between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the zoo’s West Mall. Other events included a winter weaving demonstration and a zoo chat focusing on birds of prey.
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Noelle McNeely, 2, and her dog Mazi help out with dog sledding demonstrations with the Green Valley Dog Drivers.
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at Lemont High School By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Classes at Lemont High School were back to normal by Tuesday after flooding during the weekend forced the school to be closed Monday. Director of School and Community Relations Tony Hamilton said a pipe had burst, spreading water from the business office on the northeast end to the Pupil Personnel Services office. All the classrooms in between the offices had standing water, including two computer labs, he said. He said building staff were alerted to the burst pipe when flooding in the elevator shaft set off a fire alarm. District officials are not sure what caused the pipe to burst. The pipe was 18 years old and installed when that portion of the building was constructed in 1997.
News to your phone Visit shawurl.com/texts to sign up for news and weather text alerts from Suburban Life. Because the classrooms have tile floors, most of them were able to be cleaned enough to be used on Tuesday, though some drywall had to be removed. The computer labs needed extra time to dry out because of electrical units in the floor. Hamilton said the PPS office was damaged the worst because it has carpeting. Staff located in the office, such as counselors, social workers and special education staff, were forced to relocate. Hamilton said the staff may be able to move back into their offices by next week, though the district might not replace some of the carpeting until the summer.
By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – For someone who does not consider herself much of an athlete, Lemont resident Sarah Halko has picked an ambitious introduction into the world of cycling. The senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has joined the Illini 4000 – a nonprofit student group that makes a 4,000-mile bike ride from New York to San Francisco each summer. She will be cycling about 70 miles a day from May 23 to Aug. 3. “I definitely thought ‘I’m nuts,’” she said of her decision to participate. “I thought ‘I don’t know if I can do this.’ Being able to come to terms with that was the first step. I think ultimately I really liked that adventure aspect of it.” Halko was also drawn to the cause behind the ride, with the team of 29 riders raising money for cancer research and patient services. During the trip, the riders
will also be recording interviews with people they meet about their cancer experiences. Halko said she had heard about the group for years, but never had the courage to join. “Finally, my senior year, I thought ‘it’s my last opportunity,’” she said. “I’m never going to be able to take two-and-a-half months off again.” She said her parents were also skeptical when she told them she was going on this trip. “Any parent would be when your daughter’s graduating college and instead of finding a job, she’s biking across America,” she said. The team of riders has already started their training for this summer, working on their endurance through running and weightlifting. Halko said she was initially intimidated by idea of running five miles on a consistent basis, but has already seen improvement. To keep up with her training during her winter break, she utilized the track at the Lemont Park District CORE
Fitness Center. Her family moved to Lemont from Chicago in December 2010 and she has been attending the University of Illinois since fall of 2011. But she said she still considers Lemont her home. “I can’t really imagine going back anywhere else,” she said. She will bring her fundraising efforts to Lemont when she holds a fundraising night March 26 at the Tap House Grill. A portion of diners’ bills will go towards Illini 4000. As a political science major graduating this spring, Halko said she wants to eventually get a government job in Washington, D.C. But her cross-country ride comes first, which she hopes will give her a new outlook on the cancer experience. She knows there will be days when her endurance is tested, but she figures it is a mental hurdle to get over. “[The tiredness during the trip] will never amount to the pain somebody will have when they have cancer,” she said.
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Area Humane Society offers free spaying and neutering The promotional vouchers are being offered in conjunction with the Humane Society of the U.S. World Spay Day, which is an annual campaign to draw attention to spaying and neutering animals as a way to save animals’ lives. The voucher can be picked
SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA HINSDALE – The Hinsdale Humane Society, which also serves the La Grange area, is offering free spay and neutering vouchers throughout the month of February, the society announced in a news release.
up at participating area veterinary offices. According to the Humane Society of the United States, some 6 million to 8 million dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters each year. Of those dogs and cats, between 3 million and 4 million will be euthanized because
there are not enough homes to house them. Spaying and neutering dogs and cats saves lives by helping limit pet populations, Jenny Vlazny, Hinsdale Humane Society’s operations manager said in the release. Vouchers for the services
will be available to qualifying pet owners while supplies last. The Hinsdale Humane Society is at 22 N. Elm St., Hinsdale. Information, including participating veterinary offices, is available by calling 630-3235630 ext. 22, or emailing jenny@ hinsdalehumanesociety.org.
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These amounts would be a $116 million and $80 million increase from the previous fiscal year, respectively. “The proposed budget will allow Argonne to continue cutting-edge research and technology development that maintains our nation’s international scientific leadership, keeps the nation safe and helps grow the U.S. economy,” Argonne Director Peter Littlewood stated in an email. He said the funding would help with developing new supercomputers and upgrading the Advanced Photon Source, the brightest source of synchrotron X-rays in the western hemisphere.
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“Both are critical to overcoming a number of the nation’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges, such as developing new efficient energy technologies, making renewable energy mainstream, and understanding and mitigating the effects of global climate change,” he said in an email. Though Congress will ultimately present the final budget, Littlewood said he believes the budget will still include the funding that Argonne needs. “We are confident that it will be friendly to scientific and engineering research because the Obama administration and members of both parties in Congress understand how critical
it is to the nation’s future,” he said in an email. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration also awarded Argonne a nearly $2.9 million grant to study mass transit emergency preparedness, according to a news release from the office of U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, D. Ill. Argonne, in partnership with Pace Suburban Bus Service and Metra Commuter Rail, will research and develop a decision support tool to help emergency responders to assess a situation, develop an appropriate mitigation strategy and restore transit services effectively.
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Annual Polish Heritage Day taking place Sunday LEMONT – The Polish Club and the Polish School John Paul II in Lemont invites the community to attend the 11th annual Polish Heritage Day on Sunday in Father Gilewski Center at SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish, 608 Sobieski St., Lemont.
The Exposition Hall will open at 8 a.m., with the main program starting at 1:30 p.m. with a Holy Mass in Polish and a ceremony to name Pole of the Year 2015. For questions about the heritage day, call Adriana Swiderick at 630-8639304.
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Why I’m lovin’ life at The CORE in Lemont As The CORE’s Fitness Members Services manager, I am so excited about all the new things we have in store for CORE members and guests in 2015. My duties include serving our CORE members, overseeing fitness center operations and fitness programming. I also am the race director for the Freedom 5K and the Frigid 5K, which is really exciting because I myself am a runner. COMMUNITY As I embark on the new VOICE year, some things that I Jen am going to concentrate on Saylor are making sure our CORE members are aware of CORE Rewards members-only benefits and also making sure the community of Lemont is aware of all that the CORE has to offer. The CORE Rewards program offers several perks for CORE members to enjoy. All CORE members receive premium guest pass pricing, as well as a bonus for referring a friend. We also have partnered with ATI Physical Therapy to provide free seminars for our members on topics such as shoulder health, back care and knee pain. CORE Rewards also is expanding in 2015 to include the new Member’s Only monthly newsletter to help keep members in the know. In this publication, members also can expect to find free monthly member events such as Meet the Trainers this past January. This month, CORE Members can Share the Health with their friends and family. All CORE members can bring a guest for free each day during the month of February. Visit www.lemontparkdistrict.org for more information. Not only am I pleased to serve our CORE members, I also love the opportunity to serve the rest of Lemont. The CORE’s indoor track is free to all Lemont residents. Stop by the service desk at the CORE today to register for your complimentary resident ID card. In addition, we offer several open house events throughout the year in which people can come by and try out the facility for free. In honor of our fifth-year birthday, the fifth of every month is a free day at the CORE. The CORE will host a free open house from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 21 at the Lemont Park District and the Lemont Chamber of Commerce Showcase to Lemont and Beyond community showcase and expo. In honor of American Heart Month, the CORE will donate five cents to the American Heart Association for every mile walked or run on the fitness center’s festively decorated Healthy Heart treadmill. To learn more about the association’s Go Red For Women campaign, visit www.goredforwomen.org. Feel free to stop by my office at the CORE anytime to say hello. Hope to see you at The CORE.
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Lemont native Kyle Rinke plays taps during the memorial service for Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks.
What a special honor for a Chicago Cubs fan and Lemont High School graduate. As so many mourned, Sgt. Kyle Rinke of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Unit was the bugler playing taps at the Jan. 31 memorial service for Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks. Rinke, a 2004 Lemont grad, is now a school band director in New Lenox and has quite a story to share with the next generation of musicians and Cubs fans. The dynasty definitely continues even if the final outcome wasn’t exactly what Lemont High School’s cheerleading team wanted. A fourth-place finish at state last weekend denied Lemont’s bid to repeat as champs. But there’s no denying that this team extended the program’s tradition of excellence, which includes four state titles and 10 straight top-four finishes. Thank you for representing our high school and village with class and style. David Good, managing editor dgood@shawmedia.com 630-427-6270
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I’m a resident of Lemont, just west of State Street and the apartments in the 900 block of State Street. It’s an older, narrower street and we’ve had problems with parking the past two years, sometimes up to 10 cars lining both sides, limiting access for school buses, snowplows, fire trucks, etc. There’s not enough parking by the apartments. … and there’s two to three families in some of the buildings. … They could use Peiffer Street. It’s newer and wider, and they could put up no parking signs within 100 feet of the stop signs at Peiffer and Singer or parking for residents of Singer only signs. Maybe that’s a solution. I hope the village takes notice and action.
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OBITUARIES CARYL M. GARLING Caryl Marie Garling, nee Lind, 81, lifelong resident of Lemont, passed away February 5, 2015, with her family at her side. Caryl was an avid traveler, she especially loved Door County. She loved music, nature, her church, Bethany Lutheran Church and most importantly loved her family. Survived by her husband, Donald Garling; three daughters, Kim (Floyd) Kujawa, Susan (Gary) Gray and Beth (John) Howell; five grandchildren, Brent and Stephen Kujawa, and Zachary, Cara and Jane Howell; her sister, Virginia (James) Connelly; a sister-in-law, Rosalie Lind; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Marie Lind; and her brother, James Lind. Lying in state Saturday, February 14, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 500 Lemont St. Lemont, IL. Interment Bethany Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church. Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., Lemont 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com
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w, Randall V. Slade. Also, a grandson, Weston V. Slade, and a How to submit granddaughter, Jamison E. Slade. Mike is also survived by many Send information to obits@ brothers and sisters-in-law, as well mysuburbanlife.com or call as countless nieces and nephews 866-817-3278. who loved him dearly. His memorial service will be Most obituaries appear Friday at 6:30 p.m. on the 20th of online. To leave a message February, 2015, in Lemont at the of condolence in the online United Methodist Church, 25 W. guest book, go to obituaries. Custer Street. There will be no mysuburbanlife.com visitation. He will be interred in Old Union Cemetery, in Lincoln, IL, on Saturday, the 21st of February 2015. Donations can be made to the MICHAEL J. HANNAN Open Pantry of the Lemont United Methodist Church or the VFW of Michael Joseph Lemont. Hannan, 82 years Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., young, of Lemont, Lemont. 630-257-6363 or passed away Wednesday, the 21st www.markiewiczfh.com of January 2015. Michael Hannan MARK R. KLOSAK worked in the Central Parts Division of Clark Mark Ryan Klosak, devoted son of Equipment Company in the Darlene (nee Thiele) and Robert southwestern Chicago area for 30 years. He was an active member of Klosak; loving brother of Robert E., Lauren and Brittney Klosak; dear the VFW in Lemont and had grandson of the late Eugene (late participated for many years at the Jennie) Klosak and late James (late Open Pantry of the Lemont United Lorraine) Thiele; also survived by Methodist Church. His loves were many aunts, uncles, cousins and his family and friends. friends. He was born the son of Timothy Visitation Friday, February, 13, and Aileen Hannan in Effin, County Limerick, Ireland. He served proudly 2015, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., at ZARZYCKI MANOR CHAPELS, LTD., in the Royal Air Force in England, 8999 S. Archer Ave., Willow before emigrating to the United Springs. Funeral Services Saturday, States and the Chicagoland area. at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. He was married to Anne Elizabeth Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Hannan. For information, 708-839-8999 or He is survived by his daughter, www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com Susan (Hannan) Slade; and son, Michael James Hannan. He is also survived by two brothers, Patrick and Bill; as well as his sister, Anne. He has a beloved son-in-law,
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We want your • The following Lemont High School students were named education news “Students of the Month”: DECEMBER: Senior Kristin WashaSubmit announcements gan, nominated by the social about your student or your studies department; junior Julissa school through any of the Nuñez, nominated by the learning following methods: resource center department; sophomore Breanna Jovanov, Email nominated by the English deeducation@mysuburbanlife. partment; and freshman Andrew com Bobak, nominated by the industrial technology department Fax JANUARY: Senior Brian Leahy, nom630-969-0228 inated by the special education department; junior Jessica Devitt, Mail nominated by the student services Suburban Life Media department; sophomore Steve 1101 W. 31st St., Suite 100 Fleming, nominated by the driver Downers Grove, IL 60515 education department; and freshman Lauren Pengiel, nominated by For more education stories the health department and updates, check out • Montini Catholic High School mysuburbanlife.com student Jordan Lazowski of Lemont were named Illinois State Scholars, recognizing the top 10 percent of high school seniors. DEAN’S LISTS • Lewis University student Andrew Loyola University, Gestautas of Lemont was inductfall semester ed into the Gamma Chi Chapter LEMONT: Jesse Garza of Delta Epsilon Sigma. • Benet Academy students Western Michigan Colin Bonnett, Rachael Hardiek, University, fall semester Samantha O’Connell, Connor LEMONT: Kylie Abernathy, O’Donnell and Megan O’Neill, all Kevin Boyle, Matthew Monaco, of Lemont, were named Illinois Michael Monaco and Matthew State Scholars, honoring the top Wojtanek 10 percent of high school seniors.
• Dominick Sitzberger, 18, of 19 Lahinch Drive, Lemont, was Continued from page 6 charged at 12:55 p.m. Feb. 4 with possession of marijuana in the zero to 50 block of Keepa- the 900 block of Hillview Drive. taw Court. • Bryan Labieniec, 25, of 10454 Crown Road, Franklin Park, was Retail theft charged at 11:28 p.m. Feb. 5 with Daniel Gawron, 19, of 5241 W. possession of marijuana and 51st St., Chicago, was charged possession of drug paraphernalia at 5:52 p.m. Feb. 4 with retail at State and Custer streets. theft in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue. License violation • Edgar Perez, 21, of 136 Underage drinking Springhill Drive, Bolingbrook, A juvenile was charged at was charged at 2:16 p.m. Feb. 9:30 a.m. Feb. 6 with underage 2 with driving while license consumption of alcohol in the suspended in the 13400 block 800 block of Porter Street. of Archer Avenue. • Tricia Fontana, 40, of 2234 Marijuana possession Stonehaven Drive, Plainfield, • A juvenile was charged at was charged at 1:55 p.m. Feb. 6 10:13 p.m. Feb. 3 with posses- with driving while license sussion of marijuana in the 1100 pended at Main and Stephen block of State Street. streets.
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MID-LIFE COMEDY WHERE: 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs WHEN: Thursday to Sunday to Feb. 22 COST & INFO: $18 to $20; 708-246-3380, www.theatre westernsprings.com; suitable for teens and adults ABOUT: Theatre of Western Springs’ Forum series will stage “Becky’s New Car,” written by Steven Dietz and directed by TWS Artist-in-Residence Greg Kolack of Elmhurst. “It is very funny, touching and serious at the same time, with wonderfully odd, lovable characters, and a (mid-life) theme to which many people will be able to relate,” Kolack said. Pictured are Jon Mills (from left), Karen Holbert of Western Springs, and Mike Janke of Downers Grove.
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2 ‘39 STEPS’ SPOOF WHERE: Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sundays to Feb. 22 COST & INFO: $15 to $18; 630-260-1820, www.wheatondrama.org ABOUT: An Alfred Hitchcock classic film thriller from the 1930s – which spans all of Great Britain and involves murder, espionage and an array of plot twists – has been adapted as a stage spoof. “The 39 Steps” arrives at Wheaton Drama with four actors playing scores of roles – changing characters and accents in quick-fire succession. Ken Kaden directs.
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WHERE: Eighth-floor Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 COST & INFO: Suggested donation $15 to $30; reservations at 224-595-1526, ssior@soireelyrique.org; www.soireelyrique.org ABOUT: Joined by artists including tenor Peder Reiff of Westchester, and mezzo-soprano Jennifer Kosharsky (shown), noted soprano Solange Sior will unwrap the musical valentine “Grand Love, Grand Opera,” featuring beloved arias.
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WHERE: Lemont High School Performing Arts Center, 425 Julia St. WHEN: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 COST & INFO: $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $5 for teens; www.westsubsymphony.org, 630-887-7464 ABOUT: Corky Siegel will star with Hinsdale’s West Suburban Symphony. Highlights include Siegel’s own “Symphonic Blues” for orchestra and solo harmonica, Jennifer Higdon’s “blue cathedral” and favorites from “Porgy and Bess.” “Siegel is known for blending blues with classical music in an amazing way,” said Richard Lukes of Berwyn, symphony president.
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Restaurant reviews
Fuego cantina celebrates Mexican favorites
A stone tower marks the corner home of Fuego, a Mexican restaurant that recently celebrated its first anniversary in downtown Brookfield.
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More photos online The chili relleno dinner serves a poblano pepper stuffed with Mexican cheeses, nestled inside flaky, puff pastry. with a margarita, house-made sangria or one of many great local craft beers at the full bar. Letting Fuego live up to its name – the Spanish word for fire – you can warm up this winter with homemade soups or try the chili prepared with
both beef and chorizo. The online menu also highlights lunch specials. The service was friendly and personable, and the restaurant’s location just steps from the train should serve it well. When warm weather finally returns, patio
Presented in a tall martini glass is Ceviche de Fuego, featuring chopped shrimp, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cilantro and lime. seating will beckon commuters and lovers of Mexican food to outdoor tables for a relaxing afternoon or evening.
To see more photos from Fuego, find this story online at www.PlanitLife.com/ mysterydiner.
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BROOKFIELD – Directly across from the Metra rail crossing, on the corner of Grand Boulevard and Brookfield Avenue, sits 1-year-old Fuego, a quaint respite from the everyday. In a cleverly designed building, the traditionally decorated Fuego is a cantina in the truest sense, a handy place to stop for a margarita or a cold beer and some tasty Mexican classics. My friend and I grabbed a small table by one of the expansive windows in the relaxed space accented by stone. We began our meal with a basket of light and salty chips and salsa, and an order of the Ceviche de Fuego, a chilled blend of chopped shrimp, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cilantro and lime – lots of lime. Elegantly served in a tall martini glass, the seafood dish was a refreshing and tasty start to our experience. I opted for the carnita dinner, featuring slow-roasted pork sauteed with onions to create some oh-so-yummy caramelized edges. It’s like the Mexican answer to a classic pulled pork, with complex seasonings and just enough bite. My friend ordered the chili relleno dinner, a fresh poblano pepper filled with Mexican cheeses. It was enclosed in a flaky crust, similar to a puff pastry, baked to a golden brown. But the real star was the homemade ranchero sauce. Smoky and rich, this blend of tomatoes, peppers and herbs is cooked a long time – until it turns thick, deep red and delicious. (The chef really should bottle the sauce and sell it at the bar.) And although we were stuffed, the dessert menu was calling, so we ordered the churro bites. They were decadent and sweet, fried crisp and covered in a syrupy cinnamon sugar, with warm chocolate sauce for dipping. A variety of classic Mexican favorites, from tacos to flautas, rounds out the menu at Fuego. Quench your thirst
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Lemont athletes sign college letters of intent SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA Flynn Nagel wasn’t the only Lemont High School athlete to officially sign last week. In addition to him, these five senior athletes also made their decision on where they will continue their playing careers.
Lisa Jaworski The senior outfielder will play collegiate softball at the College of DuPage. She joins shortstop Rylie Jay (Western Illinois University) as members of Lemont’s Class of 2015 who will play college softball. A .320 career hitter, the high honor role student is a three-year varsity letter winner who is expected to play an important role this spring. She batted a career-high .333 as a junior in 2014 and added career bests with three doubles, 17 runs batted in, a .410 slugging percentage and her first career home run. Jaworski will be the second member of her family to play college softball. Her sister Carly, a 2013 Lemont graduate, will be a sophomore on the Lewis University softball team this spring. Photo provided
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The midfielder/defend- Multiple Lemont athletes sign to play in college. Those athletes include Haley Sullivan (from left, front), volleyball, University of Illinois-Chicaer has committed to playing go; Aleksandra Mihailovic, soccer, University of New Mexico; Lisa Jaworski, softball, College of DuPage; Eric Whatley (back), soccer, St. Norbert men’s soccer at St. Norbert College; Flynn Nagel, football, Northwestern University; Hunter LaDuke, football, North Central College. College in the fall. He put together a solid career in an Indians uniform, helping the team to a combined 65-20-14 record over his four varsity seasons. Whatley totaled 38 career points on 12 goals and 14 assists. Whatley capped his career with his best season, posting career highs with eight goals and 18 points to go along with two assists. The high honor roll and National Honor Society student earned All-SSC accolades and was tapped with All-Sectional honors by the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association. Whatley will join former Lemont teammates Kieran Ruane and Adam Strube on the St. Norbert roster.
Haley Sullivan This libero has committed to play women’s volleyball at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Sullivan anchored the defense for three seasons and during her tenure, Lemont posted a 73-38 composite record. She was named her team’s Defensive Player of the Year three times in as many seasons and finished her career with 888 digs, 87 service aces and 443 service points. Sullivan closed her career with her finest season in 2014, repeating as an All-SSC performer. The senior played in all 86 games and led the Indians with career-high totals in digs (359), digs per game (4.17), serve receptions (385) and serve re-
ceptions per game (4.48). A high honor roll student and National Honor Society member, Sullivan plays club volleyball for 1st Alliance, and was named to the all-tournament team at the Girls’ 18U Junior Volleyball Championship last summer after helping her team to a runner-up finish.
Aleksandra Mihailovic This goal-scoring forward has signed a National Letter of Intent to play women’s soccer at the University of New Mexico. Mihailovic has been an outstanding offensive player for the Indians during her first three seasons and the team has posted a composite record of 58-12-6 over that span.
She has improved her goals, assists and points totals each year and enters her final campaign with 97 career points on 39 goals and 19 assists. She is a two-time All-SSC player, and also has earned All-Sectional accolades twice from the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association. Mihailovic enjoyed her best year to date as a junior in 2014, posting career highs in goals, assists and points. She led the Indians with 11 assists and was second on the squad with both 17 goals and 45 points. She is a high honor roll and National Honor Society student and plays club soccer for the Chicago Blast.
Hunter Laduke Linebacker Hunter LaDuke will continue his playing at North Central College. In his only full varsity season, LaDuke livedintheopponent’sbackfield. He was fifth on the squad with 63 tackles (38 solo) and led the team with 20 tackles-for-loss while racking up a team-high nine sacks. He added two forced fumbles and returned a fumble for a touchdown in a win at T.F. South. LaDuke was a postseason call-up in 2012 when the Indians went 11-2 and were an IHSA Class 6A State Semifinalist. The high honor roll and National Honor Society student missed his junior season in 2013 with an injury.
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Lemont Class: 3A Seed: 12 Regional: St. Joseph Sectional: Orr Opening game: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday vs.
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Lemont wrestlers capture Class 2A regional title and is now 32-8, Dimitri Giatras was the champ at 160 and John Polk picked Backed by eight individual champi- up a technical fall at 170. Damyen Gothard was third at 132 ons, the Lemont wrestling team came in first place at the Feb. 7 St. Laurence and Patrick Flynn finished third at 220. Class 2A regional with a score of 196.5. As a result, the Indians advanced to CHEERLEADING the team sectionals, where they will face Though Lemont ultimately fell short De La Salle on Feb. 24 at Oak Forest. of its goal of repeating as state champiBut before that, 10 Lemont wrestlers ons, the Indians still walked away from will compete at the Feb. 14 De La Salle the IHSA state meet with a fourth-place individual sectional. finish in the medium team division. Jake Leffler and Gabe Berta regisThe squad posted the top score in the tered pins to finish first at 106 and 120 Feb. 6 prelims, compiling a mark of 88.87. pounds, respectively. Ryan Glynn was A day later, Lemont produced a total of a 10-3 winner in the 126 final and Egan 87.80. Hampshire [88.50] grabbed first Berta notched a 12-3 decision at 138 to place with Columbia and Lincoln-Way improve to 37-7 on the winter. West rounding out the top three. Jim Brennan notched an 11-1 deciTeam members include seniors sion at 145 to up his mark to 28-5, Jake Easton Kral, Reann Kwasneski, Elly Kirkman had a first period pin at 152 Lambert, Nicole Markley, Stephanie
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Markley, Kayly Norris, Brianna Olkiewicz, Samantha Palumbo, Jenna Polk and Samantha Walus, juniors Taylor Biggs, Nicole Clausius, Erin Cliff, Paige Murphy, Katelyn Papierski, Paola Prado, Jaclyn Rachanski, Kristin Ramski, Taylor Sambucci and Taryn Tate and sophomore Caitlyn Henry.
GIRLS BOWLING Hosting a regional on Feb. 7, Lemont advanced to Saturday’s Lockport sectional after finishing in third place with a pin total of 5,362. Individually, Kyra Udziela came in as the runner-up with a score of 1,332. Alex Wyatt contributed a six-game total of 1,078 and Kyla Owens checked in with a 1,033. Monique Mitrani (961) and Brooke Gabor (958) also contributed.
BOYS SWIMMING The Lemont swim team came in second place behind champion Tinley Park at the South Suburban conference meet Feb. 7. Owen Ganzer placed first in the 200-yard IM with a time of 2:12.62 and the 400 free relay team of Jake Rangel, Andy Wood, Michael Diorio and Ganzer were victorious in a clocking of 3:34.38.
BOYS BASKETBALL Backed by a 19-0 third quarter run, Lemont knocked off Bremen 62-47 Feb. 5 behind 21 points and six rebounds from PJ Pipes. Nick Wisz contributed 17 points and seven rebounds and Ryan Shereck chipped in with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
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Lemont’s Marissa Dyer drives and shoots in a home game Jan. 27 with Downers Grove North.
Chicago Noble/Rauner Outlook: Lemont features an extremely young team this winter, with just one senior on the roster and four sophomores and two freshmen. But despite that inexperience, the Indians have put together a solid campaign and they improved to 14-11 on the season and 10-3 in the South Suburban Blue conference with a 59-41 victory against Tinley Park on Feb. 10. Marissa Dyer scored 16 points. On Feb. 6, the team notched a 52-49 win over Hillcrest as Emma Bozue had 14 points and Paige Terrazas chipped in with 12. Lemont was given the No. 12 seed at the Orr sectional which includes defending Class 3A state champion Montini. Assigned to the St. Joseph regional, the Indians will open up with No. 21-seed Chicago Noble/Rauner. The winner advances to take on No. 4-seed Glenbard South. Lemont played the Raiders in the opening game of the season, falling 43-20.
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The road to the state finals for 3A girls basketball teams starts with regional tournament games beginning Monday. Here’s the outlook for Lemont:
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Frank's Handyman Service PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Lemont Park District is accepting Sealed Bids for Custodial Services. Specifications may be obtained at the Lemont Park District Centennial Community Center, Business Office, 16028 127th Street, Lemont, IL 60439. Fo furthe info ation,
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onday 60439. For further information, 2nd, 2015. The Bid is scheduled to contact Ryan Jastrzab, 630-257- be approved at the March 17, 2015 meeting of the Board of Park 6787 ext 3003. Commissioners. The Lemont Park There is a MANDATORY Pre Bid District reserves the right to reject walk through on Thursday, Febru- any or all bids received, to waive ary 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM. We any formalities or technicalities of will begin the mandatory Pre-Bid the Bid or to reject any non-responwalk through at the CORE Aquatics sive bid in the interest of the Lemont and Fitness Center, located at Park District. 16050 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439 followed by the Centennial (Published in the Lemont Suburban Community Center, located at Life on February 13, 2015) 16028 127th St., Lemont, IL LMR130 60439. No bid will be accepted Get the job you want at: without attendance at the mandatoMySuburbanLife.com/jobs ry pre-bid walk through. Placing Ads Is Easy! Bids will be accepted at the Lemont Just Call Our Park District Community Center, Classified Department Business Office, 16028 127th Toll-Free at: Street, Lemont, Illinois, 60439 until 866-817-F-A-S-T 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March that's 866-817-3278
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ty-p tween the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1214069. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1214069 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 25350 TJSC#: 34-21236 I643617 February 6, 13, 20, 2015
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY PURCHASE FROM THE FDIC AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Plai tiff,
ject prop ty subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. beth h of 3 d 5
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Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
TON MUTUAL BANK, Plaintiff, -v.RUTENIS SCIUCKAS, MCCARTHY STONE MANOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Defendants 12 CH 25350 400 MCCARTHY ROAD UNIT 101 LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 400 MCCARTHY ROAD UNIT 101, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-20-440041-1001. The real estate is improved with a four story, white stone condominium building. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is
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