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Were you surprised to be named the St. Patrick’s Day Queen?

Lynn: Yeah, I’d say so. You think about all the Irish people that are in Lemont. It was kind of cool to see my neighbors nominating me for that … It’s just a good honor.

What part of being St. Patrick’s Day Queen are you most looking forward to?

Lynn: Afterwards, when I’m performing at the VFW. I think it’s a good opportunity for people to see what our culture is. There are a lot of stereotypes.

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The Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band will participate in Lemont’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday.

If you go What: St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival When: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday Where: Starting at Lemont Safety Village, 55 Stephen St.; ends at Lemont VFW Hall, 15780 New Ave., for festivities Info: 630-243-2700, www.lemont.il.us.

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The festivities continue after the parade

at the VFW with music, dancers and refreshments served until 5

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p.m. Murphy Roche, Hughes Academy of Irish Dance and Celtic Sounds are the scheduled performers.

Lynn will join in the post-parade festivities by playing Irish fiddle.

“It’s the first queen that’s volunteered to do something like that,” Pecina said. “It’s really nice.”

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Bridget Lynn is parade queen Bridget Lynn, Lemont’s St. Patrick’s Day Queen, will lead this weekend’s parade.

Lynn is an accomplished Irish fiddler and will be bringing some of her bandmates for a performance after the parade at Bridget Lynn the Lemont VFW. Lynn took some time to talk about what she is looking forward to this weekend.

dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The temperature may be colder than what people are used to, but Lemont residents are expected to turn out for the village’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival on Saturday.

The parade starts at 1 p.m. at the Lemont Safety Village, 55 Stephen St. It will travel south on Stephen to Main streets, and west to the Lemont VFW Hall, 15780 New Ave. According to Village of Lemont Marketing Coordinator Donna Pecina, the first Irish parade in Lemont was held by canal and quarry workers in the mid 1800s.

The first modern parade was started by the owners of Annie Gleason’s Christmas Inn at the corner of Stephen and Talcott streets and became an organized event in 1992, she said.

The parade is led by the St. Patrick’s Day Queen, a young woman of Irish descent chosen each year from community nominations. This year’s queen is Lemont High School senior Bridget Lynn.

As in the first parade 22 years ago, the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band

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How did you become involved in playing Irish music?

Lynn: First, it was my grandmother. That was the best way to become closer with our roots … We’ve always had this musical gene in our family. All my uncles play music, all my cousins.

What are you going to be wearing?

Lynn: I’m really simple. I kind of got an olive grain dress. It’s not really flashy.

Was being the St. Patrick’s Day Queen something you dreamed of doing?

Lynn: Not necessarily. I never really pondered the subject … When you come down to it, it’s really cool. You get to represent the Irish community.

8ON THE COVER Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves gives his State of the Village address at Crystal Grand Banquets on Wednesday.

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Mayor lays out economic challenges of past, future Metra updates

By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – During the annual Lemont State of the Village address on Wednesday, Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves reemphasized the need for Lemont to become a destination town, whether it be by the proposed Lemont Sports Complex or another draw.

“We have to have a destination location for people to come and be able to spend money,” he said.

Reaves said though the village has seen some economic improvement, statistics such as its sales tax revenue have not recovered to pre-recession levels.

He also warned that if the economy continues to grow, there will naturally be another recession.

“If there’s one thing the great recession taught all of us, I think, we have to plan better and we have to forecast better down the road for when we have the next rainy day,” he said.

Since the last State of the Village Address, Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves has become a member of the Metra Board.

Reaves gave some updates on the issues facing the Heritage Corridor Line.

He said a high speed rail line being built on the Rock Island Line will free up more space to put more Metra traffic on the Heritage Corridor.

A Romeoville station is also on track to be finished in 2015, which Erica Benson-ebenson@shawmedia.com should alleviate some traffic at the Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves gives his State of the Village address at Lemont station, he said.

Crystal Grand Banquets on Wednesday.

But even compared to some of its neighboring towns, Lemont has some unique challenges facing its economic recovery, he said.

Reaves said small businesses make up a larger proportion of the village’s businesses.

He noted the statistics of how difficult it is for small businesses to succeed: 53 percent of small businesses sur-

vive after five years, and that percentage drops to 36 percent after 10 years, according to recent studies.

The Cook County tax rate can also work against the small businesses and make Lemont less attractive than neighboring towns in DuPage and Will counties.

“We need to work more with Cook County to help get

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our property taxes down for the businesses that we have and the buildings that are vacant now,” he said.

Reaves said some of the village’s characteristics that hurt business, such as having low through traffic, are also seen as strengths for the community.

“As residents, we don’t want the traffic,” he said. “We don’t

want some of the other headaches.”

Reaves said it is because Lemont is not a place that receives a lot of traffic that it needs something to draw traffic to it, such as the sports complex.

“We have to have a vehicle,” he said. “If developed, [the sports complex] will truly serve as a catalyst project for the future investment of our downtown.”

But he said he did not want to build a project at the expense of the taxpayers.

Reaves said he was open to any other ideas that would help Lemont become a destination.

“We have to do it ourselves,” he said. “The state’s not going to do it for us. The county’s not going to do it for us.”

Edward Jones owner Brad Grcevic said he liked the commitment of the mayor and the village to make Lemont a destination where people want to do business.

“It’s encouraging as a business owner to hear that,” he said.

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For the students, the committee suggested getting a combination of Google Chromebooks and standard PC laptops.

The plan would include

purchasing about 64 Chromebooks and 32 to 36 laptops for each grade level.

The committee said it suggests purchasing more Chromebooks because the cost of two Chromebooks equals the cost of one laptop.

However, the classes would still need laptops because the Chromebooks are a web-only device using Google applications.

For the teachers, the committee suggested the Lenovo Yoga, a convertible laptop and tablet.

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Junior group launches Lemontopoly entrepreneurial project

By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Lemont residents will soon be purchasing local businesses with the roll of a die.

The Lemont High School Junior Achievement organization created Lemontopoly, a local version of the Monopoly board game featuring Lemont businesses and organizations.

A limited 250 boards are being sold for $15 in advance, with delivery expected the second week of April.

Each year, Junior Achievement students choose a business to develop and market.

“We wanted to capture Lemont’s history and the best way to do that is through a Monopoly board,” said junior Connor Koehler, the vice president of marketing for the group.

Faculty advisor John Aspel said the students have to learn all the steps of the business process, such as interviewing companies to manufacture the product and reaching out to advertisers.

They even have to sell stock in the business so there are shareholders to answer to, he said.

Aspel said there were some challenges along the way, as there would be with any business venture.

The students had to get local businesses to purchase ads to fill the spaces on the board.

This included some premium spots for higher profile spots like the traditional Boardwalk area. The students also sold advertising on the game currency and cards.

“I really didn’t think we’d meet the final deadline, where we had to sell all the ads,” he said.

Besides having its unique properties, Lemontopoly had to change the name of some of the features of the original Monopoly game.

Lemont does not have a jail, so players go to court instead. The Chance and Community Chest cards are trademarked, so they have the names Lemont Park District CORE and Lemont Public Li-

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hler said he expects the boards to sell out in pre-orders.

“That will give our company an unheard-of profit this year, which we are very excited about,” he said.

The students will present the results in May at the Chicagoland Junior Achievement Co. of the Year competition, where they will be judged by business professionals.

“The thing [the judges] really want to know is what [the students] learned about the entrepreneurial spirit,” Aspel said.

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LEMONT – It only took 17 hours for Lemont musician Steve Grand to reach his goal of $81,000 in a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for an upcoming album.

The campaign started Feb. 26, with 31 days to reach the goal. By Wednesday, the total reached $169,000, just one week after fundraising opened.

With the total continuing to rise past more than double the goal, Grand said the level of support has surpassed even his high expectations.

“I have so much faith in my fans, and I really believed they would help me get there and reach my goal,” he said. “But, no, I never believed I would get to it that quickly.”

Grand gained fame last summer after releasing a music video for his song “All-American Boy,” which was called the first gay country music video and went viral on YouTube.

Since then, he went on tour across the country for a couple months and has released two more videos.

The most recent video, “Back to California,” was released to coincide with the start of the fundraising campaign.

He received his first donation from talk show host Larry King, who interviewed Grand for his show “Larry King Now.” Grand – who classifies himself as more of a singer-songwriter than country musician –

According to a public relations representative for Steve Grand, Kickstarter has had about 27,000 music projects in its history. Of the successful ones, only 32 have raised $100,000 or more.

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Lemont resident Steve Grand became an Internet sensation with his gay-themed country music video “All-American Boy” last summer. is in Los Angeles to work on the 12-song album, which he hopes to have out by May. He said his fans have been thirsting for the album, which will also give him a more complete lineup of songs for when he goes on tour.

Grand said he turned to his fans for financial support because he wanted to put out the best album possible without signing to a record label.

He said he feels a sacred bond with his fans that goes beyond the music.

“People really feel like it’s not just about the album or the music,” he said. “They really believe what I have to say.”

Though a move to a city like

Los Angeles may seem to be a natural career move, Grand said he feels a connection to Chicago that may keep him there.

But his true home may be on the road, where he said he plans on touring for a long time.

When not touring or working on his music, Grand spends a lot of time at his parents’ house in Lemont.

His mother, Debra Grand, said she has been watching his Kickstarter page and the comments people are writing.

“Of course I’m thrilled,” she said. “I always thought he would do something with his music.”

She said Steve has always dreamed of being a rock star, and seeing him on his way makes her proud.

Steve Grand encouraged his supporters to continue donating because it can still help with the success of the album.

“Now that we exceeded our goal, everything we have raised now will be used towards promoting the album,” he said.

To donate to the campaign, visit www.kickstarter.com and search “Steve Grand.

Paczki Day Tom Breier, of Lemont, picks out an assortment of paczki for the employees of his Lisle business for the traditional Paczki Day on Fat Tuesday.

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• D-113A Continued from page 5 The committee said it is receiving three pricing quotes on the computers, which it will present to the board at a meeting March 19.

The student computers will be paid for using a state technology loan, while the 121 teacher computers will be leased.

River Valley School Principal Debby Lynch said her staff is looking forward to receiving the new computers.

“This is so exciting for us because everything we have is so old and so slow, and we can’t do everything we want to do,” she said.

Administrators and the board also had preliminary discussions on staffing for the next school year.

Administrators said they are focused on recovering some of the certified staff the

district had to cut during its budget crisis.

Because of moving the fifthgrade classes to River Valley next school year, the district already plans to hire part-time physical education and music teachers, as well as an assistant principal.

The district is weighing how many more teachers it should hire and whether they should be positions that create additional classes or ones that will help free up more collaborative planning time for teachers.

Board member Brian Bushnell asked whether it would be better for students if the district hired additional classroom teachers to reduce class sizes.

Administrators said the classes are already getting closer to target sizes because of decreased enrollment.

The board is expected to approve the staffing plan in the next two months.

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24 at Archer Avenue and Derby Road.

• John Duren, 50, of 7 Fernwood Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged with driving while license suspended and speeding after a traffic stop at 9:06 a.m.

DUI charge Feb. 25 in the 15800 block of Nathan Reeves, 23, of 1303 New Avenue.

Oakmont Court, Lemont, was • Kristine Warren, 32, of 340 charged with driving under the Homer Ave., Romeoville, was influence of alcohol after a traf- charged with driving while fic accident at 4:29 a.m. Feb. 19 license suspended and no proof in the 100 bock of Bossert Drive. of insurance after a traffic stop at 7:08 p.m. Feb. 26 at Main and Drug equipment Lemont streets. possession • Trenedy Lutz, 33, of 2913 Edward Sherwin, 24, of 916 Boone Court, Joliet, was charged State St., Lemont, was charged with speeding, no proof of insurwith possession of drug equipance and operation of a motor ment and driving while license vehicle with expired registration suspended after a traffic stop at after a traffic stop at 5:17 p.m.

7:08 p.m. Feb. 26 in the 15800 Feb. 27 in the 17200 block of block of 127th Street.

127th Street.

• Christine McVeagh, 20, of 2 E. License violations Illinois St., Lemont, was charged • Enrique Tinajero-Arteaga, with driving while license 19, of 212 Collins St., Joliet, was suspended, no insurance and charged with no valid driver’s improper lighting after a traffic license and no front plate after stop at 12:28 a.m. Feb. 27 in the a traffic stop at 10:45 a.m. Feb. 10900 block of Lemont Road.

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OPINIONS n LAST WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: Do you support raising the minimum wage?

47 PERCENT: Yes 40 PERCENT: No 10 PERCENT: I have mixed feelings 3 PERCENT: No opinion

Educator takes part in international effort “For all students to become lifelong, independent learners and productive citizens in a rapidly changing world.”

This is Lemont High School’s mission statement. It not only drives the decisions made by administrators and the District 210 Board of Education, but it also inspires our teachers as they work with students of all backgrounds and abilities.

For our students and faculty alike, science teacher Scott Collins is a shining example of a “lifelong learner,” and his efforts at enhancing his own education will benefit LemCOMMUNITY ont High School students for VOICE many years to come. Collins Mary teaches a class to upperclassTicknor men – Biology: Big History – that the school first instituted a year ago. Big History is a free, online course that tells the story of our universe and humanity. Lemont High School and Grayslake Central High School are the only two public high schools in Illinois that feature this class among their course offerings.

Recently, Collins was invited to a leadership summit in Seattle for the Big History Project. Only 12 Big History teachers from across the globe were invited, and Collins not only was the sole representative from Illinois but also was the only instructor who taught the class for just a year; the other invitees had taught it for two or three years.

The purpose of the summit was part decision-making and part fact-finding, with the intention to help determine the direction of the program. Collins previously had been part of Big History meet-ups with between 20 to 40 teachers in Ann Arbor, Mich., but nothing of this level of importance. At this point, I should mention the two people behind Big History being available for high school students are David Christian, professor of history at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, and Bill Gates.

Yes, THAT Bill Gates.

Gates took Christian’s Big History course online through the Great Courses website and liked it so much he decided he wanted to develop it into a high school course. Just a few years later, Big History is being taught in more than 200 schools worldwide.

Collins’ takeaway from the leadership summit wasn’t just the experience of meeting at Bill Gates’ office, he has been asked to help write curriculum and assessments for the course. Lemont High School is very proud of Collins’ key role that he is playing both as an instructor in our building and as an individual who is shaping curriculum for thousands of students across the world.

Mary Ticknor is superintendent for Lemont High School District 210.

Laura Burke, general manager lburke@shawmedia.com 630-427-6213

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

n THIS WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: What’s the best part of St. Patrick’s Day? Vote online at mysuburbanlife.com.

8ENDORSEMENT

Republican governor primary: Bruce Rauner Illinois has big problems.

Years of fiscal mismanagement and incompetent leadership have compromised the state’s economic future.

Illinois’ five public pension systems are underfunded by more than $100 billion.

The state ended 2013 with more than $7 billion in unpaid bills.

Illinois’ credit rating has been downgraded five times since 2011, meaning taxpayers must pay much more in interest when the state borrows money.

Moody’s Analytics predicted that Illinois will be dead last among all 50 U.S. states in job growth in 2014.

It’s clear that those running state government have failed and change is long past due.

On March 18, Republican primary voters have an opportunity to select the candidate they want to run against Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn in the November general election.

State Sens. Bill Brady and Kirk Dillard are making a second run for the office. (Brady won the GOP nomination four years ago before losing a close election to Quinn.) Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford also is running, though his campaign has been rocked by sexual harassment charges leveled by a former staffer. Rounding out the field is businessman Bruce Rauner, whom we endorse.

Rauner is not a career politician. In fact, this is his first run for public office.

He supports term limits and, if he is elected, pledges to serve only two terms.

He’s independently wealthy and will not be beholden to the special interest Ryan Terrell, news editor rterrell@shawmedia.com 630-427-6252

groups who have helped to corrupt Springfield. He will not be afraid to stand up to the powerful public employee unions who have resisted change. His wealth was not given to him. He earned it during a lifelong career as an investor and businessman.

Rauner is blunt when assessing the state’s many problems. Workers’ compensation is crushing businesses and an impediment to job growth. Despite a recent reform measure, public pensions are overly generous and unsustainable in the long term. The state’s tax system is unduly burdensome to both taxpayers and businesses and needs to be reformed.

Rauner knows big changes need to be made to get the state back on the right path.

Despite the many challenges, and the fact that whoever wins the governor’s seat more than likely will have to work with Speaker Michael Madigan, Senate President John Cullerton and a Democrat-controlled General Assembly, Rauner is confident he can get the job done.

He has a genuine love for Illinois and a desire to improve the quality of life here.

Rauner also knows his limitations.

He admits that he himself doesn’t have all the answers, but he promises to surround himself with the best and brightest and work as hard as necessary to succeed, just as he has in his professional life.

Rauner has the energy, the charisma and the financial backing to stand up to Quinn in the fall and win.

In the Republican primary for governor, we endorse Rauner.

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8SOUND OFF

Reader: Potholes a problem in Downers It is apparent Downers Grove is competing with Chicago when it comes to potholes. I have blown a tire and have had to have a realignment as a result of the condition of the streets in Downers Grove. One has to zigzag all over the road to miss the huge number of potholes. There is no reason why Downers cannot fill these holes. The county has taken care of filling the holes on county streets in Downers. What is the excuse that Downers has? When do they plan on filling in the holes, when summer gets here?

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er, I am sure a librarian would help them look up Illinois.gov. Then you just go to “tax forms” and print them out. If you need extra copies, go to the copy machine and they will copy the front and back. Have a good day everybody and good luck with your taxes.

Library has tax forms, too

Regarding the person who complained that the North Riverside Public Library does not Churches should pay ‘rain tax’ in Downers Grove have Illinois tax forms, the library From the days that the church- does have them. Library staff put es were small buildings on small them out as soon as they came lots and grew to huge complexes in. Also, all of the Illinois forms with giant paved parking lots the and instructions are available onchurches of Downers Grove have line. The staff are happy to print them out for patrons at 10 cents been getting tax freebies. Now that the rain tax is being collect- a page. Patrons are also welcome ed on any property that impedes to use the library’s public comthe direct absorption of stormwa- puters to file their taxes online. ter, there is a call for yet another freebie. Hey, church-goers, how Salt your sidewalks To people who live in Brookabout putting your church’s rain tax assessment in the collection field and La Grange Park: Please, basket? Sure, your church is nice please salt your sidewalks. I was walking in La Grange Park and does good things, but why at Harding and Barnsdale and I should I have to pay more for slipped on ice and fell. Thank God other peoples’ benefits? there was somebody who was driving past at the time, saw me How to find state tax fall and stopped to see if I was forms at Library I am calling about the tax forms OK. Buy a bag of sidewalk salt at for the state of Illinois. The individ- Jewel, and use it for the rest of uals who are looking for them can this winter. Think, people, think.

And thanks to those who do salt go to their local library. If they’re their walkways. not sure how to use the comput-

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By using the roadway when it is dark outside, you are risking serious injury or death by wearing dark clothing. It is often difficult for drivers to see you when you blend in with the surroundings. Use a little precaution – either wear highly visible light clothing or wear a reflective vest (a variety of good reflective gear is available online for less than $10). Using a little common sense when sharing the roadway with cars might help prevent a tragic accident.

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8NEWS BRIEFS District 113A to name new left the district at the end of October for a position in Lyons superintendent tonight LEMONT – District 113A has scheduled a special board meeting for 6 p.m. today to name a new superintendent.

The district has been holding interviews with finalists during the previous two weeks.

The new superintendent will replace Susan Birkenmaier, who

Township.

Follow this story online as it develops at www.mysuburban life.com/lemont.

Farm Bureau recognizes Sen. Radogno LEMONT – The DuPage County Farm Bureau honored

state Sen. Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, with the 2013 Outstanding State Senator Award, according to a news release from her office.

The award is given to DuPage lawmakers who display a commitment to Illinois’ agricultural community and agri-business through their legislative voting record.

The award was presented on

Feb. 26 during the organization’s 2014 government affairs leadership conference.

after the family’s son, Roderick James, was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago.

Tap House will donate 10 Tap House hosting percent of its proceeds when fundraiser for family patrons bring in a flier about LEMONT – Residents are the fundraiser. asked to support the family of Flyers are available at the a 5-year-old undergoing brain Lemont Township office, 1115 surgery by dining Thursday at Warner Ave., or by emailing the Tap House Grill, 1243 State twyg@gmail.com or roxi.

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31 Daniel William Lipinski

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No Candidate Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioners Comisionados, Dto. Metro de Reclamación de Agua Vote for not more than Three

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At the Primary Election the voters will vote on the following contests and referenda questions. Referenda/Questions of Public Policy will be voted upon in those precincts of Cook County under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Clerk in which a Unit of Local Government has requested the County Clerk’s Office to place said referenda/questions of public policy on the ballot.

To vote, draw a line to connect the arrow’s head to its tail. If you make other marks, your vote may not count.

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79 Kathleen Mary O'Reilley 80 Brendan Francis Houlihan

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154 William B. Raines 155 Patricia S. Spratt 156 Mary Alice Melchor write-in voto por escrito

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78 Frank Edward Gardner

County Clerk Secretario del Condado

Instructions Instruccíones

153 Carolyn Joan Gallagher

157 Stephen J. Feldman

142 Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. 77 John S. Xydakis

91 Toni Preckwinkle

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Martes, 18 de Marzo, 2014

Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Neville, Jr.) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Neville, Jr.) Vote for One / Vote por Uno

136 John B. Simon

76 Adam Miguest

Pct(s): 3

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135 Sharon Oden Johnson

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152 Linda L. Mastandrea

158 Diana Rosario

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TOWNSHIP OF LEMONT

Vote for One / Vote por Uno 151 Cynthia Y. Cobbs

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141 Bridget Anne Mitchell

The Polls for said Primary Election will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Locations are subject to change as necessity requires.

Si comete un error, pida una boleta nueva.

Judge of the Appellate Court (Vacancy of Murphy) Juez de la Corte de Apelaciones (Vacante de Murphy) Vote for One / Vote por Uno

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73 Timothy "Tim" Bradford

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The Primary Election will be held in election precincts under the jurisdiction of the Election Division of the Cook County Clerk’s Office.

If you make a mistake, ask for a new ballot.

133 Freddrenna M. Lyle

72 Frank Avila

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Barrington Township

132 Susan Kennedy Sullivan

71 Cynthia M. Santos

that the Primary Election will be held in Suburban Cook County on:

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131 Shelly A. Harris

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Cook County Clerk,

Cook County Official Ballot Democratic Primary Election

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Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of McDonald) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de McDonald)

146 Peter J. Vilkelis Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Egan) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Egan) Vote for One / Vote por Uno 147 Daniel J. Kubasiak Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Phelps Felton) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Phelps Felton)

161 James Patrick Crawley 162 Kelly Maloney Kachmarik Judge, 15th Subcircuit (Vacancy of Doody, Jr.) Juez, 15.º Subcircuito (Vacante de Doody, Jr.) Vote for One / Vote por Uno 171 Patrick Kevin Coughlin 172 John S. Fotopoulos 173 Diana Embil Judge, 15th Subcircuit (Vacancy of Sterba) Juez, 15.º Subcircuito (Vacante de Sterba) Vote for One / Vote por Uno 174 Michael B. Barrett 175 Sondra Denmark 176 Chris Lawler

Vote for One / Vote por Uno United States Senator Senador de los Estados Unidos Vote for One / Vote por Uno 1 Richard J. Durbin Governor & Lieutenant Governor Gobernador y Teniente Gobernador Vote for One / Vote por Uno

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95 Sylvester E. Baker, Jr.

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96 William "Bill" Evans

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12 Pat Quinn & Paul Vallas

Treasurer Tesorero

16 Lisa Madigan

94 Tadeusz "Ted" Palka

17 Jesse White

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County Treasurer Tesorero del Condado

149 Caroline Kate Moreland

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177 Mary Beth Duffy 178 Robbin Perkins write-in voto por escrito

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Pct(s): 3

Barrington Township

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Martes, 18 de Marzo, 2014

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NECESSITY REQUIRES The voting will be conducted at the following polling places for each of the aforesaid election precincts selected by the Cook County Clerk.

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Para votar, trace una línea para conectar la punta de las flechas a su cola . Si hace otras marcas, se podría invalidar su voto.

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United States Senator Senador de los Estados Unidos Vote for One / Vote por Uno

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County Treasurer Tesorero del Condado

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LEMONT

14911 127TH ST

LEMONT

Y

7700004

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800 PORTER ST

LEMONT

Y

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LEMONT

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LEMONT

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LEMONT

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LEMONT

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LEMONT

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LEMONT

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16058 W 127TH ST

LEMONT

Y

7700014

014 LITHUANIAN WORLD CENTER

14911 127TH ST

LEMONT

Y

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No Candidate

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President of County Board Presidente de la Mesa del Condado Vote for One / Vote por Uno

No Candidate

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72 Herb Schumann 73 James (Jim) Parrilli

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Lemont VFW Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m. March 11, VFW Post 5819, 15780 New Ave., Lemont. Meets the second Tuesday of every month.

Any veteran who served in a foreign war is eligible to join. New members always welcome. For information, visit www.vfwlemont.com.

Bingo at the Lithuanian World Center, 5:15 p.m. March 12, Lithuanian World Center, 14911 E 127th St., Lemont. A variety of pull-tabs are for sale, along with an early bird raffle starting at 5:15 p.m. Bingo and raffle begin at 6:45 p.m., with payouts ranging from $100 to $500.

For every Bingo player, a free dinner is offered on the third Wednesday of each month. For information, call 630-257-8787.

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Al-Anon Friday Morning Serenity Seekers, 9:30 a.m. March 7, First United Church of Burr Ridge, 15W100 Plainfield Road, Burr Ridge.

Yoga for All Levels, 9 a.m. March 7, Prairie Yoga, 4701 Auvergne Ave., Lisle. Drop-in cost is $18. For information, visit www.prairieyoga.org.

DivorceCare, 7 p.m. March 10 and 7:30 p.m. March 11, Trinity Lutheran Church of Lisle, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle. For information, call 630-390-3039.

CLARENDON HILLS Caution! Writers at Work at the Clarendon Hills Library, 6:30 p.m.

March 13, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 North Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Writers of all genres are welcome to come share work, offer feedback to other writers or just spend some time writing in a very casual, collegial atmosphere.

For information, call the library at 630-323-8188 or log on to www. clarendonhillslibrary.org.

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New to Planit! Krispy Krunchy Chicken in Villa Park serves crispy chicken, jambalaya, wings, burgers wraps, hot dogs and more. Favorites include the Cajun chicken tenders, catfish and gyro pizza. Barn Box Specials and Family Deal meals offer a variety of options to serve larger groups. Delivery and catering available. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken 1023 W North Ave., Villa Park 630-629-2412

New to Planit! Beer House brings over 60 tap and hundreds of bottled beers to one great venue. With an atmosphere catering to both the beer aficionado and those just looking to have a good time, stop by and enjoy live entertainment, watch the game or relax with friends.

Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and late bar service.

Beer House 322 Yorktown Center, Lombard 630-268-1111

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Teen Movie Friday, 3 p.m. March 7, 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. For information, visit www.fountaindale.org.

Knitter’s & Crochet Nest Drop In, 6 p.m. March 10, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. For information, visit www.fountaindale.org.

Weekly Food Pantry, 10 a.m.

March 11 and 13, Power Connection, 999 Remington Blvd., Suite F, Bolingbrook. Offered Tuesdays, Thursdays and the first, third and fifth Mondays of the month. For $10 donation, fill your bag with groceries. All Illinois residents welcome. No income verification required. Extended hours of 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. For information, call 630-679-6899 or visit www. thepowerconnection.org.

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ROMEOVILLE Fitness Open House, 10 a.m.

March 9, Fit 4 Life Fitness Center, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville.

Check out the Fit 4 Life Fitness Center for free during this Open House. Work out, talk with personal trainers or take a tour. Child care will be available. For information, call 815-886-7200 or visit www. romeoville.org.

Darien Seniors Club, noon March 12, Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield WOODRIDGE Road, Darien.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly ChapSales Professionals of Illinois ter 0910, 6 p.m. March 10, Prince of Inc., 7:30 p.m. March 13, Pancake Delight House, 75th St. and Fairview Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 75th St., Woodridge. For information, call Ave., Darien.

Barb at 630-724-1209.

Woodridge Rotary Club, noon LEMONT March 11, Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Dr, Woodridge. For inforLemont-Homer Glen Rotary, mation, call 630-960-5417 or visit noon March 11, Ruffled Feathers, 1 www.woodridgerotary.org.

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Q&A | U.S. SENATE

Oberweis, Truax vie for Republican nod SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA

In preparation for the March 18 primary election, Suburban Life Media contacted local candidates to

gauge their views on various issues.

Below are the responses received from Jim Oberweis and Doug Truax,

who are running in the Republican race for the U.S. Senate. Some answers have been edited for length.

Jim Oberweis

Doug Truax

Age: 67 Residence: Sugar Grove Occupation: Illinois state Senator, founder of Oberweis Asset Management, chairman of Oberweis Dairy, president of the Oberweis Foundation Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Illinois; master’s in business administration, University of Chicago Website: www.jimoberweis.com Primary opponent: Douglas Truax

Age: 43 Residence: Downers Grove Employment: Owner of Veritas Risk Services, Oak Brook Education: Bachelor’s in general engineering, USMA, West Point; Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania Primary opponent: Jim Oberweis

What motivated you to challenge Sen. Dick Durbin in the general election, if elected in the primary?

Oberweis: Dick Durbin has been in Washington, D.C., for 32 years and is the second-highest ranking senator; yet, the problems he has both created and failed to solve will leave my nineteen grandchildren living in a state and a country swimming in what I call “generational debt,” with a governmental financial structure designed for failure. Unless we change the way our government operates, they may not have the same opportunities I had growing up in Illinois. I believe it is time to work together to reduce dependence on government.

What would be your No. 1 issue in Washington?

Oberweis: My highest priority is to get a truly balanced budget for the U.S. government in conjunction with a long-term, sustainable financial model for our government to operate under for a prolonged period of time.

What is most disturbing to me is that most federal public officials have a meaningful understanding of world and

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American history, and they are aware that many successful nations throughout history have faltered or collapsed due to an unsustainable financial system or economic model. I believe that unless we drastically change the planning, financing and operation of the Federal government – by both the Congress and the White House – we are seriously jeopardizing the ability of our nation to continue as it has for the last 250 years. For my children and grandchildren and as of yet unborn great-grandchildren, I want to help reverse that trend.

What would you do to improve the national economy?

Oberweis: I would support the complete overhaul and simplification of the U.S. tax code. Not only would we be able to significantly reduce the See OBERWEIS, page 20

What motivated you to challenge Sen. Dick Durbin in the general election, if elected in the primary?

Truax: I was motivated to run for U.S. Senate because of the way Democrats made Obamacare the law of the land on a partisan procedural maneuver on Christmas Eve, 2009. I believe the current leadership in Washington and Illinois has let us all down. While it purports to help the poor and the middle class, the policies undertaken have done the opposite. We are stuck in an endless loop of ideological failure when it comes to our economy, education, our transportation system and energy. Our unprecedented debt and record spending, combined with runaway regulation is strangling our future. Technological advancements in medicine, transportation and energy give us reason to hope for a brighter future, but we need (stronger, more progressive) leaders.

What would be your No. 1 issue in Washington?

Truax: Overspending in Washington is one of the main reasons I decided to run. It is generational theft and immoral to leave a high level of debt to our children and grandchildren. We simply

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must get spending under control, and if I’m elected I will work hard every day to systematically root out spending abuses. One of my first pieces of legislation would be requiring federal agencies to justify every regulation at least once every five years or the regulation would expire. One of the main sources of government overspending is the nonstop growth of the regulatory state.

What would you do to improve the national economy?

Truax: We need to get spending under control, reduce the regulatory burden faced by all Americans, unleash our full energy potential and flatten and simplify our tax code. Our tax code artificially distorts the economy in convoluted ways and wastes billions of dollars in compliance. I favor a See TRUAX, page 20

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Early voting begins in Lemont

Continued from page 18 bureaucracy of the IRS, but we may also be able to prohibit the abuse of taxpayers based on their political beliefs. I recently learned that Senator Durbin pressured the Commissioner of the IRS in 2010 to investigate 501(c)4 organizations critical of Senate Democrats and the Obama administration, which I believe is an abuse of his office.

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Other local races LEMONT – Lemont voters in Will and Cook counties can 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Republican Leader Jim Durkin vote early for the March 18 Sharon M. Branigan of Palos is running unopposed for the primary election.

Heights and Diane M. Harris of Republican nod. There are no Early voting began MonJoliet are vying for the RepubliDemocratic candidates. day and concludes March 15. can nod for a chance to unseat An early voter is not relong-time Congressman Dan COOK COUNTY BOARD quired to state a reason for Lipinski, who is unopposed in the District 17: Jim Hickey is voting early. A registered Democratic primary. unopposed for the Democratvoter drops by an early votic nomination; incumbent ing site and presents a valid 82ND HOUSE DISTRICT Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman government-issued photo Incumbent and Illinois House opposes Barbara Bellar for the identification card.

The voter is allowed to cast a ballot using an ATMIf you live in Will County, If you live in Cook County, like touch screen device. The vote will be tabulated once the you can find your early voting the Lemont Public Library, 50 polls close on election day. site at shawurl.com/11bh.

E. Wend St., is the site for ear-

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Republican nod.

WILL COUNTY BOARD No races.

DUPAGE COUNTY BOARD District 3: Democratic candidate Pam Miles and Republican candidate John Curran are both running unopposed in the primary.

• TRUAX Continued from page 18 dramatic simplification of the tax code that lowers everyone’s rates and eliminates the majority of special loopholes. We should keep the home ownership deduction and several other basic deductions but eliminate most others. Then, lower the rates on everyone. The result would be a gusher of increased revenues via a growing economy.

Such reforms would help all Americans prosper and increase upward mobility for everyone.

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WHERE: Downers Grove South High School auditorium, 1436 Norfolk St. WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9 COST & INFO: Free; www.americanwindband.org ABOUT: The American Wind Band has drawn together alumni for a jubilee concert celebrating 25 years of making music. From 1989 to 1999, it performed as the Westchester Community Band, until it moved to a new home and adopted the name American Wind Band of Oakbrook Terrace.

Upon relocating to Downers Grove in 2009, it shortened its name to American Wind Band. The group, which will play highlights of past seasons, welcomes new members. It is conducted by Angelo Iovinelli.

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CLAY WONDERS WHERE: Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place WHEN: Through March 30 COST & INFO: Free exhibit; www.clayspace.net, 630-393-2529 ABOUT: ClaySpace Ceramic Arts Center of Lisle presents Clay³ in collaboration with the Warrenville Public Library and the city. Clay³ is a national juried exhibition of sculpture and functional ceramic works that fit into a 12-by-12-inch cube. The 50-piece show runs to March 30. Guest artists include Neil Estrick, shown throwing a piece.

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WHERE: Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden Ave., Westmont WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 16 COST & INFO: Free; 630-969-8080, www.wpd4fun.org ABOUT: Gregg House Museum will transform into an elegant gallery for a Spring Palette Art Show of oil and watercolor paintings, pencil drawings, glass, sculpture and prints. Watercolorist Laura Dieter-Alvear will host the eighth annual event, and local artists will be on hand to discuss their work. Call 630-969-8080 ahead of time if you have artwork you would like to exhibit.

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WHERE: EAG gallery in Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst WHEN: Reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 7; runs now to April 11 COST & INFO: Free reception; www.elmhurstartistsguild.org ABOUT: Bret Steinhaus, an impressionist watercolorist from Woodridge, has a solo show in the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild gallery. Pictured is “Going Places – 47th and 7th Ave.”

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WHERE: Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9 COST & INFO: $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, $7 for students; 630-9410202, www.elmhurstsymphony.org ABOUT: The Elmhurst Symphony Musicians in Performance at Mayslake series caps its season with “The Intimate Baroque,” highlighting music

by Bach, Handel and Rameau, played

by ESO Music Director Stephen Alltop, harpsichord; Kate Carter, violin; Claudia Cryer (shown), flute; and Sara Sitzer, cello. The concert concludes with Bach’s Trio Sonata in G major.

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MYSTERY DINER

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Restaurant reviews

Omega prepares your favorites to the letter DOWNERS GROVE – Everyone knows the best dinner food is breakfast food; there’s just something about eggs Benedict or juicy blueberry pancakes that hits the spot, especially late night.

So when my fellow diner and I originally scanned Omega Restaurant’s menu, we thought we’d head straight for the breakfast section – that is, until we saw its fully stocked dinner menu. With gourmet burgers, more than a dozen different sandwiches, steak, seafood and other dishes to choose from, we spent about 20 minutes just deciding on what to order.

We kicked off the dining experience with Omega’s Famous Greek Saganaki – a fried cheese dish and, in my opinion, the best decision of the night. The appetizer was brought to the table in a personal-sized skillet and then lit on fire in front of us. Giant flames spread across the saganaki, providing not only mouthwatering flavor, but a surprising show, as well.

Although the menu had us pulled in many directions, it was the traditional breakfast section that claimed both our palates. My choice was the Denver Omelette – with cheese, ham, green pepper, onion and added mushroom – while my companion went with the Omega Skillet – a pan stacked with hashbrowns, onions, choice of sausage or bacon, melted cheese and two eggs any style.

While I was completely satisfied with my football-sized omelette – to the point where some leftovers found a place in my fridge – there are a couple items on the menu I’m already planning on tasting next time.

Omega’s Saganaki Omelette sounds like a cheesy and deliciously appealing way to combine our previous appetizer and meals. But my biggest goal for the next visit is to save room for dessert so I (and a few friends) can tackle Omega’s Famous Tummy Buster Ice Cream Sundae – a

Omega Restaurant n Where: 1300 Ogden Ave.,

Downers Grove

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Omega Restaurant has long been a destination as a pancake house, bakery and spot for late-night dining in Downers Grove.

A fiery tableside preparation of saganaki adds drama to dining at Omega Restaurant. seven-scoop concoction that our waitress described as the size of my head. Yum! Even though the food alone was enough to convince me, what really made a trip to Omega worth it, was its outstanding service and homey atmosphere.

Our server was friendly, extremely attentive but not overbearing, and had all the answers to our questions.

While effortlessly describing any item on the menu, she made suggestions and let us take our time before ordering.

My water glass constantly was refilled, and we were even invited to take home the

The generously portioned Denver Omelette combines cheese, ham, green pepper and onion, with this order customized with mushrooms. leftover rolls in the complimentary bread basket.

The impressive staff added to Omega’s ambiance, with its cozy dining room, where the lighting was pleasantly dimmed.

The venerable restaurant is celebrating its first anniversary since reopening last March, retaining favorite

elements such as the bakery, whose case is filled with desserts prepared in-house, including cakes, pies and pastries. Beer and wine also are available.

All-in-all, with its tempting home-cooked fare, impeccable service and welcoming atmosphere, Omega is a perfect spot for a casual date night,

family night out, or just a relaxing evening with friends.

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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Sap Collectors, 4 p.m. March 7, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook.

Hike to the sugarbush to collect sap from sugar maple trees and ind out how maple syrup is made. Ages 6 and up; under 14 with an adult. $3 per person. To register, call 630-8508110. For information about DuPage County Forest Preserves, visit www. dupageforest.org.

Aidan O’Toole, 5 p.m. March 7, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. All your Irish favorites along with some current radio hits. Website: www.ballydoylepub.com.

Fish Fry, 5 p.m. March 7, Knights of Columbus 3738, 25 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Entrees are $10 or $11, with children’s menu entrees available for $6. All entrees include a sides Photo provided bar with soup, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, French fries, and vegetaDOLPHIN EVENTS RESURFACE bles. Website: www.kofc3738.org.

Open Game Night, 7 p.m. March 7, WHERE: Brookield Zoo, 8400 W. 31st St., Brookield WHEN: Varied times Fair Game, 5150 C Main St., Downers COST & INFO: Visitors can escape to tropical temperatures in Brookield Zoo’s Seven Seas dolphin stadium, where the Grove. Website: www.fairgamestore.

Chicago Zoological Society’s marine mammal trainers have resumed dolphin presentations. They were on hiatus while staff com. concentrated on caring for two dolphin calves born in October, and who remain off exhibit. Regular zoo admission is $16.95 Rockin’ with the Vets Concert for adults, and $11.95 for ages 3 to 11 and 65 and older. Admission to the dolphin program is $4, $2.50 for children. Parking Fundraiser, 7 p.m. March 7, Ashyana costs $10. For more information, including dolphin event times, visit www.czs.org or call 708-688-8000.

Banquets, 1652 75th St., Downers Grove. With Dan Lentino and The Fabulous Ambassadors ’50s-’60’s show, “Aladdin,” 1 p.m. March 8, Neuqua hands-on. You will walk away with with an adult. $50 VIP seating; $35 Lance Lipinsky and The Lovettes Valley High School, 2360 95th St., Nathe knowledge of 3 styles of pet CPR, general admission. For tickets, visit Tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis, and Shawn perville. All singing, all sword-swingrescue breathing, choking managecgmc.org. Phone: 630-206-9567.

Klush, Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist. ing, and a happy ending to boot. ment, ABC’s of pet irst aid and much Luv Shak, 8 p.m. March 8, Carlucci Tickets are $35 for the concert only Presented in conjunction with the more. Included is a workbook and Restaurant, 1801 Butterield Road, and $60 for a dinner/show option. For Indian Prairie Educational Foundation. a completion certiicate valid for 2 Downers Grove. Luv Shak will perform information, call 630-796-5654.

Cost: $5. Website: www.absproducyears. The cost is $75 and includes a mix of dance and rock hits. Website: Hip Hop Night, 8 p.m. March 7, tions.com. Phone: 630-428-6000. the class, lunch and a starter irst www.carlucciresturant.com.

Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. aid kit. To register, call 630-512-0822 Rhys Bowen, 2 p.m. March 8, AnderRoute 59, Naperville. Website: www. son’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., MARCH 9 or email Felecia@happydogbarkery. estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing.

Naperville. Website: www.andersonscom. Space is limited. Website: www. html. bookshop.com/events. happydogbarkery.com/events.

Lisle Area Chamber Spring Sprint, Wayniac Show Karaoke, 10 p.m. March Maple Sugaring Days, 10 a.m. March JCA Jubilate, 6 p.m. March 8, Boling9 a.m. March 9, Lisle Area Chamber 7, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville brook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, 8 and 9, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Spring Sprint 5K 10K, 1800 Short St., Road, Lisle. Website: mullensbarandBolingbrook. Theme is “Set Sail to Webster St., Naperville. See how the Lisle. Registration forms are located grill.com/lisle/index.php. Phone: the South Paciic” for this year’s early settlers of Naperville tapped at the Lisle Area Chamber ofice, Dick 630-505-0240. fundraiser event. For reservations or maple trees and then turned the sap Pond in Lisle, Lisle Park District and information, call 815-741-0500 ext. into maple syrup. Visit the historic on the chamber website. RegistraMARCH 8 283 or visit jubilate.jca-online.org. buildings to ind out more about life tion is also available through www. in the past. Try a tasty maple treat as Hobson School Annual Gala and active.com. A portion of the proceeds Home & School Organization Spring/ Fundraiser, 6:30 p.m. March 8, you enjoy this memorable event the from the event will help support Summer Clothing Resale, 7 a.m.

CityGate Grille, 2020 Calamos Ct, entire family will savor, as well as mathe Lisle Area Chamber Scholarship March 8, Schiesher School, 5205 Naperville. Theme this year is “Play is ple syrup recipes to take home. Cost: program. For information, call the Kingston Ave., Lisle. Free parking Golden” to kick off the school’s 50th $8+. Website: www.napersettlement.

Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce at and free admission to the sale. Items year. Includes a cocktail party and org/calendar.aspx.

630-964-0052 or info@lislechamber. include, but are not limited to, gently Used Book Collection by Downers dinner. Live entertainment and a sicom. Cost: $35-$45. Website: www. used children’s items such as infant lent and live auction. Gift certiicates Grove Area AAUW, 10 a.m. March 8, lislechamber.com. clothing and equipment, children’s to local establishments, full vacation Pretty in Purple Fashion Show, 11:30 Eagle Storage, 555 Rogers St., Downclothing, shoes, toys, sports equippackages, unique excursions, and a ers Grove. All donations are tax dea.m. March 9, Downers Grove North ment, books, movies, costumes, and variety of other exciting items will be ductible. Proceeds beneit education High School, 4436 Main St., Downers furniture. Shoppers must be at least offered. Tickets are $45 per person. through scholarships and research.

Grove. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for 15 years old. No children, infants or For information or to purchase tickMore Information at: dgaauw@yahoo. lunch and viewing of rafle and silent strollers allowed in the gym. Cash is ets, visit the Gala event page at www. com or 630-225-8162 downersauction items. Fashion show starts accepted and so are checks with a hobsonschool.org. grove-il.aauw.net/book-sale. at 1 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 valid ID. For information, visit www.

Music at Mayslake: Chicago Gay A New Kind of Bathroom, 10:30 a.m. or $25 at the door. For tickets and lehso.org.

Men’s Chorus, 7:30 p.m. March 8, March 8, Normandy Remodeling more information, contact Angie First Aid/CPR Class for Your Pet, 9:30 Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 Home Design Showroom, 440 E at winslow24@aol.com or visit a.m. March 8, Happy Dog Barkery, St., Oak Brook. Featuring songs by Ogden Ave, Hinsdale. Register online htosports.com/dgnboosterclub.

5118 Main St., Downers Grove. TrainCole Porter, Stephen Schwartz and at www.NormandyRemodeling.com/ See GO GUIDE, page 24 ing is taught by lecture, demo, and Elton John. Ages 8 and up; under 18 events or call 630-455-5600.

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• GO GUIDE Continued from page 23 “17 Seconds,” 11:45 a.m. March 9, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. The Blackhawks’ full-length Stanley Cup Championship movie is coming to the Tivoli Theatre.

Showings will include appearances

by Blackhawks Street Team and may include appearances by Blackhawks Ambassadors. Admission is $5 and all proceeds will benefit the Blackhawks’ charity, American Indian Center and Classic Cinemas’ charity, Variety Club of Illinois. Phone: 630-968-0219.

Family Day - St. Patrick’s Celebration, noon March 9, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s with the whole family. Activities include facepainting, jewelry making, Irish fare and more.

Irish dancers will perform from noon to 3 p.m. and The Whiskey Brothers will perform Irish music from 3 to 6 p.m. For information, visit www. ballydoylepub.com or call 630-9690600.

What’s Cookin’, noon March 9, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook. Take a self-guided stroll through the woods and discover the secret of turning tree sap into syrup.

Activities ongoing. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-8508110 or visit www.dupageforest.org for information.

Naperville Winter Wine Festival, 1 p.m. March 9, Hotel Arista, 2139 City Gate Lane, Naperville. The city’s first international, high-end wine tasting featuring a mix of 100 high-quality, high-profile, typically winter wines, many of which are rated 90 points or greater by wine publications such as Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate and International Wine Cellar. Tickets to the ages 21 and over event are $60 in advance and $65 at the door, if tickets remain. Guests will receive a Reidel wine glass, festival guide and 24 sampling tickets, each redeemable for approximately one ounce of wine.

Additional sampling tickets may be purchased onsite. Cost: $60-$65.

Website: www.napervillewinefesival. com.

How to Be a Good Friend to Your Aging Pet, 2 p.m. March 9, Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main St., Downers Grove. Joy Davy, a licensed clinical professional counselor, will discuss the emotional side of caring for a “senior” animal. $5 donation requested.

Donation will be given to 2nd Hand Ranch and Rescue. Please email Felecia@HappyDogBarkery.com to hold a seat. Space is limited to the first 25 people to register. Website: www. happydogbarkery.com/events.

Ask Avery Anything: A Woman’s Journey Through Midlife Dating, 2 p.m.

March 9, Oak Brook Public Library,

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WHERE: Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce, 108 W. Lake St. WHEN: Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13; exhibit runs to May 30 COST & INFO: “The Anticipation is Palpable” by Marianne McKoveck is part of the chamber’s second annual show featuring works by Bloomingdale Artists Association members. And a “Silk Painting” class by Rhonda Popko begins at 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12, in the Bloomingdale Park District Museum. Visitor drop-in fee is $5; register at nicolejavvaji@yahoo. com or 847-845-4471. Free; www.bloomingdaleartistsassociation.org 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. In the new book “Ask Avery Anything: A Woman’s Journey through Midlife Dating,” Maro Eliot shares her real life stories and offers suggestions about diving into the dating pool during midlife. Website: www.oak-brook.org/ library.

The Heart of Ireland, 2 p.m. March 9, Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St., Lisle. Emmy recipient Kitty Donohoe draws from her Irish heritage as well as her American roots in her music, a collection of fiery jigs and reels, humorous and mournful songs, airs, stories and poetry. Website: www. lislelibrary.org.

American Wind Band Celebrates 25 Years, 3 p.m. March 9, Downers Grove South High School, 1436 Norfolk St., Downers Grove. Website: www.americanwindband.org.

Music at Mayslake: Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m. March 9, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. Take in an afternoon of classical music as members of the ESO present “The Intimate Baroque.”

Adults only. $25 general admission; $23 ages 65 and up; $7 students. For tickets, visit elmhurstsymphony.org.

Phone: 630-206-9567.

MARCH 10 “It Happened One Night,” 6:30 p.m.

March 10, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 North Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Winner of all five major Academy Awards in 1934.

the messages exchanged and review the delegation’s travels to Beijing, Xi’an, and Kunming. Website: downersgrove-il.aauw.net.

New Work by Emily Stein, 7 p.m.

March 12, Benedictine University Kindlon Hall, 5700 College Road, Lisle.

Emily Stein, Chicago choreographer and Benedictine University’s spring 2014 Artist-in-Residence, will present a new work-in-progress titled “Corps/ Corpus.” Stein will perform a solo piece and a troupe of professional dancers will perform a work she choreographed for five dancers.

Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. March 12, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville.

Website: www.misskittyssaloon.com.

Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. March 12, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Anyone is welcome, play three songs or 15 minutes. Website: www.ballydoylepub.com.

Starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. Refreshments will be served.

Register for this free screening at www.clarendonhillslibrary.org or call 630-323-8188.

“The Great Beauty,” 7:30 p.m. March 10, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Cost: $5-$9. Website: www.classiccinemas.com/Content. aspx?page=776. Phone: 630-9680219.

Bags Competition, 8 p.m. March 10, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Website: www.ballydoylepub.com/admin/ ecalendar.php.

MARCH 11 Mighty March Makeover for Health at Clarendon Hills Library, 7 p.m.

March 11, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 North Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Dr. Adam Meade of Abundant Health Chiropractic in Willowbrook will discuss improving your health naturally using nutritional strategies and healthy recipes, understanding food labels, and detoxifying one’s body and home. Dr. Meade will also demonstrate the use of fruits and vegetables to make great-tasting and healthy smoothies which all attendees will have a chance to sample.

Website: www.clarendonhillslibrary. org.

Live Team Trivia, 8 p.m. March 11, StoneHouse Pub, 103 Stephen St., Lemont. Phone: 630-257-1300.

Open Mic, 8:30 p.m. March 11, Mul-

“Aladdin,” 10:30 a.m. March 13, North Central College- Pfeiffer Hall, 310 East Benton Ave, Naperville. All singing, all sword-swinging, and a happy ending.

Visit www.absproductions.com for a full performance schedule. Tickets: Admission is $6.75-$8 for groups and $9 for single tickets. Call 630-932len’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, 1555 to reserve seats.

Lisle. Sign up begins at 8:30pm. Web- The Mix Trio, 7 p.m. March 13, Carlucci site: mullensbarandgrill.com/lisle/ Restaurant, 1801 Butterfield Road, index.php. Phone: 630-505-0240.

Downers Grove. Enjoy a mix of party Trivia Night, 9 p.m. March 11, Ballydoyle band hits, everything from old classics in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., to current chart toppers. Call 630-512Downers Grove. Website: www.

0990 or visit www.carluccirestaurant. ballydoylepub.com. com for complete schedule.

Spring Night Hike, 7 p.m. March 13, MARCH 12 Mayslake Forest Preserve, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Join a guided “Paper Moon,” 1:30 and 7 p.m. March hike to experience a forest preserve 12, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., after dark, when animals move about Downers Grove. Set in the Midwest undisturbed. Ages 7 and up; under 18 during the Depression, a con man with an adult. Free but registration and a young girl (who may or may required. Call 630-206-9581. For not be his daughter) forge an unlikely information about upcoming events, partnership. Starring Academy Award visit www.dupageforest.org. winner Tatum O’Neal and her father Kitty-oke, 8 p.m. March 13, Miss Kitty’s, Ryan O’Neal. Cost: $5. Website: www.

634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. classiccinemas.com. Phone: 630Bachata Thursdays, 8 p.m. March 13, 968-0219.

Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. The Easter Experience, 6 p.m. March Route 59, Naperville. Take a one-hour 12, First Christian Church of Downers lesson with DJ Gaston at 8 p.m. At 9 Grove, 801 63rd St., Downers Grove. p.m., show off your moves with open Video Series exploring the backdancing with DJ Karisma/DJ Gaston. ground to Easter and what it means Website: www.estebansdiningdancto us today. Includes light dinner and ing.com/Dancing.html. conversation with video presentation. The Pete Ellman Big Band (N.F.P.), 8 Website: www.fccdg.org/feed-thep.m. March 13, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 body---soul.html.

Warrenville Road, Lisle. Website: AAUW Delegation to China, 7 p.m. mullensbarandgrill.com/lisle/index.

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Front St., Lisle. In the spring of 2012, Sundance, 8 p.m. March 13, Carlucci China Women’s University President Restaurant, 1801 Butterfield Road, Zhang Lixi and the All-China Women’s Downers Grove. Sundance plays a mix Federation invited AAUW to learn of music – pop, dance, covers and about China’s culture and the role lots of horns. Call 630-512-0990 or women play in its society. Branch visit www.carluccirestaurant.com for Member Mary Ann Dion will present complete schedule.

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Benet knocks Lemont boys from postseason Indians reflect on strong finish, improvement despite regional loss

By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Lemont’s boys basketball team ran into a buzzsaw Tuesday night in the form of top-seeded Benet.

But the 81-36 loss to the Redwings in a Class 4A regional semifinal can’t take away from what turned out to be a successful 2013-14 season for the Indians, who played their best basketball down the stretch.

“I thought this team came together at the end of the year and played good basketball,” said Lemont coach Rick Runaas, whose team finished with a record of 15-13.

“I thought we got better, and that’s the rewarding part of being a coach, to see the kids play their best at the end of the season.”

Benet features 6-foot-9 Xavier recruit Sean O’Mara, but it was the Redwings’ outside shooting which proved lethal to Lemont.

Colin Bonnett hit a pair of 3-pointers to begin the game, and the Redwings went on to knock down 10 shots from beyond the arc in the game.

“They came out and played well,” Runaas said. “They hit those first couple of 3s right off the bat, and I think that gave them a boost of confidence and put us on our heels a little bit.

“We got it to within 15-10 and they called timeout, and after that, that was it. They shot the ball well, but part of that was they moved the ball so well to get those open shots.”

Playing in his final game, senior and three-year varsity player Mike Wisz totaled 10 points and five rebounds.

Ryan Shereck also checked into double figures with 10.

“We had a pretty good season,” Wisz said, “especially with not a lot of returning starters coming back. We struggled early, but we came together later in the season and had a little run. Unfortunately, it ended [Tuesday].”

Lemont had opened the postseason with a 60-56 victory over Oswego East on Monday as Wisz tallied 27 points and nine rebounds. Luis Marquez had 11 points and seven rebounds, and Austin Tittle finished with 10 points and four rebounds.

“That game was close all the way through,” Runaas said. “Mike carried us in the first half, and in the second half, Luis and Austin got into double figures. Luis had a huge offensive rebound and putback to tie the game late and was fouled and hit the free throw and we never trailed after that.”

“I thought this team came together at the end of the year and played good basketball. I thought we got better, and that’s the rewarding part of being a coach.”

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Lemont’s Austin Tittle brings the ball downcourt in a Feb. 18 home game against Thornton Fractional North.

Tittle had 10 points and four rebounds in a playoff win against Oswego East, but Benet bounced the Indians from the postseason Tuesday.

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Downers Grove North’s Costello leads turnaround

By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – It makes sense that Sarah Costello is holding the lone basketball in Downers Grove North’s girls basketball team photo.

The Trojans had several standout players this season, but with Costello leading the way on and off the floor, they had their best season in years.

North claimed its first West Suburban Silver conference title and won a regional title for the first time since the mid90s. Costello, the Suburban Life all-area team MVP, was the heart and soul of the team.

“Sarah was definitely the biggest leader on our team,” sophomore guard Jaida Green said. “She was always able to pull us together. She played with so much heart, especially this season, and it was kind of contagious. When she would get excited, we all fed off that.”

Of all the standout performances she has had in a fouryear varsity career, Costello may have saved her best for her final two high school games. She scored 28 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as the Trojans edged York in the regional championship game, then she scored 12 of her teamhigh 19 points after halftime while pulling down 13 boards in a season-ending loss to Batavia in a sectional semifinal game Feb. 25.

“She just refused to lose,” North head coach Stephan Bolt said of Costello’s effort against Batavia. “She just wasn’t ready to be done yet, right down to the end [against Batavia]. I’m sure if we say right now let’s lace them up and play again, she’d go do it in a heartbeat.”

Watching Costello play, it was difficult not to come away impressed. She displayed terrific shooting range (44 3-pointers, second on the team), but

By the numbers SARAH COSTELLO’S STATS • 13.3 Points per game • 9.6 Rebounds per game • 5.1 Assists per game • 3.6 Steals per game

was also confident with the ball in her hands driving to the hoop. She was a lockdown defender who finished second on the team in points per game and was the team’s leader in rebounds. She was only 12 rebounds away from averaging a double-double for the season.

There doesn’t seem to be a weak spot for the University of Indianapolis recruit.

“She can rebound, she can pass and she can shoot, and those are skills she’s honed over her career,” Bolt said.

“She made it her goal to get better in every aspect, and she did that over the course of four years.”

Of all the staggering statistics, Costello might be most proud of her team-leading 149 assists, a sign of her strides as a leader on the floor.

“Just being more of a leader and being more vocal on the court, and being able to be a point guard and direct traffic and help everyone out,” Costello said.

On a team that had just three other seniors (Paula Gutierrez, Colleen Honn and Sydney Huggins), Costello also did her part in helping instill a winning mindset on a team that should have several key pieces returning.

“I’m just proud of how we all came together. Every game we were always there for each other,” Costello said. “We just have a new mindset at Downers Grove North and we all know that now. I just tried to Jason Rossi - jrossi@shawmedia.com pass on what I know to them.

It’s all about team now. We’re Downers Grove North’s Sarah Costello (right) drives past a Proviso West defender in a Feb. 1 game. With all there for each other.”

Costello leading the way, the Trojans had their most successful season ever.

Here are Suburban Life Media’s 2014 girls basketball selections take place Saturday night. It’s the perfect time to celebrate the accomplishments of some of the

top players from local schools with the 2013-14 girls basketball all-area team.

Sierra Birdsell

Aysia Bugg

Mara Casper

Sarah Costello

Emily Eshoo

Jaida Green

School: Lisle Year: Senior Impact: One of just a few returning players with extensive varsity experience, this Interstate Eight all-conference forward played like it. She led the team with 11.5 points per game and was among the team leaders in rebounds (4.6 per game), blocks (12) and steals (50).

School: Bolingbrook Year: Senior Impact: The Raiders were a different team this season thanks to a coach and several players leaving the program. This guard and Pittsburgh recruit stepped into a larger leadership role and was also the leader of the team’s offense.

School: Westmont Year: Junior Impact: One of the Sentinels most experienced varsity players coming into the season, this guard was a confident ball-handler who used her shooting range to average a teamhigh 13.5 points per game.

Was named Interstate Eight all-conference.

School: Downers Grove North Year: Senior Impact: The unquestioned leader for North, the University of Indianapolis-bound guard was a stellar defender and put up big numbers across the board at 13.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 3.6 steals per game.

School: Benet Year: Junior Impact: Even at 5-foot-9, this guard had no qualms about getting physical with opponents. But the East Suburban Catholic all-conference selection had a well-rounded game and averaged over 14 points per game and hit 78 percent of her foul shots.

School: Downers Grove North Year: Sophomore Impact: With a well-rounded offensive game, this 6-foot-1 guard led the Trojans in scoring at 15.9 points per game.

The two-year varsity player was named West Suburban Silver all-conference.

Honorable mention

Claire Hardy

Kim Jerantowski

Sydney Kopp

Gabrielle Rush

Emily Schramek

School: Downers Grove South Year: Senior Impact: This 5-foot-10 forward provided not only a physical inside presence for the Mustangs, but she was also a reliable scorer, a strong defender, both in the paint and on the perimeter, and provided veteran leadership for a team that skewed young.

School: Lemont Year: Senior Impact: This senior has been a mainstay on the court for the Indians throughout her high school career. This winter, Jerantowski led the team in scoring at around 10 points a game and also topped the squad in steals and assists.

School: Hinsdale South Year: Sophomore Impact: This guard went from being a role player last season to being the Hornets’ top player this winter. Confident with the ball in her hands, she was just as comfortable spotting up from long range as grabbing a defensive rebound and going coastto-coast for a layup.

School: Hinsdale Central Year: Junior Impact: Central head coach Tom McKenna has coached eight all-state players in his career but calls Rush the best he has ever had. It’s easy to see why. The West Suburban Silver all-conference pick tallied 20.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.

School: Benet Year: Junior Impact: Schramek was listed as a 6-foot forward on the roster, but hardly played like lone. A longrange threat who made more than 55 3-pointers this season, she averaged 15 points per game as the Redwings won a regional title.

Benet: Kathleen Doyle Bolingbrook: Ryaen Johnson, Cierra Stanciel Downers Grove North: Colleen Honn, Lauren Porcelli, Peyton Winters Downers Grove South: Ava Porlier Hinsdale Central: Abby Gurka, Madeleine Roglich, Emily Wasz Hinsdale South: Mary Claire Ladd, Gennifer Simpson Lemont: Marissa Dyer Lisle: Sarah Mogensen Westmont: AnneMarie Carlson, Hailey Lechelt

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Control your cholesterol If you’ve been diagnosed with high LDL or “bad” cholesterol, know that you are not alone.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance, and some cholesterol is needed for your body to function normally.

However, having too much “bad” cholesterol and not enough “good” cholesterol can cause plaque to build up on the walls of your arteries, putting you at elevated risk for heart disease and stroke.

Since high “bad” cholesterol doesn’t cause many symptoms, a great deal of people may not realize their levels are too high, underscoring the importance of getting cholesterol levels checked. Doctors recommend adults have their cholesterol levels screened every five years (sooner if you already have been diagnosed with high cholesterol). A blood test can determine your cholesterol levels.

Controlling your weight, staying physically active and making healthful food choices can help lower “bad” cholesterol. For many people, however, heredity plays a role and even with lifestyle changes, their “bad” cholesterol may continue to be too high. In those cases, a doctor may prescribe medication to help reduce the “bad” cholesterol.

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Consult with your local librarian By elana gordon wHYY

What can’t librarians do?

Many are now becoming health insurance guides.

The buzz at the American Library Association’s winter meeting recently wasn’t just about the annual awards (a.k.a. the book award “super bowl”); the Affordable Care Act also was on the agenda. Libraries across the country have been trying to meet a growing demand for health insurance information.

At the Free Library of Philadelphia’s central branch, library coordinator Nani Manion has started running twiceweekly enrollment clinics in the technology lab. Manion is one of 33 librarians in the Philly system who have undergone a five-hour training session to become certified application counselors.

At least through March, 12 library locations in Philadelphia are taking individual sign-up appointments or hosting these walk-in sessions. The library cites data estimating that 210,000 Philadelphia residents lack health insurance.

“It started off slow,” says Manion, but the pace has picked up; one recent day, six people showed up for help.

That might not seem like a lot, but the process for some individuals took nearly two hours.

“I could have used more assistance,” she says.

The added service means trade-offs. While Manion conducts sessions, another computer class is on hold.

Last summer, the Free Library’s director, Siobhan Reardon, issued a system-wide request for librarians who were interested the training.

“Our role here in library land has been changing rapid fire,” says Reardon. “The trail into getting insurance is not a neatly designed trail, and so there’s nothing better than a librarian to help navigate.”

Key sources Libraries have always been more than book lenders, providing services that include early childhood education, employment assistance and computer literacy skills. The economic downturn heightened the need for those services, and health information has long been in demand.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services estimates 28 million people sought health information from libraries in one year.

Last summer, IMLS issued a $286,104 grant to craft webinars geared toward librarians.

More than 1,000 have participated since that launched, says Mamie Bittner, director of government affairs for IMLS. “There are pressures on libraries ... but meeting the high priority information needs of their community, that is their job,” she says.

‘We saw an influx’ Bittner says libraries all over “are assuming a variety of roles” as it relates to the Affordable Care Act. In Delaware, state librarian Annie Norman says they’ve been thirsty for useful, accurate information so they can best assist patrons.

“We saw such an influx of people needing job assistance, that when this big health care initiative was coming in, we thought ‘They’re going to be coming in — 35,000 people could be on our doorstep with questions,’ so we wanted to be prepared to help them,” Norman says.

The system first turned to the state, which is running the health care marketplace in partnership with the federal government. Libraries in Delaware have since hosted more than three dozen public events.

Navigators, or federally certified application assistors, have used library space to meet with people and help them enroll.

Norman says they haven’t seen the influx of people they had initially expected, but they’re also tracking the questions — 300 so far — people have, so they can better respond to insurance questions in the future.

“We’re laying the foundation for years to come,” says Cathay Keough, coordinator of reference services for Delaware’s Division of Libraries.

This story is part of a reporting partnership that includes WHYY, NPR and Kaiser Health News. KHN is an editorially independent program of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan health policy research and communications organization not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente.

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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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.IZOLDA RASA MORKELIUNAS A/K/A IZOLDA R. MORKELIUNIENE Defendants 11 CH 032090 12835 ARTESIAN STREET 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 September 13, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 21, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12835 ARTESIAN STREET, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-23-206007.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The bala includi th Judicial le

pa y ccep balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-28296.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-28296 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 032090 TJSC#: 34-2635 NOTE Pu nt to th Fair Debt

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I591784 February 28 , 2014 March 7, 14, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANKFINANCIAL, F.S.B., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DOWNERS GROVE NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, vs.

PAUL S TABOR; BERNADETTE A. TABOR; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 23285 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 28, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 17, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 807 State Street, Lemont, Il 60439.

P.I.N. 22-29-224-003-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence/office. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Which may be made available for inspection by contacting: Mr. Steven Glick at (773) 573-0105.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds.

For information call Mr. Christopher S. Fowler at Crowley & Lamb, P.C., 221 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 670-6900.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I591607 February 21, 28, March 7 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2012-7 Plaintiff, -v.MARGE I. NUNEZ, JOSE F. NUNEZ, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A. Defendants 13 CH 17513 4 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE Lemont, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN hat Judgm of

CLASSIFIED EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 12, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 14, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE, Lemont, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-31-306002-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $349,160.94 for the 1st mortgage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF

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AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please refer to file number 13IL00116-1.

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

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PUBLIC TEST OF THE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND THE COMPUTER PROGRAM, WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED FOR THE TABULATION OF THE MARCH 18, 2014, GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION, WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014, AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE JACK T. KNUEPFER BUILDING AT THE DU PAGE COUNTY COMPLEX, 421 NORTH COUNTY FARM ROAD, WHEATON, ILLINOIS.

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name DORA WHITE Complete Address 229 S. FOREST AVENUE HILLSIDE, IL 60162, USA Owner/Partner Full Name SABRINA J. FRAZIER Complete Address 372 BENSLEY AVENUE CALUMET CITY, IL 60409, USA

Registration Number: D14136953 on February 6, 2014

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CANDIDATES, THE PRESS, REPVISION OF ELEGANCE RESENTATIVES OF POLITICAL PARTIES AND THE PUBLIC. with the business located at: P.O. BOX 8053, ROBERT T. SAAR WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

David Orr, Clerk Cook County Clerk's Office February 21, 28, 2014 March 7, 2014 Lemont Suburban Life 7278 FAX your AD to us!

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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Lemont Township High School District 210, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, that there will be a Public Hearing on School Holiday Waivers - P.A. 96-640.

NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing on said School Holiday Waivers - P.A. 96-640 will be held at 7:00 p.m. on March 17, 2014, in the Board Room at Lemont High School, 800 Porter Street, Lemont, Illinois.

Dated this 5th and 7th day of March 2014.

Michael J. Kardas, Sr., Secretary Board of Education Lemont Township High School District 210 Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois

NOTICE is hereby given that the Lemont Park District is accepting Sealed Bids for Fertilizer and Herbicide Services. Specifications may be obtained at the Lemont Park District Centennial Community Center, Business Office, 16028 127th Street, Lemont, IL 60439.

For further information, contact Dawn Banks, 630-257-6787 ext 3024.

Bids will be accepted at the Lemont Park District Community Center, Business Office, 16028 127th Street, Lemont, Illinois, 60439 until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 The Contract is scheduled to be approved at an April, 2014 meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners. The Lemont Park District reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to waive any formalities or technicalities of the Bid or to reject any non-responsive bid in the interest of the Lemont Park District.

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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested that the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont, Cook, DuPage and Will County will hold a public hearing on March 10, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the Village Board Room of the Lemont Village Hall, 418 Main Street, Lemont, IL. The hearing will be held to consider the proposed Village of Lemont Annual Budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year which begins May 1, 2014. All interested citizens of the Village of Lemont are invited to attend. The following budget is proposed for fiscal year 2014-15: Proposed Annual Budget for the 2014-15 Fiscal Year -$24,000,000 The proposed budget may be examined at the Lemont Village Hall on weekdays during normal business hours of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Finance Department and on the village's website www.lemont.il.us.

All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and oral comments.

By: Is/Charlene M. Smollen

Title: Village Clerk March 7, 2014 Lemont Suburban Life 7320

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