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‘Thank you for serving’ Veterans Gerold Abraham (from left), John Davin and Philip Maughan welcome U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski to the Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony at the Lemont VFW Post 5819. Attendees heard updates about the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., and shared their experiences from the war. Find out more on Page 6.

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As part of the proposed renovations to the Lemont Public LIbrary, a new meeting room would be built on the east side of the entrance. two more study rooms and a young adult section more sepNew features arate from the children’s section.

The proposed redesign of the on north end of adult section The checkout desk would Lemont Public Library would • Quiet reading alcove on south be moved to the front of the create several new rooms. They side of adult section building, west of the entrance include: • Teen activity room just north of where the meeting room cur• New meeting room next to the the children’s section rently is. entrance • Two more study rooms Engberg Anderson archi• Training room south of the • Activity room in children’s area tect Joe Huberty said the laymeeting room split into two by removable out would get rid of the empty • Enclosed quiet reading room wall space in the middle of the library and along the entryway to allow for more rooms.

Huberty said the high-traffic intersection where the chil- meet could be better used as a rials. dren, teen and adult sections showcase area for new mateHe said the meeting rooms

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in the children’s and adults sections are meant to be flexible so they can be used by any age group.

Kirvelaitis said he was pleased with the design plans.

“I think the plan accomplishes a lot of things with the financial restraints we put on it,” he said.

Huberty said that if the library board approves the project and funding is secured, construction could begin next spring.

Pointon said it would be a phased construction so the library could remain open.

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LEMONT – The Lemont Public Library Board and members of the public saw a presentation Tuesday night on proposed library renovations that would add more meeting and quiet reading space.

The project, designed by Engberg Anderson Architects, is estimated to cost $2,798,734, including $746,676 to build a new meeting room and training room to the east of the front entrance.

“Through this remodeling project, we hope to create a library space that is more flexible, inviting and will bring the library into the next generation,” library Director Sandra Pointon said.

Library Board President Vytenis Kirvelaitis said that if the library board agreed to the project, it would likely need a referendum in November to help finance it.

“Financially, to be able to implement this kind of a plan in the most efficient manor, getting a referendum would be the smoothest way to do that,” he said.

Pointon said the cost of the project is a best estimate and the board would not know the actual numbers until it went out to bid.

The presentation was a followup to a March meeting, where residents brought up changes they would like to see in the library redesign.

The requests included more meetings spaces, partitioned spaces and quiet areas for reading and computing.

The project would reorganize existing space to create an enclosed, quiet reading room,

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Old Quarry paraprofessional up for national award

By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Lemont resident and Old Quarry Middle School paraprofessional Maureen “Reenie” Sperka likes to do random acts of kindness for people in the community.

Whether it is paying for a meal or shoveling out someone’s car, she does it anonymously, only leaving a card asking the recipient to pay it forward.

But it was Sperka who was the recipient of an act of kindness when Old Quarry teacher

Michelle Nevin nominated her for the American Federation of Teachers’ Everyday Heroes Award.

“I was shocked that she nominated me,” she said. “I certainly didn’t expect it. Coming from a person I respect so much was quite an honor.”

Sperka is one of five semifinalists in the paraprofessionals and school-related personnel category.

Nevin said she heard about the award at a convention two years ago and received an email about it a few months ago.

She said there were plenty of people she could have nominated from the school.

“Right away, Reenie popped up in my head as somebody who would make a great nominee for this,” she said.

According to the profile on the Federation’s website, Sperka is a paraprofessional for special education students in mainstream classes but is also involved with the general students.

She created activities for students such as: Two for Tuesdays, when students pack an extra lunch of nonperish-

able food items for a local food pantry; and a holiday shopping bazaar where students can pick out free gifts for their families.

Outside of school, Sperka works with a network of people to do the random acts of kindness at least once a month.

She said she started the random acts 12 years ago after her sister-in-law died.

Sperka said her only goal in creating these events is to set an example about the importance of giving.

“I love my job working with the kids,” Sperka said. “When

I do these things, it’s obviously never for repayment.”

Nevin said she was not sure how Sperka would react to being nominated.

“She’s very modest, but she was also very excited by this,” she said. “I didn’t tell her I nominated her until I found out she was a semifinalist.”

Sperka said she feels she has already won just by being nominated. Winning the award is hard for her to imagine.

“I would be very surprised,” she said. “I would be honored, of course. I realize it’s a very prestigious award.”

Lawsuit against D-113A to be heard by state Supreme Court

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dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of the dismissed lawsuit alleging financial mismanagement in District 113A, according to the court’s communications office.

A date has not yet been set for oral arguments in the case, Lutkauskas v. Ricker, the office said.

A lawsuit filed December 2010 and later consolidated with an October 2011 lawsuit claimed that between 2007 and 2010, District 113A administra-

Read the Appellate Court’s decision on the District 113A lawsuit at shawurl.com/135o.

tors and school board members engaged in or aided illegal spending of $12 million from the district’s working cash fund, then took steps to conceal the expenditures.

Of the defendants named in the case — including former Superintendent Timothy Ricker and several board of education members – only Assistant

Superintendent Mary Gricus still has a position with the district.

The suit also alleged the defendants “repeatedly caused monies from the district’s working cash fund to be diverted or otherwise used in violation of law and without proper notice having been given to District 113A taxpayers.”

Citing school code, the lawsuit sought dismissal of the defendants from their positions within the district and fines as much as $10,000 to the defendants.

In an emailed statement to Lemont Suburban Life, Dis-

trict 113A interim Superintendent Pamela Hollich said, “The Board of Education is disappointed that this case is not over and that the district will have to dedicate precious resources for legal fees to defend a case that has been won twice – once in the circuit court and once in the appellate court.

Our attorneys will be advising us on how to proceed.”

A Cook County Circuit Court dismissed the case in March 2012, ruling “the plaintiffs failed to allege that the money was spent for anything other than legitimate school expenses” and only the state,

not private taxpayers, had the right to pursue these penalties.

An Appellate Court upheld the decision in November 2013, though a dissenting justice said the plantiffs’ claims did have merit.

Clint Krislov, an attorney representing the plantiffs, said if the Illinois Supreme Court reverses the previous courts’ decision, the case would go back to the Circuit Court to be heard.

One of the lawsuits was originally filed by the Center for Open Government at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law on behalf of Reigle, Duane Bradley, Louis Emery and Janet Hughes. The other was filed by plaintiff Anthony Lutkauskas.

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Drug-related charges • Enrique Hyde, 34, of 7034 W. 75th St., Chicago, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended at 3:51 p.m. March 28 in the 10900 block of Lemont Road.

• A juvenile was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia at 12:50 p.m. March 26 in the 800 block of Porter Street.

• Maegan Prim, 28, of 3913 Saratoga Ave., Downers Grove, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia at 2:43 a.m.

March 28 at Timberline Drive and Roberta Street.

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• Charles Gibson, 41, of 1253 Eaglecrest Drive, Lemont, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license suspended, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane use at 10:05 p.m.

March 23 in the 12100 block of Archer Avenue.

• Daniel Bartley, 29, of 316 Woodcreek Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged with DUI of alcohol, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding at 2:54 a.m.

March 29 in the 400 block of State Street.

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By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com

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LEMONT – Veterans from across the western suburbs attended a ceremony for Vietnam Veterans Day on Saturday at the Lemont VFW Post 5819.

Attendees heard updates about the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., and shared their experiences from the war.

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., gave the keynote speech at the event.

“Thank you for serving our country when we called you, especially at a time it was not popular to heed the call,” he said, according to a news release.

Lipinski acknowledged some Vietnam veterans may have felt unappreciated because of the unpopularity of the war but said they deserved the same recognition as any veterans.

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Vietnam veterans Bob Lamont of Lemont (left) and Gary Paul of Romeoville look through photo albums and books during the Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony.

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LEMONT – Terri O’Neill-Borders, founder of the Hope and Friendship Foundation and active with Lemont Township and the Lemont Police Department, was recognized for her work by receiving the Cook County Board of Commissioners’ Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award on March 27.

The award is given each year to a woman from each of the 17 Cook County districts and one chosen countywide.

O’Neill-Borders was nominated by Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves and chosen by the Cook County Women’s Commission.

“I’ve been nominated before by people in the community and recognized by those peers,” she said. “But this one, to be nominated by the may-

or … I thought that was pretty cool.”

Reaves said this is the second time he has been asked to nominate someone for the award and the first time his nominee was chosen. He said he is happy to be able to recognize O’Neill-Borders for her hard work.

“Terri’s got to be by far one of the hardest working individuals I have met in my life,” he said.

Though Reaves was unable to attend the ceremony because he was out of town, O’Neill-Borders was joined by a contingent from the Lemont Police Department, where she serves as chaplain.

Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy said he planned to just attend himself, but four other department members

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Suburban Life honors Women of Distinction SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA Suburban Life Magazine will host a luncheon in May in honor of the first Suburban Life Magazine Women of Distinction awards.

“I think it’s important to recognize women who are leaders in their community,” Suburban Life Media Promotions Manager Kelsey Rakers said.

The awards recognize women living or working in Chicago’s western suburbs. The committee looked for women who have made a difference in their local community and shown leadership in their career field.

This is the first year Shaw Media has brought the awards to the western suburbs, but the company has recognized women in McHenry, Kane and Lake counties in years past.

This year’s winners represent the best and brightest woman leaders and role models in Chicago’s western suburbs.

Winners were chosen by a selection committee from a pool of more than 70 nominations submitted by the community.

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Will County Farm Bureau members honor state Sen. Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, with the Agricultural Support Award on March 26. The award is the organization’s highest honor, given in recognition of Radogno’s “exemplary voting record on agricultural issues.”

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2014 Women of Distinction winners • Adrian Mary Charniak – co-chairwoman, Board of Mission and Witness, Trinity Community Church, UCC • Lisa Drake – executive director, CASA of DuPage County • Luz Canino-Baker – founder and president, LNC Coaching • Leah Gerlach – rehabilitation counselor/assistive technology specialist/support and learning group facilitator, Spectrios Institute for Low Vision at Deicke House • Theresa Nihill – executive director, Metropolitan Family Services DuPage • Barbara Matt – co-founder and Board of Directors, The Apraxia Connection and

Teacher, Community Consolidated School District 181 • Jennifer L. Rosato – dean and professor of law, Northern Illinois University College of Law • Joelyn M. Kott – communications/marketing coordinator, The DuPage Community Foundation • Phyllis Muccianti – co-founder and president, Packaging Personified • Gina Cunningham – mayor, village of Woodridge • Anna Weselak – owner, Weselak and Associates • Yvonne Agnello-Adams – president, YDAA & Associates Inc.

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• Courtney Weibel, 27, of 6018 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, was charged with driving while license suspended and no proof of insurance at 1:40 a.m. March 23 at Pete Dye Drive and Derby Road.

• Angel Gaytan, 21, of 538 Briggs St., Joliet, was charged with driving while license suspended and failure to signal when required at 3:57 p.m. March 24 at New Avenue and Lockport Street.

• William Baxter, 33, of 112 E. 15th St., Lockport, was charged with driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at 6:51 p.m. March 26 at State and

Illinois streets.

• Darryl Wells, 42, of 8551 W. 102nd Terrace, Palos Hills, was charged with driving while license suspended at 2:53 a.m. March 27 at Main and Illinois streets.

• Tiffany Lange, 20, of 136 Erin Court, Lemont, was charged with driving while license suspended, no proof of insurance and no front plate at 2:43 a.m. March 28 at Timberline Drive and Roberta Street.

• Jeralle Irons, 22, of 406 Haller Ave., Romeoville, was charged with no driver’s license, operation of uninsured motor vehicle and speeding at 11:30 a.m. March 28 in the 15800 block of New Avenue.

• Adalia Galvan, 35, of 416 Fairbanks Ave., Joliet, was charged with driving while license suspended and expired registration at 2:17 p.m. March 29 at Archer and Jane avenues.

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High court right to act on eavesdropping law SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court hit the erase button recently on the state’s eavesdropping law. It was a smart decision on a very bad law.

Millions of Illinoisans now carry cellphones that can be whipped out at a moment’s notice to record just about anything. It’s a world apart from when the state passed its eavesdropping law in 1965. The ubiquitous nature of recording devices today has landed some folks in trouble when they have taken to recording government officials. In one case, a woman recorded three telephone conversations with a courthouse supervisor about getting a VIEWS court transcript corrected.

Scott The supervisor apparently Reeder was none too happy when the woman posted the conversations on the Internet. And she was prosecuted. Others have been prosecuted when they have recorded their public interactions with police officers. And in a Kane County case, a man was prosecuted for recording a conversation between himself, an attorney and a judge.

Fortunately, the state Supreme Court ruled the state’s eavesdropping law is unconstitutional. If a police officer isn’t saying anything inappropriate in an interaction with a citizen, she should welcome being recorded – it just verifies she is doing a good job. The same goes for judges, politicians and other government functionaries. Here’s what Chief Justice Rita Garman had to say in her written opinion: “The statute criminalizes the recording of conversations that cannot be deemed private: a loud argument on the street, a political debate on a college quad, yelling fans at an athletic event, or any conversation loud enough that the speakers should expect to be heard by others. None of these examples implicate privacy interests, yet the statute makes it a felony to audio record each one.”

So how on earth did Illinois become one of only a dozen or so states with a law like this on the books? Well, like so much in Springfield, it began in scandal. Back in 1965, lobbyists were secretly recorded talking about which legislators were on the take. Embarrassed lawmakers responded to the scandal by making it illegal to secretly tape conversations without a court order, the late Bill O’Connell, a retired statehouse reporter for the Peoria Journal Star, told me several years ago. So the impetus behind the law was to cover up official skullduggery and make Illinois lawmakers who might have been on the take sleep a little better at night.

Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse reporter and the journalist in residence at the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

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Lemont resident Dennis Bieschke works as a member of the Canal Corridor Association to promote the historical significance of the Illinois & Michigan Canal.

The Canal Corridor Association, which promotes tourism along the Illinois & Michigan Canal, is stepping up its efforts to draw visitors to Lemont. The association has opened a small office at the Lemont Metra station and is looking to provide more historical programs in town.

Lemont High School students will be representing the school at a pair of state competitions in coming weeks after top performances at qualifying events. Tom Janik, Rafal Krzysiak and Katie Lynch will take part in the Illinois Drafting Educations Association state finals April 12, while the school’s Mathletes will be in the Division 3AA state finals May 3.

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trating to see that renters do not need to buy vehicle stickers and are not ticketed because they Regarding comparing the vilfail to change their address on lage of La Grange to the town of their license plate information as Mayberry on “The Andy Griffith required by state law. There are Show,” (March 26), Deputy Bar- as many as seven vehicles on my ney Fife was supposed to be a block that never purchased vehi“bumbling goof.” He was a funny cle stickers for as many as three character (which Don Knotts years. They neglect to move their portrayed brilliantly). Aunt Bee cars for the snow plows or street was not a gossiper, but a loving sweeper and are almost never caregiver for Sheriff Andy Taylor ticketed. It must be so much easand his young son, Opie. And ier to raise taxes and mail tickets Gomer Pyle was not a “dimto legally registered residents witted mechanic” but a naive, for failure to buy vehicle stickers good-hearted gas station atten- than to enforce the ordinance dant (Goober was the mechan- upon all residents. ic). All of the main characters were caring and loving, not just U.S. should deter Putin Andy. As Andy Griffith once said, We certainly have plenty of the show was about love. To problems in Illinois and the compare La Grange to Mayberry United States, and one of the is the highest compliment you biggest problems is ignorance. can give. As they say in Mayber- The United States should do ry, “Keep a good thought.” everything in its power to deter a communist leader such as Brookfield homeowner [Vladimir] Putin from occupying disgusted with police a sovereign nation such as the As a longtime resident of Brook- Ukraine. Recommended reading field, I am thoroughly disgusted to become more aware: “The with our police department. They Black Book of Communism: neglect to enforce the village’s Crimes, Terror, Repression,” snow plowing, street sweeping Harvard University Press. and vehicle sticker ordinances.

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With the summer season coming, there’s gonna be a lot of walkathons, runs and marathons for charitable organizations.

Why don’t these organizations combine their walks with neighborhood cleanups? I’m sure people in the neighborhood appreciate it, and collecting donations as they clean up various blocks and sections and parks of the area, they would gather more money for their charitable organizations, instead of just people walking on an assigned path. Collect the recyclables separate, garbage separate and if there’s any hazardous materials found, keep those separate.

If some group came down my block and was collecting garbage, I’d sure give them some money for doing it. And it’s a win-win situation. Neighborhood wins and the charity wins.

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Ray Sargent reads 14 names that will be added to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., during the Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday at the Lemont VFW Post 5819.

• VOLUNTEER Continued from page 7 decided to go when they heard about the ceremony.

“She gives so much of herself to others, including the Lemont police,” Shaughnessy said. “We just wanted to show her how much she means to us.”

The award is on display in the lobby of the Lemont Police Station.

Not content to attend the ceremony to just accept the award, O’Neill-Borders said she also did some networking

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Born: May 30, 1952; in Lemont, IL Died: March 27, 2014; in Lacoochee, FL

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

Roger A. Kaminski, born on May 30, 1952, in Lemont, IL, passed away on March 27, 2014, in Lacoochee, FL, after a brief illness.

His loving wife Marion never left his side. He attended SS Cyril and Methodius School in Lemont and Providence High School in New Lenox. Studying music and education, Roger graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL, in 1975. He then relocated to Florida and attended the University of Tampa earning a masters degree in Education Administration in 1978. After over 30 years in education Roger retired from the Pasco County School District in Florida in 2010, but continued to educate and guide young people through his selfless service to his community.

Roger was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. Generous with his time and talent, he was an active leader in church youth ministries and music. In 2003, Roger and his wife Marion cofounded the Tri-County Fellowship of Christian Leaders, a non-profit organization dedicated to building community and creating familyfriendly environments where kids, teens, and adults can come together for fellowship, friendship, support, and community service.

Their organization?s Christian Edge Coffee House in Lacoochee, FL, and the recently opened Christian Edge Dream Center in Dade City, FL, serve as such gathering places.

There, community members of all ages participate in music, art, and dance classes as well as community service, local business services, and meal programs to assist families in their local area. As the driving force

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he driving of the Tri-County Fellowship, Roger scouted gathering spaces, hammered, nailed, painted, procured musical instruments and art supplies, fundraised for furniture and equipment, organized youth programs, taught free music classes, sang, laughed, and loved at Christian Edge and Christian Dream Center. This was Roger's calling. He dedicated his life, his heart, and his soul to God, his family, and his community.

Preceding Roger in death are his parents Estelle and Edwin “Bud” Kaminski.

He is survived by his loving wife Marion (nee Durden), devoted sons Benjamin and Daniel, brother Earl (Mary) Kaminski, sisters Diane (John) Taskay and Claire (Paul) Cimino, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends in Florida who called him their Brother.

Roger's kindness, loving nature, humor, and compassion will be missed by all.

Services for Roger A. Kaminski were held in Dade City, Florida. He was laid to rest on March 31, 2014, at Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City.

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U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski discusses the importance of remembering Photos by Erica Benson – ebenson@shawmedia.com and recognizing Vietnam veterans Vietnam veteran Rich Ponce marks where he served in Vietnam at during the Vietnam Veterans Day the Lemont VFW Post 5819.

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High School students were honored with March “Student ofthe Month” accolades: senior Elizabeth Forzley, nominated by the business department; junior Nick Urban, nominated by the science department; sophomore Kevin Troy, nominated by the music department; and freshman Nicole Walsh, nominated by the mathematics department.

LEMONT: Joshua Baker, Daniel Banas, Ryan Conrad, Marjorie Dallmann, Dale Erdmier, Megan Flanagan, Audrey Gamble, Christopher Jackson, Tomasz Jazowski, Daina Kiela, Jessica Kroll, Amy Mizera, Nina Moeller, David Plecki, Thomas Porter, Paul GRADUATES Northern Illinois Rachwalski, Krish Ramadurai, Clare Rogers, Kelsey Schroeder, University Abra Slivinski and Paige LEMONT: Angela Casali, bachelor Szymanski of science Anna Casali, bachelor of science

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(sounded like Niagara Falls). In our bathroom, hot water and steam were shooting out from under the sink. My husband, The current Downers Grove being in a wheelchair, could Media reporting on Village Council is debating the not help. Our son’s phone was pension crisis is unfair loosening of restrictions to The media is not reporting the allow keeping chickens in more not on at that time. I called 911 and was transferred to the fire pension crisis fairly. What they backyards. The mayor appears department. On the telephone, are leaving out is the fact that to be in favor of the loosening, they made sure there were no teachers in Illinois are not eligible having temporarily kept someelectrical outlets by the floor for Social Security. They do not one else’s chickens in his own so we would not be electroget Social Security when they yard, as reported in the March cuted. Within minutes, three retire. They get their pension 26 Suburban Life. The duration firefighters were coming up my instead. That’s it. You can’t rip of the mayor’s fowl experience driveway. They assessed the that out from under them. How was not given. One group has would you like it if we ripped not been canvassed but should situation and took care of the the Social Security out from be. That group is Downers Grove problem for us. What a great comfort it is to know whatever everyone because we want to Cealtors. Will local Realtors the emergency is, our Glen Ellyn pay less taxes there? You can’t celebrate or downplay the steal the teacher’s retirement. loosening of restrictions to allow Fire Department is there to help.

I am so grateful, and I want They need their pension. They more chickens in the village? worked that job and that is part Are property values likely to be to say “thank you” from the of their contract. It’s not right affected? Also, the village ought bottom of my heart. to go back on your word. The to exam a recent referendum in Elmhurst residents should media needs to report that, and California forced by concerns use trash cans properly they’re not reporting it. They all of animal rights groups. That To the residents of Elmhurst: just talk about, you know, “Oh, referendum resulted in forcing the pension reform and how egg producing chickens to either Garbage cans must be located on the parkway, not the streets, much money we can save if we be free running or to be kept in also, 2 feet apart from each other change the pensions.” Hello? much larger cages. and the silver bar on front facing You’re taking away something the street. The new cans allow that’s contractually owed to the Glen Ellyn resident the drivers to stay inside their teachers. They don’t get Social thanks firefighters trucks. Otherwise, they have to Security, and you’re not telling About 9:30 a.m. Saturday, people that. It’s not right.

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WHERE: First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook WHEN: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday to April 27 COST & INFO: $30 to $37; 630-986-8067, www.firstfolio.org ABOUT: The world premiere of the edgy drama “Salvage” by Joseph Zettelmaier tells the tender story of a shy owner of a collectibles store in Detroit, who finds his staid existence turned topsy-turvy when a mysterious women enters his life with valuable items she is trying to sell.

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JANE’S BLUE IRIS SHOW WHERE: 36 S. Washington St., Hinsdale WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, April 10 to 12 COST & INFO: Free admission; 630-3252983, www.janesblueiris.com ABOUT: Floral shop Jane’s Blue Iris will unveil its 2014 Urn Show at the store this year, previewing the newest designs in urns, fountains, garden statuary and accessories for the growing season. Each visitor will receive a complimentary plant while supplies last, and can enter a daily raffle to win a prize.

People who schedule a spring planting during the show will receive a 10 percent discount.

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WHERE: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville, just south of Edward Hospital WHEN: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 COST & INFO: Free; Bruce Rhoades at 708243-0749 or Bruce@rbihomes.com; www. harmonize.com/dupage ABOUT: Chorus of DuPage, a men’s a cappella barbershop ensemble, presents a guest night for teens to seniors who like to sing to experience a cappella four-part barbershop harmony. It welcomes all levels of singers, and no audition will be required. Reservations are not necessary, but arrive early.

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WHERE: Downtown Downers Grove WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 6 COST & INFO: $25 for bride and two guests; www.dgbride.com ABOUT: Draw inspiration for the big day at the 2014 Wedding Walk. The annual event will be held throughout Downtown Downers Grove, where experts will help plan a dream wedding one step at a time.

Participating vendors include Fleur Couture, Beauty on the Main, 221 Creations, The Olive Tap and many more. Over $5,000 worth of prizes and giveaways will be awarded throughout the day.

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WHERE: U of I Extension office, 1100 E. Warrenville Road, Naperville WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 COST & INFO: $1 donation; www.dupagefriendsofextension.webs.com, 630-5346443 ABOUT: DuPage Friends of Extension presents its annual Gardeners’ Christmas in April. Guest speakers include DuPage County Master Gardener Jan Hanson on “BodySmart Gardening” at 10:15 a.m., and Richard Hentschel, horticulture educator, on “Pesky Pantry Pests” at 11 a.m. A silent auction features dozens of garden tools, home items and gift certificates.

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MYSTERY DINER

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Restaurant reviews

Mago conjures lively setting for Mexican dining BOLINGBROOK – When dining out, sometimes it’s nice to get hit with some degree of spectacle – bright colors, live music and big tastes. For those times, Mago Grill & Cantina in Bolingbrook is a fine place to indulge in elevated Mexican fare.

The decor hits you like a hot pepper. The walls are painted in bright purple and orange, with the restaurant’s name in giant, pop-art letters adorning one side. Rows of luchador masks line the back walls. Another wall shows off row upon row of various tequilas and spirits, all in colorful displays. A live mariachi band began playing among patrons as my date and I left – and the table they were singing to seemed delighted.

The meal started like many do at Mexican restaurants, with chips and salsa. Mago, however, upped the ante with warm chips and a trio of three brightly colored and wonderfully fresh and flavorful salsas. The cilantro-based one was a personal favorite.

We followed with a ceviche tasting, featuring a citrusy shrimp, lime and cilantro tilapia, and scallop chile.

Much like their salsa predecessors, all three were highly distinctive. The scallop, in particular, was well-cooked and deftly balanced with some vinegar acidity. The shrimp dish included olive tidbits, adding a layer of complexity and welcome contrast with the other two.

And the main events – the chicken mole and the beef and cheese chile rellenos – both deeply impressed.

I noticed that Mago devoted an entire page of the menu to five different types of mole sauces and their eight meat

Mago Grill & Cantina n Where: 641 E. Boughton

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Monday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday n Dress code: Casual n Info: www.magogrill.com, 630-783-2222

More photos online To see more photos from Mago, find this story online at PlanitLife.com/mysterydiner pairings, explaining the lengthy preparation needed to make them just right. Thankfully, that time and dedication were evident in the flavor.

The mole ranchero, featuring chile ancho, chile pasilla and pumpkin seeds, was very straightforward, but had a ring of authentic smokiness that screamed care and love.

And simply put, the rellenos were some of the best I have ever had. Both the cheese and beef versions were perfectly breaded and fried, with nary a bit of batter coming off the peppers as you ate them.

But the true test was my date, who is a connoisseur of the stuff. She, too, gave them the stamp of approval – they managed to have strong flavors without overpowering any one ingredient. The beef was well-seasoned and stood its own under delicious heaps of sauce, while the cheese had just enough body to remain intact yet perfectly melted.

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Mago Grill & Cantina’s location in Bolingbrook is tucked into The Promenade shopping complex.

The mole ranchero with oven-roasted airline chick- Mago’s chile relleno offers huge portions of the baten breast shows the care and authentic approach tered, stuffed-pepper treat. taken with dishes.

Mago, which translates to “magician,” turns the whole restaurant into an entertaining experience. The ambiance is bright and upbeat with

plenty to enjoy.

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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“SALVAGE,” various times and dates through April 27, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook.

Presented by First Folio Theatre. The life of an owner of a collectables store turns topsy-turvy when a mysterious women enters with valuable items that should no longer exist. Ages 14 and up with an adult. Cost: $22-$37.

Information: www.irstfolio.org or 630-206-9567.

GARDEN STORY TIME, 11 a.m. Fridays in April and May, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Gather in the Children’s Garden amphitheater for story time and fun. Information: 630968-0074 or www.mortonarb.org.

TREE “ROOTS,” 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays in April, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Play games, learn about trees, and plant your own tree seed to take home. Cost: Cover Charge. Information: 630-968-0074 or www.mortonarb.org.

BE A TREE, 1 p.m. weekdays in April, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Prepare for Arbor Day by making terriic tree masks to take home. Information:630-968-0074 or www.mortonarb.org.

“ANOTHER EVENING OF MONTY PYTHON’S FLYING CIRCUS,” Fridays to Sundays through April 27, Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 325 Briarcliff, Bolingbrook. Tribute to the timeless absurdity of all things Python. Tickets: $15. No performances on Easter weekend. Information: 630-908-2538 or www.tothbolingbrook.com.

APRIL 4 HINSDALE ROTARY CLUB, 12:15 p.m.

April 4, The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. Information: 630286-9541 or www.hinsdalerotary.org.

TEEN MOVIE FRIDAY, 3 p.m. April 4, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. All movies rated PG-13 and below. Contact the Vortex for movie title information.

For grades 6-12. Information: www. fountaindale.org.

VIRTUAL ESL SESSION FOR EDUCATORS, 4:30 p.m. April 4, Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle. Licensed English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers seeking an ESL endorsement should attend a virtual information session to learn more about Benedictine University’s ESL Endorsement program. Both phone and Internet connections are necessary to participate. The program is for ESL licensed teachers who need to earn their ESL endorsement. Classes will be held in Naperville, Oswego and Lake County. Attendees of the virtual information session will have their application fee waived. Registration and information: 877-353-9622, adultenrollment@ben.edu or www.ben.edu.

AIDAN O’TOOLE, 5 p.m. April 4, Bally-

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ANGLERS CAST EYE ON RAINBOW TROUT WHERE: Wood Dale, Wayne and Warrenville forest preserve lakes WHEN: Spring season opens at 6 a.m. Saturday, April 5 COST & INFO: Rainbow trout season is about to arrive at three stocked sites: Grove Lake at Wood Dale Grove (shown), Pickerel Lake at Pratt’s Wayne Woods in Wayne, and Silver Lake at Blackwell in Warrenville. For a free copy of the Forest Preserve District’s “Fishing in DuPage County” guide with regulations, depth maps and species lists for 30 lakes at 18 forest preserves, anglers can call Visitor Services at 630-933-7248, email forest@dupageforest.org or download it from www. dupageforest.org. The Wheaton headquarters now offers Illinois sport ishing licenses, inland trout stamps and water usage stamps weekdays. doyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Irish favorites along with some current radio hits.

Information: www.ballydoylepub. com.

FISH FRY, 5 p.m. April 4, Knights of Columbus 3738, 25 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Entrees: $10-$11, with children’s menu entrees available for $6. All entrees include a sides bar with soup, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, French fries, and vegetables.

Information: www.kofc3738.org.

SOIGNE TRADE SHOW, 5 to 10 p.m.

April 4, The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. Shopping from local designers and boutiques.

Cost: $5. Information: soigneetradeshows@gmail.com or www.facebook. com/soigneetradeshow.

PIZZA WITH PETER RABBIT, 6 p.m.

April 4, Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Join Peter and his sister Cotton-Tail for pizza, crafts, puppet show, inlatables, photo and more. Cost: $5 for ages 13 and older ($8 for nonresidents), and $7 for ages 12 and under ($10 for nonresidents). Registration and information: 815-886-7200 or www. romeoville.org.

GROVE MASONIC LODGE 824, 6:30 p.m. April 4, Downers Grove Masonic Lodge, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Dnner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. Information: 630-968-0167

or www.grovemasoniclodge.org.

OPEN GAME NIGHT, 7 p.m. April 4, Fair Game, 5150 C Main St., Downers Grove. Information: www.fairgamestore.com.

PAINT AND PLAY, 7 p.m. April 4, The Brigantine Gallery, 734 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Teachers will guide you through a painting from beginning to end. All materials, snacks and beverages provided for $20; no credit cards.

Information: www.vickeryart.com.

FAITH AND REASON SYMPOSIUM, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4, Benedictine University, Krasa Presentation Room, 5700 College Road, Lisle. Benedictine University faculty will join an expert in theological studies from Saint Louis University to discuss violence and how to work against it in “Love Thy Neighbor: How Faith and Reason Work Against Structural Violence.” The symposium is free and open to the public. Registration and information: 630-829-6593, William Knox at wknox@ben.edu or www. ben.edu/faith.

“AVENUE Q,” various times April 4-6 and 10-13, Philip Lynch Theatre, One University Parkway, Romeoville. The smash hit Broadway musical. The show revolves around life in New York City as told by a cast of puppets and people through the hilariously irreverent Tony winning score and book. Recommended for patrons 16

years old and up. Tickets: $12 adults, $11 students and seniors. Tickets and information: 815-836-5500 or www. lewisu.edu/plt.

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK EGG HUNT, 8:15 p.m. April 4, Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. For kids age 12 and younger.

Dress for the weather as this hunt is held outside. Free. Before the egg hunt, pizza with the Easter Bunny will be served. Registration and information: 815-886-6222 or www. romeoville.org.

WAYNIAC SHOW KARAOKE, 10 p.m. April 4, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: 630-505-0240 or www.mullensbarandgrill.com/lisle/index.php.

APRIL 5 EDIBLE GARDENING WORKSHOP SERIES, 9:30 a.m. April 5, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle.

Get inspired for spring gardening by planning a themed garden you can eat. Garden writer and designer Nina Koziol and horticulturist Katrina Chipman from the Arboretum’s Children’s Garden share their favorite themes and tips for growing fun, whimsical vegetable gardens. Information: 630968-0074 or www.mortonarb.org.

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• GO GUIDE BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 5, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Workshop guides participants to decorate book covers through collage and teaches the Coptic stitch bookbinding technique to create oneof-a-kind journals. Cost: $65 plus $15 supply fee per person. Registration and information: 630-206-9566 or www.dupageforest.org.

WOMEN & MINORITIES AVIATION CONFERENCE, 10 a.m. April 5, Lewis University, 1 University Parkway, Romeoville. Find out how to launch a career in aviation. Sessions include various careers of interest. Information: Frank DuBois, director of Aviation and Transportation Studies, at duboisfr@lewisu. edu, 815-836-5936 or www.lewisu.edu.

MR. TALE BOOK SIGNING, 11 a.m. April 5, The Nook, 4738 Main St., Lisle. Mr. Photo provided Tale, a resident of Downers Grove, will be available to sign copies of MAEVIS JAZZ his book, “Palace of Poems: Blue Princess.” Blue Princess tells the tale of WHERE: McCormick Museum at Cantigny, 1S151 Winield Road, Wheaton WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13 a princess and her love for the magical COST & INFO: Maevis Jazz features Ken Paoli on keyboards, David Kublank on saxophone, Michael Fiorino on bass, and Chuck blue dress she always wears. One night, Schwartz on drums. The group spans swing to be-bop. Free pair of tickets by lottery with April 4 deadline to enter at 630she has a dream of a prince. But when 260-8162 or register@cantigny.org; parking costs $5; www.cantigny.org, 630-668-5161 she meets a real life prince she is told to wear a new dress, causing the sky to become dark. Only one man will try and Church, 201 N. Oak St., Hinsdale. includes instruction for all skills levels WOODRIDGE ROTARY CLUB, 12 save her, but a dark cloud soon follows Join 120 men from Michigan, New on the basics of art, including comp.m. April 8, Seven Bridges Golf them both. Information: 630-968-0764 York, Ohio and locally – members position, color mixing and elements Club, 1 Mulligan Drive, Woodridge. or www.thenookinlisle.com. of Chicago Adventist Men’s Chorus, of design. This eight-part class meets Information: 630-960-5417 or www.

LADIES TEA, 2 p.m. April 5, Downers Dayton Area Men’s Chorus, Hanson Mondays through June 2 (except May woodridgerotary.org.

Grove Community Church, 6600 Place Men’s Chorale, Hinsdale Men’s 26). Cost: $165 per person. Rregistra- LEMONT VFW MONTHLY MEETING, 7 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. Tea Chorus, Proclaim Him! and Singing tion and information: 630-206-9566 p.m. April 8, VFW Post 5819, 15780 with scones, cookies, chocolates, tiny Men of Oak Brook – on stage as they or www.dupageforest.org.

New Ave., Lemont. Meets the second delicious sandwiches and a variety worship God in singing His praises as LADIES TEA & TRENDY FASHION Tuesday of every month. Any veteran of teas and coffee. Sally Miller, the one. Information: www.hsdac.com.

SHOW, 2 p.m. April 7, Senior Star at that served in a foreign war is eligible author of “Girl Talk … God Talk” will Weber Place, 605 S. Edward Drive, to join. New members always welbe the inspirational speaker. Doreen APRIL 6 Romeoville. Tea, inger foods, shopping come. Information: www.vfwlemont.

Sterba DeZur will provide classical and a spring fashion show featuring com. piano music. Tables will be decorated THE DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE Senior Star residents and volunteers by individuals from the church with WEDDING WALK, 12 p.m. April 6, modeling attire from Taylor Marie’s.

APRIL 9 family heiroom china and silver. TickMain and Curtiss streets, Downers Information: www.seniorstar.com. ets: $10 each and may be reserved by Grove. Meet with wedding profesDARIEN PARK DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB PUT THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM OUT calling the church at 630-969-3320. sionals, unique venues and discover APRIL MEETING, 6:30 p.m. April TO PASTURE, 11:30 a.m. April 9, NaperInformation: www.dgcc.org. boutique shops that are ready to 7, Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainield ville Area Chamber of Commerce, 55 S. “OH, JUST BURY ME IN THE BACKshow you how you can plan the wedRoad, Darien. “An Insider’s View of Main St., Naperville. Harry McCabe will YARD!,” 2 p.m. April 5, Oak Brook Pubding of your dreams. Every bride will Running a Garden Center” will be cover some emotional and inancial lic Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak receive a swag bag illed with goodies presented by Liz Holmberg of Lizzie’s aspects from the current body of Brook. Loretta Downs is a nationally including a crystal ring holder. AdmisGarden, Naperville. After the presenknowledge in the succession planning recognized speaker, writer and counsion: $25 for a bride and two guests. tation Liz will conduct a workshop in ield. McCabe will blend in multiple selor on the subject of supporting Information: www.dgbride.com. which participants will make a small topics such as future payments positive experiences at the end of life. “SPIES, SPYING, SECRET SOLDIERS succulent garden. Workshop regissecurity, personnel to run the company She uses humor and stories to talk & HONORABLE TREACHERY IN THE tration required. Registration: Liza, after owner departure, social beneits, about death and dying. Information: CIVIL WAR,” 2 p.m. April 6, Oak Brook 630-964-2614 or llbranham@att.net. longevity and the design of a re-enwww.oak-brook.org/library.

Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Information: www.darienparks.com. gagement plan to assist a smooth FABULOUS FOUNTAINVIEW, 7 p.m.

Oak Brook. The unique personalities, transition into retirement. Lunch April 5 and 6, Hinsdale Seventh-day spying styles and adventures of the APRIL 8 provided. Cost: $45. Registration and Adventist Church, Hinsdale, 201 N. men and women who risked their lives information: www.eventbrite.com/e/ Oak St., Hinsdale. Fountainview Acadserving their nation’s cause. Informaput-the-elephant-in-the-room-out-toPINOCHLE CLUB, 12 p.m. April 8, emy Orchestra and Choir will share tion: www.oak-brook.org/library. pasture-tickets-10282957603.

Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., gospel classics with an emphasis on REGISTER NOW FOR HEALTHY SPRING Downers Grove. Meets in Room 307.

European music. Information: 630EATING, 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 9, Whole APRIL 7 Information: 630-649-2116.

323-0182, ofice@hsdac.org or www.

Foods Market Naperville, 2607 LEMONT-HOMER GLEN ROTARY, 12 foundationofmusic.com.

W. 75th St., Naperville. Naperville ADULT PAINTING CLASS, noon to 2:30 p.m. April 8, Rufled Feathers, 1 Pete MEN’S CHORUS FESTIVAL, 7 p.m. April Public Library has partnered with p.m. April 7, Mayslake Peabody Estate, Dye Drive, Lemont. Information: 6305, Hinsdale Seventh-Day Adventist Whole Foods Naperville to present 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Class 257-9063.

APRIL 10 “STRENGTH AND HONOR” BREAKFAST FOR VETERENS, 7:30 a.m.

April 10, Cress Creek Country Club, 1215 Royal St. George, Naperville.

Join Naperville Responds for Our Veterans as they host their annual “Strength and Honor” Breakfast to honor and give thanks to veterans.

This year’s featured speaker is Medal of Honor recipient Allen J. Lynch.

Cost: $25 per person, $250 for tables of 10. Veterans are $10 and may also request complimentary tickets. Advanced online registration is requested by visiting www.nrfov. org and clicking on the Breakfast link.

Tickets are also available by email at jlincoln@stccapitalbank.com or call 630-319-7155. Information: nrfov.org/ breakfast-registration.

KIWANIS CLUB OF WILLOWBROOK-BURR RIDGE, 12 p.m. April 10, Holiday Inn Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. Information: www.wbkiwanis.org.

ACXIOMASTERS TOASTMASTERS, 12 p.m. April 10, Acxiom Corporation, 3333 S. Finley Road, Downers Grove.

Information: 630-944-4948.

DOWNERS GROVE LEADS CLUB, 12:30 p.m. April 10, Stevens Restaurant, 2393 63rd St., Woodridge. Information: 630-921-9720.

VARIETY SHOW, 7 p.m. April 10, Benet Academy-Lisle, 2200 Maple Ave., Lisle. Information: www.benet.org/ events.

SALES PROFESSIONALS OF ILLINOIS INC., 7:30 p.m. April 10, Pancake Delight House, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien.

FOX VALLEY GENEALOGY SOCIETY APRIL MEETING, 7:30 p.m. April 10, Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. April meeting will feature Oriene Springstroh with a program called “Shaking Your Family Tree: A Review of Research Basics.”

Information: www.ilfvgs.org.

BEN PATERSON TRIO, 7:30 p.m. April 10, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. Combining hard-swinging gooves with melodic improvisation. Cost: $18-$25. Information: 630-206-9567 or www. mayslakepeabody.com.

THE PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND (N.F.P.), 8 p.m. April 10, Mullen’s - Lisle, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: 630-505-0240 or www.mullensbarandgrill.com/lisle/index.php.

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the program Spring Greens. Angela Dennison, the market’s healthy eating specialist, will prepare healthy samples of in-season foods during the adults-only program. Registration is required only through Naperville Public Library. To register, email the names, phone numbers and email addresses of each attendee to marketingintern@naperville-lib.org.

Information: bit.ly/1l8gToD.

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BASEBALL PREVIEW

Loads of talent has Lemont ‘excited about the season’ Lemont Indians

By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The one team that ultimately stopped Lemont’s baseball team last spring was eventual Class 3A state champion Joliet Catholic.

Now, a large contingent from the team that went 23-7 in 2013 returns to the diamond, giving the Indians one of the top rosters on paper in the area and a chance to contend for a state title.

“The kids are hungry for it, and they do have that belief,” Lemont coach Brian Storako said. “Now we have to prove that we belong with the top teams in the state. We have to get through those top teams that we couldn’t beat last year.

“Couple our experience with the kids working hard and they are excited about the season. Everybody is gelling.”

The talk about the squad naturally starts with the pitching and catching duo of Jake Latz and Mike Papierski, both of whom are headed to LSU. Latz had an ERA of 1.88 last spring with 78 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings while also hitting .411. Papierski batted .398 with 24 RBIs. Surrounding that battery is a host of talent.

Mike Wisz, committed to the University of Houston, moves to shortstop from second base after posting a .406 average with a team-high 39 RBIs in 2013. Saint Louis University commit Jake Terrazas (.396 average, 31 RBIs) plays first base, and Eric Tucker (.281 average, 15 runs scored) and Ryan Folliard both return in the outfield.

Coach: Brian Storako 2013 record: 23-7 Top players: Ryan Folliard sr.

Jake Latz sr.

Mike Papierski sr.

Jake Terrazas sr.

Eric Tucker sr.

Mike Wisz sr.

Charlie Wright sr.

OF P/DH C 1B OF SS P/OF

Charlie Wright also is back as a member of the pitching staff after going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.54 as a junior. Garrett Action also should receive quality innings along with Sean Sublette and Austin Tittle.

Nick Wisz, Mike’s younger brother, takes over at second base, Mike Gralla will play third base and John Simadis will see time in the outfield.

“Offensively, we are going to have the opportunity to put up a lot of runs,” Storako said.

“We just need to have a lot of timely hitting. If we are able to not get ourselves out and just do what we can do, we will be OK again.

“Defensively, as long as we make the routine plays, everything else will fall into place.”

Lemont went 18-1 in conference play last spring, but the Indians aren’t about to get complacent this season as they look to defend their title.

“The conference was young last year,” Storako said. “Oak Forest was a young team, Tinley Park will be good and on the other side, Richards is always tough and Reavis played us tough. We just have to take care of what we can take of.”

“The kids are hungry for it, and they do have that belief.”

Brian Storako Lemont baseball coach

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Lemont pitcher Jake Latz tosses the ball Monday during practice. Latz and teammate Mike Papierski are both headed to LSU next season but hope to help Lemont contend for a state title this spring.

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Richards 25, 25 Lemont 9, 21

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LEMONT TOP PERFORMERS

• Duohan Dominik: Seven kills • Adam Strube: 10 assists • Kieran Ruane: Eight blocks, five kills team with seven kills, six of which came in game two. Kieran Ruane added five kills and eight blocks.

The Indians competed at the Joliet West Invitational on Friday and Saturday and finished with a mark of 1-3.

The squad was missing a few of their players and had to call up younger replacements.

Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com Lemont had kicked off the seaLemont’s John Dohse bumps the ball March 24 in the Indians’ season opener against Hinsdale South. son with a win over Hinsdale Lemont’s comeback against Richards on Tuesday fell just short.

South on March 24.

“We have talent,” the coach have to be mentally prepared a little scared at first. There “In the second game, they said. “Once they get to know and have some confidence. I were nerves. It was our first brought it together and started their niches, we will be OK.” Lemont’s next scheduled have athletes who can do some conference match and they had to figure it out, but it was too match is set for Thursday at things,” Kyriakoulis said. heard about Richards. I think late.” “[Against Richards] We played that got to them mentally.

Duohan Dominik led the Lincoln-Way West.

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Lemont soccer wins opener The last time the Lemont girls soccer team was on the field, the Indians were receiving their Class 2A fourth-place state medals June 1.

On Tuesday, Lemont returned to the pitch for the 2014 season opener and, behind a hat trick from Kim Jerantowski, the squad notched a 5-2 win over Eisenhower.

Alexandra Mihailovic added a goal and an assist, and Carly Bermele also found the back of the net.

its final at-bat to notch the 6-5 victory in the South Suburban Conference affair.

Rylie Jay led Lemont with two hits, including a home run, and two runs scored. Maddy Vermejan and Rachel Hall also had two hits. Lauren Young and Jessica Spinelli each pitched three innings.

The Indians were on the short end of the another one run decision Tuesday, falling 4-3 to Reavis. Vermejan had a double and a triple for Lemont, while Lauren May added a tworun single.

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BASEBALL

The outstanding 2013 season for the Lemont softball team ended in heartbreaking fashion as Glenbard South scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to pull out a 6-5 win in a Class 3A sectional final.

In the 2014 season opener Monday, it was a case of deja vu.

Scoring a run in the top of the seventh to pull ahead 5-4, the Indians watched as Richards plated a pair of runs in

Mike Papierski broke a 1-1 tie with a pair of RBIs in the sixth inning as Lemont beat Lockport 3-1 on Sunday.

The Indians prevailed, despite having just four hits, two of which came off the bat of Mike Wisz.

Garrett Acton threw four innings, striking out four, while Charlie Wright worked three frames. The pitching duo allowed three hits.

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Registration underway for LHS Summer Sports Academy SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – Registra tion now is open for Lemont High School’s Summer Sports Academy, which offers a variety of sports for students of all ages.

Some of the sports camps are geared toward students who will be enrolled at the high school in the fall of 2014, while others camps are for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The schedules and registration forms for the Summer Sports Academy can be found visiting www.lhs210. net/athletics and clicking on the “Summer Sports Academy” link.

Registration ends May 30.

Students who will be in grades sixth through eighth this fall can take part in camps for boys golf, girls golf, boys volleyball and

wrestling. The boys golf camp also is open to fifthgraders.

Students who will be in grades three through eight can register for the baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, track and field and girls volleyball camps.

Intended for students entering grades first through eighth, Lemont’s Youth Football Camp will be run by new LHS head coach Bret Kooi and will help players at any level of development.

Athletes will be grouped according to age and ability.

Cheerleading coach Dave Erlenbaugh, who guided the Indians to state title this winter, will host a camp for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Students who will be enrolled at Lemont this fall

can participate in a wide variety of camps.

Summer sports camps for incoming LHS freshmen include boys golf, baseball, girls volleyball and boys and girls soccer camps run by head coach Rick Prangen. The girls volleyball camp also is open sophomores.

All high school students can participate in camps for boys and girls basketball, football, boys and girls swimming, boys and girls tennis, boys volleyball and wrestling.

Cross country coach Tim Plotke will hold workouts at local forest preserves during June and July for any students planning on running cross country in the fall and also will hold workouts on campus for girls track.

For information on the Summer Sports Academy, call 630-243-3207.

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LEMONT – As the top team in the South Suburban Conference, Richards is at a level that Lemont’s boys volleyball team someday would like to reach.

In the second game of Tuesday’s match, the Indians showed they are on the right track.

After dropping the opening set 25-9, Lemont held the lead in the latter stages of the second game before falling 25-21.

The Bulldogs have gone undefeated in league play in each of the past two seasons.

“After the first game, i just told them to relax, have some fun and do the small things,” firstyear Lemont head coach Dina Kyriakoulis said. “They did that and it made a difference.”

With an inexperienced group, and with some players just being introduced to the sport, the mental side of the game can be an issue.

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pril is National Poetry Month, a time to appreciate the creativity, imagination, skill and passion of your favorite poets. Here are some fun ways to celebrate poetry throughout the month.

Make poetry into art Poetry has inspired people throughout history to make art, and it can inspire you, too. Here are a few ways you can turn your favorite poem into art.

Express yourself: Write out a poem using calligraphy or illuminated letters. Use the shape of your letters and the colors you use to express the meaning, and

DRAWING WITH MARK! LET’S PRACTICE DRAWING A TREE! Get a pencil and use the grid below to draw the picture as shown on the left. The grids will help you line everything up.

Award-winning “Drawing with Mark” DVD episodes are on sale at Michael’s.

Drawing lessons, fun facts and animation. Visit us at www.DrawingwithMark. com.

feeling, behind the poem.

Make it public: Don’t keep your favorite line of poetry trapped in a book: Put it out there so all can see it! Make a banner of a line of poetry to hang outside of your classroom, or use sidewalk chalk to write a poem on the sidewalk in front of your house.

Perform it: Art doesn’t have to be relegated to paper. Get a group of friends together and turn a poem into performance.

Have each person act out a line, or several lines, of a poem, and perform it in front of your class.

Put a poem in your pocket There’s no better way to appreciate poetry than to carry it with you at all times. April 24 is Poem in Your Pocket Day, a day that

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encourages love and sharing of poetry with friends and neighbors. Cut out one of the poems on this page to carry with you!

Here’s how you can celebrate: 1. Pick a poem to share. This can be anything from your favorite nursery rhyme, to a poem you read in school, to your favorite song lyrics.

2. Write it down. Pick a verse or two to write down on a piece of paper, and keep it in your pocket all day.

3. Share it! Try to find at least five people to read to poem to throughout the day. Who knows?

They might also have a favorite poem in their pocket to read to you, too.

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! Groceries are packed with seafood and coupon deals. ! Fast-food joints are rolling out sandies with names such as Reel Big Fillet (Arby’s) and the Premium Alaskan (BK), which replaced the politically incorrect Whaler. KFC is fighting back with its Colonel’s Double Fillet monster.

JIM HILLIBISH ! McDonald’s hopes to beat last year’s sales of 296 million Filet-O-Fish with cheese, says spokeswoman Dayna Proud. Some 30 percent happens during Lent. That’s nearly four times what they sell on a normal day. The fried fish balls, Fish McBites, help power the excitement. ! And then we have all those fish frys at nearly every Catholic church, consuming tons of frozen white fish.

Those who eat in do their part. Seafood Business tracked Lent sales and found cod is the king with 60 percent more sales, followed by talapia at 32 percent and salmon at 30 percent.

If you’re tired of all this fish noise, there are some Lent-conscious recipes that accomplish the task. Try some of these when you cannot look at another fried pollock.

LENTEN CASSEROLE • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, diced • 1 pound cauliflower florets • 1 pound broccoli florets • 1 large onion, minced • 1/2 cup carrots, diced • 1 stick butter • 3 T flour STOCK.XCHNGE • 1 cup chicken broth • 1/4 cup milk • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste • 1 cup mayonnaise • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese • 1 1/3 cups fresh bread crumbs Melt butter. Add vegetables and cook five minutes. Stir in flour, then broth. Remove from heat and stir in milk, then mayonnaise and salt and pepper, to taste.

Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and add vegetables. Spread cheese on top, then bread crumbs. Drizzle with butter. Bake covered at 350 F for 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake for another 30 minutes or until bubbly and crisp on top. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 6.

PASTA TOSSED WITH PEPPERS • 16 ounces penne or twist pasta • 2 T olive oil • 1 green and 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced • 1 large onion, sliced • 1 clove garlic, diced • 1/4 t black pepper • Salt, to taste • 1 T balsamic vinegar • 1 T basil flakes Boil pasta as label directs. In a large sauce pot, heat olive oil and add peppers, onion, garlic, pepper and salt to taste. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat and stir in balsamic vinegar and basil.

Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the water and return pasta to saucepot. Add pepper mixture and pasta water and toss well.

Serves 4.

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GRILLED CHEESE PANINI • 10 1/2-inch slices Italian bread • 16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese slices • Butter, softened • 3 pears, cored and thinly sliced • Brown mustard Heat griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat, or a panini press. Assemble sandwiches with pears, two slices of cheese each and mustard.

Butter bread on outside. Grill in a buttered skilled or press until cheese melts and bread is lightly browned. Turn and cook other side.

Slices sandwiches on the diagonal and serve with sweet pickles.

Serves 5.

Jim Hillibish is a columnist at The Repository in Canton, Ohio.

Reach him at jim.hillibish@cantonrep.com.

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Healthy food that also tastes good is always in vogue, and now it’s getting a spring makeover.

The theme of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and National Nutrition Month this March is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.”

As spring approaches and fitness routines move outdoors, remember that healthy snacks can fuel a workout and get you through the day.

Becci Twombley, director of sports nutrition at the University of Southern California and ambassador for the American Pistachio Growers, suggests some snacking experiments: 1. Pick one proteinbased ingredient and think about different ways to eat it. Twombley often recommends pistachios as a performance snack because, calorie-for-calorie, pistachios pack more protein than most common snacks.

As a snack ingredient, pistachios can be baked into homemade energy bars, sprinkled on yogurt or combined with dried fruit in a makeyour-own trail mix.

2. Work backwards.

Think about your favorite snacks, and then experiment with different ways to add new proteins to that snack.

Love the portability of sport bars, but not the lengthy ingredient list that can accompany some store-bought brands? Instead, make your own sport bars to control the ingredients in your own kitchen.

3. Get creative with the ultimate snack duo: protein and fiber.

Rather than buying a traditional trail mix, make your own mix of pistachios and your favorite dried fruit. Mix pistachios with air popped popcorn for a satisfying and filling post-workout snack. Or make your own easy and portable American Pistachio Fruit Chews, which combine a mixture of fresh and dried fruit and pistachios.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DONATAS RASIKAS, DIANE RASIKIENE

Defendants 10 CH 30754 1273 JANAS LANE 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 February 4, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 6, 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 1273 JANAS LANE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-28-212013-0000.

The real estate is improved with a tan vinyl siding townhouse single family home with a two car attached garage. 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 twenty-four (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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number PA1017262.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 At

GO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1017262 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 30754 TJSC#: 34-2140 I597578 March 28, April 4, 11, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

SAM TABASCIO A/K/A SAM TABASS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 11 CH 9506 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 21, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 14675 Fox Hollow Lane, Lemont, IL 60439.

P.I.N. 23-33-400-020.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705. 13030619 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I595489 March 21, 28, April 4, 2014

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

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OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number PA1207702.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1207702 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 22148 TJSC#: 34-2122 I597782 April 4, 11, 18, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSMC MORTGAGE BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1; Plaintiff, vs.

EGLE TARELIENE-BULOTIENE; CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY, OF EGLE TARELIENE-BULOTIENE; CMG MORTGAGE, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR CMG MORTGAGE, INC.; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SERVICER FOR MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 24849 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 15, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 21, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 22-29-204-007-0000.

Commonly known as 604 Czacki Street, Lemont, IL 60439 aka 215 Short Street, Lemont, IL 60439.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I595536 March 21, 28, April 4, 2014

y an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 15, 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 511 LEDOCHOWSKI ST., Lemont, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-20-442001-0000 VOL. 0062.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $242,489.72.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Ju-

paya dicial 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A, Plaintiff, -v.GREGORY J. VON ROX, KATHRYN R. VON ROX Defendants 12 CH 029792 511 LEDOCHOWSKI ST. 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 February 5, 2013,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ANN MARIE BURNES A/K/A ANNMARIE MIKALAYUNAS, CRAIG MIKALAYUNAS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA A BURNES, IF ANY, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA BURNES, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY Defendants 12 CH 22148 1026 CRESTVIEW DRIVE 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 February 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 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 1026 CRESTVIEW DRIVE, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-29-413002-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family split level white siding home; 2 car detached garage.

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

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CLASSIFIED pr 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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 12-2725.

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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 12-2725 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 12 CH 029792 TJSC#: 34-3603 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed be debt llect

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I595223 March 21, 28, April 4, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

TIMOTHY BERNER; WENDY BERNER; Defendants, 12 CH 41131 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 4, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 6, 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 property: P.I.N. 22-21-303-035-0000.

Commonly known as 8 HILLTOP COURT, LEMONT, IL 60439.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com.

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Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1222629.

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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Lemont Township High School District No. 210, in the County of DuPage and the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that a tentative amended budget for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the District Administration Office, 800 Porter Street, Lemont, IL, in this school district, from 8:00 a.m., on April 22, 2014.

NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on said amended budget will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the 16th day of June, 2014, in the Board Room at Lemont High School, 800 Porter Street, Lemont, IL. Dated this 17th day of March, 2014.

Board of Education of High School District No. 210, in the County of DuPage and County of Cook, State of Illinois.

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4 FOOT WHITE PINE TREES Delivered/planted/mulched $69.50 / N of I-80 $79.50 per tree. Buy 10 / get 1 free!

4 foot Norway Spruce $84.50 Call for sizes, varieties, shades.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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Tennessee Log Home Sale!

Saturday April 12th Only. New 1200 sf ready to finish log cabin on 10 acres with FREE Boat Slip on 160,000 acre recreational lake. Only $89,800.

Excellent financing. Call now 877-888-0267, x74

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Tanker & Flatbed Company Drivers/Independent Contractors! Immediate Placement Available Best Opportunities in the Trucking Business CALL TODAY 800-277-0212 or www.driveforprime.com

New Pay-For-Experience program pays up to $0.41/mile.

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

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OWNERS OPERATORS! Choose Your division VAN or Open Deck! Many BENEFITS available! $1000 SIGN ON BONUS. CALL DAWN at 309-946-3230 or apply at www.tennanttrucklines.com

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HELP WANTED DRIVERS

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AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312

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

HELP WANTED Heating And Air Conditioning Technician Training! Fast Track, Hands On, National Certification Program. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-877-994-9904

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THE BOAT DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats!

217-793-7300 theboatdock.com

EXPERIENCED DRIVER OR RECENT GRAD? With Swift, you can grow to be an award-winning Class A CDL driver. We help you achieve Diamond Driver status with the best support there is. As a Diamond Driver, you earn additional pay on top of all the competitive incentives we offer.

The very best, choose Swift. * Great Miles = Great Pay * Late-Model Equipment Available * Regional Opportunities * Great Career Path * Paid Vacation * Excellent Benefits Please Call: (602) 648-5307

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PELVIC/TRANSVAGINAL MESH? Did you undergo transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and the present?

If the mesh caused complications, you may be entitled to compensation.

Call Charles H. Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727

Flatbed Drivers Starting Mileage Pay up to .41 cpm.

Health Ins., 401K, $59 daily Per Diem pay.

Home Weekends. 800-648-9915 or www.boydandsons.com

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Do you want to run your ad Statewide? Call Illinois Press Advertising Service 217-241-1700 or visit www.illinoispress.org for more details.

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Spring Household Recycling Event Sponsored by the Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission Saturday, April 12th from 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Metra parking lot, 101 Main St., Lemont This event is not intended for commercial use.

Motor Oil Recycling – Used motor, fuel and lubricant oil, brake/ transmission fluid and antifreeze.

CITGO Petroleum Corporation Document Shredding – personal papers shredded safely and securely on site. Limit 100 lbs. per citizen. Business paper recycling will NOT be accepted.

Beaver Document Shredding Electronics Recycling – electronic equipment: PC’s, computer peripherals, servers, networking equipment, stereo, home entertainment and phone equipment. *NO TV’s or microwaves.

E-Scrap Technologies *TV’s and microwaves can be recycled at the Lemont Public Works Building, 16680 New Ave. from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sat., April 12 and during regular business hours M-F, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. year round.

Latex Paint Recycling – accepting latex paint, any color in original containers or mixed into a 5-gallon container. Fee: $1.50 per quart; $2.50 per gallon; $8.00 per 5 gallon container. Cash or checks only. No oil based products will be accepted.

Earth Paints Collection Systems

Mayor’s Drive for Charity Monday, April 28

Prescription Medication Collection – unused and outdated prescription medications.

Lemont Police Department Bicycle Recycling – used bicycles, parts and accessories.

Working Bikes Cooperative Scrap Metal Recycling – old or used metal items: iron, steel, aluminum, etc. No propane tanks, liquids or sealed containers.

Lemont Scrap Processing Toner Cartridge – Printer Inks – Cell Phones – accepted for recycling.

Lemont Combined School District 113A CFL Light Bulb Collection – used CFL or small fluorescent light bulbs.

Waste Management Alkaline Battery Collection – rechargeable batteries (including NiCd, NiMH, Lithium lon) and button batteries (watches, hearing aids). Alkaline batteries can be disposed as general refuse as they are no longer considered hazardous. Alkaline batteries and lead-acid batteries (car, marine) will NOT be accepted.

Waste Management Food Collection for Food Pantries – please bring non-perishable food items for the food pantries

Kops-N-Kidz Day T-Shirt Design Contest

The registration deadline for the Mayor’s Drive for Charity is fast approaching. Several sponsorship opportunities are available including lunch, beverage and hole sponsors. Raffle prize donations are also needed.

If you wish to be a sponsor or donate a raffle item, please contact Linda at 630-257-1590 to ensure your name is included in the printed information.

Visit www.lemont.il.us for information.

The submission deadline for the 2014 Kops-N-Kidz Day T-Shirt contest is April 15. Participants wanting to submit an entry must be 16 years of age or younger. Designs must be original drawings done in black and white, drawn by the participant and show the police and community working together. Print your full name, phone number, school and teacher’s name on the back and drop off at the Lemont Police Department, 14600 127th St., no later than April 15. Save the date for Kops-N-Kidz – August 2.

Volunteers Needed!

Heritage Quarries Trail Clean-Up-Green-Up Saturday, April 26 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Heritage Quarries Pavilion on K.A. Steel Rd. Garbage bags / clean up tools provided. Recommend wearing long sleeves, long pants and bring gloves.

Sponsored by the Heritage Committee

Village of Lemont 418 Main St. • Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-1550 • FAX 630-257-1598 email: vlemont@lemont.il.us Visit the Village website at www.lemont.il.us

Mayor Brian K. Reaves Village Clerk Charlene Smollen Village Administrator George J. Schafer

Trustees Debby Blatzer Paul Chialdikas Clifford Miklos Rick Sniegowski Ronald Stapleton Jeanette Virgilio

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