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Red, white and cute Residents of all ages attend the Lemont Park District’s Independence Day Extravaganza on July 3. The evening included food, games and music, culminating with a fireworks show.
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Sean Graves, 7, of Lemont takes a turn at car demolition during a fundraiser at Lemont’s 2013 Heritage Fest.
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LEMONT – Heritage Fest, the village of Lemont’s big summer festival, will take over the streets of downtown Lemont from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday. It will be the second year the festival has a later start time of 4 p.m. for its family activities. Village Marketing Coordinator Donna Pecina said she would have expected people to prefer an earlier start time. But the turnout showed differently. “It seemed to be more convenient for parents,” she said. “There were way more people out for the whole duration.” Pecina said she thinks the later start time conflicts less with children’s activity schedules and the cooler temperatures are more attractive to families. Heritage Fest has two new attractions in its family entertainment area: the Meltdown and the Spider Climb. Pecina said she has not seen these attractions at events in other towns, so they should be new to attendees. The Meltdown is a game where people on inflatable stands have to either jump over or duck under a giant, rotating arm. On the Spider Climb, people climb up through levels of elastic bands until they reach a giant slide at the top. The festival has plenty of returning entertainment, such as a dunk tank, face painting, antique fire truck, pony rides, petting zoo, trackless train, windjammer, rock climbing wall, jumpee, make-it take-it cookies, smash the car, games
and art activities. There also will be several local food and craft vendors and booths for local community organizations. Top Flight Volleyball Club will have volleyball games going on throughout the event, and there will be bingo, old time photos and a Model A Ford car show. Heritage Fest may have added significance without a Keepataw Days festival this year. The organization in charge of Keepataw Days disbanded in December, and, with no one to run it, there will be no Labor Day weekend festival this year.
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That means Heritage Fest is the only festival of its kind taking place in downtown Lemont this summer. Pecina said residents have called her, asking about Keepataw Days, not realizing the village was not in charge of the event and it will not take place this year. “I think it will make people make sure that they get to [the festival] that’s still going on,” she said. Pecina said Heritage Fest is designed to be a low-cost to nocost family event. “This is all about Lemont,” she said. “It’s all about our heritage, our people.”
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ON THE COVER Stuart Vance, Anthony Berg, Theresa Moen and Ryan Luzzo play the main characters in Little Mountain Community Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com
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dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – District 113A has started a legal process that may allow the school district to recuperate $96,827.73 in back taxes it paid dating back to 2004 for 10 acres of property it owns on 131st Street. According to the Cook County Assessor’s Office, the district had never properly applied for tax exempt status on the property at 13950 131st St., which it purchased in 1989. An application for tax exemption needs to be submitted to the Cook County Board of Review, which then sends it to the Illinois Department of Revenue for approval. District 113A Business Manager Barbara Germany said the district is applying for the tax exemption, which could take a couple of months to be approved. According to the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, which is responsible for sending the tax bills, once the tax exemption is approved, the district will be able to recuperate taxes for three years prior. To receive a refund on taxes in years prior to that, the
Visit shawurl.com/texts to sign up for news and weather text alerts from Suburban Life. ing to treasurer’s records, tax bills had been sent to the property address prior to this year. Germany said the house on the property is vacant and the person they have contracted to maintain the farm land is responsible for checking the mail. She said she believes that if the person checking the mail had seen the tax bill, he would have told the district. The treasurer’s office said that a failure to receive a tax bill does not absolve someone from paying their taxes. Germany said the district receives a list of tax exempt Dan Farnham - dfarnham@shawmedia.com properties from the Cook District 113A has owned the farm land and house at 13950 131st St. since 1989. County Assessor’s Office each year and that the property had district will need to go to court The district said it learned district paid all the back taxes not appeared on that list. She and prove that it had owned about the unpaid taxes earli- in February in order to keep said at the time it had not occurred to her that, because it the property for those past er this year when it was in- the property. years and that the property formed that someone had tried District officials said that wasn’t on the list, the county should have been tax exempt, to purchase the property by they never received the tax may not have considered the the treasurer’s office said. paying the unpaid taxes. The bills for the property. Accord- property to be tax exempt.
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Community Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” n WHEN: 7:30 p.m. July 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. July 20 n WHERE: Lemont High School Performing Arts Center, 800 Porter St. n TICKETS: $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors n INFO: www.littlemountain theatre.org
The Tin Woodman, played by Stuart Vance (from left); the Cowardly Lion, Anthony Berg; Dorothy, Theresa Moen; and Scarecrow, Ryan Luzzo; huddle as they are attacked by the Jitterbugs during a rehearsal of “The Wizard of Oz.” members during the dance Sharon Kociak, a 68-year-old resident of Franciscan Village, is one of the older people involved. A former teacher and theater instructor, she said she learned about the theater because the show’s producer, David Lindley, was one of her students. She said she has not been on the stage in 25 years and wanted to see what she could still do. Kociak admits she cannot keep up with the younger cast
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graduate Ryan Luzzo, who is playing the role of the Scarecrow, said his experience with Little Mountain has been different than with the high school theater department. “I think they’re more carefree,” he said. “I’m so used to high school, when all the kids are super stressed. Here, it’s all ages. So people have to get along with each other, and they do, which is nice.”
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LEMONT – The Little Mountain Community Theatre will put on its first big production, “The Wizard of Oz,” from July 18 to 20. More than 45 actors of all ages – along with two dogs – will take part in the shows at the Lemont High School Performing Arts Center. Several other people from in and outside of Lemont also have gotten involved working on the sets, costumes and technical aspects of the show. Artistic Director Heather Hutchison, who has also been the director of recent Lemont High School musicals, said the theater is trying to springboard off the enthusiasm of the high school theater program and expand into the community. “That’s the nature of community theater,” she said. “It can’t stand alone. It has to build off the energy that is already here – the close-knit energy of Lemont High School.” Recent Lemont High School
“It’s easier to come here,” she said. “There’s more people that you live by and you know. So, it’s more fun.” Hutchison said a community theater is an outlet for people who want to take a chance on exploring their creative sides. “There’s no higher skills necessary,” she said. “It’s a desire to help out and be part of it. That, by it’s nature, fosters the teamwork and the ownership in the production.” Kociak said the theater is an experience that can draw a community together. “Whether the people involved know it yet, it will evolve into better communication and understanding between the various age groups,” she said. Hutchison said she hopes the show will also inspire the audience. “I hope the community can sit back and simply be in awe of what a band of people who didn’t really know each other could accomplish in five weeks time with hard work and lots of blood, sweat and tears,” she said.
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Unlikely activist just putting her son first WASHINGTON – Pam Harris is just a Lake County mom looking after her disabled adult son. She’s not a particularly political person. But on June 30, she shook the very foundations of labor law in the United States when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in her favor. At issue was whether she should be forced to join a union. Rather than place her son, Josh, in an institution, she entered a program where she receives state assistance to care for him at home. But one Sunday morning, an organizer for Service Employees International VIEWS Union knocked on her door and asked her to vote to join Scott a union. At first, she was Reeder perplexed. She’s not a state worker. She’s just a mom, doing what moms do: Caring for her child. And SEIU is one of the largest, politically powerful labor organizations in the nation. But if a majority of home-care workers voted to join the union, she would have to give money to the union – whether she wanted to belong or not. Harris stood up to the union and helped defeat it in a vote. But she knew that wasn’t the end of the story. The union could just keep coming back and calling for more votes. And Pam Harris didn’t think she should have to give money to some union boss in order to care for her son. So Harris sued the state, which had helped facilitate the union’s organizing attempts. The case ended up being called Harris vs. Quinn. I found the case intriguing, so I decided to travel to Washington to hear it argued, and I hoped to interview Harris on the steps of the Supreme Court. I heard her attorney in the courthouse ask the Supreme Court justices to rule that workers such as Harris not be forced to pay union dues or “representation fees” to unions. After all, why should someone be forced to give money to a union to advocate for something they don’t believe? SEIU – and other government unions – could see the danger of losing a lawsuit like this and did everything they could to win. They were on the steps of the court being interviewed by a gaggle of reporters. But Harris was nowhere to be found. It surprised me. After all, its not every day one has a case argued before the Supreme Court. But Pam stayed home. She was back in Lake County looking after her son. The case wasn’t about personal acclaim, for her. It was about her and others in her situation doing what’s best for their children. And on June 30, she showed how much of a difference one person can make.
Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse reporter and a journalist with Illinois News Network, a project of the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.
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District 113A has owned the farm land and house at 13950 131st St. since 1989.
District 113A has an avenue to recoup the $96,000 in back taxes it paid to Cook County on what should have been tax exempt property, but that avenue could be the courts. There still are questions as to who is responsible for the oversight, and those questions may never get answered, unfortunately. Looking to get the kids out of the house this summer? There’s a nice event coming up Thursday as the Lemont Public Library. Ms. Dawn from the library will lead a story time from 6 to 7 p.m. that day at Virginia Reed Park, 51 E. Eureka Drive. After story time, the Lemont Park District will offer games, prizes and snacks. For information, visit lemontlibrary.org.
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in Downers Grove. We are “Baby Boomers” and our parents couldn’t afford to send us to college. We had to enter the work force right after high school. No one padded our pension funds. I wish we c ould have become teachers so we could retire with high incomes.
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end of a school day and the kids In response to “loud exhausts are literally walking down the protect motorcycles,” this argu- middle of these, already narrow, ment is lame if not illogical. The roads due to lack of sidewalks. I louder a motorcycle is the better suggest the village rethink some of these proposed locations, if people see you? When does hearing equate to vision? Motor- the street on the attached list already has a sidewalk on either ists have their windows closed and music is streaming, outside side of the street then why is another needed on the opposite noise is filtered. You hear a motorcycle when it passes, not side? One proposed location is a dead end street with zero foot before. It is not a siren. Now traffic. Yet streets with school let’s get to the real reason for extremely loud motorcycles and zones have no sidewalk for our here he has it right... to be seen. kids to walk? I’m cool, I’m macho, I’m virile.
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• Daniel Navickas, 20, of 604 McCarthy St., Lemont, was charged with burglary to motor vehicle and criminal trespass to land after an incident at 9:09 p.m. June 18 in the 300 block of Short Street. • Laura Mather, 34, of 520 Main St., Lemont, was charged with burglary to motor vehicle after an incident at 3:13 a.m. July 2 in the 800 block of Singer Avenue.
Theft • A Lenovo laptop and Nikon
EDUCATION DEAN’S LISTS University of Missouri, spring semester
• Martin Munoz-Valadez, 25, of 352 Second St., Joliet, was charged with no valid driver’s license and speeding after a traffic stop at 6:20 a.m. June 24 in the 1300 block of State Street. • Breiann Beaudry, 21, of 807 Parkview Ave., Rockdale, was Marijuana possession charged with no valid driver’s • Weston Deets, 18, of 13510 license and speeding after a trafChippewa Trail, Homer Glen, fic stop at 10:18 a.m. June 25 in was charged with possession the 12900 block of Derby Road. of marijuana and possession • Justin McCauley, 24, of of drug paraphernalia after a 1035 Randolph St., Oak Park, traffic stop at 11:45 p.m. June was charged with driving while 23 at State Street and Munster license suspended after a traffic Road. stop at 7:15 a.m. June 26 at Main • Cristian Torres, 18, of 8108 and Stephen streets. S. Lorel Ave., Burbank, was • George Hammond, 55, of charged with possession of 14313 Wooded Path Lane, Orland marijuana after a traffic stop at Park, was charged with driving 3:52 a.m. June 25 at Stephen while license suspended and no and Illinois streets. front plate after a traffic stop • Julio Alejandre, 20, at 8647 at 7:13 a.m. June 26 in the 1000 Lawler Ave., Burbank, and Carlos block of State Street. Alvarez, 18, of 9152 50th Ave., • Cristian Torres, 18, of 8108 Oak Lawn, were both charged S. Lorel Ave., Burbank, was with possession of marijuana charged with no valid driver’s after a traffic stop at 4:29 a.m. license and no rear registration June 28 in the 100 block of plate light after a traffic stop Stephen Street. at 3:52 a.m. June 25 at Stephen
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University of Wisconsinsecond semester Madison, spring semester FIRST HONORS LEMONT: Daniel Arenberg, Kevin Fritz, Patrick Hopkins and Danielle Maturo
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, spring semester
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LEMONT: Seniors Caroline Beecher, Claire Elenteny, Clarice Kluge, Patrick Lawler and James Lee; juniors Rachael Hardiek, Samantha O’Connell and Megan O’Neill; sophomores Katherine Bratkiv,
and Illinois streets. • Hernan Gonzalez, 19, of 4436 S. Fairfield Ave., Chicago, was charged with no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lighting after a traffic stop at 11:42 p.m. June 28 at Lemont Road and 97th Street. • Jonathan Kuecher, 29, of 4046 Violet Lane, Matteson, was charged with speeding 40 mph or more over the speed limit, no insurance, disobeyed stop sign and improper lane use after a traffic stop at 7:25 p.m. June 29 at New Avenue and Lockport Street. • Valdas Griskonis, 53, of 919 State St., Lemont, was charged with driving while registration suspended after a traffic stop at 11:04 a.m. June 30 in the 1200 block of State Street. • Edgaras Lunskis, 22, of 8996 Archer Ave., Willow Springs, was charged with no valid driver’s license and tinted windows after a traffic stop at 1 p.m. June 30 in the 1300 block of State Street. • Megan Tureaud, 25, of 8507 S. Crandon Ave, Chicago, was
Brittany DeWilkins, Alexis Enacopol and Lina Lietuvninkas; and freshmen James Beecher, Madison Gabouer and Max Graham
charged with driving while license suspended, operation of uninsured motor vehicle and disobeyed stop sign after a traffic stop at 2:46 p.m. July 3 at Covington and Overton drives. • Oscar Pulido, 39, of 147 Dahlia Drive, Romeoville, was charged with no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop at 11 a.m. July 4 at Main Street and Archer Avenue. • Jesus Herrera-Mojica, 29, of 3306 S. State St., Lockport, was charged with no valid driver’s license and speeding after a traffic stop at 1:03 a.m. July 5 in the 16600 block of New Avenue. • Joel Mejia, 27, of 512 E. Jackson St., Joliet, was charged with driving while license suspended and defective windshield after a traffic stop at 10:38 p.m. July 5 in the 9700 block of Lemont Road. • Jose Matavillegas, 31, of 216 Riley Ave., Lockport, was charged with no valid driver’s license, operation of uninsured motor vehicle and violation of hands free cell phone use after a traffic stop at 9:15 a.m. July 6 in the 15900 block of New Avenue.
SCHOLARSHIPS Robert Rigler of Lemont received a $2,500 scholarship from Marquette Bank.
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Javier Monroy-Velazquez, 19, of 3312 Foxboro Drive, Woodridge, was charged with criminal sexual abuse after an incident at 11:30 a.m. June 26 in the 1000 block of State Street.
camera were stolen between 5 p.m. July 1 and 6:30 a.m. July 2 in the 900 block of Hillview Drive. • A Kate Spade purse, Gucci wallet, driver’s license and credit cards were stolen between 4 and 5 p.m. July 3 in the zero to 50 block of Pete Dye Drive.
SECOND HONORS LEMONT: Seniors Natalie Boyle, Matthew Foran and Frank Zabilka; juniors Colin Bonnett, Joanna Duda and Nicholas Predey; sophomores Anne Arnold, Daniel Corrigan, Dominique Gousset, Kasey Kobilca, Veronica Kopec, Matas Lelis, Kathryn Lenz, Benjamin Subak and Jenna Ward; and freshmen Anna Brunk, Kendall Kilhafner and Colin O’Connell
GRADUATES Southern Illinois University Edwardsville LEMONT: Michael Butkiewicz, bachelor’s in biological sciences
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WHERE: Downers Grove Golf Club, 2420 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 12 COST & INFO: $45 per couple; www. dgparks.org; 630-963-1306 ABOUT: Duffers can celebrate togetherness at the sixth annual Husband/Wife Scramble at the Downers Grove Golf Club. Tee times start at 3 p.m., and sign-up includes greens fees and prizes, with food available for purchase. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and in case of inclement weather, the rain date is July 26. All participants must be 18 or older; online registration is offered.
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WHERE: Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: Opening event from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 11; exhibit runs to Dec. 20 COST & INFO: Free; www.dgparks.org, 630-963-1309 ABOUT: One of the most unique theaters in the state will be the subject of the cinematic history exhibit “Movie Magic: Celebrating 86 Years of the Tivoli Theatre.” It features classic movie posters, artifacts rarely on display, and interactive activities. Screenings and a tour are planned among special events, including an exclusive “Meet and Greet” with the owners Aug. 8. This fall, catch “King Kong” and “Top Hat.”
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WHERE: Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale WHEN: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 COST & INFO: Free; 630-323-3952, www. hinsdalelibrary.info ABOUT: The Jesse White Tumblers will perform a high-energy show at Burlington Park for July’s Lunch on the Lawn event presented by the village of Hinsdale and the library. Guests are asked to bring their own lunches and blankets, and come prepared for fun in the park. On Aug. 6, the program features Frankie Ace magic and comedy. No registration is required, and admission is free.
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Kama Indian Bistro forges fusion fare in La Grange LA GRANGE – While my years in the Chicago area have opened me up to a wide range of ethnic cuisines, the joy of a quality Indian restaurant lights my fire in a very special way – and not just because of the occasional burning-hot spiciness. The combination of exotic flavors, the spicy sauces, and the fact that everything is eaten with a bed of delicious carbs – all make it hard to beat. Sometimes, the spices can be a little heavy-handed, overwhelming the main components of the dish – the veggies or meat – and everything else. While that’s not always a bad thing, it can make for a one-note taste. Not so with La Grange’s Kama Indian Bistro. A romantically lit, upscale offering by Vikram and Agnes Singh, it balances depth and accessibility of flavor with all the traditional notes even the most casual of Indian food fans will appreciate. As with any good Indian meal, my date and I started out with an order of samosas, a type of turnover. The first thing we assessed was the fried dough on the outside – perfectly done and crispy without a hint of grease. We noticed that it didn’t smack us in the face with a ton of spiciness, allowing us to better enjoy the vegetables inside, including the small peas that provided a change of texture, instead of simply a tinge of color. Then came the main dishes, all of which hit a similar balance, and offered a distinct example of the restaurant’s deftness at letting multiple tastes shine. The chicken tikka masala was very good, probably the favorite dish of the night. Often, sauces can get weighed down with too much yogurt or cream, flattening a lot of the flavor. Kama’s dish featured protein that was fairly moist with just a hint of char to add a smokey touch, and a surprisingly light sauce that had
Kama Indian Bistro n Where: 9 S. La Grange
Road, La Grange n Hours: 4 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays; special lunch menu Wednesday through Friday n Dress code: Casual n Info: www.kamabistro.com, 708-352-3300
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Kama Indian Bistro in La Grange prepares dishes with delicious depth, refinement and fresh twists. able, including craft beer. The wait staff was appropriately attentive, stopping by to refill water glasses and check in, but careful not to interrupt the flow of conversation. The restaurant, in its new, larger location, preserves an intimate atmosphere, with decorative Indian pillows along the booths and ornate candles on each table. While the menu is a tad more expensive than run-ofA perfectly prepared samosa is a the-mill Indian fare, Kama great way to start a meal at any ups the ante on creative Indian restaurant, and Kama’s cuisine. It was indicative of a subtle offerings are no exception. good shared meal that we both continued picking at our food of eggplant bharta, a lovely, long after we had reached the Instead of being weighed down by lots of cream or yogurt, Kama’s fire-baked, mashed eggplant point of fullness, craving that chicken tikka masala elevates all the flavors – and incorporates an in- cooked with onion and one last tidbit of warm, spicy tomato, and a standby of my goodness. If that’s not telling teresting hint of citrus. personal Indian repertoire. of its quality, I’m not sure There, each ingredient stood hints of citrus with a lot of couldn’t figure out why. Sudwhat is. on its own just enough to be depth – perfect for sopping up denly, it came to me – I could detected, but melded into a with buttery good naan. actually taste the spinach The Mystery Diner is a unique taste. The spinach masala with among all the other intense newsroom employee at SubFusion items dot the Kama urban Life Media. The diner’s paneer was another prime flavors. The soft paneer was menu, such as lamb tacos with identity is not revealed to example of Kama’s skill. It also very good, and offered a took me awhile to realize complex overtone to the fresh spicy lamb, pico de gallo and the restaurant staff before or crumbled paneer, while gluwhy I loved the dish so much. cheese. during the meal. Only positive It somehow tasted fresher Finally, yielding to tempta- ten-free and vegan dishes are dining experiences will result than what I was used to, but I tion, we ordered a side portion plentiful. A full bar is availin published reviews.
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“LIFELOGGERS: CHRONICLING THE EVERYDAY” ART EXHIBIT, through Aug. 17, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. The 13 artists in this exhibition produce work in different media – from low tech to high tech – that demonstrates the chronicling impulse. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and children. Information: www. elmhurstartmuseum.org. “SOX VS. CUBS: THE CHICAGO CIVIL WARS” EXHIBIT, 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays to Sundays through Sept. 28, Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Highlights include a Trivia Challenge, where fans test their knowledge of each club, and “Greatest Player” where visitors weigh in on the most subjective yet hotly debated baseball topics. Vintage pennant flags, bobbleheads, and trinkets from yesteryear are showcased along items from the present day. Free. Information: 630-833-1457 or www. elmhursthistory.org. Photo provided HEIDI NORTON: PRISMATIC NATURE, through Aug. 24, Elmhurst BRUNCH AT BALL GARDENS Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill WHERE: 622 Town Road, West Chicago Ave., Elmhurst. Heidi Norton’s work presents nature in a suspended WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19 state. Norton’s multi-part installation COST & INFO: DuPage Friends of Extension presents its Brunch at Ball Gardens, where guests can stroll the testing grounds consists of custom-made window at Ball Horticultural Company in a benefit for University of Illinois Extension programs in DuPage County. Brunch will be inserts, sculptural objects, interactive served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Master Gardeners will give tours until 3 p.m. “It is a wonderful opportunity to relax and eat hot houses and living plants. Informawith family or friends, and tour the famous Gardens at Ball, all while supporting local programs for people of all ages,” said tion: www.ElmhurstArtMuseum.org. Beverly Love of DuPage Friends of Extension. Tickets are available for $36 until July 12 at www.dupagefriendsofextension. “THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY webs.com; limited tickets at the door will cost $41. For information, call 630-955-1123. SPELLING BEE,” through Aug. 17, Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook ages, under 8 with adult. Cost: Free. 9047 Monroe Ave., Brookfield. A Make paper airplanes and test them, Terrace. Follows the story of six overInformation: 708-485-6917 or www. supported, conscious body/mind and create art using moving air. Cost: achieving and quirky adolescents pitbrookfieldlibrary.info. relaxation practice. Open to all level Free. Information: www.elmhurstpubted against each other in the spelling FIESTA FRIDAYS, 1 p.m. July 11, East End students. Cost: $20 preregistered or liclibrary.org. challenge of a lifetime. Four audience Pool, 463 Schiller, Elmhurst. Games, $25 at the door. Registration required WORD 2013 FOR BEGINNERS, 10 a.m. members get the opportunity to paractivities and fun for all ages. Cost: at www.focusyogastudio.com, info@ July 12, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. ticipate in this quirky musical. Cost: $6-$10. Information: www.epd.org. focusyogastudio.com or 708-387Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Create, edit, $35-$45. Information: drurylane.com SWING! THE SCIENCE OF BASEBALL, 2006. save, and print documents. Computer, or 630-530-8300. 1:30 and 3 p.m. July 11, Elmhurst keyboard, and mouse knowledge rePublic Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., JULY 12 quired. Cost: Free. Information: www. JULY 11 Elmhurst. Try cool science experielmhurstpubliclibrary.org. ments to learn how Newton’s Three DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE 2014 VIDEO GAME SUMMIT, 10 a.m. ACT II TAE CHI, 10 a.m. July 11, BethLaws of Motion apply to baseball. MARKET, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July July 12, Heron Point Convention lehem Woods Retirement Center, Cost: Free. Reservations requested: 12, Main Street, Downers Grove. SatCenter, 665 W. North Ave., Lombard. 1571 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park. 630-279-8696 or www.elmhurstpuburdays through Oct. 18. Information: Video game trade show. Cost: $5 Information: gina.millette@ahss.org. liclibrary.org. 630-968-8400 or www.indianbound(kids 12 and under with adult free). MAHJONGG CLASSES, 10 a.m. July 11, AIDAN O’TOOLE, 5 p.m. July 11, Ballyaryymca.org/downtownmarket. Information: videogamesummit.net. Western Springs Senior Center, 4211 doyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main 40TH ANNUAL LA GRANGE CRAFT SECRETS OF THE IDEAL KITCHEN, Grand Ave., Western Springs. Senior St., Downers Grove. Irish favorites SHOW, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 12 and 10:30 a.m. July 12, Normandy Remodcenter membership required. Cost: along with some current radio hits. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13, 1018 E. Third eling Home Design Showroom, 440 $30 for residents, $40 for nonresiInformation: www.ballydoylepub. St., La Grange. Nearly 200 artisans E. Ogden Ave., Hinsdale. Find ways to dents. Registration: 708-246-3299. com. from throughout the area showcase maximize your kitchen’s functionalInformation: www.wsprings.com. PARTY ON THE PATIO AT HARRY’S, 5 unique hand-made arts and crafts ity. Cost: Free. Registration: www. SENSIBLE FITNESS FOR OLDER to 9 p.m. July 11, Harry Caray’s Italian items. Cost: Free. normandyremodeling.com/events or ADULTS, 10:20 a.m. July 11, Aging Steakhouse, 70 Yorktown Center, DOWNERS GROVE GARDEN WALK, 630-455-5600 Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave., Lombard. Live music, themed food 9:30 a.m. July 12, Downers Grove. FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT STORYTIME, La Grange. The cost is $48 for six and drink specials and giveaways. Cost: $20 in advance. Information: 10:30 a.m. July 12, Elmhurst Public classes or $10 per class. Information: Information: www.harrycarays.com. 630-968-7120 or dgfumc.org/gardLibrary, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmwww.agingcareconnections.org. SUMMER NIGHTS CLASSIC CAR enwalk. hurst. Books, music and rhymes that BROWN BAG MOVIES: KIDS’ CLASSICS SHOW, 6 p.m. July 11, Main and FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT DROP-IN, 10 a.m. dovetail with the Festival of Flight. THROUGH THE DECADES, noon July Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. Cost: July 12, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. For families. Cost: Free. Information: 11, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Free. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Play games www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org. Grand Blvd., Brookfield. Watch a RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH JILL ROCK, and find out why birds fly, what keeps movie in air-conditioned comfort. All See GO GUIDE, page 18 6:30 p.m. July 11, Focus Yoga Studio, huge airplanes up in the air, and more.
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Reindeer games, a Christmas trivia contest, and a visit from Santa. A Continued from page 17 DJ will be there to set the mood with Christmas music. For all ages. Information: www.epd.org. STORYTIME, 11 a.m. July 12, Barnes & ARTIST TALK BY HEIDI NORTON, 2 p.m. Noble Oakbrook, 297 Oakbrook CenJuly 13, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. ter, Oak Brook. A popular children’s Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Hear Heidi book, followed by coloring or a craft. Norton discuss the many components Cost: Free. Information: store-locator. of her plant-focused installation barnesandnoble.com/store/2361. at EAM and her myriad influences KARAOKE NIGHT, 8 p.m. July 12, Sal’s ranging from Charles Darwin to the Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard. Bauhaus to New Ageism. Cost: Free Information: salspizzapub.com. to those with an Elmhurst Garden DUELING PIANOS, 8 p.m. July 12, Fitz’s Walk Guide Book. Information: www. Spare Keys, 119 N. York Road, Elmelmhurstartmuseum.org. hurst. Information: www.fitzsspareYOUR ROOMATE WILL DRIVE YOU keys.com. CRAZY, 3 p.m. July 13, My College KARAOKE, 9 p.m. July 12, Riley’s GathPlanning Team Office, 1001 Ogden ering Place, 590 S. York St., Elmhurst. Ave., Downers Grove. Roommate Information: rileyselmhurst.com or conflict is the fifth-highest reason 630-530-0858. that students drop out of college. Learn how to use three simple tools JULY 13 to get along with your roommate (and other difficult people). Cost: MOTOR CHURCH SUNDAYS, 9 a.m. July Free. Information: www.mycollege13, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing planningteam.com. Road, Lombard. Traditional, old-school HIGH SCHOOL WAS EASY, So College performances and classics. Cost: Should Be a Breeze, 3 p.m. July 13, My Free. Information: www.brauerhouse. College Planning Team Office, 1001 com or 630-495-2141. Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Learn ELMHURST GARDEN WALK AND how college classes differ from high FAIRE, 10 a.m. July 13, Wilder Park, school; dealing with the “easy” fresh175 Prospect, Elmhurst. Information: man year; strategies for management 708-354-6844 or www.elmhurstgardof time, study, activities. Cost: Free. enwalk.com. Information: www.mycollegeplanCHRISTMAS IN JULY, 1 p.m. July 13, ningteam.com. East End Pool, 463 Schiller, Elmhurst.
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INFANT MASSAGE (FOR PARENT & CHILD), 3:15 p.m. July 13, Courts Plus, 186 S. West Ave., Elmhurst. Learn how to soothe and comfort your child through infant massage. Pre-registration required. Cost: $25-$45. Information: www.epd.org. KILL FOR CASH OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT, 7 p.m. July 13, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. The crowd favorite will come back the following week to host, then return for the showdown on the last Sunday of the month to compete for a $100 cash prize. Information: www.brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141. SUNDAY NIGHT FLIX, 8 p.m. July 13, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.
JULY 14 HINSDALE FARMERS MARKET, 7 a.m. July 14, Burlington Park, Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale. Fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, ciders, cheeses, Mirai corn, meats and poultry, jams, preserves, cut flowers, and nursery stock. Local food artisans bring coffee, prepared foods and other goodies. Free admission. Information: www.hinsdalechamber. com. 100 YEARS OF ART, 10:30 a.m. July 14, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. Kids in third through
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fifth grades can explore different art techniques of the past 100 years and create their own masterpiece. Cost: Free. Registration required at www. brookfieldlibrary.info or 708-4856917. 100 YEARS OF READING WITH WOOLY BULLY, 1:30 p.m. July 14, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. For kids in kindergarten through second grade. Cost: Free. Registration required at www.brookfieldlibrary.info or 708-485-6917. 4TH AND 5TH GRADE BOOK DISCUSSION, 2 p.m. July 14, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Read “The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom” by Christopher Healy and join us for a discussion, games, and a craft. Cost: Free. Information: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary. org. PUPPETRY WORKSHOP, 2 p.m. July 14, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Learn how to make and manipulate puppets, use a variety of voice techniques, and present a puppet show. For kids entering grades 6 to 12. Cost: Free. Information: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org. GAMING EXTRAVAGANZA, 2:30 p.m. July 14, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. MarioKart? Monopoly? The possibilities are endless. For grades 1 to 5. Cost: Free. Registration required at www.brookfieldlibrary.info or 708-485-6917. TEEN YOGA WITH RACHEL LECHOCKI, 5:30 p.m. July 14, Focus Yoga Studio, 9047 Monroe Ave., Brookfield. For students ages 13 to 18. Cost: $72 for six classes. Registration required at www. focusyogastudio.com, info@focusyogastudio.com or 708-387-2006. BEGINNING QUILTMAKERS, 6:30 p.m. July 14, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. All quilts are given to Project Linus, which provides care and support for kids. For ages 9 and older. Cost: Free. Information 708-485-6917 or www. brookfieldlibrary.info. WEST SUBURBAN CLOWN CLUB, 7 p.m. July 14, Victorian Manor Nursing Home, 337 S. Ninth Ave., La Grange. Information: 708-484-7771. THE SURREALIST WORLD OF RENE MAGRITTE, 7 p.m. July 14, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. In this slide lecture, art historian Jeff Mishur discusses Belgian Surrealist Ren Magritte’s relationship to the Surrealist movement and places his paintings in historical context. Cost: Free. Registration: lplibrary.org or 708-352-0100. IMAGE RHYTHM: COMICS AS POETRY, Comics as Design, 7 p.m. July 14, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. Discussion of the relationship between words, images and rhythm through historical examples drawn from
cartoonists and comics theorists. Cost: Free. Information: fordlibrary.org or 708-246-0520. SARCASTIC STORIES WITH MISS KIM, 7 p.m. July 14, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Funny tales, scary stories, and everything in between. For middle school students. Cost: Free. Information: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org. AFTER HOURS FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS “IDA,” 7:30 p.m. July 14, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. Film is followed by refreshments and a group discussion. “Ida” is a moving and intimate drama about a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland who, on the verge of taking her vows, discovers a dark family secret dating from the terrible years of the Nazi occupation. Cost: $5 for After Hours members, $9 for nonmembers. Information: www. afterhoursfilmsociety.com or 630968-0219. BAGS COMPETITION, 8 p.m. July 14, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com/admin/ ecalendar.php. PUB TRIVIA, 8 p.m. July 14, Fitz’s Spare Keys, 119 N. York Road, Elmhurst. Information: www.fitzssparekeys. com/events.
JULY 15 EAR INFECTIONS AND ANTIBIOTICS, 10:15 a.m. July 15, Tree of Life Chiropractic Center, 551 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst. Discussed will be causes of ear infections, antibiotics and their safety, alternative courses of treatment and more. Cost: Free. Information: www.chirotree.com. TERRIFIC 2S & 3S STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. July 15 and 16, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. For children ages 2 to 3 with caregivers. Hear stories, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and have fun. Registration required at www.brookfieldlibrary.info or 708-485-6917. SUMMER FUN AND GAMES, noon July 15, Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Create vintage crafts using everyday materials. Best for children ages 4-12 accompanied by a caregiver. Cost: $2-$4. Information: www.elmhursthistory.org. SKITTLES BINGO, 1:30 p.m. July 15, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. Everyone wins when you can eat your markers at the end of the game. For all ages (under 8 with adult). Cost: Free. Registration required at www.brookfieldlibrary.info or 708-485-6917. THE ART OF TIME, 2:30 p.m. July 15, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. Create some time-travel themed art. For ages 10 to 16. Cost: Free. Registration required at www.brookfieldlibrary.info or 708485-6917.
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485-69170. NOOK CLASS FOR SENIORS, 3 p.m. July 17, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Learn at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere. Have your NOOK registered at bn.com prior to attending this class. Cost: Free. Information: store-locator. barnesandnoble.com/store/2361. BLOGSPIRATION, 3 p.m. July 17, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Club for ideas and tips. Cost: Free. Information: www. elmhurstpubliclibrary.org. GEEK LAB, 4 p.m. July 17, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. Conduct amazing experiments. For grades 3 to 5. Cost: Free. Registration required at www.brookfieldlibrary.info or 708-485-6917. SACRED HEART GERMAN FEST, 5:30 p.m. July 17, 1 p.m. July 19 and noon July 20, Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard. Musical entertainment, German food, carnival, children’s activities. Cost: Free. Information: www.sacredheartoflombard.org. UNIQUELY THURSDAYS, 6 p.m. July 17, Burlington Park, Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale. Multiple food vendors, a beer and wine tent and various table sponsors each week. This week: Wild Daisy with Krissi Woods performs contemporary country. Information: www.hinsdalechamber.com. CHARLES DARWIN AND HIS REVOLUTIONARY IDEA, 6 p.m. July 17, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Darwin tells humorous tales of his training as a naturalist, his insights into South American geology, his discovery of strange creatures on the Galapagos Archipelago and most importantly, the scientific evidence that lead to his revolutionary theory. Storyteller and science teacher, Brian “Fox” Ellis steps into Darwin’s shoes to model the scientific process, JULY 17 engage listeners in a discussion of the facts so they can draw their own STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m. July 17, A Book conclusions. Cost: Free. Information: Above Bookstore, 136 W. Vallette, #6, www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org. Elmhurst. For ages 2 to 5. Informa“FLY AWAY HOME,” 6:30 p.m. July tion: 630-993-0133 or www.facebook. 17, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 com/ABookAboveChildrensBookstore. North Prospect Avenue, Clarendon ACXIOMASTERS TOASTMASTERS, Hills. Starring Anna Paquin and Jeff noon July 17, Acxiom Corporation, Daniels. Cost: Free. Refreshments 3333 S. Finley Road, Downers Grove. will be served. Registration: www. Information: 630-944-4948. clarendonhillslibrary.org. KNITTING CIRCLE, 1 p.m. July 17, Thom- ADVANCED QUILTMAKERS, 6:30 p.m. as Ford Memorial Library, 800 ChestJuly 17, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 nut St., Western Springs. Knitters and Grand Blvd., Brookfield. Instructor other crafters gather for conversation consent required to register. For ages and inspiration. Novices and newcom9 and older. Cost: Free. Information: ers welcome; no reservation needed. 708-485-6917 or www.brookfieldliCost: Free. Information: fordlibrary. brary.info. org. Information: 708-246-0520. OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC, 7 p.m. July JUNIOR GEEKS, 2 p.m. July 17, Brook17, Carlucci Restaurant & Bar, 1801 field Public Library, 3609 Grand Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Blvd., Brookfield. Young explorers TRIVIA NIGHT, 7:30 p.m. July 17, DJ’s can discover cool science. Grades Sports Bar, 222 E. Chicago Ave., Westkindergarten through second grade. mont. Win a $25 or $10 gift card to Cost: Free. Registration required at DJ’s. Information: www.djswestmont. www.brookfieldlibrary.info or 708com/upcoming_events.php.
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from Café Amano. Cost: $55-$80. Pre-registration required at www. epd.org. CHALLENGE OF THE 21ST CENTURY: GLOBAL WARMING, 6:30 p.m. July 16, Westchester Public Library, 10700 Canterbury St., Westchester. Experts on climate science and policy discuss findings that have led the vast majority of nations to work toward limiting their use of fossil fuels. Cost: Free. JAMMIN’ FAMILY STORYTIME, 6:45 p.m. July 16, Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. Kids can wear their PJs and enjoy stories and a fun craft. Registration required at www.brookfieldlibrary.info ort 708-485-6917. WINDY CITY HARMONICA CLUB, 7 p.m. July 16, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 235 S. Kenilworth, Elmhurst. Information: 630-833-2333. SALT CREEK CAMERA CLUB, 7:30 p.m. July 16, Plymouth Place, 315 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Visitors welcome. Information: 708-562-1164. Cost: Free. TRIVIA CONTEST, 7:30 p.m. July 16, Riley’s Gathering Place, 590 S. York St., Elmhurst. Information: rileyselmhurst. com or 630-530-0858. BRAUERHOUSE OPEN MIC NITE, 8 p.m. July 16, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Nightly prizes for the best act. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141. OPEN MIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. July 16, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Play three songs or 15 minutes. Information: www. ballydoylepub.com. DRIFTERS AND SHIFTERS WEDNESDAY, 9 p.m. July 16, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Free car and bike show with trophies and prizes awarded. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.
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TECHSPLORERS, 3 p.m. July 15, Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Learn the basics of filming and editing. For middle school students. Cost: Free. Information: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org. BOYS HIP HOP (AGES 6-12), 6 p.m. July 15, Wagner Community Center, 615 N. West Ave., Elmhurst. Program for boys that focuses on general dance with an emphasis on rhythm, jazz and hip hop. Wear gym shoes and clothes you can move in. Cost: $40-$48. Registration required at www.epd.org. WINE, Cheese, and Paint Night, 6 p.m. July 15, Whole Foods Market Willowbrook, 201 W. 63rd St., Willowbrook. Gain some expertise, sip some wine, and paint the Eiffel Tower with help from an artist from Corks and Brushes. Cost: $25. Registration: paintedrubbish.com/pages/corksand-brushes. Information: www. wholefoodsmarket.com/events. CONCERTS AT WILDER PARK, 7 p.m. July 15, Wilder Park, 175 Prospect, Elmhurst. Chamber Music in the Wedding Tent. Information: www.epd.org. DR. VIC’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS BOOK CLUB, 7 p.m. July 15, La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park. Books that will take you on a journey toward optimal health. Cost: Free. Registration: lplibrary.org or 708-352-0100. DANCE, 7 p.m. July 15, New Horizons Photo provided Singles, 220 S. Main Street, Lombard. Claremont Drive Band. ART RECEPTION Cost: $5-$10. Information: www. newhorizons2.com. WHERE: EAG gallery at Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave. TEAM TRIVIA, 8 p.m. July 15, Sal’s WHEN: Reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 11; exhibit runs July 8 to Aug. 15 Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard. COST & INFO: Free on Fridays, admission costs $5, $3 for seniors and students; Information: salspizzapub.com. www.elmhurstartistsguild.org LIVE TEAM TRIVIA, 8 p.m. July 15, ABOUT: Marianne Albers McKoveck’s “Springtime and Champagne” acrylic StoneHouse Pub, 103 Stephen St., painting (shown) is part of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild’s Summer Member Lemont. Prizes to the top three Show. Fifty recent works in diverse media and styles have been juried, and a teams. Information: 630-257-1300. portion of sale proceeds will benefit the guild and museum. ELMHURST COMMUNITY SUMMER BAND, 8:15 p.m. July 15, York High School, 355 W. St. Charles Road, STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m. July 16, A Book FANTASTIC 4S & 5S STORYTIME, 1:15 Elmhurst. Open to musicians with Above Bookstore, 136 W. Vallette, #6, p.m. July 16 or 10:30 a.m. July 17, concert band experience (ages 12-14 Elmhurst. For ages 2 to 5. InformaBrookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand may be required to audition). Cost: tion: 630-993-0133. Blvd., Brookfield. Children ages 4 $60-$65. Pre-registration required at STORYTIME, 11 a.m. July 16, Barnes & to 5 will enjoy stories, sing songs www.epd.org. Noble Oak Brook, 297 Oakbrook Cenand learn new rhymes. Registration TRIVIA NIGHT, 9 p.m. July 15, Ballydoyle ter, Oak Brook. A popular children’s required at www.brookfieldlibrary.info in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., book, followed by coloring or a craft. or 708-485-6917. Downers Grove. Information: www. Information: store-locator.barnesand- REACTION ACTION: MINI TARGET ballydoylepub.com. noble.com/store/2361. PRACTICE, 2 p.m. July 16, Thomas T’AI CHI FOR HEALTH, 11:15 a.m. July 16, Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut JULY 16 The Abbey, 407 West St. Charles Road, St., Western Springs. Make your own Elmhurst. Gentle rocking motions and tiny projectiles and test your aim. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE, 9 a.m. stretching movements improve circuCost: Free. Information: fordlibrary.org July 16 and 17, The Abbey, 407 West lation and digestion. For ages 50 and or 708-246-0520. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Seniors older. Cost: $45-$50. Pre-registration BLOCK TO BLOCK MUSIC SERIES, 6 55 and older with clean driving required at www.epd.org. p.m. July 16, Downtown Elmhurst, records may be able to get insurance BOOK BABIES STORYTIME, 11:30 a.m. Adell Place and Park Ave., Elmhurst. discount upon course completion. July 16 or 17, Brookfield Public Library, Stroll block to block and enjoy five This is an eight-hour course and 3609 Grand Blvd., Brookfield. A lap-sit different musical acts. Information: those registered are required to storytime for parents and babies www.elmhurstcitycentre.com or attend both days. Cost: $15 for AARP (ages 6 to 23 months) in a playgroup 630-993-1600. members, $20 for nonmembers; setting. Hear stories, sing songs and, WILDER MANSION CULINARY SERIES, payable by check on the first day of do fingerplays. Registration required 6:30 p.m. July 16, Wilder Mansion, 211 class. Pre-registration required at at www.brookfieldlibrary.info or 708S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. Demo www.epd.org. 485-6917. cooking class hosted by Chef Marco
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Goaltender Scott Darling protects the net for the Milwaukee Admirals last season. The Lemont native was signed by the Chicago Blackhawks on July 1.
Heading home By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com With Scott Darling having played in hockey leagues all over the country, his mom has taken to calling her son a gypsy. But now Darling is on his way home. On July 1, the stars aligned perfectly for the Lemont native as the 25-year old goalie inked a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. “It’s really a dream come true,” Darling said. “I’ve been playing pro now for four years, just slowly trying to work my way up the ranks. I had a good season last year and was hopeful for this year. When the
Darling’s 2013-14 stats n 13-6-2 Record n 6 Shutouts n 2.00 Goals against average n .933 Save percentage
Blackhawks came and talked to me, it was like there is no other team. I was joking that if I ever said no to the Blackhawks, my dad would disown me.” Darling is expected to head to training camp with the Blackhawks and eventually be assigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League. Currently he is in Bos-
Lemont native Scott Darling signed by Chicago Blackhawks
ton, where he now makes his offseason home, training with Stop it Goaltending at Merrimack College. “All I can do is play my best and see what happens,” he said. “Hopefully I can make an impact during camp and then go to Rockford and play well. I’m excited to play for Rockford and if I ever get to play for Chicago, that would be amazing.” Two years ago during the NHL lockout, Darling got the opportunity to skate with some of the Blackhawks players during informal practices at Johnny’s Icehouse in Chicago. “Being a Blackhawks fan, it was awesome,” he said. “Being on the ice with Sharp and
Kane and Toews and all the guys, I was able to size myself up against them.” A member of the Milwaukee Admirals a year ago, Darling was one of five netminders used by the team. He played in 26 games and recorded six shutouts with a .933 save percentage. “I had some personal success,” he said. “I wasn’t the No. 1 guy for Milwaukee, but I knew that going in. I just tried to make the most of the opportunities I got and I was happy to be in the American league.” Darling grew up in Lemont, going to school on and off in the town from second grade through his sophomore year in high school (Darling’s older
sisters Lauren and Sarah both graduated from Lemont high school). He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2007 NHL draft by the Phoenix Coyotes before going to University of Maine for two seasons. Since leaving Maine, the goalie has played for eight different teams. “Obviously, you hope it would be a little easier,” Darling said. “It would be nice to have somebody sign you after college and go from there. But looking back, it’s been an amazing experience. Every league, every team, I’ve met a ton of guys and a ton of great people. I appreciate it that much more and I’m fortunate to be where I am.”
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Lemont football head coach Bret Kooi talks to his team before competing June 18 at the Passing Jamboree at the University of St. Francis. Kooi is in his first season as the Indians head coach. Lathan Goumas lgoumas@ shawmedia.com
Lemont football off and running under new coach By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Bret Kooi will be the first to admit that he definitely enjoyed himself during the past three football seasons. Although not serving as a head coach for the first time since 1993, Kooi was excited to assist at Minooka in 2011 and at Lincoln-Way North in 2012 and 2013. But when Lemont’s top spot became open after Eric Michaelsen become the principal at the school, Kooi threw his name into the mix and was hired in February. Not surprisingly, he quickly went to work in order to fol-
Sports to your phone Visit shawurl.com/texts to sign up and receive sports scores and alerts from Suburban Life. low up on the great success that Michaelsen and his staff have had at Lemont. The Indians went 106-33 in 12 seasons and notched second-place finishes in Class 6A in 2007 and 2008. “I wouldn’t have gone for this position if it was something that I didn’t think that I wanted to do or I felt that I couldn’t handle,” Kooi said. “I still feel good enough and I think that I have one more good
SPORTS BRIEF tin Peay State University, and Haley Sullivan, a incoming LHS Two Lemont High School stu- senior, were both on the squad, dents were members of the 1st which qualified for Nationals in Alliance 18 Black volleyball team April in Atlanta. The team, which was coached that came in as the runner-up in by Lemont assistant Jessica the Girls Junior National VolleyStrama, went 7-2 during the ball tournament in Minneapolis four-day event that featured 24 on July 3. squads from around the country. Kelly Ferguson, a 2014 Lemont – Suburban Life Media graduate who is headed to Aus-
Ferguson, Sullivan part of 1st Alliance tourney run
run in me. This is my 30th year of coaching, but I don’t feel that old, which is a good thing.” Kooi is quick to praise his new assistant coaches, most who worked under Michaelsen or have ties to the program, as making things run very smoothly. “Compliments to the coaches here for making it such an easy transition,” Kooi said. “Obviously, Eric did things the right way and they had success, so I’m smart enough to know that I shouldn’t change things. The biggest blessing has been to have a staff of quality, hard-working guys who are already here and they’ve been so receptive to me. “John Coneset has done
a phenomenal job with the strength program and in the weight room and John Howell helps him with that and also does the defense. Dave LaBarbera has also been a part of the staff and Willie Hayes played here, so you have the alumni coming back and I feel that we have an awesome receivers coach in Brent Gagnon.” While Kooi may not possess all-state quarterbacks like he did during his heyday at Lockport, he likes how Chris Thompson and Ryan Dawson are progressing. And he feels that he has a group of receivers who could match some of those he had with the Porters. “We’re starting to figure it out,” Kooi said. “Every time
that both quarterbacks step on the field, they’re getting better.” Kooi will rely on his defensive coaches to do their thing and with good speed on that side of the ball, he expects positive results from that unit. “Defensively, that’s all new to me so all that I can do is listen to the other coaches,” Kooi said. “But they talk about our team speed as being very good and obviously I see that. I see that they don’t have the big D-I lineman like they’ve had, so defensively, we’ll hang our hats on being quick and flying to the ball and causing turnovers, which I think our coaches do a great job of coaching up.”
Grads ready to move to next level SUBUBRAN LIFE MEDIA A quartet of recent Lemont graduates are poised to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Matt Gagen has committed to being a member the cross country and track and field squads at Loras College. Gagen earned four varsity letters for each sport at Lemont and was a team captain in both as a senior. In track, he won the 3,200-meter run at the 2014 South Suburban Confer-
ence meet and also finished as the runner-up in the 1,600. Additionally, he was the cross country team’s top runner last fall before an injury cut his season short. Kieran Ruane and Adam Strube each will be on the soccer field for St. Norbert’s College this fall. The midfielders were each key contributors for the Indians the past two seasons. An all-SSC performer, Ruane totaled 29 points in 45 career matches, with 12 goals and five assists. Strube totaled
nine points on two goals and five assists in his career, and helped fortify Lemont’s defense. In addition, Cara Howell is headed to North Central College and will be a part of the Cardinals’ volleyball team. A 5-foot-11 right side hitter, Howell earned three varsity letters at Lemont. She totaled 420 kills and 140 blocks over three seasons. Howell closed her career with her finest season, repeating as an all-SSC performer while leading the team with a career-high 169 kills.
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Rossi: Do you ever want to go back? Steinbrecher: There are certainly things I miss. We hosted two World Cups and the Olympics, and I don’t miss the pressure of it. I don’t miss the politics of sports, and there are a lot of politics in sports. When I left U.S. Soccer, I left on top after we won the 1999 World Cup. There’s no better way to leave.
Rossi: How did you arrive at U.S. Soccer? Steinbrecher: It was kind of serpentine. I played in college (at Davis & Elkins College), then I coached for 11 years and ended up at Boston University (from 1981-84), and I was asked to direct the Olympic venue at Harvard in 1984. Then I went to work for Gatorade as the director of sports marketing, and when the U.S. was awarded the World Cup (in 1988), I was asked to come to U.S. Soccer. I was deeply involved in the World Cups in 1990, 1994 and 1999.
Rossi: What are you most proud of from your time at U.S. Soccer? Steinbrecher: I really think of three things. First, professionalizing the office. Before my time it was kind of a mom-and-pop operation. Second, our win over Columbia in 1994 (the first World Cup victory for the U.S. since 1950). It was tragic, of course, as a player from Columbia was killed afterward, but it was very exciting. Finally, our win in the Women’s World Cup in 1999. Overall, I’m very happy to see where the sport is today in this country.
By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team enjoyed one of its best runs in the World Cup as the underdog squad survived a tough draw in group play to advance to the knockout stage. Hank Steinbrecher played a big part in building U.S. Soccer to the level it’s at currently. The Glen Ellyn resident and former Secretary General of the United States Soccer Federation – commonly known as U.S. Soccer – started in the game as a player, then as college coach and eventually was a key figure for U.S. Soccer when it hosted the 1994 World Cup and when the Women’s National Team hosted and won the 1999 World Cup. Steinbrecher took time to talk with sports editor Jason Rossi about his time with U.S. Soccer, the current state of soccer in the country and his plans Sunday for the World Cup final.
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Rossi: What are your thoughts on this year’s World Cup? Steinbrecher: This is the first one I’ve missed since 1986. I wrote to Dan Flynn (the current Secretary General of U.S. Soccer) and told him, ‘I know the excitement, I know the pressure and I know the thrill of being there, and I send my regards to you.’ But if I was there, then I wouldn’t be here to see how everyone got excited for the games here. There were 20,000 fans at Grant Park. I was in Atlanta for a U.S. game and went to a bar to watch it and it was jam packed. It was like that everywhere. The sport is taking a major step this year. Rossi: Any plans for the World Cup final this weekend? Steinbrecher: There’s a little Italian restaurant in [Glen Ellyn], Marinella Italian Restaurant, Joe Marinella’s place. They’re having a World Cup viewing party, and that’s where I’ll be. Funny story, I was in Germany [for the World Cup in 2006], and I had tickets for
the final. I called up Joe, and I said, ‘Joe, I’ve got tickets for the final, I’ll take care of you.’ He told me he was having a viewing party at the restaurant and couldn’t come. I sold my tickets and came home and went to the viewing party. Rossi: What was your role in bringing the Women’s World Cup to the U.S.? Steinbrecher: I would say I was a small ball bearing in a very big wheel. To bring the World Cup here, from organizing and the bid process, it required a lot of work from a lot of people. I think we had a head start with the women’s team because of Title IX and the gender equality we had in this country. Rossi: What’s been keeping you busy these days? Steinbrecher: I established my own business, Touchline Consulting, and I do sports consulting. It started out being only soccer [consulting], but I’ve really become more of a consultant to CEOs. Skycam, I’ve been consulting with them for eight years.
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Hank Steinbrecher shows off some of his soccer memorabilia July 2 at his Glen Ellyn home. The former secretary general of U.S. Soccer, Steinbrecher was a key figure for the national team programs at the time of the 1994 World Cup and 1999 Women’s World Cup when the U.S. won.
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Wisconsin center Frank Kaminsky (right) dribbles the ball in an NCAA tournament game against Arizona last season. The Lisle native will be back in his hometown along with some of his Wisconsin teammates this weekend for The Players Camp, which will have college players running camps for youth players.
Hoops at home By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com LISLE – For basketball players hoping to improve their skills over the summer, trips to far-flung college campuses are the norm. The Players Camp is flipping the script. Players from the University Sean of Illinois and Harrington the University of Wisconsin, including Lisle native and UW standout Frank Kaminsky, will bring the college talent to the kids at a pair of camps Saturday and Sunday at Walker Athletics in Lisle. “I’ve always been around basketball and I attended a lot of camps as a kid,” said Sean Harrington, the former Elgin High School and U of I stand-
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out who started The Players Camp. “Being from the suburbs, the schools were hours away and you’d have to pack for three or four days. “I thought, how cool would it be if the kids in college would come to our area? How cool would it be to bring elite players to the suburbs and have kids go out and compete and learn from those guys?”
Frank Kaminsky part of camps that bring elite college players to the kids
Kaminsky played high school ball at Benet Academy and had a standout 2013-14 season for Wisconsin as the Badgers made the Final Four in the NCAA tournament. Kaminsky set a Wisconsin single-game record with 43 points against North Dakota in November, led the Badgers by averaging 13.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, was twice named Big Ten Player of the Week, was Big Ten all-conference first team and was the Most Outstanding Player in the west region of the NCAA tournament. Walker Athletics rents out courts for basketball, volleyball and badminton and also has indoor batting cages for baseball and softball. “We’re very excited about this,” said Teresa Walker, secretary at Walker Sports. “Sean is very excited about it, and I
think he picked the right place for it. I’d like to keep it an annual thing because I think it’s a nice thing for the community.” Having players and teams of that pedigree is exactly what Harrington had in mind when he envisioned the camps. “Guys are available only a few weekends of the summer, so it was really the only time to do it,” Harrington said. “Wisconsin was interested in it, so I think it worked out well, and we have a Final Four team with lots of returning players doing it.” Kaminsky will be joined by eight of his Wisconsin teammates at the camp Sunday. Eight University of Illinois players, including Rayvonte Rice and Tracy Abrams, the Illini’s top two scorers last season, will be the instructors at a camp on Saturday.
The camps are for boys entering grades 3 through 12 and offer players the perfect opportunity to get a taste of what college basketball is like. “The camps are going to have drills and activities those guys do at school,” Harrington said. “Campers are going to get a chance to see how the players work out, and the players are going to break down drills and teach the campers.” The camp will be beneficial not only for the participants, but for the teachers, too. Harrington worked with the NCAA and is able to pay the players for their time at the camp. “I had to go through a lot of things with NCAA compliance to make sure it’s legal,” Harrington said, “but I can pay them to do what they love, which is play basketball and teach basketball.”
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMOR MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., ASSIGNEE OF COMMUNITY BANK OF LEMONT, Plaintiff, vs. VALENTINAS SAUKAITIS, SYLVIA SAUKAITAS, FIRST PERSONAL BANK, UNDER MORTGAGE RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0633808333 AND HARRIS, N.A., AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 21, 2006 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 9015, Defendants, 10 CH 40370 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 13, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, July 30,
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GAGE, 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 GIVEN 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, July 28, 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 I613640 June 27, July 4, 11, 2014 Get Bears news on Twitter by following @bears_insider
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mysuburbanlife.com y CARTHY ROAD, LEMONT, IL 60439 Property Index No. 22-20-444001-0000, Property Index No. 2229-211-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. 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 PA1313681. 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. PA1313681 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 22329 TJSC#: 34-7958 I615101 July 4, 11, 18, 2014 GOT STUFF? SELL IT! Call us at 866-817-F-A-S-T
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