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Steven Winans works on repairing a trumpet valve at his home. lot of his clients by word of mouth from people he knew Steve Winans from his repair work and as a player. n AGE: 57 He said there are several n HOBBIES: photography things that set him apart from n FAVORITE TRUMPETERS: other repair services. One is Adolph Herseth, Chris Marthat he specializes in trumtin, Louis Armstrong, Al Hirt, pet repair, so he knows more Wallace Roney, Maynard repair techniques. Another Ferguson and Jon Faddis is his experience as a professional trumpeter.

“I’m able to do things based termines how good your end on my knowledge of how result will be.” something should play that Winans left to start his own some of these other guys, they business in 2003 and gained a miss,” he said. “They’re very

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good craftsmen. But, because the thing is an instrument, it really comes down to how does it play at the end.”

Winans said he does not play as much professionally as he used to. He has played with wedding bands, Latin music groups and jazz big bands.

He said part of the reason is the demands of running his own business. He also no longer wants to keep up the lifestyle of working all day and playing gigs late into the night for multiple days a week.

One project he has been involved with is a trumpet calendar that includes pictures and information about notable trumpets. The publisher of the calendar has expressed interest in him making a coffee table book as well.

Winans said he likes that his home and workshop in Lemont is more spacious than where he worked in La Grange.

“I was looking for something just about like this,” he said. “I got very lucky when I found this. I love it here.”

ON THE COVER Steven Winans works on soldering a trumpet valve Wednesday at his Lemont home. Winans works on trumpets belonging to people from all over the world.

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LEMONT – An unassuming house on Fifth Street in Lemont is home to a trumpet repair business with clients from around the world.

Steve Winans, whose business is called Doctor Valve, moved to Lemont three years ago after eight years in La Grange.

A professional trumpeter himself, he works on trumpets, cornets, flugelhorns and bugles for professionals, amateurs and students. He provides services from small repairs to complete restorations.

Some of his clients with instruments currently in his shop come from Las Vegas, San Francisco, Hawaii and Japan.

Two of his largest clients are Tom Day with Bugles Across America and John Hagstrom, the second trumpet in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Winans said he learned his trumpet repair skills working for Schilke Music Products, starting while he was studying trumpet at Roosevelt University in Chicago and then for two 10-year stints afterwards.

“I knew how to play trumpet, but that’s where I learned how to work on trumpets,” he said.

He said his specialty at the shop was fitting valves on trumpets, which is how he got the name “Doctor Valve.”

“Not too many repair guys have that sort of valve experience,” he said. “A lot of your results are based on feel more than anything. Depending on how good you get with it de-

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larger event for next year.

The cooking competition will become The Culinary Olympics Godmother Throw ■ Entree: Sharon Simone, Down featuring cooking Nonna’s Egg Plant Parmesan teams and individual food cre■ Sauce: Susan Meeks, ations from around the world, Grazie Sunday Gravy she said.

■ Meatballs: Sharon McKShe added she expects dishendry, Meatball Throwdown es from places such as Poland, Lithuania and Mexico to comEvent organizer Lisa Sim- pete to see which country’s one-Porter promised an even food is best.

2014 winners

LEMONT – The rains on Saturday let up just in time for Festa EATaliana, a St. Alphonsus-St. Patrick School fundraiser held in Talcott Square in downtown Lemont.

The third annual event included the Godmother Thrown Down cooking competition, food and drink vendors and live music.

A panel of judges determined the winners Saturday of the Godmother Throw Down cooking competition at the Festa EATaliana.

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Sharon Simone serves some of her winning egg plant parmesan Saturday during the Godmother Throw Down at the Festa EATaliana.

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LEMONT – It has been four months since the proposed Lemont Sports Complex has been discussed at a Lemont Village Board meeting.

This is in stark contrast to the previous four months, when arguments for and against the project dominated the public comment session and Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves gave consistent updates on it, even if to say there was no news.

Reaves said there have been no updates because there has been no news about the project. He said the village is waiting on cost estimates for the project before it decides if it wants to move forward.

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Ice Bucket Challenge makes its way to Lemont

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“The lesson for all the kids was not just to do the Ice Bucket Challenge but to bring awareness.”

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Rhabi Baker Lemont KinderCare Learning Center director

Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy said this is the second challenge the department has received.

The police department was challenged by the Lemont Fire Protection District and will do it during halftime of the Sept.

12 Lemont High School football game.

MaMa D’s did the challenge Tuesday morning and challenged The Vault and Stonehouse Pub. its own water lines in, he said.

He said the village is seeking a quote from a construction company on what it would cost to remove the contaminated dirt, but companies have been busy this summer.

Reaves said this is still a good time to finance the project because bond rates are at a “ridiculously low level.”

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LEMONT – Teachers and staff at the Lemont KinderCare Learning Center took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge on Aug. 22, a viral campaign to raise money and awareness for ALS. Center director Rhabi Baker said the staff was challenged by a colleague at the Westmont KinderCare. Baker, in turn, challenged MaMa D’s in Lemont, the Lemont Dunkin’ Donuts and the Lemont Police Department.

The staff donated $150 to the ALS Association and directed parents where they could make donations.

The KinderCare children were the ones who dumped the ice buckets on their teachers.

“The lesson for all the kids was not just to do the Ice Bucket Challenge but to bring awareness,” Baker said.

She said she challenged the two Lemont businesses because the children had recently taken field trips there and the police department because they are a symbol of service to the children.

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The staff at KinderCare in Lemont take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge on Aug. 22 to raise money and awareness for ALS.

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District 113A officials are committed to lowering class sizes The school year has begun for Lemont-Bromberek School District 113A students and staff, and there are several exciting pieces of news to highlight for our community including an update on class sizes, a bond repayment and a community fundraiser.

Class sizes have been at COMMUNITY the forefront of discussions VOICE with the Board of Education Courtney for the past several years.

Orzel Due to a combination of declining student enrollment, creative scheduling efforts and thoughtful staffing plans, average class sizes in District 113A have been on the decline since the 2011-12 school year. Based on current data in 2014-15 as compared to 2011-12, average class sizes have decreased in every grade level.

Moving forward, the district is committed to analyzing enrollment and staffing plans in an effort to decrease class sizes while remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers.

At the July 23 Board of Education regular meeting, the District 113A Board of Education adopted a resolution authorizing the early repayment of a portion of the district’s outstanding bonds, saving taxpayers approximately $100,000.

On the recommendation of the district’s finance committee, the Board of Education authorized the repayment of the outstanding General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds series 2001A in the amount of $560,000.

The early retirement of the bonds will result in a small reduction of future tax levies for the bond and interest fund.

The board’s willingness to move ahead on the early bond retirement demonstrates its continued commitment to be good stewards of the district’s finances.

Mark your calendars! District 113A will be co-sponsoring a Haunted Central event with the partnership of the D113A Educational Foundation and Hope and Friendship Foundation.

From 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 and again from 2 to 4 p.m. (for young children) and 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 25, the district will open the hallways of Central School and classes will resume for a haunted house.

All proceeds will benefit the 113A Educational Foundation and the Hope and Friendship Foundation.

District 113A looks forward to sharing this experience with local residents to benefit students and the community.

Courtney Orzel is Superintendent of Schools at District 113A.

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Several residents from across the suburbs participate Saturday in the Godmother Throw Down cooking competition at the Festa EATaliana.

A little rain didn’t spoil the fun at St. Alphonsus-St. Patrick School’s annual Festa EATaliana fundraiser Saturday. This is a creative event that fosters community (and provides some delicious Italian food as well). Event organizers promised an even larger event for the fundraiser’s fourth year in 2015.

Congratulations to Mark Brandt of Lemont, who placed first in the United States Masters Swimming 10 Kilometer Open Water Swim National Championship on Saturday in Lake George in the Adorondacks of Upstate New York. Brandt competed in the age 45 to 49 male division and had a time of two hours, 38 minutes and 33 seconds. He trains with Tri Smart, a coaching service that practices at the Lemont Park District CORE.

STREET TALK Q: What will you miss about not having Keepataw Days?

“Taking my grandchildren on the rides.”

Stan Novak, Lemont Ryan Terrell, news editor rterrell@shawmedia.com 630-427-6252

“I’ll miss the heritage of having it for 64 years.”

Diane Salkauskas, Lemont

“Nothing. I’m a little disappointed that they are not having it for other people’s sake.”

Bob Wingo, Lemont

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is so important, ask officials to provide an adequate dog park.

After all, residents pay an annual fee for pet ownership. If anyone knows of a community with perfect lawns that doesn’t allow pets, please let us all know.

Jewel needs cashiers during off-peak hours I’m calling concerning Jewel. I noticed when I go before work and the after-dinner hour that they no longer employ anyone to work their cash registers. It’s all the selfserve automatics where you need to run them through yourself. They do have someone at the front of the store available in case there’s some difficulties with anything operational-wise. However, this is very disappointing since they inherited most of the business from Dominick’s and really don’t even compare to some of the other stores that offer discounts. I really think it’s a shame they can’t even have one additional person available on a register for elderly or handicapped people.

Is stormwater runoff still an issue?

I just read in another paper that our village fathers are going to raise the stormwater runoff thing again, and I don’t understand it because they’re still building giant houses on postage-stamp lots.

Shouldn’t it work on that end, too?

Focus on what’s important, Are they just going to stick to guys that didn’t build a giant house on especially with pets Research has proven pet own- a postage-stamp lot for the cost incurred by the other guys? ership improves mood, health and the quality of life, yet resiIt’s not irresponsible dents complain back and forth as to where a dog should do its to keep dog in yard No, it is not a fact of life that business. I thought La Grange loves its pets. After all, we have dogs must be walked. And a pet parade to honor them even you’re not irresponsible if you though very few “pets” are seen keep your dog in your own yard. in the parade. I also would have That’s just more liberal Democratic thinking that it’s OK that to point out dogs are not pereverybody wants dog pee and mitted in any of the parks in La Grange. Residents need to get a dog poop in their yard. If you’re grip and loosen up to what really going to own a dog, let it pee is important in life. If your lawn and poop in your own yard.

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I would like to remark on a deeply disturbing comment in a recent issue of Westmont’s Suburban Life by the current Public Safety Committee chairman. In response to the recent epidemic of deaths in DuPage County as a result of heroin overdose, the chairman remarked, “My first reaction was, buy bigger guns, build bigger jails, put more cops on the street.” Thankfully, the state’s attorney dissuaded him.

Especially in light of the recent events occurring in Ferguson, Mo., I am deeply disturbed someone overseeing public safety in the community where I reside could have such a profoundly ignorant, dangerous and infantile view. While I do not wish to personally attack the chairman, I must make it known that your views on what is best for our community in the interest of public safety are in no way shared by this constituent.

Please, Mr. Chairman, continue to listen to the voice of reason, wherever it may reside.

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Congratulations to the Lemont Library Board for voting to give the people a voice on nearly $3 million of new spending. This sets a good example for all of our local governments. We look forward to the Oct. 9 hearing and hope all voters will carefully examine the issue and make their decision based upon what is best for themselves, their families and our entire community.

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Baby boomers earned a “live to work” reputation and don’t show any signs of stopping soon.

A recent Gallup poll found that while the average age at which U.S. workers say they retired has risen steadily from 57 to 61 in the past two decades, boomers will likely extend it even further. The poll found that nearly half (49 percent) of boomers still working say they don’t expect to retire until they are 66 or older, including one in 10 who predicts they will never retire.

•‘Broken Hipsters’ On Facebook pages and in blogs, they’re calling themselves Broken Hipsters. The Urban Dictionary defines the term as “a person who may look and act like a hipster, but is really too old to be a hipster,” and it refers to people in their 50s and 60s who have given up their longtime homes and are settling down in trendy condos in diverse urban neighborhoods, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal.

According to the American Housing Survey, 9.6 percent of households 55 and older in central cities lived in condos in 2011, the last year for which figures are available, up from 7.3 percent in 2005.

Maybe they’re just tired of mowing the lawn.

•Boomers and health While baby boomers are living longer, they’re not necessarily living healthier, according to a number of researchers.

“One new study found that baby boomers (ages 49 to 67 in 2013) are living longer than people roughly 20 years older but are not healthier. While they are less likely to smoke, have emphysema or a heart attack, they are more likely to be obese, have diabetes or high blood pressure than the previous generation at similar ages,” according to a study done by the Population Reference Bureau.

•Simpler living Boomers are tired of going big on everything, and

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“Those baby boomers who worked hard for and embraced the affluent lifestyle of the 1970s through the middle of the last decade — owning large homes and spacious vehicles — have reached a turning point,” said Sheryl Connelly, global consumer trends and a “futurist” for Ford. “This generation is now trending toward a simpler way of living, one that doesn’t eliminate the lavish comforts they’ve come to enjoy.”

•Tech spenders Despite being portrayed as luddites who can’t handle technology, boomers dominate the market in terms of money spent on tech, according to Forrester Research’s annual benchmark tech study.

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OBITUARIES JANE SZILLAT-LIPPNER Jane SzillatLippner, age 59, of Lemont, passed away peacefully, August 25, 2014, with her family at her side.

Former Lemont Township School Treasurer, a “Sports Mother” involved in Little League, Soccer and Basketball, and a part of Lippner & Lippner, P.C. Beloved wife of Michael R. Lippner; adored mother of Michael R. Lippner, Jr., Matthew J. (Elizabeth A. Lou-Lippner) Lippner M.D. and Jonathan A. Lippner; and Duke, her loyal friend and pet; loving sister of the late Albert, James and John Szillat; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends, especially Jeannie Madden.

Funeral services Saturday, August 30, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. from Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St., Lemont, to St. Alphonsus Church, Lemont, for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, IL. Visitation Friday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, cash donations may be made to the Lemont Open Food Pantry, 25 W. Custer St., Lemont, IL 60439 For information: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

Judge orders agency to refund American Lake Water $100,000

By RYAN TERRELL rterrell@shawmedia.com A judge has ordered the Northern Will County Water Agency to pay more than $100,000 to the company that owns a water pipeline the agency is trying to take over.

The money will refund American Lake Water Co. $105,510 for “reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses” it spent before the water agency voluntarily dismissed an eminent domain suit to seize control of the pipeline earlier this year.

The initial lawsuit was dropped at the recommendation of the water agency’s legal team due to concern that the suit listed the water agency as the sole plaintiff. It was re-filed in June with each of the agencies five member communities – Bolingbrook, Homer Glen, Woodridge, Lem-

ont and Romeoville – listed as plaintiffs.

Jim Boan, the water agency’s attorney, said the agency towns were aware that pulling and then re-filing the suit would cost the agency.

“The agency board knew as a consequence of dismissing the suit that there would be attorneys’ fees,” Boan said.

The eminent domain lawsuit attempts to take control of the 30-mile Bedford Park transmission line that brings water from Bedford Park to the southwest suburbs, including the five towns in the agency, via eminent domain.

Eminent domain gives power to government bodies to seize private property without owner’s consent.

American Lake Water Co. continues to contend the agency has cost taxpayers “over $1 million” in growing legal costs and the company has

challenged the water agency to present a business plan for water services that would result in lower rates.

“The court’s decision to reimburse our company’s legal fees following the dismissal of the initial suit by the Northern Will County Water Agency further proves our point,” Michael Smyth, spokesperson for American Lake Water Company, wrote in an email to Suburban Life. “... We reiterate our request that the agency come forward with their plans to lower water rates prior to spending any additional taxpayer dollars.”

The mayors of the five agency towns say their ownership of the pipeline would result in lower water bills, though the agency has yet to propose how it can do that.

The effort is in response to continued water rate hikes from Illinois American Water

– a sister company of American Lake Water – that have brought the cost of water to “unprecedented levels,” according to the agency.

Obtaining ownership of the pipeline from the privately owned water company would “eliminate the profit motive inherent in private ownership,” the lawsuit states.

Agency expenditures are divided among the five agency communities based on their number of IAW customers.

The Village of Bolingbrook is responsible for the bulk of the costs (78.7 percent), followed by Homer Glen (20.5 percent). The villages of Woodridge (.684 percent), Lemont (.059 percent) and Romeoville (.022 percent) are responsible for the other less than 1 percent of costs.

A court date has not yet been set for the eminent domain lawsuit.

Center hours are form noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Sunday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

10. Vendors can call 630-2572972 or email lemonthistorical@gmail.com.

The fair, hosted in front of the Historical Society Museum at 306 Lemont St., includes an antique, craft and vendor market, rummage sale, free kids activities, bakery sale and pumpkins and fall decor from Puckerville Farm.

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LEMONT – Area veterans will have their art work on display from Sept. 5 to Oct. 17 at the Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., and the Lemont Center for the Arts, 1243 State St., Unit 101.

The Lemont Artists Guild organized the show as a way to honor veterans. A reception will

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The center will have its own reception for its Fourth Anniversary Exhibit from 1 to 3 p.m.

Sept. 7. The exhibit runs from Sept. 5 to Nov. 2.

Library hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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VOICES SOUGHT WHERE: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville WHEN: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 COST & INFO: Free; details from Bruce Rhoades at 708-243-0749, Bruce@rbihomes.com; www. harmonize.com/dupage ABOUT: Chorus of DuPage, a men’s barbershop and a cappella chorus, invites men who like to sing to check out a guest rehearsal in a friendly environment, led by Director Craig Ahlgrim, threetime Illinois District quartet champion.

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WHERE: Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 York Road, Oak Brook WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30 and 31 COST & INFO: Free; www.grauemill.org, 630-655-2090 ABOUT: Be part of the annual Civil War Encampment tradition, when the 10th Illinois Regiment and their families create a Union military camp on the Graue Mill grounds. They will incorporate 1860s-style cooking, clothing, weapons, tools, toys and crafts, and guests can watch black powder firing demonstrations and drills. The museum notes the regiment presenters pay close attention to historical accuracy.

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WHERE: Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. WHEN: Through August COST & INFO: Free; 630-879-1393; www. bataviapubliclibrary.org; www.chodgeart. carbonmade.com ABOUT: “A Rather Unpleasant Iguana,” an ink drawing by artist Christopher Hodge, is among 20 of his drawings on display through August in the Batavia Public Library. Hodge teaches in Naperville School District 203.

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WHERE: Hummer Park, 4833 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 COST & INFO: Free admission; www.dgparks.org, 630-9631300 ABOUT: If you’re in the market to buy or sell, Downers Grove Park District’s annual flea market is a place for deals.

About 100 vendors will sell items varying from crafts and antiques to baby clothes and collectibles. Entry to the flea market is free, and if you’d like to secure a space to sell your goods, it can be reserved through the Downers Grove Park District on a first-come basis. A map of currently available spaces is at the Lincoln Center.

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WHERE: Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 COST & INFO: $5 per person; register at 630-850-8110; www.dupageforest. org ABOUT: Families can enjoy an evening under the stars and campfire treats at the new “Night Hike and S’more-gasbord.” The event will feature a self-guided hike through the woodland to look and listen for nocturnal animals. Everyone then gathers around the campfire to roast marshmallows for s’mores, with visitors invited to pick from a buffet of ingredients.

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Salseria Grill & Cantina moves to salsa beat ELMHURST – Salsas can seem like an afterthought in some Mexican restaurants, only there to placate hungry patrons munching on chips before the meal proper arrives.

Salseria Grill & Cantina, which has locations in Elmhurst and Chicago, appears to take the opposite approach in as extreme a way as possible.

As the name implies, the restaurant offers a large array of dipping and dunking materials – 15 at its salsa bar alone, plus a variety of hot sauces and a warm red sauce at the table.

They are the true stars of the menu – made fresh every day – and the taste shows it.

In visits to the restaurant’s Elmhurst location, I tried six of the salsas and was most struck by their simplicity.

Each had a relatively short list of ingredients, and the varied combinations of tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, citrus and other flavors were all distinct and present. The thick chips served as an edible platter to deliver them to my palate.

While some mixtures were a bit oniony for my taste, special mention goes to the gordo tomatillo, roasted veggie and verde salsas at the bar. My favorite of all was the warm red served with the chips, whose savory flavor added a wonderful change of pace.

Just as the French celebrate sauces, the salsas add a lot to the rest of the food, taking it up another notch.

The beef burrito was at its best when used as a way to experiment with different accompaniments. The beef and beans inside gave a very subtle base of flavors that played well with every salsa I threw at them. It was toasted perfectly on the outside, and despite being filling, also comes in two (yes, two) larger sizes to satiate even the hungriest of appetites.

In the interest of culinary diversity, my second choice was a combo platter, featuring a pork taco, chile relleno and

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Salseria Grill & Cantina in Elmhurst puts passionate emphasis on its salsas and sauces, made fresh in-house.

Salseria Grill & Cantina n Where: 116 N. York Road,

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through Wednesday; 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday n Dress code: Casual n Info: 630-530-7777, www. salseria.com

More photos online To see more photos from Salseria Grill & Cantina, find this story online at PlanitLife. com/mysterydiner pollo ancho. I started with the chicken, which was mildly spiced and had a nice crispy pan-fried exterior.

My favorites included the relleno – warm and comforting like the best of its kind always are. The restaurant’s focus on sauces showed in its rich, smokey flavor and pro-

The combo platter with a pork taco, pollo adobo and chile relleno delivers a wide array of flavor The nicely toasted beef burrito is delectable on its own, but even better profiles. In particular, the sauce with Salseria’s varied Mexican condiments. Bonus: This is the small size. on the relleno is a standout. vided me the familiar-yet-rare sensation of involuntarily smiling when biting into a particularly good dish. The cheese was a little chewy, but not distracting.

My other pick was the pork taco, which was surprisingly moist, uncomplicated and delicious, once again delivering a good opportunity to experiment with salsa combinations.

I gladly would have eaten a plate of them, but was full

after the large dish of food and having binged on chips in the name of food science.

The atmosphere was another highlight, featuring huge, bright posters of old Spanish-language movies, and walls of various hot sauces.

Music that was loud enough to hear and enjoy, but not drown out conversation, rounded out the lively ambience.

Salseria’s waitstaff was very attentive, and I was made

to feel welcome. On the liquid front for another visit, the menu highlights Margaritas and homemade sangria along with imported beer.

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BRASS BAND TO RING IN LABOR DAY WHERE: 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton WHEN: 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 COST & INFO: The Illinois Brass Band will appear at the bandshell at Cantigny on Labor Day to provide a fanfare farewell to the park’s summer concert season. Founded in 1991, the ensemble will perform brass band classics, show tunes and jazz.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating at the free concert; parking costs $5. The preceding day, the Barefoot Hawaiians will perform Polynesian music at 3 p.m. For more information, call 630-668-5161 or visit www.cantigny.org.

AUG. 29 DROP-IN STORYTIME, 10 a.m. Aug. 29, Bensenville Public Library, 200 S. Church Road, Bensenville. Open to all ages. Information: 630-766-4642.

ACT II TAE CHI, 10 a.m. Aug. 29, Bethlehem Woods Retirement Center, 1571 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park.

Information: gina.millette@ahss.org.

TEEN MOVIE FRIDAY, 3 p.m. Aug. 29 Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. All movies rated PG-13 and below. Contact the Vortex for movie title information.

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

AIDAN O’TOOLE, 5 p.m. Aug. 29, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Irish favorites along with some current radio hits. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com.

PARTY ON THE PATIO AT HARRY’S, 5 p.m. Aug. 29, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Live music, themed food and drink specials and giveaways.

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

SUMMER NIGHTS CLASSIC CAR SHOW, 6 p.m. Aug. 29, Main and Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. Cost: Free.

VINTAGE RIDES, 6 p.m. Aug. 29, 100 East and 100 West blocks of Front Street, Wheaton. Check out antique cars. A different make or model of a classic car will be featured each

week. Information: www.wheaton. il.us.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: “LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST,” 7 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30, Memorial Park, 208 W. Union, Wheaton. One of William Shakespeare’s earliest comedies about love, desire, and hilarious mistaken identities. Presented by Wheaton College Arena Theater and Wheaton Park District. Cost: Free. Information: wheatonparkdistrict.com/shakespeare.

ARTIST’S RECEPTION FOR “THE ART OF R.M. PROCE: 35 YEARS,” 7 p.m.

Aug. 29, Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill, Elmhurst. Artist’s reception, open to the public, in the gallery. Information: www. elmhurstartistsguild.org or 630-5305529.

LINE DANCING, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Cadillac Ranch, 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Wanna dance? Try out some line dancing tonight with Janet! Information: cadranch.com/dancelessons. php. Information: 630-830-7200.

FRIDAY NIGHT SKATE, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Lombard Roller Rink, 201 W. 22nd.

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

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, 8 p.m. Aug. 29, Lyons Township Hall, 6404 Joliet Road, Lyons. Information: 630-834-8016.

COLBIE CAILLAT, 8 p.m. Aug. 29, McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Grammy Award-win-

ning singer-songwriter. Opening will be the pop-rock duo Alex (Alex Kinsey) & Sierra (Sierra Deaton), winners of the third and final season of “The X Factor USA.” Cost: $65-$80.

Information: www.AtTheMac.org.

U.S. REP. TAMMY DUCKWORTH TO SPEAK, 8:15 p.m. Aug. 29, Congregation Etz Chaim, 1710 S. Highland Ave., Lombard. Duckworth will speak about her life and her ideas on the issues the country faces. Information: www. congetzchaim.org.

WAYNIAC SHOW KARAOKE, 10 p.m.

Aug. 29, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: 630-5050240 or www.mullensbarandgrill. com.

“BLAZING SADDLES,” midnight Aug. 30, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Cost: $5. Information: www.classiccinemas.com.

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

WHEATON FRENCH MARKET, 8 a.m.

Aug. 30, Main Street and Liberty Drive, Wheaton. Flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts and more. Information: www.wheaton. il.us.

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

“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: 630833-1457 or www.elmhursthistory. org.

THEATRE-HIKES, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through August, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Ill. Route 53, Lisle. Experience the theater on nature’s stage. Walk along with the action of your favorite literary tales performed live among 1,700 acres of trees and beautiful landscapes.

Each performance lasts about three hours. Wear comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing and bring a chair or blanket, water bottle and insect repellent. Cost: $20 for adults and $10 for children; Arboretum members pay $10 for adults and $5 for children (cost includes Arboretum admission). Information: mortonarb.org or 630-968-0074.

“THE GAME’S AFOOT,” 8 p.m. Aug. 28 to Oct. 19, Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center, 100 Drury Ln., Oakbrook Terrace. It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his portrayal of the legendary Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his lavish Connecticut castle for a holiday weekend of revelry. When one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in the isolated house quickly turn dangerous. Information: www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/57367/1898899?brand=drury or 630-530-0111.

COOLNESS! SCULPTURES BY LARRY BALLARD, Aug. 27 to mid-October, Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle. Displayed in the Fr. Michael E. Komechak, O.S.B Art Gallery.

Information: www.ben.edu.

“THE ART OF R.M. PROCE: 35 YEARS,” through Oct. 3, Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill, Elmhurst. Collection of profile portraits of seniors for the first time in a solo exhibition. Information: www.elmhurstartistsguild.org or 630-530-5529.

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Aug. 30, Warrenville Vfw Post 8081, 3S371 Mignin Drive, Warrenville.

Pancake breakfast, live entertainment, craft fair, antique fire vehicles, food and more. Information: www. facebook.com/warrenvillefire75.

CENTRAL DUPAGE CAMERA CLUB PHOTO EXHIBIT, 9 a.m. Aug. 30, Cantigny Vistor Center, , Wheaton. View 50 to 60 prints in both black & white and color. Photos will cover a variety of subject matter with the main focus being on nature. Information: www. centraldupagecameraclub.org.

COUNTRY FAIR, 10 a.m. Aug. 30, Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Experience a re-created old-fashioned country fair.

Games, competitions, farm animals, horse-drawn hayrack rides and more. Cost: Free. Information: www. dupageforest.org.

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT, 11 a.m. Aug. 30 and 31, Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 S. York Road, Oak Brook.

Members of the 10th Illinois Regiment depict life in a union military camp.

Black powder firing demonstrations and drills, cooking, toys and crafts.

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CUENTACUENTOS: STORYTIME IN SHAKESPEARE COMEDY ESPAÑOL, 11 a.m. Aug. 30, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook, 297 Oakbrook WHERE: Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton Center, Oak Brook. Cost: Free.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 29 and 30 (rain date is Sunday) Information: store-locator.barnesandCOST & INFO: Free; donations go to DuPage County Historical Museum; www. noble.com/store/2361. wheatonparkdistrict.com FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OPEN ABOUT: Shakespeare in the Park’s comic “Love’s Labour’s Lost” will be HOUSE, noon Aug. 30, Faith Fellowship presented by Wheaton Park District and Wheaton College’s Arena Theater. It’s Church, 3724 N. Washington St., Oak performed by a cast of alumni and current students directed by professor Mark Brook. Tour the church, lovingly mainLewis. The park opens at 6 p.m. for seating and concessions. “The beautiful tained since its dedication in 1881, and words, the crazy characters, the evening light, your neighbors, the music: It the adjacent St. John’s Community can all work together to make the evening in Memorial Park unique and full,” Cemetery, a final resting place for early said Andy Mangin, production manager.

Fullersburg settlers. From 2 to 3 p.m. take in “An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln,” a play in one act set in the Aug. 30, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, and clubs welcome. There will be a White House at the end of the Civil 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. live DJ, giveaways, food and drink War. Homemade desserts served after Progressive heavy metal band. Inforspecials, goodie bags, dash plaques, the performance. Information: www. mation: www.tailgatersgrill.com4. and top vehicle awards. Information: churchfaithfellowship.org.

KARAOKE, 9 p.m. Aug. 30, Riley’s Gathwww.tailgatersgrill.com.

BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY!, 1 p.m. Aug. ering Place, 590 S. York St., Elmhurst.

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC, 4 p.m. Aug. 30, 30, Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend Information: rileyselmhurst.com or Wheatstack, 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle.

St., Lemont. Games, stories, and a 630-530-0858.

Information: www.wheatstacklisle. back-to-school craft. Sign up by Aucom or 630-968-1920. gust 28. For ages 5 to 9. Information: AUG. 31 BROADVIEW COMMUNITY BLUES www.lemontlibrary.org.

NIGHT, 5 p.m. Aug. 30, Broadview MEET AUTHOR TALAYAH STOVALL, 2 MOTOR CHURCH SUNDAYS, 9 a.m. Aug. Community Night, Roosevelt Rd & p.m. Aug. 30, Barnes & Noble Oak31, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing 11th Ave., Broadview. Presented by brook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Road, Lombard. Traditional, old-school Broadview Neighborhood Watch.

Oak Brook. Stovall signs copies of her performances and classics. Cost: Information: 708-529-1511. new book, “Light Bulb Moments: 75 Free. Information: www.brauerhouse.

COUPLES LINE DANCING, 7:30 p.m.

Lessons for Everyday Living.” Cost: com or 630-495-2141.

Aug. 30, Cadillac Ranch, 1175 W. Lake Free. Information: store-locator.barneKILL FOR CASH OPEN MIC COMEDY St., Bartlett. Information: cadranch. sandnoble.com/store/2361.

NIGHT, 7 p.m. Aug. 31, Brauer House, com or 630-830-7200.

BOLINGBROOK SATURDAY CRUISE 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. The KARAOKE NIGHT, 8 p.m. Aug. 30, Sal’s IN, 3 p.m. Aug. 30, Tailgaters Sports crowd favorite will come back the Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard.

Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, following week to host, then return Information: salspizzapub.com.

Bolingbrook. All cars, trucks, bikes on the last Sunday of the month QUEENSRYCHE & GEOFF TATE, 8 p.m.

to compete for a $100 cash prize.

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

SUNDAY NIGHT FLIX, 8 p.m. Aug. 31, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

DJ JEFF OVERSTREET, 8 p.m. Aug. 31, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Cost: Free. Information: www.tailgatersgrill. com/ or 630-679-1994.

SEPT. 1 HINSDALE FARMERS MARKET, 7 a.m.

Sept. 1, 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.

RISQUE BINGO, 7 p.m. Sept. 1, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Adults only. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

BAGS COMPETITION, 8 p.m. Sept. 1, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com/admin/ ecalendar.php.

DARTS TOURNEY, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Ballydoyle in Bloomingdale, 152 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale. Toss a few darts, with great drink specials, what more could you want? Cost: Free. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com/admin/ ecalendar_event.php?event_id=926.

SEPT. 2 ROTARY CLUB OF HINSDALE-OAK BROOK SUNRISE MEETING, 7 a.m.

Sept. 2, The Hyatt Lodge, 2815 Jorie Blvd, 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook.

Information: hobrotary.org.

OAK BROOK ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12:15 p.m. Sept. 2, The Hyatt Lodge, 2815 Jorie Blvd, 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook. Information: www.rotary.org.

ROTARY CLUB OF DARIEN MEETING, 12:15 p.m. Sept. 2, Argonne National Laboratory Guest House, 9700 Cass Ave., Lemont. Information: www. darienrotaryclub.org.

SHORT & SWEET FOR TEENS, 6 p.m.

Sept. 2, West Chicago Public Library District, 118 W. Washington St., West Chicago. Teens in grades 6 to 12 can read and discuss a new short story each month. This month’s selection: “2BR02B” by Kurt Vonnegut. Information: www.westchicago.lib.il.us.

CHICAGO BEARS HISTORY, 7 p.m. Sept.

2, Bensenville Public Library, 200 S. Church Road, Bensenville. Journalist, author, and Bears historian Roy Taylor talks about the history of the Bears, starting in 1920. Information: benlib. org/chicago-bears-history.

MAKERDAY: SQUISHY CIRCUITS, 7

p.m. Sept. 2, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. Learn the basics of electronic circuits by playing with conductive dough, LEDs, motors, and more. For grades 6 to 12. Information: fordlibrary.org0.

MICROCOSM, 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Michele Hoffman Trotter will share images, footage, and stories about the microscopic world that is the subject of her documentary film project “Microcosm.”

Participants will have the chance to look through microscopes, engage in the creation of a microcosmic mural, and take home a biodegradable balloon. Information: www.mybpl.org.

LINE DANCING, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Cadillac Ranch, 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Information: cadranch.com or 630-830-7200.

ELMHURST WATER POLO CLUB, 7:45 p.m. Sept. 2, York High School-Elmhurst, 355 W. Saint Charles Road, Elmhurst. For ages 10 to 18. Information: www.epd.org.

TEAM TRIVIA, 8 p.m. Sept. 2, Sal’s Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard.

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KARAOKE, 8 p.m. Sept. 2, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Information: www. tailgatersgrill.com/events or 630-6791994.

OPEN MIC, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle.

Information: 630-505-0240 or www. mullensbarandgrill.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT, 9 p.m. Sept. 2, Ballydoyle Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove.

Information: www.ballydoylepub. com.

SEPT. 3 WEDNESDAY MARKET, 7 a.m. Sept.

3, Elmhurst Farmers Market, 115 E. Vallette, Elmhurst. Information: www. yorkandvallette.com/FarmersMarket. aspx.

WEDNESDAY WALKING CLUB, 8 a.m.

Sept. 3, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Choose a route through the museum grounds, with a longer circuit option along the Riverwalk. Sign in at the Pre-Emption House Tavern. Registration: 630-4206010. Information: www.napersettlement.com.

YOUNG MOTHERS’ BIBLE STUDY, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3, Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. Small group Bible study. Child care and nursery provided. Information: dgcc.org.

BASICS OF ALZHEIMERS, Dementia & Memory Loss, 10 a.m. Sept. 3, Downers Grove Active Adult Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove.

Information on detection, causes and risk factors, disease stages, treatment and much more. Cost: Free.

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KIWANIS CLUB OF WILLOWBROOK-BURR RIDGE MEETING, noon Sept. 4, Papa Passero’s, 6326 S. Cass Ave., Westmont. Information: www. wbkiwanis.org.

BURR RIDGE-HINSDALE-OAK BROOK LIONS CLUB MEETING, noon Sept. 4, Lions Clubs International Headquarters, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook.

Information: e-clubhouse.org/sites/ oakbrook.

COMPUTER CLASS, 2 p.m. Sept. 4, Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Using Microsoft Word, students will learn to create documents, edit their mistakes, use formatting to change the appearance of the text, and to print and save their work. For those with little or no experience working with a computer.

Information: www.mybpl.org.

CRAFT TIME, 3 p.m. Sept. 4, Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Materials will be supplied. Information: www.mybpl.org.

ST. CLETUS PARISH FALL FEST, 5 p.m.

Sept. 4 and 5, noon Sept. 6 and 7, St. Cletus Church, 600 55th St., La Grange. Carnival, games, rides, bingo, cash raffle, live entertainment, food vendors and a beer garden. Cost: Free. Information: stcletusparish. com/fallfest.

GONG SOUND MEDITATION, 7 p.m.

Sept. 4, Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Information: www. taucenter.org.

TRIVIA NIGHT, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, DJ’s Sports Bar, 222 E. Chicago Ave., Westmont. Win a $25 or $10 gift card to DJ’s. Cost: Free. Information: www. djswestmont.com.

THE PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND (N.F.P.), 8 p.m. Sept. 4, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: 630-505-0240 or www.mullensbarandgrill.com.

BACHATA THURSDAYS, 8 p.m. Sept. 4, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. One-hour lesson at 8 p.m. At 9 p.m., enjoy open dancing. Information: www.estebansdiningdancing.com.

KARAOKE NIGHT, 8 p.m. Sept. 4, Sal’s Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard.

Information: salspizzapub.com.

THIRSTY THURSDAYS WITH DJ ONDRAE, 8 p.m. Sept. 4, Cadillac Ranch, 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Rock, pop and country hits. Information: cadranch.com or 630-830-7200.

IMMORTAL THURSDAYS, 9 p.m. Sept.

4, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Vampire-themed SEPT. 4 event features goth dance and rock records mashed with audio clips from A MATTER OF BALANCE: FALLS PREvampire movies. Information: www.

VENTION PROGRAM, 11:30 a.m. Sept. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

4, Countryside Senior Apartments, KITTY-OKE, 9 p.m. Sept. 4, Miss Kitty’s, 6406 Joliet Road, Countryside. Eight634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Inforweek workshop to learn skills and tips mation: www.misskittyssaloon.com.

STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Sept. 3, Barnes & Noble Oak Brook, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. A popular children’s book, followed by coloring or a craft.

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

DOWNERS GROVE WOMAN’S CLUB, 1 p.m. Sept. 3, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-9692397.

BENSENVILLE FARMERS MARKET, 3 p.m. Sept. 3, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville. Browse fresh produce and specialty foods. Cost: Free. Information: www.bensenville.il.us.

FARMERS MARKET AT ST. JOHN’S, 3 p.m. Sept. 3, 750 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Offerings from local vendors.

Information: www.stjohns-episcopal. com.

CODING CLUB, 3:45 p.m. Sept. 3, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. Meet other teens interested in technology, play with some cool tech toys, talk Minecraft, and learn basic programming with Snap and the Finch and Hummingbird robots. For grades 6 to 12. Information: www.fordlibrary.org.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER BASICS, 6 p.m. Sept. 3, West Chicago Public Library District, 118 W. Washington St., West Chicago. No computer experience required. Information: www.westchicago.lib.il.us.

TRIVIA CONTEST, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3, Riley’s Gathering Place, 590 S. York St., Elmhurst. Information: rileyselmhurst.com.

BRAUERHOUSE OPEN MIC NITE, 8 p.m.

Sept. 3, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Nightly prizes for the best act. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

THE WOW FACTOR, 8 p.m. Sept. 3, Cadillac Ranch, 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Win cash and prizes. Information: cadranch.com or 630-830-7200.

TRIVIA NIGHT, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 3, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle.

Information: www.mullensbarandgrill. com or 630-505-0240.

OPEN MIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. Sept. 3, Ballydoyle Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Play three songs or 15 minutes.

Information: www.ballydoylepub.com.

DRIFTERS AND SHIFTERS WEDNESDAY, 9 p.m. Sept. 3, 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.

OPEN MIC NIGHT JAM, 9 p.m. Sept.

3, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Information: www.misskittyssaloon.com.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

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PARALLEL WITH, THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6) IN BARASBRIEDIS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 22-33-202-022-0000.

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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 the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

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By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com LEMONT – Casey O’Brien is one of four seniors that returns on the offensive line this fall for Lemont, a group that also includes Nathan Palermo, Robert When and Dan King.

They will be asked to do more pass blocking this season as new head coach Bret Kooi introduces a spread offense to the Indians. O’Brien spoke with Suburban Life sports reporter Scott Schmid about the Indians’ new coach, the offseason and how things are shaping up for the offense and defense.

Schmid: How has the transition gone with a new coach coming in?

O’Brien: It has been really smooth. The practices are very up-tempo and we are getting a lot of reps in. We

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Schmid: Going against them everyday, what stands out to you about the defense?

O’Brien: They are very tough and physical and they always want to hit hard. They never stop until they hear the whistle, which is a great thing.

are working hard.

Schmid: Is making it back to the playoffs the main goal or are you guys not even thinking about that Schmid: Was it a productive right now? offseason?

O’Brien: We just want to try O’Brien: We worked our tails to win on every Friday night. off. We worked as hard as we could. We knew we couldn’t have And if we keep winning and working hard, hopefully we another season like last year. can make it all the way.

Schmid: What have you seen so Schmid: How important is it for far from the offense? you guys to get off to a fast start?

O’Brien: With our returning O’Brien: It is extremely imwide receivers, it looks amazportant. If you start out with ing. The spread offense really a couple of wins, you get your helps us with the players we confidence. have on offense.

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Lemont’s Casey O’Brien (right) works on a blocking drill Tuesday during practice. He is one of four returning linemen for the Indians.

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AT A GLANCE Class: 6A Coach: Bret Kooi 2013 record: 3-6 (2-4 SSB) Conference: South Suburban Blue

KEY NEWCOMERS Tom Bleca Hunter LaDuke Anthony Martin Shawn McPartland Flynn Nagel

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9: Years in a row that Lemont had made the postseason before falling short last season

COACH’S QUOTE Marcin Orszulak practices his field goals.

Jamie Glista catches a pass.

WHAT TO WATCH JOLT OF OFFENSE: Finding the end zone was an issue at times for Lemont last season as the Indians were held to 15 or fewer points in four losses. This year, the squad welcomes back seven key contributors from that group while also adding senior wideout Flynn Nagel, who racked up 18 touchdowns for Marist in 2013.

But the biggest change of all is Lemont going from a run-based attack to the spread formation.

SPEED THRILLS: Similar to the offense, the Indians played a lot of underclassmen on the defense a year ago, including a couple of sophomores. With a season of experience under their belt, this group, which returns four defensive backs, should improve drastically this fall. “Their team speed is extremely good,” coach Bret Kooi said. “Without a doubt, that’s our strong suit. The 11 players can all move.”

FRONT LOADED: It won’t take Lemont long to see how it stacks up this fall as the 2014 schedule is extremely competitive from the outset. Four of the Indians first five opponents, including defending conference champ Bremen, made the postseason last fall while Danville missed by one victory. “The first five are extremely tough,” Kooi said. “I’d rather spread them throughout, but that’s not the case.”

“Things weren’t broke here. I’m smart enough to know that when I came in, it was a tweak here and there and hit the ground running.

Eric [Michaelsen, former coach] did the right things here, and I’m trying to build on that.”

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Playoffs DNQ Semifinals Semifinals Quarterfinals Quarterfinals

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2014 SCHEDULE Aug. 29 at Plainfield S., 7 p.m.

Sept. 5 Danville, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 12 TF South, 7 p.m.

Sept. 19 at Oak Forest, 7 p.m.

Sept. 26 Bremen, 7 p.m.

Oct. 3 TF North, 7 p.m.

Oct. 10 at Oak Lawn, 7 p.m.

Oct. 17 at Tinley Park, 7 p.m.

Oct. 24 at Hillcrest, 7 p.m.

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TOP RETURNERS John Dykstra Jeremy Fejedelem Mike Gasienica Jamie Glista Jimmy Kapouros Dan King Jason Koepke Matt Martenson Jacob McNamera Casey O’Brien Jacob Pack Nathan Palermo Frank Pignone Chris Thompson Robert When

Who: Lemont at Plainfield South When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: 7800 W. Caton Farm Road, Plainfield 2013 records: Lemont 3-6, Plainfield South 6-4 Outlook: The Bret Kooi era at Lemont officially starts with a nonconference road game. Kooi, who had incredible success while at Lockport, inherits a team that dealt with youth and injuries last fall while falling short of the postseason for the first time in a decade.

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