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CORRECTIONS A story in the Aug. 1 edition of the Lemont Suburban Life regarding the benefit fundraiser for late Lemont resident Paul Davidson III misstated the date of his death. Davidson was killed the night before he was scheduled to graduate, on May 16. Lemont Suburban Life regrets the error.

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Emma Jones, 2, of Lemont shows off her Junior Firefighter hat during the annual Kops-N-Kidz event at Centennial Park in Lemont.

Louie Porpora, 4, takes the pilot’s seat of a Chicago Police Department helicopter Saturday during KopsN-Kidz Day at Centennial Park in Lemont.

DuPage County Sheriff officers talk to children during Kops-N-Kidz Day.

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ON THE COVER Carrie Dellamano of the Lemont Park District gives a hand to Aleigha Mescher, 5, at the dedication Tuesday for the renovated Abbey Oaks Park in Lemont.

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LEMONT – More than 750 kids attended the Lemont Police Department’s Kops-N-Kidz Day on Saturday at Centennial Park.

Commander Greg Smith said they knew it was more than 750 because they ran out of the 750 T-shirts they were giving away at the event.

“They really liked the Chicago Police Department helicopter,” he said. “Obie the Train is always a big hit.”

Smith said the Chicago Police Department let the kids explore the helicopter and took time to explain how they use it.

Members of the Lemont Police Department were assigned to different parts of the event.

For instance, Sgt. Jerrold Lehmacher was responsible for cooking 1,000 hot dogs.

“They had a great time interacting with the kids,” Smith said.

The event started with a bicycle parade and included several demonstrations, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, live DJ and games.

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Families get up close to a Chicago Police Department helicopter Saturday during Kops-N-Kidz Day in Lemont.

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District 113A announces back-to-school events SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – Classes start Aug. 21 in District 113A, and each school already has planned meet-and-greet events in the days leading up.

• Oakwood School will have multiple presentations for the different grade levels. Each meet and greet also serves as

the curriculum night.

Participants in the Early Childhood program will meet Aug. 19, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for those in the morning program and 11 a.m. to noon for those in the afternoon program.

Kindergarten also meets on Aug. 19, with morning kindergarten from 8:50 to 10:30 a.m. and afternoon kindergar-

ten from 11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.

The programs for first and second grade are Aug. 20, with first grade meeting 4 to 5:45 p.m. and second grade meeting 6 to 7:45 p.m.

• River Valley School will have its meet-and-greet night from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 and a curriculum night on Sept. 4.

A topic of discussion for this year is the move of the fifth-grade classes to River Valley.

Principal Debby Lynch will have a town hall meeting with students during the first full week of school, setting expectations for the year ahead.

• Old Quarry Middle School will have its back-to-school

night for sixth to eighth grades from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18.

The night will include a meet-and-greet session, curriculum session and presentation on the encore and physical education programs.

For more back-to-school information, visit www.sd113a. org.

Board of Education moves ahead with next phase of tech purchases

By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The District 113A Board of Education approved the purchase of 175 computers not to exceed $72,000 during its Wednesday meeting.

The purchase is nine Lenovo desktop machines for nurses, secretaries and learning resource center assistants; 11 Lenovo Yoga laptops for principals, secretaries and tech assistants; and 155 Google

grade and three carts of 12 laptops for second grade.

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Orzel said the district is focusing on the Web-only ChromeChromebooks for Oakwood books for its lower grades because the younger students School students.

With the purchases, there do not usually need the Winwill be eight Chromebooks dows-based applications.

This is phase two of the per Oakwood class, as well as two carts of 12 Chromebooks district’s technology purchasfor kindergarten, three carts es. The first phase approved of eight Chromebooks for first in March was for more than

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800 student and classroom computers costing more than $495,000.

Oakwood Principal Cathy Slee also proposed expanding the midday kindergarten reading support program.

The program currently is available for students in the English Language Learners program and would be extended to other students in need of reading support.

The reading support program is 75 minutes and takes place between the morning

and afternoon kindergarten classes.

Slee said the cost of expanding the program would be minimal to the district.

Students would use existing bus routes and no additional reading specialists would need to be hired.

Kindergarten students using the reading program are pulled out of class, so the midday program would allow for more uninterrupted class time and free the specialists to work in other classrooms, she said.

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POLICE REPORTS

Vytas Kerulis, 46, of 14915 127th St., Lemont, was charged at 10:05 a.m. Aug. 2 with domestic battery after an incident in the 14900 block of 127th Street.

Trespassing Michael Shaw, 21, of 16735 Meadowcrest Drive, Homer Glen, was charged at 8:01 a.m.

Aug. 2 with criminal trespass to state land, obstruction of a

Main Street.

• Barbara Main, 61, of 14011 Oak St., Lockport, was charged at 7:55 p.m. Aug. 2 with driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding and improper lane use after a traffic stop at State Street and Archer Avenue.

• Phillip Stoll, 39, of 4932 Grace Ave., Chicago, was charged at 9:36 p.m. Aug. 3 with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane use after a traffic stop in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue.

possession of drug parapherna- p.m. Aug. 3 with possession lia after an incident in the 16700 of marijuana and possession block of New Avenue. of drug paraphernalia after an incident at Illinois and Holmes Underage consumption streets.

Zachary Stronach, 20, of 661 DUI Kruk St., Lemont, was charged License violations • Loran Imeroski, 30, of 510 at 8:02 a.m. July 26 with • Herminia Bachez, 44, of 711 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, was underage consumption after an Meeker Ave., Joliet, was charged charged at 11:58 p.m. July 28 incident in the 600 block of Kruk at 4:32 a.m. July 31 with no valid with driving under the influStreet. driver’s license and improper ence of alcohol, failure to yield lane use after a traffic stop at turning left and no proof of valid Marijuana possession New Avenue and Brown Court. insurance after an incident at • Miguel Martinez, 25, of 416 • Daniel Miguel-Cortes, 19, of Archer Avenue and Derby Road.

Irving St., Joliet, was charged 422 Wellington Lane, Boling• Eric Suchy, 26, of 5023 S. Aug. 2 with possession of mar- brook, was charged at 9:24 a.m.

Washington St., Lockport, was Drug paraphernalia ijuana after an incident in the Aug. 1 with no valid driver’s charged at 2:59 a.m. Aug. 2 with possession 15800 block of New Avenue. license, no insurance and dedriving under the influence of Orlando Contreras, 27, of 5464 • David Walbrun, 21, of 7264 fective windshield after a traffic alcohol and speeding after a W. Franklin Ave., Oak Lawn, was Spring Side Drive, Downers stop at Lemont and Old Lemont traffic stop in the 200 block of charged at 6:22 a.m. Aug. 2 with Grove, was charged at 2:56 roads.

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for the Little Cruisers from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the south parking lot at 127th and State streets, Lemont.

There will be a 50/50 raffle for items such as a 32-inch TV and

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LEMONT – Bill Helmuth will give part two of his presentation on Civil War battlefields at 7 p.m. Monday at the Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St. The program covers battlefields from 1863 to 1865.

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Guests huddle together taking shelter from a passing shower as Lemont Park District President Brian Pepich (third from right) speaks Tuesday at the dedication for the renovated Abbey Oaks Park.

Community celebrates updated Abbey Oaks Park

By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The Lemont Park District hosted a dedication Tuesday for the recently remodeled Abbey Oaks Park.

Lemont Park District Board President Brian Pepich said the project was a community effort that included design input from residents and an Eagle Scout project.

“The end result is a stateof-the-art park with the latest safety features which will last for some time,” he said.

The park, 1347 St. Vincent’s Drive, Lemont, opened in 1994, with the help of the Lemont Lions Club.

The park district started replacement plans in March 2013 because of age, wear and

New features The remodeled Abbey Oaks Park features a play area meant for ages 2 to 12. The play area has a 20-foot zipline, climbing net, grasshopper spring rider, double racer slide, speed slide and play panels geared toward the younger children. There also is a new sheltered area with a picnic table, as well as benches throughout the grounds. outdated safety features.

About a year ago, the park district hosted a meeting with local residents, including children, to get design suggestions. Maintenance and Envi-

ronmental Services Manager Dawn Banks said there were three boys in the front row, asking for a zip line and speed slide.

When it came to the demolition of the old equipment, the park district got some help from Boy Scout Troop 149 member Dakota Schmidt.

For his Eagle Scout project, Schmidt led a group that took down the existing towers, took out all the wood walkways and supports and removed parts of the swingset.

The renovated park opened June 26 and includes a new treehouse theme. Banks said the theme stood out when looking at possible designs with playground manufacturers.

“When they gave us the

different designs, we just thought this one was cool compared to the other ones, and it met some of the criteria that the community residents here had wanted.”

Banks said residents had asked for more ramps in the design, but modern designs do not include more ramps because they take up too much space. She said the park district would have had to expand the boundaries of the previous playground to include more ramps, and residents had said they like the open space next to the playground.

Pepich said he is happy with the project results.

“It turned out better than my expectations,” he said.

“When you see the final prod-

uct and the use it’s been already getting, it’s really impressive. And then, to be able to incorporate an Eagle Scout project into this, it’s like the icing on the cake.”

Lemont resident Julie Mescher brought her daughters, Aleigha, 4, and Kaida, 2, to the new playground for the first time Tuesday night.

“My 4-year-old likes it all,” she said. “My baby can use the little stuff.”

The park district has other parks scheduled for renovations: Derby Park, 1248 Country Lane, and Carriage Park, 1039 Blacksmith Lane.

Community design planning meetings already have taken place, and the park district is looking at concepts for the renovations.

$25 a person for relay teams.

The Rotary Club will donate $5 for each registered competitor to one of six organizations, chosen by the athletes. Organizations include SEASPAR, Woodridge Community Pantry, Hope’s Front Door, Beat Necessities Pediatric Cancer, DuPage Habitat for Humanity and Family Shelter Services.

In addition to the $5 donations, net proceeds will be donated to other charitable causes, Adams said.

Sponsors also help make the event possible, according to Katy Rush, president of the Woodridge Rotary Club.

“The commitment by our local sponsors is critical to supporting the important work that Rotary does in the community,” Rush said in a news release. “We have supported the volunteer efforts of many organizations in our community through the Mini Triathlon, and sponsorships help extend what we can do.”

This year’s sponsors include Bolingbrook Adventist Hospital, Wilton Brands, Illinois American Water, Girgis Orthodontics, Bridgeview Bank, Home Run Inn Pizza and Fifth Third Bank.

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WOODRIDGE – Since the Woodridge Rotary Club’s annual Mini Triathlon first stepped off 14 years ago, it has grown from around 60 participants to about 1,000 participants.

As of late last week, 677 participants have signed up for this year’s competition, and organizers expect there to be around 1,000 triathletes by the time registration closes.

The race helps support the community, showcases facilities Woodridge has to offer and encourages volunteerism, said Mike Adams, executive director of the Woodridge Park District, which helps run the event along with the Rotary Club.

“It really turns out to be a community pride type of event,” Adams said.

The Mini Triathlon begins at 7 a.m. Aug. 17 at Cypress Cove Aquatic Park, 8301 Janes Ave. The event includes a 250yard swim, a 10K bike ride and a 2-mile run. Fees are $60 for individual participants and $35 a person for relay teams.

The race is open to all ages.

Children younger than 12 can take part in a 100-yard swim, a 5K bike ride and a onemile run in the Kids Event, which starts at 10:30 a.m. Fees for the Kids Event are $50 for individual participants and

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Adams said around 90 volunteers have signed up, but they are looking to have around 120 volunteers.

“I think it’s for a giving cause, so, again, their volunteer contribution helps make the event successful, which in turn drives participation,” Adams said, adding higher participation will result in more donations to the charitable organizations.

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Home sales fairly consistent from last month SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – Total home sales and median sale prices for Lemont in June were slightly down from last month and even more down from June 2013, according to data from the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.

Fourteen homes were sold in Lemont in June, according to the data, two less than in May and eight less than in June 2013.

The median sale price for June was $308,750 – a 5.1 percent decrease from May and a 14.9 percent decrease from June 2013.

The May home sales saw a similar decline compared to May 2013 in number of homes sold, but the median sale price for May 2013 was up by 1.6 percent from the previous year.

For two nearby southwest suburban Cook County towns,

the number of home sales was also down for June. Sales were down from 32 to 30 in Homer-Lockport and 22 to 17 in Homer Glen.

The median sale price was down by 18.1 percent in Homer-Lockport but up by 2.3 percent in Homer Glen.

In Woodridge, home sales were steady from May to June, but median home prices saw a 19 percent increase over the same time period.

In June, 19 homes were sold in town at a median price of $299,900 – up from $252,500 in May, when 22 homes sold.

June’s 19 home sales in Woodridge is down compared to 28 homes sold in June 2013, according to the data. Those numbers continue a decreasing trend in overall sales by month – 30 homes sold in May 2013 and 22 in May 2014.

In Downers Grove, home

sales were down in June from the previous month, and lagged behind the same month’s totals from 2013.

Data showed that 52 single family homes were sold in June in Downers Grove, three less than in May, and 10 less than a year ago, a 16 percent decrease.

The median sales price did increase this June over last June, though it showed a slight dip from the previous month.

The price increased from $306,500 to $320,500, a 4.6 percent jump. May 2014’s figure was $349,900, 8.4 percent higher.

The year-over-year numbers continued the trend from the previous month, when slightly less homes sold in Downers Grove compared to the same month in 2013, but the homes that did sell did so at a higher price, on average.

In May 2013, 71 homes sold at a median price of $335,000.

LEMONT – While growing up together in Lemont, John Bertulis and Aaron Wendte enjoyed playing games such as the “Magic: The Gathering” card game.

Now both 32, they are the co-owners of GameStorm in Lemont, which provides an outlet for other gaming enthusiasts.

GameStorm, 1056 State St., offers PC, card and board gaming, as well as a PC repair service.

They also own the Sprint Store at 1222 State St., Lemont.

Bertulis and Wendte both graduated from Lemont High School in 2000, but it was eight years beJohn fore they went Bertulis is into business co-owner of together.

B e r t u l i s , GameStorm who still lives in Lemont. i n L e m o n t , Aaron Wendopened a Nex- te is the other tel phone store co-owner, in Lemont out and the pair of high school, also own the before Nextel Sprint Store was bought by in Lemont.

Sprint.

“I didn’t really like school, to be honest,” he said. “I had to do something different.”

Wendte, who now lives in Westmont, got a degree in engineering from Purdue University and worked for Caterpillar for a couple of years.

Then, Bertulis and Wendte started talking about opening a business together in Lemont.

Bertulis wanted to branch out from his business, and Wendte thought he was young enough to take a chance on a new business venture.

“We wanted something unique with a market and we knew that there was a market for video games, card

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games – everything that we do there now,” Wendte said.

Bertulis gave Wendte half ownership in the phone store and the two opened up GameStorm next door in late 2008.

They spent equal time managing the two stores for four years, until the lease was up on the Sprint Store and it moved to its current location.

Now, Bertulis manages GameStorm and Wendte manages the Sprint Store.

Bertulis said GameStorm started as a computer gaming store, but “Magic: The Gathering” has become the store’s most popular game.

He said the store holds five to six tournaments a week, which usually last four hours, draw around 30 people and go well past midnight.

A majority of the customers come from surrounding towns, such as Downers Grove, Lockport and Orland Park.

“One of the things that sets us apart [from other stores] is our vast inventory of cards,” Bertulis said. “So, when [customers are] looking for some odd card, even a popular card that most other shops are out of, we usually have them.”

With all of their forms of gaming, a store like GameStorm provides a social aspect that gamers do not get at home, he said.

“You can drink by yourself at home, or you can go to the bar and mingle and meet friends,” he said. “It’s the same concept.”

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Team Vincitori, with Laura (from left) and John Fairclough and Dominic Serritella, won the Grazie Sunday Gravy and Holy Cannoli Desserts categories in the Godmother Throw Down cooking competition last year. costs $10 per person.

There are a limited number of tickets available for the cooking competition. A $25 all day pass will allow admission into both events.

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Burkhardt has been with LEMONT – The District District 113A as a school psy113A Board of Education chologist for 10 years and has unanimously appointed Maggi served all of the buildings Burkhardt to a newly created within the district at various assistant principal position at points in her career.

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She has served on the disThe position was construct- cipline committee, school ed to support the more than improvement teams, and the 250 additional students in the crisis team. She also has acted school with the fifth-grade as a trainer for new staff orien-

tation and served as an internship supervisor.

Burkhardt earned a master’s in education administration from Governors State University. Additionally, she holds a master’s in school psychology with school psychologist and general administrative endorsements from the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Three musical acts will take the main stage during the evening: the Italian crooners After Glow, the country rock band 4 on the Floor and the cover band Slippery When Wet. The evening festival is for ages 21 and older. Admission

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LEMONT – The Festa EATaliana Music and Food Fest is returning for a third year Aug. 23, outside the soon-to-open Pollyanna Brewing Company, 431 Talcott Ave., Lemont.

The fundraiser for St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School features the Godmother Throw Down Cooking Competition at 3 p.m. and a larger festival from 5 to 11 p.m.

The food competition has individuals and teams cooking Italian dishes and vying for top honors in different categories.

Those who attend the competition will get to try the recipes, though the winners will be determined by a panel of judges.

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The Lemont Township Board has appointed a new Open Space Committee to advise it on the care of the Heritage Woodland Sanctuary. Committee members are Kevin Barto (from left), Mike Pensinger, Natalie McFaul and Megan Duffy.

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Make your voice heard To send a letter to the editor, email letters@mysuburbanlife.com. Limit is 300 words. n LAST WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: What was your favorite school age with your kids?

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n THIS WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: Should taxes be raised on millionaires in Illinois? Vote online at mysuburbanlife.com.

Property tax issues all about spending It’s not hard to understand why property taxes are a constant source of friction. Property taxes are complicated and confusing.

They come due in large lump sum payments so homeowners see just how much they are paying. Homeowners often see their taxes rise even when home values fall. And, even if the value of one’s home significantly increases on paper, it won’t net you any money until it’s sold.

As long as the cost of local COMMUNITY services, like schools, police, VOICE and fire departments, goes Christine up, property taxes will rise.

Radogno In Illinois, local governments, including schools, are funded largely by property taxes. In DuPage County, school districts receive over 73 percent of all the property tax dollars paid on a typical bill.

Some controls have helped. In the 1990s, property tax caps were adopted in many areas of the state, including DuPage County.

As a result, local districts may only grow at the same rate as the Consumer Price Index or 5 percent (whichever is lower).

My colleague, Rep. Ron Sandack, is working to address the issue of tax bills going up even when home values go down. DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin’s attempts to reduce the number of local governments and consolidate services is another example of an attempt to control property taxes by reining in government spending. Those are good examples of tax reform. Unfortunately, there are bad ideas as well. One plan to shift school funding from property taxes to income taxes sounds good in theory. But studies have shown that suburban taxpayers would pay more and get less.

I’m all for reforming education funding, but not when it means marginalizing students and hiking income taxes.

So, what can a homeowner do about high property taxes? First, make sure your home is assessed accurately and fairly. Next, make sure you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to, including the general homestead exemption and the senior citizen homestead exemption.

Recently, I joined my colleagues House Republican Leader Jim Durkin and Rep. Sandack in hosting a “Property Tax 101” seminar that explored property tax law. If you were unable to attend, you can find the presentation at: http://bit.ly/1qUxvnv.

Over the years, there have been many attempts to bring property taxes under control. More needs to be done. But the truth is, it is all about spending. The only way to control property taxes is to control spending, and that requires active involvement on the part of taxpayers to shrink the size and cost of government at all levels.

State Sen. Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, represents Illinois’ 41st Senate District and is the Illinois Senate Republican Leader.

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More than 750 kids attend the Lemont Police Department’s Kops-N-Kidz Day on Saturday at Centennial Park. Here, Karolina Genorio, 6, of Lemont learns how to dust for fingerprints.

It was great to hear about a good turnout for the Lemont Police Department’s Kops-N-Kidz Day on Saturday. It’s nice that your local law enforcement officers know the value of truly being a part of the community!

Thanks to new technology, meteorologists at the National Weather Service’s Romeoville station now can notify the public of dangerous storms faster than ever. A new system installed in June scans the atmosphere roughly every two minutes, as opposed to the prior time of about five minutes. Moreover, the NWS now can issue wireless emergency alerts to cellphone towers, which then send audible noises and warning texts to smartphones in range.

STREET TALK Q: Do you prefer to watch TV live or with a streaming service?

“Streaming. I watch most of my shows on Netflix.”

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“I guess Netflix, because you have all of your episodes at once.”

Ashley Johnston, Lemont

“Streaming. One, no commercials.

Two, I can pick what I want to watch.”

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In answer to [a Sound Off item about] noisy motorcycles [in last week’s papers]: Is it also illegal to modify the exhaust on cars, making them more noisy than when they came from the factory? Motorcycles, cars, trucks, vans, SUVs – if it’s illegal, it’s illegal. Lemont police, instead of just driving around burning gas, enforce the law.

Do your job. Stop them. Ticket them. End the noise pollution.

Thank you very much.

Anybody who runs over road kill in daylight, should have their license suspended for a month and made to clean up all the road kill, especially skunks. It’s obvious people are not paying attention as they’re driving. And with the skunks, if you hit that scent pack, they’re gonna smell.

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I’m calling about more green Want to contribute to Sound space in La Grange at Ashland Off? Call 331-481-6089 or email and Harris avenues. There is mslsoundoff@shawmedia.com. a lot that used to be a funeral home that’s been empty for Guidelines more than eight years. It’s now ■ When calling, please speak being zoned to possibly be a clearly and slowly. Keep condominium complex within messages to a maximum of 60 that neighborhood. There are seconds.

■ Callers may speak on topics numerous large condo buildings anonymously. and apartment buildings, and we ■ We will not publish attacks don’t need that. What we need of a personal nature or those in La Grange is green space. It accusing persons of crimes or could be a community garden. illegal conduct that have not It could be a lovely, enhancing been previously published or part of the village, as opposed to documented. more buildings, especially when ■ We will not print calls that large apartment complex commenting on signed Letters is going to be built not too far to the Editor. away on the corner of Ogden ■ Sound Off comments are the opinions of our readers Avenue and La Grange Road. So, and, as such, should not be let’s go for more green space taken as fact. in La Grange and petition the village to buy that lot and turn it into green space for the residents of La Grange. Thank you.

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At the very least, to make these condos – this quoting about the income level from 50 grand and up – that’s window dressing to get you to agree to it. And the planning commission took it hook, line and sinker. Please La Grange, think about this. You’ll rue this day if you look back and let this go as proposed.

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Teens take music to next level, play at Lollapalooza

By ZACHARY WHITE zwhite@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – For most performers it was another large weekendlong concert, but for two Hinsdale teens it was the opportunity of a lifetime.

Paden Guido, 17, and Meghan Callahan, 18, took the Lollapalooza stage Aug. 1 in Chicago, performing in front of thousands of festivalgoers.

“There’s really this feeling you have that really can’t be put into words,” Guido said.

Guido and Callahan were joined by musicians from across the country as part of the School of Rock AllStars Tour.

Rick Carney, the AllStars music director who worked with Photo provided Guido and Callahan before and Meghan Callahan takes the Lol- during Lollapalooza, said 150 lapalooza stage Aug. 1. musicians were chosen out of

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15,000 students in the School of Rock system nationwide to perform as part of the AllStars tour.

As part of the tour, the girls performed at Chicago taverns and venues for nearly a week until they finally took the stage at Lollapalooza.

And for each girl the experience gave them something to appreciate.

“The best part was just being surrounded by the other artists,” Callahan said.

She explained that seeing the same intensity and dedication for music in others delighted her.

While Callahan enjoyed the company she was in, Guido’s fix was playing the music.

“Playing at Lolla – I couldn’t believe that happened,” she said.

Patrick McKenna, the general manager of the Hinsdale

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“Meghan [Callahan]’s kind of this reserved artist who’s very thoughtful,” he said.

McKenna said she came into the School of Rock program at 16 and worked her way through the system. She couldn’t play guitar but got very good at it in the two years she was there working.

For the six months leading up to Lollapalooza, he said Callahan worked on vocals, which is what she was selected to perform during the AllStars Tour.

On the other hand, McKenna said Guido is quite different.

“Paden [Guido] is enthusiastic and very caring,” McKenna said.

Guido came into School of Rock with years of vocal les-

sons and experience. She moved from more classical music to Rock ’n’ Roll, and started playing the guitar and bass, the instrument she played during the AllStars Tour.

McKenna explained the amount of work the girls put into their work is what makes them truly great.

“You get what you give, that’s why these AllStars are such good players,” he said.

For the two teens from Hinsdale, the hard work turned into a huge show.

Guido said the feeling she gets from performing is something you can’t get anywhere else.

“The energy of the crowd, it was really such an incredible energy. You can feel every beat and the crowd,” Guido said.

“That’s the feeling I live for.”

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For information, visit www.windycitycurling.com 2006 Torino games.

“I thought, ‘Hey, I have to try this now,’ ” he said.

The closest curling club he could find was about 80 minutes away in Mendota, and he and his brother, Jeff, along with about 20 friends made the trip to play.

“From the moment we walked in the door there, it was something easy to fall in love with,” he said. “The community around curling is unbelievable.

“No other sport do you hang out with your competitors before and after the games. In curling, once you’re done playing, you’re best friends. The winners buy the losers a drink and you commiserate.”

There is that social aspect, colloquially known as “broom-

sticking” among curlers. But the sport itself also drew him, he said.

Curling often is called “chess on ice” for the team strategy in sliding the stones to obstruct or knock the other team.

“You’re always thinking three or four shots ahead, if not more, trying to outsmart your opponent,” he said.

The game also is accessible to varying ages and physical ability.

Each team consists of four players. One teammate slides a stone while two sweep, and the fourth member stands in “the house,” or target, and calls the shots. Everyone takes turns fulfilling each of the roles in a game. The goal is to be closer to the center of the target than the other team.

“It looks easy; it’s kind of like golf,” he said. “Anybody can make the shots, anybody can play. But to do it consistently, and to do it at a high level, that’s where the skill

comes in.”

Galas and the core group of other Downers Grove natives – his brother, Jeff Galas, and friends, David Jamros and Jeff Sampson – continued to play regularly in Mendota before forming the Windy City Curling club in 2012.

This April, the crew finally found a rink closer to home where it was able to rent ice time at Rocket Ice in Bolingbrook.

“We have players from all over the Chicagoland area,” said Sampson, club co-founder and current president. “People are coming all the way from Chicago down to Tinley Park, even from Indiana on a weekly basis.”

The club plays at 9:30 p.m. every Thursday. Dinner also is provided before the games by a rotating list of teams.

For first-time players, Windy City Curling offers a learn-to-curl program every week.

“We get you going,” Matt Galas said. “From that, sever-

al people sign up for the next league or future leagues.”

The club has more than 60 members, and Galas said they hope to grow to between 150 and 200.

“It is nice to expose people to a sport that they probably have never played before,” said co-founder and treasurer David Jamros. “The most refreshing thing is seeing all of the people who come to our learn-to-curls that leave with a smile on their face. Once you see that, you know you have done your job.”

Eventually, Windy City Curling would like to find its own dedicated home where it doesn’t have to share ice time with other sports, Galas said. Long-term goals include working with schools to teach the next generation how to play.

“I grew up playing sports,” he said. “I wholeheartedly believe that is what made me who I am today. Being able to provide that to the youth is a great thing.”

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DOWNERS GROVE – Not many years ago, curling seemed like an obscurity to Downers Grove native Matt Galas.

The Windy City Curling club co-founder remembers when he first became acquainted with the sport where frenetic broom sweepers manipulate ice to help direct a sliding stone toward the target.

One night in college, he returned home from a local Kansas bar, and the sport was relegated to the 2 or 3 a.m. slot during the 2002 Winter Olympics.

“Me and my roommates were watching it, and we started looking up clubs in the area,” he said. “And there wasn’t anything, and we kind of forgot about it.”

Four years later, now back in the Chicago area, he found himself staying up late again to catch the sport during the

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VOYAGEURS WHERE: 501 E. Romeo Road, Romeoville WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 COST & INFO: Free; www.ReconnectWithNature.org ABOUT: Reenactors will portray life during the French fur trade of the 1700s during the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s “Living History Demonstration” at Isle a la Cache Museum. Brigade volunteers portray French-Canadian, Metis and Native explorers. They will demonstrate skills as potters, musket shooters, voyageurs, cooks, seamstresses and craftsmen.

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WHERE: Clarendon Hills, Westmont and Downers Grove; picnics are welcome WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 to 24 COST & INFO: Free; 630-963-5252, www.pvpnwestmont.com ABOUT: Progressive Village Performance Network’s Bard in the Park presents favorite scenes in “A Flight of Shakespeare” at Prospect Park in Clarendon Hills on Aug. 10; Ty Warner Park in Westmont from Aug. 15 to 17; Westmont Public Library on Aug. 22; and Fishel Park in Downers Grove on Aug. 23 and 24. The group also will conduct mid-August auditions for “Little Women.”

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WHERE: Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 COST & INFO: $10, with tickets at www. ticketderby.com; www.ballydoylepub.com, 630-969-0600 ABOUT: For a fresh twist, Ballydoyle Irish Pub presents a special appearance by the chart-topping bluegrass tribute masters of Honeywagon, offering their bluegrass treatment of pop tunes from Blink 182 to Michael Jackson.

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WHERE: Babe Ruth Field, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont WHEN: 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 COST & INFO: $5 residents, $8 nonresidents; register by Aug. 9; www.westmontparks.org, 630-963-5252 ABOUT: Get an up-close look at the night sky at the Westmont Park District’s “Staring at the Stars” event for all ages, led by members of the Naperville Astronomical Association.

Participants will take a peek at the stars through high-powered telescopes, and juice and cookies will be provided at the end of the night. The program isn’t until Friday, Aug. 15, but the registration deadline is Saturday, Aug. 9.

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WHERE: Von Heidecke’s Dance Center, 1239 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 COST & INFO: www.chicagofestivalballet.com, 630-527-1052 ABOUT: Dancers age 6 through professional level are invited to audition for the Von Heidecke Chicago Festival Ballet’s 25th anniversary “Nutcracker,” coming to the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21, and Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre on Nov. 30. It’s choreographed by noted artist Kenneth Von Heidecke.

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Enjoy a game and meal at StoneHouse Pub LEMONT – I made a terrible mistake when I ordered my meal at StoneHouse Pub. Don’t get me wrong – the dish I ordered tasted fantastic.

I really enjoyed every bite, the flavor, texture, quality of ingredients. It was all perfect.

The server tried to warn me, “Are you sure that’s what you want to order?”

I wasn’t really paying close attention like I should have.

I was engrossed in conversation with my two dining companions, and had picked something absentmindedly.

“Yes, I’m sure,” I said.

This is a great example of why diners should always listen to their servers.

The strangest part of all?

I could see myself ordering it again. And regretting it again.

The stuffed burger at StoneHouse Pub in Lemont is probably the largest sandwich I’ve ever seen, aside from ridiculous eating competitions on TV. It’s billed as three-quarters of a pound of Angus beef burger, stuffed with the diner’s choice of two ingredients. I chose American cheese and onions.

I guess it hadn’t really registered consciously exactly how big that was going to be when I ordered it, but I was certainly brought back to reality when it was delivered.

You know how burger commercials on TV make their sandwiches look impossibly tall, but then you order one at a fast-food joint and it’s about a centimeter thick? This was the impressive TV version, except with a high-quality bun, fresh tomato slices, and some of the best-tasting beef patties I’ve ever tried.

Knowing that the server had questioned the wisdom of my order, and feeling like I’d be in for some ribbing if I failed to consume the whole thing, I resolved right then that I would not leave Stone-

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House Pub without finishing this behemoth.

While I was working my way through three meals’ worth of cheeseburger, my companions were enjoying much more reasonable dinners. One had the pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries, and the other went for the cod fish sandwich, a deepfried filet served with lettuce, tomato and onion. They were both well-pleased by their orders.

We were fortunate to be at StoneHouse on the night of a major sporting event, and the pub filled up over the course of our time there with fans enjoying the convivial atmosphere. As the only sports fan among our trio (sports and overeating go together, right?), I was caught up in the enthusiasm. This is clearly a great place to see a game.

For an eatery that doesn’t put on airs or claim to be a fine dining establishment, StoneHouse, nevertheless, clearly takes the food part of its business seriously. There were wraps, salads, pizza, baby back ribs, tacos, baked tilapia and a variety of items on the menu when we visited.

As the evening wore on, I became less and less an active participant in our group’s conversation, as I focused on the task before me. My taste buds still wanted more, but my stomach was starting to

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The stuffed burger at StoneHouse Pub lets you pick any two ingredients to go between the patties. It’s billed as three-quarters of a pound of Angus beef.

StoneHouse Pub in Lemont is a great place to watch a sporting event, to have dinner with friends, or to relax with a drink after a long day. protest. By the time I finished off the last few bites, I had become well-acquainted with the concept of the Pyrrhic victory – I may have won, but I didn’t particularly feel like a winner in terms of restraint.

So learn from my exam-

ple – you can get a great meal at StoneHouse Pub, but if you order the stuffed burger, you’d better be prepared for a challenge. Or maybe cut the burger in half and take a portion of it home. That would’ve been a really good idea.

The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Suburban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive dining experiences will result in published reviews.

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Learn proven strategies for protecting clients’ interests with effective Medicaid planning. Cost: $329. Information: www.lorman.com.

LEMONT LIONS CLUB ANNUAL GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 8, Woodbine Golf Course, 14240 W. 151st St., Homer Glen. All proceeds to benefit local community services.

Cost: $110 per golfer for golf, cart and lunch. Information: www.lemontlions. org.

ACT II TAE CHI, 10 a.m. Aug. 8, Bethlehem Woods Retirement Center, 1571 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park.

Information: gina.millette@ahss.org.

STORYTIME IN THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, 10 a.m. Aug. 8, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washing-

DONNY AND MARIE HEADED TO SUBURBIA WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora WHEN: Aug. 27 to 31 COST & INFO: Sibling superstars Donny and Marie Osmond will perform their Las Vegas stage act, “Donny & Marie,” in seven matinee and evening shows. Tickets cost $69, $89 and $99; visit www.ParamountAurora.com or call the box office at 630896-6666. The new season’s stars include Penn & Teller on Oct. 17. ton St., Naperville. Stories that are fun and entertaining for the entire family. Free with museum membership or admission. Information: www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

SENSIBLE FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS, 10:20 a.m. Aug. 8, Aging Care Connections, 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. The cost is $48 for six classes or $10 per class. Information: www.agingcareconnections.org.

TEEN MOVIE FRIDAY, 3 p.m. Aug. 8, 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. 8, 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. 8, 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. 8, Main and Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. Cost: Free.

VINTAGE RIDES, 6 p.m. Aug. 8, 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.

“FIZZ, BOOM, READ!” FINALE PARTY, 7 p.m. Aug. 8, Westmont Yard, 233 W. 63rd St., Westmont. Enjoy prize giveaways and active games. Attendees must be Western Springs residents.

Call 708-246-0520 to RSVP. Cost: Free. Information: fordlibrary.org.

MEET AUTHOR CHLOE NEILL, 7 p.m.

Aug. 8, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Neill is author of the “Chicagoland Vampires” series. Cost: Free.

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

THE HOLMES BROTHERS NEW CD RELEASE, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, The MAC (McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.

Live performance. Information: www. atthemac.org/events/holmes-brothers.

FRIDAY NIGHT SKATE, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Lombard Roller Rink, 201 W. 22nd.

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

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

HIP HOP NIGHT, 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Information: www.estebansdiningdancing.com/ Dancing.html.

FLICK ‘N’ FLOAT, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Watch “The Lorax” (Rated PG) while floating in a tube. Cost: $5-$7. Information: www. cypresscove.org.

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ARBORETUM, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 8, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. “Newsies” tells the story of a turn-of-the century newspaper boy strike. Cost: $30-$40.

Information: www.mortonarb.org or 630-968-0074.

WAYNIAC SHOW KARAOKE, 10 p.m.

Aug. 8, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: 630-5050240 or www.mullensbarandgrill.com.

AUGUST 9 ESPN CHAUNCEYS GREAT OUTDOORS LIVE REMOTE, 6 to 7 a.m. Aug. 9, Paul’s Pizza and Hot Dogs, 31 & Wolf Road, Westchester. Food, prizes, special guests and more. Information: espn.go.com/chicago/radio/show?showId=chaunceysgreatoutdoors.

NAPERVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET, 7 a.m. Aug. 9, Fifth Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville. Runs through the last Saturday in October.

Information: www.naperville.il.us/ farmersmarket.aspx.

DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE MARKET, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Main Street, Downers Grove. Saturdays through Oct. 18. Information: 630-968-8400 or www.indianboundaryymca.org/downtownmarket.

WHEATON FRENCH MARKET, 8 a.m.

Aug. 9, 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.

“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE,” through Aug. 17, Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Follows the story of six overachieving and quirky adolescents pitted against each other in the spelling challenge of a lifetime. Four audience members get the opportunity to participate in this quirky musical. Cost: $35-$45. Information: drurylane.com or 630-530-8300.

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 630968-0074.

“THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR,” 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays through Aug. 10, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. First Folio Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s comedy about Sir John Falstaff’s attempt to woo two wealthy married women. Cost: $22-$37. Information: 630-986-8067 or www.firstfolio.org.

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and Loewe musicals. Cost: $32. Information: wheatonsymphony.org.

DRIVE-IN NIGHTS, 9 p.m. Aug. 9, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. “Singin’ in the Rain.”

Cost: $30-$40. Information: mortonarb.org or 630-968-0074.

• GO GUIDE Continued from page 17 MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 9, Sol Sana Studio, 710 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 600, Naperville.

Learn to use paint, paper, fabric, and found objects to create mixed media artwork. Cost: $35 (includes canvas and all materials). Information: www.

Facebook.com/solsanastudio.

HOMETOWN PICNIC, 10 a.m. Aug. 9, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St, Naperville. Old-fashioned games, contests and an apple pie competition. Cost: $8-$12. Information: www. napersettlement.org.

SECRETS OF THE IDEAL KITCHEN, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 9, Normandy Remodeling Home Design Showroom, 440 E. Ogden Ave, Hinsdale. Find ways to maximize your kitchen’s functionality. Cost: Free. Information: www. normandyremodeling.com/events.

STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Aug. 9, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. A popular children’s book, followed by coloring or a craft.

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

VEGGIEFEST CHICAGO 2014, 11 a.m.

Aug. 9 and 10, Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 4S 175 Naperville-Wheaton Road, Naperville.

Health booths, vegetarian food demos, talks by health professionals, drawings, live music and dancing and kids’ activities. Cost: Free. Information: www.veggiefestchicago.com or 630-955-1200.

TMNT DAY, 11 a.m. Aug. 9, Hollywood Palms Theatre, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. A live ninja demonstration before viewing the new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie. Cost: Free. Information: www.hollywoodpalmscinema.com.

STAR WARS JEDI ACADEMY, 1 p.m. Aug. 9, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook.

Wear your best Jedi brown robes and learn some new light saber moves.

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

BOOK SIGNING FUNDRAISER, 1 p.m.

Aug. 9, Baseball Card King, 1550 Ogden, Downers Grove. Chicago White Sox legend Billy Pierce will be signing copies of the book “Like Night And Day, A Look at Chicago Baseball, 1964-1969.” Author John O’Donnell, a teacher at Benet Academy, will also be on hand. Proceeds will benefit Chicago Baseball Cancer Charities and La Salle Manor Retreat House in Plano. Information: TheBaseballCardKing.com.

MEET COUSIN VINNY, 2 p.m. Aug. 9, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Chicago is the backdrop for Cousin Vinny’s “The Devil’s Glove.” Stop by and meet the authorl. Cost: Free. Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/ store/2361.

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PRAIRIE FEST WHERE: Town Square, Wood Dale Road and Commercial Street, Wood Dale WHEN: Now through Sunday, Aug. 10 COST & INFO: Free admission; www.wooddale.com, 630-766-4900 ABOUT: Carnival rides, food vendors and bands highlight Prairie Fest from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, with added festivities from 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday. The weekend offers arts and crafts vendors, bingo, and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Saturday. Lester the Clown entertains from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Among the bands is Heartache Tonight, an Eagles tribute group (shown), headlining at 9 p.m. Friday at the 12th annual festival.

PIANIST ROBYN VITSON, 2 p.m. Aug. 9, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Standards from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and some familiar Broadway tunes. Cost: free. Information: www.oak-brook.org/library.

BOLINGBROOK SATURDAY CRUISE IN, 3 p.m. Aug. 9, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. All cars, trucks, bikes and clubs welcome. There will be a live DJ, giveaways, food and drink specials, goodie bags, dash plaques and a top vehicle awards. Information: www. tailgatersgrill.com or 630-679-1994.

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC, 4 p.m. Aug. 9, Wheatstack, 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle.

Information: www.wheatstacklisle. com or 630-968-1920.

SALSA, 6 p.m. Aug. 9, Esteban’s Dining and Dancing, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Free entry with purchase of dinner entree available from 6 to 9 p.m.

With no dinner reservation $10 cover

charge. Information: www.estebansdiningdancing.com/Dancing.html.

JANNIE’S HOPE FOOD AND WINE BENEFIT, 6 p.m. Aug. 9, White Eagle Golf Club, 3400 Club Drive, Naperville.

Author and celebrity chef Jenn Stoker will join other top chefs to share their signature dishes along with specially paired wines. In addition to a silent auction with a variety of prize packages, a live cult wine auction will take place. Cost: $125. Information: www. jannieshope.org.

CHICAGO SINFONIETTA, 8 p.m. Aug. 9, Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Ravinia-style symphony concert. Cost: $22 in advance or $24 day of show. Parking free. Information: www.cantigny.org or 630-6685161.

THE LERNER & LOEWE CONCERT, 8 p.m. Aug. 9, Glenbard South High School Auditorium, 23 W. 200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. The Wheaton Pops will play music from 5 Lerner

FRENCH CONNECTION DAY, 9 a.m.

Aug. 10, Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Daylong festival and family fun devoted to France. Free with paid parking ($5). Information: www.cantigny.org or 630-668-5161.

MOTOR CHURCH SUNDAYS, 9 a.m. Aug. 10, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Traditional, old-school performances and classics. Cost: Free. Information: www.brauerhouse. com or 630-495-2141.

CAR SHOW, noon Aug. 10, Metra Station Parking Lot, Lake Street and Barrington Road, Hanover Park.

Benefits the Hanover Park Community Resource Coalition to raise funds for youth programs. Residents and neighbors showcase their best engines for the grand prize trophy and cash prize. Cost: Free. Registration: 847-514-4349.

NIU FAMILY DAY, noon Aug. 10, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Ride around in the Acorn Express tram, enjoy a lunch buffet and explore nature with an all-day access pass. Cost: $10-$30.

Information: 630-968-0074.

SETTLEMENT SUNDAYS, 1 p.m. Aug. 10, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Free sundaes with do-it-yourself toppings, hands-on family activities and tours of historic buildings. Ice cream from Culver’s is served from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for youths; Naperville residents and members are free. Information: www. napersettlement.org.

MOVIE & BOOK DISCUSSION, 2 p.m.

Aug. 10, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Bring along your favorite book that was either made into a movie, or that you would like to see made into a movie. Cost: Free. Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/ store/2361.

HI, Mom. I Hate It Here, 3 p.m. Aug. 10, My College Planning Team Office, 1001 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove.

Workshop will talk about the most prevalent mental health issues found on college campuses; differentiate between homesickness, anxiety, and depression; discuss resources and support available to parents and students. Cost: Free. Information: www. mycollegeplanningteam.com.

KILL FOR CASH OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. The crowd favorite will come back the following week to host, then return

on the last Sunday of the month to compete for a $100 cash prize.

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

LIVE PUB TRIVIA, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Tommy Nevin’s Pub, 3032 English Rows, Naperville. Cost: Free. Information: www.tommynevins.com or 630-4284242.

SUNDAY NIGHT FLIX, 8 p.m. Aug. 10, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

DJ JEFF OVERSTREET, 8 p.m. Aug. 10, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Cost: Free. Information: www.tailgatersgrill. com/ or 630-679-1994.

AUGUST 11 HINSDALE FARMERS MARKET, 7 a.m.

Aug. 11, 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.

BILL GATES AND STEVE JOBS, 9 a.m.

Aug. 11, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. A look at the cofounders of Microsoft and Apple.

Cost: $48. Information: www.ben. edu/CLL. POST AND LINTEL CONSTRUCTION, Studio Drop-In, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Aug. 11 to 17, DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. Discover how post and lintel construction supported the buildings in ancient Greece. Build statues and structures inspired by Stonehenge, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon.

Free with Museum membership or admission. Information: dupagechildrens.org.

FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Cost: $60. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. READERS’ THEATRE GROUP, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood, Villa Park.

Adult/senior program. Cost: Free.

Information: 630-834-8525.

CHESS MONDAYS, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Teen and adult players of all experience levels welcome. The library will provide chess boards, tournament sized pieces and light refreshments. Tables are first come, first served. Information: www. lislelibrary.org.

“WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?,” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free. Information: www. clarendonhillslibrary.org.

wing Road, Lombard. Nightly prizes for the best act. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

OPEN MIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. Aug. 13, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Play three songs or 15 minutes. Information: www. ballydoylepub.com.

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KNITTING CIRCLE, 1 p.m. Aug. 14, Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. Knitters AUGUST 12 and other crafters meet for inspiration and conversation. Newcomers and INVESTMENT DISCUSSION GROUP, 7:15 novices welcome. Cost: Free. Informap.m. Aug. 12, Thomas Ford Memorial tion: fordlibrary.org or 708-246-0520.

Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western UNIQUELY THURSDAYS, 6 p.m. Aug. Springs. Discussion of trends in invest14, Burlington Park, Chicago Avenue, ing. Bring your questions about market Hinsdale. Multiple food vendors, a terminology and how to find reliable beer and wine tent and various table information. No money changes sponsors each week. This week: 7th hands. Cost: Free. Information: www.

Heaven performs classic rock. Inforfordlibrary.org or 708-246-0520. mation: www.hinsdalechamber.com.

DOWNERS GROVE BICYCLE CLUB, 7:30 8TH ANNUAL CLARENDON HILLS p.m. Aug. 12, Emmett’s Brewing ComLIBRARY ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 6:30 pany, 5200 Main St., Downers Grove. p.m. Aug. 14, Clarendon Hills Public Meets the second Tuesday of each Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon month, March through November.

Hills. Information: www.clarendonInformation: www.downersgrovebicyhillslibrary.org. cleclub.org.

TNR WORKSHOP IN LA GRANGE, 6:30 TEAM TRIVIA, 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Sal’s p.m. Aug. 14, La Grange Public Library, Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard.

10 W. Cossitt Ave, La Grange. Learn Information: salspizzapub.com. about Trap-Neuter-Return. DonatTEAM TRIVIA, 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Stoneed food is available for registered House Pub, 103 Stephen St., Lemont. caretakers. Traps are on loan with Prizes to the top three teams. Infora deposit that is fully refundable mation: 630-257-1300. upon their return. Information: www.

KARAOKE, 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Tailgaters TripleRPets.org.

Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton FAMILY STORYTIME, 6:45 p.m. Aug. 14, Road, Bolingbrook. Information: www.

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 tailgatersgrill.com/events or 630-679Chestnut St., Western Springs. Hear 1994. stories, sing songs, and make a craft TRIVIA NIGHT, 9 p.m. Aug. 12, Ballyin this special evening storytime for doyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main families. Attendees must be Western St., Downers Grove. Information: Springs resident. Cost: Free. Informawww.ballydoylepub.com. tion: fordlibrary.org or 708-246-0520.

OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC, 7 p.m. Aug. AUGUST 13 14, Carlucci Restaurant & Bar, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove.

STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Aug. 13, Barnes & Cost: Free.

Noble Oak Brook, 297 Oakbrook Cen- ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDIter, Oak Brook. A popular children’s CINE, 7 p.m. Aug. 14, Oak Brook Public book, followed by coloring or a craft.

Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Information: store-locator.barnesandBrook. Learn about the fascinating noble.com/store/2361. history of acupuncture. Registration ROBOT TEST KITCHEN, 11 a.m. Aug. 13, required at 630-368-7725. Cost: Free.

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Information: www.oak-brook.org/ Chestnut St., Western Springs. Have library. you ever wanted to build a robot?

TRIVIA NIGHT, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, DJ’s We’ll build, test, and play with a vaSports Bar, 222 E. Chicago Ave., riety of kits. Cost: Free. Information: Westmont. Win a $25 or $10 gift card fordlibrary.org or 708-246-0520. to DJ’s. Cost: Free. Information: www.

FREE LUNCH AND LEARN PRESENTAdjswestmont.com.

TION, noon Aug. 13, ActiveRx Active KARAOKE NIGHT, 8 p.m. Aug. 14, Sal’s Aging Center, 201 E. Ogden Ave., Suite Pizza Pub, 410 W. 22nd St., Lombard.

218, Hinsdale. Dr. John Liu will share Information: salspizzapub.com. information about the causes of and IMMORTAL THURSDAYS, 9 p.m. Aug. latest treatments for chronic pain.

14, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Free lunch. Save your spot by Aug. 11 Road, Lombard. Vampire-themed by calling 630-581-5097. Information: event features goth dance and rock activerx.com. records mashed with audio clips from BRAUERHOUSE OPEN MIC NITE, 8 p.m. vampire movies. Information: www.

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RISQUE BINGO, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Adults only. Information: www. brauerhouse.com or 630-495-2141.

THE DAYDREAM, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Music group for kids. Cost: Free. Information: www. oak-brook.org/library.

ACOUSTIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. Aug. 11, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Live music. Information: www. misskittyssaloon.com.

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By SCOTT SCHMID sschmid@shawmedia.com After finishing his successful high school football career at Lemont High School, which included a spot on the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 6A all-state team in 2010, Clayton Fejedelem kept the success coming at St. Xavier University.

He helped SXU win an NAIA title in 2011 and a 14-1 record, and the following year Fejedelem was part of a squad that finished 11-2.

Looking for a bigger challenge, Fejedelem joined the University of Illinois as a walk-on in the spring of 2013, but he had to sit out last fall in accordance with NCAA transfer rules.

Fejedelem recently spoke with Suburban Life sports reporter Scott Schmid about making the team at Illinois, having to sit out last year and his goals for the upcoming season.

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Schmid: What was the feeling like to make the Illinois team?

Fejedelem: It was definitely an achievement and a goal of mine out of high school. I didn’t get the recruitment I wanted, I wanted to play at a top-notch university. I was fortunate to go to St. Xavier, tune my skills and then get to my state’s Big Ten team and earn my spot and earn a chance to compete in the Big Ten. Schmid: How would you describe your two years at St. Xavier?

Fejedelem: That was a blast.

Going there as a freshman and starting, and getting an interception in the semifinal playoff game my freshman year, it was an amazing experience and something I will never forget.

Schmid: What are your expectations for camp?

Fejedelem: Going into camp, it’s a clean slate, everybody comes into camp ready to go.

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Clayton Fejedelem (20) runs down the field during the 2013 spring game at the University of Illinois. After transferring from St. Xavier University, the Lemont High School graduate finally is eligible to play for the Illini this season.

I’m coming off a successful spring, luckily, I was able to stay healthy and get after it.

I’m definitely going into camp with expectations to compete.

They’ve got to find the four

best guys at defensive back.

Whoever the best four guys are, they are going to play. My job and my teammates’ job is to compete because we are expecting big things this year.

Schmid: With having to sit out last season due to transferring, what was last year like for you?

Fejedelem: I was practicing every day, the only thing I couldn’t do was compete on

game day. But to practice every day against this type of talent, it definitely gave me the edge to come in this year and compete. It was definitely to my benefit.

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Know more Fresh off of winning the 2014 Illinois High School Association Class 3A state championship, Lemont’s baseball program will host a golf outing and accompanying dinner with silent auction and raffles on Aug. 16 at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont.

The event will serve as a fundraiser for head coach Brian Storako’s program.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and rounds of golf will tee off at noon and follow a scramble format. Contests will take place throughout the day, including Closest to the Bill Ackerman file photo - backerman@shawmedia.com Pin and Longest Drive comLemont baseball players celebrate moments after winning the Class 3A baseball state title in June. The petitions. The dinner, silent auction and raffles will begin team will host a golf outing fundraiser Aug. 16 at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont.

For information, contact Tony Terrazas at tmjp22@ gmail.com or 630-235-0755. at 4 p.m.

A $125 ticket provides an individual golfer with a round of golf, cart, lunch on the course and dinner. Foursomes are $500, and dinner only tickets are $40. Supporters of the Lemont High School baseball program do not have to participate in the golf outing in order to attend the dinner and auction.

For information, contact Tony Terrazas at tmjp22@ gmail.com or 630-235-0755.

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BOURBONNAIS – After ending his four-year college football career at Illinois in 2012, Graham Pocic has endured his share of obstacles in an attempt to make it in the NFL. But now his journey has brought him back to his home state after the Lemont High School graduate was signed by the Chicago Bears last week.

“It’s awesome,” Pocic said.

“A dream come true to be able to play in front of my family and friends. I’ve gotten a lot of support from all the people back home.

“I had a Bears jersey as a kid. Everyone’s dream is to play in the NFL, especially for your hometown team.”

A year ago, the offensive lineman was in camp with the St. Louis Rams but ended up being placed on injured reserve after hurting his shoulder. Pocic stayed with the Rams until this spring when was then cut shortly after the 2014 NFL draft in May. This time around, Pocic is getting a late start with his new team, which means a little extra time spent looking at the playbook.

“A lot of catching up, a lot of studying,” he said. “This offense is pretty awesome; it’s

days. But it’s a huge opportunity and I’m happy to be here.”

One change is that Pocic is seeing time on the right side of the line after playing mostly center at Illinois.

“Switching positions, playing right guard and right tackle – that’s a little bit of a learning curve,” he said. “But other than that, it’s football.

I’ve never really had one (a natural position). Played tackle in high school, a little tackle in college, mostly center in college, though. I think that helps out anybody if you can play multiple positions.”

Pocic is making sure to soak up as much information from the Bears established players as possible.

“All the vets are awesome,” he said. “They’re really helpful, too, that’s a big thing. Each one of them pretty much has reached out to me, helped me out with things that they see that I’m doing wrong.”

And though the 6-foot-7, 310-pounder might face long odds in making the final roster, Photo provided of University of Illinois he is not looking at it that way.

Graham Pocic (No. 76) plays in a game against Ohio State during his career at the University of Illinois. From “I feel like I have every opLemont High School to Champaign to an NFL stop in St. Louis, Pocic now is back close to home in training portunity that everyone else camp with the Chicago Bears. has,” Pocic said. “I just wasn’t here as long so I have to play fun for me to learn new offens- hill stuff, but it’s all [the same thing is probably learning the catch up.” es and everything. Good times, stuff] you’ve ran before. It’s plays and getting used to playit’s what we like to do. just a whole new language ing football again; you have to Arthur Arkush contributed “St. Louis was more down- you have to learn. The hardest knock the rust off the first few to this story.

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More local Big Ten talent The western suburbs are fertile grounds for football talent, and college programs throughout the Midwest – including several schools in the Big Ten – continue to harvest the area to improve their teams. Here is a list of more athletes from the area, sorted by name, position and high school, who were included on Big Ten football rosters as of Aug. 4.

Big Ten, big impact gins in earnest the next day, and when teams from the Big Ten Conference take the field, forHigh school athletes across the area will step mer stars from several local high schools will into the spotlight Aug 29. when the football sea- be prominently featured. Here are a few area son kicks off. The college football season be- products having an impact in the Big Ten.

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Illinois ■ Rob Bain, DL, Bolingbrook ■ Clayton Fejedelem, DB, Lemont ■ Pat Flavin, OL, Benet (Lisle) ■ Scott McDowell, OL, Hinsdale Central ■ Jim Nudera, TE, York ■ Cameron Tucker, RB, Nazareth Northwestern ■ Doug Diedrick, SB, Montini (Woodridge) ■ Mark Gorogianis, WR, Montini (Lombard) ■ Justin Jackson, RB, Glenbard North ■ Clayton Thorson, QB, Wheaton North ■ Parrker Westphal, DB, Bolingbrook Michigan ■ Kyle Bosch, OL, St. Francis ■ Ian Bunting, TE, Hinsdale Central

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COLLEGE: Michigan State HIGH SCHOOL: Hinsdale Central YEAR: Junior POSITION: Offensive lineman Allen enters this fall slated to start for the third year in a row. After redshirting his first year on campus in 2011, Allen has played in 25 games with 24 starts since 2012. All but five of those starts have come at center, where he is expected to play this season. The Spartans are defending Big Ten champions, and Allen is one of three players who started on the offensive line in Michigan State’s Rose Bowl win against Stanford that are slated to return.

COLLEGE: Illinois HIGH SCHOOL: Bolingbrook YEAR: Sophomore POSITION: Quarterback Bailey, listed at 6-foot-2, 225 pounds, used his size, speed and overall athleticism to get on the field in his first year on campus. He played in nine games, being mostly used as a goal-line quarterback. Bailey ran for three touchdowns and passed for one more, all from 10 yards or less.

Overall, he ran for 83 yards on 20 carries and was 2-for-5 for four yards through the air. Nathan Scheelhaase, a four-year starter at quarterback, is gone, but Wes Lunt, a highly touted transfer from Oklahoma State will battle for playing time with Bailey and fellow local product Reilly O’Toole.

Michigan State ■ Brian Allen, OL, Hinsdale Central Indiana ■ Ben Bach, CB, Wheaton Warrenville South ■ Nick Campos, P, Wheaton Warrenville South ■ Nile Sykes, LB, Montini (Oak Park) Minnesota ■ Andrew Harte, K, Montini (Downers Grove) Iowa ■ Colin Goebel, OL, Naperville North (Lisle) ■ Jaleel Johnson, DL, Montini (Lombard) Purdue ■ Will Colmery, DE, Nazareth (Western Springs) ■ Grant Ellington, LS, Nazareth (La Grange) Wisconsin ■ Thad Armstrong, QB, Wheaton Warrenville South

Tommy Schutt COLLEGE: Ohio State HIGH SCHOOL: Glenbard West YEAR: Junior POSITION: Defensive line Schutt is a two-year letter winner for the Buckeyes and has played in 17 games thus far in his collegiate career. He missed the first six contests last season due to injury but ended up playing in six games, registering three tackles and half of a sack as the Buckeyes finished third in the country with 42 sacks last season. As a freshman, the 6-foot-2, 300-pounder saw action in 10 games.

Austin Teitsma COLLEGE: Illinois HIGH SCHOOL: Glenbard South YEAR: Senior POSITION: Defensive line After playing in seven games as a redshirt freshman and all 12 contests as a sophomore, Teitsma earned a starting role last fall at defensive tackle. The 6-foot-2, 290-pounder finished sixth on the Illini with 53 tackles and also added 5 ½ tackles for loss, one forced fumble and three quarterback hurries. He tied a career high with eight tackles against Northwestern in the final game of the season.

Kyle Prater

COLLEGE: Illinois HIGH SCHOOL: Wheaton Warrenville South YEAR: Senior POSITION: Quarterback Entering his fourth and final year with the Illini, O’Toole has seen action behind center in each of his first three seasons.

As a junior, he played in six games, completing 12-of-16 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 34 yards. O’Toole started twice as a sophomore, finishing with 564 yards and six touchdowns that year, after taking part in 10 games as a freshman.

COLLEGE: Northwestern HIGH SCHOOL: Proviso West YEAR: Senior POSITION: Wide receiver The USC transfer has struggled to make his mark in two seasons at Northwestern. In the past two years, he has combined for 19 receptions and 113 yards without catching any touchdowns. Entering his senior season, Prater is hoping to match the expectations placed on him out of high school.

His 59 yards last season ranked ninth on the team, but three of the players who finished ahead of him were seniors.

Dan Vitale

Jordan Walsh

Jordan Westerkamp

COLLEGE: Northwestern HIGH SCHOOL: Wheaton Warrenville South YEAR: Junior POSITION: Superback In just two seasons for the Wildcats, this WWS graduate already has carved out quite a solid career for himself. After receiving playing time as a true freshman, Vitale started all 12 games in 2013 as a superback (a combination fullback and tight end). Catching at least one pass in every contest, the incoming junior finished third on Northwestern with 34 receptions for 382 yards, which included a five-catch, 101yard performance against California. He also hauled in three touchdowns.

COLLEGE: Iowa HIGH SCHOOL: Glenbard West YEAR: Junior POSITION: Offensive line After seeing spot duty and playing in seven games in 2012, Walsh ascended to a starting position last fall and was entrenched at right guard for all 13 contests. The 6-foot-4, 290-pounder helped the Hawkeyes total nearly 500 yards of offense in each of the team’s first two games of the 2013 season while also playing a role in Iowa rushing for over 200 yards in five straight games to begin the 2013 campaign.

COLLEGE: Nebraska HIGH SCHOOL: Montini YEAR: Sophomore POSITION: Wide receiver Westerkamp made a big impression as a redshirt freshman for the Cornhuskers. He played in all 13 games and started the Gator Bowl win against Georgia. He was third on Nebraska with 283 receiving yards and fourth in receptions with 20.

He also had 19 punt returns for 51 yards. Westerkamp’s only touchdown came against Northwestern on a 49-yard Hail Mary on the last play of the game to give the Huskers the win. This fall, he could see play a bigger role in the offense as the second-leading wide receiver among returners.

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COLLEGE: Northwestern HIGH SCHOOL: Lyons Township YEAR: Sophomore POSITION: Cornerback/kick returner Harris’ first game action came on special teams, both on kickoffs and kick returns. With Venric Mark injured for most of the season, Harris became the Wildcats’ primary kickoff returner. He took 21 kicks for 484 yards, including a 47-yard return against Western Michigan. As a cornerback, Harris started the last five games of the season, totaling 36 tackles and being named to ESPN.com’s Big Ten All-Freshman team.

He was one of just two true freshmen to play last season for Northwestern.

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KAROLIS SILEIKIS; NERINGA SEREDI; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FLAGSTAR BANK FSB; Defendants, 09 CH 26238 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 26, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 22-21-310-027-0000.

Commonly known as 381 FOURTH 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 it he han shall

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD C. RABE, JR., EQUESTRIAN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, SUBURBAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY, INLAND BANK AND TRUST S/I/I TO AMERIMARK BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 26143 2 HORSESHOE LANE LEMONT, IL 60439 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 8, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 15, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, ll at blic cti to th

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The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; attached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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 tati to lity

y representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

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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 Ma 1s

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

Please refer to file number PA1315717.

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) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1315717 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 26143 TJSC#: 348666 I618561 July 25, August 1, 8, 2014

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August 8, 2014 Lemont Suburban Life 8309

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By: Charlene M. Smollen, Clerk

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BY ORDER OF: MAYOR & BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF LEMONT

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IV. AWARD CRITERIA AND REJECTION OF BIDS: The Village reserves the right to determine responsibility at the time of award, to reject any and all Proposals, to re-advertise the proposed improvements, and to waive technicalities.

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Proposal forms are non-transferable. Only those Proposals that have been obtained from, and with the approval of, Frank Novotny & Associates will be accepted at the bid opening.

C. Only qualified Contractors who can furnish satisfactory proof that they have performed work of similar nature as Contractors will be entitled to receive Bid Documents and submit Proposals. In order to meet this requirement, at the request of the Engineer, bidders will be required to submit a "Statement of Experience" consisting of a list of previous projects of similar nature in order to receive Bid Documents. The Owner reserves the right to issue Bid Documents only to those Contractors deemed qualified.

D. All Proposals must be accompanied by a Bank Cashier's Check, Bank Draft, Certified Check, or Bid Bond for not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid, or as provided in the applicable sections of the "Standard Specifications".

E. No Bid may be withdrawn after opening of Proposals without the consent of the Owner for a period of forty-five (45) days after the scheduled time of opening of Bids.

F. The Contractor will be required to furnish a labor and material "Performance Bond" in the full amount of the Contract.

G. The Contractor will be required to pay Prevailing Wages in accordance with all applicable laws.

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A. All applicable work will be in conformance with the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction", dated January 1, 2012.

B. Specifications and Proposal forms may be obtained from the Project Engineer, FRANK NOVOTNY & ASSOCIATES, INC., 825 Midway Drive, Willowbrook, Illinois, 60527, (630) 887-8640, for a non-refundable fee of $75.00.

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III. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:

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