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Nat Hunt hits a target held by instructor Sue Helsdon during the SEASPAR karate class Feb. 8 at True Balance Karate in Downers Grove.
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DOWNERS GROVE he Southeast Association for Special Park and Recreation is celebrating its 40th year of providing recreational services for local residents with special needs. SEASPAR, based out of Downers Grove, serves 12 park districts and recreation departments in southeastern DuPage County and western Cook County. The park districts of Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Westmont and Woodridge started the association in 1976. SEASPAR Executive Director Susan Friend, who joined the association in 1979, has witnessed its growth. “SEASPAR was in near constant change mode in the very beginning,” she said. “We were adding a new community every two years.” Friend said the movement toward special recreation districts started in the 1960s, when people with special needs became more accepted in society. “People with disabilities not too many generations ago did not necessarily go to school,” she said. Besides school, families were looking for recreation opportunities for their children.
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Suburban Life Committee names St. Patrick’s Day Queen
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LEMONT – The St. Patrick’s Day Queen nominating committee announced that Colette Kelly, a high school senior at Lemont High School, has been selected queen of the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will step off at 1 p.m. March 5 in downtown Lemont. Nominations for Kelly describe the Lemont native as a “dedicated and talented young woman with a commitment to service and a passion about her community,” the village news release Colette Kelly stated. Kelly is a member of the high school’s National Honor Society, National English Honor Society and Math Honor Society, and a previous member of Student Council, Sign Language Club and Interact Service Club, which involved tutoring for the school’s Special Education/STEM program. Kelly has been on the Lemont High School basketball team for three years,
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and the track and field team for four years. Combining her athletic abilities with her passion to help others, she spearheaded a basketball competition, Hoops for Hope, to raise funds to help with the purchase of a handicap-accessible van for a fellow classmate with cerebral palsy. The submitted descriptions of Kelly’s dedication to serving those in the Lemont community are numerous, according to the release. She has devoted countless volunteer hours
helping others through the Hope and Friendship Foundation, provided more than 300 volunteer hours at Silver Cross Hospital, volunteered numerous hours to Haunted Central to benefit the grade school and community, participates in the (not)Invincible Project to bring awareness of the dangers of drug use to teens, and teaches piano lessons to children through Lemont Plays for Food, in which the proceeds are donated to the Lemont Food Pantry. Her most recent achievement is being awarded a scholarship through Comcast Foundation’s Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. Only one student per school may be nominated for the scholarship, which recognizes high school seniors from Comcast communities for their commitment to community service, academics and demonstrated leadership. “Representing all the qualities the nominating committee looks for in the St. Patrick’s Day Queen, Colette will celebrate her Irish heritage as she leads the St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” the release stated.
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LEMONT – Lemont High School will present AP Night at 6:45 p.m. March 7 in the Performing Arts Center. The event is intended for prospective Advanced Placement students and their parents and will provide information about the benefits of the program. Attendance is encouraged for any student who may be taking an AP class in 2016-17 or in subsequent years, the news release stated. The first segment of the program will feature a short presentation from Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction Tina Malak and Student Services Chairwoman Denise Dalton. Malak will discuss the rigor of AP courses and provide a general overview of what students can expect from those classes, while Dalton will detail how AP courses can benefit students both in the area of college admissions and with potential college tuition savings. The remainder of the evening will serve as a mini open house for students and parents, with AP teachers on hand to discuss their specific classes and shed light on course
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expectations in 15-minute breakout sessions. The College Board’s AP Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still enrolled in high school, allowing them to receive college credit, advanced placement at the college level, or both, based on their performance on the AP exams. Lemont High School will offer 14 AP classes during the 2016-17 school year, including American government, biology, calculus BC, chemistry, economics, English language and composition, English literature and
composition, environmental science, music theory, physics 1, physics 2, psychology, statistics and U.S. history. In addition to those courses, students may choose to take any AP exam offered by the College Board, and often use individual independent study courses (supervised by teachers) to take AP courses not offered by the school. Lemont High School students have succeeded at an increasing rate in AP courses over the past five years, according to the release. The school established a new benchmark in 2015, with 330 students taking at least one AP exam; 60 percent of those students posted at least one score of 3 or better. Of the total number of AP exams administered to Lemont students last year, 63 percent resulted in scores of 3 or better. A record 72 current or former students were cited with AP Scholar Award honors by the College Board earlier this year, thanks to their performance on the AP exams last spring. Lemont High School is at 800 Porter St. Those attending should enter the building through the Performing Arts Center entrance off Julia Street.
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The Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation has more than doubled its membership since it started 40 years ago. Here is a timeline tracking its growth: ■ 1976: SEASPAR is founded
by the park districts of Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Westmont and Woodridge ■ 1978: Village of Indian Head Park becomes the first Cook County recreation department to join ■ 1980: Clarendon Hills Park District joins ■ 1982: Park District of La Grange Park joins ■ 1985: La Grange Park District joins ■ 1990: Village of Western Springs joins ■ 2007: Village of Brookfield joins ■ 2015: Lemont Park District joins
needs to be addressed,” she said. Louise Ores of Darien has two sons, Paul and Kirk, who have participated in SEASPAR programs since it started. “I think it’s a very important part of their lives,” she said. “They look forward to going and participating in these activities.” For Friend, being with longtime clients has been the most rewarding part of her job. “It’s one of the neatest experiences of working at a special recreation association and being here for a period of time,” she said. “It’s watching them grow up, watching them become independent and watching them enjoy life.”
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ABOVE: SEASPAR program supervisor Rachel Pavesich listens to student Jack van Alphen, 7, during stretching in the SEASPAR karate class Feb. 8 at True Balance Karate in Downers Grove.
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“They wanted to go to day camps,” she said. “Park districts hadn’t been equipped to [meet their needs].” The Illinois State Legislature passed laws in 1969 and 1975 that allowed park districts to combine their resources by forming a special recreation association and levy taxes specifically for the purpose of special recreation. When SEASPAR was formed, it offered weekly recreational programs and events. It has expanded its programming to include services such as athlete training, adult day services and a community service club. Vicki van Alphen of Western Springs said her son, Jack, has participated in SEASPAR programs for four years. She said she likes that Jack gets to participate in park district classes with instructors who understand his needs. “It’s a great opportunity for him to be able to do some of the activities that I want him to learn how to do with just a little more attention and focus that’s geared for him,” she said. Friend added SEASPAR’s changing client base has spurred the association’s growth. “The needs of the participants have changed dramatically over the years,” she said. “People have more severe disabilities.” For instance, she said SEASPAR had a couple of clients with autism when it started and has hundreds of them now. Friend said SEASPAR also has had to adjust services as its younger clients became adults. “The constant growing demand for adult services will continue to be a challenge that
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LEMONT – A Take Charge of Your Diabetes program will be offered as a six-week workshop in Lemont beginning March 23. The evidence-based health program for older adults and their caregivers is sponsored by AgeOptions and Lemont Township, the news release stated. Sessions will meet from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Lemont Township offices, 1115 Warner Ave. To register, call 630-257-2522. Two trained class leaders will cover the following topics: • Coping with fatigue, frustration and isolation related to ongoing health conditions • Exercising to maintain and improve strength and flexibility • Using medications • Communicating with family, friends and health professionals • Practicing good nutrition • Evaluating new treatment options For more information, contact Edith Vargas at 708-383-0258 or email takecharge@ageoptions.org.
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A natural resource management workday in Lemont through the Forest Preserve District of Will County will take place March 6.
SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – Volunteers can head outdoors to assist at a natural resource management workday in Lemont through the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The workday will take place from 8 a.m. to noon March 6 at Keepataw Preserve.
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Show to rock DuPage Fairgrounds The Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois will present its annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show on March 5 and 6 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. The show will feature exhibits from Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Elmhurst, along with member exhibits, craft demonstrations, book sales, and gem, jewelry, fossil and mineral dealers. Also highlighted will be live and silent auctions of rare minerals and fossils, including Illinois’ state fossil – the Tully Monster, the news release stated. For children, there will be an interactive kids’ corner with hands-on activities using fossils and minerals, and a
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Faculty association responds to report Association president addresses probation decision by commission By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com College of DuPage Faculty Association President Glenn Hansen wants to sit down with trustees and administrators for a “frank” discussion on issues facing the college. “Relationships definitely need to be repaired,” Hansen said in addressing trustees during their Feb. 25 special board meeting. Hansen spoke as part of the faculty response to the Higher Learning Commission’s decision to place COD on probation. In December 2015, the commission put the college
on probation for two years after expressing concerns about its integrity and governance. Hansen proposed meetings be set up with administrators, faculty leadership and two trustees for “frank conversation.” “If we are to move forward, we must evaluate what we have done and how we got to this point,” Hansen said. “We must examine why. We cannot simply say it was one person and all is good now. We cannot say everything is fine, we’ll be good in two years. We must evaluate the processes that allowed us to reach probation. We must evaluate the discussions that led us to the decisions.”
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Faculty members back colleague denied tenure Petition asserts instructor was fired in retaliation for filing ADA complaint By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com College of DuPage faculty members are speaking out against a decision by the College of DuPage Board of Trustees not to grant tenure to English instructor Elizabeth Anderson. At their Feb. 25 meeting, trustees voted against giving Anderson tenure. Trustee Joseph Wozniak abstained, and trustees Erin Birt and Dianne McGuire were absent. “She’s a wonderful teacher,” said COD English professor Deborah Adleman, who presented a petition signed by more than 70 faculty members against the firing of Anderson. “She is a great member of our division. We don’t agree with this decision, and know that the process was flawed, and would like to
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see Elizabeth get the tenure she deserves.” Adleman read the petition, which stated in part that, “We Elizabeth assert that Professor Anderson Anderson was fired in retaliation for an Americans with Disabilities Act complaint she filed in pursuant of accommodations to allow her to do her job without excessive walking, which causes her unnecessary pain and makes her job harder to perform.” Anderson has been fighting cancer, Adleman said. The vote not to give Anderson tenure was based on a recommendation from COD administration. Board Chairwoman Deanne Mazzochi said she could not comment on personnel matters. Anderson’s last day at COD is May 20, according to a resolution board members approved. While the board did not approve tenure for Anderson,
trustees did recently approve tenure for 24 other COD faculty members, college spokesman Joseph Moore said. Anderson has been a member of the faculty for 10 years. She started at COD in 2006 as an adjunct instructor and was hired full time in 2013. COD Faculty Association President Glenn Hansen said the association strongly disagreed with the decision and indicated the group is fighting it. “We are moving through the appropriate processes,” Hansen said in an email. During the meeting, assistant English professor Bob Hazard told trustees Anderson “is a hard-working, inventive, compassionate professor on the cutting edge of online education and has earned her tenure, despite what you’ve been told.” Other faculty members echoed his comments. “Our department needs her. Her students need her. This is wrong,” associate English professor Karin Evans said.
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Gov. [Bruce] Rauner is trying to take Lemont back 130 years. In 1885, Lemont was producing over $1 million a year in limestone. The quarry owners reduced the quarry workers’ wages from $1.75 per day to $1.50 per day. … On May 4, 1885, workers gathered in downtown Lemont to protest the reduction in wages and the quarry owners bringing in strike breakers from Chicago. Mr. Horace Singer, owner of one of the biggest quarries, summoned the militia from Joliet. … Col. Bennett, one of the leaders of the militia, ordered the crowd to disperse. When they didn’t, his officers charged into the crowd with bayonets on their rifles and killed several people.
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OBITUARIES ALBERT HENRY Albert Henry “Hoppy”, age 85, of Morris, formerly of Lemont, passed away February 24, 2016. He was one of 13 children, retired from the Teamsters, was a farmer and collected antique tractors. He was a true Cowboy. Preceded in death by his wife, Violet, nee IN MEMORIAM Wise, Henry. Survived by his children, Gloria (fiancé Rick Harle) Ruppert, Kathy (Joe) Error, Cindy (Larry) Putty, Gary (Kellie) Henry and Lynn (Mark) Labno; his grandchildren, Jenny Colister, Jackie (Jerry) Townsend, Cheri (Travis) Robison, Jason Bromberek, Meghan and Jake Putty, Cheyenne and Caitlyn Henry and Collin and Dillon Labno; and nine greatgrandchildren. Funeral services Monday, February 29, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Equine Dreams, 9775 Fox River Dr, Newark, IL 60541. Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. Lemont 630257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com
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Park District bids farewell to commissioner Board of commissioners begins search for Davoren’s replacement SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LEMONT – The Lemont Park District Board announced it received Commissioner Jim Davoren’s letter of resignation. Because of other obligations, Davoren will no longer be able to fill the role of Park District commissioner, the news release stated. “The Lemont Park District staff would like to extend much gratitude to Commissioner Davoren for his hard work, interest and genuine care for the community of Lemont, and we wish him all the best,” the district’s Executive Director Louise Egofske said in the release. Because of the resignation, the Lemont Park District Board of Commissioners is looking for another member to fill a one-year seat appointment until April 2017. At that time, the position is subject to an election in which inter-
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Continued from page 8 The College of DuPage Faculty Association voted no confidence in embattled President Robert Breuder in September 2014. Wasteful spending, lack of internal trust and intimidation were among the claims made against him, and the faculty association requested Breuder resign. In October 2015, trustees voted 4-1 to fire Breuder. COD acting interim President Joseph Collins outlined to trustees what steps the college already has taken in addressing the concerns brought by the Higher Learning Commission. Those steps include requiring all college employees to undergo ethics training, converting the Waterleaf restaurant to a purely instructional operation
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ested people may run for the remaining unexpired four-year term. The purpose of a board member is to develop policies; devise long-range plans, procedures and regulations for operations of the agency; monitor finances; and serve as a voting member, the release stated. All members are expected to attend monthly meetings, participate on various committees, attend standing committee meetings if
a member, attend board retreats and in-service workshops and attend and participate in special events. Members must be well-informed and aware of the needs of the community, participate in organizational decision-making, assume leadership roles in all board activities, represent the organization to the public and private industry, and contribute skills, knowledge and experience when appropriate. Applicants for the position must submit their resume, two references and a letter of interest to Lemont Park District Board President Brian Pepich at BrianPepich@lemontparkdistrict. org by March 21. “We are grateful to Commissioner Davoren for all his hard work and dedication to the Lemont Park District,” Pepich said in the release. “Looking ahead, we are pleased that another Lemont resident will have the opportunity to serve as a member on the Lemont Park District Board of Commissioners. It is truly a very rewarding experience to see when a positive difference is made and embraced by the community.”
and creating a board audit committee. Collins also has created a task force to address the issues raised by the commission. English professor Tom Tipton, one of the task force members, told trustees he will do his best to help COD get off probation. “A true response needs to be pointed to a deep cultural change,” Tipton said. “We can no longer afford an usversus-them mentality. We need to retrain our ears at the college to hear dissenting voices as positive voices.” Earlier in the day, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded COD’s credit rating to a stable outlook. The downgrade follows Standard & Poor’s decision to lower the college’s credit rating by two notches earlier this month. “The downgrade to Aa1 is based on operational risks stemming from the college’s accreditation being placed
on probation by the Higher Learning Commission,” according to a statement from Moody’s. “While management has developed a robust response to address the HLC concerns, we believe that the issues raised reflect a level of governance instability that is not consistent with a Aaa rating. The Aa1 rating also considers the college’s considerable credit strengths, including its substantial and diversified tax base that benefits from an affluent demographic profile; strong financial operations and very ample reserves; and low debt burden.” Removal of the district’s accreditation status from probation, continued improvement in management practices, and maintenance of a strong financial position despite the state’s budget impasse are factors that could lead to an upgrade, Moody’s stated.
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TUMBLESON TWO-DAY DAY ESTATE AUCTION
Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100 miles West of Chicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26. (Behind the Sherwood Antique Mall) on: SATURDAY, MARCH 5, & SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016 TIME: 10:00 A.M. (Preview: 8:00 A.M.) Each Day **SPECIAL PREVIEW OF BOTH DAYS: FRIDAY, MARCH 4 TIME: 4:00-6:00 P.M.** View Photos and Listing on website: www.tumblesonauction.com SATURDAY, MARCH 5 – Antique & Modern Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, Primitives, Nice Quality Glassware Including Fenton, Carnival, Milkglass,Sterling, Costume, Sterling & Fine Jewelry, Ladies Items-Hats, Clothing, Purses, Sets of China, Collection of Fiestaware, Isabel Bloom Statues, Many Longaberger Baskets, Dolls, Dept. 56/Snow Babies, Fitz & Floyd, Christmas & Much More!! SUNDAY, MARCH 6– Collection of OVER 175 FIREARMS Including Many Hand Guns, GREAT PERSONAL MILITARY COLLECTION FROM RICHARD ELLIS-INDIANA, Collection of Knives, Ammo, Gun Related Items, Framed Adv. Prints, Coins & Collection of Toys PROXIBID AVAILABLE FOR SUNDAY'S AUCTION. 10% Buyer Premium for SUNDAY'S AUCTION ONLY SELLERS: JoAnn Chobar Estate, Plainfield,IL & Others PLEASE NOTE: This is a Great Two Day Auction! Plan to Attend!! TT TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-mail: ttauction@yahoo.com or Phone 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON LIC # 040000396-397 & TIFFANY FOES LIC #041.001601
LOCKPORT – Metra will be adding an additional midafternoon outbound train on the Heritage Corridor beginning March 14, giving commuters a new option for getting home each weekday, according to a news release from the public transit agency. The new 2:45 p.m. train will depart from Chicago Union Station, making stops in Summit, Willow Springs, Lemont and Lockport before reaching its final destination in Joliet at 3:50 p.m. weekdays. The addition expands weekday service on the Heritage Corridor line from six to seven trains – with three inbound morning trains, and four outbound afternoon and evening trains, according to the news release. Lockport Mayor Steven Streit said the request for more lines on the Heritage Corridor is “one of the more frequent calls” the city receives from residents. “Every train that we add to that line is good news for us,” Streit said.
Metra plans to formally launch the service during a March 14 media event. The new service required agreements from Canadian National, which owns the tracks and operates freight service on the line, as well as Amtrak, according to a news release from U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Western Springs. “I am pleased that Canadian National and Amtrak have found a way to allow the addition of this train,” Lipinski said in the release. “There is great demand along this line, and it will continue to grow. While this is a good first step, more certainly needs to be done to provide the service that the residents of southwestern Cook County and northeastern Will County deserve.” The last time Metra expanded services along the Heritage Corridor line was in 1999, when it went from four to six trains – three morning inbound and three evening outbound, according to Bill Molony, president of the Blackhawk Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA WHEATON – DuPage County Board member Grant Eckhoff was found not guilty of driving under the influence during a Feb. 10 bench trial, according to media reports. Judge James Konetski found there was not enough evidence to prove the longtime area politician was driving impaired. The trial stemmed from a March 2015 stop near his home where police officers attempted to pull over Eckhoff for a burned-out taillight, but Eckhoff did not pull over immediately. A pair of officers testified Eckhoff had
a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and admitted to drinking before driving, but he refused to submit to a breath test and to perform field sobriety tests Grant before he was arrested, Eckhoff reports stated. Eckhoff pleaded guilty to one count of improper lighting and was found guilty of failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. He received six months of court supervision for the taillight and was fined $250 and placed on court supervision for one year for the failure to yield.
NEWS BRIEF Hope and Friendship event to make formal attire affordable
LEMONT – Hope and Friendship’s ninth annual Give That Prom Dress & Dress Clothing Another Night Out resale event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 5 at Community Christian Church, 102 Stephen St. in Lemont.
Formal dresses, including some new ones, will be sold for $20 each. The sale will offer dress clothing, including suits. Vouchers will be distributed by Lemont food pantries to those in need of dress clothing. For more information, visit www.hopeandfriendshipfoundation.com.
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ELECTION, SPECIMEN BALLOTS, REFERENDA/QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY & POLLING PLACES OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by
David Orr,
Cook County Clerk,
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
The Primary Election will be held in election precincts under the jurisdiction of the Election Division of the Cook County Clerk’s Office. The Polls for said Primary Election will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locations are subject to change as necessity requires. At the Primary Election the voters will vote on the following contests and referenda questions. Referenda/Questions of Public Policy will be voted upon in those precincts of Cook County under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Clerk in which a Unit of Local Government has requested the County Clerk’s Office to place said referenda/questions of public policy on the ballot.
TOWNSHIP OF LEMONT Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Martes, 15 de Marzo, 2016
Barrington Township
Vote por no más de Cinco
Style: 70-1
Pct(s): 2
Para votar, trace una línea para conectar la de las flechas a su cola . Si hace otras punta marcas, se podría invalidar su voto.
To vote for a write-in candidate, write name on line provided and connect corresponding arrow.
Para votar por una persona que no aparece en la boleta, escriba el nombre de la persona usando el espacio designado ‘voto por escrito’, y conecte la flecha correspondiente.
If you make a mistake, ask for a new ballot.
President of The United States Presidente de Los Estados Unidos Vote for One / Vote por Uno
Si comete un error, pida una boleta nueva.
Comptroller Unexpired 2-Year Term Contralor Término No Vencido De 2 Años Vote for One / Vote por Uno
1 Hillary Clinton 2 Willie L. Wilson
4 Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente
U.S. Representative, 3rd District Representante Federal, 3.º Dto. Vote for One / Vote por Uno 41 Daniel William Lipinski
5 Larry (Lawrence) Cohen 6 Bernie Sanders write-in voto por escrito
216 Mary Kathleen McHugh 217 Devlin J. Schoop
163 Michelle A. Harris
53 Clarisol Duque (Clinton)
write-in voto por escrito
Vote for One / Vote por Uno
55 Shirley Madigan (Clinton)
171 Karen A. Yarbrough
57 Nancy Heskin Jados (O'Malley) 58 Edward D. Maloney (O'Malley) 59 David B. Maher (O'Malley)
Vote for One / Vote por Uno write-in voto por escrito
56 Josephine Singler (O'Malley)
219 Brendan A. O'Brien Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of O'Brien) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de O'Brien)
Board of Review, 1st District Junta de Revisiones, 1.º Dto. Vote for One / Vote por Uno
Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate
60 Matthew Lafond (O'Malley)
218 Brian J O'Hara Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Love) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Love)
Recorder of Deeds Registrador del Condado
54 Jorge Ramirez (Clinton)
220 Maureen O'Donoghue Hannon
Judge of the Appellate Court (Vacancy of Epstein) Juez de la Corte de Apelaciones (Vacante de Epstein) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Palmer) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Palmer) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
63 Daniel Buys (Sanders)
191 Eileen O'Neill Burke
221 Pat Heneghan
64 Myriam Calvache (Sanders)
Judge of the Appellate Court (Vacancy of Quinn) Juez de la Corte de Apelaciones (Vacante de Quinn)
61 Nathaniel Harris (Sanders) 62 Rebecca Davies (Sanders)
222 Susana L. Ortiz 224 Deidre Baumann write-in voto por escrito
Vote for One / Vote por Uno
State Senator, 41st District Senador Estatal, 41.º Dto.
192 Bertina E. Lampkin
Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Ruscitti Grussel) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Ruscitti Grussel)
Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate State Representative, 82nd District Representante Estatal, 82.º Dto. Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioners Full 6-Year Term Comisionados, Dto. Metro de Reclamación de Agua Término Completo De 6 Años Vote for not more than Three
Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Biebel, Jr.) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Biebel, Jr.) Vote for One / Vote por Uno 201 John Fitzgerald Lyke, Jr.
226 William S. Wojcik
Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Elrod) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Elrod)
228 Monica M. Torres-Linares
Vote for One / Vote por Uno 202 Scott Edward Lipinski 203 Rossana Patricia Fernandez
Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Hogan) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Hogan)
133 Mariyana T. Spyropoulos
Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Walsh) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Walsh) Vote for One / Vote por Uno 229 Patrick Joseph Powers 231 Fredrick H. Bates
Vote for One / Vote por Uno
134 Josina Morita
204 Michael I. O'Malley
135 R. Cary Capparelli
205 Alison C. Conlon
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioners Unexpired 2-Year Term Comisionados, Dto. Metro de Reclamación de Agua Término No Vencido De 2 Años Vote for One / Vote por Uno 141 Andrew Seo
Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Howlett, Jr.) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Howlett, Jr.) Vote for One / Vote por Uno 206 Aleksandra "Alex" Gillespie 207 Thomas Maloney Cushing Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Johnson) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Johnson) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
142 Tom Greenhaw 143 Martin J. Durkan write-in voto por escrito
208 Gregory Raymond Lapapa 209 Sean S. Chaudhuri 210 Mark A. Lyon
151 Kim Foxx
212 Carolyn J. Gallagher
152 Anita Alvarez
214 Bonnie Carol McGrath
153 Donna More
227 Daniel Patrick Duffy
write-in voto por escrito
131 Kevin McDevitt
State's Attorney Abogado Fiscal del Estado Vote for One / Vote por Uno
Vote for One / Vote por Uno 225 John E. Marszalek
Vote por no más de Tres
31 Susana Mendoza
3 Martin J. O'Malley
162 Dorothy A. Brown
52 Michael E. Hastings (Clinton)
136 Joseph Daniel Cook To vote, draw a line to connect the arrow’s head to its tail. If you make other marks, your vote may not count.
161 Jacob Meister
Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Karnezis) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Karnezis) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
Clerk of the Circuit Court Secretario de la Corte Circuito Vote for One / Vote por Uno
51 Colleen Patricia Burns (Clinton)
132 Barbara McGowan
Instructions Instruccíones
United States Senator Senador de los Estados Unidos Vote for One / Vote por Uno
Vote for not more than Five
65 Maureen Sullivan (Sanders)
that the Primary Election will be held in Suburban Cook County on:
Cook County Official Ballot Condado de Cook Boleta Oficial Democratic Primary Election Elección Primaria Demócrata
Delegate To The National Nominating Convention - 3rd Congressional District Delegado A La Convención Nominativa Nacional 3.º Distrito Congresional
write-in voto por escrito
21 Andrea Zopp 22 Tammy Duckworth 23 Napoleon Harris
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Alternate Delegate To The National Nominating Convention 3rd Congressional District Delegado Alterno A La Convención Nominativa Nacional 3.º Distrito Congresional Vote for not more than Three Vote por no más de Tres
Instructions Instruccíones To vote, draw a line to connect the arrow’s head to its tail. If you make other marks, your vote may not count.
Para votar, trace una línea para conectar la de las flechas a su cola . Si hace otras punta marcas, se podría invalidar su voto.
To vote for a write-in candidate, write name on line provided and connect corresponding arrow.
Para votar por una persona que no aparece en la boleta, escriba el nombre de la persona usando el espacio designado ‘voto por escrito’, y conecte la flecha correspondiente.
If you make a mistake, ask for a new ballot.
President of The United States Presidente de Los Estados Unidos 1 Jeb Bush
Vote for not more than Three Vote por no más de Tres
2 Chris Christie
51 Stephen J. Balich (Cruz)
3 Donald J. Trump 4 Ted Cruz 5 Marco Rubio 6 Rand Paul 7 Carly Fiorina 8 Mike Huckabee 9 Rick Santorum 10 John R. Kasich 11 Ben Carson write-in voto por escrito
84 Kimberly Blackburn (Christie)
181 Dan Patlak
85 Louis G. Rexing (Christie) 86 Matthew Moustakas (Christie) 87 Vince Matonis (Trump) 88 Geraldine Brady (Trump) 89 Nena Mihailovic (Trump)
53 Nancy Ann Powell-Hayes (Cruz)
90 Vivienne Porter (Cruz)
54 Thomas Beller (Christie)
91 Madelyn D. Flaherty (Cruz)
55 Patrick Hackett (Christie)
92 Alaa N. Sweis (Cruz)
56 Kathryn Meyer (Christie)
93 Ronald Armstrong (Fiorina)
57 John Lynch (Trump)
94 Richard "Dick" Halm (Fiorina)
58 Cynthia Schaffer (Trump)
95 Jeffrey "Jeff" Baker (Fiorina)
59 Bob Anderson (Trump)
96 James J. Parrilli (Kasich)
60 Colleen Grant Schumann (Bush)
97 Andrew J. Kirchoff (Kasich)
61 Scott McPherson (Bush)
98 William J. Corley (Kasich) 99 Steven Daglas (Rubio)
21 James T. Marter
63 Salvador "Tony" Godinez (Fiorina)
22 Mark Steven Kirk
64 Sharon Kubasak (Fiorina)
101 Tyler Mikan (Rubio)
65 Deborah "Debbie" Burzinski (Fiorina)
102 John D. Brannen (Carson)
66 Christine Radogno (Kasich)
103 John D'Alessandro (Carson)
67 Sean M. Morrison (Kasich)
104 Gael Heppner (Carson)
31 Leslie Geissler Munger
68 Elizabeth Ann Gorman (Kasich) 69 John Pappas (Paul)
U.S. Representative, 3rd District Representante Federal, 3.º Dto. Vote for One / Vote por Uno
70 Dan Mitchell (Paul)
No Candidate
71 Harry W. Oryhon (Carson) write-in voto por escrito
No Candidate Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Biebel, Jr.) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Biebel, Jr.) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Elrod) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Elrod) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Hogan) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Hogan) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate
No Candidate Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Karnezis) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Karnezis) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Love) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Love) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of O'Brien) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de O'Brien) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Palmer) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Palmer) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Ruscitti Grussel) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Ruscitti Grussel) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Walsh) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Walsh) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
Vote for One / Vote por Uno 111 Christine Radogno
73 Barbara F. Hoffman (Carson)
121 Jim Durkin
76 George Yukich (Rubio)
No Candidate Judge of the Appellate Court (Vacancy of Quinn) Juez de la Corte de Apelaciones (Vacante de Quinn) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Johnson) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Johnson) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
No Candidate
State Representative, 82nd District Representante Estatal, 82.º Dto. Vote for One / Vote por Uno
75 Michael Lapidus (Rubio)
Judge of the Appellate Court (Vacancy of Epstein) Juez de la Corte de Apelaciones (Vacante de Epstein) Vote for One / Vote por Uno
Vote for One / Vote por Uno
State Senator, 41st District Senador Estatal, 41.º Dto.
72 Mark S. Zajac (Carson)
74 Herb Schumann (Rubio)
No Candidate Board of Review, 1st District Junta de Revisiones, 1.º Dto. Vote for One / Vote por Uno
100 Katie Justak (Rubio)
Comptroller Unexpired 2-Year Term Contralor Término No Vencido De 2 Años Vote for One / Vote por Uno
Recorder of Deeds Registrador del Condado Vote for One / Vote por Uno
83 Ben Noble (Bush)
52 Jerry Randick (Cruz)
62 Ian Brenson (Bush)
Vote for One / Vote por Uno
161 Diane S. Shapiro
Judge of the Circuit Court (Vacancy of Howlett, Jr.) Juez de la Corte de Circuito (Vacante de Howlett, Jr.)
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioners Full 6-Year Term Comisionados, Dto. Metro de Reclamación de Agua Término Completo De 6 Años Vote for not more than Three Vote por no más de Tres
No Candidate No Candidate No Candidate Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioners Unexpired 2-Year Term Comisionados, Dto. Metro de Reclamación de Agua Término No Vencido De 2 Años Vote for One / Vote por Uno 141 Herb Schumann State's Attorney Abogado Fiscal del Estado Vote for One / Vote por Uno 151 Christopher E.K. Pfannkuche
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United States Senator Senador de los Estados Unidos
82 George Offord (Bush)
Si comete un error, pida una boleta nueva.
Delegate To The National Nominating Convention - 3rd Congressional District Delegado A La Convención Nominativa Nacional 3.º Distrito Congresional
Vote for One / Vote por Uno
81 G. Joel Baise (Bush)
Clerk of the Circuit Court Secretario de la Corte Circuito Vote for One / Vote por Uno
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF REFERENDA/QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY
To the Voters of Northwest Homer Fire Protection District A los votantes del Northwest Homer Fire Protection District "Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Northwest Homer Fire Protection District, Will and Cook Counties, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.09% above the limiting rate for fire protection and ambulance purposes for levy year 2014 and be equal to 0.5796% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property for levy years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019?" 1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recent extended limiting rate is $2,415,229, and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $2,859,205. 2) For the 2016 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value of $100,000 at the time of referendum is estimated to be $30.00 in Will County and $24.23 in Cook County. 3) Based upon an average annual percentage increase in the market value of such property of -4.253%, the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against such property for the 2017 levy year is estimated to be $28.72 in Will County and $23.20 in Cook County and for the 2018 levy year is estimated to be $27.50 in Will County and $22.21 in Cook County and for the 2019 levy year is estimated to be $26.33 in Will County and $21.27 in Cook County. 4) If the proposition is approved, the aggregate extension for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 will be determined by the limiting rate set forth in the proposition, rather than the otherwise applicable limiting rate calculated under the provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (commonly known as the Property Tax Cap Law).
"¿Se debería aumentar la tasa de limitación bajo la Ley de Impuestos Prediales para el Distrito de Protección Contra Incendios de Northwest Homer, Condados de Will y Cook, Illinois, por una cantidad adicional igual a 0.09% por encima de la tasa de limitación para fines de protección contra incendios y ambulancia para el año impositivo 2014 y ser igual a 0.5796% del valor equiparado de la propiedad tasable para los años impositivos 2016, 2017, 2018 y 2019?" 1) La cantidad aproximada de impuestos extensibles bajo la tasa de limitación más reciente es de $2,415,229, y la cantidad aproximada de impuestos extensibles si la propuesta es aprobada es de $2,859,205. 2) Para el año impositivo 2016 la cantidad aproximada de impuestos adicionales extensibles contra las propiedades de residencia familiar sencilla con un valor de mercado de $100,000 al momento del referendum se estima será de $30.00 en el condado de Will y de $24.23 en el condado de Cook. 3) Basado en el porcentaje de incremento anual promedio de 4.253% en el valor de mercado de dicha propiedad, la cantidad aproximada de impuesto adicional extensible contra dicha propiedad para el año impositivo 2017 se estima será de $28.72 en el Condado Will y de $23.20 en el Condado Cook y para el año impositivo 2018 se estima será de $27.50 en el Condado Will y de $22.21 en el Condado Cook y para el año impositivo 2019 se estima será de $26.33 en el Condado Will y de $21.27 en el Condado Cook. 4) Si la propuesta es aprobada, la extensión global para el 2016, 2017, 2018 y 2019 será determinada por la tasa de limitación postulada en la propuesta, en lugar de la tasa de limitación que de otra manera seria aplicada calculada bajo los provistos de la Ley de Limitación de Extensión de Impuestos Prediales (comúnmente conocida como Property Tax Cap Law).
Yes / Si No / No
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NECESSITY REQUIRES
The voting will be conducted at the following polling places for each of the aforesaid election precincts selected by the Cook County Clerk. 7700001 7700002 7700003 7700004 7700005 7700006 7700007 7700008 7700009 7700010 7700011 7700012 7700013 7700014
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NOTE: The letter (N) following the polling place address denotes that the polling place itself is not accessible to the handicapped although other parts of the facility may be accessible. An exemption has been granted by the State Board of Elections and signs are posted indicating if the whole building is accessible or if there is a special entrance.
Dated at Chicago, Illinois this 4th day of March 2016
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Restaurant reviews
Bernard’s Cafe and Deli raises flavor bar
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Homemade pastas and breads are just a few of the specialties at Bernard’s Cafe & Deli in Willowbrook, a longtime favorite for lovingly prepared dishes.
■ WHERE: Willowbrook
Square, 14 W. 63rd St., Willowbrook ■ HOURS: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday ■ DRESS CODE: Casual INFO: 630-850-7510, bernardscafeanddeli.com
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again create a terrific dish done by a restaurant that knows how to make it. That’s understandable, since Bernard’s will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year. The perfect mix: the focaccia mingled sausage and herbed marinara with a
acidity to counter the rich
The house-made focaccia, infused meat and cheese. Finally, I enjoyed a half with herbs, seals the deal on the portion of mostaccioli with superb smoked turkey panini. crispy exterior shell of bread. It wasn’t overly saucy and messy – although a small cup of marinara is provided on the side for those who crave more. I also got the Italian sub sandwich, complete with an array of cold cuts. Balance was once again key – the stack of meat was filled with flavor, and the accompanying pickled eggplant gave a nice bit of
marinara. A simple dish of noodles and sauce, it nonetheless impressed. The aroma of the meatless gravy hit immediately, delivering a tasty dose of comfort. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauce had a depth of tomato flavor that tasted like an Italian mom made it. The restaurant, which offers wine and beer, also features a delicatessen that makes it easy
to serve favorite items at home. And while Bernard’s is not an upscale, candlelit Italian eatery for you and your date, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a culinary find for its welcoming atmosphere and loving platefuls of food.
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LEFT: The Italian sub sandwich delivers an array of meats and cheese, with pickled eggplant adding a delicious counterpoint.
Bernard’s Cafe and Deli
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WILLOWBROOK – Sometimes, dining out is about extravagance, and other times, it’s just about food done so right that it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Bernard’s Cafe and Deli in Willowbrook is the latter. The bright mom-and-pop Italian eatery is a friendly, laidback shop whose vibe seems to say: Hey, take a load off. Relax and let us put you at ease with piles of meat, cheese, freshly baked breads, homemade pastas and all the trimmings. The menu offers diverse but straightforward fare featuring pastas, soups, focaccias and sandwiches, as well as a rotating self-serve antipasto bar. When it comes to the sandwiches, one of the things that separates Bernard’s from run-of-the-mill is the bread. Every loaf is baked in-house, and, boy, does it show. For one of my lunchtime meals at Bernard’s, I chose the recommended smoked turkey panini. Though I enjoyed all of the food I had while reviewing the restaurant, that sandwich perfectly encapsulates what the menu is all about. The panini is piled high with quality turkey, an herb mayo, mozzarella and tomatoes. Each ingredient adds a delicious component – from the smokiness of the turkey to ripe tomatoes that brighten every bite. And who isn’t a sucker for creamy seasoned mayo and mozzarella? But the true star was the herb focaccia bun it all came on. Perfectly balanced, the bread added a savory layer of nuance to the sandwich. Instead of being a relative garnish on top, the spices infused flavor to every mouthful and were central to the wow factor. Clearly, it was done by someone who knew and cared about what they were doing. Another highlight was the sausage focaccia, which is available by the slice or as a full loaf. Wonderfully flavorful sausage and marinara are rolled into a loaf of bread with just a bit of grated cheese to
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Lemont boys see season come to an end Bolingbrook knocks out Indians in regional semifinal By JEFF DE GRAW editorial@mysuburbanlife.com CHANNAHON – In any sport, the No. 8 against No. 9 seed game is always intriguing. Two evenly matched teams usually provide a great matchup. That was the draw March 1 as No. 8 Bolingbrook faced No. 9 Lemont in a semifinal game at the Class 4A Minooka regional. The action in the game did not disappoint, though the result wasn’t what the Indians had in mind as the Raiders came away with a 61-45 victory. Bolingbrook (15-10), winner of nine of its last 10 games, goes to the regional final and will play No. 1-seeded Minooka at 7 p.m. March 4. Bolingbrook, which led 41-30 after three quarters, used a patient offense against the Indians’ zone and an opportunistic defense to go on a 12-3 run in the last 4:25 of the third quarter. Two layups by Devon Sams (11 points) off Lemont turnovers within a 20-second span ended the quarter, although not without a little controversy. The Raiders’ Zach Grady heaved a full-court shot at the buzzer and hit nothing but net. The shot was waved off as the officials said it hit the netting above midcourt. Bolingbrook built its lead to 49-31 with 4:49 remaining in the game on the shooting of Darick Anderson (13 points) and Nana Akenten (17 points, seven rebounds). “Zach and I have to get the rebounds and we did that in the second half tonight,” Akenten said. “At halftime we talked about wanting to have practice ... [to] get ready for [March 4] and we needed to take care of business in the second half.” Lemont tried to get back in the game – the Indians cut the lead to 49-36 with 3:30 to go but could get no closer. “That was a good win. Everyone is tough this time of year,” Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost said. “With our depth I think we just wore them down in the second half. We wanted to keep [Lemont standout PJ] Pipes in front of us and try to shut everyone else down. We really took care of the ball well and re-
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Lemont’s Nick Wisz shoots Feb. 4 in a home game against Oak Forest. Wisz had 11 points and eight rebounds, but Lemont lost 61-45 against Bolingbrook in a Class 4A regional playoff game March 1. bounded well in the second half.” Pipes led Lemont with 14 points and Nick Wisz had 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Sams, a senior leader for the Raiders, played on last year’s team that reached the state finals.
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“It has been a transition, but we have grown a lot together this year,” he said. “We work hard and we are playing well and hitting our stride at the right time.” The first half saw a back-and-forth game with Lemont jumping out to a 5-0
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lead and the Raiders responding with five points to tie the game. The Indians had a 9-8 first-quarter lead. Trailing 16-15, the Raiders went on a 7-0 run to take a 22-16 lead with one minute left before Pipes hit a 3 for Lemont to cut it to 22-19 at the half.
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20 2016 General Primary Election / Elección General Primaria 2016 DuPage County, Illinois / Condado de DuPage, Illinois Early Voting Locations and Hours / Centros de Votación Temprana y Horarios The Early Voting program allows any eligible DuPage County registered voter to vote before the 2016 General Primary Election between February 4 through March 14, 2016. El programa de Votación emprana le permite a los electores inscritos en el Condado de DuPage, que reúnan los requisitos necesarios, votar antes de la Elección General Primaria de 2016 del 04 de Febrero al 14 de Marzo, 2016.
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