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A.G. Madigan says fantasy sports gaming illegal; however, pending legislation could change that

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SPRINGFIELD — Residents of Illinois who play fantasy sports contests on sites including FanDuel and DraftKings might want to think twice before they play again.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued an opinion Wednesday in which she says the contests on such sites constitute illegal gambling under Illinois law as it now stands.

Further, she provided lawyers for both sites copies of her opinion and let them know her office expects gaming sites to amend their terms of use to include Illinois as one of the states whose residents are not eligible to participate. Attempts to reach those companies’ lawyers late Wednesday afternoon were not successful.

Although Madigan examines several questions in her opinion, she also says the fantasy sites stance that their contests are matters of skill, and not chance, aren’t terribly relevant in Illinois because the state’s criminal code “prohibits the playing of both ‘games of chance or skill for money.’”

That doesn’t mean Illinoisans

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Bensenville Police Reports The Bensenville Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-oryounger are not named.

Dec. 28, 6:46 a.m. in the 200 block of S. Church Road, a complainant reported that an unknown suspect(s) broke the passenger’s side window of the school district’s box truck. The case is under investigation.

Dec. 27, 12:46 a.m. in the 400 block of Miner Street, a 27-year-old Bensenville man was arrested for domestic battery. In addition, a 27-year-old Chicago man and a 24-year-old Bensenville person were both arrested for battery.

Dec. 26, 10:27 a.m. in the 100 block of Bridget Court, a complainant reported that an unknown suspect(s) forcefully removed both side mirrors from his motor vehicle some time overnight. The case is under investigation. BV15013367 Dec. 26, 7:48 p.m. near E. Grand Ave. and S. York Road, Artemio Carillo, 30, of Bensenville, was arrested for no insurance, illegal transportation of alcoholic liquor, driving without a valid license and an instate warrant. BV15013382 Dec. 25, 3:33 a.m. near W. Irving Park Road and Marshall Road, Ernesto F. Carillo-Garcia, 18, of Bensenville, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal consumption of alcohol by

minor, illegal transportation of alcoholic liquor, and no insurance. BV15013347 Dec. 25, 7:05 a.m. in the 400 block of Marshall Road, German Ocampo-Nambo, 53, of Bensenville, was arrested leaving the scene of an accident.

BV15013351 Dec. 25, 5:12 p.m. in the 700 block of E. Grand Ave., Eric S. Soto, 19, of Melrose Park, was arrested for contributing to criminal delinquency of a juvenile, and possession of drug equipment. BV15013355 Dec. 24, 5:39 p.m. in the 1100 block of Green Valley St., a complainant reported that an unknown suspect(s) withdrew $2,000 in cash from his checking and savings accounts. The case is under investigation.

BV15013335 Dec. 23, 6:03 p.m. in the 2000 block of Medinah Street, a 27-year old man (residence not given) was arrested for domestic battery. BV15013292 Dec. 23, 6:52 p.m. in the 100 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported that a known suspect(s) attempted to pay with counterfeit money.

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BV15013295 Dec. 23, 11:03 p.m. in the 100 block of S. York Road, Martin Martinez, 40, of Bensenville, was arrested on a suspended license, no insurance and instate warrant. BV15013315 Dec. 22, 2:02 p.m. in the 1000 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported that an unknown suspect(s) stole the front license plate from his vehicle. The case is under investigation. BV15013239

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Pictured here in the arms of her parents Caitlin and Matt Todd is Clara Ann Todd, the first baby of 2016 born at Elmhurst Hospital. Clara was born at 1:56 a.m. on January 1, weighing 9 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 21-1/2 inches long. She is the first child born to the Todd family, which lives in Hampshire.

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Continued from page 1 will forever be forbidden from indulging in the games.

Madigan wrote that Illinoisan residents should be considered ineligible “unless and until the Illinois General Assembly passes legislation specifically exempting daily fantasy sports contests.”

Rep. Mike Zalewski, D-Riverside, has just such legislation pending in House Bill 4323, the Fantasy Contests Act. State Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, is sponsoring the legislation in the Senate as Senate Bill 2193.

Zalewski on Wednesday said Madigan’s opinion provides resolution to a lack of clarity that he and other legislators have recognized.

“It’s clear from my perspective that what we’re to do in the Generally Assembly (is) to reconcile our law to make sure that players are protected with strong consumer protections but also allow them to play this popular game in Illinois,” Zalewski said.

Zalewski noted the attorney general referenced his bill in her opinion, which she sent to the chairman and vice chairman of the House Judiciary Committee for criminal law.

“It’s a very easy change to the law that we can make with a couple strokes of the pen,” Zalewski said. “I’m going to make it my goal to try do that in the spring session, and we’re going to go from there.”

Zalewski has said the legislation would: Define what is considered daily fantasy sports in Illinois and ensure that it is not gambling under the state’s criminal laws.

Bar anyone younger than 18 from playing.

Establish “best practices” for the industry, including limits on how often a person can play, letting the sites check players for child-support liens and establishing audit standards.

In fantasy sports, participants

open a real-money account with the game operators and — for sports such as baseball and basketball — can play daily if they wish. The fantasy teams are composed of actual athletes who are “drafted” for the fantasy match. Operators such as DraftKings and FanDuel keep a certain amount or “fee” for administering the entire enterprise.

Both the House and Senate versions of the Fantasy Contests Act remain in committee in their respective chambers.

The legislation is expected to get some pushback from gambling opponents, including Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems. Anita Bedell, that group’s executive director, has said it opposes the expansion of gambling in the state and considers the act a major expansion.

Illinois News Network reporter Greg Bishop contributed to this report.

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Viewpoint Jaycees 1950s Nativity scene hoped to put ‘Christ’ back in Christmas

By Roy Sahlstrom Resident, Lexington Square

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s a young man I joined the Elmhurst Jaycees.

For those unfamiliar with the Jaycees, they have local organizations all over the world, and according to their website, they are “a non-profit organization of young active citizens ages 18 to 40 who are engaged and committed to creating impact in their communities.”

For many years, it was a goal of the Jaycees’ to “Put Christ Back Into Christmas.” The Club put up a nativity scene in one of the parks in Elmhurst every year.

In the mid-1950s, the Jaycees erected a new nativity scene at the intersection of York Street and Park Avenue, on the thenNorthwestern Railroad property, where the clock tower now stands. It was opposite Ollswang Department Store, a long-time fixture in Elmhurst,

which occupied the southwest corner of York & Park, where 100 South Chop House now stands.

Due to the store’s location, passengers could disembark and cross the street for some late shopping at Ollswang, before heading home. The twostory store had two entrances, one on York and one on Park, and had a department for just about anything an Elmhurst resident needed.

Mr. Ollswang was a very friendly storeowner who did a good business, at least until the Oakbrook Shopping Center opened in 1962. He closed the store the following year and the building was converted for other uses.

As an up-and-coming member of the Jaycees, I was appointed Committee Chair for the new nativity scene across the street from Ollswang’s.

Armed with a sketch of a 10’x10’x10’ manger, I marched

off to General Lumber Co. in Villa Park, which made up a list of the structural materials needed and a cost estimate to provide the Jaycees in order to obtain the funds.

The City provided the level space, electricity, music as well as a way to get to the train station to use the facilities and to warm up.

My committee began construction of the nativity scene, although I had many more helpers when it was discovered that Ollswang’s had a bathing suit display with live models in their Park side display windows across the street!

The downtown nativity scene was a big success and I am proud to have been a part of it. I am also proud of several other contributions I made to the Jaycees. However, since the Jaycees are limited to those under 40 years of age, in 1961 I had to retire and I received a very impressive certificate des-

ignating me as an “Exhausted Rooster.”

Mary Jane was named an “Exuberant Rooster,” although I still haven’t figured out how a female could be any kind of rooster! But that is neither here

nor there.

(Ed. note: This article is being reprinted with permission from SeeLEXions, the literary journal written by and for the residents of Lexington Square of Elmhurst.)

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first weeks of marriage were practically like a honeymoon.

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The middle miles (or years) contain their fair share of challenges, because you can’t catch your breath to think, much less love on a person like they deserve. Despite the leg cramps, dehydration and exhaustion we forged through it together – or mostly together. Somewhere between burping babies and balancing the checkbook – right around mile marker 14 – we developed a rhythm and we just kept going.

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Police Reports Area Police Departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

• A 44-year-old man from Addison was arrested in the 600 block of Meadows Blvd. at around 3:31 p.m. and charge with domestic battery and criminal damage to property. Police said the suspect struck the victim in the face and punched a sliding glass door, damaging it.

Addison Dec. 27 Katelyn R. Gozdal, 19, of Addison, was arrested in the 100 block of E. First Ave. at around 6 p.m. Police said Gozdal was transported from the Elmhurst Police Department to the Addison Police Department to be processed on an original warrant out of Addison.

Dec. 24 • Terrence L. Ison, 44, of Chicago, was arrested at a store near Foxdale and Royal at around 12:45 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

• Melody A. Layne, 33, of Bloomingdale, was arrested at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 3:19 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

Villa Park Dec. 26 Omar Calderon, 23, of Lombard, was arrested near Route 83 and Riverside at around 8:46 p.m. and charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dec. 24 • Fraud was reported at an auto parts store at around 3:09 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect used a fake bill to purchase a $14 part and left with the part and $86 in cash.

• Police said an unknown suspect in the 200 block of W. Division stole the rear license plate from a vehicle parked in a parking lot.

Dec. 23 • Rocky A. Berrier, 18, of

Villa Park, was arrested in the 1000 block of W. North Ave. at around 7:03 p.m. and charged with two counts of aggravated assault.

• Dan A. Divizio, 22, of Lyons, was arrested at a local store at around 11:41 a.m. and charged with retail theft.

Dec. 22 • Jason M. Courtney, 30, of Downers Grove, was arrested in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt Road at around 9:32 a.m. and charged with assault and disorderly conduct.

• A female juvenile from Villa Park was arrested in the 700 block of Merle at around 9:21 p.m. and charged with domestic battery.

Dec. 21 • Ronald A. Perry, 28, of Round Lake, was arrested in the 300 block of W. St. Charles at around 10:09 p.m. and charged with assault, obstructing a police officer and an intoxicated pedestrian.

• Camille Reyes, 39, of Addison, was arrested at a local store at around 3:19 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

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Dec. 20 • Carmen L. White, 48, of Maywood, was arrested at a local store at around 3:21 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

• Theft was reported at a clothing store at around 3:11 p.m. Police said a victim hung her coat on a rack to try on a shirt. Afterward the victim left the area, leaving her coat behind. When she realized this, she went back to the rack and her coat was gone. It was unknown who took the coat.

Dec. 19 • Police said an unknown suspect in the 1000 block of N. Villa shattered the driver’s side rear-view mirror of a victim’s vehicle between 12:20 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. It appeared the suspect attempted to break the driver’s side front window, but was unsuccessful. Nothing was missing from the vehicle.

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WHEATON — DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced on December 24 that bond has been set for a Bensenville man accused of sexually assaulting his 60-yearold, mentally handicapped brother-in-law. John Cegielski, 76 (d.o.b. 2/1/1939) of Marshall Road, appeared in Bond Court this morning where Judge Richard Russo set bond at $350,000 with 10% to apply. Cegielski is facing one count of Criminal Sexual Assault, a Class 1 Felony.

Cegielski shares a home with several family members, one of whom requires the assistance of an in-house nurse. It is alleged that on December 29, 2015, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the nurse went to the basement of the home where she found Cegielski sexually assaulting his victim. The nurse immediately contacted authorities. An investigation led by the Bensen-

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• Theft was reported at a hardware store at around 4 p.m.

Police said an unknown suspect sliced open several packages and stole batteries and a rotary tool kit.

Nov. 21 Jameson D. Hendrick, 19, of Elmhurst, was arrested near Addison and Stone at around 11:57 p.m. and charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol, an intoxicated pedestrian in the roadway and improper walking in the roadway.

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Barricaded subject charged with domestic battery

Continued from page 6 ville Police Department resulted in the arrest of Cegielski that same day.

“Sexual crimes are, by their very nature, some of the worst crimes, with perpetrators leaving their victims to suffer not only at the time of the assault but possibly for years to come,” commented Berlin. “It is alleged that this defendant, a trusted family member, committed this horrific act just to satisfy his own sick sexual desires. What I find particularly disturbing in this case is that the victim, who is severely handicapped, was unable fend off the alleged assault. I would like to thank the Bensenville Police Department for their work on this very disturbing case. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorney Bethany Jackson for her efforts.”

Cegielski’s next court appearance is scheduled for January 11, 2016, in front of Judge Liam Brennan.

ELMHURST — On December 29, 2015 at 12:30 a.m. Elmhurst police received a call for a possible man with a gun at 165 E. North Ave. While details were limited, a third party complainant revealed that a person inside of the house was holding his cousin against his will.

The victim told the third person that he was injured with cuts and that the subject was armed with a gun. A command post in the area of Third and Indiana was established and a perimeter was formed surrounding the home. It was determined

that the second floor unit would offer many challenges to safely make contact with occupants.

Police attempted to make phone contact with the people inside of the home with negative results. Police activated a Level 1 ILEAS call-out and police officers from Hillside, Berkeley, Oakbrook, Villa Park, and DuPage County arrived. An additional officer from Bellwood responded as well.

The outside agencies were used to outer perimeter and shut down North Ave. Elm-

hurst police negotiators were activated and responded to the scene. After some time, the “hostage” was released while the offender was observed still holding a large knife. After discussions with negotiators, the suspect exited the home and was taken into custody at 3:30 a.m.

Subsequent investigation revealed that there was no gun and the victim was not being held against his will.

The suspect was charged with Domestic Battery and was transported to DuPage County Jail.

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Classes will be held every Thursday beginning Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Wellness Center, which is located in the DuPage Convalescent Center, 400 N.

County Farm Road, Wheaton. The sixweek class will run through Feb. 25.

Designed for seniors, the class will teach modified martial arts moves designed to improve balance, posture, coordination, flexibility and reaction time. It is available to participants who are at least 55 years old and is open to residents outside DuPage County. The

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For more information, contact Lauren Cleary at 630-784-4246 or lauren. cleary@dupageco.org.

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Go For Baroque! in January Elmhurst Symphony offers two opportunities to warm the winter Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (ECRC) in Elmhurst at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24.

In either venue you will find yourself transported to the concert halls of Europe by music of Telemann, Vivaldi and other Baroque composers when featured soloists Claudia Cryer and Jodi Taylor (flutists) and Laura Perkett and Andrew Nogal (oboeists) join ESO Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop and the ESO Baroque ensemble for an afternoon of unforgettable music.

Featured on both programs are Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Oboes

in C major, Telemann’s Concerto for Two Flutes in A minor and Biber’s incomparable Battalia.

You will also hear Rameau’s heroic ballet music Les Indes gallants and Lully’s Overture to Roland, exemplifying the regal majesty of Baroque music at its highest, complete with trumpets and drums. Mouret’s well-known Rondeau and music

by Charpentier and Desmarets round out the program.

Underwritten by an anonymous donor, the Mayslake and ECRC concerts are made possible in part by a gift from Jane and Richard Kiep, who have underwritten

the cost of the music being performed.

Mayslake Peabody Estate is located at 1717 West 31st St. in Oak Brook. Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church is located at 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. in Elmhurst; parking is free and the church is accessible. The concert experience at ECRC is enhanced by the informative and lively discussion, Behind the Music Stand, led by audience favorite Dr. Ted Hatmaker, which takes place at 1:45 p.m., prior to the concert.

Tickets for both concerts can be purchased at elmhurstwymphony.

org or by calling 630-941-0202.

Mayslake tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, and $7 for students. Tickets for the concert at ECRC are $32 for adults, $30 for seniors, and $9 for students.

There is an additional $5 charge for each ticket purchased at the door.

The 55th season of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is made possible in part by grants from the City of Elmhurst, the Illinois Arts Council (a state agency), the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, and 90.9FM WDCB, Chicago’s Home for Jazz.

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ELMHURST — What better way to brighten a January afternoon than to hear the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and four outstanding musicians perform a concert of well-loved Baroque gems. Music lovers will have that opportunity on two different dates and in two different locations as the ESO continues its 55th season of outstanding musical offerings.

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Montini students spread Christmas spirit at Tri-Town YMCA LOMBARD — Four students from Montini Catholic High School experienced the true spirit of Christmas by volunteering on Sunday, December 6 to help the Tri-Town YMCA sell Christmas trees. The special Christmas Tree Sale benefits Tri-Town YMCA, its programs and sponsors.

“It is important that we as a school community reach out to the local communities and help in ways we can,” said Michael Blanchette, Campus Minister at Montini Catholic who organizes community projects. “Even though our students gave up part of their Sunday to do this, they understand the importance

of helping others and really enjoyed the day.”

Tri-Town YMCA has three areas of focus supportive of its mission to unite and serve persons of any religious faith or none. They are: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Its goal is to strengthen the community and the individual through growth in body, mind and spirit, by way of living Christian principles.

The organization began 50 years ago in 1966, which was the same year that Montini Catholic began its mission of providing a Lasallian education. The school is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

WinterFest takes place Sunday ADDISON — Residents are invited to the Addison Park District 5th annual WinterFEST on Sunday, Jan. 10 at Community Park from 12 - 3 p.m. Admission is free and participants will enjoy a variety of entertainment and activities both indoors and outdoors. Some outdoor activities are weather-dependent and may be slightly modified, if there is a lack of snow.

But Dads need not worry about missing the early playoffs. Because Jan. 10 also marks the beginning of football’s wildcard playoff games, Sunrise Electric of Addison is sponsoring a “Dad’s Den” inside Community Rec Center with football on a large-screen TV. Outdoor activities include horsedrawn wagon rides around Community Park, a S’mores roasting station,

and weather-dependent activities such as sledding, snow painting, snowshoe races and a snowman building contest.

New additions this year include snow football, an igloo-building contest, broomball and 3-on-3 hockey.

Warm up indoors at the children’s craft stations, cookie-decorating stations, face-painting or play bingo while the kids run an obstacle course and enjoy the inflatable bounce-houses in the gym, followed by family games and a performance by the Westernette Baton Corp. Hot chocolate, chili, and other concessions will be available for purchase.

Activity sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact Deb Pfaff at (630) 233-7275 for more information or visit addisonparks.org.

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Illinois residents finding the exits Roughly 105,200 more people leave state than arrive

By Mark Fitton Illinois News Network

The door to Illinois continues to swing outward more often than it does inward.

New data released by the U.S. Census bureau showed that in terms of domestic migration — people moving about within the U.S. — Illinois saw roughly 105,200 more people leave than arrive.

Even when offset by a gain of more than 37,600 by way of international migration, Illinois still ended up about 67,500 in the negative column.

With natural growth (births minus deaths) counted, Illinois showed a net population loss of

nearly 22,200 people, or about 0.17 percent of its population.

Of the 50 states, Illinois was the top population loser. Other states showing a net loss of population were Connecticut (-3,876); Maine (-928); Mississippi (-1,110); New Mexico, (-458); Vermont, (-725) and West Virginia (-4,623).

In terms of domestic migration, the only state besides Illinois to show a six-figure loss was New York at nearly 158,000. The Empire State, however, showed a net population increase thanks to natural growth and international migration.

Illinois’ immediate neighbors showed smaller losses to domestic migration than did the Prairie State. Wisconsin had the largest loss of the five bordering states with about 15,570.

All five of Illinois’ neighbors showed small net gains in population. Those increases were Indiana at 21,800; Iowa

at 14,418; Wisconsin at 11,905; Kentucky at 12,475; and Missouri at 19,845.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration on Tuesday said the census data “is another indication that shows Illinois needs to grow its economy and create jobs through the structural reforms outlined by Governor Rauner that include a property tax freeze, tort reform and workers’ comp reform.”

“Businesses — especially manufacturers — are ignoring Illinois as a place to grow their companies because of the economic climate,” Rauner spokeswoman Catherine Kelly said in an email.

A spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, said the data from the Census Bureau offered no analysis and he also chose not to offer analysis. A spokeswoman for Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, said she was studying the data.

David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University, said Illinois rugged economic condition is certainly one reason it’s losing population, although not the only one.

For instance, he said, people should also remember that trends in domestic migration are running from the Midwest and New England toward the South and the West. Part of that likely translates to job availability, but parts are also likely attributable to better climates and to retiree movement.

But the business and tax climate in Illinois is volatile, Yepsen said, and while “businesses don’t like taxes, they hate uncertainty.”

Tuesday’s data shows that states posting big gains in total net migration included Florida at 332,000; Texas at 271,600; California at 103,500; Washington at 68,700 and North Carolina at 63,200.

In terms of growth by percentage of population, oil-rich North Dakota led the nation by adding an estimated 16,890 residents, or roughly 2.3 percent.

Total population growth for the United States was estimated at 2.51 million. The South showed an increase of roughly 1.39 million people, while the West saw an increase of about 865,600. Smaller gains were reported for the Northeast, about 112,600, and for the Midwest, about 145,300.

The data released Tuesday is from the bureau’s annual estimates on population changes, and the latest report takes into account the period from July 1, 2014, to July 1, 2015.

Last year’s December report indicated Illinois lost nearly 10,000 residents from its population from July 1, 2013, to July 1, 2014. Tuesday’s data showed the Census Bureau bringing that number down to about 7,400.

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Montini Catholic performs annual Christmas Concert

LOMBARD — Montini Catholic High School kicked off the Christmas season with its annual Christmas Concert, which featured the impressive talents of the school’s music and band students.

It was standing-room-only in the school’s auditorium as the audience enjoyed performances by the Freshman Women’s Chorale, Sophomore Women’s Chorale, Varsity Singers, Chamber Choir, TrebleMakers, Acafellas, Freshman Jazz Band, and Advanced Jazz Band.

School President Jim Segredo made a surprise appearance when he stepped on the stage to perform a special Christmas song with the Acafellas. The all are courtesy photos show was directed by the Montini Catholic Music Depart- Abby Wolf plays her flute durment, Belford Hernandez and ing Montini’s annual Christ- Montini President Jim Segredo (center) performs with the Montini Accafellas at the annual mas Concert held on Dec. 8. Christmas Concert held on Dec. 8 Matthew Loeb.

Gabreille McCain is pictured here offering a solo performance at Montini Catholic’s Christmas Concert.

Alyssa Spingola (left) and Emily Crotty lead a group of singers at Montini’s Christmas Concert. The annual event involves both vocal and instrumental musicians at the high school.

Art Guild announces winners from fall show ADDISON — Thanks to Chair Debra Mielke and CoChair Melodee McCormick and to Greg Maksymiw, Bruce Peterson, Elke Simmons and Sandy Ott, the annual Fall Members Show for the Addison Art Guild was a success.

Serving as judge was Robert Pennor, who offered an informative critique of the artworks on display and determined the award recipients.

The winners were:

Best of Show: Bruce Peterson — Mexican Department Store First Place: Angelo Campagnolo — On The Prowl Connie Iacovetti — 2 Pears, Green Apples & A Bottle of Wine Annette Leiber — Cottage View Second Place: Margaret Bucholz — Cousins in Hawaii

Debra Mielke — Misty in Seattle Pat Tuglus — Mountainside Dwelling Honorable Mention: Jan Dunteman — Tugging Along June Feil — Nature’s Beauty Sharon Peters —The Owner Irma Pocius — Going in Circles Keavy Memorial Award: Michael McCleavy — Unknown Marine

Montini senior Manuel Avita (left) sings a Christmas duet with Montini Catholic President Jim Segredo.

Addison Women’s Club to meet Jan. 7

ADDISON — The Women’s Club of Addison will hold its first meeting of 2016 on Thursday, Jan. 7, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Addison Village Hall – Room 1301-A, 1 Friendship Plaza. Plans for the evening include New Years’ games and an opportunity for members to relax and renew friendships after the holidays.

Refreshments will be served and guests are welcome.

Meetings of the Women’s Club of Addison are held on the first Thursdays of each month from September through May. For more information, contact Karen at 630-878-6305.

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Sports Addison Trail girls basketball team goes 2-2 at Northside Prep Koulogeorgas named to all-tournament team

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail girls basketball team finished in fourth place at the recent Northside Prep tournament.

The Blazers scored wins over Chicago Kelly and Chicago Perspectives-Calumet and lost to DePaul College Prep and Chicago Prosser. Each loss was by six points.

“We could have won both of those games, but we didn’t play well,” said Addison Trail coach Rob Schader.

Including a West Suburban Conference Gold Division win over Leyden, the Blazers were on a three-game winning streak midway through the tournament.

“We came back a lot in our last couple games,” said Schader. “Against Leyden we were down by nine at halftime and beat them. We played very well in that game and battled back and did a nice job.”

Schader noted Addison Trail is averaging 47 points a game. “We’re 5-9 overall and we should win more than we lose when we are scoring 47 points a game,” he said. “Against DePaul we battled but we gave up 62 points. We gave up 58 against Prosser. We’re scoring plenty of points, but we’re giving up too many points.”

Maria Koulogeorgas was named to the alltournament team after averaging 17 points a game in the tournament. “She played really well for us offensively,” said Schader. “And she has helped us defensively. She’s doing a good job. She does a lot for us offensively and defensively.”

Schader also was pleased with the play of Alyssa Pham in the tournament. “Alyssa is playing really well for us and is doing a great job. Alyssa and Maria are doing a good job pushing the tempo for us offensively.”

Sophomore Nicci Scorza also has been a key cog of late for the Blazers. “Nicci is a sophomore who is doing much better offensively,” said Schader.

Schader noted the team is hard at work improving on the defensive end. “Our defense has to get a lot better,” he said. “We show spurts where we are good and other times we struggle. We are pressuring teams a lot more, which is good. Our offensive tempo is increasing and that is helping us.”

Rebounding is another area Schader would like to see take a step forward. “We are getting outrebounded by a lot of teams,” he said. “We have to correct that with the size we have.”

Addison Trail played Elgin in a non-conference game earlier this week and will take on Proviso East in a West Suburban Conference Gold Division game Friday.

“We definitely have some things we can build on,” said Schader, whose team was 5-9 overall and 1-5 in WSC Gold play heading into the New Year.

“We have a lot of kids who are gaining a lot of experience.”

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Fenton girls basketball team finishes second at Northside Prep Susmarski, Wilson named to all-tournament team

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Fenton girls basketball team had a prosperous holiday season.

The Bison finished second at the Northside Prep tournament in Chicago.

Fenton dropped its opener to Northside Prep by four points and then scored a 36-32 win over Chicago Perspectives-Calumet and a 34-28 win over Chicago Prosser to round out pool play.

“The Prosser game was very gratifying,” said Fenton coach Tim Anderson. “It was by far the best game we’ve played this year. It was really something. They have a really powerful lineup with three great inside players and three really good guards. Prosser beat Addison Trail in the tournament. They are really good. Wow! It was exciting.”

That put Fenton into the final game against DePaul College Prep (the former Gordon Tech).

“We lost to DePaul. They are a very good team, but it was not our best effort,” said Anderson. “To finish second is a really nice thing for the girls.”

Anderson said the Prosser win was a true eyeopener for him. “It shows that we’ve been getting better,” he said. “We are getting more experience and are getting a couple wins under our better.

Exponentially, this tournament was very good four us. It really showed us something. I’m so excited for the girls. The bar has been raised.

Now we will see if we can surpass that. We know we can. It was nice to see the bar raised so high.”

Anderson noted the 45 points given up to DePaul was it’s most in a recent five-game stretch.

“A lot of it has been defense,” he said. “We’ve been very good in that regard.”

Courtney Susmarski and Krysta Wilson both were named to the all-tournament team at Northside Prep.

“Courtney is doing a great job of being a leader for us,” said Anderson. “She’s been scoring for us inside and outside. She’s really a post player, but she has a beautiful 3-point shot. The key for us in beating Prosser was keeping it outside. That was our best shooting night of the year. We have the ability to run certain things for Courtney inside or out. She’s becoming a good triple-threat player.”

Anderson said Wilson is the team’s best outside shooter. “Krysta had a good tournament for us,” he said. “She shot the ball very well. It was a well-deserved award for her.”

Two others players who have helped the Bison of late are point guard Jenny Sanchez and sophomore post player Jessica McCauley. “Jenny has a lot of responsibility for us,” said Anderson. “She controls the tempo. I told her this is a team effort and your improvement in what you are doing carries a lot of weight in terms of how we are doing.

Jessica has stepped to the front with our ‘5’ position and has done a nice job. She will keep getting better and better.”

Anderson is excited to see what his team does in conference play the second time through the Metro Suburban Conference West Division schedule.

“I think the second time around we will do better,” he said. “We are a much better ball club. I can talk all I want, but the girls believe it and they believe in themselves. We are disappointed we lost to DePaul. They knew that wasn’t their best game, but we know what our best game looks like now.”

Fenton started play in its annual January tournament earlier this week against St. Viator. The tournament continues at Fenton throughout the month. Other teams in the tournament include St. Viator, Chicago Latin School, Lake Forest Academy and Chicago Academy.

“St. Viator will be a good test for us,” said Anderson. “We’re looking forward to it and we’re looking forward to the rest of the season. I like what is happening with this group.”

Fenton wrestlers continue to enjoy success Piskorz, Butts and Garcia each go 3-0 during recent stretch

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Fenton wrestling team upped its record to 12-3 overall with a recent 2-1 showing in a string of three matches.

The Bison scored a 43-18 win over St. Viator and also recorded a 42-24 win over St. Charles North.

Fenton dropped a 39-27 decision to Rolling Meadows.

During that three-match stretch, junior Kacper Piskorz (132 pounds), sophomore Dylan Butts (170 pounds) and senior Joe Garcia (220 pounds) won all three of their matches.

Fenton also recently participated in the competi-

tive Rex Whitlach invitational at Hinsdale Central.

Butts advanced to the semifinals and took sixth at 170 pounds, while junior Nikko Castaneda (160 pounds) won a pair of matches there.

“We’ve been battling injuries and illness,” said Fenton coach Brian Hastings. “It’s been exciting seeing so many individuals step up, compete and contribute throughout the past weeks.”

Hastings is looking forward to the second half of the season. “It’s also exciting that as a team we have not come close to reaching our potential. We have gradually improved our toughness, intensity and our sense of urgency.”

Through early last week, Butts was 19-4 at 170.

Piskorz was 15-5 at 132. Junior Angel Nava was 13-6 at 138. Senior Sebastian Kaspar was 15-7.

Junior Ryan Mencini was 8-1 at 126, while junior Kyle Higgins was 11-3 at 170. Garcia was 10-4 at 220.

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Willowbrook girls basketball team goes 2-2 at Wheaton North

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The Willowbrook girls basketball team finished the Wheaton North Falcon Classic tournament on a high note.

The Warriors ended the tournament with victories over Elk Grove and Waubonsie Valley after starting the tournament with losses to Schaumburg and Palatine.

Willowbrook lost by eight points to Schaumburg, which was seeded fourth in the tournament. The Warriors then lost by 10 points to Palatine, which is the No. 5 seed.

“We lost a couple of close games,” said Willowbrook coach Terry Harrell. “We played good enough defensively, but offensively we seemed out of sync.”

Harrell saw much better results in the final two days of the tournament. The Warriors downed

Elk Grove 47-35.

“The girls bounced back nicely on the third day,” said Harrell.

Freshman Hanna Konrath fueled Willowbrook with nine points off the bench in the win.

Milena Sogura added nine rebounds.

“Hanna Konrath came off the bench and had a really good game for us,” said Harrell. “That was very good to see. And Milena also came off the bench and played well. That’s something we hope to see going forward.

We were able to play more people and they responded which is outstanding going into the second half of the season.”

Willowbrook defeated Waubonsie Valley 42-31 to close out the tournament.

“In the long run we played good defense,” said Harrell. “We ran our offense well, but we had a little trouble shooting. Wau-

bonsie Valley is small and fast around the perimeter, which is good for us playing against a mirror image.”

The Warriors left the tournament with a 6-10 overall record.

The Warriors played Glenbard South in a non-conference game earlier this week and will take on Downers Grove South in a West Suburban Conference Gold Division game Saturday.

“We lost to Downers Grove South in a close game the first time so we’ll look to try and avenge that,” said Harrell.

“We’re 2-4 in conference so we have to get some more conference wins. We lost by a lot to Proviso East but all our other games in the conference we lost by two, three or four points.

They’ve all gone down to the wire. It came down to who made the shots at the right time. We expect a better outcome the sec-

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The team has received an offensive boost of late from Josie Zabran. “On the scoring end, Josie has returned to form,” said Harrell. “She bounced back nicely in the tournament and we are looking for a big scoring thrust from her.”

Through late last week, Zabran was leading the team in scoring at 12.5 points per game.

Harrell also cited recent strong play from Kaylin Konrath and Danielle Velasquez. “Kaylin is a

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HINSDALE — Musicians from the West Suburban Symphony present “fusion2,” a clubstyle show, on Saturday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m. at The Community House, 415 W. 8th St., Hinsdale. Five small groups of classically trained musicians will perform popular music in a casual setting, with West Suburban Symphony music director Peter Lipari serving as master of ceremonies.

The show features rock, bluegrass, classic jazz, blues, and tango music by string, brass, keyboard and percussion players, and a vocal medley of hits from Les Miserables, performed in costume with choreography.

Performers include five of the Symphony’s principal players and more than 20 additional musicians, primarily from the Symphony and its chorus.

The fusion2 production is the second of its kind; the first such show, held in January 2014, sold out and advance ticket purchases are recommended. Tickets are $15 for general admission for all ages. They may be purchased in advance at 630-887-7464, at westsubsymphony.org, or by mail to: West Suburban Symphony, P.O. Box 565, Hinsdale, 60522.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PLAINTIFF VS MANUEL VAZQUEZ; MARIA L. VAZQUEZ; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 000340 205 EAST CREST AVENUE BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 28, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on February 9, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE EAST 25.00 FEET OF LOT 3 (AS MEASURED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH LINES THEREOF) AND THE WEST 25.00 FEET OF LOT 4 (AS MEASURED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH LINES THEREOF) IN BLOCK 6 IN ELM VILLA, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 6, 1926 AS DOCUMENT 210870, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. AKA LOT 2 MARTINA PLAT OF SURVEY. TAX NO. 03-24-112-022 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 205 EAST CREST AVENUE BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 Description of Improvements: GRAY, VINYL SIDING, SINGLE FAMILY, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $185,012.97. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1500172 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-QA1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Edgar L. Marquez; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2015 CH 001194 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/24/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/9/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 184 IN NORMANDY MANOR SUBDIVISION UNIT NUMBER 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 26, 1956 AS DOCUMENT 793991 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION FILED MAY 8, 1956 AS DOCUMENT 799438 AND MAY 9, 1956 AS DOCUMENT 799621 AND OCTOBER 26, 1956 AS DOCUMENT 81356, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-28-413-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 111 E. Normandy Drive Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-10020.

I679311 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7 & 14, 2016) 229584 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Green Tree Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Waclaw Kruk a/k/a Waclaw S. Kruk; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 000964 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/4/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/9/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 39 IN LULLO’S WEST ADDITION HIGHLANDS UNIT 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 2, 1972 AS DOCUMENT R72-67376, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 02-24-405-018 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1848 W. Woodland Avenue Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Proper-

ty Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-24823.

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Wallace excels in multiple events at York

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail-Willowbrook boys swimming team performed well in a pair of recent invitationals.

At the Rolling Meadows invitational, which was an allrelay meet except the 50 freestyle, AT-Willowbrook took third in the 12-team frosh-soph 200 relay. That group included sophomore Jacob Grygo, sophomore Mikey Strycharz, freshman Jack Burns and freshman Evan Zimmerman.

“Our young team showed how good we will be in the future,” said AT-Willowbrook coach Neil Wahlgren.

At Rolling Meadows, ATWillowbrook had six relays earn awards. The 400 relay team also took third thanks to the efforts of Grygo, Burns, Joey Eagan and Ethan Wallace.

Wallace also placed fifth out of 22 swimmers in the 50 free.

AT-Willowbrook also competed in the York invitational where Wallace took third out of 24 swimmers in the 100 freestyle. He also placed fourth out of 24 swimmers in the 50.

AT-Willowbrook was sixth in the 200 relay behind the swimming of Grygo, Zimmerman, Strycharz and Wallace. “One of the guys lost his goggles during the race, so we could have placed even higher,” said Wahlgren.

Wallace continues to be a strong presence for the team.

“Ethan has been our top performer all year, but we have had great improvements from Mikey Strycharz and Jacob Grygo,” Wahlgren noted. “Jack Burns and Evan Zimmerman are freshmen that also are adding great depth to our team.”

Wahlgren also has been pleased with the team’s work ethic during practice sessions.

“The thing I like most about our team right now is the racing that is going on,” he said.

“I like the way the team is pushing each other to become better. Throughout practices the boys are pushing each other to make each set faster and faster. This shows how we are maturing as a team and how much improvement we are accomplishing. The boys know they are going to be competing against each other for spots in the sectional lineup and there are many races that are going to be decided in the second half of our season. I am excited to see the types of races the boys will perform after the Christmas break and see their hard work pay off.”

AT-Willowbrook has upcoming dual meets scheduled against Proviso West and Hinsdale South. The squad also will compete later in the month at the Shepard invitational.

“The boys have dropped times and have been getting personal-best times throughout the year,” said Wahlgren. “We will continue to see times drop in our upcoming meets.”

AT-Willowbrook opened the West Suburban Conference Gold Division season with a loss to Downers Grove South.

IC Catholic Prep bowling team making strides Timothy Christian girls basketball team competes at Lisle tournament

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The IC Catholic Prep bowling team may not have the winloss record to show for it, but coach Sarah Palandri is seeing continued improvements from the group.

The Knights were 0-5 in dual meets through early last week and also competed in a pair of invitationals in December.

In those two invites, Palandri lauded the efforts of Joe Pecoraro.

“Joe was the most consistent bowler n the team for those two invites,” she said.

The Knights also three bowlers achieve personal high games in December. Sophomore CJ Slowinski rolled a 209 high game, while junior Tim Shuflit rolled a 203. Pecoraro, a senior, had a 191.

“Right now the team is improving on its consistency—being able to have more consecutive strikes and spares and fewer open frames,” said Palandri.

Pecoraro and Nick Slowinski also were cited for their strong leadership initiatives. “Joe and

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• IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PLAINTIFF VS MANUEL VAZQUEZ; MARIA L. VAZQUEZ; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 000340 205 EAST CREST AVENUE BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 28, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on February 9, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 03-24-112-022 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 205 EAST CREST AVENUE BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 Description of Improvements: GRAY, VINYL SIDING, SINGLE FAMILY, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $185,012.97. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”.

The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1500172 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I679273 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7 & 14, 2016) 229583 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-QA1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Edgar L. Marquez; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2015 CH 001194 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/24/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/9/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-28-413-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 111 E. Normandy Drive Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-15-10020.

I679311 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7 & 14, 2016) 229586 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Green Tree Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Waclaw Kruk a/k/a Waclaw S. Kruk; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 000964 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/4/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/9/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest

bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-24-405-018 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1848 W. Woodland Avenue Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-13-24823.

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Continued from page 21 Nick are consistently at the top for the number of pins and both act as team captains—cheering on their team and helping the other bowlers out when needed,” said Palandri.

Palandri also has watched her team

become more invested in the strategic side of the game. “They are willing to take chances and they discuss strategies with each other,” she said. “They are not afraid to discuss the strategies or helpful suggestions with me as well,

knowing that they may not be used.”

Team chemistry also continues to skyrocket for the Knights. “We may not be the most competitive team, but we probably are the team that has the most fun and the best camaraderie.”

IC Catholic Prep returned to action earlier this week against Hinsdale Central and will face Glenbard East, Westminster Christian and St. Edward later in the month. IC Catholic Prep lost a close match to St. Edward earlier in the season.

“Even though our record does not show it, our team has made significant strides since the beginning of the year,” said Palandri. “I am proud of the accomplishments our bowlers have made with their various personal records, improved scores since last year and overall sportsmanship.”

Timothy Christian girls basketball The Timothy Christian girls basketball

team participated in the recent Lisle tournament over the holiday break.

The Trojans opened play with a 47-23 loss to Antioch. Timothy then dropped a 46-23 game to Westmont. The Trojans rebounded to score a 52-45 win over Reed Custer and then closed the tournament with a 45-24 loss to Coal City.

IC Catholic Prep girls basketball The IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team went 2-2 at the recent Oswego East tournament.

The Knights won the consolation championship (fifth place) after scoring a 42-39 win over Oswego.

IC Catholic Prep reached the consolation championship game after a 37-32 win over Plainfield Central.

The Knights opened the tournament with a 55-43 loss to Oswego East and a 42-37 loss to Metea Valley.

IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team wins ICCP-Westmont tournament Lyles helps fuel Knights to championship

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

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The IC Catholic Prep boys’ basketball team brought 2015 to a championship close.

The Knights went a perfect 4-0 in their co-hosted IC Catholic Prep-Westmont tournament.

IC Catholic Prep defeated Elgin St. Edward 58-46 to win the tournament championship.

The Knights jumped out to a 17-8 lead after the first quarter and led 35-18 at halftime.

Will Lyles led the Knights with 22 points. Troy Burrows added 14 points, while Austin Reed had eight points and Luke Ricobene had six points. Matt Sutton had six assists. The win moved the Knights to 9-4 overall.

In other tournament action, the Knights recorded a 64-51 victory over Montini.

IC Catholic Prep trailed 18-17 after one quarter, but took a 35-32 lead into halftime.

The Knights distanced themselves from their former conference colleagues thanks to a 21-7 third-quarter surge.

Lyles led the Knights with 18 points. Burrows added 16 points, while Reed had 12 points. Sutton finished with seven points and Ramirez had five points. Burrows and Reed each had five assists.

In a 66-31 win over Walther Christian, IC Catholic Prep jumped IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Grade School out to a 16-4 lead after the first quarter and led 35-13 at halftime.

Burrows led the Knights with 13 points. Garrett Cheng added 12 A Tradition of Faith, Family, and Academic Excellence points (four 3-pointers). Sutton had nine points, while Lyles had seven points and Amari Reed had six points.

Prekindergarten 3 through 8th Grade The Knights hit seven 3-pointers against Walther.

IC Catholic Prep opened the tournament with a 61-49 victory over Catholic Faith - Excellence - Curiosity - Prayer - Sportsmanship Chicago Latin School.

The Knights led 20-9 after the first quarter and 37-19 at halftime.

Community - Service - Courage - Justice - Creativity - Individualism Lyles paced IC Catholic Prep with 16 points. Burrows added 13 Confidence - Leadership - Compassion - Self-Discipline points. Austin Reed had nine points, while Sutton had eight points (2 three-pointers). The Knights hit five 3-pointers in the game.

WE TEACH MORE. “The tournament went really well for us,” said IC Catholic Prep coach TJ Tyrrell. “We had some rivalry games in there. We played Montini and we haven’t played them since the conference disOpen House & New Student Registration banded. We also played St. Edward, which beat us for the regional championship last year. Overall, the tournament was a big positive Sunday, January 31st for us.”

11am to 1pm in the School Building Tyrrell was thrilled with the play of Lyles throughout the tournament.

“We had outstanding play and leadership from Will,” said Please bring student’s Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Tyrrell. “His shooting percentage was impressive, but he’s also a Social Security card, and $100 deposit. vocal leader. He focused on what was best for the team. I’m very proud of Will.”

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Buy 4 Synthetic Blend oil changes for $89.95 get the 5th FREE! Most Cars. Plus $3 Disposal Fee. Not valid with any other offer. See location for details.

Punch-A-Deal

RATED #1 IN ELMHURST

TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE

BATTERIES ON SALE NOW WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

ASE Certified Certified •• Domestic Domestic && Foreign Foreign ASE

Expires 1/21/16

ROTATE & BALANCE WITH FREE BRAKE INSPECTION

29.95

$

Expires 1/21/16

MOST CARS

RATED #1 IN VILLA PARK

ENGINE TUNE-UP DISC BRAKES

We’ll install new resistor spark plugs, adjust Front Disc brake service for single piston American cars. idle speed, clean throttle body, test battery Includes new disc pads, rotors resurfaced, wheel bearing Replace fluid, pan gasket and filter (if repacked, new grease seals, fluid added as needed, system and charging system, inspect other key equipped). Special gaskets, filters extra if inspected and car road tested. *Rebuilt calipers & semi needed. Some cars/light trucks extra. Limited engine parts. metallic pads extra.

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FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, SATISFACTION & CLEANLINESS

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, SATISFACTION & CLEANLINESS

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