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According to a legislative report released on Thursday Dec. 10 by the General Assembly’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, Illinois’ unfunded pension liability is reportedly $111 billion at the present time. Legislative leaders have agreed to join Gov. Bruce Rauner next week to take another look at overhauling Illinois’ pensions.

A previous plan was presented that lawmakers claim would have saved the state billions in contributions, but that plan was rejected by the Illinois Supreme Court, according to a report from Springfield.

State leaders met last week about the issue while Illinois continues to function with out a budget for the fiscal year which began in July, 2015. The Springfield State Journal Register reported that the pension contributions was to increase by $291 million in the fiscal year that begins July 1.

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Hospital hosts annual Love Lights reception, tree-lighting

Above: On the evening of December 4, Elmhurst Hospital held its annual Love Lights reception, where the switch was thrown on the lights along the promenade leading up to the main entrance of the building. It was a beautiful sight, followed by a reception with coffee and pastries, where the hospital’s trained therapy dogs and their handlers were among the VIP guests.

Left: These three dogs are pictured with their handlers at the Love Lights reception held on December 4 at Elmhurst Hospital. The animals are specially trained to provide therapy to disabled patients in the hospital’s care. Besides being trained in therapy, the dogs are absolutely beautiful.

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A bounty of twinkling lights sprinkled along the promenade at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital on the evening of Friday, December 4, when the switch was thrown and the trees were lit to indicate the holiday season’s official opening.

Hospital President & CEO Mary Lou Mastro spoke to the crowd gathered at the hospital’s main entrance to witness the event, before retiring inside the lobby for a reception to celebrate the Love Lights program.

Members of the community are invited to purchase an ornament to commemorate a person in their lives who passed away. The names of the honored people go onto a list that remains at the hospital throughout the season.

Special VIP “guests” included three therapy dogs who remained close to the side of their handlers throughout the evening, even while indoors where guests enjoyed coffee and pastries. The dogs were not only beautiful to look at, but also demonstrated the discipline learned in their special training to be therapy dogs. The dogs will eventually be assigned to help patients who have certain disabilities.

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y husband and I were just retired in 1981 and we got involved in a trip to Italy with a group from our parish at the Catholic Church in North Riverside. The parish is Mater Christi and many of the folks who were going on the trip were dear friends. We had several meetings before the trip and were excited to be going on a wonderful trip.

We boarded our plane, Il Italia, on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed some cocktails and food as we flew over the Atlantic.

Tried to sleep because we knew we would be landing outside Rome early in the morning on Sunday and we would start our new journey full speed ahead, once we were on the ground.

When we got off the plane

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in Rome and went through customs, we were greeted at this busy airport by a man named Carlos carrying a placard on a small pole, which said “Mater

Christi.” It turned out this wonderful gentleman would be our guide for the next two weeks.

Early on, he informed us that he was not an Italian but that he was a Roman.

We soon were on our way to our hotel and looking forward to some rest but as luck would have it, a priest friend from home was studying in Rome at the North American College and he invited us for Mass and cocktails. What a wonderful start!

The next three days we spent being real tourists, seeing all the many ruins and castles and fountains, and gardens, and so forth.

We then were really ready to go to the Vatican and see the Pope, this being the highlight of our whole tour.

It was Sunday and a bright sunny day and we were in a festive mood. The crowd was large and the sun was shining so

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the gathering was in St. Peter’s Square. There were people from all over the world and they were singing their national songs or old folk songs from their individual countries. The mood and atmosphere was up-lifting, warm and friendly.

Then to everyone’s delight the Pope arrived in his Popemobile, which at that time was no more than a golf cart, very open and you could almost touch the dear man. My husband commented that it didn’t seem safe but I thought it was just fine.

As the Pope passed us and was about 50 feet away we heard what we thought was fireworks, but turned out to be gunshots.

Yes, someone had tried to assassinate our blessed Pope. The pigeons that are out and about in St. Peter’s Square flew up into the sky like messengers and you can just imagine the immediate alarm that took place. Most everyone, except the security people, just sat down and prayed in stunned silence.

The emergency people were there quickly and the Pope was off to the hospital right away.

There were many Vatican priests who spoke to us and asked that we be calm and stay seated so we would not get in the way of the investigators and police.

We were absolutely stunned and frightened.

Luckily, in our group there was a man who spoke and understood Italian and a few more who understood Polish, as they were the two languages being used. The rosary was said and after being told that the Pope was alive but gravely ill, they asked us to leave in an orderly manner and go to our destinations safely.

One member of our group knew Rome well and took us to the underground train. As we walked to the train station, we passed a TV store and one gentleman translated the news report that was on the TV telling us that the Pope was in the operating room and the situation was grave.

We got back to our hotel and had a quiet dinner, said a lot of prayers. Late in the night my husband said to me, “Did you ever dream we would be in such an historic event?”

No, but our Pope lived to do many wonderful deeds and eventually became a Saint.

(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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Despite state budget crisis, Township meals will continue Will pick up slack from other area centers }The Board has put a

By Dee Longfellow Last week, the Independent reported about the DuPage Senior Citizens Coun-

cil (DSCC) being forced to reduce its home delivered meals/“Meals on Wheels” and Community Dining programs, due to the ongoing State of Illinois budget diffi-

culties. The story reported that

by January 11, 2016, DSCC would be forced to close its eight Community Dining sites and to reduce its “Meals on Wheels” delivery to Mondays

rainy day fund aside and if it ‘rains’ we will not allow our seniors to go hungry.”

— John W. Vale York Township Supervisor and Thursdays only.

This past week, York Township Supervisor John W. Valle and the Board of Trustees announced that it would pick up the slack for DuPage Senior Citizens Council and keep the Lombard/York community dining program operating at the York Township Senior Center, 1502 South Meyers Road.

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Pictured is a typical day at York Township senior dining center. The center will remain open despite the state budget crisis, and seniors from other areas are invited to join the Township meal program if necessary. The number to register is 630-620-2421.

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SPRINGFIELD — Last week, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved a rate decrease for ComEd but a rates increase for Ameren Illinois.

ComEd claims the lowered delivery rate is the result the rollout of the Smart Grid. Residential customers on average should pay about $1 a month less than their previous bills, beginning in January.

A $67 million rate decrease was approved by the ICC, $17 million more than the $50 million decrease proposed by ComEd. The ICC also approved delivery rate increases allowing Ameren Illinois to raise natural gas bills in the average home by $2 to $6 a month and electric bills by $2 to $7 a month. The new rates are expected to appear on customer bills starting in January.

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“The Board of Trustees maintains that one of our main functions here is senior nutrition,” said York Township Supervisor John W. Valle. “We have partnered with the DuPage Senior Citizens Council for many years and during this time of difficulty York Township will do what it has to in order to feed its senior citizens.”

The township has a “rainy day” fund to help them through times such as this, Valle said.

“The Board has put a rainy day fund aside and if it ‘rains’ we will not allow our seniors to go hungry,” he said. “‘Meals on Wheels’ recipients who will be affected are invited to attend the York Township nutrition center lunches Monday through Friday. To make a reservation call the dining center at 630-620-2421.”

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Addison Dec. 10 Maciej Szyszko, 42, of Norridge, was arrested near Army Trail and Kennedy at around 8:10 p.m. Police said Szyszko had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department.

Dec. 9 • Uver E. Giron-Chalo, 25, of Addison, was arrested in the 1200 block of Foxdale Drive at around 12:23 a.m. and charged with aggravated DUI, DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license revoked, speeding, squealing tires and no insurance.

• Antonio Morante-Lopez, 18, and Christopher M. Becerra, 19, both of Addison, were cited at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 1:04 a.m. for retail theft.

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Dec. 8 • Ponell T. Adekekan, 20, of Hanover Park, was cited at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 6:36 p.m. for retail theft.

• Jorge Dorantes-Lomeri, 33, of Wood Dale, was arrested in the 1-100 block of Fullerton Avenue at around 8:35 p.m. and charged with sale of liquor to a minor.

• Andy E. Harvey, 19, of Addison, was arrested at around 3:17 p.m. Police said Harvey had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department.

• Ricardo Madera-Aguirre, 23, of Addison, was arrested in the 300 block of Dale at around 6:25 p.m. Police said MaderaAguirre was taken into custody on three failure to appear warrants.

• Andy Salazar, 20, of Villa Park, was arrested near Lake and Seventh at around 4:07 p.m. Police said Salazar had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department.

• Karen A. Weiner, 38, of Itasca, was arrested in the 900 block of Irving Park Road at around 5:35 and charged with retail theft. Police said Weiner took merchandise from a local store without paying.

Dec. 7 • A 47-year-old Addison man was arrested in the 600 block of N. 4th Ave. at around 1:49 a.m. and charged with domestic battery.

• A 36-year-old Addison man was arrested in the 1500 block of Holtz Avenue at around 11:07 p.m. and charged with domestic battery.

Dec. 6 • Denise C. Damico, 53, of Addison, was cited at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 9:20 p.m. for retail theft.

• Joseph J. Flynn, 27, of Addison, was arrested at around 11:55 p.m. Police said Flynn had a failure to appear warrant

out of the Cook County Sheriff’s Department.

• Enrique Romo, 19, of Addison, was arrested at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 9:20 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

Dec. 5 • Diane M. DeGuiseppe, 26, of Glen Ellyn, was arrested at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 5:06 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

• Devaughn D. Washington, 40, of Wood Dale, was arrested near Lake and Eighth at around 3:21 a.m. and charged with DUI, unlawful possession of cannabis, improper parking on a roadway and no insurance.

Dec. 3 • Antonio R. Berry, 21, of Chicago, was arrested in the 100 block of S. Lombard Road at around 8:30 a.m. and charged with theft. Police said Berry took merchandise from UPS without authorization.

• Enrique J. Gonzalez, 18, of Addison, was cited in the 900 block of College Blvd. at around 11:33 p.m. for unlawful possession of cannabis and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Villa Park Dec. 5 • A 50-year-old woman from Villa Park was arrested in the 400 block of S. Riverside at around 8:21 p.m. and charged with two counts of domestic battery.

• A male juvenile from Villa Park was arrested in the 900 block of W. North Ave. at around 10:21 p.m. and charged unlawful possession of alcohol and unlawful possession of tobacco.

• A male juvenile from Addison was arrested in the 800 block of N. Addison at around 4:47 p.m. and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give aid or information, failure to yield on a private drive, no valid driver’s license and no insurance.

Dec. 3 • Alex A. Miller, 29, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 200 block of S. Villa at around 2:20

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a.m. Nov. 26 and charged with violation of an order of protection. The original complaint and arrest warrant was issued Dec. 3.

• Rafael Reyes, 33, of Chicago, was arrested in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at around 12:02 p.m. and charged with forgery.

Credit card fraud was reported in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt at around 3:30 p.m.

Police said a victim lost their credit card at a retail outlet. An unknown suspect described as a black female found and used the card to make purchases at the retail outlet and also in stores located in Lombard and Glen Ellyn.

Dec. 2 Michael S. Pfister, 27, of Carol Stream, was arrested in the 100 block of E. Vermont at around 5:23 p.m. Nov. 30 and charged with violation of an order of protection. The original complaint and arrest warrant was issued Dec. 2.

Dec. 1 • Emmanuell Fontaine Nolden, 38, of Milwaukee, was arrested in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt at around 2:30 p.m. and charged with forgery.

• Adam L. Tarr, 26, of Lombard, was arrested in the 1600 block of S. Michigan at around 8:57 p.m. and charged with trespassing.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 900 block of W. North at around 1:58 a.m.

Police said a pizza delivery driver was chased back to his parked vehicle by three suspects described as white males.

His vehicle was kicked and punched as he got into the vehicle, according to police.

• A female juvenile from Elmhurst was arrested at a local store at around 10:29 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

Nov. 30 • Monica L. Borchert, 18, of Aurora, and Nickolas M. Fabris, 21, of Villa Park, were arrested near St. Charles and Summit at around 12:11 a.m.

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Elmhurst professor co-edits new book on 21st Century Chicago Explores how political climate affects Chicago’s efforts to be top-tier city ELMHURST — Constance Mixon, associate professor of political science and director of urban studies at Elmhurst College, has co-edited a new book that examines the social, eco-

nomic, political and governmental conditions of the Chicago metropolitan area and analyzes the region’s role in today’s globalized economy.

Twenty-First Century Chicago, Second Edition (Cognella Inc.), focuses on Chicago’s efforts in recent years to establish itself as a top-tier global city, and examines the governmental actions and politics of Mayors Richard M. Daley and Rahm Emanuel as they grappled with the city’s

most pressing challenges.

The book is an anthology of news stories, memoirs, firsthand accounts and research reports advocating for change for Chicago. The new edition includes Mayor Emanuel’s reelection speech, which describes his goals for the city and how he intends to govern, as well as several articles that are critical of the mayor.

In an article entitled “A Tale of Two Cities: Education and

Human Capital in Global Chicago,” Mixon details how educational institutions in Chicago reflect an organized hierarchy that is segregated, like Chicago’s neighborhoods, into haves and have-nots. She also argues that higher education’s increased focus on workforce preparation has deepened conflicts at colleges and universities over the democratic purposes of education and global demands for increased job training.

Three student artists showcase work in Fall Capstone Exhibition Japanese tradition of ceramics.

The pieces, he says, “exist to be used together, enjoying the jokes, laughter and tales the users share with each other while sipping their nightcaps.”

In his project, Vincent Lotesto juxtaposes Dashavatara, the 10 avatars of Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation; and Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Using acrylic paint to emulate traditional Indian oil paintings, Lotesto depicts the avatars in a way that manifests a relationship between Dashavatara and Darwinism and how the two concepts pertain to individual existence.

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Nov. 19 Burglary to a motor vehicle was reported in the 500 block of N. Michigan at around 6

bition runs through Saturday, December 19, in the Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace, which is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

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Report finds Illinois ranks 28th in overall health among all states CHICAGO — According to United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report, Illinois ranks 28th among all U.S. states in overall health. The Land of Lin-

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• Retail theft was reported at a local music store at around 9 p.m. Upon conducting an inventory, police said the store discovered that a Fender guitar was found to be missing. There was no information available on a potential suspect.

Nov. 29 • Identity theft was reported in the 600 block of S. Cornell.

Between 2 and 5 p.m., police said an unknown suspect stole a resident’s identity and purchased four iPhones in Mississippi.

Nov. 28 Rudy DeLeon, 35, of Bensenville, was arrested near North and Ardmore at around 2:36 a.m. and charged with two counts of DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage, unsafe tires, no valid driver’s license and no insurance.

Nov. 2 • John M. Goggin, 34, of Roselle, was arrested in the 300 block of W. Division at around 8:33 a.m. and charged with disorderly conduct.

• Fraud was reported in the 400 block of E. Highland at around noon. A victim was contacted by a bank, advising her of possible fraudulent activity on her debit card. It

Erica Nicole Smith, whose concentration is in graphic design, has created a series of pieces that describe what “Art is…”— auditory, tactile, kinesthetic, audible, cognitive, etc.

Smith is also graphics editor for the Elmhurst College student newspaper, The Leader.

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For the Capstone Exhibition, each student works for the entire term to create a body of work in his or her area of concentration. Then the students plan the exhibition and design their postcard and poster.

Three students will present their work during this fall exhibition. Jonathan Glabus has created a set of functional porcelain vessels inspired by the

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Fenton girls basketball team showing improvements Wilson drains five 3-pointers against IC Catholic Prep

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Fenton girls basketball coach Tim Anderson pointed to a recent three-game stretch on the schedule that he predicted would be challenging.

He was correct. Fenton played three Metro Suburban Conference West Division games against Wheaton Academy, Riverside-Brookfield and IC Catholic Prep. The Bison lost all three.

“Wheaton and R-B are two of the best teams we’ve seen so far,” said Anderson. “Wheaton is very good, has experience, has great guards and is strong inside. They beat us by a lot, but we played pretty well.

R-B, my goodness. They had three guards who made eight 3s. They have terrific guards.

Again, I thought we played pretty well against them. IC was a different kind of game.

They are a very strong inside team. We’ve seen mostly guard-oriented teams thus far and this was the first time we saw a team where inside is their strength.”

Despite the three losses, Anderson remains pleased with

where his team is headed.

“We haven’t won yet, but I’m so happy because we continue to work hard and we are getting better,” he said. “I talk about improvement potential and this team has a lot of improvement potential. Every game we are getting better. You can see their growth as players. Experience is something you have to earn and our girls are earning it. We just finished one of the toughest stretches on our schedule and now we are ready for the next phase.”

Anderson cited strong progress from sophomore Jessica McCauley. “Jessica has kind of taken that leap forward,” he said.

Krysta Wilson helped the Bison as well with five 3-pointers in the team’s game against IC Catholic Prep. Courtney Susmarski had 17 points in the game against Riverside-Brookfield.

“Krysta had a nice game and Courtney had a phenomenal game against R-B,” Anderson said.

Fenton played Ridgewood in an MSC crossover game earlier in the week. The Bison begin play in the Northside Prep tournament on Saturday. That tournament goes until Dec. 29.

“We’re looking for things to build on and they are there,” said Anderson. “We still have three-quarters of the season

left. If we keep going the way we’ve been going we will be OK. We got through this rough patch. I’m happy with their work ethic and the way they stick together. And they buy into what we want them to do.

Every game we’ve gotten better. We haven’t moved back yet. We look forward to playing these teams in our conference the second time around. I think we will be much more competitive. We want to be peaking at the end of the season. If you take a graph and make trends throughout the season, I don’t know if I’ve had a team that keeps going up. So far after nine games that is exactly what is happening.”

Fenton boys basketball team loses close game to Chicago Hubbard Bison again enjoy balanced scoring with four in double figures

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Fenton boys basketball team would like to have the fourth quarter of its recent non-conference game against

Chicago Hubbard back.

Hubbard scored 32 points in the fourth quarter to edge Fenton 71-70. “It was a good game until the fourth quarter,” said Fenton coach Josh Payton. “We were up 21-9 at the end of the first quarter and were winning by 15 at halftime and 16 going into the fourth quarter. They outscored us 32-15 in the fourth quarter.

They kept chipping away at us and it came down to the last

minute.”

Payton said offensive rebounding was a key determining factor in the game.

“They won on the offensive glass,” he said. “They had too many second-chance opportunities. They had kids who were 6-8 and 6-6. That was kind of a tough one for us. They scored the go-ahead basket on a second chance. Hubbard was really active on the glass and they had a couple guys who

Boys basketball team splits pair of games Blazers defeat district foe Willowbrook in conference play

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail boys basketball team split a pair of recent games with District 88 neighbor Willowbrook and Stagg.

The Blazers recorded a 57-45 West Suburban Conference Gold Division win over Willowbrook.

“We defended pretty well,” said Addison Trail coach Brendan Lyons. “We rebounded well and took advantage of the size we had.”

Eric Grygo led the Blazers with 17 points.

Colton Noel added 10 points and also had 13 rebounds. “The two of them did a lot of damage,” said Lyons.

Lyons was pleased with how his team competed throughout the game. “Willowbrook really never went away,” he said. “They had a chance to cut the lead in the fourth quarter, but we were able to get some stops and pull away.

It was nice to get our first conference win and win at home against a conference rival on the same night.”

The Blazers also lost a 52-38 non-conference

decision to Stagg. “We didn’t shoot it well and that was partially due to their defense,” said Lyons. “We shot 28 percent from the floor and still were trailing only 21-18 at halftime, which wasn’t really too bad. We missed too many open looks and silly turnovers. We felt we could stay close in the second half and have an opportunity to pull ahead, but we didn’t shoot well. We gave up 17 points in the third quarter and then we were chasing 10 points going into the fourth quarter. I felt they outworked us on both ends of the floor. Stagg is either 6-1 or 5-1. We knew it would be a good game. They dictated the terms of the game and we had to play catch-up basketball.”

Jack Kalbas led the Blazers with 14 points.

Zach Novak added 11 points.

Addison Trail plays at Leyden Saturday in a WSC Gold game and then will head south once again to compete in the Centralia tournament.

“I like that we’ve started off the season 4-1,” said Lyons earlier last week. “We still have some things we have to get better at. We have some tough games coming up in the conference and we have a tough draw in Centralia. We have to get better on both ends of the floor. We know we still have a lot of work to do.”

had not hit shots earlier stretch the floor on us. They gave them some offensive spark.

It’s hard to beat anybody when you allow 32 points in a quarter at the varsity level.”

Joe Andrews led the Bison with 15 points. Bryan Larsen added 14 points, while Eric Trujillo had 11 points and KJ Jones finished with 10 points.

“We’ve had eight different guys in the first five games get into double digits in scoring, which is very promising,” said Payton. “We’re also averaging 68 points as a team and we have a high assists ratio.

Our defense for the most part this season has been good and quality.”

Fenton has upcoming Metro Suburban Conference West Division contests against IC Catholic Prep and RiversideBrookfield.

“We have a lot of impor-

tant games coming up,” said Payton. “We’re getting into conference play and we’ll see how far we’ve gotten ourselves with all the off-season work we’ve done. I’m happy with the progress I’ve seen.

We’re averaging 68 points a game and that’s great and we have those eight guys getting into double digits in various games. Overall, we’re seeing progress. We’re making huge steps forward in the program and we’re going to continue to work and focus on what we need to do in order to get better. We’re going to continue to see more dividends. We have not plateaued. We’re still on the way up.”

Fenton heads to the Lisle tournament over the holidays.

The Bison opens play in the tournament on Dec. 23 at 8:30 p.m. against host Lisle.

Fenton wrestlers off to fine start Martin sisters leading the way for Bison girls bowling

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Things are looking bright for the Fenton wrestling team.

The Bison was off to a 10-2 start in duals through late last week. Fenton also started its conference season with a 2-0 mark.

At the recent Fenton Weiss

invitational, the Bison placed first out of 14 teams, while the junior-varsity team was eighth.

Fenton is coming off a 20142015 season where it went 17-4 overall and won the conference title.

Through late last week sophomore Dylan Butts was 12-0 at 170 pounds. Junior Ryan Mencini was 7-0 at 126 pounds.

Senior Sebastian Kaspar (120

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Worship Services Listings BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

FIND FAITH & FRIENDSHIP AT

315 E. St. Charles Rd., Elmhurst www.bethel-ucc.org 630.279.4040 Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:00 am Christmas Eve Services at 4:00 pm and 11:00 pm

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Christmas Eve Masses: 4:00pm, 6:30pm and 12:00 Midnight (Caroling, 11:15pm) Christmas Day Masses: 8:30, 10:30am and 6:00pm en Español New Year’s Day Masses: 9:00am and 7:30pm (one reading in Spanish at 7:30pm)

We are an Open & Affirming Congregation

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We turn towards God’s warming presence and welcome Him into our hearts.

143 E. Third St. (3rd & Michigan) Elmhurst, IL

630-832-1649

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Join us for worship Sundays at 10:30am.

Adult Christian Studies Cross Trainers (3 years-8th grade) Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

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Connecting the community with Christ thru worship, education, Stephen Ministry, small groups and mission.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

5:00 pm Children are invited to take part in the Nativity scene 9:00 pm Lessons, Carols, Candlelight, and Holy Communion

Nursery care available at 5:00 service.

First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst 232 South York (Corner of York and Church) (630) 834-2440 umcelmhurst.org

Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 p.m.

All are welcome.

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Addison, Illinois 60101 Phone: 630-543-3458 e-mail: prince_of_peace@sbcglobal.net www.popaddison.org Christmas Eve Worship: 5 and 10 PM Christmas Day Worship: 9:15 AM December 27th and January 3rd One service at 9:15 AM Christmas VBS Tuesday, December 29th 12:30-3:30 PM Christmas Story, games, crafts, and fun!

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Mama Squash Market to host ‘food swap’ VILLA PARK — Mama Squash Market, a food cooperative getting organized in Villa Park, is hosting Food Swap DuPage on Sunday, Dec. 20, in the gym of St. Alexander Church, located at 300 S. Cornell Avenue in Villa Park.

Food swaps bring together passionate home cooks, bakers, canners, gardeners and foragers to trade their homemade and homegrown edible goods.

Show off your creations, stock your pantry and get some inspiration all while meeting likeminded people in our community.

Now that there is a regular group of people attending, the Food Swap will be held monthly, rain or shine and is free to

attend.

Here are a few of the things that were recently swapped: canned cherries, scoby (for kombucha), sourdough starter, date balls, hummus, homemade organic toothpaste and deodorant, frozen homemade applesauce, lasagna, recipe-ready roasted sugar pumpkin, homemade soup, corn salsa, pumpkin pie, and cherry wine.

At the Dec. 20th Food Swap, there are sure to be savory foods to help the transition to colder weather and enjoy the holiday season. Feel free to “makeahead” and bring things still frozen -- such as soup, fruits and veggies you put up for winter, or even baked goods

that freeze well.

FAQ about Food Swaps Who can participate?

This is not a forum for commercial sellers and growers. All participants must be individuals trading goods they made or grew themselves. Some examples of popular food swap items include jams, pickles, salsa, relishes, baked goods, granola, spice mixes, pasta, vegetables or herbs. Please feel free to bring samples for tasting.

How does it work?

Items are swapped one for one, and people will want to examine your goods, so keep that in mind when making and packaging your goods. Bring as many or as few items as you

want.

1-1:15: Swappers set up and make a swap card for each different item they intend to swap (available at the event). If you bring 5 jars of jam and 2 bags of granola, for example, you would make two cards. The card explains what the item is, what’s in it (being mindful of food allergies) and suggested uses, if applicable.

1:15-2 p.m.: Everybody then circulates around the room for about 45 minutes. Interested parties offer bids on the swap cards for each item they are interested in trading for. This is just a way to open discussion. You are not obligated to swap with anyone, even if you bid on his/her item or he/she

bids on yours. Actual swapping takes place through discussion and agreement. Remember, no money is changing hands. All swaps are by barter only.

2 p.m.: Swapping begins!

Once you have swapped all your goods, you are free to gather your goodies and leave.

By the time the event is over at 3:00, you should have some tasty new treats!

Do I need to bring my own table?

No, tables will be provided.

All you need to bring are the delicious goods you will offer to swap!

For more information, contact Betty Amore at bettyamore@mamasquash.com or call 630-688-3729.

2–5 are invited to participate in the library’s Thanks a Million! Program. Learn how to write great thank-you cards and letters. Registration is required for this program. Info: Call 630-834-1164.

Monday, Jan. 4 and Saturday, Jan. 30 Quilt Trunk Shows Ever wonder how a quilt is made? The Villa Park Public Library is pleased to present two Quilt Trunk Shows 6:308:00 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, and from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Quilter, piecer, teacher, appraiser, and long-time Villa Park resident Lynn Contri will share her expertise about quilts made from the mid-1800s to

today. Registration is required.

Info: Call 630-834-1164.

Saturday, Jan. 9 Villa Park Library hosting blood drive January is National Blood Donor Month. Give back to your community! Meeting the needs of local patients can take up to 500 blood donations each day. Stop by the Villa Park Public Library 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., to donate blood and help those in need. To schedule your appointment, call LifeSource at 877-543-3768, or register online a and use code 237G. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome as well. For more information, call 630-834-1164.

Community Calendar Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 15-17 Exam Study Night It’s that time of year—exams are here again. Need to be somewhere quiet with free Wi-Fi? Look no further. The library is hosting an Exam Study Night from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for all students, with an extra hour for high school students only from 9-10 p.m. Info: vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Monday, Dec. 21 Cookie decorating, ornament making From 10-11:30 p.m., kids from ages 3-12 are invited to the Iowa Center to decorate cookies for Santa and make

Christmas ornaments to take home. Fee: $12. Pre-registration required. Please call 630834-8970 or visit vprd.org.

Monday, Dec. 28 Lock-in for teens at Enchanted Castle Villa Park Recreation is holding a lock-in for kids ages 10-17 at Enchanted Castle, 1103 S. Main, Lombard. Enjoy a night of fun unlimited lazer tag, bumper cars, kidsquest, gokarts and mini golf. The lockin includes 60 game tokens as well as unlimited pizza and pop. Participants will check in at 7 p.m. and be picked up at midnight. The fee is $39 and pre-registration is required. To

register, call 630-834-8970 or visit vprd.org Saturday, Jan. 2 and Monday, Jan. 5 Say “thank you” with stories and card-making January is Thank You Month at the Villa Park Public Library.

The library invites you to celebrate this month with some special programs. Celebrate the New Year and say thank you on Saturday, Jan. 2, during a very special Marvelous Mornings at 10 a.m. There will be thank-you stories and cardmaking for young children and their adults at this drop-in program. At 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, children in grades

WB students designated as Illinois State Scholars The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) recently announced the Illinois State Scholars for 2016-17. There were 55 Willowbrook students have earned that honor, pictured above. For a list of Willowbrook students

courtesy photo

who have been designated as Illinois State Scholars for 2016-17, go to dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=2637.

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In Business 40 Years - Family Ow ned & Operated H VOTED NO. 1 H IN WESTERN SUBURBS For Our Stuffed, Pan & Thin Pizzas, Lasagna, Spaghetti Sauce & Panzarotti By a Recent Tribune survey

Food experts from the Chicago Tribune all agreed that the Gioacchino’s Inc. have created a taste that placed them among the best pizza restaurants out of 98 in the Chicagoland area. Gioacchino’s Inc. was also selected No. 1 in the western suburbs in three categories - thick, pan and stuffed pizza.

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Schmelter leading way for Addison Trail girls bowling team Interest in Blazers’ program high

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Girls bowling is alive and well at Addison Trail.

First-year coach Steve Gilliam has 34 girls in the program this season.

“They are all so positive,” said Gilliam, Addison Trail’s assistant varsity softball coach and the former longtime head baseball coach at Willowbrook.

“We have a lot of first-time bowlers.

We’re working on fundamentals and then we’ll go from there.”

Back for Addison Trail this year are seniors Dinorah Cantu and Anaitza Roman, along with juniors Molly

Schmelter, Kaitlin Martinez and Justyna Barzykowska.

Schmelter was a spare away from qualifying for the state tournament last year. “Molly has been bowling well,” said Gilliam. “She’s a great leader for this group. Her and Dinorah have been outstanding leaders. They are very positive. They are helping the younger girls with fundamentals. Our focus is to improve our fundamentals and have some fun. With a lot of firsttime bowlers, we want to keep them involved in the sport and get that love and passion for it while improving.”

At the recent Willowbrook quad, Schmelter had a high game of 170.

Cantu and Barzykowska each had high games of 154. In a West Suburban Conference match against Leyden,

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Willowbrook girls bowling team defeats Morton

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The Willowbrook girls bowling team recently evened its West Suburban Conference record to 1-1 with a 2,716-2,689 victory over Morton.

Senior Kelly Conley led the way with a 547 high series, which included a high game of 201.

Through late last week, Conley was leading the team with a 169-per-game average. Junior Jordan Tiberi was next at 166, while sophomore Dana Sasnick had a 164 average.

Tiberi owns the team’s high game this year with a 223. Conley has a high game so far of 222. Tiberi also has the team’s high series. She finished with a 646 at the Plainfield invitational.

Willowbrook assistant coach Kevin Allen has been pleased with the mental aspect of the team’s performance thus far.

“We are doing a great job of staying in the game during matches,” said Allen, filling in for head coach Bill Eufrasio

(knee surgery). “We always are focused and thinking about the next shot.”

One key focus for the Warriors in the early going of the season has been spare shooting.

“We have been working extremely hard on spare shooting,” said Allen.

“Spares are such an important part of the game that the girls need to try and get as many as they can to keep the momentum going.”

In addition to Conley and Tiberi, Allen has seen improvements from some of the younger bowlers on the team.

“I have been very happy with the performances of three of our sophomores, Dana Sasnick, Anna Cuccinotto and Betsy Sariano,” he said. “These three sophomores are working hard every day to get better. They have improved a lot already this year. Their ceiling is very high.”

The Warriors competed in the Streamwood invitational last weekend and hosted District 88 neighbor Addison Trail at Stardust Lanes earlier in the week.

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what they are doing. They want to do their best.”

Gilliam also lauded the recent work of freshmen bowlers Noelia Perez, Fiona Levesque and Clare O’Connell, along with sophomore Laura Gamble.

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Schmelter had a high game of 181.

“It’s a fun group that is very eager to learn,” said Gilliam. “They are out there having fun and getting better.

They are great listeners.”

Gilliam has been having plenty of fun coaching girls bowlers. “It’s a great experience,” he said. “I enjoy coaching girls’ sports. Just like with softball, the girls are very receptive to instruction and are very positive in

pounds) and junior Angel Nava (138 pounds) had identical 11-2 records.

Junior Nikko Castaneda was 9-5 at 160 pounds. Sophomore Isaiah Brock had six wins at 285 pounds, while seniors Manny Morales (120 pounds) and Joe Garcia (220 pounds) each had three wins.

Among the newcomers to the varsity team this season, junior Kacper Piskorz was 9-2 at 132 pounds. Junior Kyle Higgins was 10-3 at 170 pounds. Junior Tim Wolf had a 9-3 record at 182 pounds.

Sophomore Anthony Park had eight wins at 195 pounds. Junior Jerry Gutierrez had five wins at 152, while senior Eddi Del Angel had four wins at 152.

“We have a great group of guys who are working hard to get better on a daily basis,” said Fenton coach Brian Hastings. “We are quite inexperienced and young, but have a lot of potential and talent. I expect this group to improve more than any team I have been part of.”

Hastings is seeing improvements on and off the mat. “We already are improving our basic technique and we are getting into better shape and doing a more consistent job of keeping pressure on our opponents,” he said. “I really enjoy their attitude and work ethic. It’s going to pay off throughout the season.

We hope to consistently improve and be peaking at the end of the season.”

Fenton girls bowling The Fenton girls bowling team returns six seniors that were part of last year’s team.

“We are looking forward to a successful season,” said Fenton coach Lee Cassidy. “Several of our girls worked hard in the off-season bowling in summer leagues.”

Sisters Morgan and Madison Martin were leading the way for the Bison early on. Through the team’s first two meets, the sisters were each averaging more than 180 pins per game.

Cassidy also has been pleased with the progress of Chelsey Anaya, Kelly Blecke and Beth Janovsky. “We are looking for the rest of our girls to add to the mix,” said Cassidy. “Chelsey, Kelly and Beth are posting some big scores.

We expect some of our underclassmen to step up and add to our depth.”

Fenton again has a schedule loaded with talented opponents. “We bowl against some of the best teams in the state,” said Cassidy. “I think this helps our girls understand the importance of practicing and competing at a high level. We hope this will better prepare us for the state series.”

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IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team tackles tough competition

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

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The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team isn’t shying away from tough competition.

The Knights recently competed in a non-conference game against Chicago St. Patrick and also took on Class 4A state power Riverside-Brookfield in a Metro Suburban Conference West Division contest.

In a 64-41 non-conference loss to St. Patrick, IC Catholic Prep trailed 14-9 after the first quarter and 35-20 at halftime. St. Patrick outscored the knights 18-9 in the fourth quarter.

Austin Reed led the Knights with 12 points and five rebounds. He made two 3-pointers. Angel Ramirez had nine points, while Troy Burrows added seven points. Garrett Cheng finished with five points.

“It was a really physical game,” said IC Catholic Prep coach TJ Tyrrell. “We struggled with the defensive intensity St. Patrick brought. We’re not going to face a lot of teams like that in the 2A playoffs. That’s why we schedule teams like that. They help get us ready and prepare us. It’s going to help us with physical play, quickness and the way we handle pressure.”

The St. Patrick game marked the return of players Matt Sutton and Cheng, who were transitioning from the football team’s long run in the state

playoffs. “For the most part we have everybody back now,” said Tyrrell. “Jordan Rowell (football team standout running back) will be back with us in a couple weeks. This will help get everybody used to each other.”

Tyrrell said the St. Patrick loss was far from alarming.

“Sometimes it’s good to be humbled early in the season,” he said. “It shows us where we need to get to.”

Tyrrell liked the contributions the team received from Burrows, Reed and Will Lyles.

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Jack Ricobene also has helped the team in a variety of areas. “Jack is coming off the bench and has been a big positive for us,” said Tyrrell.

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Ramirez, Tyrrell noted, put in time over the off-season to improve. “Angel has stepped up. He’s improved his game,” the coach said. “He’s showed up with an improved jump shot and improved ball-handling ability.”

Senior leadership also has been a bright spot for the team.

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Those are lessons the guys can use later on in life as well.”

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Edward-Elmhurst Health program targets prevention of type 2 diabetes have it,” says Julie Sanfilippo, RD, LDN, Lifestyle Coach at Elmhurst Hospital’s Diabetes Learning Center. “With time many of these people will progress to type 2 diabetes.

Early detection is key because with small lifestyle changes, increased physical activity and weight loss, diabetes can be prevented or delayed. Through Jumpstart Your Health, we want to empower people to make these changes and have a better chance for a healthy future.”

Jumpstart Your Health will be offered at a variety of locations throughout the area beginning in January. There is no cost to participants thanks to support from the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation and grant funding from the Lions Club International Foundation, Lions District 1-J and Elmhurst Lions Club. The program is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Diabetes Prevention effort.

ELMHURST — Edward Hospital, in Naperville, and Elmhurst Hospital, part of the Edward-Elmhurst Health system, each earned an “A” in the Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2015 Hospital Safety Scores, which rate how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections.

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A grade; 724 earned a B; 866 earned a C; 133 earned a D and 34 earned an F. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety and is administered by The Leapfrog Group, an independent industry watchdog. It is free to the public and designed to give

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Plans open house presentation for Jan. 7 ELMHURST — The City of Elmhurst has announced its plans to reveal the Draft Elmhurst Downtown Plan to the public at an upcoming Open House and Presentation to discuss the Plan and its recommendations.

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The Downtown Plan will serve as the City’s official guide for land use and development in the downtown area over the next ten years. It will act as a road map, detailing a long-term vision and policy agenda for important issues such as land use, parking and circulation.

Ultimately, the plan update answers the question: “What should our downtown look like in ten years and how do we get there?”

The Downtown Plan has been a community-driven process and its vision and policy recommendations are grounded in community outreach. Over the course of the last year, residents and stakeholders have had numerous opportunities to participate both in-person and online.

Open House & Presentation To help ensure Elmhurst continues to have a vibrant competitive downtown, the City is requesting comments and input on the Plan from residents, the business community, developers and others who have a vested interest in the City’s future. All are invited to attend and provide vital feedback as the City works with planning consultants Houseal Lavigne to develop the Plan.

The City will host an open house and presentation of the Draft Elmhurst Downtown Plan on Thursday, Jan. 7 from 6-9 p.m. at City Hall. It will be an opportunity to view key recommendations from the Plan and to talk to the consultants one-on-one to bring up any questions or comments.

A presentation at 7 p.m. will provide a brief overview of the Plan and lead into another Open House for those who may have more to discuss.

Public Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER FOR DOWNEY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, F.A. PLAINTIFF VS GUADALUPE TORRES; MARGARITA TORRES A/K/A MARGIE TORRES F/K/A MARGARITA MENDOZA; LAWYERS TITLE INSURANCE CORPORATION; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 001667 302 EAST ALDEN DRIVE ADDISON, IL 60101 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 March 19, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 7, 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: LOT 14 IN NORMANDY MANOR SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 7, 1957 AS DOCUMENT 834635, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 03-28-404-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 302 EAST ALDEN DRIVE ADDISON, IL 60101 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE; HAS FENCE; UTILITIES ARE ON; PROPERTY IS OCCUPIED The Judgment amount was $295,900.96. 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 #PA1105750

Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I676035 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 226201 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Angel Somers; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014CH 001422 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 5/18/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/7/16 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 2 IN KLEIN’S RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 195 IN VILLA PARK, IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED APRIL 21, 1923 A DOCUMENT 164740, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-10-409-026 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 600 S. Riverside Drive Villa Park, IL 60181 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 14-14-12344.

I676504 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 226731 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS JESSICA MARIE ILLINGWORTH, HEIR OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; VINCENT SCOTT ILLINGWORTH, HEIR OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH; SCOTT V. ILLINGWORTH, JR. A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH, JR., INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH, PER ORDER ENTERED IN 12 P 474; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 000722 911 EAST BABCOCK AVENUE ADDISON, IL 60101 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 October 27, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 28, 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: LOT 19 IN BLOCK 3 IN SECOND ADDITION TO ELMHURST GARDENS, BEING PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP

40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND ALSO THE NORTH 12.65 1/2 CHAINS OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 17, 1925, AS DOCUMENT 188545, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 03-34-203-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 911 EAST BABCOCK AVENUE ADDISON, IL 60101 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL ON WITH DETACHED 1.5 CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $77,550.63. 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 #PA1402923 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER FOR DOWNEY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, F.A. PLAINTIFF VS GUADALUPE TORRES; MARGARITA TORRES A/K/A MARGIE TORRES F/K/A MARGARITA MENDOZA; LAWYERS TITLE INSURANCE CORPORATION; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 001667 302 EAST ALDEN DRIVE ADDISON, IL 60101 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 March 19, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 7, 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. 03-28-404-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 302 EAST ALDEN DRIVE ADDISON, IL 60101 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE; HAS FENCE; UTILITIES ARE ON; PROPERTY IS OCCUPIED The Judgment amount was $295,900.96. 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 #PA1105750 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I676035 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 226202 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Angel Somers; et. al.

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REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/18/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/7/16 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 06-10-409-026 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 600 S. Riverside Drive Villa Park, IL 60181 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 14-14-12344.

I676504 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 226732 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS JESSICA MARIE ILLINGWORTH, HEIR OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; VINCENT SCOTT ILLINGWORTH, HEIR OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH; SCOTT V. ILLINGWORTH, JR. A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH, JR., INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SCOTT ILLINGWORTH A/K/A SCOTT VINCENT ILLINGWORTH, PER ORDER ENTERED IN 12 P 474; DEFENDANTS

14 CH 000722 911 EAST BABCOCK AVENUE ADDISON, IL 60101 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 October 27, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 28, 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. 03-34-203-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 911 EAST BABCOCK AVENUE ADDISON, IL 60101 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL ON WITH DETACHED 1.5 CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $77,550.63. 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 #PA1402923 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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The whole Star Wars pop culture phenomenon started 38 years ago, in 1977, with the original movie. Because of its success the one movie quickly became a trilogy, with shows released in 1980 and 1983.

The second set of three movies spanned from 1999 to 2005 and gave us the prequel to the first three episodes. So, the first episode wasn’t the first, it was the fourth, even though it was released first. The second was the fifth and the third the sixth.

The fourth was the first and so on. You don’t have to be a Jedi Master to follow the logic. Even Jar Jar Binks could do the math.

At our house the excitement is as palpable as Senator Palpatine’s evil aura. My guys – all fans of the Force – debate intricacies that I’ve yet to understand, much less ponder. They are making plans to see the film at midnight the first day is it released. I am making plans to sleep. Sorry, I know how incredibly anti-Wookiee that sounds.

(Whispered) I’m not a huge fan of Star Wars. I don’t even own a lightsaber. I’m going to have to rewatch the first six movies in order to understand what’s going on in the current one. And, quite frankly, I’m not sure I have the time.

My husband is unaccepting and in denial regarding my total lack of any sense of the Force.

He’s been trying to get me to turn to the dark side since 1983, when he tricked me into seeing the third movie (which was actually the sixth, we just didn’t know it at the time). He said we were going to see “Flashdance,” or maybe it was “Terms of Endearment,” I can’t remember.

I do remember not seeing either.

Instead we went to “Return of the Jedi.” In a year with films like “Risky Business,” “The Big Chill” and “Staying Alive,” my husband, who was not my husband or even my boyfriend at the time, picked a movie that featured a Muppet in an attempt to impress me.

Our familial history with the franchise doesn’t stop there. Our sons were at impressionable ages when the second trilogy was released and another generation of Star Wars fans was created. One son even had his

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own Jedi braid when he was about 5. My boys are serious about this “May the Force be with you” stuff.

While epic, here’s the Star Wars saga in a nutshell: Boy meets girl. Anakin Skywalker and Padme were 9 and 13 when they first met. They grew up, fell in love and got married. Anakin was busy becoming a Jedi, otherwise known as “one of the good guys,” but the dark side proved tempting. Padme got pregnant, delivered twins and died during childbirth. This further pushed Anakin into the abyss (literally), from which he emerged as Darth Vader – one of the greatest villains of all time.

Jump forward a couple of decades. The twins, Luke and Leia, are all grown up, but they don’t know they are brother and sister because they were separated at birth. Leia is a princess.

Luke’s Jedi skills are emerging.

“The Force is strong in this one.”

Darth Vader attempts to entice Luke over to the dark side. “I am your father.” Luke goes to Jedi school with a Muppet.

Meanwhile battles and wars break out and planets get blown up, but Leia’s funky hair always stays in place. There are also robots and lots of weird looking aliens thrown in for good measure. Luke fights his dad a couple of times in awesome action scenes featuring lightsabers as the weapons of choice for chopping off right hands.

Darth dies, but not before making peace with Luke. Leia falls in love with Han Solo and in a little known tidbit of trivia, Chewbacca marries and has a son named Lumpawarrump. I’m not making that up. I found the info on Wookiepedia, and I’m not making that up, either.

The world’s abuzz with Star Wars hype. And, despite not being much of a fan, I’ll probably go see the movie. Not at midnight, but I’ll go. With my husband – because he is a super fan and we sort of have a longstanding history with this Star Wars stuff.

For us, it all started a long time ago, in a movie theater far, far away, when we were just starry-eyed teenagers not much older than Padme was when she met Anakin. Sigh.

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for a few days to the Potawatomi Inn in Angola’s Pokagon State Park, you likely will have started a new family tradition they’ll want to repeat every winter. This park is home to Indiana’s only refrigerated toboggan run. You’ll whoosh down one of the 1/4-mile twin tracks at speeds of 35-40 miles per hour! The one-of-a-kind ride is open from the day after Thanksgiving through March 1, and it’s a thrill families like to ride over and over. It’s usually open on weekends, but there are also extended weekday hours over Christmas break. The best part?

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At 234,900 acres, the Menominee Reservation is Wisconsin’s largest and an international leader in sustainable forestry.

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The University of Wisconsin - Madison is one of the world’s leading biotechnology centers research and development centers.

Wisconsin is the nation’s top cranberry producer, growing nearly 48 percent of the nation’s total crop.

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We are the birthplace of organized skiing and snowboarding and Michigan ranks second in the nation for number of skiing areas found across the state.

There are indoor adventures, too. Museums, water parks, spas and romantic getaways entice hibernators to come out to play.

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“Wellness” can come from anything that makes you happy. Wisconsin is particularly great at providing fun, outdoor activities and cool sites to see. But what you may not realize is that the natural beauty and serenity of the state are perfect for the wholesome healing of a weekend retreat everybody needs now and again.

Spa Retreat If you want to retreat in luxury, the Sundara Inn & Spa in Wisconsin Dells is perfect for you. A stark contrast from the high energy the Dells is known for, Sundara is all about serenity. Offering a Purifying Bath Ritual, Tranquility Garden and Meditation Trail as well as a variety of massage and spa services, guests may come for a day trip or an extended stay. It’s for adults only, so you can relax to the max.

Yoga Retreat What could be better for a wellness retreat than an activity designed to relax your mind and body? The Artha Sustainable Living Center in Amherst focuses on living in harmony with the self and the environment.

Artha offers classes and workshops on yoga, renewable energy, herbs and more. Complete with an on-site bed and breakfast, the Artha Sustainable Living Center is a great place to unwind your body, revive your mind and enjoy a yoga retreat.

Arts and Craft Retreat Whether it’s painting, journaling, gardening or pottery, Full Circle Retreat in Viroqua is the perfect place for your crafty wellness retreat. Creativity is the key to revitalizing the soul, and Full Circle has the peaceful, countryside scenery to both inspire and heal you. If you’d prefer to get your artsy side going with quilting, scrapbooking, needlework or stamping, then check out the Homestead Cabin Retreat in Hillpoint. Established by Patsy McCluskey to help others indulge in their love of quilting, Homestead is great for group retreats.

Outdoor Retreat Does being immersed in nature make you feel revitalized and full of life? Take your wellness retreat to Doll’s Cabin Retreat in St. Germain. A four bedroom cabin located on Pickerel Lake, guests have easy access to water activities during warmer seasons and snowmobiling and crosscountry skiing trails when there’s snow. If you want to add hunting and downhill skiing to your outdoor adventures, consider Powers’ Retreat in Manitowish Waters. Having a cabin all to yourself means it’s time to get out, breathe in the Northwoods’ pines and let go of all your stress.

Spiritual Retreat With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be hard to feel connected to your spiritual side. Take some time at the Flowing Waters Retreat Center in Bayfield to listen to nature; the center emphasizes the importance of connecting with your higher self through spiritual reflection and renewal. Whether you prefer to walk or sit, at Flowing Waters you can meditate by gardens, ponds or on nature trails.

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