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County Board approves 2019 budget

No property tax increase for 11th year in a row

The DuPage County Board approved the 2019 budget on Tuesday, Nov. 27, marking the 11th consecutive year the County has passed a budget with no property tax increase.

The 2019 budget is $433.8 million, down $5.8 million from the previous fiscal year. The approved budget includes a full-time headcount of 2,167, which is down from 2,270 in 2010.

Bob Larsen. “But that’s what the taxpayers sent us here to do: make the hard choices, roll up our sleeves, and deliver quality services with the money we have. I am proud of this budget.”

Due to decreasing state revenues, fluctuating sales tax revenues, and increasing personnel costs, the budget includes a 10 percent cut to the Du-

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That’s what the taxpayers sent us here to do: make the hard choices, roll up our sleeves, and deliver quality services with the money we have. I am proud of this budget.”

– Bob Larsen, Finance Committee Chairman

“Due to new challenges and mandates, this budget was one of the most difficult to create,” said Board Chairman Dan Cronin. “But thanks to the hard work of our County Board, we will continue to offer the highest level of service to our residents without burdening them with additional tax increases.”

In remarks Tuesday, Chairman Cronin thanked county-wide elected officials for working collaboratively to balance the budget.

“This budget is the end result of a lot of hard work by our staff in a very difficult budgetary environment,” said Finance Committee Chairman

Page Care Center subsidy, Stormwater Management Department, and the Human Services Grant Fund.

The 2019 spending plan includes $38 million in total capital including projects for stormwater, drainage and road construction. The property tax levy remains flat for the 11th year in a row at $66.9 million.

The budget includes a $100,000 allocation to continue the fight against heroin in DuPage County.

The DuPage County budget took effect Dec. 1.

To view the full 2019 County budget document, visit dupageco.org/ finance.

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Joyful Jazz hands for Santa

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This family shows off their ‘jazz hands’ with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Villa Park Joyful Traditions annual Holiday celebration held Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Gazebo along the Prairie Path. Joyful Traditions attendees got a free photo with the Jolly Old Elf. More photos inside this issue.

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Joyful elected officials

This big family came out in the sloppy wet weather on Saturday, Villa Park Trustees Chris Aiello and Cheryl Tucker flank the Santa-hatted State Senator Tom Cullerton Dec. 1 to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gazebo by the Prairie (who is also a former Village Trustee and Villa Park Village President) at this year’s 20th anniversary Path in downtown Villa Park for Joyful Traditions.

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Members of the Willowbrook Speech Team celebrated after their 3rd-place finish at a tournament on Nov. 3 at Joliet West High School. Nine members placed in their event as well. Results included: Dramatic Duet Acting: senior Kelli McNeice and freshman Katherine Wentworth, 6th place; Extemporaneous Speaking: junior Chloe Devens, 4th place; Humorous Duet Acting: sophomores Melanie Gercone and Jacqueline Schiro, 5th place; Humorous Interpretation: freshman Elizabeth Michael, Top Novice; Informative Speaking: senior Trinity Greenwood, 6th place; Original Comedy: junior Vincenzo Ledonne, 4th place; Original Oratory: Devens, 6th place; and, Special Occasion Speaking: freshman Emma Wrzeszcz, Top Novice.

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Police Department Lombard/Villa Park Food releases Thanksgiving Pantry offers update Recent remodeling provides three enforcement numbers times more room for goods The Villa Park Police Department conducted additional traffic enforcement Nov. 16–26, reminding motorists to buckle up and not drive impaired, day or night, as part of the nationwide Click It or Ticket/Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort. The Villa Park Police Department joined other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce highway deaths by issuing citations to unbuckled motorists and arresting impaired drivers.

During the 10-day mobilization, Villa Park Police issued: • 13 seat belt citations; • One suspended/revoked licenses; • One uninsured motorists;

• Four speeding citations; • 20 cell phone violations; • Five other moving violations.

The annual campaign may be over in Villa Park, but that isn’t an excuse to stop buckling up, according to Sgt. James Cihak.

“Not wearing your seat belt is a primary offense, meaning law enforcement can stop you and issue a citation for that alone,” he said. “All vehicle occupants, regardless of seating position, are required to wear a properly adjusted seat belt.”

The enforcement effort is funded with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

Conroy appointed to Pritzker administration’s Healthcare Transition Committee State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) was appointed to Gov.-elect JB Pritzker’s Healthy Children and Families Committee, joining healthcare experts and non-profit leaders to advise and guide the new administration on healthcare policy.

“Affordable, accessible healthcare for families in DuPage County and across Illinois is so important to fostering a healthy state,” Conroy said.

“With a new administration, we have an opportunity to forge a new path so we may better provide access to critical healthcare services for our families.”

As chair of the House’s Mental Health Committee and a leader in the state’s mental health policy, Conroy brings a unique perspective to create comprehensive practices that address all healthcare needs. Con-

roy’s healthcare priorities include protecting healthcare coverage for Illinoisans with pre-existing conditions, achieving mental health insurance parity, guaranteeing treatment coverage for children with rare autoimmune disorders, and increasing awareness and access to healthcare and wraparound services for organ donors. Conroy donated a kidney to a family member last summer and has introduced new legislation protecting insurance coverage and employment for live organ donors.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to help the incoming administration ensure a smooth and effective transition in the healthcare arena,” Conroy said. “It is time to rebuild and expand our services to be holistic in nature and take into account communities’ social-emotional needs.”

Earlier this year, the Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry, located on the lower level of the First United Methodist Church, 155 So. Main in Lombard, was remodeled and enlarged to about three times the size of its previous capacity. The reconstruction has allowed the pantry to provide a much larger selection of foods, including fresh milk and eggs, frozen foods, and fresh fruits and vegetables. This is in addition to the large selection breakfast foods, dry and canned goods, and fresh breads already available.

Food is donated regularly from both local ALDI stores as well as Mariano’s. Donated funds allow the Pantry to purchase food from the Northern Illinois Food Bank, in Geneva. For every dollar donated, it is estimated that $8 of food can be purchased from the Geneva Food bank.

The Pantry is open and free to all residents of Lombard, Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace. There is also a ‘clothes closet’ just down the hall from the Pantry providing free clothing. Hours of operation are M/W/F and the third Saturday of every month from 9 to 11:45 a.m.

In addition, the Pantry recently increased its hours to include Wednesday evenings from 5-7 p.m. This is in conjunction with First Church of Lombard, UCC, which hosts a free Wednesday evening dinner for the entire community, but now also opens the OutReach House on Wednesday evenings.

All residents are encouraged to visit the Pantry, even if only to see what your neighbors are doing to feed others. Everyone who works at the Pantry is a volunteer. Food and monetary donations are appreciated at any time. Call 630-627-2508 for more information.

G.M. Smith & Son Realtors holds annual food drive Villa Park’s own G.M. Smith & Son Realtors is holding their annual Holiday Food Drive, collecting non-perishable food items, now through Friday, Dec. 14. They will be delivering all items donated to local food pantries on Saturday, Dec. 15. Some of the items needed are: canned or bagged beans, canned tuna or chicken, canned soups, stews, broth, chili, fruits and vegetables,

peanut butter, jams and jellies, cereal, oatmeal, pasta, rice, instant breakfast, napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, bread, brownie and cake mixes, diapers, baby wipes, soap, shampoo and toothpaste.

Please drop any donations at G.M. Smith & Son Realtors office located at 203 S. Villa Ave. For more information, call 630-834-2632. The Smiths appreciate your generosity.

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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 suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Addison, was found to have an active warrant out of DuPage County for contempt of court subsequent to an investigation of a suspicious noise in the 500 block of W. Stevens at around 8:30 a.m.

charged with domestic battery in the 900 block of Rohlwing at around 10:30 a.m.

Police said the suspect struck the victim in the face and kicked the victim multiple times.

Nov. 23 Shauntaz C. Malone, 21, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at a Addison store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Nov. 29 at around 2:18 a.m.

Police said Javiel L. Baez, 18, of A 40-year-old Addison man was

Nov. 22 Carmen E. Jacinto-Ramos, 35, of Addison, was charged with criminal damage to property in the 500 block of Stevens Drive/100 block of Lincoln Avenue at around 8:19 p.m.

Villa Park Nov. 24 Kenneth M. Berg, 31, of Carol Stream, was issued a local adjunction for possession of cannabis in the 400 block of N. Addison at around 6:02 p.m.

Christopher L. Railsback, 42, of Elgin, was charged with two counts of DUI, driving while license suspended, improper use of evidence of registration and no insurance near Villa and Blackstone at around 12:48 a.m.

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Nov. 21 Erick Rebolledo, 25, of Arlington Heights, was charged with aggravated assault and unlawful use of a weapon subsequent to investigating a call of a disturbance at a restaurant in the 500 block of W. Lake at around 9:36 p.m.

Police said officers responded to the Cook County Jail and transported a 25-year-old Lansing man to the Addison Police Department where he was processed for an original warrant for domestic battery. Police said the suspect had struck the victim multiple times in the head, face, and arm.

Nov. 23 Police said an unknown suspect wrote a threatening message on a window in the 400 block of N. Ellsworth at around 12:38 p.m.

Nov. 22 A 39-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 700 block of W. James at around 2:34 a.m.

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Nov. 21 Richard S. Elzinga, 55, of Midlothian, was charged with two counts of DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and no insurance near Route 83 and Highland at around 2:42 p.m.

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Nov. 16-Nov. 20 Criminal damage was reported at a local store. Police said an unknown suspect cut the lock off an empty storage container sometime between 5 p.m. Nov. 16 and 2 p.m. Nov. 20.

Nov. 15-Nov. 19 Theft was reported at an auto garage. Police said an unknown suspect stole a Bluetooth speaker from a vehicle that was having work done on it sometime between 9 p.m. Nov. 15 and 10:37 a.m. Nov. 19.

Nov. 18 Martique D. Barksdale, 36, of Lombard, was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 1-100 block of N. Yale at around 12:48 p.m.

Didier A. Rodriguez, 28, of Addison, was issued a local adjunction for retail theft at a local store at around 2:56 p.m.

Three female juveniles—two from Chicago and one from Fox Lake— were charged with disorderly conduct-fighting in the 500 block of W. Division at around 2:22 p.m.

Theft was reported at a local store at around 5 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole a purse that a customer had inadvertently left behind, either at the register or in a shopping cart.

Theft by deception was reported in the 1000 block of W. North at around 6:07 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole a video gaming system and game that was listed for sale on a common internet site/app. The suspect allegedly used fake currency to purchase items from the victim.

Nov. 17 Retail theft was reported at a local store at around 8:38 p.m. Police said unknown suspects removed several items from display shelves and left the store with the items without paying for them.

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Saint Genesius Productions youth theater group will perform Mr. Popper’s Penguins at Montini Catholic High School on Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 15 & 16.

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Roman Catholics are invited to prepare your heart and soul for Christmas. The priests of the 16 parishes of Eastern DuPage County will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Healing of Sin.

7 Hours of Support for victims of abuse Priests will also be available separate from hearing confessions to listen to anyone who has been the victim of abuse or has experienced pain and suffering related to the abuse that has taken place in the Catholic Church.

Saturday, December 15, from 9am until 4pm

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Join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ in a special Christmas Worship on Sunday, December 23, at 9:30 a.m.

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EnvironmentalConcerns Concerns Commission holds ‘Clean Your Locker’ event Commission is constantly Seeks more members interested in local environment

How did a box of slightly used pencils make it from a classroom in Villa Park into the hands of a child in need in East Garfield Park area of Chicago?

The Villa Park Environmental

seeking ways to help the community reduce, reuse and recycle items and resources. One of the 2018 goals of the commission is to help District 45 schools become more environmentally aware.

The commission was able to support North Elementary and Jefferson Middle schools in this effort through its Clean Your Locker program.

(Jackson Middle School already has

a strong program.) North and Jefferson students, staff and families were encouraged to use upcycled cardboard boxes, provided by Villa Park’s Jewel store, to collect recyclable items as the 2017-18 school year ended.

This was proven to be successful as more than 100 slightly used spiral notebooks, two large boxes of books, more than 70 folders, close to 60 three-ring binders, more than 600 new or slightly used pencils and various other items including glue, glue sticks, crayons, scissors, markers, colored pencils and notebook paper were collected.

All of the supplies were sorted and delivered to a preschool, the Villa Park and Wheaton libraries, SCARCE and Breakthrough, a non-

profit in East Garfield Park.

SCARCE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) is a nonprofit that serves DuPage County. It will use the broken crayons collected for projects and the other items donated will be available for those who need them.

Breakthrough’s mission is “to partner with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills and open doors of opportunity,” according to its website.

The ECC also offers writing utensil recycling with a drop box offered at Public Works, 11 W. Home Ave.

Does this sound like something you would like to be a part of? The Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission is in need of additional commissioners. There are at least two seats open. The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month on the second floor of Villa Park’s Village Hall, 20 S. Ardmore Ave. For information or to inquire how to be part of the commission, email EnvironmentalConcerns@invillapark.com or go to invillapark.com to download an application and drop it off or mail it to Village Hall, 20 S. Ardmore Ave.

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Right: This volunteer took part in the Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission’s recent project called “Clean Your Locker.” The effort produced numerous school supplies that will be distributed area schools and libraries as well as a site in East Garfield Park.

Left: This volunteer is doing his part to help the Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission’s project called “Clean Your Locker.” It was an effort to help provide school supplies to less-fortunate students attending various area schools through SCARCE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education).

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EAG holds Winter Members Show

CELEBRATE THE SEASON IN ELMHURST.

Opening reception set for Friday, Dec. 14

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Saturdays, Nov. 24 - Dec. 29 • 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Fun on the trolley includes appearances by Elsa, Holiday Carolers, EPL Storytime, It's a Wonderful Life Trivia and More!

Visit participating businesses along the route for special offers.

Visit ExploreElmhurst.com for more information about the route, special events schedule, and to track the Trolley.

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The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) will host its Winter Members Show in the EAG Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM), 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park. The show will feature a wide variety of work from EAG members and runs now through Jan. 4, 2019. An opening reception for the artists will take place on Friday, Dec. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Charlene Lee Freislinger, president of EAG, urges the community to support local artists this holiday season.

“There’s a lot of new and exciting work from our members,” she said.

One of the many works that will be displayed is Intersection

by Michael Schmidt. The artist proclaims the piece to be as much a painting as it is a sculpture. It is a small, abstract work that incorporates acrylic paint and constructed wooden blocks. Schmidt says making the piece was more experimental for him than others and hopes to make larger works in the future.

Artist Jennifer Starchvill will be showcasing Get Set Go, an abstracted acrylic painting on canvas from her “Glyph” series. She started this series to “depersonalize” her creations, so she could more comfortably part with them after a sale. However, they remain somewhat personal.

“Get Set Go is simply me at the starting line, ready to go!”

Starchvill said.

Light and color inspire artist Terri Shimkus who will be exhibiting her oil painting, Spectrum.

Most of the art in the Winter Members Show is available for purchase. EAG offers art buyers and young collectors the opportunity to acquire original contemporary artwork by emerging, local

artists.

Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $12 adults / $10 seniors / free for students and children under 18, EAG and EAM members. Admission is free on the first Friday of each month. For more information visit elmhurstartistsguild.org or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

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Pictured is “Get Set Go,” an abstracted acrylic painting on canvas by Jennifer Starchvill from her “Glyph” series.

It is currently on display as part of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild’s Winter Members Show on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum now through Jan. 4, 2019.

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PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTO The Independent

A happy little elf with Santa

This little girl is all smiles, wearing her elf hat as she sits on Santa’s lap at Villa Park’s Joyful Traditions holiday celebration held Saturday, Dec. 1. Santa was kept busy for several hours as the line was pretty long.

Public Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert Lundstrom; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2016 CH 000209 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 11/13/2017, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on January 8, 2019 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 3 IN SLATIN’S RESUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 6 IN FIRST ADDITION TO SCARLAU ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 13, 1948 AS DOCUMENT NO. 545018, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-10-309-061 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 746 S. Villa Avenue 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 14-16-01646.

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Across from the Park!

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4 bed, 2 bath expanded cape cod across from the Jaycee Tot Lot/Playground, blocks from Berens Park/Hub Splash Park/Wagner Community Center. 1st floor -large kitchen, family room, attached 2.5 car garage, bath, office/bedroom, living room/dining room combo w/ bay window, & HWF’s. 3 beds up w/ spacious closets, full bath w/ separate shower & tub - Master suite w/ walkin closet. Basement - finished rec room, laundry, storage/mechanical room & huge concrete crawlspace for tons of easily accessible storage.

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Basement is ultimate man cave with HUGE recreation room and full bathroom. Attached 2 car garage w/ sun filled Florida Room! $425,000

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Best in the Venetian Pointe

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This stunning 2 Bedroom/2 Bath unit has the ideal view of the pond and features nearly 1600 sqft. Gorgeous Gourmet Kitchen w/ SS Appls/Granite CT, Custom Cabinets, Island, Open Concept Design with tons of Natural Light! Luxurious

This stunning 2 Bedroom/2 Bath unit has the ideal view of the pond and features nearly 1600 sqft. Gorgeous Gourmet Kitchen w/ SS Appls/Granite CT, Custom Cabinets, Island, Open Concept Design with tons of Natural Light! Luxurious Master Suite w/ En Suite Bathrooms and Private Guest Quarters. Easy Living with heated indoor parking, party room for the holidays and Exercise Room! Arterial Location to Entertainment and Easy Access to Highway!

First Time Buyer

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This Elmhurst split level boasts over 2,800 SF of finished living space w/ 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2.5 car garage, newly remodeled eat-in kitchen, & new carpet/paint. The LL has a huge walkout family rm to the fenced back yard,

$265,000

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$374,900 NEW PRICE!

Great Opportunity Awaits!

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This beautiful home located on quiet cul-de-sac is just what you have been searching for. A fantastic floor plan - 2-story living room, great entertaining space in your open-concept kitchen and family room complete with fireplace and slider to $317,000 NEW PRICE!

This beautiful home located on quiet cul-desac is just what you have been searching for. A fantastic floor plan - 2-story living room, great entertaining space in your open-concept kitchen and family room complete with fireplace and slider to your patio and tranquil backyard retreat. Escape upstairs to your massive Master with volume ceilings, large walk-in closet, and ensuite with soaker tub, separate shower and dual sinks. Location can’t be beat just steps to parks and playgrounds, bike trails, White Pines golf course, schools, and major transportation routes. $317,000

This Elmhurst split level boasts over 2,800 SF of finished living space w/ 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2.5 car garage, newly remodeled eat-in kitchen, & new carpet/ paint. The LL has a huge walkout family rm to the fenced back yard, bedroom & a new spa-like bathroom. 3 oversized bedrooms up w/ double closets & another large full bathroom.

Finished bsmt rec space, storage, & laundry room. In south Elmhurst w/ easy commuter access to highways/ airports, Elmhurst schools, & Oak Brook mall. Two generations have lovingly cared for & maintained this home. $374,900

Elm Estates McDougall

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Well maintained McDougal split level with sub basement in Elm Estates. Hardwood floors throughout main level and in bedrooms. Walkout family room has a beautiful stone fireplace & expands out to fully enclosed 3 season room. Eat-in kitchen

Well maintained McDougal split level with sub basement in Elm Estates. Hardwood floors throughout main level and in bedrooms. Walkout family room has a beautiful stone fireplace & expands out to fully enclosed 3 season room.

Eat-in kitchen with granite counters and backsplash, 3 large bedrooms on the 2nd floor with a master bath and additional full bath.

Professionally landscaped with paver brick driveway and back patio. 2.5 car attached garage and huge 750 SF basement - ready to be finished. Walk to schools - Jackson, Bryan JRHS, ViZ, & TC. New roof in 09. Quiet, one block street. $479,900

$479,900

314 S. Kenilworth

This Charming English Tudor has 5 bedroom, 3 bath home w/ over 3,100sf of living space & beautiful dark hardwood floors on the 1st & 2nd floor. Additional features include unique aggregate brick masonry with lannon stone highlights that $875,000

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This Charming English Tudor has 5 bedroom, 3 bath home w/ over 3,100sf of living space & beautiful dark hardwood floors on the 1st & 2nd floor. Additional features include unique aggregate brick masonry with lannon stone highlights that enhance this home’s architecture. A beautiful blue/green slate roof w/ wide copper gutters frames the dramatic gable ends & dormers providing texture and interest for this one of a kind well maintained home. The 90 x 190 premium lot offers substantial room for expansion of this Kenilworth jewel. Walk to town, the train, Wilder Park, the Library, the Elmhurst Art Museum, nationally ranked schools; Immaculate Conception Schools and Elmhurst District 205 Hawthorne, Sandburg and York HS. The homes on South Kenilworth Avenue bordered by Saint Charles Rd & Adelia St include a Frank Lloyd Wright house & some of the most desirable properties in Elmhurst w/ a mixture of historic older & custom-built new homes. $875,000

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Classic plantation style | Completely rebuilt in 2008 & insured as such | Prestigious heart of Elmhurst location | Huge 75x203 lot | Three covered outdoor living spaces | 4 car garage w/ heated flooring | Indoor basketball court w/ heated $1,599,000

Luxury, Location, & Lot Size!

Classic plantation style | Completely rebuilt in 2008 & insured as such | Prestigious heart of Elmhurst location | Huge 75x203 lot | Three covered outdoor living spaces | 4 car garage w/ heated flooring | Indoor basketball court w/ heated flooring | Heated hardwood floors | Large dining room | Bright spacious kitchen w/ blend-in appliances | 1st floor office w/ half bath nearby | Custom mud room w/ stack able washer/ dryer adjacent to another 1/2 bathroom | Generous master bedroom with tray ceiling | Master bath includes heated flooring, huge shower, & custom built-in cabinetry | Two spacious bedrooms with adorable Jack & Jill bathroom | Jack & Jill bath boasts a jetted tub & heated flooring | Over-sized 4th bedroom w/ 2 walk-in closets | 4th bedroom can easily be divided to allow for a 5th bedroom | Another full bathroom w/ heated floors nearby | 2nd floor laundry | Spacious basement w/ 1/2 bath & plenty of space | Abundant green space surrounding the home | This home is where classic charm & modern luxury meet! $1,599,000 Great Value!

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One of a Kind

Expanded English Cottage, one of Elmhurst’s most unique and charming walk to town homes. Old meets new, uniquely set back on a 75 x 190 lot, in Elmhurst’s finest tree-lined neighborhoods. First floor family room, front porch, formal

Expanded English Cottage, one of Elmhurst’s most unique and charming walk to town homes.

Old meets new, uniquely set back on a 75 x 190 lot, in Elmhurst’s finest tree-lined neighborhoods.

First floor family room, front porch, formal dining room with fireplace, open chef’s kitchen, 1st floor office, 1/2 bath and mudroom. Upstairs - 5 beds, 2 baths, master suite with fireplace, walk-in closets, spa bath with heated floors. Finished LL - rec room, full bath, wine room, and bar.

Outdoors - paver patio, prof. landscaping, and 2 car garage with attached workshop. Schools Hawthorne, Sandburg, IC/ICCP.

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Amazing value for south Elmhurst for this California ranch.

1,151 SF with 3 beds, 1 full bath, laundry, eat-in kitchen, dining/living room combo, 1.5 car detached garage, rear deck, across from Visitation parking lot. The home needs work $275,000

$899,900 FIRST OFFERING!

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The pride of ownership is on display at this expanded 3 bed / 1.5 bath split level in south Elmhurst. Offering a rare, 1st floor family room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace off its open kitchen with breakfast bar and dining area with vented $389,900 ery eliv 9D 1 0 2 ing Spr

The pride of ownership is on display at this expanded 3 bed / 1.5 bath split level in south Elmhurst. Offering a rare, 1st floor family room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace off its open kitchen with breakfast bar and dining area with vented skylight. 3 spacious bedrooms up w/ with HWF’s and a full bath. The LL offers a large rec rm, laundry rm, half bath & exterior access.

Many windows replaced in 2005 & new tear off roof & 6” sanitary line w/ cleanout in 2010. Dead-ends at Eldridge Park & Salt Creek Path. $389,900

3 New Home Sites

3 New Home Sites

Choose from 3 luxury home sites being built by long-time Elmhurst builder, Forma Nova Homes and work alongside your own interior designer to pick out all the finishes and fixtures. Fresh, new front elevations and floor plans, sure to

Amazing value for south Elmhurst for this California ranch. 1,151 SF with 3 beds, 1 full bath, laundry, eat-in kitchen, dining/living room combo, 1.5 car detached garage, rear deck, across from Visitation parking lot. The home needs work - windows, roof, siding, and updating but is a perfect layout for one floor living. Lots of options - renovate, add-on, or build new. Sold as is. $275,000

Choose from 3 luxury home sites being built by long-time Elmhurst builder, Forma Nova Homes and work alongside your own interior designer to pick out all the finishes and fixtures. Fresh, new front elevations and floor plans, sure to stand out from all the rest and all set in Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

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Builder’s Own Home

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In the Heart of Elmhurst!

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

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Community calendar Saturday, Dec. 8 Library offers free practice SAT test The Villa Park Public will host a practice SAT test on from 9 a.m.1 p.m., proctored by Huntington Learn Center. High school students can practice taking a test under the same conditions they will experience during a real exam, including the essay portion. Registrants must live in or attend a high school in Villa Park or Oakbrook Terrace. Students must arrive promptly at 9 a.m. and should bring a calculator and pencils. Students and their parents or guardians are then invited to attend our SAT results followup session on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 6-6:30 p.m. to hear clear interpretation of the numbers and ask questions. Diane Kilcommons, director of Huntington Learning Center Elmhurst, will explain categories of questions and the structure of the SAT and even suggest a few strategies. Registration and a $10 deposit are required. Test-takers will be automatically signed up for the follow-up session when they sign up for the practice test. The deposit will be fully refunded upon completion of the exam. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

under age 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-8341164.

Monday, Dec. 10 Garvin Gardens presents program at the Library Peggy Garvin of Garvin Gardens will be at the Villa Park Public Library from 7-8 p.m. to present Outdoor Swag. At this program, Garvin will guide attendees in making their own evergreen door swag. Registration and a $20 program fee are required. The program fee is due within three days of registration.

Registrants with an unpaid fee will be placed on the waitlist after 3 days.

For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Ongoing events: Library moves storytime to a new time The Villa Park Public Library has moved its popular Saturday morning storytimes to a new time. “Marvelous Mornings” will still take place on the first and third Saturdays of each month, but will now be held an hour later, from 11-11:45 a.m. Small children of all ages and their adults can stop by for stories, songs, and activities, including a “make and take” project to enjoy together. An additional session will take place on Dec. 15. No registration required.

Thursday, Dec. 13 Storytime in Spanish at the Library The Villa Park Public Library will present Storytime in Spanish from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Children of all ages can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities in Spanish! Those

Saturday, Dec. 15 • Library holds storytime at Oakbrook Terrace Park District The Villa Park Public Library will present “Rhythm and Rhyme @ Oakbrook Terrace Park District” from 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. This special off-site storytime will take place at 1S325 Ardmore Ave. in Oakbrook Terrace. The session will feature stories, music, and movement geared for young children exploring their world. This program is open to children of all ages accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

• Free ESSENTRICS® Classes available at library The Villa Park Public Library will hold Age Reversing Essentrics® from 11 a.m.-12 noon. Essentrics is a gentle, slow-paced workout for both men and women. All participants should bring a mat or towel for floor work and will be asked to sign a waiver. Registration is required for each session. Info: vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

S’mores expert

Nathaniel, 6, of Villa Park roasts marshmallows to build his own S’mores at Joyful Traditions on Saturday, Dec. 1 in Villa Park by the Gazebo. The campfire treats were supplied (as always) by the Law Offices of Chris Aiello.

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Singing for the season

Above: The WIllowbrook High School choir moved about the Prairie Path singing Christmas Carols during Joyful Traditions held Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Gazebo in downtown Villa Park.

Right: Mrs. Santa Claus tries to comfort this poor little one who didn’t seem to care much for meeting Santa at the Villa Park Gazebo at Joyful Tradi-tions on Saturday evening.

Gymnastics program Parks and Recreation has announced a new gymnastics program in partnership with Tumbling Times Gymnastics, 400 Rohlwing Road. A wide variety of gymnastics classes are available for all ages and skill levels. Info: vprd.org or call 630834-8970.

Parks and Rec upcoming holiday events Sundaes with Santa I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Bring the family out for Sundaes with Santa on Friday, Dec. 7 from 6-7 p.m. at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa. All ages will enjoy building their own ice cream sundae creations while visiting with Santa. Children will make a holiday gift to take home. Pre-registration is required.

To register, call 630-834-8970 or visit invillapark.com. The fee is $5 per person/$10 day of event, provided space is available.

Bring your pet to meet ‘Santa Paws’ Get your picture taken with your pet this holiday season! Villa Park Recreation is holding Pictures with Santa Paws on Monday, Dec. 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cortesi

Veterans Memorial Park Depot, 318 E. Kenilworth. Bring Fido out for a picture perfect moment with Santa Paws. Each pet will get to meet Santa, take a picture with him and get a special treat. Pre-registration is required; choose your special time with Santa when you register online at invillapark.com or at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa.

The fee is $7 per pet.

Make cookies for Santa Kids ages 3-10 are invited to come to the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa, to make Cookies for Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 3:304:30 p.m. Kids will decorate cookies to take home for Santa, sample their creations, enjoy hot cocoa and visit with Santa. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 630-8348970 or visit invillapark.com.

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WBHS hosts Tri-M Honor Society induction

On Nov. 1, Willowbrook hosted its annual Tri-M (Modern Music Masters) Honor Society induction ceremony. Music Department Head and Choir Director Karyn Wolcott (center) is pictured here with the Tri-M officers. They are (from left): senior Faith Fabian, junior Stacy Caeiro, senior Joe LaPointe, senior Anna Carson, senior Renee Maggard and senior Miriam Youhanoun. In total, 31 students were inducted into the Honor Society. Each inductee also received a pin, a certificate and a membership card. Members performed a student recital as well.

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Addison Trail girls gymnastics team Willowbrook opens season at Glenbard West quad girls bowling team Rumps, Theodore, Scarbaggio headline list of returning gymnasts off to hot start Warriors win own quad; Take third at Plainfield Central Invite

By Mike Miazga, CORRESPONDENT The Willowbrook girls bowling team is off to the races.

The Warriors recently won their own quad against Addison Trail, Morton and Metea Valley and also took third in the Plainfield Central invitational.

At Plainfield, Willowbrook was led by Holly Helsper and Katie Pettinger, who had the squad’s top two scores.

“The real great thing about the invite was we were very consistent,” said Willowbrook coach Kevin Allen. “The girls battled all day and were able to jump past York in the last game to finish in third place.”

In the Willowbrook quad, Helsper led all bowlers with a 609 series that included games of 187, 200 and 222. Makaylah Jones bowled a 257 in her last game. “Makaylah had the big game of the day,” said Allen.

“That game helped seal the victory for us.”

Helsper and Jones are Willowbrook’s top two average leaders through late last week.

They were part of a Warriors team that took second in the West Suburban Conference last season. Helsper, a senior, averaged 185 and was third in the WSC last season. She took second in the sectional and was an all-state bowler after placing 11th at the state tournament.

Jones, a junior, averaged 170 a year ago and earned all-conference honors. She won the regional and took fourth in the sectional.

Pettinger, a senior, averaged 172 and was an all-conference selection.

Pettinger won the Leyden 6X6 invite and also had numerous big games for the team, Allen noted. “Katie bowls in the leadoff position and always gives us the spark we are looking for,” he added.

Senior Brianna Bryant averaged 171 and also was an all-WSC performer. She had a 241 game in one of the biggest matches of the season last year for the Warriors, Allen pointed out.

Allen added Willowbrook has a good number of incoming freshmen to the program this season. “We are excited about that,” he said. “The new girls on the team are really taking a liking to bowling and are starting to purchase some of their own equipment. They are dedicated to the sport and are working their hardest to improve throughout this year.”

Willowbrook is experience-heavy in its starting lineup with five senior starters and one junior starter. “All of these girls have been in the program since they were freshmen,” said Allen. “They know the expectations, drills and what it is going to take to be successful. All six girls went down to state last season, which is great experience for the team.

The girls are extremely confident in themselves and never give up. We always are there for each other and we know what it takes as a team in order for us to be successful.”

Allen said Helsper, Jones and Pettinger have been bowling extremely well to start the season. “They are able to throw up big games at any time,” he said. “They work extremely hard at practice and during matches to make the best shots possible. All three of these girls have been able to have success so they know how much work it takes to get to that point. With their confidence and experience they will help the younger girls develop throughout the season.”

Allen said his bowlers have been working hard on keeping the ball in play. “We are trying to make sure that if the shot is tough and we’re having a hard time striking that we are able to get spares and fill frames,” he said. “That is the big motto this year—fill frames and keep us in play,” he said.

Allen added keeping the confidence level high will be a key. “Never lose our confidence and keep working hard,” he said. “We need to make sure we are able to keep working at the game and just keep getting better throughout the season.”

With the amount of experience the Warriors have, Allen said the team feels like “a big family.”

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By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail girls gymnastics team opened the 2018-2019 season by placing third at the recent Glenbard West quad meet.

Coach Kyle Padera’s squad returns senior Maddie Rumps and sophomores Lexi Theodore and Francesca Scarbaggio from last year’s team that placed in the top three in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division. Rumps, Theodore and Scarbaggio all are all-around performers.

Freshman Delaney Gregory is a key newcomer to the squad and also

is an all-around gymnast.

“We have a young team, but an enthusiastic team,” said Padera. “We have a lot of fresh faces in the gym that are working as hard as I have seen in a long time. They are having a lot of fun and learning some gymnastics along the way.”

Padera said the competitive level of this group has taken a step forward. “They have weathered some pretty tough competitions in the past,” he noted. “I think we are getting better at competing and being competitive, which is a great strength.”

Padera said the Blazers are strongest on floor exercise, “probably because it is the least scary,” he said.

Padera added keys to the season include staying healthy and being

mentally strong.

Scarbaggio qualified for sectionals last year as a freshman. “Francesca was our only sectional qualifier last year,” said Padera, who noted Rumps also is another gymnast to keep an eye out for as she starts her senior year. “I hope Francesca is able to build on that success.”

Padera said the mood in the practice gym is yet another big strength of the group. “They are hilarious and are a fun group to work with,” he said.

The coach noted he’d like to see his squad up in that top-three area of the conference again. “I think we will be middle of the pack,” he said.

“We placed in the top three last year at conference and I would love to see us up there again.”

Willowbrook girls gymnastics team kicks off season Warriors Varsity, JV place 4th at invite

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook girls gymnastics team placed fourth recently on both the varsity and junior-varsity levels at the Glenbard West Invitational.

Willowbrook also competed in the Hinsdale Central freshman invite where Tess Placek was second on vault with a 9.1 score, eighth on beam at 8.1, sixth on floor at 8.3 and finished sixth in the all-around with a 32.6.

Willowbrook’s top returning gymnast this season is junior Karli Wilson, who qualified for sectionals in the all-around a year ago.

“Karli continues to make her presence known on the team,” said Willowbrook coach Deanna Zuchowski. “She pushes the rest of the team to be better.”

Zuchowski said the practice gym has been filled with excitement since the start of the season.

“The girls are excited to start a new season,” she said. “We have a

few gymnasts back who were injured at the end of the year and are starting with the same drive that they left from their shortened seasons last year.”

Zuchowski lauded the efforts of seniors Caitlyn Owen and Autumn Palacios. “Caitlyn and Autumn have stepped up to manage the team and help with the understanding of success on a young team,” she said.

“These girls have been able to get the girls motivated to practice and explain things that happened last year during the season to help with pushing toward success this season.

Caitlyn Owen knows this is her last year of gymnastics and is very excited to push her skills to a new level.”

Freshman Placek also has shown promise in the early going. “Tess is a new and exciting gymnast to watch,” said Zuchowski. “She is determined to reach her goals and already is adding new tricks and depth to each of her routines.”

Zuchowski added the Warriors are fully engaged in the team concept.

“Team above all else is our motto— to continue the pride of accomplishing something as a team and not as a

lone individual,” she said.

In terms of event strength, Zuchowski said the Warriors are strongest on beam and floor exercise. “Beam and floor continue to be our strongest events,” she said. “The girls are very motivated by each other on each of the events.”

The coach said keys for a successful season include continuing to motivate each other and push each other looking toward the future of the team.

“I have an all-around great group of girls on the team,” said Zuchowski. “Each of the levels have gymnasts who want to work hard and become successful for their teammates. I hear in the gym confidence and assistance to those who need it.

They all are amazing.”

Zuchowski is looking for another competitive year in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division.

“The best part of our conference is it always is competitive in nature at each of the meets,” he said. “Whoever the first-place or last-place team is, they always are striving for perfection and the need to do well in each of the competitions.”

Fenton wrestling team young, but talented Bison looking to continue program’s long tradition of success

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Fenton’s wrestling program has a string of recent sustained success that it would like to keep rolling on.

The Bison won the Metro Suburban Conference title for a fifth year in a row last season. Fenton has won 10

of the last 12 conference titles. Additionally, the Bison won the Fenwick regional team title, which qualified it for the dual-team sectional portion of the state tournament.

Fenton finished in the top 16 in the state in Class 2A. The Bison have won three regional team titles in a row. The Bison lost to Antioch in the dual-team sectional semifinals in their attempt to qualify for the dual-team state tournament.

Back for Fenton from a year ago

are seniors Brandon Lopez (170 pounds) and Ramiro Bracamontes (160 pounds), juniors Danny Ramirez (152 pounds), Jeremy Piskorz (138 pounds), Ricky Saucedo (195 pounds), Kevin Guevara (160 pounds) and sophomores David Burch (138 pounds) and Manny Lozada (126 pounds).

Ramirez went 28-13 last season, while Piskorz was 24-15 and Braca-

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DEFENDANTS 2016 CH 000209 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 11/13/2017, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on January 8, 2019 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 06-10-309-061 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 746 S. Villa Avenue 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).

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The following information is about the United States Chamber of Commerce’s opposition to tariffs on Canada and Mexico, our two neighboring North American countries who also represent the largest trade partners with the state of Illinois.

According to the U.S. Chamber’s weekly legislative update dated November 29, while the American economy is booming, American

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montes was 20-16. Burch was 158, while Lozada was 12-8. Saucedo went 3-0 last season, while Lopez and Guevara each were 2-1.

Key newcomers to the team include senior Moises Noyola (113 pounds) and sophomores Kyle Jones (220 pounds) and Quinn Wilkcoxen (285 pounds).

Fenton coach Brian Hastings noted Fenton has graduated two strong classes of student-athletes in a row.

“As a result we are quite young this year,” he said. “We will start many sophomores, but they have some varsity experience and many of them wrestled quite a bit in the off-season to improve.”

The Bison started the year splitting four dual matches. Fenton lost by a point to Glenbrook South and lost to Niles West. Wins for the Bison have come against Elk Grove and Chicago

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(Continued from page 17) “Every girl on the team cares for each other,” he said. “This group has been like that since they were freshmen. They get along so well and always have each other’s back I know that if someone is having a bad day, the rest of the team will be there to pick them up.”

COURTESY PHOTO The Independent Allen said Willowbrook always has the goal to win the WSC. “Our conference is extremely talented,” he Willowbrook’s girls bowling team won its own quad against Addison Trail, Morton and Metea Valley. said. “I think we will have to work really hard to make some great shots Holly Helsper led all bowlers with a 609 series and Makaylah Jones rolled a 257 game to help seal the in order to go up against some of the win for the Warriors. other top teams in our conference.”

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Through those first four contests, Ramirez was 3-0, while Piskorz, John Quinto, Burch and Noyola all were 3-1.

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Fenton hosted its annual 16-team Weiss Invitational tournament this past weekend.

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