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Villa Park library receives grant from Secretary of State office

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promotional materials. resource available to citizens and resources for expenses such as to ensure a minimum level of fund“I am proud of the outstand- I am pleased to be able to provide materials, personnel, equipment, ing for library services.

The Villa Park Public Library is ing service Illinois’ public librar- these grants each year.” electronic access, telecommunicaInformation can be found at cygetting just over $27,300, thanks to ies provide to our communities,” Per Capita Grant funding is au- tions and technology. Equalization berdriveillinois.com/departments/ Secretary of State Jesse White, who White said. “Our libraries are the thorized under Illinois library law Aid Grants help qualifying public library/grants/plpc_equalization. is also the Illinois state librarian. best and most reliable information for public libraries, which allows libraries with a low library tax base html.

White has awarded FY19 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants totaling $15.4 million to 631 public libraries serving nearly 12 million patrons, according to a news release from his office.

Award amounts are based on the population of a given library district.

A library must apply each year for a grant and outline what the money would be used for. “[The award amount is] unique for every different library,” she added.

Villa Park Public Library Executive Director Sandy Hill said their $27,380 grant will help fund the library’s electronic databases, which typically runs between $50,000 and $60,000 per year.

Hill said in addition to applying each year for a grant, the library must assess its strengths and areas for improvement in order meet state library standards, so the process serves as “an evaluation of [our] services.”

Some of the valuable services public libraries provide with these grants include: • Large print materials; • Books, magazines, newspapers, CDs and DVDs; • Audiobooks and eBooks; • Home visit book delivery service; • New computers, iPads and printers; SUBMITTED PHOTO Villa Park Independent • Spanish and dual language materials; • Expanded access to online resources; Villa Park Recreation’s preschool program concluded with a graduation for the 4-year-old children. Family and friends enjoyed • Adult programming; graduation followed by an all-school picnic.

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Salt Creek’s Correll named ‘Superintendent of Distinction’ Dr. John Correll, superintendent of Salt Creek SD #48, has been named the 2019 Superintendent of Distinction by his colleagues in the DuPage Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA). SD #48 includes Salt Creek Primary School in Elmhurst.

Those nominating Correll noted a number of successes during his tenure including: • Negotiated three long-term contracts with teachers.

• Oversaw a successful building bond referendum to repair schools in 2016.

Dr. John • Implemented Professional Learning Communities and Correll provided Kagan Teacher Professional Development Training for staff.

• Designed and implemented a Student Leadership Program.

• Received the highest rating from ISBE regarding the district’s financial status.

• Chaired the Special Education Board of Control (SASED).

“Each Superintendent of Distinction was nominated by peers in their regions based on their commitment, dedication and leadership,” said IASA Executive Director Dr. Brent Clark.

EEH among 15 Top Health Systems by IBM Watson Health Edward-Elmhurst Health has been named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by IBM Watson Health. Edward-Elmhurst was one of five systems recognized in the Medium Health Systems category. The study spotlights the best-performing health systems in the U.S., based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data.

Edward-Elmhurst is only the third Illinois health system to be recognized as a 15 Top Health System since the program began in 2008.

Area resident earns CFP certification Michael Bryant Lindberg, CFP® , CLU® ,a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual – Chicago, has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards Inc. to use the CFP® certification marks in accordance with CFP Board certification requirements. Lindberg joined Northwestern Mutual - Chicago in 2007. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Economics from Wheaton College. He supports the Northwestern Mutual-Chicago childhood cancer philanthropic initiative and enjoys coaching his daughter’s AYSO soccer team. Lindberg resides in Elmhurst with his wife Lauren and two daughters Caroline and Natalie.

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ComEd Icebox Derby STEM event for teen girls This summer, 30 young women from the Chicago area will build both high-tech racecars and pathways to their futures in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Girls can apply now for the sixth-annual ComEd Icebox Derby, a competition that challenges teens from across Chicagoland to transform recycled refrigerators into electric and solar-powered racecars.

Applications are available now at IceboxDerby.com The application period will close on Friday, June 7. The application is open to any girl who is an Illinois resident between the ages of 13 and 18.

Every participant will receive a $1,500 scholarship for completing the program. They will work alongside ComEd mentors to build a fridge car and learn about practical applications of STEM in daily life and STEM career options. The competition will culminate with a once-in-a-lifetime experience as participants race their electric- and solar-powered fridge cars at Daley Plaza in Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 3.

“We’ve got to engage and empower young women to continue their STEM studies and see opportunities available to them down the road,” said Joe Dominguez, CEO of ComEd. “Through the Icebox Derby, these young women work alongside women at ComEd who are leaders and have built their own STEM careers, and learn about the paths they are taking. We hope to inspire them to come back and work for us someday.”

This summer, nearly 10 percent of former Icebox Derby participants will work at ComEd as summer interns.

The Icebox Derby was launched six years ago to educate and empower young women to explore careers in STEM and become the innovative workforce of the future.

Bill allowing undocumented immigrants access to student financial aid goes to governor Also applies to transgender people who have not registered for the draft

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The Illinois Senate on May 8 passed and sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to receive state-funded student financial aid to attend college.

House Bill 2691, known as the Retaining Illinois Students and Equity, or RISE Act, passed the House on April 11. It also would extend eligibility for the state’s Monetary Award Program, or MAP grants, to certain transgender individuals who are disqualified from state or federal financial aid because they have not registered for the draft.

“Just because someone is undocumented doesn’t mean they aren’t members of our society. It doesn’t mean that they don’t contribute to our society,” Sen. Omar Aquino, a Chicago Democrat and lead sponsor of the bill in the Senate, said during floor debate. “Undocumented families in Illinois are Illinois families. They are Illinois residents that pay taxes — taxes that actually, because they are undocumented, they are not able to receive the return on those taxes back to them.”

But the idea provoked strong opposition from Republicans, who argued that expanding the pool of students who are eligible for MAP grants by allowing non-citizens to receive them would crowd out legal citizens from getting them.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the math is simple,” Sen. Jim Oberweis, a Sugar Grove Republican, said. “Each and every one of us have students in our districts who are relying on MAP

funding. If we’re going to take some of that funding away from our citizens and give it to non-citizens, that means we’re depriving some of our citizens, some of our students, from being able to have that funding to help with their education. This is just absolutely, fundamentally wrong.”

Aquino conceded Illinois does not fully fund the MAP grant program, saying grants are awarded on a firstcome-first-served basis, and there are often more applicants than there are grant funds to go around. But he said that issue is separate from the issue of eligibility.

“I’d love to leave here at the end of this session saying we fully funded MAP. I would love that,” Aquino said.

“But that’s not this bill. This bill just opens up opportunities to students to have the option to be a college student and hopefully get a degree.”

Other Democrats argued that extending eligibility for the grants would benefit the state at-large.

“As you know, these students are already enrolled in college,” said Sen. Iris Martinez, also of Chicago. “They are looking at professional careers.

These are the future doctors, our future nurses, our future professors.

These are individuals who are right now getting a profession and will someday be serving us. Let it be in the health field, let it be in education.”

The bill also eliminates one of the rules for students to continue their eligibility for the grants beyond their sophomore year.

Under current rules, students who have received MAP funding for 75

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If we’re going to take some of that funding away from our citizens and give it to non-citizens, that means we’re depriving some of our citizens, some of our students, from being able to have that funding to help with their education. This is just absolutely, fundamentally wrong.”

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The bill passed the Senate on a vote of 35-to-15, and will head to Gov. Pritzker.

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Comcast teams up with Easterseals for Annual Day of Service On Saturday, April 27, Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley participated in the 18th annual Comcast Cares Day. Volunteers from Villa Park came together with their neighbors, as well as Comcast NBC Universal employees and their friends and family to assist in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment that is critical to the pediatric therapy services that support children with development delays and disabilities.

Easterseals’ volunteer project is one of more than 70 Comcast Cares Day projects in the region. More than 60 volunteers braved the late-April snow to participate in the project at Easterseals.

Villa Park Village President Al Bulthius delivered an official proclamation declaring April 27, 2019 “Comcast Cares Day,” recognizing their commitment to volunteerism and community service.

Easterseals Run for the Kids 5K/2-mile Walk On Saturday, May 4, family and friends came out to support local superheroes at the 16th Annual Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle 5K Run/2-Mile Walk at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley in Villa Park.

All proceeds support the programs and services they need to live, learn, work and play in their community.

Race participants were encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superhero or create an identity of their own.

Highlights from top fundraising teams include: • The Brincredibles This large team of supporters have been cheering Brinley across the finish line for the past six years. Brinley, 6 ½, has logged more than 1,500 hours of therapy at Easterseals and her family has helped raise more than $60,000 for this event. Born with a brain malformation, doctors were unsure if she would ever walk or talk.

On May 4 she ran across the finish line by herself!

• Incredible Cousins Finn and Ella are ‘Incredible Cousins’ who have both been receiving therapies through Easterseals Dupage & Fox Valley since they were only a few months old. With the help of Easterseals, they have overcome so much and continue to amaze their families with all their new accomplishments.

• Amy’s Rolling Rockstars Amy spreads her “attitude of gratitude” as an Easterseals team member and long-time client. As someone with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, Easterseals has transformed

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On Saturday, April 27, Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley participated in the 18th annual Comcast Cares Day in Villa Park. Pictured are (from left): from Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, Erik Johnson, vice president of development, client Brinley Olson, parent and Board member Chad Olson; Village President Al Bulthuis, Villa Park Trustee Dave Cilella and Deb Piscola, Comcast Sr. Director of Government Affairs.

her life and her ability to work independently and participate in her community.

“The Run for the Kids brings the mission of Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley to life,” said Theresa Forthofer, president & CEO of the

organization. “For many children with developmental delays and disabilities, walking, talking, eating, or socializing can seem like superhero feats. This event is a chance to celebrate all of their hard work to reach their developmental milestones.”

North teacher honored, receives Leadership Award Laura Allan pioneer in her profession with ‘Artsonia’ platform

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North Elementary art instructor Laura Allan is the recipient of Artsonia’s 2019 Art Education Leadership Award. The award honors pioneers in the art education community who continuously inspire their peers and engage students.

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“I am surprised and honored to be recognized as a leader in arts education,” Allan said. “I have always loved sharing ideas with others, and Artsonia has given us an easy platform to share not only with the families of our student artists, but with other art teachers.

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Coalition warns of ‘commercialization’ of marijuana CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A coalition opposed to recreational marijuana legalization shared concerns about public safety effects they say will result if the measure before the Illinois Senate becomes law.

The Smart Approach to Marijuana coalition, which spoke at an Illinois Statehouse news conference May 8, included police chiefs, sheriffs, representatives of the NAACP, the Catholic Conference of Illinois and other advocacy organizations.

They warned that “commercialization and normalization” of marijuana resulting from the language in Senate Bill 7 could lead to in-

creased usage and more instances of people driving under the influence.

“We’re concerned about mainly two things: The addictive potential of recreational marijuana, as well as the questionable wisdom of the state commercializing a drug into an industry that will profit from it,” said Bob Gilligan of the Catholic Conference of Illinois.

Gilligan said proponents are incorrectly categorizing legalization as a social justice issue, and he noted language to expunge the records of people charged with marijuana offenses could be filed independently of the legalization bill.

Theresa Haley, president of the civil rights organization NAACP,

said despite supporters’ claims that the bill contains equity language, legalization would target poor communities for profit.

“You’re creating an addiction; you’re adding to an addiction that’s already out there that’s illegal and you’re making it legal and more people are going to suffer,” Haley said. “Again, rich people are getting more rich on the backs of poor people.”

Des Plaines Democratic Rep. Marty Moylan urged his colleagues to oppose the legalization effort, framing it as a “David vs.

Goliath” fight against big money.

He likened the marijuana industry’s push for legalization as “another big tobacco.”

Bruce Kettelkamp, Christian County sheriff, cited a Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas study, which said marijuana-related traffic deaths more than doubled from 55 deaths in 2013 to 125 deaths in 2016.

“I’m trying to protect everybody in the state of Illinois from having this bill passed,” Kettelkamp said.

Law enforcement also opposed a measure which would allow a person to possess five homegrown marijuana plants, claiming it “invites foreign cartels, drug traffickers and organized crime to move into neighborhoods and has proven to be a disaster in other states.”

Andy Duran, executive director of Linking Efforts Against Drugs, said the bill as it stands is about profits.

“What we’re really talking about is the creation of a fully commercialized industry that is incentivized to sell as much marijuana as it can,” he said. “If this were truly a bill about public health, creating an industry of addiction profiteers would be strictly off the table.”

Duran, whose organization works to fight youth addiction, said the state could take a position between prohibition and commercialization, and he noted he was not opposed to decriminalization or medicinal marijuana programs.

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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. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Addison May 9 A 35-year-old Addison woman was charged with domestic battery in the 300 block of Lincoln Court at around 8:58 p.m. Police said the suspect scratched, slapped and kicked the victim.

May 2 Mario T. Bautista, 35, of Cicero, was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near Lake and Itasca at around 7:58 p.m.

A 22-year-old Addison man was charged with domestic battery and battery in the 1100 block of Compton Point at around 10:08 p.m. Police said the suspect kicked the vic-

while registration suspended for no insurance, disobeying a stop sign and no insurance near Villa and Riordan at around 2:05 a.m.

May 1 A male juvenile from Villa Park was issued a local adjunction for possession of cannabis at Willowbrook High School at around 1:26 p.m.

tim in the chest area, causing her April 30 to fall on her back and strike her Alejandro M. Espino, 26, of Vilhead as well as bite a second vic- la Park, was charged with trespasstim on the hand. ing in the 600 block of E. North at

Villa Park May 4 Joseph J. Partipilo, 35, of Lisle, was charged with DUI, speeding and improper lane usage near Route 83 and Lake at around 9:16 p.m.

around 1:24 p.m.

Theft was reported in the 700 block of S. Roy at around 6:30 p.m.

Police said an unknown suspect stole a package that was delivered to the doorstep of a residence.

A male juvenile from Villa Park was issued a local adjunction for posMay 3-May 4 session of cannabis at Willowbrook Criminal damage was reported in High School at around 10:55 a.m. the 600 block of E. Park. Police said an unknown suspect damaged the April 29 siding and front door of a residence Patryk Bykowski, 29, of Lomsometime between 2 p.m. May 3 and 2 p.m. May 4.

May 6 A 36-year-old Addison man was charged with aggravated domestic battery, interfering with domestic violence, and aggravated resisting arrest in the 100 block of W. Elizabeth at around 12:47 a.m.

Police said the suspect ignored officer’s verbal commands, and pulled his arms away in an attempt to avoid May 3 arrest.

Nicholas T. Alexander, 33, of Maywood, was charged with DUI, May 5 illegal transportation of alcohol, dePolice said Joshua E. Podzimek, positing material on a roadway, dis26, of Hoffman Estaes, had a failure obeying a traffic control device and to appear warrant out of the DuPage making an improper turn near Route County Sheriff’s Department for 83 at North at around 10:21 p.m.

DUI and speeding at around 10:29 Alex B. Scott, 60, of Bellwood, p.m. was charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding on March 16. The origMay 4 inal complaint and arrest warrant Police said an officer responded were issued May 3. to Chicago Police Department to transport and process a 21-year-old May 2 Addison man who had an original Tabitha M. Marozza, 33, of Villa warrant out of the Addison Police Park, was charged with DUI, illegal Department for domestic battery at transportation of alcohol, driving around 7:45 a.m. while license suspended, driving

bard, was issued a local adjunction for possession of cannabis in the 100 block of E. North at around 8:32 p.m.

Criminal trespass to vehicles was reported in the 700 block of W. Roy at 2:16 a.m. Police said an unknown suspect entered and rummaged through several unlocked parked vehicles. Nothing appeared to be missing however items were strewn about the vehicles.

A female juvenile from Villa Park was issued a local adjunction for possession of cannabis at Willowbrook High School at around 12:32 p.m.

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April 29, police said an unknown suspect entered and rummaged through a vehicle parked in the driveway. It appears U.S. currency was taken.

April 28 Laura Y. Ramirez-Avalos, 19, of Villa Park, was charged with two counts of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to give information after an accident in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt at around 8:38 p.m.

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EEH psychologist concerned about sanctioned marijuana On May 4, legislation was unveiled in Illinois that would create a sanctioned marijuana industry in Illinois. I was deeply concerned when I read the text – I could hardly be- Aaron Weiner lieve that the bill sponsors would, in the name of public health and “community restoration,” propose a system so clearly designed to sell as much marijuana and THC products to our community as possible.

Consider: • This bill sets no THC caps whatsoever.

• It allows for advertising of marijuana products.

• It allows sale of high-potency THC extracts, which have been shown, time and time again, to be linked to the development of psychosis and schizophrenia.

• It allows for sale of THC-laced candies, chocolates and other edibles.

• It allows for sale to individuals as young as 21, when their brain has not finished developing, and marijuana has been shown to, literally, alter the physical shape of the brain.

• It allows for a pot shop to open as little as 1,000 feet from a school. That’s less than one-fifth of a mile or about a three-minute walk.

This is not what a public health-driven drug policy change looks like. If we alter our drug policy, it should be to reduce the number of drug users in Illinois. This bill will do the exact opposite.

We deserve better than this. And we can do better. I call on our elected officials to make the choice to stand up and protect those they represent: reject this façade of a bill and insist on developing a better one – one developed in conjunction with healthcare experts.

To anyone who shares my concerns: please reach out to your lawmakers immediately. They listen to who leaves them messages and they do pay attention to how many of their constituents write them e-mails. Now is the time to speak up. The bill is set to be voted on before the current legislative session ends on May 31.

Let’s work together to push back against big business interests and keep our community healthy, safe and productive.

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Conroy brings attention to Mental Health Awareness Month In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, issued the following statement: “Mental Health Awareness Month was established by Congress in 1949, bringing attention to the suffering of World War II veterans upon their return home. Prior to that, the first organization of its kind - Mental Health America - used the month of May to generate awareness about the deficient care available to people with mental illnesses after the organization’s founder suffered inhumane treatment while he was institutionalized.

“This year marks the 70th anniversary of national recognition for Mental Health Awareness Month, and while we’ve made significant advances in our understanding and treatment of mental illness, access to information and early intervention for the general public is wholly inadequate. As the chair of the first Illinois House Mental Health Committee, I’ve worked with my colleagues to engage healthcare providers, experts and most importantly individuals living with mental illnesses to develop policies that promote

healthy lifestyles and provide greater access to resources for the 20 percent of Illinoisans who chronically struggle with their mental health.

“This year I introduced the Mental Health Modernization and Access Improvement Act, which would increase access to affordable mental health care for people living in all communities.

I’ve also cosponsored legislation to provide mental health education and screenings in our schools, empowering young people to seek out the care they need early.

“I’m celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month because, in addition to making effective medical care and counseling available, it’s up to us to end the negative stigma surrounding mental illness. My hope is that discussions in classrooms, workplaces and in the General Assembly this month will shed light on how common it is to struggle with mental health and encourage people who are suffering to seek the help they need without fear of judgment.”

(Editor’s note: This was received from the office of State Representative Deb Conroy.)

Slices of life

Bigfoot, small foot

The legend of Bigfoot lives on in American folklore, and although I don’t know for sure if the big and hairy creature actually exists in the wild, I do believe in big foot, or at least big feet. I live with a bunch of them. (Big and hairy big-footed creatures, that is.)

My husband and sons tower over me by eight to 10 inches. They all sport feet that hover around size 11 or larger so there’s no shortage of Bigfoots at our house.

I line their shoes up on a shelf by the back door. It’s a morning ritual.

Their lengthy sneakers surpass the width of the shelf. They hang over

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the edge, barely defying gravity. A centimeter more and I think they’d teeter totter their way to the floor.

We live in a two-story house, and I used to be able to distinguish my husband’s upstairs footsteps from our sons’. His were heavier and broader. Big feet make big clomping

sounds.

Then, one by one, the boys joined him in big foot status. I no longer know who is awake and walking (stomping) around upstairs because their stomps are practically indistinguishable.

My youngest son was the last to join the big foot crew. Shoes he wore just a couple of years ago seem miniature in comparison to his now gigantic feet. I’ve taken possession of one of his old pair of slider sandals. They are now three sizes too small for him, a couple of sizes

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Cullerton takes a stand against government redundancy To help eliminate redundant bureaucracy, State Senator Tom Cullerton passed a measure to prohibit the State of Illinois from creating new units of local government.

Cullerton (D-Villa Park) passed Senate Bill 1215, which would prohibit the General Assembly from creating any new unit of local government until Jan. 1, 2022.

“As a state with nearly 7,000 units of government, we need to take proactive steps to reduce and eliminate unnecessary layers bureaucracy,” Cullerton said. “This measure will put a stop to the overzealous creation of government entities while our municipalities evaluate and consolidate services to promote the efficient use of taxpayer dollars.”

Senate Bill 1215 also prohibits dividing existing units of local government but does not apply to the creation of a new unit of local government from the consolidation of two or more preexisting units of local government.

In 2013, Cullerton worked with DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin to implement an effective government consolidation model to eliminate redundant forms of government.

Last year, Cullerton continued to advance his mission of making sure government is working in tune with the needs of Illinois’ residents.

To continue his mission to ensure government is working for Illinois residents, Cullerton passed House Bill 5777, which decreases the waiting period from 150 to 60 days after the first

mandated county audit is performed.

The law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2019.

“Consolidating government the right way will help lower property taxes for DuPage County residents,” he said. “Speeding up the process will help residents experience government savings sooner rather than later.”

Previously, it could take over two and a half years for some Illinois counties to consolidate local government entities.

Senate Bill 1215 passed the Senate with unanimous support and is now in the House for consideration.

(Editor’s note: This was received from the office of State Senator Tom Cullerton.)

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Three sworn in to Village Board

By Paul DelGuidice FOR THE VILLA PARK INDEPENDENT

The Honorable Judge Robert Kleeman came to Villa Park Village Hall on Monday, May 6 and swore in three Trustees to the Village Board.

The Formal meeting began at 7 p.m. with the previous Board. However, outgoing Trustee Chris Aiello (who did not seek a third term) and Trustee Don Kase (who lost the election) were not in attendance at their last meeting.

After the departing Board met briefly to hear a Lupus Awareness Month Proclamation and vote on the Village Consent Agenda, Judge Kleeman performed the oath of office swear-in ceremonies.

Incumbent Dave Cilella, begin-

ning his first full term after being appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Board, was the first to be sworn in.

Newcomer to the Board Christine Murphy was next to be sworn in by Judge Kleeman. Trustee Kevin Patrick, the top vote getter in the April election, was the final elected official to take the oath of office. Each trustee will serve a four-year term.

All three immediately took their seats on the dais and conducted a brief bit of Village business: Voting to approve an Ordinance to sell a surplus Village truck, complete with snowplow, to the Salt Creek Sanitary District. The meeting was adjourned around 7:30 p.m. and a meetPAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTOS Villa Park Independent and-greet celebration followed at the Newly elected Trustee Kevin Patrick shakes hands with Judge Robert Kleeman at Village Hall on MonSugar Creek Golf Course clubhouse. day, May 6 after the trustee was sworn in.

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Trustee Christine Murphy is sworn in by Judge Robert Kleeman at Village Hall on Monday, May 6. Murphy will serve a four-year term.

Parks and Rec news ‘Splash Bash’ planned at Jefferson pool to open season It’s almost pool season so mark your calendar for Villa Park Recreation’s Summer Splash Bash event on Saturday, June 1 from 1-3 p.m. at Jefferson Pool, 341 N. Harvard Avenue.

Bring the family out on the pool’s opening day and enjoy an afternoon of fun games, dance competitions and swim races. There will be music and entertainment by Coach Josh and DJ Superman. Food will be provided by Michael Anthony’s. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This all ages event is FREE for season pool pass-holders. No pool pass? No problem! You can still take part in the fun by paying the daily admission fee of $7 residents/$9 non-residents.

Summer camp registration now open Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for Summer Camp for kids ages 5-12.

Summer Camp runs 10 weeks from June 3-August 9 and meets daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa. Register children for all 10 weeks, by the week or by the day.

Register your camper for all 10 weeks of camp by May 28 and pay your fees in two installments. If a camper needs to extend their camp day Sunrise and Sunset Camps are available for additional fees. Camp

is packed with outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, games, sports, fishing, cookouts, special events, weekly field trips and afternoons at Jefferson Pool.

All activities are included in the camp fee. Each week of camp has a different theme that is celebrated on Theme Fridays. Please call 630-834-8970 for camp fees and information on the different weekly themes and field trips.

Camps for ages 3-5 available Parks and Recreation offers a great program for kids ages 3-5 to keep them busy this summer. Mini Adventure Camps are accepting registrations and are available as a Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday or Tuesday/ Thursday option. The two camps can be combined as a full week if needed.

Register for all eight camp sessions and pay a 10% discount. The first session will be held June 3-7. These mini camps are a great way to introduce children to camp in a relaxed and carefree atmosphere. Each camp sessions includes daily swimming at Jefferson’s wading pool, crafts, music, stories and games. Weekly themes will create a fun-filled camp atmosphere to keep kids active.

Campers bring a non-perishable lunch each day. Drop off is at the Iowa Community Center at 9 a.m. and pickup will be at 1 p.m. at the entrance of Jefferson Pool, 341 N. Harvard. Call 630-834-8970 or visit invillapark.com for mini-camp dates and fees.

The 2019 – 20 “Passport to Adventure” began May 1 and runs through April 30, 2020 at the Villa Park Historical Museum (VPHS) in Villa Park.

Sponsored by the KaneDuPage Regional Museum Association (KDRMA), the Passport to Adventure program is a guide to many Museums and special events in Kane & DuPage Counties. VPHM admission and Passports are free, while monetary donations are accepted and appreciated.

“This year, our new exhibits includes Toys and Games, an antique sewing matching, original desk and chair from the former Franklin School, a lovely designer Wedding Gown from 1937 and a revamped Advertising Souvenirs showcase” said Society President Carol Marcus.

Discover your community’s local treasures and hidden gems all year. Unlike previous years, Passports can be used year round and are available at the Villa Park Historical Museum.

The Passports make excellent souvenirs and a good resource for families and seniors to use when planning summer outings close to home. VPHM and other sites often plan children’s activities to enjoy while when visiting.

Historic houses, history museums, art museums, science centers, farms and a zoo are among the more than seventy different participating venues.

Get stamped before you leave to be entered into two drawings for a $25 gift card. One entry per Passport. For more information, visit KDRMA kdrma.org.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Villa Park Independent

This is Eden, a young visitor to the Villa Park Historical Museum, who is showing off her “Passport to Adventure.” Now available at the museum, Passports are a guide to many museums and special events in Kane & DuPage Counties.

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too big for me. But they work for inside the house.

I’m happy to support the reduce, reuse and recycle concept but wearing his shoes isn’t about that

really. I like having a reminder of him close by – as near as my feet.

Plus they have a cushioned insole that is soft and sweet. (Like him, but you didn’t hear that from me.)

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While big feet surround me, we have a set of tiny ones in our midst. A new granddaughter was thankfully born with ten fingers, ten toes and two perfect little feet. She doesn’t wear shoes yet – unless it is a special occasion.

Ditto that for socks. She is like a mini hippy – barefoot and carefree. Sucking on her bare toes.

Pooping without regard in the living room.

Like my daughter, I didn’t put shoes on my babies until absolutely necessary. I read somewhere that once you do, and once they are walking, they begin the long and arduous process of walking away.

I didn’t want them to walk

away. Then again, of course I did.

Parenting is like that: a perfect dichotomous set-up. You can be completely right and terribly wrong all at the same time.

My granddaughter just started walking. She staggers with the unsteadiness of a baby learning to walk, arms stretched outward to help with balance. Her gait reminds me of Frankenstein.

She does not.

This summer we’ll spend time at the lake, walking on the beach.

We’ll all make footprints – some large, some not so large and some tiny. I hope no one mistakes them for Bigfoot.

Whatever the size, they’ll make their imprint in the sand much like

they’ve all made an imprint on my heart. Big, small and everything in between.

Because despite the fact that we are all walking our own path, each of us making our own footprints we are also making them together, walking it together.

Cheesy as Gouda, I understand.

But that’s family. And I’ll take my cheese any way I can get it –hairy, big footed and all.

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Video gambling industry: Don’t raise taxes, raise the bets

By Grant Morgan

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

If the state of Illinois wants more revenue from video gaming, one gaming industry executive said May 9, lawmakers should loosen betting restrictions rather than raise video gambling tax rates.

Ivan Hernandez, who heads the Illinois Gaming Machine Operators Association, offered that proposal to the state House Executive Committee, which is considering several alternatives for increasing state revenue from video gambling.

“Our proposal is projected to far exceed (Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s) request, without resorting to a tax increase,” Hernandez said.

The Executive Committee, chaired

by Democratic Rep. Chris Welch of Hillside, heard testimony May 9 from representatives of the video gambling industry who unanimously oppose a proposed tax hike that Gov. Pritzker outlined in his late-February budget address. No legislation has been introduced so far.

Video gambling machines are taxed at 30 percent, with the remaining money split 50-50 between the machine operator and the establishment housing the machines. Pritzker’s plan would increase that state’s tax rate to 50 percent, resulting in more than $100 million in new revenue for state and local governments.

Opponents have framed their argument around the local establishments—mom-and-pop restaurants,

bars, VFW posts and more—that they say rely on the machines for increased foot traffic and, ultimately, successful business.

Elements of Hernandez’s proposal include raising the bet limit on single plays from $2 to $4, increasing the maximum winnings on a single play from $500 to $1,199, allowing games with higher jackpots, and increasing the number of gambling terminals allowed at one location from five to six.

Those measures, Hernandez said, would create $210 million in new tax revenue the first two years, without changing the tax rates.

Policy objectives were not so clear cut for the other topic of the hearing, which focused on the largely unregulated market of “sweepstakes” ma-

chines that the Illinois Gaming Board, along with many state and federal courts, have maintained are illegal.

Sweepstakes are in many ways similar to video gambling machines, but do not fall under the same state oversight, nor are taxes on them paid to state and local governments, according to a WBEZ investigation last year.

Because they face no other regulation than to be registered with the Illinois Department of Revenue, the machines can be found in places where video gambling terminals have been banned, WBEZ reported.

Cory Aronovitz, a lawyer with the Chicago-based Casino Law Group, told lawmakers unfamiliar with the matter that the machines are kiosks for “product promotion,” meaning a per-

son pays cash to the machine, receives, for example, a coupon for a discount on items on a website, then gets the chance to win cash by playing a slotslike game.

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego), argued sweepstakes machines should be placed under the same regulatory laws as video gambling terminals. He said any regulatory changes addressing sweepstakes machines would be packaged in a gambling overhaul bill that has yet to appear in the Legislature.

On top of considering how to legalize sports betting and whether to allow more casinos in Illinois, state lawmakers are considering changes to policy affecting the video gambling terminals that appear in almost 7,000 local establishments across the state.

Two new plans in play as debate about legalizing sports gambling continues

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CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

There are now almost as many different plans to legalize sports betting in Illinois as there are states that have legalized it in any fashion.

As Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on May 8 signed a sports betting bill in that state—making it the ninth state to do so since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year allowed the practice— lawmakers in Illinois unleashed two more plans for stakeholders to consider, bringing the total number of plans in Illinois to seven.

The two plans were filed just hours before a House subcommittee MET to discuss sports gambling in Illinois, leaving testifiers the difficult task of deciding their stance on the new plans

without having had much time to review them.

Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Riverside), who has taken the charge on legalizing sports betting in Illinois, filed the two amendments to House Bill 1260 on May 8.

Each amendment outlines yet another system by which lawmakers hope to support Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s goal of bringing more than $200 million in sports wagering revenues to Illinois in the next fiscal year.

The first plan would allow both online sports gambling and brick-andmortar betting at the state’s casinos, race tracks, betting parlors and video gambling terminals. Licensing fees would range from $5 million to $10 million, while wagering would be

taxed at 25 percent.

Under that plan, the Illinois Lottery could also allow wagering in 2,500 retail locations, with a $30 million initial license fee and a 100-percent tax.

The second plan limits the number of licenses to seven for brick-and-mortar locations and three for online operators. Licensing fees in this plan range from $5 million to $20 million, but the 25 percent tax on wagering stays the same.

Also under the second plan, professional sports leagues would be paid a 0.2-percent royalty in exchange for official league data. Representatives from Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association said their data is the speediest and most accurate available, and that they could

boost the sports betting industry in Illinois if they were the sole providers of data.

“If we are being compensated by the casinos, we have a financial incentive to drive up the amount of money bet in Illinois,” said Bryan Seeley of MLB. Rep. Jonathan Carroll, a Democrat from Northbrook, questioned whether third-party data providers don’t already supply speedy data to operators, and wondered what the leagues would do to increase betting in the state.

“If our state is looking to generate revenue, … what is the return on investment,” Carroll asked, referring to the league royalty fees.

Representatives from the state’s race tracks and horsemen’s associa-

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Josh Whitman, director of athletics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, spoke on behalf of 12 of the state’s 13 Division I schools— all except Chicago State University— when he opposed allowing sports betting on collegiate athletics.

Both plans introduced May 8 include restrictions on betting on Illinois collegiate teams.

Zalewski, the amendments’ sponsor, encouraged stakeholders at the end of the hearing to figure out exactly what parts of each plan they support, and how many votes the provisions would garner in the General Assembly.

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Art by Charlene Lee-Freislinger now at EAG Gallery ing for more than 30 years. She has drawn commissioned house portraits for people across the United States and in the countries of England, Croatia, New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, and India.

“I love depicting the uniqueness of each house and how it relates to the owner’s family,” she says. Many times, she will include the family pet on the front lawn for a truly personalized portrait of their home.

Historic landmarks in Elmhurst are also a favorite subject of Lee-Freislinger, including the iconic York Theatre. But the artist is extremely versatile and accomplished in many media. An Elmhurst resident for over 44 years, Lee-Freislinger earned a reputation as an outstanding local muralist. Her acrylic paintings tend to be more abstract, as she is more discriminating and freer with her vision. She is constantly experimenting with new media.

“I can never stop growing as an artist,” she said.

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The public is invited to the opening reception on Friday, May 17 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Lee-Freislinger is a long-time member of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild and has held many board positions over the years. She currently serves as EAG’s president.

“I’ve been drawing and painting since I was four years old and haven’t stopped since,” the artist proclaimed.

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Your Entertainment and Dining Guide

Emmy-winning filmmaker, critic to receive honorary degree at College

Alleluia Ringers present Midwest Tour Concert

The Alleluia Ringers, the touring handbell ensemble from Concordia University in Wisconsin, under the direction of Professor Mark Bloedow, will present a concert at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 148 E 3rd St, Elmhurst, on Monday, May 20, 7 p.m.

The varied program of advanced handbell selections includes hymn settings, original compositions, and a fun selection of show tunes and contemporary pop music arranged for handbells, including sing along selections from “The Sound of Music.”

A freewill offering at the concert will be taken.

Founded in 1986, the Alleluia Ringers is one of Concordia’s auditioned touring ensembles. Comprised of 13 undergraduate students from various degree programs, the group rings six octaves of handbells and a full complement of treble and bass chimes.

Founded in 1881, Concordia University Wisconsin’s main campus is located on approximately 200 acres of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline at 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, Wisc.

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his Tribune stories about a man wounded by his father in childhood who launched his concert career at age 78.

In 2015 Reich won an Emmy Award for the documentary “Kenwood’s Journey.” He also has won eight Peter Lisagor Awards

from the Society of Professional Journalists, and in 2011, the Chicago Journalists Association named him Chicago Journalist of the Year.

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by Jeffrey T. Boland cornerstones of good oral hygiene is Licensed Orthodontic Specialist daily flossing. However, threading and sliding floss between teeth can be next to impossible if crowded teeth leave little or no room. When this happens, over the long term, food and plaque collect in the nooks and crannies between teeth, setting up conditions favorable to periodontal (gum) disease. Left untreated, the associated inflammation can cause gum recession, bone loss, and possible loss of teeth. However, if the problem of overcrowded teeth is addressed early with orthodontic treatment, flossing and brushing will likely be easier and more effective. The obvious benefit is not only straighter, cleaner teeth, but also a greater chance of keeping your teeth.

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To schedule a consultation, please call our office. Available by appointment, we honor all kinds of insurance. Straighter Smiles Are Our Specialty!

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At this year’s commencement for graduate students, the Elmhurst College Board of Trustees will confer an honorary doctoral degree on Howard Howard Reich Reich, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, author and longtime arts critic at the Chicago Tribune.

On Thursday evening, May 30, Reich will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the graduate ceremony, and will deliver the commencement address.

The College will recognize Reich’s distinguished career and contributions, in particular his focus on the Holocaust and genocide. The son of two Holocaust survivors, Reich discovered his parents’ neverdiscussed story and brought it to the screen in “Prisoner of Her Past,” a PBS documentary he wrote, coproduced and narrated.

He brought this story to Elmhurst College in 2010 for that year’s Holocaust Lecture. He returned in 2017 to reflect on the work and legacy of Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Elie Wiesel. At the time, Reich was developing his recently published book, “The Art of Inventing Hope: Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel.” Reich worked on the project with Wiesel during the last four years of Wiesel’s life.

Reich has covered music and the arts for the Chicago Tribune since 1978, and currently is in postproduction on his third documentary, “Left-Handed Pianist,” based on

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A proud dad

Above: Preschool graduate Macie Miller gives a big hug to her father Jeff at graduation held last week at VP Recreation.

Left: Graduate Zoey Spychalski, 4, is looking cool with her grandparents Bill and Kim McDonald, as they all wear their sunglasses.

Willowbrook hosts Student Art Show From April 22 to 26, the artistic talents of Willowbrook students were on display during the school’s annual Student Art Show, where more than 250 pieces created by students were showcased.

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40 Art Honor Society inductees/reaffirmed students were announced and Art Achievement Awards were presented to 22 students. The artwork in the show was judged and several of the winners were honored for their winning creations.

Friday, May 17 Library celebrates Endangered Species Day The Villa Park Public Library will hold Endangered Species Day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children of all ages can drop by anytime to find out about the importance of protecting endangered species and to learn about the everyday actions they can take to help the endangered animals survive. The library will have crafts and activities for everyone to join in on the fun. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

including a “make and take” project to enjoy together. Sessions will be held at the library on Saturdays, May 18; June 1 and 15; July 6 and 20; and Aug. 3 and 17 from 11-11:45 a.m. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Library holds LEGO® DUPLO® program for younger children May through August The Villa Park Public Library will hold LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play sessions on Fridays, June 14, July 12, and Aug. 9 from 10-10:30 a.m. Children ages 2-5 and their adults can join in to build, play, and socialize with othOngoing events er kids and families. The library will Saturday morning storytimes supply the LEGO® DUPLO® bricks. return to Library After a two-month hiatus, Marvel- Registration is required. For more inous Mornings will return to the Villa formation, visit the library’s website at Park Public Library storytime schedule vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. in May. Young children of all ages and their adults are invited to join library Library holds LEGO® program staff for stories, songs, and activities, for older children June through August The Villa Park Public Library will hold LEGO® Builders Club on Wednesdays June 12, July 10, and Aug. 7 from 2-4 p.m. at the Community Recreation Building (320 E. Wildwood St.). Registration is required for each session. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Library presents storytimes at Whole Foods Market The Villa Park Public Library will hold Community Storytime at Whole Foods Elmhurst on Fridays, May 17, June 21, July 19, and Aug. 16 from 10-10:30 a.m. Children of all ages and their adult can join library staff as they tell stories and bring their enthusiasm for reading to share with all!

Whole Foods Market is located at 215 S. Route 83 in Elmhurst. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

The People’s Choice Award at the WBHS student art show was Library hosting storytime at awarded to junior Andrea Mendoza, pictured here with one of her art Oakbrook Terrace Park District pieces. from June through August

The Villa Park Public Library will hold Rhythm and Rhyme at the Oakbrook Terrace Park District on Mondays, June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-12 noon. Children of all ages and their adults can enjoy stories, music and movement geared for young children exploring their world. Sessions will be held at 1S325 Ardmore Ave. in Oakbrook Terrace. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl. info or call 630-834-1164.

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 630-834-8970.

Library starts 100 Book Club The Villa Park Public Library invites all to read more in 2019 with its The Geri Greenman Art Scholarship was presented to (from left): new 100 Book Club! The library chalseniors Ditza Montesinos, Jenna Krenzel and Shannon Scharba at lenges all readers ages 14-and-older to SUBMITTED PHOTOS Villa Park Independent Senior Sydney Wilson received Best of Show (2-D) and Outstand- Willowbrook’s annual Student Art Show, where more than 250 pieces read 100 books from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019. of student artworks were showcased. ing Senior in Art in the recent Willowbrook student art show.

Fenton girls track team competes at sectional Bison baseball downs Elmwood Park

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Fenton girls track team wrapped up its season recently at the Class 3A Glenbard North sectional in Carol Stream.

Fenton finished 13th as a team in the standings and had no individual qualifiers for the state meet.

Senior Hanna Matuszewski was eighth in the 100 run with a time of 13.11. She also took sixth in the 200 with a time of 26.96.

Sophomore Guadalupe Honorato was 25th in the 1,600 at 6:44.59.

Ruth Kirkwood, a senior, was 22nd in the 3,200 with a time of 14:10.66.

Junior Britania Aguilar took 27th in the 100 hurdles with a time of 20.02. Nicolette Castillo was 25th in the 300 hurdles at 58.78.

Fenton was 14th in the 400 relay with a time of 56.38 with Theresa Clanton, Ahtziri Cardenas, Rebecca Millard and Sophia Haska.

Fenton also was 14th in the 800 relay in 2:03.29 with Clanton, Cardenas, Millard and Haska.

The Bison took eighth in the 1,600 relay after Analisa Murillo, Ally Durkowski, Mackenzie Miller and Hailey Miller ran 4:25.19, much lower than their 4:26.04 seed time. Durkowski and Hailey Miller are freshmen, while Murillo is a sophomore.

Murillo tied for 11th in the high jump at 4-9. Julianna Krebasch tied for 11th in the pole vault at 7-3.

Noelia Vazquez was 29th in the shot put at 25-2 3/4. She also took 26th in the discus at 70-8.

Fenton baseball The Fenton baseball team split a pair of Metro Suburban Conference Red Division games against Elmwood Park recently.

In a 4-2 win against Elmwood Park, Fenton came back from a 2-1 deficit with two runs in the fourth inning and then added a single run in the seventh inning for some breathing room.

Andrew Pietrucha was 2-for-4, while Michael Rago went 1-for-3 with a run scored. Jose Alvarez was 1-for-3 with an RBI. Aidan Kress went 1-for-3, while Nicholas DeSimone had an RBI. David Burch walked twice and scored two runs. Kress’ hit was a double, while Burch and Rago stole two bases each.

Fenton had seven stolen bases in the game.

Pietrucha was the winning pitcher. He threw a complete-game four-hitter and struck out five.

Fenton then lost 7-1 to Elmwood Park.

The game was tied 1-1 until Elmwood scored five runs in the fifth and one more in the sixth.

Burch was 2-for-4, while Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a run scored.

Kress, Pietrucha, Rago and John Salgado each had a hit. Rago had an RBI. Alvarez and Salgado each doubled. Kress took the loss on the mound. He fanned five in 4 1/3 innings. Rago struck out four in 2 2/3 innings.

Fenton was 4-14 overall through late last week.

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Public Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. ROBERT T AMBROSE; KLEIN CREEK HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION LTD., DEFENDANTS. 18 CH 001075 26W347 TORREY PINES COURT WINFIELD, IL 60190 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 11, 2018, Sheriff of DuPage County will on June 11, 2019, 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 DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 227 IN KLEIN CREEK SUBDIVISION UNIT 1C OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 2, 1992 AS DOCUMENT R92-210498, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 05-06-414-013 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 26W347 Torrey Pines Court, Winfield, IL 60190 Description of Improvements: Brown brick, two story single family home, attached two car garage The Judgment amount was $365,279.64.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% 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

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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://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088.

Please refer to file# 267314 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I3117873 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent May 2, 9 & 16, 2019) 343328 “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

Tomasz Jaswilko; Sylwia Jaswilko; Shorewood Condominium Association; PNC Bank, National Association as s/i/i to MidAmerica Bank, FSB; Defendants.

18 CH 273 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, James Mendrick, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on June 4, 2019, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: UNIT 2B IN BUILDING 10 IN SHOREWOOD CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 IN SHOREWOOD, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 1977 AS DOCUMENT R77-119863, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “D” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R78-98708, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. C/K/A: 226 Shorewood Drive, Unit 2B, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 PIN: 05-03-207-119 The person to contact regarding informa-

tion regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W18-0359. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Thomas J. Cassady (6307705) Cory J. Harris (6319221) David A. Drescher (6301378) Amanda Rubel Portes (6297441) Tracey M. Coons (6311050) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318)(of counsel) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Atty. No. 21567 W18-0359 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I3119147 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent May 2, 9 & 16, 2019) 344539

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Michael W. Wyller; Kathy L. Wyller; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2019CH000370 RESIDENTIAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Michael W. Wyller Kathy L. Wyller Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6429 Clark Drive Woodridge, IL 60517 and which said Mortgage was made by: Michael W. Wyller Kathy L. Wyller the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Green Tree Servicing LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2014-049304; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Chris Kachiroubas 505 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before June 3, 2019, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-19-02399 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3119378 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent May 2, 9 & 16, 2019) 344706

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Fenton boys track team fares well at MSC Red meet

Cabral, Herringer and Deckert named allconference

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Fenton boys track team enjoyed some top-notch individual performances at the recent Metro Suburban Conference Red Division meet.

Javier Cabral took second in the 400 at 52.81 and was seventh in the 200 at 23.94. Both were personal records. Cabral earned all-MSC Red honors.

Nick Herringer was second in the 300 hurdles (43.5) and seventh in the 110 hurdles. His 300 time was a personal record. Herringer also earned all-conference accolades.

Jimmy Deckert took second in the discus throw at 131-9 1/2 and was fourth in the shot put with a personal record of 42-10. He also was allMSC Red. Jimmy Palumbo earned a personal record in the 1,600 at 4:49.99 as did Liam McCaluley at 5:54.51.

“We competed well in our conference meet with some strong performances,” said Fenton coach Clint Porter.

Porter also was encouraged by his team’s performance at the frosh-soph level. “We also have some very good newcomers slash future stars at the frosh-soph level,” he said.

Sophomore Quinn Wilcoxen won the shot put and the discus titles with marks of 37-7 1/2 in the shot and 102-11 in the discus. “Quinn is new to track and field this year,” said Porter. “He is an athlete we look forward to watching develop in the next two years.”

Sophomore Juan Carlos Sosa took third in the frosh-soph 400 at 57.62, which is just off his season best of 57.31. He also was a member of the varsity 400 relay team that took fifth.

Freshman Kasper Widlo was third in the frosh-soph 200 with a personal record of 25.34. He also anchored the 400 relay and was the lead off for the frosh-soph 800 relay team that took second.

Sophomore Matt Sisto won the frosh-soph 3,200 in 11:05.96 and took third in the frosh-soph 1,600 with a time of 5:03.94. “Matt was incredible,” said Porter.

Freshman Ryan Rebolledo was fourth in the frosh-soph 400 in 59.34 and also was a member of several Fenton relays this year.

Breaking away

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS The Independent

Waiting game

Willowbrook freshman Izzy Manning (#24) is chased by a York Warriors sophomore Gracie Tumilty (#13) battles two York playdefender during the Warriors 2 nil loss to the Dukes in Elmhurst ers for position during Willowbrook’s away match against the on Thursday, May 9.

Dukes.

Addison Trail boys track team competes in WSC Gold meet Blazers earn numerous first-place finishes at frosh-soph level

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail boys track team has seen steady progress this season, according to coach Jim Ziebka.

Heading into the recent West Suburban Conference Gold Division meet, Ziebka noted the Blazers have set at least 20 personal records in every meet except one, and in that contest they had 18.

“Our team is comprised primarily of young guys so we had to have a lot of the young guys competing on the varsity level,” he explained.

“I have been very pleased with their progress throughout the season. Our upperclassmen have been pushed by the younger guys all year. Depth has proven to be a bit of an issue but we have been able to mitigate the ups and downs well. We have a solid core of team-first guys who show up to work hard every day in practice. The future

looks good if these guys can maintain the same level of drive that has carried them through this point in the season.

Senior Cesar Herrera has been a top performer in the 110 and 300 hurdles as well as the 1,600 relay. Junior Jonathan Ramos has competed well in the 3,200 and 1,600 relays as well as the 800.

Junior Quincy Gunnerson has been a key in the triple jump and the 800 and 1,600 relays, while junior Sulaemon Ahmed has starred in the triple and long jumps, as well as the 800 and 400 relays.

Sophomore Dylan Moran has set school records for the 3,200 both indoors and outdoors, and also has performed well in the 1,600.

Other key performers for the Blazers include sophomore Cole Greaves (3,200, 1,600 relays and 400), sophomore Horfanel Vivero (400), freshman Alex Martinez (3,200 and 1,600

runs), freshman John Taci (400 and 1,600 relay) and freshman Patrick Campbell (long and triple jumps).

At the recent WSC Gold meet at Hinsdale South, Sergio Serna took 12th in the 100 with a time of 12.52.

He was seventh in the 200 at 24.46.

Taci was sixth in the 400 at 55.83, while Ramos was sixth in the 800 at 2:07.17.

Moran was seventh in the 1,600 with a time of 4:49.38. He took fourth in the 3,200 at 10:05.88.

Herrera was fourth in the 110 hurdles in 16.87. He also was fourth in the 300 hurdles at 43.92. Addison Trail was sixth in the 400 relay in 49.54 with Eddy Espinoza, Jaden Wease, Gunnerson and Serna.

The 800 relay team of Ahmed, Wease, Gunnerson and Serna took sixth at 1:39.24 and the 1,600 relay team of Taci, Greaves, Gunnerson and Herrera was seventh in 3:49.25. The

3,200 relay team took fifth in 9:11.89 with Taci, Greaves, Ramos and Lukas Rodriguez.

Sal Napoli was 11th in the shot put at 34-1 1/2. He also was 10th in the discus with a throw of 97-0. Ahmed was 12th in the long jump at 17-4. He also was eighth in the triple jump at 37-1.

Frosh-soph conference meet highlights included Morri Bernardo taking fifth in the 400 at 59.62. Martinez was fourth in the 1,600 at 4:57.18.

Martinez won the frosh-soph 3,200 title in 10:39.92. His next closest competitor was 10:49.98.

Hanza Kittaneh won the 110 hurdles with a time of 17.59. He was second in the 300 hurdles at 45.76.

Raul Villarreal was second in the high jump at 5-4, while Robert Roszkiewicz was fourth at 5-2.

Campbell won the triple jump frosh-soph title at 39-4 1/2.

Willowbrook baseball team surpasses 20-win barrier Warriors sweep series from Leyden

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The wins keep piling up for the Willowbrook baseball team.

The Warriors closed out their West Suburban Conference Gold Division championship season by sweeping a three-game series from Leyden.

Willowbrook ended last week at 22-4-1 overall and finished WSC

Gold play at 17-1.

In a 6-0 win over Leyden in Villa Park, the Warriors scored all six of their runs in the first inning.

Sam Tumilty went 2-for-4 with a run scored. Jack Hines went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Trevor Jaloszynski went 1-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI. Jeremy Conforti went 1-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Marshall McDonnell had a hit and an RBI. Sam Tumilty, Scott Tumilty and Anthony Yannotti each hit doubles. Hines had a triple. Scott

Tumilty stole two bases. Willowbrook had seven steals in the game.

Jack Nilles was the winning pitcher. He went six innings and allowed four hits and struck out nine.

In a 3-1 WSC Gold loss to Downers Grove South, Hines went 2-for4, while Sam Tumilty, Ryan Mintz, Conforti, McDonnell and Danny Holloway each had a hit. McDonnell had an RBI. Hines stole two bases.

Andrew Schellhorn took the loss in relief. Dax Meyer and Ethan Pieniazek also pitched.

In a 17-1 win against Leyden, Willowbrook had 11 hits and scored 12 runs in the third inning.

Sam Tumilty went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Hines walked four times and scored three runs. Mintz had two hits and three RBI. Jaloszynski went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and three RBI. Conforti scored two runs, while Scott Tumilty had a hit, two runs scored and an RBI. Yannotti had two

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Blazers softball team goes 3-1 during fourgame stretch

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Addison Trail sophomore Matt Wojdak competed in the recent IHSA boys gymnastics state finals meet at Hoffman Estates High School.

Wojdak tied for 13th on floor exercise with a score of 9.20. The top 12 competitors in each event advanced to the state finals.

Addison Trail softball The Addison Trail softball team was successful in a recent fourgame stretch.

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She went six innings in relief and struck out eight while allowing no earned runs.

Addison Trail lost 10-0 to Leyden in a WSC Gold game. Gia Napoli had Addison Trail’s only hit.

In a 10-6 WSC Gold win against Hinsdale South, Addison Trail led 4-1 before scoring six runs in the sixth inning. The Blazers had 14 hits in the contest.

Hawkins went 4-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Ruffolo had a hit and a run scored. Aramburu had two hits, while Jessica Krause went 3-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI. Domek went 1-for-2 with a run scored and two RBI. Gloms went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and

three RBI. McKenna Gayon had a hit and an RBI. Hawkins and Gloms each had doubles.

Dakota Zimmermann was the winning pitcher. She struck out two in 2 1/3 innings.

Addison Trail then downed Proviso East by a 12-0 count in WSC Gold play. Napoli went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Hawkins was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Ruffolo went 2-for2 with a run scored and an RBI. Domek scored two runs. Maddie Biancalana went 2-for-2 with a run scored and four RBI. Zimmermann went 2-for-2 with an RBI. Sam Bucher went 1-for-2 with two runs scored and two walks. Krause and Domek also drew two walks each.

Ruffolo and Gloms each had a double, while Hawkins and Biancalana each had a triple. Zimmermann was the winning pitcher. She struck out five in three innings.

Lizzie O’Brien and Napoli also pitched an inning and each struck out two. The three pitchers combined to throw a one-hitter.

Willowbrook softball team scores pair of wins Warriors post 20 runs in two contests; Knudtson has 2 homers, 6 RBI against Taft

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook softball team moved its overall mark to 15-8 on the season with a pair of recent wins against Chicago Taft and Fenton.

In a 12-0 win against Taft, Willowbrook scored eight runs in the bottom of the fourth and had 12 hits

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hits, a run scored and four RBI, while McDonnell had two hits and an RBI. Yannotti hit two triples, while Mintz had a double. Sam Tumilty stole three bases and Isaac Gaines had two steals. Willowbrook stole nine times successfully in the game.

Mintz was the winner. He gave up only two hits and struck out 11 in five innings.

Willowbrook won the finale of the series 5-1. Sam Tumilty went 2-for-4 with a run scored. Hines was 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Holloway had two hits, a run scored and an RBI. Jaloszynski had a hit and two RBI. Scott Tumilty had an RBI, as did Nilles. Hines stole two bases.

Joey Guthrie was the winning pitcher. He allowed one earned run over six innings. Josh Roucka pitched the seventh and struck out two.

in the game.

Annemarie Knudtson went 3-for4 with two runs scored, a double, two home runs and six RBI. Amy Bussa went 2-for-3 with two runs scored.

Emma Barrington went 3-for-3 with two runs scored. Caitlyn Kulczyski went 1-for-1 with two runs scored, an RBI and two walks.

Kayla Neff had a hit, a run scored and two RBI. Shannon Knudtson went 1-for-2 with two runs scored and two RBI. Katie Pettinger had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Kulczyski had a double, while Barrington hit a triple. Kulczyski struck out five and allowed two hits over five innings to pick up the win.

Willowbrook also downed Fenton 8-2. The Warriors had 10 hits.

Bussa went 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Barrington had a hit and a run scored. Kulczyski had two hits and three runs scored. Neff had two hits and an RBI, while Shannon Knudtson had two hits, a run scored and three RBI. Mikayla Tomaszewski had a hit and a run scored, while Perry had a hit and two RBI. Barrington, Bussa and Knudtson each doubled. Perry had a triple.

Neff was the winning pitcher.

She struck out nine over seven innings and allowed two hits.

Coach Rachel Karos lauded the recent work of Caroline Dooley, who was the winning pitcher in a game against Morton and came up big on defense with a diving catch against Leyden. “Caroline is hitting the ball hard,” said Karos. “She homered against Addison Trail.”

Kulczyski threw a no-hitter against Addison Trail recently

and a one-hitter against Leyden.

Annemarie Knudtson hit .455 during a recent stretch with seven RBI that also included a home run against Addison Trail. Barrington hit .500 during a recent one-week timeframe.

Karos also was pleased with the pitching during a recent stretch of games where Dooley and Kulczyski didn’t give up a run. She’s also seen progress at the plate and in the field.

“We are hitting well and more importantly able to drive in runs at the right time,” Karos said recently. “We definitely are playing better defense lately and doing a better job at getting outs when our pitchers do their jobs to get our defense grounders and popups. We have been playing much better allaround softball.”

Through the first 16 games of the season, Bussa and Kulczyski were leading the team in hits with 23 each. Dooley and Barrington each had 19.

Dooley was tops with eight doubles, while Bussa had three triples and Kulczyski had two. Barrington and Annemarie Knudtson each had three home runs, while Dooley and Neff each had two. Annemarie Knudtson and Barrington each had 21 RBI. Bussa was tops with 19 runs scored, while Samantha Mishlove had 17 runs scored.

Kulczyski was hitting .479, while Barrington was at .475, Annemarie Knudtson was at .451 and Dooley was at .442.

Kulczyski had a 1.63 ERA with 73 strikeouts in 43 1/3 innings of pitching work. Dooley had 56 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings.

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REAL ESTATE

“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

Tomasz Jaswilko; Sylwia Jaswilko; Shorewood Condominium Association; PNC Bank, National Association as s/i/i to MidAmerica Bank, FSB; Defendants.

18 CH 273 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, James Mendrick, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on June 4, 2019, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 226 Shorewood Drive, Unit 2B, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 PIN: 05-03-207-119 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W18-0359. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Thomas J. Cassady (6307705) Cory J. Harris (6319221) David A. Drescher (6301378) Amanda Rubel Portes (6297441) Tracey M. Coons (6311050) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318)(of counsel) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Atty. No. 21567 W18-0359 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I3119147 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent May 2, 9 & 16, 2019) 344540 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. ROBERT T AMBROSE; KLEIN CREEK HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION LTD., DEFENDANTS. 18 CH 001075 26W347 TORREY PINES COURT WINFIELD, IL 60190 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 11, 2018, Sheriff of DuPage County will on June 11, 2019, 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 DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 05-06-414-013 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 26W347 Torrey Pines Court, Winfield, IL 60190

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Description of Improvements: Brown brick, two story single family home, attached two car garage The Judgment amount was $365,279.64.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% 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:// ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 267314 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Willowbrook’s Ross, Bailey compete at state gymnastics meet

By Mike Miazga

Palma sets school record, headed to state girls track meet

CORRESPONDENT

Willowbrook boys gymnasts Cooper Ross and Brendan Bailey capped off their seasons at the recent IHSA state finals meet in Hoffman Estates.

Ross took 38th in the state on pommel horse with a score of 7.65, while Bailey was 41st on vault with a score of 8.15.

Willowbook girls track Willowbrook senior Victoria Palma is headed to the Class 3A state girls track meet after finishing eighth in the 1,600 run at the recent Naper-

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Palma was one of eight runners to qualify for the 1,600 state finals out of Naperville North. She finished with a time of 5:06.30.

Palma’s time of 5:06.30 broke the previous Willowbrook school record of 5:15.2 that had stood since 1986.

ily. We have fun every day and get a lot of work done, too.”

Artman praised the efforts of D’Onte Gholston as a leader on the track and also noted Tyler Walenga

Willowbrook boys track The Willowbrook boys track team took second at the recent Glenbard South invitational. The Willowbrook sophomore team won the invite title at that level.

“We have lots of personal records happening now,” said Willowbrook coach TJ Artman earlier last week.

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