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Check out images from Monday’s District 86 board meeting at shawurl.com/wz8. Before finalizing the flat levy Monday night, about 30 residents submitted requests to make comments both in support of and against the proposed levy. “The flat levy would make District 86 an extreme outlier,” said Hinsdale resident Linda Burke. “In fact, no one else is doing it among area high schools and K-12 districts.” Several residents joined Burke in her disdain for the tax freeze and in favor of a 1.7 percent increase, which prompted Ed Mack of Darien to support the majority on the school board who wanted the flat levy. “I’m hearing that the failure to vote for a 1.7 percent means Armageddon for this high school, and I don’t really believe that’s the case,” Mack said. “I’m pretty sure that even after the zero percent, we’re
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Hinsdale School District 86 President Claudia Manley and Superintendent Bruce Law listen to residents Monday during a board meeting. still going to graduate excellent students who are going to go to excellent colleges.” Darien resident Roger Kempa, who was passing out signs before the meeting reading “No New Taxes,” and “Stop ... Tax and Spend,” praised the new board for its decision on the zero levy and said he was glad “to see democracy at work.” “This democracy was not possible under the previous board,” Kempa said. “This
board has done something quite different, and I appreciate their openness and transparency.” After audience comments, the board minority in votes made a final push to compromise and oppose a zero percent levy. School board member Jennifer Planson said the 1.7 percent levy means $1.9 million that the district won’t be asking for this year, and said she believes the assumptions for a
flat levy are too aggressive. “Even if we can weather that for a year that’s fine, however that compounds year after year so it’s not just that you lose $1.9 million this year. It compounds year after year that you will lose,” Planson said. “So in essence in six years, that $1.9 million will be $10 million. That’s Hinsdale South’s library.” Corcoran, school board vice president, said it’s that compounding of year-by-year tax increases that he hopes the board puts a stop to. “What we really want to do here is we really just want to be responsible,” Corcoran said. “For next year, we have no mandate for us to increase the taxes, we can maintain the programs, we can do everything we want to do, we can continue our capital spending, and we’re going to do as much as we can in the classroom.” Today, the owner of a $300,000 house pays about $1,500 in taxes to the school district and would see a slight decrease or flat property tax bill in 2014, according to a news release from the district.
District discusses three other issues: New principal, award, hand outs By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – Few subjects are as riveting as tax levies, and, while a discussion and vote for freezing property taxes stole the show at Monday’s Hinsdale High School District 86 board meeting, it left some wondering what else went on at the meeting.
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myself as a principal.” 10 percent of seniors from 749 Read more about the chang- high schools across the state. es at mysuburbanlife.com/ hinsdale. 3. Repeat disclosure “For 20 years I’ve talked 2. Student scholars about the impropriety of the More than 350 District 86 teachers union giving politistudents were named 2014-15 cal donations to board memIllinois State Scholars by the Il- bers and board candidates linois Student Assistance Com- because it causes a conflict of mission. This award is pre- interest,” board member Richsented annually to high school ard Skoda said. students who meet selective Skoda said fellow board criteria and rank in the top member Kay Gallo twice re-
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HINSDALE – The packed auditorium at Hinsdale South High School on Monday night was more like a congressional hearing than a school board meeting, as each opposing comment from board members and residents garnished applause and cheers from half the room. At the center of debate was the proposal to finalize a flat levy for Fiscal Year 2015, meaning the district will collect about $72.6 million with a zero percent increase from the 2012 collected property taxes. Mirroring the tentative vote in November, the board again voted, 4-3, Monday in favor of the flat levy as School Board President Claudia Manley, Victor Casini, Richard Skoda and Ed Corcoran voted in favor of the flat levy. Board members Michael Kuhn, Kay Gallo and Planson voted against it. “At this point, someone has to say we have to take a deep breath and just stop for at least one year and live within our means,” Manley said.
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Darien couple moonlight as Santa, Mrs. Claus By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com DARIEN – Whether it’s the holiday season or a 90-degree day in July, kids will ask to see Michael Boren, aka Santa Claus, year-round as they’re filled with Christmas wonder admiring the real white hair and beard on the always friendly impersonator. “I used to completely shave like the first week of January, and the last three years I haven’t done that, I’ve just shaved it really short,” said Boren, who also works at Costco in
On the web For more information or to book the Borens for an event, visit madisonentertainment.net/ index.html Oak Brook. “Even with the short beard, kids see me in the food court, and the parents would have to bring them by before they went shopping because they wanted to see if Santa was in the food court.” The Darien resident and his wife, Tricia, have played
Santa and Mrs. Claus for the past 24 years as part of their company, Madison Entertainment. Each holiday season starting the weekend before Thanksgiving up until Christmas Eve, the Borens make visits to residents and holiday parties; they greet people at the La Grange Country Club and Adventist Hinsdale Hospital’s New Day Center; and they were a part of the Clarendon Hills Park District Santa Train sit down and leave, we come ride this year. “The thing we do differ- in and sing songs and we act ently is we don’t just come in, out the 12 days of Christmas,” Tricia said. “When we come into their houses it’s more like we’re a part of the family. It’s something we’ve been doing for years and it’s a special night.” The couple has been together for the past 25 years after meeting at a resort in Florida. Tricia said Michael is a redhead, but he started going gray at a young age and eventually his beard and hair became white. For a period of time in
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HINSDALE – The District 181 Board of Education approved a 2013 tax levy request at 1.7 percent Dec. 9 by a vote of 4-3. The 1.7 percent extension came in less than the amount recommended by Gary Frisch, assistant superintendent for business and operations, which was recommended at 2.79 percent. Superintendent Renee Schuster said the 1.7 percent extension will net the district about $915,000 in revenue. A 2.79 percent extension would have netted $1.5 million.
The 1.7 levy was approved by school board members Jill Vorobiev, Mridu Garg, Brendan Heneghan and Glenn Yaeger. Board President Marty Turek and board members Gary Clarin and Michael Nelson supported a levy that would have netted $1.2 million. “I believe it’s exceptionally important to have a balanced budget so that you can sustain your educational programs, so we’re beginning the process of going back through the budget and making choices,” Schuster said. Schuster said more than 90 percent of the district’s revenue comes from property taxes.
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8NEWS BRIEF Volunteers help Lions Club give back to charities CLARENDON HILLS – Each year, the Clarendon Hills Lions Club sells Christmas trees with the proceeds going to local charities. Some of the charities include DuPage PADS, Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, Peoples’ Resource Center, Salt Creek School for Visual Impaired Children and about 20 other organizations that improve the lives of those with disabilities. This year, the Lions Club
received help with unloading the Christmas trees from the Hinsdale Central High School football team, a sociology class at Hinsdale Central, Boy Scout Troop 51 and the Westmont Middle School Leos Club. The tree lot is then staffed by members of the club starting after Thanksgiving. The tree lot is located on the grounds of the Clarendon Hills Pool. For more information, visit chlions.org.
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dciamprone@shawmedia.com WILLOWBROOK – Reminiscent of the Y2K scare of 1999, yellow caution taped closed off empty aisles and customers gathered what they could from the depleting inventory at the Dominick’s in Willowbrook. Located at 6300 Kingery Highway, the store is just one of many Dominick’s in the Chicago area that will close its doors Dec. 28 if a buyer doesn’t come forward. The holiday season has only added to the dismay of the employees as they wait to see how the future of the location pans out, including Michelle Mareci of Willowbrook who has worked at the location for almost two years as a bakery clerk. “The only job offer I was given was working at Jewel for 12 hours,” Mareci said. Mareci plans to take the job until she can find something else and also may look toward collecting unemployment. In the meantime, the stores have at least been busy with a 50-percent off sale as customers took advantage of the great deals and tried to gather what little was left on the shelves. “I came in here for the bargains, but I’m very upset about the closing,” said Charlene Novak of Oak Brook. For regular customers like Fania Markos of Oak Brook, news of the closing was difficult to hear. “I’m not happy at all about it because it was so close to my home,” Markos said. The parent company, Safeway, is currently looking for competitors to buy all 72 Dominick’s locations, though like Willowbrook’s location, several have yet to be purchased. Those that are not bought by the end of December will close, and, so far, little is known about the status for the Willowbrook Dominick’s. “There not telling us, but from what I hear Whole Foods is going to be transferring
over,” Mareci said. Tim Halik, village administrator for Willowbrook, said Crain’s Business recently reported that Whole Foods wanted to move into that Dominick’s store location. “We have not received any
contact from Whole Foods so we do not know whether this is true or not,” Halik said in an email. “At this time, we anticipate the Dominick’s will close on Dec. 28 in accordance with a prior notice they provided us.”
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ABOVE: Cordelia Heller of Downers Grove sings into a speaker that caused the light to undulate and dance against a grove of black walnut trees.
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LEFT: Morton Arboretum has more than 50 acres lit up as part of the “Illumination” exhibit through Jan.4.
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Santa and Hinsdale Village President Tom Cauley light the tree in front of Village Hall on Dec. 3 during the annual Christmas Walk.
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ABOVE: Manny Wilkes gives Santa his wishlist Dec. 7 during the Lights of Lisle festival. LEFT: Elaborate edible entries, such as this one by Sharon Macak and family, made voting for the best gingerbread house difficult during the Gingerbread Festival from Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 in downtown Downers Grove.
People pack The Promenade in Bolingbrook for the Symphony of Lights holiday lights show Nov. 23.
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Family Shelter Service offers safety, support during holidays At holiday time, people affected by abuse especially need the kindness of strangers, for this is when they are at their most vulnerable – cut off from everything and sometimes everyone they are close to. Family Shelter Service was founded 37 years ago to address the unique needs of these individuals both at holiday time COMMUNITY and throughout the year. VOICE For many of our clients, Maureen staying in a shelter during the McGuire holidays can be one of the most difficult times. Our client, “Angela,” fled a violent home with her two young children shortly before the holidays. In the shelter, with time to reflect on the tragedy of her abusive relationship, she became overwhelmed. To help her heal from the trauma, Angela underwent individual counseling and also participated in Family Shelter’s Mom and Kids Support Group with her children. As the holiday approached, Family Shelter supporters and former clients began to stop by with donations and gifts for the women and children in shelter at the annual Holiday Shoppe event – this year on Dec. 6 and 9. One woman told Angela that she had been in the same situation at one time and that she couldn’t stop thinking about the mothers and children who would spend their holiday in a shelter. Angela was touched and moved by the generosity of these people who didn’t know her. She and her children were invited to participate in Family Shelter’s annual Home Sweet Home event – this year on Dec. 7 at the Abbington in Glen Ellyn – a community gingerbread decorating event featuring storybook characters and Santa Claus. Other mothers the in shelter came as well and she found herself celebrating with people who understood her experience better than anyone. Angela later commented that it was the most tranquil holiday she’d ever had. While we always hope that our shelter will be empty this holiday, we know it will not. Domestic battery is the most prevalent crime in Illinois, according to the Illinois Crime Commission. It is critical that we all participate in making the issue known in our community so that another family won’t have to spend their holiday in a shelter, depending on the kindness of strangers.
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Hinsdale Assistant Fire Chief Tim McElroy shows off his new, clean-shaven look on Thanksgiving morning after firefighters reached their fundraising goal for Movember.
Hinsdale Assistant Fire Chief Tim McElroy challenged his firefighters with a goal of reaching $5,000 in donations as part of last month’s “Movember” event, which helps battle prostate and testicular cancer and men’s mental illness. As promised, the chief shaved his 40-year-old mustache after the firefighters exceeded the goal by nearly $1,000. The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce is working to provide residents in Washington, Ill., with cleaning supplies as they continue cleanup after a tornado devastated the central Illinois town last month. The chamber is collecting items, from brooms to bleaches, again from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday during Hinsdale’s Saturdays in the Park in Burlington Park.
8STREET TALK Q: What is your favorite holiday song? “‘All I want for Christmas is You.’”
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garet Marie Moore, Sarah Elizabeth Pircon, Morgan Rose Schumacher and Annalise Margaret Toth. BURR RIDGE: Caitlin June Salvino, Kathleen Joanne Tannura CLARENDON HILLS: Kerry Kristine Grosshans, Alden Elise Leader OAK BROOK: Marirose Bernadette Weldon
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HINSDALE – The Hinsdale Assembly Ball is a culmination of the hard work, community service hours and philanthropy lessons learned for the young women representing Hinsdale Assembly. This year’s ball will be no different as 20 debutantes will be presented Monday at the 2013 HONOR GUARD MEMBERS Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort. HINSDALE: Robert Van Dyck Alter, John Henry Andrews, Edmund Chase Proceeds from this year’s Arima, John Theodore Claussen, Assembly Ball will kick off a Thomas Sinclair Concklin, Matthew $1 million contribution comCharles Dumon, William Joseph mitment to the new Hinsdale Enright Jr., Phillip Edward Gutman Adventist Outpatient and CanIII, Peter Joseph Heneghan, William cer Center.
2013 DEBUTANTES HINSDALE: Iliana Lyn Perez Blasdell, Avery Xerogianes Burridge, Elinor Lucy Chalmers, Elizabeth Eileen Cusick, Sophia JoAnna Dodd, Isabel Grace Gillespie, Christine Lanphier Hawn, Michelle Catherine Lozier, Alexandra McKay, Alison Claire Meland, Melissa Ellen Mohl, Mar-
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JUNIOR IS A LOVING BOY READY TO GO HOME TODAY Junior arrived at the shelter as a young kitten with his littermates. He and his shy siblings received lots of TLC in a foster home. Junior is still bashful, but loves being petted and having his belly rubbed. He is best suited to a home with children 5 years of age or older. Junior likes to play and will chase a feather teaser or bat at a ball. He is very entertaining and will make someone a gentle, sweet pet. If you can give Lucy a loving home please visit her and the other dogs and cats available for adoption at Hinsdale Humane Society. Hinsdale Humane Society 22 N. Elm St., Hinsdale Tues. 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wed. - Fri noon to 6 p.m. Sat. - Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Closed Call 630-323-5630 for additional info.
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8SOUND OFF Grateful for neighbors My husband and I want to publicly thank our neighbors for all their concern and support during the past few months. After my husband’s stroke in July, we have been amazed by the help we’ve received getting groceries, bringing over food, taking out the garbage, putting the newspaper by the door and phone calls to make sure we’re OK. A perfect example was after our snow fall Sunday, we had three different people clearing our driveway. It reminds us that despite the weather, Obamacare and all the troubles we all face, there is so much to be grateful for – and we are. Merry Christmas!
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HINSDALE Identity theft reported Someone used a victim’s identity to open a cellphone account at noon Dec. 1 in the 100 block of North Clay Street. Victim went to the police station after she received a bill for $90.48.
Theft reported A spare tire was stolen from a car while it was parked in the alley between 6 p.m. Dec. 13 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the 400 block of South Washington Street. The spare tire was valued at $200.
Criminal damage reported Someone wrote on an electrical box with a permanent marker between 3 p.m. Dec. 10 and 2:30 p.m. Monday at ACU Health Center, 736 N. York Road.
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PTO offers Central students path to emotional support By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – The wonder years of high school can be a roller coaster ride for any teenager, complete with the highs and lows of financial, social and academic pressure. For some students at Hinsdale Central High School, that stress can lead to depression and the need to obtain counseling services to overcome social and emotional problems. “The social work department at Hinsdale Central is terrific, but they can only do so much and they’re restricted in some of the things they can do,” said Sandy Lagestee of Clarendon Hills, co-chairwoman of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) sponsored group, Insight Collaboration. “When there are some students who need additional help we refer them to
Know more How to donate: To donate to Insight Collaboration, visit hinsdalecentralpto.org/donate tothepto.html or mail donations to Insight Collaboration, c/o Hinsdale Central PTO, 5500 S. Grant St., Hinsdale, IL 60521. More info: Email ic@hinsdale centralpto.org
“Insight Collaboration just makes the connection between the social work department and the Hinsdale Community House, and helps provide the funding to pay for those counseling services.” Sandy Lagestee Insight Collaboration co-chairwoman
the Community House in Hinsdale.” The Insight Collaboration Committee makes the connection between the social work department at Hinsdale Central and the Hinsdale Community House to help provide the funding to pay for counseling services, Lagestee said. Lagestee said Insight Collaboration was started by former PTO member Joni
Hollinger and branched off from the Families Helping Families committee, which was formed two years ago to help supply families in need with food, clothing, emergency supplies and other essentials. “Insight Collaboration was founded by Joni because she saw a need – a clear, separate need – for more in-depth, structured services for a student that was on an ongoing basis, such as counseling for social and emotional help,”
Lagestee said. At Hinsdale Central, the social work department meets with students identified with a need and the social workers determine which students would benefit from additional counseling help. “Insight Collaboration just makes the connection between the social work department and the Hinsdale Community House, and helps provide the funding to pay for those counseling services,” she said.
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• Grzegorz Szaflarski, 39, 101 Elm St., was charged with domestic battery Nov. 26 in the 100 block of Elm Street. • Kenya Carr, 22, 8925 S. Harper Ave., Chicago, was charged with domestic battery Dec. 6 in the 7500 block of Cambridge Road.
A 16-year-old male juvenile of Woodridge was charged with robbery Nov. 29 in the 800 block of Plainfield Road.
block of 79th Street. • Someone entered an unlocked vehicle Nov. 19 and took miscellaneous change in the 700 block of 79th St. • A student’s cellphone was taken from class Nov. 21 at Hinsdale South High School, 7401 Clarendon Hills Road. • Several items were taken from an unlocked car parked in the driveway of a residence Nov. 23 in the 7000 block of Wilcox Avenue. • A wallet was taken from a locked locker Nov. 26 at the X-Sport Fitness Center, 7511 Lemont Road. • A wallet and money was taken from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway Nov. 26 in the 7300 block of Bayberry Lane. • A cellphone was taken from a student Nov. 26 at Hinsdale South High School, 7401 Clarendon Hills Road. • A wallet was taken from a
24 in the 7800 block of Farmingdale Drive. • Robert Zabel, 20, 22213 S. Gawain Drive, Joliet, was charged with possession of marijuana and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor Nov. 28 in the 8400 block of Captons Lane. • Jasmine Arias, 20, 3548 W. Palmer St., Chicago, was charged with possession of marijuana, illegal possession of alcohol and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor Nov. 28 in the 8400 block of Captons Lane. • Two male juveniles, a 14-year-old from Downers Grove and a 15-year-old from Darien, were petitioned to peer jury for curfew and juvenile possession of tobacco Dec. 1 in the 7900 block of Cass Avenue.
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Theft charged • Virginia Marcotte, 31, 5201 Carpenter St., Downers Grove, was charged with retail theft Nov. 18 at Walmart, 2189 75th St. • Pedro Damian, 18, 790 Wilson Ave., Glen Ellyn, was charged with retail theft Dec. 5 at Walmart. • Brandon Collins, 18, 1114 Rhodes Court, Wheaton, was charged with retail theft Dec. 5 at Walmart. • Daniel Baier, 30, 425 Hills St., Downers Grove, was charged with retail theft Dec. 9 at Walmart.
Property damage reported A vehicle driver’s side door was damaged between 1 p.m. Nov. 14 and 11:15 a.m. Nov. 15 while parked in the parking lot of the 1500 block of Lakeview Drive.
Theft reported • Several items were taken Nov. 15 from a vehicle parked in the 1000 block of Sean Circle. • Several items were taken Nov. 15 from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway in the 1000 block of Lodgepole Court. • Several items were taken Nov. 19 from a car parked in the underground garage of the apartment complex in the 700
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Co-chairwoman Radha Nallakrishnan of Willowbrook has been a member of the PTO for three years, and said she understands why some residents would be skeptical of the need for the committee’s existence in an affluent community. “Not everybody would agree that it is a need, or probably don’t see the need to contribute to a need like this, but I think it’s a huge benefit,” Nallakrishnan said. The committee now has a goal of raising $10,000 this holiday season. The Zaccone Family Foundation in Hinsdale, which focuses on supporting health, education and welfare initiatives, has pledged to make a matching donation of up to $5,000 to the fundraiser. “This is the first official
See SUPPORT, page 19
locked locker Nov. 27 at the X-Sport Fitness Center, 7511 Lemont Road. • A student had an iPod taken from an unsecured gym locker Dec. 2 at Hinsdale South High School. • A student had his wallet and money taken from his gym locker Dec. 4 at Hinsdale South High School. The locker was not secured correctly. • A package was taken from a residence Dec. 4 in the 7700 block of Farmingdale Drive. • A cellphone was taken off a table Dec. 7 at Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Road.
Illegal consumption • Elvis Cervantes, 20, 289 E. Alpin Drive, Glendale Heights, was charged with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, failure to signal, improper lane use and no driver’s license on person Dec. 8 at Lemont Road and 97th Street.
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fundraiser that we decided to do because there are not too many who are aware of this committee or the need for it, so we wanted to make the community more aware of what the issue is and why we’re doing this fundraiser,” Nallakrishnan said. Nallakrishnan said the money raised will go directly toward the counseling sessions Hinsdale Central students would have at the Community House. Lagestee said the Commu-
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nity House is an ideal location because students can walk there, and, because several other activities happen there, it doesn’t make it uncomfortable for a student to be seen walking in. “We determined that there could be more students identified if we had the funding, and that was the whole purpose of this fundraiser,” Lagestee said. “The PTO was subsidizing it and paying for it where costs were needed, but the social work department said we could identify more students that need this counseling, it’s just a matter of funding it because it’s a relatively new committee.”
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Dear Santa I have been a good girl. I help people. Dos rudof s nows rile glow. American girl doll bike, flashlight frend, big rainder stuffed animal, Caitlin Dear Santa, Today is December 2nd. I can’t wait til Christmas. What will I get me for Christmas? How do you get through the chimney? and do you give presents to the poor? I will buy a present for people in need. I hope it will be a nice Christmas for everyone. Luca Dear Santa Claus, My name is Liam and I am 4 years old. I am in preschool. I am really excited about christamstime. I would like to know what I’ll get for Christmas. Love, Liam From Rich to Santa Dear Santa, Please being me some Mickey toys Thank you, Lexi Matty Dear Santa I wat red and slver clos fr my American Girl doll. Love Isabella
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Dear Santa this year I’ve been a little bad this year I will try to be better any way this is what I want this year. I want a electric moter cycle, and a Huge Derrik Rose poster and a I-pod and a Halkeyes poster, and a patrik kane jersy and a zip line, and the rainbow loom kit, and a pack of Halkeye tatos, and blue sunglasses, and a Halkeye chane decves, and some boxing glvoes and some wrestling shoes and a pack of sports illustrated and some funny teth I am wondering whats your favorite cookies so I can put it out for you. I can’t wait until I see all my presents I am wondering what I’m getting and I’m also wondering what I have in my stocking. P.S. Christmas in my favorite Holiday I been a little bit good and little bit bad. I wat to no what your elfs do. I wat to no what your elfs macke. I wat to no wat you do whith your elfs. Dear Santa and Peter the Elf What I wont for Christmas Please 1. Julie Albright 2. Mary poppins 3. Big minion 4. Barbie hair salon 5. Lala loopsey 6. Baullerim bunny 7. Cabbage Patch kid dressed like school 8. Baby carriage for Barbie’s baby Love Madelynn Thank you Dear SantaI am trying to be a good girl. I am sharing with my brother named Vinny. Daddy, Mommy, Vinny and me are all trying to be really good. Can you bring me a skating Dora and roller skates. Thank you Santa Annabella Dear Santa I hope you have a great x-mass. I would like a phone. If you would like me to have one. I would like a santa and Rudolph doll. Regular show action figures. I would like an Elmo Jack-in-the-box. Wish you a safe trip to my house. Love Sierra Cristmas List Dear Santa, this is what I want for cristmas. 1) Air Hogs atmosphere 2) Nerf elite rapidstrike CS-18 Blaster 3) Mega Centurion 4) Flashrider 360 5) Scarab bug
6) Digital light designer 7) Melt’n mold factory. Thank you for all the great gifts. Love Matthew Thank You Dear Santa Zummer Kittycat Horse Big KanGaroo GiraFFe Katilynn BarBiE Dream Dear Santa I would like a gymnastics bar. Also I would like some roller blades because my old ones are too small. Can you also get some chalk for the bar. I would also like a few new leotards for gymnastics practice. Thank you Love Kate age 9 Dear Santa Like Starwars. You are magical. I live ya. Everyone in family love. Merry Christmas EvAN 4 Dear Santa, I would like to get a train to go around the tree. Love Aidan Dear Santa – I hope you bring presents. I Love You. I hope you like my Karate Moves. I Love you Rudolph. I hope you bring snow Please bring fire rescue city. Thanks for everything. Love Garrett Aurora Age 3 ½ Dear Santa, I love you Santa. I miss you Santa. I wish for a mirro charger car tracker and switch and go Dino’s. My sister wishes for a baby. (real one) My dog wished for us to have another dog for her to play with. I also wish for any families in need to have a pink & purple house with ham and macaroni and cheese to eat and juice to drink and bread. Love Sebastian (4) Ramona (2)
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Dear Santa, I want to have lipstick, nail polish and make-up like my moms. I would also like a guitar like Sofia Hamrocks. Thank you and travel safe. Love Luci P.S. You can also bring surprises. Dear Santa, Thank you for last year’s gifts. This year I would like a remote control car. I would also like a guitar with strings and a lego set. Love Sammy (a 4 y.o. boy) I love you Santa. Kate Dear Santa, I’ve been a very good girl, please know I love you very much. I would love Doc McStuffin, and a equestrian girl sunset shimmer. Make sure Rudolph has his nose lit nice and Bright so he can Bring you to my house. Love Aubrey Dear Santa She wants 100 Teddy Bears Chloe Dear Santa Ples Dren m nuthr maric For Samantha Dear Santa I want a covered lantern for Christmas like in my Bear book. It has handles, a breakable screen, and a wire to hang it by. Thank you Santa, for my other bikes and for all of my art supplies. Also thank you for letting us visit the North Pole. Love Andrew Hi Santa This is Avery For Crrsmis I riley want a IPod Dear Santa, I would like Stomper Slippers, Pillow Pet, my own TV, Guitar Orange Bear, Cookie Monster set and Books. I really have been very good. Love you, Olivia
Dear Santa, I hope you have a happy Christmas! I would like hex-bug fish and a robetic turtle. I would like bracelot loom and a Robertic real friend dog. I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Love Leah
Dear Santa Hellow! How are you? I’m fine. How is the weather in the North Pole? Here it is a little chilly but not the cold. For Christmas I would like a 3DS please or a remote controlled helicopter Yours truly, Maddy.
Dear Santa I hope that I get lots of presents and I hope you are doing well. I want to get a puzzle maker and I’ll be happy what you give me thank you for being a Good person thank you so much. Love, Hope
Dear Santa I am 9 years old and I want a blue Ipod 5 (touch) I believe in you it’s all right if you can’t give me an Ipod 5 but that’s what I want the Most. Sincerely, Luke
Dear santa, Thanks for watching over me. Thank you for giving me toys. I look forward to seeing you this year. From, Noah Dear Santa What I want for Christmas: 1. The American girl doll Saige and her assesories 2. Sport Bras, colors pink, blue, purple, neon green and yellow 3. Nike pro shorts colors, dark blue, pink and purple 4. Fake nails 5. Popcorn machine 6. Iphone 5 7. Makeup 8. Clothes from justice 9. I pod case 10. Cheer bows glittery 11. Tickets to a Justin Bieber front row 12. American girl doll suit case 13. The movie Frozen. Love, Danielle Hi Santa this is Rylie I have Bean good for a wialle I am at my grandmas House for Chrismisst I relle want a IPod
To Santa Dear Santa Thak you for the presis tat you gave me. Love Marissa Santa XOXO Anderson + Joshua Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I would like Choo Choo train, Train Car/Freight Car, Drum, Teddy Bear, Train Crossing, Train Track. Mason
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a pretend taco food set, a joker set, a jumping baby, a guitar, play-doh, a fake sun, a toy car, a toy thing-a-ma-jig from cat in the hat and an Elmo toy Nicholas List Dog Sheet Set Magic Set Zoomer Dear Santa, Mic stand Mic ear peace bike or scooter AM/american grl doll stuff Saige American girl. Julie S.
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Clarendon Hills residents file lawsuit against village By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com CLARENDON HILLS – Two residents of Clarendon Hills have filed a lawsuit against the village asking that the condo building development recently approved for construction at 103 S. Prospect Ave. comply with the retail requirements on the first floor, and other issues, according to a news release from the residents. Phil Altvater and Sue Hanlon filed the lawsuit with at-
torney Robert O’Donnell of the O’Donnell Lawfirm on Dec. 6 in DuPage County Circuit Court. The residents said the process of approving the development was “unfair and arbitrary,” and they were forced by the staff and village trustees to seek court relief after trying to convince the Village Board not to approve the development during routine hearings, according to a news release from the residents. “From a personal viewpoint, this project is too massive for
this site,” Altvater said Oct. 7 at the first public hearing to the Village Board. “This is the gateway to our downtown and surely we can do better than this.” At the final public hearing Oct. 21, the Village Board voted nearly unanimously to bring an eight-unit condo development to the corner of Prospect and Park avenues. The three-story development is proposed to be 40 feet in height with the south end of the building, nearest residential property, to have a 25-foot setback in
compliance with the village’s zoning ordinance. Unit sizes will also vary from 1,605 square feet to 2,520 square feet. Altvater and Hanlon said they believe there was an unfair sequence of actions executed that set an unfair precedent against retail, according to the release. The residents also stated in the release that the project “appears to be the beginning of Village President [Thomas] Karaba’s vision to turn our ‘charming’ Clarendon Hills into a ‘condo village’ rather than a balanced development with retail and adherence to zoning.” Altvater and Hanlon contend that the eight-unit residential condominium building without a retail component is a “mismatched hybrid” that would not be allowed in any of the village’s zoning districts. Hanlon claims the proposed development would destroy a prime retail site in the downtown/business properties and adversely impact the character of the area, according to the release. “This lawsuit was our only and our last resort to protect our rights and correct the unfair proceedings,” Altvater said in the news release. “We are not alone in our feelings and will meet shortly with a group of likeminded residents.” At the Oct. 21 hearing, all
“We need a good positive change over time of our entire downtown. If we do not change we will die, and I personally think that this is a great start to that change. It’s not an end, it’s only the beginning.” Thomas Karaba Village president
board members, excluding Trustee Eric Stach, voted in favor of the proposal. Karaba had stated previously that he liked the designs of the condominium that were brought forth and more so thought this was the type of structure the downtown needed moving forward over the next few years when it comes to changes being done. “We need a change,” Karaba said at the Oct. 21 hearing. “We need a good positive change over time of our entire downtown. If we do not change we will die, and I personally think that this is a great start to that change. It’s not an end, it’s only the beginning.” A call placed to O’Donnell was not immediately returned.
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WHERE: Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 11 W. Maple St., Hinsdale WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 COST & INFO: $18, $16 for seniors and students; www.acousticren.com ABOUT: A solstice show stars songwriter, entertainer and educator Joe Jencks (pictured) and touring songwriters Edie Carey and Heather Styka. The first hour will be broadcast live on “Folkstage” on WFMT 98.7. Jencks, who has performed in Carnegie Hall, is part of the folk trio Brother Sun. Carey is a Kerrville New Folk competition winner, and Styka is known for songs rooted in Americana.
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ARTISTS’ BAZAAR ENDING WHERE: Lemont Center for the Arts, 1234 State St., Lemont WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 19 to 22 COST & INFO: Free entry; 630-243-7375, www.lemontcenterforthearts.wordpress. com ABOUT: There is still plenty of time left to snag a last-minute gift from the extensive selection of homemade crafts and fine art that the Lemont Center for the Arts’ fourth annual Holiday Artists’ Bazaar has to offer. It officially comes to a close Sunday. Check the website for the center’s upcoming classes and exhibits.
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WHERE: Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 COST & INFO: $10 to $22; tickets at www. animasingers.org, 630-858-2471 ABOUT: The internationally recognized Anima – Young Singers of Greater Chicago (formerly the Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus) will present “Masters and Mistletoe,” featuring music by Mozart, Haydn and Schubert paired with new carols and toe-tapping favorites. Anima – which means breath, life, soul and spirit – turns 50 in 2014. Its four ensembles are open to grades K to 12. Photo provided
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The Chew Chew tracks all the right notes RIVERSIDE – There are restaurants and then there are neighborhood institutions. The Chew Chew in Riverside is the latter. On a recent night, The Chew Chew was full of locals: a gathering of schoolteachers, buddies grabbing a burger and catching a Bulls game, and even a village official out for a quiet dinner with his wife. The presence of locals at The Chew Chew is unsurprising, because if you ask anyone in Riverside where to head for dinner, this place makes the list. The Chew Chew serves the community in multiple contexts. The menu references awards for best neighborhood joint; food-focused social media websites rate it highly as a spot for locals and visitors alike; and the restaurant regularly gives generously to local causes and nonprofits. Just like Riverside itself, The Chew Chew is full of history and local mythology, and is, in a word: classic. That’s not bad for a place founded in 1996. But enough about all that; let’s talk food. The Chew Chew’s menu strikes a nice balance between bar food and a higher end steakhouse. An $11 burger sits comfortably on the menu next to mid-priced pasta dishes, $30 steaks and rotating market fish. But with a twist, the menu also offers items not regularly seen on suburban menus, such as escargot, pate and zucchini pickles. To get started, I ordered baked onion soup and one of the night’s specials: duck pate on crostini (toast) with pickled onion and crumbled, hard-boiled egg. The soup arrived first – hot, but not boiling – with a crispy layer of Swiss cheese sitting atop croutons floating on pure onion goodness. On a frigid night, it was the perfect first course to beat the chill; a good balance of broth and onion – hearty without being heavy. About the time I was fin-
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ishing, my duck pate special arrived. When opportunity and mood align, always go with the special. It’s generally special for a reason. The pate did not disappoint. The pink, pickled onions added a subtle sweetness and color that struck a pleasing note. The side arugula salad with halved grapes was a welcome accompaniment, as I alternated bites. For my main dish, I
Pickled onion and crumbled egg garnish the duck pate on crostini, complemented by arugula salad Cooked perfectly to order is skirt steak with chimichurri, served with with grape halves for a tasty balspicy aioli and shoestring french fries at The Chew Chew in Riverside. ance of flavors. struggled with a decision between a penne pasta made with roasted chicken, tomato, applewood bacon and smoked Gouda cream vs. the grilled skirt steak and chimichurri. I ended up going with the steak, but know I’ll be back for the penne. Whiskey and steak are a marriage made in heaven, so I ordered up Knob Creek neat, and made fine work of the meal. The steak was requested
medium rare and arrived medium rare. Juicy and flavorful with a side of shoestring french fries and a spicy aioli, it was exactly what I hoped it would be. I wanted badly to do dessert, but didn’t leave room. If I had, I might have ordered another special that night: eggnog (the adult kind). But, missed dishes and specials are just another reason to return, this time
with a partner (maybe a local resident), so I can sample their choices as well. If you go where the locals go, you can’t go wrong.
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Symphony in Lights, The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. More than 250,000 computer-controlled, brightly colored, energy eficient lights, choreographed to the thunderous sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For information, visit www.thepromenadebolingbrook.com. Enchanted Railroad, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Jan. 5, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Travel through an indoor winter wonderland. Free timed tickets with Arboretum admission; irst come, irst served. For information, visit www.mortonarb.org. 4th Annual Holiday Artists’ Bazaar, through Dec. 22, Lemont Center for the Arts, Lemont Village Square, 1243 State Street, Unit 101, Lemont. Shop handmade-original-unique art and craft gifts for the holidays. Open noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For information, visit lemontcenterforthearts.wordpress.com. Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See trees in a different light, along a mile-long, paved trail around the Arboretum’s Meadow Lake and down the Conifer Walk. For information, visit www.mortonarb.org.
DEC. 20 “It’s a Wonderful Life” Screening with ZuZu Bailey, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Hollywood Blvd. Cinema, 1001 West 75th Street, Woodridge and Hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. Hosted by special guest, Karolyn “ZuZu” Grimes. Tickets are from $6 to $8. Showtimes: Dec. 20: 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. at Hollywood Blvd.; Dec. 21: Noon, 3, 6 and 9:30 p.m. Hollywood Palms; Dec. 22: 12:30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Hollywood Blvd. For information, visit www.atriptothemovies.com. Holiday Breakfast, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Advodate Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Includes entertainment and hot breakfast. Cost is $2 and advance registration required. For information, call 800323-8622.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas, 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden Ave., Westmont. See Christmas trees to match the lyrics of the beloved holiday song. Earn a small prize when you play the fun, mystery holiday game. Children can make a small craft to take home. For information, visit www.wpd4fun.org. Live Nativity, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, through Christmas Day, Christ
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IN A TWO-HORSE OPEN SLEIGH WHERE: Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road, Wheaton WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 26 to 30, and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays in January and February COST & INFO: Horse-drawn sleigh rides are offered all winter by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Bells jingle merrily as the center’s draft horses pull the sleigh over the ields and through the woods for 15-minute rides, departing every 20 minutes. A ire warms participants. For less than 4 inches of snow on the trail, a hay wagon is used instead. Tickets are available at Danada’s main barn beginning at 11:30 a.m. on ride days, and cost $5 per adult, and $2 for ages 5 to 12, by cash or check. Groups of 15 or more can reserve private rides, plus guided barn tours, at 630-668-6012. Visit www.dupageforest.org.
Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. All are welcome. For information, call 630-468-2480 or visit www.cc-ob.org. A Grinch Whobilation, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Administration Building, 55 E. Richmond Street, Westmont. We’ll be playing Grinch Games in Whoville like the Snowball Toss, Grinch Gift Towers, the Grinch Slither and making Grinch crafts and treats. Play games inside, then bundle up and take a ride around the neighborhood to enjoy the holiday lights on the Long Eared Mules Wagon. Free admission. For information, visit www.wpd4fun.org. Kenny Rogers “Christmas & Hits Through The Years,” 8 to 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Pfeiffer Hall on North Central College Campus, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. With his unique storytelling ability and soulful voice, music legend and Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers has enjoyed an incredible 50-plus-year career. He’ll be joined by special guest Linda Davis. For information, visit inearts.northcentralcollege.edu. Acoustic Solstice Show, 8 p.m. Saturday, Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 11 W. Maple Street, Hinsdale. Featuring Joe Jencks, Edie Carey, and Heather Styka performing lush harmonies on original songs as well as songs of the season. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for seniors and students. For information, call 630-941-7797 or visit www.acousticren.com. Breakfast with Santa at the Morton Arboretum, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Morton Arbore-
tum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Children will enjoy a special breakfast, meet with Santa and receive a gift. Tickets are $31 for member adults, $38 for nonmember adults, $27 for member child (3-12), or $32 for nonmember child. Children ages 2 and under are free. Prices include gratuity and taxes. Register in advance as this sells out quickly. For information, call 630-725-2066 or visit www. mortonarb.org.
DEC. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship with a message of “Christmas Joy” and carols. Child care will be provided. For information, call 630-969-3320 or visit www.dgcc.org.
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Indian Chinese cuisine goes back over 100 years when people of Chinese origin moved to India and settled in Calcutta. Over the years they adapted the Chinese cuisine for the local Indian palate combining Chinese and Indian seasoning and cooking techniques.
Mario Aliano is bringing classic dishes to Batavia showcasing their taste of Italian cuisine. Each dish is homemade and authentically prepared with fresh ingredients. Come visit and experience the passion and warmth of Italian hospitality. Everyone feels like family at Aliano’s Ristorante. Buon Appetito!
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Downers Grove, IL
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EvenFlow Music & Spirits is an upscale bar, restaurant, and live music venue located in Geneva that features the best of jazz, blues, and rock. EvenFlow is a lot more than just a “nightclub” … we are open for lunch daily and host many different events.
Combine the ambiance of a neighborhood bakery with recipes and baking practices that date back centuries and you have Breadsmith, a European-style bread bakery that uses a six-ton hearth oven to create one-of-a-kind products.
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Package includes Raging Buffalo Membership ($69 value), Two All-Day Lift Tickets ($90 value), Hot Wax for One Snowboard or One Pair of Skis ($10 value) In 1993, the Buffalo Park Ski Area became the site of Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park, the world’s first snowboard exclusive area.
It is our mission to serve good, fresh, healthy and delicious food to all our customers.To treat everyone with a smile, and a cheerful hello. Giving our customers a feeling that they are part of this family. ALL DOUGH whole wheat, gluten free, white - made fresh in house daily.
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Raging Buffalo Algonquin, IL
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Stumped for a gift idea? Give the power to change the world (BPT) - Every year, office or classroom gift exchanges, thank you tokens for service providers, and last-minute items for acquaintances that drop in unannounced leave many Americans wrestling with a burning question: What can you give for $25 (the ubiquitous price point for this type of gifting)? How about the chance to help change the world? Microlending is the practice of making small loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries. The borrowers use the money - as little as $25 - to expand their businesses, educate their families and improve their communities. Now, it’s possible to give everyone on your list a gift card that will allow them to make such a loan. For roughly the price of a designer scented candle, you can give someone the chance to make a tangible, quantifiable, powerful difference in the life of people around the world. How it works By going to www.kiva.org/gifts, you can choose an amount, purchase a Kiva Card and select the delivery option that works best for you. Print it yourself and keep some cards on hand for drop-in guests. Or, send it via Facebook, email or U.S post to recipients anywhere in the world. Recipients redeem the Kiva Card at Kiva.org by selecting the specific borrower who will receive the loan. The website provides detailed information about each borrower and how he or she will use the loan to build their business and create opportunity for their families and communities. It’s possible to find borrowers who appeal to the passions of virtually every gift recipient. If your giftee is a foodie, perhaps she’ll choose to give her loan to a beekeeper in Kenya or organic coffee farmer in Mexico. If the card recipient believes in promoting green energy, he may choose as his
beneficiary an entrepreneur who brings solar power to a region of Tanzania where there is no electricity. Have an art or craft fan on your gift list? He or she may choose to lend to a weaver who supports his family and preserves an ancient art form through the products he weaves and sells. The gift that can truly keep on giving The benefit of a Kiva Card doesn’t end with the satisfaction of having helped others. Kiva borrowers have an impressive repayment rate of nearly 99 percent. Neither the lender nor Kiva makes any money
from the loan. Once the borrower repays the $25 loan , your gift recipients can either reclaim the cash value of the card to spend on a gift for themselves, or they can opt to reinvest the money and make a new loan through Kiva. As they relend their money to another borrower on Kiva, your initial gift of $25 has the potential impact of hundreds of dollars. The recipient could continue to reap the spiritual rewards of giving for years after receiving your initial gift. To learn more, or to start giving Kiva Cards, visit www.kiva.org/gifts.
Ways your family can give back to the community, country and world this holiday (BPT) - The holiday season is a time when people are looking to give back. Sometimes this giving back encompasses spending time with others in the community, and other times it is showing support for programs that give back across the world. Families can get involved in giving back this holiday season in many ways, involving all members - from your newborn to great grandma. Here’s how: * Support companies that give back. Families with infants and toddlers may not realize that the Bumbo products they purchase not only solve every day parenting challenges, but they also give back to children in need. In fact, a portion of proceeds from every Bumbo product purchased worldwide supports the underprivileged and special needs children in the company’s hometown of Pretoria, South Africa. Since
2005, the company has donated more than $10 million back to the local community through the Bumbo Cares non-profit program, providing food, shelter and education for more than 1,200 South African children. Products that give back include the Bumbo Floor Seat and accessories - the perfect first seat for babies; the Booster Seat, Step Stool and Toilet Trainer. You can learn more about how Bumbo helps the children of Pretoria at www.BumboUSA.com/BumboCares. * Organize a collection drive. Children love to help other children, and they can do that by participating in a drive. If there isn’t a clothing or food drive already happening in your neighborhood, consider organizing one yourself. Find an organization in your community that helps children and ask what donations are needed. Advertise when you’ll be holding the drive with letters
or postcards to neighbors. On the day of the drive, help your children and their friends collect the donations, and then take everyone with you to deliver the donations to the organization. Take a photo of the drop off and submit it to the community paper to commemorate the work the youths put into the effort. * Participate in a community kitchen, clean-up or build. These are activities everyone in the family can participate in. Contact your local government office to find out when the next community clean-up day is scheduled. If you have younger children, ask to be assigned to a park or quiet road. And if you have older children who are able to participate in a community kitchen or build project, consider donating your time there. It will be a project they can reflect upon years
later - reminding them how they cared and contributed back this holiday season. * Visit those who are homebound during the holidays. Sometimes the best way a family can give back is by visiting those who aren’t able to get out of the home very easily. Contact a local nursing home or your religious center to ask if your family can sing holiday carols, bring treats or just come over for a talk. All it takes is a bit of time, which often is a great way to give back. As your family gets ready to celebrate the holidays this year, remember these tips of lending a hand, organizing a drive or supporting companies, like Bumbo, that give back. There are always opportunities where your entire family can pitch in to help the neighborhood, community, country and world.
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(BPT) - Between the growing trends of boutique restaurants, creative home cooking and entire television networks dedicated to food, you probably know a few people who consider themselves “foodies.” Whether they love craft beer, decadent chocolate treats or gourmet cheeses, you can find many great gift ideas for people passionate about food and drink. Make their holiday extra bright by indulging their interests and exploring some of these top trends in food-related gifts. Himalayan salt is a trendy and truly unique gift for salt lovers and gourmets. The hard mineral composition means this particular type of salt can be carved into a variety of useful items, such as a Himalayan salt block ideal for serving warm grilled meats or chilled for serving sushi. Gourmet chefs at home can infuse food and drink with a subtle hint of mineral-rich salt, adding a unique layer of flavor. Himalayan salt is also touted as a healthy, natural source of sodium by many health experts.
Personalized stoneware
Winter days call for warm baked goods, whether it’s a classic casserole or rich homemade pie. Cooks and bakers love to personalize dishes with updated versions of classic recipes, adding herbs and spices for extra flare. And when that dish is cooked in customized stoneware, there’s no mistaking who created the culinary masterpiece. Personalized stoneware is gaining popularity; by adding a name or special message, you’re giving a gift that’s truly one of a kind.
Gourmet goodies
Unique gourmet treats are sure to impress even the most refined palate. From handdipped Champagne strawberries from Shari’s Berries, to gourmet caramel apples and cake pops, tantalizing temptations appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth. Gourmet popcorn and fruit baskets make great gifts for food lovers too, and combining a few fe special treats eats in a gift basket is a fun way to present their favorites.
Made in the USA
Things made in the USA embrace the idea of “home is where the heart is,” while providing quality goods that last the test of time. Patronize boutiques that feature local artisans, or when shopping online, look for the location where the item was created. For example, RedEnvelope’s animal wood cutting board comes in pig, cow, rooster and chicken designs - ideal for any chef all made in the USA.
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Sweet and salty treats
Flavor fusion is featured in some of the nation’s most popular restaurants, but home chefs are enjoying these taste mash-ups, too. One classic blend that has been gaining popularity is salty and sweet combos. Gift ideas that feature this ultimate mix include gourmet dipped pretzel rods in various types of chocolate. Sea-salt adorned confections are another popular option - look for caramels and truffles sprinkled with sparkling sea salt for the perfect salty and sweet pairing.
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Both men and women are refining their grilling skills by cooking dishes in their favorite barbecue style - and winter isn’t stopping them. Indulge their passion with a grilling gift that features some of today’s top spices and sauces. Trending spices of the year include turmeric, juniper, smoked paprika and galangal, a Thai ginger. Does your favorite griller like some heat? Add in some Sriracha or Korean chili paste for that spicy kick foodies are looking for. Cheer your favorite foodie with a gift that’s sure to please. These top trends in food- and drink-related gifts will stand out from the others under the tree.
Get crafty with edible holiday appetizers (BPT) - Don’t worry, Mom. In this case, it’s OK to play with your food. The latest online social media craze features awe-inspiring galleries of edible art, showcasing everyday ingredients transformed into munchable holiday masterpieces. This season, whether you’re looking to revamp the relish tray or simply keep the kids occupied with a fun project, a few holiday-friendly staples are all you need to let your creativity take flight. Take, for instance, California black ripe olives. Known for their versatility and mild flavor, black olives are a party favorite for a reason. And with 95 percent of the nation’s ripe olives grown on family farms in California, they’re a truly all-American ingredient, too. They’re also the perfect building block for edible holiday treats. Get in on the fun with an easy and adorable-to-look-at recipe that uses black olives, cream cheese, pretzels and a few other common ingredients to create an unforgettable herd of holiday cheer. In fact, this is one reindeer game anyone can play. For more holiday recipe ideas featuring California ripe olives, visit www.calolive.org. California Olive Reindeer Makes 8 reindeer Supplies: 2- 4 Won ton wrappers Cooking spray 2 Sandwich-sized reclosable plastic bags 4 ounces cream cheese Scissors 8 colossal California Black Ripe Olives 8 large California Black Ripe Olives 1 bamboo skewer 16 pretzel sticks Paring knife Tiny pieces of carrot and raisins Powdered sugar (optional) Kale (optional) Mushrooms (optional) Directions: With a small, sharp knife, cut wonton wrappers into “antlers.” Place on a baking sheet and coat with cooking spray. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes at 350 F, or until lightly browned. Place cream cheese into two sandwich-sized reclosable bags. Snip 1/8-inch off the corner of one and 1/16-inch off the second. With the bag and the 1/8-inch hole, squeeze cream cheese into colossal olives. Using a bamboo skewer, make a hole in the large olives. Break a pretzel stick in half and press into hole and into colossal olive. Press together to form the head. Make four holes in the colossal olive with a bamboo skewer and push four broken pretzel sticks in to form legs. Squeeze cream cheese with the small-hole to form eyes. Make tiny slits with a paring knife in the top of the head and insert wonton antlers. Make a hole in the large olive (head) and insert a small sliver of carrot for the nose. Use a small piece of raisin to create pupils. To create a winter setting, dust kale leaves with powdered sugar and snip the tops off mushrooms to simulate large boulders.
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here to stay. There are more breweries in the U.S. than ever before, and beer connoisseurs are even picky about the mug they drink it in. Craft beer enthusiasts know that one of the best ways to enhance your drink is to use the correct glass. Glass sets make great gifts that are not only useful, but can serve as a beautiful display in a bar or kitchen when not in use. For example, beer lovers will enjoy a multiple glass beer tasting set. Be sure it includes glasses like a hand mug for light ales, footed glass for wheat beers and pale lagers, and an English pub glass for dark English ales.
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Five reasons why scent is important for home decorating (BPT) - Cooler temperatures, dwindling daylight that makes you crave a mood boost, and the approach of the holidays - at this time of year, many inspirations prompt people to redecorate. But
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while you’re breaking out the holiday decorations or looking for just the right shade of yellow to make your kitchen look brighter on short winter days, don’t overlook another powerful decorator’s trick - scent.
1. Essential oils can make your home more beautiful. An inviting, coordinated scent is as important to the look and ambience of your home as the color, finishes and furnishings you choose. 2. Essential oils are the perfect holiday home decoration. Scent is an inspired enhancement to your holiday home. Essential oils come from plants such as balsam fir boughs, fresh pine needles, peppermint leaves, cinnamon bark, vanilla beans and clove buds. Or, seek out pure, natural products like Aura Cacia’s Uplifting Candy Cane room spray, crafted with essential oil of peppermint and the essence of real vanilla beans. 3. Essential oils can make you happy in your home. Use scent to boost your mood when the post-holiday letdown, colder temperatures and the dwindling daylight of winter set in. 4. Essential oils can make your home healthier. Instead of reaching for a bottle of that blue stuff that smells like - well, window cleaner - try making your own glass cleaner from four tablespoons of vinegar and 12 drops of lemon essential oil. 5. Essential oils can help you sell your home. An atmosphere scented with natural essential oils is more appealing to buyers than a cloyingly sweet artificial scent and may be the subtle trick you need to boost a sale.
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Your Christmas tree can be more than a place to hang lights and ornaments. It can be a symbol of your commitment to make your community stronger. The Y is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. A tree purchased at the Y supports B.R. Ryall YMCA’s scholarship fund, which allows us to provide inancial assistance to families, children and individuals who need it most. Make your tree more than a tradition. We provide top quality wreaths, garland and trees including Fraser Firs, Balsams and Scotch Pines.
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Portrait workshop with John Walker 12:00 noon-5:00pm $130 Reserve early!
This will be a TWO day Portrait Workshop in Acrylics. Day one will begin with a demonstration by Mr. Walker and move into the set up of your subject choice. We will be sending materials lists and ideas on photographing your subjects and what kind of photos work best as a reference.
Don’t let messes leave you in a ‘holidaze’: Easy tips for post-holiday clean up (BPT) - The holidays bring plenty of cheer and the arrival of family from all over. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, after all. But with family visits and hearty meals also comes a big share of messes. After hefty helpings of gravy and chocolates, there will be plenty of cleaning required to get your home back in tip top shape for the new year. It’s enough to leave anyone “holidazed,” but with the right tools and tricks on your side, it does not have to. Here are some tips to help get your home clean again after those pesky holiday messes so all you have to worry about is enjoying the season: Create smaller tasks: Create a master list to help you break down cleaning into manageable chunks. Instead of tackling a full mess in one room, only to start again in the next one, complete the same task in each room. For example, dust every room before hitting them all with the vacuum. With this approach, you’ll see a cleaner home in no time without making too many trips back and forth from the broom closet. Donate unused items: With the holidays come gifts and housewarming presents. If you are on the receiving
end of unwanted or simply unneeded gifts, why not donate them to someone else? Many organizations accept donations, including clothing and other belongings year-round. Consider donating that extra toiletries set, scarf or books to charity to clean up some clutter and help brighten someone else’s day. Put cleaning staples to work: You may think you need different cleaning products for different jobs, but just one classic cleaning product - Clorox Regular-Bleach - can tackle more messes than you think from laundry to helping sanitize and disinfect countertops, dishes and everything in between. For example, you can even use bleach to kill odor-causing bacteria left in your refrigerator after that big family meal and leave it smelling fresh and clean. Remove food from the fridge and wash the surfaces with a solution of 1/2 cup Clorox Regular-Bleach per gallon of soapy water. Let it stand for five minutes, rinse and then air dry for a few minutes before replacing the food. For more uses, visit www.BleachItAway.com. Organize holiday decorations: Before putting away decorations, invest
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Modern life can be very busy with every hour in every day dedicated to some activity. This can take its toll on your body, so it’s important to remember to take care of yourself, even if you’re taking care of others. Find your own way to relax and rejuvenate. This may be spending a few minutes each day balancing the mind and body through stretching and meditation. It might be taking a quiet walk, reading a book or having a cup of tea while journaling. Whatever you prefer, make sure to take “me time” throughout the day.
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(BPT) - Turbulent, fast-paced, chaotic - the modern world is increasingly hectic. From this oft-crazy environment, a new movement is emerging - where people are pausing to find deeper meaning in everyday life. Self-empowerment and true emotional connections can counterbalance daily stress and uncertainty, providing happiness and a genuine sense of worth. If you find the days seem to slip away and life’s hurried pace to be draining, it’s time to find some simple ways to add meaning to your life. Here are five ideas for nurturing a deeper connection with yourself and others:
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Hinsdale Central’s Jacob White receives a pass during Saturday’s home game against Naperville Central. White and the Red Devils topped the Redhawks for their second win in as many days.
Red Devils notch back-to-back wins SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA HINSDALE – An offensive downturn against York was just a blip on the radar for Hinsdale Central’s boys basketball team. A week after the Red Devils put up their lowest point total of the season during a 3430 loss to the Dukes, the team stormed back with huge backto-back wins on Friday and Saturday over previously unbeaten Oak Park-River Forest and Naperville Central. Central topped host OPRF 57-53 Friday night before de-
Next game Who: Hinsdale Central vs. Lincoln Park What: Proviso West Holiday Tournament game When: 5 p.m. Saturday Where: 4701 W. Harrison St., Hillside
feating the visiting Redhawks 67-54 Saturday. With Friday’s win, the Red Devils (6-2, 2-1) moved into second place in the West Suburban Silver conference.
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The Red Devils’ win over OPRF was their last conference game of the year. They now break from WSS play, as their next conference game is scheduled for Jan. 10 against Proviso West – the school that is hosting the 32-team holiday tournament that Central is slated to play in starting tomorrow. But Hinsdale Central prefaced the holidays with backto-back, hard fought, emphatic victories, beginning on Friday with a 57-53 win over OPRF. Shorthanded because for-
wards Ian Bunting and Grant Lillard were out of town, 6-foot-7 junior Matt Rafferty took care of business on the block, recording 13 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. Senior Chase Hamilton led the team with 14 points, while Jordan Bradshaw chipped in 13 points. Coming out of a timeout and trailing by one with 1:47 remaining in the fourth quarter, Rafferty drew a slew of defenders into the low post before kicking the ball out to Hamilton, who drained an open 3-pointer that sealed the
Red Devils’ victory. Hamilton was at his best the following evening, leading all scorers with 22 points and helping Hinsdale Central knock off Naperville Central 64-57. Hamilton went 15-of-16 at the foul line for the majority of his points. Again lacking low post depth due to absences, Central showed no signs of fatigue. The Red Devils erased a one point deficit after the first quarter, grabbing the lead in the second and taking a 32-18 lead with an 8-0 run to start the third.
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Energy boost leads to Hinsdale South win By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com DARIEN – Attacking the basket is a big key to basketball success, as Larry Motuzis and his Hinsdale South teammates found out Friday night. After struggling in the first half and much of the third quarter, the Hornets started attacking the rim. The result was improved offense and a 50-47 West Suburban Gold win over Downers Grove South. “We definitely came out with a lot more energy in the second half and didn’t let the defense control us,” said Motuzis, who tallied 12 of his game-high 16 points after intermission. “We were the aggressors, we were attacking the basket a lot more and got open. Marcel [Phillips] attacking the basket got me open for some shots.” Motuzis scored eight points in the third quarter, but the Hornets (5-3 overall, 2-0 WSG) were down 35-27 late in the frame. They gained momentum by scoring the last four points of the quarter and took a 40-37 lead with a 9-2 run to start the fourth. The Mustangs (3-4, 1-1) responded with a 5-0 spurt, but the Hornets scored six points in the final 1:11 to hold on for the win. Phillips scored seven of his nine points in the final 2:47 of the game, and the strong third quarter from Motuzis and the Hornets’ more aggressive approach on offense
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Hinsdale South’s Larry Motuzis brings the ball upcourt in Friday’s game against Downers Grove South. The Hornets notched a win to remain undefeated in conference. in the second half set them up for the win. “I thought he stepped up,” Hinsdale South head coach Brett Moore said of Motuzis. “I was on him in the first quarter when he really wasn’t aggressive, but in the second half he showed what kind of player he could really be. “The whole night it was up and down, and we finally got aggressive in the fourth quarter and that was the difference.”
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Stefan Kaplarevic’s bucket with 1:11 to play put the Hornets up for good. Right after DGS took a 42-40 lead in the fourth quarter, Marcel Phillips hit a floating, twisting layup to tie the game. Rashad Gatlin’s steal and coast-to-coast layup early in the fourth put the Hornets ahead for the first time since the early third quarter.
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Holiday road trips for Red Devils, Hornets SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA The holiday season brings with it festive family gatherings, wintry weather, and high school basketball tournaments. Hinsdale Central heads back to Proviso West while Hinsdale South heads west to compete at DeKalb.
Hinsdale Central Tournament: Proviso West Holiday Tournament Location: 4701 W. Harrison St., Hillside
First game: 5 p.m. Saturday, vs. Lincoln Park What to watch: After dropping the season opener to rival Hinsdale South, the Red Devils have won six of their last seven games and moved into second place in the West Suburban Silver conference. After topping Naperville Central 67-54 Saturday, the Red Devils had a week-long break from game action before the beginning of the Proviso West Holiday Tournament on Saturday. The Red Devils will
open the 32-team tournament against Lincoln Park, which started the season with a 2-4 record. The competition gets even tougher in the second round as Central would face either St. Joe’s, undefeated to start the year, or a tough Nazareth team. The Red Devils have a size advantage few can match with 6-foot-7 forward Matt Rafferty. The tournament championship, third place and consolation games will be played Dec. 31.
Hinsdale South Tournament: Chuck Dayton Holiday Tournament Location: DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser Road, DeKalb First game: 10:30 a.m. Saturday vs. Moline What to watch: A new coach has yielded new results for the Hinsdale South boys team. Brett Moore is the third coach in as many years for the Hornets, who are 5-3 to start the season behind the solid play of Barret Benson,
Larry Motuzis and Marcel Phillips. South will travel more than 50 miles to DeKalb to participate in the Chuck Dayton Holiday Tournament from Dec. 21 to Dec. 28. The Hornets will play two games on Saturday, one in the morning against Moline and then again in the late afternoon against Hampshire. On Monday, the team will face Geneseo before breaking for Christmas and returning for more tournament games Dec.
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Anthony Farinella K DGS Jamel Martin RB Bolingbrook Tim McAuliffe OL Lemont Kickoff: 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26 TV: ESPN What to watch: Farinella is the starting place kicker for the Falcons, who won the MAC title. The sophomore has 24 touchbacks on 78 kicks and is averaging 60.5 yards per kickoff. After a breakout season during his redshirt freshman campaign in 2011 in which he ran for 211 yards and three touchdowns in a backup role, Martin has since been hampered by a stacked Bowling Green running back corps and a knee injury. He did not play any snaps for Bowling Green this season
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Hinsdale Central prepping for holiday tourney tipoff SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA December’s holiday season gives girls basketball teams a chance to break away from conference play as a slew of tournaments come onto the schedule. Hinsdale Central is gearing up for the Wheaton North tourney while Hinsdale South is winding down its holiday schedule.
Hinsdale Central Tournament: Bill Neibch Holiday Classic
Location: Wheaton North High School, 701 W. Thomas Road, Wheaton First game: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, vs. Elgin What to watch: After starting the season 5-0, the Red Devils have run into a recent rough patch that included a 60-42 defeat at the hands of Downers Grove North on Saturday. An eight-day break following the DGN game should help the Red Devils recuperate and prepare for the upcoming Bill Neibch Holiday
Classic at Wheaton North. Central is the No. 6 seed in 16-team tournament, which includes familiar conference foes DGN and Lyons Township. Willowbrook or Glenbrook South awaits in the second round, and a rematch with DGN could come in the semifinals. If the Red Devils get on a roll in the tourney, No. 1 seed Hersey could be the opponent in the championship game, which is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28.
Hinsdale South Tournament: Benet/Naperville North Tournament Location: Benet Academy, 2200 Maple Ave., Lisle Next game: 7:30 p.m. today, vs. Kenwood What to watch: The Hornets dropped three close games to quality opponents at the start of the Benet/Naperville North Tournament, which began Dec. 12. In spite of a double-double from Abby Lewis and 23 points from Sydney Kopp, Hinsdale South fell in overtime to OPRF on the first
day of the tourney. The next day, South lost by one point to Naperville North. Kopp led they way in the team’s final game last weekend with 19 points in a 46-41 loss to Providence. Hinsdale South will look to bounce back this weekend in the final two games of the tournament. The Hornets will play Kenwood Friday at Benet before facing the host Redwings Saturday to close tourney play. The Hornets then have a break from game action until hosting Willowbrook Jan. 4.
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The regular season is done, but college football is far from finished. The postseason bowl games will stretch on for the better part of a month, and a handful of local players, like Hinsdale Central graduate Jack Allen and Nick Monaghan of Darien, will experience bowl games first hand with their college teams.
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Why does it feel like the Browns were the Bears last exhibition game and now things start for real? Because the Browns are one of the weaker teams in the league this year. With Philadelphia this week and the Packers to close out the season, it’s almost as if the Bears will have to win two playoff games just to get to the playoffs. The Eagles figure to show up angry this Sunday after getting upset at Minnesota last week to snap their five-game win streak and lose the chance to open up a two-game lead in the NFC East. Like the Bears, Philadelphia is 8-6 and vying for first place in their division, but would lose a tiebreaker if they don’t win out. Also like the Bears, they control their own destiny. They play Dallas,
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y, January 14, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-13-108-018 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 406 ASHBURY DRIVE HINSDALE, IL 60521 Description of Improvements: BRICK TOWNHOUSE ATTACHED 2 CAR The Judgment amount was $637,818.30. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0934450 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I575243 December 6, 13, 20, 2013 Hinsdale Suburban Life Placing Ads Is Easy! Just Call Toll-Free 866-817-F-A-S-T that's 866-817-3278
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. CATHERINE L. KIRIN; RBS CITIZENS, N.A.; COACHMAN CONDOMINIUM NUMBER 1 ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS Address: 1640 Royal Oak Road, #10 Darien, Illinois 60561 13 CH 1626 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 October 16, 2013, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 1640 Royal Oak Road, #10, Darien, Illinois 60561 P.I.N.: 10-04-107-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $195,138.72 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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. 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 property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments ired by Th and th l gal f
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mysuburbanlife.com gage pay 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 13 7363. Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 7363 DuPage County No.: 182011 I569644 December 13, 20, 27, 2013 Suburban Life DAR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Donald L. Lindau; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 01830 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 10/9/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/14/14 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 06-29-406-020 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 19W011 Avenue Barbizon Oak Brook, IL 60523 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the
highe by 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Fo info ation: Examin th
For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-11767. I575987 December 6, 13, 20, 2013 Suburban Life OB
"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W09-1911 21567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee, for CWMBS, Inc., CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2007-HY7 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-HY7; Plaintiff, VS. Old Second National Bank of Aurora as Trustee Under Trust Agreement Date June 28, 2005 and Known as Trust Number 9545; Fred N. Halley; Maher Lumber Company; Defendants. 09 CH 2774 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, John E. Zaruba, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on January 7, 2014, 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
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ng 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: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 2 OF ALBERT`S RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 24 IN HINSDALE HIGHLANDS, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 17, 1947 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 521193, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 730 North Elm Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 PIN: 09-01-209-017 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W091911. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. 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) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 Atty. No. 21567 W09-1911 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I576328 December 6, 13, 20, 2013 Hinsdale Suburban Life Get Bears news on Twitter by following @bears_insider
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC PLAINTIFF VS MARGARET RUBIN A/K/A MARGARET A. RUBIN; RONALD RUBIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; CROWN CLUB COURTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 406 ASHBURY DRIVE HINSDALE, IL 60521 10 CH 963 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 8, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 14, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: UNIT 4-8 AND GARAGE UNIT 4-8 IN CROWN CLUB COURTS CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BRENNER SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 6 IN BRANIGAR BROTHER'S HINSDALE FARMS, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID BRENNER SUBDIVISION RECORD
BRENNER SUBDIVISION RECORDED FEBRUARY 13, 1990 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R90-018757, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "B" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED JUNE 13, 1991 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R91-072239, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-13-108-018 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 406 ASHBURY DRIVE HINSDALE, IL 60521 Description of Improvements: BRICK TOWNHOUSE ATTACHED 2 CAR The Judgment amount was $637,818.30. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YO MO GAGOR
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. CATHERINE L. KIRIN; RBS CITIZENS, N.A.; COACHMAN CONDOMINIUM NUMBER 1 ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS Address: 1640 Royal Oak Road, #10 Darien, Illinois 60561 13 CH 1626 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 October 16, 2013, I, Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Dupage County Sheriff's Office, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT NUMBER 10 AS SHOWN AND IDENTIFIED ON THE SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE HEREINAFTER RE
REAL ESTATE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS PARCEL: THE WESTERLY 250 FEET OF LOT A (MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE WESTERLY LINE) IN UNIT 1A OF CARRIAGE WAY WEST, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP OF COACHMAN CONDOMINIUM NO. 1 RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ON AUGUST 30, 1972 AS DOCUMENT R72-52268, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN SAID PARCEL, EXCEPTING FROM SAID PARCEL ALL THE PROPERTY AND SPACE COMPROMISING ALL THE UNITS THEREOF AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND SURVEY. COMMON ADDRESS: 1640 Royal Oak Road, #10, Darien, Illinois 60561 P.I.N.: 10-04-107-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $195,138.72 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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. 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 NOT
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Donald L. Lindau; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 01830 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 10/9/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/14/14 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: PARCEL ONE: LOT 1 AREA 5 UNIT 4 CHAMBORD SUBDIVISION NO. ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28 AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 11, 1968 AS DOCUMENT #R68-8992, AS CORRECTED BY CERTIFICATES OF ADJUSTMENT RECORDED JANUARY 23, 1969 AS DOCUMENT #R693075 AND FEBRUARY 19, 1969 AS DOCUMENT #R69-6931 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL TWO: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1 OVER AND UPON LOT (1-0) COMMON GROUND IN CHAMBORD SUBDIVISION NO. ONE, AFORESAID, AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION DATED OCTOBER 17, 1968 AS DOCUMENT #R6848320 AND AMENDMENT
RECORDED JANUARY 23, 1969 AS DOCUMENT #R69-3148, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL THREE: EASEMENT FOR BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS CREATED BY EASEMENT AGREEMENT MADE BY AND BETWEEN AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 16, 1967 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 24575, AND CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 2, 1968 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 51875, DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 1968 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 1968 AS DOCUMENT #R6848321, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS ON AND OVER PREMISES DESCRIBED IN SAID AGREEMENT. PIN 06-29-406-020 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 19W011 Avenue Barbizon Oak Brook, IL 60523 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-11767. I575987 December 6, 13, 20, 2013 Suburban Life OB
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of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 13 7363. Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 7363 DuPage County No.: 182011 I569644 December 13, 20, 27, 2013 Suburban Life DAR
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