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Martine Reyes unloads a truck full of trees at Fuller’s Christmas tree lot Wednesday in downtown Hinsdale. location between Corner Baker and the Fuller’s.” Luis Alvarez, manager at Razny Jewelers, 37 S. Washington St., said the main goal for businesses during the holidays is for a business to generate interest. Alvarez said it’s difficult to quantify success of events like Black Friday and Small Business Saturday based on sales, but rather the amount of foot traffic and general interest. “What we do have are the people that are inquisitive and interested when they come into the store,” Alvarez said. “We had a lot of traffic Friday and Saturday and more importantly what that does is it suggests people are looking and so it’s up to the merchants. That’s the key thing merchants have to understand, some merchants

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are new to the area, is you really have to develop a rapport with every opportunity as people come into the store. Just be hospitable and we’re excited just to have people in the stores so that’s the key thing.” The start of the holiday season has just begun as the village prepares for its annual Christmas Walk on Friday. The next three Saturdays in Burlington Park will feature sleigh rides, a gingerbread man factory and visits with Santa Claus. Scott said its something residents have come to expect and it’s great to see it be made part of their family tradition. Teaming up with the chamber of commerce, the economic development commission hopes the time families spend in the village for the holidays

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also will translate to helping local businesses. “We certainly encourage [residents] that when they’re done in the park to go across the tracks or go west to the greater Grant Square area and try to make a full day of it,” Scott said. “For others it’s a family day of festivities, and then we hope they come back to do shopping at night for the holiday season.” Jan Anderson, president of the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, said it’s not about Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, but about shopping local throughout the holidays and year round. “We just encourage everybody to shop local and then we incorporate that logo with our Christmas Walk stuff and all our marketing efforts identify that,” Anderson said.

HINSDALE – For the last 48 years, Hinsdale has welcomed the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Walk in the downtown area. Originally, the celebration took place the day after Thanksgiving, but for the last three years, the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce moved the popular event to the Friday after the holiday weekend to accommodate residents who were traveling out of town. “Once we adjusted that, we’ve had thousands of people come to the area,” said Jan Anderson, president of the chamber. This year, Anderson said, Santa will arrive on a fire truck at 5 p.m. to help Hinsdale Village President Tom Cauley light the Christmas tree. The event also features the Radio Disney Road Crew, which will perform at 6 p.m., an ice carver, holiday carolers and giveaways. “It’s a big deal and it’s well supported by the community,” Anderson said.

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HINSDALE – Like the elves in Santa’s workshop, it seems as though the entire Village of Hinsdale comes together to celebrate the holiday season. It’s also just the beginning of the busiest shopping season of the year as businesses throughout downtown Hinsdale geared up last weekend for what now will be a monthlong celebration – one in which they hope residents will shop locally. “Really this is the whole holiday season starting now... Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Christmas Walk, three Saturdays in the park,” said Tim Scott, economic development director for Hinsdale. Scott said last weekend was the catalyst for the holiday season as some downtown businesses had specials going on for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, but others said there wasn’t need for specials. Sue Tannura, owner of My Sister Kate, 48 S. Washington St., said last weekend was just another day during the busy holiday season. “We carry a lot of toys and gifts and so we’ve actually been seeing a lot of people shopping in November before this,” Tannura said Saturday. The same was true for Bedside Manor, LTD., 38 S. Garfield Ave., where sales assistant Colleen Kelley said she’s anticipating a great start to the shopping season. On Saturday, the store offered 20 percent off everything. “It was a nice busy morning,” Kelley said. “We’re very fortunate and we have a good

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Local officials react to Ill. pension bill approval By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – Illinois lawmakers narrowly approved a bill Tuesday intended to fix the state’s pension crisis by providing $160 billion in savings over the next 30 years. The bill, approved by both the Illinois House and Senate, plans to guarantee full funding of the state’s pension systems by 2044, according to the Illinois Senate Democrats website. Opponents of the bill, including labor unions, say the deal punishes workers who paid into the pension system for years, but will now suffer because of the state’s failure to

make payments and other mismanagement. Some Republicans said the bill’s cuts were not deep enough. One Republican voting “no” was candidate for governor Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale, who cited lingering questions about the constitutionality of the proposal and concerns about the lack of public vetting of the legislation. “I don’t believe this bill can survive a court challenge,” Dillard said in a news release. “It just doesn’t meet constitutional standards for consideration that I believe it must have in order to hold up in court.” Labor unions have said they will challenge the bill’s constitutionality.

“The legislation isn’t yet final and we understand there’s going to be lawsuits in that regard, so we really have to see what the end result is before we can determine how it’s going to be affecting the district,” said Kristine Liptrot, spokesperson for Hinsdale Township High School District 86. Illinois lawmakers failed for years to take action to fix what is considered the worst public pension problem in the nation. The massive underfunded liability has caused credit rating agencies to downgrade Illinois’ rating. The bill affects workers in four of the five state pension funds – state workers, public university employees, most of

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A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Gower School District 62, DuPage County, Illinois, for the year 2013 will be held on December 17, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Rynne Board Room at Gower West School, 7650 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, Illinois 60527. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Victor Simon III, Superintendent, Gower School District 62, at 7700 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, Illinois 60527, phone 630-986-5383. II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $10,831,453. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $ 11,365,000. This represents a 4.93% increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2012 were $1,179,147. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2013 are $1,152,078. This represents a 2.30% decrease over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $12,010,600. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $12,517,078. This represents a 4.22% increase over the previous year. Sehba Khan, Secretary Board of Education Gower School District #62 County of DuPage December 6, 2013 Suburban Life 7014 WIL/BR State of Illinois

the public school teachers in Illinois outside of Chicago and the general assembly. Judges’ pensions are not affected by the new law. The bill raises the retirement age for current workers 45 and younger, on a sliding scale, and also cuts back the 3 percent cost of living increases to only be applied to certain benefits. Workers will contribute 1 percent less to the plan. District 181 school board member Gary Clarin said he was able to talk with a few fellow board members about the legislative decision, but couldn’t comment until all the details have been finalized and the district had a chance to review the legislation. “We hope it works for the better,” Clarin said. The House voted 62-53 for the plan, sending it to Quinn, who has said he will sign it.

The Senate approved the bill 30-24 earlier Tuesday. House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, Burr Ridge, said he was pleased with the pension reform passing through the General Assembly in order to save retirements and protect Illinois taxpayers. “This bi-partisan proposal will go a long ways towards putting our state back on solid financial footing, but it does not mean our work is done,” Durkin said in a news release. “We must continue to demonstrate fiscal discipline over the next several years to control spending, and pay down our bills if we ever hope to allow the ‘temporary’ tax to expire and to bring jobs back to Illinois.”

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Mickey Straub (right) shakes hands with Frank Trilla during an election party in April at Capri Ristorante in Burr Ridge. Straub was declared the winner in the race for Burr Ridge village president, and Trilla was declared winner in the race for Willowbrook village president. The latest complaint came from a resident who said elected officials should not receive any compensation for their services. According to the village’s website, trustees earn $3,000 a year while the mayor earns $6,000, or $500 a month. Straub said he works about 20 hours a week, which

amounts to about $6.25 an hour. “The one benefit of it is that if it were to go away it would help future mayors avoid people laughing when they told them how much money they made,” Straub said. Any changes made to the current compensation plan

said was “a golden opportunity missed.” Recently, Straub was also disappointed when a trustee complained that Straub held a Veterans Day memorial service but didn’t give enough advanced notice. “I tried,” Straub said. “And I believe the veterans are far more important than one man’s schedule.” Straub said it’s been his new outlook on focusing on the positives the village has accomplished in his time as mayor and the words of encouragement from residents and supporters that have kept him going during the tumultuous times. “We have an outstanding village hall, outstanding police department, outstanding residents,” he said. “I shouldn’t focus on the handful of people I disagree with. I should focus on all the great things we’ve already done and the great things we have in front of us. We live in a very special village and I hope to keep it that way.”

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BURR RIDGE – It’s been a series of up and downs in the first six months for the new mayor of Burr Ridge, Mickey Straub, who said at one time it was “80/20” that he was considering leaving the position because of how frustrating it was “to see the politics play out.” At the six-month mark, though, Straub said he woke up Nov. 13 with a clear head, knowing he was in the right place and serving Burr Ridge for the right reasons. He said he loves the village, but the turning point for him came when he started focusing on the positives rather than the negatives. “That’s why I decided to stay,” Straub said. “I had to get two things. I had to get thick enough skin to put up with the grease and I had to accept that in politics you have opponents, not competitors.”

would not affect anybody currently in office, only future elected officials, Straub said. He also said he had mixed feelings on the issue because on one hand he feels the service should be largely voluntary, but felt if officials were to get no compensation it should also be done on all levels, including the county board and park district, because otherwise it would be a double standard. Straub also felt that taking away compensation for elected officials would discourage qualified people from running and doing it for the right reasons. “I see it as politically motivated, personally, because if trustees who are going to run for office next time around, if they come out as being that they’ll do it for nothing, it’s a marketing tool,” he said. It was also political motivation that Straub believed caused a project to construct two five-story hotels on South Frontage Road to get voted down in August – a plan he

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Central students gather supplies for Washington By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – It’s been close to three weeks since tornadoes ravaged the city of Washington, Ill., but in just two days time, Hinsdale Central High School collected close to 10,000 items worth of school supplies to donate to those in need. During the storm, an estimated 1,000 homes suffered damage and countless items were lost, including school supplies for the students at Washington Community High School. That’s when Future Educators of America and the Students Assisting Students clubs at Hinsdale Central stepped in. Dawn Oler, a teacher at Hinsdale Central who runs the clubs, said she worked with others at the high school to reach out to Washington Community High School and find out what it needed. “A lot of people in a lot of charities just send down what

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they think they need and they don’t wait to see what the needs actually are,” Oler said. Oler said on Nov. 25, students had collected 12 “very large boxes” worth of donations and had to solicit help from other students because of all the support. “Once we heard of that need, I felt that was a good thing for our students to help and participate with,” she said. This is just one of the several karma points the clubs have earned at Central. This year, the Students Assisting

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he holiday season has arrived. For many it is time to take part in traditions and gather with family and friends. During the holidays people with untreated hearing loss miss out on a lot of the most wonderful holiday sounds, including: • The joyful laughter and excitement of your grandkids as they open their holiday gifts. • Hearing the excited announcers during football games and New Year’s Day bowl games. • The punch line of the joke that your brother just told as the family sips eggnog and hot cider at the kitchen table. • Listening to your favorite Christmas carols. • The reminiscing of holidays past with other family members and being able to contribute your own story. • Holiday banter over the dinner table. • The New Year’s Eve countdown shouted in unison by excited friends and family members. • Updates from your favorite cousin growing up who you don’t see often enough. If you’ve been considering getting your hearing checked and possibly getting itted for hearing aids, now is the time to do it before the holidays are in full-swing. It takes a bit of time and a few visits to the audiologist’s ofice to have your new hearing aids working to their fullest potential for you. You’ll be thankful you didn’t go one more holiday season without hearing assistance, and you’ll be so delighted by the holiday sounds you forgot you were missing out on.

Tips for better holiday listening If you have hearing loss (whether you wear hearing aids or not), there are many things that you can do to make sure you can communicate successfully and more easily during gatherings with your family and friends. If you’re used to a quiet home, you might be surprised by the dificulty you will have when there are 20 people in one room with music playing in the background. Here are some tips to survive and thrive in these situations and use your hearing to its fullest potential: • Choose the best seat at the dinner table. If you have a side that you hear better on, make sure to sit so you can hear with that ear. Make sure the TV and music are off- it will be dificult enough for you to hear over several conversations. Sit by someone who you usually have an easier time with and by someone who knows about your hearing loss and doesn’t mind illing you in if you miss an important conversation or punch line of a joke. • If there’s someone you haven’t talked to in a long time, make sure to pull him or her aside to a more private space; so you can converse one-on-one and have an easier time hearing. • If you wear hearing aids or another type of assistive listening device, make sure to change the batteries and get a “tune up” at your audiologist before the holiday season. • Best tip yet is to see your audiologist for an evaluation if you have not received help for your hearing problems. ~adapted with permission from www.healthyhearing.com

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for an unrelated matter when he saw two cars that had just collided on the southbound side of the interstate near Lemont Road. Jones said the vehicles looked like they had collided head-on. Jones stopped and approached one of the vehicles with two good Samaritans who had pulled over. They found the male driver unconscious. “We all agreed and moved him out of there and moved him away from the vehicle that was on fire,” Jones said. Jones and the two good Samaritans carried the man as they backed away from the burning vehicle. “And within a couple minutes, it became fully engulfed,” Jones said. “Without the good Samaritans, I don’t think he would’ve gotten out.” Jones said the man looked young, maybe a teenager, and that he likely suffered a broken leg. He was transported to a nearby hospital. Soon after, the Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District responded to the scene and extinguished the fire, Jones said. Toxicology results are pending from the DuPage County Coroner’s office.

Pre-trial date set for Burr Ridge man accused in fatal crash SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BURR RIDGE – A pre-trial hearing date has been scheduled for a Burr Ridge man accused of killing an Orland Park man in a fatal DUI crash in March. Nicholas Puccinelli, 20, will appear Jan. 23 during the hearing. He is charged with ag- Nicholas gravated driving Puccinelli under the influence after causing a fatal crash in Palos Township, according to a news release from the Cook

County Sheriff’s office. At about 3:10 a.m. March 12, a 2002 GMC Denali was reportedly traveling southbound in the northbound lane of La Grange Road when it struck head-on a 2002 Nissan Sentra near 105th Street. Puccinelli had a blood alcohol content three times the legal limit, the release said. The driver of the Sentra, 64-year-old John Anagnopoulos of Orland Park, was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead Puccinelli pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.

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ABOVE: Here’s what Tim McElroy looked like before shaving his 40-year-old mustache. RIGHT: Hinsdale Assistant Fire Chief Tim McElroy shows off his new, clean-shaven look on Thanksgiving morning. McElroy challenged his firefighters with a goal of reaching $5,000 in donations as part of last month’s national “Movember” event, which helps battle prostate and testicular cancer. If accomplished, the chief promised to shave his 40-year-old mustache. The firefighters exceeded the goal by nearly $1,000.

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Wall almost complete in Burlington Park By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – Phase 1 is finished on construction to complete the masonry wall in Burlington Park, a wall that had previously been part of the village for about 80 years. The solid stone wall separates the south edge of the park from Burlington Drive and the parking spaces that are adjacent to the train tracks. Tim Scott, economic development director for the village of Hinsdale, said the current voids in the masonry wall contain fabric bags with a specific soil mix, which in the spring, during Phase 2 of construction, will receive a variety of plants. In addition, the mulched areas on top of and behind the wall will be filled with a mix of plants.

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“The planting beds will provide a backdrop for the park and function as bioswales that will manage storm water runoff from the adjacent parking area and drive aisle,” Scott said. A new, unique feature of the wall includes stones jutting out to act as benches. “I’m hoping people will find them a great place to park themselves, particularly during the summer concert series, ‘Uniquely Thursdays,’” Scott said. Back in March, the board awarded the construction and landscaping work to Wilson Ware Group for about $195,000. The company was not able to follow through because of damage the company suffered from the April flooding. At the Sept. 3 village board meeting, King’s Landscaping was awarded the bid at $204,022.55 for the construction and landscaping.

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• SUPPLIES Continued from page 6 Students club will be participating in a “Caroling for Coats” program, which helps collect jackets to be distributed at Chicago area public schools. “Last year we painted a school in the Harvey community on a Saturday, and so they’re doing fundraisers again this year to paint an-

Matthew Green, 22, 136 S. Fordham Ave., Aurora, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug equipment at 7:50 p.m. Nov. 30 at Ogden Avenue and York Road.

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other school,” she said. “Students Assisting Students does things that really help other students in other schools and communities.” Retired Hinsdale Central teachers Dick Flesher and Skip Begley drove a Penske truck full of items down to Washington Community High School on Nov. 25. Oler said items collected after the truck left Nov. 25 were also delivered to the elementary school in Washington.

charged with possession of stolen property at 5:47 p.m. Nov. 21 at Hinsdale Central High School, 5500 S. Grant St. Victim reported money missing from his backpack that was left in the gym and the suspect was found in possession of the stolen money.

Criminal damage reported • A sharp object was used to cut two tires on a vehicle while it was parked in his driveway between 5 p.m. Nov. 27 and 9:30 a.m. Nov. 28 in the 800 block of South Madison Street. Each tire was valued at $120. • A known suspect damaged hospital equipment while they were attempting to have a cat

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75-day wilderness trip fulfills dream By DANNY CIAMPRONE

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dciamprone@shawmedia.com BURR RIDGE – Scrolling through National Geographic’s website, John “Jack” McClure discovered the first step toward an adventure of a lifetime. The 20-year-old Burr Ridge resident has always had a passion for the outdoors, but while on the news site he came across an adventure page featuring National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), a school that features expedition-length wilderness courses in the United States and abroad. One of those expeditions was to America’s frozen “Discovery Zone.” “Alaska has been my dream to always go to, so it was kind of a shock to finally be there,” McClure said. “I was staying there for 75 days, but it probably felt like a week-long trip.” The semester wilderness trip from May 25 to Aug. 7

Age: 20 Residence: Burr Ridge Education: Miami University (Ohio), St. Ignatius College Prep Hobbies: Rock climbing, reading, pick-up sports, golf More info: Visit nols.edu for more about National Outdoor Leadership School

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Jack McClure, 20, of Burr Ridge recently completed a 75-day wilderness expedition with NOLS in Alaska. began with sea kayaking along the coastline of Prince William Sound and focused on wilderness exploration, risk management and leadership development. McClure said the group brought along 11 kayaks, food, a minimal amount of clothing and some

repair kits as they traveled about 200 nautical miles. “We saw bald eagles, sea otters, sea lions, tons of whales and all different kinds of birds,” McClure said. From there, the class headed to the Wrangell Mountains for mountaineering and back-

packing that included ascending Mount Gordon and eventually Mount Jarvis. “That was probably the first actual mountain I ever climbed,” McClure said. “It was a great feeling to make it to the top. [Mount Jarvis] was 13,400 feet, and as we got closer to the top people were having a lot of problems with altitude. Some people were experiencing blackouts, and we were out of water so we had to move pretty slowly, but we were able to make it up all right.”

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U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Wheaton, represents Illinois’ 6th District, which includes portions of Darien, Hinsdale, Oak Brook and Willowbrook.

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PJ Saunders (left) of Hinsdale and Colleen Kirby of La Grange help pack turkey dinners for about 300 local families Nov. 20 outside the Resource Center at Hinsdale Lake Terrace in Willowbrook.

About 300 families in need received Thanksgiving dinners thanks to HCS Family Services. Every month, the Hinsdale-based organization brings its mobile food pantry to the Resource Center at Hinsdale Lake Terrace in Willowbrook. But as a special service for Thanksgiving, residents in need were treated to a holiday feast, including a turkey, stuffing, chocolate pudding, coffee, fruits and veggies. Jeremy Cai and Peter Bernardi are embracing the entrepreneurial spirit. The two Hinsdale Central graduates developed a product called Sprout Bin, which composts food scraps in a flower pot in an effort to help residents in urban communities go green.

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Why we should support small businesses this season Owning your own home, earning a college education, starting your own business … these are just a few of the hallmarks of what has long been called “The American Dream.” Unfortunately for many families in today’s tough economy, many aspects of that dream have become increasingly difficult to attain. That’s why we celebrated Small Business Saturday all across the nation last weekend. More than symbolic, this date is a call to action to support the men and women who fuel the engine of our local economy. Far from being faceless names in fancy offices in faraway cities, these are our neighbors. Our kids attend the same schools, we cheer for same local sports teams and we share the same concerns about the quality of life here in the southwest suburbs. With the holiday shopping season upon us, now is the perfect time to support our local small business men and women. By shopping local, we find quality products and services at competitive prices while helping small and family-owned shops stay in business, which in turn helps them to grow and create new jobs. All of this strengthens our local economy and provides opportunity for families who need it. Life today is harder than ever for small business owners. We see it all too often. Vacant storefronts with “For Lease” signs in the window, a story here in the local newspaper about the latest business shutting its

COMMUNITY VOICE Jim Durkin doors or moving out of state, or a phone call from a friend or loved one telling you their spouse was just laid off. The growing federal and state tax burden makes surviving in a tepid economy very difficult for local entrepreneurs. Looming on the horizon is the debate over whether the so-called temporary state income tax hike on individuals and employers will roll back at the end of December 2014 as scheduled, or whether Illinois will continue down the path of higher taxes and job losses to neighboring states like Indiana. Despite the legitimate frustration and skepticism which you might view state government, you can make a difference. It all starts with supporting our local small businesses. There are many outstanding shops of all kinds in the Western Springs, Burr Ridge, and the La Grange area. Call my district office at 630-325-2028 or e-mail me at repdurkin@hotmail.com to find out how to connect with the shops you’re looking for through our local chambers of commerce. Who knows? You just might snag some great deals on the perfect gifts for your family and friends.

State Rep. Jim Durkin represents Illinois’ 82nd District.

8NEWS BRIEF Darien begins Citizen of the Year search DARIEN – The city of Darien will begin its search for the person who has made Darien a “Nice Place to Live.” The Citizen of the Year Committee is accepting nominations for the 2014 Citizen of the Year. Residents who know of a person who goes “above and beyond the call of duty” and who has contributed to make Darien a special place are welcome to

write a letter to the committee or fill out one of the official nomination forms that can be found at City Hall, the Indian Prairie Library or online. A nominee must be a resident of Darien and cannot be a current elected official. The nomination deadline is Jan. 7. To nominate residents, visit darien.il.us/Government/ Committees/CitizenoftheYear. asp.

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8NEWS BRIEFS Santa, Mrs. Claus to visit Oakridge Hobbies and Toys

Park District hosts House Decorating Contest

Winter art exhibit now on display at Hinsdale Library

DARIEN – For the third year in a row, Santa and Mrs. Claus will voyage from the North Pole to pay a visit to another toy “workshop” in Darien. Oakridge Hobbies and Toys, 7511 Lemont Road, will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday to visit with kids, gather some wish lists and spread holiday cheer. “You see some of the ones with obvious fake beards, but this is a real bearded Santa,” said manager Chris Robb. There’s no charge for families to attend and the event also includes gingerbread cookie decorating. Oakridge Hobbies and Toys was established in 1987 and is the largest hobby shop and toy store in the Chicago area, according to the store’s website. For more information, call 630-435-5900 or visit oakridgehobbiesandtoys.com.

CLARENDON HILLS – For residents whose homes are shining bright with holiday lights this year, now’s the time to enter the Clarendon Hills Park District’s 2013 Holiday House Decorating Contest. A team from the Clarendon Hills Park District will be traveling across town between 6 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 judging homes based on originality, arrangements, creativity and lighting design. It’s free to enter this contest, and all participating homes must be in Clarendon Hills. The only rule of this competition is that all lights and decorations must be placed on the house by homeowners. The top three winners will each receive a gift certificate from contest sponsor Aguamiel Restaurante in Clarendon Hills. To register, call the Clarendon Hills Park District at 630-323-2626.

HINSDALE – The Hinsdale Public Library’s winter art display featuring works by Nina Meixner is on display now through February in the Quiet Reading Room. Meixner’s contemporary interpretation of the still life tradition illustrates the techniques of illusion and chiaroscuro that are characteristic of the genre. Her paintings reveal the beauty and inspiration found in ordinary objects. Meixner and her husband, Bob, have been Hinsdale residents since 1984. There will also be an opening reception where guests can meet the artist from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. Refreshments will be provided by Whole Foods Market Hinsdale. For more information, or to register, call 630-986-1976 or visit hinsdalelibrary.info.

Hinsdale Cub Scouts to host pancake breakfast HINSDALE – Hinsdale Cub

Scouts Pack 10 will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday at Union Church, 137 S. Garfield Ave. The breakfast is from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and kids 5-and-under eat free. Also, veterans and emergency community service in uniform eat free. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, visit hinsdalecubscouts.org.

Petitions filed for DuPage Forest Preserve president OAK BROOK – Joe Cantore, Forest Preserve District 2 commissioner, filed his petitions Nov. 25 for election to the office of president of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. He was first elected as commissioner in 2002 and his current district includes Oakbrook Terrace, Oak Brook, Elmhurst, Villa Park, Lombard, Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Westmont, Woodridge and Lisle. Cantore announced his bid for

election on Aug. 23. Cantore lives in Oak Brook with his wife and son and works in Elmhurst. He has lived and worked his entire life in DuPage County, according to a news release. For more information, visit joecantore.com.

Hinsdale church hosts acoustic show HINSDALE – The Unitarian Church of Hinsd-ale, 11 W. Maple St., will host a solstice show featuring acoustic renaissance performers at 8 p.m. Dec. 21 (doors open at 7:15 p.m.). Performer, songwriter, entertainer and educator Joe Jencks will be joined by touring songwriters Edie Carey and Heather Styka to perform a solstice show. The event will also be broadcast on Folkstage and WFMT 98.7. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for student/seniors. For more information, call 630941-7797 or visit acousticren. com. – Suburban Life Media

8SOUND OFF We’ve had enough With the cost of living going up and up, I find I can’t donate money to various charities anymore. This is what you’re doing by raising taxes. We have to cut corners. So Westmont, we’ve had enough.

Why don’t they do it? If Obamacare is the law of the land and is supposed to be so great, someone please tell me why our president and Congress have exempted themselves out of it.

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Too much tolerance We have become a nation so tolerant that we are losing our Judeo-Christian values. We tolerate gay marriage, marijuana and abortion. We tolerate financial rewards for those who enter this country illegally. We tolerate a president who lies to us. Tolerance is destroying us. We are so

willing to not judge. Every time we vote in an election, we judge. Every time we select a religion, or Realtor, our doctor, we judge. Judging means you are thinking. I urge people to stop saying they do not judge. If you do not judge, it means you tolerate everything and everyone. Is that why we have so much junk in our society today? No one is holding anyone to a high standard. They are so worried that it is judgmental. We need to admit that we all do judge, and we all need to judge the changes in our society. Tolerance can lead to a society without morals and without high standards for future generations.

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BULLETIN BOARD BURR RIDGE Alcoholics Anonymous, 12:30 a.m. to noon Friday, First United Church of Burr Ridge, 15W100 Plainfield Road., Burr Ridge. Al-Anon Friday Morning Serenity Seekers, 9:30 a.m. Fridays Annual Victorian Christmas Open House, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Robert Vial House, 7493 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. Includes Victorian costumed docents and refreshments. Free admission. For information, call 708-839-9616.

CLARENDON HILLS GriefShare Support Group, 7 p.m. Monday, Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750 Holmes Ave.,

Clarendon Hills. For information, visit www.ccch.org. Lyric Opera Lecture: “Die Fledermaus,” 7 p.m. Monday, Clarendon Hills Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Learn about the story, hear some of the music, and get to know the composer of this fun-filled operetta. Register in advance for this free program. For information, call 630-323-8188 or visit www.clarendonhillslibrary.org. Clarendon Hills Woman’s Club, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Church of the Holy Nativity, 55th Street and Richmond Avenue, Clarendon Hills. For information, call 630-654-1909. Courage To Change Al-Anon Family Group, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Community Presbyterian Church, 39

N. Prospect Ave., Room 8, Clarendon Hills. 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Mothers of Preschoolers, 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750 S. Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills. Registration costs $20 for the year or $3 at the door. For information, call 630-654-0399 email treszrgud@sbcglobal.net.

DARIEN Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St., Darien. For information, call 630-972-9074. Argonne Toastmasters Club 128, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 Cass Ave., Darien. For information, email

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR TRI-STATE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax increase for Tri-State Fire Protection District for 2013, will be held on December 16, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Tri-State Fire Protection District Station No. 3, 10 S. 110 Madison Street, Burr Ridge, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Michelle Gibson, Chief, Tri-State Fire Protection District, 419 Plainfield Road, Darien, Illinois, at telephone (630) 323-6445. II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $10,111,949.00. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $10,819,785.43. This represents a 7.00% increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2012 were $-0-. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2013 are $-0-. This represents a 0.00% increase over the previous year. IV. The total estimated property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $10,111,949.00. The estimated property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $10,819,785.43. This represents a 7.00% increase over the previous year. December 6, 2013 Suburban Life 7005 BR

We want your news! To submit an item for Bulletin Board, visit www.shawurl.com/forms contact-128@toastmastersclubs.org or visit 128.toastmastersclubs.org. Sales Professionals of Illinois Inc., 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Pancake Delight House, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien. For information, call 630-852-0580. Darien VFW and Ladies Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Eisenhower Junior High School, 1410 75th St., Darien. For information, call 630963-3858.

HINSDALE Hinsdale Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m. Friday, Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-286-9541 or visit www.hinsdalerotary.org. Bereaved Parents USA West Suburban Chapter, 8 p.m. Friday, Redeemer Lutheran Church, First Street and Park Avenue, Hinsdale. Meets every first Friday. For parents, siblings and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child. For information, call Donna at 630-279-6148. Chicagoland Daylily Society, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. Refreshments served. For information, visit www.chicagolanddaylilysociety.org. Pills Anonymous, 6 to 7 p.m. Monday and Thursday, Pills Anonymous, Classroom T, 119 N. Oak St., Hinsdale. Support group for people who may be dependent on anti-anxiety and/or prescription pain medication. For information, call 630-656-7050. Sea Beast Puppet Company, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Hinsdale Public Library, 20 East Maple Street, Hinsdale. The magic of shadow puppetry will be on display in this retelling of the Brothers Grimm story Hans My Hedgehog. Everyone is born a little bit different and no one knows that better than Hans. This story follows the life of a little boy who is very different and chronicles his struggles, victories, and adventures. For information, visit www.hinsdalelibrary.info. AA Big Book Study, 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale. For information, visit www.uchinsdale. org. Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Kiwanis Club, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-4234.

Stroke Support Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Hinsdale Hospital, 120 N. Oak St., Hinsdale. South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation. Meets every second Wednesday. For information, call 630-960-7600. Coaches Elite, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Whole Foods, 500 E. Ogden Ave., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-4550260 email llcoaching@aol.com. Christian Women’s Connection, noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Ruth Lake Country Club, 6200 Madison Ave., Hinsdale. Monthly luncheon. For information, call 630-910-0001. Women Connected from the Start Support Group, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Support group for women regarding the physical changes and emotional transitions associated with new and continuing treatment. For information, visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

OAK BROOK Toastmasters Club No. 7446, noon to 1 p.m. Monday, McDonald’s Corp. Headquarters, 2111 McDonald Drive, Oak Brook. For information, call 630-337-0597. Divorce Care Support Group, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oak Brook Community Churh, 3100 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. For information, call 630-986-3010.

WILLOWBROOK A Dicken’s Christmas in Willowbrook, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Willow Pond, Adams Street & Plainfield Road, Willowbrook. Featuring Santa, carriage rides, reindeer and of course, the tree lighting. For information, visit willowbrookil.org. WHBCD Kiwanis Breakfast Club, 8 a.m. Wednesday, Holiday Inn-Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. For Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Darien. For information, call 630887-7737. Kiwanis Club of Willowbrook-Burr Ridge, noon Thursday, Holiday Inn Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. Meets the first four Thursdays. For information, visit www.wbkiwanis.org. U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, 555 Plainfield Road, Suite A, Willowbrook. For information, call 708-485-4566.

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WHERE: Menards stores WHEN: Into mid-December COST & INFO: All donations welcome; www. menards.com ABOUT: In the spirit of Christmas, local Menards home improvement stores are serving as toy drive drop sites, teaming up with a variety of recipient charities to collect new and unwrapped presents. “We’re excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity to put smiles on the faces of less fortunate children in the community,” said Jeff Abbott, spokesman. “Menards’ team members and customers have been very generous in donating items.” This marks the fourth year for the project designed to brighten the holidays.

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HOLIDAYS A CAPPELLA WHERE: St. Michael Catholic Church, 310 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 COST & INFO: $12 for students to $38; chicagoacappella.org, 773-281-7820 ABOUT: European and American carols, Christmas spirituals, folksongs and Hanukkah tunes will be performed by Chicago a cappella, led by guest music director Anne Heider, artistic director emerita of Bella Voce. Chicago a cappella ’s founder is Artistic Director Jonathan Miller of Downers Grove, whose ensemble is celebrating its 20th anniversary season.

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WHERE: Hinsdale Central High School, 55th and Grant streets WHEN: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 COST & INFO: $22 adult, $20 senior, $5 teen, and free for children; 630-887-7464, www.westsubsymphony. org ABOUT: West Suburban Symphony, conducted by Peter Lipari, performs the world premiere of “Christmas Fantasy – A Concerto for Piano and Orchestra” by composer Thomas Maslan, a native of Downers Grove and graduate of Benet Academy in Lisle. Maslan will perform as soloist in the concerto inspired by Gregorian chant and European carols. Dixieland band entertains at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 COST & INFO: $23 to $27; www.WestTowns. org/Christmas.cfm, 630-201-5544 ABOUT: The men’s barbershop style West Towns Chorus performs “A Holly, Jolly Christmas.” Guest artists are Chancel Ringers, Affinity Strings, Midwest Crossroads Chorus, ROXY quartet, and organist David Rhodes.

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WHERE: Dominican University Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest WHEN: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15; school shows Dec. 12, 13 and 16 open to groups COST & INFO: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and children; 773-237-1874, www.balletlegere.org ABOUT: Artistic Director Donna Vittorio will lead Ballet Légere’s 29th annual production of “The Nutcracker Ballet,” featuring dancers from Downers Grove, Bolingbrook, Darien, Westmont and Clarendon Hills, with guest artists Vanessa Woods and Erik Hoffman of the St. Louis Ballet.

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The retro vibe of Kitchen Eatery’s logo is a perfect match for what you get inside – a kind of classy, 1960s diner feel, but much higher quality food than you’d expect from a typical diner.

The grilled Scottish salmon comes with the vegetable of the day and herb-roasted potatoes – but don’t be afraid to ask if you can substitute another potato side.

The steak salad at Kitchen Eatery quite nicely. potatoes, tomato, asparagus, peppers and shallots with strips of grilled skirt steak. As with all of our choices, it was very well received. Among the items we didn’t sample are a terrific-sounding selection of sandwich options, including a corned beef sandwich and the “Francheeze,” which the menu describes as a “jumbo all beef hot dog stuffed

Kitchen Eatery reveals on its website that it sources many ingredients from the Midwest, including eggs hits three of the four food groups from Wisconsin, 100 percent pure maple syrup from Michigan, and honey from a with cheddar wrapped in bacon lightly fried and served “local fourth generation bee keeper.” on a toasted roll.” If you’re thinking of breaking a diet in The Mystery Diner is a a big way, that’s got to be the newsroom employee at Subultimate option. urban Life Media. The diner’s Breakfast options alone identity is not revealed to make up almost half the the restaurant staff before or menu, with pancakes, french during the meal. Only positive toasts, waffles and omelets dining experiences will result each getting their own secin published reviews. tion.

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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. “The Snow Queen,” Friday through Dec. 15, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs. This classic tale of friendship and loyalty takes audiences on a journey through the frozen beauty of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story and reminds us all that good can, indeed, win over evil. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children. For information, visit www.theatreofwesternsprings.com. Order Now: Swedish Potato Sausage Sale, through Dec. 11, Bethany Lutheran Church, 500 Lemont Street, Lemont. Cost is $4.50 per pound; limited amount of sausage will be made. Pick up orders on Dec. 15 between 9:30 and 11 a.m. For information, call 630-257-7953.

DEC. 6 48th Annual Christmas Walk, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, downtown Hinsdale. Featuring holiday shopping, Santa’s arrival by ire truck, Santa visits, the tree lighting ceremony, ice carvers, and more. For information, visit hinsdalechamber.com. Pizza With Santa, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, Community Center, 7301 Fairview Ave., Darien. Besides having pizza and a beverage, you’ll make a craft, play some games & do some jumping in the bounce house. Weather permitting there will be a candy cane hunt outside at the end of the event so dress warm and bring your lashlight. Activities are provided for children age 2-9. For information, visit www.darienparks.com.

DEC. 7 “All is Well” Christmas Cantata, 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 p.m. Sunday, St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 S. Cass Ave., Darien. The St. John Lutheran Cantata Choir will perform “All is Well,” a Christmas Cantata during the worship services. The new cantata by Michael Barrett and David Angerman blends traditional carols with some contemporary Christian seasonal selections, including songs by Michael W. Smith, Keith Getty, Amy Grant, and Point of Grace and other leading Christian artists. Free admission. For information, email info@sjlcdarien. org. Spirit Village Alternative Shopping Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,

Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak for Piano and Orchestra” by Chicago Brook Road, Oak Brook. Includes live composer Thomas Maslan, who is music, petting zoo, face painting and a native of Downers Grove and a assorted gift cards for sale. Support graduate of Benet Academy in Lisle. A local organizations with gifts in the Dixieland band entertains before the “spirit.” For information, call 630-468concert. Tickets, available at the door 2480 or visit www.cc-ob.org. (cash/check only) and online, are Polar Express Trip, 1 p.m. Saturday, $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $5 for Clarendon Hills Public Library, 1 S. teens, and children free. For informaProspect Ave., Clarendon Hills. The tion, call 630-887-7464 or visit www. train will be leaving the station and westsubsymphony.org. adventuring to the North Pole (Aurora Train Station). A storyteller will be on DEC. 9 the train to read “The Polar Express” while children and their parents enjoy Duo of Petra van Nuis and Andy hot chocolate and cookies. When we Brown, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Cellar reach the North Pole station we will Bistro, 132 N. Hale, Wheaton. Enjoy ind Santa Claus, who has a special the music of the voice/guitar duo of bell for each child. Santa will ride Petra van Nuis and Andy Brown will back to Clarendon Hills on the train. perform at Cellar Bistro in Wheaton. For Clarendon Hills residents only. For No cover and no minimum. For inforinformation, visit www.clarendonmation, visit www.petrasings.com. hillslibrary.org. Holiday Classic Film Festival - “Love Christmas Walk, 2 to 5 p.m. SaturActually,” 7 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, day, downtown Western Springs. Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., The Christmas Walk in downtown Downers Grove. Starring Liam NeeWestern Springs is like traveling son, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Emma back in time with plenty of treats Thompson, Keira Knightly and Laura and entertainment for the whole Linney. Come early and sing-a-long family. For information, visit www. with their Wurlitzer Theatre pipe westernspringsbusiness.com. organ. For information, visit www. A Dickens Christmas in Willowbrook, classiccinemas.com.. 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Willow Pond, Adams Street & Plainield Road, Willowbrook. Featuring Santa, carriage rides, reindeer and of course, the tree lighting. For information, visit willowbrookil.org.

DEC. 10 Snowman, Snowman, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Kids love snowmen, so, teachers from Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center will read a snowman story. Children, ages 1-3 years old, with their parent/caregiver will sing and dance to snowman songs, and then you will make your own snowman craft. No registration required. For information, visit www.clarendonhillslibrary.org. Holiday Classic Film Festival - “Miracle on 34th Street,” 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Admission is $5. For information, visit www.classiccinemas.com..

DEC. 11 Holiday Classic Film Festival - “White Christmas,” 1:30, 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. Admission is $4 for the two matinees and $5 for the two evening showings. For information, visit www.classiccinemas.com.

DEC. 8 Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Pinstripes Oak Brook, 7 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook. Whether naughty or nice, everyone will enjoy the buffet with carved prime rib, made-to-order wafles, omelets, dessert bar and more. Cost is $20 for adults, $12 for kids age 6 to 12 and free for kids under 5. Reservations are recommended. For information, visit www.pinstripes. com. Christmas Brunch with Santa Claus, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Courtright’s, 8989 Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Photos with Santa will be available and stockings illed with candy and toys for the children. Reservations required. For information, call 708-839-8000 or visit www. courtrights.com. Annual Victorian Christmas Open House, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Robert Vial House, 7493 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. Includes Victorian costumed docents and refreshments. Free admission. For information, call 708839-9616. The West Suburban Symphony Holiday Concert, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Hinsdale Central High School, 55th and Grant Streets, Hinsdale. The concert features the world premiere of “Christmas Fantasy - A Concerto

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$499 The must-have tech toy this season, the kinect Xbox One brings all your live TV, movies, games, music and apps together in MICROSOFT one simple system that’s upgraded with 1080p HD, more precise motion tracking and an enhanced mic. The system allows users to turn on console and TV with voice commands, remembers your face and signs you in automatically. It can switch from a game to TV to music and back in a matter of seconds. Available in November. xbox.com

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ashion-forward women know it’s all about the details. Accessories like shoes, belts and bags can make or break an outfit. Here are some picks sure to dazzle the trendsetter in your life.

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Python Loop Infinity Scarf $38 It’s this season’s must-have shape. The infinity loop or neck ring scarf is perfect for layering over slouchy sweaters or pairing with a structured leather jacket. The classic snakeskin print is true as nature intended but infused with a pop of color for fun. Super-soft lightweight layers create generous volume without the weight. echodesign.com TRASHANDVAUDEVILLE.COM ECHODESIGN.COM

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$125 Like fantasy come to life, this sparkler from Alexis Bittar looks like it costs much more, but seems a steal at $125. With gold tones and ruthenium and crystal accents, this statement piece merges romance and danger with a delicate combination of interwoven lace, stones and spikes to create a contrast of ethereal femininity and Bohemian punk. alexisbittar.com

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he hottest tech gifts are usually the most appreciated. This season’s best gadgets include a watch that does much more than keep time, a small but mighty speaker and an ingenious desktop organizer.

Martian G2G smartwatch $249 With a retro look and an eye on the future, the Martian G2G is an analog watch with voice command technology. Once connected to Bluetooth, the G2G is a hands-free speakerphone that can display incoming text messages and emails with the tap of a button. The slightly rectangular G2G comes with colored faces and matching silicone bands, and black and white models that all look more stylish than geeky. martianwatches. com

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$49.95 It’s a high-tech solution to a low-tech problem: Justick is the next generation’s bulletin, display and white board that will simplify work with electrostatic force. No pins, glue, magnets or tape required; just pop in some AA batteries and the electricity flowing through the surface attracts all kinds of paper, CDs and other objects. justick.com

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(BPT) - Guys can be the hardest people to shop for, and finding the perfect gift has become a daunting holiday tradition. Sure, they will appreciate the thought behind another bundle of tube socks - and might even wear them - but there are gifts that bring a wow factor and make even the most stoic guys light up like a little kid.

Give tools for do-it-yourself projects You may not know every project the DIYer in your life is working on, so choose a multi-purpose tool. Tools like the Klutch Cordless Impact Wrench from Northern Tool + Equipment are the perfect partner for all those auto, construction or equipment maintenance projects. This 24-volt, cordless wrench delivers heavy torque and includes four different sockets assuring he has the right piece for any job. Fill his garage or man cave Every guy has a little space in the home he likes to call his own. For some it’s the garage, for others it’s the man cave in the house, and for others maybe the garage is his man cave. Wherever he chooses to relax, he might enjoy a personalized beer pitcher or an under-the-counter fridge. His garage will also look great with a new toolbox or shop stool. Find the unexpected Finding a gift he might get from a buddy will be a pleasant surprise for him. The Harley-Davidson 7-Liter Pilsner Glass from Kotula’s will turn heads and create a lot of laughs. This giant beer glass can hold up to about 18 cans of his favorite beer and will make a big statement. If you use these shopping tips for the guys in your life, you won’t even need to check your holiday list twice. With a good plan in mind, you’ll find options he will enjoy and actually use.

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veryone has those hard-to-buy-for people in their lives. If you’ve got a person on your list who goes out and buys everything they want right when it comes out, you’ll have to think outside the box. A few ideas:

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer $29.99 For the person who really has everything, how about giving something that gives back? The yummy cookies from Cookies for Cancer support children’s cancer research and come beautifully gift-wrapped with a personalized note. Choose from a variety of flavors, including lemon sugar, chocolate chip, chewy oatmeal raisin and white chocolate macadamia nut. cookiesforkidscancer.org

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Christmas Day has become a big day in the movie business. Many studios now release big-budget films on December 25th, and audiences have recently flocked to the theaters to see some of their favorite stars in films that opened on Christmas Day or shortly before. According to Box Office Mojo, an online movie publication and box office reporting service, no film has fared better on Christmas Day than “Sherlock Holmes,” which premiered on December 25, 2009, earning just under $25 million in its initial day onscreen. “Avatar,” the 2009 James Cameron film that would go on to gross $760 million in domestic receipts alone, holds the distinction of earning the second most money on Christmas Day, when it earned a little more than $23 million despite having already been out in the theaters one full week. The 2004 Ben Stiller film “Meet the Fockers” opened three days before Christmas but still managed to earn $19.5 million on Christmas Day. A pair of 2012 films, the latest big screen adaptation of “Les Miserables” ($18 million) and Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained” ($15 million), round out the top five highest grossing films on Christmas Day. Numerous films are slated to open on December 25, 2013, including Stiller’s “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” starring Chris Pine and Kevin Costner.

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Tablets are poised to grow more popular in the years to come, and many children are anxious to get their very own tablet. But many parents wonder if their kids are ready for a tablet and if such devices would make good gifts for their youngsters this holiday season. According to a 2012 report from Pew Research, 22 percent of American adults now own some type of tablet, while In-Stat research estimates 65 percent of Americans, or more than 200 million people, will have a smartphone and/or tablet by 2015. According to a Fall 2012 report by the Media Technology Monitor, an estimated 26 percent of the Canadian population has a tablet, more than twice the amount of tablet owners just a year earlier. As tablets become the device of choice, many different manufacturers have entered the tablet market, and children have begun to ask for tablets for holiday gifts, leaving parents wondering if their children are responsible enough to own a tablet that may cost several hundreds of dollars. Price-wary parents should realize that tablet prices vary greatly depending

on the device. But a growing number of child-friendly tablets have entered the market, and such devices are designed to be more durable for children who have a tendency to drop and destroy things. Those on the fence about whether or not to purchase a tablet for a child can consider these options. * The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids is a tablet that comes with a selection of educational functions, games and e-books. The device allows parents to decide which apps can be accessed on the device and restrict use to certain periods of time. The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids boasts a seven-inch screen and will run Android 4.1 or Jelly Bean. The front and rear facing cameras are considerably lower in quality than Samsung’s previous products, down to 3-megapixels and 1.3-megapixels, respectively. * The VTech InnoTab tailors apps to children in a compact device. The screen is just five inches in size, and the tablet comes packed with interactive e-books, learning games and other creative tools. It also has a modest price tag for a child’s first foray into the world of tablets. * The LeapFrog Leappad Ultra is a kid’s learning tablet designed for children between the ages of four and nine. It comes with a seven-inch screen, Wi-Fi with kid-safe Web access and the ability to connect to a library of more than 800 educator-approved apps, books and more. * The nabi is an Android tablet that

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Great gifts for music fans usic remains an art form that evokes strong emotions and holds a special place in many a listener's heart. The nearly universal appeal of music makes it a great gift come the holiday season, when shoppers may not always know what to buy a loved one. The following are a few gift ideas that are sure to have your favorite music fan singing your praises this holiday season. * Concert tickets: Perhaps no gift makes music fans' hearts race more than tickets to see their favorite musicians perform. Your loved one probably has a favorite artist or someone he or she has long desired to see live. Look into that performer's tour dates to see if they are playing your area anytime soon. If they're playing just before the holiday season, don't hesitate to give this gift a little early. The same approach should be taken if an artist will be in town within a day or two of Christmas or Chanukah. Giving the tickets early enables your loved one the chance to clear his or her schedule. * Musical instrument: It's never too early or too late to learn how to play a new instrument. Shoppers whose loved ones love a good rock-and-roll riff might find guitars make a great holiday gift, while those who can't stop playing air drums should enjoy finding a real drum set come the holidays. When buying guitars, shoppers should learn which hand their loved ones favor.

* Music lessons: Lessons are the next logical step once a music fan has the instruments to work with. But even those without an instrument of their own can benefit from music lessons. For example, music lovers who want to learn piano can make use of lessons even if they don't have their own pianos at home. Lessons can be a great way for music lovers to gauge their skill levels before buying an expensive instrument. In addition, lessons can turn music lovers on to new instruments or new types of music they may never have considered previously. * Sound system: Advancements in technology have proven to be music to music lovers' ears. Music fans can now take advantage of crisp sound systems that make music that much more enjoyable. Sound systems come in many shapes and sizes, and they can vary significantly in regard to price. When purchasing a sound system as a holiday gift, look for one that's compatible with your loved one's existing components, such as a television or music player. * Streaming service membership: Unlike the days when music fans had to wait for local deejays to play their favorite songs on the radio, today's music fans can essentially create their own radio stations on their computers and even on their phones. Shoppers can buy their favorite music fans subscriptions to streaming services, such as Pandora or Spotify, and listeners can then tailor their own stations to include their favorite genres, artists or individual songs.

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(MS) -- The holidays are a perfect time to indulge in treats and spread the joy of baking with gifts that encourage friends and family to discover their inner baker. This season, there’s more to choose from in the baking category with the launch of Cake Boss, an extensive line of more than 200 “Buddy approved” baking items designed in collaboration with Buddy Valastro, the star of TLC’s hit reality show, “Cake Boss.” Offered by Meyer Corporation, U.S. in partnership with Discovery Communications, Cake Boss covers all the bases for baking, decorating, serving, and storing cakes and other desserts like a pro. Here’s a “baker’s dozen” list of gift ideas and creative ways to be sweet on anyone who’s been extra good this year. Gifts For the Artistic Baker: For avid bakers who enjoy expressing their creativity through baking, a gift of a Cake Boss Cake Kit ($29.99) includes everything needed to bake like the pros. Ideal for the holiday season, the Cake Boss Winter Cake Kit includes five stainless steel cutters (two holiday bulbs, a small circle, one tree and one reindeer), and five plastic plunge cutters (two holly leaves and three snowflakes) to create fun shapes in rolled fondant. A ribbon cutter helps cut fluted or straight decorative strips in fondant or gum paste, and stainless steel decorating tips in star and round shapes (combined with the kit’s disposable plastic piping bags) make it easy as pie to pipe borders and create icing designs. An instructional booklet is included to guide bakers each step of the way. For Serious Cooks and Bakers: Professional quality bakeware does double duty for baking up delicious, savory recipes, as well as sweets. The Cake Boss Professional 13x18-inch Jelly Roll Pan ($17.99) holds up to the rigors of frequent use with heavy-duty aluminized steel, commercial-style folded construction, and reinforced wire rims. Ideal for baking flaky pastry appetizers, as well as roasts of all kinds, the Cake Boss Professional Jelly Roll Pan distributes heat fast and evenly, and won’t warp or bend. A unique quilted, light-colored nonstick surface promotes even airflow for pro-style results. Family Friendly Gifts: Buying individual presents for each member of a family with children of different ages can end up being costly and time consuming. A family group gift is a practical solution that also can encourage spending time together. One idea is to put together a “Cookie and a Movie Night” gift package with a few innovative tools for baking cookies, your own favorite cookie recipe, a decadent hot chocolate mix, and a DVD for a classic family-friendly movie. For the cookie baking tools, the Cake Boss Linzer Cutters 6-Piece Set ($16.99) in “Classic” and “Holiday” styles make it fun to customize these scrumptious sandwich cookies. The Cake Boss Beechwood Rolling Pin ($29.99) has just the right weight and size to roll out cookie dough with ease, and a wide assortment of Cake Boss Cookie & Fondant Cutters ($16.99) in fun shapes like Stars, Hearts, Daisies, Round and Square provide multiple ways to make cookies in varying sizes. Cookies To-Go: Cookie exchange parties are a great way to get in the holiday spirit and sample some new recipes. Surprise the host by pairing your cookies with a gift of the Cake Boss Deluxe 10x15-inch Covered Cookie Pan ($16.99). Bake the cookies and transport them right in this innovatively designed pan. Helpful drop zones stamped on the surface ensure uniform-

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Staying local when gift buying has its benefits

he average adult must shop for gifts for friends or family members several times over the course of a typical year. Birthdays, holidays and anniversaries are often the driving force behind such excursions, but some people will buy a gift for a loved one even if there is no special occasion attached. When buying gifts for those we love, many consumers hope to find something unique. But unique items can be hard to find at the local shopping mall, where national chain stores tend to dominate. That reality highlights just one of the many benefits of shopping locally. * Local merchants tend to have more unique merchandise. A national chain store on one side of the country is not much different from its counterpart on the opposite coast. The stores’ layouts are likely identical and so is their inventory. Unlike such corporate giants, local merchants aren’t mass-producing their items, and chances are the items sold by local merchants are one-of-akind. Such items make for more unique gifts that recipients might find more thoughtful than an item they can find at larger chain stores. * Local merchants often provide more satisfying customer service. Larger chains tend to rely on automated systems to handle many of their customer service calls. Some consumers may never even speak to a real person when they call a customer service line, while others may first have to answer several automated questions before finally being connected to a real person. Local merchants tend to handle their own customer service, and consumers who have a concern or question about a product often speak directly with the store’s owner. That sense of direct connection gives consumers some peace of mind and can make them more comfortable when making their purchases.

* Local merchants tend to be more knowledgeable about their products. Large chain stores might have many employees working on the floor or behind the registers, but those employees are not always experts on the products being sold throughout the store. Local merchants tend to have less inventory and fewer employees, who often know a great deal about the products on the shelves. Some employees might even have developed the products being sold, and that knowledge can be put to use when uncertain shoppers are looking for the perfect gift for their loved ones. * Local merchants are more accessible. Arguably the biggest benefit of shopping locally for gifts is the proximity to home. Consumers who buy products from merchants within their community won’t have to travel far to do their shopping, nor will they need to gas up the car if the item needs to be returned or exchanged. Some local merchants may even be within walking distance of home, making a shopping trip even more accessible. Consumers often find shopping local when buying gifts for family and friends is a great way to obtain more satisfying and reliable customer service.

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Staying home for the holidays can save families a significant amount of time during this busy time of year.

Finding time during the holiday season erhaps no time of year is as busy as the holiday season, when social engagements and holiday shopping combine to dominate so much of what is normally our free time. Additionally, holiday travel and late nights spent at work to make up for lost time also cut into our free time, leaving many people in search of ways to add more hours to the day. Though there’s no way to make a day last longer, there are ways to save some time this holiday season. * Go it alone. Holiday shopping can be very time consuming, but shoppers who decide to shop alone may find themselves more productive and focused on the task at hand. Rather than going from store to store and checking items off multiple shopping lists, shoppers who shop singularly can devote all of their attention to their own lists. * Shop online. Another way to save time when shopping for the holidays is to shop online. This saves you the time it takes to drive to and from the mall and walk around multiple stores, all the while saving you from the often frustrating and time-consuming experience of finding a parking space. In addition, you can shop online at any time of day. So rather than just eating lunch at your desk on your lunch hour or spending the last hour before you go to bed for the night idling away on the couch, you can make more efficient use of that time by doing some holiday shopping. * Plan ahead. Whether shopping for holiday gifts, taking the family to buy a Christmas tree or organizing a holiday dinner with friends, the more you can plan ahead of the holiday season the less time you will waste once the season hits full swing. For example, when choosing a weekend

to go Christmas tree shopping, inform others a few weeks in advance and let them know you want to go early to avoid crowds. This saves you time and might just help you land one of the best trees on the lot. The same principle of planning can be applied to other aspects of the holiday season as well. Planning a meal early allows you to gradually stock up on menu items, saving you the hassle of rushing to the store at the last minute or planning a menu in the days before the party when you will already have enough on your plate. * Don’t shy away from shortcuts when hosting holiday dinners. Hosting a holiday dinner is a big undertaking, one that often finds hosts spending a significant amount of time in the kitchen. But hosts can save time by taking some shortcuts regarding the menu. For instance, when hosting an especially large meal, don’t be afraid to buy some premade side dishes from a local grocery store or buy a bakery cake rather than whipping up your own homemade dessert. Guests will understand if you cut some corners in an effort to save some time, and the food will likely be just as delicious. * Stay home. Travel is a big commitment come the holiday season, but what about staying home this season? If the time commitment of traveling is something you truly want to avoid this year, invite some friends and family over to your home instead. You might be more busy on the day of the holiday, but you will save yourself the travel days you usually build into the holiday season. Parents of young children might prefer to stay home so they can create their own unique holiday memories, while those without children might just appreciate some peace and quiet during this hectic time of year.

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The Dallas Cowboys will come calling Monday Night at Soldier Field in front of a national TV audience, traveling a course that could be the exact opposite of where the Bears are heading. After jumping out to a 3-0 and 4-2 start to the season, the Bears have lost four of their last six, including division games to the Lions and Vikings. The Cowboys, on the other hand, come in at 7-5 and winners of five of their last seven, including division wins over the Giants, Eagles and Redskins. While the Bears are running away from the playoffs, the Cowboys just might be running into them. Dallas has struggled to run the ball all season, ranking just 27th in rushing, but they are 15th in the league in

passing. Tony Romo is second in the league in avoiding interceptions, and the Cowboys are eighth protecting the passer and fourth in scoring, just ahead of the sixth-place Bears. On defense, the Cowboys have been awful, dead last in the league in yards allowed, 27th vs. the run, 31st vs. the pass and 22nd in points allowed. Statistically, the Cowboys and Bears have a lot in common. They also have a lot in common on the defensive line, where each has one of the best players in the game – DeMarcus Ware for the Cowboys and Julius Peppers with the Bears. Beyond those two, both clubs have been devastated by injuries. Dallas has had 19 different players get reps on their defensive line this season. One constant for the Cowboys, though, is Romo, who’s taken every snap at quarterback this season and is again playing at a very high level. Romo has completed 64.8 percent of his 440 attempts for 3,140 yards, 24 touchdowns and only seven interceptions.

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His passer rating of 97.3 is eighth in the NFL, oddly right behind Josh McCown, who is seventh at 103.6. As luck would have it and as badly as the Bears’ run defense needs a break, the Cowboys are coming off their best rushing game of the season, racking up 144 yards on 30 carries Thanksgiving Day against the Raiders. DeMarco Murray is the bellcow and, in addition to 63 yards on 17 carries against the Raiders, he notched three touchdowns on the ground. The Cowboys really only have two receivers who scare you, but Jason Witten is a future Hall of Famer at tight end, and at 6-2 and 222 pounds, Dez Bryant is one of the only receivers in the league who can match Brandon Marshall’s production. Since the beginning of 2011, Bryant has caught 223 passes for 3,206 yards and 30 touchdowns. Dallas’ offensive line is average at best, but left tackle Tyron Smith is athletic enough to battle Julius Peppers. Former Northern Illinois Huskie Doug Free, at right tackle, could be too much

for Shea McClellin. In addition to their struggle to keep defensive linemen healthy, the Cowboys also have been without their second best defensive player, middle linebacker Sean Lee, who’s been out the past three weeks with a hamstring injury. But he plans on returning versus the Bears. Brandon Carr has been a solid free agency acquisition at one cornerback spot, but Morris Claiborne, who Dallas traded up to draft in the first round last year, is suffering a bit of sophomore slump. Dallas also has really struggled at safety, where J.J. Wilcox and Barry Church are the starters. Dallas’ special teams are among the league’s best in all categories and most of their special teamers were coached until this year by Bears Special Teams Coach and Assistant Head Coach, Joe Decamillis. This game has all the makings of a shootout, much like the Cowboys’ 31-30 loss to Detroit five weeks ago, and it’s one the Bears have to have to retain any hope of a trip to the playoffs.

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Kickers and defenses have become an afterthought in fantasy football. There’s good reason for this: Because of most scoring systems, a solid output from your kicker or defense – say, 11 points – would be a disappointment from your starting running back or front-line receiver. Still, having the right kicker and defense can be the difference between a fantasy championship and an early round playoff exit. There’s a certain editor of a certain media company (rhymes with “claw”) who can tell you all about the importance of a fantasy defense. We squared off in 2006 with our league’s championship on the line. Headed into the night game, he held a 30-point advantage. With nothing

dling teams – the Packers (Mason Crosby) and Ravens (Justin Tucker). Denver, the league’s highest-scoring team, has the league’s fifth-highest scoring kicker in Matt Prater. The high-flying Saints have the No. 11 kicker in Garrett Hartley. The same challenge exists in selecting a fantasy defense. The best defenses aren’t always the best defenses in fantasy. For much of the season, Houston had one of the NFL’s top-ranked defenses, but it ranked dead last in terms of fantasy production. The Cowboys have one of the

league’s worst defenses – they are ranked No. 31 against the pass – but they are No. 7 in fantasy points. Are there defenses or kickers on your league’s waiver wire that can help deliver a championship to your team? Let’s start with kickers. Blair Walsh, Garrett Hartley and Caleb Sturgis are likely available, but all three face a brutal schedule in the upcoming weeks. Stay away. Adam Vinatieri has lit it up two of the last three weeks. He may not be available, but even if he is, the Colts are at Cincinnati this week and at Kansas City in three weeks. He does have a nice matchup at home against Houston sandwiched in between. Three likely available kickers have ideal upcoming matchups. Dan Carpenter of Buffalo is at Tampa, at Jacksonville and home against Miami. The Chiefs’ Ryan Succop

is at Washington, at Oakland and home versus Indianapolis. Nick Novak of San Diego is at home versus the Giants, travels to Denver and is at home against the Raiders in week 16. It might be a bit tougher to find an available defense. Arizona is available in 56 percent of ESPN leagues. They have St. Louis at home, travel to Tennessee and then travel to Seattle. The first two games look like nice matchups, but you can’t rely on them in Week 16 in Seattle. The Cowboys are available in 73 percent of ESPN leagues and have some intriguing matchups. They face the Bears on Monday night. In Week 15, they have the Packers at home. It’s a great matchup for them if Aaron Rodgers does not play. In Week 16, they face another struggling team when they travel to Washington.

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but my defense remaining, the game was all but over. That evening, Rex Grossman delivered several balls to the Green Bay defense … thus delivering a championship to yours truly. For the most part, picking the right defense and/or kicker is a crapshoot. Some owners use the strategy of playing week-to-week matchups, picking their defense and/or kicker from the waiver wire. The problem with this strategy – especially as it relates to your defense – is that you are continually selecting the best of the worst. The conundrum with selecting a kicker is that the highest-scoring offenses don’t always produce the best fantasy kickers. The top-scoring fantasy kickers are Stephen Gostkowski (Patriots) and Steven Hauschka (Seahawks). OK, that makes sense, but Nos. 3 and 4 are from mid-

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Red Devils remain perfect with win over York By ALEX SOULIER asoulier@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – There’s a first time for everything, and one of those firsts came Tuesday for Tom McKenna. The Hinsdale Central girls basketball coach earned his first career win at York as the Red Devils improved to 5-0 on the young season. “This is my fourth year at Hinsdale, but my first year that we have ever won at York,” McKenna said. “It’s pretty tough to win here, but I thought our defense and our offense was up to the challenge tonight. I couldn’t ask for more.” Led by a dynamic offense and stellar shooting performances, the Red Devils won all four games and took home a championship trophy from the Hornet Tip-Off Tournament before topping the Dukes in a West Suburban Silver clash. As during the Thanksgiving tournament at Hinsdale South, Gabrielle Rush’s deft scoring prowess paced the Red Devils in the win over York. The three-year varsity starting guard – who set a school record with 39 points during the team’s first game of the season against St. Ignatius – tallied 28 points Tuesday, going 3-of-6 from beyond the arc and 10-of-11 from the free throw line. Payton Katich was perfect from the field, pitching in eight points, and Maddie Roglich added seven points. The Red Devils caught fire in the second quarter, padding an early lead and taking a 31-22 advantage into the locker room. York answered with a strong start to the third quarter, opening the half with a 6-0 run and pulling within two points with under three minutes to play in the frame. But Rush took matters into her own hands, knocking down a step-back 3-pointer with 51 seconds left in the third. The home team clawed back again in the final frame, cutting the deficit to three before center Jenna Broz’s only bucket – a turn

Hinsdale Central scores • Hinsdale Central 62, St. Ignatius 60 • Hinsdale Central 60, Joliet West 48 • Hinsdale Central 62, Stagg 51 • Hinsdale Central 58, Sandburg 55 • Hinsdale Central 55, York 49 – Through Dec. 3

around jumper in the low block – sealed the win for the Red Devils. After the game, McKenna credited his team’s fortitude and ability to quell York’s offensive outbursts. “York is so well coached and we knew they were going to make a run in the second half,” McKenna said. “We put out our four seniors and Rush, who have never won here. They were able to remain composed and hit some key shots. It’s a great win for this team.” Hinsdale Central will go on the road to face Glenbard West at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Hinsdale South After losing to Lemont in the season opener on Nov. 18, Mackenzie Kern scored 17 points to lead Hinsdale South to its first win of the season – a 46-34 victory over Glenbard West Nov. 20. South then alternated wins and losses, going 2-2 and taking fourth place at their own Hornet Tip-Off Tournament. Playing host during the nineday tournament that stretched over the Thanksgiving weekend, Hinsdale South defeated Plainfield South 45-30 in the first round, then beat Reavis 50-48 in the third round. The Hornets finished fourth in the tourney. The Hornets opened West Suburban Gold conference player with a 56-50 victory over Morton on Tuesday, pushing their overall record to 4-3. Abby Lewis was a point shy of a double-double with 9 points and 10 rebounds. Bill Ackerman - backerman@shawmedia.com Sydney Kopp and Kern added 12 Hinsdale Central’s Payton Katich looks to pass the ball while being guarded by York’s Jamie Kovatchis in and 11 points, respectively. Tuesday’s game in Elmhurst. The Red Devils won to remain unbeaten on the year.

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Bolingbrook football player and all-area team MVP Parrker Westphal was a leader on and off the field for the Raiders, who notched the third undefeated regular season in school history this year. who recently ran a hand-timed 4.4-second 40-yard dash, Westphal celebrated his 16th birthday by helping Bolingbrook win the 2011 8A state title. During his junior season, the Raiders cornerback and return specialist recorded 51 tackles, four forced fumbles, three interceptions, three pass deflections and one blocked field goal. For an encore, Westphal notched 35 tackles, eight pass break-ups, three interceptions and two touchdowns during

his final season as the Raiders advanced to the second round of the playoffs. Yet he takes the most pride in a stat that went unrecorded – shedding blockers. This past offseason, Westphal focused on improving his technique when engaged by an opposing receivers. His diligence paid dividends on the field, as he continually shed blocks and put himself in position to make tackles. “Hard work always pays off,” Westphal said. “The day

after the season ends, I’m always back in the weight room or watching film. I think it was evident this season – if you look back at the tape, receivers always had a hard time blocking me.” Collegiate scouts also took notice, as more than 15 schools have made scholarship offers. Although Westphal has yet to announce where he will play college football, he says that the pool has been narrowed to Northwestern, Michigan

State and Vanderbilt. The lifelong Bolingbrook resident attests that leaving his home will be a bittersweet moment. “I’m really looking forward to playing football at the next level,” Westphal said. “But, it’s going to be hard to not play in front of a Bolingbrook crowd. The people are so amazing and I’m so close to so many of my teammates, they are like my second family.”

Solid starts for Central, South boys basketball By ALEX SOULIER soulier@shawmedia.com HINSDALE – Opening night jitters apparently haven’t affected Hinsdale Central’s boys basketball team. After dropping the first game of the season to crosstown rival Hinsdale South, the Red Devils reeled off three victories in a row during the Hinsdale Central Tournament last week. Although none of the wins

came in convincing fashion, head coach Nick Latorre sees each game and practice as a step in the right direction. “I think the first week went pretty well,” Latorre said. “Defensively, we need a little work, but our offense looked good and was able to win a few games for us.” The Red Devils posted two very different victories over Sandburg and highly touted De La Salle. While Sandburg’s zone defense tried to trap and

slow the game speed, De La Salle’s uptempo offense provided a back-and-forth affair. Hinsdale Central prevailed on both occasions, beating Sandburg 47-37 on Tuesday and defeating De La Salle 7366 on Friday. Over the weekend, forward Matt Rafferty exploded for 34 points to lead the Red Devils to a 63-52 win over Glenbard East in their first road contest. Through four games, La-

torre has been impressed with the team’s discipline and inside-out play. “We have a done a really good job of getting the ball inside and limiting turnovers,” Latorre said. “We just need to work on limiting penetration and our transition defense.” Hinsdale Central will host Downers Grove North at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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boys basketball season with victories over Hinsdale Central, Sandburg and Glenbard North as it won the Hinsdale Central Tournament. In the team’s first game of the season Nov. 25, the Hornets defeated Hinsdale Central in thrilling fashion, winning 65-63 in double overtime. After a narrow defeat to Chicago De La Salle, Hinsdale South recorded a convincing 56-40 win over Sandburg, then defeated Glenbard North 61-44.

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BOLINGBROOK – For 12 years, Parrker Westphal has led by example on the football field. But this season, he also endeavored to be the outspoken, vocal leader of the Bolingbrook defense. Under the senior cornerback’s guidance, Bolingbrook’s bruising defense – which yielded double digit points just three times in 11 games – propelled the team to its third undefeated season in school history and a Southwest Suburban Blue conference title. He refuses to take all the credit for the Raiders stellar showing, but Westphal explains how he made his voice heard – pushing his teammates in the weight room, guiding them on the practice field, and barking audibles and hot routes during games. “It’s all about being accountable for yourself and holding your teammates accountable for their actions,” Westphal said. “I think we improved as a team and became a tight-knit family because we held each other accountable. “This year – my senior season – was different. I usually don’t talk, but I made it a point to be a more vocal on the field and in the locker room and during practice.” Westphal’s play speaks for itself. A three-year varsity starter

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Brian Allen

Alec Arvanitakis

Tuf Borland

Sebastian Calvino

Michael Dashut

School: Hinsdale Central Year: Senior Outlook: An all-state center, Allen was a captain and leader of the Hinsdale Central offensive line. The 6-foot-1 inch, 287-pound Allen was a steadying force on the line and was recently selected to play in the Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 4 in San Antonio.

School: Downers Grove South Year: Senior Outlook: He shouldered the offensive burden, running for 880 yards on 181 carries and 13 total touchdowns this season. The senior back finished on a high note totaling 125 yards and three touchdowns in a playoff-clinching victory over Hinsdale South in the final game of the season.

School: Bolingbrook Year: Sophomore Outlook: This linebacker led the Raiders with 53 tackles and 48 assists in 11 games. In his second year starting, he played his best down the stretch – returning an interception for a touchdown in a win over Lincoln-Way East and recording a team-high 13 tackles in the final game against Marist.

School: Downers Grove North Year: Senior Outlook: Calvino performed mightily at both a tight end and quarterback. The 6-foot-1-inch senior primarily served as a tight end for the first six games; then, following an injury, Calvino stepped in under center and scored 10 touchdowns in seven games as the starter and guided the team to the Class 7A quarterfinals.

School: Downers Grove North Year: Senior Outlook: This hard-hitting middle linebacker led the North defense to two straight shutouts to open the season. A captain of one of the best defenses in the area, Dashut’s defining play was a fourth-quarter interception to help seal a second-round playoff win over Wheaton Warrenville South.

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John Duvic

Jaden Huff

Cliff Krause

Kyle Leto

School: Downers Grove North Year: Senior Outlook: The Trojans’ Swiss Army knife, Diggs – a Division I recruit – played nearly every role on offense, defense and special teams. Diggs ran and threw for touchdowns this season playing quarterback and running back. Additionally, he started on the defensive line and returned multiple kicks for touchdowns.

School: Benet Year: Senior Outlook: The place kicker and punter, Duvic nailed 19 field goals this season – 12 from 35 yards or longer, and three from 50 yards and out. He set an IHSA record for most field goals made during a game (five) and set a Benet record for longest field goal made during a game – a 54-yarder that broke a record held by his father.

School: Bolingbrook Year: Senior Outlook: This tough running back paced a balanced Bolingbrook rushing attack, logging 814 yards and nine rushing touchdowns on 147 carries. The Division I recruit was also a receiving threat who caught two touchdowns and averaged nearly 10 yards per reception this season.

School: Lisle Year: Senior Outlook: A three-year varsity running back, Krause paced the Lisle offense this season, averaging 5.5 yards per carry and over 15 yards per reception out of the backfield. He led the team in receiving, rushing, and touchdowns, tallying 914 all-purpose yards and 11 scores.

School: Downers Grove North Year: Senior Outlook: Leto excelled as a change-of-pace running back. At 5-foot-6-inches, Leto used his speed and agility to torch opposing defenses, as he was capable of scoring on every touch. In the second half of the season, Leto tallied touchdown runs of 44, 55 and 57 yards.

Bolingbrook: Dariel Greer and Julian Huff

Downers Grove North: Daniel Izewski, Richard Olekanma and Jalen Reams

Downers Grove South: Michael Connolly, Le’Devin Smith and Javon Turner

Hinsdale Central: Ian Bunting, Juwan Edmond and Trevor Paul

Honorable mention Benet: Jack Beneventi and Joe Weidenbach

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Connor Melvin

Robert Regan

Ben Stefani

Nick Surges

School: Westmont Year: Senior Outlook: LoGiurato was Westmont’s key playmaker on offense, defense and special teams this season. The three-sport Sentinels’ star often lined up at defensive back, running back, receiver and kick returner in the same game and accounted for a majority of the offense. In the team’s lone win this year, LoGiurato caught six passes for 133 yards and a TD.

School: Lemont Year: Senior Outlook: A multiple-year starter, this 6-foot-3, 260-pound senior was the latest in the long line of standout offensive lineman at Lemont. One of only a few Indians who returned this fall with major varsity experience, Melvin helped open up holes for an offense that rushed for 1,551 yards and 23 touchdowns this season.

School: Hinsdale South Year: Junior Outlook: The dual-threat quarterback entered in relief during a Week 2 loss to Downers Grove North, then never relinquished the starting role. Regan finished the season with 468 passing yards and four touchdowns. He also used his mobility to rush for 539 yards and 14 touchdowns while guiding the Hornets to the brink of the playoffs.

School: Hinsdale Central Year: Senior Outlook: A versatile back who could run between the tackles or outside, Stefani led the Red Devils in rushing with 940 rushing yards and nine total touchdowns. He also proved to be one of the most durable and formidable backs in the area – setting a Hinsdale Central record for most carries in a game (42) during a loss to Oak Park-River Forest.

School: Benet Year: Senior Outlook: A two-way starter, the 6-foot-3-inch outside linebacker and tight end was a difference maker on both sides of the ball. The senior linebacker was the leader of the Redwings’ defensive corps and his speed, finesse, tackling ability and football smarts have generated interest from Ivy League and Division I schools.

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Brad Sznajder

Parrker Westphal

Jacob White

Quincy Woods

School: Downers Grove South Year: Sophomore Outlook: Regarded as one of the top offensive lineman in his class in the entire country, Swenson anchored a line which consistently opened holes for the Mustangs rushing attack. Already one of the top recruits in Illinois for the 2016 class, the 6-foot-7-inch 290-pound Swenson has verbally committed to play for the University of Michigan.

School: Benet Year: Junior Outlook: In the wake of a season-ending injury to Porter Ontko early in the season, Sznajder carried Benet’s rushing attack and led the Redwings to six straight wins to open the season. He consistently displayed big-play ability, including a dazzling 91-yard kickoff return touchdown against Crete-Monee.

School: Bolingbrook Year: Senior Outlook: The Raiders’ speedy shutdown defensive back proved to be a valuable asset on offense, defense and special teams this season. Not only was Westphal second on the team with eight pass breakups, but the Division I recruit was also Bolingbrook’s punter, return specialist and frequently lined up at wide receiver.

School: Hinsdale Central Year: Senior Outlook: A two-way starter, White was the leader of both the offensive and defensive units. Not only was he the Red Devils’ starting middle linebacker, but the senior also filled in at quarterback when starter Chase Hamilton suffered an injury early in the season. Averaging seven yards per carry, White rushed for 467 yards and six touchdowns.

School: Bolingbrook Year: Junior Outlook: The featured quarterback in the Raiders read-option offense, the elusive Woods continually displayed a knack for moving the chains, collecting 676 yards on 125 carries. Even when defenses loaded the box to stop the run, Woods found open field and the end zone, scoring nine touchdowns this season.

Hinsdale South: Robert Hall and Anthony Riskus

Lemont: Anthony Berta, Drew Hayes, Jimmy Kepouros

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ue and Shouvik are a busy young couple with full-time jobs, a 2-yearold son, and a newborn baby. Life is hectic, and these two need a place to escape the daily hustle and bustle. But, although their master bedroom is huge, they struggle with trying to lay out their furniture in this oddly shaped room. Sue is a shopaholic and Shouvik is a hoarder, so the walk-in closet is bursting at the seams with clothing, shoes and accessories. To compensate, they’ve added various cabinets throughout the space to address the lack of storage. They’re desperate for a design that is functional yet luxurious, pulling together all of the room’s elements into one designer look. At the end of the day, Sue and Shouvik are looking for an adult retreat that is reminiscent of a boutique hotel suite. To begin, we upgraded their queen bed to a king-size bed, perfect for family time on Sunday mornings. We repositioned the bed to another wall, and flanked it with

mirrored panels lit up by modern wall sconces. A custom-made headboard covered with a rich, silvery patterned fabric contrasts sharply with the far wall, which was painted black and draped in dark, wall-to-wall sheers. The ebony fabric makes the wall recede, and a three-piece triptych photo of the Brooklyn Bridge at night is attached to hidden brackets, making it appear to “float” against the gauzy backdrop. The most eye-catching piece in this master bedroom makeover is a unique ethanol fireplace, encased in a white dresser that is opposite the foot of the bed. The cleanburning ethanol flames add romance and warmth to this bedroom retreat, with the added bonus of more attached storage. Part of the problem with Sue and Shouvik’s old bedroom was a lack of storage. To fix this, I decided to create an open concept dressing room with an island to hold jewelry, socks, ties and laundry hampers. The custom marble-topped island is the hardest-working piece in this bedroom, with not only gorgeous form but tons of function, too. Additional wardrobe storage is found

around the island, with all cabinet handles and hardware boasting a tiny bit of bling for added elegance. In front of the bay window, we improved the existing window seat with a new custom bench seat cushion, and accessorized it with pillows that picked up our color scheme: ebony, white and gray. An elegant chandelier hangs above the island, with table lamps providing additional illumination. All in all, Sue and Shouvik’s new master bedroom is all that they hoped for: an elegant retreat with the vibe of a boutique hotel and the functionality of providing a place for everything. The busy young couple now has an adult space to call their own, which is going to become increasingly important as their kids grow up and demand much of their attention. Here, in this elegant and romantic space, it’s all about the two of them. Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of HGTV’s “Candice Tells All.” For more ideas, information and show times visit http:// www.hgtv.com/candice-tells-all/show/ index.html.

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mysuburbanlife.com "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 said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 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 W09-

1911. 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS SOVEREIGN BANK, PLAINTIFF VS WEST SUBURBAN BANK; WEST SUBURBAN BANK, AS TRUSTEE UTA 13340 DATED 09/12/08; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF WEST SUBURBAN BANK AS TRUSTEE UTA 13340 DATED 09/12/08; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; CYNTHIA S DOMM; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICTORIA HARTMAN, IF ANY; DEFENDANTS 5524 SOUTH VIRGINIA AVENUE CLARENDON HILLS, IL 60514 10 CH 000846 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

pu dgm Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 9, 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. 09-15-202-017 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5524 SOUTH VIRGINIA AVENUE CLARENDON HILLS, IL 60514 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $307,168.21. 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 mort-

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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 uant to Judgm t of

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gagee 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS LILJANA DONKU; KRSTO A. DONKU; THE KNOLLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWHEQ, INC HOME EQUITY LO; DISCOVER BANK; DEFENDANTS 6110 KNOLL VALLEY DRIVE UNIT 201 WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 12 CH 003207 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

pu dgm Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 9, 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. 09-14-303-297 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6110 KNOLL VALLEY DRIVE UNIT 201 WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 Description of Improvements: TAN BRICK CONDO IN A MULTI UNIT WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $118,702.33. 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 #PA1204933 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I574071 November 29, 2013 December 6, 13, 2013 Suburban Life WIL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS US BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2013-1T PLAINTIFF VS LAURENT JAUGEY A/K/A LAURENT F JAUGEY; CHAMBORD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 19W042 NORMANDY AVENUE E OAK BROOK, IL 60523 12 CH 005055 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 September 24, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2014, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for

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Page 56 • HSL • Suburban Life - Friday, December 6, 2013 ghe 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. 06-29-407-011 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 19W042 NORMANDY AVENUE E OAK BROOK, IL 60523 Description of Improvements: TAN BRICK TOWNHOUSE WITH AN ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $244,290.21. 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 #PA1210402 Plaintiff's atto is

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subj 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 14-13-07162. I574414 November 29, 2013 December 6, 13, 2013 Suburban Life DAR

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-7 PLAINTIFF Vs. Stacey A. Bachara; et. al. DEFENDANTS 13 CH 001610 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 9/13/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/7/14 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 09-21-406-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 18W207 Claremont Drive Darien, IL 60561 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 taxIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR es levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY representation as to quality or WHEATON, ILLINOIS quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" PNC Bank, National Association condition. The sale is further subject PLAINTIFF

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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 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 Get the job you want at:

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"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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS SOVEREIGN BANK, PLAINTIFF VS WEST SUBURBAN BANK; WEST SUBURBAN BANK, AS TRUSTEE UTA 13340 DATED 09/12/08; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF WEST SUBURBAN BANK AS TRUSTEE UTA 13340 DATED 09/12/08; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; CYNTHIA S DOMM; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICTORIA HARTMAN, IF ANY; DEFENDANTS 5524 SOUTH VIRGINIA AVENUE CLARENDON HILLS, IL 60514 10 CH 000846 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 September 24, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 9, 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: LOTS 10 AND 11 IN BLOCK 4 IN SOPHIA SECRIST'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 3, 4, 5 AND 6 OF SECRIST'S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SOPHIA SECRIST'S SUBDIVISION RECORDED AUGUST 27, 1891 AS DOCUMENT 46389, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-15-202-017 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5524 SOUTH VIRGINIA AVENUE CLARENDON HILLS, IL 60514 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $307,168.21. 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 #PA0935787 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I574032 November 29, 2013 December 6, 13, 2013 Suburban Life CH 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 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 tax-

sp sp es 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS LILJANA DONKU; KRSTO A. DONKU; THE KNOLLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWHEQ, INC HOME EQUITY LO; DISCOVER BANK; DEFENDANTS 6110 KNOLL VALLEY DRIVE UNIT 201 WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 12 CH 003207 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 September 24, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 9, 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 NO. 201 IN BUILDING NO. 22 IN THE KNOLLS CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF LOT 2 OF THE

Suburban Life - Friday, December 6, 2013 • HSL • Page 57 P.F.H. ASSESSMENT PLAT IN THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE WEST THREE QUARTERS OF THE EAST HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER, ALL IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R79-22999, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-14-303-297 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6110 KNOLL VALLEY DRIVE UNIT 201 WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 Description of Improvements: TAN BRICK CONDO IN A MULTI UNIT WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $118,702.33. 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 #PA1204933 Plaintiff's attorney is

ey not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I574071 November 29, 2013 December 6, 13, 2013 Suburban Life WIL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -vsALEXANDER J QUALIZZA JR, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER THE MARIE D. QUALIZZA LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 19, 2004, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE MARIE D. QUALIZZA LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 19, 2004, DARIEN RIDGE CONDOMINIUM II ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants 8410 CAPTONS LANE 104 DARIEN, IL 60561 12CH 3591 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, ALEXANDER J QUALIZZA JR, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER THE MARIE D. QUALIZZA LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 19, 2004, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE MARIE D. QUALIZZA LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 19, 2004, DARIEN RIDGE CONDOMINIUM II ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s) in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court of DuPage County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: UNIT 8410-104 TOGETHER WITS ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN DARIEN RIDGE CONDOMINIUM II, AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2001-032717 IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST, OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 8410 Captons Lane, Unit 104, Darien, IL 60561 Permanent Index No: 09-34-312-004 and which said Mortgage was made by Marie D. Qualizza, Deceased, Mortgagor(s), to Marquette Bank assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois as Document No. R2004-240329; And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said Eighteenth Judicial Cir-

Eight cuit Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant(s), file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, at the Courthouse, in the City of Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois, on or before the December 30, 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, Clerk of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court DuPage County, Illinois. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. Attorney for Plaintiff 39 South La Salle Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 312 372 2020 Attorney No. 49250 I575684 November 29, 2013 December 6, 13, 2013 Suburban Life DAR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS US BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2013-1T PLAINTIFF VS LAURENT JAUGEY A/K/A LAURENT F JAUGEY; CHAMBORD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 19W042 NORMANDY AVENUE E OAK BROOK, IL 60523 12 CH 005055 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 September 24, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 9, 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: PARCEL 1;

UNIT 1 IN AREA 13 IN LOT 2 OF CHAMBORD SUBDIVISION NUMBER 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28 AND PART OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 24, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R69-12160 AND RE-RECORDED JULY 14, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R69-31094 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1 AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 1968 AS DOCUMENT R6848320 AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JANUARY 23, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R69-3148 AND IN DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 1968 AS DOCUMENT R68-48318 AND IN SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION OF INCLUSIONS RECORDED JUNE 10, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R69-25273, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 06-29-407-011 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 19W042 NORMANDY AVENUE E OAK BROOK, IL 60523 Description of Improvements: TAN BRICK TOWNHOUSE WITH AN ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $244,290.21. 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

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Page 58 • HSL • Suburban Life - Friday, December 6, 2013 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 #PA1210402 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I574076 November 29, 2013 December 6, 13, 2013 Suburban Life OB IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-7 PLAINTIFF Vs. Stacey A. Bachara; et. al. DEFENDANTS 13 CH 001610 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 9/13/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/7/14 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: LOT 144 IN GALLAGHER AND HENRY'S BROOKHAVEN MANOR, UNIT NO. 3, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 1968 AS DOCUMENT R68-50367, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-21-406-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 18W207 Claremont Drive Darien, IL 60561 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

posit paid. 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 14-13-07162. I574414 November 29, 2013 December 6, 13, 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: 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

cy) PNC Bank, National ) Association; Brook Forest ) Community Association; ) Village of Oak Brook; ) Katherine O'Connell; ) Unknown Heirs and ) Legatees of Bernard B. ) O'Connell; Unknown ) Owners and Nonrecord ) Claimants; Richard Kuhn, ) as Special Representative ) for Bernard B. O'Connell ) (deceased), Defendants. ) NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent, Bernard B. O'Connell, that on November 6, 2013, an order was entered by the Court, naming Richard W. Kuhn, 552 S. Washington Street, Suite 100, Naperville, Illinois 60540, Tel. No. (630) 420-8228, as the Special Representative of the above named decedent under 735 ILCS 13-1209 (Death of a Party). The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 19 Cambridge Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523. November 29, 2013 December 6, 13, 2013 Suburban Life 6970 OB

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. LUIS ARTURO ANDRANGO; INA PACHWICEWICZ; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT 13CH 2713 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, LUIS ARTURO ANDRANGO; INA PACHWICEWICZ; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 8 IN SECOND ADDITION TO BABSON PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING NORTH OF THE CENTER LINE OF JOLIET ROAD, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 7239 Hamilton, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60522 P.I.N.: 09-25-204-004 and which said mortgage was signed by LUIS ARTURO ANDRANGO, INA PACHWICEWICZ, mortgagor, to First Dearborn MortSTATE OF ILLINOIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA gage Co., L.L.C.,, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the COUNTY OF DUPAGE Recorder of Deeds of DuPage IN THE CIRCUIT COURT County as Document No. R2003OF THE EIGHTEENTH 258622; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly JUDICIAL CIRCUIT issued out of the Circuit Court of Liberty Bank for Savings ) Plaintiff, )2013 DuPage County against you as provided by law, and that the said vs. )CH suit is now pending. Joan O'Connell; Sara L. )2635 NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS Montmorency-O'Connell; ) YOU, the said above defendant, file

your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in DuPage County at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before the December 23, 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Circuit Clerk 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 7898 DuPage County No.: 182011 I574716 November 22, 29, 2013 December 6, 2013 Suburban Life BR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. DANIEL R. BAKER; PARK WILLOW OF CLARENDON HILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 13 CH 2774 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, DANIEL R. BAKER and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: PARCEL 1: UNIT 531-8 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN PARK WILLOW OF CLARENDON HILLS CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2005-17727, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO THE USE OF PARKING SPACE, P-531-8, LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY TO CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R200517727. COMMON ADDRESS: 531 Carlysle Drive, Unit 8, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 P.I.N.: 09-14-122-134 and which said mortgage was signed by DANIEL R. BAKER, mortgagors, to 0827201Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for United Home Loans, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County as Document No. R2006102225; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of DuPage County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in DuPage County at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before December 23, 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

mysuburbanlife.com plaint prayer 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 8228 DuPage County No.: 182011 I573829 November 22, 29, 2013 December 6, 2013 Suburban Life CH F13080216 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTYWHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Dennis Jarosik aka Dennis J. Jarosik; Royal Oaks Townhome Association; Michael Jarosik aka Michael Casey Jarosik; Bonnie Reszke aka Bonnie J. Reszke; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. Property Address: 1649 Old Oak Place, Darien, Illinois 60561 13 CH 2944 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Dennis Jarosik aka Dennis J. Jarosik , Michael Jarosik aka Michael Casey Jarosik , and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF LOT 1 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT A OF CARRIAGE WAY WEST UNIT 1-A, BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF THE SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT A OF CARRIAGE WAY WEST UNIT 1-A RECORDED OCTOBER 27, 1977 AS DOCUMENT R77-98364 AND RE-RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R77-111172, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1: THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE SOUTH AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 11,609.19 FEET FOR A DISTANCE OF 55.88 FEET; THENCE NORTH 66 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 11 SECONDS EAST, 112.66 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 148.96 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE NORTH AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 155.0 FEET AND HAVING A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 68 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 32.06 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 148.11 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, 32.01 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL ONE AS CREATED BY DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R83-

59193 AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R83-67695, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 10-04-108-009 Said property is commonly known as: 1649 Old Oak Place, Darien, Illinois 60561, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Dennis Jarosik and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number R2012-114823 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Dupage County on or before December 23, 2013, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Steven C. Lindberg FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I574024 November 22, 29, 2013 December 6, 2013 Suburban Life DAR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE NORTH COMMUNITY BANK, successor by merger with METROBANK, successor by merger with METROPOLITAN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. JESUS DAVILA, NORMA ORTEGA, 6737 OGDEN, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 2013 CH 003229 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is

ng hereby given to you, UNKNOWN AND NONRECORD OWNERS CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s) in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Cook County by the plaintiff against you and other defendant (s), praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 3 (EXCEPT THE WEST 33.00 FEET THEREOF) IN CORGIAT'S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 394.6 FEET OF LOT 1 (EXCEPT THE EAST 430 FEET THEREOF) AND THE NORTH 394.6 FEET OF LOT 2 (EXCEPT THE WEST 552.44 FEET THEREOF) OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 09-36-202-014-0000 and 09-36-202-015-0000 Commonly known as 124 W. 79th Street, Burr Ridge, IL 60521 and which mortgages were signed by JESUS DAVILA, mortgagor, to Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company, predecessor in interest to METROBANK, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the DuPage County Recorder as Document Nos. R2003-333572, R2007-205848 and R2010063205 respectively, and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named Defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit, or otherwise make your appearance therein in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Du Page County, in the City of Wheaton, Illinois within 30 days of the first date of publication of this notice, December 30, 2013 an order of default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

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