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a childrens boutique carrying boys

and girls clothing up to size 12.
While youre in the store, be sure to
check out their great selection of the
gorgeous (not to mention, American
made) Stephanie Dawn handbags!

Original Oswego
Valentine's Day
Gifts
By Tia Brooks

Throughout history, people have

used flowers to express their feelings
and this is especially true when it
comes to Valentines Day.
Wondering why we give each other
roses as a symbol of love on this
day, I Googled the phrase history of flowers. Over 400,000 hits
came up for this generic phrase so
I went with the first link and found
myself on www.flowermonthclub.
com. It was there that I discovered
that molecular biologists, who use
DNA molecules to estimate age,
can trace roses back some 200 million years! The site also discussed the
legend of Cloris, who was the goddess of flowers and crowned the rose
as queen of the flowers. Then there

was Aphrodite who presented a rose

to her son Eros, god of love. From
there, the symbol of the rose grew to
one of love and desire.
If you need a symbol of love and desire for your special Valentine, make
sure to head to downtown Oswego
and check out Floral Expressions &
Gifts to spoil your sweetheart.
Located at 67 Main Street, Floral
Expressions & Gifts provides flower
and gift delivery to Oswego and the
surrounding area. Floral Expressions is essentially three shops in
one: 1) the flower shop where they
offer a large amount of fresh flowers and helium balloons, 2) the gift
shop where you will find unique gift
ideas and gourmet goodies to make
your own premium gift baskets, and
3) the wedding boutique, where they
offer personalized wedding consultations to help you design your dream
wedding.
Coming in March Floral Expressions will launch its newest venture:

Formerly located in the Mason

Square shopping center, the mother
and daughter team behind Floral Expressions, Meagan and Terry, have
been at their Main Street location
for more than three years. They enjoy the historic atmosphere of their
downtown location and friendliness
of their loyal customers. November
of last year marked their 10-year
anniversary, and as a thank you for
the communitys continued support, they held an open house and
offered free bouquets of flowers for
customers.
If you have Valentines Day already
covered, then make sure to check out
Floral Expressions and Gifts colorful spring and Easter dcor! The
shop offers holiday gifts and home
dcor year round.

sure to express your true feelings at

competitive prices.
Floral Expressions and Gifts
can be contacted at (630-5514438) or find them online at
www.floralexpressionandgift.

Vet Update:
Benefits
Enrollment
by the Kendall Times Vet

Apply Now: Online Enrollment

Open for Vets Health Benefits
I remember when I came home. The
United States, as sweet and beautiful
as it was, seemed to be like an alien
planet.
Public roads were a nightmare. Anyone that I wasnt used to was an enemy trying to take my life. And I knew

Floral Expressions present a feature

event in November, hosted along
with the Marmalade Tree (also located on Main Street), where they kick
off their holiday presentations with
an open house for their customers.
Valentines Day is the biggest event
of the year for a florist, and Floral Expressions is ready to help you impress
your special Valentine. Their team of
experienced designers can create any
floral arrangement that you may desire, and they welcome requests for
special and unique orders. Whether
its a romantic occasion, the birth of
a new baby, or just to show that you
care, their experienced designers can
create a floral arrangement that is

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every route out of any situation but

one. What I didnt know what to do
was how to get treatment for what I
needed.
My side effects subsided, and I eventually left the military to pursue
higher learning. Although when I got
out of the service, I was at a loss of
where I could get care or how to get
that care.
Recently, The Veterans Affairs Department partnered with First Army
at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, to
make this enrollment process easier
when applying for treatment easier.
The VA has done this to better service troops who exit the military
without having applied for VA health
benefits. Secretary Eric Shinseki said
that this will help streamline the VA
healthcare enrollment (down from
10 to 3 days) and make it easier for
service members to get the care they
earned by their service.

Stop by Floral Expressions and Gifts in downtown Oswego to view their selection.

It is highly recommended that any

service members who have been

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Please Come
Together, Vote
By Jennifer Flowers, Publisher

As we enter the home stretch of this

primary season, it important to note
that we live in a country that gives
us so much in terms of our freedom.
Our lifestyle and our independence
are just some of the values we as
Americans often take for granted.
This election season many of us find
ourselves at the same point in time:
DEALING with the economic slowdown. Over the past four years, we
have witnessed both parties offering
programs and solutions to solving
our current state.
As with the principals of democracy, the American people are the
best judges as to which road we will
travel in the next two years. So as
we begin early voting and anticipate
primary day, March 20th, please
join me and the staff of the Kendall Weekly Times in voting and helping our democracy to come together
for the Great American Debate!

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Business:
Retreat in
County
by Ron Bartlett

Located on Route 34 at the east end

of town, along scenic Rock Creek,
the Best Western Plus Hotel and
Conference Center in Sandwich is
Kendall Countys premier location
for weddings, trade shows and business conferences.
According to the Sales Director Cindy Prohl, the hotel was the inspiration of a long-time Sandwich family
who saw a need for just such a venue
in Kendall County, so the land was
purchased and trees were cleared
and used in the construction of the
hotel.
As you enter you will notice the large
timbers and woodwork (the trees
they cut down) used in the main
desk and lobby. Along with a beautiful stone fireplace, you get the immediate feeling of a lodge somewhere in
the north woods. All guests receive
complementary breakfast, and with
100 guestrooms, there is plenty of
room for everyone to come and get
away from it all.
The convention center is very spacious with the hallway alone measuring in at 7000 feet. The main room
can be partitioned off into three
rooms or left open for large gatherings, like the second annual Great
Outdoors Show that was held February 3-5 and the Mixed Martial
Arts Cage Fighting Championships
held February 11th.
Upcoming events include the Bridal Expo and Wicked Wheels Motor Cycle & Car show, also held in

February. Staff is also working on a

concert series.
If your group is smaller, rooms off to
the side of the main room that measure in at 600 feet. There is even a
smaller meeting room down the hall
that hosts business networking meetings. In fact, the hotel boasts more
convention space then any hotel in
Aurora.
If you are looking for a nice place
to hold a wedding reception, there
is a separate room downstairs from
the dinning room and lounge with a
private bar and deck. It is also right
across the hall from the pool, so you
can even have pool party if you like.
The lounge and dining room also
host numerous local bands, ranging
from rock-n-roll to barbershop quartets and the popular dueling pianos
that everyone has been talking about.
There is also a summer sand volleyball league located in the back by
the parking lot that looks out on the
creek and has plenty of parking spaces for you and all your guests.
So if youre planning an event in the
future, instead of traveling into the
city, why not stay closer to home and
give the Best Western Plus in Sandwich a try? They have the same great
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underneath. I tried not to let it bother me. Then, before I knew it, I was
being dumpedover dinner. It was
as if I were trapped in a nightmare
the world was surreal. I was hearing
the words, but they werent sinking
in. I couldnt believe my ears. Yesterday, we had been happy. Today, I was
hearing bizarre excuses.

might find if you traveled into the

city.

Cupid Missed
the Mark
By Nadia Kanhai

Valentines Daya day of love and

romance, roses and chocolateexcept sometimes Cupids arrow leaves
a nasty flesh wound.
If I am suspicious of the Hallmark
holiday, am I a skeptic or am I a realist? I dont need a dozen roses that
will droop within a week. And while I
need the chocolate (antioxidant-laden dark chocolate, preferably), Ill be
thrilled if you buy it on February 15
for half-price. That way, I get twice
as much for the buck. You can make
me a greeting card; you dont have to
invest in Hallmark or their competitors. But dont give me a plastic ring
from the gumball machine (thats
another story).
To catch a glimpse into my cynicism,
I share this story. The Valentines
Day that stands out in my memory
was one of lifes creepy jokes.
We were young, in love, and engaged.
Life should have been perfect. We
met for a nice Valentines Day dinner, just as we had planned. Dressed
for success, we strolled downtown
to the steak house. However, while
the evening seemed picture-perfect
on the surface, tension was brewing

Fortunately or oddly enough, we

were close friends. We had been
friends before dating. We were still
friends, though not fiancs. We
strolled around the park after dinner, as I tried to digest the news that
tasted very flat and rather rotten.
Showing off, he jumped a fence and
ripped his pants. Poetic justice, as his
pants were too tight. He was wearing
khakis, and his skimpy forest-green
undies showed like a sore thumb.
No, I didnt deserve the cold shoulder that night. I had done nothing
wrongbut I didnt know that until afterwards. His guilty conscious
was getting the better of him, and he
broke up with me because of something he had done, not anything I
had done.
To be honest, that Valentines Day
from hell was just one chapter in a
comedic soap opera fairy tale. The
story didnt end that evening. Eventually, we got married, raised an awesome family, and stayed together for
20 years. And he learned to buy me
rose bushes we could plant in the
spring and enjoy for years to come,
and half-price chocolate hearts that
didnt last as long, except on my
waistline.
Valentines Day is just another day
one of 366 this year, but I hope its a
good one for you. If its not, just wait
until tomorrow, my friend, and maybe Ill run into you at the store buying half-price confectionery delights.

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Letter to Editor
My name is Amy Cesich and I am
running for a seat on the Kendall
County Board District 1.
I have lived in Kendall County for
almost seven years. Our family
moved to this area to enjoy the open
spaces and to be part of a growing
community.
I believe strongly in volunteerism,
have had the honor of being a member of our community HOA Board,
and currently serve on the Yorkville
Parks and Rec Board. Having always been interested in politics and
the governing of our community, I
became involved with the Kendall
County Democratic Central Committee and serve as our Media Relations Director.

Upcoming Chili
Cook-off Event
press release

CHILI COOK-OFF and 2012

Candidate Meet & Greet
Sunday, February 19, 2012
4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
UAW Local 145 Union Hall
1700 Oakton Road, Montgomery,
IL
Sponsored by Fox River Valley CAP
Council
$5.00 tickets sold at the door

Oswego
Cook-off
Oswego Knights of Columbus
CHILI COOK-OFF at the KC Hall
197 E. Washington St. Oswego IL

We enjoy special resources here in

Kendall County with Silver Springs
State Park, the Fox River running
through several cities, and a thriving
agricultural industry. My involvement with the Yorkville Parks and
Rec Board, my past experiences with
Board operations, and longtime passion for enjoying and preserving our
natural resources, will serve me well
as a County Board member.

Friday, February 17th

Its been said that things get done by

those who show up, and I'm showing up! I believe that the majority of voters want a candidate who
has an open mind, wants a fiscally
responsible government, and who
shares their desire for a better community for all of us. To learn more
about me visit amycesich.com.

Cost: Bring in a bag of food or ...

Make a free-will donation

6:00 pm - Chili drop off

6:30 pm - Tasting begins
7:00 pm - Ballet Count
The winner will receive the coveted
2012 KC CHILI TROPHY
Bring in a crockpot of your chili to
be judged.
Do YOU have the winning recipe?

Proceeds to benefit the Kendall

County Food Pantry.
Cornbread made by the K of C
Ladies Auxiliary.
For more info call Bill:
630-551-6913

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Anaresim

A Visit to
Instanbul
Globe Trecker with
Robert Enriquez

On 11 May 330 AD, at about the

time he became the very first christian emperor, Constantine the Great
declared a New Rome the capital of
his empire. His selection, 1000 miles
east of Rome, was made in an effort to get away from the entrenched
decadence of the actual capital, and
for over a Millenia, it was a success.
(Located at about 41 1 7 North
Latitude in what is known as Anatolia, were it in the United States, it
would place New Rome at about
mile south of Dwight, Illinois, on
Rout 47, with similar weather and
seasons.)
Early on, New Rome was also called
Byzantium for an earlier Greek city
there, already more than 1,000 years
old. But the name Constantinople, or City of Constantine, is the
name that survived for 1,600 years,
after which it was officially changed
in 1930 (using a word derived from
a long-lost root; a contraction of the
Greek words eis tan Polis or in
the City, on referencing roadsigns).
To this day, people wonder when or
where Constantinople actually existed, or did it ever exist? This is not
surprising since one cannot find the

Bosphorus

Ayasofya

name on a modern map. Still, the

name conjures greatness, splendor,
history, culture, and knowledge. Its
earlier name-root Byzantine still
means highest and unknowable in
English.
Constantinople, the mystical place
still indeed exists, with all its splendor and culture intact as modern-day
Istanbul in Turkey. Geographically
placed between Asia and Europe, Istanbul has seen the likes of Darius
the Great, Xerxes, Alexander the
Great, Cesar, Tamerlane, Seljuks,
Mongols, four Crusades and the Ottomans. It is an incredibly layered
city, archaeologically, historically and
culturally. Its architecture reflects its
many influences, nowhere more so
than Hagia Sophia, first a splendid
christian church, now a magnificent
mosque open to millions of visitors
from around the world. Gold, spices, grains, woods, and jewels in vast
amounts have been traded for 3,000
years in the city markets, and these
lace Turkish cuisine, language and
culture to this day.

Turkey

If you would like to visit a megacity truly ancient and modern at the
same time, Istanbul has few equals
on our planet. Each time I have visited it, I have come away with new
insights and thoughts about its history. Turkish people are welcoming,
hospitable, highly educated, and
many speak English very well.

Bererlybeyi

Box Scores
RankTeam (1st Place Votes)Record
Last updated Monday, Feb 13,
2012 12:54 AM EST
1. Kentucky (63) 25-1
2. Syracuse (2) 25-1
3. Ohio State 21-4
4. Missouri 23-2
5. North Carolina 21-4
6. Baylor 21-4
7. Kansas 20-5
8. Florida 19-6
9. Murray State 24-1
10. Duke 21-4
11. Michigan State 20-5
12. Georgetown 19-5
13. San Diego State 20-4
14. UNLV 22-4
15. Florida State 17-7
16. St. Mary's 23-3
17. Creighton 21-5
18. Marquette 21-5
19. Virginia 19-5
20. Mississippi State 19-6
21. Wisconsin 19-6
22. Michigan 19-7
23. Indiana 19-6
24. Louisville 20-5
25. Harvard 21-3

NCAA Women's
RankTeam (1st Place Votes)Record
Last updated Monday, Feb 13, 2012 12:27
AM EST

1. Baylor (40) 25-0

2. Notre Dame 24-2
3. Connecticut 23-2
4. Stanford 22-1
5. Duke 21-3
6. Miami (FL) 22-3
7. Kentucky 21-3
8. Maryland 21-4
9. Wisconsin-Green Bay 21-1
10. Ohio State 22-3

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11. Tennessee 17-7

12. Delaware 22-1
13. Nebraska 19-4
14. Georgetown 19-6
15. Texas A&M 17-6
16. Purdue 19-6
17. Rutgers 17-7
18. Penn State 20-5
19. Gonzaga 22-4
20. Louisville 18-7
21. Georgia 19-6
t-22. Georgia Tech 18-7
t-22. North Carolina 17-8
24. South Carolina 19-6
25. St. Bonaventure 24-2

The Blackhawks
skid continues
as their winless
streak hits 8
games
Blackhawks Report
By Ron Bartlett

The poor play continues for the

Hawks as they lost for the 6th straight
time on the road trip, with disappointing games against Colorado,
who had scored more than 2 goals
in only two of their last 12 games.
Colorado scored five times against
the Hawks goalies, and the same was
true in the loss to San Jose on Friday.
The road trip continued Saturday with a 7:30 tilt in the desert as
the Hawks looked to end their skid
against the Phoenix Coyotes. Sadly,
the game started the same way it did
in San Jose the night before, with
the Coyotes jumping out to a 2 goal
lead. They never looked back as they
out played the Hawks on their way to
a 3 0 shutout win.
The Hawks goaltending is not getting any better, and there are rumors
that the Blackhawks scouts have
been at several of the NY Islander
games, looking at veteran goalie Evgeni Nabokov. A trade could be in
the works.

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They need to do something soon to

try and snap the skid. They needed
to get at least 14 points out of a possible 18, and right now as it stands,
they have 1 point out of 12.
The road trip will start back up on
Tuesday with a tough game against
division rival Nashville Predators,
the team that started the Hawks on
this losing streak back on January
21st.
It has been a while since the boys in
the red sweaters have tasted victory.
Lets hope they can return the favor
and knock off the Preds.
It will not be easy to make the
playoffs now, so every game from
here on out will be big. Lets
hope they turn it around soon.

NBA

Washington622.21415.04-12
Charlotte324.11117.5
Western Conference Standings
Northwest
TeamsWLPCT
Oklahoma
City216.
Denver1612.5715.5
Utah1412.5386.511-5.5366.511-3
Minnesota1315.4648.5
Pacific
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Clippers178.68010-3
LA
Lakers1612.5712.5
Phoenix1215.4446.0
Golden
State1014.4176.5
Sacramento1017.3708.0
Southwest
TeamsWLPCT
San
Antonio199.67913-1
Dallas1711.607
2.010-5
Houston1612.57
13.010-3
Memphis1414.5005.09-5
New Orleans423.14814.52-14

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Eastern Conference Standings

Atlantic
TeamsWLPCTGBHOMEROADDIVCONFPFPASTRKL10
Philadelphia199.679
Boston1512.5563
New
York1315.464
Toronto920.310
New Jersey821.276
Central
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Chicago237.767
Indiana1710.6304.515.4449.5
Cleveland1016.38511.0
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Miami217.750
Atlanta1810.6433.0
Orlando1711.6074.0

Helpful Home
Tips
Air Sealing Homes for energy efficiency
(Part 4)
By Ron Bartlett

Sealing Duct Leaks

The duct work is considered part of
the thermal boundary because they
are full air from the home.
Return air ducts
Ducts that are attached to the
garage or run through the attic
and crawlspace can create quite
a bit of air leakage. Sealing the
ducts in these areas should begin
near the air handler (furnace). The
leaks here are under higher pressure and should be dealt with first,
because they can depressurize the

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combustion zone of the heating

equipment and cause backdrafting
that could lead to carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Seal all gaps and cracks or openings
with duct mastic or foil duct tape.
As discussed before, use the back of
your hand to find the problem areas.
Carefully inspect and seal leaks
at all transition areas, like bends
elbows or any change of direction in
the ducts. Also dont forget to seal
around the filter assembly.
Ron Bartlett, Bartlett's Home Inspection

Supply Ducts

Inspect and seal these areas appropriately. The plenum joint at the air
handler is a big concern as this has
been a difficult spot for HVAC installers to fasten. Use silicone caulk
or foil duct tape instead of mastic,
to make for easier access in case
maintenance is required. Seal all
joint elbows and direction changes,
like you did for the return air ducts.
Flexible ducts should be inspected
regularly at the main duct branch
to ensure no air is leaking and for
any type of mechanical damage or
animal activity.

Duct boots, registers and chases,

should be sealed around the wall,
floor and ceilings. If the opening
is too big to be sealed with foam
or caulk, use a ridged barrier like
plywood, drywall, or ridged foam
board.
Lastly, you may consider sealing off
supply and return registers in unoccupied basements and crawl spaces.
As always, you should use common
sense and proper safety equipment.
If you are not sure about something,
consult a professional.

Senior News
by Pat Feeley

FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

The Oswego Senior Center is offering free income tax filings for seniors and low-income families from
now til April 9th.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) trained preparers are
available to assist you in preparing
your tax return. Appointments are
required. Call 630-554-5602 to arrange for a day and time.
Please remember to bring a copy
of last year's returns, W2's, 1099,
1098, your social security card, and
proper identification for you and
any others on the return.
TEA AT THE OSC
Join us for our second annual tea
party to be held on Wednesday,
March 21, 2012, at the Oswego
Senior Center, 156 E. Washington
St.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Bring your daughters, neighbors
and friends to chat, eat, and enjoy light entertainment. Wear your
"Sunday best," put on your funniest hat, and join us for a wonderful
afternoon of friendship. Prizes will
be awarded for hats.
Tickets are $9.00 each. Contact
Lorraine at 630-554-5602 for information and to purchase a ticket.
CASINO TRIP
On Wednesday, April 11th, join as
the seniors venture to Diamond Jo's
Casino in Dubuque, Iowa, for a day
of gaming.
The cost is $32.00 per person,
which includes bus, driver's tip,
lunch buffet and snacks, and games
on the bus. You will have 4 hours of

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play time.
To sign up, you must give your full
legal name, address, birth date, and
a players card #, if you have one.
Call Lorraine for more information
and to register at 630-554-5602.
WOODSHOP
Ladies and Gentlemen, if you are
advancing in age and youve downsized and given-up your at-home
workshop but you still have the
urge build or fix something, you
need to visit the Wood Shop at
the Oswego Senior Center. Weve
changed our hours and days of operation to Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday from 11am to 3pm. Plenty
of time to work. Good parking.
Bring your spouse, son, daughter, or
even your grandchild. Its time they
learned a thing or two.
Well see you at the Oswego Senior
Center.

Chamber News
MONTGOMERY, IL - All Greater Montgomery Area Chamber
members, guests and prospective
members are invited to attend the
GMACC Monthly Luncheon on
Tuesday, February 28. This months
location is one of Montgomerys

hidden treasures the Select Restaurant, 29 Boulder Hill Pass

(near the corner of Route 25).
Come enjoy another casual, neighborhood venue for networking, socializing and mingling one-on-one
with the Chamber board, Village officials, and February guest speaker,
Laura Looney, director of information applications at Rush Copley
Medical Center. Shell enlighten
the group on her organizations services and why Rush Copley became
GMACCs first FOUNDERS Club
member.
Networking will start at 11:30 am,
with lunch being served at noon and
speaker at 12:30. Reservations are
not required, but strongly recommended to ensure enough seating
for everyone. Register on line at the
Chamber website: www.chamberofmontgomeryil.org, or by calling the
Chamber office: 630-897-8137 before February 28th.
For more information about the
Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and other upcoming activities, visit the Chamber
website: www.chamberofmontgomeryil.org, or call: 630-897-8137.

shows including dramas, comedies

and Shakespeare.

Community
Notes
OSWEGO
Oswego
Playhouse
"Candida"

For more information, please call the

Village of Oswego at 630-554-3618
or email info@oswegoil.org.
Cancels

Due to the hospitalization of one of

the Oswego Playhouses lead cast
members, all performances of Candida scheduled for February 1719 and 24 -26 have been cancelled.
The Oswego Playhouse apologizes
for any inconveniences that this may
cause and hopes to reschedule the
show in the near future.
If you have purchased tickets, a full
refund will be given by calling the
Village of Oswego at 630-554-3618.
The Oswego Playhouse has two outstanding shows scheduled in March
and May, please watch for details
or contact the Village of Oswego at
630-554-3618 or email info@oswegoil.org for more information.
The Oswego Playhouse is an allvolunteer based community theatre group that works through the
Village of Oswegos Cultural Arts
Commission and under the direction of Daina Gielser, Artistic Director. Started in 2002, the Oswego
Playhouse has performed a variety of

MONTGOMERY
Dime
Jingle
for
Seniors!
The Village of Montgomery hosts
a Dime Jingle game on the fourth
Wednesday of each month from
10:00 a.m. until noon at the Village Hall. This is part of the Villages
Senior Program. In February, Dime
Jingle will be on February 22nd at
10:00 a.m. No skills are needed for
this simple game. Just come to have
fun and maybe take home some winnings! For a $2 admission charge,
the Village will provide the $1.90 in
change needed to play the various
rounds of the game as well as light
refreshments. To sign up, please call
630-896-8080 ext. 1227.