The route for the much-anticipated Inaugural Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon was approved by Naperville City Council Tuesday night.

After facing its fair share of obstacles, delays and plenty of revisions, plans for a major downtown Naperville hotel development were moved forward by City Council Tuesday.

March 4:

• William G. Hood, 58, was arrested at 8:42 p.m. near Hobson Road and Washington Street, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond.
• Jorge Flores-Medrano, 40, was arrested at 11:33 p.m. near Liberty Street and Route 59, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond.

March 3:

• Tamara Abbaszadeh Tavassoli, 51, was arrested at 1:19 a.m. near Diehl Road and North West Street, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. She posted bond. 
• Nicole Elizabeth Comis, 37, was arrested at 2:17 a.m. near North Avenue and North Loomis Street, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. She posted bond. 
• Eric Michael Oyster, 20, was arrested at 2:59 a.m. near Chicago Avenue and South Loomis Street, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond. 
• Alexey Ferapontov, 31, was arrested at 7:28 p.m. near Mill Street and Diehl Road, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond. 
• Michael George Alanis, 24, was arrested at 9:17 p.m. near Aurora Avenue and South Webster Street, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond. 
• Carlos S. Hoyos, 53, was arrested at 11:44 p.m. near Chicago Avenue and South Wright Street, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond.

March 2:

• Chanise Rochelle Spencer, 35, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. near Jefferson Avenue and South Route 59, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. She posted bond. 
• Kaily Kristine Deblock, 37, was arrested at 2:25 a.m. near Washington Street and West Bauer Road, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. She posted bond. 
• Steven Joseph Cooper, 29, was arrested at 3:13 a.m. near Sara Lane and South Naper Boulevard, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond.

Also see a log of DUI arrests throughout the rest of DuPage County.

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Open for business

Renovated bank, new location

First Community Bank, 24 W. Gartner, Suite 104, recently held its grand opening event. A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the renovation, which was recently completed at the bank’s new location in Naperville Plaza.

The bank was renovating the space over the last several months, according to First Community Bank. First Community Bank has updated the retail space and added a drive through lane around the building. The building was once the site of the Washington Bank & Trust, which was founded by a group of local businessmen in the 1970s. The bank’s original vault remains in place.

For more information on First Community Bank call 630-357-3810 or visit the website.

Coffee shop opens in CityGate Centre

Lavazza Expressions has opened a location in CityGate Centre in the Hotel Arista campus. The business celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony on March 4.

Lavazza offers authentic Italian coffee and top-quality products within a warm and welcoming environment with a touch of modern innovation, according to the company. Coffee aficionados can choose from a large selection of menu items including coffee creations, fruit smoothies, fresh salads, various sandwiches and delicious desserts.

For more information visit online, Facebook and Twitter.

Online business helps restaurants connect with customers

eateria, a Naperville-based company has launched. The business’ goal is to help food service businesses, such as restaurants, maintain strong relationships with customers through a platform, which is a one-stop shop for e-mail, social media and mobile marketing.

The business also makes it easy to create and validate special offers and promotions, as well as track results and analyze efforts, according to eateria.

“eateria is a must have for anyone in the food service industry that wants to build and maintain meaningful relationships with their customers,” said Ola Ayeni, founder and chief idea officer of Dining Dialog and eateria. “We are making it easy for them to target, connect with, and most importantly create loyal customers who will keep coming back.”

To learn more and create a free account, sign up at myeateria.com.

Cadence Health announces new CFO

Cadence Health has announced John Orsini as chief financial officer and executive vice president.

The health system was created through the merger of Central DuPage Health and Delnor Community Health System in 2011.

Orsini, 49, comes to Cadence Health from Presence Health, a 12-hospital system, created through the merger of Resurrection Health Care and Provena, and now the largest Catholic health system in Illinois, according to Cadence Health. A licensed Certified Public Accountant, Orsini began his career in auditing for the Arizona Department of Health Services. He’s held corporate finance positions at Catholic Healthcare West in Arizona, California and Nevada and served as Corporate Vice President, Finance and Treasurer at Scripps Health in San Diego. 

Have business news you would like to share? Submit information to DuPage County Business Editor Mary Ann Lopez at maryl@patch.com. 

Top Stories

Police Investigating Shots Fired in Air Near Madison Junior High Tuesday

Police are searching for more information regarding shots being fired near a Naperville school Tuesday.

City Moves Forward With Downtown Water Street Hotel Development

A major hotel development in the heart of downtown Naperville came one step closer to reality after Tuesday's City Council meeting.

Naperville Weighs In on Water Street Hotel Approval: Readers React

Patch reached out to our readers to see what they thought about City Council's decision to move forward with the downtown Naperville hotel and retail development.

City Approves Route for Naperville Marathon

Route for highly-anticipated Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon will run in an extensive loop throughout central, south and east Naperville.

Former Naperville Mayor Rybicki 'Treasured Individual'

Former Naperville Mayor Chester "Chet" J. Rybicki remembered for Riverwalk and propelling city's growth, passes away at 96.

Funeral Services Announced for Former Naperville Mayor Chester Rybicki

Funeral services have been announced for former Naperville Mayor Chester "Chet" Rybicki who passed away at the age of 96 Wednesday.

Police and Fire

Police Release Identity of Man Killed Thursday by Metra Train

Eric Bennett of Hickory Hills was killed Thursday evening after he was hit by an eastbound Metra train at the Cass Avenue crossing in Westmont.

Naperville Man, Charged with Stabbing Mom, Again Found Unfit for Trial

Alexander R. Georg allegedly tried to kill his mother the same day he was released from psychiatric therapy at Linden Oaks Hospital; he has been diagnosed as schizophrenic.

Around Town

COD Paying Consultant $290,000 to Develop 'Brand'

The college hopes to elevate its image and profile after recently completing $500 million in renovation projects to its campus.

Kids, Families Pack Rotary Hill for Sledding After Late-Winter Snowfall

Naperville residents take advantage of a late-winter snowfall by heading to the city's most popular sledding hill.

D203 Families Overwhelmingly Prefer All-Day Kindergarten

Less than 5 percent of enrolled students with the full-day or half-day option have chosen the half-day since the district begin its all-day kindergarten registration.

Were Naperville/Lisle Right to Close Schools? Most Readers Agree

Patch reached out to our readers to see what they thought about the decision to close public schools in Naperville and Lisle on Tuesday due to the storm.

Kevin Coyne is a candidate for Naperville City Council.

Name: Kevin Coyne

Position sought: City Councilman

Campaign contact information—

• Website: www.coyneforcouncil.org
• E-mail address: kevin@coyneforcouncil.org
• Phone: 630-953-9570
• Address: 1708 Chalmette Court, Naperville

Home address: Naperville

Age: 37

Family: Wife, Kim. Daughter, Charlotte.

Education (degree and school): BBA, University of Iowa, Juris Doctor, DePaul College of Law, LL.M, The John Marshall Law School

Occupation: Attorney

Political party affiliation, If any: Republican Committeeman, Lisle Township 86

Previous elected offices: I’ve never held elected office but I have served on appointed commission. Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission (2011 to Present), Naperville Fair Housing Commission (2006 to 2009)

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

I have enjoyed serving the Naperville community on City commissions and on not-for-profit boards. I believe my experience in business, municipal governance, and in the not-for-profit community will allow me to excel as a councilman.

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

Strengthening Naperville’s financial position will be my highest priority. We have significant unfunded pension liability on our books. I want to see Naperville become more aggressive on business growth and development. Both of which will strengthen our city financially. I want a greater pro-business tone coming from our dais. We should want businesses to come here, we should want growth. We should want more opportunities for our residents and the next generation. 

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

My experience on Naperville’s Planning and Zoning commission will allow me to step in immediately and be prepared to contribute as a councilman. I’ve worked with residents and the staff. I’ve worked on and reviewed development proposals. I’ve already had the experience of working on controversial development proposals and projects. I’m ready for the job.

How long have you lived in Naperville (if applicable, if not how long have you been involved with Napeville)?

I moved to Naperville upon graduating from law school in 2000.

What's your favorite thing about Naperville?

Naperville is an exciting place to live. It’s a dynamic, community-conscious community. There’s never a dull moment here. I can’t imagine living anywhere else.

What is the biggest problem in Naperville?

That’s its located in Illinois. Illinois faces enormous problems financially. These problems will inevitably impact Naperville. We need to protect ourselves from our States financial woes through business growth, economic development, and controlled spending.

Neil Samuels is a candidate for Naperville School District 203 school board.

Name: Neil Samuels

Position sought: NCUSD 203 School Board

Campaign contact information—

• Website: www.samuels4203.com 
• www.facebook.com/samuels4203
• E-mail address: neil@samuels4203.com
• Phone: 630-605-4610

Home address: Naperville

Age: 58

Family: Married to my wife Jill Lexier for 25 years, Son Lex (senior at NNHS)

Education:

• Pepperdine University: Master of Science in Organization Development
• Certified Quality Manager # 01928: American Society for Quality
• University of Cincinnati: Master of Science in Geology
• Ohio University: Bachelor of Science in Geology

Occupation:

• 2006-Present: President of Profound Conversations, Inc., a consulting company specializing in performance improvement, leadership development and transformation
• 1979-2005: Amoco/BP- Exploration Geologist and Organization Development Consultant supporting business improvement and culture change efforts around the world

Previous elected offices: None

Applicable experience qualifying you for the position:

• 2009-2010 Outstanding Volunteer Naperville School District 203
• Volunteer consultant for the NNHS Guidance Office of the Future project in 2009 which engaged students, staff, parents and teachers in reshaping the Student Services Department
• NNHS Marching Band Chaperone Committee Co-Chair 2010-2013
• Project HELP Parent Mentor volunteer 2011-Current
• Author of: Changing the Way We Change at Heathside School; Managing Schools Today; 2002. 

In 2001, while living in London, England, I volunteered to work with a local school in which the Principal was exploring ways to get staff and students more fully engaged in the strategic planning process. We involved nearly every one of the 1200 students and staff including a one-day session with 300 students and teachers.  That project, which lasted over a year with off-shoots continuing for nearly 2 more years, led to major change which the principal and I then captured in 2009 in a book titled; Brilliant! The Heathside School Story: A Case Study of Whole School Transformation using Appreciative Inquiry: Kingsham Press Ltd., U.K.

Here in Naperville, I have been actively engaged in District 203, especially since my son entered high school in 2009 as Kevin Pobst became Principal.  My book had just been published when I met Kevin. I gave him a copy and offered to help him in any way possible as I had seen what happens when students and staff are fully engaged in school improvement efforts. We met not long after and I detailed the approach called Appreciative Inquiry, an innovative and energizing way to deal with issues. Kevin asked me to support him in some major changes to the Student Services department. At the culmination of that volunteer project, we engaged over 100 students, staff, teachers and parents in a one-day session on Creating the Guidance Office of the Future. This crucial meeting set the stage for significant changes in the department. I was awarded the District 203 Outstanding Volunteer Award for this work.

I have served as a volunteer parent mentor for Project HELP for the past two and a half years. HELP believes that parents who are determined, confident, and supported in their parental responsibilities can provide an environment where children can live up to their potential. As a mentor, I work 1-1 with parents helping them become the best they can be.

I served for two years as a board member of my synagogue.  The President said he most valued my ability to help the Board stay focused and take the conversations to a deeper and more productive level.

I am a member of the Naperville Chamber of Commerce and on the board of the Creekside Manor Homeowners Association.

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

I have spent the past 23 years helping organizations in business, non-profit and education improve their performance. I want to bring that experience and expertise and fresh perspective to where it matters most, our kids in our schools because there is nothing more important for our future. The board’s actions and decisions have enormous impact on our entire community; not just the 17,000 kids, but also every family, teacher, staff member, business owner and resident. Given prudent management of our strong financial position, our passionate teachers, our involved parents and our inspired students, we can and should be a national benchmark for K-12 education.

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

Engagement and Transparency:

Our school district has a broad group of stakeholders including students, teachers, staff, administrators, parents, businesses, retirees, etc., all of whom matter. The key to success is finding new ways for the board and administration to more fully engage with everyone early and often so that people know that their voices were heard, their perspectives valued, and their input considered. Bringing people along through the entire process leads to smoother and faster implementation after the decision is made.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

1. My family has experienced the entire school system through my son’s years at Mill St., Jefferson and North.  My expectations of 203 as the parent of a 4th grader were much different than they are now.
2. 23 years of consulting helping organizations in business, non-profits and education improve their performance.
3. Published author on school transformation.

• How long have you lived in Naperville (if applicable, if not how long have you been involved with Naperville)?  9 years

What's your favorite thing about Naperville?  The access to the outdoors—parks, bike paths, Centennial Beach, and its an inviting (and walkable) downtown.

Jeff Davis is a candidate for Naperville City Council.

Name: Jeff B. Davis

Position sought: Naperville City Council

Campaign contact information—

• Website: www.electjeffbdavis.com
• E-mail address: jeffhills@sbcglobal.net
• Phone: 630.779.1047
• Address: 1408 Ada Lane, Naperville, Illinois 60540

Home address (only the town will be published): Naperville

Age: 57

Family (name, relationship and age): Wife, Brenda; Son, Andrew; Daughter Kristin 

Education (degree and school): MBA DePaul University, BA in Marketing North Central College

Occupation:
Vice President Sales Administration & Marketing
Phoenix Closures Inc.
1899 High Grove Lane
Naperville, Il 60540

Previous elected offices: Indian Prairie School District 204 School Board

Applicable experience qualifying you for the position:

• Naperville Public Library Trustee 2006-present
  • Current President 2012-2013
• Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee – Board of Directors 2009-2012
  • Board Chairman 2009-2011
• Rotary Club of Naperville South founding member 2008 – present
  • Past President
• Rotary Club of Naperville member 2006-2008
• Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Board 2004-2006
  • Legislative Committee Chair
  • Washington DC delegation 2006 & 2011
• Indian Prairie School Board 2000-2003
• Naperville Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy  2002
• Naperville Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program  2001
• Served on three Indian Prairie School District referendum committees in the 1990’s which all passed

• What is the primary reason you are running for this office?
  • Solely for Public Service. I have no single issue nor do I have a hidden agenda.  I think my experience with the school board, chamber board, Rotary President and Library President serves me well on how this city operates and how a good functioning board should work. Since both my children have graduated college and moved out of the house, I do have the time. To do a good job on the council requires long hours reading the board packet at the kitchen table and as well as meeting with and listening to the residences.
• What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?
  • Fiscal Responsibility. The public wants to hear that we are spending their taxes in the priority areas and is not wasted. They want to know that we are trying to maximize the tax value.
• What sets you apart from the other candidates?
  • I believe I have more experience than any other non-incumbent candidate (see above).  
  • I’m a good listener. Phoenix Closures Customer Service department of 10 reports to me and daily I get involved with customer service issues.  I also served four years on the school board, and obviously dealt with a whole host of issues with parents and other stakeholders. It’s important to actually listen to people, even if they have a different opinion than you do. Sometimes they change your mind.
• How long have you lived in Naperville (if applicable, if not how long have you been involved with Naperville)?
  • My parents moved to Naperville in 1974 when I was 18. So I was here before they built Naperville North or the Fox Valley mall. I did go off to college and later transferred to Green Bay, WI; Pittsburg, PA; Atlanta, GA before I was transferred again in 1989. I deliberately came back to live in Naperville.
  • I’ve been involved in community service since the early 90’s.
• What's your favorite thing about Naperville?
  • This is an impossible question to pick the only one thing. The people here are very friendly, intelligent and have a spirit of volunteerism that maybe unprecedented anywhere else.

• What is the biggest problem in Naperville?

• The traffic. I’ve been asking that question since last fall, and almost everyone asks me to see what we can do to improve the traffic. Overall the residences are very happy with the city services.

Jackie Romberg is a candidate for Naperville School District 203 school board.

Name: Jackie Romberg 

Position sought: Board of Education School District 203

Campaign contact information—

• Website: www.Jackieromberg.com
• E-mail address:electjackie@jackieromberg.com
• Phone: 630-369-1918
• Address: 1111 Hobson Mill Drive Naperville IL 60540

Home address: Naperville

Age: 55

Family: Married for 32 years and two children. Our children are proud graduates of D203 are currently college students

Education (degree and school): 

B.S., Accountancy, College of Commerce, DePaul University

C.P.A.– registered in Illinois

Occupation: Community volunteer

Previous elected offices: 2009 Board of Education District 203

Applicable experience qualifying you for the position:
I have been an involved Board member since 2007, Vice President since 2009.  I am passionate about students and their educational potential and am always visible and available in the community. I hope my financial education and experience will continue to serve the community’s needs. 

 What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

I feel my experience, as a board member for the last five and a half years will be important as we navigate some significant changes in education and shifts in demands in the district’s financial resources. I am an experienced leader and an independent thinker who has always been responsive to the wide variety of stakeholders in our District. 

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

Maintaining Educational Excellence. High quality public education is a hallmark of our community. Businesses and families move to our community because of our schools. While I believe our schools are very strong in the context of our state, we must prepare our students to enter a global society. Therefore, we need to evaluate our success on a more global basis. New standards called the Common Core will replace existing state standards and involve more rigor. The introduction of Common Core standards will be challenging for our educators and students, so our district has to keep an in-depth monitoring process in place to make sure this new approach is effective and ultimately ensures high performance.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

My involvement with the community and experience as a board member. I have been a very active and visible member of the community for over 20 years and a very committed  board member. I believe each student should have the opportunity to develop his or her own unique potential through access to a quality educational program and a supportive learning environment.

How long have you lived in Naperville? 28 years

What's your favorite thing about Naperville? Naperville is a vibrant city and a small town all in one.

Eleven months after winning American Idol's eleventh season, Phillip Phillips is coming to perform in Lisle and we want you to be there too!

At 8 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Phillips will perform at Benedictine University's BenBash. Concert doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Rice Center Arena for a pre-party hosted by KISS-FM, followed by an opening act (to be announced) kicking off the music and then Phillips headlining the show. 

General admission tickets are $30 and can be purchased on Benedictine's website, but we want to send you to the show for free. All you have to do is sign up for our free daily newsletter. 

The deadline to enter is noon Friday, March 29, when we'll draw a name and contact the lucky winner by email. Good luck to all of our new newsletter subscribers, and don't forget to tell your friends!

OK, now for the rules:

• Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
• To enter, submit your name into the form above.
• All entries must be received by noon Friday, March 29, 2013, Chicago time.
• You may enter once.
• One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
• One winner will receive two tickets to the concert at 8 p.m. Friday, April 13 at Benedictine University in Lisle, valued at $60.
• Click here for complete Official Rules.

The League of Women Voters of Naperville supports at-large elections. In 2010, members of the League of Women Voters of Naperville undertook a study to determine the methods available for electing members of the city council.The results can be found on our website at http://naperville.il.lwv.org/councilelections.htm This study was done in advance of the 2010 election in which the referendum question asking voters whether to divide the city into districts was held.

We considered representation in other large Illinois cities with a council manager form of government: 72% have at-large representation; 8% have a mixed type representation and 20% have district representation.

Demographics including homogeneous population, size, growth, density and distribution of the population were primary reasons why the League believed at-large” election was the best choice for Naperville.

Other large cities in Illinois (Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, andSpringfield) have significantly different demographic profiles with large minority populations. District representation best fits the demographics of the homogeneous population of Naperville.

Many people think that having districts will ensure that all areas of the city will have a representative on the city council. This is not necessarily true.The size of each district will be at least 30,000 people, which is larger than some cities in Illinois. In fact, under the mixed method, five of the nine council members possibly could come from one area of the city.

We encourage all voters to be informed as they vote in the primary election on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

- Mary Wright, President League of Women Voters of Naperville

The League of Women Voters of Naperville is a non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues,and influences public policy through education and advocacy. To learn more about the League of Women Voters of Naperville visit our website a thttp://naperville.il.lwv.org/.

Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region:

Westmont—Male Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Metra Train in Westmont—Commuters were delayed more than an hour Thursday night after a BNSF train struck and killed a 30-year-old man at Cass Avenue.

Lemont—Obama Visiting Argonne Next Friday to Talk Energy Policy—The focus of the trip is to “focus on American energy,” officials said.

Warrenville—Missing from Wheaton Since September, Man Found Safe—The 56-year-old man was located Wednesday, the same day that Warrenville Police sent out a release asking for help in finding him.

St. Charles—St. Charles Youth Wins Guest Spot on ‘Law & Order: SVU’—Ethan Cutkosky, the St. Charles youth who stepped into acting and now is starring in Showtime’s comedy-drama Shameless, has been tapped to star in an episode of Law & Order: SVU, according to an exclusive by TVGuide.com.

Rosemont—Huge, Upscale Outlet Mall Opening Near O'Hare—Fashion Outlets of Chicago will open in August just a few miles north of Elmhurst and will feature 120 stores carrying mostly luxury brands.

Burr Ridge—Man Fakes Armed Robbery Call to Get Gas Faster: Police—The man wanted gas, and he wanted it now.

Wheaton—Boken Family: Phone Industry, Apple Partially to Blame for Megan's Murder—Reports suggest that the Wheaton native and St. Francis alum was killed in a robbery over her iPhone, a device that has been involved in many violent and fatal thefts.

Naperville—City Approves Route for Naperville Marathon—Route for highly-anticipated Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon will run in an extensive loop throughout central, south and east Naperville. 

Geneva—Drunken Geneva Brothers Wreak Havoc on St. Charles' Filling Station—Kevin and Michael Hayes are slammed with multiple charges after one of them slams into a man in a wheelchair. The incident sparks scrutiny of The Filling Station and adds to controversy over the St. Charles bar scene.

Oak Park—Writer Sought to Work in Ernest Hemingway’s Birth Home: Aspiring writers have a chance to work where one of the best began: Ernest Hemingway's attic.

River Forest—Same-Sex River Forest Couple Speaks Out Against Prop 8, DOMA—A same-sex River Forest couple and their son was featured in a Washington D.C. news conference last week to show support for the lawsuit against California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage.

Hickory Hills—Police Release Identity of Man Killed Thursday by Metra Train—Eric Bennett of Hickory Hills was killed Thursday evening after he was hit by an eastbound Metra train, police said Friday.

Downers Grove—Omega Restaurant Returns to Downers Grove—The popular Downers Grove eatery has been closed since mid-July after losing its water and electricity service.

Elmhurst—Embers Goes Up in Smoke After Less Than Six Months—The restaurant, which catered to families while still drawing college students, has closed.

La Grange—District 102 to Discuss Making Election Day a School Holiday—A parent says the number of strange people accessing the building that day pose a risk to students, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Darien—Darien Man Charged With Robbing Juvenile Near Clarendon Hills—Leverenzel Booth and two other men were charged with felony robbery Thursday after an incident near Clarendon Hills, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office says.

Wheaton—Q&A: What Do ISAT Scoring Changes Mean For District 200 Students?—District 200 Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Faith Dahlquist answers questions about ISAT scoring changes and the district's preparation for implementing common core standards.

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Cost: $1,950,000

Address: 330 W. Douglas Ave., Naperville

Bedrooms: 6

Baths: 8

Square footage: 7,192 sq ft

Built: 2005

Details: Cooking would never be a chore in this home’s large luxury kitchen. Along with the chef’s kitchen, the home boasts a number of fine features. The home has a media room, master suite with sitting area and spa bathroom.

In addition to the home’s details and craftsmanship, it also includes and outdoor area perfect for entertaining, with a built-in grill and covered seating area.

The home has five fireplaces, Viking appliances and Brazilian cherry and travertine floors. The home has been on the market more than 140 days and is active, according to the listing. 

Brokered by:  John Greene Realtor; Presented by: Dave Swanson

Source:  AOL Real Estate

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Agents, do you have a distinctive property you'd like to see in this column? Contact Mary Ann Lopez at maryl@patch.com

All pictures were submitted by the Naperville Police Department and taken when the accused were booked March 1 - 6.

Information for Mug Shot Monday is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If you or a family member are charged or cited and the case is subsequently adjudicated, we encourage you to notify the editor. We will verify and report the outcome.

A 56-year-old Lisle man will serve 100 percent of 26 years in prison for first-degree murder for crashing into and killing a 25-year-old mother in Waukegan in December 2010, the Daily Herald reports. 

According to the paper, Donald Mischke, 56, was charged with crashing his car into Elisha Clark-Idelburg’s (of Grayslake) and killing her while fleeing police at speeds up to 100 mph after breaking into a Waukegan Target and stealing a $600 flat-screen television to pay for cocaine, which he also had in his system at the time of the crash, prosecutors said.

Mischke will serve concurrent 26- and 7-year terms for first-degree murder and aggravated DUI; a first-degree murder charge can be applied if a victim is killed while the offender is committing another crime, the paper said. 

“Your single-minded desire to commit a burglary evinced a callous disregard for anyone or anything that got in your way,” Circuit Judge Mark Levitt told Mischke at sentencing, according to the Lake County News-Sun. “Nothing can repair the pain when an innocent life is taken.” 

According to the News-Sun, Mischke blamed his attorney, Chris Lombardo, for the conviction, and filed a motion for ineffective counsel that was denied; Mischke also apologized to Clark-Idelburg’s family.

“I am a father. I know the worst nightmare of losing a child. I’ve had nightmares about that. I can’t fathom actually experiencing the pain that I’ve caused them,” the paper quoted Mischke saying. 

Read more at the Daily Herald and Lake County News -Sun websites.

A new exhibit at Brookfield Zoo working to conserve the nearly extinct Panamanian golden frog—the national animal of Panama—is dedicated to the memory of Stacy Blundell, the Naperville teen killed by a drunk driver in 2011, in recognition of her passion for amphibians, the Chicago Tribune reports.

According to the paper, Blundell worked at a pet store and spent much of her salary on filling her personal terrariums with the frogs and toads she loved; now, underneath an exhibit meant to preserve one of the world’s rarest, rests a plaque saying “In Loving Memory of Frog Enthusiast Stacey Blundell,” and “SB” is carved into a rock in the display.

"This really has been my bright spot," Blundell’s father Phil told the paper, of the exhibit, which he proposed to the zoo, a place Stacey also loved. "A lot of the other things for her were great, but this is the one thing I thought that Stacey would really enjoy and that we would be able to enjoy with her had she still been here."

"It's such an important conservation project that the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and Brookfield are doing," Jeff Mitchell, associate curator of aquatics and reptiles for the Chicago Zoological Society, added to the paper.

Read the full story at the Chicago Tribune website.

Welcome to "Hey Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area.

Most teens love to stay out late with their friends, a habit upon which many parents prefer to keep a certain degree of limitations. Mom and Dad tend to know better about when their kids need to get some sleep, after all—and when there's liable to be less reason to be out. Which brings us to this week's question:

What curfews have you set for your teenage children, and how do you enforce them?

Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section.

Tracy Colangelo: My son is 15 and he has to be home by the town's curfew. Except on school nights, he's typically not out. He's usually with a group of friends at one's house. How do I enforce it? It's the rule, so he follows it. — Wheaton Patch Facebook

Karen Sherman Bushy: I did not ever set a curfew for my children. I don't believe an artificially set time expectation teaches them anything at all about responsibility and judgement. Rather, I would ask them where they were going and with whom....then I would ask them "When may I reasonably expect you to be home?" They had to figure out what was appropriate for where they were going and what activities were being planned. — Downers Grove Patch Facebook

Hank Beckman: When I was in high school, I was the only one of my friends that had to be in at curfew time--11 p.m., I think it was. The only exception was prom night or if I was playing hockey in one of those 3 -in-the morning ice rentals. I'm still a little upset about it. — Wheaton Patch Facebook

Sue Rethford D'Anza: I must be a mean mom. My kids had to be in by 9 on school nights, and 11 on the weekend. Nothing good can happen after 11pm. My son's exception was hockey as well. The older he got, the later the ice time, even during the week. — Wheaton Patch Facebook

Laura Temple: We too have flexibility depending on the event and who they are with. Except while they are under the graduated driver's license. Then we enforced that driving curfew! — Downers Grove Patch Facebook

Dawn Muldowney Neylon: Local laws say under 17 years old-11pm Mon-Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday. Our family curfew was always 1/2 before legal curfew.If they were driving, graduated licensing rules from the State are even stricter: 10pm Mon-Thurs, 11pm Fri-Sat. — Naperville Patch Facebook

Nina Tuccori Fortin: 9-10 pm s-f, 11:30pm Fri nite, 12:00 Sat nite. — Woodridge Patch Facebook

Jeffrey Rampage Finn: Whatever time I tell them. I don't have to enforce it,they listen. — Lemont Patch Facebook

Garrett Kent: 11 p.m. if they are driving... I am not a parent, but that is when the night time police shift begins for a reason. — Wheaton Patch Facebook

Merilou Grant: You are driving our car, be in the house by midnight. — Glen Ellyn Patch Facebook

Kim Peters Lutz: Nothing good happens after midnight—doesn't matter how old you are! — Glen Ellyn Patch Facebook

So what's your take? Tell us in the comments.

By Mary Ann Lopez

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day and with the holiday falling on Sunday, many eateries, bars and restaurants will be celebrating all weekend long.

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We have compiled a list of some spots around the area where you may want to stop and grab a pint and a bite, whether corned beef and cabbage or “kegs and eggs.”

Where is your favorite place to hang out? Don’t see it listed? Share it in comments. Find it here, rate your favorite and share a review.

Naperville

Tommy Nevin’s Pub 

3032 English Rows, Naperville

Celebrating on March 16, the pub will begin offering entertainment at 11:15 a.m. when the Trinity Irish Dancers perform.

Danny’s Pub & Grill

1550 N. Route 59

Naperville Patch readers have given Danny’s the thumbs up on St. Patrick’s Day, saying it is one of the places to be. The Pub claims to have the best corned beef and cabbage you will ever eat. They are offering the meal from March 15-17. 

Quigley’s Irish Pub

43 E. Jefferson St., Naperville

The pub will be open to all after the West Suburban Irish Parade on Saturday, March 16. There will be music on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will be 21 and over all day. 

Schmaltz Deli 

1512 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville

Whether dining in or taking it to go, this restaurant is known for its corned beef. Facebook friends from Naperville, Downers Grove and Woodridge said Schmaltz is the place to get your corned beef. To accommodate diners, the deli is staying open longer on Saturday and Sunday with hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Your Neighbors

931 W. 75^th St., Naperville

Tucked away this bar could be easily missed, but one of our Facebook friends tell us it is among the places to be on St. Patrick’s Day because Rick cooks the best corned beef and cabbage. 

Clarendon Hills

All Wined Up 

27 S. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills

It may not be a St. Patrick’s event, but you can still enjoy live music with Dave Matthews band cover singer Eric Totherow. No cover will be charged and the music will be playing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. 

Darien

Q Billiards and Sports in Darien

8109 S. Cass Ave., Darien

The bar, which is under new management, will be holding a St. Patrick’s Day eventon March 16 with beer specials and whiskey tasting and more.

Downers Grove

Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant

5157 Main St., Downers Grove

Patch reader Susan Thom Becker says the pub has the best corned beef sandwiches “hands down.” Several other readers agreed with Thom that Ballydoyle it’s the place to be. 

Emmett's Ale House

5200 Main St., Downers Grove

No special celebrations are advertised online, but this downtown spot has a brewery offering a variety of handcrafted beers.  

Lemon Tree Grocer’s Zest Bistro

935 W. Burlington Ave., Downers Grove

At Zest Bistro they are serving up fish ‘n chips, corned beef and cabbage and a $6, 20oz, draft. Come taste the food that has made this day the Feast day of Saint Patrick. 

Shanahan’s Pub 

2009 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove

On St. Patrick’s Day the restaurant will be serving“Kegs and Eggs” an Irish breakfast buffet from 8 to 11 a.m. at both the Downers Grove and Woodridge locations.

Elmhurst

Fitz’s Pub 

172 N. Addison Ave., Elmhurst

Stop in for one of the daily specials including specials on burgers and hot dogs and brats. 

Riley’s Gathering Place 

590 S. York St., Elmhurst

For good pub food this is the place to be. So, grab your friends and family and head over for a brew and some grub.

Doc Ryan’s

490 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst

Stop in at this laid back Irish bar and enjoy a beer and a quick bite to eat.

Glen Ellyn

Shannon’s Irish Pub 

428 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn

The party begins at 8 a.m. March 17 when the pub opens for breakfast. The first 100 customers will receive a Shannon’s T-shirt. Breakfast specials will be offered before 11 a.m.  

Tap House Grill 

411 N. Main St. Glen Ellyn

All weekend long Tap House will have St. Patrick’s Day specials. On March 17 the bar will open for kegs and eggs at 9 a.m.  

Lemont

Stonehouse Pub

103 Stephen St., Lemont

On March 16, DJ’s will be spinning on both floors – not literally – of the pub and there are the weekly drink specials. 

Illinois Bar & Grill

1131 State St., Lemont

This family restaurant offers specials everyday. On Saturday they will have specials on Blue Moon pints. 

Lisle

Mullen’s Bar & Grill

3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle

The bar will be holding specials all weekend long with corned beef and cabbage, green beer, a St. Baldrick’s head shaving and music including pipers from the Firefighter’s Highland Guard of the Naperville Pipes & Drums. 

Wheaton 

Muldoon’s

133 W. Front St, Wheaton

There will be a St. Patrick’s Day celebration all weekend with music on Saturday and Sunday. The music kicks off Sunday at 11 a.m.

The Bank 

121 W. Front St., Wheaton

The Bank will be celebrating on March 16 with live music from 7 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. A special St. Patrick’s Day menu is also being served. 

Woodridge

Tilted Kilt

6320 Route 53, Woodridge

Beer of the month is Guinness and there’s a special Irish Hooley menu complete with Irish stew, shepherd’s pie and Bailey’s Irish Cream cheesecake. 

Shanahan’s Pub

1999 W. 75^th, Woodridge

St. Patrick’s Day the restaurant will be serving “Kegs and Eggs” an Irish breakfast buffet from 8 to 11 a.m. at both the Downers Grove and Woodridge locations.

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Where will you be celebrating? Did we miss anything? If your favorite place isn't listed, share it in comments.