January 15, 2015 vol. 8 issue 27
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news Bolingbrook teen indicted for terrorist activity Mohammed Hamzah Khan, 19 indicted by a federal grand jury
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opinion Puttin’ Up a Stink on Partnership Will County government never has been known for acting quickly on major issues
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sports Grads get it done Valley View graduates excelling at Division-I level in college
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county news Czerkies pulls $350K donation after Rialto board tables decision about new marquee Members want more answers before they agree to keep new sign for at least 25 years
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Will County spearheads program to reduce heroin deaths by carrying heroin overdose antidote The Bolingbrook Police Department, and potentially every Will County police department, will now be equipped with the means necessary to save a victim of heroin overdose. The Bolingbrook Police Department is the first in Will County to start using the nasal spray form of naloxone, commonly known under the brand name Narcan. Naloxone is an antidote to opioid drugs. Opioids can slow or stop a person’s breathing, which causes death. See the full story on page 3
Kathleen Burke, PhD, begins training the Bolingbrook Police Department on the use of Narcan, an anecdote for drug overdose. Narcan, the brand name, for naxolene the intranasal spray device used to combat drug overdose.
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education > View School District 365U
Golden Apple nomination for Tibbott’s Erin Preder It’s only the second time in the past seven years that a Valley View School District 365U staff member has been nominated Erin Preder, Tibbott Elementary School’s version of the “Energizer Bunny,” has been nominated for a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. It’s only the second time in the past seven years that a Valley View School District 365U staff member has been nominated for the prestigious award, given every November to 10 Chicago-area teachers for their distinguished contribution to teaching. “This is very humbling,” said Preder, who has been with VVSD since 1997, serving initially as a kindergarten teacher at Valley View Elementary School and a second grade teacher at Jamie McGee and Tibbott before becoming Tibbott’s Library Media Center Director in 2006.
“When the library job opened up at Tibbott, I knew it was perfect for me,” she recalled. “I love literacy. I love technology. And I love how I can do all these things in one place and work with every kid and do different things with kindergartners than I do with 3rd graders and 5th graders.” Preder readily admits she is not your typical school librarian. “Like many of my VVSD counterparts, I am way more than a person who checks out books to kids,” she said.
Erin Preder of Tibbott Elementary School was nominated for a Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence.
That’s a pretty accurate assessment considering she has initiated QR Code scavenger hunts and live Twitter and Skype chats with authors, has secured multiple partnerships with local businesses, helps organize various school assemblies and related activities including an amazing Veterans Day program, plays a role in Tibbott’s college-preparedness program, organizes impromptu reading groups and operates a preschool story time program that has become a model for other VVSD elementary schools. But that’s not all. In Preder’s “spare” time (if there is any such thing) she serves as VVSD’s K-5 Library Key Rep and is in high demand as a presenter at educational conferences. (Ask her some time about how to use board games to help English Language Learners.) Plus she has established herself as one of the most capable small
grant application experts in the history of VVSD, literally bringing in tens of thousands of dollars in grants to support her unique library programs. “I’m not afraid to ask people for what I want,” Preder said. A graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a degree in early childhood education, Preder thought she would “be a teacher forever like my mom.” But that all changed when she obtained her Master’s Degree in Technology and Education from National Louis University. “When the library job opened up at Tibbott, I knew it was perfect for me,” she recalled. “I love literacy. I love technology. And I love how I can do all these things in one place and work with every kid and do different things with kindergartners than I do with 3rd graders and 5th graders.” Her philosophy is simple. Make
learning fun. “They’re six, seven, eight years old. If I’m bored teaching it, they’re dying learning it. If I’m having a blast, they’re probably having a blast and learning at the same time,” she said, adding “I’ve always loved what I do. But these past few years, that has increased exponentially. I really love my job.” Preder must now submit a comprehensive nomination acceptance packet to the Golden Apple Foundation to be considered for either the Golden Apple Award or for a Teacher of Distinction Award. Finding time to do so will be a trick because anyone who has ever seen her weekly planner knows she seldom has time for anything (including lunch) except her students. The Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching was the idea of Golden Apple founder Martin J. (Mike) Koldyke, who felt that excellent teachers did not receive adequate recognition for their contributions to building a stronger, better-educated society. Every year since 1986, Golden Apple has chosen 10 outstanding teachers to receive this prestigious award. These teachers become lifetime members of the Golden Apple Academy of Educators, which conceives, develops and supports programs for teachers to make them more effective in the classroom. Golden Apple is a non-profit organization that works to inspire, develop and support teacher excellence in Illinois, especially in schools of need.
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cover story > police
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Bolingbrook police to carry Bolingbrook teen indicted antidote for heroin overdose for terrorist activity Will County spearheads program to reduce heroin deaths By Laura Katauskas staff reporter
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The Bolingbrook Police Department, and potentially every Will County police department, will now be equipped with the means necessary to save a victim of heroin overdose. The Bolingbrook Police Department is the first in Will County to start using the nasal spray form of naloxone, commonly known under the brand name Narcan. Naloxone is an antidote to opioid drugs. Opioids can slow or stop a person’s breathing, which causes death. In simplest terms, naloxone helps the person wake up and keeps them breathing. Naxolene has been in use for years by emergency medical professionals given by injection. The nasal spray is easier to use and is more fail proof, explains Bolingbrook Lt. Mike Rompa. Since January 2014, the intranasal spray device was 100 percent successful in DuPage County, saving each of the 32 people the spray was used on. But it is also more costly, which is why its use wasn’t seen widespread, said Kathleen Burke, PhD, who is training the police department on the use of Narcan. Local legislators and the county have been pushing for FDA
Narcan > Naloxone
Since January 2014, the intranasal spray device was 100 percent successful in DuPage County, saving each of the 32 people the spray was used on. But it is also more costly, which is why its use wasn’t seen widespread, said Kathleen Burke, PhD, who is training the police department on the use of Narcan. approval to administer Narcan to first responders, citing it as the easiest solution to the heroin problem. The cost is manageable, at $34 per treatment, said Rompa with the Bolingbrook Police Department using money seized from drug funds. Normally police are the first responders to an incident. Having Narcan available will allow an officer to assist a victim of an overdose on the spot. If an individual is given Narcan, they will then be transported by ambulance to the hospital. The county chose the Bolingbrook Police Department, which was eager to embrace the idea and one of the largest police departments in the county, to pilot the program. While it is unknown how much the police will use Narcan, any tool that can assist in saving a life is welcome, said Rompa. He reports that last year Bolingbrook saw six serious drug overdoses, one fatal. Will County saw 53 heroin-related deaths in 2012, followed by a decrease to 38 in 2013. As of Dec. 30, Will County Coroner Pat O’Neil
said, there were 34 reported in the county, with one more possible before the end of the year. The Will County office including Executive Officer Larry Walsh Sr., has been taking an aggressive approach to combat the heroin epidemic in the area through various programs and initiatives. In July, the Will County Board approved using a federal grant to implement a Narcan program through the Will County Health Department. “We began this effort four years ago to raise awareness about heroin abuse in our communities,” said Walsh. “We have been successful in hosting numerous community forums and bringing this issue to the forefront. We have seen a decrease in the number of overdose deaths which we attribute to the increase in knowledge about the dangers of this horrible drug. The Will County Narcan program will help save lives and allow people to get the treatment they need.” With the passage of the Good Samaritan Law (Public Act 0970678) in 2012, anyone making a “good faith effort” to offer emergency medical help, including the administering of Narcan, to someone experiencing a drugrelated overdose is immune from criminal prosecution. This new law has encouraged many local law enforcement agencies to become trained in the administering of naloxone. Burke began the training of administrators at the Bolingbrook Police Department Jan. 7. Training will continue until all officers complete the program which is expected before the month’s end.
Mohammed Hamzah Khan, 19 indicted by a federal grand jury
Mohammed Hamzah Khan, 19, who was arrested in October, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly attempting to travel overseas to join a foreign terrorist organization operating inside Iraq and Syria. Khan, a U.S. citizen, was charged with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in a singlecount indictment. A date for Khan to be arraigned in U.S. District Court in Chicago has not yet been determined. Khan has been detained in federal custody since he was arrested on Oct. 4, 2014, at O’Hare International Airport by members of the Chicago FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force before he attempted to fly to Vienna, Austria, on his way to Istanbul, Turkey. Khan was initially charged in a criminal complaint with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and the indictment formalizes that same charge. According to the indictment, between February and Oct. 4, 2014, Khan attempted to provide material support and resources, specifically, personnel, to ISIL. Attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. If convicted, the
teen indicted The indictment was announced by Zachary T. Fardon, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; John P. Carlin, Assistant Attorney General for National Security; and Robert J. Holley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The investigation is continuing, they said.
Court must impose a reasonable sentence under federal statutes and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines. Theindictmentwasannounced by Zachary T. Fardon, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; John P. Carlin, Assistant Attorney General for National Security; and Robert J. Holley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The investigation is continuing, they said. The Chicago JTTF is composed of Special Agents of the FBI, officers of the Chicago Police Department, and representatives from an additional 20 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Illinois State Police also provided significant assistance in theinvestigation.Thegovernment is being represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew Hiller, Angel Krull, and Sean Driscoll, and DOJ Trial Attorney Michael Dittoe of the National Security Division.
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weather > winter worries
Illinois American Water reminds customers to protect pipes Property owners are responsible for maintenance of water service line from curb to house Cold weather is upon us in Illinois, and Illinois American Water is advising homeowners to make sure their homes are prepared for winter weather. “We want to remind customers that sub-freezing temperatures for an extended period can cause pipes in vulnerable areas to freeze, possibly burst and result in costly damage,” said Illinois American Water Vice President of Operations Barry Suits. “By taking the proper steps, customers can avoid frozen pipes and expensive repairs to damaged plumbing inside and
outside of the home.” Property owners are responsible for maintenance of the water service line from the curb to the house, as well as any in-home piping. Illinois American Water encourages residents to take the following precautions to reduce the risk of freezing and bursting pipes. In addition to pipes indoors, customers can help protect their own and their neighbors’ homes by keeping fire hydrants clear of snow. Substantial snow accumulations combined with the after-effects of plowing roads and parking lots
can leave fire hydrants partially or completely buried in snow. Clearing hydrants can help firefighters easily locate them and access water quickly, saving valuable time to possibly save lives and structures. Also be sure that your water service provider and other utility companies have the correct phone number to reach you in an emergency. Illinois American Water customers can manage their account information online at My H2O Online. Customers should also consider following their utility service providers on social media as well to get the latest updates on their computer or smart phone. For more tips and information, visit http://www.amwater.com/ ilaw/learning-center/wise-wateruse.html or follow at www.facebook. com/ilamwater and www.twitter. com/ilamwater
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let any snow that falls cover it. Snow acts as insulation, so don’t disturb it. Know which areas in your home, such as basements, crawl spaces, unheated rooms and outside walls, are most vulnerable to freezing. Eliminate cold air sources near water lines by repairing broken windows, insulating walls, closing off crawl spaces and eliminating drafts near doors. When temperatures are consistently at or below freezing: Allow a small trickle of water from both your cold and hot water faucets to run overnight to keep pipes from freezing. The cost of the extra water is low compared to the cost to repair a broken pipe. Customers should also consider a wise water use practice and collect the running water for later use. Open cabinet doors to expose pipes to warmer room temperatures to help keep them from freezing, although be careful to not create a tripping hazard.
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www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.734 T h ursday, January 15, 2015 | boli ng brookbug le.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Bolingbrook Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination. A Mac Notebook was taken from an unsecured vehicle on Tiger Court between 4:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 19. Loss valued at $1,200.
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Arturo Beltran, 18, 351 Gehrig Circle, was arrested at 10:50 p.m. Dec. 19 and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting and assault on the 300 block of Gehrig Circle.
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Nathan Barrera, 19, 256 Claridge Circle, was arrested at 5:26 p.m. Dec. 20 and charged with theft at Meijer, 255 N. Weber Road.
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A 2006 Volvo tractor was removed from the 200 block of Old Chicago Drive between Dec. 19 and Dec. 20.
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Katelyn Lepper, 24, 489 Pheasant Chase Drive, was arrested at 12:53 a.m. Dec. 21 and charged with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop on the 200 block of N. Weber Road.
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Angelo Leslie, 20, 16113 Homer Street, Markham, was arrested at 11:38 a.m. Dec. 21 and charged with motor vehicle theft and no valid driver license, following a traffic stop at Delaware Drive and Briarcliff Road.
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Juan Gonzalez-Orozco, 32, 228 Monterey Drive, was arrested at 10:24 p.m. Dec. 21 and charged with two counts of DUI, no insurance, and no valid driver’s license, following a traffic stop on the 100 block of S. Schmidt Road.
A 1996 Corolla was taken from a driveway on the 500 block of Monroe Road between Dec. 21 and Dec. 22.
Maribel Torres, 26, 826 Rebecca Lane, was arrested at 3:58 a.m. Dec. 21 and charged with DUI, failure to signal and driving without lights, after being stopped in the 100 block of Plainview Drive.
Officers were called to the 300 block of Foster Way for a residential burglary. An iPad mini, MacBook and two pairs of earrings were taken between 5 and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 23. Loss valued at $1,600.
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James Svitak, 30, 301 Musial Circle, was arrested at 7:01 p.m. Dec. 23 and charged with disorderly conduct after attempting to gain entry into residences and vehicles in the area.
Tatiana Anthony, 26, 322 Drive, was arrested at 5:25 p.m. Dec. 25 and charged with criminal damage to property after breaking the residence door.
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Jade Glasper, 18, 113 S. Orchard Drive was arrested at 9:07 p.m. Dec. 25 and charged with battery and aggravated assault on the 600 block of E. Boughton Road, following a call for a fight.
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14 block of Radcliff Drive, was 17 spray-painted with graffiti between Dec. 19 and Dec. 23. Officers responded to the 200 block of S. Bolingbrook Drive for the report of arson. A vehicle was found on fire in the parking lot at 7:28 p.m. Dec. 25.
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Tiara Haywood, 23, 5052 S Laflin Street, Chicago, was arrested at 12:57 a.m. Dec. 25 and
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charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer, following a call to Glenwood Court of a domestic disturbance. Officers were called to a construction site on the 100 block of Remington Boulevard for the report of a theft. Copper piping was taken between Dec. 23 and Dec. 25. Total loss is valued at $2,500.
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A 2014 Dodge Charger was taken from the 400 block of W. Crossroads Parkway between 5 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 26.
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While I was listening to the closing strains of the Jan. 6 County Board Finance Committee meeting, Board Member Beth Rice of Bolingbrook leaned over in the audience and whispered: “You’ve been covering County Board for a long time, haven’t you?” Here and there, off and on since 1987, I whispered back. “You’ve seen it all,” she responded. I told her I haven’t seen it all, but I have seen a lot. And I have heard a lot. I remember when Jim Moustis of Frankfort came on board. Now, he’s the County Board Speaker and, with 22 years in, he’s also de facto historian of the board. As such, Moustis told the board’s Capital Improvements Committee that same day they need to get crackin’ on a funding source for a new county courthouse. He remembered that it took five years for the board to approve the addition to the Will County Adult Detention Facility, and even then, some board members weren’t sure. Will County government never has been known for acting quickly on major issues, especially those involving money, which it seems everything does. The new jail itself, let alone the addition, took – and you can look it up – some 20 years before a new cell door
actually clanked. I felt blessed that I was around to cover such a historic event. Conversely, when I moved over to cover Joliet City Hall, I nearly got whiplash with how quickly they were able to plan, build and move on. That went for not one, but two casinos, and not one, but two nationally known auto venues: Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway. Odd, then, that it seems to be the city of Joliet that has been holding up a crucial part of a major capital program in partnership with the county. If you have been paying attention, you know the county and city have been swapping facilities downtown so the county can continue to be a major stakeholder in the City Center. And provide them the parking lot easement that will allow the city to once again open Chicago Street from Washington to Jefferson. All of this is great, except the county has been waiting for about a year for Joliet city staff to nail down the easements needed to extend Joliet water and sewer out to the dismal Laraway Sheriff’s Station, which now is running on well and septic. But county officials hope to have a new campus out at Laraway that would include new offices for the Sheriff and the Coroner. And the road to that plan lies with the city getting the rights-ofway for the water and sewer lines. Nick Palmer, Will County Executive
Larry Walsh’s Chief of Staff, said they met recently with Mayor Tom Giarrante, City Manager Jim Hock and staff supervisors. All are on board, he said. But it’s not getting done. He said city officials told him they plan to approve all or most of the documents at their Jan. 20 meeting, and whatever is left at the Feb. 3 meeting. If not, Palmer said, well … hopefully that won’t be the case. What the city does not need is to provide more ammunition for misguided folks who want to consider building a new courthouse on a “green grass” site outside of Joliet. Folks like Board Member Mike Fricilone, who said at the meeting something to the effect of, “How can they expect us to build a courthouse in their downtown when we can’t even get a water and sewer line?” Yes, one is in the city and one isn’t. But a partnership is a partnership. And both parties have to be invested in it. I have to mention in closing that I screwed up one last time in 2014, which is good, because I wanted to be perfect all this year. I mentioned in a column that the courthouse and Laraway station were terrible facilities, and the other county buildings weren’t much better. I was quickly reminded the Will County Office Building is in great shape, Sunny Hill Nursing Home is amazing and the Emco building is so good that county judges and attorneys all want to move their offices there. Very true. Now here’s to a perfect 2015.
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get it done Local Valley View D-I Athletes performing well in college By Mark Gregory sports reporter
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Former Raider Antonio Morrison posted a team-high 98 tackles this season for the University of Florida. He was second with 30 solo tackles. He had six tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, three quarterback hurries. He also had a forced fumble and one fumble recovery. •Bolingbrook graduate Aaron Bailey saw action toward the end of the season for the University of Illinois after the Illini lost starter Wes Lunt to injury. Bailey appeared in five games, completing 11 of 22 pass attempts for 118 yards and a touchdown. He also carried the ball 32 times for 156 yards and another score. •Fellow Raider Rob Bain played in all 12 games this season for the Illini, posting 26 total tackles, 12 solo and three tackles for loss. •Nikia Smith, a Bolingbrook graduate, is a defender on the Northwestern University soccer
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team. As a freshman, she played in 19 games, starting 12. •Former Raider Krissa Gearing tallied 179 kills this season for Southeast Missouri State. She appeared in 29 matches, starting 25. •Bolingbrook grad Ciara Hill played in 31 matches and 110 sets for Cincinnati. The sophomore ranked third on the team with 266 kills. She was twice named the UC Olympic Sports Student Athlete of the Week (9/2, 9/22). Hill tallied 11 kills and a .320 in the season finale against USF (11/28) and had a career-high 22 kills against Tennessee State (9/20). •Bolingbrook graduate Jeremy Curry posted 26 total tackles for Western Illinois University, 12 solo, including seven for loss. He tallied 3.5 sacks this season and forced one fumble from his defensive line position. • A pair of Romeoville graduates were key players this season for Northern Illinois
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Raider graduate Antonio Morrison led the Florida Gators in tackles.
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Former Bolingbrook quarterback Aaron Bailey saw action for the University of Illinois.
DI | from page 9 University’s football team. Running back Cameron Stingily played in 12 games with three starts as a senior tailback during the regular season. He led NIU with 895 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground, the second-most rushing touchdowns in the MAC behind only Jarvion Franklin of Western Michigan. Stingily added a score
in the Huskies loss in the Boca Raton Bowl on Dec. 23. Perez Ford was a disruptive force on the NIU D-line, making 54 tackles with nine tackles for loss and is second on the team with five quarterback sacks (second on the team). He leads NIU with three fumbles forced. Ford posted a season-best six tackles against Ohio. At UNLV, all five of his tackles were solo and added two
tackles for loss and a sack. Ford was in on sacks at Ball State, at Eastern Michigan and vs. Kent State. Had a tackle for loss and broke up a pass versus Kent State. He was also credited with a forced fumble vs. Miami. He recorded a tackle for loss in 10 different games. •Romeoville graduate Caleb Bailey played in nine games for Western Michigan University, collecting six tackles.
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Spartans struggle in opening of new year Romeoville drops consecutive conference games to Oswego and Plainfield North By Scott Taylor sports editor
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DeAndre Heckard and the Spartans fell to Plainfield North.
Coming off a strong showing at their holiday tournament, Romeoville had high hopes coming into Southwest Prairie Conference play against the top teams in the conference to start the New Year. However, Romeoville struggled in losses to Oswego and Plainfield North, including a 59-36 loss to the host Tigers Friday in Plainfield. “Plainfield North is a good team,” Romeoville coach Marc Howard said. “We are in a tough stretch right now. We thought we were ready off that coming off the way we played at our holiday tournament. But, we kind of got away from what we do. We were sharing the ball and moving the ball. Right now, I don’t think the spacing and flow of our offense is the way we need it to be. We’re not taking high percentage shots.” Even if they didn’t win the games against the Panthers and Tigers, Howard was looking for stronger showings from his team after the way they played to end 2014. “I expected us to be able to compete and play a little better than we showed,” Howard said. “We have to look at the film and figure out what we need to clean up because I know we are a better team than we have shown. The guys are frustrated. We just need to play together. That was our battle cry at the
tournament. Guys want to play hard and good but we lose that cohesiveness that we need.” The Spartans were home from school due to the cold the two days between games, but Howard said that was not an excuse to how they performed. “We were dealt the same hand as everyone else,” Howard said. “So I would say there was no impact. We probably just had to be more in tune to our philosophy and our game plan.” There is still plenty of time left in the season for the Spartans
to get back to the basketball they were playing to end the last calendar year. “We have to use the games here as a teaching tool and a way to humble our kids,” Howard said. “We have to evaluate our play and see what we were doing that was getting us to play successful basketball and what is it that we are doing that is getting results we don’t like. We have to strive to play better basketball down the stretch. There is still a lot of season left. We’re going to keep our heads up and keep battling.” Matt Cappelletti scored 12 points to lead the Spartans against North.
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boys hoops Points Per Game Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North 21.8 Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook 20.8 Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East 19.9 Jalen Jackson, JCA 17.0 George Sargeant, Maine South 15.9 Taquan Sims, Joliet Central 15.2 Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central 14.4 Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South 14.2 Evan Hines, Niles West 14.0 John Rebellato, Westmont 13.8 Jon Arenas, Maine South 13.4 Shane Ritter, Plainfield South 13.3 Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North 13.2 Trevian Bell, Joliet West 12.7 Matt Cappelletti, Romeoville 12.2 Julian Torres, Bolingbrook 11.8 London Stamps, Romeoville 11.7 Jerry Gillespie, Joliet Central 11.6 Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central 10.9 Caleb deMarigny, Maine South 10.9 Octavius Parker, Niles West 10.5 Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook 10.5 Denis Alibegovic, Downers South 10.5 Jeff Washington, Joliet West 10.3 Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East 10.3 Jojo Rios, Niles West 10.0 Rebounds Per Game Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East 9.0 Julian Torres, Bolingbrook 8.8
Trevian Bell, Joliet West 8.7 George Sargeant, Maine South 8.4 Dimitri Akenten, Bolingbrook 8.2 Malik Fuller, Joliet Central 7.8 Davis Neilands, Maine South 6.4 Jeff Washington, Joliet West 6.3 Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North 6.3 Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central 5.9 Justin Windt, Plainfield Central 5.8 Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook 5.5 Kewon Ware, Joliet Central 5.3 James Claar, Plainfield East 5.2 Jamal Harmon, Plainfield Central 5.2 Nick Thomaston, Plainfield Central 5.2 Quintin Brown, Westmont 5.0 Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North 5.0 TJ Clifford, Downers South 5.0 Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East 4.9 Assists Caleb deMarigny, Maine South 56 Adam Doll, Westmont 32 Nick Ruben, Maine South 27 Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North 25 John Paul Leagogo, Westmont 24 Wynston Wright, Plainfield East 24 Michael Ortiz, Plainfield South 22 George Sargeant, Maine South 22 Wilyam Wright, Plainfield East 21 Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central 21 Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook 20 Jonathan Allison, Plainfield South 19
Jon Arenas, Maine South 19 Da’Von Foster, Joliet West 18 TJ Clifford, Downers South 18 Brandon Smeets, Plainfield North 17 Mirsad Mackic, Niles West 17 Odisho Audisho, Niles West 16 Theyvion Kirk, Joliet West 16 Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook 16 Taquan Sims, Joliet Central 15 Octavius Parker, Niles West 15 Sean Alexander, Westmont 14 Mantas Augustinavicius, DGS 14 Johnny Kostelz, Plainfield Central 14 Ternell Jordan, Joliet Central 12 Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central 12 Steals Jon Arenas, Maine South 25 Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North 17 Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East 15 Caleb deMarigny, Maine South 14 George Sargeant, Maine South 13 Adam Doll, Westmont 13 Richie Elias, Plainfield North 13 Nick Ruben, Maine South 12 Sam Ebersold, Downers South 12 Brandon Smeets, Plainfield North 11 Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North 11 Odisho Audisho, Niles West 11 Evan Hines, Niles West 10 Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central 10 Octavius Parker, Niles West 9
Bryan Villeda, Niles West 9 Chuck Hunter, Romeoville 9 Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook 9 TJ Clifford, Downers South 9 Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook 8 Mirsad Mackic, Niles West 8 Field Goal % Elyjah Goss, Plainfield East .763 Julian Torres, Bolingbrook .703 George Sargeant, Maine South .670 Jamal Harmon, Plainfield Central .660 Kenyon Woodfork, Joliet Central .636 Davis Neilands, Maine South .610 Jon Arenas, Maine South .590 Jeff Washington, Joliet West .570 Trevian Bell, Joliet West .545 Logan Ivy, Plainfield Central .540 Dimitri Akenten, Bolingbrook .533 Jojo Rios, Niles West .530 Jobin Varghese, Niles West .520 Tony Borges, Romeoville .517 Odisho Audisho, Niles West .500 Jalen Jackson, JCA .490 Evan Hines, Niles West .490 Free Throw % Matt Cappelletti, Romeoville .905 Broderic Thomas, Bolingbrook .882 Octavius Parker, Niles West .820 Jacob Klima, Joliet Central .818 Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South .800 Jalen Jackson, JCA .800 Caleb deMarigny, Maine South .790 Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East .780 Odisho Audisho, Niles West .770 Trevian Bell, Joliet West .740 Jerry Gillespie, Joliet Central .736 Sean Alexander, Westmont .714 Jojo Rios, Niles West .710
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Points Per Game Jaida Green, Downers North 18.4 Emily Eshoo, Benet 17.5 Emily Schramek, Benet 17.3 Monica Barefield, Joliet Central 17.3 Chantell Mack, Joliet Central 14.8 Sydney Arlis, Minooka 13.7 Jamari McAfee, Lockport 13.5 Kathleen Doyle, Benet 12.6 Monica Nunez, Resurrection 12.9 Ashley Hare, Joliet Central 12.0 Tia Parrinello, Lockport 11.2 Lexi Marin, Romeoville 11.1 Maddie Larsen, Resurrection 10.7 Morgan Jones, Joliet Central 10.3 Peyton Winters, Downers North 10.3 Raven Reed, Joliet West 10.2 Mikaela Manson, Plainfield East 9.4 Cherish Smith, Romeoville 9.4 Taylor Farrell, Resurrection 8.9 Sam Fagenholz, Maine South 8.3 Kelly Carnagio, Minooka 8.6 Nina Anderson, Maine South 8.3 Jahari Smith, Romeoville 8.3 Kianna Campbell, Lockport 8.2
Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka 8 Lauren Porcelli, Downers North 7.9 Jessica Pawula, Resurrection 7.9 Rebounds Per Game Chantell Mack, Joliet Central 15 Jahari Smith, Romeoville 10.8 Morgan Jones, Joliet Central 10 Mikaela Manson, Plainfield East 7.1 Sydney Arlis, Minooka 7.0 Cherish Smith, Romeoville 6.7 Jessica Pawula, Resurrection 6.7 Raven Reed, Joliet West 6.6 Jaida Green, Downers North 6.8 Lotanna Onua, Plainfield East 6.3 Peyton Winters, Downers North 6.3 Kathleen Doyle, Benet 6.2 Katherine Jaseckas, Benet 6.0 Kelly Carnagio, Minooka 6.0 Monica Nunez, Resurrection 4.7 Emily Schramek, Benet 4.6 Maddie Larsen, Resurrection 4.6 Lauren Kucharski, Lockport 4.3 Assists Kathleen Doyle, Benet 54 Monica Barefield, Joliet Central 40 Lexi Marin, Romeoville 39 Sam Fagenholz, Maine South 38 Jaida Green, Downers North 35 Nina Anderson, Maine South 31 Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka 28 Emily Eshoo, Benet 28 Elise Stout, Benet 25 Sydney Arlis, Minooka 21 Lauren Porcelli, Downers North 21 Morgan Thomalla, Benet 20 Monica Nunez, Resurrection 20 Emma Hlavin, Benet 17 Julia Sirvinskas, Maine South 17 Taylor Farrell, Resurrection 16 Jamari McAfee, Lockport 14 Gabriella Galassini, Resurrection 14 Steals Kathleen Doyle, Benet 33 Jaida Green, Downers North 24 Nina Anderson, Maine South 23 Kennedy Collins, Plainfield East 22 Elise Stout, Benet 22 Cherish Smith, Romeoville 19 Jahari Smith, Romeoville 19 Kianna Campbell, Lockport 18 Monica Nunez, Resurrection 18 Sam Fagenholz, Maine South 18 Chantell Mack, Joliet Central 16 Diamond Dortch, Romeoville 16 Mikaela Manson, Plainfield East 14 Lotanna Onua, Plainfield East 14 Emily Eshoo, Benet 14 Lexi Marin, Romeoville 14 Madi Mulder, Joliet Central 13 Jamari McAfee, Lockport 13 Lauren Porcelli, Downers North 13 Morgan Thomalla, Benet 12 Taylor Farrell, Resurrection 12 McKenna Carson, Joliet Central 11 Gabriella Galassini, Resurrection 11
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Quinn Leaves Will County with million dollar Idea Quinn to allow Election Day registration at all of the county’s 303 precincts place that has the most updated names and addresses of all people managing editor who should be voting in that nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews precinct’s polling place. The cost, she told Although there are the Will County Board’s elections in April, Will Finance Committee County Clerk Nancy Jan. 6, would be over $1 Schultz Voots is very million. And to get them worried about 2016. ordered and election No, she’s not up for rejudges trained on them, election until 2018. But she said, the county Voots recently was made aware of a new state law Nancy Schultz would need to order Voots just signed by outgoing Will County Clerk them very soon. That would be more Gov. Pat Quinn to allow Election Day registration at all of than $1 million the county hadn’t counted on when the board the county’s 303 precincts. To do it right, Voots said, approved the 2014-2015 budget there would need to be a special in November. Already county computer tablet at each polling officials are trying to figure out By nick reiher
“Even if they delayed it until 2018 so that we could budget for the tablets,” she said. “I don’t have any problem allowing more people to vote, but I want to make sure we don’t lose integrity.” how to pay for a slew of projects, including a new courthouse that has been estimated to cost $150 million to $200 million. Voots said Election Day registration was tested on Nov. 4 at four polling places in the county based on population: Bolingbrook Village Hall; City of Naperville; Wheatland Township offices; Joliet Park District
headquarters; and at her office in the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Voots said those ballots were counted as provisionals, meaning they were not counted on Election Night, but a few weeks later with absentee ballots. Under the new law, not only would Election Day registration be allowed at all 303 polling places, but they would be considered regular ballots to be counted that day, not provisionals counted later. That leaves a lot of room for the possibility of voter fraud, she said, or voters just going to the wrong polling place unintentionally. The tablet, which also would need a Comcast cable link, would be the only way to ensure people are registering and voting in the right places on Election Day, she said.
Considering 2016 is a presidential election year, Voots added, she sees the possibility of long lines as well. She said she had hoped the state might add only a few more precincts for the Election Day voting, meaning it could be offered in the Eastern part of the county as well. Voots said she’ll bring up the issue again at the Jan. 13 meeting of the County Board’s Legislative Committee. She already has talked to several local legislators on the issue, but she said it seemed they didn’t believe there was anything they could do. “Even if they delayed it until 2018 so that we could budget for the tablets,” she said. “I don’t have any problem allowing more people to vote, but I want to make sure we don’t lose integrity.”
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Rialto management, donor, discussing a compromise Bickering about the theater’s new sign continues at City Council workshop
By Stewart Warren staff reporter
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The Rialto Square Theater’s new marquee might not be a done deal.
The theater’s general manager and the chairman of its governing board made that clear Monday night when they spoke during the Joliet City Council’s workshop session. “As of this moment, we are still in
discussions with the donor,” said James V. Smith, chairman of the theater’s board. “Quite frankly, the ball is in his court.” This is he latest wrinkle in the ongoing and unusual saga that dominated local news at the end of 2014. At the Nov. 24 opening of the Festival of Trees at the Rialto, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, theater management announced that local businessman Ed Czerkies was donating $350,000 for a new, more modern sign. The marquee included a memorial on all three sides dedicating it to the memory of Michael and Mary Czerkies, his parents. Some people did not like the new marquee, and they seemed particularly upset by the size of the lettering comprising the memorial. Then Dave Neal, the former Grundy County State’s Attorney who has been sued three times by the theater’s board because he did not pay rent for office space in the historic building, became involved. He created a Facebook page called “The Rialto Belongs to the People” opposing the marquee. Some members of that group, including de facto leader Mary Beth Gannon of Joliet, have attended the last few City Council meetings to plead their case. They also picketed a Christmas show at the theater and seem to be planning to protest
again on Jan. 18 during the theater’s bridal expo. During the City Council workshop session on Monday, some longstanding questions were answered. Councilman Bob O’Dekirk wanted to know why the existing sign wasn’t simply repaired. “(We felt) it was probably a better investment to look at a new one,” said Larry Green, the general manager. Councilman Larry Hug asked if the construction of the new marquee was ongoing. Green replied that it had been halted. “I still stand by my statement that the manufacturing work is about 75 percent completed,” Green said. Councilwoman Jan Quillman wanted to know more about the memorial. “Why does the name have to be on all three sides?” she asked. Smith explained that the proposed compromise involved changes to that part of the sign. “The revised version is much more tasteful and aesthetically pleasing,” he said. The discussion became heated when several members of the Council began asking the mayor about his recent appointments to the theater’s board. Councilman Jim McFarland asked Giarrante if he was going to appoint former Joliet City Manager Tom Thanas to the Rialto’s board.
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Adventist Hospital welcomes first baby of 2015 Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2015 at 5:31 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1. A baby boy, Julian John Munoz was born to Jill and Amado Munoz of Romeoville. Julian weighs 6 pounds, 10 ounces and is 20 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Robin Whatley. This is the couple’s first child. (Submitted photo)
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bolingbrook IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN P. WLODAREK; CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT 14 CH 2245 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, JOHN P. WLODAREK 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 12th Judicial Circuit, Will 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 3 IN BLOCK 13, IN WINSTON WOODS, UNIT NUMBER 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1 AND THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 2, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 22, 1970 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R70-17089, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 707 Dorchester Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 P.I.N.: 12-02-02-202-019 and which said mortgage was signed by JOHN P. WLODAREK, mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Banco Premier Corp., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County as Document No. R2002221813; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Will County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on February 19, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS 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 Will County at Will County Court House 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432 on or before the February 17, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. PAMELA J. MCGUIRE 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 14 0841 I639191 Published 1/15, 1/22, 1/29
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Czerkies pulls $350,000 donation JJC alum Nelson picked for after Rialto board tables decision top state Agriculture post Philip Nelson said about new marquee Members want more answers before they agree to keep new sign for at least 25 years By Stewart Warren staff reporter
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Ed Czerkies withdrew his $350,000 donation for a new Rialto Square Theatre marquee after the theater’s governing board on Jan. 8 tabled his request that the new marquee remain in place for at least 25 years. “I think there are way too many questions unanswered here,” said Dan Vera, Joliet Township Supervisor and a member of the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority, the Rialto’s governing board during the special meeting. So the board decided unanimously to table the issue until their meeting at 5 p.m. on Jan. 28. There was a large crowd of people in the room who clearly opposed the new marquee, and they all seemed pleased by the decision to table. Czerkies, who also attended, was not. A prominent local businessman, he had agreed to donate $350,000 for a new marquee with LED lighting for the historic theater, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. It was to be constructed by Landmark Sign Co. of Chesterton, Ind. Not long after his gift was announced at the opening of the Festival of Trees event at the Rialto in late November, Will County residents began to complain. They thought the sign was too large for the façade, and they did not care for the lettering on the marquee indicating it had been donated in memory of Czerkies’ parents.
‘That’s it’ Until the vote, Board Chairman Jim Smith said he had felt pretty good about the meeting, like the people in the audience who were opposed to the new marquee “didn’t see us as having three heads.” He knew that in the past few weeks, the management of the theater has been trying to strike a compromise with Czerkies that might be palatable to everyone involved in the issue. When the meeting began Thursday, the
members saw the latest proposed version of the sign that included smaller lettering for the memorial to Czerkies’ parents. They also considered a resolution requested by Czerkies and written by Tom Carey, a local attorney who specializes in real estate and also represents the theater. “EdwardM.Czerkieshasrequested assurance that the marquee memorial naming his parents shall be maintained,” read the resolution, in part. “The memorial shall remain on the marquee as described … for not less than 25 years.” Smith started feeling uneasy when his fellow board members began voting to table, some because they had seen the proposed agreement only just before the meeting. But then, the agreement had been drafted by Czerkies and Carey only by 10:30 a.m. that same day, Smith said. Czerkies said that morning he wanted the issue wrapped up that day. But as much as he fought for the agreement, Smith said in the end he made the motion to table unanimous so as not to appear divisive. During a break in the meeting, Smith said he looked for Rialto General Manager Randy Green to talk to him about the vote. He found him talking with Czerkies. “He had a smile on his face,” Smith said of Czerkies. “And he said, ‘Jim, I appreciate all you have done and tried to do, but I am done. I want my money back.’ I was taken aback a bit, but then not really shocked. “(Czerkies) is old Joliet. And he is all about family. To hear what he has had to put up with in the past few weeks, all the nastiness against him and his family, I don’t blame him. … I thank him for his graciousness.” Still, Smith thought immediately after the special meeting maybe they still had a chance to work something out before the next meeting on Jan. 28. Then they heard Czerkies on the radio saying he had pulled his donation. “I don’t usually like to say never,” Smith said, “but I think that’s it.” He said they will have to go over
the financials to see how they will pay for the sign, which has cost about $200,000 so far. Czerkies’ donation was to cover the cost of the marquee – estimated at just under $300,000 – as well as painting of the vertical sign and some reserves for maintenance. Czerkies did not return a phone call Thursday night.
Audience speaks out Much of the discussion about the marquee has happened online. Oddly, the most heated reaction on Facebook following Czerkies’ pulling the donation focused on conspiracy theories involving Mayor Tom Giarrante, who appoints some members to the board, but has no vote or control otherwise. Before the vote, the board allowed the public to speak for more than an hour and a half. “You are essentially selling naming rights to this sign,” said Mary Beth Gannon of Joliet, the de facto leader of the opposition. “Why not get 30 pieces of silver?” Smith replied the memorial on the sign was not the same thing as naming rights. Jackie Stewart-Kollinger of Rockdale asked if she would be able to donate curtains, carpeting or mirrors to the theater that would bear her family’s name. “Where does it stop,” she asked. Cheryl Grate of Grate Signs, 4044 McDonough St., said she was upset because information had circulated indicating that her company could not have created a new marquee for the theater. That’s not true, she said. Grate Signs did the last remodel of the marquee in the 1970s and still maintains it today, she said. Her company never was given a chance to bid on the current job, Grate said. Near the end of the discussion, Smith explained that though the theater is on the National Register of Historic Places, changing the marquee does not affect that status. The sign is considered to be a “trade fixture or chattel,” he said. They also postponed naming a member of the board as the new ethics officer. Dave Hacker, a board member who died last year and has yet to be replaced, was the former ethics officer.
he plans to put a “new face” on the department
Philip Nelson, immediate past president of the Illinois Farm Bureau and a Joliet Junior College graduate, has been selected by incoming Gov. Bruce Rauner as director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The IFB and FarmWeek are reporting that Rauner nominated the Seneca farmer to the post to succeed Bob Flider. Nelson said he plans to put a “new face” on the department of agriculture. “The department is not just about agriculture, but also food. We can reach out to consumers in the same way Illinois Farm Families does,” said Nelson, referring to an Illinois agriculture coalition, including IFB, aimed at sharing information with consumers. IFB President Richard Guebert Jr. expressed his support for Nelson’s nomination. He said Nelson possesses the necessary qualifications as a working farmer and agricultural leader to serve in the role. “This decision is important for the state’s largest industry. Nelson’s most recent experience serving as the president of the IFB will allow him to take a unique skill set to IDOA. He has a long history of supporting farming and rural life, which will help him lead the department. We look forward to working with Nelson in his new role.” Nelson served as IFB president from 2003-13. He led the organization as vice president from 1999-2003. Prior to those roles, he served as Illinois Soybean Association and LaSalle County Farm Bureau, and vice president of the American Soybean
“The budget will certainly be something that will be under scrutiny very shortly as the governor is going to make a budget address in February. He knows, and I know the challenges facing our state,” Nelson told the RFD Radio Network. Association. “The budget will certainly be something that will be under scrutiny very shortly as the governor is going to make a budget address in February. He knows, and I know the challenges facing our state,” Nelson told the RFD Radio Network. “The governor said, ‘Philip, if you come on board, I’ll give you the resources you need to truly make an impact on the department.’” Nelson listed Rauner’s agricultural priorities as upgrading infrastructure, assessing agriculture and business regulations, expanding export markets, and improving Illinois’ business climate. “To grow our business, we’re going to have to address a number of these items. I truly believe this administration can turn the challenges into opportunities,” Nelson said.
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