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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Vol. 8 No. 10

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JJC discusses Romeoville expansion

More than 100 participants came out to celebrate Bolingbrookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 49th annual Pathwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parade on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, Sept. 14. From local politicians and school marching bands to dance groups and churches, all of Bolingbrook was represented at the community event that drew friends and families to line the streets from Bolingbrook High School to the Town Center.

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Various community organizations walk in the 49th annual Pathways Parade.

Joliet Junior College plans to expand its Romeoville campus By Laura Katauskas staff reporter

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Joliet Junior College officials continue to discuss its expansion of the Romeoville campus seeking community input. After considering the growth in the area with projections nearly doubling their growth in the Romeoville area, Joliet Junior College plans to expand its Romeoville campus, one of two of its priority projects, including the construction of a multipurpose facility on its main campus in Joliet. The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees will be using $45 million in bonds to fund both priority projects. Further breakdown as to how much is earmarked for the Romeoville campus has yet to be determined. The college held two community meetings, the most recent, in Romeoville to further outline their initial efforts and hear from the community. >> see jjc | page 4

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Romeoville police testify at Maya hearing An evidence technician detailed the steps taken to secure evidence By Laura Katauskas staff reporter

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Jurors heard testimony from Romeoville Police regarding the details of how suspect Erick M. Maya was taken into custody for allegedly brutally shooting 15-year-old Briana Valle and her mother Feb. 13. Officers said that after the call came in at about 7 a.m. that day, police were advised a Hispanic male was on the loose after allegedly shooting Valle twice in the head and then shooting her mother while they were in their driveway in their sports utility vehicle in the 300 block of Emery Avenue. Testimony was given placing a number of officers on the scene and in pursuit of a suspect when one officer and his patrol dog entered a backyard to find Maya hiding under a porch. The officer repeatedly identified himself

were collected as and ordered him evidence. A forensic to come out. Maya, expert is expected reportedly, replying, to confirm the “Oh, sh#!,” did not fragments came from comply immediately, the weapon found. but eventually was The trial for 24-yeartaken into custody old Maya began after the officer called Monday, Sept. 8, for assistance. An evidence erick m. Maya, 23, where Maya appeared 5600 Park Ave., in the Will County technician detailed of Cicero courtroom, dressed the steps taken to in civilian clothes secure evidence including metal fragments, hair and sat staring at the victim’s and photos of blood splatters family who also were present from the outside back of for a short time, before leaving the SUV, presumably where in tears. He faces charges of firstsomeone may have placed their murder charges, hand. The technician testified degree that it was indicated by the attempted murder, aggravated mother that the weapon that battery with a firearm and was used was a revolver, which unlawful use of a weapon by when fired, does not release its a felon in connection with the shell casings as opposed to an shooting. Maya has been in jail since the automatic weapon. Police testified a gun was incident, with bond previously found three days later, Feb. 16, set at $5 million. after an area search. An officer spotted the weapon sticking The trial is expected to out of the snow between continue throughout fences in the area of Hale and the week. Visit Hickory Streets. www.buglenewspapers.com No shell casings were found for updates. at the scene, but the metal fragments found at the scene

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Joliet Area Historical Museum fall gala to pay tribute to Renaissance Center All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Museum’s Operating Fund

Before it was even built, the nearly 80-year old structure now known as Joliet Junior College’s Renaissance Center was a significant building. Designed by the legendary architectural firm of Daniel Burnham, who constructed Chicago’s magnificent “White City” for the 1893 Columbian Exposition, the structure was built in the 1920s as a clubhouse for the Joliet Chamber of Commerce, which had formed in 1914.Though Burnham died in 1912, his firm continued to bear his name and had several commissions in Downtown Joliet in the years that followed. The centerpiece of the Chamber of Commerce Building, completed in 1925, was a stunning glass skylight over its interior atrium. A more recent generation of Jolietans remember the building as the home of the legendary D’Amico’s 214. Its owner and namesake, Earl D’Amico, was responsible for bringing some

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2014 Gala Event Saturday, Oct. 4: 5:30—11:30 p.m., at the Joliet Area Historical Museum & Joliet Junior College—Renaissance Center. Travel back in time to D’Amico’s 214 and The Piccolo Playhouse where some of the world’s famous entertainers have performed. Family Style Dining • Hors d’oeuvres • Complimentary Signature Drinks -- Two Complimentary Drink Tickets • Valet Parking • 50/50 Raffle • Celebrity Look-A-Likes • Cocktail Attire.

of the 20th Century’s most wellknown musicians and performers to his “Piccolo Playhouse” throughout the 1960s and ‘70s. During this period, a hotel was added to the building which, in addition to numerous performers, slept world-famous politicians and

luminaries. President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty celebrated their 28th Wedding Anniversary at the hotel, then known as the Sheraton Motor Inn, while on the campaign trail in 1976. The Renaissance Center also served a variety of important

civic and educational functions. After beginning life as home of the Chamber of Commerce, it served as headquarters of the Joliet Rotary Club for 40 years. For over two decades, it has been home to Joliet Junior College’s world-renowned Culinary Program, a function it serves to this day. On a personal level, many Jolietans have fond memories of the Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance Center as the site of hundreds of weddings and social gatherings. As the Renaissance Center will soon be undergoing major renovations, the Joliet Area Historical Museum staff felt it was a fitting time to honor the “Ren Center,” as it is known around Joliet, as a witness to so much of the City’s history. “We really wish the walls of the Renaissance Center could talk,” said Greg Peerbolte,the Museum’s Executive Director. “However, as this space has been the site of our Gala since its inception, we decided to give it a voice by recreating what was arguably its peak: As the Piccolo Playhouse at D’Amico’s 214, where musicians from Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington to Phyllis Diller and

Count Basie entertained Jolietans for nearly two decades.” Peerbolte noted that the ambience of this year’s Gala event will be a bit more relaxed than in years past. “Between the family style-food (which will incorporate some of D’Amico’s original recipes), period cocktails and a variety of entertainment true to the era, we are attempting to incorporate all five senses and bring the past into the present. Our hope is that it will be a lively, interactive evening, with plenty of surprises,” he said, “We couldn’t think of a better send-off for such a beloved community space.” Tickets to “An Evening at Earl D’Amico’s 214” are $125 per person and can be obtained by contacting Liz McNeil, the Museum’s Special Events Coordinator at (815) 7235201, ext. 221, or via e-mail at e.mcneil@jolietmuseum.org. Event sponsorship inquiries can be made to Mike Brick, the Museum’s Development Director at (815) 723-5201 ex. 222, m.brick@jolietmuseum.org. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Museum’s Operating Fund.

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2 medical marijuana groups seek zoning review Two of those groups filed the application with the county, and a $50 application fee, to have the county review their plans By nick reiher managing editor

nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

Will County Land Use officials have received applications from two groups interested in state review for operating a medical marijuana cultivation facility. Land Use Director Curt Paddock said those two are: Green Point Botanical LLC,Ted Parsons, agent, approximately 55 acres of farmland on West

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As part of those applications, Paddock said, the state wants to know whether the applicants’ property is suitably zoned for cultivating or dispensing medicinal marijuana, and whether the prospective operators have applied to the regulating jurisdiction.

Lockport Street in Plainfield, Plainfield Township. Illinois Plant LLC c/o Kurt Berry, approximately 21.6 acres at 27711 S. Frontage Road, Channahon, Channahon Township. Remodel of existing structure and erection of greenhouse; cultivation center

and extraction. The state is responsible for permitting operations for cultivating and dispensing marijuana for medicinal purposes, Paddock noted: the Department of Agriculture for cultivation licensing; and the Department of Professional Regulation for dispensing. The state will award one license to cultivate medical marijuana in each of 21 State Police districts, include District 5, which includes Will, Grundy and Kendall counties. Applications for cultivation, along with a $25,000 application fee, are due September 22. As part of those applications, Paddock said, the state wants to know whether the applicants’ property is suitably zoned

for cultivating or dispensing medicinal marijuana,and whether the prospective operators have applied to the regulating jurisdiction. The state says only parcels zoned for agriculture or light industrial are eligible, Paddock said, so the County Board had to amend zoning for those designations to include cultivation and dispensing of medical marijuana. Even before the state made the applications available a few weeks ago, Paddock said four groups visited the Land Use Department to introduce themselves. Two of those groups filed the application with the county, and a $50 application fee, to have the county review their plans. That

is the practice for every other entity wanting to find out if their plans fit the county’s zoning map, he said.

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Expert: Peer mistreatment prevents students from learning Valley View School District hosts forum on bullying Peer mistreatment has reached “frightening” proportions in the nation’s schools. So says Bob Fall,a representative from a Santa Rosa,California-based group known as Community Matters who told attendees of a Valley View School District 365U community forum Monday night that today’s students can’t learn when they are a target of peer mistreatment. “Mistreatment is like an iceberg. You don’t see three-fourths of the stuff that’s out there,” he said. “Our culture today is one where exclusion is permissible and where put-downs are okay, where intimidation is frequent. The key, Fall said, is for parents and educators to be proactive and work together to bring about a change in the culture that persists today. Mistreatment, said the former teacher, is more than just bullying and cyberbullying. It’s rumor spreading, unwanted contact, relational aggression, harassment, exclusion, put-downs, acts against the school campus like thefts, and much more. “It’s anything that violates who

>> jjc, from page 1 Expansion of the Romeoville Campus—built in 1993—is a top priority for the college, with its enrollment topping out at 4,000 students and continuing to grow. The campus is located off of 135th Street, near Weber Road. The master plan calls for additional space for academic programs and student development services to respond to this growth. The plan, said President Debra Daniels is to bring more class instruction to the Romeoville campus so that a potential student could complete an Associate’s Degree program without having to travel to the main campus, with a focus on bringing more Science classes to the campus. The project is in its infant stages, with any construction

we are and how we feel,” he said How do parents help their children understand and deal with the problem? “Be a part of your child’s life. Talk with him or her,” Wall said. “Empower your child to be a problem solver and make a difference.” Among his suggestions: Greet, don’t grill—build eye contact and talk with your child. Help him or her understand communication is an important part of any family. Ask-Ask-Tell—Ask two questions about your child’s day and then tell your child something about your day. “Don’t follow the same pattern. When you break your pattern, you get a different response.” Ask open-ended questions—Be prepared to ask follow up questions once they actually start responding (which may not be right away) *Actively listen—Use good eye contact and positive body language, paraphrase, reflect back on what they say “Just talk with them,” Wall said. “Identify their feelings and respond accordingly.” Wall revealed several warning signs that a child is being mistreated: *Frequent unexplained injuries *Afraid to go to school

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Expansion of the Romeoville Campus— built in 1993—is a top priority for the college, with its enrollment topping out at 4,000 students and continuing to grow. The campus is located off of 135th Street, near Weber Road.

not expected to begin for nearly three years. DKA Architects are in the planning process, interviewing and conducting focus groups throughout the school, reaching out to the community and the village. An executive summary of the plan shows the 40-acre site at the Romeoville campus will more than adequately

*Appears nervous, troubled *Having trouble sleeping *Anxious, irritable *Lost interest in activities they used to enjoy *Suddenly begins bullying younger siblings

“If you see any of this, it could indicate that something might be happening,” Wall said. “You must take action by responding and providing support.” Additional tips for parents included: Teaching children to be aware and confident Addressing mistreatment directly if something is occurring Making mistreatment against family rules Teaching children the power of words (“words are weapons”) Teaching children how and when to seek help from adults

Following the presentation attendees broke into small groups and discussed what they heard. “We want you to talk to other parents,” said Michele Bochnak, VVSD’s Community Outreach Coordinator.“It’s really important that you share what you have heard.”Bochnak added that anyone who is aware of a current child mistreatment issue should use Sprigio, VVSD’s anonymous bullying reporting system at www.vvsd.org or on all individual school websites.

accommodate the needed academic addition(s) to the west of the existing one-story building, as well as an addition to the east for new student development space. While the existing parking capacity is currently meeting the needs of this location, both parking lots could easily be expanded to the west for future capacity needs, according to the plan. The idea is to connect the existing building with any new construction to create a campus feel. Based on community input, a new entrance in relation to 135th Street and Weber Road may be considered. The multipurpose facility planned for construction on the south side of the college’s main campus on Houbolt Road, is envisioned to include athletics, physical education, and conference center and corporate training space.

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Bruce Rauner makes a stop in Romeoville Patrons at the Tasty Waffle in Romeoville didn’t expect to run into a gubernatorial candidate at lunch By Laura Katauskas staff reporter

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Patrons at the Tasty Waffle in Romeoville didn’t expect to run into a gubernatorial candidate at lunch, but Republican candidate Bruce Rauner popped into the local restaurant Friday, Sept. 12, to chat with a few constituents and spread the word of his no taxes, no nonsense approach to politics. For Bill and Mary Thomas who live in Romeoville’s Carillon Lakes, it was a welcome surprise, having just discussed their concern over potential increase in taxes to pensions and Social Security. Rauner told them not to believe everything they hear from his opponent, incumbent Democrat Gov. Pat Quinn, who he says is running a negative campaign, spinning false truths. “He has failed as a governor and engaged in massive corruption;

his only answer to problems is more taxes,” said Rauner. “He is spinning some false ads out there saying that I want to tax pensions and Social Security— that’s flat out false. I never said I would, and I never will.” Instead, he said he wants to do something different with pension reform, calling Quinn’s pension reform put in place last November as unconstitutional. “My view is that if someone is retired, their deal is their deal—it doesn’t change,” said Rauner.“For future workers, we should have a second plan.” A deciding factor for Thomas, he said,“I like the sound of that.” Rauner made his way through Will County, noting the importance of its location with its proximity to Chicago, sees it as a key corridor for transportation with great infrastructure. “Plus, there is still room to grow here,” said Rauner. “If we get this state turned around, Will County can be booming,

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Jason and Lynn Vasquez of Romeoville and Karen Weed of Bolingbrook, chat with Bruce Rauner as he travels the campaign trail for Illinois Governor.

very prosperous, and I am all in to make that happen. We have corrupt politicians that think we can tax our way out of it and just raise taxes as a solution.

That’s not the solution. We need to grow, and then we will have the revenue to fund our schools, fund our pensions and fund our infrastructure.”

He said he wants to freeze property taxes and give local voters more control over where their property taxes are increased and would broaden the sales tax on services to generate revenue. “That’s a pro-growth thing to do,” said Rauner. “The well-run states have low income taxes and broader sales tax. I want to invest in our schools and our infrastructure, and Will County is positioned to do very well.” Education is also a priority for him and wants to increase state support for education. “The state funding formula is broken, it’s full of special deals and it’s a bit murky on how it’s done,” said Rauner. “There is favoritism in it. I want to build transparency in the system and be very consistent and fair across the state. I would like to increase the overall state support for education from the general revenue fund. I believe Illinois is 48 out of 50 states for state support for education, and I want to increase that quite a bit.” The 2014 Illinois gubernatorial election will take place on November 4. Quinn is running for re-election to a second full term in office.

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Local group seeking IDOT approval for Route 66 signage Originating in Chicago, Route 66 passes through northern Will County into Joliet and south by IL. 53 through Elwood, Wilmington and Braidwood on its westward path to California. nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews The Will County Board several months ago heard A contingent a presentation of Joliet and Will from a group County officials working with the plans to meet with a county on ways state transportation to promote the official Friday to gain portion of Route permission to put up 66/Illinois 53 signage on Route 53 south of Interstate welcoming visitors 80. There is much to that segment to promote, they of the Route 66 said, including corridor. two race tracks, Originating in Curt Paddock Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, Abraham Chicago, Route 66, Will County Land Use Director “The Mother Road,” Lincoln National passes through Cemetery, as well northern Will County, into Joliet as treasures in Wilmington and and south by way of Illinois 53 Braidwood. By nick reiher managing editor

One recommendation by the group was to have signage or a mural on the BNSF viaducts on Illinois 53 letting visitors know they were entering a historic and site-filled portion of the road. Curt Paddock, Will County Land Use Director, said officials of the railroad were enthusiastic about the plan, which also needs approval from the Illinois Department of Transportation because Illinois 53 is a state road. The IDOT official initially contacted said they have never had that type of signage on a viaduct above their routes, Paddock said. They are concerned a mural or sign would obscure the maximum height requirements for trucks passing under the viaduct, as well as having to close portions of the road to install the sign or paint the mural. Paddock said the height

requirements could be worked into the design of the sign or mural. And closing a lane of Illinois 53 around the viaducts shouldn’t take too long, especially if they decide to go with the more cost-effective vinyl sign. Turned down once, Paddock said, they will take the issue to a higher authority within

IDOT, District 5 Engineer John Fortmann.They hope to be able to convince him the sign will help boost the visibility of that section of Route 66, which in turn could help spur economic development revenues. Check back at buglenewspapers.com for an update on the story.

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Police Blotter

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.

Jeffrey Vitous, 52, 442 Degas Circle, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 1 and charged with two counts of hit and run, following a traffic stop.

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Vincent Fenner, 20, 237 Hadleigh Road and Quitman Johnson, 19, 317 Lancelot Court, were both arrested at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 4 and charged with criminal trespass to property in Lot C of Beaconridge Drive.

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Orlando Perez, 19, 2533 Spring Street, Woodridge, was arrested at 2:10 a.m. Sept. 4 and charged with resisting a peace officer and illegal possession of alcohol, following a traffic stop at Wilshire Lane and Kingsbrooke Crossing.

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John Waszak, 34, 601 W. Briarcliff Road, was arrested at 3:29 p.m. Sept. 4 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 300 block of N. Schmidt Road.

Aaron Finney, 44, 116 Lexington Drive, was arrested at 10:11 a.m. Sept. 4 and charged with criminal damage to property, after damaging a vehicle in Lot Q of Beaconridge Drive and Walter Finney, 19, 106 Somerset Lane, was charged with disorderly conduct.

A wallet was taken from a vehicle parked in the driveway on the 800 block of Hartford Ln. sometime overnight.

Eric Pruitt, 26, 250 Algonquin Ave., Joliet, was charged with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Bolingbrook Dr. & Beaconridge Dr. at 11:07 p.m.

Officers were called to Kohlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1138 W. Boughton Rd., for the report of a retail theft. Unknown offender took several packages of underwear and a bottle of cologne and exited the store without paying. Loss valued at $140.

A glass window to a business on the 1200 block of W. Boughton Rd. was chipped with a large landscaping brick sometime overnight.

Kirah Foley, 19, 404 Devonshire Ct.,was charged with DUI, following a traffic stop in Lot H of Beaconridge Dr. at 7:15 a.m.

Stephen Hayes, 24, 1005 Elizabeth Ave., Joliet, was charged with a disorderly conduct, resisting a peace officer and in-state warrant, following a call to Tailgaters, 431 W. Boughton Rd., for the report a large fight in the parking lot at 2:15 a.m.

Jorge Cruz-Salinas, 30, 313 Woodcreek Dr. was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane usage, following a traffic stop on the 200 block of S. Bolingbrook Dr. at 6:43 p.m.

A wallet was taken from an unlocked vehicle parked

on the 200 block of N. Weber Rd. between 12:10 pm- 1:45 p.m.

Kings Rd. & Alan Deatherage Dr between 090/5-09/08.

Calvin Jones, 22, 3719 W Lexington St., Chicago, was charged with improper lane usage, no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Weber Rd. & Hassert Blvd. at 4:18 pm.

Officers were called to Meijer, 225 N. Weber Rd., for the report of a retail theft. Unknown subject entered the store, removed sound bar, wireless router and bottle of cologne from display and exited store without paying at 7:36 am. Loss valued at $300.

A 2004 Hyundai trailer was taken from a parking lot on the 700 block of Crossroads Pkwy. between 09/06-09/08.

Quran Ivery, 23, 671 Timberline Dr., was charged with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Boughton Rd. & Brookwood Ln. at 11:22 pm.

A bridge tunnel was spraypainted with graffiti at

Demetrius Stone, 42, 4051 W. Van Buren Ave., Chicago, was charged with in-state warrant, no insurance, driving on a suspended license and improper turn at intersection, following a traffic stop on the 100 block of N. Bolingbrook Dr. at 1:29 am.

Julie Garcia, 24, 9541 Witham Ave., Woodridge,

was charged with possession of drug equipment, improper use of registration and driving on a suspended registration, following a traffic stop at Brookview Ln. & Remington Blvd. at 2:54 am. Joy Querol,30,820 McIntosh Ct., Prospect Heights, was charged with possession of drug equipment, possession of a controlled substance, driver & passenger safety belts and in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Brookview Ln. & Remington Blvd. at 2:54 am.

Officers responded to the 100 block of Remington Blvd. for the report of a burglary to motor vehicle. An in-car stereo was taken sometime overnight. Loss valued at $225.

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in a post 9/11 world, there is still work to be done for peace During the First and Second World Wars, it took us too long to respond During the First and Second World Wars, it took us too long to respond, possibly because the Europeans weren’t tied deeply to the United States. Suddenly, when the Nazis brutally annihilated millions of innocent people and invaded France, heading toward England, we acted. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, we began to react. Recently, we experienced 9/11, and although reacting, it was slow and didn’t do the job. More recently, in Benghazi we talked and slowly offered some response, but insufficient. Now two Americans are beheaded, and we drop some bombs. It’s not the appropriate response.

Turkey needs to allow us to bring in troops, supplies and supply a safe field for fighter aircraft and bombers. Give the Syrian Army 30 days to turn over the 1,000+ plus ISIS Forces to us, or get out of the way and/or contain them so we can use saturated bombing to get the job done.

We know that when a grave injustice is done, an immediate, measured, but appropriate response is needed in order to stem future inappropriate behavior. We can bomb all continually, but unfortunately, we need boots on the ground to complete the task. Two thousand Special Forces (Marines, Rangers and Seals), plus several thousands of support troops could,

hopefully, do the job if you give the military a green light without political interference. Turkey needs to allow us to bring in troops, supplies and supply a safe field for fighter aircraft and bombers. Give the Syrian Army 30 days to turn over the 1,000+ plus ISIS Forces to us, or get out of the way and/or contain them so we can use saturated bombing to get the job done. The Iraqi rebels should be told, either help us or get out of our way. That leaves us, the Kurds, and the Turks, plus other countries that want to join us to neutralize ISIS, once and for all. We need to act now firmly and leave no doubt that if you hurt an American and/or its interests, you suffer our wrath, not our words. Mark Turk Joliet

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Safety tips for fall prevention According to the National Safety Council, falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States According to the National Safety Council, falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency departments of hospitals. Most people have a friend or relative who has fallen, or maybe you have fallen yourself. Falls are the 2nd leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities. The risk of falling, and fall-related problems, rises with age and is a serious issue in homes. Preventing slips, trips and falls requires knowledge and vigilance of our surroundings, as well as taking quick action to correct

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Clean up all spills immediately Stay off freshly mopped floors Remove small throw rugs or use non-skid mats to keep them from slipping Wear shoes with good support and slip-resistant soles Arrange furniture to provide open walking pathways Keep drawers and cabinet doors closed when not accessing the interiors

any problems discovered. The time spent in preventing these accidents is a sound investment in our safety. Always remember that an accident that takes only a few seconds to occur may leave

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Install handrails on all staircases and on both sides Install grab bars for showers and bathtubs Remove tripping hazards from stairways such as paper, boxes, books, clothes toys and shoes If you have young children, install gates at the top and bottom of stairs Ensure adequate lighting both indoors and outdoors Periodically check the condition of walkways and steps and repair damage immediately never stand on a chair, table or other surface on wheels

you with consequences that last a lifetime. Joe Martinek Crest Hill

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Truck driver pleads not guilty to reckless homicide charges July crash on Interstate 55 killed 5 people “He does have a driving history, which I think is very important,” Long told the stewartwarren509@yahoo.com @stewartwarren judge, listing a series of traffic violations dating from A truck driver 1991 to June 2013. pleaded not guilty During that time Tuesday morning to period, Espinal-Quiroz reckless homicide had several speeding and other charges tickets and other in a July crash on moving violations, Interstate 55 that including disregarding killed five people. a traffic control device F r a n c i s c o in a commercial Espinal-Quiroz, motor vehicle and 51, of Leesburg, driving without a Ind., the owner of Francisco valid license. Espinal Trucking, is Espinal-Quiroz, The truck driver being held at the 51, of Leesburg, originally was charged Ind. Will County jail on with the felony $1 million bond. logbook violations. He has been charged with 15 The reckless homicide charges counts of reckless homicide, were filed on Aug. 28. false recording of a commercial The new charges accuse driver record of duty status and Espinal-Quiroz of speeding failure to maintain records of through a construction zone duty status, all felonies. while failing to look for other The last two charges are vehicles that had stopped or related to the driving logs that slowed in traffic. truck drivers are required to Espinal-Quiroz also had keep by law. physical conditions that limited Nicole Sartori represents his ability to drive safely, Espinal-Quiroz. He is scheduled including a complete loss of to return to Will County Judge vision in his right eye due, Dan Rozak’s courtroom for a said Chuck Pelkie, spokesman pretrial hearing on Oct. 22. for the Will County State’s The accident happened Attorney’s office. around 2:15 p.m. on July 21 in Outside Rozak’s courtroom the northbound lanes of the on Tuesday, Frank Andreano, highway not far from Arsenal a Joliet attorney who is Road. Espinal-Quiroz was representing the Blopleh family driving a semi-trailer and hit in a personal injury case filed four vehicles that were stopped against Espinal-Quiroz, talked in the construction zone. briefly about the case. Kimberly Britton, 43, of At the time of the accident, Urbana, and her 11-year-old the truck driver had a federal daughter Piper; Vicky Palacios, exemption to his driver’s 55, of Coal City; and Ulrike license that allowed him to drive Blopleh, 49, of Channahon, were despite his vision problem. killed, state police said. Andreano has contacted On Aug. 6, Timothy Osburn, Congressman Adam Kinzinger 64, died from the injuries he and asked him to consider sustained in the crash. the program that provides the Witnesses saw Espinal-Quiroz exemptions to truck drivers traveling at a high speed and to determine if it should noted that he did not appear to continue. apply the truck’s brakes before “There is no set standard hitting the cars, Will County for when a person is unsafe to Assistant State’s Attorney Jim drive,” Andreano said, adding Long said during the trucker’s that doctors subjectively make first court appearance on July that determination. 22. By Stewart Warren staff reporter

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INSIDE: Raiders win Windy City Classic, page 12; Keselowski wins Chase race at Chicagoland Speedway, page 13

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Raiders’ Klein at home under center By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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Bolingbrook quarterback Adam Klein is having success in his first season as the starting quarterback.

In the last two weeks of blowout wins for the Bolingbrook Raiders, senior quarterback Adam Klein hasn’t been asked to throw the ball much. However, when he has, he has been pretty efficient. After hitting on all eight passing attempts last week when the Raiders defeated indistrict opponent Romeoville, he was 4-for-4 this week for 80 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a 64-14 win over Joliet Central. After playing quarterback on the freshman A team as a ninth grader, Klein was brought up to varsity his sophomore season and was listed as a wide receiver and a kicker for the Raiders, who that season had Aaron Bailey under center. Last season, Bolingbrook featured Dariel Greer and Quincy Woods at the quarterback position and Klein, a junior, was relegated to kicking duties. This winter, all that changed. With Greer lost to graduation, Woods coming off a shoulder injury and a new

offense coming in under Hallof-Fame coach Dan Darlington, the coaching staff told Klein it was his job to lose. “I am really happy coach gave me the opportunity to play and show that I can play and that I’m not just a kicker,” Klein said. And, while he would have happily played quarterback under the old offense, he says Darlington’s style fits him better. “The veer doesn’t really suit me that well. I can run the ball, but doing it 90 or 95 percent of the time doesn’t suit me,” Klein said. “I like coach Darlington’s offense. Yeah, we still run the ball, but there are more passing formations and pass plays. “I knew it was going to be tough regardless and I knew I had to prove to the coaches and mostly my teammates that they could trust me back there. They have my back and just tell me go out there and play. His one teammate who may be his biggest fan is Woods, who knows that Klein’s ability to play quarterback allowed him to move to a receiver and be used in a way he enjoys more. In fact, in the win Saturday, >> see HOME | page 16

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Luis Flores tallied seven goals in the Windy City Classic and was tabbed the tournament MVP.

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Raiders win Classic Bolingbrook defeated Lincoln-Way North 4-0 Sunday at Toyota Park in Bridgeview to win the Windy City Ram Classic title. Luis Flores tallied a pair of goals for the Raiders, as Juan Alcantara, and Jorge Navas each had one. Tyler Elmore and Erick Gonzalez assisted on the goals. Colin Madgziarz had four saves in goals for his second shutout of the tournament. With his two goal in the tournament, Flores tallied

seven in the Classic and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. “It is a great season,” said Bolingbrook coach Jamie Clemmons. “It has been one of the best starts of a season in over ten years. Great group of kids who are very close and push each other every day in practice. Fun group to be around. Our goal this year was to play a high tempo offense and put the pressure on the other teams to stop not like in the past where we were looking to

stop them. We have been close several times to getting to the final and we finally had the right group of kids and attitude to make it happen this year. It is a great accomplishment for the boys and our program. “We have worked very hard the past few years to make us a competitive program in the western suburbs. We need to keep the momentum going so we are ready for our conference matches and stay healthy for a deep playoff run in the always tough Naperville Sectional.”

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Deuce takes first at Chicagoland By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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It was one move by the No. 2 car going three-wide that put Brad Keselowski in position to win the MyAFibStory.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. With Kyle Larson and Kevin Harvick battling for the lead on Lap 252, Keselowski forced his way in between the two cars off Turn 2 and grabbed the lead. “I just saw a hole and I went for it,” Keselowski said. “I’m not really sure what to say. I don’t really know what happened. I just know we got to the lead. There was traffic and I was just digging and in the zone. The recorder was turned off, so I don’t remember what happened. “I had my head down doing all I could do. We had a great Miller Lite Ford Fusion that I knew from the start would be good, but, man, it was really awesome the last few runs. We really dialed it in and the (No.) 2 crew did an excellent job.” Keselowski now has his spot secured for the second round of the new Chase Grid system, which will see four drivers eliminated after two more races. It was the fifth win of the season for Keselowski, tying his most wins in a season, but most importantly, it set him up to continue to go after his second Sprint Cup title in two years. The last one also began with a win in Joliet. “This means a lot. My boss would say don’t read your own press clippings. I want to enjoy the moment but I still know there’s nine weeks to go,” Keselowski said. “We have a bit of a hall pass for the next two, which I’m very appreciative. But those other seven, nobody cares that we won Chicago, nobody cares that we won Richmond or the other three races. It keeps resetting. You have to reset yourself. You have to keep developing the car and pushing as a team, whether it’s on pit road, the car handling, spec, whatever it might be, or driver tactics. “So, I want to be thankful for

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford, sealed his place in the second round of the NASCAR Chase series with a win in Joliet.

today, but I know there’s a long ways to go. Today was about as much of a statement as you can make on a week one with ten weeks to go. I don’t want to understate it but certainly don’t want to overstate it. It’s a hard balance.”

FORD TOUGH The win by Keselowski in the Team Penske’s Miller Lite Ford Sunday marks the first time a Ford has been to Victory Lane at Chicagoland Speedway at a NASCAR Sprint Cup race. Of all series of races on Joliet’s 1.5 mile oval, Ford has only claimed victory three times, all on the Nationwide circuit. The last time Keselowski won at Chicagoland, Penske Racing was driving Dodge.

RESPECT After finishing second, just ahead of rookie Kyle Larson, NASCAR veteran Jeff Gordon

went over to Larson’s car and said something to the young driver, who had nearly missed his first career win. “I told him just how proud I am of him,” Gordon said. “I think this kid is the real deal. He’s going to be a star in this series for a long time. I really wanted to see him win because I like him and I know he’s going to win a lot of races, but I also didn’t want to see those other guys win. I’m a big fan. I like seeing young guys out there driving like that. That’s so much fun. That’s what this sport is all about. I just want to let him know what a great job I thought he did.” Larson said Gordon also gave him pointers on restarts. “He came down to give me some advice, which was nice,” Larson said. “I know Jeff thinks a lot about me and I think a lot about him, too. It was fun racing him. I definitely wanted to beat him. I was trying all I

could. Just tried a little bit too hard. I was running probably an inch or two off the wall all day and finally got into it. But, yeah, it’s nice whenever Jeff comes around or I read all the stuff he says about me. It’s cool. “I don’t know if it’s strange or not. It’s just really, really cool. Guys you look up to since, heck, Jeff has been racing the Cup Series as long as I’ve been alive. It’s only going to last so much longer until I’m kind of here and everybody knows, I guess.”

LONG DRIVE HOME The drive home was likely full of conversation between NASCAR couple Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Late in the race, Stenhouse and Patrick were racing for track position and Stenhouse got into Patrick, putting her in the wall. She was able to save the car, but the incident did cause the race’s fifth caution.

FIRST TO LAST The real casualty of Sunday’s race was Aric Almirola, who lost an engine late in the race and was the only Chase contender to post a DNF. Almirola had taken a brief lead off pit road and was running sixth just before the engine in his No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford failed as he was coming to pit road for a green-flag stop on Lap 231.

DOUBLE HEADER After a rainout pushed the Camping World Truck series race to Saturday, fans got a double dip Saturday with the trucks following the NASCAR Nationwide series race. Kyle Larson was racing for the top spot again Saturday at the Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast 300, but he was held off by Kevin Harvick. >> see nascar | page 14

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>> NASCAR, from page 13 Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Chevrolet, earned his fourth win of the season and 44th of his career, holding off Larson by by 2.108 seconds. For Harvick, the tipping point came on Lap 154, when crew chief Ernie Cope called for the two-tire stop while race leader Kyle Busch took four fresh tires and got stuck in traffic. “Well, we didn’t have many laps on the tires, but that’s the call that won us the race,” Harvick said. “Ernie won the race for us, and the car was fast, but when we got out front and the tires not having many laps, and the 54 (Busch) being buried in the field—that’s what won us this race today.” While Bush led most of the Nationwide race and placed third, in the Lucas Oil 225 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, he twice came from the rear to win for the sixth time this year and the 41st time in his career. Busch led 66 of the 150 laps and made what turned out to be the winning pass with 16

laps left. “When I was chasing the 20 truck (Dillon) there for the lead, I was just getting really tight behind him,” Busch said. “The aero on these things is hurting, and I hate that, but fortunately I got through on a lapped truck, and we were able to win this thing.” Busch started from the rear, in 32nd place, because Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup media activities kept him away from NCWTS practice on Thursday, and qualifying was rained out on Friday. Before NASCAR called a scheduled competition caution on Lap 31, Busch had climbed to fourth, passing Matt Crafton for that position on Lap 29. “Early on I was being patient, trying to get everybody acclimated to not being on the track at all (Friday),” Busch said. “I was getting acclimated, too. I knew we had a good truck. I was just trying to pace myself early. “But I knew what I had, and when I had that pit road penalty and got stuck back behind, I tried to charge back through a little harder.”

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Crew members fill up the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet of Jeff Gordon during the MyAFibStory.con 400 at Chcagoland Speedway in Joliet. Gordon placed second in the race.

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Spartans drop heartbreaker By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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After a pair of nonconference losses to open the season, it looked like Romeoville was about to break free and grab a win at home in the opening game of the Southwest Prairie Conference. But, Minooka wouldn’t go away that easy and sophomore quarterback Johnny Carnagio led a game-winning drive with two minutes on the clock to give the Indians the 33-30 win and send the Spartans to 0-3 in the first third of the season. “It is a tough loss,” Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna said. “It would have been a tough loss for them with us scoring late in the game, too. It was two good football teams playing hard tonight and they got the late score.” The momentum in the game swung like a wrecking ball as the teams each went on drives that looked like they would

be the victor. On the opening drive, Minooka tore down the field and grabbed an early lead on a Nathan Gunn touchdown with 3:48 remaining in the first quarter. Romeoville answered right back less than 90 seconds later as Kelvin Jones hit Chuck Hunter for a 48 yard-score. Soon after, Evan Stingily recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a score. A pair of Gill Whitaker twopoint conversion runs gave Romeoville a 16-7 lead and first half interceptions from Anthony Kopel, Manuel Nartey and Anthony Hernandez kept Minooka from cutting into the lead. “I thought defensively we played well minus the first drive of the game,” Kuna said. “I liked the intensity, we forced some turnovers, unfortunately, offensively, we just couldn’t find the stride. We liked some of the things that we saw but we missed some passes and a

few blocks here and there. We couldn’t find our rhythm in the first half.” In the second half, Gunn (37 carries, 219 yards, 3TD) carried the ball almost exclusively for the first three drives, helping Minooka cut the lead to 16-13 less than two minutes into the half. On the Indians’ next possession, Victor Turpin broke free for a 70-yard score, which, after Gunn’s conversion, gave Minooka the 21-16 advantage. “In the second half, defensively it took us time again and offensively we stalled at the beginning, but

then we made some plays and took the lead,” Kuna said. Romeoville then mounted its comeback. Jones (11-of-27, 178 yards) first hit D’lante Dawson for a 69-yard score to cut the Indian lead. On the next possession, following a Ryan Fitzpatrick 70-yard scamper, Jones ran it in from the one-yard on fourth down to give Romeoville a 30-27 with help from another conversation from Whitaker (24 carries, 106 yards). “In the second half, we were much better offensively,” Kuna said. “We established our run game a little better in the second half and were able

to hit some passes when we needed them and that was set up with the run game. I was proud of how we drove down to get the lead late in the game. Unfortunately, Minooka made a couple of big plays on the last drive of the game. We thought we had them, but they were able to get the ball out and make some plays. “The weather wasn’t the best for us. We like to throw the ball a little more, but that’s not an excuse. They had the same conditions to deal with.” The Spartans then punted >> see drop | page 16

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>> drop, from page 15 the ball back to Minooka, who marched down field in less than two minutes and won the game when Carnagio hit Alex Roop in the flat inside of 30 seconds left. Roop ran it in with 12 seconds on the clock

>> HOME, from page 11 Woods had a pair of catches for 40 yards and a touchdown. He also had a rushing score, a punt return and ran in a two-point conversion as the holder after a bad snap. The other two completions for Klein against the Steelmen were to 6-foot-4 inch Dimitri Wiafe-Akenten, who also caught two balls for 40 yards and a score. Having those two main targets is something Klein is happy to have. “I have one that can make plays with speed and the other is big and tall and can go up and get it over anyone,”

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to clinch the game. Kuna knows there is still a lot of football to be played. “It is unfortunate that we are in the hole 0-3 and we didn’t expect it to be this way at this point. But, there are six football games left and we feel we can play with anyone in

our conference, we just have to play better football than we have the first three weeks,” he said.“I still think we are a good football team, we just need to put four quarters of football together. We will need to be better stopping the run if we want success.”

he said. Klein also knows it is a bonus having a defense with six Division-I recruits on it like the Raiders, because it allows him to put the ball in the air and try and make plays, knowing if he does throw an interception, the opponent likely won’t capitalize. “It is nice when you have one of the best defenses in the state that has your back. If I turn the ball over, even in our half of the field, I have confidence that they are going to give up, at most, usually three points.” It also doesn’t hurt practicing against them every week either.

“When I go up against them in practice, it’s like going against a brick wall,” Klein said. Thus far, the toughest part of Klein’s position change is remembering that although he gained the title of quarterback, he didn’t lose the title of kicker. “Sometime I forget and run over to the sideline then I remember I have to kick the point and then kick off,” he said. “Coach Darlington always tells me when I make a bad play, its short term memory, but even when I make a good play, I need short term memory because I have to go kick.”

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Dimitri Wiafe-Akenten hauls in a TD pass last week.

GAME 4:

Stagg @ bolingbrook The details: The Raiders dismantled Joliet Central early last week and now head back home to take on a Stagg team that opened the season 2-0 and then got throttled by LincolnWay East last week.

game time 7 pm, Friday, Sept. 19 at Stagg

Key to the game: For Bolingbrook, its the same thing as last week - jump out to a huge lead early and empty the bench and stay healthy.

winnable games on paper, all the Raiders need to do is avoid injury and give themselves a puncher’s chance come week seven against HomewoodFlossmoor.

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GAME 4:

romeoville @ plainfield c. The details: The Spartans need to rebound after a heartbreaking loss at home against Minooka last week. This week, Romeoville heads to the old stomping grounds for head coach Jeff Kuna. Kuna served as an assistant under Plainfield Central coach John Jackson. The game is a must-win for both teams as both the Spartans and Wildcats opened the season 0-3.

game time 7 pm, Friday, Sept. 19 at Plainfield Central Key to the Game: Romeoville has to get the running game going with Gill Whitaker early and often and let that set up the pass attack. Nice weather would be a plus for the Spartans air attack. -compiled by Mark Gregory

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favorite social media outlet that you use? Twitter How many followers do you have on twitter? Around 300 followers Who is your favorite pro athlete? LeBron because he is simply the best. What is your most memorable sports moment? Winning a national championship.

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1 TONY STEWART 2 KEVIN HARVICK 3 RUSTY WALLACE 4 DALE EARNHARDT, JR @Taylor_Sports: Plainfield East’s Jake Mayon 5 BILL ELLIOTT runs around then past Plainfield South defenders for a 77-yard gain in the rain. 6 CLINT BOWYER 7 MICHAEL WALTRIP Want to be featured as our sports pic of the week? Just make sure to use #voyagersports 8 RICHARD PETTY when posting your local sports photos! 9 MATT KENSETH 10

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steve locke @steelMenad “Congratulations to the varsity boys XC team on placing 3rd at the Steelmen Invite. #steelmenpride “ coacH aubRy @coacHaubRy “New week! We are going forward! #BTS”

bHsatHletics @bHsRaideRs Congrats to Boys Soccer on their 4-0 victory over Lincoln-Way North to win the Reavis Windy City Championship @ Toyota Park! #TheBrook

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Village honors 2014 Citizens of the Year Village of Bolingbrook called attention to individuals who make it a practice of standing up for its community

The village of Bolingbrook called attention to individuals who make it a practice of standing up for its community, announcing this year’s citizens of 2014. Mayor Roger Claar said, “The positive quality of life in Bolingbrook is due to a large extent to community volunteers. The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes the wide range of talent, commitment and contribution made by people in our community.”

Female Citizen of the Year A 19-year resident of Bolingbrook, Maripat Oliver was named the Female Citizen of the year and described as lively, spirited, inspirational, positive, straightforward, shrewd, competent, determined and hard-working. Oliver has been married to her husband Paul for 26 years and together they have five children; two biological children – Catherine and Hannah. After becoming foster parents, they adopted from birth, their three youngest children Natalie, David and Zachary. Professionally Maripat enjoys a career as a Director of Sales for Best Western Hotels. Maripat is an active member of St Francis Church. She faithfully attends community wide events. She enjoys being involved in government. She ran for State Representative in the 85th District in 2010 and was not fortunate to win the seat. Undaunted by a challenge, Maripat continued her pursuit of holding a public office and was elected to a four year term as a DuPage Township Trustee in 2013. Her involvement in local issues has been ongoing and has grown as her family has gotten older. In Oliver’s own words she wrote “Growing up I could have been a client of the Township, I remember what it feels like to be in need. My early life experiences have shaped my world view and the direction I have chosen to take with my life. My adult life has been in service to others, especially the children in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, by serving on

boards, being a foster parent and adopting three children through foster care. My work will always be to see that everyone has the opportunities to make a better life for themselves and their families. I am committed to programs that offer a hand up to those that find they need it. After being in Foster Care for a short time as a child and watching my brother age out of the Child Welfare System, I have made Child Advocacy my life’s passion.” Oliver serves on the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Post Adoption Advisory Board. She was appointed by our previous Governor to the Children and Family Services Review Board. Her activities in the community keep her connected to the people that she serves. Her experience serving on the DCFS Board and being a foster/ adoptive parent, has given her a broad view of people in need and how they came to be in need. As a DuPage Township Trustee, Oliver understand the need for Youth Service programs that help the at risk kids in our community. She values the importance of for job fairs and getting people back to work and giving them the feeling of accomplishment, as well as helping people in the rears on their utility bills so that they can maintain the basics in life.

Male Citizen of the Year The 2014 Male Citizen of the Year Award went to Sheldon Watts. Sheldon and his wife Cherron, are lifelong residents of Illinois, and have lived in Bolingbrook for the past six years. They are happily expecting twins this Fall season – a boy and a girl. They attend Victory Cathedral Worship Center in Bolingbrook, where Sheldon is a member of the Champions Men’s Ministry. Watts is also active in his childhood church, Straford Memorial Church located in Chicago as Co-Chairman of the church’s Building Committee. He successfully led the building project to completion in 2012. Sheldon has a true passion for community service and youth mentoring. He jumped into civic involvement with both feet in the

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Chrystal and Ken Hansen, the patriarch and matriarch of Bolingbrook’s Family of the Year, have been together for a long time.

short time that he has been a part of Bolingbrook. He was appointed to serve an expired term as DuPage Township Trustee in 2012 and then officially elected in April, 2013 for a four year term. In 2012, he was awarded the Township “Friend of the Youth Award” by the Association of Illinois Township Committee on Youth. He is a member of the Township Youth Taskforce, a Board Member for the Bolingbrook Exchange Club and a former Bolingbrook Zoning Board of Appeals Commissioner. He serves as a committee member for the following groups; his homeowners association, Valley View School District’s Fans Mentoring Program,Safety,and BHS Volunteer Security, Heart Haven Outreach as a Youth Mentor/ Volunteer and a as a Mentor for the H.E.A.R.T. Organization. He is actively working as the Chair for the Bolingbrook JOYFEST. Watts is a husband, a soon to be father, a wonderful son and brother,an official,a friend to many, an avid volunteer, a contributor of thoughts and ideas, a mentor, a person that is truly committed to his faith and his community, said Claar.

Family of the Year Each year the village selects a family who represents the values that the Village of Bolingbrook stands for and honors them as our Family of the Year. This year’s Bolingbrook Family of the Year has been a part of the village for more than two decades, choosing to not only pursue their vocation in

Bolingbrook, but also volunteering their time for a wide variety of Bolingbrook and Will Countybased agencies serving thousands of local families. The family’s mother says this about her husband:“He just makes himself available for whatever, whoever needs him. That’s the way he is.” The family’s father admits he wouldn’t be who he is without his wife. Chrystal and Ken Hansen, the patriarch and matriarch of Bolingbrook’s Family of the Year, have been together for a long time. Chrystal grew up in Pennsylvania and Ken was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. Way back in the early 1980s, they both decided to attend Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri… Ken wanting to be a Pastor and Chrystal thinking about pursuing a career as a missionary. Ken and Chrystal tied the knot in 1984 and headed to Akron, Ohio where Ken worked as a youth minister at First Assembly Church and both Ken and Chrystal began what would be a life filled with compassion for other people by volunteering their time working with at-risk kids at an Akron youth center. “We were just trying to help kids,” Chrystal recalled. Three years later Ken was called to Rock Island, Illinois where he worked for the youth and college ministries at Bethel Church. It was in Rock Island that both their son, Ryan, now 25, married and living in Kansas City, and their daughter, Renee, now 24 and attending North Park University, were born. Bolingbrook’s good fortune began in 1992 when the folks

at Living Water Church, located at the time on Canterbury Lane, hired Ken as their Senior Pastor. Chrystal, who had become a licensed and ordained pastor in 1989, nonetheless was, as she puts it, “just the senior pastor’s wife doing things the senior pastor’s wife normally does.” But, as the Hansens worked to change the face and the culture of the church, Chrystal became the executive pastor, serving, she says, “as Ken’s right-hand person.” Under the Hansen’s leadership, the church grew significantly and so did their family as their youngest son Eric… now 20 and attends Anderson University in Indian was born. At present, Chrystal works as an Academy Supervisor for Comcast, overseeing direct sales in the Greater Chicago region. She has carved a wide path of volunteerism since she came to Bolingbrook. She serves as a Valley View School District 365U Board of Education member since 2011. She is a co-founder and current chair of VVSD, Bolingbrook High School program - FANS (Friends and Neighbors Supporting Students). Chrystal is a former member of the following; BHS Instructional Design Committee, 1st Chair of Building Academic Achievement Within This Generation (BAAWG), Valley View Area Coalition for Youth, Valley View Area Coalition for Homeless Youth Task Force, Will County Housing Plan to End Homelessness Committee and the Leadership Committee for the Will County Center for Community Concerns. Also, Chrystal is an accomplished author. Ken, in addition to his 24/7 duties as senior pastor, serves as a chaplain for the Bolingbrook Fire Department and is on the Spiritual Life Committee for Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. Ken has a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies and his strengths are his ability to communicate the Bible in a fun, relevant and practical way. His gifts also include being a visionary, his leadership skills and appreciation of the arts. He is a Board Member for the International Coalition for Christian Leadership and a Board Member for Global Training Ministries. He serves as a Board Member for the Power Connection, a faith-based Bolingbrook community organization that has been formed to “Empower People For Life.”

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 880 Rebecca Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Single-Family, Residential). On the 2nd day of October, 2014, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Plaintiff V. Jose Sanchez; Edna T. Melendez; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. Case No. 13 CH 2690 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. For Information Please Contact: Potestivo & Associates 223 W. Jackson Street Suite 610 Chicago, Illinois 60606 312-263-0003 312-263-0002 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1628 TRAILS END LANE BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490 (2-STORY, BRICK SIDING, 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE). On the 2nd day of October, 2014, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., S/B/M TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING L.P. FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING L.P. Plaintiff V. NEZELLA YOUNG; AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS INC.; LINDA YOUNG A/K/A LINDA J YOUNG; BLOOMFIELD WEST II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; Defendant. Case No. 09 CH 869 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 336,048.66 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. For Information Please Contact: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 9/4, 9/11, 9/18

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PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., S/B/M TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING L.P. FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING L.P. Plaintiff, vs. NEZELLA YOUNG; AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS INC.; LINDA YOUNG A/K/A LINDA J YOUNG; BLOOMFIELD WEST II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; Defendant. No. 09 CH 869 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 26th day of November, 2013, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 2nd day of October, 2014, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the followingdescribed real estate: LOT 499 IN BLOOMFIELD WEST UNIT 6, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 19, LYING NORTH OF THE INDIAN BOUNDARY LINE, IN THE TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 6, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2003103928 IN THE VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1628 TRAILS END LANE BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490 Description of Improvements: 2-STORY, BRICK SIDING, 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE P.I.N.: 12-02-19-113-003-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 336,048.66 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 9/4, 9/11, 9/18

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Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Plaintiff, vs. Jose Sanchez; Edna T. Melendez; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. No. 13 CH 2690 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 4th day of April, 2014, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 2nd day of October, 2014, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the followingdescribed real estate: Lot 78 in Huntington Estates Unit 4, Being a Subdivision of that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16 and part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Township 37 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, According to the Plat thereof Recorded December 8, 1999 as Document R99-149661, in Will County, Illinois Commonly known as: 880 Rebecca Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Single-Family, Residential P.I.N.: 12-02-16-412-002 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Potestivo & Associates 223 W. Jackson Street Suite 610 Chicago, Illinois 60606 312-263-0003 312-263-0002 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 9/4, 9/11, 9/18

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Will sizzling summer lead to a swoon for stocks? After last year’s sparkling 30 percent returns, few prognosticators predicted a subsequent buoyant year By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency

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So much for the summer doldrums! August 2014 was the best August for stocks in 14 years. The Dow gained 3.6 percent on the month to 17,098; the S&P 500 took out the psychologically important 2,000 level, rising 3.8 percent to 2003. Since the March 2009 low, the S&P 500 is up a staggering 195 percent, making the current bull market the fourth-best since 1928 in terms of both duration and magnitude, according to Bespoke Investment Group. The NASDAQ rose 4.8 percent on the month to 44-64, a 14-1/2 year high and just 11.5 percent below the all-time closing high reached on March 10, 2000. After last year’s sparkling 30 percent returns, few prognosticators predicted a subsequent buoyant year. Through August, the S&P 500 is up 8.4 percent, which has gotten some worried that the sizzling summer could lead to a September swoon for stocks. The fearful bears point out that stocks are trading at pretty hefty valuations. On the last trading day of August, the S&P 500 traded on Friday at 19 times its companies’ earnings for the past year, above the historical average of 15.5. Another worrisome fact: the latest survey (through the week of August 27th) of individual investors completed by the American Association of Individual Investors showed that 51.9 percent of respondents are bullish, the first time above 50 percent this year and well above the longterm average of 39 percent. Meanwhile,bearish sentiment dropped to 19.2 percent, below 20 percent for the first time this year. These market sentiment surveys are often called “contraindicators,” because when regular ol’ investors like us start to feel bullish, we are usually wrong. To wit, this most recent reading is the highest reading since the week of December 26, 2013, which preceded a 3.6 percent decline in the S&P 500

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After last year’s sparkling 30 percent returns, few prognosticators predicted a subsequent buoyant year. Through August, the S&P 500 is up 8.4 percent, which has gotten some worried that the sizzling summer could lead to a September swoon for stocks. stock photo

in January. Need more? There has not been a full 10 percent correction in over three years - as a frame of reference, corrections usually occur about every 18 months. And while October market crashes may grab headlines (1929, 1987, 2008), September is actually the worst month for stocks. According to the Stock Trader’s Almanac, since 1950, the S&P 500 has recorded an average drop of a half of a percent in September. Before you hit the “sell” button, remember that just

Before you hit the “sell” button, remember that just because a correction could be coming and September is historically a bad month, does not mean you should bail out.

because a correction could be coming and September is historically a bad month, does not mean you should bail out. Oh sure, there will be those who will say that it’s a “stockpicker’s market” or that a managed mutual fund will be better able to absorb downward shocks, but that’s rarely the case; and the pundits doling out that kind of advice usually have a financial incentive to get you to buy whatever it is they are selling.

None other than billionaire investor Warren Buffett weighed in on the managed versus passive argument in the latest Berkshire Hathaway annual report. Writing about the instructions laid out in his will, Buffett said his advice for the cash left to his wife was that 10 per cent should go to short-term government bonds and 90 per cent into a very low-cost S&P 500 index fund. He also took a shot at

active management, warning investors that those who urge this method and the some ones “who profit from giving advice or effecting transactions. The resulting frictional costs can be huge and, for investors in aggregate, devoid of benefit. So ignore the chatter, keep your costs minimal.” The benefits of building a diversified portfolio of low cost index funds have been proven over time. Presuming that you have created an allocation according to your risk tolerance and personal goals and that you rebalance on a quarterly or semi-annual basis, there’s no need to change a thing when the calendar says “September,” when markets are reaching new highs or when they are correcting. (Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmynominated CBS News Business Analyst. A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.” She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch. com. Check her website at www. jillonmoney.com) (c) 2014 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC

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