Joliet 2-18-15 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

Feb ruary 18, 2015 vol. 7 issue 24

State will be asked to take over maintenance of road

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NEWS Jaworski is new Joliet Chamber president Longtime leader Slinkard will remain as CEO

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hot air So Rauner is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Budget Repair Bruceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;? Unions a little concerned about move to cut union salaries to attract businesses see page 4

SPORTS Deja Vu

Joliet West girls bowlers hold off Morris to advance to state

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COMMUNITY Dorothy Mavrich passes at age 94 Crusader credited with saving Rialto Square Theatre from wrecking ball

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Trivia Contest for all ages kicks off annual countywide literacy program Seventeen teams of kids and adults got to show off their trivia knowledge of their favorite book, movie, comic book, video game, or TV series. Each team was asked seven questions about its fan favorite in an elimination competition. And the questions were doozies. Ties were settled with an even tougher final tiebreaker question.

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Former Sheriff Paul Kaupas headed to Randolph County to advise officials on logistics of Peterson trial By nick reiher

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Former Will County Sheriff Paul Kaupas is heading to Randolph County in far southwestern Illinois to advise officials there on what to expect with the Drew Peterson trial. Already serving 38 years in Menard Correctional Center for killing his third wife Kathleen Savio, Peterson on Feb. 9 was charged by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy R. Walker in connection with a plot to kill Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow. Peterson was charged with solicitation of murder for hire and solicitation of murder. His next hearing in Randolph County, home to Menard, is set for March 3. Kaupas, who decided not to run for re-election in November, said newly elected Randolph County Sheriff Shannon Wolff called and asked him to come down to advise them how to deal with a case that is likely to draw national media attention to Chester, a town of 8,000, 3,500 of

them inmates at Menard. “We’re going to talk about the rules of engagement,” Kaupas said. “You’re going to have national media going up against Chicago media; video against print. … They’re going to want cameras in the courtroom. … Helicopters will be flying overhead … ” Kaupas said Wolff told him he has nine deputies total, including one to man the door of the courthouse with a metal detector on the first floor of the four-floor building adjacent to the county jail. “I asked him, ‘Where are you even going to get more help if you need it,’” Kaupas said. But that’s what he, Wolff, Chief Judge Richard A. Brown and County Board Chairman Marc Kiehna will be discussing once he gets down there. It s about 5 ½ hours down there, said Kaupas. He said Wolff had his cell number after he attended a program late last year in Springfield for newly elected sheriffs. Kaupas gave a PowerPoint presentation at the event. Pete Spitler, managing editor of the Randolph County Herald Tribune in Chester, contributed to this article.

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Nicor work includes Chicago St. pipe replacement Also will allow Joliet to install fiber-optic line downtown By nick reiher

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Nicor officials are working with the City of Joliet on the timing of a plan to install new pipeline in Downtown Joliet. As part of a nine-year, multi-million Infrastructure Modernization Initiative, the company plans to replace about two miles of cast iron pipe in 2015 in the area around Chicago Avenue from Jefferson on the south to Liberty on the north, said Nicor spokeswoman Jae Miller. “We are still in discussions with the city on plans and exact timeline,” she said. City Manager Jim Hock said it looks like the work will begin sometime in April; exactly when depends on the weather. He said Nicor will be going right down the middle of Chicago Street, but he expected the road to be closed only a block or so at a time; not all at once. “And it sounds like it can be done pretty quick,” he said. Opening up the street also will

allow the city to install fiber-optic cable through downtown, Hock said. Officials have been discussing that work for a while as part of the city’s Downtown Development Plan. County officials also are eyeing fiber-optics as an incentive to keeping the new courthouse in Downtown Joliet. Company officials said the program, “Investing in Illinois: A Nicor Gas System Improvement Initiative,” is expected to foster economic growth while enhancing the safety and reliability of natural gas delivery and storage systems for its more than 2 million customers. The program includes replacing hundreds of miles of pipeline and moving natural gas meters to the outside of homes and businesses. Nicor Gas will spend approximately $300 million in 2015 on designing, installing, operating and maintaining its pipeline infrastructure, of which approximately $200 million will be spent on Investing in Illinois projects. Other Investing in Illinois work, including copper service replacements, also will occur in communities. Nicor said customers will receive advance notice if your property will be impacted by other Investing in

Illinois work. “Modernizing our natural gas infrastructure is essential to meeting Illinois’ energy needs now and into the future,” said Beth Reese, president of Nicor Gas. “Investing in Illinois allows us to upgrade the physical structures that deliver our product safely and reliably while also benefitting our region – creating jobs, supporting businesses and growing our economy.” In preparation for the influx of new projects stemming from this initiative, Nicor Gas hosted events to inform diverse suppliers, vendors and contractors about Investing in Illinois. The company has also collaborated with the Chicago Urban League to develop a new web-based portal that connects diverse suppliers with business opportunities in Illinois. Nicor Gas anticipates that Investing in Illinois will encourage job creation as a result of expanded needs for employees, contractors, vendors and suppliers; increase business activity driven by the heightened demand for goods and services; and foster new business development. The expenses related to this initiative will be recovered through an adjustment on customer bills beginning in March 2015. The

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Man gets 105-year sentence for sexual assault of 10-year-old girl Robinson had prior convictions for criminal sexual abuse and for dealing drugs State’s Attorney James W. A Joliet man was Glasgow’s Office. sentenced to 105 years The victim in the case in prison Feb. 10 for was 10 years old at the sexually assaulting a time. Robinson was little girl. watching the victim when James R. Robinson, he sexually assaulted her 36, of 1023 Arthur and threatened to kill her Ave., was convicted James R. family if she reported at the conclusion of a Robinson of 1023 Arthur him. jury trial in October 36, Ave.e “In this horrific act of on three counts of betrayal, James Robinson predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and one stole the innocence from a count of aggravated criminal young girl,” said Glasgow. “This sexual abuse, according to a predator will spend the rest of press release from Will County his life in prison where he can

never harm another child.” Robinson had prior convictions for criminal sexual abuse and for dealing drugs. Judge David Carlson handed down the sentence. Robinson received 33 years for each of the three predatory criminal sexual assault charges to run consecutively. He also received six years on the aggravated criminal sexual abuse charge, also to run consecutively. Assistant State’s Attorney’s Mary Fillipitch and Jessica ColonSayre prosecuted the case last year. ASA Colon-Sayre has since been appointed an associate Will County judge.

amount, noted on the bill as “Qualified Infrastructure Charge,” applies only to the delivery portion of the bill and will change each month based on natural gas consumption and the investment Nicor Gas makes under the program. The amounts billed under the

Qualified Infrastructure Charge are filed monthly with the Illinois Commerce Commission and will be reviewed by the Commission annually. For more information about Investing in Illinois visit: nicorgas.aglr.com/ Universal/AboutUs/ WorkInYourNeighborhood.aspx.

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So Rauner is ‘Budget Repair Bruce’? Unions in Illinois are more than a little concerned about Gov. Bruce Rauner’s move to cut union salaries to help make the state more attractive to business. In his State of the State Address, Rauner also reiterated labor unions should be banned from giving campaign contributions to candidates, then negotiate contracts with the same officials they helped elect. But Will County Board Member Don Moran, D-Romeoville, said they should have seen all this coming after what Wisconsin went through with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s “Budget Repair Bill.” The bill cut unions’’ power to bargain collectively, thereby giving people little reason to pay dues to the unions. Moran, president of the Illinois State Rifle Association and a business rep for Sheet Metal Workers Local 265, said it wasn’t that long ago Illinois unions were helping their colleagues the north by picketing. Illinois unions now are looking at what they will do, he said, but hopes a recall vote isn’t among them. “Losing that (in Wisconsin) just reinforced the problem,” he said.

taking over Congrats to Mary Jaworski who will take over as President of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce. Russ Slinkard, still healing from last year’s health issues, will remain as CEO, albeit on a 24-hour schedule … per week,

“Some high schools have three or four dedicated technology personnel, and some folks in this district are still not comfortable with technology,” said Gougis. “You are going to have to face reality. At some point you have to add in personnel cost.” instead of per day. “I wish my mother were alive,” Jaworski said, humbled by the board’s action. “She’d get a kick out of this.” Speaking of the Chamber, they liked the gala celebrating their 100th anniversary last year so much they’re going to have another one this September. Chamber officials know it’s always someone’s 100th birthday, and this year, word is they’ll be celebrating the 100th birthday of “Old Blue Eyes,” Frank Sinatra. Jack on the rocks, anyone?

Tech Talk Even though she knew the answer, Valley View School 365u School Board Member Debbie Sykora asked district officials at a recent meeting why they need additional administrators to handle tech issues? Assistant Superintendent Gary Grizaffi said while school districts across the nation are digitizing curriculum, Valley View hasn’t

jumped in with both feet. Keep in mind he said that in 2012 the district was operating 6,800 devices and that has already jumped to 9,700 this year. The district has almost doubles wireless access points and are upgrading key projects. Grizaffi added the jobs will be funded at no additional cost to the district with savings from two positions that were reclassified along with budget reduction within the department. That won’t be the case always, said School Board member Rick Gougis. “Some high schools have three or four dedicated technology personnel, and some folks in this district are still not comfortable with technology,” said Gougis. “You are going to have to face reality. At some point you have to add in personnel cost.”

Condolences To the family and colleagues of Frankfort Township Trustee Bruce Ebert who died suddenly Feb. 9 following surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He and his wife Diane started Ebert Electric, and he served in many community organizations in and around his hometown of Mokena.

Saloot … … to Joliet Park District Recreation Superintendent Josh Barry who won the 2014 Illinois USSSA Slow Pitch Softball League Director Award. The award goes to one league director in the state of Illinois for running quality adult softball leagues through USSSA, and he got it. And … … to the Joliet Central High School Band that will perform during the State Final Girls 1A2A Basketball Tournament at the Illinois State University Redbird Arena Saturday, Feb. 28. They recently performed at Walt Disney in Orlando, Florida and at the Dixie Classic Festival in Richmond, Virginia. Reporter Laura Katauskas and Managing Editor Nick Reiher contributed to this week’s column.

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Jaworski is new Joliet Chamber president Longtime leader Slinkard will remain as CEO

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Mary Jaworski will be the new president of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry. But don’t worry, longtime leader Russ Slinkard is staying put. The chamber board recently voted to promote Jaworski, chamber executive vice president, to president, effective March 1. Slinkard, who has served as president and CEO for 19 years as of that date, will retain his CEO title, albeit with a reduced workload of 24 hours a week, with Fridays off. And Jaworski plans to hold him to that. “No more meetings scheduled after 3 in the afternoon,” the affable Jaworski said firmly. “We had one this afternoon, and I had to just tell him to go home.” It’s not a bittersweet situation, Jaworski insisted, “It’s the best of both worlds. Russ wants to remain engaged, and the board wants to have him as long as he wants.” “It’s a win for Russ, for Mary and the Chamber,” said Chamber Board Chairman Don Fisher. “It’s a great promotion for Mary, and it’s a well-deserved reduction in hours for Russ, especially considering his health issues.” The Chamber celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, but Slinkard had to miss half of it with a chronic lung issue that hospitalized him several times and has left him using a walker. Fisher noted Jaworski and the remainder of the staff did a great job filling in for Slinkard during the year-long celebration. “The board and I have every confidence in Mary’s ability to manage the day-to-day chamber operation,” Slinkard said in a press release. “She has strong leadership skills, is passionate about Joliet and the chamber.” As a lifelong Joliet resident, Jaworski, who has been with the

Trivia Contest for all ages kicks off annual county-wide literacy program

The chamber board recently voted to promote Jaworski, chamber executive vice president, to president, effective March 1. Slinkard, who has served as president and CEO for 19 years as of that date, will retain his CEO title, albeit with a reduced workload of 24 hours a week, with Fridays off. Chamber for 23 years, said she is honored the board chose her to be president. Fisher and Jeff Thompson, last year’s board chairman, know the chamber is in good hands with Jaworski. But they stress Slinkard still is at the helm. He will continue to be the chamber’s official spokesman, and Thompson said he will continue to lean on Slinkard for advice. “There were a couple times last year I wasn’t sure what the chamber’s position should be on an issue,” he said. “And Russ was there to help me out.” In addition to his many duties with the chamber, Slinkard, a Joliet resident since 1970, as director and former president for the United Way of Will County, member and past president of the Joliet Rotary Club and the Rainbow Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He served on the boards of the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center of Will County, the Rialto Square Theatre, and the Joliet YMCA. He was director of Silver Cross Hospital and Midwest Community Health Service.

Potter Heads, Dr. Who Weeping Angels, Splaaart, Harry Potter Fanatics, Daleks, Team DBD Batman, Psychotic Mynocke, Hitt Em With Our Best Shot, Librarians, The Weekly Bugle. Any of these names look familiar or ring a bell? These are just some of the team names for “Pop Culture Clash” contest held at Barnes & Noble, Joliet, Wednesday, Feb. 11, as the kick-off to the 2015 Great Read Community Literacy Program. The Literacy Program focuses on the impact pop culture has on society. At Wednesday night’s gala, teams were grouped into a brackettiered system and asked trivia questions about their favorite pop culture. Harry Potter fans answered questions about Harry Potter; Dr. Who fans were asked questions about the Dr. Who series. Seventeen teams of kids and adults got to show off their trivia knowledge of their favorite book, movie, comic book, video game, or TV series. Each team was asked seven questions about its fan favorite in an elimination competition. And the questions were doozies.

Ties were settled with an even tougher final tiebreaker question. Seventy-five contestants signed up for the contest, and at least another 75 parents, grandparents, school friends, and by-standers in the store stood and watched teams answer questions. The contest came down to the final two teams - the Harry Potter Fanatics and the Psychotic Mynocke. Victory went to the Psychotic Mynocke team who answered their question correctly at the fifth tiebreaker round. Alas, Harry Potter Fanatics couldn’t come up with the answer to their question and were eliminated. Psychotic Mynocke team players Michael Bert and Eric Pfeifer, both of Gurnee, took home a $25 gift certificate from Barnes & Noble and the title of Winner of the “Pop Culture Clash” contest. And by the way, Mynocke is a creature in the “Star Wars” chronicles. And the question that won them the contest was, “Name one of the four actors who turned down the Harrison Ford “Han Solo” role. Their answer was actor Christopher Walken. “The Great Read” program began in 2004 as Reading Across Plainfield. It started as a promotion for greater reading, conversation and literacy in the area.

That year, the Plainfield School District and the Plainfield Public Library took on the theme of government censorship in the scifi classic, “Fahrenheit 451,” by Ray Bradbury. From that beginning, it eventually became known as the “The Great Read,” partnering with Joliet Public Library, Fountaindale Public Library, Shorewood-Troy Public Library, White Oak Library District, Joliet Junior College, Plainfield Township, BugleEnterprise-Sentinel Newspapers, and the Joliet Barnes & Noble store. This year, the consortium welcomed the Lemont Public Library as its newest member. The Great Read Program is also supported by grants from the Plainfield Foundation of Excellence, Friends of the Plainfield Public Library and participating member organizations. This year’s program is encouraging community members to read books about pop culture and the influences in today’s culture through movies, books, television, music, food and fashion. Special programs throughout February, March, April and May will be featured at participating libraries and Joliet Junior College. A closing gala will be held April 29 at 6 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook. Visit the Great Read website, www.greatread.org for a complete list of books, events and program information.

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SHOREWOOD Jason M. Smollen, 35, 429 Julia St., Lemont, was arrested at 11:44 a.m. Feb. 5 at 100 E. Jefferson for failure to report accident, no insurance.

criminal trespass to real estate.

Damen R. Buchanan, 32, 1713 Maple Road, and Jennifer M. Vasquez, 2219 W. Jefferson St., were arrested at 4:22 p.m. Feb. 6 at 2424 W. Jefferson St. for retail theft.

Leonides, Zamora-Flores, 37, 107 Third Ave., was arrested at 11:57 p.m. Feb. 6 at 1101 N. Hickory St. for battery.

Deontae V. Campbell, 29, 905 Vertin Blvd., Shorewood, was arrested at 9:57 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 900 block of Vertin for domestic battery.

Jacquesha S. Files, 23, 1720 Arbor Lane, Crest Hill, and Marissa N. McCullum, 23, 21 Pheasant Run Road, were arrested at 7:28 p.m. Feb. 6 at 2424 W. Jefferson St. for retail theft. Files also was arrested for obstructing a police officer.

Michael A. Hinkle, 21, 232 Falcon Ridge Way, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 11:43 a.m. Feb. 10 at College Street and Oakwood Drive for driving while license suspended and operating Vehicle w/suspended registration.

Charles A. Fuller, 58, 21261 W. Crimson Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at 150 W. Washington St. for being a registered sex offender, failing to register and failing to register and address.

JOLIET Laurice D. Conner, 25, 1449 Pioneer Road, Crest Hill, was arrested at 1:15 p.m. Feb. 6 at 316 N. Bluff St. for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, delivery of cannabis, possession of a firearm and ammunition without a firearm owner’s identification card and

A 17-year-old was arrested at 7:33 p.m. Feb. 6 at 122 Illinois St. for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of ammunition without a firearm owner’s identification card and defacing the identification mark of a firearm.

Hever Jacobo-Alvarez, 29, 701 Chase Ave., was arrested at

9:26 p.m. Feb. 6 at 701 Garnsey Ave. for unlawful use of a weapon. Angel Cervantes-Lake, 18, 1245 Idabright Drive, Plainfield, and Zachary T. Allison, 18, 14540 S. Pebble Creek Drive, Homer Glen, were arrested at 10:22 p.m. Feb. 6 at Collins Street and Williamson Avenue for possession of drug equipment.

Bladimir Torres, 23, 1411 Brown Ave., was arrested at 9:57 p.m. Feb. 6 at Collins Street and Elwood Avenue for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Joshua G. Estes, 32, 727 Westport Drive, was arrested at 2:26 a.m. Feb. 7 at 157 N. Raynor Ave. for DUI.

Jeffery M. Tomsich, 33, 1614 Sharon Road, Streator, was arrested at 7:09 p.m. Feb. 7 at 3001 W. Jefferson St. for retail theft.

Eric M. Ervins, 20, 255 Wilcox Ave., and Gianna M. Circelli, 21, 4425 Madison, Brookfield, were attested at 3:02 p.m. Feb. 7 at 1806 McDonough St. for theft.

Joshua L. Davis-Nguyen, 29, 1416 Pheasant Landing, Plainfield, was arrested at 6:32 p.m. Feb. 7 at the residence for being a convicted sex offender and failing to register.

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Jamie A. Caraballo, 43, 208 Parks Ave., was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Feb. 7 at the residence for domestic battery.

Derrick L. Dickson, 33, 1327 Fairview Ave., was arrested at 9:32 p.m. Feb. 7 at Eastern Avenue and Osgood Street for possession of cannabis.

Bryant S. Simmons, 34, 358 N. Broadway, was arrested at 12:47 a.m. Feb. 7 at Jackson and Franklin streets for possession of cannabis.

Randy L. Stamps, 26, 412 S. Eastern Ave., was arrested at 12:05 a.m. Feb. 7 at the residence for domestic battery.

Cresencio Alvardo, 56, 603 Landau Ave., was arrested at 1:28 a.m. Feb. 7 at Larkin Avenue and Oneida Street for DUI.

Feb. 8 in the 1600 block of West Jefferson Street for possession of cannabis. Quitman D. Morrow, 30, 205 Iowa Ave., was arrested at 10:34 p.m. Feb. 8 at First Avenue and Mississippi Street for domestic battery.

Avery I. Tayler, 20, and Finesse C. Wilkins, 21, 859 Hutchins St., were arrested at 11:53 p.m. Feb. 8 at 2424 W. Jefferson St. for retail theft.

Jordan D. Lickert, 19, 1337 Raymond, was arrested at 7:39 p.m. Feb. 9 at Black Road and Cassie Drive for possession of cannabis and possession of a controlled substance.

Sandy McCullum, 39, 8032 Ingleside, Chicago, was arrested at 4:50 a.m. Feb. 10 at Wilcox Street and Western Avenue for possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

Michael R. Lopresti, 31, 15535 S. Gougar Road, Homer Glen, was arrested at 11:50 p.m. Feb. 8 at 251 Republic Ave. for open burning of waste material.

Allyssa R. Thompson, 18, 2009 Oakdale Estates Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 10:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at 2000 Oakdale Estates Drive, Plainfield, for possession of a controlled substance and obstructing a police officer.

Robert W. Terlep, 26, 9 S. Reed St., was arrested at 11:50 p.m.

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James E. Dewitt, 54, 203 E. Wilmington, Gardner, was arrested at 3:08 p.m. Feb. 8 at 2424 W. Jefferson St. for retail theft.

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I have read how Gov. Rauner and Illinois politicians are trying to make up a budget shortfall. I am not an advocate of raising taxes, but this one seemed to makes sense. It would involve putting a tax on users of drive-through establishments. The idea occurred to me while I was sitting in the McDonald’s drivethrough, waiting to get a cup of coffee. Although the line usually moves fast, this particular day it was slow. I thought about the extra gas that I was burning up and the pollution that goes with it. However, I justified that with the time that I saved by not parking my car in the freezing cold and going inside. There’s a certain amount of laziness that goes with this too. So, for this convenience (laziness), I reckoned that it would be fair if I paid a little more. But how much more? If it was a penny more, I wouldn’t stop using the drive-throughs. However, if it was a dime more, I would park my car and go in (unless there was a blizzard or a good song was on the radio). I wouldn’t just limit this to fast food

establishments. It should apply to any drive-through situation. However, I would tax the food establishments more than another establishment, such as a pharmacy. Perhaps 10 cents for a fast food place and five cents for a pharmacy would be fair? After all, it is a matter of convenience (laziness), so you should pay for that. If you don’t want to pay it, then go inside. Now, I know there should be exceptions to this. Obviously, a handicapped person should be exempted, and it should only apply when you are bypassing a person in the establishment who can serve you. If the drive-up is open at 1 a.m., and the lobby is closed, then you shouldn’t have to pay the tax. I’m not sure about ATMs and banks. All of those details could be hammered out when everyone has a chance to weigh in. I know there will be opposition to this, but you can’t convince me that this wouldn’t be a good thing. We used to have full-service gas

i know there will be opposition to this, but you can’t convince me that this wouldn’t be a good thing. We used to have full-service gas stations where you paid more for someone to pump your gas, and there are valet businesses making a lot of money just to park your car, so people will pay for the convenience. stations where you paid more for someone to pump your gas, and there are valet businesses making a lot of money just to park your car, so people will pay for the convenience. The bottom line is, if you don’t want to pay the tax, then get off your butt and go inside. You will get some exercise, save some money (in taxes and gas), and put less pollution into the air. John o’donnell Lockport

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IDOT and CenterPoint Ask ICC to reopen Walter Strawn Drive Say the commission should examine negative impacts of closure on public safety The Illinois Department of Transportation and CenterPoint Properties filed applications Feb. 13 with the Illinois Commerce Commission requesting the reopening of the rail crossing at Illinois 53 and Walter Strawn Drive in Elwood. IDOT and CenterPoint also requested the ICC hold additional hearings to consider the negative impacts of the closure of the crossing and evaluate alternative solutions to safety concerns, CenterPoint Properties Chief Development Officer Michael Murphy, said in a press release. In its application filed with the ICC, IDOT explained that the closure of the crossing has negatively impacted public safety and has “added significant additional commercial vehicle traffic to an already-congested transportation system.” IDOT also

cited the “debilitating impact of the closure of the Walter Strawn crossing on commercial vehicle traffic access to and from the CenterPoint intermodal facility.” CenterPoint’s application concurs with IDOT’s assessment of the negative impact that the closing has had on public safety and regional commerce. This assessment confirms CenterPoint’s longstanding prediction that the closure Walter Strawn Drive would create hazardous conditions in areas not currently suited to handle an increased capacity of industrial traffic. In its filing, IDOT noted that a traffic study was not performed to address possible impacts of the closure, and referenced a letter submitted by the agency on Dec. 23 written by John Fortmann, Deputy Director of Highways, which urged

the ICC to perform a traffic study before closing the crossing. IDOT also stated that the actual traffic impacts resulting from the closure “far exceed the minimal impact that was previously and speculatively portrayed” in preclosure hearings. CenterPoint has been consistent in calling for a regional traffic impact study prior to taking action on the crossing, and today joined in IDOT’s request to consider as new evidence the impacts that have been documented since the closure. Murphy said CenterPoint also commends IDOT for volunteering to fund police protection at the intersection of Strawn Road and Route 53 to avoid conflicts with funeral processions should the crossing be reopened. Today’s applications by IDOT and CenterPoint are in line with CenterPoint’s belief that the most sensible course of action to ensure public safety is to carry on the ICC’s process and allow for traffic safety experts to evaluate both short-term and long-term alternatives. Safety has always been the highest priority in the development of the CIC. CenterPoint remains committed to being a good corporate neighbor and protecting its investment in the economy and infrastructure of the region. Murphy said the CIC-Joliet/ Elwood, located on more than 6,500 acres stretching from Elwood to Joliet, is the largest and one of the most successful inland ports in North America. Located 40 miles southwest of Chicago, the facility is strategically positioned at the epicenter of the region’s immense transportation infrastructure. Over the past 15 years, CenterPoint has invested more than $1.5 billion in the CIC-Joliet/ Elwood, Murphy said, resulting in job creation and tax support for the community. The development has resulted in a total investment in the Village of Elwood of more than $800 million. Direct benefits to the community, worth tens of millions of dollars, funded primarily by CenterPoint, include road improvements; support for police and fire services; expansion of public utilities, including a new water and wastewater treatment plant; a village water tower and a village park.

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Leaders propose raising Arsenal weight limits for 90 days State will be asked to take over maintenance of road By nick reiher

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Will County Board leaders on Feb. 11 approved raising the truck weight limit on Arsenal Road entrance to the CenterPoint intermodal yards to 92,000 pounds for 90 days. The County Board must vote on the issue and will hold a hearing at its Feb. 19 meeting at the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet. “We didn’t really have a choice,” said County Board Member Don Gould, R-Shorewood, chair of the board’s Public Works and Transportation Committee. “It was either that, or watch commerce come to a halt.” Trucking companies and their

drivers, along with local business officials, have been concerned about the 80,000-pound weight limit on Arsenal Road. Many trucks, especially those carrying local grain for shipment west, are getting pulled over on Arsenal Road off Interstate 55 and weighed on portable scales by Will County Police. The number of trucks using Arsenal Road has increased since the Illinois Commerce Commission ordered Walter Strawn Drive, the eastern access to the CenterPoint intermodal yards, closed Jan. 28 due to safety concerns. Those include frequent gate accidents at the nearby Union Pacific tracks and truck traffic mixing with funeral processions to the nearby Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Bruce Gould, Will County’s highway superintendent, said he issued more than 7,300 overweight permits for Arsenal Road between Jan. 21 and the beginning of February. He said Arsenal Road is

rated for 80,000-pound loads, but the county had been allowing grain trucks to haul up to 88,000 pounds. Gould said the number of grain trucks also has increased, as shipments come in to the intermodal yards from all over the Midwest now. Even with the weight increase being temporary, Gould is concerned the extra weight will cause more damage to the county roads. “And who will pay for that?” he said. “Right now, it’s the county taxpayers. There’s no fund for intermodal traffic repairs.” During the 90 days, Bruce Gould said the county will be monitoring the traffic on Arsenal Road, but he expects it to increase substantially. Will County Executive Larry Walsh said they will use that 90 days to work with the Illinois Department of Transportation on taking over Manhattan-Arsenal Road from the interchange to Baseline Road from the county. Not only is the state’s

truck permitting more lenient, he said, the state then would take over all maintenance of the portion of the road, though to be around two miles long. “The state issues overweight permits for $1,000 a year,” he said. Walsh said the county also is working with the City of Joliet to raise the weight limit on Laraway Road to 92,000 pounds. Now that Walter Strawn is closed, he said some truckers are using Laraway Road off Illinois 53 and Interstate 80 to get to Patterson Road and Arsenal Road. He credited County Board Speaker Jim Moustis, R-Frankfort, and Democratic Caucus Chair Herb Brooks, D-Joliet, as well as Don Gould and Gould’s District 6 County Board colleague Ragan

Freitag, R-Wilmington, for moving the issue forward. He had little good to say about officials in the village of Elwood, his hometown, for fighting to close Walter Strawn Drive without considering what the effect would be on the rest of the traffic in the area. Walsh also criticized officials from CenterPoint, which owns the land for both of the intermodals, for inaction during the whole process. “You can’t take all the gravy and just walk away and say it’s up to someone else to figure out the traffic,” Walsh said. “Somebody needed to step up … or it could have been disastrous for business.”

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for tigerS West edges Morris, again, for state berth; Porters are champs

By scott tayLor SportS editor

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For the second straight year the final state spot out of sectional play came down to Joliet West and Morris. And, for the second straight year, it was the Tigers holding on to advance to the state meet after placing fourth at the Plainfield Central Sectional Saturday at Plainfield Lanes. “I think it was an exact replica as last year because we were down for the count and had to come back as a team,” West junior Taylor Bailey said. “We come back so well as a team

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and work together and that is what it is all about.” “It is kind of overwhelming, but it is exciting and I’m glad we’re going back,” West junior Melissa March said. “I feel really relieved we made it, but I had the faith and knew we could come back.” A sizable advantage after four games turned into just a 38-pin advantage over Morris going into the final game. West shot a 953 to Morris’ 927 to pull away. “We knew exactly where we stood,” West junior Gracie Plese said. “We knew how many pins we needed, but I think it was more pulling our heads into

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Taylor Bailey and the Tigers held off Morris to claim a spot in the state tournament.

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Wedn es day, February 18, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com sports | from page 11 the game. We were all basically shaking at the end. I’m really proud of my team.” A turning point in the tournament might have been in the middle of the fifth game when coach Jeff Bailey gave a spirited talk to the team after three missed spares in a row. That seemed to work as they stayed clean outside of splits the rest of the game. “He does it to pump us up, not be mad at us,” the younger Bailey said. “We can grab onto it and use it as fire and be aggressive. I think it helped.” The top four teams and five individuals not on those teams advance to state. West was fourth with 5,704 pinfall. Oswego East won with a 6,088. Taylor Bailey led the way with a 1,232, good for ninth place. Plese finished 11th with a 1,215, thanks to a 644 in the afternoon.

“I like how I come back strong because I like to help the team,” Plese said. “When I’m improving the team is improving and that’s all I care about.” March was 16th with a 1,201, Sarah Heffron had a 1,066 and ayla Kurowski shot a 985. Now West will return to state this weekend at Cherry Bowl in Rockford as it hopes to improve upon its 10th-place finish of a year ago. “I think top 10 would be good again, but obviously we would like to improve,” Bailey said. “Top five would be nice. We all know what to expect now. There will be awesome teams there and we know how the lanes will go. We are all prepared and know what it is like.” “It feels amazing,” Plese said. “Last year we started off rocky at state. I think this year we are going to go in strong and come out strong like we should. I think

me and Taylor are going to bring our experience with us and I think our team can do very well.” “We kind of know what to expect,” March said. “It might not be as shocking as it was last year, so I think we can handle ourselves better. Hopefully we can finish in the top three.” •Minooka’s run of five straight state appearances comes to an end as the Indians took 10th with a 5,455. Senior Kortney Sickler was one spot away from state, finishing in 12th place with a 1,205. •Lockport took home its own sectional title by more than 600 pins, finishing with a 6,372. Kiersten Vandenburg made it a clean sweep for the second week in a row as she rolled a 1,343 to win the individual title. Nikki Mendez (1,321), Danielle Mensik (1,285), Bailey Delrose (1,240) and Paige Reiter (1,183) also contributed for the Porters.

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Joliet West’s Darvell Flagg fell in the closing seconds of the sectional title match.

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Seven locals heading to state wrestling tournament Three Porters, Minooka’s Oughton headline sectional with championships By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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Coming off a dominant performance last week at the regional level, Lockport continued its run at the Normal Community Sectional Complex. The top four placers all head to the state finals this weekend in Assembly Hall on the Campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign. The Porters were paced by three champions, starting off with Abdullah Assaf at 113. He defeated Cody England 4-2. While he claimed the sectional title, Assaf was striving for perfection. “Honestly, I didn’t wrestle as well as I wish I did,” he said. “That kid is good, he wrestled well and stopped my moves on bottom. I have to wrestle better than that if I want to win at state. These next four matches are the ones that count. This is what I have been working for.” Assaf said that he was happy to see that he was able to pull out a win over a quality opponent despite not wrestling his best. “That was a confidence booster,”

he said. “Now I know if I don’t hit one of my best moves or if I am not wrestling at 100 percent, I can grind it out and beat the good kids.” Shayne Oster continued his run with a title at 138 pounds, where he pinned Plainfield Central’s Clayton Ledbetter in 5 minutes, 19 seconds. “I felt pretty good out there, I got three pins and I’m feeling ready for the state tournament,” Oster said. “Winning sectionals gets you a better seed, but to win, you have to beat everyone anyway, but this gives me a lot of confidence going in. I just want to keep rolling.” Tyler Johnson continued his dominance, defeating Plainfield South’s Danny Saracco 6-3 at 195. “I feel good, I feel fresh and I am starting to get at my prime,” Johnson said. “I was starting to have a mental block and I wasn’t trusting myself with my moves, but now I know I can’t be state champion without taking some risks.” Joliet West’s Darvell Flagg lost 4-3 in a last second scramble to Plainfield East’s Michael McGee at 106 pounds. “I came into here wanting to

win,” Flagg said. “It was good getting down to state, but I just wanted to win and get that better seed at state. But, I will be there next week, and I am ready.” Lockport’s Trevell Timmons lost to undefeated Nicholas DeLoach of Alton 7-4at 152 and said he learned some lessons for next week’s state meet. “This is at another level,” Timmons said. “I have been working my butt off, but maybe not hard enough because I let him dominate me. I would rather get stopped now than at state.” Minooka’s Carson Oughton defeated Kealion Jennings of O’Fallon 6-4 at 170 for the title. With the win, Oughton is going into state with a lot of confidence and as a three-time qualifier, he knows what to expect. “This win is really big,” Oughton said, It really gives me a lot of confidence going into next week. I won this as a freshman at 145 pounds and fell short last year. I am a couple weights up, but I won it again. I am peaking at the right time this year, I have to keep my head focused and I am going for a bracket board. “This is my third trip and that is big. Freshman year, I was a nervous wreck. Last year was better, but the nerves still got me. This year I am going in the way I battled all year.”

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Scoring woes continue for Joliet Central Steelmen hoping to get full team back before opening state tournament By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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The Joliet Central boys basketball team has been a defensive juggernaut the last few weeks, holding talented teams below 50 points in a game. The problem for the Steelmen, however, is that they hold themselves to even fewer points. That was the case Friday night when Central fell at home 43-35 to SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue division foe Homewood-Flossmoor. The Vikings are in a tie atop the league at 15-7 overall and 10-1 in conference and Central had their number early, playing to a 17-17 tie at half. “We have a six or seven game stretch now where we just can’t put the ball in the basket,” said Joliet Central coach Jeff Corcoran. “It’s not a lack of effort, but somehow, some way we have to have someone step up and put the ball in the basket.” Corcoran said he can’t explain the cold spell. “There are no excuses, its varsity basketball and it’s the second half of the season and these kids are trying to do what we are asking them to do,” he said. “We held Lincoln-Way East in the 40s and frustrated Bolingbrook. We have been putting ourselves in a position to win, it just goes back to that someone needs to score.” It doesn’t help that the Steelmen have consistently seen their top scorers relegated to the bench with injuries. First it was junior Taquan Sims, who was lost over the

holiday tournament. In his absence, senior Jerry Gillespie stepped up into a scoring role, however, Friday night he was on the sideline alongside Sims with a knee injury. “We missed having Jerry,” said senior Kewon Ware, who led Joliet Central with 13 points. “He is our point guard and he can score any time he wants to.” With missing pieces in the lineup, it not only forces bench players to step into more important roles, it makes starters play out of position for the better of the team. “I am a forward and I had to handle the ball,” Ware said. “I don’t like to handle the ball, I would rather let my point guards handle the ball for me and get me the ball.” Sims is expected to make his return Friday for Central’s showdown with district rival Joliet West. Gillespie’s return is still unknown. “Jerry has been playing so well that we don’t want to rush him back,” Corcoran said. Corcoran is hoping to have all the pieces back prior to the start of the state series, so the Steelmen can see how they play with everyone there. “The thing I wish for the most is that we get a couple games before the tournament where we are at full strength. I just want to see what we have,” Corcoran said. “I’m not saying we are going to go on some deep run, but we haven’t been at full strength since the day after Christmas when TQ went out with his injury and he has been out and we have other guys out two or three games and now Jerry is out.”

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Jason Bingham, Jr. goes up for a shot against Homewood-Flossmoor last week.

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Kenney saves her best for last, misses state berth By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

Lockport senior Kacie Kenney had one last chance to advance to the state gymnastics meet out of the Hinsdale Central Sectional Feb. 11. While she saved her best meet of her career for her last meet, it ended up being her last meet as she came up just short of qualifying in multiple events. Kenney came in with a personal best score of 9.325 on the vault, which was .5 points off a state at-large berth and ninth in the sectional. “It was the first time I’ve ever thrown it, so it was good,” Kenney said. “You can always do better and there is always room for improvement but it was nice to do that. That was the highest score I’ve ever gotten on vault.” She was also excited after her balance beam routine, but the happiness soon changed to frustration as she received just an 8.775, good for 12th. “The scoring seemed off, but it is what it is. There is nothing I can do to change it,” Kenney said. “I was hoping for at least a nine. I know I was a little shaky here and there but I thought the scoring was a little off. I don’t know what happened.” Kenney added a 10th in the floor (9.25), 20th in the uneven bars (8.325) and 10th in the all-around (35.675). She was able to do all that despite hurting her achilles in warm-ups. “I have to give myself a break and then go back to competing at the park district,” Kenney said. “I’m really happy with how I did today, especially with the injuries and everything.”

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Lockport’s Kacie Kenney had her best meet at the Hinsdale Central Sectional.

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JRW outcome shows what is wrong with youth sports With the Little League coming breaking the rules. With that said, many people down on Jackie Robinson West, there has been a lot of are missing the main point of backlash about whether or the topic. That is parents and coaches need to set a not they should have much better example been stripped of their than they are doing by national title and if and large around youths. race played a role into A few years ago I wrote it. a column about high The only comment school coaches getting I’ll make on that is the flack from parents rather title should have been Scott taylor than just letting them forfeited because they Taylor’s Take coach and do their job. used illegal players. It That of course, is part of is just like the IHSA the problem. But it isn’t or NCAA stripping teams of titles or putting teams the only problem. Like in many things, the on probation for doing illegal activity. This is no different, United States is a country of extremes. Athletics is just one just with younger players. Yes, it is unfortunate for the of those things where many members of Jackie Robinson people are on one side or the West, but it is even more other and few have the correct unfortunate to all the teams it balance. There are those who don’t beat along the way, especially those in the tournament who want to keep score, want every were knocked out by a team player to play the same no

matter the talent level, want everyone to win a trophy and other things along those lines. These parents are teaching their kids a lack of competitiveness, which could eat them alive in all aspects of life down the road. There is the other end of the spectrum, where parents and coaches place an extra emphasis on winning. They want to win at all costs. They will have players play in leagues they are too old to play in, join a team or a school that is not in their district, or even buy an apartment so their son or daughter has an appropriate mailing address to play for a high school coach. All these things are also wrong. Left in the middle are the parents who would like their kids to win and do well, but want to do that through hard work and doing things the right way. They won’t punish a kid

for having a bad game or for the team losing. However, they also won’t promote giving up and not trying their hardest to do well no matter the situation. Unfortunately, these parents get over run by the extremists. They are left with their children in youth leagues that don’t keep score or in competitive leagues where opponents are cheating to get an upper hand. It is a shame because at the end of the day, it is those young athletes who suffer. They get unfairly punished at the expense of others, or, in the Jackie Robinson West case, in expense of their parents as well. Maybe the members of the team knew what was going on. Maybe they didn’t. But I’m pretty confident in saying it wasn’t their choice to bring in these other players so they could win. Now their names will be drug

through the mud based on what a few did. It isn’t the first time a team has cheated and isn’t the last. There will be more teams bending the rules or breaking them to win titles. Some will get caught, others will get away. Instead of blaming others if we get caught, as parents, shouldn’t we be teaching our kids about taking responsibility for our actions? That winning isn’t worth cheating? That doing things the right way will make winning that much more fun? It’s time parents start looking at themselves and ask if they are doing right and being good role models for their kids. This is a perfect opportunity for that to happen. Unfortunately, some are putting others at the fault for something they did and are turning a teachable moment into an attack on others. It’s a shame.

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Logistics company requests tax break from Joliet Business could build 1 million square foot facility, create new jobs sUBmitted report sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

A logistics company has asked the city of Joliet for a property tax break. Saddle Creek Logistics Services has requested a five-year, 50 percent property tax abatement. In return, the company will develop a 1 million square foot building in the CenterPoint Development. SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 17853 Wilker Dr. Lockport, IL 60441 (Single Family Residence). On the 5th day of March, 2015, 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: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff V. RAQUEL D. BERTUCCI and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant. Case No. 13 CH 3038 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 5/15-1507(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: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 Decatur, Illinois 62523 217-422-1719 217-422-1754 (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 2/4, 2/11, 2/18

“Joliet and the state of Illinois need to remain competitive in the national market and the city should be willing to offer financial incentives to keep and create new job opportunities for our residents,” Mayor Tom Giarrante said. Saddle Creek is a national logistics corporation with 37 locations nationwide. If the company comes to Joliet, it will spend $43 million on the project. There will be 250 construction jobs and 200 permanent positions. If Joliet grants the tax break, the company will move to the city instead of choosing another site. Saddle Creek is responsible for the property tax as part of their lease agreement with CenterPoint so the incentive is for the end user, not the developer. The Joliet facility would include a light manufacturing

assembly component of off-road recreational vehicles, beverage packaging and other distribution services. Construction would begin in the spring of 2015, and the business would be operational by the end of the year. City staff is also recommending

that the mayor and City Council adopt an economic incentive plan that would rebate the local sales tax for building materials that were purchased from existing Joliet businesses, excluding fixtures, equipment or furniture. It would provide an economic incentive

Saddle Creek Logistics Services has requested a five-year, 50 percent property tax abatement. in return, the company will develop a 1 million square foot building in the CenterPoint Development. (Saddle Creek Logistics Services)

to the developer and building occupant while also creating a competitive market for building suppliers.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1116 LORAL AVENUE JOLIET, IL 60435 (THIS IS A 1 STORY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE.). On the 5th day of March, 2015, 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: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff V. STEPHEN R ROWADER Defendant.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1720 Burry Circle Drive Crest Hill, IL 60403 (Single Family Home). On the 5th day of March, 2015, 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: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-WMC4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-WMC4 Plaintiff V. Linda Vaughn; et. al. Defendant.

Case No. 09 CH 3914 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Case No. 10 CH 3355 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 220,186.67 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.

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: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax)

For Information Please Contact: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-13-29180

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS STANDARD BANK & TRUST COMPANY PLAINTIFF vs. JBDOAK, LLC; DEREK E. BRENCZEWSKI; JAMES M. O’CONNELL; FIRST MIDWEST BANK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS FIRST MIDWEST BANK DEFENDANT/COUNTERPLAINTIFF Vs. MCBRODY’S INVESTMENT, LLC; JBDOAK, LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF ILLINOIS; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS COUNTER-DEFENDANTS 14 CH 02790 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOTS 8, 9, 20 AND 21, IN OSGOOD’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF BLOCK 22, IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF JULIET, NOW JOLIET, IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF JOLIET, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PINs: 07-09-442-013-0000, 07-09-442014-0000, 07-09-442-019-0000 and 0709-442-020-0000 Commonly known as: 73 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, Illinois 60453 and which said Mortgage was made by: FIRST MIDWEST BANK, the Mortgagor(s), to MCBRODY’S INVESTMENTS, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2003020254; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Pamela McGuire Will County Clerk 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 on or before March 13, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. GARFIELD & MEREL, LTD. 180 N. STETSON, SUITE 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60601 312/583-1600 ATTORNEY NO. 26319 NOTE: 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. I644919 Published 2/11, 2/18, 2/25

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 BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. RAQUEL D. BERTUCCI and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant. No. 13 CH 3038 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 December, 2014, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2015, 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 143, in Neuberry Ridge Subdivision Phase 2, a Resubdivision of Lots 8 and 9 in the Subdivision of Section 26, Township 36 North, Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded June 25, 2004 as Document Number R2004-115871 in Will County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 17853 Wilker Dr. Lockport, IL 60441 Description of Improvements: Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 11-04-26-429-052-0000 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. 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: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 Decatur, Illinois 62523 217-422-1719 217-422-1754 (Fax) MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 2/4, 2/11, 2/18

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-WMC4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-WMC4 Plaintiff, vs. Linda Vaughn; et. al. Defendant. No. 10 CH 3355

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. STEPHEN R ROWADER Defendant. No. 09 CH 3914

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 9th day of July, 2014, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2015, 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 following-described real estate: LOT 91, IN UNIT NO. 2, OF RAYNOR HILLS ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 40 ACRES OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 32, EXCEPT THE NORTH 20 ACRES THEREOF, AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 32, EXCEPT THE WEST 10 ACRES THEREOF, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1720 Burry Circle Drive Crest Hill, IL 60403 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 11-04-32-405-004 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 5/15-1507(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: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-13-29180 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 2/4, 2/11, 2/18

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 24th day of July, 2012, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2015, 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 27 IN EMERALD LAWNS, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 5, COUNTY CLERK’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 2, 1927 AS DOCUMENT NO. 413219, IN WILL COUNTY,ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1116 LORAL AVENUE JOLIET, IL 60435 Description of Improvements: THIS IS A 1 STORY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE. P.I.N.: (30)-07-05-422-005 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 220,186.67 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) MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 2/4, 2/11, 2/18

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Rialto crusader Dorothy Mavrich passes at age 94 Credited with leading the charge to save the Rialto Square Theatre from wrecking ball By nick reiher

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Lynne Lichtenauer said it’s easy to remember stories about her longtime friend, Dorothy Mavrich, because Mavrich, credited with saving the Rialto Square Theatre from the wrecking ball in the 1980s, often told them herself. “I love the stories she told on herself, said Lichtenauer of Mavrich, who died Feb. 10 at the Joliet Area Hospice Home. She was 94. Like the after the many City Council meetings she attended to bring the issue of saving the Rialto to council members’ attention,

someone with the city would say, “Is she out there again?” Or like when she finally did get in to see Robert Rubens, son of one of the theater’s founding owners: “One day, when the secretary was not at her desk, Rubens’ office door was open, and he was at his desk,” said Lichtenauer, former Rialto executive director, now Director of Alumni Relations for Joliet Township High Schools. “Dorothy marched right in, sat down and introduced herself. Rubens replied, ‘Oh, you’re the crackpot everyone has told me about!’” The same move of businesses from downtown to the new Louis

Joliet Mall and other outlying areas that was to devastate the old business district had the Rialto property scheduled to become a parking lot. But Mavrich, a longtime music teacher, attended a concert at the Rialto in the early 1970s. After seeing the splendor, she wasn’t about to let someone pave paradise to put up a parking lot. Instead, she mounted a community effort to save the Rialto and was able to convince the Rubens family she could do it. Mavrich and late businessman Christo Dragatsis got former state Rep. LeRoy Van Duyne on their side to help get funds to acquire the property, a then-amazing $2 million. Actual restoration began in April 1980. Conrad Schmitt Studios of New Berlin, Wisconsin, restored and renovated the “theatre beyond its original magnificence,” according to the Rialto’s website. The former “vaudeville movie palace” changed its costume to a “performing arts center” on Nov. 27, 1981, with a performance by comedian/musician Victor Borge as the headliner, according to the Rialto’s website. Guided by new leadership – the WillCountyMetropolitanExposition and Auditorium Authority -- the

Dorothy Mavrich proudly shows off the “Jewel of Joliet.” (PHOTO COURTESY OF RIALTO SQUARE THEATRE) newly polished “Jewel of Joliet” then became the centerpiece of Downtown Joliet and its move to recapture its glory as well. “We are saddened by the death of Dorothy Mavrich, who until the time of her passing, remained the number one champion of the Rialto Square Theatre,” said Jim Smith, chairman of the Rialto authority. “ “Her passion for the Rialto burned brightly and was never more evident as when she would visit the theatre she is credited with saving. Each and every person who walks through the doors of the Rialto Square Theatre

has Dorothy to thank for making their entrance possible. “We will miss you, Dorothy.” Tricia Simpson, president of the Rialto Square Theatre Foundation, said they were “privileged” to have Mavrich as an honored guest at foundation events at the Rialto during the past few years. The Foundation honors special patrons every year with an award named in her honor, she said, “but her most significant legacy stands at the corner of Chicago and Van Buren Streets, and her story will always be a part of the history of the Rialto. “Our community has lost a guiding light … Dorothy is part of the fabric of our community and is forever linked with the Rialto Square Theatre because of her unstinting efforts to save it from the wrecking ball nearly 30 years ago.” Rialto officials announced last week they would dim the marquee lights, in Broadway theater tradition, to honor Mavrich before the Friday night performance of “Jekyll & Hyde.” Lichtenauer said Mavrich inspired her. “I was amazed at her strength, her wit, her perseverance and her undying love for the arts,” Lichtenauer said. “She was my personal hero.”

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What’s your retirement IQ? Are Americans in good shape or bad shape when it comes to retirement? It depends on which research report you read.

$91K

According to a retirement savings analysis from Fidelity Investments, the 2014 year-end average 401(k) balance was $91,300, a record high and up two percent from 2013

$248K 8.1%

The news was even better for employees who have maintained a 401(k) plan for 10 years or more the average balance was $248,000, up 11 percent year-over-year.

According to a retirement savings analysis from Fidelity Investments, the 2014 year-end average 401(k) balance was $91,300, a record high and up two percent from 2013. The news was even better for employees who have maintained a 401(k) plan for 10 years or more - the average balance was $248,000, up 11 percent year-over-year. Perhaps the most encouraging data point from the Fidelity report is that the average savings rate increased to 8.1 percent, the highest since the first quarter of 2009. When combined with employer contributions, the average employee savings rate was 12.2 percent of his or her salary in 2014. While Americans have saved $24 trillion in retirement assets, according to the Investment Company Institute, many individuals have not saved enough and millions have no retirement savings or pension at all. In fact, the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) found that when all households

are included - not just those with retirement accounts - “the average working household has virtually no retirement savings - the median retirement account balance is $3,000 for all working-age households and $12,000 for near-retirement households.” The NIRS report is important because it shows that some 45 percent, or 38 million working-age households, do not have any retirement account assets at all. Only 30 percent understand that lifetime SS benefits can increase more by working two years longer or by deferring for two years than by increasing contributions just prior to retirement. (The Social Security

Americans’ retirement income IQ is not where it needs to be. Among some of the findings that are worrisome to financial planners:

Over half of the respondents underestimate life expectancy (76.2 for men and 81 for women, according to the CDC), which means that they probably don’t realize how long their retirement nest eggs need to last.

Administration provides an easy-to-use free calculator that shows the effect of early or delayed retirement. For those seeking more customized SS advice, including when to claim benefits, you can pay Social Security Solutions a nominal fee of $20 to $250 to help make what for some may be the largest financial decision of their lives.) There is also a disconnect between knowing that you have to save prior to retirement and the important information that is necessary once you actually retire. In a recent survey by The American College of Financial Services, only 20 percent of Americans aged 65 to 75 with at least $100,000 in assets were able to pass a basic quiz on the steps they need to take to secure their finances after retirement. Here’s the kicker of the survey: “Despite the failing grades, many Americans are confident about their post-retirement income. More than half of those surveyed consider themselves wellprepared to meet their income needs in retirement, and 91

Perhaps the most encouraging data point from the Fidelity report is that the average savings rate increased to 8.1 percent, the highest since the first quarter of 2009.

percent are at least moderately confident in their ability to achieve a secure retirement.” (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) 2015 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

The lack of basic understanding of the Social Security system. Just 54 percent realize that Social Security retirement benefits increase each year that a worker delays to claim until age 70. Although the survey did not ask about whether respondents understood that claiming benefits before reaching full retirement age would reduce benefits, my guess is that most aren’t aware that claiming early could result in a reduction of as much as 30 percent for the worker as well as a non-working spouse who is relying on the working spouse’s SS retirement benefit

$24T

While Americans have saved $24 trillion in retirement assets, according to the Investment Company Institute, many individuals have not saved enough and millions have no retirement savings or pension at all.

20%

In a recent survey by The American College of Financial Services, only 20 percent of Americans aged 65 to 75 with at least $100,000 in assets were able to pass a basic quiz on the steps they need to take to secure their finances after retirement.

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