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June 3, 2015 vol. 7 issue 39

Flame will pass through Illinois en route to Los Angeles for Special Olympics World Games

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Featured News

Flame of Hope promotes respect, inclusion

news Will County unemployment drops again in April Most recent rate shows 1.5-percent improvement over year-ago figure

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National nonprofit holds run, walk to end prostate cancer Saturday at Joliet Junior College See the full story on page 3

police Drug, veterans courts to graduate 16 Ceremony to recognize program completion set for Thursday

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business Executive director leaves City Center Partnership CCP consultant will serve as acting manager

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sports West wins Tigers claim program’s first regional title

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And they’re off! Runners head out on the Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk course during a rainy Saturday morning at Joliet Junior College. The Joliet run is one of 40 nationwide events sponsored by Zero – The End of Prostate Cancer, a national nonprofit organization that raises funds to advance research and provide education and support. (Photo By Marney Simon | For The Bugle)

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National nonprofit holds run, walk to end prostate cancer Run is one of 40 nationwide events sponsored by Zero – The End of Prostate Cancer By Marney Simon for the bugle

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You can’t run from cancer, but that same effort can help snuff out the disease. Runners and walkers put their feet to the pavement Saturday during the fourth annual Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk at Joliet Junior College. Two courses – a 5K and 10K – took the 500-plus participants through the college’s campus and onto a portion of the Rock Run Trail, all while raising cash for prostate cancer research. The Joliet run is one of 40 nationwide events sponsored by Zero – The End of Prostate Cancer, a national nonprofit organization that raises funds to advance research and provide education and support to men and their families. “The Zero Prostate Cancer Run/ Walk is where we come together to raise funds, share our passion and declare one number above all others: Zero,” said Tracy Cesaretti, senior director of events for the organization. “Zero prostate cancer

cases and zero pain and suffering from the disease.” The run is personal for survivor Bob “Benji” Benge. At age 66, the Joliet resident has been free of prostate cancer for five years. He said he wants to see the disease eradicated. “I want it to be like polio,” Benge said. “This can be the same way. It’s getting closer all the time. I have five grandsons, two brothers and a son-in-law, and I don’t want them to go through the ordeal that I did.” Benge was diagnosed in December 2009, after a bout with pneumonia sent him to the doctor. Without that unrelated health issue, he said he never would have been tested. Benge said men can often be uncomfortable talking about the disease and might be leery about the having a prostate exam. But, he said, it’s worth it when it comes to the odds. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men following skin cancer and is highly treatable, according to the American Cancer Society. The disease affects 1 in 7 men. “I’d like it to be one in a million,” said Benge, who added that his goal is to talk to anyone who will listen and encourage men to get tested for the disease. Congressman Bill Foster, D-Naperville, spoke to participants before the event, noting the

importance of federal research dollars to help fight the disease. Foster, who spent more than 20 years as a scientist at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, said research has helped bring non-surgical treatments for prostate cancer to light. “I really appreciate the value of federal research and in no area is that more clear than in medical research,” said Foster, who pointed out that current research efforts could possibly lead to a prostate cancer cure sometime within the next decade. “We have ways of teaching the immune system to directly attack prostate cancer,” he added. “Continued investment in medical research is the key to solving not only prostate cancer, but many of the cancers we currently face. Cancer is a disease that touches us all.” Participants and volunteers noted that events like the Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk raise awareness that fuels further research on prostate cancer, which affects not only men but also their wives, caretakers and families. The Zero organization is on track to raise more than $3 million this year for prostate cancer research and education. Facts and information on prostate cancer can be found at Zero’s website, zeroancer.org.

county news

County unemployment drops again in April Most recent rate shows 1.5-percent improvement over year-ago figure Will County’s unemployment rate continued its downward trend, with the April figure improving a few ticks from the previous month. The latest unemployment rate is 6.1 percent, compared with 6.8 percent in March 2015. The Will County Executive’s Office reported that the most-recent figure is also 1.5 percent lower than April 2014 and marks the fourth-straight month of declining unemployment rates. “Not only have more than 9,000 new jobs been created in Will County in the last year, these are good paying jobs with benefits for

our residents,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh, who added that the decrease reflects a healthy business climate in the area. He went on to say that there have been employment increases in almost every sector of the economy, includinghealthcare,transportation and warehousing. “Together with our county board and our municipal leaders, we work very hard to keep Will County a business friendly county,” Walsh added. Will County is the fourth most populated county in the state and the median income in the county is

fifth highest in Illinois. Pat Fera, manager of the Workforce Investment Board of Will County, said this figure is due to the number of higher paying skilled and degreed jobs available in the county. She said the economic outlook has been improving for local workers. “The average monthly wage in Will County has increased by $200 in the last two years from $3,745 per month to $3,950,” Fera said. “In addition, average wages have increased in nearly every employment sector in the County.” Walsh credited Fera’s work on the Workforce Investment Board, as well as the Will County Center for Economic Development, for attracting companies with highquality jobs to the area.

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Drug, veterans courts to graduate 16 Thursday ceremony recognizes successful completion of program By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

The Will County drug and veterans courts will graduate 16 people who have successfully completed the programs, according to the State’s Attorney’s Office. The drug and veterans courts

Shorewood Christina Garcia, 22, 1107 Anderson Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 10:37 p.m. May 14 in the 100 block of West Jefferson Street for driving while license suspended and operating a vehicle with suspended registration. Erika L. Cryder, 31, 1472 Mollie Drive, Morris, was arrested at 1:31 a.m. May 16 on Cottage and Bass streets for possession of a controlled substance and no insurance. Roy J. Carter, 21, 318 Wilmac St., Dwight, was arrested at 2:58 a.m. May 16 on Brookforest Avenue and Sunrise Drive for driving under the influence, speeding, improper lane usage and no taillights. Michael H. Copeland, 22, 2048 W. Arthur St., Chicago, was arrested at 11:44 p.m. May 17 on Brookforest Avenue and Jefferson Street for driving while license suspended. Kyla A. Marsala, 25, 1000 Cora St.,

will hold a graduation ceremony Thursday at the Victorian Ballroom of the Jacob Henry Mansion to recognize the efforts of the graduates to remain drug free. Two veterans court participants and 14 drug court participants will graduate during the ceremony. Graduates are from municipalities throughout Will County, including Plainfield, Lockport, Joliet and New Lenox. “Over the years, drug court has helped hundreds of non-violent offenders kick their addictions

and return to their communities as productive citizens who raise families and hold down jobs,” Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow said. “And with our veterans court, we have the opportunity to help veterans suffering from substance abuse or mental health issues regain control over their lives. In doing so, we recognize their service to our country.” For more information on the drug court or veterans court programs, visit www.willcountysao.com.

Joliet, was arrested at 12:38 p.m. May 18 at the Shorewood Police Department, 903 W. Jefferson St., for a Will County warrant.

Gregory Bonds, 19, 2819 Montclare, Chicago, was arrested May 22 at Chicago and Cass and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Christopher M. Konieczki, 50, 4339 Ashford Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 3:40 p.m. May 18 in the 1100 block of Brookforest Avenue for retail theft. Brittany L. Catterson, 26, 104 Glenwood Lane, Morris, was arrested at 1:51 a.m. May 19 on Bass and Cottage streets for driving while license suspended, no insurance, no seatbelt and failure to secure a child.

Joliet Diane L. Jefferies, 31, 615 Whitley, was arrested May 22 in the 200 block of East Washington and charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, theft of more than $500 and attempting to obstruct justice. Juan D. Hariston, 33, 511 Oneida, was arrested May 22 at 117 N. Center and charged with criminal trespass to real property.

Jared Pink, 31, 120 Arch Court, Apt 1B, was arrested May 22 at the address and charged with aggravated domestic battery and interfering with the report of domestic battery. Michael Franchi, 34, 207 O’Neill, was arrested May 22 at the address and charged with domestic battery and aggravated battery with a firearm. Leandro A. Montenegro-Lopez, 18, 1230 Pequot, was arrested May 23 at 201 E. Jefferson and charged with disorderly conduct. Justin C. Kaiser, 25, 2201 Taylor St., was arrested May 23 at 674 Meeker and charged with possession of open alcohol. Alex J. Dauzvardis, 32, 142 E. Jefferson, was arrested May 23 at 1401 W. Jefferson and charged with retail theft.

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disabilities. Often times, the My fellow athlete in Special first perception is what we Olympics, Susie Doyens, stood cannot do. on the golf course of the Bartlett “I was scared and shy. It Hills Golf Club one day with was hard to look at people’s her arms and legs outstretched faces,” said Susie Doyens in a in near perfect form. She public service announcement, was practicing her golf skills titled “Speechless,” for Special with her unified partner, Tom special voices By Daniel Olympics Illinois. “I was afraid Reasoner. Smrokowski if I said something wrong, Susie is a young adult just like everyone would laugh at me.” any other typically developing Similar to Susie, I was scared and adult her age. The quality that makes her different is that she was born with shy that everyone would laugh at me Down syndrome. Tom is the assistant because of the way that I spoke. The barriers of humiliation changed director for the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run and the deputy director of for Susie, myself and millions of other administration for the North-East Multi- athletes when we got involved in Special Regional Training Program for the Illinois Olympics. That is beginning to change within law enforcement officers. Both Susie and Tom have played the Special Olympics movement, as unified golf for many years in Special many people are beginning to learn how Olympics Illinois and are breaking down to play unified — thanks to advocates barriers every day between people with such as Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics worldwide. Tim encourages all and without intellectual disabilities. Today, June 4, there are four days until people to play unified— both in sports the Unified Relay Across America comes and in other avenues of their lives. “We can win the battle against to Illinois. The first-ever Unified Relay Across America is an event that will humiliation and play unified to teach unify our nation as it delivers the Flame respect to the world over,” Tim said in a of Hope to Los Angeles for the Special recent email correspondence. This past May 26, the Unified Relay Olympics World Games. For many years, there were a lot of kicked off on the East coast on a crossbarriers for those of us with intellectual country trip, where people with and

without intellectual disabilities are carrying the Flame of Hope to promote respect and inclusion for everyone. Amid many areas of division within our country, the Unified Relay is about “bringing the whole country together behind our athletes,” said Janet Froetscher, CEO of Special Olympics. The Unified Relay will be traveling through all 50 states for 46 days. The Unified Relay will separate to three different routes — north, central and south. Once it arrives in Los Angeles this July, the Law Enforcement Torch Run will pick it up and carry it into the Opening Ceremonies of the World Games on July 25. “You are the stars, and the world is watching you,” said the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics. “By your presence, you send a message to every village, every city and every nation: A message of hope, a message of victory.” Join me in getting involved with the Unified Relay Across America to celebrate our abilities and play unified with those of us with special needs. Daniel Smrokowski is an Athlete and Global Messenger (public speaker) with Special Olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR) team. He is also the founder of Special Chronicles nonprofit new media company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Come join us at www.SpecialChronicles.com.

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Medicaid cuts hurt nursing home residents The residents at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are at risk, as the state considers drastic cuts to Medicaid funding. Nursing homes across the state suffered $15 million in cuts for May and June and are now facing the possibility of $230 million in cuts for all of fiscal year 2016. Such cuts would have a serious impact on the quality of care at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation

JUNE 4

Free Concerts on the Hill. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Metropolitan Youth Symphony and the Joliet American Legion Band will perform. For more information, visit www.bicentennialpark.org.

Center. We would be forced to decrease staffing to bare minimums and eliminate extras that create the homelike environment our residents and their families have come to expect. We would also be forced to cut the level of activities for residents and would be forced to delay needed renovations. Remember, our residents are the ones who worked their whole lives, paid their taxes, served our country and built our community. But, in

JUNE 6

Annual Star Wars Day. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Costumed characters, kids games, prize giveaways, live music,vendors, exhibitors special guests, authors and artists. Free admission. For more information, call 815-740-2660 or

many cases, they have outlived their resources. When it comes to deciding where to cut, our residents must be our top priority. Please join me in calling on elected officials in Springfield to hold the line on Medicaid funding for nursing homes. Best Regards, Margie Thompson Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

visit www.jolietlibrary.org.

JUNE 8

Board Game Night. 6-8 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Ages 13 and older. Stop by to play fun multiplayer board games like Magic the Gathering, Risk,

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regional champs Joliet West volleyball outlasts Plainfield Central for first title

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In a regional final for the ages, Joliet West made the plays down the stretch to win its first regional title in program history. The Tigers (25-11), the No. 3 seed in the Minooka Regional, came back time after time on No. 5 Plainfield Central and in the end came away victorious, 25-23, 21-25, 25-22 on May 27. “It’s been 13 or 14 years that I have been coaching now,” Joliet West coach Jason Hermann said. “It feels great. It is a lot of hard work and each year we’ve been West we have progressed. It is the kids. They are working hard and believing in each other. They are executing. They were able to come back from the deficits in each set.

They are listening and believing what we are telling them.” “I’m still in shock right now,” West senior Juwann Jackson said. “I’ve never seen them fight that hard. We stayed together and stayed poised and we executed tonight. I loved every part of it.” The point of the match came late in the third set. With the two teams trading points, West held a 23-22 lead, but it was Plainfield Central’s turn to even the match. It appeared that the Wildcats accomplished that multiple times, but each time, Luke Van Eck made the defensive play, saving the day and leading the way to victory. “The one hit my head and went up,” Van Eck said. “The other one was a pancake and I got it up. You

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Kyler Van Rossum-O’Connell (left) and Luke Van Eck go up for a block in Joliet West’s regional championship win over Plainfield Central.

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Minooka’s Peter Andreano placed second in the state in class 3A high jump.

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Locals medal at state meet By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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CHARLESTON – Last weekend’s boys state track and field finals at O’Brien Stadium on the campus of Eastern Illinois University was plagued by ominous clouds, a two-hour lightning delay and a downpour within minutes of the conclusion of the meet. That didn’t damper the performances of several local athletes. A pair of competitors, Minooka senior Peter Andreano and Lockport junior Derrius Rodgers left the stadium with a pair of medals. Andreano led the way for the area, placing second in the Class

3A high jump with a leap of 6-feet, 8-inches.

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Wedn es day, June 3, 2015 | bug leneW spapers.com first | from page 9 just have to fight through it and get it over. It was a long rally and we got it. We fought the entire time.” “The play of the match goes to Luke Van Eck,” Jackson said. “If it wasn’t for him, we wouldn’t have won that point. He is our middle and he played a great game today. That point won us the match.” Van Eck closed out the match with an ace. “All this tournament I struggled with serving and couldn’t get them in,” Van Eck said. “I knew I had to get it. I fought the mental

medal | from page 11 “It was a good day,” Andreano said. “Last year, I qualified for long jump and high jump, but I didn’t make finals. This year, I think I balanced them both pretty well. In high jump, I wanted to win, I just couldn’t get 6-9. On my 6-8 jump, I know there was a lot of height on that, so there is room there.” With the poor weather conditions, the high jump was moved into the field house after a two-hour lightning delay. “I actually like jumping indoor more,” he said. “I guess I am used to it because I played basketball.” This was Andreano’s fourth trip to the finals, but his first two medals. “I have competed here since I was a freshman, but these are my first medals,” he said. “I couldn’t be happier closing out my senior year with medals.” Rodgers also earned a pair of medals, as he placed sixth in the 100-meter dash (10.78) and ninth in the 200 (22.07). “This is a good feeling,” Rodgers said. “This was my first time here and I didn’t know what to expect. I got all the jitters out yesterday. I am excited to be back here next year, we are moving in the right direction.” Minooka junior Justin Wolz was eighth in the 300 intermediate

game and won. It is so amazing. It is so nice. We did amazing as a team.” The Tigers trailed by at least four points in each set, but each time responded and came back. “We fought back the entire time and I loved it,” Van Eck said. “We never gave up and we always had fight.” While Van Eck was supplying the defense and some timely kills, Jackson was making the big kills down the stretch. “I want to be able to do as much as I can for my teammates,” Jackson said. “They allowed me to do that today and I exploited that.

We set our outsides pretty fast, but I’ve never been that open before. I loved it. It was something new to me. I’m not complaining.” “I think both middles had a lot of kills and that opened it up on the outside for Juwann,” Hermann said. “He has a great swing when he gets the ball out there. When you get one on one, hitters are going to win that most of the time.” The win was extra special for Hermann, who started his coaching career with the Wildcats. “It is awesome,” Hermann said. “Obviously I don’t know

many of the players anymore. Seeing all the faculty coming up and congratulating me, that is nice. That is where I got my start. Volleyball has come a long way for them, too. Last year they got us and we wanted some revenge. They are a good team and they fought hard.” West advanced to the finals with a 24-26, 25-20, 25-15 win over Lockport less than a week after losing to the No. 2 seed in straight sets. The Tigers also needed three sets to beat Plainfield South in the opening round. “Last Wednesday we lost to Lockport in two,” Van Eck said.

“We were down the entire time but fought back. We knew coming into the Lockport game we had to fight back and win. Once we did that we knew we could make it.” The comeback was on again in a sectional semifinal match with Lincoln-Way Central. After losing in the first set 25-16, the Tigers rallied to win 25-23, 2523 in the final two sets, including coming back in the third set. They went on to face O’Fallon Tuesday in the Alton Sectional final for a right to go to the state quarterfinal. Match would be at 2 p.m. in Hoffman Estates.

hurdles with a time of 39.48. Wolz also qualified for state in the 110 high hurdles, but was injured in the prelims and could not finish the race. He wasn’t sure if he would compete the rest of the meet, but he qualified and medaled in the 300s after the injury. “In my prelim heat, coming over the fourth hurdle, I over stretched my hip coming down and I wasn’t able to finish. I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to run,” Wolz said. “I iced it down and it was uncomfortable, but it is not an excuse I am going to use for my race today. This wasn’t what I wanted, but being a junior, it motivates me for next year.” Also earning a medal was Lockport freshman John Meyer, who placed ninth in the discus with a throw of 164-01. There were two local runners that competed in the first heat of the 3200 run on Saturday. Minooka sophomore Soren Knudsen placed 20th out of the 45 runner field, finishing in 9:32.63. Joliet Central junior Raul Rosendo was 32nd in the same race, running it in 9:45.84. “It was a good race overall,” Rosendo said. “What killed me the most mentally was being in that second alley and starting behind everyone else, but I just had to stay

strong and try my best.” Rosendo said he was proud to come out and wear the Steelmen blue and gold at the state meet. “I thought about that this morning,” he said. “It was amazing that I am one of the only state qualifiers from my team.” He knows it will have him ready for next year. “I haven’t been in a race with this loaded competition,” he said. “This is a good race and it is a big learning experience for me.” A pair of local pole vaulters competed at the state meet but didn’t advance to the finals, as both Minooka senior Ryan Pullara and Lockport junior Wade Walder cleared 13-feet. Three shot putters also fell just shy of the finals. Minooka junior Kevin Lam had a put of 51-11.25, while the Lockport duo of senior Charlie Robbins and junior Matt Chmielewski went 51-0 and 50-07, respectively. In the 800 run, Joliet Central senior Jesse Brady ran a 1:59.91, but did not advance. Lockport senior Ryan Brock (39.89) had the same fate in the 300 hurdles. Minooka and Lockport each had multiple relay events compete at the state meet. For the Indians, the quartet of Mitch Miller, Victor Turpin, Maceo

Findlay and Chris Hopkins ran a 43.01 in the 400 relay. Miller, Turpin and Findlay teamed with Brandon Adams in the 800 relay and posted a 1:28.19. In the 1600 relay, 1600 relay, Miller and Turpin again ran, this time with

Wolz and Mike Malinowski, where they had a time of 3:21.38. For the Porters, the team of Chris Gargano, Rodgers, Sheldon Snapp and Jake Porter ran a 43.10 in the prelims of the 400 relay and posted a 1:29.06 in the 800 relay.

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who do you like to follow? Classmates and people like Will Ferrell who is funny. I’ll follow sports accounts like ESPn and stuff.

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Executive director leaves City Center Partnership CCP consultant will serve as acting manager The Joliet City Center Partnership announced Monday the Executive Director Pam Owens will leave the CCP June 19, after accepting a new position. Richard Fredrickson, a longtime marketing and events consultant to the CCP, will serve as the acting manager until a new executive director is hired. The CCP Board of Directors will begin searching for a new director immediately, the organization said. Owens has led various initiatives during her tenure, including

calendar | from page 5 Scrabble and more. Bring your friends and family for a fun night out. For more information, visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us or call 815-725-1715.

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Writer’s Circle. 6-7 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Ages 11-17. Teens and tweens, stop by the library for a fun creative writing workshop. Play writing games, work on your current project or get some ideas to start something new. For more information, visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us or call 815-725-1715.

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Download Library E-Books on Nook. 10-11 a.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Learn the basics of how to download e-books onto your basic Nook e-reader or black and white e-reader, excluding Kindle. For more information and to register, visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us. Free Concerts on the Hill. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. For more information, visit www. bicentennialpark.org. Party in the Park - Miss Shorewood Crowning. There is always something fun, family friendly and free to do in Shorewood this summer. Every week the event will have a bounce house, crafts, games and activities. Band: Kashmir.

the downtown Joliet economic development plan to revitalize the city center and strengthen partnerships with local businesses. She has also guided the CCP through a strategic reorganization and increased the engagement of various stakeholders in the downtown district. “Pam’s contributions have set the foundation for a collaborative economic development strategy for the continued improvement of downtown,” CCP Chairman Rod Tonelli said. “She is leaving

Special Event: Miss Shorewood crowning. For more information, visit www.vil.shorewood.il.us. The Steepwater Band. 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s Outdoor Rooftop Terrace, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. The Summer Rooftop Music Series is back in 2015 for its sixth year. Formed in Chicago back in 1998, The Steepwater Band’s signature sound is a nod to early British blues, combined with a modern musical approach. A different performer is featured each month. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and performers take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8

us for a fantastic opportunity with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and we wish her well. She has developed a great foundation for us. While we will miss her leadership, we are in a great place to continue the important work of implementing the downtown economic development plan,” Tonelli added. Developed in the late 1980s, the CCP focuses its efforts on economic and residential development in downtown Joliet. For more information on the City Center Partnership, visit www. jolietdowntown.com

for students with valid student I.D. and JAHM members, or $10 for the general public. For more information, call 815-723-5201 or visit www.jolietmuseum.org.

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New Orleans North. 5 to 11 p.m. in Downtown Joliet, on North Chicago Street and Van Buren. Kick off summer at this outdoor festival, which features beer tents, food specials and live music. Must be 21 years old or over. Cost: $5 presale, $10 at the event. For more information or to buy tickets, call 815-7275371 or visit www.jolietchamber. com/neworleans.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 136 ANDREW TARAS JOLIET, IL 60435 (SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOUSE WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE). On the 25th day of June, 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: CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff V. LINDA R. SEAY A/K/A LINDA RAE SEAY; CITIMORTGAGE, INC. AS JUDGMENT CREDITOR UNDER DOCUMENT R2009-123921; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF ST. PAUL ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 2673 JODEE DRIVE UNIT D JOLIET, IL 60436 (FOUR UNIT CONDOMINIUM; NO GARAGE). On the 25th day of June, 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: SANTANDER BANK, N.A. Plaintiff V. JOHN D THORSEN; OLD PLANK TRAIL COMMUNITY BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ILLINOIS; GOLFVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; GOLFVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF JOLIET; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant.

Case No. 10 CH 6106 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Case No. 14 CH 2709 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 300,497.04 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

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 137,581.49 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.

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)

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CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff, vs. LINDA R. SEAY A/K/A LINDA RAE SEAY; CITIMORTGAGE, INC. AS JUDGMENT CREDITOR UNDER DOCUMENT R2009123921; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF ST. PAUL ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant. No. 10 CH 6106 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 17th day of March, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 25th day of June, 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: UNIT NO. 1A IN ST. PAUL ESTATES CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: CERTAIN LOTS IN ST. PAUL ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 29, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2004118113, WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “C” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED FEBRUARY 14, 2005, AS DOCUMENT NO. R2005025534, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUPPLEMENT NO. 1ST RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. R2005041952, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 136 ANDREW TARAS JOLIET, IL 60435 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOUSE WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE P.I.N.: 30-07-08-312-020-1001 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 300,497.04 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 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

SANTANDER BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. JOHN D THORSEN; OLD PLANK TRAIL COMMUNITY BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ILLINOIS; GOLFVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; GOLFVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF JOLIET; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant. No. 14 CH 2709 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 21st day of April, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 25th day of June, 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: UNIT D IN BUILDING 27 IN GOLFVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT C TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED JUNE 9, 1992 AS DOCUMENT R92-44173 AS AMENDED FORM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Commonly known as: 2673 JODEE DRIVE UNIT D JOLIET, IL 60436 Description of Improvements: FOUR UNIT CONDOMINIUM; NO GARAGE P.I.N.: 05-06-13-203-056-1004 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 137,581.49 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 5/27, 6/3, 6/10

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