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Preserve Board approves Light Up the Holidays $25 million capital plan Festival & Parade Nov. 29 plan will be funded by a $25 million bond issue that was approved nov. 14 by the Forest preserve s board of commissioners The Forest Preserve District of Will County is about to embark on a five-year capital plan that will extend and connect trails, improve preserves and facilities, and allow for additional land acquisition.

The plan will be funded by a $25 million bond issue that was approved Nov. 14 by the Forest Preserve’s Board of Commissioners.

“In the past 20 years we’ve made a significant investment in the forest preserves by providing more public access and increased restoration efforts,” said Ralph Schultz, the Forest Preserve’s chief operating officer. “Preserving and restoring our natural landscapes not only provides habitat for all forms of wildlife, but helps to improve the water quality of our streams, lakes and rivers; mitigate flood waters; and improve air quality.”

The $25 million capital plan allows the Forest Preserve to maintain the quality of facilities and trails that visitors have come to expect and to protect them for future generations, he added.

“Providing access to nature is a critical part of our mission as an organization,” Schultz said. “It enhances the quality of life for Will County residents.”

Even with the new bond issue, the District’s tax rate will decrease because the Forest Preserve recently retired $45.2 million in previously issued general obligation capital appreciation bonds from 1999, said John Gerl, the Forest Preserve’s chief financial officer. For instance, the owner of a $200,000 home will pay approximately $88 in property taxes to the District in 2020 as compared to $91 in 2019. In general, the Forest Preserve makes up around 2 percent of the average property tax bill in Will County.

“This is good timing for the bond issue because municipal bond rates are currently at historic lows and the District has a very favorable AA+ credit rating,” Gerl added.

In addition to approving the

bond issue, the Board also approved a balanced $68 million budget and multiple property tax levies that will fund the budget.

Five-year plan: Of the $25 million bond issue, $13 million will be used for preserve, facility and trail improvements and $12 million for land preservation during the five-year capital plan.

Working with its Citizens Advisory Committee, the Forest Preserve has identified 1,943 acres of high priority parcels throughout the county. The acquisitions will provide land needed for natural area buffers, trail extensions and connections, future preserve access areas and natural habitat restoration projects. The parcels also will provide flood storage, water infiltration to replenish underground aquifers and storage for atmospheric carbon.

Bond funding will be used to expand holdings at: Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve, Riverview Farmstead Preserve, Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve, Forked Creek Preserve, Hadley Valley Preserve, Moeller Woods Preserve, Vincennes Trail, Black Walnut Creek Preserve, Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Plum Valley Ravines, Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve, Theodore Marsh, Donohue Grove Preserve, Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve, Old Plank Road Trail and Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserve.

The list of capital improvement projects includes: Plum Creek Greenway Trail: Phase III will connect Phase II in Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve with Phase II at Plum Valley Preserve.

Lake Chaminwood Preserve: Phase II will add additional parking and connect preserve trails to the I&M Canal State Trail.

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center: Improvements will include the construction of exhibit space and exhibits, additional water access, expanded programming, camping opportunities and trail improvements.

activities begin downtown as early as 10 a.m., and include the Fantastic Fun Fair in the Joliet area historical museum s auditorium

Light Up the Holidays Parade and Festival is held on the Friday following Thanksgiving each year.

Activities begin downtown as early as 10 a.m., and include the Fantastic Fun Fair in the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s auditorium, as well as activities in the Joliet Public Library, Jitters Coffeehouse, Chicken-n-Spice, Chevere Latin Cafe, JJC City Center Campus and more. The Rialto Square Theatre’s annual holiday festivities also add to the holiday spirit in Downtown Joliet!

Christmas tree lighting begins at 5:15 p.m. in Van Buren Plaza followed by the Light Up The Holidays Parade at 5:30 p.m.

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christmas tree lighting begins at 5:15 p.m. in van buren plaza followed by the light up the holidays parade at 5:30 p.m.

Events of the day include: Joliet Area Historical Museum Free Day kicks off the event when doors open at 10 a.m. The museum is located at 204 N. Ottawa St. At 10 a.m. there is Joliet Junior College Ice Sculpting in front of the Museum as well as the arrival of Santa Claus.

At 11 a.m. the Joliet Central Jazz Ensemble performs in the auditorium. That is followed by a noon performance of the Bicentennial Park

Gnomes and a JTHS Robotics Team demonstration at 1 p.m.

The Saint Joseph Academy Choir of Joliet and Kids Christmas Choir of Fine Tunes Center for the Arts of Channahon performs at 2 p.m. and the Joliet American Legion Band Small Ensemble performs at 3 p.m.

At noon and 2 p.m. there is special story time with Santa at the Joliet Public Library at 150 N. Ottawa St. Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk will join Santa for the 2 p.m. story.

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Avila sentenced to 9 years for fatal 2017 hit & run of Tricia Hoyt glasgow announces eduardo avila sentenced to nine years in prison for fatal 2017 hit and run Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow has announced that Circuit Court Judge Dave Carlson sentenced Eduardo Avila, 21, to nine years in prison for the 2017 fatal hit and run of then-35-year-old Tricia Hoyt in Bolingbrook.

Avila pled guilty on October 25, 2019 to one count of failure to report an accident involving serious injury or death.

The Frankfort woman was struck by the 2002 Honda Accord that Avila of Cicero was driving on November 4, 2017, after she had left a party in Bolingbrook.

Her body was found shortly after noon the following day in a grassy area off Frontage Road in Bolingbrook.

Avila had been charged with failure to stop after having an accident involving personal injury or death and failure to report an accident involving personal injury or death.

He turned himself into authorities

approximately a week after the accident had occurred.

“Sadly, no one will ever know whether Tricia Hoyt could have survived had authorities been contacted when the accident first occurred and had she not been left lying overnight in an isolated grassy area,” Glasgow said. “Our aggressive prosecution of this matter and today’s sentence sends the clear message that leaving the scene of a hit and run will bring severe consequences. This matter is heartbreaking for everyone involved. This young man in a single moment changed his life and the life of so many others by thinking only about himself rather than thinking about trying to saving the victim he hit with his car.”

Glasgow praised Assistant State’s Attorney Tom Slazyk and Victim Advocate Nichole Pasteris for their hard work and dedication.

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MCHS offers career fair to freshmen, sophomores mchs central campus event allowed professionals to give a career talk to students at career exploration fair

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Shorewood considering options on marijuanabased businesses village has to decided to opt in or opt out of allowing cannabis sales Shorewood officials got a scent

For some, it takes a very long time to decide what they want to do when they grow up. The counselors at Minooka Community High School (South Campus) decided to help those decisions happen a little earlier with a freshmen and sophomore Career Exploration Fair.

Held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, the Career Exploration Fair filled the gymnasium at MCHS South Campus. The room was packed with tables and displays, business professionals and companies, and MCHS counselors. Everyone involved was ready to discuss career advice, answer questions, and help the students learn from professionals that were actively working in a career that interested them most.

“Our goal for the Career Exploration Fair was to expose students to numerous careers, colleges, and opportunities for their post-secondary planning,” said Dr. Kristina Brown,

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held on Wednesday, october 30, 2019, the career exploration Fair filled the gymnasium at mchs south campus.

MCHS School Counselor. “Students were able to visit with local professionals and discuss current and future job opportunities.”

This was the first time an event like this was held at MCHS South Campus. On the same day the Career Exploration Fair was happening at MCHS South Campus, there was an ongoing Career Day at MCHS Central Campus for juniors and seniors.

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noV 1-dEC 6 SkokiE letters From santa. Skokie Park District. Surprise your child with a letter written by Santa. Due to Santa’s extremely busy schedule, participants are encouraged to sign up early. Registrations forms are available at any Skokie Park District facility and online at www.skokieparks.org beginning November 1, 2019. Letters will be on Friday, December 13, 2019 to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019. Registration deadline is Friday, December 6, 2019. noVEMbEr 27 WoodridgE ESCAPE rooM: SAVE THE TurkEY. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Woodridge Public Library. This Thanksgiving turkey will be toast(ed) unless your team can save him before the timer goes off. Work together as

noVEMbEr 29 JoliET light up the holidays Festival & parade.

10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Joliet City Center Partnership 116 N Chicago St #101, Joliet, IL. Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade is held on the Friday following Thanksgiving each year. Activities begin downtown as early as 10:00 a.m., and include the Fantastic Fun Fair in the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s auditorium, as well as activities in the Joliet Public Library, Jitters Coffeehouse, Chicken-n-Spice, Chevere Latin Cafe, JJC City Center Campus and more. The Rialto Square Theatre’s annual holiday festivities add to the holiday spirit in Downtown Joliet. Christmas Tree Lighting begins at 5:15 p.m. in Van Buren Plaza followed by the Light Up The Holidays Parade at 5:30 p.m. noVEMbEr 30 CrEST Hill Fourth annual crest hill Winter Festival. 4-7 p.m. at 1610 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403. Crest Hill’s 4th Annual Winter Festival will be held at the City Hall

event allowed professionals to give a “career talk” to students that had signed up to learn more about a certain career topic of choice.

“We surpassed our goal and had more than 75 tables with 120 people from various professions, businesses, colleges and GAVC represented at our event,” Brown said. “It was great to see our students interact with professionals and begin to take the next step in their post-secondary planning.” continued Brown.

parking lot. This year’s live entertainment will be local Crest Hill band, The Jib Brothers Band. As always, there will be horse and hayrack rides, live reindeer, pony rides, and local businesses on hand to ring in the holiday season. Santa Claus has confirmed he will make an appearance as well. The mayor will be doing an annual lighting ceremony with very special guests, so you won’t want to miss this year’s event. NOTE: Parking will be available at El Guero, Chase Bank, and the South Weber Plaza. Knapp Road will be closed from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. noVEMbEr 30 WESTMonT roTArY Club uglY SWEATEr 5k. 9 a.m.

– 12 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall. Join family and friends for the Ugly Sweater 5k through the streets of Westmont. The race will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Burlington Ave. Participants registered before November 18 will be guaranteed a race shirt; pre-registration can be done online at westmontrotaryclub.org or by paper forms which will be at the Community Center. Race Day registration will be held from 8:00-8:45 a.m. on November 30. Medals will be presented to our first three finishers and awards will be presented in all other age categories.

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of the public’s sentiments on allowing marijuana-based businesses in the village.

In January, state law will significantly ease restrictions on marijuana possession and allow sales of cannabis products to recreational users at licensed dispensaries. Municipalities throughout Illinois are deciding whether to “opt in or opt out” of permitting dispensaries.

Shorewood has yet to propose any ordinance allowing or banning marijuana businesses.

On Nov. 12, village trustees hosted a public forum where about 50 residents came to share their views on the issue.

It seemed a slight majority is in favor of allowing marijuana sales, citing tax revenue and easier access for people seeking cannabis to deal with pain issues.

Others, however, worry condoning marijuana sales will diminish the village’s quality of life and overburden Shorewood police.

Jane Birkman was one resident in support of allowing marijuana businesses.

“Big tax dollars come in and that’s great. It isn’t always about the money, but it’s here already,” she said.

The village could implement a three percent tax on cannabis businesses. “Why let Joliet make all the money off it?” Josh Valle asked. “I’d rather have my kids getting it from a dispensary than on the street.”

“My first concern is for the chil-

nobody up here (on the board) is just looking at the money. What s popular is not always right. but (it) is a great revenue stream... we re going to be coming up with some huge outlays of cash for lake michigan water in the next couple years. We re going to consider everything.

- mayor rick chapman

dren of this community. THC levels are much more powerful than the pot of the 60’s,” Dawn Domiani said. “Teens will go where it’s cheaper (than dispensaries).”

Mary Hoffman, whose adult son uses medical marijuana to treat his epilepsy, said recreational cannabis sales will help more people who would try using it for treatment.

“Even with (a prescription) it’s such a long process,” she said.

“Bringing recreational in you allow them to (consult) with people who can help match them to a particular medicine.”

Ralph Meyer, on the other hand, sees no social benefit in allowing marijuana sales.

“I know it’s tempting to look upon revenues, but what are we going to do if it’s five or ten years down the road and we’re having the same conversation on prostitution,” he asked the board.

“Nobody up here (on the board) is just looking at the money,” Mayor Rick Chapman said. “What’s popular is not always right. But (it) is a great revenue stream...we’re going to be coming up with some huge outlays of cash for Lake Michigan water in the next couple years. We’re going to consider everything.”

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Jca falls to sterling in the class 3a state championship match, earns program s 12th trophy

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Tradition.

That is at the heart of all Joliet Catholic Academy athletics and the girls volleyball team is one of those top programs.

This season, the Angels battled injuries as well as a schedule that featured a conference that has a pair of nationally-ranked teams that played in the final four in Class 4A. JCA overcame all of that to place second in Class 3A at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.

The Angels fell 25-16, 25-19 to defending champion Sterling, the same team that beat JCA in the state semifinals a season ago.

“I give these girls a lot of credit to continue on a great tradition of JCA volleyball. What they came through this year with all the injuries, it is such an honor to even make it here and to be here in the championship game is even more of an honor,” JCA coach Christine Scheibe said. “It was obvious that Sterling has that cohesiveness that they have been playing together for a long time. For the way we have had to play this season with all of the injuries, we were not there all of the time.”

The trophy was the 12th state trophy in the history of the program.

While the ultimate goal for the Angels was to win the state title, placing higher than last year was a goal they accomplished.

“I think this playoff run was a

this is the year that we thought we could put it together for the whole season and the injuries just took their toll. We know that this is not the way it s done and if you look at the last few state champions, they don t have records like ours.

- Jca coach christine scheibe

great show of our character because we all gelled together and did what we needed to do,” said senior Bella Ray, a Lewis University commit.

“We all love each other. I said yesterday that we wanted revenge on what we did last year and we got that because we got second this year and we were third last year.

“The injuries complicated things because I think that if we had a full roster out there all year, we would have had two losses all year.”

One injury reprieve JCA got was getting 6-foot junior outside hitter Jillian Gray back for the playoffs.

Gray led the Angels in kills in both matches at state, posting nine in the state final and seven in the semifinal.

“It was a really nice feeling because this year has been a physi-

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Joliet catholic academy placed second in class 3a volleyball this season.

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Joliet catholic ousted by mascoutah in final seconds defending state champions come up short in title defense; will graduate only six seniors

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@BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com In its IHSA Class 5A quarterfinal match-up, with St. Louis’ Metro-East Mascoutah Indians, the defending Class 5A State Champions from Joliet Catholic Academy (8-4), were deadlocked at 14-14 with 7:13 remaining, at Memorial Stadium in Joliet on Saturday night.

The visitors marched 70-yards on 15 plays behind their huge offensive line and scored the game-winning touchdown with 16 tics remaining on the scoreboard.

Led up front by offensive lineman, Matt Wilson (6-foot-5, 320), Elijah Peterson (6-foot-5, 320) and the smaller Patrick Grant, Jr (5-foot-8, 290), Indian senior halfback, Devin Wills (20 carries, 151 yards, 2 TDs) rambled into the end zone, from one yard out and broke hearts all over Joliet as the Hilltoppers fell 21-14.

Wills entered Saturday night’s quarterfinal contest, having rushed for 1,847 yards and had scored 27 touchdowns.

The Hilltoppers struck quickly in the first minute of the game.

Senior tailback Kenyetta Williams (18 carries, 134 yards, TD) electrified the huge Hilltopper contingent when he raced 66-yards to pay-dirt on the second play of the game.

Junior placekicker Jake Dixon’s first of two PAT’s, put the Hill up 7-0 with 11:04 remaining in the first quarter.

The fired-up Hilltopper defense, smothered the Indians and quickly picked up a three and out but could not move the ball.

Attempting to punt, the ball was muffed and the Indian defense blocked the kick and took over at the Hillltopper 21-yard line.

Mascoutah senior quarterback, Devon Ross (5-for-9, 74 yards, TD, INT) connected with senior widereceiver Tim Middleton for a 21-yard scoring strike.

After Logen Timon’s PAT, the game was tied at 7-7 with 7:04 in the first quarter.

There was no scoring in the second quarter and the teams went to halftime still deadlocked.

With 8:41 remaining in the third quarter, Wills raced 85-yards for a

touchdown and a 14-7 Indian lead.

The Hilltoppers answered with a 38-yard touchdown rumble from sophomore Jordan Anderson (14 carries, 136 yards, TD) to tie the game at 14-14.

The rest of the third quarter, the teams punted the ball back to each

other and the score remained deadlocked at 14-14.

With nine minutes remaining the Hilltoppers faced a third and four at the Indians 44-yard line.

Running behind JCA’s huge offensive line, Anderson had the Indians on their heels.

JCA sophomore quarterback, Aidan Voss ( 4-for-10, 33 yards, 2 INT) dropped back to pass and was sacked at midfield.

An incomplete pass on third downled to a punt that Middleton returned to the Indian 30-yard line with 7:13 remaining.

Six minutes and 57 seconds later, Wills’ one-yard touchdown run moved the 9-3 Indians into the Class 5A Final Four against Rochester (11-1) in Mascoutah next Saturday.

For the Hilltoppers who had only six seniors on their roster, the 2019 season was a tremendous success.

JCA won the inaugaral Chicago Catholic League/ East Suburban Catholic White Division championship.

Being a year ahead of schedule, they advanced to the IHSA Class 5A Elite 8.

“I told the seniors, that I am so proud of what they went through and accomplished in their four years at JCA,” Hilltopper coach Jake Jaworski said. “From suffering through losing freshman and sophomore team seasons to winning the Class 5A state championship as juniors and to making the Class 5A elite eight as seniors.

“To the many underclassman that we will have back in 2020, I told them they are now seniors and juniors and must look forward. They must also be ready to get back to work right now.”

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Don’t use emotion to rationalize an upgrade Rationalization is one of the prime causes of overspending dave says by dave ramsey

dear dave, My husband will be finishing physician assistant school in December, just a few days before our first baby is due.

We’ve got about $70,000 in student loan debt, and we’re trying to get everything paid off. Both our cell phones are pretty old, and I’d like to get a new one that costs $350 so we can have really good pictures of the baby. My job is the only income we have right now, and I’m making $45,000 before taxes. Is this a silly thing to do in our situation?

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i think you re trying to rationalize a phone upgrade based on the emotion of a new baby. as an exercise of your value system, that s a tendency you need to break.

dear Jamie, This is an important question. It’s not important because $350 is a big deal in the grand scheme of things, it’s important because you’re making a judgment call as to what you’re focusing on and what you value.

If you’re focusing on your husband finishing school, so his income goes up

angels From page 5 cal roller coaster and to be able to finish out on the court and one more chance to give it my all when I wasn’t sure if that was going to be a possibility was a special feeling,” Gray said. “I had the adrenaline pumping and my ankle wasn’t bothering me and I knew I had to push through for my team.”

Another silver lining of the injury bug was the emergence of sophomore outside hitter Riley Hungate.

While the Angels have shown they can grit through difficulty and win a state trophy, Scheibe is looking for a season where they can develop the same cohesion as the teams that defeated them.

and you’re trying to get out of debt, that fine. I love it when people are willing to work their tails off to have better lives.

But if that’s your focus, and at the same time you’re trying to rationalize buying something you don’t really need, that’s a bad thing. You don’t need a new cell phone for a camera, especially if the

“We have talked to the girls about that. The state championship isn’t really won this weekend. One of these years we have to have a good, solid record all year long and we can’t rely on doing things the way we have been,” she said. “This is the year that we thought we could put it together for the whole season and the injuries just took their toll.

We know that this is not the way it’s done and if you look at the last few state champions, they don’t have records like ours.”

A game earlier, the Angels got some revenge over last season as they won the semifinal game and advanced to the state title match, defeating Normal University High in straight sets.“We knew they were

camera is the only reason you’re buying it. You can find decent digital cameras everywhere these days for $50 or less. I understand the joy that goes along with having a child.

I have three kids, and we were absolutely ecstatic each and every time one was born. And, of course, we wanted good photos of them all. But right now, I think you’re trying to rationalize a phone upgrade based on the emotion of a new baby. As an exercise of your value system, that’s a tendency you need to break.

This is a test, Jamie. What you’re talking about here is a luxury, not a necessity. Rationalization is one of the prime causes of overspending. Please understand, I’m not picking on you and I don’t mean to be harsh. We’ve all flunked this test at times. But this is an important moment where your judgment and values are concerned. It’s your call, but you really don’t need to blow $350 on a new phone right now.

dave *Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey.

going to come out with revenge in their eyes because we knocked them out last year and we were thinking that we had revenge in our eyes because we wanted to make it to the state championship match last year and we didn’t make it,” she said after JCA’s 25-23, 25-20 sweep of the Pioneers.

A season ago, the two faced in the supersectional, with JCA (2614) winning 25-23, 21-25, 25-20 and ending Normal’s chance of a state trophy.

The Angels were led in the semifinal by Gray’s seven kills.

Ray and Emily Surin added five kills each, while Ryan Hinshaw posted 17 assists.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ABDULRAZZAK N. ABDELALHALEEM, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ABDULRAZZAK N. ABDELALHALEEM, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ABDULRAZZAK N. ABDELALHALEEM, DECEASED, FAIRUZ H. ABDELALHALEEM, ISSAM ABDELAHALEEM, ANA ABDELAHALEEM, AYMAN ABDELAHALEEM and JOSEPH CERNUGEL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ABDULRAZZAK N. ABDELALHALEEM, DECEASED, Defendants.

CASE NO. 18-CH-2009 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3605 JUNIPER AVE JOLIET, IL 60431 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Abdulrazzak N. Abdelalhaleem, deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders Against the Estate of Abdulrazzak N. Abdelalhaleem, deceased and Unknown Claimants and Lienholders Against the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Abdulrazzak N. Abdelalhaleem, deceased, Defendants, this case has been commenced in this Court against you and others, asking for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the Plaintiff on the property located at 3605 Juniper Ave, Joliet, IL 60431, more particularly described as: i.

The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. ii.

The court in which said action was brought is identified above. iii.

The names of the title holders of record are: Heirs and Devisees of Abdulrazzak N. Abdelalhaleem, deceased iv.

A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: LOT 310 IN LONGLEAT UNIT 7-N, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 30, 1990 AS DOCUMENT NO. R90-48085, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 05-06-02-122-0040000 v.

A common address or description of the location for the real estate is as follows: 3605 Juniper Ave, Joliet, IL 60431 vi.

An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of the Mortgagors: Abdulrazzak N. Abdelalhaleem and Fairuz H. Abdelalhaleem, signs solely for the purpose of waiving homestead rights.

Names of the Mortgagee: MERS, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for The Federal Savings Bank Date of the Mortgage: April 17, 2015 Date of the recording: April 29, 2015 County where recorded: Will County Recording document identification: Document No. R2015036095 YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on December 12, 2019 at 1:30 PM at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIA-

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real estate TION WILL TERMINATE. UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the Office of the Clerk of this Court at the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432-4399 on or before December 13, 2019, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. CLERK OF THE COURT THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Danielle Patterson (#6306717) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 Published 11/13, 11/20, 11/27

real estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS US Bank Trust, N.A., Not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Louis Lakota Jr.; Jerry Lakota; Barb Ludwick; Karen McDermott; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Helen Lakota; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Richard Kuhn, as Special Representative for Helen Lakota (Deceased) DEFENDANTS 19CH1470 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Helen Lakota 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: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1257 Elizabeth Street Joliet, IL 60435 and which said Mortgage was made by: Helen Lakota the Mortgagor(s), to First Suburban Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R96000576; 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, Andrea Lynn Chasteen Clerk of the Court 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 on or before December 13, 2019, 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-19-09032 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3137089 Published 11/13, 11/20, 11/27

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real estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOSE HERRERA, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JOSE HERRERA, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOSE HERRERA, DECEASED, ANDRES HERRERA, KARINA HERRERA, ADRIANA HERRERA and JOSEPH CERNUGEL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JOSE HERRERA, DECEASED, Defendants.

CASE NO. 19-CH-181 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 611-613 LANDAU AVE. JOLIET, IL 60432 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Jose Herrera, deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders Against the Estate of Jose Herrera, deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders Against the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Jose Herrera, deceased, Andres Herrera and Karina Herrera, Defendants, this case has been commenced in this Court against you and others, asking for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the Plaintiff on the property located at 611-613 Landau Ave., Joliet, IL 60432, more particularly described as: i.

The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. ii.

The court in which said action was brought is identified above. iii.

The names of the title holders of record are: Andres Herrera, as to an undivided 1/2 interest and Heirs and Devisees of Jose Herrera, deceased, as to an undivided 1/2 interest and Andres Herrera iv.

A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: THE NORTH 45 FEET OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 5 OF GARNSEY AND KNOX’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 2, 1888 IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 3, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 148996, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 30-07-10-216-0070000 fka 07-10-216-007-0000 v.

A common address or description of the location for the real estate is as follows: 611-613 Landau Ave., Joliet, IL 60432 vi.

An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of the Mortgagors: Jose Herrera, Andres Herrera and Adriana Herrera, who signs solely for the purpose of waiving Homestead Rights Names of the Mortgagee: Bank of America, N.A. Date of the Mortgage: November 17, 2009 Date of the recording: January 6, 2010 County where recorded: Will County Recording document identification: Document No. R2010001194 YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on December 12, 2019 at 1:30 PM at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE.

UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the Office of the Clerk of this Court at the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432-4399 on or before December 13, 2019, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. CLERK OF THE COURT THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Danielle Patterson (#6306717) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 Published 11/13, 11/20, 11/27

real estate (IMPORTANT note: This is a Foreclosure Notice. Please place this in the legal notice section on Nov 20, 27; Dec 4, 2019. After the first run, a copy of the notice needs to be sent to the Circuit Clerk.)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS RJP INVESTMENTS, LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

JL AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INC.; JERMAINE LAVELLE WALKER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 19CH1402 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, JERMAINE LAVELLE WALKER; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: THAT PART OF LOTS 14 AND 15, IN J. REICHMANN’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF BLOCKS 37 AND 40 OF CANAL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 15, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH AND

real estate IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 29, 1889, AS DOCUMENT NO. 152817, IN PLAT BOOK 4, (PART 1), PAGE 49, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 14; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 14, 43.00 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 119.03 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 15, THAT IS 41.86 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 15, AS MEASURED ON SAID SOUTH LINE , THENCE EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE, 41.86 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 15; THENCE NORTH ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 15 AND THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 14, 119.03 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 204 Reichman Street, Joliet, Illinois 60433 P.I.N.: 30-07-15-326-003 and which said mortgage was signed by JL AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INC., Mortgagor, to Island View Private Loan Fund, LP, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County as Document No. R2017072769; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Will County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Will County at Will County Court House 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432 on or before December 20, 2019, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

E-Filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile. illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble efiling, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ faq/gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s office.

Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # COM IL 19 1260 I3137464 Published 11/20, 11/27, 12/4

seniors

Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N. Center Street, Joliet, IL Line Dancing – Beginners Wednesday, Nov, 20 , 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA For anyone wanting to learn basics of line dancing. No partner required.

Line Dancing – Beginners+ Wednesday, Nov. 20 10:15 am 11:15 am Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA For anyone wanting to move up from beginners class. No partner required.

Weight Control Group Thursday, Nov. 21, 8 a.m. - 8:30

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am Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA This group meets weekly, weighs in and shares nutritional recipes and discusses diet and exercise and how best to support each other with personal weight loss goals.

PACE Friday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA People With Arthritis Can Exercise (P.A.C.E.). This is a low impact class where stretching and toning exercises are gentle on the joints.

Woodworking Club Thursday, Nov. 21, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA Make wood projects using fully equipped workshop on site.

Stretch & Tone Friday, Nov. 22, 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA Lower impact class that offers cardio, stretching, weigh training, and balance exercises.

Line Dancing- Advanced Fridays Friday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA More of an experienced dancer session. No partner required.

Line Dancing-Advanced Monday, Nov, 25 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA More of an experienced dancer session. No partner required.

Woodworking Club Monday, Nov. 25m 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Senior Services of Will County Main Office, 251 N Center St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA Make wood projects using fully equipped workshop on site.

TAI CHI BEGINNER – Elwood Monday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. - 11:00 am 251 N. Center Street Centuries old system of movements and postures for health improvements.

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