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Three men fall asleep during a burglary spree

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oliet Police say three men fell asleep in the middle of a burglary spree Feb. 16.

At 7:48 a.m., officers were called to the 6400 block of Baring Ridge Drive after witnesses reported a suspicious vehicle. According to police reports, officers arrived to find all three men “sleeping inside a vehicle...wearing gloves and all

had masks on their faces.”

Officers also reportedly observed marijuana inside the vehicle.

After rousing the trio, police frisked them and allegedly found Dequan W. Kohnke, 23, of

East Chicago, Indiana was carrying a gun. A search of the vehicle then found items that had been stolen from cars in Joliet, North Aurora, Oswego and Kane County.

Kohnke was arrested on charges of aggravated unlawful use of a

weapon and seven counts of possession of stolen property.

Montee A. Simpson, 22, of Romeoville, and Ed M. Lewis, 18, of Romeoville, were also arrested on seven counts of possession of stolen property.

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Dog stolen at Louis Joliet Mall Three men caught on camera for stealing 11-week-old puppy

By Ryan Ostry

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The Louis Joliet Chapter 2019-2020 DAR Good Citizens from left to right Claire Dow from Joliet Catholic Academy, Nolan Hull from Plainfield East High School and Hannah Eldred from Joliet West High School.

Joliet chapter of DAR recognizes students

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This year’s essay topic was “You and your peers are our nation’s leaders of tomorrow”

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he Louis Joliet Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held a Student Recognition Program earlier this month at the American Legion Marne Post 13 in Plainfield.

On Feb. 1, three DAR Good Citizen certificates and pins were presented to high school seniors from five participating high schools. A student is chosen by their individual school and nominated to the local chapter of the DAR. Students are then given the opportunity to participate in the DAR Good Citizen Essay Contest.

This year’s essay topic was “You and your peers are our nation’s

leaders of tomorrow.

How would you energize America’s youth to fully engage as effective citizens and why is it important.” Each chapter essay contest participant received a $25 Walmart gift card and the chapter essay contest winner received a $100 monetary award.

Chapter winners move up to the District Level of competition and each level winner continues to move up to State, Division and National levels.

The 2019-20 Louis Joliet Chapter DAR Good Citizens were Hannah Eldred from Joliet West High School, Claire Dow from Joliet Catholic Academy, and Nolan Hull from Plainfield East High School, with Hull winning the essay contest.

In addition, Taylor Issa, a junior at Providence Catholic High School, was recognized for her essay on Christopher Columbus by the DAR chapter.

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hree men have been caught on camera stealing a French bulldog puppy at the Furry Babies Joliet pet store in the Louis Joliet Mall.

The incident occurred around 3:53 p.m. on Feb. 10.

“I wasn’t here at the time, but after reviewing the video they all definitely looked really suspicious,” said a manger who did not want to be identified.

Out of the three men who were together, the one who actually stole the puppy was identified as wearing a big green winter coat.

The other two suspects were in a white shirt and a black shirt, and the manager said they look to be around in their upper 20s or lower 30s.

Surveillance video was posted on the pet’s Facebook page that showed one of the men reaching into the puppy’s crib, then putting the animal inside of a bag before calmly walking out of the store.

The Manager said they were in the store for around five minutes looking around seeing when the best time to steal the dog was, and when the other associates were distracted is when they reached in and stole the puppy.

The French bulldog is a boy, 11 weeks old but he did not have a name chosen for him.

“These people planned on doing it,” the manager said. “They were actually at one of our other locations earlier in the day, so I just think they were looking at the most opportune time to steal a dog.”

When asked what the Manager

would say to the three thieves if they were all listening, a message to please not harm the dog was mentioned.

“We just want to make sure he is ok,” the Manager said. “We just want him to be back in our care and safe, that’s all we are worried about.”

On the Furry Babies Facebook page, they ask that if someone has any information or recognize anyone in this video to call the Joliet Police Department, or contact Furry Babies at (815)-577-9800.

They also mentioned that they will be offering an award for the safe return of the french bulldog.

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Police Dept. requests assistance from FBI for received threat Department requested FBI assistance with the communicated threat on February 5th

MCHS rolls out 1-to-1 Chromebook Pilot Program Select group of about 210 students will use their newly received Chromebooks during classes

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echnology is ever evolving, and there is no better place for that to be on display than in the classroom. Minooka Community High School (MCHS) launched their one-to-one (1:1) Chromebook pilot program the week of February 10th to a select group of freshmen and sophomore classes.

The select group of about 210 students will use their newly received Chromebooks during classes in Chemistry, English II, Health, Animal Science, Special Education, Spanish I, Pre-AP World History & Geography, and Algebra I. Teachers for this 1:1 pilot program met with administration during the early development stages to ensure Substitution, Augmentation, Modification & Redefinition (SAMR) and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards were met throughout the allotted time for the pilot program.

Background: In 2014, MCHS converted their email system to Google Apps for Education (Google Suite). This improved their email system while also providing staff and students the ability to share documents within Google Drive such as: Calendar, Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and other collaborative services to enhance the classroom. Google Classroom has evolved over time and provides powerful tools for teachers to assign and grade paperless home-

more info ≠≠ The pilot program will move through 4 phases consisting of purchasing and configuring the Chromebook devices; introducing the devices to the teachers and delivering them to the students; collecting data from teachers and students on the effectiveness of the program; and transitioning MCHS to 1:1 with the freshmen and sophomore classes. The pilot program will run through the middle of April.

work, collaborate with students, and share information about their classes on any type of device that has internet access to the Google Suite.

In 2016, MCHS began introducing Chromebook carts to be checked out by teachers at each campus and improve access to technology. Every year MCHS introduced more carts but found that the need for technology improved just as quickly. With over 1350 devices throughout the district, teachers embraced the technology and integrated it into their curriculum and day-to-day classroom activities. With teachers sharing the carts, it made it difficult for teachers that relied on technology, to provide a lesson without access to devices multiple days in a row.

MCHS – Central Campus 301 S. Wabena Ave. Minooka, IL 60447 MCHS – South Campus 26655 W. Eames St. Channahon, IL 60410 In 2017, discussions began re-

garding the steps needed to move MCHS to a 1:1 student to device ratio.

“We understood that before this could be done effectively, the wireless infrastructure at each campus would need to be renovated to support the influx of the added devices,” stated Jim Kelly, Director of Technology at MCHS. “As of now, both campuses have been updated and bandwidth has been increased to support a 1:1 program.” Continued Mr. Kelly.

“MCHS affords an amazing learning environment for our students and teachers, so why not provide them with the latest technology to enhance their knowledge and culture,” stated Bryan Zwemke, Building Principal at MCHS. “Monitoring of the project will be constant through the teachers and their reports of how the devices and lessons are working cohesively. This proposed pilot program is one of many steps to a much larger proposal for a 1:1 plan for the Freshmen and Sophomore classes of the 2020-21 school year and each incoming Freshmen class, thereafter, until each MCHS student has a Chromebook device.”

Continued Principal Zwemke.

The pilot program will move through 4 phases consisting of purchasing and configuring the Chromebook devices; introducing the devices to the teachers and delivering them to the students; collecting data from teachers and students on the effectiveness of the program; and transitioning MCHS to 1:1 with the freshmen and sophomore classes. The pilot program will run through the middle of April.

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Maumee resident was placed into custody February 10, 2020 without incident at his place of residence by law enforcement. Ryan James Gagnet, 22 years old, is charged with interstate communication of a threat to injure.

On February 5, 2020, the Chicago Field Office of the FBI viewed a publicly available social media account that contained a screenshot of a user from another social media platform who wrote, “Hi. It’s going to be even more scary tomorrow.

Because I’m going to be on the news. Commit a mass shooting.

In Shorewood Illinois.” An initial investigation determined that the user making this post resided in Maumee, Ohio.

The Cleveland Division of the FBI, Toledo Resident Agency’s Joint Terrorism Task Force was contacted and began working with Maumee Police Department, the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Sherwood, Illinois Police Department.

Ryan James Gagnet was interviewed and admitted to telling people on the identified social media site that “there may be a mass shooting at some point” and that he would “just see how ah their frightened reactions.”

Special Agent in Charge Eric Smith said, “Any post that threatens the lives of others will receive a prompt law enforcement response. Citizens need to be able to go about their everyday lives without the fear of being a victim of a mass shooting.

Law enforcement will continue to collaborate and utilize all necessary resources to protect others, it is our number one priority.”

“Every person in this country deserves to feel safe in their

“Early analysis revealed a multistate investigation necessitating widespread networking to determine the location and viability of the threat. The Shorewood Police Department greatly appreciates the assistance of the FBI in identifying the offender and bringing him to justice.” community,” said United States Attorney Justin Herdman. “Any alleged threat to conduct a mass shooting will result in swift law enforcement action and appropriate federal charges.”

“The Shorewood Police Department requested FBI assistance with the communicated threat on February 5th,” said Sherwood Police Chief Aaron Klima. “Early analysis revealed a multi-state investigation necessitating widespread networking to determine the location and viability of the threat. The Shorewood Police Department greatly appreciates the assistance of the FBI in identifying the offender and bringing him to justice.”

“I would like to commend the FBI for their valuable partnership and for quickly mitigating any threat this individual may have presented,” said Maumee Police Chief David Tullis.

A charge is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Any questions regarding this press release should be directed to SA Vicki Anderson at 216-5221400 or vagregg@fbi.gov.

The Shorewood Police Department is grateful for the patience and support of our community as this case was investigated.

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February 28 • Woodridge Fix-It Clinic: Stuffed Animal Hospital.

2:30-4:30 p.m. Woodridge Public Library.

Teddy Bear hurt his paw? Plush buddy lost her stuffing? Time for a check-up at the stuffed animal hospital. Library doctors will consult on a stuffed animal’s health, recommend treatment, and provide sewing supplies & instruction to help repair the injured animal.

February 29 • Shorewood Leap Year Party. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ShorewoodTroy Library. Come celebrate Leap Day in the Children’s Dept. Leap around from one activity to the next as we celebrate a day that only comes once every four years! No registration needed, stop in anytime from 9-4.

March 3 • Plainfield Green Village Program: The Biggest Little Farm Documentary. 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library District. The 2020 Green Village Series continues on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m., at the Plainfield Library.

This environmentally conscious documentary explores a couple’s quest to make their dream of living on a fully sustainable farm come true. Register online.

March 7 • Lockport Pancakes and Pajamas Story Time. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Lockport Branch White Oak Library District. Wear your pajamas to this fun Saturday morning story time. This program is perfect for the whole family to do together. We will read stories, sing songs, make a craft, and serve pancakes. Please register in advance.

March 11 • Crest Hill Messy Art for Tots. 4:30-6 p.m. Crest Hill Branch White Oak Library District. Let’s get messy at the library! Messy Art for Tots allows for children ages 3 to 6 to experience open-ended, creative exploration of art. All children are encouraged to get messy and focus on exploring their creative minds through paint, paper, and more. Messy play clothes are recommended to wear. Ages 3-6. Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please inform us 24 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.

March 10 • Bolingbrook Open Mic Showcase Night. 7-8 p.m. Fountaindale Public Library. Showcase your acoustic music, poetry, dance, artwork, photography and even short films. Each performer will have up to seven minutes, and signup is first come, first served. Ages 18 and older.

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JCA’s Hamiti takes 3rd title in 3 years Lockport’s Thompson wins at 113-pounds

By Bob Narang For the Bugle

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oliet Catholic junior Dean Hamiti Jr. realized a special moment required a special celebration on Saturday night.

Hamiti Jr., had experience on his side with celebrations after winning two state championships in his first two seasons donning a JCA uniform.

So when Hamiti defeated Lemont’s Grant LaDuke 3-2 in the Class 2A 152-pound final for his third consecutive state title at the State Farm Center, he promptly did a double bow salute to the crowd.

“I just tried to look as good as I can,” Hamiti said of his post-match bow.

“The kids on my team said I should bow, so I said I would bow for them…

This (celebration) was better than last year, which was so-so.”

Hamiti (45-0) said his third championship was different than his past two because he finished with an undefeated record. He’s aiming to join the elite four-peat club next season, as only 14 wrestlers in state history have earned that special honor.

“It’s great to be with those guys doing big things and just have to keep the pace going and work hard in practice,” Hamiti said. “The undefeated record was pretty cool for me. Getting an undefeated record season was one of my main goals in high school. That was fun for me.”

Besides winning state titles at 106 and 126 pounds in his last two trips, Hamiti said he’s not ready to slow down. He would like to improve on his close victory in the state final.

“I didn’t like how I won that one, but I’ll just focus more on next year to win by a better point deficit,” he said.

“It still means a lot to me to bring it back to my school.”

Joliet Catholic freshman Gylon

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JCA’s Dean Hamiiti wins IHSA Class 2A state title at 152-pounds.

Sims made his first trek to the state series a memorable journey by winning his first three matches. Sims (417) dropped a 12-2 major-decision to Washington’s Kannon Webster in the 106 final.

“This feels pretty good because my goals was to go far and I knew I

would have to wrestle Kannon, and I feel I gave him a pretty good match,” Sims said. “I learned that I don’t crack under pressure and do pretty good in clutch situations. That helped me get this far. I feel pretty good about how I did.”

At 160, Terrance Snapp (38-13)

notched Joliet Catholic’s third individual state medal by defeating Washington’s Jacob Sollberger in the fifth-place match. Teammate Mason Alessio won two of his four state matches at 120 pounds to narrowly miss the medal cut.

Lockport has a strong showing with

three individuals earning 3A medals, led by Mike Kaminski collecting a second-place medal at 126 pounds.

Montini senior Dylan Ragusin, a fourtime state qualifier and Michigan recruit, notched a technical fall victory

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Trio earns CCAC women’s indoor track and field honors Sabrina Baftiri ( JR/Morris, Ill.), Brianna Yanni (SR/Machesney Park, Ill.), and head coach Jeff Barker of the nationally-ranked University of St. Francis women’s indoor track and field team were recognized by the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) for their performances in leading the Saints to their first-ever conference indoor meet title in the program’s history.

The conference award recipients were recognized following this Saturday’s (Feb. 22) conference meet.

USF registered a first-place 241 points in 20 scored events to lead the nine-team league meet field.

Baftiri was named the CCAC’s

‘ title’ from page 5 over Kaminski (44-5) in the 126 final.

“It was my last individual match, so I just tried to go out there and gave it my all in that match,” Kaminski said.

“I had a good time. This was a dream come true. I have bigger and better

Women’s Track Athlete of the Year as a result of winning three individual events and also helping the Saints to a second-place finish in a team event.

Baftiri captured first-place honors in the 1,000-meter run (2:58.20), the mile run (5:06.95), and the 3,000 meters (10:12.64) to score a combined 30 points for the Saints. She also ran the third leg on USF’s 4x400-meter relay team which placed second with a 4:03.48 time and as a result was awarded eight points.

Yanni was a co-recipient of the CCAC Women’s Field Athlete of the Year with St. Ambrose’s Abby Camp after scoring a combined

18 points in a pair of field events for USF. She won the weight throw competition with a toss of 17.73 meters (58-02.0) to net 10 points and notched eight more with a second-place performance in the shot put as a result of a throw covering 11.51 meters (37-09.25).

Barker, who’s in his eighth season at USF, coached USF to a combined 24 top three-place finishes at the 2020 CCAC Indoor Track & Field Championships.

The Saints totaled nine first and second-place performances apiece while tallying six thirdplace efforts.

USF, which is ranked 10th nationally in the latest (Feb. 19) NAIA

Ratings Index by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), will now prepare for the 2020 NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships, which will be held March 5-7 at South Dakota State University’s Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings, S.D.In the best-of-seven semifinal match, the Flyers topped Drury 4-2 (171-174, 159-154, 202-153, 179-182, 234147, 204-180). In the championship match Lewis fell to Kentucky Wesleyan 4-3 (187-200, 223-153, 201-195, 202-211, 186-179, 168257, 168-178).

Erin Biccochi (Ladd, Ill./Hall) earned All-Tournament Team

honors, shooting a 1,218 over six games to finish third. Michelle Tiltges (Lansing, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) shot a 1,128 to place 11th, while Kylie Johnson (Belvidere, Ill./Belvidere North) rolled a 1,102 to place 15th. Kayla Dench (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield East) added a 952 in five games, Kaylee Zukovich ( Joliet, Ill./Joliet West) had an 863 in five games, Amber-Grace Carroll (Belleville, Ill./Belleville East) added a 150 game and Clara Ferrari (Peru, Ill./ LaSalle-Peru) shot a 144 game.

Lewis is back in action March 6 for the Columbia 300 Music City Classic hosted by Vanderbilt in its final event of the regular season.

goals. (Dylan) beat me pretty bad in that final match. Now my goal is to beat him and be better than him. Last year was different because I had to jump weight and I didn’t place. Coming in here and make the finals was pretty special. I couldn’t asked for much more.”

Due to an injury on Mat 2 that spilled over to Mat 3, Ragusin and Kaminski had to endure a lengthy delay until being moved over to Mat 1.

“That (delay) was an experience, made it different than other matches,” he said.

Lockport’s Kaleb Thompson (24-2)

ended his sixth match at state with a 5-1 decision over Plainfield North’s Jacob Macatangay in the 113-pound fifth-place match. His teammate, Andrew Blackburn-Forst, also snared a fifth-place medal at 195 pounds.

In Class 3A, Minooka’s Drew Gutknecht (36-8) led his team with a

sixth-place medal at 220 pounds, losing to Buffalo Grove’s Gio Jackson in the fifth-place match on Saturday afternoon. Joliet Central’s Jayden Perez (41-6) dropped a 7-0 decision to Lake Zurich’s Joey Mrazek in the third round of the consolation bracket at 182 pounds.

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Plan ahead, but don’t prepay

Dave Ramsey answers questions related to funeral planning and extended warranties Dear Dave, My husband passed away last year at just 45 years old. We always tried to be careful with our money, and we were in good enough shape financially that I paid for his funeral with cash. A few days ago, I started getting letters from the funeral homes in town encouraging me to pre-pay for my own funeral. I’m 42, and in very good health, so is this a good idea?

Dear Janet,

Janet

My advice is to preplan, not prepay.

Unfortunately, you learned first-hand how hard it is to make important decisions in the middle of that kind of grief.

Many times, people are so emotional when they face these kinds of things that they make bad decisions. That’s why pre-planning, and making decisions ahead of time, is a really good move.

Now, here’s why it’s never a good idea to prepay for this kind of thing. If you

live to an average age, for what you’d prepay today at your age, you could invest the amount and be self-insured.

You’d have a ton of money sitting there when the time comes.

Events like this make you realize the need for proper planning, but don’t ever pre-pay for them. God bless you, Janet.

I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

Dear Dave,

— Dave

I have an emergency fund equal to six months of expenses. Considering this, would you consider an extended home warranty to be a waste of money?

Dear Ami,

Ami

My advice to have an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses, sitting in a good money market account with check writing privileges, is designed to cover the unexpected things that life will throw at you. The cash, combined with the easy access that kind of account allows, will make it

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quick and easy to take care of things in the event of a financial emergency.

Extended warranties, of any kind, are not a good deal and I don’t recommend them. You’re better off to self-insure against things breaking down, and put what would have been profit for the extended warranty company in your own pocket!

— 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

MARK A. CORNSTUBBLE AKA MARK ANTHONY CORNSTUBBLE and CASSANDRA DAWN CORNSTUBBLE, Defendants.

CASE NO. 19-CH-1923 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1009 MURPHY DR. JOLIET, IL 60435 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Cassandra Dawn Cornstubble, Defendant, 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 1009 Murphy Dr., Joliet, IL 60435, more particularly described as: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 64 IN MURPHY ACRE ESTATES UNIT NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 18, 1957, AS DOCUMENT NO. 823989, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 05-06-01-300-0150000 Commonly known as: 1009 Murphy Dr., Joliet, IL 60435 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 March 26, 2020 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 March 13, 2020, 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. Meredith Pitts (#6280878) 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 2/12, 2/19, 2/26

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The state competition, which will include high school teams from all across the state, will be held at Illinois State University in Normal on April 18.

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

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A common address or description of the location for the real estate is as follows: 519 Irene St., Joliet, IL 60436

TCF NATIONAL BANK,

vi.

An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows:

Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JIM W. BYRD, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JIM W. BYRD, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JIM W. BYRD, DECEASED, DONALD BYRD, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS and JOSEPH CERNUGEL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JIM W. BYRD, DECEASED, Defendants.

CASE NO. 19-CH-1806 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 519 IRENE ST. JOLIET, IL 60436 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Jim W. Byrd, deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders Against the Estate of Jim W. Byrd, deceased and Unknown Claimants and Lienholders Against the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Jim W. Byrd, 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 519 Irene St., Joliet, IL 60436, 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 Jim W. Byrd, deceased iv.

A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot 10, in John W. D’Arcy’s Subdivision of part of Blocks 10 and 11, in School Section Addition to Joliet, in Section 16, in Township 35 North, and in Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat of said subdivision recorded September 25, 1909 as Document no. 257439, in Will County, Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 30-07-16-104-0030000

Names of the Mortgagors: Jim W. Byrd Names of the Mortgagee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of the Mortgage: October 1, 2018 Date of the recording: October 22, 2018 County where recorded: Will County Recording document identification: Document No. R2018074328 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 March 26, 2020 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 March 13, 2020, 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. Meredith Pitts (#6280878) 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 2/12, 2/19, 2/26

Illinois Drafting Educators Association will coordinate the event, which immerses students in a challenging and competitive design experience

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he Joliet Junior College Technical Department will host approximately 110 local high school students in the 2020 Regional ComputerAided Design (CAD)/Drafting Competition on March 6. It takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the T and U Buildings on the JJC Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road.

The Illinois Drafting Educators Association will coordinate the event, which immerses students in a challenging and competitive design experience that tests their skills and prepares them for the state competition.

This year’s competition will feature high school students from Lincoln-Way, Lockport, Lemont, Marquette Academy, Joliet West, Joliet Central, and Seneca.

They’ll be tasked with different designs based on categories chosen by their teachers, such as mechanical machine parts and architectural floor plans. Industry professionals will judge the submissions, and prizes will be awarded for each category.

First and second place winners are eligible to proceed to the state competition.

Scott Boudreau, JJC CAD professor and IDEA regional director, said the competition is a great experience for students considering a career in CAD drafting.

“It’s a fun way for them to be challenged and get creative, plus learn some of what goes into

“It’s a fun way for them to be challenged and get creative, plus learn some of what goes into studying CAD at the college level,” Boudreau said. “It also serves as a stepping stone to the state competition, and a way to see if they’re ready to compete at that level.”

- Scott Boudreau, JJC CAD professor and IDEA regional director

studying CAD at the college level,” Boudreau said. “It also serves as a stepping stone to the state competition, and a way to see if they’re ready to compete at that level.”

The state competition, which will include high school teams from all across the state, will be held at Illinois State University in Normal on April 18.

Winning teams at the state competition earn a medal. All regional and state IDEA participants planning to enroll or transfer to ISU’s Department of Technology are eligible to apply for a $500 Dr. Ryan Brown Scholarship.

For media inquiries, contact Communications and Media Coordinator Scott Harvey at 815280-2844 or sharvey@jjc.edu.

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Preserve to host juried Art Show through April 3 Artworks selected for the exhibit will be on public display from Tuesday, March 3, through Friday, April 3

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rom winged creatures to objects carried on the wind, flight is a natural phenomenon. To see how that phenomenon has inspired artists, the public is invited to Plum Creek Nature Center for the “Nature Takes Flight Juried Art Competition.”

The artworks selected for the exhibit will be on public display from Tuesday, March 3, through Friday, April 3, at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township. The nature center’s hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays.

“We have new artists this year to give the show a new perspective,” said Suzy Lyttle, interpretive naturalist with the Forest Preserve District. “Plus we have a new theme.

Last year was all about spring, and this year it is all about flight!”

The 55 pieces on exhibit were selected from 143 submissions. They include a variety of mediums, including oil and acrylic paintings, photographs, textiles and metal sculptures, Lyttle said. Most of the artworks are for sale.

“I feel like we have a lot of upcycled pieces as well, which ties perfectly into the ‘Found Objects Art Trail’ that will be opening as the art show closes,” she said.

“Yellow Jacket” is among the pieces made from upcycled items. Artist Steve Kost, a combat veteran who began creating metal sculptures as a therapeutic outlet, created a bee sculpture from found metal objects and parts from a dismantled typewriter.

more info ≠≠ The 55 pieces on exhibit were selected from 143 submissions. They include a variety of mediums, including oil and acrylic paintings, photographs, textiles and metal sculptures, Lyttle said. Most of the artworks are for sale.

Another upcycled piece, titled “Do You Hear the Bluebird,” is made from old encyclopedias.

This year’s theme, “Nature Takes Flight,” was meant to inspire both literally and figuratively, Lyttle said, and fitting with that theme, the selected pieces include a good variety of birds and insects, a leaping squirrel and leaves in flight.

Lyttle said the exhibited pieces are “on point” with the theme, adding that nothing is too abstract. A few of the artworks will be hanging from the ceiling.

“Some things will literally be taking flight,” she said of the exhibit.

One of these hanging pieces, titled “2171,” is an installation of 435 paper moths and butterflies that represent just a fraction of the native Lepidoptera moths and butterflies native to Will County.

In addition, some of the art is interactive. “Locomotion” appears to be birds at first glance, but when exposed to ultraviolet light new animals appear.

All the exhibited artworks will be judged by a jury, and the top three entries will receive Visa gift cards in the amounts of $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $200 for

“Yellow Jacket” by Steve Kost. third place. Members of the public who attend the exhibition are invited to vote for their favorite piece, and the winner of the “people’s choice” award will receive a $100 Visa gift card, Lyttle said. Funding for the awards are being provided

by The Nature Foundation of Will County.

The jury for the show includes Lyttle; Jennifer Meyer, a sculptor

photo courtesy of forest preserve district of will county / Steve Kost

and the artist who created pieces on display in the “Found Objects Art Trail” at Goodenow Grove’s Snapper Pond; Don Sala, a photographer whose work has previously been exhibited at the nature center; and Jim Flax from The Nature Foundation of Will County.

“We all have a different perspective,” Lyttle said of the jurors. “It’s about how it strikes them.”

As an interpretive naturalist, she said the natural and native elements of the species represented are important to her. The judges also take note of the pieces’ composition and quality.

This is the second year Plum Creek has hosted a juried art show.

Lyttle said they hope to host another show next year, with a few changes from the previous years’ shows.

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F19100229 CNLR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY—JOLIET, ILLINOIS

in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Michael Harrington and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number R2018069849 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

trouble e-filing, visit www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp.

TION WILL TERMINATE.

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 March 24, 2020 at 2:15pm at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION on file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court or by contacting the Plaintiff’s attorney at the address listed below.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC Plaintiff, CASE NO. 19 CH 1648 vs.

708 Silver Berry Court, Joliet, Illinois 60431 Michael Harrington; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Silver Leaf Homeowner’s Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Michael Harrington, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants

LOT 92 IN SILVER LEAF UNIT 3, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 7, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2005-176031 AND CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL AND JOINDER IN PLAT OF SUBDIVISION RECORDED MARCH 23, 2006, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2006-051865, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 06-14-406-070-0000 Said property is commonly known as 708 Silver Berry Court, Joliet, Illinois 60431, and

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Will County on or before March 13, 2020, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date 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 e-file, 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

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

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