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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Vol. 7 No. 9

Check’s in the Mail

Village to send out letters to residents regarding electrical aggregation process, savings By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

The village will be sending out letters to residents with information on the upcoming switch of its electrical supplier, which is expected to save residents money on their electric bill. In March, voters approved a referendum to allow communities to create the largest aggregate group in Illinois to purchase electricity at a cheaper rate. Various steps had to be completed before a decision on which electrical provider would be chosen. FirstEnergy Solutions has been chosen as the supplier with a 42 percent savings over ComEd’s summer rates. These rates have been locked in and are

fixed until October 2014. Residents can expect to see savings after the switch, about 30 to 45 days after their meter-read date. A confirmation letter from ComEd will be sent to each resident. Customers will still receive the same bill from ComEd, though the electrical supply portion will show FirstEnergy Solution’s lower rate. Residents who wish to participate do not need to do anything. There are no enrollment or switching fees. However, residents have an opportunity to opt out of the program, if they chose, by filling out and returning a form. Letters are being mailed to residents this week to explain the process. katauskas@buglenewspapers.com

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Closing arguments up next for Peterson trial By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Fraught with speculation, numerous spectacles and a bizarre stance by its jury, the trial of Drew Peterson is drawing near an end. Closing arguments are set for this week as jurors will set out to deliberate on the case that accuses Peterson of killing his third wife Kathleen Savio. It was no surprise that Peterson himself did not take the stand, however Attorney Harry Smith’s appearance overshadowed even, son Tom Peterson’s testimony who said he believed in his father’s innocence. Smith represented Savio in divorce proceedings against Drew Peterson, and who was also consulted for Stacy

Peterson, Drew’s fourth wife who has gone missing. “Though defense attorneys initially fought to keep Smith from testifying for the prosecution, they ultimately decided to call him, primarily to demonstrate that Stacy Peterson’s statements that Drew killed Savio were financially motivated,” explained Huma Zia, JD, Director of Paralegal Studies at Lewis University, who is analyzing the case for the Bugle. It appears the defense’s case is relying on the fact there is no physical evidence tying Peterson to the death of Savio, while prosecutors are relying only on hearsay testimony and circumstantial evidence. “In fact, the defense may even argue that the prosecutors are

speculating on how Kathleen Savio died,” said Zia.“For instance, defense attorneys have tried to emphasize that Peterson’s DNA was not found under Savio’s fingernails as would be expected if she was attacked. In addition, the defense brought out the fact that Peterson had no defensive wounds, which most likely would occur if Peterson did attack Savio.” While the prosecution’s case is built on circumstantial evidence, it can be enough to show reasonable doubt and convince the jury to render a not guilty verdict, explains Zia. “Again,physical evidence plays a very important role in convincing jury members of a defendant’s guilt. However, just because

there may be no direct physical evidence to show Peterson killed Savio, jury members can certainly rely on witness testimony instead and find that reliable enough to convict,” said Zia. Zia expects closing arguments to again emphasize the fact that hearsay testimony is central to this case, with the prosecution upholding that their witnesses made credible and compelling statements that illustrated Peterson killed Savio and with the defense stressing this is “just” hearsay testimony. She believes that the prosecutors will further show that the initial cause of death, which was accidental, was made hastily and incorrectly and that the police did not do a good job

investigating the death of Savio. The defense will again emphasize that there is no direct evidence to link that Drew Peterson killed her and will further bring out that their pathologist’s testimony that Savio’s death was accidental is the true cause of death and to suggest otherwise is pure speculation. The prosecution could not show that Peterson was present during the time of her death. However, there were more than 30 witnesses on their side, albeit giving hearsay testimony. Zia explains that once closing arguments are complete,the judge will set jury instructions which in this case, the judge will need to clarify the concept of hearsay evidence. The jury will then start deliberation.

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JOYFEST to bring family fun back to area By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

It has become an anticipated annual, family-fun Christian musical event that brings the community together as well as draws crowds from throughout Illinois and Indiana. Bolingbrook’s JOYFEST is set to kickoff Sept. 8. The free event will take place behind Bolingbrook’s Village Hall located at 375 Briarcliff, from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. According to the Chairman of the Planning Committee Sheldon Watts there is a line-up

of performers including choirs and praise teams from many of the local churches, with gospel artists such as Bobby Lee, Keshia McFarland, Donald “Buster” Woods & G3, The Wheaton College Gospel Choir, and gospel rapper CraCaJac. Food vendors include Jersey Mike’s, Culver’s, Fatty Magoos and Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice. In addition, there will be numerous activities for children including two large inflatable bounce houses, a kids zone with games and activities, a climbing wall, and the Fountaindale Library Book Mobile / puppet show. Originally, before its inception

in 1998,the Bolingbrook Christian community sponsored a small indoor concert at James Addams Middle School called Gospel Fest at the time. According to Watts, JOYFEST was founded by local residents, Leroy Brown, Christen Parker and Pastor Brown who reached beyond the Bolingbrook community, pulling in Ministries from Chicago, Joliet and other towns. “The event allowed Christians within the Bolingbrook area to unite under one banner,” explained Watts. “Support across the community increased as well. Over the next several years the decision to expand the festival

evolved into what we know today as JOYFEST.” In 2000,a committee consisting of Brown, Parker, Delorise Ivy, among others, began planning for the first JOYFEST and the decision to take the festival outdoors was birthed. At the same time a decision to build an outdoor Performance Arts Stage was approved, now making The Bolingbrook Performance Arts Center the new home for the annual JOYFEST celebration. Each year the event has grown and continues to attract people from all over Bolingbrook, the Chicagoland area, and Indiana, reports Watts.

“Participation and support from local businesses, food vendors, and media have partnered with the event organizers, and continue to be steadfast with their support,” said Watts. “Most important, Bolingbrook Mayor the Honorable Roger Claar, the village trustees, and the village of Bolingbrook have and continue to play a vital role. Their commitment to the overall success of JOYFEST affirms and acknowledges the role of the Church and the Christian Community within Bolingbrook.” katauskas@buglenewspapers.com

Lockport Township Park District hosts WWII Days History comes alive in Lockport during WWII Days the weekend of Sept. 8 with elaborate and realistic reenactment battles at Dellwood Park. A free event, beginning at 9 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday, the activities will be held at Dellwood Park located at Route 171 and Woods Drive. The park district boasts vivid reenactments of WWII camps and battles complete with period

vehicles, aircraft flyovers, plus American Sexton and German Tiger Tanks sponsored by Homer Companies. Saturday’s battle will be explosive with pyrotechnics sponsored by Hanson Material Service. A tribute to WWII veterans will be held following the battle. Listen to music of the era with Big City Swing and enjoy dance lessons. See weapons demonstrations then

watch a USO show featuring the Grand Avenue Big Band. Get autographs from the Rockford Peaches Baseball Team, or stop by the Bunker Bar for a drink and food from the concession area featuring authentic sounds of WWII produced by NextMedia. The event is intended for all ages and is sponsored by BMO Harris Bank and is hosted by the Lockport Township Park District.

First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Romeoville A Romeoville woman in her 40s became Will County’s first confirmed human West Nile Virus case for 2012 early Friday, August 31. The woman initially reported a wide range of symptoms including: fever, stiff neck, headaches, a rash, acute sensitivity to light, and confusion. She was hospitalized August 7, and discharged August 15. No other information about her convalescence or current health status is available. WNV is a potentially dangerous viral disease, which can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.

Through noon today, the Illinois Department of Public Health had reported 59 WNV human infections and two fatalities. Will County is one of seven Illinois jurisdictions reporting human WNV activity so far this year. Since 2005, Will County has totaled 59 human infections and two fatalities. The Health Department urges area residents to take personal precautions against mosquito bites this Labor Day weekend. Insect repellent is strongly advised and persons may wish to consider curtailing some outdoor activity between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes

are most active. Long sleeves, pants, shoes and socks are also recommended. Mosquitoes that typically carry WNV are being reported in record numbers across the state. Through August 30, nearly 3,100 virus-positive mosquito batches were listed from around Illinois, including 80 from Will County. The Will County Health Department operates 15 mosquito-monitoring sites, and 12 of them have reported at least one WNV-positive virus sample so far. For more information about WNV in Illinois, visit www.idph. state.il.us.

Those interested can also bid on an exciting half-hour family tank experience for up to six people on Sept. 8 in Dellwood Park, at noon. Bidding takes place on eBay starting Sept. 1. This is described as a one-ofa-kind opportunity for family/

friends to ride in a real tank and battle an opposing tank. For more information or to bid on a Tank Experience, visit www. LockportWWII.com or call 1-815-838-3621, ext. 0. Laura Katauskas contributed to this report.

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Summer fun finishing strong with 7th Heaven, Day of Play By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Though a storm blew out chances for the popular 7th Heaven band to play during RomeoFest, the village was able to have them on tap for this week’s Rockin’ the Ville. Romeoville will welcome back 7th Heaven from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6 at Deer Crossing Park located at 1050 W. Romeo Road. The band has received accolades as one of the three best bands in Chicago, playing renditions of Def Leppard, The Beatles, Bon Jovi, Journey, U2 and the like. The band is known for their 30 songs in 30 minutes, 7th Heaven’s musicianship, theatrics and their own original songs. Director of Parks and Recreation Kelly Rajzer said they were able to secure the rain

date at no additional cost to the village. More fun continues this month with the annual Community Day of Play, sponsored by the Romeoville and Plainfield Recreation Departments to be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 8 at Four Seasons Park, at Frontage Rd. and Lockport St., in Plainfield. Activities will include playground games, inflatable obstacle courses, Nature Scavenger Hunt, crafts, Fun Olympics, and giveaways. For the first time this year, a fall community garage sale will also be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat, Sept. 8. Rajzer said based on the popularity and success of the spring community garage sale, it was decided to add a second in the fall.The publication of homes participating will be available to pick up at the Recreation Center

and Village Hall beginning Tuesday, Sept. 4. On the following weekend, kicking off at 2 p.m. on Sept. 16, will be the village’s annual Founder’s Day Parade, celebrating with a Soaring to New Heights theme. The theme is to recognize the importance of the Joliet Regional Airport located at Lewis University and the opportunity such business brings to the community. The parade route will begin at Newland Avenue and Belmont Drive. To round out the month, a performance by Mike and Joe will wrap up the summer concert series from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Deer Crossing Park. Mike and Joe is a modern rock cover band playing music with an emphasis on current modern rock radio hits.

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Romeoville Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination. Malcolm Wheeler, 20, 13961 Edgewater Court, was arrested at 3:21 p.m. on Aug. 2 and charged with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver on the 1300 block of Highpoint Drive.

Salvador Patino, 49, 222 Violet Drive, was arrested at 4:47 p.m. on Aug. 17 and charged with DUI, no driver’s license, and an uninsured motor vehicle on Weber and Taylor Roads.

Aaron Pierce, 28, 160 Cypress Lane, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 3:03 a.m. on Aug. 18 and charged with no valid driver’s license, speeding, expired and improper use of registration on Route 53 and Airport Road.

Brian Kays, 36, 217 Smith Street, Joliet, was arrested at 3:32 p.m. on Aug. 19 and charged with driving with a revoked license, failure to signal, and a Will County warrant on Weber Road and I-55.

A business in the 400 block of South Weber Road reported a theft at 6:07 p.m. on Aug. 19. A customer came into the business and made a small purchase and proceeded to quick-change the cashier out of money by repeatedly asking her for change for large bills. Estimated amount of money taken is $1,099.

A construction company working in the 1100 block of Crossroads Parkway reported a burglary at 6:22 a.m. on Aug. 20. A padlock was cut off a trailer that was parked at the construction site, and numerous tools were taken. Estimated cost of the tools taken is $4,200.

Jorge Areco-Martinez, 45, 320 Dewey Street, Joliet, was arrested at 12:54 p.m. on Aug. 20 and charged with no driver’s license and disobeying

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a traffic device on Normantown Road and Weber Road. Cetica Hinton, 22, 3700 Indian Head Lane, Joliet, was arrested at 10:41 p.m. on Aug. 20 and charged with possession of cannabis and drug equipment on the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive.

James McLauren, 23, 1843 S. Keeler Ave. Chicago, was arrested at 12:33 a.m. on Aug. 21 and charged with no driver’s license, improper backing, hit and run on the 700 block of N. Center Boulevard.

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Ruiz, 22, 3100 W. 10 Ana 38th Place, Chicago, was arrested at 2:47 p.m. on Aug. 21 and charged with no driver’s license, uninsured motor vehicle, and failure to yield on Chicago Tube Drive and South Creek Parkway.

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in the 300 block 11 Aofresident Eaton reported criminal damage to property at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 22.An unknown weapon broke four windows of a vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence. Estimated cost of the damage to the vehicle is $800.

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Reyna, 40, 19354 12 Victor John Kirkham, Lockport, was arrested at 7:36 p.m. on Aug. 23 and charged with driving with a defective windshield and no driver’s license near Route 53 and Airport Road. A business in the 1200 block of Naperville Drive reported a burglary at 8:02 a.m. on Aug. 23. A several items were taken from the business including a flat screen TV, computer and cameras. Estimated cost of the items taken and damage to the building is $4,000.

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Shantiel Patterson, 32, 2025 Whitecliffe, was arrested at 10:04 p.m. on Aug. 23 and charged with no registration light and driving with a suspended driver’s license on Taylor Road and Weber Road.

Daniel Petrus, 22, homeless, was arrested at 1:21 a.m. on Aug. 24 and charged with the possession of a controlled substance on the 500 block of

Belmont Drive. Damien Axocoyopa, 28, 1037 Warner Ave, Lemont, was arrested at 5:37 p.m. on Aug. 24 and charged with driving without a driver’s license and speeding on Romeo Road and Belmont Drive.

A resident in the 200 block of Adler Creek Drive reported an attempted residential burglary at 7:19 a.m. on Aug. 25 and another resident on the same block reported the same at 8 a.m. A basement window screen was cut in an attempt to enter the residence.

Chris McCarthy, 46, 806 Murphy Drive, was arrested at 4:36 p.m. on Aug. 24 and charged with driving under the influence, loud muffler, in-state warrant, driving with a suspended license and suspended registration on Belmont Drive and Avalon.

Viengheth Phonngavong, 46, 1499 Breeze Way, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 4:41 p.m. on Aug. 25 and charged with a defective windshield, failure to signal, and driving with a revoked driver’s license on Naperville Road and Enterprise Drive.

Heather Heath, 33, 410 Arnold Ave., Romeoville, was arrested at 10:29 p.m. on Aug. 26 and charged with retail theft and an active out-of-state warrant on the 400 block of Weber Road.

Joel Moreno, 33, 731 Bayles Drive, Romeoville, was arrested at 3:21 p.m. on Aug. 26 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of Weber Road.

Raymond Perry, 44, 617 E. Cass St., Joliet, was arrested at 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 26 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of Weber Road.

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ONGOING Golden Age Club. Thursdays noon to 4 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Department. Members must be 50 years and up to join, and may do so by coming to any Thursday meeting. Transportation is available by calling the Recreation Department at 815-886-6222 at least 24 hours before the event. For more information about the club, call Noel Maldonado at the Recreation Center. Citizens Against Ruining the Environment. Every third Monday of the month at 6-7:30 p.m. at SOS Children’s Village, 17545 Village Lane, Lockport. This volunteer non-profit environmental organization is dedicated to serving Will County and the surrounding area. For more information or a meeting agenda, call Ellen Rendulich at 815-834-1611. Birth After Cesarean. Meet other moms who are planning their natural birth after cesarean section.Come for encouragement, support and information to plan your next birth. Meetings at noon the first Monday every month in Romeoville. Contact Melanie at 253-861-5897 or VBACesarean@ aol.com Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Open meetings are held every third Friday of the month from 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. at 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. Contact Al-anon/Alateen at 815-773-9623 or visit www. niafg.org for more information. Large Food Pantry. Power Connection’s food pantry is open on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 1 p.m.-6:45 p.m. at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. Enjoy your shopping experience. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, desserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. You will also receive a pre-selected bag of meat. There is no income verification and ALL residents of Illinois are welcome. The Resale Connection is also open from 9 a.m.-6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. Donations accepted Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www.thepowerconnection.org for more information.

SEPTEMBER 6 Trivia Game Night. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Do you think you know everything

about history, science, pop culture, and more? Come show off how smart you are at Trivia Game Night. Adults only. Call 815-886-2030 or visit the library to sign up.

SEPTEMBER 8 Community Garage Sale. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout Romeoville. No permits are needed for a garage sale this weekend. Fill out a registration form to be included in a publication of participating homes (not required). The list of homes will be available to pick up at the Recreation Center and Village Hall beginning Sept. 4. Community Day of Play. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Four Seasons Park, on Frontage Road and Lockport Street, Plainfield. This joint celebration of play between the Romeoville Recreation Department and the Plainfield Park District will include games, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, crafts, and giveaways. Andrews Sisters Musical Review. 1-1:45 p.m. at Dellwood Park, Route 171 and Woods Drive, Lockport. Enjoy the boogie woogie music of the 1940s as the Legacy Girls perform at the Lockport World War II Days Reenactment.

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Calendar fabric and black lace. For grades 7-12. Call 815-886-2030 or visit the library to sign up.

SEPTEMBER 12 Book discussion. 11 a.m. to noon at the Romeoville Library. Come for a lively discussion of “All Other Nights” by Dara Horn. For more information or to pick up a copy of the book, ask the staff at the Romeoville Reference Desk.

SEPTEMBER 13 Preschool Playtime. 10:3011:15 a.m. at the Romeoville Library. Get ready for music, games, and fun for ages 3-6. In the activity zone, play with big toys for big fun. Add imagination to Duplo blocks in the Construction Zone, and build with library blocks. Shake and shimmy in the Music Zone with a dance mix designed to keep you moving. Call 815-886-2030 or visit the library to sign up. Social Networking Level 1. 2-3 p.m.at the Romeoville Library. Learn how to use Facebook to keep in touch with friends and family. Learn how to create your profile and add photos. Also learn how to change your privacy settings to only share the information you choose to share. Call 815-886-2030 or visit the library to sign up.

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Brick Building Club. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Have fun building your own creations with LEGO bricks supplied by the library. Finished works will go on display until the next session, when you can make something new. For ages 6 and up. Call 815-886-2030 or visit the library to sign up.

Monarch Madness. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Have you heard of the Monarch award for kindergarten through third grade? Explore some of this year’s nominees with art, science, cooking, games, and more. For kids aged 6-9. Call 815-886-2030 or visit the library to sign up.

Game Night. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Game Night returns to the Romeoville Library. Challenge your friends to games on the Wii and Xbox 360 while enjoying tasty snacks. Call 815-886-2030 or visit the library to sign up.

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Culture Club. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Take a trip around the world without leaving the library. Discover fun facts about different countries, try some ethnic food, and make a craft. For ages 8-12. Call 815886-2030 or visit the library to sign up.

Latino Films Day. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with three extraordinary films. Selena (PG) at 10 a.m., Real Women Have Curves (PG-13) at 12:30 p.m., and Under The Same Moon (PG-13) at 2:30 p.m. All movies are in English. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Andrews Sisters Musical Review. 1-1:45 p.m. at Dellwood Park, Route 171 and Woods Drive, Lockport. Enjoy the boogie woogie music of the 1940s as the Legacy Girls perform at the Lockport World War II Days Reenactment.

Teen Crafts. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Make your own miniature top hat out of

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1-3 p.m. in the Central Square gymnasium in Lockport. Visit with health organizations and see an exciting BMX bike demo and bicycle safety talk by Matt Wilhelm.

favorite images from home or use some old magazines to make your own personalized buttons. There will be snacks. For grades 7-12. Call 815-886-2030 or visit the library to sign up.

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Founder’s Day Parade. Kicks off at 2 p.m. at Newland Avenue and Belmont Drive. Show your hometown pride at the annual Founder’s Day parade. Community organizations, clubs, and businesses are encouraged to participate. This year’s theme is “Soaring to New Heights.” For more information contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at 815-866-6222.

Preschool Playtime. 10:3011:15 a.m. at the Romeoville Library. Get ready for music, games, and fun at the library. Play with big toys, build with Duplos, or dance to some music. For ages 3-6. Call 815-886-2030 or visit the library to sign up.

SEPTEMBER 17 Monarch Madness. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Explore some of this year’s Monarch Award nominees with art, science, cooking, games, and more. This six-week session of silliness is for ages 6-9. Call 815886-2030 or visit the library to sign up. Friends of the Library meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Join the Friends of the White Oak Library District at their monthly meeting and find out how you can become a member of this dynamic organization. The Friends of the Library assist the District in fundraising, educational, and community endeavors. New friends are always welcome. For more information contact Beverly Krakovec at 815-886-2030 or bkrakovec@whiteoaklibrary.org.

SEPTEMBER 18 Memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. 1-2 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Department. For ages 50 and up. Learn the difference between normal, age-related memory changes and more series memory problems that should be evaluated by a medical professional. Registration is free, but required by Sept. 15. To register, call Mickey Peterson of the Alzheimer’s Association at 815-744-0804. Culture Club. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Take a trip around the world without leaving the library. Discover fun facts about different countries, try ethnic food, and make a craft. For ages 8-12. Call 815-886-2030 or visit the library to sign up. Teen Crafts. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Bring your

Game Time. 4-5 p.m. at the Romeoville Library. Play video games, board games, bingo, and more.Visit the children’s services desk to see what we’re playing this week. Rockin’ the Ville. 7-9 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road. Mike and Joe is a high-energy modern rock cover band, playing music from the 1990s and 2000s, with an emphasis on current rock radio hits. For more information contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at 815866-6222.

SEPTEMBER 21 Popcorn and movies. Noon to 2 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Department. Bring your friends or make new ones at this active living program for residents aged 50 and up. Fee is $1 per person, and includes popcorn and refreshments prior to the movie. To register to attend, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at 815866-6222.

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Biggert, Foster debate 11th district By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Veteran politicians squared off to represent a new congressional district, in one of the earliest of the local political debates. Rep. Judi Biggert, R-Hinsdale, and former Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, who once represented the old 11th district, sat down with Fox Chicago News reporters for a debate in August, where they offered up plenty of opinion, though little solution, for the area’s woes. Both candidates are vying for the seat in the newly formed 11th district, which takes in portions of the western suburbs including Hinsdale,Woodridge, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Aurora, Plainfield and Joliet. Biggert, who has served Congress for 13 years, said the biggest problem right now is partisan politics, and touted herself as one of the most willing to reach a hand across the aisle. “We are not going to be able to solve any problems if we cannot get together for these major, major events happening,”she said.“Social Security, Medicare, energy, even education has become a partisan issue.” She indicated that priorities would include economic growth and job creations, as well as a reduction of debt. Foster, a former Fermilab physicist and member of

Congress from 2008-2011 said the biggest problems stem from the “Ryan Budget,” which he insisted would “crush the middle class” by privatizing social security and increasing healthcare costs on seniors. “It all exists to maintain the tax cuts on the very rich… and asks the middle class to bear all the burden,” he said. Those tax cuts took center stage at the beginning of the debate when candidates were asked if they’d support extending the cuts, which have been ongoing since the Bush administration, on those households with income under $250,000/year. Biggert said she would, but wanted those cuts to remain in place for everyone, regardless of income level. “This is not a time to tax anyone,” she said, adding that small business owners are the ones who create jobs, and they “would really be hurt by this tax.” Foster, who while in office was reported to be the wealthiest member of congress at some $18 million of net worth, said he would support maintaining the cuts for the middle class, but not the very rich. “The tax cuts were promised to generate job growth, but did not,” he said. “If you follow the money, when you give a dollar to a very wealthy person, they won’t typically put it back into the local economy.” Rather, he said the tax

benefits ended up in overseas accounts and in luxury purchases, and therefore, the cuts didn’t accomplish their task. On the subject of taxes, neither candidate had yet to release their tax records, though both said in the debate they would be more than happy to do so. With Foster not currently seated in Congress, it has been reported that Biggert is the wealthiest member, at a net worth of about $5.5 million. On the topic of Obamacare, Biggert said she would vote to repeal the plan and replace it with one that offers lowered costs and more access to people. She said she would like to see things like associated health plans, where groups of small businesses or even individuals could group themselves together as a pool, in order to secure better rates. She also indicated a need for health savings accounts,security for those with pre-existing conditions, and a continuation of coverage across state lines. Foster, who supported the Obamacare bill while he was in office, said he “didn’t vote for it with the idea that it was perfect.” He indicated he’d like to see transparency on the provider side, with a requirement to post a price list on the internet, and a solid approach to the dilemma for those with pre-existing conditions. The complete debate is available for viewing online at http://www. myfoxchicago.com

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Lewis names AD By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Last week Lewis University announced its sixth Athletic Director in school history. Dr.John Planek is taking over the post vacated by Dan Schumacher and has plenty of experience that he is bringing with him. “I am confident the athletic department will continue its excellence,” Planek said.“I hope I can add something to this already great program. I am humbled and honored and plan to continue the tradition of Lewis being one of the best Division II schools in the country.” Planek most recently spent 12 years as the Athletic Director at Loyola University in Chicago, and before that was the Athletic Director at St. Ignatius College Prep and before that was an Associate Athletic Director at DePaul University. His experiences should help him along at Lewis. “I think I have a pretty broad area of expertise because I’ve been in the business awhile, Planek said. “I think student athlete academic achievement is probably a good area. I understand the enterprise of higher education and I have been around it a long time.That’s

something I can zero in on and be successful.” It also helps to have that experience in the Chicagoland area, both collegiately and at the high school level. “I know a number of high school coaches and I was a high school athletic director, so I know the different high schools,” Planek said. I know the Catholic League well with my experiences with working with them.” For right now, Planek plans on keeping things as is, especially regarding the coaching staffs. “My role as I start here is one of observations,” Planek said.“I want to see what’s happening with our programs.A great athletic director helps his coaches and makes them better. If there are areas of improvement, I hope I can help those coaches in those areas. It is premature to make wholesale changes without knowing the talent of the staff.” One of the changes that many are waiting for is the addition of a football team. However, it may still be a few years away. “I think there is no secret that there is a football field on our campus,” Planek stated. “It’s hard Scott Taylor/Bugle Staff

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Dr. James Planek is the new Athletic Director at Lewis University.

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Flyers open up 3-1 at Sunshine Classic The No. 18 Lewis University women’s volleyball team was handed its first test of the season on Aug. 31 night, as the Flyers outlasted Palm Beach Atlantic for a five-game victory.at the Hyatt Place Sunshine Classic. The results, however, were not the same on Saturday afternoon, as Barry scored six-straight points in the fifth game to earn the 25-20, 22-25, 26-24, 20-25, 16-14 win over the Flyers. Lewis responded in their final match of the tournament with a 25-18, 25-19, 25-17 win over Northwest Missouri State. “We haven’t played good volleyball, not yesterday and not today,” Lewis head women’s volleyball coach Lorelee Smith said.“We have some key positions that are not doing their jobs. “We did get better results from our blocking today, but we definitely learned how much harder we need to work.” With the split, Lewis is now 3-1 on the season. Barry is 2-2 overall, while Northwest Missouri State is 2-2. Against Barry, Lewis was unable to overcome the Buccaneers despite a pair of 20+ kill performances from senior outside hitters Jen Krumwiede (Elkhart, Ind./ Elkhart Memorial/IPFW) and Colleen Mitros (Mokena, Ill./ Providence Catholic). Mitros posted a 20-20 match of 20 kills and a career-high 24 digs, while Krumwiede added a career-high, 24 kills and tied a career-high with 19 digs. Lewis redshirt junior setter Vivian Pritz (Joliet, Ill./Joliet Township/Edinboro) added a double-double of 28 assists and 12 digs, while junior libero Amy Choi (Vernon Hills, Ill./Vernon Hills) pitched in 28 digs. Barry senior middle hitter Tania Torres and junior outside hitter Ashley Carrero led the Buccaneers with 13 kills, followed by 12 kills from freshman Laine Cielena and 10 kills from sophomore outside hitter Jayla Trombley. In the nightcap, Mitros paced the Flyer offensive attach with 14 kills and nine digs against Northwest Missouri State. Senior Carly Perschnick (Dwight, Ill./ Dwight/Nova Southeastern) chipped in nine kills, while Choi added 20 digs in the win. NW Missouri State sophomore right side hitter Brooke Bartosh

led the Bearcats with eight kills. Krumwiede and Mitros (Mokena, combined for 55 kills to help push the No. 18 Flyers to victories over both Saginaw Valley State (25-18, 25-15, 25-13) and host Palm Beach Atlantic (21-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-17, 1511) Aug. 31. “We were relentless tonight,” Lewis head women’s volleyball coach Lorelee Smith said. “We didn’t play particularly well, but we believed in ourselves and the team, and they knew that they could win.” In the opener, Krumwiede and Mitros accounted for 59 percent of Lewis’ kills against SVSU, as they

recorded a combined 23 putaways out of the team’s 39 kills. Krumwiede topped the Flyers with a match-high 13 kills and nine digs, while Mitros pitched in 10 kills and a matchhigh 14 digs. Lewis sophomore setter Leigh Barea (Battle Creek, Mich./Harper Creek) dished out 33 assists, while junior libero Amy Choi (Vernon Hills, Ill./ Vernon Hills) added 12 digs. Lewis enjoyed a sizeable defensive advantage over the Cardinals, as they notched 54 digs to SVSU’s 43. SVSU senior setter Sam Breault topped the Cardinals with four kills and 12 assists. As a team, SVSU had a meager hitting percentage of -.040 (17-21-99). Lewis had more kills (39) than SVSU had combined kills and errors (38). Krumwiede and Mitros were at it again in the nightcap against Palm Beach Atlantic, as they

totaled 32 out of Lewis’ 51 kills and both notched a doubledouble. Krumwiede totaled a team-high 17 kills, including seven putaways in the final two sets, and 12 digs, while Mitros poured in 15 kills and 12 digs. Choi added a team-high 18 digs, while redshirt junior Vivian Pritz (Joliet, Ill./Joliet Township/ Edinboro) narrowly missed a double-double with 31 assists and nine digs.

Redshirt freshmanAlexis Davito (Crest Hill, Ill./Lockport) also played a key role in the win over the Sailfish with eight kills and finishing with a hitting percentage of .353. Palm Beach Atlantic senior outside hitter Mariela Quesada led the Sailfish with a matchhigh 21 kills, while junior right side hitter Christina Alessi added 12 putaways. Lewis returns to action on Friday, SEPTEMBER 6th, as they travel to Denver, Colo., to participate in the Colorado Premier Challenge. The Flyers will face West Florida at 3:30 PM (MST) and No. 1 Concordia-St. Paul at 7 PM (MST).

WOMENS SOCCER The Lewis University women’s soccer team is off to their best start since 2007, as the Flyers unleashed their offense on their

way to the 4-1 regional victory over Tiffin at Lewis Stadium on Sunday (Sept. 2) afternoon. With the win, Lewis is now 2-0 on the campaign, while Tiffin falls to 1-1. Lewis sophomore midfielder Lauren Bowles (Libertyville, Ill./ Carmel/Olivet Nazarene) led the charge for the Flyers with two goals,including a beautiful header off of a corner kick by senior midfielder Fran Abate

(Bartlett, Ill./Bartlett) in the 75th minute. Flyer freshman Maggie Moran (Arlington Heights, Ill./Rolling Meadows/Purdue) collected a goal and an assist, while junior Hillary Cooper (Batavia, Ill./ Batavia/Eastern Kentucky) added her first score in a Lewis uniform. Lewis senior Danielle Warner Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard South) assisted on Moran’s score. “I thought we did a nice job moving the ball today” Lewis head women’s soccer coach Chris Koenig said. “We stayed within our system and our attack was rewarded for it.” Lewis outshot Tiffin, 17-9, including an 11-3 advantage in shots on goal. Tiffin’s lone score came on a penalty kick at the 50:26 mark, as Lauren Bowyer beat Flyer keeper Mara Bennett (Portage, Mich./Portage Central). Bennett made two saves on the afternoon, while her counterpart Lindsey Gallagher stopped seven Flyer shots. Lewis opens Great Lakes Valley Conference play on Friday (Sept. 7), as they welcome Drury

to Lewis Stadium for a 7:30 PM showdown. The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced on Monday (Sept. 3) that Lewis University sophomore Lauren Bowles (Libertyville, Ill./Carmel/ Olivet Nazarene) has been named the GLVC Women’s Soccer Player of the Week for the period ending September 2nd. Bowles is a key factor in helping the Flyers to a 2-0 start, their best showing since 2007, as she scored three goals and dished out an assist in two Lewis wins last week. She is also the first Flyer to be recognized as the GLVC Player of the Week since Lewis’ Allison Wilkerson was feted with the awared on October 19, 2004. “I’m really happy for Lauren to be recognized,” Lewis head women’s soccer coach Chris Koenig said. “She had a fantastic weekend and was a big part of both of our wins.” Bowles’ biggest performance came in the Flyers’ 4-1 regional win over Tiffin on Sunday (Sept. 2), as she found the back of the net twice - including an impressive header off of a Fran Abate (Bartlett, Ill./Bartlett) corner kick.

MENS SOCCER The Lewis University men’s soccer team and Findlay were scoreless through 83 minutes before Oiler freshman Ryan Poyle found the back of the net at the 83:50 mark to give the Oilers the 1-0 regional victory at DeHaven Field on Saturday (Sept. 1) afternoon. “We’re getting better day-byday,” Lewis head men’s soccer coach Evan Fiffles said. With the win, Findlay improves to 1-0, while the Flyers are now 0-2 on the campaign. Findlay goalkeeper Matthew Brooks stopped all four shots that he faced, while his counterpart Alec Pickett (Mokena, Ill./ Providence) turned away six Oiler blasts. Lewis junior Cristhian Ramirez (Wheeling, Ill./Wheeling/ Emerald Coast United Academy) uncorked six shots on Saturday, two of which were on frame. Lewis returns to action on Friday (Sept. 7), as the Flyers welcome Drury to Lewis Stadium for the Great Lakes Valley Conference opener at 5 PM.

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Spartans pushing forward By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

The past two years Romeoville has shown some improvement and have had a doubles team come within one match of making it to state.

GIRLS TENNIS This year the Spartans are hoping to continue that push forward. Those who are expected

Scott Taylor/Bugle Staff

Agi Piatek is one of the leading returners for Romeoville.

to lead the way are senior Agi Piatek and sophomore Erika Edrada. Piatek finished in third place in conference last season at No. 3 doubles and, according to coach George Joyce, has worked very hard in the offseason and competed in USTA Jr. Team Tennis this summer. Edrada, finished in sixth place in conference last season at No. 1 doubles.“She has the potential to be one of the top singles players in the conference by the

time she graduates,” Joyce said. She will transition from doubles to singles this season to prepare her for her last two years of high school. She also competed in USTA Jr. Team Tennis this summer.” Joining the duo will be sophomore Alexa Abrenilla, who competed at the No. 1 doubles position on the JV squad last year. She will be competing for a spot at either No. 2 singles or See FORWARD, page 17

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LEWIS Continued from page 13

FOOTBALL 1. Bolingbrook 2. Maine South 3. JCA 4. Plainfield Central 5. Notre Dame 6. Downers North 7. Plainfield North

TENNIS 1. Benet 2. Downers South 3. Maine South 4. Lockport 5. Plainfield North 6. Plainfield East 7. Joliet

BOYS SOCCER 1. Benet 2. Downers North 3. Lisle 4. Maine East 5. Plainfield South 6. Downers South 7. Plainfield North

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 1. Benet 2. JCA 3. Minooka 4. Niles West 5. Downers North 6. Lockport 7. Plainfield North

BOYS CROSS 1. Plainfield South 2. Minooka 3. Plainfield East 4. Maine South 5. Niles West 6. Notre Dame 7. Downers North

GIRLS CROSS 1. Maine South 2. Downers North 3. Downers South 4. Minooka 5. Plainfield Central 6. Lockport 7. Plainfield South Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

to hide that green space with the Lewis endzone. That will get done at a pace that makes sense to Lewis and the administration. I think that it is going to be done carefully and it has to make sense. It is going to be done in a prudent, cost-effective manner over a period of time.” Planek will also be looking into growing the facilities as the attendance at the school continues to skyrocket.The most immediate changes may take place with the weight room and coaches offices. He had a key part of some of the facility upgrades while at Loyola. “As you grow teams and as you grow sports, your facilities then have to be looked at,” Planek said. “There may be a need for X amount of offices for coaches and we are at Y now.Also, I want to see how we measure up against other universities and what we need to do different. It’s always evolving in intercollegiate athletics. We participate in one of the best conferences in our division and we have to figure out how we keep that excellence.”

sPorts Lewis remains the lone Chicagoarea Division II school, which has benefitted it athletically over the years. With the growth of the division and the Great Lakes Valley Conference, Planek is ready for that to change. “I think Lewis already has done a nice job of taking advantage of that,” Planek said. “I also think you will see schools that have participated at the NAIA level go to the Division II level. You have already seen that with schools like McKendree and I think that will continue.The conference has already expanded greatly in recent years and I think you will see that continue.” Lewis President, Brother James Gaffney, is looking forward to what Planek has to offer. “This is our sixth AD in 81 years,” Gaffney said. “We feel (Planek’s) leadership is a great fit for Lewis. His extensive background serving at other fine Catholic institutions, such as DePaul and Loyola, and his dedication to the total development of student-athletes, including their academic success and character growth, makes him a perfect fit for not only our University, but also our mission.” staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Rivalry will take time to get competitive

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Despite the 46-10 score, fans seemed to enjoy the Valley View rivalry game.

FORWARD Continued from page 15 No. 2 doubles. Joyce hopes the trio will help the team move up in the Southwest Prairie Conference rankings this year. “We would certainly like to improve on last years seventhplace finish at the conference tournament,” he said. “In order to do that we will need to win more dual meets this season as

well as score more individual points at the conference tournament from both singles and doubles positions.” While the Oswego schools and Plainfield North have been ahead of the pack, Joyce is focusing more on competing with the likes of Plainfield South, Minooka and Plainfield Central for position in the middle of the pack. “Both Oswego schools will be tough to beat this year due to the number of returning starters,” Joyce said. “Plainfield East made

I have been on record since I heard of the Valley View rivalry being renewed that it is the wrong decision at this time. Despite being the defending Class 8A state champion,Bolingbrook has been a perennial playoff team and a contender atop the SouthWest Suburban Conference. The Spartans, on the other hand, are a team on the rise, getting better every season under coach Jeff Kuna, but still having struggles in the Southwest Prairie Conference. The past two seasons, both teams had week 2 schedules that helped their current situation. The Raiders faced Belleville East, who are a strong team that each season challenged Bolingbrook. Romeoville had played upstart Joliet Central the past two seasons and with the Steelmen getting better, the two teams would have played a fun, competitive game. I can admit in person and in writing when I’m wrong and despite the scoreboard, the game seemed to go over well with the fans. “This was fun,” said Bolingbrook coach John Ivlow. “The district got a good gate, the boosters probably sold out, so everyone probably had a great time.” Bolingbrook was in control of the game since the second quarter and advanced the score past the running clock margin with six minutes remaining in the third quarter, however, the great strides last year and could find their way to the top with similar gains this season.” Joyce knows what it will take for the Spartans to find success this year. “If our singles players can adjust to the competition at the varsity level right away, (we will have success),” he said. “If they struggle to handle the pace and strength of their opposition and fail to make necessary adjustments, this could be a long season.” staylor@buglenewspapers.com

Spartan faithful never left. They cheered just as loud when Miguel Ford scored late in the game as they did when the Spartans took the field at the beginning of the contest. The rivalry, of course, was more intense before the new Bolingbrook High School was open and there were residents of Bolingbrook attending Romeoville High School. That does not mean the athletes don’t know each other. “We live down the street from each other,” said Bolingbrook running back Omar Stover. “Guys were calling and texting each other and talking about the game. It is a fun rivalry.” Let’s face it, when all is said and done, the cross-town

rivalry is not about the current players, it is more about the former players, coaches and students. There was a host of former personnel from both schools seated on the track in VIP seating – people who remember 1999 when the rivalry was last played. There was also buzz in school leading up to the game. “My teachers told me about this rivalry when it was played back in 1999 and before,” said Romeoville’s Caleb Bailey. “It was cool to be a part of it. A lot of people came back from college to see it and although the scoreboard didn’t show it, we all had fun out there.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Raiders beat Spartans in rivalry game By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

In the first quarter, Romeoville did what it wanted against Valley View School District foe and defending Class 8A state champion Bolingbrook. The Spartans held the Raiders to a turnover on downs on its first possession, but on its second possession, Bolingbrook running back Omar Stover ripped off a 91-yard TD run. A missed PAT made the game 6-0. “We came out and played hard, we did what we prepared for on film,” Stover said. “We came out and executed. We are a talented offense. We are stacked and we work hard.” The Spartans answered with a field goal and trailed only 6-3 after one quarter. “We had a great first quarter,” said Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna. “We didn’t run the ball as well I wanted. I knew we wouldn’t run all over them, but I thought we could get three or four a pop. I saw some areas I thought we could that.” However, Bolingbrook tallied three touchdowns in less than four minutes to open the second quarter en route to a 46-10 win. “I kept telling the guys to keep their heads up and stay up,” said Romeoville’s Caleb Bailey. “(Bolingbrook) is number one in everybody’s rankings. We are just going to get better.” John Hall started the scoring with a two-yard touchdown run. That was followed by a TD pass from Aaron Bailey to John Howard and a 63-yard scamper by Bailey. Freshman Tuf Borland added a 45-yard interception return for a

score with less than two minutes added to the Raiders’ lead. With Bailey on the bench, sophomore reserve Quincy Woods, orchestrated a drive that ended in Stover (7 carries, 141 yards) going in from 11-yards out for his second score of the game. Woods would get a score of his own to end the Raider scoring, while Miguel Ford capped the Spartan scoring. Woods wasn’t the only sophomore signal caller to play in the game, as Spartan sophomore Kelvin Jones replaced Jacob Bambule, who suffered his second head injury in as many weeks. Jones played the first half half of the sophomore game and was in street clothes during the varsity game until he was called upon to suit up. “We won’t know until he sees the doctors, but if I had to bet, I would bet that he is out next week,” Kuna said of Bambule. “That was why I had Calvin go in at halftime and suit up, because I knew he might have to play. He will get the majority of the reps. Being a young quarterback, he has some things to learn, but we are working with him and he is getting a lot of coaching.” Both teams get into conference play next week, as Bolingbrook travels to Joliet West and Romeoville faces Plainfield Central, who they beat to end the season last year. “We played two very good teams. We learned a lot,” Kuna said. “We knew we had to win five of seven conference games to get in the playoffs and with these games here, even though we lost, we will have enough points. We do need to get one next week.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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A host of Bolingbrook defenders bring down Romeoville’s Caleb Bailey Friday night in the battle of the two Valley View School District schools.

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Travel

East London: Early winner in the Olympics One look at London’s skyline and it’s clear that the city is shifting east. Once a run-down wasteland, East London now glistens with gardens, greenery, and state-of-theart construction. Skyscrapers punctuate the skyline while a tangle of new Tube lines makes it a quick and easy trip from the center of town. Much of the revitalization is thanks to the 2012 Olympic Games, which took place from July 27 to Aug. 12. But even now that the summer games are safely tucked away in the record books, their legacy will live on in East London. The gleaming new Olympic Park is located about seven miles northeast of downtown London in an area called Stratford. Filling the Lea Valley, Stratford was once the site of derelict factories,

mountains of discarded tires, and Europe’s biggest refrigerator dump. But in preparation for the Olympics, this area has been gutted and rebuilt. Half a million trees were planted, and 1.4 million tons of dirt cleansed of arsenic, lead, and other toxic chemicals - a reminder of this site’s dirty industrial past. Post-Games, Stratford will continue to evolve as both a tourist destination and a symbol of modern-day London. While some buildings, such as the basketball and water-polo arenas, will be dismantled, others will gain a second life. For instance, Olympic Stadium will be refitted to become a more intimate venue with 60,000 seats while the velodrome will be turned into a center for community use. After the athletes move out of the Olympic Village dorms, contractors will swoop in to install kitchens and turn these units into public housing. The commercial zone, Stratford City, will serve as the biggest shopping center in

Europe, while the Olympic Park area will be converted into a public space called the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Orbit will remain as a visitor attraction, providing fine views over London from its observation decks. Though some parts of the park will likely be closed over the next year or two while this conversion takes place, you can still get a great view of the area along the Greenway, a 500-yardlong berm that sits at the park’s southern perimeter, and its View Tube, a covered shelter with a lookout tower. Just south of Stratford the Docklands is another reinvigorated East London neighborhood. Back when Britannia ruled the waves, the Docklands boasted the world’s biggest shipping harbor, with a prime spot on the Thames River. Then, after being destroyed by Nazi bombers during World War II, the Docklands became a dangerous no-man’s-land. Until a generation ago, local surveys ranked it as one of the least

desirable places to call home. It’s said that for every Tube stop you lived east of central London, your life expectancy dropped one year. These days, the Docklands is a thriving center of business and my nomination for Europe’s most impressive urban development. Wandering around this area - filled with skyscrapers, subterranean supermalls, trendy pubs, and peaceful parks with pedestrian bridges looping over canals - is like discovering a slick, futuristic version of Manhattan with an English accent. Between its historic neighborhoods, centuries-old

churches, and blockbuster museums, London is filled with can’t-miss sights. But if you want to say you’ve seen today’s London, head east for a little modern history - and a fresh and contemporary take on this multilayered city.

Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.

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Managing a micromanager at work Q.My boss is a micromanager. He needs to control every single detail of any project I am working on, and then he hovers as I work. I’m starting to hide in our conference room to get privacy. How do I get him to trust my skills? A. You get your boss to trust your skills by realizing he probably has an anxiety disorder. He is terrified of losing control over a project and believes micromanaging his staff will prevent a problem. You can’t change the chemical or psychological makeup of your

boss’s brain. You can learn how to work with another person’s anxiety in the workplace. Rule 1: Don’t take his hovering or constant advice about your next step personally. Rule 2: Ask your boss what his worst-case scenario would be if the project failed. Rule 3: Make it clear to your boss that you have a specific plan to avoid this result. Life and work are inherently unpredictable. We all laugh at people who are superstitious. If a coworker avoids stepping on a crack in a sidewalk, we think they are eccentric. If our boss can’t let go of control of our project, we inaccurately believe our boss has no faith in us. The truth is your boss has an awareness that bad things

happen.He also has a superstition that smart people can avoid bad things if they are constantly vigilant. None of us enjoys walking around aware that an asteroid could extinguish all life on Earth or that Yellowstone could blow up and start the next ice age. We human beings get through our day by denying the reality of our puny powerlessness in a great big universe. Your boss is simply trying to avoid circumstances he thinks would ruin his career. You could establish that you are his ally by helping him avoid his worries and become his new best friend. If instead you buck his control and get hostile, you’ll only make his fear worse. I know you probably think

Fix old car or get a new one? Dear Dave, My old car has been having lots of problems lately. Do you have any advice on how to decide when it’s best to just fix an old car or get a newer one instead?

If this happens, though, you should still pay cash for a better car. Even if you’re not taking a step up in price or fanciness, it’s still better than taking on a car payment. I’d walk or ride a bike everywhere before I did that! —Dave

You lacked clarity Kristin

Dear Kristin, This is a good question! Mathematically, the first thing to look at is the car’s worth if you don’t make repairs. Should you spend $1,000 to increase the value of the vehicle $500? Dumb question, right? At that point, you sell the car as-is and put the $1,000 it would take to fix it toward something newer. On the other hand, let’s say you’ve got a little hooptie worth $1,000 but by putting $500 into it, you can have it up and running again. Suddenly it’s worth $2,500. That’s money well-spent, because what you’ve done has significantly increased the value. The other side is that at some point, the hassle factor of an old car can turn it into a money pit. If you can’t get anywhere because the car’s always busted, then you need to find something else for the sake of safety and reliability.

Dear Dave, About 17 months ago, my wife and I allowed a lady who had lost her home to a fire to move into an empty house we own and had thought about selling. During that time she’s made no effort to pay rent. My wife wants to write it all off and just give her the house and title, but I think she owe us something for putting a roof over her head. What do you think? Thomas Dear Thomas, Honestly, I think you handled this situation poorly from the very beginning. From what you’re telling me, you put her there originally on a charity basis, and now you want to change the deal. You didn’t say anything about giving her a house, but you didn’t set up a rental agreement either. And now you’re acting like she owes you 17 months of back rent. I don’t think so. I think that’s on you.

Now, you have some decisions to make.Were you providing free housing to someone who was struggling, or were you providing a free house to someone who was struggling? I understand this lady has experienced a terrible tragedy, but even with that, I’m not hearing lots of evidence that she’s moving toward gaining control and getting her life back together. You may be giving a drunk a drink, if after 17 months of this situation she’s not back on her feet again and out on her own. If it were me, I’d sit down with her and have a gentle talk. Let her know the last 17 months were a gift, but you want to see her making her way and winning at life again. Set a reasonable time limit, whether it’s six months or even a year, and tell her you’ll be selling the house at that point. This is fair to her and to you guys as well. —Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

your boss is the one in charge. But, surprisingly, he may be more afraid of problems at work than you are. To get your boss to trust your skills, you’ll have to see him as vulnerable rather than trying to insult you. You can’t build an alliance with your boss if you’re busy trying to defend yourself or avoid him. You can’t promise your boss a problem-free workplace.You can make it clear you are committed to providing solutions and lowering his anxiety. When we go to work, we need to see both the head and the heart of the people we work with.When people see we know what’s in their head, they want to hire us. When people know we understand what is in their hearts, they trust our skills, our

judgment and our actions.

The last word(s) Q. I want a raise. Any advice? A. Yes, be visible, effective and profitable.’

(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 513 GARDINER COURT ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 (ORANGE STONE TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE). On the 19th day of September, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff V. KRISTY MCMANIGAL Defendant. Case No. 10 CH 5150 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 158,991.63 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. For Information Please Contact: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 8/23, 8/30, 9/6

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 25 Honeybear Lane Romeoville, IL 60446 (Residential). On the 19th day of September, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff V. George Kosmach; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 11 CH 4705 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-26283 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 8/23, 8/30, 9/6

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 215 MCKOOL AVENUE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 (SINGLE FAMILY WITH DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE). On the 3rd day of October, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff V. DANIEL NEVAREZ Defendant. Case No. 11 CH 4586 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 180,370.95 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 9/6, 9/13, 9/20

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 323 Wedgewood Circle Romeoville, IL 60446 (Residential). On the 19th day of September, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: GMAC Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff V. Barbara McCarthy a/k/a Barbara A. McCarthy; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 11 CH 4960 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-14742 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 8/23, 8/30, 9/6

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1228 JULIA DRIVE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 (SINGLE-FAMILY, TWOSTORY HOUSE WITH TAN SIDING AND AN ATTACHED, TWO-CAR GARAGE.). On the 3rd day of October, 2012, to be held at 12:00 noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse under Case Title: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff V. SAIMA AHMED Defendant. Case No. 09 CH 1579 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 264,070.29 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 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

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PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL )

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

GMAC Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff,

Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff,

vs.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN R. EASTER; CINDY EASTER; HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION, III; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT 12 CH 3578 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, JOHN R. EASTER; CINDY EASTER; 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: LOT 54, IN BLOCK 1, IN HAMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 3, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 33, AND THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 3, 1959, IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGES 55 AND 56, AS DOCUMENT NO. 872683, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 201 Montrose Dr., Romeoville, Illinois 60446 P.I.N.: (12) 02-33-400-055 and which said mortgage was signed by JOHN R. EASTER, CINDY EASTER, mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Aegis Wholesale Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County as Document No. R2005-64440; 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. 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 August 16, 2012 at 1pm at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa St., 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. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. 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 the September 28, 2012, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 2322

Barbara McCarthy a/k/a Barbara A. McCarthy; et. al. Defendant. No. 11 CH 4960 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 16th day of May, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 19th day of September, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the followingdescribed real estate: LOT 524 IN LAKEWOOD FALLS UNIT 6 POD 26 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 12, 2000 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2000-074484, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 323 Wedgewood Circle Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 03-12-307-002 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-14742 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 8/23, 8/30, 9/6

George Kosmach; et. al. Defendant. No. 11 CH 4705 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 16th day of May, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 19th day of September, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the followingdescribed real estate: UNIT 1-22-2 IN HONEYTREE SUBDIVISION UNIT ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 11, 1972 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R72-19368, AND CORRECTED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1972, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R7231828, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 25 Honeybear Lane Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 02-27-105-008 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-11-26283 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 8/23, 8/30, 9/6

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, vs. KRISTY MCMANIGAL Defendant. No. 10 CH 5150 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 7th day of May, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 19th day of September, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT 2-10-4, IN HONEY TREE SUBDIVISION UNIT TWO, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 29, 1973, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER NO. R73-26479; AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED MARCH 28, 1974 AS DOCUMENT NO. R74-6856; PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1, AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION OF EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, COVENANTS, AND CONDITIONS RECORDED DECEMBER 21, 1972, AS DOCUMENT NO. R72-37074, AS Commonly known as: 513 GARDINER COURT ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: ORANGE STONE TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE P.I.N.: 12-02-27-109-001 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 158,991.63 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 8/23, 8/30, 9/6

I459534 Published 8/30, 9/6, 9/13

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL NEVAREZ Defendant. No. 11 CH 4586 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 15th day of May, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 3rd day of October, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 8, BLOCK 3, IN HAMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION NUMBER 11, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, IN TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 3, 1968, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R68-6758, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WILL AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 215 MCKOOL AVENUE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY WITH DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE P.I.N.: 11-04-03-105-006 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 180,370.95 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 9/6, 9/13, 9/20

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ROMEOVILLE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, vs. SAIMA AHMED Defendant. No. 09 CH 1579 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 15th day of May, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Wednesday, the 3rd day of October, 2012, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the first floor in the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 37 IN MARQUETTE’S LANDING, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN FAIRFIELD MEADOWS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 21, 1999, AS DOCUMENT R99-77477 IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1228 JULIA DRIVE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: SINGLE-FAMILY, TWO-STORY HOUSE WITH TAN SIDING AND AN ATTACHED, TWO-CAR GARAGE. P.I.N.: (12)-02-32-304-011 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 264,070.29 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 9/6, 9/13, 9/20

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