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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Vol. 8 No. 12

GETTING A LEG UP ON FIRE SAFETY Village fire academy helps community in many ways By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

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Firefighters from the local area and abroad came out to partake in a Rapid Intervention Company Operation or RICO class designed to help firefighters learn how to rescue one another.

he Romeoville Fire Academy is growing busier each year attracting students from not only the surrounding areas but internationally as well, bringing accolades to the department while taking a shot at boosting the local economy as well. The latest class, fairly new to fire service in the United States and almost non-existent in other countries, revolves See SAFETY, page 11

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Romeoville trustee in jail on driving charge Romeoville Trustee Kenneth Griffin is in Will County Jail until pending a scheduled appearance in court Sept. 26 on a charge of driving on a revoked license. Griffin, 65, 600 Bridgeman, Romeoville, appeared in court Monday on the charge resulting from an arrest in June by

Illinois State Police, said Kathy Hoffmeyer, Will County Sheriff’s spokeswoman. He chose not to pay a bond, she said, and he was transported to Will County Jail later Monday. Hoffmeyer said she doesn’t know why Griffin’s license was revoked in the first place or why he chose

not to bond out. She said he had a few prior traffic arrests, but nothing significant. Griffin initially was appointed to the village board in February 2011, according to the village website. He was then elected to serve a four-year term in April 2011. Prior to retiring from AT &

T, Griffin served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He also is a founding member of the Romeoville Lions Club, a member of Lions International, the Romeoville Historical Society, Grand Haven Civic Club, Senior Commission, American Legion and several others.

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Support Relay for Life this weekend at municipal center By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Over the past several months, more than 150 participants have been striving to raise funds for Romeoville’s Relay for Life to support the American Cancer Society. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at Romeoville Municipal Center and is an overnight event that brings the community together in the fight against cancer. The idea is to celebrate the lives of those who have cancer, remember those lost to the disease, and fight back against a disease that takes too much. Twenty teams of local businesses, schools, churches, community groups and families have raised nearly $37,000 in funds with

various pre-events. These funds and those collected at the event will go to support cancer research to help find cures and to provide local programs aimed at helping people stay well, get well and fight back. Mayor John Noak and trustees are encouraging residents to come out for the event and to support their fellow neighbors. Set-up begins at noon and the Relay for Life officially begins at 3 p.m. with the Opening Ceremony and the Cancer Survivor’s Victory Lap. Teams begin walking after the Cancer Survivor’s Victory Lap and continue throughout the event. At 9 p.m., a candlelight Luminaria Ceremony is held to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who lost the battle against cancer.

This ceremony is open to the public and attendees do not have to be a Relay team member to enjoy this part of the event. The Relay for Life event began back in the mid 1980s, proving that one person can make a difference. In an effort to raise more money for cancer research, Dr. Gordy Klatt, of Tacoma, Washington, started running a marathon. In 1985, he spent 24 hours circling a track for more than 83 miles. Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 that night For more information, contact Carrie Robinette at carrie.robinette#cancer. org or Dawn Caldwell at dcaldwell@romeoville.org.

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Area legislators come together to talk business By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Area legislators came together to give the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce its take on progress in Illinois politics. At the forefront was continued discussion of budget and pension reform, as well as stating their commitment to small business. State Sen. Pat McGuire, D- Joliet, kicked off the conversation with a prediction that this coming year will be centered on several issues, beginning with taxes. He noted, noting that a temporary income tax increase put in several years ago, which yielded $6 billion a year, will begin to phase down starting in January 2015.. Secondly, McGuire said the State will not have last year’s “April surprise,” when pressure and fear resulted in an increase in capital gains tax, averting major cuts to school funding. However, McGuire believes the coming year will see a drop in state aid to education from 89

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Legislators attend the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

percent to 82 percent. “We were able to avoid cutting funding because it motivated the affluent contributing more than $1 billion in income,” said McGuire. “But it was a one-time windfall that helped us stave off deep cuts to education to pay down debt.” Though skeptical of yet another committee, McGuire said

a new committee on education funding has been formed with a charge to complete a report by February 2014. Hearings are expected to be held in Will County regarding the issue. “In terms of legislation, that’s lightning quick and is being done because the state of education funding is being seen as in dire straits,” said McGuire.

As controversial as pension reform has become, McGuire hopes to see the legislators vote during their veto session in October/November. McGuire has also decided to take on surplus state property as his specialty, investigating how the state handles facilities once they are closed, hoping it is not just locked up and then walked away from as in seen in recent cases. State Sen. Jennifer BertinoTarrant, D-Shorewood, reiterated her commitment to small business, noting her father’s and their families’ livelihood was based on it. Her mission is to find out if Illinois is bad for business. “We have developed a small business workforce that will take a nitty gritty look at what stands to get in your way of doing business,” said Bertino-Tarrant. “We need to hear from you. We are trying to make Illinois better business partners. Bolingbrook is a perfect example of growth. Keep the perception positive. I

have faith in this state and hope to move Illinois forward.” State Rep. Emily McAsey, D-Lockport, the veteran of the crew with five years in, says while there is obvious work to do, she is happy to report things have changed since her tenure began, starting with the impeachment of the former governor and overhaul of the state budget. “Over the past few years, the state has completely changed the way the budget is crafted,” said McAsey. “We use to build a budget that was not fiscally sound—it wasn’t balanced. We have completely changed the process. We cannot spend funds we do not have. I am confident we will get there.” She also reiterated that as legislators, the group needs to hear from its constituents. State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, echoed her concern for education funding and understands how most must shake their head at how the See LEGISLATORS, page 4

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Valley View School District passes 2013-14 budget By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

After a public hearing on the issue without any public comment, the Valley View School District 365u school board adopted the 2013-2014 budget, at a slight increase over last year. “We’ve increased the operating budget by $2.2 million, which is only a 1.3 percent increase so it shows that we really trying to hold the line,” said Assistant Superintendent Gary Grizaffi. “This is the lowest increase in recent memory.” But while the approximate $243 million overall budget is balanced, three of its six main

operating funds are not. The Education fund, Operations and Maintenance Fund and the Transportation Funds will see a deficit of $9.5 million, with the district using its funds balance to make up the difference. Currently the district had $66.6 million in its fund balance, compared to $90.2 million in 2012, dwindling every year. In 2008, in pre-construction days, the district maintained a fund balance of $119.4 million. That $9.5 million deficit takes in an account an increase of $547,000 since the tentative budget was introduced in August, reflecting several changes in expenses including an

additional $120,000 in salary for key leaders at the elementary level, as well as extended day teacher pay; reduction of $88,780 in WILCO tuition costs based on actual enrollment; and a reduced transportation claim. The lion’s share of the budget, 56.9 percent, goes to salary at $138.4 million; and benefits at 14.1 percent or $34.2 million. Benefits are budgeted for an increase of 7 percent in claims cost and negotiated changes in the area of premiums. To recap sourcing for the school district, Grizaffi reported the district receives 76 percent of its revenue through local property tax

at $177 million; $78 million coming from the State; and $14 million from federal dollars. The 2013 property tax levy will be limited to 1.7 percent of the 2012 extension, or an estimated $2.2 million of additional local property tax revenue of which half will be received in the 2013-2014 school year. This is a decrease over last year when the district realized a $3.77 million increase. Grizaffi said revenue from the state continually being prorated is becoming an increasing problem for the district. The largest resource for the district, General State Aid, is dropping each

year, representing a loss of $3.2 million. In addition, transportation reimbursement continues to be cut, with the district receiving $1.2 million less than it should receive since 2010-2011 with a cumulative impact of $4.8 million in funds that the district has not been able to collect. In addition to a decrease in state funding, the district must pay back taxes to Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital which was recently designated as taxexempt in the amount of $1.3 million for this school year and pay a refund of property taxes for a total approximated at $5.6 million in total lost revenue.

Village irons out economic incentives By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

As the new, mammoth Pactiv development -- nearly 900,000 square feet of new construction -- is being erected along Southcreek Parkway and Taylor Road, the village is ironing out economic incentives to keep its growth strong. The building stands as the village’s largest, and Pizzuti alone brings in more than $70 million in taxes, creating a significant tax base for the village, said Community Development Director Steve Rockwell. Pizzuti also is in the process of

building another spec structure of nearly 672,000 square feet. Together the buildings will add more than 1.5 million square feet of warehouse industrial space to the village. Based on maintaining a good business relationship with Pizzuti, which owns several buildings in Romeoville, the village has offered the company a break on its building fees. The village board approved an economic incentive agreement that reduces its building permit by 24 percent, a savings of approximately $177,000. The company already has paid nearly $738,000 in fees to the village. “They are building the largest spec building in northeast Illinois, and we want to continue that momentum,” said Mayor John Noak. “They continue to build economic development.

LEGISLATORS Continued from page 1 state used to conduct its budget process. “What a novel concept, let’s create a balanced budget,” said Manley, in her freshman year.“But we now expect to get it done. Despite all the bickering, what I found out is that 90 percent of the time, everyone is voting unanimously.” She also brought up her

In addition, a building of this size and nature bringing in $70 million is certainly going to help our school district as well, considering they are dependent on property taxes.This is keeping us competitive—either you have it, or you don’t.” Trustee Sue Miklevitz said the importance of giving incentives to maintain good business relationships should not be overlooked. “Remember, 76 percent of something is always better than 100 percent of nothing,” said Miklevitz. Trustee Dave Richards agreed and said the incentive ties into the rest of the community’s development as well. “Offering this incentive shows businesses that if they continue to invest in our community that we will continue to work with them,” said Richards.

commitment to keep the Interstate 55 and Weber Road project moving, ensuring issues with prior legislation do not get in the way. “I also want small business to not just survive, but to thrive—I am committed to that,” said Manley. The chamber also encourages everyone to visit their website www.bolingbrook.org and check out the government affairs tab for more information and as a political resource.

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Officials express growing West Nile Virus concern West Nile Virus (WNV) remains a growing source of concern at the Will County Health Department, where monitoring sites operated by Will County Environmental Health have identified 21 viruspositive mosquito samples since September 3. Nine of 10 Health Department monitoring sites yielded 12 virus-positive mosquito samples September 3-6, and nine additional positives were harvested from collections made September 9-13 and tested early Wednesday. Health Department traps have now produced 48 virus-positive samples this summer. No cases of Will County human infection have been identified, but at least 10 human cases and two fatalities have been confirmed statewide. The Cook County Department of Public Health announced the death of a 67-yearold Cicero man infected with WNV September 16. The first Illinois WNV fatality for 2013 came from Logan County and was announced in an Illinois Department of Public Health news release September 13. Will is one of 59 Illinois counties to confirm animal or human WNV activity this summer. Activity was reported in 55 counties a year ago. “The WNV season is turning out to be later than what we experienced a year ago,”according to Will County Health Department Executive Director John Cicero. “Activity has increased dramatically since late August and the potential for human infections is definitely out there until the first hard frost of the year. We strongly recommend that people take personal precautions against mosquito bites until that first hard frost is a reality.” Some 14 Will County communities have reported WNV activity this year. Bolingbrook and Joliet have accounted for 52 percent of the positive mosquito samples collected by Environmental health, but activity has also been confirmed from Braidwood, Crete, Godley, Lockport, Mokena, Monee, Naperville, New Lenox, Park Forest, Plainfield, University Park and Wilmington.The city of Naperville, the state Health Department and the Reed Township Mosquito Abatement District also conduct Will County WNV surveillance. The Health Department urges people to use insect repellent containing DEET or other chemical compounds when spending time outdoors.Long sleeves,pants,shoes

and socks also help to prevent mosquito bites. WNV is a potentially dangerous mosquito-borne disease first

detected in Will County in 2002. At least 66 Will County human infections and two fatalities have been recorded.

The Will County WNV Information Line is available 24 hours daily at 815-740-7631. Will County WNV surveillance

and prevention activities are made possible through grant funding provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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Police Blotter

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.

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Michael Lippert, 41, 344 Hickory, was arrested at 8:03 p.m. Sept. 7 and charged with the possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia on the 300 block of Hickory Avenue. Farrikha McKay, 18, 146 N. Sleight St., Naperville, was arrested at 10:56 p.m. Sept. 7 and charged with disorderly conduct and battery on the 1300 block of Naperville Drive.

Megan Smallwood, 20, 707 Echo, was arrested at 1:43 a.m. Sept. 8 and charged with speeding, DUI, improper lane use, no insurance, failure to signal, possession of cannabis, drug equipment, illegal transport of alcohol and the illegal consumption of alcohol near Route 53 and Taylor Road.

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Micaela Duran, 38, 952 Collins St., Joliet, was arrested at 2:54 p.m. Sept. 9 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of S. Weber Road.

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Anna Pietrzyk, 37, 11520 E. 50 North, Knox, IN, was arrested at 4:46 p.m. Sept. 10 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of S. Weber Road.

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Edgar Chavez, 25, 404 Columbia St., Joliet, was arrested at 2:34 a.m. Sept. 11 and charged with DUI, driving with a revoked license, no insurance, disobeying a stop sign, and improper lane use near Ontario and Michigan.

Martha Vega-Chavez, 33, 318 Fairfax, was arrested at 2:52 p.m. Sept.1 1 and charged with driving with a suspended license, no insurance, and disobeying a traffic sign near Avalon and Macon Avenues.

William Clark, 50, 341 Marble St., Joliet, was arrested at 11:27 p.m. Sept. 11 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of S. Weber Road.

Armando Rodriguez, 25, 4640 S. Spaulding, Chicago, was arrested at 6:29 a.m. Sept. 12 and charged with no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and speeding near Dalhart and Corona.

Israel Martinez, 21, 221 Garland, was arrested at 6:08 p.m. Sept. 12 and charged with driving with a suspended license, no insurance, an in-state warrant and an expired registration near Garland and Montrose Avenue.

Mark Maciejewski,30,14216 S. Budler Road, Plainfield, was arrested at 6:29 p.m. Sept. 12 and charged with retail theft on

the 400 block of S.Weber Road. Deon Brown, 21, 804 Harris Lane, was arrested at 12:17 a.m. Sept. 14 and charged with DUI, no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, driving too fast for conditions and criminal trespass to vehicle on the 700 block of Six Pines.

Dontrell Chambers, 25, 400 Elwood, Joliet, was

arrested at 10:57 a.m. Sept. 14 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of S. Weber Road.

Gilbert Wainwright, 28, 3901 Williams Street, Downers Grove,was arrested at 4:52 p.m.Sept. 14 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of S.Weber Road.

Joseph DePalma, 18, 1610 Rose Lane, was arrested at

8:18 p.m. Sept. 14 and charged with illegal possession of alcohol by a minor near the 200 block of Wesglen Parkway. Timothy Eastman, 49, 606 Sherwood, was arrested at 11:19 p.m. Sept. 14 and charged with DUI, no insurance, driving with a revoked license, speeding near Route 53 south of Taylor Road.

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CMAP … See This

South suburban legislators challenge agency’s doubts on Illiana plan

By Alex Rodriguez Staff reporter

South suburban legislators and local government officials held a press conference to contest findings by staff of the Chicago MetropolitanAgency for Planning that plans for the Illiana Tollway project are not feasible. “I don’t think that CMAP has ever built a road,” said state Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields. Citing his previous experience as a professional urban planner and statistician with the American Society of Planning Officials in the early ‘70s, he said the plan for the Illiana project was essential for the ongoing development of the south Chicago suburbs and Will County as an economic hub for commerce and transportation. The project, a proposed 50mile road to be built under a public-private partnership from Interstate 55 near Wilmington to Interstate 65 in Indiana, would potentially balance two key freight and manufacturing locations on I-55 and I-80 and in southeast Cook County. Illiana proponents say the new road would help get truck traffic that has increased due to the intermodals in Elwood and Joliet off I-80 and the local roads. “The plan was put together by very smart people and it’s not just a Cook or Will county issue,” said state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Joliet.“It’s a regional issue.” Living in Elwood, Walsh said he’s seen a dramatic increase in the number of trucks going through the village. Because of this, he said CMAP needs to move quickly so the project can continue. “Will County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state

The state legislators and IDOT staff at the press conference.

and the nation,” said Walsh.“We’re expected to have over 1 million people here by 2040. Let’s get the ball rolling on this.” Riley also said that while he appreciates the 796 comments and nearly 4,000 signatures CMAP collected to show opposition of the project, he and his fellow legislators represent millions of constituents in the area who have supported the estimated $1.3 billion project. “If it rolls, floats or flies, we move it,” said state Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Chicago Heights, of the area’s need for another transportation route. She said while Chicago’s south suburbs and Will County are the fastest growing in the state, its transpiration infrastructure has not kept up with it. She also said CMAP specializes in studying how an area should grow, not how it currently is growing.

Not ‘nilly-willy’ Additionally Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider was on hand to say the Illiana project is an attempt to get out in front of freight bottlenecks along interstate roads throughout the area. “We’re not making these things up nilly-willy,” said Schneider, agreeing that Will County has become a nationally significant inland port, with billions of dollars in goods being imported and exported through it. Schneider said Will County’s population has continued to increase exponentially since the last census, and the Illiana project is an attempt to get out in front of the congestion problem, before interstate and local roads in the area become clogged with freight trucks. “The growth is already there,” said Schneider. “This project

factoring for materials and labor costs in the study area. At a Sept. 17 logistics forum sponsored by the Will County Center for Economic Development, Will County Board Member Margo McDermed, R-Mokena, asked Schneider if the CMAP staff opposition could kill the project. Schneider, who chairs the Metropolitan Planning Organization, said she has been working with other members of the agency to tell assure them IDOT’s figures are stable, and the issue PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ can be worked out. The MPO is responsible for placing the project on was created because we need to the federal government’s fiveimprove safety as we get another year transportation funding plan. 35,000 to 45,000 trucks on those That group, and CMAP, will vote roads in the coming years.” on the issue Oct. 9. Schneider also said her At the end of September, the department was in a “Catch-22” Federal Highway Administration regarding CMAP’s assessment will formally review the Illiana that IDOT has not demonstrated Corridor project cost estimate, how the Illiana project’s financing and IDOT will share the results and toll revenues would cover of this analysis when it is the project’s cost. completed. “We’re in the bidding process Previously, CMAP staff with potential partners, and we disagreed with the IDOT cost can’t really give out the figures, projections, as well as economic as that might cost us potential forecasts for jobs and business savings in the project,” she said. created. IDOT also released a statement However, at the Sept. 18 press after the Sept.18 press conference conference, local legislators that said the department based stressed the completed project its Illiana project cost estimate could potentially bring in about upon recent construction prices $1.4 billion in constructionin both Illinois and Indiana, and related, short-term jobs and $4 quantities derived from the billion in long-term economic preliminary Illiana design. employment opportunities for IDOT’s release also said their the area. cost estimate included additional Additionally, they said the benefit of having a potential $320 million in increased tax revenue far outweighed the cost of the project. State Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, added he saw the project as a way for the region to regain the economic footing it lost after the manufacturing jobs in the area went away during recession of the 1980s. “We’ve started to recover and adjust to the 21st century,” said McGuire. “We need this expressway because it will play to our strengths.” Managing editor Nick Reiher contributed to this story.

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Patriot Day focus at B.J. Ward: Remember the heroes It’s important to remember “the stories of bravery and heroism” and not the “bad guys.” That was the essence of the Patriot Day lesson B.J. Ward Elementary School teacher Steven Popp taught to his fourth graders Wednesday. “So many people were heroes in so many different ways,” Popp told his students. “Even though bad things happen all around us, good things usually come out of a really bad event.” Knowing his students weren’t even born on Sept. 11, 2001, Popp related the details of what happened by reading the book “September 11, 2001” by Nancy Pottenberger. He told of how his own family was concerned about his cousin’s husband who worked in the World Trade Center buildings. “You can imagine how scary

it was to wonder if he was okay. And it took a long time to get information because the telephone lines weren’t working,” he said. “But finally we found out he was sick that day with the flu and he stayed home from work. We were relieved to know he was OK.” Popp spent most of the time focusing on “the people who came to the rescue of the people in this horrible event.” He told of heroic deeds by policeman, firemen and ordinary people. “They were all ordinary human beings who had one thing in common…they were brave,”he said. Following the presentation, Popp asked his students to write poems, narratives or letters on what it means to be a hero. “People did some really brave things risking their lives to help others,” he said. “They deserve your attention.”

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Fourth grader Valerie Mattsey writes about what it means to be a hero during a Patriot Day activities at B.J. Ward Elementary School in Bolingbrook.

Humphrey Middle School proud of coed Color Guard Spectators at the Bolingbrook Pathways parade weren’t imagining things earlier this month when the Humphrey Middle School Band marched by. Those were indeed boys who were a part of the Humphrey “Color Guard” leading the band. “We’ve gone coed for the first time,” said parent Bonnie Bovaird, who along with parent and VVSD teacher Nicki Fagust, volunteers her time to work with the guard. “It’s unique at the middle and high school levels,” Fagust said. “There are a lot of professional guards that are all men and they’re absolutely fabulous. But typically in middle school and high school, you don’t see guys participating in guard.” It all started when marching band members got together for the first time this year. Fagust asked for volunteers to serve in the guard and several girls raised their hands. “Then some of the boys started joking around and saying ‘I’ll do it,’” she recalled. “I told them you know what? If you can do the job, I’ll take you.” Fagust, who says she handles the technical aspects of guard choreography while Bovaird handles the creativity aspects, admits they’ve changed things a bit by making routines stronger and more coed oriented. “They’re really a talented group,” added Fagust. “They are great.”

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The six-member coed Humphrey Middle School Guard marching in the Bolingbrook Pathways parade.

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SEPTEMBER 26 Johansen’s Farm and Children’s Zoo. Open through Oct. 31. Chicagoland’s pumpkin farm and children’s zoo for kids and families - we have all the fun rides and events that make great memories: a bakery with great pies, a petting zoo with friendly animals, rides and mazes for all ages and lots of treats and gifts for everyone. All fun, no fright. For more information, check out http:// www.johansenfarms.com/. Learn about Medicare. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Join us for an introduction and overview of Medicare and how it works. David Wylly of the Medicare Solutions Network will detail what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your options for additional coverage. We will also discuss Medicare Supplements, Part D Drug Prescription coverage, and Advantage Plus. Be prepared and learn about the cost saving strategies you can put in place for the years ahead. Contact: Dan Criscione at 815-886-2030 dcriscione@ whiteoaklibrary.org .

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American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Romeoville. Opening Ceremonies at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 28th. Event ends at 6 a.m. Sunday, September 29th at 6 a.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Kids entertainment, DJ all throughout event, Luminaria ceremony, themed laps and more.To sign up a team or more event information, please visit www. relayforlife.org/romeovilleil. For more information, please contact Dawn Caldwell at 815-886-0279 or dcaldwell@ romeoville.org. Microsoft Powerpoint 2010 Level 1. 11 a.m. to noon at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: Adult Services desk at 815886-2030 askalibrarian@ whiteoaklibrary.org. Find how to make dynamic and interesting presentations using PowerPoint. Learn how to create slides, add text and graphics, create transitions and animations, and more. Previous computer experience is required. Registration is required and begins one month prior to the class date. Call, visit,

email or instant message our Adult Services desk to register. Class meets downstairs in the Computer Lab.

OCTOBER 4 Live music. Brunswick Zone XL – Romeoville. 9 p.m. at 735 Center Boulevard, Fireside Bar & Grill;The G Brothers - Original Country.

OCTOBER 11 Live music. Brunswick Zone XL – Romeoville. 9 p.m. at 735 Center Boulevard, Fireside Bar & Grill; Giggity - Classic Rock.

OCTOBER 14 Safe Boating Course. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 37-03 will be offering a safe boating course from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, beginning October 14 through November 6, Bass Pro, 709 Janes in Bolingbrook, IL. Cost is $35 for the book and a family can share a book. For information contact, Jeanne Retzer 630-739-7341 or come to class the first night.

OCTOBER 19 Live music. Brunswick Zone XL – Romeoville. 9 p.m. at 735 Center Boulevard, Fireside Bar & Grill;The Last Envy - Alternative/ Modern Rock Cover.

OCTOBER 20 7th Annual Holiday Vendor/Craft Show. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Levy Senior Center, Bolingbrook.The DuPage Township Red Hatters Club will be hosting a holiday shopping event complete with raffles, bake sale and food. In interested in being a vendor, call 630-7593411.

OCTOBER 24 Friends of the Levy Bingo and Fish Fry Night. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.. Game time begins at 6 p.m. at the Levy Center, 251 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. $25 for one book; $35 for two books per person. For information, call 630-7593411.

ONGOING American Legion Auxiliary Unit 18 Bingo. 2 p.m. Sundays at Leo’s Bar & Grill, 201 East Romeo Road. (2 blocks east of Route 53 on 135th Street). For more info, call 815886-5600. Doors open every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. We have food for purchase along with your favorite raffles and fun. Everyone is invited.

Calendar Panic Attack Support Group of Bolingbrook. Anyone who is dealing with panic attacks, anxiety attacks, or social phobia is welcome to attend this support group. We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Please visit Meetup.com to R.S.V.P. http:// www.meetup.com/AnxietyPanic-Attack-Support-Group-OfBolingbrook-Naper/.

Tween Scene. Tuesdays 4 to 5 p. m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Do you enjoy hanging out at the library? Well, come to Tween Scene! Each session we’ll have fun things to do like games, science, anime, manga, and crafts. For children 8-12. Registration is required. Contact the Children’s Services Department for more information.

American Sign Language interpreted Mass is offered at St. Francis of Assisi, 1501 W. Boughton Road in Bolingbrook every Sunday at the 8:15 a.m. Mass.

Preschool Playtime. 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville.

Power Connection’s LARGE FOOD PANTRY. Open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 1 p.m. to 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, deserts, 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 9a.m.To 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. We carry clothing for men/women/ children as well as household items, furniture, sundries, toys and so much more! Cleaning out your house? We accepts donations Monday-Thursday, 9am4pm. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www.thepowerconnection.org for more information/services available such as our Extension Food Pantry, Computer Classes, Forklift Classes. Volunteer opportunities also available to serve your community.

Brick Building Club. 4 p.m. on Thursdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville.

Power Connection Computer Classes. Classes begin at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. General or Microsoft Word classes are offered. Cost is $30. Call Power Connection at (630) 679-6899, or visit www. thepowerconection.org Power Connection Forklift classes. Classes begin July 11 or August 15 at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. We offer a one week class for forklift certification, you must be able to read/write fluent English. $50 fuel fee due by start of class. Call Power Connection at (630) 679-6899, or visit www.thepowerconection.org.

Toddler times. 10:30 a.m. on Mondays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Ages 3 to 36 mos. Terrific Ts. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Ages 2 to 3. Storytimes. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Ages 3 to 6 years. Pajama-Jam Family storytime. 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. All ages. Wear your pajamas. Family storytime. 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Fountaindale Public Library. On Tuesday evenings, get the family together to hear stories and sing songs in the storytime room. TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly), IL114 Romeoville, meets 5:15 p.m. Mondays at the Romeoville Police Department, 1050 W. Romeo Road. For more information, call 815-886-9252. 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. Bolingbrook Machine Knitting Club. All skill levels are welcome to begin or further their knowledge of knitting with a machine.The group meets the last Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m.There is no charge to attend this group.They meet in the community room of Bolingbrook Fire Station 4, 1111 W. Boughton Road. Please park on the West Side of the building. For more information, contact Rose at 630 739-2784 or Sharon at 630 471-9650. 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. Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society. The Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station #5, 1900 W. Rodeo Drive in Bolingbrook.All ham radio enthusiasts are invited to attend. Meetings usually include a presentation and refreshments. VE testing is held prior to each meeting at 6:30 p.m. for those wishing to take any level of license exam. Candidates must bring a photo ID, any pending Certificates of Successful Completion, and the test fee of $15. For more information, visit www.k9bar.org.

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SAFETY

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Firefighters from the local area and abroad came out to partake in a Rapid Intervention Company Operation or RICO class designed to help firefighters learn how to rescue one another.

Continued from page 1 around teaching firefighters how to save a fellow firefighter should something go wrong. Firefighters from the local area, Chile and an entire team from Canada came out to partake in the Rapid Intervention Company Operation or RICO class taught by the RFA. Academy Director Jon Ibrahim said the fire academy trains firefighters using various techniques if a firefighter was lost or trapped in an explosion.The class is based on real situations that did not necessarily have a good outcome, many times having lost a firefighter to such an instance. For example, techniques are taught on how to rescue a firefighter who has fallen through the floor when a ladder can’t reach him or her; how to rescue someone who is trapped in cable wires that have dropped from the ceiling; or how to drag a firefighter up the stairs laden with both their and the injured’s equipment while trying to change an air tank to keep him or her breathing. Not easy tasks and those that warrant training, training that have increasing numbers traveling to Romeoville to take, said Ibrahim. With, a total student attendance of 1,641 students from 185 different Illinois agencies, 2012 was the RFA’s busiest year, brining in a total revenue of $ 595,000 with a total of 116 courses.The RFA began in 2006 and has grown substantially each year. “As a fire service, rapid intervention is relatively new, only coming about in the last 12 years,” said Ibrahim.“It is rather unique with only a few places in the United States teaching such courses. Canada doesn’t do it all, which is why people are coming to us.” Ibrahim said the status for the fire academy is a “huge feather in our cap.” “Our goal has always been to be number one and I believe while Romeoville and our direct neighbors benefits from it, so do people internationally. For a municipal-ran fire academy, that is almost unheard of.” Ibrahim said the RFA has an economic impact locally, with the academy bringing in students

who eat, shop and stay here in Romeoville while attending classes. While the Village of Romeoville logistically supports it, the RFA operates solely on revenues from student tuition. It is not utilize any state, federal, or private grant money, and it is not subsidized by the Village of Romeoville municipal budget. In addition, in 2012 the RFA entered into a training alliance with Rasmussen College to offer fire officer courses and the creation of an associates degree in fire science. “Our expansion with Rasmussen is going exceedingly well and allows us to create an experience like nothing of its kind,” said Ibrahim. “We can now serve those younger students who are first thinking about the idea of joining the fire department all the way through a veteran who is embracing new skills, developing the entire career of a firefighter.” The RFA also became the second of only two entities in Illinois to offer the highly-technical Structural Collapse Technician course. Along with this course the RFA created their Collapse Training grounds in the Hanson Quarry in Romeoville. It is only the second collapse training site of its kind in Illinois.

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taKe 5 Crossword Puzzle

Across 1 Soccer officials 5 “You __ dead!”: “I’m telling mom!” 10 Location 14 Berry in healthy smoothies 15 “No way!” 16 Jazz classic “Take __ Train” 17 Lost color in one’s cheeks 19 Greasy spoon grub 20 Hit hard 21 Like blue hair 22 “Faust” dramatist 24 Fred’s dancing sister 26 Bartender’s twist 28 Beer to drink on Cinco de Mayo 30 Four quarters 31 Tax agcy. 32 Archaic “once” 33 Talk show pioneer Jack 36 Residential bldg. units 38 Stack of unsolicited manuscripts

Down 41 Bush secretary of labor Elaine 43 Madeline of “Blazing Saddles” 44 Emails the wrong person, say 48 U.S./Canada’s __ Canals 49 Sunrise direction, in Köln 51 Buyer’s “beware” 53 Tribal carving 57 Go 58 City on the Rio Grande 59 Feed the kitty 61 “Cool” monetary amt. 62 Even-handed 63 It may be filled with a garden hose 66 Helsinki resident 67 Actress Burstyn 68 Hip-swiveling dance 69 Vexes 70 Extremely poor 71 Ruin Bond’s martini

1 Daily grind 2 Besides Chile, the only South American country that doesn’t border Brazil 3 __ market 4 Break a Commandment 5 “Toy Story” boy 6 Fend off 7 Dance around 8 Somme salt 9 Where Nike headquarters is 10 Considerable, as discounts 11 Terse critical appraisal 12 Ties to a post, as a horse 13 Art gallery props 18 Delightful spot 23 “Paper Moon” Oscar winner Tatum 25 Many, informally 27 Change from vampire to bat, say 29 Kwik-E-Mart owner on “The

Simpsons” 34 Extend an invitation for 35 “I knew it!” 37 Thorn in one’s side 39 Appears strikingly on the horizon 40 Co. letterhead abbr. 41 Welcome summer forecast 42 Noticeable lipstick color 45 Come down hard on 46 Filled pasta 47 Top-notch 48 Golden Slam winner Graf 50 Said 52 Away from the wind 54 Takes home 55 Punch bowl spoon 56 Over and done 60 Hard to see 64 Frenchlandmass 65 Acidity nos.

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Horoscopes There are things more important than ambition, but in the week ahead you might get carried away. A friend may encourage you to follow your dreams, but avoid drastic changes.

Dignity respects sensitivity. You may be more concerned with maintaining your dignity than keeping up with the Joneses this week. Career matters require attention to duty.

You may be at a loss about what to say when you talk to yourself. You might even do worse and become tongue-tied when speaking to someone else whom you hope to impress.

Today is the equinox, when day and night are the same length. As you face the prospect that daylight grows shorter in the next several months your ambitions may be stirred into action.

Fires burn themselves out if not given fuel. Don’t let minor setbacks throw cold water on your dreams. Your interests may begin to shift just like the seasons as this week unfolds.

You can’t talk turkey or feather your own nest unless you’re hanging out with birds of a feather. In the early part of the week, your ability to be persuasive may be on the fritz.

When you wallow in selfdoubt, it’s wise to do it by the book. By the middle of the week, you’ll have your priorities straight and will be more likely to make wise choices.

Failure is the compost in which you can grow success. You might feel a bit down in the mouth when faced with mistakes or inadequacies. Let them fuel your ambitions in the week ahead.

You may be eager to exude eloquence, but it comes out with a thud. Hold off on heart-to-heart conversations for the next few days; devote energy to letting actions speak for themselves.

Don’t dignify trouble with a response. Someone might rain on your parade today, but tomorrow and the rest of the week offer plenty of shelter from downpours.

Don’t bluff with an empty hand. In the week ahead, you may accept challenges without possessing all the facts. Act on your vision of what you want without acting on blind faith.

Bounce back by midweek. If you feel a downswing in your popularity, remember that life is like a theater set. It may go dark temporarily while waiting for the lights and actors.

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What her aging husband faced when he decided to diet -- A “WAIST” OF TIME

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Bugle Kids

INSIDE: Football falls to league-leading Oswego, page 16; Girls golfers getting better as season rolls on, page 17

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Spartan leaders helping inexperienced players By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Romeoville junior Erika Edrada has plenty of experience despite being only a junior. She spent her freshman year at No. 1 doubles and last year at No. 1 singles, making this year her second at the top singles spot. That experience is paying off and helping her feel more comfortable. “It’s definitely a big improvement from where I was last year because last year was my first year (at No. 1 singles),” Edrada stated. “I’m definitely more comfortable playing by myself this year.” “Every facet of her game has improved,” Romeoville coach George Joyce said.“Her first and second serve are phenomenal. She’s not afraid to move the ball around the court. From playing doubles her freshmen year, she likes to incorporate some of those skills. She will mix things up. I’m very pleased with how she has developed.” Her experience, along with some early season success, helps her have hope of finishing high in the Southwest Prairie

Conference and earning a trip to state. “My goal this year is as it is every year and that is to go to state,” she said. “I’m not quite there yet, but it is definitely something I’m shooting for. A lot of the girls in the conference I played this year aren’t there anymore, so it could be a big advantage. I want to take first. I think it is within my reach.” Her performance Sept. 19 against Oswego should help her confidence. Even though the Panthers’ top player defaulted due to injury, Edrada was up 5-2 in the first set when given the win. “The beginning was pretty good and then she started showing her injury,” Edrada said. “She ended up quitting, so I won be default. I was up by 5-2 in the first set, but then she talked to the trainer and left. It’s kind of bittersweet because you did win, but you want to earn your win. Even though I did win, I didn’t feel like I got the chance to earn it. She beat me last year and I wanted to take it back. It felt good to be beating her, I just wish we would have See LEADERS, page 19

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Andrea Algarra is at No. 1 doubles for the Spartans this season.

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Sports

Mistakes costly as Spartans fall By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Heading in to the game against conference leader Oswego, coach Jeff Kuna knew it would be a fight and that the

Spartans would have to be on their game. They were not, as turnovers proved costly in Romeovilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 31-13 loss to Oswego. See COSTLY, page 19

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

Miguel Ford (3) posted his third 100-yard performance of the season in the loss.

Sports

Spartans coming along By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

When Bolingbrook and Romeoville met up last week at Boughton Ridge Golf Course, the two Valley View high schools found themselves in a similar place. Both programs have a mix of experience and new players and are trying to balance everything out as the regular season winds down. The Spartans were coming off a good SPC match with Plainfield East and coach Doug Darguzis saw the positive carry over. “We got our first conference points of the year on Tuesday,” he said. “Estephanie Alvarez got three conference points and Alicia Vitel got two, as they took second and third, respectively with a 52 and 55. So, we are getting there. I saw it today. The confidence is building, the girls are having fun.” With players like Alvarez and Vitel leading the way, Romeoville has experience in their seniors, but also have young players stepping up. “Bailey Kavaliunas, a freshman softball player is really getting better,” Darguzis said. “She has a softball swing and the aggressive mentality. She is starting to get it. She is watching other people and she is starting to study other players and learn from who she is playing with.” The Raiders are in the same position, the difference being that their experience is with the juniors. “We have four seniors, but it is our juniors, Haley Provo, Emily Pervinich and Morgan Scultz are the backbone of the team right here,” said Bolingbrook coach Chris Malinoski. “They have the most experience on the team and the seniors we have are new to the game and they came out late and don’t have as much experience. Jessica Ramos is a senior and she is our third and fourth player, so between those four, we are OK.” Not only are the juniors leading the way during the year, they are pacing the team in the offseason. “Morgan started taking lessons and she is improving her game. She is enjoying the game and wants to get better at it,”Malinoski said.“The other girls see that and See SPARTANS, page 19

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Alicia Vitel is one of the experienced seniors on the Romeoville girls golf team.

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Sports

Grandpa and the Babe Ruth card By Michael Osacky Contributing Writer

Many of us are collectors of something at some time in our lives. The hobby of antiquing, the act of shopping and bargaining for antiques, has been around for decades. Often the collecting bug can be traced to a parent or grandparent buying us a gift, or taking us on a journey to buy something. This first experience of buying

something, or even looking for an undiscovered gem, can be the start of something very special. This is exactly what happened with a grandfather and grandson in central Michigan. I recently was able to meet with Peter, the grandson, who shared with me his memories of his now-deceased grandfather, and the story of how they started collecting cards.

Peter’s grandfather was a collector of vintage clocks and watches and wanted to share his passion of collecting with Peter. Peter wasn’t interested in vintage clocks and watches— but he was interested in vintage sport cards. On many weekends in the summer, Peter and his grandfather would venture out into the unknown parts of Michigan looking for old baseball cards. During one of these outings, Peter and his grandfather were driving back home for dinner and saw an elderly man neatly putting everything away that hadn’t sold in a garage sale.The bright sun was quickly giving way to ominous clouds. The wind began to strengthen and a storm was near. Peter rolled down his window and yelled, “Do you have any old baseball cards?” The man nodded his head in affirmation and Peter was quickly looking at the cards inside the garage. These cards were no ordinary cards. They were from the 1933 Goudey Baseball Card Set—a set that’s revered for its masterful colors, and its inclusion of numerous Hall of Famers. The full set contains four Babe Ruth cards, and this elderly man had two of them. Peter started to breathe heavily as the elderly man said, “Make me an offer on all of the cards. I have dinner waiting.” Peter remained in a frozen state, while his grandfather removed from his pocket three $100 bills. The owner of the cards accepted the offer simultaneously as the first bolt of lightning rolled in. Several months later, Peter’s grandfather passed away, but Peter’s collecting bug was there to stay. Michael Osacky is the founder of baseballintheattic.com. I am dedicated to unearthing vintage sports cards and memorabilia buried in attics, garages, and barns. Each collection comes with a story, and I’m sharing those stories here with the Bugle family of newspapers. If you have a vintage sports card or memorabilia collection, I want to hear from you. Please visit baseballintheattic.com to learn more. Please look for us on WGN TV and WGN Radio.

Sports COSTLY Continued from page 16 “We knew going into the game that we cant play a team like Oswego and turn the ball over four times and expect to win the game,” Kuna said. “That flipped the field position early and put them in a position to score.” Kuna said the Spartans were mostly in the right spot, they just had one or two guys make errors on some of the big plays. “Most of the time, we had nine or 10 guys right and one or two wrong,” he said.“We got beat on coverage or we would have one guy make a mistake that would take us out of a play.” Kuna knows the Spartans have to fix those errors heading into a game with a tough Plainfield South team. “We have to clean up the turnover thing or it will be a problem. We don’t have a bad team on our schedule,”Kuna said. “They were all fixable mistakes,

SPARTANS Continued from page 17 they all want to compete. They have the camaraderie going and they talk about their game and share things they see about each other’s game.” With juniors leading the way, the future looks good for the Raiders. “We have no sophomores on the team, but we have several

LEADERS Continued from page 15 played a full match.” Joyce likes what he has seen from Edrada. “She is super competitive,” Joyce said. “She is hungry to win. She knows that it is time for her to start stepping up. She knows this is her year to get close or advance to state. I think her attitude reflects that, as well as how hard she works.” In order to take her game to state, Joyce feels there are a couple things in particular that she could work on. “She needs to be disciplined on how she approaches the net,” Joyce said. “She needs to read her opponent a little better and a little earlier so she can figure out her opponent’s strengths

but they are a team where if you make a mistake, they will take make you pay for it.” Miguel Ford posted his third 100 yard game of the season, carrying the ball 19 times for 103. Manuel Nardy had four catches for 78 yards and a score. • The goal for Bolingbrook football is always to get their five wins and qualify for the postseason as early as possible. The Raiders took one more step towards that goal Friday night, moving to 4-0 on the season with a 41-0 win over Stagg. As they have several times this season, the Raiders started slow, holding only a 6-0 lead at the half. But as they have, the Raiders wore down the Chargers, putting up 14 points in the third quarter and 21 in the fourth. The defense recorded its second shut out in as many weeks and have allowed only one score in three games, Offensively, four Raiders found the end zone Friday night.

freshmen who are giving our juniors and seniors a run for their money,” Malinoski said. “It was nice to see that they had their own clubs this year. That means they have played before and they aren’t bad. Morgan and Haley and Emily and Jessica came up as freshmen and they had to play with players better than them and learn that way. Now, their game has elevated.” Follow @2Mark_My_Words mark@buglenewspapers.com

and weaknesses.” Now that she is an upperclassman, Edrada is becoming more of a leader for the inexperienced group that has several juniors new to the varsity level. “The team this year is improving a lot,” Edrada said. “I definitely try to give them as many pointers as I can.” “We don’t have a lot of young new faces, but we have a lot of new faces who are transitioning to the varsity program,” Joyce said. “They need to be better conditioned and more consistent. That takes time and dedication. If I can get players like Erika and Olivia Zori at second singles to stress to younger players the importance of offseason training, there is some potential in the future.” Follow Scott @Taylor_Sports staylor@buglenewspapers.com

Dimitri-Wiafe Akenten got the scoring going first when he caught a 10-yard pass from Dariel Greer with 6 minutes, 53 seconds left to play in the opening quarter. Bolingbrook did not score again until Mike Valentine brike free for a 23-yard scoring run with 5:08 left in the third quarter. Greer then hit Jaden Huff for a 12-yard TD pass with 1:24 remaining in the third. The fourth quarter found Valentine adding a 26 yard run, Huff breaking loose form 62 yards out and a 26-yard run from Cortez Wilson. Huff led all runners with 111 yards on 10 carries, as well as two catches for 26 yards. Valentine ran seven times for 70 yards. While Greer was only 3-of-13 passing for 36 yards, he made the most of it, tossing a pair of scores.

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THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 forward Cristhian Ramirez (Wheeling, Ill./Wheeling) scored his second-straight gamewinner, as his first half goal was all the Flyers needed for the 1-0 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory over Quincy at Legends Stadium on Sunday (Sept. 22) afternoon Ramirez,who scored in double overtime against Truman State on Friday night, took a pass from George Thomson (Kilmarnock, Scotland/Reid Kerr College) and found the back of the net at the 27:05 mark of the first half. With the win, Lewis (4-0-2, 3-0-1 GLVC) not only remains undefeated, but avenges their worst loss of the season in 2012. Quincy falls to 4-3 on the campaign and 3-1 in conference action.The Flyers have now won seven-straight GLVC regularseason matches on the road. “It was a good weekend on the road,” Lewis head men’s soccer coach Evan Fiffles said. “Quincy is a very good team and we needed everyone to show up today and they did.”

Lewis goalkeeper Alec Pickett (Mokena, Ill./Providence ) made two saves in goal to earn his third shutout of the season. His counterpart, Drew Duncan, turned away four Lewis shots on the afternoon. Lewis outshot Quincy, 12-9, and had five shots on goal to the Hawks’ two. Lewis returns to action on Friday (Sept. 27), as they welcome Maryville to Lewis Stadium for a 7:30 PM kickoff. • Lewis University junior Armand Levandi (Tallinn, Estonia/Audentese Spordigumnaasiumi) earned two singles victories on Sunday (Sept. 22) to not only capture the USTA/ITA Midwest Men’s Tennis Regional Championship, but earn a trip to the USTA/ ITA National Small College Championships in Fort Myers, Fla. from Oct. 10-13. Levandi opened with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Northwood’s Jean Menard and clinched the title with a 6-1, 6-1 triumph over Ferris State’s Laurent Galarneau.

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Sports

Local hockey player teaching the game By Kristyn Repke Columbus Blue Jackets

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Plainfield resident Lisa Chesson is teaching hockey with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The 17 skaters in girls’ sessions at the Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey School are learning from one of the best women’s hockey players in the country. Plainfield’s Lisa Chesson, a member of the United States women’s national hockey team, won a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics and will represent the U.S. once again as a member of the 2014 Olympic team in Sochi, Russia. She won a World Junior gold medal in 2009 and also played NCAA Division I college hockey at Ohio State University. Before any of those impressive accomplishments, Chesson started out just like several of the girls she is teaching at hockey school this week— participating in hockey camps and working on basic skills. “This week, we’re just focusing a lot on skating and edgework more so than just the hockey aspect,” said Chesson.“The basics are just so important.” The girls at Wednesday’s session were treated to a two special instructors for part of their session—Blue Jackets prospects Boone Jenner and Cody Goloubef. The two helped demonstrate drills, played games with the kids and signed autographs for the participants. “Having them here was

great,” said Chesson. “Any time we can get someone other than the usual coaches out there is exciting for everyone. The girls had a lot of fun.” Every other day, Chesson leads the girls Hockey School sessions herself.The girls, ages 8 to 15, have similar backgrounds to what Chesson experienced growing up. Chesson grew up in Illinois, where she was just one of three girls in her area playing ice hockey. Because there were very few girls’ teams, she often played with the boys’ teams or traveled far for games and practices. Chesson was even the only girl selected to skate in the boys’ varsity all-star game at the high school level in 2004. After living in Columbus for the past seven years and volunteering with Blue Jackets Hockey School for a few years, Chesson is happy with the growth she has seen in women’s hockey in the area. “It’s great to see it grow since the first time I came to help out,” said Chesson. “We had just a small handful of girls. Now, you see so many from real small girls to grown women pick it up and there’s even a AAA program in the area. It’s crazy to see how fast it’s grown in the past 10 years or so.” Chesson realizes that she is a role model to the girls she mentors at Blue Jackets Hockey School because there are still so few women’s hockey players, and remembers being in their role not too long ago herself. “I remember the first women’s Olympic team in 1998 and seeing them win the gold, and how excited I was to know that there was girls’ hockey beyond college,” said Chesson. “For me to be able to pass that on to the younger girls is a great experience.” Chesson also hopes that the girls participating in Hockey School will in turn grow into her role one day and usher in the next era of women’s ice hockey. “Thinking about all the girls I looked up to when I was growing up, what they shared with me and how much that helped me improve my game, it’s all I can do to give back to the younger girls and hope they do the same when they’re older.”

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JCA, Marist set to do battle in Joliet By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

In what is sure to have be a game that will have implications in the East Suburban Catholic Conference standings, Marist brings its 3-1 record to Joliet Friday night for a meeting with Joliet Catholic Academy. Both are 2-0 in the ESCC and both are on two game winning streaks. The Hilltoppers are a perfect 4-0 on the season and Marist has one blemish, a 28-26 week-one loss to St. Rita. On the season, Marist has outscored its opponents by 52 points, 165-113, while Joliet Catholic has tallied 168 points, but has allowed only 67, a margin of 101 points. Last week, Marist beat St. Patrick 42-34. Marist, who likes to employ a three-receiver spread offense, saw quarterback Jack Donegan complete 18-of-33 passes for 248 yards, 3 TDs and one interception. Running back Peter Andreotti posted 120 yards on 23 carries. In JCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent win, the Hilltoppers did not complete a pass, but defeated Nazareth 42-0. Senior wing back Mike Ivlow continued his dominance this season, rushing for 354 yards and three scores in the win. Ivlow has already surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark this season and has 10 TDs on the year.

Ivlow, a converted fullback, worked all offseason on his seed and dropping weight to become the feature back in the vaunted Hilltopper offense. Marist allowed St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s running back Jeremy Molina to run for 267 and a pair of scores. On the defensive side of the ball, Joliet Catholic has been questioned over the years for its ability, of lack of, to defend the passing game. And, while the Hilltopper defense will probably be tested this week my Donegan and company, they passed a test, intercepting three passes against Nazareth Saturday. The two teams have only had one common opponent this season, being Nazareth, who Marist defeated at home 42-37 in week three. Follow Mark @2Mark_My_Words mark@buglenewspapers.com

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The combined length of the first two touchdowns for Plainfield East in a 21-16 win over Plainfield North.

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Mike Ivlow has rushed for more than 1,000 yards for Joliet Catholic.

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Food

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AN AUTUMN FAVORITE F

or the first two-plus decades of my life, the word “football” to me meant what Americans call soccer. While I still love soccer, I’ve also become a fan of American football. And I’m excited that the pro season has finally begun, a sure sign that we’re about to enter autumn. That, of course, means it’s tailgating season. I use that term broadly, whether you’re a dedicated tailgater who cooks elaborate meals in the stadium parking lot, someone who brings along a meal kept hot in vacuum containers, or a fan who simply follows the tailgating spirit by serving a hearty meal while watching the game at home. And, as far as I’m concerned, that also means it’s chili season. Autumn is the perfect time of year to make and serve big pots of chili. Basically a robust meat stew seasoned with spicy chili peppers, it’s satisfying, fortifying and warms you up from the inside. I only became well acquainted with the dish after I moved to Los Angeles back in 1975. But I took to it immediately, especially because good chili reminds me so much of one of my favorite childhood dishes in Austria: goulash, a traditional meat stew liberally seasoned with dried paprika, itself a hot pepper. Just as I long ago learned that there seem to be as many versions of goulash as there are Austrian (and Hungarian) cooks, so are there endless versions of chili. For proof, just look at all the chili cook-offs across the nation.To all those See PUCK, page 26

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Basically a robust meat stew seasoned with spicy peppers, chili is satisfying, fortifying and warms you up from the inside.

BEEF AND BLACK BEAN CHILI Serves 10 to 12 1/2 pound dried black beans 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck or round, cut into 1/2-inch dice 6 dried pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded 2 pounds yellow onions, cut into 1/4inch dice, plus 1 medium-sized yellow onion, peeled and quartered 3-1/2 cups organic beef broth 3 bay leaves 1 small head garlic, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons paprika 2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 4-1/2 cups dark beer 1/2 carrot, cut into chunks 1/2 celery stalk, cut into chunks 1-1/2 cups water 2 jalapeno chiles, halved, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and minced 2 serrano chiles, halves, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and minced

1 bunch fresh oregano, leaves finely chopped 1 bunch fresh thyme, leaves finely chopped 2 lemons, zested and juiced 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves finely chopped 1/4 cup molasses Salt Crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey jack cheese, for serving Chopped yellow onion, for serving Sour cream, for serving Fresh, warm flour or corn tortillas, for serving The night before, sort through the beans, put in a sieve, and rinse under cold water.Transfer to a bowl and add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Cover loosely and soak overnight at room temperature. At least 3 hours before you plan to serve the chili, heat 1/2 cup oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and saute, turning

occasionally, until evenly browned, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, heat the remaining oil. Add the pasilla chiles and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes, then remove and set aside. In the same pot, saute the diced onion until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, put 2 cups broth and the sauteed pasillas. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and, following manufacturer’s instructions to take care when working with hot liquids, puree. Stir the bay leaves, garlic, pepper, cumin and paprika into the pot with the onions and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the brothchile puree. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, beef, and beer. Partially cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for

about 2 hours, until the beef is very tender and the sauce is thick. Meanwhile, prepare the beans. Drain them, reserving the soaking liquid. Put the beans in a saucepan with the quartered yellow onion, carrot, and celery. Pour in the remaining broth and the 1-1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer briskly until tender, about 2 hours, adding reserved soaking liquid if needed to keep the beans covered. Remove the onion, carrot and celery. Drain the beans, reserving the liquid. Stir the jalapenos, serranos, oregano, thyme, and lemon zest and juice into the beef mixture. Stir in the drained bean and cilantro, then the molasses. If the chili seems too thick, stir in some reserved bean cooking liquid. Season to taste with salt. Remove the bay leaves. Serve accompanied by bowls of cheese, onion and sour cream, for guests to add to taste, along with warm tortillas.

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Real Estate & Business

Steer clear of ‘dragon’ wars at work; stay neutral Q. I have a new job that I love. My boss just took me aside and told me there was a female manager who thinks I dress inappropriately and don’t do my job well. I can tell she doesn’t like this woman one bit. I want to take feedback well, but I’m not sure what to do. I’m also concerned I could end up being in the middle of fight they are already having. How do I navigate this? A. Your instincts are right on; you are about to be pulled into a fight that has nothing to do. To steer clear you need to make sure you stay neutral and supportive of both your boss and the other manager. When your boss dislikes another manager, he or she may set you up unintentionally to fight with that person. We all like the person we dislike to be disliked by everyone else. We all want to be on the

side of our boss. You can see how tempting it would be to take your boss’s negative feelings and start your own war with this manager. As a new employee, you simply can’t afford to make powerful enemies right out of the gate. You need to go back to your boss and her enemy and make sure neither person sees you as a threat. While your positive attitude regarding accepting “feedback” is commendable, what your boss said is too vague to count as feedback. Consider this question: What exactly do you need to change regarding your “inappropriate dress” and “doing your job badly”? If you can’t see feedback on a video screen, then you need to ask more specific questions. Go back to your boss and tell her that you are

crunchy and taste good with ketchup.” When you are caught in your office between people higher up than you, get out of their way.

Last word(s)

certain the other manager is just trying to be helpful in coaching you on “appropriate” dress and doing your job well. Point out that currently you don’t have any facts about what this manager wants. Let your boss know you plan to go back to the other manager and get specific suggestions that, of course, you would run by your boss. Now return to the other manager and make clear that you are new and want to deliver the performance she expects. Make it obvious

as well that you have to run everything by your boss. Then ask specifically what dress or services she would prefer to receive from you. When the other manager is reminded that you have to obey your boss and that you do want to give this manager what she wants, you’ll have sidestepped the war between her and your boss. As Scott Adams, the “Dilbert” cartoonist has perceptively observed, “Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, ‘cuz, like, you are

Q. I have to make a lot of accurate, fast judgments about people I do business with. Are there any quick ways to correctly evaluate a stranger? A. Yes, absolutely assume what they do when they first meet you is not an accident but a habit regardless of excuses they might make.

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 358 RICHMOND DR UNT L ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 (BROWN ALUMINUM SIDING TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE). On the 24th day of October, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff V. ZAFAR IQBAL Defendant. Case No. 10 CH 4780 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

different versions, I’d like to add one of my own - a recipe my team and I developed years ago when I had a Los Angeles brewpub named Eureka. Icecold beer is, after all, a perfect accompaniment to chili, as well as a rich source of flavor in recipes, including this one. As you’ll see, there are many stages to the preparation, though each is fairly simple. The reason behind the number of steps is the fact that a good chili has real complexity and depth, giving this recipe many different layers of flavors and textures, all of which work together to produce a stew that satisfies mightily with every spoonful. Here, the recipe calls for beef. But you could also make it with pork, lamb, duck, or even chicken. (If using chicken, I only add the browned meat to the pot for the last 30 minutes of simmering.) Once you’ve tasted it, you can also feel free to vary the seasonings, and the heat level, as you like. Which means it’s a recipe you can go on enjoying at least for the next five months, right up to Super Bowl Sunday and beyond!

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 165,968.31 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.

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 9/26, 10/3, 10/10

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 325 HEMLOCK AVENUE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 (TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE, SIDING, NO GARAGE). On the 17th day of October, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff V. MICHAEL J. HONSIK AND CASEY M. WARD Defendant. Case No. 10 CH 2660 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 228,519.62 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.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1572 Lavender Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 (Single family.). On the 17th day of October, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff V. MARIO PULLIAM; TACHON L. PULLIAM; MARIO PULLIAM, AS TRUSTEE OF THE PULLIAM FAMILY 2003 TRUST, U/D/T DATED MARCH 24, 2003; TACHON PULLIAM, AS TRUSTEE OF THE PULLIAM FAMILY 2003 TRUST, U/D/T DATED MARCH 24, 2003; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; THE WESGLEN MASTER ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant. Case No. 10 CH 6092 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(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. For Information Please Contact: FISHER & SHAPIRO, LLC. 2121 Waukegan Road Suite 301 Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 847-291-1717 847-291-3434 (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 9/19, 9/26, 10/3

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 505 N. Maggie Lane Romeoville, Illinois 60446 (residential). On the 17th day of October, 2013, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Chase Home Finance LLC; Plaintiff V. Janice Wilson; et al; Defendant. Case No. 08 CH 4579 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(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.

For Information Please Contact:

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

Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 North Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-5203 (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 9/19, 9/26, 10/3

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THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

ROMEOVILLE

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

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff,

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,

vs.

MICHAEL J. HONSIK AND CASEY M. WARD Defendant. No. 10 CH 2660

MARIO PULLIAM; TACHON L. PULLIAM; MARIO PULLIAM, AS TRUSTEE OF THE PULLIAM FAMILY 2003 TRUST, U/D/T DATED MARCH 24, 2003; TACHON PULLIAM, AS TRUSTEE OF THE PULLIAM FAMILY 2003 TRUST, U/D/T DATED MARCH 24, 2003; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; THE WESGLEN MASTER ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant. No. 10 CH 6092

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF RUSSELL J. WINKLER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL J. WINKLER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF RUSSELL J. WINKLER, DECEASED, SANDRA PECORA,WESLAKE COUNTRY CLUB ASSOCIATION, and Robert Krockey, as Special Representative of RUSSELL J. WINKLER, deceased, Defendants 13-CH-988 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 188 CHERRYWOOD CT. ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Russell J. Winkler, deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders against the Estate of Russell J. Winkler, deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders against the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Russell J. Winkler, deceased, Defendants, this case has been commenced in this Court against you and others, asking for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the Plaintiff on the property located at 188 Cherrywood Ct., Romeoville, IL 60446, more particularly described as: The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. The names of the title holders of record are: Russell J. Winkler A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot 314, in Weslake Subdivision, Neighborhood 3, Unit 1, being a Subdivision of part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 36 North, Range 9, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded June 21, 1996, as Document R96-55149 and Certificate of Correction recorded February 6, 1997, as Document R97-11263, in Will County, Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 06-03-12-201075-0000 fka 03-12-201-075 A common address or description of the location for the real estate is as follows: 188 Cherrywood Ct., Romeoville, IL 60446 An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of the Mortgagors: Russell J. Winkler married Sandra Pecora who also signs Name of the Mortgagee: National City Mortgage Company dba Commonwealth United Mortgage Company Date of the Mortgage: May 21, 2004 Date of the recording: June 17, 2004 County where recorded: Will County Recording document identification: Document No. R2004109794 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 October 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court Annex, 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. UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the Office of the Clerk of this Court at the WILL County Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 on or before, October 28, 2013, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court 14 W Jefferson, Suite 212 Joliet, Illinois 60432 THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 111 East Main Street Decatur, IL 62523 Telephone: (217) 422 1719

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Chase Home Finance LLC; Plaintiff, vs. Janice Wilson; et al; Defendant. No. 08 CH 4579 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 21st day of January, 2009, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 17th day of October, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: Lot 240 (except the South 31.61 feet thereof) in Marquette’s Estates, a Planned Unit Development, being a Subdivision o part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, Township 37 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof Recorded April 11, 2003 as Document Number R2003084680, in Will County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 505 N. Maggie Lane Romeoville, Illinois 60446 Description of Improvements: residential P.I.N.: 02-32-307-054 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 North Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-5203 (fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 9/19, 9/26, 10/3

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 18th day of September, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 17th day of October, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 2 IN BLOCK 10, IN HAMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 9, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 17, 1966, AS DOCUMENT NO. R66-3911, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 325 HEMLOCK AVENUE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: T W O STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE, SIDING, NO GARAGE P.I.N.: 11-04-04-203-003-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 228,519.62 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 9/19, 9/26, 10/3

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 8th day of November, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 17th day of October, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 979 IN WESGLEN SUBDIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD 8 A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7 TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 11 2001 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R200141426 IN WILL COUNTY ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1572 Lavender Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Single family. P.I.N.: 04-07-314-032 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. ZAFAR IQBAL Defendant. No. 10 CH 4780 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 July, 2013, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 24th day of October, 2013, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the followingdescribed real estate: LOT 11 IN LAKEWOOD FALLS UNIT 5 POD 22, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1999 AS DOCUMENT R99-124554 EXCEPT THAT PART DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 20.7 SECONDS WEST, 105.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, 29.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST, 106.47 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG A CURVE NONTANGENT TO THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE BEING CONCAVE NORTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 398.00 FEET AND A CORD BEARING OF SOUTH 86 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 30.47 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 8.74 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 358 RICHMOND DR UNT L ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: BROWN ALUMINUM SIDING TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE P.I.N.: 06-03-12-407-073-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 165,968.31 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: FISHER & SHAPIRO, LLC. 2121 Waukegan Road Suite 301 Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 847-291-1717 847-291-3434 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

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

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Flu vaccines now available Flu season is at hand, and the Will County Health Department is now offering flu shots for all ages at locations in Joliet, Bolingbrook and University Park. The cost for an adult flu shot (persons 19 years and older), will be $40. Shots for persons between 6 months through 18 years old will be $23.75. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted; persons with HMO insurance must go to their primary physician to get a flu shot. Walk-in shots are available each Monday through Friday at the Will County Community Health Center building in Joliet, 1106 Neal Ave. Walk-in hours are: Mondays, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-6 p.m.; Wednesday, 1-4 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon. NOTE – There is no walk-in clinic on the fourth Friday of the month. Shots are also available on Mondays by appointment at the Health Department branch office in Bolingbrook (323 Quadrangle), and Wednesdays by appointment in University

Park (44 Town Center). For an appointment at either branch office location, telephone 815740-8143, or toll free: 877-9425807. The 2013-2014 trivalent vaccine affords protection against A/California (H1N1) like, A/Texas (H3N2), and B/ Massachusetts viruses. A new quadravalent formulation also contains protection against B/ Brisbane virus. All four of the viruses in the 2013-2014 vaccine formulation are anticipated to be active during the upcoming flu season. Trivalent flu vaccine is available for infants and young children ages 6 through 35 months and the quadravalent vaccine is available for children 3 years old and older as well as for adults. Adult Only Community Clinics Walk-in adult only community clinics have been scheduled for October 3, in Monee, and October 8, in Joliet. The Monee clinic will run from 10 a.m.-noon at the St. Paul United Church of Christ (5323 W. Margaret St). The Joliet clinic will be noon-2 p.m. at the St. Joseph Park Hall

(1500 N. Raynor Ave., enter the parking lot from Theodore). You must be a Will County resident and at least 18 years old to attend either of these special clinics. Please bring a picture ID. If applicable, please bring your Medicare and/or Medicaid card and your Social Security card. Flu shots are urged for everyone over the age of 6 months. According to the National Centers for Disease Control, shots are especially critical for persons ages 50 and over, those from 19-50 years old with chronic medical conditions, all children older than 6 months, pregnant women, healthcare providers and contacts of infants under 6 months old. There are two 24-hour telephone lines to serve area residents who need information about flu shots and other immunizations provided by the Health Department. To reach the Will County Influenza and Immunization Line, telephone 815-774-7360. For information about adult only walk-in community clinics, telephone 815-740-7632.

Mortgage assistance available at Center for Community Concerns The Will County Center for Community Concerns now has money available through their Community Service Block Grant for Mortgage and Property Tax assistance. To be eligible for financial assistance, applicants have to be at or below 125 percent poverty level. Documentation that will be required: • Reason of your default/ delinquency (must show proof) • Current Tax Return • Mortgage company statement (or deed if owned free and clear) • Current Property Tax Bill • Hardship letter • Copy of all monthly expenses (bills) • Proof of all expenses paid in the last 30 days (receipts) • Current bank statement • Must provide proof of all expenses paid in the last 30 days (receipts) • Social Security Cards for all members living in the household • Picture ID of applicant

• Proof of gross household income for 90 days prior to the date of application which may include: check stubs/ SSA/SSI/child support, etc. Any documentation showing money coming into the household. • Anyone 18 years or older in the household with no income MUST have a printout from unemployment showing no benefits received 90 days prior to date of application. • Printout of ALL benefits received from DHS – Public Aid (Medical Cards, Food Stamps, TANF-Cash Assistance) • You may be asked to bring in additional documentation depending on your household circumstances. Apply Monday through Friday at Will County Center for Community Concerns, 304 N. Scott St., Joliet. Applications are taken on a walk-in basis. Limited number of applications taken each day. Applications are taken on a first come first serve basis.

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