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RHS Students Become Teachers for “Hour of Code” Romeoville HS Computer Science Students Become Teachers “Hour of Code” is a global initiative to introduce computer science to students and demystify creating computer code. Romeoville HS participated in Hour of Code by sending AP Computer Science students into math classrooms to recruit for

AP Computer Science and to lead students through a basic coding exercise. VVSD visited the math class of Mrs. Anna Teper-Dillard where AP Comp Science students Ethan Justice and Garrett Shahan had the experience of moving to the front of the classroom to deliver a lesson. Watch the video to see Ethan and Garrett experiencing the role of teacher, and afterwards, explain the differences between being in front of the classroom as a teacher, as opposed to being in the classroom as a student.

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Valley View School District hosts STEMCathalon vvsd stemcathlon tests creativity, collaboration & communication skills The ability to work as a member of a team just might be the most important 21st Century skill students need to learn and develop. That skill, along with the ability to think quickly and communicate clearly while the clock is ticking, is at the core of the VVSD Middle School STEMCathlon. STEMCathlon tests the ability of students to use common items to build small machines that are used in competitive excercises. The team from Jane Addams Middle School emerged victorious, as their effort was anchored by wins in the Ship the Chip Build and the Rocket Build. A special thank you to the VVSD high school students, staff members, and representatives of Argonne Na-

tional Laboratory, Citgo and ComEd who volunteered to run STEMCathlon. Watch the video on vvsd.org to see the development process in the Rocket Build competition and the test phase of the Kick Stick Build.

valley view schools Kindergarten open enrollment march 3-13

Normantown Road, Romeoville IL. A student must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020 to enroll in Kindergarten for the following school year and is required to be enrolled by their legal guardian. If your child already attends the Valley View Early Childhood Center, they do not need to be enrolled for Kindergarten. Valley View School District offers full day Kindergarten at all elementary schools and a half-day program at Oak View Elementary in Bolingbrook.

Valley View School District will welcome the Class of 2033 when Kindergarten Open Enrollment takes place March 3-13 (with the exception of Sun. March 8). Students residing in the District who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2020 are eligible to enroll. Visit our website for complete enrollment information including a checklist for required enrollment documents and forms. The Open Enrollment hours are as follows: 7:30- 4 pm, except for Sat. March 7 (8:30 am - 1:30 pm), Tue. Mar. 10 and Thu. March 12 (8:30 am - 6pm). During Open Enrollment, we will have extra staff on hand to expedite the wait time. Please enroll March 3-13 to avoid long wait times in August. Enrollment will take place at the Valley View Administration Center, 801 W

more inFo In education, the acronym STEM stands for the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM education, then, is the learning of these STEM subjects through an integrated approach; one that offers hands-on and relevant learning experiences.

ms. valarie humphrey visits romeoville hs for black history month Ms. VaLarie Humphrey has journeyed from college flunk out, to teacher, to education administrator, to one of the most soughtafter education consultants in the country. As part of the events at Romeoville HS for Black History Month, Ms. Humphrey spoke to the students in the junior class and explained they should take a cue from Harriet Tubman. While Harriet Tubman’s main accomplishment was delivering slaves out of the South, Ms. Humphrey emphasized to students Ms. Tubman’s legacy is also this: While we

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the ability to work as a member of a team just might be the most important 21st century skill students need to learn and develop. follow our own journey, we can always go back where we came from and help lift someone else. Watch the video on vvsd.org

brooks middle school welcomes guest readers to read aloud to students

The practice of reading aloud to young children is one of the most important activities leading to language skills development. However, by the time students reach middle school age, they rarely get to enjoy the experience of having someone read to them aloud. Recently, Brooks Middle School participated in World Read Aloud Day by inviting VVSD staff members to read aloud to students in their classrooms. We enjoyed hearing Brooks Student Resource Officer Jenna Swendsen read the beginning of The Unteachables by Gordon Korman. Watch the video on vvsd.org

spring is theatre season in valley view Romeoville HS Presents Beauty and the Beast The performing arts students at

Romeoville HS present the Broadway Musical version of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” March 6-8 at 7 pm and March 8 at 2 pm in the David Carlson Auditorium at RHS. All children under 3 years old admitted for free. Tickets for children over 3 years old and students through college with an ID are $5. Tickets for adults are $10 when purchased online. Visit https://romeovillehschoir.ludus. com/ to purchase tickets. In addition, the cast is offering an added bonus of Story Time with Belle prior to the matinee show on Sun. March 8. Story Time begins at 12:30 pm and will run for an hour with an opportunity to take photos with the cast. Adults and children under 3 years old are admitted for free, while children older than 3 and students through college with a student ID are $5. Whether you attend the Sunday show or not, you are welcome to be our guest at Story Time with Belle.

Bolingbrook HS Presents The Drowsy Chaperone The Brook Theatre will present a parody of 1920’s musicals as “The Drowsy Chaperone” hits the stage. Performances are 7 pm on March 20-21, 27-28 and 3 pm on Sun. March 22 in the Roger and Pat Claar Family Auditorium. Tickets are $10 online or $12 at the door. To purchase tickets on-

line, visit www.thebrooktheatre. org

summer will also be theatre season in valley view Beauty and the Beast Jr. For the third summer in a row, VVSD middle school students will have an opportunity to come together and create a District-wide middle school musical through the Valley View STAGES program. Students will have the opportunity to perform on the stage or backstage in a production of “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Camp will culminate in up to two performances on Friday, June 12 at the Bolingbrook High School Auditorium. Performances will take place on the final day of the camp. Dates for the camp are weekdays June 1-12. Tuition of $250 includes daily breakfast and lunch, camp T-shirt, and theatre instructions. Early Registration (before April 1) is $225. If you are registering an additional child, the tuition for a second participant is $175. For more information or to register, visit http://www.bhsmusicboosters.org/stages/ Registration is only permitted for Valley View School District students and stu-

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Village takes next step on new North-South Roadway this project is partially funded by a $3 million grant from the state of illinois

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Bolingbrook among Illinois Safest Cities

bolingbrook ranked as #24 on the list

llinois’s crime situation is a mixed bag: its property crime rate is a touch below the national rate, while the state’s violent crime rate is about 10% higher than national levels. The statewide violent crime rate is no doubt elevated by high crime in Chicago, Illinois’s largest city, which is plagued by violent crime nearly three times the national rate. In contrast, many Illinois communities achieved remarkably low crime rates in 2018, with each of the state’s 5 safest cities experiencing about a quarter of the statewide average of violent crime, or less. Let’s take a closer look at them.

innacle Drive will soon be extended south, completing a north-south connection from Airport Road to Renwick Road. During the previous Board Meeting, the Romeoville Village Board annexed 20 acres of property that will allow for the extension. This project is partially funded by a $3 million grant from the State of Illinois, as part of the state capital bill. “We greatly appreciate the support of State Representative John Connor for securing this funding,” praised Mayor Noak. “This will go a long way towards alleviating traffic on both Weber Road and Route 53.” Construction is anticipated to begin once a funding agreement is finalized, which could be as soon as this summer.

Methodology To identify the safest cities, the National Council revietheyd the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics. They eliminated any cities that failed to submit a com-

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pinnacle drive will soon be extended south, completing a north-south connection from airport road to renwick road.

village to host Job Fair april 2

Searching for a job? The Village of Romeoville in conjunction with the Workforce Center of Will County and the Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce is having a Job Fair on April 2 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Romeoville Athletic and Event Center, 55 Phelps Ave. Bring your resume. Meet with businesses that are hiring. For a listing of businesses attending and their open positions,

romeoville police now have access to new therapeutic wellness program The Village Board has entered into an agreement with First Responders Wellness Center to pro-

click here. New this year --- The Workforce Services Division of Will County Mobile Workforce Center (MWC) will be parked near the entrance of the Athletic & Event Center from 3:30-6:30 p.m. the day of the Job Fair. The MWC is equipped with 11 workstations, a copier, printer and WIFI. Workforce Services will even have staff who are Certified Professional Resume Writers to assist job seekers to assist job seekers in making resumes, copying resumes

vide therapeutic wellness checks to members of the Police Department. “First responders are often faced with stressful situations,” stated Mayor John Noak. “We hope this program can assist our officers and personnel in dealing with those stresses in the best way

or having their resume reviewed before attending the job fair. Employers --- Is your business looking for qualified candidates to fill your open positions? Participate in the Village of Romeoville Job Fair! There is no cost to attend this event or to have a table. Space is limited. Registration includes a table, two chairs and table signage. To reserve your spot, email Scott Kettman at skettman@willcountyillinois.com

possible.” These confidential sessions aim to build coping strategies, offer suggestions for dealing with specific needs or trauma, and help to promote overall mental wellness. Similar services are also being reviewed for the fire department personnel.

plete crime report to the FBI and cities with populations under 10,000. This left 3,381 cities (out of a total of 9,251). There are two broad classifications of crimes: violent crimes and non-violent crimes. The National Council computed the total number of crimes reported by each city by adding violent crimes and property crimes. They then created a crime rate as the number of crimes per 1,000 population. Then they transformed the total crime rate variable so that the skewness was reduced and normalized. Data from 2,831 law enforcement agencies was then collected to determine police adequacy (TotalCrimes / Number of police employees). The National Council considers that the smaller the police adequacy statistic is, the safer the city is. This variable was also transformed and normalized. Finally, the National Council variables theyre combined to create a safety score for each city.

5250 or (800) 897-9000. If you are interested in an accelerated program or a 3+1 program through our partnerships, please schedule an individual visit with one of our counselors. NOTE: Program begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Recreation & Fitness Center.

lewis university to host campus visit days Prospective high school and transfer students are invited to attend one of our upcoming Campus Visit Days.

During Campus Visit Days, students and families will have the opportunity to: ≠ Meet with faculty and staff ≠ Learn about scholarship opportunities and the financing of your education ≠ Take a campus tour with a current student ≠ Learn more about the admission process and ways to get involved on campus If you have any questions, please contact us at (815) 836-

≠ Campus Visit Day ≠ Saturday, April 18 at 9:30 AM ≠ Romeoville, IL

springtime craft show march 14

Shop ’til you drop at Romeoville’s annual Springtide Craft Show on March 14! There will be 100 booths including hand crafts, candles, jewlery, crochet, embroidery, floral arrangements, pet accessories, hair bows, Tastefully Simple, Party Lite, Pampered Chef, Stampin’ Up, & much more! Crafters can register at the Recreation Center or request an application to be sent. Registrations is taken until spaces are filled, and are accepted on a first come, first paid basis. Returning crafters have priority registration.

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FEBRUARY 28 WOODRIDGE FiX-it clinic: stuFFed animal hospital. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Woodridge Public Library. Teddy Bear hurt his paw? Plush buddy lost her stuffing? Time for a check-up at the stuffed animal hospital. Library doctors will consult on a stuffed animal’s health, recommend treatment, and provide sewing supplies & instruction to help repair the injured animal. FEBRUARY 29 SHOREWOOD leap year party. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ShorewoodTroy Library. Come celebrate Leap Day in the Children’s Dept. Leap around from one activity to the next as we celebrate a day that only comes once every four years! No registration needed, stop in anytime from 9-4. MARCH 3 PLAINFIELD green village program: the biggest little Farm documentary. 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library District. The 2020 Green Village Series continues on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m., at the Plainfield Library. This environmentally conscious documentary explores a couple’s quest to make their dream of living on a fully sustainable farm come true. Register online. MARCH 7 LOCKPORT pancaKes and paJamas story time. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Lockport Branch White Oak Library District. Wear your pajamas to this fun Saturday morning story time. This program is perfect for the whole family to do together. We will read stories, sing songs, make a craft, and serve pancakes. Please register in advance. MARCH 11 CREST HILL messy art For tots. 4:30-6 p.m. Crest Hill Branch White Oak Library District. Let’s get messy at the library! Messy Art for Tots allows for children ages 3 to 6 to experience open-ended, creative exploration of art. All children are encouraged to get messy and focus on exploring their creative minds through paint, paper, and more. Messy play clothes are recommended to wear. Ages 3-6. Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please inform us 24 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs. MARCH 10 BOLINGBROOK open mic showcase night. 7-8 p.m. Fountaindale Public Library. Showcase your acoustic music, poetry, dance, artwork, photography and even short films. Each performer will have up to seven minutes, and signup is first come, first served. Ages 18 and older.

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raiders defeat plainfield south to win program’s 17th consecutive regional championship by marK gregory editorial director

@Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

Since a man with the last name of Smith has been on the bench at Bolingbrook High School, the girls basketball team has not fallen short of a regional championship. In the 2001-02 season with former coach Tony Smith, the Raiders claimed the program’s first regional title. That streak carried from Tony to current coach Chris Smith, who took over the team in 2011-12. Last week, Bolingbrook recorded its 17th-straight regional championship with a 73-44 win over Plainfield South at the Metea Valley Regional. “This is a step-by-step process,” Chris Smith said. “It is good to celebrate, but our goal is much bigger than (a regional title) and hopefully, this is the first step of many.” With a commanding lead early, Bolingbrook was able to rest key players, especially LSU-bound senior Treasure Thompson, who missed the regional opener. Thompson tore her ACL in the final game of her junior season.

straight regional titles For the raiders

“The plan with her was to get her some run up and down the court and get her wind back,” Smith said. “We wanted to get the group working together and see what we can accomplish. “When we play together and we all do what we can do, we have a pretty good team. Defensively, we can still get better. We are still a work in progress, but the talent is there. It is just a matter of us putting it together and doing what we are capable of doing.” That win placed the No. 2 seed Raiders in the sectional semifinal against No. 3 Naperville North at the Benet Academy Sectional. The game took place after press deadline. Results can be found on buglenewspapers.com. If the seeds held, a win would land Bolingbrook in a sectional final against the host, and No. 1 seed, Benet Academy — a game that in the last three years was an anticipated Super-Sectional match-up, but never happened as one team or the other was eliminated prior to the Elite Eight. “We know that if we want to get where we want to go, somewhere, we are going to have to meet up,” Smith said.

more wins aFter regional to advance to the state Finals

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Flyers sweep lindenwood in battle for top spot in miva women’s bowling team brings home hardware for thrid time

ewis’ fifth ranked men’s volleyball team swept Lindenwood in a battle for the top spot in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association standings on Saturday evening at Neil Carey Arena. With the win, the Flyers improve to 11-4, 4-1 MIVA while the Lions are now 9-6, 2-2 MIVA. Lewis trailed 12-6 in the opening set before storming back with an 8-2 run to even the score at 14 on a kill from Kyle Bugée (Cupertino, Calif./ Homestead). The two sides traded the next eight points and were tied at 18 when the Flyers took control scoring five straight points to grab a 23-18 lead. Lindenwood silenced the run momentarily but a kill and an ace from Ryan Coenen (Franklin, WI/Franklin) gave Lewis the opening set 25-19.

The Flyers dominated the second set hitting .529 in the stanza and never trailed in the frame. They lead by as many as nine in the set but Lindenwood rallied to cut the margin to five at 18-13 after an ace from AJ Lewis. After a timeout, Lewis regrouped scoring seven of the final 11 points to win the set 25-17. The third set featured 12 ties and five lead changes. The Flyers built a three-point lead midway through the stanza but the Lions came back to tie the set at 20 after a service error by Dalen Instenes (Racine, WI/ William Horlick). Lewis held off the late charge from Lindenwood scoring five of the final six points of the match to secure the sweep. Coenen led the Flyers with 12 kills while Tyler Mitchem (Bolingbrook, Ill./Bolingbrook HS) added 10 and Bugèe finished with six kills. Bugèe also had six aces in the contest. Kevin Kauling (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley) handed out 30 assists while Bugèe, Instenes and Jason Gibbs

(Bellaire, Texas/Bellarie) had seven digs apiece. Lewis hit .324 (36 kills/13 errors/71 total attacks) for the contest. Diego Negron led the Lions with 11 kills while Jeremy Kirch finished with eight kills. Brian Schwob had 30 assists while Kyle Deutschmann finished with a match-high nine digs. Lindenwood had an attack percentage of .176 (31 kills/ 16 errors/ 85 total attacks) for the match. The Flyers travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana next Thursday to take on Purdue Fort Wayne at 6:30 p.m.

BOWLING The Lewis University women’s bowling team brought home hardware for the third time in its brief history, finishing in second place at the Hammer Flyer Classic at Tinley Bowl Sunday. The Flyers (48-29) fell to Kentucky Wesleyan in the tournament championship match by 10 pins in the decisive seventh game, marking the third runner-up finish

for the Flyers in two seasons. The tournament opened Friday with five Baker matches in which Lewis went 4-1. It defeated North Central 926-785, Aurora 1,036-830, Marian 934-841, fell to Kentucky Wesleyan 953-884 and beat Spalding 869-679. The Flyers’ 4,649 total put them in second place after the first day, behind No. 12 Central Missouri, which shot a 4,866. On Saturday Lewis went 3-2 in traditional games, defeating Drury 968-891, Dominican 911-835 and Elmhurst 887-825 before falling to Central Missouri 999-955 and Augustana 919-882. Sunday morning opened up with one more traditional game in which the Flyers topped Upper Iowa 954-881. Heading into match play the Flyers earned the No. 2 seed with a 10,206 total. Central Missouri was No. 1 with a 10,467, while Drury was third with a 10,155 and Kentucky Wesleyan fourth with a 9,981. In the best-of-seven semifinal

match, the Flyers topped Drury 4-2 (171-174, 159-154, 202-153, 179-182, 234-147, 204-180). In the championship match Lewis fell to Kentucky Wesleyan 4-3 (187-200, 223-153, 201-195, 202-211, 186-179, 168-257, 168-178). Erin Biccochi (Ladd, Ill./Hall) earned All-Tournament Team honors, shooting a 1,218 over six games to finish third. Michelle Tiltges (Lansing, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) shot a 1,128 to place 11th, while Kylie Johnson (Belvidere, Ill./ Belvidere North) rolled a 1,102 to place 15th. Kayla Dench (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield East) added a 952 in five games, Kaylee Zukovich (Joliet, Ill./Joliet West) had an 863 in five games, Amber-Grace Carroll (Belleville, Ill./Belleville East) added a 150 game and Clara Ferrari (Peru, Ill./LaSalle-Peru) shot a 144 game. Lewis is back in action March 6 for the Columbia 300 Music City Classic hosted by Vanderbilt in its final event of the regular season.

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

dear Janet,

Janet

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vvsd early childhood online registration for community based tuition program closes Feb. 28

Valley View School District’s Early Childhood Program will be offering a limited number of placements for the half and full-day Community Based Tuition pre-school program for the 2020-21 school year. The Valley View Early Childhood Center offers a diversity of experiences for students, with a focus on pre-academic skills, social and emotional development, and hands-on activities. Music and movement are also key attributes of the curriculum, which focuses on the development of the whole child and their self-esteem. Full Day Community Based Tuition Program Pre-School students will attend 6 hours and 15 minutes per day at a cost of $600 per month, which includes breakfast, lunch, and a snack. Before and after school care is also available through the Romeoville Recreation Department. Community Based Tuition Half Day Pre-School is for 2 1/12 hours per day at a cost of $245 per month. Valley View’s Early Childhood program offers early childhood education for children three years old by the first day of school and no older than five years old on Sept. 2, 2020. This program is open to all Valley View 365U

My advice is to preplan, not prepay. Unfortunately, you learned first-hand how hard it is to make important decisions in the middle of that kind of grief. Many times, people are so emotional when they face these kinds of things that they make bad decisions. That’s why pre-planning, and making decisions ahead of time, is a really good move. Now, here’s why it’s never a good idea to prepay for this kind of thing. If you live to an average age, for what you’d

residents and outside residents, with families who reside within VVSD boundaries given first priority. To register online for the lottery for available placements in either the Community Based Tuition Full Day or Half Day programs, visit www. vvsd.org/ec Online lottery application closes on Fri. Feb. 28. The lottery drawing will take place on Tue. March 3. Parents will be contacted via email on Wed. Mar. 11 if their child has been selected through the open lottery system. If you have any questions, please call 815-886-7827

support the vveeF under the big top on Fri. march 20 The Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation’s Annual Dinner and Auction Gala is coming on Fri. Mar. 20 at 6 pm at Bolingbrook Golf Club. Join the VVEEF for a fun filled evening Under the Big Top. Grab your seat in the grandstand early, so you can witness The Greatest Show On Earth! The VVEEF raises money for grants that directly benefit VVSD students and teachers. You can walk the tightrope as you peruse auction items, or you can view and bid online via the [vveef.givesmart. com]givesmart site directly from your phone or device. And don’t miss the rest of the spectacle of food, entertainment, and raffle prizes. So jump on the bandwagon early and get your tickets today! To purchase tickets, visit [vveef.givesmart. com]vveef.givesmart.com (Use this link for donations AND to register for our online bidding system)

need for proper planning, but don’t ever pre-pay for them. God bless you, Janet. I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

dear dave,

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

dear ami, dave says by dave ramsey

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prepay today at your age, you could invest the amount and be self-insured. You’d have a ton of money sitting there when the time comes. Events like this make you realize the

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 613 Nelson Avenue, Romeoville, IL 60446 (Single Family ). On the 12th day of March, 2020 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: Apex Bank f/k/a Bank of Camden Plaintiff V. David Mukenschnabl; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants Defendant. Case No. 18 CH 0974 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. 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: ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC. 1771 W. Diehl Rd. Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS 60563 P: 630-453-6960 F: 630-428-4620 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 2/20, 2/27, 3/5

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 25S Fernwood Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 0 (Condominium). On the 5th day of March, 2020 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: Midfirst Bank Plaintiff V. DANTE L. SAMPLER A/K/A DANTE SAMPLER; PINE MEADOW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, NO. 2; Defendant.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 113 CEDARWOOD AVENUE , BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 (Green vinyl siding, one story single family home, attached one car garage). On the 19th day of March, 2020 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, N.A Plaintiff V. DIANE MOSHER; TD BANK USA, N.A.; BENJAMIN KASPER; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF STEVE MERCER A/K/A STEVE A MERCER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, STEVE MERCER Defendant.

Case No. 19 CH 1109 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Case No. 19 CH 0886 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. 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: SHAPIRO KREISMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC. 2121 Waukegan Rd, Suite 301 Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 P: 847-770-4348 F: 847-291-3434 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 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

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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 AND ASSOCIATES 1 N. Dearborn Suite 1300 Chicago, Illinois 60602 P: 312-346-9088 F: 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 2/27, 3/5, 3/12

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real estate PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Apex Bank f/k/a Bank of Camden Plaintiff, vs. David Mukenschnabl; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. No. 18 CH 0974 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 6th day of December, 2019, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 12th day of March, 2020 , 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 9, IN BLOCK 2, IN HAMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33 AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, INCLUDING A PORTION OF ROGERS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 23, 1958, AS DOCUMENT NO. 851430, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 613 Nelson Avenue, Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family P.I.N.: 12-02-33-201-002-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. 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: ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC. 1771 W. Diehl Rd. Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS 60563 P: 630-453-6960 F: 630-428-4620 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 2/20, 2/27, 3/5

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES E. WHITE, III, DEBRA A. WHITE AKA DEBRA WHITE AKA DEBRA A. LAURY, CHRISTINE L. LAURY AKA CHRISTINE LIANNE LAURY and WINSTON VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, Defendants. CASE NO. 19-CH-1921 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 519 RACINE LN. BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Debra A. White aka Debra White aka Debra A. Laury and Christine L. Laury aka Christine Lianne Laury, Defendants, this case has been commenced in this Court against you and others, asking for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the Plaintiff on the property located at 519 Racine Ln., Bolingbrook, IL 60440, more particularly described as: LOT 8, AREA 44 IN CENTEX-WINSTON CORP., BOLINGBROOK TOWNHOMES UNIT NO. 5, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 25, 1972, AS DOCUMENT R72-10688, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AS DEFINED IN DECLARATION DATED JULY 1, 1971, AND RECORDED JULY 7, 1971, AS DOCUMENT R71-15260, AS AMENDED, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 12-02-02-312-0260000 fka 02-02-312-026 Commonly known as: 519 Racine Ln., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 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 April 9, 2020 at 1:30 PM at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the Office of the Clerk of this Court at the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432-4399 on or before March 23, 2020, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. CLERK OF THE COURT THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Meredith Pitts (#6280878) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 Published 2/20, 2/27, 3/5

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PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Midfirst Bank Plaintiff, vs. DANTE L. SAMPLER A/K/A DANTE SAMPLER; PINE MEADOW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, NO. 2; Defendant. No. 19 CH 1109 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 22nd day of October, 2019, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2020 , commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: UNIT S-6-3, IN PINE MEADOW CONDOMINIUM NO. 2, AS DELINEATED ON THE PINE MEADOW CONDOMINIUM NO. 2 SURVEY OF CERTAIN LOTS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN PINE MEADOW, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1971, AS DOCUMENT NO R71-21842, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM MADE BY KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOMES, INC, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS DOCUMENT NO. R74-2040, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN SAID PARCEL, (EXCEPTING FROM SAID PARCEL, ALL THE PROPERTY AND SPACE COMPRISING ALL THE UNITS THEREOF AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND SURVEY), IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 25S Fernwood Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 0 Description of Improvements: Condominium P.I.N.: 12-02-15-223-025-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. 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: SHAPIRO KREISMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC. 2121 Waukegan Rd, Suite 301 Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 P: 847-770-4348 F: 847-291-3434 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A Plaintiff, vs. DIANE MOSHER; TD BANK USA, N.A.; BENJAMIN KASPER; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF STEVE MERCER A/K/A STEVE A MERCER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, STEVE MERCER Defendant. No. 19 CH 0886 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, 2020, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 19th day of March, 2020 , 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 4, IN BLOCK 10 IN BOLINGBROOK UNIT NO.7 A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 4, 1964, AS DOCUMENT NO. 1024021, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 113 CEDARWOOD AVENUE , BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Green vinyl siding, one story single family home, attached one car garage P.I.N.: 12-02-14-201-004-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 $219,039.73 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 AND ASSOCIATES 1 N. Dearborn Suite 1300 Chicago, Illinois 60602 P: 312-346-9088 F: MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

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The U.S. Constitution requires that each decade there is a count— or a census—of America’s population. The census provides vital information for you and your community. A sample of the upcoming census can be found by visiting the following links. Get a preview of the kinds of questions that will be asked so you are ready to answer. For additional information about the US Census, visit www.2020census.gov

Kudos for Noteworthy Achievements Bolingbrook HS Chess Team The Bolingbrook HS Chess Team had their best ever showing at the IHSA Chess Championships in Peoria. Team members include: Adrian Castillo, Alyssa Correa, Albert Huynh, Lexi Ingram, Josh Knott, Francisco Mariscal, Katelyn Mensik, Andres Morante, Uy Pham. The Raider chess team is coached by Ms. Catherine Tallon and Mr. Mike Papes. Romeoville HS senior Alyson Young qualified for the IHSA Girls Bowling Championships that begins Fri. Feb. 21 in Rockford. Alyson placed 6th among all the individuals

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legal listings ‘briefs’ from page 8 at the Plainfield North Sectional and advanced as one of the top five individuals who were not members of a qualifying team. Bolingbrook HS will be represented by four wrestlers at the IHSA Boys Class 3A Individual Wrestling Championships Feb. 20-22 at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Luis Bazan (120), Cam Hargrove (145), Jack McDermott (132), and Joe McDermott (113) will compete for the Raiders.

Ms. Tammi Conn VVSD Director of Career and Technical Education Ms. Tammi Conn is the recipient of the Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year Award. Ms. Conn was presented with the award at the IACTE annual conference at the Bloomington Normal Marriott. This award is given to an administrator, program specialist, coordinator, or other CTE personnel. It is given for making significant contributions toward innovative, unique and effective career and technical education programs.

Quick Notes The next regular meeting of the Valley View School District Board of Education is on Monday, February 24, at John J. Lukancic Middle School, 725 W. Normantown Rd, Romeoville IL. The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. and the Board will vote to go into Executive Session. The Public Session of the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Agenda for the meeting will be posted no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Go to vvsd. org to view the Agenda The Bolingbrook HS Child Development Class Little Raiders PreSchool Lab for kids ages 3-4 begins on Thu. Feb. 27. The pre-school lab offers a safe and educational environment for kids and instruction, which includes activities that encourage intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:15 a.m.- 1 p.m. through Thu, May 8. This will be the 10th year the program has provided a positive experience for the preschoolers and the Bolingbrook HS high school studentinstructors too. The program supports the District’s Career and Technical Education investigation. For more information contact Ms. Debra Taylor at (630) 679-3696 or taylordj@ vvsd.org

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Preserve to host juried Art Show through April 3 artworks selected for the exhibit will be on public display from tuesday, march 3, through Friday, april 3

rom winged creatures to objects carried on the wind, flight is a natural phenomenon. To see how that phenomenon has inspired artists, the public is invited to Plum Creek Nature Center for the “Nature Takes Flight Juried Art Competition.” The artworks selected for the exhibit will be on public display from Tuesday, March 3, through Friday, April 3, at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township. The nature center’s hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. “We have new artists this year to give the show a new perspective,” said Suzy Lyttle, interpretive naturalist with the Forest Preserve District. “Plus we have a new theme. Last year was all about spring, and this year it is all about flight!” The 55 pieces on exhibit were selected from 143 submissions. They include a variety of mediums, including oil and acrylic paintings, photographs, textiles and metal sculptures, Lyttle said. Most of the artworks are for sale. “I feel like we have a lot of upcycled pieces as well, which ties perfectly into the ‘Found Objects Art Trail’ that will be opening as the art show closes,” she said. “Yellow Jacket” is among the pieces made from upcycled items. Artist Steve Kost, a combat veteran who

more inFo ≠ The 55 pieces on exhibit were selected from 143 submissions. They include a variety of mediums, including oil and acrylic paintings, photographs, textiles and metal sculptures, Lyttle said. Most of the artworks are for sale. began creating metal sculptures as a therapeutic outlet, created a bee sculpture from found metal objects and parts from a dismantled typewriter. Another upcycled piece, titled “Do You Hear the Bluebird,” is made from old encyclopedias. This year’s theme, “Nature Takes Flight,” was meant to inspire both literally and figuratively, Lyttle said, and fitting with that theme, the selected pieces include a good variety of birds and insects, a leaping squirrel and leaves in flight. Lyttle said the exhibited pieces are “on point” with the theme, adding that nothing is too abstract. A few of the artworks will be hanging from the ceiling. “Some things will literally be taking flight,” she said of the exhibit. One of these hanging pieces, titled “2171,” is an installation of 435 paper moths and butterflies that represent just a fraction of the native Lepidoptera moths and butterflies native to Will County.

yellow Jacket by steve Kost. In addition, some of the art is interactive. “Locomotion” appears to be birds at first glance, but when exposed to ultraviolet light new animals appear. All the exhibited artworks will be judged by a jury, and the top three entries will receive Visa gift cards in the amounts of $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $200 for third place. Members of the public who attend the exhibition are invited to vote for their favorite piece, and the winner of the “people’s choice”

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award will receive a $100 Visa gift card, Lyttle said. Funding for the awards are being provided by The Nature Foundation of Will County. The jury for the show includes Lyttle; Jennifer Meyer, a sculptor and the artist who created pieces on display in the “Found Objects Art Trail” at Goodenow Grove’s Snapper Pond; Don Sala, a photographer whose work has previously been exhibited at the nature center; and Jim Flax from The Nature Foundation of Will County.

“We all have a different perspective,” Lyttle said of the jurors. “It’s about how it strikes them.” As an interpretive naturalist, she said the natural and native elements of the species represented are important to her. The judges also take note of the pieces’ composition and quality. This is the second year Plum Creek has hosted a juried art show. Lyttle said they hope to host another show next year, with a few changes from the previous years’ shows.

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