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Vol. 9 No. 6
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Coal-plants to undergo major changes across four plants
One coal unit to close in Romeoville/ Joliet facility to switch to natural gas
By Laura Katauskas staff reporter
katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas
As part of its environmental compliance plan for Midwest Generation facilities, NRG Energy will be retiring one of its coal units at its Romeoville facility and converting the Joliet facility to natural gas. NRG Energy acquired a number of Midwest Generation facilities, including plants in Romeoville, Joliet, Waukegan and Pekin >> see coal | page 2
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News >> COAL, from page 1 in April. Midwest Generation had been under scrutiny for environmental concerns and most recently shut down two facilities it owned in Chicago. The company had entered into a compliance agreement in 2006 with the State to comply with environmental laws. To comply with that plan, NRG is now investing more than $567 million to meet those
requirements. The company will be ceasing coal operations at one of two coal units at the unincorporated Romeoville facility by April 2015.The other unit will be kept online and NRG will be working to meet Illinois environmental laws and regulations. NGR Spokesman and Director of Communications David Gaier said it was not economic for the company to operate the Coal Unit 3 in Romeoville.
“The whole plan of investing nearly half a billion dollars is to upgrade and diversify the coal fleet,” said Gaier. “It is also important to note we are not seeking any assistance from the state or from rate payers … we are not a regulated utility company.The improvements are not made based on increase rates for customers. We can’t charge rate payers. We sell merchant energy and bid out prices every day.” Romeoville Mayor John Noak said the village will begin a dialogue with the company to discuss the future of the site. The Joliet facility will be completely converted to natural gas by mid-2016. Gaier explained this will result in a job loss, as coal handling is a big part of the process, requiring many employees. However, the company expects to reduce its total workforce by 250 employees, across all four facilities, not only Joliet and Romeoville. Gaier said the company recognizes the updating its fleets will obviously affect some of its employees. “We value our employees, their contributions and their longtime service to the company and hope to do everything we can to assist them,” said Gaier. Gaier said the overall effect is to clean up its Illinois fleet, complying with the Combined Pollutant Standards set by the State. The full environmental control systems will be in place in Waukegan by May 2015 and in Pekin by 2016. “We are moving our fleet into the future,” said Gaier. “We just took over April 1. When we agreed to purchase we agreed to look at the Illinois coal fleet both economically and environmentally evaluate their use.” As a result of the investment, Gaier said there will be 60 percent reduction carbon dioxide (the equivalent of taking 4 million cars off the road); a 90 percent reduction in sulfur dioxide; a 65 percent reduction in nitrogen oxides; a 70 percent reduction in particulate matter; and a 53 percent reduction in mercury. Combined these emissions improvements is four times greater than the closing of the two plants by Midwest Generation, said Gaier. “These decisions were not taken lightly; a lot of analysis went into this plan,” said Grier.
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Valley View
Romeofest includes all Test shows students making gains
In its inaugural year, the village teamed up with All Around Amusements and Tri County Special Recreation Association to start Georgia Wilson Day
In reading, nearly all grades levels improved on previous gains in 2013, while math saw more mixed results
By Laura Katauskas
By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers
staff reporter
katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas
Carnival rides, bands, family entertainment—it was all there at this year’s Romeofest, as has become the expected norm for the Village of Romeoville’s annual summer bash. However, what was new this year may have gone unnoticed by some, but was cherished by others, was the few hours the amusement park was open to a special crowd. In its inaugural year, the village teamed up with All Around Amusements and Tri County Special Recreation Association to start Georgia Wilson Day, offering kids with disabilities and their families time to enjoy more lowkey events on their own. Georgia Wilson started the Tri Country Special Recreation Association, and the event was named in her honor. “We together wanted to offer something special for these kids and their families,” said Kelly Rajzer, director of parks and recreation. The village invited individuals with special needs to ride the carnival rides for free from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. It was a great time for the Ivey family of Lockport, who took their 8-year-old son Mitchell, who has autism, his therapist, as well as daughters, ages 9 and 5, and nephew to ride the “spinny rides.” therapist. “This is the first year we have attended and were very happy,” said mom Jen Ivey. “It’s nice not to wait in long lines anticipating a meltdown, and not having to navigate crowds is a plus, too. We saw some friends there who enjoy the same perks.” More than 100 individuals had the opportunity to ride. “The village tries to bring innovative ideas to our community and is closely involved with the Tri County SRA so it made it sense to make this happen,” said Mayor
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Georgia Wilson Days, new to Romeofest, allow those with disabilities, to ride free for a few hours Saturday morning.
John Noak. “What I love about our community is that there has always been a commitment to those with special needs, and we embrace this opportunity to integrate into Romeofest.”
Valley View students in grades K-8 have exceeded the national average for typical growth in both reading and math at all grade levels for the second year in a row, the board heard at its Aug. 11 meeting. In reading, nearly all grades levels improved on previous gains in 2013, while math saw more mixed results. Also, for the second year in a row all groups are higher than the national average. Most groups also met or surpassed their previous rates from 2013 in reading and math. For the second year in a row, in both reading and math the actual growth for Valley View students has outperformed their projected growth for all grades K-8. – 6 grades in reading (K
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Areas for continued focus for elementary grades include: • Increased focus on the core curriculum and using curricular resources in alignment with the increased block time of 80 minutes daily for mathematics and 170 minutes daily for literacy.
and grades 4-8) surpassed their previous average growth seen in 2013, as did 4 grades in math (K, 5, 6, and 8). With the exception of 2nd grade,all grades have consistently made progress over the last three years towards reaching the CCR cut score in reading. Kindergarten and first grade are the only grades to reach this benchmark at this time. Areas for continued focus for elementary grades include: • Increased focus on the core curriculum and using curricular resources in alignment with the increased block time of 80 >> see making gains | page 4
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Woman shot during Board reviews 2014-15 budget Grizaffi said the tentative bank robbery BY THe NUMBERS plan also represents a Suspect still at large at time of press, check online for updates
worst-case scenario, anticipating every line item being spent down to zero
By aleX hernandeZ staff reporter
ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com @TheaVHernandez
Police responded to a report of an armed robbery Monday afternoon. Around noon Bolingbrook police received reports of a someone exiting First Midwest Bank at 450 N Bolingbrook Dr. wearing a hood or some type of mask. Witness described hearing sounded like a “pop” around the bank as well. “Agents were in route to after our office was notified around 12:15 p.m.,” said Joan Hyde, a special agent with the Chicago division of the FBI. At press time authorities were searching for a black male, six feet tall with a “thin build” of 190 lbs in his 20’s wearing black hoodie, jeans, a black bandana with white specs on it and a red baseball hat. Hyde said the suspect allegedly fled the scene with cash. Bolingbrook police said he was also seen wearing a mask as he fled. Additionally, a 21-year old female bank teller was shot during the robbery. “Police were advised a gunshot was fired and there was one female victim with a
photo courtesy courtesy fbi baNdit tracKer At press time authorities were searching for a black male, six feet tall with a “thin build” of 190 lbs in his 20’s wearing black hoodie, jeans, a black bandana.
gunshot wound to her arm,” said Bolingbrook police Lt. Mike Rompa in an email to The Bugle. “Bolingbrook officers made entry into the bank and located the victim. She was transported to Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital.” At press time Hyde said the victim’s injury was not serious. Rompa later told The Bugle she was released from the hospital later that day. Immediately after the incident diners at a nearby Portillos started Tweeting that the restaurant had been put on lockdown by police. A reward is being offered for information regarding the bank robbery suspect. The FBI’s Chicago field office can be reached at 312-421-6700.This is a developing story; check back for updates. Bugle Staff Reporter Laura Katauskas contributed to this story.
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2 charged in fatal fight Police said the incident resulted from an unreported burglary to motor vehicle, previous dispute over property
The man and juvenile arrested in connection with the death of a 55-year-old man in the 200 block of Tallman Aug. 10 were scheduled to appear in court Aug. 12. Bond for Mark Ballard, 42, has been set at $5 million on an arrest warrant. Bond for Adam Ballard, 15, has been set at $1 million. Adam Ballard will be prosecuted for murder as an adult. Both face first-degree murder charges.
claim,” he said. “We will also see a continuation of the reduced allocation for Transportation, amounting to $1.2 million less than we should receive each year dating back to 2010-11. While all of the past due mandated categoricals have By Bugle staff been vouchered and paid, I am sweditor@buglenewspapers.com concerned we may see a repeat of @BugleNewspapers late payments due to the various Valley View Board members economic factors impacting the heard the tentative 2014-15 state budget.” budget is balanced,despite deficits Grizaffi said the gubernatorial in the Education Fund, race will also be key the Operations and in determining how Maintenance Fund education will be funded and the Tort Fund. in the next several years. Fund balances The increase in income needed to be tax receipts allowed the used to meet state to catch up with its expenditures, Garrick overdue payments, but C. Grizaffi, Assistant if the state income tax S u p e r i n t e n d e n t GARRICK C. increase is not extended for Administrative GRIZAFFI beyond Jan. 1, the state Services,told the board ASSISTANT may experience a at its Aug. 11 meeting. SUPERINTENDENT commensurate shortfall FOR Although there is a ADMINISTRATIVE in 2014-15, where deeper deficit, district officials SERVICES prorations and late say it is lower than it payments could occur has been in five years. again. Grizaffi said the tentative plan He said the overall budget of also represents a worst-case $247,668,421 includes operating scenario, anticipating every line funds of $223,310,096,an increase item being spent down to zero, of $2.78 million or 1.25 percent “which never happens.” from Fiscal Year 2014. The 2014 property tax levy Expenditures include an will be limited by the Property increase in salary costs of 2 Tax Extension Limitation Law percent per labor agreements for at an estimated $2.2 million of $2.4 million, as well as $342,000 additional local property tax for the addition of four Gifted revenue, half of which will be teachers and one College and received in the 2014-15 school Career Readiness Director, and year. $630,000 for expenses related to This is a slight increase over last administering of the Partnership year when the district realized a for Assessment of Readiness for $1.98 million increase, he said. College and Careers (PAARC) Revenue from the state are assessment, exclusive of the expected to be prorated again in technology hardware costs. this fiscal year, Grizaffi reported. There still is a budget operating “While we will see an increase of deficit of $6.8 million for Fiscal $4.5 million in General State Aid Year 2015, he said. over 2013-14, the GSA proration This amount is consistent with at 88.9 percent represents a loss what has been projected in our of $3.7 million of our overall five-year financial forecast. This is
Police said the incident resulted from an unreported burglary to motor vehicle and a previous dispute over property. The Romeoville Police Department responded to a call of a fight in progress around 2 a.m. Aug. 12 in the 400 block of Tallman Avenue where several subjects were armed with baseball bats. Upon arrival, officers located an injured male who was transported to Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital with serious injuries. The victim was identified as Richard Pollack of Romeoville, who later was pronounced deceased, police said.
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minutes daily for mathematics and 170 minutes daily for literacy. • Addition of rigorous tasks to the curriculum map that embed technology, are performance based and require more in depth reasoning of grade level concepts. • Increased reading strategy and literacy PD for all staff including collaboration with Literacy Leaders.
• Grade 2 math screener implementation and professional development. • Pre/post assessments for grades 1-5 are embedded into the math curriculum maps to assist with flexible grouping and targeted instruction. Areas for continued focus for middle and high school: • Tighter linkage between identified Power Standards and use of district common assessment
Expenditures include an increase in salary costs of 2 percent per labor agreements for $2.4 million, as well as $342,000 for the addition of four Gifted teachers and one College and Career Readiness Director, and $630,000 for expenses related to administering of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PAARC) assessment, exclusive of the technology hardware costs.
“We will also see a continuation of the reduced allocation for Transportation, amounting to $1.2 million less than we should receive each year dating back to 2010-11. While all of the past due mandated categoricals have been vouchered and paid, I am concerned we may see a repeat of late payments due to the various economic factors impacting the state budget.” down from a budgeted deficit for FY14 of $9.5 million. He said they will continue to use fund reserves to balance the budget, monitoring their low point balance threshold, targeting 30 days of operating reserve preJune property tax collections. The budget now will be put on display for public review, prior to a public hearing before the Sept. 22 regular board meeting where the document will be voted on.
data. • Creation of database of resources for enhancement teachers that is connected to identified CCSS Power Standards for ELA. • Integration of a more rigorous Common Core resource into the mathematics courses. • Implementation of mathematics resources to better support mathematics interventions.
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Community parks to receive boost Renovations are expected to be complete by summer 2015 By Laura Katauskas staff reporter
katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas
As every mom with toddler in tow knows, finding access to a bathroom can make or break or day at the playground. Life just got easier. The Village of Romeoville will be upgrading community parks and adding a sought-after restroom facility at Boucher Prairie Park. Thanks to the splash pad on site, water and sewer lines are already in place, making the project much more doable, explained Kelly Rajzer, director of parks and recreation. In addition, the Lakewood Estates Park will be renovated, complete with new play equipment, a new shelter structure and additional site furnishings and landscaping. “Physical activity and social involvement are key factors in keeping today’s youth healthy,” said Mayor John Noak.“Keeping our parks upgraded, maintained and safe for area children is always a top priority.” The Lakewood Falls Park is 14 years old and reports of peeling paint and wear and tear have been reported. The equipment
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Boucher Prairie Park and new site plan. Lakewood Falls Park and new site plan.
is considered outdated and hard to replace. Plans also include to widen landscaping to help with drainage and equipment will be ADA accessible.
Both renovations have been budgeted, with the two projects totaled coming in under budget. Renovations are expected to be complete by summer 2015.
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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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Jaqueze Hampton, 26, W. Jennings Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 2:18 a.m. July 19 and charged with DUI, driving with a suspended license and speeding near Weber Road and Highpoint.
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Antron Grose, 21, 1800 Arbor Lane, Crest Hill, was arrested at 2:18 a.m. July 19 and charged with speeding and no valid driver’s license near Weber Road and Highpoint.
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Matthew Hernandez, 21, 502 Kingston Drive, was arrested at 2:18 a.m. July 19 and charged with obstructing and resisting an officer near Weber Road and Highpoint.
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Tasha Monroe, 24, 16755 W. 146th Place, Lockport, was arrested at 2:28 a.m. July 26 and charged with criminal damage to property in the 600 block of Belmont Drive.
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Greggory Lester, 20, 2147 Emily Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 4:53 p.m. July 28 and charged with possession of cannabis in the 0 to 100 block of South Weber Road.
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Kevin Conway, 44, 350 E. Washington, Joliet, was arrested at 4:16 p.m. July 30 and charged with two in-state warrants in the 600 block of North Weber Road.
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Kevin Hodge, 21, 1641 Amaryllis Drive, was arrested at 11:31 p.m. July 31 and charged with the possession of cannabis in the 1600 block of Lavender Drive.
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Robert Moore, 38, 1775 Samantha Lane, Bourbonnais, was arrested at 2:37 a.m. Aug. 3 and charged with an in-state warrant near Taylor and Troxel.
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Marte Lee, 28, 4954 Butterfield Road, Hillside, was arrested at 9:33 a.m. Aug. 4 for no valid driver’s license,
speeding and no valid registration on Route 53 and Taylor Road.
cannabis and drug equipment in the 200 block of Daisy Circle.
Alissandre Brown, 21, 232 W.Daisy Circle,was arrested at 4 a.m. Aug. 5 for possession of
Don Brown, 24, 232 W. Daisy Circle, was arrested at 3:51 a.m. Aug. 5 and charged
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Romualdo Hernandez, 29, 1851 Asbury Circle, Joliet
was arrested at 8:05 p.m. Aug. 5 and charged with driving with a suspended license, failure to reduce speed near Romeo and Weber Roads.
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WITH REP. NATALIE MANLEY (D-JOLIET) 98TH DISTRICT
Even during the best financial times, we must do our best to be prepared for the worst
to end well. If the people that live in Illinois are being asked to tighten their belts each day, then Springfield should do the same. Additionally, we can’t As a single mom who had to realistically expect to bring work day and night to make in new jobs if our bond ends meet, I had to rating is signaling budget for every to the business dollar spent. Putting community that our myself through school economy is unstable. while taking care of The declining bond my daughter left me rating I warned with very little, if you about, is no any, extra money and small threat. It is even one unforeseen a serious problem circumstance, could that needs to be have completely solved immediately, rep. natalie manleY and the problem wiped me out. It’s a tough way (D-JoLIeT) 98TH won’t get better on to live and one that DIsTrICT its own or vanish leaves a lasting if we ignore it (no impression. That experience, more kicking the can down the with its indelible mark, has been road). By passing legislation to the catalyst for my commitment eliminate free healthcare for to protect taxpayer dollars and legislators, and other measures, cut wasteful spending in the we can take the right steps state budget. Even during the toward reform and send the best financial times, whether message that we are serious it is at home, in business or in about change and that Illinois government, we must do our is a good state to conduct level best to position ourselves business in. to be prepared to weather Using taxpayer dollars to give unexpected financial storms. elected officials free health Last week, I co-sponsored care for the rest of their lives legislation to eliminate is irresponsible and takes away free health care for retired resources for other important politicians because our state programs like human services just can’t afford it. and education. Many elected officials, known When I decided to co-sponsor as the long serving career House Bill 6290, I thought about politicians, already receive the families across our state generous taxpayer�funded that go to work each day, and pensions, and providing them don’t have the same luxuries. with free healthcare will not As I continue to walk dooronly slow our recovery from to-door, I talk to people who the fiscal crisis that we are are completely disgusted with/ facing, but it’s not something sick of politics and are tired taxpayers can afford. of seeing elected officials that Recently the Illinois waste their hard earned money, Supreme Court ruled that state and I agree. employees, including elected People deserve government officials, are entitled to free that works for them, and they health care benefits for life. Are should feel confident that their you kidding me? tax dollars are being spent In a state that is struggling fairly and wisely. to restore its economy, how Not everyone agrees on every can we improve the health of issue, but the over-arching our state’s budget by incurring feeling in my district is that our more debt and other liabilities? tax money should be spent on As we watch the state’s bond programs that are useful and rating fall, and the interest we necessary. owe, as a result of that, rise, This is only one an example none of us can escape the of why it’s hard for people to weight of that burden. put their trust and confidence It doesn’t take an accountant in elected officials. I know first to know that this isn’t going hand as a freshman legislator,
It’s a tough way to live and one that leaves a lasting impression. That experience, with its indelible mark, has been the catalyst for my commitment to protect taxpayer dollars and cut wasteful spending in the state budget.
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having stepped into one of the worst financial crises our state has been faced with, that a result of hundreds of conversations in my district, people are demanding better from their elected officials. I originally ran for office because I thought we could do better and after a year and a half as a state representative, I know we can. During this spring session, I sponsored a bill to add transparency to the Plainfield Park Board and to hold those elected officials accountable and to improve transparency. I worked with both Democrats and Republicans to help prevent public officials from abusing their positions for personal gain on the park board. I’m proud to say that we were able to come together to address this very important issue to help stop corruption. I believe that our work doesn’t end there and the hard work towards reform continues daily.We can’t continue on this path to financial ruin. I will be reaching out to urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill so that we can cut wasteful spending and restore confidence in state government. If you have any questions on state issues or suggestions on how to cut wasteful spending in Springfield, please call my office at (815) 725-2741.
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Lewis University hosts Airfest celebration Nearly 4,000 boy scouts, cub scouts, venture scouts and scout leaders from all over the area participated By Pat Schager For the bugle
sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BolingbrookNews
And that was just day one. Nearly 4,000 boy scouts, cub scouts, venture scouts and scout leaders from all over the area and points east and west converged on Lewis University campus and Airport for a three day adventure in AirFest 2014, Scouting With Altitude. The idea was to light a fire and encourage scouts to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and in particular to discover the field of aviation. Lewis University was a natural site for a series of unique
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Nearly 4,000 boy scouts, cub scouts, venture scouts and scout leaders from all over the area and points east and west converged on Lewis University campus and Airport for a three day adventure in AirFest 2014.
programs, meanwhile helping scouts earn merit badges and belt loop opportunities. Astronomy Quest, rockets, cockpit tour of a Boeing 737, Experimental Aircraft demos, amateur radio, National
Weather Service tour, robotics and a Mercury Space Capsule, were just some of the hands-on tours and exhibits available to the scouts and scout leaders. “Awesome, overwhelming,
neat day, fantastic” were said over and over from the boys and adults. “I got to sit in a helicopter,” said Drew Clarkin, from Rainbow Council Pack 270 Frankfort. He and father Bill were taking a cool
break in the science tent and sitting near one of the HAM radio setups. Also from Rainbow Council, >> see airfest | page 18
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Famous Dave’s presents Bears’ Season Kickoff Famous Dave’s recently remodeled Bolingbrook restaurant is kicking off Bears season events Attention, Bears fans! The Famous Dave’s recently remodeled Bolingbrook restaurant is kicking off the Bears season with three events that rival their legendary pit BBQ. The restaurant has partnered with WGN Radio’s The Game 87.7 to host a star-studded pre-season tailgate event, and with 670 The Score Chicago (WSCR) to host a fantasy football camp and live Bears’ opener game day broadcast. The events will feature former Bears’ great Ed O’Bradovich and Patrick Mannelly, Hall of Famers Doug Buffone and Dan Hampton, as well as media personalities including WSCR’s Hub Arkush, WGN sports anchor Pat Tomasulo, and Fanball. com founder Paul Charchian, known in fantasy football circles as ‘”The Godfather.” The events will all take place at Famous Dave’s Bolingbrook
location and include: Fantasy Football Training Camp: Aug. 21, 7 – 9 p.m. Bears and WSCR football expert and former creator of Pro Football Weekly magazine Hub Arkush, and fantasy football expert Paul Charchian will co-host an entertaining and educational discussion about the ins and outs, do’s and don’ts and other insider tips about Fantasy Football. Guests will be treated to Charchian’s coveted Fantasy “cheat sheets,” as well as Famous Dave’s delectable new Bar Flights and craft beers (which are only available in their Bolingbrook location). Tailgate Party and Live PreSeason Broadcast: Aug. 24, noon to 4 p.m.The Game will broadcast live from Famous Dave’s with NFL Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Dan Hampton along with afternoon drive host and fantasy football expert Harry Teinowitz. The two personalities will team up for a special two-hour broadcast to discuss the fantasy football and all things Bears as fans prepare for the season. The event will be emceed, in part, by WGN’s Pat Tomasulo.
Revelers will be treated to Famous Dave’s legendary ribs, grilled corn, bar flights, and craft beer tastings, and will be able to participate in controlled meet and greets, raffles, celebrity bag toss games and more. Prizes include Bears tickets, Bears jerseys and paraphernalia, grilling and other gear from Bass Pro Shops, and much more. Painted faces and foam fingers welcome! Bears Opener Pre- and Post-game Live Broadcasts and Game Viewing Party: Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m.The Bears pre-game show will be hosted by WSCR anchor Hub Arkush, Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Pompei and recently-retired Bear Center Patrick Mannelly, followed by the post-game broadcast with former Bear greats Doug Buffone and Ed O’Bradovich. Then, from noon until the last play of the game, all eyes will be glued to one of Famous Dave’s HD TVs, with brief interruptions for prize give-aways and ad-hoc celebrations of Bears’ heroics. The day starts with breakfast and a bloody bar, and continues into the evening with famous food and libations.
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Test values by feeling your way. Someone will provide a sparkling clear mirror that shows the flaws, as well as the beauty of your ideas. Financial concerns at the beginning of the week disappear if you remain disciplined.
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NOVEmBER 23 TO DECEmBER 22
Don’t lose heart if your wallet seems empty just when you need to stretch dollars further to make ends meet. By the end of the week, your ability to make a profit and to handle obligations will improve.
AquArius
JaNUaRy 21 TO fEBRUaRy 19
The Full Moon occurs within your sign today and could very easily light the way to in-depth contemplation of your personal life. You may become more aware of our effect upon others during the upcoming two weeks.
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You can be a positive influence in a negative situation. Your soothing presence can brighten the spirits of companions who are down in the dumps. Put new career initiatives on hold in the beginning of the week.
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Accept challenges to your authority with good grace. Competitions may test your financial security in the week ahead. Remain cautious about spending money. A few pleasant surprises could brighten the day.
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Keep your eyes on the prize. Close friends may offer valuable insights but may also distract you from what’s really important. Vague misgivings could creep in, so wait until late in the week to push your agenda.
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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEmBER 22
You and an important person in your life don’t seem to be dancing to the same tune early this week. For a few days, crucial differences between you and a boss or other authority figure might be accentuated.
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DECEmBER 23 TO JaNUaRy 20
Be conscientious about attending to minor details and you’ll be able to achieve your goals in the week ahead. Produce concrete results through your own efforts rather than depending upon approval from others.
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fEBRUaRy 20 TO maRCH 20
The more organized you are the easier it will be to succeed in anything you attempt. The fires of ambition are burning brightly in the first half of the week. Steer clear of old rivals and dwelling on resentments.
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INSIDE: WrestleFest brings a punch, page 12; Bulls guard comes visits campers at Bull-Sox Academy, page 13
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High school football around the corner By Mark Gregory sports reporter
mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard
As the end of August nears, the anticipation grows for the return of high school football to the local area schools. That first taste of the season approaching is the release of the regular season schedules by the Illinois High School Association. Romeoville again opens with a Hinsdale school, as the Spartans travel to Darien to play Hinsdale South at 7 pm August 30. They then host Bolingbrook in the cross-town rival game at 7 pm Sept. 5. The Spartans open Southwest Prairie Conference play at home with Minooka on Sept. 12. With no afternoon games on the docket, all of Romeoville’s league games will be 7 pm kickoffs. After Minooka, the Spartans travel to Plainfield Central Sept. 19 and then they head to Oswego Sept. 26 before facing three-straight Plainfield schools. Romeoville hosts Plainfield South Oct. 3, travels to Plainfield North Oct. 10 and then hosts
Plainfield East Oct. 17. The Spartans end the regular season at Oswego East Oct. 24. Romeoville went 5-5 a year ago, earning its first playoff bid since 2002 and will look to make that two seasons in a row, hopefully extending the season past the end of October. Bolingbrook (10-1 in 2013), which posted a perfect regular season run last year but fell in the playoffs, 21-7 to Marist in the second round, will again open the season with Hinsdale Central, this year on the road at 7 pm, Aug. 29. The Raiders then travels across town for a crosstown match up with Valley View foe Romeoville 7 pm, Sept. 5 at before getting into the SouthWest Suburban Conference schedule. Bolingbrook opens league play at Joliet Central with a 1 pm kickoff Sept. 13. It is one of two day games they have with Joliet schools, as the Raiders travel to Joliet West for a noon File Photo kickoff on Sept. 27. Sandwiched in between the Chuck Hunter and Romeoville are looking for a repeat run at the playoffs. day games is a home game against Stagg Sept. 19 with a 7 kick offs, as Bolingbrook travels Bolingbrook will be at travels to the Lincoln-Way East pm start time. to Lockport Oct. 3 to play its home for two of its last three Oct. 17 and ends the regular The final four games on the first game on the Porters’ new games as it hosts Homewood- season at home Oct. 24 against Raiders’ schedule are all 7 pm artificial field turf. Flossmoor Oct. 10 and then Sandburg.
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WrestleFest brings the punch By Mark Gregory sports reporter
mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard
Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff
Booker T gives a Book End to “Shogun” Chris Logan at WrestleFest 5 in Joliet.
As 6 p.m. approached Saturday, August 9, all you could see around Joliet’s Inwood Recreation Center were lines of people for WrestleFest 5. There were lines to buy tickets; lines to enter and lines for autographs. The difference in these lines and what you would expect to see when people are asked to wait in line was there was no disgust to be waiting, just a buzz of excitement to watch or meet some of their favorite pro wrestling stars from days gone by. When the night was over and the sold out crowd of 1,800 people poured out the exits, there were more lines of people – all leaving with smiles. The three-plus hour show included matches by the legends people came to see, plus surprise guests such as a reunion of theWWE tag team Too Cool when Grand Master Sexay Brian Christopher joined Scotty 2 Hotty for a tag team match.The fans also got to see twotime WWE Women’s Champion Victoria as a special guest referee that added a few moves to the match. The biggest surprise of the night was the appearance of Diamond
Dallas Page, as he came to the aid of Blitz star Ryan Slade in a match against Matty Star. “It is great to have all these guys come out here like this is great,” said Plainfield resident Brandon Andreason. “To have the surprise guests that we weren’t expecting to be here was great. It really makes you feel young again seeing guys that I haven’t seen in 20 years come out. It’s a lot of fun.” While some of the big draws like Kevin Nash and Scott Steiner didn’t enter the ring, fans had an opportunity to meet these icons in a meet and greet before the event as well as at intermission. Former Olympic gold medalist and WWE superstar Kurt Angle could not wrestle because of an injury, but was part of the meet and greet and did take to the ring to address fans. That was enough for Romeoville resident John Kosiek to buy front row seats to see his favorite. “I am big fans of all the wrestlers and I just wanted to see them live for the first time.I am following Kurt Angle and he is one of my favorites,” he said. “Everyone can come out here and enjoy the event and the best part is, you don’t have to spend a lot of money.” Angle himself was impressed at the Joliet crowd. >> see PUNCH | page 15
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‘Jimmy Buckets’ visits with Bulls-Sox basketball campers By mike sandrolini For the bugle
mike@buglenewspapers.com @voyagersport
Youngsters who hope to become basketball stars at the elementary, junior high and high school level— and maybe beyond—sat in front of the east basket at the Bulls-Sox Training Academy in Lisle, waiting patiently for a certain Bulls guard who’s endeared himself to fans with his hard-nosed play at both ends of the floor to walk through the doors. Once they caught a glimpse of him, they erupted in applause. Jimmy Butler was in the house, and he savored the opportunity to meet with the dozens of boys and girls, ages 6-17, who signed up for Week 1 of the two-week Adidas Bulls Players Camp. A few weeks ago, it appeared doubtful that Butler, who averaged 13.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff
Bulls’ guard Jimmy Butler talks to campers at Bull/Sox Academy.
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Sports >> CAMPERS, from page 13 was named to the all-NBA Defensive Second Team during his second NBA season in 2013-14, would even be making such an appearance. Butler’s name seemed to pop up in just about every trade scenario imaginable involving the Bulls, who were in pursuit of New York Knicks superstar Carmello Anthony and Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, after Anthony agreed to a contract extension with the Knicks, and Love was dealt to the Cleveland Cavaliers,Butler appears less likely to be going anywhere except back to the United Center. After talking to, and taking >> PUNCH, from page 12 “I was really impressed with the show and how many fans were here and the talent that came here,” he said. “At least seven of them I worked with in WWE and that is unbelievable. They are doing something right here and I am really impressed.” Probably the biggest name to get into the ring was WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. While serving as ringside
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questions from, campers, Butler moved over to a table where he posed for pics with each participant and signed everything they put in front of him—jerseys, basketballs, photos and even bobblehead dolls of himself. Butler, who’s scheduled to make a return visit to the Academy on Friday to conclude the final week of camp, is one of several current or former Bulls that met with campers over the two-week period. Former Bulls Stacy King and Bill Wennington—now color commentators for the club’s television and radio broadcasts, respectively—as well as Toni Kukoc and Randy Brown, each paid a visit, as did 2014 first-round
draft choice Doug McDermott. “The kids absolutely eat it up,” said former Indiana University and Westchester St. Joseph standout Daryl Thomas, who captained the 1987 Hoosiers’ NCAA national championship squad and serves as the Academy’s lead instructor and head of player development. “Think about it: You go through a basketball camp and you get to actually meet an NBA player, you get things signed, you get a photo (taken) with them. You can’t beat that.” Nate,an 11-year-old from Palatine who plays for two teams—the St. Thomas of Villanova sixth-grade team and the St. Viator High School sixth-grade feeder team—
has been attending the camp each summer for the past five years. He’s met not only each of the previously mentioned players, but also Scottie Pippen,Taj Gibson and Joakim Noah. “It’s fun,” Nate said of taking part in the camp. “All of the coaches are really nice.The work you have to put in, it’s made me a better player.” Larry Stewart, general manager of basketball at the Academy, explains that campers work on shooting, passing and foot work, and also “listening, believe it or not.” He mentioned how each boy and girl partakes in specific drills that the Bulls themselves do, such as ball-handling and dribbling
around cones set up on the court; making as many shots as you can within a minute from five different spots on the court; and laying the ball in with either hand while driving to the basket. “Our goal is to make sure by Friday that they leave here with different skill sets,” Stewart said. “We focus on the basic things a basketball player needs to do, but we also try to make it fun and competitive.” Arturo, 8, from Willow Springs, just completed his second straight year at camp. He’s not yet playing competitive basketball because he’s entering third grade, but he plans on doing so once he’s older.
assistance for Pauly Thomaselli, Booker T gave the fans what they wanted, dropping a Book End on “The Shogun” Chris Logan. “It has always been about the fans for me and making the fans happy. Through all my success in wrestling, it all came from making the fans happy and I don’t think that should ever stop. Just because I am not in the ring on a weekly basis anymore, I still have fans that have wanted to see me for many years,” Booker T said.“To touch these pockets like
this is really cool. You get the hear the stories from fans you met 20 years ago or 10 years ago and now we are building stories with new fans. It is all about the feel good moments more than anything.” If he has his way, this will not be the last time Booker T is in a ring. “My brother (Stevie Ray) and I, we want to do a Harlem Heat reunion and we want to end it how it started,” he said. “Maybe a dream match with the Hardy (Brothers), the Dudleys or a rematch with the
Steiners one more time. It is in your blood and it never leaves. That’s what this is all about.” Victoria agreed that no matter who turned out to Joliet Saturday night and what walk of life they come from in their weekday world, they were all there for the same reason. “The common denominator in all these fans is wrestling.It brings all of us together. It is an amazing feeling. We all have something in common. If you are a loner and you meet
another fan, you have something to talk about,” she said.“I am a big fan of Blitz and when they asked me to be part of this, I was flattered. I got to see friends perform. I love the business. I was in it for 14 years and I am still part of it.” She also hosted the pre-event press conference at her restaurant and bar, the Squared Circle, at 2418 N Ashland Ave. in Chicago. “This is what we are all about there, bringing wrestling fans together.” she said.
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SCOTT’S TOP 10 FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT PICKS FOR THIS SEASON
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“@RickieFowlerPGA your day is coming... And very soon! Great fight out there, let’s hope for many more battles in the future!”
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“Complaining about golf w/o Tiger w/ what Rory is doing is like watching Kobe go for 81 and saying “I don’t watch after MJ retired.” marcusfa3
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“Dang I’m pissed I missed @ KapriBibbs 1st touchdown! Congrats fam. Many more to come” paul kirk
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“Familiar sight, @KapriBibbs in end zone. Preseason, but 1st NFL TD for former @ CSUFootball RB. Looked just like final CSU TD.”
MYLES WARD Basketball
How many followers do you have on Twitter? Around 570 followers Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? LeBron James - I love how he plays and I love how he interacts with the media and his fans. How often do you use social media? Who is your favorite person to follow? I use it every day to interact with friends and keep up with sports updates. What is your most memorable sports moment? Hitting a game winner sophomore year.
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>> airfest, from page 8 Pack 64 Lockport Carson Fase was impressed with the AlkaSeltzer rockets in the Chemistry Lab in the University Science department. Popular stops were visits to the robotics area and the Mercury Capsule Exhibit. Scouts could climb into the Mercury capsule and view earth from space on monitors. And feel the capsule shaking as it reentered Earth atmosphere. The Discover 15 Space Shuttle Project, on loan from Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15, had a mockup of the Shuttle interior and on board technology where the scouts could check out mission control data. Saturday night the scouts cut loose with a live band, a video recap of the day set to music, and an awesome, ear blasting aerial display.And that was day two. Day three was “clean up” day and Scouting’s 12th point of the Boy Scout Law: A Scout is Reverent. Services were available for non-denominational faith service and a Catholic Mass on campus. “The three-day event has been in the works for two years,” said Ken McCafferty, AirFest Coordinator. He was busy riding around the grounds in a cart, handing out ice-cold water bottles. “This is one of the largest gathering of Scouts in the area,” he said. “There are over 70 programs for kids to see different ways to look into aviation and related science career potentials. Plus, it’s a lot of fun.” Also on hand were over 50 planes flown in by private owners from all over the area just to show the scouts their enthusiasm and love for flying. The purpose of the event is to expose scouts, ages 8-21, to all that the field of aviation has to offer. McCafferty said the group has partnered with the
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university to expose the scouts to higher education as well as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities demonstrating how both are essential to a career in aviation. “Lewis University has a huge focus on aviation and this event is about having the scouts take a look at something they thought they might not be able to do and realize just like with anything else, they can,” said McCafferty. “This event allows us to open the doors for them.” Enjoying AirFest was Wayne Draudt, Executive Vice President of Lewis University, who called the event “outstanding and a unique experience for the Scouts. It is a diverse and shared experience for all of us here today.” This is the first Scout AirFest, and if enthusiasm and happy faces are any indication of success, it should be the first of many such events. Fifteen Council units were present, 136 individual scouting units, 3,219 scouters and 600 volunteers and program partners. Troop 454 from Jacksonville, Florida; Pack 3944 from Batavia, New York; and Troop 2000 from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, traveled the farthest distances for AirFest. Thirteen Councils from all over the Midwest were represented. AirFest 2014 partners were Lewis University, Joliet Regional Port District, and the Rainbow Council BSA. Although he denied it,Marc Ryan,Scout Executive,was in charge of everything. “No, no, no, it’s all about coming together for the scouts and their leaders,” he said. “It’s about the core group of volunteers and staff who made these three days possible.” In addition to McCafferty, the volunteer team was: Phil Schuler, Pat Smego, Jerry Nudera, Jerry Kolaski and Bob Casares. Bugle reporter Laura contributed to this article.
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Adventist Health among most wired Most Wired Survey asked hospital systems nationwide to answer questions regarding their IT initiatives
The hospitals within the Adventist Health System have been included on Hospital & Health Networks list of the Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems. Comprised of 44 campuses – including hospitals in the Midwest region, Adventist Bolingbrook, Adventist GlenOaks, Adventist Hinsdale and Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospitals – Adventist Health System’s inclusion on the list is based on the Health Care’s Most Wired survey. “Being identified as a Most Wired hospital has been accomplished through hard work by many teams across the enterprise,”saidThomas Schoenig,
chief information officer with Adventist Midwest Health. “At Adventist Midwest Health, we recognizeinformationtechnology is at the core of how we provide quality patient care safely and operate efficiently. Through our investment and deployment in information technology, this has allowed us the ability to access pertinent information in a timely fashion.” “Our focus is on using this technology to continually improve patient care, and we are honored to be recognized for our effective technology adoption,” he added. Health Care’s Most Wired Survey, conducted between Jan. 15 and March 15, asked hospitals and health systems nationwide to answer questions regarding their IT initiatives. Respondents completed 680 surveys representing 1,900 hospitals,
roughly 30 percent of all U.S. hospitals. The methodology used to determine the Most Wired survey winners sets specific requirements in four areas: infrastructure, business and administrative management, clinical quality and safety, and clinical integration. “The Most Wired data show that shared health information allows clinicians and patients to have the information they need to promote health and make the most informed decisions about treatments,” says Rich Umbdenstock, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association. “Hospitals, their clinicians and their communities are doing tremendous work to enhance their IT systems in ways that support care and delivery improvement, and patient engagement goals.”
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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 357 Richmond Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 (Single Family Home). On the 4th day of September, 2014, 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: Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff V. Michael B. Schmit; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 14 CH 161 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: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-14-01456 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 8/7, 8/14, 8/21
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ROMEOVILLE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, vs. Michael B. Schmit; et. al. Defendant. No. 14 CH 161 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 7th day of May, 2014, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 4th day of September, 2014, 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 140 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 NUMBER R99-124554, EXCEPT THAT PART DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 140; THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 32.2 SECONDS EAST, 115.28 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST, 39.07 FEET; THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST, 121.90 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVE NON-TANGENT TO THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE BEING CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 458.00 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 58 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 30.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 357 Richmond Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 06-03-12-413-047 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-794-5300 630-794-9090 fax 14-14-01456 PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 8/7, 8/14, 8/21
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ven safer than riding in your own vehicle, riding on a school bus is the safest way for your child to travel to and from school. The greatest risk is not riding the school bus, but approaching or leaving it, so children need to be especially careful around the school bus “danger zone,” which is the 10 feet in front, behind and on each side of the school bus.
The National Highway Traffic Safety administration recommends these tips:
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• Walk with an adult to the school bus stop. • Wait five giant steps away from the road. • Wait until the school bus driver says it is safe to get on.
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• Go straight to your seat. • Sit facing the front of the school bus. • Do what the school bus driver tells you.
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• Look out for cars before getting off the school bus. • When you’re off, take five giant steps from the school bus. • Look left-right-left to make sure no cars are coming. • Wait for the driver to signal it is safe to cross.
falls are the most common type of playground injury, accounting for more than 75 percent of all playgroundrelated injuries, according to SafeKids.org. Lack of or improper supervision is associated with approximately 45 percent of playground-related injuries. SafeKids.org recommends these tips to ensure your PLAYGroUnD SAfeTY child has a fun time and Actively supervise children on playgrounds. Take stays safe.
your kids to playgrounds with shock-absorbing surfaces such as rubber, synthetic turf, sand, pea gravel, wood chips or mulch. If your child falls, the landing will be more cushioned than on asphalt, concrete, grass or dirt. Dress appropriately for the playground. Remove necklaces, purses, scarves or clothing with drawstrings that can get caught on equipment and pose a strangulation hazard. Teach children that pushing, shoving or crowding while on the playground can be dangerous.
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