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FEBRUARY 11, 2015 VOL. 20 ISSUE 9

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Forest Preserve District may raise fees to help recoup costs for groups using facilities

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NEWs Drew Peterson charged with solicitation of murder Allegedly sought murder of Will County Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney Jim Glasgow see Page 2

hoT air Setting them Streit A weekly roundup of news heard throughout Will County

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opiNioN Ignorance can be as deadly as any virus Advocating a strong correlation when medical documentation isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there hurts everyone

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sporTs Lockport blows out competition Porters cruise to easy regional wrestling win

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Annual HUGS Chocolate Ball helps make wishes come true Shorewood HUGS is all about giving back to the community by granting wishes to people with a need. Their annual Chocolate Ball Saturday night - Sparkles and Spurs - was all about bringing together wish recipients, people and businesses who partner with HUGS and the community at large to celebrate accomplishments and raise money to continue their mission. See the FUll StOry On PaGe 9

HUGS President Molly Babyak (left) and board member/former President Heidi Serena, co-chaired the HUGS chocolate ball this year. (Photos by Kris Stadalsky)

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Peterson charged with trying to solicit murder of Glasgow ‘It makes no sense,’ says his attorney By Stewart Warren staff reporter

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Convicted of killing his third wife, Drew Peterson now has been charged by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Randolph County State s Attorney Jeremy R. Walker

with solicitation of murder for hire and solicitation of murder. Peterson wanted someone to kill Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow, the prosecutor who put him behind bars in 2004 for the killing of Kathleen Savio. Peterson was sentenced in early 2013 to 38 years in prison for Savio’s death and

is being held at Menard Correctional Center in Randolph County. Although the charges have been announced, little other information has been released as of Monday afternoon. “The charges allege that between September 2013 and December 2014 the defendant solicited an individual to carry out a murder-for-hire plot against Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow,” according to a press release from Madigan’s office. Glasgow scheduled a 3 p.m. press conference but then abruptly canceled it. He issued a short statement late Monday afternoon. “This morning I received a copy of the charges that Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker filed against Drew Peterson. I have absolute faith in law enforcement and our criminal justice system to handle this case appropriately,” Glasgow wrote. “It is unfortunate that prosecutors sometimes must deal with allegations of this nature. However, in no way will a threat to my personal safety deter me from the important work I perform as the state’s attorney on behalf of the citizens of Will County.” Peterson, 61, appeared in court Monday but his Steve Greenberg, his Chicago-based attorney, had no information about the proceedings. “I don’t know what they did,” said

Greenberg, who did not have any information about the new charges and questioned the allegations. “I find it extraordinarily difficult to believe. It makes no sense,” Greenberg said. Petersen has chosen to be held in a segregated section of the prison to avoid problems with other inmates, Greenberg said. Nevertheless, there have been issues. “Inmates (have tried to) capitalize on his fame for his own benefit,” Greenberg said. Peterson’s unusual saga has been going on for more than a decade. On March 1, 2004, Savio, 40, was found dead in a dry bathtub at her Bolingbrook home. At the time, she was going through a difficult divorce with Peterson, and the estranged couple was fighting over money. During the investigation

into her death, water was found in her sinuses, there was a cut on the back of her head and her hair was drenched in blood. A coroner’s jury decided she died accidentally. But that wasn’t the end of the story. In October 2007, Peterson’s fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, 23, vanished, and she hasn’t been seen since. Her disappearance prompted authorities to take another look at Savio’s mysterious bathtub death. Her body was exhumed, there were new autopsies, and experts eventually decided that the coroner’s jury was wrong. Savio actually was the victim of a homicide. Peterson was charged with murder in 2009 and convicted in 2012. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for 10 a.m. March 3.

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Community mourns death of 8th-grader Coroner cites ‘previously undiagnosed cardiac condition’ By nick reiher

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Grief counselors will be available at Plainfield schools for the next few school days following the sudden death of a 13-year-old Bolingbrook boy who collapsed the evening of Feb. 4 while playing basketball. Will County Coroner Patrick K. O’Neil said Dramon Ratcliff collapsed at Plainfield Central High School and was pronounced dead at 8:24 p.m. in the emergency room at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Plainfield

School District spokesman Tom Hernandez said Dramon, an eighth-grader at JFK Middle School, was playing in a private league when he collapsed. He said Dramon had played on the school’s seventh- and eighth-grade teams. Hernandez said Dramon was an honor roll student described by JFK Principal A.J. Hundal as “a polite young man who got along well with all of his peers and respected his teachers. His family was very involved in his education.” He added that Dramon’s mother said her son loved being a JFK student and was loved by everyone at JFK. Hernandez said one sibling attends Plainfield East High School. “It is a tragedy any time a young person passes away,” he said. “We extend our condolences to the family.”

Shorewood Lions Club Students of the month Shorewood Lions Club / Troy Wm. B. Orenic Intermediate School Sixth Grade Students and Troy Middle School Seventh and Eighth Grade Students of The Month for December 2014 are, from left, seated, front row, 6th Graders, Zacary Blazekovich, Paola Lozada; 6th Accelerated Patrick Olson, 7th Graders April Rivas, Gabriella

Principe, Angelina Grassano. Back Row Standing, 7th Graders Cyndee Miller; 7th Accelerated Mick Enev; 8th Graders Pavlo Yanytskyy, Grace Bette, Ryan Hacker, Tyler

Johnson, 8 Accelerated Morgan Beene and James McDonald Shorewood Lions Club. Not pictured, 7th Grader Stephanie Peart. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

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Board approves designs for multipurpose center JJC Board also approves designs for Romeoville campus expansion The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees Feb. 3 approved the schematic designs for the Multipurpose Center and the Romeoville Campus Expansion, allowing the college to move forward with the design development phase for the two facilities. “We are pleased to be moving forward in this process,” said JJC President Debra Daniels. “Once completed, both the Multipurpose Center and the Romeoville Campus Expansion will allow us

to better serve the growing needs of our student population.” Both the Multipurpose Center and the Romeoville Campus Expansion are outlined as priority projects in the college’s 2013 Master Plan Update, which was approved by the college’s Board of Trustees in April 2013. The update reconsiders 2008 master plan projects that were not implemented, examines new projects, and recommends priorities that respond to various challenges facing the college in the future.

Since October 2014, Demonica Kemper Architects (DKA) has worked with college committees to assess the specific programming needs in each facility, ensuring that the buildings will meet end-users’ needs and will be constructed within budget. The college’s funding strategy for both buildings includes a $45 million bond issue and a $4 capital assessment fee increase, which was approved by trustees in August 2013. The Multipurpose Center, which will be constructed on the southwest side of Main Campus adjacent to the athletic fields, will feature two levels, two basketball courts, configuration options for competition, basketball and volleyball tournaments, portable batting cages, three-lane indoor track, bleachers and seating (to accommodate both athletic competitions and graduation ceremonies), athletic staff office spaces, presentation room and conditioning space. The Romeoville Campus Expansion will feature two levels, student services, bookstore,

(TOP) Rendering of multipurpose center on main campus.(BOTTOM) Rendering of Romeoville campus addition. (COURTESY JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE) cafeteria, classrooms, laboratories, space for campus police, and faculty and adjunct offices. The Romeoville Expansion will serve as the campus’ new front door, much like the Campus Center does now on the Main Campus. The current Romeoville Campus was built in 1993, and in

the last 10 years, enrollment at Romeoville has grown 45 percent with current enrollment topping out at 4,000 students. Estimated groundbreaking for both facilities is anticipated for Fall 2015. Both facilities are anticipated to be completed in 2017.

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Forest Preserve District may raise fees to help recoup costs for groups using facilities By nick reiher

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Will County Forest Preserve officials say they may not be eliminating programs that have become too costly for them to provide. But groups using district facilities may see higher fees. Ralph Schultz, the district’s director of Planning and Operations, and John Gerl, director of Administration and Finance, presented a five-year business plan to the board’s Operations Committee Feb. 4. The plan covers 15 points, including a restructuring of operations and elimination of up to 21 jobs approved by the board in October through an Early Retirement Investment Program. This and other points attempt to address projected $432,000 loss of revenue this year and beyond due to holding the line on expenses during the recession. The Early Retirement Incentive Program, officials say, will save the district some $2.2 million within five years. The early retirement incentive comes at a good time, they said, because capital programs included under the last district referendum will curtail by the end of 2016. As such, those employees, mostly supervisors, will no longer be needed. One part of the plan became controversial several weeks ago when some regular users of district facilities heard the forest preserve district would no longer allow their events due to cost-cutting measures. Commissioner Don Gould said the board never voted on such a plan, and President Suzanne Hart said the message was in error. Hart reiterated that position at the Feb. 4 meeting and urged commissioners to move on from it. Schultz and Gerl said there will be a meeting in March to talk about what events are being held and what can be done to possibly

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The plan covers 15 points, including a restructuring of operations and elimination of up to 21 jobs approved by the board in October through an Early Retirement Investment Program. This and other points attempt to address projected $432,000 loss of revenue this year and beyond due to holding the line on expenses during the recession. The Early Retirement Incentive Program, officials say, will save the district some $2.2 million within five years. limit the number of such events beginning in 2016. Schultz and Gerl said the district offers many events, some that are their own; and some 28 others run by other organizations as fundraisers. During its capital expansion programs starting in the late 1990s, the district often had events to herald a new trail or facility. Those were thought to be one-time events, Schultz and Gerl said, but in some cases, staff was asked to repeat and expand them. As an example, Gerl said the Ride the Rock event designed to promote the Rock Run Trail initially drew 400 to 500 participants eight or nine years ago. Now, there are around 2,000, he said, which stresses the trail itself, as well as the district’s budget since there needs to be more staff to accommodate the crowds. This drew staff and district resources away from facility-based events, he added. The business plan recommends gradually eliminating most of the preserve- and trail-based events in favor of large special events at their visitor facilities. Gould still didn’t like the sound of the plan, saying the district asks Will County residents in the past to support referendums and currently support its Foundation, and then cuts out their programs. “I say we accommodate (the special groups), but not subsidize them,” he said. “The board makes the policy, not the staff.” Gerl and Schultz said they will present a specific plan to commissioners in March detailing what groups use what facilities and how much it costs the district. Some commissioners said the district may need to look at increasing user fees for groups, which can range from

$25 to several hundred dollars. Rather than eliminating events, if the district raised fees to help cover costs, then groups can decide whether or not they can afford to hold their special events at district facilities, Commissioner Jim Moustis said. “(We) should not be subsidizing events when groups are making money on them,” he said. Gerl stressed that the plan is not a buyout. Employees who opt for the early retirement plan will have to pay their 20 percent shares of their Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund payments upfront. Health benefits for the retirees will not be paid by the district, Gerl added, but from a trust fund set up by the district six years ago. The plan works if there are no new hires from the outside, DeMauro and Gerl said. But any new full-time hires would have to be approved by the board. Further discussion led the board to suggest coming up with a multi-year budget plan, as well as a specific personnel plan.

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

JOLIET Anthony M. Moffett, 32, 906 Brentwood Drive, was arrested at 11:51 p.m. Jan. 30 at the residence for domestic battery.

Kevin D. Jaimes, 24, 2517 Fairway Drive, was arrested at 3:47 p.m. Jan. 30 at 2524 W. Jefferson St. for theft.

Gregory S. Weithers, 43, who is homeless, was arrested at 8:50 p.m. Jan. 30 at 615 Summit St. for being a convicted sex offender and failing to report weekly with a fixed address and for registering false information.

Leodegario Lopez-Garcia, 36, 1519 S. Chicago St., was arrested at 10:15 p.m. Jan. 30 at Zarley Boulevard and South Chicago Street for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, fleeing or attempting to elude police, DUI and DUI with a blood-alcohol content for more than .08.

Christopher J. Walsh, 40, 414 Oneida St., was arrested at

11:58 p.m. Jan. 30 at Washington Street and Miller Avenue for domestic battery. Michael A. Bailey, 44, 625 Warren Ave., Rockdale, was arrested at 10:27 p.m. Jan. 31 at 324 S. Larkin Ave. for possession of cannabis, possession of drug equipment, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.

Corina L. Zamora, 30, 417 Wilder St., Aurora, was arrested at 9:38 p.m. Jan. 31 at 22 W. Cass St. for aggravated battery to a police officer.

Nico A. J. Garza 19, 18 Beau Meade, Oswego, was arrested at 9:38 p.m. Jan. 31 at 22 W. Cass St. for battery.

Jerry D. Sapp, 47, who is homeless, was arrested at 5:40 p.m. Jan. 31 at 150 W. Washington St. for being a convicted sex offender and failing to report weekly with no fixed address and failing to report a change of employment information.

Jose G. Flores, 29, 1207 Hague St., was arrested at 1 a.m. Jan. 31 at Eastern Avenue and Jefferson Street for aggravated DUI.

Dustin J. Leasure, 33, and Arthur G. Leasure, 57, 1026 Waverly Place, were arrested at

was arrested at 5:50 p.m. Feb. 3 at 2510 Route 59 for retail theft.

Bryan J. Duarte, 21, and Lucio D. Duarte, 20, 14740 S. Harrison Ave., Posen, were arrested at 5:47 a.m. Feb. 1 at 806 E. Washington St. for reckless discharge of a firearm. Lucio D. Duarte also was arrested for possession of ammunition without a firearm owner’s identification card and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

Veronica Gonzalez-Borda, 33, 216 Smith Ave., was arrested at 10:26 p.m. Feb. 3 at the residence for domestic battery and aggravated assault.

Hector G. Guzman, 20, 16019 Tahoe Lane, was arrested at 10:19 p.m. Feb. 1 at 4802 Caton Farm Road for possession of cannabis.

Veronica Mascote, 24, and Maria L. Mascote, 48, 320 Margaret St., were arrested at 1:22 p.m. Feb. 2 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for retail theft.

Aaron D. Kemp Jr., 21, 10 Zarley Blvd., was arrested at 2:31 p.m. Feb. 2 at 357 Mississippi Ave. for criminal trespass to residence and domestic battery.

Vannesa H. Tellez, 19, 1117 Canyon View Lane, was arrested at 2:13 a.m. Feb. 2 at Walnut and Jackson streets for possession of cannabis.

Kristi M. Schoreck, 34, 417 Savoy Drive, Shorewood,

9:54 p.m. Jan. 31 at the residence for domestic battery.

Mark W. Killman, 51, 1110 Kelly Ave., was arrested at 6:59 p.m. Feb. 3 at Vine and Ruby streets for aggravated driving while license revoked and aggravated DUI.

Andre Childs, 29, 300 N. Bluff St., was arrested at 9:59 p.m. Feb. 4 at Reed and Jefferson streets for resisting and obstructing a police officer.

Justin D. Schuldt, 25, 3110 Tyler Drive, was arrested at 4:04 a.m. Feb. 4 at 605 Stryker Ave. for DUI and possession of a controlled substance.

Ana N. Ramirez-Romero, 33, 908 Edgerton Drive, was arrested at 2:47 a.m. Feb. 4 at 706 N. Center St. for domestic battery.

Dominic P. Lovitt, 36, 1322 Fairmount Ave., was arrested at 8:31 a.m. Feb. 5 at the residence for domestic battery.

Jessica A. Crowder, 23, 119 Arizona Ave., was arrested

at 3:09 p.m. Feb. 5 at 521 Chase Ave. for obstructing justice, criminal damage to property and resisting or obstructing a police officer. Avontae E. Baker, 21, 362 N. Broadway, was arrested at 9:41 p.m. Feb. 5 at 6 McDonough St. for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s identification card, possession of ammunition without a firearm owner’s identification card and possession of a firearm with defaced identification markings.

Nickolas J. Lapuma, 24, 120 S. Larkin Ave., was arrested at 8:06 p.m. Jan. 5 at 116 S. Larkin Ave. for retail theft.

Michael W. Budzinski, 25, 8820 E. Mallard Lane, Wilmington, was arrested at 1:52 a.m. Jan. 5 at Lavida Boulevard and Plainfield Road for possession of cannabis with intent to deliver and possession of drug equipment.

Shorewood At press time, Shorewood Police Department had nothing to report. For more Joliet Police Blotter, visit www. buglenewspapers.com/policeblotter

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Ignorance can be as deadly as any virus Advocating a strong correlation when medical documentation isn’t there hurts everyone certain childhood vaccines and autism. The author of that study has since been managing editor thrown out of the medical profession and nreiher@buglenewspapers.com his study patently debunked by @JolietILNews the rest of the world’s medical authorities. One-hundred years ago, a But McCarthy continues to 45-year-old Irish native named use her bombshell platform Mary Mallon was put into to spout this dung, convincing lifetime confinement by health hordes of new parents not to officials in New York City. vaccinate their children lest they They had been on her trail become autistic or suffer other for a few years before they niCk reiHer maladies. Now, God knows found her again, attempting to MANAGING EDITOR how many kids are going to escape authorities just wanting to live her life as a cook for families or school without being vaccinated against childhood diseases such as measles that large groups. The problem is, authorities some 10 had been under control for decades. And we have outbreaks. And there will years earlier realized some people died after Mallon fed them. They knew why. be outbreaks of other diseases we had They told her to stop. She would not. under control if this continues. I called an old friend who certainly had People she cooked for continued to die until authorities caught her and put her misfortune from a flu shot, maybe. By in an isolated bungalow until she died 23 his own recollection, former Chief Judge years later. It was a horrible fate, to live Herman Haase said it could have been a alone for nearly a quarter century. But flu shot that resulted in him becoming health officials decided for the common paralyzed from the neck down nine good, she needed to be isolated if days later in 1998. Or, it could have been she would not heed their warnings to a certain bacteria from under-cooked stop cooking for people. Large groups chicken to which he was particularly, of people. Some of whom later died and horribly, susceptible. “I would rather have gotten the flu than because of it. One-hundred years later, it has taken what happened to me,” said Haase, who a measles outbreak to expose people went through years of physical therapy sometimes referred to as “anti-vaxxers” after suffering a rare form of Guillainas possibly well-meaning, but wrong. Barre syndrome. Seventeen years later, he still puts leg braces on every morning. Dead wrong. A lot of this started when former But he drives, works and even does some Playboy centerfield Jenny McCarthy used woodworking, even though he lost the a relatively obscure study to promote more fine motor skills in his hands. Being an attorney and not a medical the possibility of a connection between

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professional, Haase said he doesn’t give medical advice. He does tell people what happened to him may have been caused by a flu shot. Obviously, he doesn’t get a flu shot anymore. Considering this year’s batch targeted the wrong strains anyway, he doesn’t feel like he’s missed anything. And at nearly 73, he doesn’t have young kids, but if he did, Haase said, he has no doubt what he’d do: “I would make sure they got all their inoculations,” he said. There are side-effects with all medications, just listen to TV commercials. Sometimes, they can be fatal. Sometimes, they may hurt more than help. When that happens to a significant number of people, the federal government will pull the plug. Taking these medications are personal choices and, hopefully, with the advice of their doctors. If they don’t take them, in most cases, the only people they are hurting are themselves. Likewise, some people may have bad reactions to vaccinations. They could become permanently disabled or even die. But to advocate there is a strong correlation when the medical documentation isn’t there not only hurts the children parents are trying to protect, but potentially everyone else around them. Worldwide. I used to think Jenny McCarthy was pretty and funny. Now I think she’s just dangerous, leading a movement that puts millions at risk based on a debunked study. Maybe McCarthy should be restrained somehow, as was “Typhoid Mary” Mallon, both basically for spreading crap. I’m for free speech, but not for yelling “fire” in a crowded theater. Not when millions of lives could be at stake. Meanwhile, Jenny, shut up.

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Pop Goes Culture at Shorewood-Troy Library Library is hosting several family friendly events as a part of the 2015 Great Read program The 2015 Great Read is kicking off on February 11th. What is the Great Read? It’s a group proudly sponsored by area libraries and school districts, such as the Shorewood-Troy Library District, the Plainfield Library District, the Fountaindale Library District, the Joliet Library District and more! This year’s theme is “Pop Goes the Culture,” so it’s a celebration of pop culture in books, TV shows and movies. This is the year to get your geek on about “Star Trek,” (in all its flavors), “Game of Thrones,” “Doctor Who,” and

“Sherlock” plus any other fandoms you might enjoy! Each of the area libraries, along with Barnes & Noble will sponsoring events throughout the spring. The opening event is Wednesday, February 11th at the Joliet Barnes & Noble, “Pop Culture Clash,” a trivia contest about pop culture topics. The Shorewood-Troy Library is, of course, hosting events including Minecraft events (February 13th – registration required), a Dr. Who night (February 17th – registration required)

and one of the coolest events, “Elves and Wizards: Tolkien, Rowling, and the Rise of Fantasy” presented by an area professor (April 23rd – registration required). However, from February to April, there are tons and tons of events at area libraries, and we encourage everyone to enjoy themselves at ALL the programs. Check out all the events at ww2. psd202.org/greatread, or stop by any of the area libraries for a brochure. TV shows and books and popular culture – what could be more fun? Call 815-7251715 for more information. -Shorewood-troy library Staff

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A weekly roundup of news heard throughout Will County Setting them Streit

the Romeoville Democrat. “We can’t have this at every meeting.”

With around two months until the April 7 elections, Lockport Mayor Steve Streit apparently wants to help voters vet the City Council candidates. Three of those candidates say Streit has strongly discouraged them from running. “He said he was backing J.R. Gillogly, and that I still had time to back out. He didn’t want me to split the vote,” said Danny Price Jr., 55, a street department work for the city of Crest Hill. “(The mayor asked me) ‘Why are you running? Who is behind you?’” said Mike Bonomo, 49, vice-president of the Standard Companies. The mayor told him that he had “no business” running, said Rich Davis, 64, a retired high school teacher and administrator. “(He told me) they had a good team in place, and he did not want me to come in and upset what they are doing,” Davis said. Streit contacted all the candidates – it’s simply part of his job as mayor, he said. “(I wanted to) find out what their motives are, why they are running, and if they shared the vision for the city,” Streit said. “I feel like they are making a mountain out of a molehill.”

Respectfully … shape up!

Try that button … As it considered a couple of big projects Feb. 3, the Will County Board’s Capital Improvements Committee took a couple of impromptu breaks. One break broke out suddenly when committee members found they couldn’t access a ComEd document for the meeting from their county-issued iPads. The county figures those neat little devices save a forest-full of paper. After a few minutes of committee members trying to help each other out, Board Member Don Moran had enough. “If we can’t figure this out, we should go back to paper,” growled

State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, stopped by several County Board committee meetings recently to introduce herself. She also let them know she was working with County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots to overturn a new law requiring same-day voter registration at all 303 county precincts. Voots says the electronics needed to guarantee voter integrity would cost about $1.3 million. Manley noted the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders were silent as the bill passed last year. Now they’re scampering to find the “undo” button. “I’ve worked on a lot of legislation, but I don’t know that I can introduce something on apathy,” Manley said tongue in cheek. “I respectfully disagree,” said Republican Caucus Chair Chuck Maher, R-Naperville. He said people are apathetic about voting because of the mess in Springfield. Manley said things are changing in Springfield; Democratic leaders now are working with the new Republican governor. “There are a lot of problems,” Manley said. “But none of us went into this thinking it was going to be easy.”

Snow Jobs The fifth biggest snowfall locally on Feb. 1 created more than just a good reason to stay inside to watch one of the best Super Bowl’s ever. The storm that dumped around 16 inches created a lot of, um, fodder for the mayoral election in Joliet. First, there was Joliet Councilman and mayoral candidate Bob O’Dekirk going all Jane Byrne vs. Mike Bilandic on Mayor Tom Giarrante over the slowness of the snow clearing following the storm. “(T)here was no real estimation of when Giarrante’s snow plows

would be able to clear the streets. … It’s unacceptable and inexcusable,” O’Dekirk said in a press release that actually compared Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel more favorably to Giarrante for snow clearing, despite what some Chicago residents might say. It was surprising to hear that Giarrante, a barber by trade, had acquired a fleet of snow plows, or so was intimated by O’Dekirk. (Giarrante’s other challenger, JJC Board President Andy Mihelich, who has 101 ideas for Joliet, hasn’t yet shared one on the snow removal). And under Joliet’s strong city manager form a government that it adopted more than 60 years ago, the city manager and his staff carries out policies adopted by the entire City Council. So it was nice to see another press release from the city saying council and staff will discuss ways to improve its snow removal plan – with the understanding the street crews are undermanned due to attrition during the recession -at its Feb. 17 meeting.

Shoveling it Forward Then, you had officials in Romeoville, including Fire Chief Kent Adams and Assistant Village Manager Dawn Caldwell, organizing groups of volunteer high school students and others to help shovel seniors’ sidewalks. Village Manager Steve Gulden said it took a while for their crews to remove the snow as well, and here’s why: Streets that had snow packed down an inch or more could not be plowed, for fear of chipping the pavement. He said crews wait for it to turn to slush, then crews come out to clean it up. So…if it’s frozen, let it go.

How about WD-40? “We don’t spray Pam on the street so that it comes off the way we would like it to,” Mike Eulitz, Joliet’s roadways engineer, explaining why it was so difficult for city workers to clear snow during the storm.

Reporters Laura Katauskas and Stewart Warren, and Managing Editor Nick Reiher contributed to this week’s Hot Air.

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Annual HUGS Chocolate Ball helps make wishes come true Members sought donations for Teddy bears, giving to young cancer patients By Kris Stadalsky for the bugle

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Shorewood HUGS is all about giving back to the community by granting wishes to people with a need. Their annual Chocolate Ball Saturday night - Sparkles and Spurs was all about bringing together wish recipients, people and businesses who partner with HUGS and the community at large to celebrate accomplishments and raise money to continue their mission. This year’s event was a bit of a change from the ordinary. Instead of little black dresses and suit coats, there were cowboy boots and hats, a lot of blue jeans and just as many sparkly blouses and accessories to glitz things up.

“It’s a little more informal and relaxed,” said HUGS President and event co-chair Molly Babyak. But the change in ambience didn’t change the support of the community or the funds brought in to make sure HUGS continues doing what they do best. “We are so overwhelmed by the support of the community, they are so wonderful to us,” said co-chair Heidi Serena. The night started off right with a $2,500 donation from Pink Heals Joliet Chapter’s co-founder Sandra Fleck, for the two organizations to work together on wishes. Fleck’s employer, Heartland Bank, was also the event’s sponsor. “There’s only a few events we (Pink Heals) focus on and Shorewood HUGS is one of them,” said Fleck. “We all have our own lives and work

in the community, but they make miracles happen.” The night’s guest of honor was wish recipient Kyle Koetz who has become a big advocate for the organization since he first met HUGS members at JOHA (Joliet Oncology-Hematology Assoc.) where he was being treated for lung cancer in 2012. HUGS members were seeking donations for HUGS Teddy bears and handing them out to young cancer patients. Koetz bought two bears and donated them right back to HUGS. Koetz is also a wish recipient. HUGS made his wish to go skydiving come true this past summer. He was granted the wish when he first met HUGS members, but was unable to use it because of a reaction to chemotherapy. He was declared cancer free in 2013, but by 2014 his lung cancer had returned. This time he was given just a 1 percent chance of

remission. Koetz finally went skydiving, along with his son Zach Koetz, on Zach’s 21st birthday last September. HUGS held is wish for him the entire time, he said.

Koetz has continued his own mission to support HUGS, buying bears and handing them out to cancer patients.

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wrestling

POWER Lockport wins regional title

by most points in school lore

By mark gregory sports reporter

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The Lockport wrestling program has had many good teams over the years and this season was not supposed to be one of them. However, as the Porters progressed, they ended up placing 13 wrestlers on the mat with a chance to go to the sectional level, 11 of them advancing. Lockport as a team won the Bolingbrook Regional with 217.5 points. Plainfield East was second with 124.0, a 93.5 point differential. It is the largest margin of victory ever for a Porter regional championship team. “We are proud of this group and what they have done,” said Lockport coach Jake Oster. “This is a team that was not supposed to be as good as we have been to the outside. We knew how good we were, we just had to prove it and we are still in the process of doing that. We started this year ranked outside the top 10 for the first time in a long time. Not that it means a lot because we have proven we are better than that, and now we have to

prove we are one of the top four teams in the state. “Now, for the next two weeks, we are going to focus on the 11 guys going to sectional.” Lockport got its first champion of the day at 113 pounds from Abdullah Assaf, as he won 14-4 over Plainfield Central’s Cody England. Shayne Oster defeated Plainfield Central’s Tyler Ledbetter 13-1 at 138. “I was trying to get a technical fall out there, but I couldn’t get the last three points,” he said. “I was working on some new stuff and improving some of the old stuff. It is nice to practice stuff on the mat in a match and not in practice, it is a different feeling.” Trevell Timmons earned a regional title with a 6-0 decision over Oswego East’s BJ Hill. “If you take second, I feel that you make it all the way there and then just let it go,” Timmons said. “I am training as hard as I can.We are all working hard and pushing each other out here.” At 160, Eddie Ginnan defeated Plainfield North’s Matt Hennessey 4-0 to win the title.

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shayne oster was one of six regional champions for lockport.

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12 power | from page 11 Tyler Johnson continued his dominance since returning to the mat, as he pinned DJWarkenthie of Neuqua Valley in 2:27. Lockport’s final champion was Chris Murino ay 220, as he defeated Plainfield East’s Jacob Hughes 9-3. Taking second were Brendan

Wedn esday, February 11, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com Ramsey (120), Sam Fuentes (126), Dalton Dwyer was third at 106 pounds, as was George Wolfe (145), Joe Pacetti (170) •At the Lincoln-Way Central Regional, Joliet West and Central sent wrestlers to the next round. At 106, West’s Darvell Flagg defeated Ben Emery of Providence 5-3 to win,

while Austin Poch won 12-5 over Lincoln-Way North’s Jackson Zofkie. West’s Meekah Ben-Isreal defeated Joe Brandt of Lincoln-Way Central 6-2 at 195. Tyler Lawson was a champion for Joliet Central, defeating Lincoln-Way Central’s Zach Rudsinski 3-0. Joliet Central’s Christian Smith was

second at 138, as was Trenton Tucker (145). •At the Rock Island Regional, Minooka advanced six wrestlers to the sectional round. Carson Oughton was the lone champion, as he pinned Yorkville’s Joey Nauman at 170 in 1:44. Placing second were Zach McDowell

(106), Jared Moreno (132) and Josh Bouie (195). Advancing in third were Adam McDowell (113) and Chris Hiscock (182). •In Class 2A, JCA’s Cameron Haney was the lone Hilltopper to advance out of the LaSalle-Peru Regional, placing second at 145.

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Pure domination Lockport, Mendez win regional titles By Scott Taylor sports editor

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Eight bowlers are allowed in a regional lineup and Lockport used all eight of those bowlers Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Lemont Regional at Strike and Spare in Lockport. However, it was not out of necessity. The Porters dominated the tournament, allowing coach Art Cwudzinski the opportunity to get his whole lineup postseason experience. Lockport won the tournament by 595 pins over Andrew with a 6,221 total. “We had so much fun in the morning, it was awesome,”

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Lockport’s Nikki Mendez won the regional title with a 1,353 pinfall.

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Minooka splits twin bill with Romeoville By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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Last time Romeoville and Minooka met, the Spartans had a pair of big men clogging the lane. This time, Armand Archibald was out with a season-ending knee injury and Jason Sims left the team after signing to play football next season at Youngstown State. Their absence left a void in the lane and the Indians’ Joe Butler took advantage of it in Minooka’s (12-12, 5-5 in the Southwest Prairie Conference) 52-43 win over Romeoville (7-14, 2-8). Butler tallied a game-high 24 points, the majority coming in the paint or at the free throw line, where he was 10-for-12 in the game. “Butler did a great job today. He played great basketball,” Romeoville coach Marc Howard said. “He sat in the lane and either got a bucket or got a foul. We could have used (the big guys). “We had our opportunities. The game changed a lot in the third quarter when the momentum changed to Minooka’s favor. We missed layups and Butler went down and made them.” While the Indians admit the lack of big guys inside helped, they did not attack the paint as a weakness. “Those are some really big bodies in there and them not being there really helped,” said Minooka coach Scott Tanaka. “I don’t think we went inside because of that and I have been playing well in the post lately and my guards have been great getting me the ball,” Butler said. Nate Clemmons added 11 points for Minooka, white Larry Roberts chipped in 10. Matt Cappelletti led Romeoville with 18 points. “One thing I will say about these guys is that they don’t make excuses, they take responsibility,” Howard said. “We are going to come back at it and be ready. We still believe that we have a team that at any moment, we can surprise anyone and that is what we are playing for.” •On the girls side, Romeoville officially eliminated Minooka from having a chance to win the SPC with a 46-37 win. “We beat Oswego East last week and we played Oswego really close,” said Romeoville coach Julio Carrassaco. “Minooka is a great team and our girls have really been

playing well and we are peaking at the right time. Maybe we will be one of those surprise teams going to the Super Bowl, that is what we are looking for. The girls played well.” Minooka also took down leagueleading Oswego East last week and had a chance at a league title if it won out. “Not to make any excuses, we played an almost perfect game Tuesday night and then we didn’t play very well tonight,” said Minooka coach Ray Liberatore. “I give Romeoville a lot of credit. They are a good team and I knew that coming in that if we didn’t play well, they could beat you. They played under control and got the ball inside a lot and they did a nice job. We didn’t shoot the ball well and that will happen, but you have to find a way to overcome that. It is always hard to deal with winning and I feel that we didn’t do that very well tonight.” Minooka’s Brooklyn Bachman led all scorers with 18 points, while Romeoville had the trio of Lexi Marin, Jahari Smith and Cherish Smith all had 11 points, while Jamie Hopper added eight. “Even with the best teams we have had here, balance is always the key. I can care less who scores,” Carrassco said. “Someone asked me the other day about Lexi’s scoring and I said I could care less about the points. I want Lexi to have five or six steals and five assists. That is the key to a point guard.”

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Joe Butler had a game-high 22 points as Minooka beat Romeoville in SPC play.

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16 titles | from page 13 Lockport’s Nikki Mendez said. “I’m happy we all got to shine today and everyone did good. We all helped each other out.” Mendez made it a sweep for the Porters as she rolled a 1,353 to win the individual title as well. “I’ve never won anything individually on varsity so to take first at regionals, it was my goal and I am happy I got it,” she said. Kiersten Vandenburg also medaled, placing fourth with a 1,266 total. “We’re used to having good days,” Vandenburg said. “We preformed really well today and

Wedn esday, February 11, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com I’m really proud of the girls. We still have a lot to work on. There is a lot of competition within the team because we have so much talent throughout. Our top 10 girls are all averaging over 189, which is phenomenal.” Also contributing for the Porters was Danielle Mensik (871 in 4 games), Paige Reiter (844 in 4), Bailey Delrose (816 in 4), Dana Ackerson (371 in 2), Grace Karraker (354 in 2) and Abby Turnbough (346 in 2). The Porters will continue on their home lanes this week as this time they are the host to sectional play Saturday at Strike and Spare.

The top four teams and five individuals not on those teams will compete at state next weekend at Cherry Bowl in Rockford. For the state’s top-ranked squad, they have their sights on being one of the four teams there. “I don’t think of the house as an advantage,” Vandenburg said. “I just perform and execute the best I can. We’ve won a lot this year and it is a big accomplishment from where we were last year to where we are this year. We’re all ready for next week.” “It is great that we have regionals and sectionals here because it is a

confidence boost,” Mendez said. “It is a comfort zone to have it at your own alley. We bowl a lot here all year round. We need to work on our spares and our strikes will come. We need to work on bringing each other up a bit, but when the time comes where we need to, I think we will.” •It was a strong showing for the state’s third ranked team as well, as Joliet West rallied from third place in the final two games to win the Sterling Regional with a 5,439. Morris was second with a 5,405. The Tigers will now be competing in the Plainfield Central Sectional Saturday at

Plainfield Lanes. Taylor Bailey led the way with a 1,151. Gracie Plese added a 1,120, Melissa March shot a 1,111, Kayla Kurowski rolled a 1,039 and Sarah Heffron had a 1,018. Minooka placed third in the regional to advance to sectionals, but did have the individual champion in Kortney Sickler, who fired a 1,185. Heather McCubbins (1,083), Nora Russell (1,071) and Lexi Jones (1,000) also bowled six games for the Indians. Joliet Central’s Hayley Magruder is also headed to the Plainfield Central Sectional after rolling a 1,093.

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Wedn esday, February 11, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com HUGS | from page 9 At a Relay for Life event, he handed one to a 4-year-old cancer patient. “He hugged me so hard,” Koetz said. “That made it all worth it.” Koetz is now in remission, but will have to undergo chemotherapy for the rest of his life. “I am very honored and excited,” he said about being guest of honor. “I like this organization and what they do. They don’t have to do it, but they do.” Koetz’s employer, Arbor Mills (formerly Joliet Cabinet Company), also presented HUGS with a $200 check on his behalf. The evening was filled with great appetizers, a popcorn bar and music by The Client (dancing was SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 17853 Wilker Dr. Lockport, IL 60441 (Single Family Residence). On the 5th day of March, 2015, 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: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff V. RAQUEL D. BERTUCCI and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant. Case No. 13 CH 3038 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 5/15-1512(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: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 Decatur, Illinois 62523 217-422-1719 217-422-1754 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 2/4, 2/11, 2/18

also a first for this event). The highlight of the night was chocolate creations from 11 different sponsors. Cathy’s Sweet Creations of Plainfield was the celebrity judges’ number one pick. The People’s Choice award went to Hollingworth Candies of Lockport. The celebrity judges, chosen for their support and partnership with HUGS, were Jen Howard, TCBY Shorewood; Jim McFarland, Will County Forest Preserve; Julie Mancione, Principal, Troy Shorewood Elementary School; and Ronnie Jones and Tori Camera, Staples, Shorewood. As always, the annual Chocolate Ball was a blast and a success. Tickets sold out, wishes were purchased, auction items were sold and one lucky person won a trip to Nashville in the grand prize drawing. “Everybody is saying how beautiful the decorations are, how good the band is. They love the popcorn bar,” Babyak said. Last year’s event brought in over $29,000, and HUGS gave out almost the same amount in wishes, Serena said. “Every penny we make will go toward granting our wishes,” she said.

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Silver Cross Encore Shop Plans Grand Re-Opening Feb. 24 Resale store moves to Silver Cross Hospital’s campus The Silver Cross Encore Shop is moving to the new Business Center on the Silver Cross Hospital campus, 710 Cedar Crossings Drive, New Lenox. The new store will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, featuring a wide selection of gently used

adult and children’s clothing, household items, jewelry, books and seasonal decorations. Shoppers will be entered in a drawing to win a $50 MasterCard Gift Card. For over 50 years, the Encore Shop has been operated by a volunteer group of women called the Silver Cross Advisory Board. In the past 12 years, the Advisory Board has donated more than $935,000 to Silver Cross for the purchase of a variety of medical equipment. The group recently completed a $75,000 pledge to

purchase the water feature in the Dralle Serenity Garden outside the new Silver Cross Hospital. Beginning Feb. 24, the new Encore Shop will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations can be dropped off at the Shop or in the collection bin on the south side of Silver Cross Hospital. For more information, call the Encore Shop at (815) 300-7642 or Volunteers Services at Silver Cross Hospital at (815) 300-7117.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1116 LORAL AVENUE JOLIET, IL 60435 (THIS IS A 1 STORY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE.). On the 5th day of March, 2015, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff V. STEPHEN R ROWADER Defendant.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1720 Burry Circle Drive Crest Hill, IL 60403 (Single Family Home). On the 5th day of March, 2015, 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: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-WMC4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-WMC4 Plaintiff V. Linda Vaughn; et. al. Defendant.

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Case No. 10 CH 3355 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 220,186.67 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS STANDARD BANK & TRUST COMPANY PLAINTIFF vs. JBDOAK, LLC; DEREK E. BRENCZEWSKI; JAMES M. O’CONNELL; FIRST MIDWEST BANK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS FIRST MIDWEST BANK DEFENDANT/COUNTERPLAINTIFF Vs. MCBRODY’S INVESTMENT, LLC; JBDOAK, LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF ILLINOIS; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS COUNTER-DEFENDANTS 14 CH 02790 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOTS 8, 9, 20 AND 21, IN OSGOOD’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF BLOCK 22, IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF JULIET, NOW JOLIET, IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF JOLIET, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PINs: 07-09-442-013-0000, 07-09-442014-0000, 07-09-442-019-0000 and 0709-442-020-0000 Commonly known as: 73 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, Illinois 60453 and which said Mortgage was made by: FIRST MIDWEST BANK, the Mortgagor(s), to MCBRODY’S INVESTMENTS, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2003020254; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Pamela McGuire Will County Clerk 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 on or before March 13, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. GARFIELD & MEREL, LTD. 180 N. STETSON, SUITE 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60601 312/583-1600 ATTORNEY NO. 26319 NOTE: 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. I644919 Published 2/11, 2/18, 2/25

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 BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. RAQUEL D. BERTUCCI and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant. No. 13 CH 3038 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 4th day of December, 2014, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2015, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the followingdescribed real estate: Lot 143, in Neuberry Ridge Subdivision Phase 2, a Resubdivision of Lots 8 and 9 in the Subdivision of Section 26, Township 36 North, Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded June 25, 2004 as Document Number R2004-115871 in Will County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 17853 Wilker Dr. Lockport, IL 60441 Description of Improvements: Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 11-04-26-429-052-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. 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: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 Decatur, Illinois 62523 217-422-1719 217-422-1754 (Fax) MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 2/4, 2/11, 2/18

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

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-WMC4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-WMC4 Plaintiff, vs. Linda Vaughn; et. al. Defendant. No. 10 CH 3355

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. STEPHEN R ROWADER Defendant. No. 09 CH 3914

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 9th day of July, 2014, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2015, 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 91, IN UNIT NO. 2, OF RAYNOR HILLS ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 40 ACRES OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 32, EXCEPT THE NORTH 20 ACRES THEREOF, AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 32, EXCEPT THE WEST 10 ACRES THEREOF, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1720 Burry Circle Drive Crest Hill, IL 60403 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 11-04-32-405-004 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 14-13-29180 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 2/4, 2/11, 2/18

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 24th day of July, 2012, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2015, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the followingdescribed real estate: LOT 27 IN EMERALD LAWNS, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 5, COUNTY CLERK’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 2, 1927 AS DOCUMENT NO. 413219, IN WILL COUNTY,ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1116 LORAL AVENUE JOLIET, IL 60435 Description of Improvements: THIS IS A 1 STORY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE. P.I.N.: (30)-07-05-422-005 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 220,186.67 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 2/4, 2/11, 2/18

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Tip of the Crown New dental technology makes getting a crown much easier. Procedure traditionally required a minimum of two visitsâ&#x20AC;Ś not anymore.

The advent of machines such as Cerecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OmniCam has completely changed the process. What used to take two uncomfortable visits over several weeks can now be accomplished in one visit that requires about two hours.

In almost every field, technology is being harnessed to make our lives more convenient and enjoyable. Dentistry is no different. One of the most exciting trends in dentistry today is the use of computer-aided design and manufacturing, or CAD/CAM, which has made the process of getting crowns and other dental restoration faster and more pleasant. Traditionally, being fitted for a crown required at least two visits: One visit to shape the tooth and take impressions and a second visit a few weeks later to have the crown cemented into place. The reason for the long wait between the two steps was that the impression had to be sent to a dental laboratory where the crown was fabricated. The advent of machines such as Cerecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OmniCam has completely changed the process. What used to take two uncomfortable visits over several weeks can now be accomplished in one visit that requires about two hours. Instead of having to take two days off of work, make two babysitting arrangements and receive two anesthetic injections, patients can now get the entire process done in one easy visit. As many of know, having a crown made used to require the dentist to

take impressions using a goopy paste that patients dislike. Using a Cerec machine, dentists can now simply wave a highly sophisticated digital imaging camera over the tooth to precisely capture measurement data. Using this data, the crown is designed by the dentist using the Cerec software. Every aspect of the crown is carefully planned, designed and reviewed prior to being created. The design is completely controlled by the dentist, instead of a technician at a far-off lab. While lab technicians do terrific jobs fabricating crowns, the dentist who just finished preparing the tooth a few minutes ago has more intimate knowledge of your mouth and areas surrounding the prepared tooth. After the crown has been designed, ceramic blocks are placed inside the Cerec milling unit, and the block is precisely milled under water cooling

and lubrication so that the outside as well as inside of the crown is milled according to the design dimensions. Next, the crown is stained and glazed to add additional color, making it look like your natural teeth. Finally, a Cerec glazing oven is used to harden the milled crown. The entire process usually takes less than 30 minutes, and patients will typically read a magazine or play on their phones during the process. The new crown is cemented into place. In the past, this process required two different numbing shots. During the first visit, the area receiving the crown was numbed to shape the existing tooth down, and a temporary crown was applied. Then, in the second visit, the area was numbed again to remove the temporary crown and install the permanent crown. In addition to eliminating the need for two separate visits and two

numbing shots, the new process has eliminated the need for temporary crowns. Even well-crafted temporary crowns are sometimes uncomfortable or fall out. The Cerec can be used for more than just single crowns. Bridges, implant crowns and veneers can all be made in the dental office, and the imaging data can be emailed to labs anywhere in the world to have bite guards or orthodontic trays fabricated. My office purchased a Cerec a few years ago, and since then we have provided hundreds of patients with new crowns and other dental restorations in one easy visit. I typically will use the Cerec to make all my crowns for back teeth, but I will have crowns for anterior (front) teeth made at dental labs that specialize in cosmetic dentistry. In my opinion, computer systems still cannot replace the artistry required for cosmetic crowns and veneers. Jay Rodgers, DDS is the owner of Northbrook Dental Care LLC in Northbrook, Illinois. The advice contained in this article is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a dentist to evaluate any dental issues. To contact Dr. Rodgers, call 847-2059337 or view his web site at: www. northbrookdentalcare.com.

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Neuromuscular therapy may help some patients with chronic pain ain relief without pills” is the guiding principle of Michael Pys. As a Neuromuscular Therapist (NMT) with an educational background in Osteopathic Manual Therapy, Pys uses a variety of methods to treat patients dealing with acute and chronic pain in his Northbrook, Illinois office. His conservative approach is tailored to each patient’s specific needs. Most of his patients suffer from migraine headaches, dizziness, depression, fibromyalgia, automobile accidents, whiplash, workrelated injuries, falls, sports injuries, neuralgia and cervical disc degeneration, as well as common stress. Everyone from teenagers with growing pains to senior citizens with osteoarthritis will benefit from neuromuscular therapy. Even expectant mothers that, for safety reasons, prefer to avoid prescription medications, frequently seek the services of a neuromuscular therapist. A neuromuscular therapist helps relieve the patient’s pain by using his hands to locate “trigger points” and then deactivating the trigger points. The patient’s muscles and joints are carefully manipulated using techniques that include stretching, gentle pressure and resistance. In many cases, relief from pain is immediate. Neuromuscular therapy differs from chiropractic because NMT does not involve “cracking” of the neck and spine. The St. John-Clark Pain Treatment Institute in Clearwater, Florida provided the foundation for Pys’ educational background. He continued to expand his education with coursework at the Upplager Institute (cranio-sacral therapy)

““Using osteopathic manual therapy, my results with headache patients became almost uniformly successful, and my back and neck-related treatments improved dramatically,”” Michael Pys,

Neuromuscular Therapist (NMT)

and the McKenzie Institute. Finally, Pys graduated from the prestigious Osteopathic College of Ontario, Canada. He knew he had found his calling. “Using osteopathic manual therapy, my results with headache patients became almost uniformly successful, and my back and neckrelated treatments improved dramatically,” said Pys. “I learned from Dr. Steven Sanet, an American-trained osteopathic physician and surgeon. “He told me, ‘You need to practice and use OMT with every patient.’ It was obvious to me that he had great knowledge of the fundamental science. Dr. Sanet encouraged me to practice osteopathic manual therapy, and he was right,” Pys added. Pys says his greatest challenge is to convince patients they can live their lives free from chronic pain and headaches. Many of them are so resigned to

• back pain • neck pain • migraine/ headaches • spinal and joint problems • muscular tension • nerve related problems • persistent

pain • postural strain • sports injury • stress related tension • work related pain problems

tolerating pain that they believe it will never be overcome. Pys is so confident of his pain relief methods that he will not charge his patients if they do not experience pain relief after their first session with him. Northwest suburban resident Kathleen Christie-Jaroch, DDS, has benefited from NMT. As a dentist, she spends much of her workday seated and

Neuromuscular Therapist (NMT) Michael Pys works in the corporate setting performing on site workstation assessment and postural education. How to prevent back pain, strain and injury in the workplace.

The approach starts with hands-on palpation and clear explanation of what is going on with the patient. Depending on the type of injury, healing times vary. Right from the outset, Michael Pys says he will be clear with the patient about what they should expect.

leaning over patients. Eventually she developed lumbar spinal stenosis, a bulging disc and pinched nerves. “The pain and numbness were so severe that I couldn’t work and considered retiring from my dental practice. Spinal injections and chiropractors provided no relief. Then, I began seeing Michael last year. After several treatments, I was much better

Treatment is aimed at reducing pain, speeding recovery and promoting healing. This can include massage, soft tissue manipulation, soft tissue release, passive stretches and independent home stretching program. NO SPINAL MANIPULATION, NO CRACKING OF SPINE (HVT). Longer term it may be appropriate to look at underlying factors such as posture and stress to maintain your well-being. Stretches, postural education and relaxation are all effective ways of helping.

and returned to work. Michael gave me back my career,” Christie-Jaroch said. Neuromuscular therapy is popular in Europe but is not yet well known in the United States. However, NMT is slowly becoming more widespread as more people discover its benefits. For additional information about neuromuscular therapy, visit: www.michaelpys.com.

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Principe, Angelina Grassano. Back Row Standing, 7th Graders Cyndee Miller; 7th Accelerated Mick Enev; 8th Graders Pavlo Yanytskyy, Grace Bette, Ryan Hacker, Tyler

Johnson, 8 Accelerated Morgan Beene and James McDonald Shorewood Lions Club. Not pictured, 7th Grader Stephanie Peart. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

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