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Vol. 19 No. 35

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Village decides on new company for ‘power aggregation’

By Stewart Warren staff reporter essica Ziker leaned closer, aimed and threw the dart. She missed. “Bust one, you win,” urged the carnival worker on Saturday afternoon at Shorewood’s Crossroads Fest, pointing at a row of balloons tacked to a backboard and surrounded by every kind of stuffed animal under the sun. He was trying to help Jessica, a resident of Marietta, Georgia. She badly wanted to take home a toy raccoon made of pink and purple plush, but so far, no go. So the carny gave her few more darts free of charge. “We make everyone a winner,” he said. What a lucky charm. Jessica popped a balloon and soon was cradling the fluffy critter. “I like soft toys. I’m a soft toy maker,” she said, explaining that she crochets her own stuffed creations. She had come to the fest with Steve Ziker of Channahon, her father, and Ritam Mukherjee of Wheeling, her fiancé, while vacationing. Steve has been going to as many local festivals as possible this summer, so they had to hit Crossroads Fest. He’s a fan of Annabell’s Bar-B-Q, and the Plainfield company was there serving food on Saturday. Their pork chop on a stick reminds him of the Indiana State Fair and his younger days, Steve said. That’s what Crossroads Fest is all about – home-style good times with family and friends, making and reliving memories. Now in its 38th year, the festival is a three-day party at the village’s sprawling Four Seasons Park on Seil Road.

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Over two years ago, we entered into a“power aggregation” program with almost all the communities in Will County and a few outside of the county. This resulted in a tremendous savings of over $30 million for more than 3 2 0 , 0 0 0 electricity users by the versus what it numbers would have cost Homefield Energy them if they Contract would have stayed with ComEd as Village of Shorewood will contract with their producer of Homefield Energy at power. a rate of $0.0699/ Our contract kwh average over with First Energy a three-year period. Corporation In comparison, Com Ed rate is $0.0742/ was only good kwh at the start of the for two years program. The rate for and will expire Homefield reflects a in September. 6.5 percent savings For the past two to our residents if you choose to stay in the months, we, along aggregation program. with the rest of the communities, have been shopping for the best price from a multitude of suppliers and have found “Homefield Energy” to be the lowest price. As a group, we have decided to contract with them at a rate of $0.0699/kwh average over a three-year period. In comparison, Com Ed rate is $0.0742/kwh at the start of the program.The rate for Homefield reflects a 6.5 percent savings to our residents if you choose to stay in the aggregation program. If you choose to opt out of the program, you would see the ComEd rate reflected on your bill. The Homefield rate will be locked in for the next three years.The Com Ed rate can fluctuate up or down. It’s anyone’s guess as to which way it will go; our group >> see mayor | page 2

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USMC veteran presented with a big thank-you gift Lemuel “James” Dahan honored for service

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Lemuel “James” Dahan said it was an emotional time for him when Operation Welcome You Home brought a procession of American Legion Riders, a fire truck, police car and other wellwishers to his Shorewood home Saturday morning to present him with a gift for his service to the country. “It’s really nice to see so many friends and veterans out here,” he said to the group gathered in front >> mayor, from page 1 believes it will more than likely increase. No one has a crystal ball. For the past two years, our rate with “First Energy” was a very low $0.0483/kwh. As you can see, we are going to realize a significant increase on our bills.The increase will happen whether we remain in or out of the aggregation program. ComEd was recently allowed a transmission rate increase of 35 percent, which we all saw on last month’s bill. In two months, we will also see the new production rate kick in, seeing perhaps another 17 percent rise in the >> crossroads, from page 1

It’s a weekend full of events such as the Beautiful Baby competition and the Babe’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. There are carnival rides, a craft fair and a beer garden where popular bands play nightly. The Shorewood Chamber of Commerce sponsors it all. The weather was beautiful Saturday afternoon, so the midway was packed. Little kids rushed from one ride to the next, dragging their parents behind them. Friends greeted each other, stopping to compare tans, passing around new babies to be admired and catching up on each other’s summers. At the Ferris wheel, Joanne Tischina of Romeoville and daughters Isabella, 9, and Sophia, 5, waited their turn. Isabella said she liked the bumper cars best. “It’s fun bumping things, she said.Sophia had fun on the Dragon Wagon, a small roller coaster. But she was shy and didn’t want to talk

of his home.“I thank you all.” “We’re here to thank you today, James, for your service,” OWYH founder Donna Morsovillo replied. MorsovillopresentedDahanwith a new John Deere riding mower and snowblower attachment, purchased with funds raised through the organization’s annual 5K runs. Dahan and his wife Erin just moved into the home – their first house – and Morsovillo said she knew a mower was something the family needed. Dahan joined the United States Marine Corps in 2002. It was while he was serving in infantry and recon in Iraq in 2004 that he was severely wounded. He continued to serve in the corps in administration for his company

after he was injured. Even when Dahan returned home, he served his country by volunteering with several veterans’ groups, such as the local VFW and American Legion chapters and Wounded Warriors. He also founded the Student Veterans of America chapter at Benedictine University when he was a student there, and he currently works as a volunteer director of communications and development with AllenForce, a not-for-profit organization that brings veterans, families and communities together to ease the transition between military and civilian life.

bottom line of our bills. The major cause is the lack of production caused by the shutdown of many coal-fired plants due to more stringent environmental regulations from Washington. Plants closing, replacement supply not on line, and much higher demand are the main factors causing the prices to skyrocket. Hopefully as more generators -- i.e. wind, solar and natural gas -- come on line, the prices will decline. For now, we believe we have found the best price we can get in the market place for our residents. Be alert for a letter from the

village that will allow you to opt out of the aggregation program. If you take no action, you will remain in the program and will realize the “Homefield” rate. If you opt out, by sending the letter back in, you will automatically be converted to the ComEd rate or any other supplier you have chosen. Be very careful about people soliciting for different suppliers. Make certain if you want to opt out of their program there is not a significant penalty for doing so. I will keep you advised as to any significant changes that will affect us. Mayor Rick Chapman

about it. So big sister spilled the beans. “She was screaming like a crazy person!” Isabella said. At the teacups ride, Amanda Valentino of Channahon watched Evan Orozco,3,her son,and Danielle Meyer, 6, her daughter, whirl round and round, and snapped some photos with her cell phone. When the ride was over, the kids were smiling. “Did you guys like that?You went way up in the air!”Valentino asked. The kids had earned their treats that day by being very good. “They let me work on my landscaping, so I told them I would take them to the festival,”Valentino said. They had something to celebrate, too: That very day, Danielle had mastered the art of riding her bike without training wheels. So they headed off to the funhouse, the kids’favorite place.Outside the beer tent, Diane Lambert, a Shorewood Chamber of Commerce Board

Member, was keeping an eye on the festivities as Strung Out did their sound check. The band was set to perform at 5 p.m., and some people were already grabbing seats, Lambert said. “We are expecting double the crowd tonight that we had last night,” Lambert added. Arra, the headline act, is a popular draw, and the lead singer would soon be leaving the area to perform with the band Kansas, a nationally known act, she said. Not far from the stage, three friends sat together: Nancy Spaniak, of Homewood, Gloria Sismelich of Orland Park, and Robin James of Lansing, all spouses of different members of Strung Out. Spaniak had plenty of fun facts about the band. They’re all older guys, she said – the youngest is 48.“And every one of those guys is married to his original wife!” she said. That made everybody laugh, and the band launched into a fine version of The Guess Who’s “No Time.”

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A representative of Shorewood Home and Auto gave James Dahan a quick lesson on how to operate his new mower.

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Babich recovering from pacemaker surgery Babich, 76, said he had just returned from vacation in Door County, Wisconsin

Babich said all his vitals and heart turned out to be fine, but his heart rate dropped too low. So doctors put in the pacemaker to keep his heart rate at the By nick reiher proper level, he said. Babich had managing editor been hospitalized before with an nreiher@buglenewspapers.com irregular heartbeat. @JolietILNews “I don’t want that ever Will County Board to happen again,”he said, Member Joe Babich is adding he has a follow recovering at his Joliet up appointment with home following July 25 his cardiologist Monday. surgery at Presence St. “Hopefully, I can be Joseph Medical Center back to work Tuesday,” to put in a pacemaker. he said. Aside from Babich, 76, said he Joe Babich the barbershop, that had just returned from Will County Board also means a couple a long vacation in Door Member of county committee County, Wisconsin, meetings Tuesday and and had one of the busiest days Wednesday morning. ever at his popular Six Corners Babich was first elected barbershop where he recently to the board in 1982 and for celebrated 45 years in business. most of those years, served in “I was going to get some the minority on a Republicantowels, and I feel my head start dominated County Board. But spinning,” said Babich.“I reached a remap of the board districts for (his brother) Bob’s desk, and resulted in the Democrats having I just fell.They said I hit my head, a majority on the County Board but I don’t remember that.” for the first time in more than 30 Babich said he started to regain years. The former commander at consciousness after he hit the Cantigny VFW Post 367 yearned floor. Bob Babich and a customer for a County Board commission. helped him into a chair and called He got two: Babich was named 911. Paramedics carried him up chair of the board’s Public Health the short steps to street level and & Safety Committee;and was able then put him on a gurney and to negotiate splitting the county into the ambulance. Forest Preserve president duties “Two of my customers took with Don Gould of Shorewood. me to the hospital,” Babich said. Babich served as president for “It was like a big party.” 2012-13, followed by Gould.

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Shorewood resident wins gold in Special Olympics In June, the 20-yearold swimmer won 2 gold medals in the Special Olympics 2014 USA Games

“We’re here to right the wrong that was done to us when we came back from ‘Nam,” said Barry Gardner, a Sugar Grove U.S. Navy veteran and American Legion Riders of Yorkville member. “We need to do more of this for these guys to get closure,” said Don Ellis, of Plainfield, a member of the American Legion Riders of Lockport. “It’s a super thing that they do.” As the procession rounded the cul-de-sac on which the Dahans lived,Tammy Miceli, of Lisle, played

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Violet Amezcua,3, throws candy out to the crowd during the Wihs In June, the 20-year-old Shorewood swimmer won two gold medals in the Special Olympics 2014 USA Games in New Jersey.

In March, Lynda Kirkman of Morris, Rikki’s Special Connections swimming coach, chose her to compete in the Special Olympics. Rikki began working even harder, asking her mother to clock her laps and log the times in a small notebook. On June 13, she flew to New Jersey with the other members of her team. During the days that she participated in the game,she stayed in a hotel with them but without her family, a first. “We went to the opening ceremonies, and we hadn’t seen her (in two days).We were standing outside the Prudential Center in Newark, waiting to catch a glimpse of her. We saw that she was fine, and I was like, ‘What are we? Groupies?’” Chris said, laughing at the thought. Although Rikki and her family are delighted by her accomplishments, they’re happier about something else, something that’s subtler than a shiny medal.

“She has grown so much. She has become such a different person – the experience has been amazing. She is so mature and confident. It is like the new and improved Rikki,” Chris said. During a recent event held at Skooters Roadhouse, 700 W. Jefferson St., Shorewood, to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a benefit for Special Olympics, Rikki did things she wouldn’t normally do, Chris said. She walked up to strangers and talked about her medals. And when people got up to do some line dancing, Rikki danced too. Now that the games are over, Rikki has moved on to a new challenge: scuba diving. She’s learning with Sea Turtle Adaptive Recreational Scuba Diving, a nonprofit organization that works with the disabled. She’s been training at a quarry in Kankakee. “She jumped in with both feet and did her first dive this past Saturday,” Chris said.

bagpipes astride the lawnmower that was being transported to the location. “This is my way of saying thank you,”Miceli said before the trip.“It’s a gift for me and a way of giving back to them, all these wonderful people who serve our country.” At the ceremony presentation, Dahan was given the mower and the attachment, along with Shorewood Home and Auto’s promise of free storage for the snowblower if Dahan needed it during off-season. The store’s representatives also told Dahan that a crew would come out and

install and uninstall the attachment whenever he needed them to. Erin Dahan was given gift certificates for manicures and pedicures and a massage, along with a USMC bracelet. After the ceremony, Dahan said the procession and ceremony meant a lot to him. The tradition of veterans and the community supporting vets was something he wanted to continue when he got stateside. “I had veterans reach out and help me when I got out,” he said, “and I was kind of lost after service before they reached out to me.”

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Rikki Kirsch won big. InJune,the20-year-oldShorewood swimmer won two gold medals in the Special Olympics 2014 USA Games in New Jersey. One was in the team relay event, the other in the freestyle competition. She also placed fifth in the backstroke and earned a participation ribbon in the butterfly. Her parents could not be prouder. “She pretty much knocked it out of the park,” said Chris Kirsch, her mother. Although doctors never have been able to diagnose her, her school classifies Rikki as mild mentally impaired. “She is just a little slower,”Chris said.“It takes her a little longer to process things.” Throughout most of her life, Rikki has been a quiet, reserved and a little shy. But swimming and other extracurricular activities have changed that. It all began about three years ago when she started swimming on the team hosted by Special Connections of Grundy County, a group that connects people with disabilities to the wider community. At first, she mostly doggie paddled around the pool. In the summer of 2013, she started taking swimming lessons and learned the breaststroke and the backstroke.

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The Troy District 30C school board met July 30 in a specially-scheduled meeting to take care of several personnel matters. “This time of year, we’re doing some hiring,” Superintendent Todd Koehl said before the meeting. “We needed to take care of some 12-month positions, like a new principal for Heritage Trail and a director of human resources.” The school board approved hiring Brooke Allen as the new principal for Heritage Trail Elementary School. Allen comes from inside the district, serving as early childhood director and assistant principal at Crossroads Elementary School. She replaces John Munch, who resigned this summer. “Brooke brings some good experience and some great energy to the principalship,” Koehl said. In the continued reorganization of some of the administrative positions, Paul Schrik was hired as director of human resources. Schrik is currently principal of Serena Grade School. Koehl said he would begin the Troy position the first or second week in August. Director of human resources is a new position created in July when former Director of Operations Kenneth Surma resigned. Previously, Surma had assumed the responsibilities of human resources director, in addition to his job in operations. Earlier this month, the board gave operational responsibilities to Director of Finance Elaine Colombo with the new title of executive director of finance and operations. Also appointed was Susan Behun as assistant principal/

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The school board this week also appointed: • Jharita Hamilton as a grade seven ELA teacher at Troy Middle School • Karen Fazio as the superintendent’s administrative assistant • Jennifer Deist as lunchrecess monitor • William Greer as parttime custodian • Erica Hibler and Lori Johnson as Project MERIT associates • Michelle Larson, Rosalva Lopez, Erin Sanchecz-Stevens, Jennifer Segredo, and Allison Skinner as teaching associates • Nikki Randich as substitute secretary • Kayla Schubert as substitute social worker.

preschool supervisor at Crossroads Elementary. Salaries for the new administrative appointments were not approved by the school board at the meeting. Koehl said with the district in the process of restructuring administrative positions and contract negotiations in progress, the board decided to delay the decision, and that they may approve salaries in August. “The board thought they’d like some time to look at it,” he said of the salaries. Resignations approved at the meeting included: Katie Drinka as ELA teacher and eighth grade basketball and track coaches; Karen Fazio as building secretary, Rosalva Lopez as lunch-recess monitor; and Ria Woodruff as PE teacher. Koehl said that with the new appointments, the district will be ready for the first day of school, which is August 20 for K-8. “We have good, quality people in place for the start of the school year,” he said.

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Legislators hear it from farm community Gov. Pat Quinn said he knew legislators would take a hit if they supported his proposal to make the temporary 5 percent income tax increase permanent

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“We are starting to straighten the ship. We can’t continue to straighten the ship if we take away the revenue,” he said.

In his March 26 budget address, Gov. Pat Quinn said he knew legislators would take a hit if they supported his proposal to make the temporary 5 percent income tax increase permanent. He was right, and Will County Farm Bureau members attending Legislative but cut out the Barn meetings program. recently wanted to At the July 31 barn know where their meeting at the Kestel legislators stood on Farm in Manhattan, the income tax issue state Sen. Pat McGuire, and others, including D-Joliet, and state the thorny pension Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., crisis. D-Elwood, said the Where legislators state still is working SEN. PAT MCGUIRE stand on the issue of D-JOLIET with that company, the temporary income which, in turn, is tax -- set to expire working with unions Jan. 1, 2015 – usually to make sure those depends on which who are deserving of side of the political Medicaid are not cut aisle they stand. At a out. July 29 barn meeting McGuire said they at the Davidson Farm also need to take a in Minooka, state Sen. look at some $2 billion Sue Rezin and state STATE REP. LARRY a year given out for Rep. John Anthony, WALSH JR. programs, such as both Republicans D-ELWOOD Alzheimer’s research from Morris, said the and thoroughbred Democrats in power spent the support, to make sure they are $26 billion income tax windfall as necessary as those two. And while failing to make any funds such as education, higher significant cuts. education, transportation and And they said the governor human services have been had the opportunity to work trimmed to 2009 levels. with a private firm to help He and Walsh said a lot of reduce state Medicaid waste, that $26 billion in extra income

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State Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, answers a question at the July 31 Legislative Barn Meeting sponsored by the Will County Farm Bureau. Looking on are, from left, state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr, DElwood, and Farm Bureau moderator Jerry Davidson.

tax revenue has gone toward making full payments to pension plans during the past five years. In 1995, Gov. Jim Edgar and the Legislature approved a plan to borrow against the pensions, with repayments “ramping up” as the years progressed. As a result, these payments are very high right now, they said. And Walsh acknowledged there is a long way to go, with the state on the hook for up to $100 billion if every state employee with a pension were to retire immediately. All the more reason the state needs to make the income tax increase, and around $4 billion a year in revenue, permanent, he said. “We are starting to straighten the ship. We can’t continue to straighten the ship if we take away the revenue,” he said. Pat McDonald of Joliet wanted to know how they could expect that much money in income tax

revenue when there still are so many people out of work? Roger Bettenhausen of Frankfort wondered if the $39 million the state recently spent to buy Bult Field in Beecher on land for the South Suburban Airport couldn’t have been put to better use? “There seems to be a difference of opinion on whether the South Suburban Airport is a good idea,” Walsh said, getting laughter from the audience at his understatement. McGuire reminded the group another benefit of Quinn’s budget plan was the repurposing of the former Illinois Youth Correctional facility on McDonough Street in Joliet. Although the income tax proposal is on hold, McGuire said the state recently transferred $13 million to do some brick and mortar repairs at the empty facility.Without the

income tax increase becoming permanent, he said, the area could lose access to some 300 permanent jobs and up to 100 contractual ones. “I don’t want to waste that $13 million,” McGuire said. The pension reform plan contained in Senate Bill 1 took a big hit on July 3 when the state Supreme Court said health insurance was a right of retirement benefits, Walsh and McGuire said. It could take another year and a half before that court determines the fate of the rest of the bill, which aims to curb benefits for future state employees. Asked if the burden should go back to the school districts for the teacher pensions,Walsh and McGuire believed they should, but maybe phased in over time. McGuire, a former teacher and school board member, said they would approve contracts with pension increases and send the bill to the state. Walsh reminded the group that while the state has spent pension funds, it is the local school boards that approved such contracts, including ones for superintendents who now receive more than $20,000 a month in pension. If the school districts had to pay for the pensions, Walsh said, they might be more likely to approve contracts with lower pension amounts that are affordable to their districts. Transportation was another key topic. Walsh and McGuire said they would be meeting soon with the state’s new transportation secretary to bring her up to speed on the many >> see farm | page 5

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See Midewin by Foot, Bike orAuto This tour takes places on unimproved roads; expect potholes, gravel Learn about Midewin’s past, present and future as we explore, on foot and car caravan, restored wetlands and prairie and observe rare grassland birds at 10 a.m. Aug. 16. This tour takes places on unimproved roads;expect potholes and gravel. We will meet at our Welcome Center, the building with the three flag poles in front. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow enough time to check-in. Reservations are required and should be made by August 15 by

>> farm, from page 4 issues affecting Will County, including the South Suburban Airport, the Illiana Tollway and widening of Interstate 80 – and a new Des Plaines River Bridge. Walsh said the Illiana is one key to reducing the truck traffic on Illinois 53. The others are the anticipated opening of the rebuilt Des Plaines River Bridge on Interstate 55 around Labor Day and the construction of a toll bridge – with a separate free lane for passenger vehicles -- linking I-80 and Laraway Road by way of Houbolt Road. There is private money out there for the latter, Walsh said, and he would support closing Walter Strawn Drive, the overused entrance to Elwood’s BNSF intermodal yard, after that bridge is built. “Then you wouldn’t have any need to have trucks on Illinois 53,” he said. Asked if they could work with GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner if he should oust Quinn on Nov. 4, Walsh and McGuire said it comes down to working with anyone for the benefit of their constituents. “(Rauner) will want to make changes,” Walsh said. “But he’ll need to work with the Legislature to accomplish that. Also, for the past two years, the other party has been able to sit back and blame everything on the other party. If Rauner gets elected, they won’t be able to do that anymore.”

calling 815/423-6370 or via email at Midewin_RSVP@fs.fed.us. You must use the underscore and an e-mail confirming your registration will be sent. Please include contact information in the event we need to notify you of any cancellations or changes to the program. And then at 6 p.m.Aug.16,we will hold our first Twilight Bike Tour of the summer. We will tour open and closed areas of Midewin by bicycle. Expect to see an abundance of wildlife which may include deer, turkey, grassland birds, and maybe a coyote or two. Since at least part of the route will be on gravel surfaces, “fat” tires are recommended. Participants in this free program will meet at 6 p.m. at our Welcome Center. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow enough

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Reservations are required and should be made by August 15 to guarantee a spot. Reservations can be made by calling 815/4236370 or via e-mail at Midewin_RSVP@fs.fed.us. time to check-in. Reservations are required and should be made by August 15 to guarantee a spot. Reservations can be made by calling 815/423-6370 or via e-mail at Midewin_RSVP@fs.fed. us. You must use the underscore and an e-mail confirming your registration will be sent. Please include contact information in the event we need to notify you of any cancellations or changes.

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Demarco M. Jeffries, 34, 605 Pasadena, Crest Hill, was arrested at 2:53 p.m. July 25 at 300 N. Bluff for criminal trespass to real property.

to property and criminal trespass to residence.

Martin Silva, 29, 101 Sesser, was arrested at 1 p.m. July 25 at 150 W. Washington for aggravated battery, reckless conduct, domestic battery, and endangering the life of a child.

Christine M. Strama, 42, 117 Stryker, was arrested at 3:43 a.m. July 25 at Jackson and Herkimer and obstructing a peace officer.

Devonte C. Jessup, 19, 112 Twin Oaks Drive, was arrested at 11:35 p.m. July 25 at Oakland and Moran for armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Fairleigh O. Jones, 19, 456 Water, was arrested at 11:35 p.m. July 25 at Oakland and Moran for armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Ivory D. Blackwell, 22, 366 N. Broadway, was arrested at 11:45 a.m. July 25 on the 300 block of Broadway for intimidation, criminal trespass to residence, and battery. Ivory D. Blackwell, 22, 366 N. Broadway, was arrested at midnight July 25 on the 300 block of Broadway for robbery.

Devin Q. Tyler, Jr., 18, 1218 Hague, was arrested at 7:21 p.m. July 25 at 1426 Englewood for criminal trespass to state supported land and possession of cannabis.

Sean C. Coil, 34, 3032 Woodside, was arrested at 3:34 p.m. July 25 at 3032 Woodside for criminal damage

M. Baker, 36, 10 Dorthea 145 lm, Braidwood, was arrested at 8:49 p.m. July 26 at 2001 W. Jefferson for possession of cannabis. Cindy M. Zaragoza, 41, 1709 Wake Island, was arrested at 2:09 a.m. July 26 at 1709 Wake Island for dog running at large.

Brian A. Rutherford, 25, 621 Cleveland, was arrested at 4:28 a.m. July 26 at 621 Cleveland for disorderly conduct.

Mark J. Lambert, 59, no address given, was arrested at 10:27 a.m. July 26 at 1518 Clement for criminal trespass to real property.

L. Hart, 35, no address 14 Kevin given, was arrested at 2:04 p.m. July 26 on Hermkimer for criminal trespass to residence and disorderly conduct. J. Murray, 49, 245 15 Alan Henry, Manhattan, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. July 26 at 2524 W. Jefferson for retail theft. Matthew J. Crowder, 36, 1509 Englewood, was arrested at 2:34 p.m. July 26 at 201 W. Jefferson for liquor on a public way.

Osmin J. Payton, 32, 317 Collins, was arrested at 2:34 p.m. July 26 at 201 W. Jefferson for liquor on a public way.

Darryl L. Jones, 47, 350 E. Washington, was arrested at 2:34 p.m.July 26 at 201 W.Jefferson for liquor on public way.

Roberto C. Mosqueda, 34, 1116 Sterling, was arrested at 8 p.m. July 26 at Marble and

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Hickory for revoked driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and warrant. Steven M. Beauchamp, 24, 511 Florence, was arrested at 1:08 a.m. July 26 at 603 Florence for aggravated domestic battery and aggravated cruelty to animals.

Michael D. Lott, 2211 Cottonwood, 47, was arrested at 12:14 a.m. July 26 at 741 Collins for criminal trespass to real property.

Demetrious M. Houston, 32, 103 Wesleyan, Lockport, was arrested at 7:26 p.m. July 26 on the 1400 block of Englewood for criminal trespass to state supported land.

Victorino Cayetano-Ramos, 29, 413 Benton, was arrested at 9:22 p.m. July 26 at 413 Benton for obstructing a police officer.

Julio Cayetano, 60, 413 Benton, was arrested at 9:22 p.m. July 26 at 413 Benton for obstructing a police officer.

Mark W. Tomazic, 52, address not given, was arrested at 3:27 a.m. July 26 at 1806 McDonough for criminal trespass to real property, disorderly conduct, and resisting a police officer.

Cody J. Larson, 18, 6611 Klinger Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 12:50 p.m. July 27 at Frank Turk and Langsford for possession of cannabis.

Bill Paymaster, 69, 1913 Larkspur Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:13 p.m. July 27 at Brighton and Larkspur for reckless driving.

Brenda L. Schmidt, 48, 472 Springwood Drive, was arrested at 9:04 p.m. July 27 at 3340 Mall Loop for retail theft.

Irvin Mesinas, 21, 1212 Cora, was arrested at 1:48 a.m. July 27 at 333 Madison for aggravated DUI, driving while license suspended, and operation of uninsured motor vehicle.

Jason Rodeghero, 34, 2007 S. State, Lockport, was arrested at 4:58 p.m. July 27 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Jerry A. Trejo, 29, 714 Nicholson, was arrested at 9:57 p.m. July 27 at Ruby and Nicholson for domestic battery and warrant.

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The People’s Choice? Promises, Promises Even the most wellintentioned people get into politics because they believe they can change things By nick reiHer maNaGING edItor

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I was listening to the Score the other day, and White Sox announcer and former player Steve Stone was talking about how different position players warm up on the field. The pitcher, he said, is the only position player who does not warm up where he plays. Shortstops take grounders at that position, outfielders out there, etc. But pitchers throw off to the side on mounds that can be very different from those on the field of play, especially, as he notes, on the road, where some, ahem, gamesmanship can take place. Oddly enough, it got me thinking about elected officials and those who want to be, primarily the latter. Even the most well-intentioned people get into politics because they believe they can change things … hopefully for the better. I have yet to hear one candidate say they am going into

this race to botch things up and return home a disgrace to a tarand-feather party of his or her constituents. Then come the promises.“This will not happen if you elect me.” “I promise you I will not raise taxes.’’“Read my lips … “ Too often, these promises do not come true when these candidates are elected or reelected. Do you know why? Because the mound they’re pitching their promises from is a whole lot different from the one in the game. Sometimes, they may know that going in. And there is a level in Dante’s Inferno just for them. But many times, unfulfilled promises come from ignorance. A person who is vying for a spot on a board where there are a seven, 27 or several hundred will assume it’s easy to go in and change things right off. For newcomer state representatives and U.S. House members, the first thing they realize after getting sworn in is their next election is less than two years away. That doesn’t leave much time to get those promises fulfilled. Then they realize they are part of something much greater than themselves. And the issue or issues that got them elected may or may not be part of the grand scheme of that body they were

elected to. Then they realize to accomplish what they promised, if it at all feasible, may take some compromise, giving up another issue they hold dear to salvage a more important one. For years -- whether it was growing up during the Daley Machine years in Chicago, or onthe-job education as a journalist – I continued to be astounded by just how that political sausage was made when I was allowed a small peek inside. Some politicians relished (sorry) that challenge; others got caught in the grinder. Maybe that’s one reason why candidates continue to hammer away in commercials and ads at the bad, or perceived bad, their counterparts have done. They don’t have to make any promises; they just have to be seen as better than the other guy. A preponderance of evidence. Talk about a civil trial concept turning uncivil. This is a good time to remind candidates I will not accept stories or ads that are negative. Tell us what you are going to do. Tell us about yourself. But other than promising to do the very best you can to be a good person and represent your constituents’ needs, don’t tell us no lies.

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White Oak Library District shatters check-out records Many doubted the need and the public demand for our new libraries, but this sort of usage proves that the love of libraries is alive The White Oak Library District shattered our record for number of items checked out in a statistical year. The district operates on a fiscal/ statistical calendar that runs from July 1 – June 30 each year. Thus having just wrapped up our statistical calculations for 2013-2014, we are pleased

to report that business is booming. Of course, we already knew this, but it is encouraging to see the actual numbers. This past year, our patrons checked out 625,458 items via our three library facilities and our Outreach Department. That is a new district record for us, and it represents a 27 percent increase in checkouts over the

previous year’s total. Many doubted the need and the public demand for our new libraries, but this sort of usage proves that the love of libraries is alive and well in Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville and our surrounding/unincorporated areas. A big thank you goes out to all of our wonderful library patrons and to the staff who serve them. Scott Pointon Director White Oak Library District

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News crime

New testimony introduced in Hickory Street murders New testimony includes 9-1-1 operator By Stewart Warren staff reporter

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On the day that two men were strangled to death inside an apartment on Hickory Street, a 9-1-1 operator got a call. It was Bill McKee, a Shorewood resident and the father of Bethany L. McKee, on the other end of the line. He had a terrible story to tell. William Blaskey explained the telephone call while on the witness stand Monday afternoon in Will County Judge Gerald Kinney’s courtroom. He was the second witness to testify in Bethany L. McKee’s murder trial that began that morning. The 20-year-old woman was charged with murder in connection with the Jan. 10, 2013, deaths of Eric Glover andTerrence Rankings, both 22, of Joliet. Her friends Alisa R. Massaro, 20, of 1121 N. Hickory St., Joliet; Joshua F. Miner, 26, of 601 W. Jefferson St., Joliet; and Adam M. Landerman, 21, of 1053 Glenwood Ave., Joliet, the son of a Joliet police officer, also were charged with murder in the sensational crime that is known as The Hickory Street murders. In late May, Massaro pleaded guilty to lesser charges -- two counts of robbery and two counts

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The victims’ friends and family leave court Monday afternoon on the first day of testimony in the trial of Bethany L. McKee, one of the defendants in 2013 The Hickory Street murders.

of concealing a homicide – and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. She also agreed to testify against the other defendants in their trials.Massaro is likely to take the witness stand Wednesday. When Massaro testifies, some long-rumored and reportedly grisly details of the murder finally might be discussed in public. Two of the defendants allegedly had sex on top of the corpses, for example. On Jan. 10, 2013, Blaskey was working as a dispatcher for the Western Will County Communications Center, an organization better known as WESCOM. During Blaskey’s testimony on Monday afternoon, the tape recording of Bill McKee’s telephone call was played in court. “My daughter just came to me with some information that she’s involved in a serious crime,” Bill McKee said.“She came to me and said where ever she is right now there are two black males dead.” As it played, some members of Rankings and Glover’s families became visibly upset as they sat in the gallery.They passed around

a box of tissue, and a few of them stood up and quietly walked out. As Blaskey asked questions, Bill McKee can often be heard muttering,“Oh, crap,” on the tape, and he also sounded very upset. “I asked her, ‘Were you involved?’ And she said, ‘Yes,’” Bill McKee said on the recording. After Blaskey’s testimony, several Joliet police officers who were at the scene on the day of the murders took the stand. Officer Bruce Trevillian testified that he saw the bodies of Rankings and Glover on top of plastic garbage bags and in different rooms of the Hickory Street apartment. They were face down on the floor, and it looked as if their hands had at one time been tied behind their backs,Trevillian testified. As he investigated the crime, Trevillian spoke to Miner who still was in the house when police arrived.“He told me he had done the guy with the dreadlocks,” Trevillian testified. “He had killed the individual in the kitchen and (Landerman) had killed the individual in the bedroom.” The trial is scheduled to resume at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

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Route 66 preservationists say truck traffic threatening tourism Route 66 Preservation Committee of Illinois is lending its support to the changes in traffic flow Elwood is seeking A leading Route 66 preservation group is warning that increased truck traffic in Elwood is threatening the future of the historic road as it poses a risk to public safety and has a negative impact on the state and local economies. In addition, the Route 66 Preservation Committee of Illinois is lending its support to the changes in traffic flow Elwood is seeking, according to a press release from the village’s public relations firm. They hope those measures will reduce truck traffic, improve safety and eliminate other problems caused by the large volume of semi-truck traffic along Route 53. “During the past several years, the massive influx of heavy trucks has made this landmark difficult and dangerous to drive and navigate, particularly for the thousands of tourists who visit the area for the first time and are stunned by the onslaught of traffic congestion caused by these big rigs,” wrote John Weiss, the chairman of the Preservation Committee of the Route 66 Association in Illinois in his letter to Elwood Village President William Offerman. “Route 66, just south of I-80, has become so overrun with semi-tractor trailers coming into and out of the intermodal facilities, that the beauty and majesty of this historic road and the small communities it serves have become compromised and depleted,” Weiss added. “This situation is so dire that immediate action is needed or the Mother Road’s character, brilliance and historic value will be severely diminished.” The proliferation of trucks is due to the two intermodal yards in Elwood and Joliet on property owned by CenterPoint Properties. Truck traffic that was to have used the new Interstate 55 interchange off Arsenal Road, which opened in 2012. But construction on the Des

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A leading Route 66 preservation group is warning that increased truck traffic in Elwood is threatening the future of the historic road as it poses a risk to public safety and has a negative impact on the state and local economies.

“The allure of Route 66 is for its simple pleasures and simple treasurers,” he wrote. “Preserving this American jewel will increase tourism, increase revenue locally and for the state, and preserve the beauty and brilliance of the historic road.” Plaines River Bridge in that area of I-55 has caused drivers to find other routes, mostly Illinois 53. That increased traffic has caused problems on Illinois 53 with funeral processions for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, as well as in Elwood and Wilmington to the south. Weiss noted that Route 66 has

experienced a renaissance and increased popularity among nostalgia-seeking tourists from all over the world in recent years, which has brought in new revenue for the state and local towns. But he added that the recent increase in truck traffic has resulted in tourists’ first impression of small-town America to be “appalling and disappointing” and provides no incentive for them to stop, shop or dine. “The allure of Route 66 is for its simple pleasures and simple treasurers,” he wrote. “Preserving this American jewel will increase tourism, increase revenue locally and for the state, and preserve the beauty and brilliance of the historic road.”

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INSIDE: Texan wins Illinois Women’s Open at Mistwood, page 12; Local pitcher getting it done despite adversity, page 13

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Wrestling icons coming to Joliet By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

While everyone knows that every young boy growing up wants to be a police officer, astronaut or a baseball player, there is one profession they also wanted, but may not have shared with mom – a professional wrestler. That dream was no different for Anthony Buonicore. “I watched wrestling with my brothers since I was seven years old and my dad used to take us to the UIC Pavilion,” Buonicore said. “I was my brothers’ test dummy for a lot of moves they wanted to try. About 15 years ago, I saw an ad for a local business called the LWF and I gave it a try. I had a little run with WWE, I did some of their dark matches and tryouts and things like that. At the pinnacle where I could have been signed, I broke my leg in three places.” When his wrestling days were over, Buonicore stayed in the business, bringing professionalstyle wrestling matches first to Berwyn and now to Joliet. The biggest of those events is WrestleFest 5 and will be held Saturday, August 9 at the Joliet Park District Multipurpose Center, 3000 W. Jefferson St. “It is the five-year anniversary and I figured it was about time, so I started calling in some favors from all the big guns I know and I ended up getting people and tried to make this our WrestleMania,” Buonicore said. “As I was putting the list together, I didn’t realize all the people I had talked to. So, when it was all done, I looked down and said, ‘man, I have, like 15 people coming in.’” Buonicore and his company Pro Wrestling Blitz are bringing

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Several top professional wrestlers will be part of WrestleFest 5 in Joliet.

former WWF/WWE champions like Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, WWE Hall of Famer and WCW World Heavyweight Champion Booker T, Kevin Nash and former WWE European Champion XPac. Joining the bill will be former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Scott Steiner, TNA Grand Slam Champion Abyss, Bushwhacker Luke, Scotty Too Hotty, former ECW superstar Al Snow and ECW original Sabu.

Other than the big names listed on the bill, Buonicore says the true treat for fans may come from names not listed. “I like to do surprises and there are a few surprises that aren’t announced,” Buonicore said.“There are some really huge names in this business that will be making an appearance. That is something I like to pride myself on.” What he also prides himself on is giving wrestling fans of all ages a bang for their buck.

“It is a very family friendly event,” Buonicore said. “People tend to shy away from wrestling because of the old WWE with the half-naked girls and that is not us. Nowhere else can you pay $35 and be up close and personal with these guys. A friend of mine went to a WWE show and paid $140 a ticket.” Tickets for WrestleFest 5 are $35 and $20 for kids. Seats in the first two rows are $50 and come with a meet and greet with Steiner and Nash. Tickets

can be purchased at www. pwblitz.com. There is also a post-party at Heroes West, 1530 Commerce Dr. in Joliet. Through his eight years in Joliet, Buonicore not only has brought professional wrestlers to Joliet, but has brought people and business to the community. He said recently after moving to Joliet, he saw an article that >> see ICONS | page 15

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Sports

Collins wins IWO at Mistwood By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

With the growth of sponsorships, the Phil Kosin Illinois Women’s Open has been able to grow the prize fund. That has led to players from across the country coming to Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville to compete in the event on the recently renovated course. One of those players making her first appearance was University of Oklahoma graduate and Dallas-area native Emily Collins. In just her second tournament as a professional, Collins blitzed the field, winning by a record nine strokes, finished with a 4-under par 212 three-day total July 30. “It was a great feeling, especially getting my first pro victory,” Collins said. “I’m really excited and happy to be in >> see IWO | page 15

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Greg Kosin presents Emily Collins with the Kosin Cup, named for his brother Phil, after winning the 2014 Illinois Women’s Open.

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Voyager Media Spotlight

Alfini focuses on ability, not disability By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

Nick Alfini grew up in a baseball family. He also grew up with brachial plexus injury. The Downers Grove resident chose early in life which one would win. That injury, which occurs when the brachial plexus nerves the network of nerves that sends signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm and hand – are stretched, compressed or torn, limits the ability of his use of his right arm. So, early on in life, he made adjustments and became a lefthanded throwing and catching first baseman. “I have a big baseball family, so it was something I learned how to do real early on or else I would be missing out,” Alfini said. “My dad says build a bridge and get over it and I really had no choice, so I just did it.” After a few years of playing first base, Alfini taught himself to

pitch. On the mound, he holds his glove in his right hand, pitches with his left hand and on the follow through, slips his hand inside of his glove and is ready to field his position. “My parents were worried when I was younger about me getting a line drive back at me, so I mostly played first base, but a few years ago, I started pitching and it has worked out, obviously,” he said. “It was something I kind of worked out on my own and my dad and my cousins helped me. “It is the only way I have ever done it, so it is natural to me. I get ground balls and line drives back at me all the time and I make the plays, so I don’t think it inhibits me that much. Plus, if I strike them out, I don’t have to worry.” His first two seasons with the Mustangs, he was a position player and part time pitcher, but in the summer before his junior year, varsity coach Darren Orel made the decision that if he was to succeed at the varsity level, Alfini would have to become a full-time pitcher.

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Despite very limited mobility of his right arm, Nick Alfini was a top reliever for St. Ambrose.

“We told him that he was a pitcher only and that he wasn’t going to bat at all because we wanted him to focus on pitching,” said DGS coach Darren Orel. “To his credit, he bought in, because I think he still wanted to play first base and he still wanted to hit. Once he really focused on pitching, I saw him and knew we >> see ALFINI | page 14

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Sports >> ALFINI, from page 13 had something. He was great in that closer role for us, going 6-1 as a senior.” His attitude and ability has now landed him on the mound for St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. He played over the summer for the DuPage Hounds of the Midwest Collegiate League where he served as the team’s closer. “We started off with Nick like we did with any recruit and that is the quality of the individual first and he fits the category of the players we bring in and that is a high character kid where there is no trouble on or off the field,” said St. Ambrose coach Jim Callahan. “After that, we look at can you play at the college level. Like any freshman, he had to come in and earn it, whether he had a disability or not.” This season, Alfini posted a 3-1 record with a 3.00 ERA and one save in 11 appearances. He tossed 21 innings, allowing 24 hits and four walks on the season, while striking out 12. “At first, everyone was saying he was, ‘pretty good for having the disability’ and then it changed to, he is just pretty good. At

first the opponents see that he changes his glove over, but then after he gets the first out, he is just treated as a pitcher who gets guys out,” Callahan said. “He earned innings over a lot of good, quality college pitchers and it wasn’t based on anything other than, when he went in and pitched, he performed at a high level and that is rare for a freshman to do that. He was one of the first guys out of the bullpen on a pretty good pitching staff. “There was not one occasion that he did not perform because of the disability.There are players who have trouble fielding or have pick off moves that are bad, but he had zero issues. I think he was ready mentally to come in where other freshmen aren’t because his whole life, he has had to work harder and be mentally tougher than everybody.” That attitude went back to his days at South. “He never believes he can’t do anything,” Orel said.“When we did conditioning and we had to do pushups, he found a way. It may not have looked like everyone else, but he found a way. I would tell him that he didn’t have to do things like climbing rope and he

never thought to not do it because of his arm. He always found a way. He is a real hard worker and just a really good kid and I am so proud of him.” Alfini is not the first pitcher to learn to pitch and catch with the same hand. Former Major Leaguer Jim Abbott won an Olympic gold medal in 1989, was a first round draft choice and fired a no-hitter during his 10-year career. Being that Abbott retired when Alfini was five years old, he had to hear stories. “My dad knew more about Jim Abbott than I did growing up and my dad just told me it can be done,” Alfini said.“Of course, now I hear about (Abbott) all the time, being compared to him.” Like Abbott was for him, Alfini now has the opportunity to show other kids how to overcome. “For my guys and the other teams, it is inspirational,” Callahan said. “I have a young nephew who has a disability very similar to Nick’s and that was part of the recruiting process with him, I won’t lie. I wanted to show my nephew, who is a baseball player too, that if it is important, there is a way to figure out how to do it.

Sports >> ICONS, from page 11 the Cantigny Post 367 VFW was struggling and he approached them about hosting events there. Lori Bond, bar manager for Post, credits Buonicore and the PW Blitz for keeping the VFW

>> IWO, from page 12 Illinois with all the awesome weather. I’m really happy with how I played in such tough conditions.” The only round she had played at Mistwood before the tournament was in the pro-am the day before the tournament started. Her lack of familiarity with the course didn’t affect her game at all. “I really liked the setup of the course,” Collins said. “The pro-am was my only practice round. I think it helped that we could use range finders. I had the mindset of not hitting drivers all the time. I didn’t let anything get ahead of me.” Mistwood is known for its difficult par-5s, but Collins

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in business. “We were in the red,” Bond said. “Business was really bad and we were hurting and, in fact, the city gave $5,000 to us that we eventually paid back, but right around that time, they came to us about the wrestling shows and renting the place

out once a month. They were here for three years and the bar made good money during the show and they always paid the rent and they brought in a lot of people that never knew where we were. People who did know thought we were private. So, they brought in a

lot of new customers that came for wrestling that were repeat customers coming in for other events and renting out.” The shows have now moved their monthly shows to St. Joe’s Park on Theodore, with help from Bond, and are also looking to start a professional wrestling

training school on Black Road in Joliet. “We are trying to get a farm league in the area,” Buonicore said.“Our main instructor there will be Armando Estrada from WWE and then we will have guest star trainers like Al Snow and Victoria from the Divas.”

made them look easy, going 4-under for the week. “My wedges were pretty solid and I could almost reach a couple of them (in two),” she said.“I didn’t reach any of them but got close. Some of them I hit three wood, iron and wedge and got close.” Collins finished second in her first pro start, at the Texas Women’s Open. She is in the qualifying round for the LPGA’s Meijer Classic and then will be attending next month’s qualifying school. She does have Illinois ties as both of her parents attended Illinois State University. Her mother is from Bloomington and her dad is from DeKalb. Her caddie, Tony Costello, is a family friend who lives just 20 minutes from Mistwood.

“I have some family and friends up here and I knew the weather would be nice because they told me it would,” Collins stated.“I was just trying to get away from the heat for a week.” While Collins ran away with the title and had a five-stroke lead entering the final day, it wasn’t all a cakewalk. She was three over par in her first two holes and her playing partner, Michigan State graduate Allyssa Ferrell, went birdie-birdie and the tournament was quickly squared. Back-to-back birdies, however, was a great response

from Collins and she added another on the eighth hole to make the turn at level par for the day. “I just wanted to get back to even eventually,” Collins said. “Getting birdies the next two holes really helped turn it around. I was in control after nine, which was nice.” Meanwhile, Ferrell didn’t make a par on the front nine. She bogeyed the third and came back with two more birdies to reach red figures for the tournament. However, she finished the nine with a double and three bogeys and Collins suddenly had a seven-

shot advantage, which grew to as much as 10 until a bogey on the 17th hole. There was a five-way tie for second at 5-over par 221 with Ferrell, Ashley Armstrong from Flossmoor, Lisabeth Brooks from Wisconsin and Ember Schuldt of Sterling. Brooks matched Collins with a 71 on the final round, while Naperville high school rising star Bing Singhsumalee shot a 70. The lone Voyager Media area representative to make the cut was Bolingbrook’s Jessica Yuen, who finished tied for 27th at 232 (+16).

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Dear Dave, What’s the difference between a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Claudia Dear Claudia, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is what most people think about when they hear the word “bankruptcy.” It’s total bankruptcy, almost like dropping an atomic bomb on your entire financial picture.

get current. In most cases, banks will allow you to re-sign in a process called reaffirming the debt. Chapter 13 bankruptcy Virtually all of your is a payment plan unsecured debt (except structured over five years. student loans, child In it, you have to pay all support and money of your secured debt. owed to the IRS) is If it has a lien on it, you wiped out. These things pay 100 percent to keep are not bankruptable. the item. You also have About 98 percent of the to pay a portion of your SAYS time, creditors of your DAVE unsecured debt. Again — MONEY ADVICE other unsecured debt — BY DAVE RAMSEY like in Chapter 7 — debt things like credit cards to the IRS, child support and alike — get nothing. Items and student loans don’t go away. that are secured debt, such as your For any other unsecured debt, you car or house, are treated a little can pay a percentage of what’s bit differently. If you’re behind on owed. An overall payment plan is payments, you may be allowed to developed, and you make those

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is what most people think about when they hear the word “bankruptcy.” It’s total bankruptcy, almost like dropping an atomic bomb on your entire financial picture.

payments for five years. I’m not a big fan of either one. —Dave

100% mortality rate Dear Dave, Do you think it’s unreasonable to ask my 76-year-old husband to have a will drawn up? He had one made when we lived in Florida, but we moved to Georgia. He won’t do it, because he says wills aren’t recognized in Georgia. Cam Dear Cam, Wills aren’t recognized in Georgia? Where did he get his legal advice, in a bar or pool hall? Okay, let’s straighten this out.The will he had drawn up in Florida wouldn’t be recognized in Georgia, but he could have one made in Georgia that would be absolutely valid and legal.Everyone:No matter where you live, you need a will. If you die without a will in place, your family has to go through the

court and jump through all sorts of hoops to settle the estate. The process can take several months. No one should leave their loved ones in that kind of predicament, when having a will drawn up is such a simple an inexpensive process.Everyone needs a will, Cam. Human beings have a 100 percent mortality rate, okay? No one is getting out of this thing alive. You need a will, a full estate plan with specific instructions on what to do with all your stuff after you die! —Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids.The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, Formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP PLAINTIFF VS Jorge Ulloa; Yesenia Ulloa; Autumn Lake Estates North Lake Owners’ Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 14CH 1103 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Jorge Ulloa; Yesenia Ulloa; Autumn Lake Estates North Lake Owners’ Association; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 77, in Autumn Lake Estates, Unit 4, a subdivision of part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 36 North, Range 9 East of the third principal meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded July 3, 1991, as document no. R91-36754, in Will County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 1707 N Autumn Dr, Joliet, IL 60431 and which said mortgage was made by, Jorge Ulloa, and Yesenia Ulloa; Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. As Nominee For Countrywide Bank, FSB; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2009040907; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 14 W. Jefferson St., Ste. 212, Joliet, IL 60432 on or before August 22, 2014 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6314883 File No: 14IL00107-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on July 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIAITION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIAITON WILL BE TERMINATED. I617059 Published 7/23, 7/30, 8/6

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Grammy Award-winning artist Colbie Caillat will open McAninch Arts Center’s 2014-15 Performance Series rammy Awardwinning singersongwriter and multi-platinum recording artist Colbie Caillat opens the 2014–15 Performance Series at the College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center. The concert, which is at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, is one of only three Midwest stops during Caillat’s recently announced 2014–15 U.S. tour and the only stop in Illinois. Tickets are available at AtTheMac. org and by phone at 630-9424000. Tickets are $80 for VIP seating/$70 Section A/$65 Section B. Caillat released her “Gypsy Heart Side A”EP on June 9.The EP features five songs from Caillat’s forthcoming fourth full-length studio album “Gypsy Heart,” which due out later this year. The EP includes the new single “Try,” a powerful statement about female body image and the challenges of modern womanhood. In the music video for “Try,” Caillat appears sans makeup, along with stars like Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, Kelly Osbourne, Sara Bareilles, Natasha Bedingfield and Hayden Panettiere in an act of solidarity. Raised in Malibu, California, Caillat burst onto the music scene with her hit single “Bubbly.” The song generated buzz after Caillat posted it to her MySpace page, garnering thousands of daily hits and attracting a dedicated fan base in the process. Caillat’s newfound popularity and wide-ranging

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appeal prompted Rolling Stone Magazine to highlight her as one of the top female artists on the social networking site, where she drew an astounding 14 million plays of “Bubbly.” At the time, she was an unsigned recording artist. Caillat later landed a record deal with Universal Republic, which produced her first multiplatinum selling album, “Coco,” in the summer of 2007. She followed the release of “Coco” by touring with music stars like John Mayer, singing alongside Jason Mraz and collaborating with pop star Taylor Swift. To date, Caillat has been honored with two Grammy Awards and has sold more than six million albums and 10 million singles worldwide. Beyond music, she is a spokesperson and supporter for ASPCA, the Surfrider Foundation, Save The Music, Farm Sanctuary, and The Humane Society of the United States. The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage is located 25 miles west of Chicago near Interstate 88 and Interstate 355 and houses three performance spaces. The MAC has presented theater, music, dance and visual art to more than 1.5 million

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Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-platinum recording artist Colbie Caillat opens the 2014–15 Performance Series at the College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center.

people since its opening in 1986 and typically welcomes more than 75,000 patrons from the greater Chicago area to more than 230 performances each season. The MAC began major renovations in fall 2012 to update its three performance spaces, construct a new art gallery and outdoor pavilion, and make improvements to the infrastructure, teaching and learning spaces and patron service areas. The MAC completed its 14-month, $35 million renovation in December 2013 and officially opened its doors to the public with the MAC Madness Celebration on March 8. The MAC’s 2014-15 Season is its first full season following the landmark renovations. For more information about the MAC, visit AtTheMAC. org. You can also learn more about the MAC on Facebook at facebook.com/AtTheMAC or on twitter at twitter.com/ AtTheMAC.

COCO (2007) Singles Include: “bubbly” “realize” “the Little things”

BREAKTHROUGH (2009) Singles Include: “fallin’ for you” “I never told you”

ALL OF YOU (2011) Singles Include: “I Do” “brighter than the Sun”

GYPSY HEART (2014) Singles Include: “try”

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