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Joliet officials talk about incentives for new courthouse

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – City leaders agreed Tuesday that it’s going to cost Joliet something to keep the Will County Courthouse downtown.

The Joliet City Council discussed courthouse retention with a sense of urgency at their regular meeting.

“I would like to see some sort of plan now for what the city can offer to keep the courthouse downtown,” Councilman Jim McFarland said as he raised the topic for discussion.

Will County officials have generally said they plan to build a new courthouse downtown in Joliet. But some County Board members have questioned whether a courthouse should be built on open land.

And, the question has been raised as to what incentives Joliet will offer for a courthouse,

which is a major source of downtown activity.

“The business deal with the county is still up in the air,” Councilman John Gerl said. “I think we need to get to some kind of intergovernmental agreement with the county, so we can put it in writing.”

Both Mayor Tom Giarrante and Councilman Bob O’Dekirk, opponents in the April 7 mayoral election agreed that Joliet will have to spend something to finalize a deal downtown.

Just how much money the city would have to spend or what incentives it would offer were unclear. Giarrante noted that the city is in the process of completing a plan to extend water and sewer service to new county facilities on Laraway Road.

For now, council members said they want the city to stay on top of the project to make sure it stays downtown. City

Manager Jim Hock was told to attend every meeting of the county committee planning the courthouse project.

Barge facility

The council in a divided vote agreed to make city property at 622 Railroad St. available to IMO Marine Maintenance Corp. for a barge service facility. The company said it will hire at least 30 full-time employees over the next two years for the facility, which will provide maintenance and supply services to barges moving along the Des Plaines River.

Sign ordinance tabled

An ordinance that would put new limits on banners, inflatables and other temporary signs was tabled until March 3 at the request of Hock, who said the business community wants to weigh in on the new restrictions.

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ON THE COVER Ben Dunkman, 19, of Appleton, Wisconsin (left), assists Jason Buss, the Natural Resource Management Crew Leader and Volunteer Liaison for the Forest Preserve District of Will County, during a volunteer work day Jan. 18 at Sugar Creek Forest Preserve.

Dunkman originally is from Frankfort and is studying to become a wild land firefighter.

See story on page 3.

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JJC board approves extending President Daniels’ contract and salary increase

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The Joliet Junior College Board approved a new extension to President Debra Daniels’ contract, as well as schematic designs for two campus facilities.

On Tuesday, the board unanimously approved extending Daniels’ contract through February 2018. Last May, board approved extending it through 2017. Board Chairman Andrew Mihelich said Daniels was hired for a two-year contract initially.

Daniels was selected for the position in December 2011.

The board also unanimously approved a 2.2 percent increase in her salary effective March 1. Her current base salary is $196,270, said Kelly Rohder, JJC’s director of communications. The increase is line with cost-of-living expenses, she said.

Daniels had not received a raise for two years, and Mihelich said she was hired for a

salary lower than the previous president.

Campus facilities’ schematic designs

The board also approved on Tuesday the schematic designs for the Multipurpose Center and the Romeoville Campus Expansion in a 4-2 vote.

Trustees Tina Markley and Barbara Adams voted against the proposal while trustees Andrew Mihelich, Susan Klen, Jeff May and student trustee Brian Herrera were in favor of it.

JJC officials plan to fund the construction of both facilities with a $45 million bond issue and a $4 capital assessment fee increase. They expect groundbreaking for the buildings to occur this fall, with completion in 2017.

Markley said she was concerned about the Multipurpose Center as it seemed to be an expensive building primarily focused on graduation. She also was concerned about utility and maintenance costs once the building is finished.

She said JJC already is trying to complete the City Center Campus building and “struggling financially” to finish.

“I think this is really an expensive project that should have been put on hold and considered after we get the City Center done,” she said.

Adams asked how much revenue the Multipurpose Center will generate from sports events and if it is enough to counteract utility costs. She said she wanted to “see something that is self-sufficient,” with the building.

May said to Markley it was incorrect to say the building is primarily for graduation as it will have other uses. He said JJC received $10 million from former Gov. Pat Quinn for the City Center campus and has $25 million in reserves for the project if needed.

Daniels said the Multipurpose Center will not only provide more space for people during graduation ceremonies but house JJC’s athletic programs.

CLARIFICATIONS In the article, “Diversifying Learning,” that talked about magnet schools in Joliet Public School District 86 that was on page 3 of the Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, edition of The Herald-News, Hufford Junior High School’s Individual Education program was not listed. The program also is accepting applications.

For information about District 86 programs, visit www.joliet86.org.

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Break a sweat with Forest Preserve District of Will County Get involved

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com If you can pick up a pencil off the ground, you’re fit enough to volunteer with the Forest Preserve District of Will County.

“That’s my rule of thumb. If they can pick up a pencil, they can help,” said Renee Gauchat, volunteer supervisor with the Forest Preserve District. “You can be 2 to 92 to volunteer.

There’s a little bending, a little lifting and a little bit of walking on uneven terrain.”

Volunteers give their time through Volunteer Workday events – a program that started in 1983. The most recent, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Theodore Marsh in Crest Hill, involved picking up branches and tree limbs, and tossing them into burning brush piles as part of the district’s preservation and maintenance efforts.

Other workday events can be simply a matter of seed collecting – a good time for children as young as 2 years old to help, with adult supervision, Gauchat said.

“We’re getting more and more people at [Volunteer Workdays]. I think they’re finding out that it’s fun,” she said. “And you really don’t have to make a huge commitment. If they want to come out for a workday a month, that’s cool. If they want to come once a quarter, that’s cool, too.”

Volunteer Workdays are scheduled throughout the year. Upcoming dates include Saturday at the Hickory Creek Preserve; Sunday at Hickory Creek Junction; Feb. 14 at Lockport Prairie Natural Preserve; and Feb. 22 along the Old Plank Road Trail.

Workdays also are scheduled for March 7, 8, 14 and 15 at Frederick’s Grove in McKinley Woods, Hickory Creek Junction, Hammel Woods and Keepataw Preserve.

Photos by Christine Johnson for Shaw Media

ABOVE: Rodney Dabe of Country Club Hills (left) and Tim Olson of Plainfield (right) add logs to a burn pile Jan. 18 during a Volunteer Workday at Sugar Creek Forest Preserve. Dabe is a volunteer and a site steward for the Will County Forest Preserve District. Olson, a senior at Plainfield North High School, became a volunteer in order to explore ideas for his Eagle Scout project. “I think it will have something to do with prairie restoration,” Olson said. BELOW: Sugar Creek Forest Preserve was the site of a Volunteer Workday Jan. 18. As part of the Habitat Management Program, the Will County Forest Preserve offers opportunities for individuals to get out and reconnect with nature through planned volunteer work days. For information, visit ReconnectWithNature.org or call 815-727-8700.

“And you really don’t have to make a huge commitment. If they want to come out for a workday a month, that’s cool. If they want to come once a quarter, that’s cool, too.”

Giving back

Kim Howard of Crest Hill and her 7-year-old son, Stephon Griffin, were among the 17 volunteers who helped clear debris Jan. 19 from sections of the Theodore Marsh.

Like many across the U.S. that day, the mother-son duo viewed the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday as a “day on,” not a day off.

“This is cool,” Stephon said, happy to be off school that day. He said his favorite

Renee Gauchat Forest Preserve District volunteer supervisor part of volunteering for the district was tossing twigs into the brush fire.

Howard said volunteering for the district was a first for her son.

“It’ll be the start of a new family tradition,” she said.

Ron Kapala, 72, of Shore-

wood has volunteered with the district since October. Before Kapala’s wife died, the two would often have lunch together at the Rock Run Preserve.

“You definitely break a sweat out here. In the cold, if you stand still for a few minutes, you get chilly again,”

Kapala said. “I just figured this would be a nice way to give back.”

As more volunteers arrived on MLK Jr. Day, a third burning brush fire pile formed, standing about 9 feet tall near the edge of a clearing. People tossed more tree limbs and

branches on top. Some used chainsaws or brush cutters to clear away invasive species, such as bush honeysuckle, buckthorn and autumn olive.

Jason Buss, natural resource management crew leader and volunteer liaison for the district, said all of those species are detrimental to the Theodore Marsh prairie.

“Without these volunteers, this prairie here wouldn’t exist,” Buss said.

More volunteers needed

On March 14, the district will need volunteers to help clear 10-foot wide swaths in Hammel Woods all the way down the river near a recently built bat habitat, Buss said.

The maintenance will give the bats easier access to the river, he said.

Also present on MLK Jr. Day was 79-year-old Dick Thomas. He said he’s volunteered with the district on and off since 1983, the first year the Workdays Program started.

“It’s fascinating how much you can get done in a couple of hours,” Thomas said, a brush cutter at his feet. “I enjoy the work. It’s good exercise.”

Thomas said the district could always use more help in the summer, when numbers tend to come down a bit.

The time spent working with the district can be put toward community service hours, he said.

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St. Joseph’s CEO resigns

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Beth Hughes, president and CEO for Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, resigned unexpectedly this week.

Her resignation shocked some community leaders, including Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante, who said the news came as “a total surprise.”

A news release from the Joliet hospital offered no explanation for Hughes’ resignation, and Beth multiple calls Hughes from The Herald-News requesting further comment Tuesday afternoon were not returned.

Hughes has served as president and CEO of the Joliet hospital since 2011.

Since 2013, Hughes has served as regional president for both Presence Saint Mary’s in Kankakee and Presence Saint Joseph.

Hughes was an active member in the community, elected to the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ board of directors in May 2014. She serves on the board of the Will Grundy Free Clinic and United Way of Will County’s Capital Committee.

Lisa Morel Las, chief executive office for BBBS, said Hughes also is a mentor for a Joliet West High School student through the nonprofit’s Mentor 2.0 online program.

“We were happy to have her. She embraced our Mentor 2.0 program,” Morel Las said Tuesday. “She was a

great role model, not only as a mentee, but for everyone here in Joliet. She was a woman leading a major employer. It’s a really big loss for the community.”

Both Morel Las and Russ Slinkard, president and CEO for the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said they do not know why Hughes resigned.

“You always hate to lose somebody who’s so involved in the community. And she was,” Slinkard said. “I have no idea what’s behind her resignation, or if she’s going somewhere else or what. But she’ll be missed. No question, she’ll be missed.”

She was honored in 2013 as a recipient of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ATHENA award.

Before becoming CEO and president at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Hughes served previously as the chief operating officer, starting in 2007.

Before joining the Joliet hospital, she was executive vice president of ambulatory services and managed care at Optima Healthcare in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Presence Board Chair Lyndean Brick said in a news release that board members “are grateful for her leadership in advancing outstanding care delivery to the patients ... and we wish her every continued success.”

A successor for Hughes will be announced shortly, the release stated.

• Bob Okon contributed to this report.

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A truck plows an apartment complex Sunday as snow falls in Joliet.

Joliet issues 227 tickets for snow parking ban violations

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Joliet police issued 227 tickets for violations of the city’s parking ban during this week’s snowstorm.

Police also recorded 79 accidents from Sunday through mid-afternoon Tuesday.

This snowstorm marked the first time police in general issued tickets instead of warnings for cars parked in the street, Police Chief Brian Benton said.

The ban was passed in December 2011. But police typically issued warning cards to violators in past winters, letting them know about the ban and that they could be ticketed, Benton said.

“In past years, we really haven’t enforced the parking ban,” he said. “This year, we’re basically issuing tickets to those who are in violation to clear the roadways.”

Fines for violators are $30.

Tickets can be appealed at City Hall.

The ban replaced a previous odd-even parking system that

went into effect for snowfalls of 3 inches or more. Joliet residents were required to park on odd-numbered sides of the streets on odd-numbered dates and even-numbered sides of the streets on even-numbered dates.

Parking ban enforcement has generated complaints, especially in areas where offstreet parking is hard to find, Benton said.

Terese Harmon of the 800 block of Gael Drive said her cars and others on the street were ticketed. The street has numerous apartment buildings and town houses. Harmon said there is not enough off-street parking for everyone’s cars.

“The driveway that we have is a shared driveway,” she said, so parking there would have blocked others from getting out. Harmon said she told her son to find somewhere else to stay rather than park in the street.

City Manager Jim Hock said the parking ban is needed to get the streets plowed.

Hock said snow plows need to drive between 30 and 40 mph

to move snow.

“They can’t slow down,” he said. “If they’re going to swerve away from that parked car 30 feet in front and 30 feet beyond it, they can’t throw that snow. It just slows the process down.”

The parking ban, however, has been a concern in older neighborhoods where off-street parking is hard to find. City officials have suggested residents seek parking in neighbors’ driveways or church parking lots.

In December, the city for the first time approved an exemption to the snow parking ban for certain parts of the Cathedral Area and St. Pat’s Neighborhood.

Even with 227 tickets issued, police were hampered in enforcement because of their own difficulty traveling through the snowstorm and the need to respond to numerous accidents.

There were 58 accidents Sunday and Monday, Benton said. By mid-afternoon Tuesday, the total since the storm began had reached 79.

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Trustees discussed a draft agreement with Bluestone Retail Partners LLC concerning the development at its regular Village Board meeting Monday.

A little more than a year ago, trustees approved annexing property at the northwest corner of the Route 6/ Interstate 55 interchange. The village rezoned it from residential to commercial and granted a special-use permit for the planned unit development of a 6,500-square-foot

Thornton’s gas station, convenience store, outlot businesses and a hotel.

The agreement outlines incentives the village is offering Bluestone. If approved, the developer will receive tax rebates worth $2.1 million if the frontage road relocation is completed at the same time as the Illinois Department of Transportation begins its own interchange improvements and if the fuel center is opened in a timely manner.

An additional $1 million will go to the developer if it develops the outlots and a hotel within five years of the fuel station opening. The tax rebates would come in the form of tax increment finance district proceeds, sales taxes, fuel taxes and hotel taxes.

“This is an incentive to de-

velop those [outlots] quickly,” Village Administrator Thomas Durkin said.

Channahon honored as family-friendly city

Trustees Monday also learned consumer advocate site NerdWallet has named Channahon its “18th Best City for Young Families in Illinois.”

Community Development Director Mike Petrick told trustees that the site used U.S. Census data information on home affordability, growth and prosperity, education quality and family friendliness in setting its rankings.

“It’s great when statistical figures display what we already think about our community,” Petrick said after the meeting. “When you add

lies, followed by Chatham, Cary, Minooka and Lindenhurst. Also high on the list were local communities Oswego (6), New Lenox (10), Plainfield (12), Frankfort (13), Naperville (24) and Yorkville (31).

Other business

Trustees Monday also approved implementing programming changes to its utilities data acquisition software

by Wunderlich-Malec of Minnesota for $10,410. Trustees also approved a new capital asset policies and procedure manual and increasing the village’s capital asset threshold to $20,000 for all categories.

The Channahon Village Board and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint meeting, open to the public, at 6 p.m. Monday.

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this with some other factors, like Channahon’s number 16 Safewise ranking for safest cities in Illinois, it really starts to show what a perfect place Channahon is for raising a family.”

Descriptions of towns placing lower than 10th were not given, but the village’s neighbor to the north, Minooka, took fourth place and received a small write-up.

The site described Minooka’s “size and array of activities for everyone in the family,” making it an appealing place for young couples. Minooka offers the “ideal combination of affordability ... and education,” according to NerdWallet.

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MANHATTAN – Although a car crash left him quadriplegic for 37 years, it did not stop Timothy Doyle’s efforts to better the community where he grew up.

“I don’t think [the accident] changed who he was, but at the same time he would always take on a challenge,” Tim’s brother, Manhattan Mayor James Doyle, said Tuesday.

Timothy Doyle died Monday as the result of another traffic accident on Jan. 16.

Doyle, 59, was a Manhattan School District Board member for 24 years.

“He had his finger on the pulse of the community and was able to bring that and his own education to make sure whatever developed was best for the students. He was very dedicated to the district and special education program,” Superintendent Russell Ragon

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New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann, who is married to Doyle’s sister, described his brother-in-law as “an inspiration.”

“He lived far longer than anyone expected [after the crash] and accomplished more than many other people do.

Even talking with him the last two weeks has been inspiring,” Baldermann said.

Timothy Doyle finDoyle ished his bachelor’s degree after the first accident that left him a quadriplegic and went on to pursue a master’s degree. He also coached Little League and men’s softball and served on the Village Board from 1983 to 1991.

In 2004, Doyle ran for Will County auditor, but was unsuccessful in his bid.

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The planned route for east-west traffic through the central part of the county has been talked about since 1999.

Since 2009, Will County officials have moved forward on an agreed-upon route.

A phase I study of the route is awaiting the Illinois Department of Transportation’s approval.

But a recent letter sent to IDOT from all but one of the nine municipalities affected by the project urges the state to hold off on its approval of the study, saying alternatives should be reconsidered.

Officials from the village of Homer Glen, Plainfield Township, Lockport Township and Crest Hill were among those that signed the letter. Collectively, they do not take issue with the proposed bridge, but the planned highway.

Michael Salamowics, development services director for the village of Homer Glen, told the Public Works and Transportation Committee on Tuesday they are concerned that “once the phase I study was approved, that the preferred

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“There are still some questions and concerns on how this project will affect all the communities involved here,” he said. “This is not something to be taken lightly.”

Richard Schroeder, a Lockport resident in the path of the proposed route, said his 70-acre farm would be “split in two” if the project moves forward. He suggested alternatives using existing roads.

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“To go back now would be considering alternatives that’s been discussed and shot down over the last 16 years,” Gould said. “I think many people who signed [the letter] weren’t aware of what they had signed.”

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A Transportation Corridor Committee was formed years ago consisting of representatives from each of the nine municipalities involved, including Will County. In 2009, the committee signed off on the route, but opponents complained on Tuesday that not all representatives were present.

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Juror pay raises up in air with proposed state legislation SPRINGFIELD – Legislation designed to counteract a fairly new law requiring county governments to give Illinois jurors a pay raise later this year has been filed in Springfield.

Senate Bill 59, co-sponsored

by Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Plainfield, allows county governments that cannot afford the 525-percent pay raise to opt out under certain conditions.

It effectively would circumvent a last-minute bill passed

officials this year. Estimates show the pay raises could burn a $350,000 hole in the county’s budget in the first year.

The new legislation would be a relief locally, Bertino-Tarrant said.

“The intent of the first bill wasn’t to cause the counties disservice,” she said.

SB59 was assigned to the Illinois General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee last week, but Bertino-Tarrant said she doesn’t know how soon the bill will advance, saying the decision is up to the bill’s chief sponsor, Sen. John Mulroe, D-Chicago.

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calling for tax credits likely will not go over well in the legislature, considering the state’s finances. Tax credits for companies mean less state revenue, he said.

Bertino-Tarrant also is sponsoring a bill that bans the selling of powdered pure caffeine to people younger than 18. One spoonful is the equivalent to the caffeine in 25 cups of coffee, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about the powdered substance, saying it’s been tied to the May death of an Ohio teen, Bertino-Tarrant said.

and other electronics, according to a news release from the Extension Office. The workshop also will discuss which card has more protection – a credit or debit card – remind attendees

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The legislation passed out of the Illinois Senate last year, but failed to gain ground in the House, Walsh Jr. said.

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during last year’s veto session that hiked juror payments from the current $4 to $10 a day to $25 for one day and then $50 for each successive day.

Under the newest legislation, jurors would instead be paid $4, $5 or $10 each day, depending on which class they are in. But there’s a catch: If county officials opt out, the bill requires counties to pay for jurors’ travel expenses, such as mileage.

Will County already provides this payment.

The pending pay raise worried Will County Board members and other county

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Things to watch in Rauner’s State of the State

By SARA BURNETT The Associated Press CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner has a chance to fill in the details on his plans for fixing the state’s many problems when he addresses the General Assembly on Wednesday.

Many see his first State of the State speech as the true start of a new legislative session that officially began in January. It has essentially been on hold as the Democratic-controlled Legislature waits for the new Republican governor to detail his policy priorities.

Rauner, a first-time elected official who became Illinois’ first Republican governor in more than a decade, will have to work with the Democrats, who hold supermajorities in both legislative chambers.

It will play out as the state faces a multibillion-dollar budget hole. Some programs already are running out of money for this year or are very close to it.

Here are some things to watch as Rauner gets started:

Seeking specifics

Rauner has been preview-

ing – some might say practicing – his speech in stops across the state, where he’s echoed the themes he repeated on the campaign trail: Illinois is broke and its government broken.

But so far, he’s spoken only broadly about solutions. And some legislators, taxpayers and others have been growing impatient.

Rauner’s team says the long-awaited specifics are coming Wednesday, and in a Feb. 18 speech in which he will lay out his budget blueprint.

If that’s true, it will be the first concrete legislative proposals from an administration that has promised to “shake up” Springfield.

If it doesn’t happen, expect some howling from critics who say it’s past time to move from campaign mode to governing.

Budget preview?

While Rauner’s budget address isn’t expected for another two weeks, the state’s fiscal challenges will be a major topic Wednesday and the backdrop against which all policies will play out.

Look for the governor to continue criticizing how much

Will the governor, who’s pledged to make Illinois both “competitive and compassionate,” touch on any of those topics?

Safe bets

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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner talks to students and professors Jan. 27 about the state of Illinois’ economy at Richland Community College in Decatur.

Rauner has been going out of his way to portray himself as “compassionate” in how he will deal with the state’s financial troubles. Rauner delivers his first State of the State address Wednesday in Springfield. money the state spends on employee payroll and benefits, pensions and Medicaid. He’s also likely to hint at changes on the revenue side, such as his proposal to broaden the tax base by imposing a tax on some services.

First Lady factor

Watch for signs of influence from first lady Diana Rauner,

who leads the Ounce of Prevention Fund, an early childhood education nonprofit group.

She told The Associated Press last month that one of her primary roles as first lady will be to advocate for vulnerable children and families, and to help her husband understand the struggles social service agencies and families are facing.

High on Rauner’s agenda is making Illinois more business-friendly and creating jobs.

He said during his inaugural speech last month that he’d ask the Legislature to work with him on a “comprehensive jobs and economic package that will get Illinois working again.”

That’s likely to include lowering the cost of workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance, and addressing a legal climate Rauner says is a magnet for trial lawyers.

Rauner also has signaled he’ll take on government “bureaucracy,” whether in education or by eliminating or consolidating some of Illinois’ roughly 7,000 units of government.

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Rauner has amped up his criticism of government

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Continued from page 16 unions in recent weeks, saying workers are overpaid and their benefits too generous. On Monday, he indicated he wants to end unions’ right to collectively bargain over wages and benefits. He also wants to ban them from negotiating with elected officials whose campaigns received union donations.

Some see it as a curious line of attack for Rauner, particularly this early. He risks angering legislators on both sides of the aisle who have good relationships with organized labor.

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OBITUARIES LILLIE CAMPBELL

LOIS J. JURICIC

Lillie Campbell, age 83, passed away on December 15, 2014. She was born to the late Daniel and Lillie Goodwin in Chicago, on March 24, 1931.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, two brothers and a sister.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth Dillon (Randy); devoted daughter-in-law to be, Evelyn Percy; brother, Herbert Goodwin; 4 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other loved ones.

Lois J. Juricic (nee Wilhelmi) passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Age 87 years.

Survived by a daughter, Janet L. Juricic; and a son, Timothy J. Juricic.

Her twin sister, Suzanne (Donald-deceased) Fenn; and a sister-in-law, Kathy Wilhelmi. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Juricic (1985); two brothers, Roger (Viola) Wilhelmi and John Wilhelmi. Three sisters, Mary (John) Bonas, Marcella (Raymond) Engimann and Kay (Burlyn) Eisenbrandt.

Lois was born July 14, 1927 in Joliet, to Walter and Helen Wilhelmi.

Graduate of Providence Catholic High School Class of 1945. Member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus.

Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 11:00 a.m.

Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m.

Born: March 24, 1931 Died: Dec. 15, 2014

VIOLA G. HENDRICKSON Born: Feb.4, 1921; in Joliet, IL Died: Feb. 1, 2015; in Joliet, IL

Viola G. Hendrickson, age 93, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015, at The Parc at Joliet.

Born February 4, 1921, in Joliet, she was the daughter of Albin and Victoria (Lange) Novak.

Surviving are one son, Alan (Patricia) Hendrickson of Sheboyagan Falls, WI; two granddaughters, Janet Hendrickson and Carol (Michael) Spain; and a nephew, Fr. James Dougherty.

Preceded by her parents; one sister, Lucille Perella; and one brother, Donald A. Novak.

Funeral Services for Viola Hendrickson will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2015, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 18 Woodlawn Avenue, Joliet where visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Cremation Rites will be accorded following services and inurnment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet would be appreciated.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

Born: July 14, 1927; in Joliet, IL Died: Jan. 31, 2015; in Joliet, IL

ADELE QUILLMAN Adele Quillman, nee Orlowskis, age 94, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, with family by her side, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Survived by her children, Thom (Jan) Quillman, Nancy (Jack) Gasperec and Barbara (Ron) Netko; grandchildren, Kimberly (Mark) Flock, Linda and Michael Gasperec, Carrie Lynn Netko, and Katie DeGraw; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, John R. Quillman; parents, Joseph and Bernice Orlowskis; sister, Bea Urnikis; and brother, Jim Orlowskis.

Born in Chicago, IL, living in Joliet for the past 16 years. She was a member of Kings Daughters, Our Savior Lutheran Braille Workers, Volunteer for CAPA doing housewalk

porch lunches, and the Red Cross.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home. Private interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.

EDWARD J. RAMSAK Edward J. Ramsak, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015, at the age of 62, in Aurora, Colorado.

Born Joliet, Illinois an area resident till 1997 when he relocated to Aurora, Colorado. Employed as an operator at Texaco and Union Oil. Member of the Knights of Columbus.

Survived by one son, Brad E. Ramsak (Veronica), Washington and a step son Mark R. Lindner (Nikki) Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his father Joseph C. Ramsak (1982) also his mother Emma Marie Ramsak nee Wilhelmi. He was also precede in death by two sisters, Patricia L. Millican (Rocky) and Elizabeth A. Poliski (John). Also numerous Aunt and Uncles.

He survived by five brothers, Joseph L. (Gerri) Ohio, Robert F. (Amy) North Carolina, William N. (Linda) Crest Hill, Laurence J. (Marilyn) Joliet, Mark J. (Sue) Joliet. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary C. Chellni (Mike) Morris, Judith M Volling (Glen) Morris. Survived by an Uncle Vincent Wilhelmi (Kay) Elgin and an Aunt Bernice Joliet. Also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held on February 7th in Joliet, Illinois at St. Jude’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. He will be buried at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

SANDRA C. RYAN Born: April 5, 1960 Died: Jan. 31, 2015

Sandra Chiyo Ryan (nee York), age 54, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 5, 1960, in Tokyo, Japan, she was a longtime resident of Lockport.

A graduate of Lockport Township High School, class of 1978. She was employed by Presence Provena Health for 32 years. Sandra enjoyed crafting, sci-fi, guitar, and fishing.

Beloved wife and best friend of John Ryan; loving mother of Krystal (Alex), Katie, Johnny, and Joey (Mia); adored daughter of Yoshiko (nee Ichikawa) and the late Thomas York; cherished sister of Louis (Michelene) and the late Sue Ann; treasured grandmother of Ben “Obi” and grandniece, Skyler; and dear Aunt to her nieces and nephews, Bob, Steven, Chrissy, Tommy, April, Megan, and their dear children.

At her request, funeral services will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to Goodale Memorial Chapel, Lockport, IL. For information, 815-8381533.

LAUREL D. SNODGRASS

Born: Sept. 11, 1939; in Braceville, IL Died: Feb. 2, 2015; in Crest Hill, IL Laurel Dean Snodgrass, “Admiral”, age 75. Peacefully, Monday, February 2, 2015, at his late residence with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 11, 1939, in Braceville, he was raised in Peoria, and returned to Braceville after serving in the United States Navy. He was a resident of Channahon for 40 years before moving to Crest Hill in 2006. Retired in 1999 from Caterpillar, Inc. in Joliet, following 36 years of service.

He enjoyed deer hunting, and getting together with the “fellas” for breakfast every Monday and Thursday. He was a volunteer for many years at MorningStar Mission in Joliet, Under His Wings in Morris, and the Grapevine Mission in Dwight.

He faithfully served in God’s house every Sunday for the past 35 years.

Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Velda (nee Pope) Snodgrass.

Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Peggy (nee Doubet) Snodgrass of Crest Hill; two daughters, Laurie (Karl) Braham and Ann (Chad) Miller of Fort Worth, TX; three

grandchildren, Amber, Christopher and Corey; five great-grandchildren, including very dear to his heart, Bryce Bryner. Numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and many special friends also survive.

Funeral Services for Laurel D. Snodgrass will be Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, with Pastor Jim Arnold officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in accordance with the wishes of his family would be appreciated.

Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

ROSE M. STERSIC Rose M. Stersic (nee Langone), passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, Friday, January 30, 2015. Age 76 years.

Survived by her two children, Steven (Audre) Stersic and Susan (Shane) O’Neill. Four granddaughters, Rachel, Olivia, Ella and Hannah.

A brother, Joseph (Lana) Langone; sister, Jeanine Galligani; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Langone.

Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Richard Stersic; her parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Pesavento) Langone; and a brother, James “Rocky” Langone.

Rose was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

Memorial services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.

Memorials to the Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated.

Private family inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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Scientist considered father of birth control pill dies The ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO – Carl Djerassi, the chemist widely considered the father of the birth control pill, has died.

Djerrasi died of complications of cancer Friday in his San Francisco home, Stanford University spokesman Dan Stober said. He was 91.

Djerassi, a professor emeritus of chemistry at Stanford, was most famous for leading a research team in Mexico City that in 1951 developed norethindrone, a synthetic molecule that became a key component of the first birth control pill.

“The pill” as it came to be known radically transformed sexual practices and women’s lives. The pill gave women more control over their fertility than they had ever had before and permanently put doctors – who previously didn’t see contraceptives as part of their job – in the birth control picture.

In his book, “This Man’s Pill,” Djerassi said the invention also changed his life, making him more interested in how science affects society.

In 1969, he submitted a public policy article about the global implications of U.S. contraceptive research, according

to the Stanford News Service.

In 1970, he published another article about the feasibility of a birth control pill for men. “ T h e thoughts behind these two public Carl policy articles Djerassi had convinced me that politics, rather than science, would play the dominant role in shaping the future of human birth control,” he wrote.

Later in life, Djerassi, a native of Austria who came to the U.S. in 1939 with his mother, wrote poems, short stories and

plays. He used stock earnings from the company that made the pill to help collect Paul Klee art work, which he donated to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

“Carl Djerassi is probably the greatest chemist our department ever had,” Richard N. Zare, the Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor in Natural Science at Stanford, said in an obituary released by the university. “I know of no person in the world who combined the mastery of science with literary talent as Carl Djerassi.”

“He also is the only person, to my knowledge, to receive

from President Nixon the National Medal of Science and to be named on Nixon’s blacklist in the same year,” Zare added.

Djerassi told the Chronicle last year he was tired of talking about the pill.

“Carl did many things in his life – he was a true Renaissance man and scholar,” Philip Darney, a contraceptive scientist and director of the University of California, San Francisco’s Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, told the Chronicle.

He is survived by a son, Dale Djerassi; a stepdaughter, Leah Middlebrook; and a grandson, Alexander M. Djerassi.

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loving companion, and the voice of reason to everyone who needed him.

He touched the hearts of everyone he met. We have lost one of the greatest way too soon and he will carry a piece of all our hearts while he walks in heaven.

Funeral Services for Patrick C. Wilda will be Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. Mary Catholic Church, Minooka for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Minooka.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Kylie Rae Wilda Benefit Fund at Harris Bank, a college fund for his adoring niece, lovingly known as his “little nugget.” Donations can be accepted at any BMO Harris Bank location.

Visitation Wednesday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. with eulogies beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

Gazso of Niles, Ohio; 2 sons, Steven Zabel and Todd Zabel both of Joliet, IL. Roger is survived by 3 grandchildren, Justina Gazso of Ohio, Steven Zabel Jr and Isaiah Zabel, both of Joliet, IL. Roger is proceeded in death by his father, Marvin Zabel; mother & father-in-law, Willard & Dollie (Frye) Caldwell.

He is survived by his mother, Evelyn (Krumwiede) Zabel; brothers, Ken (Linda) Zabel, Glen Zabel; and sister, Diana (Terry) Pahl.; brothers-in-law, Ferrel (Flora) Lackey, Barry (Vickie) Caldwell & Bill (Carole) Caldwell; numerous nieces, nephews, & wonderful friends.

Roger was retired from Caterpillar Inc. Roger’s Service is on Friday, February 6, 2015. He will be laid to rest at The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. with a celebration of his life at the Stone City VFW. Officiated by Pastor Loy Schlote.

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Beloved mother of Susan (late Robert) Ancel and Lorie Johnson both of Minooka; loving grandmother of David (Gina) Ancel of Morris and Steven Johnson of Chicago; proud great-grandmother of Darcy and Jordan Ancel; fond aunt of Kim Goshorn and Mike Witczak and their families.

Preceded in death by her parents; former husband, Kermit T. Zweig; and three grandchildren, Brandi K. Johnson; Brian and Gregory Ancel.

Doris retired from DeSoto Chemical after over 20 years of service. She was a swimmer with the Briggs YMCA “Rusty Hinges” and enjoyed many travel adventures with that group.

Funeral Services for Doris M. Zweig will be held Friday, February 6, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, with Rev. Bill Beagle officiating. As it was Doris’ wish, cremation rites will follow her services and inurnment will take place at a later date in the Columbarium at Elmhurst Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the American Heart Association.

Visitation Thursday, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

For information: 815-741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www. fredcdames.com

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PATRICIA J. STOFKO Patricia J. Stofko, nee Fitzgerald, formerly Patricia Henry, 78, of Lemont, passed away February 3, 2015, with her family at her side.

She was an avid bowler. Pat started the Junior Bowling Program in Lemont and taught many children how to bowl. She was inducted into the Joliet Area Bowling Hall of Fame, October 1, 1988, and was the Secretary/Treasurer for the Will County Bowling Proprietors for over 25 years. Pat was active in the Lemont Little League and the Girl Scouts. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a loyal San Francisco 49ers fan.

Preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Stofko.

Survived by her children, Bob Henry, Lynn (Roger) Winters, Mike (Cindy) Henry and Chuck (Joyce) Henry; five grandchildren, Joni (Hans) Lubinger, R.J. Winters, Nathan Henry, Jess Henry and Anna Henry; three great-grandchildren, Justin Lubinger, Abby Lubinger and Dalton Winters; and numerous nieces, nephews, fabulous friends and wonderful neighbors.

Funeral services Friday, February 6, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Interment SS. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery, Joliet, IL. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Wish Upon a Star, 1312 Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435.

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PATRICK CARL WILDA Born: Nov. 25, 1981 Died: Jan. 30, 2015

Patrick Carl Wilda, age 33, of Plainfield, passed away January 30, 2015.

Born in Joliet, IL on November 25, 1981, moved to Minooka, IL. Graduated from Minooka High School. Attended DeVry University with a Bachelors Degree.

Survived by beloved fiancee, Samantha Martin; parents, Patrick and Kathleen (Young) Wilda; brothers, Kyle J. (fiancee Alyssa Miller) Wilda and Nicholas (Kim) Lasser; niece, Kylie Rae Wilda aka “little nugget”; loving grandparents, Carol (Minky) and James Dettlaff, Ray Wilda, Donald and Barbara Young; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and loyal friends.

Preceded in death by his infant brother, Bruce Allen Wilda; grandmother, Virginia M. Wilda; aunt, Luanne Groeschel; and best friend, Michael Aguilar.

Patrick was a third generation midget racecar driver. He was a fierce competitor, and a friend on and off the track. He loved all sports and was a phenomenal basketball player.

Patrick had a passion for life unrivaled by most. He lived his life for those he cherished: his fiancee, his family, and his friends. He woke up everyday striving to make it better than the last. He was a mentor,

DORIS M. ZWEIG Born: Sept. 8, 1929 Died: Feb. 2, 2015

ROGER M. ZABEL Roger Marvin Zabel, born August 25, 1949, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital.

Survived by his wife, Joni (Caldwell) Zabel; his daughter, Brandi (Michael)

Doris M. Zweig (nee Witczak), age 85, of Minooka, IL, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015, at Morris Hospital.

Born September 8, 1929, to the late Frances (nee Esler) and Stanley Witczak in Joliet, IL where she was raised and educated, a graduate of St. Francis Academy, Class of 1949. She was a lifetime Joliet area

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CHICAGO – Illinois will receive a $52.5 million share of a multistate settlement with Standard & Poor’s over allegations that the credit ratings agency knowingly inflated ratings of risky mortgage investments that sparked the financial crisis of 2008, Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Tuesday.

She was among nearly two dozen attorneys general who, along with the U.S. Department of Justice, worked on the $1.38 billion settlement with S&P. Illinois’ share will go to the state’s underfunded pension systems.

The settlement with McGraw Hill Financial subsidiary Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC deals with ratings issued from 2004 through 2007. The agreement, which came after months of negotiations, also resolves lawsuits filed by the attorneys general of 19 states and the District of Columbia.

Madigan first filed a lawsuit against S&P in 2012.

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CHAMPAIGN – Two men were charged Tuesday with first-degree murder in the slaying of a University of Illinois student.

Daniel Gonzalez, 21, of Cicero and Reginald Scott, 21, of Champaign were charged in the shooting death of Vicente Mundo, 20, of Chicago. Champaign County Circuit Judge Tom Difanis ordered the two men held in lieu of a $2 million bond each.

Mundo was shot in the parking garage of his Champaign apartment Jan. 25 after trying to escape a “preplanned armed robbery” that involved “relatively small amounts of marijuana

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Lauren Rosengarden of Mount Prospect digs out her driveway Monday, after the weekend snowstorm that dumped up to 20 inches in some spots around the Chicago area. Snow was not the only problem left by the storm; Illinois State Police said ice was responsible for crashes Monday on Interstate 294 at Hickory Hills that involved at least 45 vehicles, one of them a state police squad car. Eight people were taken to area hospitals.

and cash,” Champaign County Sheriff Dan Walsh said.

Police said the suspects took Mundo’s body to a rural area northwest of Tolono and left it near a tree line. A woman walking her dog Saturday on a country road found Mundo’s body. By then, investigators had examined Mundo’s cellphone, which they said established a link to Gonzalez.

After the shooting, Scott and Gonzalez, both Parkland College students, took Mundo’s car, his phone and the three bags of cannabis, police said. The car was found Monday at the apartment complex where Scott lives.

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Cops use sex trade’s own online tactics to arrest hundreds

CHICAGO – A sting operation led by a Cook County Sheriff

Tom Dart, who once went after a website that allowed ads for prostitution, ended Super Bowl Sunday with the arrests of hundreds of men around the United States who did not realize the online ads they were responding to had been posted by police.

In all, the ninth “National Day of Johns Arrests” resulted in the arrests of 570 men. Of those, 408 were taken into custody after answering fake ads placed in Backpage.com. Another 40 were arrested as a result of fake ads posted on Craigslist.

This year’s operation – the ninth one since Dart launched it four years ago – was the largest yet. It lasted about two weeks before ending the day of the Super Bowl and involved 37 law enforcement agencies in 17 states.

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Illinois officer faces new charges of burglary, arson

ST. LOUIS – A southwestern Illinois police officer already accused of conducting burglaries while on duty faces new charges alleging he carried out more break-ins and set fire to a building that housed an Illinois state lawmaker’s office.

The nine new felonies filed Monday against Brian Barker of Moro include an arson count linked to the November 2013 fire that damaged the Edwardsville office of Republican state Rep. Dwight Kay. Barker, 41, also is charged with burglarizing Kay’s office and four businesses, although the criminal complaint does not specify what was taken.

The latest charges in Madison County also reportedly include a

money-laundering count alleging that Barker tried to sell stolen automobile parts and electronics.

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Coroner: 3 DuPage County men die after shoveling snow

NAPERVILLE – The DuPage County Coroner’s Office said three people died shoveling snow after last weekend’s winter storm, which dumped nearly 20 inches in the Chicago area.

According to the coroner, three men in their early 60s were shoveling snow Sunday at their DuPage County homes when they collapsed. Deputy Chief Coroner Charlie Dastych said the men were taken to local hospitals, where they later died from heart-related issues. Dastych said the men were from Lombard, Winfield and Naperville.

– Wire reports

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After Snowden, rules for That would trigger Obama’s surveillance change little threatened veto, the first in a WASHINGTON – The Obama new era of divided government.

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By JULIE PACE The Associated Press WASHINGTON – For a pair of first-time presidential hopefuls, the sudden injection of the childhood vaccine debate into the 2016 campaign is a lesson in how unexpected issues can become stumbling blocks. Long-held positions can look different under the glare of the national spotlight.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, both weighing bids for the GOP presidential nomination, struggled this week to articulate their views on the emotionally charged vaccination controversy. The matter has taken on new resonance amid a frightening measles outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people across the U.S. and in Mexico.

Paul pushed back on criticism of his initial assertion that he was aware of “many tragic cases of walking, talking, normal children who wound up with profound mental disorders after vaccines.”

He issued a statement Tuesday denying immunizations cause disorders, saying they were just “temporally related.” He also posted a photo on Twitter of himself getting a booster for a vaccine.

Christie, in the midst of

a three-day trip to the United Kingdom, took a different approach, canceling plans to speak to reporters Tuesday after his comments a day earlier caused a stir.

“Is there something you don’t understand about ‘No questions’?” Christie snapped at reporters Tuesday.

The measles outbreak has revived the discussion about parents who choose not to vaccinate their children, some out of fear that vaccines can lead to autism and developmental disorders – a claim that has been debunked vigorously by medical researchers.

It’s unclear if the vaccine issue will have a long shelf life in a White House campaign only just beginning. But the ways prospective candidates handle unanticipated issues can help determine whether those subjects blow over or become nagging distractions.

“Every day you want to go out with a message to voters, and every day there are a dozen trap doors you don’t want to fall into,” said Robert Gibbs, a top presidential campaign adviser for Barack Obama. “If you look at Chris Christie and Rand Paul, they fell into the trap doors yesterday.”

Christie’s and Paul’s assertions that parents should have some choice in basic vaccina-

tions have put other potential 2016 contenders on the spot on a topic that largely was absent from political discussions until this week and does not break down along party lines.

Several potential GOP candidates Tuesday voiced support for vaccines. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said there was “absolutely no medical science or data that links vaccination to autism.” Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said it was “irresponsible for leaders to undermine the public’s confidence in vaccinations that have been tested and proven to protect public health.” And Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s office said he encouraged parents to have their children vaccinated as he had.

Likely Democratic candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton took to Twitter, saying: “The science is clear: The earth is round, the sky is blue, and #vaccineswork. Let’s protect all our kids.”

In the 2008 presidential campaign, Clinton and Obama both left open the possibility of a link between vaccines and autism, saying more research was needed on the matter. But like Clinton, Obama urged parents this week to get their children vaccinated and said the science on the benefits was “indisputable.”

By OMAR AKOUR and KARIN LAUB The Associated Press

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Anwar al-Tarawneh (center), the wife of Jordanian pilot Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh, who was held by Islamic State group militants, joins others holding a poster of him with Arabic that reads, “we are all Muath,” during a protest Tuesday in Amman, Jordan. only coalition pilot to be captured to date.

The killing of the 26-year-old pilot appeared aimed at pressuring the government of Jordan – a close U.S. ally – to leave the coalition that has carried out months of airstrikes targeting Islamic State positions in

Pope decrees slain Salvadoran Archbishop Romero a martyr

By NICOLE WINFIELD The Associated Press VATICAN CITY – Thirty-five years after he was gunned down by a right-wing death squad as he celebrated Mass, Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero moved a step closer to possible sainthood Tuesday when Pope Francis declared he was a martyr killed out of hatred for his Catholic faith.

The decree by the first Latin American pope ended decades of debate over whether Romero – a hero of the liberation theology movement – was slain for his politics or his preaching. It opens the way for Romero to be beatified as early as this year, though no date has been set.

A human rights campaigner, Romero had spoken out against repression by the army at the beginning of El Salvador’s 1980-1992 civil war between the right-wing government and leftist rebels.

His assassination on

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Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador is shown in August 1977.

March 24, 1980, presaged a conflict that killed nearly 75,000 people.

Romero’s sainthood cause had been held up for years by the Vatican, primarily due to opposition from conservative Latin American churchmen

who feared his perceived association with liberation theology would embolden the movement that holds that Jesus’ teachings require followers to fight for social and economic justice.

Under then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith had launched a crackdown on liberation theology, fearing what were viewed by church conservatives as its Marxist excesses.

A conservative who had spoken out against liberation theology in the past, Romero experienced a transformation of sorts following the murder of his friend, the Rev. Rutillo Grande, a Jesuit priest who was gunned down after helping Salvadoran peasants organize.

In a now-famous homily delivered the day before he was killed, Romero reminded the government’s police and soldiers that no one is ever obliged to obey an order that is “against the law of God.”

Syria and Iraq. But the extremists’ brutality against a fellow Muslim could backfire and galvanize other Sunni Muslims in the region against them.

King Abdullah II, who has portrayed the campaign against the extremists as a battle over values, was in Wash-

ington on a previously scheduled trip. He added a stop at the White House with President Barack Obama.

The monarch broadcast a speech on Jordanian TV on Tuesday evening, confirming the pilot’s death “with sorrow and anger,” and urging his countrymen to unite.

“It’s the duty of all of us to stand united and show the real values of Jordanians in the face of these hardships,” Abdullah said. The official Petra news agency said he would be cutting short his Washington trip.

Obama said the Islamic State group’s video, if authentic, showed “the viciousness and barbarity of this organization.”

“And it, I think, will redouble the vigilance and determination on the part of a global coalition to make sure that they are degraded and ultimately defeated,” he told reporters during an event at the White House.

Markets relieved; Greece braces for Germany talks

By DEREK GATOPOULOS and COLLEEN BARRY The Associated Press ATHENS, Greece – Greece’s new anti-bailout government confirmed it will hold meetings this week with lead lender – and critic – Germany after markets and European governments reacted with relief to alternatives proposed in Athens to a hard debt write-off.

Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said he would travel Wednesday to Germany to meet European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and German counterpart Wolfgang Schaeuble on Thursday.

Greece’s left-wing Syriza party won general elections eight days ago on a pledge to ax more than half its debt to eurozone lenders.

But Varoufakis told the Financial Times newspaper Greece was proposing alternatives included exchanging debt to bailout creditors for repayment linked to growth,

as well as using interest-only “perpetual” bonds.

“We will use all the means at our disposal to reach our target, and that target is to reduce the debt ... (regardless) of the name and euphemisms it is given to make it more digestible,” he said.

The news nudged investors into a buying spree.

The Athens Stock Exchange surged 11.3 percent, leading a European rally; Greek borrowing rates also eased.

“After a very rocky start last week, the new Greek government is faring better this week,” Berenberg Bank analyst Holger Schmieding said. “The charm offensive of the new finance minister Varoufakis seems to be paying off in financial markets.”

Germany has flatly ruled out Greek debt forgiveness.

But calming tension with the new Tsipras government, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on a visit to Singapore that there would be “sufficient opportunities” to discuss the new proposals.

• Wednesday, February 4, 2015

AMMAN, Jordan – Jordan was preparing to execute an al-Qaida prisoner early Wednesday, a security official said, following the killing of a captured Jordanian pilot by Islamic State group militants.

A video the extremists released late Tuesday purportedly shows the pilot being burned alive in a cage. Jordan vowed a swift and lethal response to what it called a “barbaric act.”

Before daybreak Wednesday, a convoy carrying the al-Qaida prisoner, Sajida al-Rishawi, arrived at Swaqa prison where executions have been carried out in the past, the official said.

The official said al-Rishawi was to be executed at dawn. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the issue with the media.

The 44-year-old Iraqi woman faces death by hanging for her role in triple Amman hotel bombings in 2005. Her suicide belt did not detonate at the time, and she fled the scene but was quickly arrested. After a televised confession, she recanted, but her appeal was turned down.

Al-Rishawi has family ties to the Iraqi branch of al-Qaida, a precursor of the Islamic State group.

Over the past week, Jordan had twice offered to swap her for the pilot, Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh. However, officials have said his captors did not deliver proof he was still alive, and the swap never moved forward.

Jordan TV reported that al-Kaseasbeh already was killed on Jan. 3.

Al-Kaseasbeh had fallen into the hands of the militants in December when his F-16 crashed near Raqqa, Syria, the de facto capital of the group’s self-styled caliphate. He is the

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ANOTHER VIEW

Federal debt poses a grave risk to the United States Many Americans are finally waking up to the damage being done by the $18 trillion national debt, both now and to future generations. Control of Congress by conservative Republicans provides some hope of curbing the deficit spending that continues to add to the debt.

Recently, the new GOP chairman of the Senate Budget Committee said he hopes to craft a plan to ensure balanced budgets within 10 years.

Trouble is, we’ve heard it all before. Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress and the White House pledge frequently to end deficit spending. They promptly find reasons it can’t be done.

The Budget Committee chairman, Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, seems sincere. He said a balanced budget plan will be achieved “without gimmicks and bad accounting.”

Let’s hope so. But even if a blueprint to end deficit spending is prepared, it will signify nothing, really. Washington is a place where such plans are meant to be publicized, then forgotten. Unless voters hold future presidents and lawmakers to balanced budgets – resisting the temptation of new government programs – the debt burden merely will increase.

– The Messenger (Fort Dodge, Iowa)

The words ‘right to work’ shouldn’t scare Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Well, the apocalypse is upon us.

At least, that’s what you’d think if you listen to some politicians and union bosses.

For the first time in decades, an Illinois governor has dared to utter the words “right to work.”

Gov. Bruce Rauner announced last week he would like to allow “Worker Empowerment Zones,” where employees working for unionized organizations would have the option of not paying money to a union.

Rauner said he doesn’t want to make Illinois a rightto-work state but does want to empower cities, counties and townships to opt to create right-to-work zones.

A similar experiment is taking place in Kentucky.

The idea scares the crap out of union bosses who are reliant on receiving some money from folks who don’t want to have anything to do with a union.

But it ought to be welcome

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REEDER REPORT Scott Reeder news to most Illinoisans.

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in right-towork states is far outpacing other states.

From 2002 to 2012, the economies of right-to-work states grew by a total of 62 percent, compared to 46.5 percent in non-right-to-work states.

Illinois’ economy during that period grew only 36.9 percent.

Illinois’ neighbors, including Michigan and Indiana, have opted to become right-towork states in recent years.

Iowa has been a right-to-work state for many decades.

Missouri has been toying with adopting such a law, and Wisconsin adopted a partial right-to-work measure affecting some government workers.

In fact, 24 states have right-

to-work laws.

Supporters of such measures say it makes states more attractive to businesses and workers shouldn’t be forced to give money to an organization they may not agree with just so they can hold a job.

Opponents, on the other hand, say it’s not right that workers not paying dues reap the benefits of what the union has negotiated.

Those seem like fair, rational arguments on both sides.

Unfortunately, some in the labor movement have injected a level of hyperbole into the discourse that benefits no one.

Just consider the comments of state Sen. Gary Forby, D-Benton: “They need to tell the truth about right to work. They need to think about giving their benefits, giving up their health care and their 40 hours. And if a boss comes up and you’re wearing the wrong color T-shirt and he wants to fire you, you’re just fired.”

Huh? Sorry, Gary, I’ve worked in three right-to-work states and never worried once what color shirt I wore into the office. And, hey, I also had excellent health care benefits when I worked in Iowa, Nevada and Texas.

And let’s not forget 84 percent of Illinois workers don’t belong to a union. Is life really that bleak for those people?

To hear folks such as Forby, one might think almost half the states in the union are dark, sinister places where workers are living in serf-like conditions.

We know that’s not the case.

Look no further than the Quad Cities. Half of that metropolitan area lies in a right-towork state – Iowa – and half is in Illinois.

Folks seem just as happy on one side of that Mississippi River community as the other.

Iowa workers don’t quiver when the boss walks by or find themselves kowtowing to

management.

There is evidence showing that right to work stimulates economic growth.

In 1997, University of Minnesota and Federal Reserve economist Thomas Holmes looked at areas where right-towork states bordered nonright-to-work states. He found manufacturing employment was one-third higher on the right-to-work side of the border.

In recent years, the potential for accelerated economic growth has drawn our neighbors Indiana and Michigan into the right-to-work camp.

They are Midwesterners just like us, working hard and providing for their families.

The difference? No one is forcing anyone to give money to a union. Those who give want to do so.

What could be fairer?

• Scott Reeder is with the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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RISING TO

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BOYS BASKETBALL: PROVIDENCE 56, JOLIET CATHOLIC 42

Pygon, Howat lift Providence past JCA

By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com NEW LENOX – It was about mid-October when Providence basketball coach Tim Trendel was beginning to get the idea that this winter season may be a little like the Oklahoma City Thunder playing without Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.

So be it.

The Celtics won the Class 7A state football championship with four members of Trendel’s regular rotation – Jake Rost, Miles Boykin, Anthony DiNardi and Nate Vejvoda – in prominent roles. The bumps and bruises have healed, and all four are on the court.

Joliet Catholic felt the brunt of what this Providence team hopes to become in Tuesday night’s 56-42 nonconference setback.

The Celtics (13-9) did an excellent job moving the ball against the Hilltoppers’ zone defense and finding point guard Tyler Pygon and shooting guard Troy Howat in good shooting position. The result was Pygon hitting 5 of 7 from 3-point range in a 17-point night and Howat hitting 4 of 6 3s in a 16-point effort. The Celtics hit 10 of 21 3s in all.

“When we shoot it like this, there’s no stopping us,” Pygon said.

“That’s one of our strengths,” Trendel said. “We are senior-dominated, and we share the ball well. We overshare at times.

“Tonight we passed the ball well. The passing set up our shooters. Even Troy and Tyler, when they take their time, they don’t miss; but when they have to rush it, they aren’t the same.”

Boykin, a two-time Herald-News All-Area selection in basketball, finished a five-point night with a big dunk. He has played in eight games now, and his minutes are on the rise.

His passing skills were evident throughout.

“That’s probably the best part of his game,” Trendel said.

“He sees the court so well. He sees what’s going on.

“He can guard anybody. He guards the other team’s best

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Providence’s Troy Howat drives to the basket around Joliet Catholic’s Harold Davis during Tuesday night’s game at Providence. Howat had 16 points in Providence’s 56-42 win.

Celtics was not JCA’s only concern.

“The problem was we knew we had other things to worry about besides the 3,” Hilltoppers coach Joe Gura said. “We knew if we played man-to-man, we would be in trouble. The matchups would favor them completely. With them shooting the 3 like they did, that really put us at a disadvantage.”

The Hilltoppers (12-11) stayed close for most of the first quarter. Drake Fellows, who finished with 12 points, six rebounds and five blocked shots, nailed a 3-pointer to make it 1514 with 1:14 left in the quarter.

However, Providence went Providence’s Jack Brody has his shot blocked by Joliet Catholic’s Pete on a 21-2 run that carried into the first couple of minutes of Ragen during Tuesday night’s game at Providence. the third quarter to lead, 36-16. player. He is still getting back in. Sometime soon, though, he The Celtics were up, 31-16, at into it, though. He doesn’t want will be stepping on some toes.” half. JCA tried to make it more to step on anyone’s toes. He is The excellent ball move- interesting, getting within 52getting a feel for where he fits ment and shooting from the 42 late.

“We crept back into it a little at the end, and I thought it was very important that we do that,” Gura said.

“Providence did a lot of things well. We needed to rebound, and we gave them too many second chances, We also missed easy shots, and we couldn’t afford that.”

The Celtics outrebounded the Hilltoppers, 28-20. JCA’s leading scorer, Jalen Jackson, was playing on some medication for nerve irritation in his jaw and was limited to five points. His running mate, Harold Davis, scored four.

“Those two play on our AAU team,” Howat said. “We play against them all the time.

We knew what we had to do against them.”

Rost scored 10 points for Providence Jared Lenior had eight, Pete Ragen seven and Luke Mander six for JCA.

BOYS BASKETBALL: LOCKPORT 57, JOLIET WEST 52

By TIM TIERNEY Shaw Media Correspondent

• Wednesday, February 4, 2015

JOLIET – Lockport boys basketball coach Lawrence Thompson shouted “Nice job, Gehrig” to 6-foot-3 senior Gehrig Hollatz, but it wasn’t for Hollatz’s game-high 19 points and seven rebounds.

Hollatz had raced along the baseline to successfully inbound the ball during the final minute, which led to free throws that helped Lockport seal a 57-52 SouthWest Suburban Blue win Tuesday night at Joliet West.

In the end, it was the little things that added up to Lockport starting the second half of the conference season with a road win.

Anthony Grybauskas had foul trouble in the first half, but the senior forward recovered to score all nine of his points in the second half, including a 3-point play that gave the Porters a commanding 46-34 lead with 3:21 to play.

“I felt more motivated because coach’s speech at halftime made us really think about how much we needed this win to start the second half of conference,” Grybauskas said.

“We played really well at the beginning of the game and the beginning of the second half, which gave us a lot of confidence,” Hollatz said.

Lockport (7-11, 4-4) took advantage of six Joliet West turnovers in the first quarter to grab an 11-2 lead.

“Really, the start of the game was the key to the game because we had been starting out being apprehensive and tentative and not putting points on the board,” Thompson said. “It gave us encouragement to start the second half. We came with the same mindset in the second half.”

Lockport extended a 20-18 halftime lead to 26-18 on backto-back 3-pointers by Hollatz.

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Lockport’s Anthony Grybauskas tries to shoot as Joliet West’s Trevian Bell guards him during Tuesday night’s game at Joliet. lead to 28-18 with a drive to the basket.

Lockport shot only 36 percent (8 of 22) in the first half, but the Porters connected on 11 of 17 in the second half.

“We were passing the ball really well,” Hollatz said. “There was one play I remember that Grybauskas had the ball under the basket and we passed it to every single guy and got a shot off in four seconds.”

Lockport was ahead 34-26 going into the fourth quarter.

The Porters built a 51-41 lead with a minute to play, but missed free throws down the stretch helped West (10-10, 3-5) make a late run.

Teyvion Kirk led Joliet West with 15 points. Michael Ruwoldt had 12 points on four 3-pointers. A rainbow 3-pointer by Da’Von Foster (seven points) with 20 seconds left

had fans wondering how close the shot came to the rafters.

“They [Lockport] controlled the tempo the entire game, which is something we didn’t want them to do,” Tigers coach Nick DiForti said. “Not many teams can play their style of basketball. That took us out of the game.

“First half, we were very passive. Second half, we played more our style of bas-

ketball. Our kids played hard.

I’m not really happy it took us until we were down 10 with a minute and a half left to figure that out.”

Hollatz sees the victory as a boost for the Porters going forward.

“Starting out the second half of conference with a win is really nice because we get some confidence going into Friday against H-F,” he said.

“They [Lockport] controlled the tempo the entire game, which is something we didn’t want them to do. Not many teams can play their style of basketball. That took us out of the game.”

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BOYS BASKETBALL: BOLINGBROOK 61, JOLIET CENTRAL 50

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Bolingbrook survives Lewis to scare by Joliet Central host 35th

By Curt Herron cherron@shawmedia.com BOLINGBROOK – Joliet Central’s boys basketball team handed SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue co-leader Bolingbrook its lone loss earlier in league play and was looking to do it again when the squads met Tuesday.

And with a quarter to go, the visiting Steelmen were in position to complete the sweep after grabbing a 38-37 advantage over the Raiders.

But Central’s hopes were dashed after a rough start in the final period, coupled with a decisive run by Bolingbrook.

The Raiders capitalized on 0-for-7 shooting from the field and a turnover by the Steelmen to go on an 11-1 run that put it in control for good as they went on to claim a 61-50 victory.

“We looked good in the fourth quarter, but prior to that we did not play very well,” Raiders coach Rob Brost said. “They did a good job of taking us out of things that we like to do. Our guards weren’t getting open looks and you can credit Jeff (Corcoran), his coaching staff and his players for that. He does a great job with his kids and they were ready to play.

“We made some adjustments at the half that we thought would be an advantage for us, and we didn’t execute them until the fourth quarter. We’ve won seven in a row and I think we’re in

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Julian (Torres) played very well for the second time in a row and when he plays like that, he’s hard to defend.”

Torres was sick for the first meeting, but he made his presence felt this time by scoring a team-high 15 points while grabbing 12 rebounds.

Bolingbrook (13-5, 7-1) had three other players reach double figures, Brodric Thomas (13 points), Devon Sams (11 points) and Dimitri Akenten (10 points, six rebounds). Prentiss Nixon was held to two points in the first three quarters but finished with eight.

“We came out very slow today,” Torres said. “We have to keep our composure better since we got too wowed by the crowd and everything. But other than that, we did a good job of fighting.

“We made some adjustments at the half that we thought would be an advantage for us, and we didn’t execute them until the fourth quarter. We’ve won seven in a row and I think we’re in a good place right now, but we have to continue to get better. ”

We’re starting to be able to fight through adversity and that’s something I like.

“In the fourth quarter we executed very well. We closed very well and just need to play the whole game like that. Central has a good team and they hustle a lot. We just need to work as a team and not let the calls get to us and stay with coach Brost’s game plan.”

Jerry Gillespie and Ternell Jordan led the way for Central, combining for 38 of its points.

Gillespie finished with a gamehigh 25 points and grabbed six rebounds while Jordan contributed 13 points. Darius Stokes added six points and Jose Grubbs had six rebounds.

The Steelmen (11-8, 4-4) led, 2624, at the break and were still up by a point heading into the final eight minutes. But they missed their first seven shots of that period and also turned the ball over once and Bolingbrook responded with an 11-1 spurt in which five different players scored, with Sams leading the way with a basket and two free throws.

“The guys just have to execute, that’s the bottom line,” Steelmen coach Jeff Corcoran said. “Ternell stepped up big time, not just with his performance on the floor but also with his leadership. He was talking to the guys and trying to calm them down. The seniors have to tighten the reins and if we play like that down the stretch, good things can happen.”

“The guys just have to execute, that’s the bottom line. Ternell stepped up big time, not just with his performance on the floor but also with his leadership. He was talking to the guys and trying to calm them down. The seniors have to tighten the reins and if we play like that down the stretch, good things can happen.”

Rob Brost

Jeff Corcoran

Bolingbrook boys basketball coach

Joliet Central boys basketball coach

golf outing SUBMITTED REPORTS ROMEOVILLE – The Lewis University Athletics Department will host its 35th Annual Varsity Club Golf Outing at Lemont’s Cog Hill Golf and Country Club at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5.

Cost per player is $175 (Courses 1 and 3) or $275 for Dubsdread (Course 4). Registration includes golf, cart, lunch on the course and dinner.

People who register by Feb. 28 will receive a Lewis Athletics windbreaker. Any Lewis faculty, staff, students – or parents of current Lewis students – will receive a $25 discount off their registration.

For more information, contact Lewis University Associate Athletics Director Brian Sisson at sissonbr@lewisu.edu or at 815-836-5228.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Crete 67, Lemont 66: Austin Tittle (18 points, six rebounds), PJ Pipes (17 points, four rebounds) and Nick Wisz (13 points, six rebounds) each posted strong numbers for Lemont (12-8) in the loss.

Bradley Bourbonnais 56, Lincoln-Way Central 38: Luke Newtoff scored 13 points and Mitch Kwasigroch contributed seven for the Knights (4-14, 0-8).

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Minooka 50, Oswego East 35: After being up 24-21 at the end of the first half, Minooka outscored East 15-5 in third quarter. Sydney Arlis led the Indians (19-5, 10-2) with 14 points, while Emily Knaub and Brooklyn Bachmann each scored 13.

Lemont 46, Bremen 39: Ali Kramer scored 14 points, while Marissa Dyer had 12 and Shannon O’Donnell contributed 10 for Lemont (1211, 8-3).

Sandburg 57, Joliet West 41: Raven Reed and Madi Mulder led the Tigers in the loss.

GIRLS BOWLING

Minooka 3,324, Lockport 3,158: Minooka’s Kortney Sickler rolled the highest series of all bowlers with a 640, while Heather McCubbin finished right behind with a 602. Sara Wachauiaki had a 229 game. Sarah Martin had the highest game (246) and series (635) for the Porters.

Morris 3,218, Yorkville 3,047: Seniors Taylor Warwick and Jessica Winter rolled series of 581 and 551, respectively, for the Lady Redskins (9-2, 8-0).

Local seniors set to commit officially to various Division I, NAIA schools Dick Goss

• Wednesday, February 4, 2015

The news broke early Tuesday that Lemont all-state football receiver Flynn Nagel was switching his college choice.

Instead of casting his lot with Duke, where he committed last summer, he announced via his Twitter feed that he will sign with Northwestern and coach Pat Fitzgerald during Wednesday’s national letter-of-intent signing day.

For his senior year, Nagel transferred to Lemont from Marist, where he was an all-stater as a junior, and helped the Indians to a state runner-up finish in Class 6A. They dropped the title game to highly regarded Nazareth.

Nagel’s change of heart for college came shortly after Joliet Catholic kicker/punter Brian Bravo announced he will sign with Purdue.

National letter-of-intent signing day for NCAA Division I football is a big deal. It always is in the Joliet area, for sure.

Bolingbrook defensive end Micah Dew-Treadway graduated in December and already is enrolled at Notre Dame.

Raiders twin defensive standouts Julian and Jacob Huff also graduated in December and are at Minnesota.

Bolingbrook now will add three more to its Division I haul, as multi-purpose Quincy Woods will sign with Northwest Missouri State, cornerback Armani McNulty with Ball State and running back Isaac Lane with Valparaiso.

Speaking of Dew-Treadway and Notre Dame, Providence’s Class 7A state champion officially will send wide receiver Miles Boykin to the Irish with today’s signing. His teammate, receiver Nate Vejvoda, will sign with Iowa. Of course, Boykin and Vejvoda still have work to do with the Celtics’ basketball team.

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Lemont senior Flynn Nagel (shown carrying the ball) announced Tuesday that he is changing his commitment from Duke to Northwestern. He is expected to sign Wednesday with the Wildcats.

Among others who will be honored during Providence’s signing ceremony at the school is quarterback Justin Hunniford, who will attend North Central on an academic scholarship and continue his football career there. He was The Herald-News Player of the Year after leading the Celtics to the state championship.

How about Plainfield North’s contributions to the D-I ranks? Tigers offensive lineman Cody Conway is scheduled to sign today with Syracuse, running back Quintin Hoosman with Northern Illinois and defensive lineman Jack Kramer with Bowling Green.

Perhaps Hoosman will follow in the footsteps of Cameron Stingily (Romeoville), who has enjoyed an outstanding

career at running back for the Huskies.

In all, North has 20 seniors expected to sign today on various levels, including a handful of baseball players from coach John Darlington’s outstanding team.

Plainfield East also has a big signing ceremony planned. Leading the way are defensive lineman Daniel Jackson with Western Michigan, running back Jake Mayon with Northern Michigan and quarterback Cole Kotopka with Grand Valley State.

Coal City lineman Matt Long committed to Western Illinois in December and could sign today, and Minooka running back Nate Gunn is expected to sign with South Dakota.

When schools report their

football signings, you will see some of the area’s good players signing on the NAIA level, especially with coach Joe Curry and University of St. Francis, and with coach Mike Feminis and Saint Xavier.

This was not at attempt to list every area player who may sign today, However, this is a big day for signings in various sports, with a large chunk of the attention going to football. There is no denying this area is a contributor to the nationwide hoopla, year after year.

RECALLING TY

A couple years ago, running back Ty Isaac was a senior at Joliet Catholic preparing to sign his letter of intent with USC after receiving serious offers from Notre Dame and Michigan,

among others. He played one season for the Trojans and was seeing decent playing time toward the end, but after the season, he transferred to Michigan.

He sat out last season as a transfer, after losing his hardship request, and will be a red-shirt sophomore in the fall, playing for new coach Jim Harbaugh.

Some disagree with me on this, but don’t be surprised if Isaac wins the starting job at running back. At least one 2015 depth chart on the Internet has him No. 1 at that position. The Wolverines suffered a sub-par 2014 season, and my guess is Harbaugh will want the ball in Isaac’s hands as often as possible.

• Dick Goss can be reached at dgoss@shawmedia.com.

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Dubnyk has 24 saves as Wild top Hawks

By ADAM CZECH The Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. – Devan Dubnyk stopped 24 shots in his third shootout since joining Minnesota in mid-January, leading the Wild to their fourth straight win, 3-0, over the Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

Mikko Koivu, Jason Zucker and Mikael Granlund each scored for the Wild. Since being acquired by Minnesota in a trade with Arizona, Dubnyk is 6-1 with a 1.57 goals against average. He has four shutouts overall this season.

The Hawks, fourth in the Western Conference, spent the previous two days in Las Vegas and were outshot 4324. They’ve been shut out in their last two and haven’t won consecutive games in

EASTERN CONFERENCE Bulls Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Indiana Toronto Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Atlanta Washington Charlotte Miami Orlando

WESTERN CONFERENCE

GB — ½ 3½ 11 13 GB — 13 15 22½ 23 GB — 9 18½ 18½ 26

Southwest Division W L Pct GB 36 12 .750 — 33 15 .688 3 33 17 .660 4 30 18 .625 6 26 22 .542 10 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 32 16 .667 — Oklahoma City 24 24 .500 8 Denver 19 30 .388 13½ Utah 17 30 .362 14½ Minnesota 8 40 .167 24 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 37 8 .822 — L.A. Clippers 33 16 .673 6 Phoenix 28 22 .560 11½ Sacramento 17 29 .370 20½ L.A. Lakers 13 35 .271 25½ Tuesday’s Results Philadelphia 105, Denver 98 Detroit 108, Miami 91 Boston 108, New York 97 Utah at Portland (n) Golden State at Sacramento (n) Wednesday’s Games Bulls at Houston, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Denver at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Miami at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Orlando at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Memphis at Utah, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Memphis Houston Dallas San Antonio New Orleans

over a month.

Coming off three straight road wins on a Western Canadian trip, Koivu flipped in a backhander at 7:45 of the first period to keep the Wild

rolling on their return home.

Marco Scandella’s crossice pass set up Zucker on a breakaway for his 18th goal of the season midway through the first period.

BIG 10 ROUNDUP

NBA Central Division W L Pct 30 19 .612 30 20 .600 26 22 .542 19 30 .388 17 32 .347 Atlantic Division W L Pct 33 16 .673 19 28 .404 17 30 .362 11 39 .220 10 39 .204 Southeast Division W L Pct 40 9 .816 31 18 .633 21 27 .438 21 27 .438 15 36 .294

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Minnesota’s Jason Zucker scores a goal against the Blackhawks’ Corey Crawford on Tuesday in St. Paul, Minn.

After the Wild dominated play throughout the second, they finally netted the third goal on Granlund’s one-timer from between the circles at 14:12 that zipped past Corey Crawford.

Crawford had beat Minnesota twice this season before Tuesday, stopping 78 of 81 shots.

After winning seven of their first eight at home to start the season, the Wild fell apart in December and January. They had won just four of their previous 15 at the Xcel Energy Center before Tuesday.

Minnesota has won four straight in regulation for the first time since late March of 2013, and plays four of its next five at home as it tries to climb back into the playoff picture.

Petteway’s 28 leads Nebraska as Northwestern loses 8th straight The ASSOCIATED PRESS LINCOLN, Neb. – Terran Petteway scored 28 points and Nebraska had its best shooting game of the season in a 7660 victory over Northwestern on Tuesday night.

Walter Pitchford added 14 points and Shavon Shields had 11 points and seven assists for the Cornhuskers (139, 5-5 Big Ten), who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Northwestern (10-12, 1-8), which lost its eighth straight, got 16 points from Alex Olah, 12 from Scottie Lindsey and 11 from Vic Law. The Huskers shot a season best 62.8 percent from the floor – the first time they made more than half their shots in a Big Ten game. It was their best shooting performance since they shot 63 percent against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in 2010-11. Nebraska also shot a season best 47.6 percent on 3-pointers against the Wildcats.

Petteway finished his big

night with a 3-pointer and breakaway dunk in the final minute.

The Huskers were coming off horrid road losses to Michigan and Minnesota. They shot a combined 33.6 percent in those two games, committed a season-high 20 turnovers against Michigan and scored a season-low 42 points against Minnesota.

No. 5 Wisconsin beats Indiana 92-78

MADISON, Wis. – Frank Kaminsky scored 23 points, and No. 5 Wisconsin’s athletic frontcourt overwhelmed Indiana in a 92-78 win on Tuesday night.

Kaminsky was 9 of 12 from the field for the Badgers (20-2, 8-1 Big Ten). Nigel Hayes added 16 points on 5-of-5 shooting.

Guard Bronson Koenig provided balance from the outside with 15 points, going 3 of 4 from 3-point range.

An eight-point halftime deficit turned into a 30-point deficit with 10 minutes left af-

ter Indiana (16-7, 6-4) opened the second half by shooting 2 of 11 from the field.

The Hoosiers also played without leading scorer James Blackmon Jr., who had an apparent ankle injury.

Nick Zeisloft led Indiana with 17 points.

A stretch of 5-of-6 shooting on 3s late in the second half made the deficit more respectable for the Hoosiers.

They just didn’t have an answer for Wisconsin’s big men all night long. The third Wisconsin starter up front, Sam Dekker finished with 14 points and shot 5 of 7 from the field. The Badgers continually took advantage of Indiana defenders overplaying entry passes, allowing clear paths to the bucket.

A Kaminsky dunk with 16:40 left started one stretch in the second half indicative of Indiana’s frustrating night.

The Hoosiers, trying to play up-tempo, lost the ball on the other end for one of their 11 turnovers.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Nashville St. Louis Blackhawks Winnipeg Colorado Minnesota Dallas Anaheim San Jose Calgary Vancouver Los Angeles Arizona Edmonton

Central Division GP W L OT 50 33 11 6 50 33 13 4 51 31 18 2 52 26 18 8 51 22 18 11 50 24 20 6 50 23 19 8 Pacific Division GP W L OT 50 32 12 6 51 27 17 7 51 28 20 3 48 27 18 3 50 21 17 12 51 19 26 6 51 14 28 9

Pts 72 70 64 60 55 54 54

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GA 118 121 118 137 143 140 162

Pts 70 61 59 57 54 44 37

GF 147 143 149 131 134 120 120

GA 134 140 131 124 136 171 170

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts 52 32 15 5 69 50 32 15 3 67 50 29 12 9 67 50 27 16 7 61 49 22 17 10 54 49 20 20 9 49 52 22 26 4 48 51 15 33 3 33 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts N.Y. Islanders 50 32 17 1 65 Pittsburgh 50 28 14 8 64 N.Y. Rangers 48 29 15 4 62 Washington 51 26 15 10 62 Philadelphia 51 22 22 7 51 New Jersey 51 20 22 9 49 Columbus 49 21 25 3 45 Carolina 49 17 26 6 40 Tampa Bay Montreal Detroit Boston Florida Ottawa Toronto Buffalo

GF 167 132 149 134 122 137 147 97

GA 135 114 129 124 140 138 160 181

GF 160 145 145 151 140 115 121 105

GA 143 129 115 129 151 139 155 129

Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Results Minnesota 3, Blackhawks 0 Colorado 3, Dallas 2, SO New Jersey 2, Ottawa 1 Florida 4, N.Y. Islanders 2 Washington 4, Los Angeles 0 Arizona 4, Columbus 1 Buffalo 3, Montreal 2 St. Louis 2, Tampa Bay 1, OT Nashville 4, Toronto 3 Winnipeg at Vancouver (n) Carolina at Anaheim (n) Wednesday’s Games Boston at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Calgary, 9 p.m.

WHAT TO WATCH Golf European PGA Tour, Malaysian Open, first round, part I, at Kuala Lumpur (same-day tape), 11 p.m., TGC European PGA Tour, Malaysian Open, first round, part II, at Kuala Lumpur, 1 a.m., TGC Men’s college basketball Temple at South Florida, 5:30 p.m., ESPNEWS Georgia Tech at Duke, 6 p.m., ESPN2 East Carolina at Connecticut, 6 p.m., ESPNU Marquette at Villanova, 6 p.m., FS1 TCU at Baylor, 7:30 p.m., ESPNEWS Washington at Oregon, 8 p.m., ESPN2 Kansas St. at Texas Tech, 8 p.m., ESPNU Creighton at Xavier, 8 p.m., FS1 Pro basketball Bulls at Houston, 7 p.m., ESPN Dallas at Golden State, 9:30 p.m., ESPN Pro hockey Boston at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m., NBCSN

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Fine dining can be found in an easy dinner for two

By SARA MOULTON The Associated Press Want to wow your sweetie on Valentine’s Day? One of the ways I spell romance is with a roasted rack of lamb for two. Most of us never get to enjoy this wonderful dish outside fine restaurants, but there’s no reason not to make it at home. In fact, this recipe – adapted from one we used to make at Gourmet magazine all the time – is hard to mess up.

A single rack of lamb comprises eight chops, or half of the rib cage. At the supermarket these days ,you’ll usually find a choice of New Zealand or American racks. The former are smaller than the latter and taste slightly more lamb-y.

Either kind will work here.

You can prep the roast earlier in the day, then park it for an hour. When dinner is about 30 minutes away, just pop it in the oven. Be sure to let it rest afterward to ensure that the chops are every bit as juicy as Cupid meant them to be.

Rack of Lamb For Two with Rosemary Crumb Crust

Start to finish: 55 minutes (30 minutes active) Servings: 2 2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1 teaspoon minced garlic 3 medium scallions, white and 1 inch of the green parts, thinly sliced (about ¼ cup) 1 teaspoon dried rosemary ¾ cup fresh breadcrumbs (made by pulsing 1 large slice rustic white bread in a food processor) Salt and ground black pepper One trimmed and Frenched rack of lamb, (7 to 8 ribs, about 1¼ pounds) 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Many racks of lamb come already Frenched, with the fatty layer trimmed, and with the silver skin (a tough membrane that lines the meat) removed. If not, follow these instructions: To remove the silver skin, using a very sharp paring or boning knife and starting in the middle of the top of the roast, insert the tip of the knife beneath the membrane and slice in one direction, holding the knife at a 20 degree angle until you reach the end of the roast. Turn the knife around and work in the opposite direction until you reach the other end of the roast. Discard the strip of silver skin. Repeat the procedure until you have removed all the silver skin from the meat side of the roast.

To French the bones, trim and discard the fat and meat along the top couple inches of the bones, scraping the bones with the knife until they are completely clean.

In a medium skillet over medium-high, heat 1½

tablespoons of the oil. Add the pepper flakes, if using, and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the scallions and rosemary and cook, stirring, until the scallions are slightly softened, about 30 seconds. Stir in the breadcrumbs and remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to a bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet.

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet, meat side down.

Sear until well browned on the meat side and the ends, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet with the lamb from the heat and pour off the fat.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and mustard.

Spread the mixture evenly over the meat side of the lamb, then press the rosemary crumbs into it. Transfer the skillet to the middle shelf of the oven and roast until it reaches 120 F at the center for medium-rare, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing into chops. Arrange on 2 plates, overlapping the rib bones. If some of the crumbs fall off, just sprinkle them over the plated chops.

Nutrition information per serving: 650 calories; 360 calories from fat (55 percent of total calories); 41 g fat (10 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 105 mg cholesterol; 32 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 37 g protein; 760 mg sodium.

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Rack of Lamb For Two with Rosemary Crumb Crust

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Apply pressure to force errors

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychiatrist who died in 1937, said, “There is no such thing as talent. There is pressure.”

That is an interesting hypothesis, one that surely would not meet with universal approval.

In bridge, talented players know when to apply pressure to their opponents, pushing them into mistakes or causing them to miss their ideal contracts.

In this deal from a social game, what would you have bid with that South hand at unfavorable vulnerability after your partner passed and your right-hand opponent opened one spade?

Most players are more cautious when vulnerable against not. However, opponents will assume you are being sane, not crazy, at those colors. You can occasionally escape unscathed from a tight corner.

When this deal was originally played, South intervened with four hearts. What should have happened then?

At the table, an inexperienced West passed. North passed also, of course, and so did East, feeling trapped. West, who knew his side had at least game values, should have doubled. This would have announced sufficient strength to act and no better call available.

Then East would probably not have passed, although best defense (spade to the ace, diamond to the ace, diamond ruff, club ace and two later trump tricks) would have defeated four hearts by three tricks for plus 800. East would have rebid four spades or five clubs, both of which he surely would have made.

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You ask about the new risks attributed to Pradaxa. You may be referring to a recent study of 9,400 men and women with atrial fibrillation. Over one year, 9 percent of people taking dabigatran experienced major bleeding, compared with 6 percent of people taking warfarin.

Bleeding in the stomach and intestines was slightly higher among dabigatran users in this study, but not in other studies. Bleeding in the head, a more serious problem, was lower among dabigatran users, as has been true in most other studies.

I keep patients on warfarin when they: • have been on the drug for many years; • have required a stable dose and blood test monitoring only every three to four months; • have not had any complications; • do not want to pay the cost of the newer medicine or take a medicine twice daily.

Otherwise, I’m generally switching my patients on warfarin to the newer drugs. I do this with some concern, because it is possible that adverse effects of the newer drugs may become apparent with more use.

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HOROSCOPE TODAY – Sharing your creative and novel ideas will help you attract the kind of people who are looking for innovative investments. Don’t be shy; promote your skills and pursuits in a confident and convincing manner. You have the talent to make this a profitable year.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Personal and professional relationships will improve if you participate in things instead of observing them. Talk to colleagues about positions opening up in your field. The more you learn, the better you will do.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – You’ll be looking for a new challenge. Restlessness or boredom will lead to poor decisions. Don’t do or say anything that could impede your progress.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – A compatible partnership is imminent. Make sure any agreements you develop are well-balanced, or you may find yourself overworked and overwhelmed. A third party can offer helpful hints.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Influential

acquaintances will help you make a good financial move. Be prepared to act quickly when the right opportunity comes along. Moderation and determination will lead to success.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Intimate time spent with a special someone will allow you to reconnect and revive your relationship. Clear up any outstanding items on your agenda and devote your attention to what you enjoy most.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Money or legal matters will turn in your favor.

Changes at home will cause some tension, but everyone will benefit in the end. Clear up outstanding paperwork before starting a new project.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – The key to a successful partnership depends on both parties making equal contributions. If you find that your partner isn’t pulling his or her weight, start a discussion before matters get worse.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Be sensitive to the needs of others. Spend time with an elderly relative who offers interest-

ing insight into your past and provides input about your future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Lady Luck is on your side. Your intuition is strong, and your decisions will be on the money. An interesting proposal will have far-reaching benefits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Self-doubt will be your downfall. Once you have compiled the relevant information, make a commitment to an investment opportunity. The results may not be rapid, but you will make money over the course of time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Finish what you start. A haphazard approach will cause chaos and leave you with lots of incomplete projects. Stay focused and follow through until each matter has been finalized.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Keep a close watch over the competition.

You will save yourself a lot of work if you compare strategies and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that you will be successful.

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Dear Doctor K: I have atrial fibrillation. For years, I took warfarin. Last year, I switched to Pradaxa. Now I hear Pradaxa may not be as safe as my doctor said. What can you tell me about this?

Dear Reader: Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat. It increases the risk of stroke. For decades, the best way to prevent stroke from atrial fibrillation was by taking a blood thinner called warfarin (Coumadin).

In recent years, a group of new blood thinners have become available in the United States. One is dabigatran (Pradaxa). The others are rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and apixaban (Eliquis). How do they compare to warfarin?

Warfarin has the advantage of having been around for many decades; we know its benefits and risks. It is inexpensive and needs to be taken just once a day. One disadvantage is that warfarin requires regular blood tests to determine if it is thinning the blood too much (increasing the risk of bleeding) or too little (increasing the risk of complications from blood clots).

While there are some contradictory study results published, here’s my reading of the current evidence on the three drugs compared to warfarin. The new drugs: (1) have similar or lower risk of complications from blood clots, such as ischemic strokes; (2) have lower rates of major bleeding (with the possible exception of dabigatran and gut hemorrhage); (3) have lower rates of death; (4) are less likely to be affected by what you eat, or to have negative interactions with other medicines that you take.

The new drugs also don’t require regular blood tests.

On the other hand, the

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Crankshaft

Soup to Nutz

Stone Soup

The Born Loser

Dilbert

Rose Is Rose

Blondie

Pearls Before Swine

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DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips any way, and guys have never been attracted to me, so any chance at a future with someone is not an option.

I thought I was learning to accept it, but it’s harder than I thought -- especially because of reactions from other people.

Now that I’m older, people look at me with pity or treat me strangely. I don’t know how to handle the constant questioning about whether I have found someone yet. It is not going to happen. Is there something wrong with me? I’m starting to feel like a total loser and complete failure. – Loser in Love Dear Loser in Love: If you are asked whether you have “found someone yet,” tell the person the truth, that Chris Pine hasn’t found YOU yet.

There are worse things than singlehood. You have so many positive things going for you in your life, it’s time you recognized it.

The person who deserves pity isn’t someone who is single; it’s someone who is trapped in a marriage to a husband she doesn’t love or who treats her badly.

Your problem isn’t that you are a “loser”; it’s that you have low self-esteem.

You could benefit from talking to a counselor about this, because everyone has something to offer, including you, and for others to appreciate your finer qualities, you need to stop being so hard on yourself.

• Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Dear Abby: My wife and I have been separated for a year. I have been seeing another woman in a city nearby, and my wife is aware of it.

I took my lady friend out for dinner recently while visiting her in her town. A couple from home who know my wife and me were also eating at this restaurant. I greeted them as we walked by their table.

The next day, my wife approached me and showed me a picture of me and my date that had been taken by this couple without my knowledge. I was furious about the invasion of privacy. My wife claims I am just angry because I got “caught.” If I were worried about getting caught, I wouldn’t have been in a public restaurant in a city frequented by people who know me.

What are your thoughts on people who secretly take photos like this? Do they really think they are doing their civic duty? – Violated in Iowa Dear Violated: You have a right to your privacy. If you and your wife have been separated for a year, then with whom you socialize is your own business. The same applies to your wife.

I fail to see what kind of “civic duty” this couple was performing by taking a picture of you and your date. Frankly, I think it was in poor taste and served no good purpose.

Dear Abby: I’m 30 and have felt pretty happy with my life. I enjoy my job, my social life, staying fit and extensive stays abroad. I thought I was going along OK, even though there is still room for improvement.

My biggest (or most obvious) shortcoming, however, is that I’m not attractive in

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OFFICE MANAGER

PART TIME Self Storage - Confident, self starter.

Experience in sales, customer service or management. Stable work history & computer experience important. 25 hours/week including alternating Saturdays.

Located in Crest Hill.

Call 630-857-0924

DRYER - MAYTAG

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Front load, $100. Washing machines comes with dryer, but needs repair. 815-705-4138

needed for a busy pediatric practice in Joliet. Must have pediatric experience. Bilingual pref, not req. Email Resumes to: u1954@hotmail.com

GE Gas Range – 30” Continuous cleaning oven, large oven w/ 3 racks, bottom drawer warmer, excellent condition, off white color, Asking $240/OBO 815-725-4536 8a-10a or 8p-9p

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Certified Medical Assistant Full & Part Time

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The City of Joliet is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Building Safety Inspector / Plumbing. Applicants must possess a thorough knowledge of all aspects of plumbing including plan review and inspecting new construction, additions/renovations of commercial and residential occupancies.

Successful candidates must have graduated high school or have a GED equivalent, with 5 years of experience in the installation, construction, or inspection of Plumbing; be an Illinois State Licensed Plumbing Inspector or obtain within 6 months of employment. Salary range $57,983 - $93,988.

Applications are available on the City's website: www.cityofjoliet.info or at the Human Resources Division 150 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60432.

Application deadline is February 9, 2015 or until position is filled.

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Breakfast Attendant - Hospitality Position TownePlace Suites Joliet South

A leading Lodging Company in Joliet is looking for an Outgoing and Reliable person to become part of a Super Star Staff. This award winning team is looking to offer a Part time position as a Breakfast Attendant, with an opportunity of upward mobility, to a person with Excellent Communication Skills, the ability to work well with the team, and Most Importantly, the ability to provide Outstanding Customer Service. We are looking for someone that takes pride in their work & will take ownership in their department.

Experience is preferred, but not required. We offer a competitive wage. Will discuss during interview.

Please apply in person and fill out an application at:

1515 Riverboat Center Drive, Joliet, IL 60431

PUBLIC WORKS

The Civil Service Commission of the City of Crest Hill is accepting applications for: FULL & PART-TIME PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE POSITIONS. Employment applications, job descriptions and detailed employment requirements may be obtained during business hours, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, from the Crest Hill Clerk's Office, located at 1610 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill. Fully completed applications must be received by the City Clerk's office no later than 5:00 p.m. February 12, 2015.

Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicant must have/provide a copy of a valid State of Illinois driver's license, must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent, must be able to work independently, must be able to lift up to one hundred (100) pounds and work in confined spaces. The employee will perform other related work as required, some of which will be mechanical. The employee will operate heavy machinery of all types. The employee will operate hand and power tools of all types. The employee will complete tasks that include, but are not limited to, the following: dig trenches, water distribution system operations, potable water operations, wastewater treatment plant operations, wastewater collection system operations, laboratory testing, sampling, clean up rubble and debris, trim trees, mow lawns, remove snow, repair underground utility infrastructure, patch streets, pump maintenance, general mechanical maintenance and restoration of construction sites.

General contractor for Cable TV, Internet & Phone company seeking an individual to do commercial building and property surveys. Must be able to read a cable TV plant map, have some Cable TV background in construction and installation. Must have good people skills and must speak English clearly and fluently.

Interested please e-mail: ew@rs-services.com

General Labor Openings Will be packaging candy 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift avail. $9/hr with holiday pay / longevity bonuses avail.

Mon – Fri Bolingbrook, IL E-verify Employer

Please call Stephanie with Elite 815-575-7691 The Herald-News Classified It works.

(Crest Hill) Join a winning team! Excellent opportunity for a FT CMA*. General medical experience desirable. Dermatology, cosmetics and Mohs experience a plus. Will consider strong inexperienced candidates. Willingness to travel to all locations required. Generous compensation package inTransportation cluding benefits.*Only certified or YARDSPOTTER registered medical assistants will be considered. & CDL A DRIVER Send resume to: Experienced Warehouse Spotters & Employment@pdskin.com CDL A Drivers needed. Matteson, Elwood, Bolingbrook, Joliet, Morris & Aurora areas. Must have 1 year recent spotter or driving experience.

CDL A & non CDL may apply. Pay based on exp. Benefits after 90 days. All shifts, FT, paid overtime, start immediately.

Health Care Call 815-955-9078 Long Term Exp preferred.

HANDYMAN – PART TIME for Joliet rental property. Must have tools & vehicle. Daytime hours only. Call 815-726-2000 Buying? Selling?

Renting? Hiring?

To place an ad, call 877-264-2527 The Herald-News Classified

LPN, HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, PT WOUND CARE/ RESTORATIVE, DIETARY AIDE & CNA Apply in person at

Lakewood Center

14716 S. Eastern Ave Plainfield, IL 60544

The Herald-News Classified 877-264-2527

SALES REPRESENTATIVES NOW HIRING

LOST DOG

MANUEL SALAZAR Saw your paintings in Pilsen in the 1990's. Would like to buy one. Please get in touch.

562-304-3621

Maggie's Cleaning Service

Too Busy to keep your home as clean as you would like?

Free Estimates. 815-509-0316

If a friend or neighbor has a new dog that looks like a Sheltie (similar to a small Collie), please ask about the dog-or call the number below so that we can check to be sure that the dog is not our lost Kallie. We are hoping that someone has found Kallie and does not know that the owners are so sad about her loss. A large reward is being offered for the return of this family pet.

Thank You

Contact Sales Recruiter: Kristine Rogers 815-570-1321 rogerskr@silverleafresorts.com

www.silverleafresorts.com/careers Silverleaf Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Refrigerator- Igloo.

33”h x 18”w. $50.

815-722-4381

6 Pins – Boyds Bears & Friends The Folkwear Collection All on original cards & still in original wrapper, $10 each.

815-729-0900 Lawrence Welk, Operattas, Antique Vinyl Albums, Readers Digest Operattas, $100/for entire collection 815-744-6062 Brian

Infant Baby Formula

6 cans of powder Enfamil Premium Formula, 12.5oz. $8 each. 815-436-5171

ALWAYS INVESTIGATE BEFORE INVESTING ANY MONEY

Contact the Better Business Bureau www.chicago.bbb.org - or Federal Trade Commission www.ftc.gov

Cast Iron Bathroom Sinks Pink Retro – 19” drop in, Like new, Must see to appreciate! $75 each.

Call Betty 815-436-6717

CARRIERS

Looking for Carriers to deliver newspapers in the Illinois area.

Must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, An insured reliable vehicle and willing to work early morning hours.

Interested parties should call 708-342-5649 or email GCReed@tribune.com

CAT “AVATOR”

Male, lost in the Ingalls Park area in Joliet. Black and white, has a white check mark above his nose.

LOST SHELTIE KALLIE

Answers to Name Kallie Knows the word treats Scared will run, don't chase, please call 309-824-0107 REWARD

REWARD!

Woodlawn Memorial Park, Joliet 2 grave sites, lot #169B. Garden of the Good Shepard $5,190/both call Sharon - 303-829-0275

FREE 46” PROJECTION TV Sony with stand. Works Great!

Free - you pick up Call after 3pm, 815-254-3684 HP Color LaserJet printer/scanner/copier 2840 great cond, downsizing must sell, $250/obo 815-263-2717 Toshiba Laptop, windows home basic system, Works, no internet connection. $100-$75/obo.

815-724-0312

815-388-4023

CURIO CABINET ~ CORNER

This position requires NO cold calling! Previous sales OR customer service experience preferred. The ideal Sales Representative is an excellent communicator with a hospitality and customer service mindset.

Sales Representatives receive: Competitive guarantee, commission and bonus pay structure Energetic, fun work environment PAID Training and fast-track Sales Management opportunities Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, 401k

Call 815-735-8294

Natalie 309-824-0107

Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. is now hiring for our beautiful Fox River Resort.

Outgoing and approachable personality Driven to success Profession demeanor and image Ability to work Wednesday through Sunday

Large capacity Hotpoint washing machine (org. $450) $250

CAT “MURPHY”

REWARD $300

Murphy is still missing. Please help us find him. He is a cute male neutered cat, six years old, has a crooked ear, honey beige color. Please call if you see him.

We Miss Him Terribly!

815-236-2233

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KNUDSON AUCTION & APPRAISALS 815-725-6023 “Since 1947”

Bolingbrook Friday & Saturday February 6 & 7 9AM-2PM

877-264-2527

1053 Churchill Dr.

Being the FIRST to grab reader's attention makes your item sell faster!

House completely loaded don't miss.

Highlight and border your ad!

877-264-2527

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Off Boughton Rd.

1969 ORGAN-WURLITZER MODEL 4500, great sound. Looks good + 4 large bags of sheet music and booklets incl. 815-729-9709

Light wood, 6.5', $100.

779-225-0157 DINING ROOM TABLE

With 6 chairs, heavy duty wood, very nice! $200/obo.

815-705-4138 Glass Dining Room Table 3' x 5' w/ 6 beautiful upholstered fabric dining room chairs, excellent condition - Must Sell! $150/OBO 815-272-3494

27” TABLE LAMP - Has glazed ceramic base with leaping fish $20, Ceramic seagull on top of wood pilings, 12”H x 6”W - $15.

815-436-8689 Duvet Cover & Bed Skirt - Queen duvet cover, bedskirt & pillow shams, matching drapes 56 x 84, 2 accent pillows & lamp, total was $300, Now $100. 815-436-5171 Mikasa Dinnerware “California Casuals” - 12 piece setting plus extras - $100 773-315-1700 Vacuum – Eureka bagless, whirlwind, 12 amp, works great $35. 773-315-1700

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3person patio swing w/canopy Books ~ Complete Edition of Polish Lowland Sheepdog Puppies Time Life Series on World War 11 (sheds little to no hair, good for $65 allergy suffers) Born 12/30/14, Excellent condition, $60/firm.

779-225-0157 Parents from Champion Bloodlines, CASH ONLY 815-729-9709 Small patio table, 4 chairs, AKC registerible, 708-557-8237 Curio Cabinet – Shelf Units and umbrella $60 Curio – top w/ glass doors & 779-225-0157 solid doors on bottom - $40; Shelf units with 4' wide shelves $40. 773-315-9677

Contractors Generator Folding Cart with wheels for Low hours, barely used, dented, groceries or laundry, like new Works like new!! $200. $20/OBO. 815-342-5612 8a-8p 815-693-0818 Hoover Windtunnel Sweeper - $20; Engine – 5 Hp, horizontal shaft Wood medicine cabinet - $20; engine w/ reverse pulley for snowblower, rototiller, etc. $100/OBO. old ironing board painted country style - $20. 815-942-0021 815-342-5612 OVEN ~ NEW WAVE Comes with blender, DVD, all cookbooks + round cutting board. $100 815-423-6720 Fold and Go Medical ScooterThe Herald-News Classified Model #350/355. Battery not incl.

It works. $100. 815-722-4381

Used Hardball Baseballs, excellent condition, Rawlings, etc., no rips or tears - $0.50 each, 24 minimum 779-216-0711 7a-7p Powered by:

Die Cast Cars 118 scale $25 815-423-6720 Lionel Engine SantaFe Switcher, command control New $200/obo 815-423-6720

WE PAY THE BEST!

630-817-3577 or 219-697-3833

1991 Caprice Wagon in barn 20 years 64K miles New brakes & lines $3200 obf 1979 Chevy Motor Home

22 Foot Good for Hunting & Fishing runs good 26K miles $2200 obf

815-685-1210 815-729-0833

Lockport Downtown Studio

2nd floor, no pets, 1 year lease. $650/mo + dep, utilities included.

773-331-6506

Essington Rd, Updated 2BR

1.5BA, appl, D/W, blt in micro, 2 Minooka Large 2 Bedroom A/C's, open floor plan, free carport. W/D, dishwshr, lots of closet space, 815-744-5141 pantry. Quiet area, prvt pkg, no pets/smkg, $840. 815-528-5692 Near St. Joes Hosp, Lrg Open 3BR 1.5BA, appl, D/W, painted kitchen, sep dining, new carpet, 2 A/C's, free heat.

815-744-1155

Evergreen Terrace Apartments

Accepting Applications Studio, 1, 2 & 3 BR's

Small Car for Around $500 The Herald-News Classified It works.

Send your Help Wanted Advertising 24/7 to: Email: helpwanted@shawsuburban.com Fax: 815-477-8898

*Spacious Floor Plans *24-Hr Emergency Maint *Lndry Facilities in Ea Bldg *Minutes from Metra, Pace, Schools, Downtown Joliet

1 bath, appliances, A/C, new flooring, laundry, $1075/mo.

815-478-4316

Call for Appt!

815-722-7556

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350 N. Broadway Joliet, IL 60435 Ofc hrs 9am-4:30pm M-F

877-264-2527

2 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement. $895/mo + sec. 815-272-4383

Jolietrentalunits.com , Big Clean,Furnished, wood flrs, fridge, microwave, laundry, elevator, On bus line. $105/wk. $455/mo 815-726-2000

Call to advertise 877-264-2527 Independent Polish Lady

will clean your house making your life easier.

Honest Reasonable Priced Free Estimates

815-603-5810

Domestic 815-723-6878

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DISTINCTIVE CLEANING SERVICE Don't have time? We'll get the job done.

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AFFORDABLE Heating & Air Conditioning Repair all Makes & Models

Hot Water Heaters

Handyman Service Available

Annette Lockhart with Snow White Cleaning

815-740-9983

Call 815-353-8183

MR. HOW

32 years experience. Residential & Commercial.

I provide supplies & vacuum.

Windows! Windows! Windows!

ILLINOIS ELECTRICAL SERVICES Residential/Commercial Back-up Em. Generators Panel/Service Upgrade Swim Pools/Hot Tubs Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

815-722-2402

AVAILABLE NOW! Joliet & Will County - 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Call now or visit our web site for more info www.protown.org 815-722-1389

Joliet, Newly Remodeled

In print • Online 24/7

WE BUY JUNK CARS LOCKPORT, IL

2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage, $1000/mo. + security deposit 815-351-4997

PLAINFIELD ~ 2 BEDROOM

AT YOUR SERVICE

SOUTHWEST AUTO SALVAGE

Minooka 1205 Burns Ave

Income Restricted Apts

2002 GMC Tacoma $6,500 or reasonable offer. Low Millage, Good Condition and towing package. Call Mary 708-334-9536

For a college student.

815-725-6142

For Junk Cars, Trucks & Vans with or without titles.

Jolietrentalunits.com

Studio/1BR, utilities included.

Elevator, Laundry, Guest Library, Near Bus & Downtown. $115-$160/wk. $499-$694/mo.

815-726-2000

(s), Michael Doogan, that on January 5, 2015, an order was entered by the Court, naming William P. Butcher, 2044 Ridge Road, Homewood, Illinois 60430, Tel. No. (708) 799-0600, as the Special Joliet West, Madison St. Representative of the above named Nice 2BR Condo Across from St. decedent(s) under 735 ILCS 13Joe's Hosp. appl, W/D on site, no 1209 (Death of a Party). The pets $900/mo. 630-699-2399 cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 201 Susan Lane, Steger, IL AVAILABLE NOW!!

60475.

JOLIET PARKVIEW ESTATES 2BR Duplexes starting at $850 (Published in the Herald-News Janper/mo and Single Family Homes uary 28, February 4, 11, 2015) Call for move in Specials!

815-740-3313

Starting a project & don't know how?

Windows leaking? New Siding? Need a kitchen or bath remodeled? We do decks & basements too!

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ZOBEL ELECTRIC

All Residential Work Breaker Boxes & Back Up Generators Installed LOCALLY Owned & Operated Free Estimates Licensed/Insured

815-741-4024 815-823-2300

FIREWOOD Delivered / Stacked Seasoned – Local Wood Mixed / Hardwood

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815-823-9685

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS Green Tree Servicing LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

Michael Doogan, et al.

No. 14 CH 1904.

Notice to Heirs and Legatees.

Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent(s),

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS BRIDGEVIEW BANK GROUP, An Illinois Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

WESTCO DEVELOPMENT LLC; DAYFIELD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD; WHEATON BANK & TRUST COMPANY; FIRST MIDWEST BANK, N.A. UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants Property Address: 65 Chimney Rock Court Plainfield, IL 60544 CASE NUMBER: 14 CH 02810 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 65 IN DAYFIELD SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 24, 2003 AS DOCUMENT R2003146494, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 06-03-05-407-0460000 Said property is commonly known as 65 Chimney Rock Court, Plainfield, Illinois 60544, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Westco Development LLC and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds on April 23, 2004 as Document Number R2004-069843 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Will County Pamela McGuire Will County Clerk 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 on or before FEBRUARY 27, 2015, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

This communication is an at-

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Kevin Ameriks Bridgeview Bank Group 4753 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60640 773-989-2418 Attorney No. 6292277 (Published in the Herald-News January 28, February 4, 11, 2015)

This property has been sold for delinquent taxes.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Property located at 26247 Willow Lane, Wilmington, IL 60481

TAKE NOTICE

County of Will 17-06-302- Date Premises Sold: December 6, 2012 Certificate No. 11-02491 This notice is also to advise you Sold for General Taxes of year that a petition has been filed for a 2011 tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this To: Will County Clerk, Matthew PUBLIC NOTICE property if redemption is not made Baran, Mary Baran, Mary Ann Baran, Occupants, Illinois Departon or before June 8, 2015. ment of Healthcare & Family SerTAKE NOTICE This matter is set for hearing in vices, their spouses, heirs, legatees, County of Will Room 236 in the Will County Court successors or assigns, if any; perDate Premises Sold: December 7, Annex 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, sons in occupancy or actual pos2012 IL 60432 on June 10, 2015 at session and unknown owners or Certificate No. 11-03787 parties interested 9:00am.

Sold for General Taxes of year 2011 Case No. 14TX358 John Metesh Petitioner To: Will County Clerk, Occupants, This property has been sold for Charles C. Rowe, Norma L. Rowe, (Published in the Herald-News delinquent taxes.

Phelan Acres Condominium Associ- February 2, 3, 4, 2015. HN1668) ation, their spouses, heirs, legatees, successors or assigns, if any; perThe sons in occupancy or actual posHerald-News session and unknown owners or Classified parties interested Case No. 14TX357

Property Index No: 001-1033

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Property located at 103 S. Stryker Avenue, Joliet, IL 60436 Property Index No: 036

PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE

07-18-204-

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before June 8, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in Room 236 in the Will County Court Annex 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432 on June 10, 2015 at 9:00am.

John Metesh Petitioner (Published in the Herald-News February 2, 3, 4, 2015. HN1667) The Herald-News Classified It works.

County of Will Date Premises Sold: December 7, 2012 Certificate No. 11-03916 Sold for General Taxes of year 2011 To: Will County Clerk, Phillip R. Schubert, Occupants, Internal Revenue Service, Cavalry Portfolio Services LLC, Shadow Lakes II Association, their spouses, heirs, legatees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested Case No. 14TX359 This property has been sold for delinquent taxes.

Property located at 15 Lakeshore Drive, Wilmington, IL 60481 Property Index No: 013

24-04-303-

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before June 8, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in Room 236 in the Will County Court Annex 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432 on June 10, 2015 at 9:00am.

John Metesh Petitioner (Published in the Herald-News February 2, 3, 4, 2015. HN1669) Get the job you want at TheHerald-News.com/jobs

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at 6:10 p.m., at the Village Hall of the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois (the “Issuer”), located at 1050 Romeo Road, Romeoville, Illinois 60446, a public hearing will be held before the President and Board of Trustees of the Village, as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, at which time any person may be heard regarding the educational facilities proposed to be financed and refinanced by the Issuer with the proceeds from the sale of tax-exempt revenue bonds (the “Bonds”), issued by the Issuer.

Bonds, in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $42,000,000 will be issued for the purpose of providing Lewis University, an Illinois not for profit corporation (the “University”), with all or a portion of the funds necessary to (i) finance, refinance or reimburse the University for all or a portion of the costs, including capitalized interest, if any, of the planning, design, acquisition, construction, renovation, improvement, expansion, completion and/or equipping of certain of its educational facilities within the jurisdiction of the Issuer, including, without limitation, the planning, design, acquisition, construction, renovation, improvement, expansion, completion and/ or equipping of (a) the northwest tower located in the St. Charles Borromeo Center located at 101 Airport Road, Romeoville, Illinois, 60446, to include both residential and office space, (b) the Aviation Maintenance Building on University Drive West, Romeoville Campus, including upgrading both hangar, lab spaces, and classrooms, (c) a twostory, 27,000 square foot former science building to become a new Science Annex on the Romeoville Campus to include additional labs and classrooms, (d) a Center for Academic Success and Enrichment located on the 3rd floor of the Learning Resource Center on the Romeoville Campus, to include project workspace, testing rooms, a computer lab, multipurpose classrooms, conference and meeting spaces and (e) various other administrative, academic, infrastructure and campus projects, including but not limited to upgrading certain electrical and storm water facilities (collectively, the “New Projects”), (ii) refund a portion of certain tax-exempt adjustable rate demand revenue bonds (the “Prior Bonds”), the proceeds of which were used, among other things, to finance, refinance or reimburse the University for certain costs relating to the planning, design, acquisition, construction, renovation, improvement, expansion, completion and/or equipping of certain of its educational facilities, including, but not limited to, athletic fields, a fitness center, a sports center, residence halls, academic and administrative buildings, a student union, a power plant and central utility system therefor and related land improvement costs, and the costs of acquiring and installing equipment (including, but not limited to, computer equipment and general building equipment and fixtures (the “Prior Projects” and, collectively with the New Projects, the “Projects”), (iii) refinance certain taxable indebtedness of the University incurred to finance the acquisition and renovation of certain educational facilities of the University including the purchase and renovation of the buildings and facilities comprising the St. Charles Borromeo campus, (iv) fund one or more debt service reserve funds if deemed necessary or desirable by the University, (v) finance all or a portion of the interest on the Bonds if deemed necessary or desirable by the University, (vi) finance, refinance or reimburse the University for all or a portion of certain working capital expenditures related to the New Projects if deemed necessary or desirable by the University, and (vii) pay certain costs relating to the issuance of the Bonds, including the costs of bond insurance or other credit or liquidity enhancement, if any, and certain costs incurred in connection with the refunding of all or a portion of the Prior Bonds.

The Projects are or will be owned by the University and are or will be located on land owned by the University and are or will be located at the University’s main campus located at One University Parkway, Romeoville, Illinois, and at the University’s St. Charles Borromeo campus located at 101 Airport Road, Romeoville, Illinois, both on property which is bordered generally on the north by Airport Road, on the east by Route 53, on the south by Renwick Road and on the west by Wilco Blvd., except for the property located at 500 Wilco, Blvd., 1 Hanger Road, and 19206 and 19220 Renwick Road.

The Bonds will not constitute an indebtedness or a loan of credit of the Issuer, the State of Illinois or any political subdivision thereof, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision, and will never constitute or give rise to a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of the Issuer, the State of Illinois or any political subdivision thereof. No owner of the Bonds will have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the Issuer, the State of Illinois or any other political subdivision thereof to pay any principal, interest or premium, if any, thereon.

The above notice of public hearing is required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. At the public hearing, residents, taxpayers and other interested persons will have the opportunity to express their views for or against the proposed plan of financing and the issuance of the Bonds. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), if any person with a disability (as defined by the ADA) needs special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, then, not later than February 16, 2015, he or she should contact the Issuer at (815) 8867200. Written comments may also be submitted to the Village Clerk via email at bholloway@romeoville.org or at her office located at Village Hall, 1050 West Romeo Road, Romeoville, Illinois 60446, until February 18, 2015.

Dated: February 4, 2015. /s/ Dr. Bernice Holloway Village Clerk, Village of Romeoville Will County, Illinois

(Published in the Herald-News February 2, 3, 4, 2015. HN1650)

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT 1604 CATON FARM ROAD FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Channahon School District 17 Will County, IL

WHEREAS, the City negotiated with The First Midwest Bank Trust U/T/A Dated January 16, 2009 and known as Number 8486 (the “Seller”) to purchase the property under certain terms and conditions; and WHEREAS, the City has agreed to purchase and the Seller has agreed to sell the property described as a portion of the common address of 1604 Caton Farm Road, Property Tax Identification Number 11-04-30-400-017, for an amount of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thoursand and NO Dollars ($124,000.00) and other consideration, pursuant to a Real Estate Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”; and WHEREAS, the Crest Hill City Council has determined that the purchase of the Property by the City and its use for City purposes, including roadway improvements, will provide benefit to the public in perpetuity.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1:

The preamble of this Ordinance is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth in this Section 1, as findings of the City Concil of the City of Crest Hill, Illinois

SECTION 2:

The Contract for the purchase of the Property is hereby adopted in substantially the form attached hereto as “Exhibit A” with any modifications thereto as approved by the City Attorney.

SECTION 3:

The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to sign the Contract on behalf of the City. The City Administrator and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to execute any additional documents necessary for the purchase of the Property.

Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason , the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5:

Repealer. All ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.

SECTION 6:

This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and publication according to law.

PASSED THIS 2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.

Alderman John Vershay Alderman Scott Dyke Alderwoman Claudia Gazal Alderwoman Barbara Sklare Alderwoman Tina Oberlin Alderwoman Candis Thuringer Alderman Charles Convery Alderman Tom Inman Mayor Raymond R. Soliman

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/s/ Vicki L. Hackney, City Clerk APPROVED THIS 2 DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015 nd

/s/ Raymond R. Soliman, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Vicki L. Hackney, City Clerk (Published in the Herald-News February 4, 6, 2015) HN1678

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Requests for Bids Channahon School District 17 is accepting bids for Special Education Transportation Services.

An invitation to bid can be requested via email by emailing to: mschroeder@csd17.org or in person during the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday at the Channahon School District 17 District Office, 24920 S. Sage Street, Channahon, IL 60410.

Those interested in bidding must submit a sealed bid in accordance with the instructions to bidders addressed to: Michael Schroeder, Chief School Business Official, Channahon School District 17, 24920 S. Sage Street, Channahon, Illinois 60410. Bids shall be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2015.

Channahon School District 17 reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids.

(Published in the Herald-News February 4, 2015) HN1674

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