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JULY 3, 2014
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Severe weather affects area, causes outages
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Many roads required crews for clearing trees, debris By laUra kataUskas staFF reporter
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hether it’s the soulful sounds of legendary bands, the pounding rhythm of classic rock or the live dramatic performances, the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center stage is set to offer it all—and has been doing so for years. Unrivalled to none, Dale McClannahan said the village strives to maintain the PAC, installing new equipment, tweaking existing pieces, and always on the lookout for the next best thing, the styling’s of the PAC remains the elite of any stage in the area. The PAC, owned and operated by the village, was built in 1998 and has gone through several transformations over the years in terms of stage lighting, effects and audio.
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Record winds, some up to 82 mph, wreaked havoc throughout the area, uprooting trees, downing power lines and knocking out power to thousands Monday. Neighbors helping neighbors, grabbing flashlights and brooms in the night to remove tree limbs from their front windows, off their cars and in out of harm’s way. For others, there was no muscling trees out of their way, years old trees uprooted completely strewn across lawns. Power lines turned dangerous with live wires still igniting the day after. Street lights were down and some roads cut off. Commonwealth Edison reported more than 5,600 homes in Romeoville and 2,200 still without power Tuesday afternoon with no estimated report for its return. Crews cruise the neighborhoods clearing debris while residents take to the streets, some to play, some to catch a breeze— electronics free.
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Rauner tells Chamber he means business Rauner said state’s economy has been weighed down by poor policy decisions in Springfield By Nick reiHer MaNaGING eDItor
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GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner told Joliet-area business leaders June 27 Illinois is driving away current and prospective business with high taxes and fees. Rauner told the crowd at a Joliet Chamber of Commerce luncheon about his meeting several years ago with then-Gov. Mitch Daniels of Indiana.
Daniels asked Rauner workforce. that if he should be But Rauner said the state’s economy elected Illinois governor, has been weighed please not to change down by poor worker’s comp laws too policy decisions in quickly since they are Springfield, ones one of the Hoosier State’s that have hurt the best tools for business state’s credit rating. recruitment. BRUCE RAUNER “We’ve got to turn that GOP GUBERNATORIAL Illinois is not going CANDIDATE to get out of the around,” he said. current economic Standing tall above jam by increasing taxes. the podium on the stage at Encouraging business growth is the Victorian Ballroom, Rauner the only way, he said. commended businesses in the “We are suffering in Illinois,” crowd for supporting the state in what he called one of its lowest he said. Likely knowing Will County economic times. He said Illinois still has a lot of agriculture, should be among the nation’s the Winnetka resident told leaders in business, considering the crowd his Scandinavian its location and the quality of its grandparents were hardworking dairy farmers. He said they encouraged him to always give 100 percent, to get a good education and to give back to your community. The last two of those issues had the Chicago media who attended on alert following the lunch. At
“We pay taxes,” Rauner said. “We’re entitled to go to public schools, too.” a short press conference before he headed to Trinity Services in New Lenox, he once again had to defend getting his daughter into a prestigious college prep program in Chicago after she had been turned down. Rauner said his daughter has “stellar” grades, and he asked the principal at Walter Payton College Prep to put her on that list, just as, he added, many other parents have. Being friends with former Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Arne Duncan carried no weight, he said, nor did a quarter million dollars in support to the school since. “We pay taxes,” Rauner said. “We’re entitled to go to public schools, too.” Those were about the only questions anyone was able to ask Rauner, unless they chatted with him as he shook hands
with attendees at many of the tables. Chamber lunch speakers generally answer some questions from the audience. And at least several were wondering his position on the Illiana Tollway and the South Suburban Airport, but Rauner’s people nixed the question-and-answer session, a chamber official said. There could be more opportunities, however. Rauner said he would be setting up campaign headquarters throughout the state, and Joliet will be one of those areas. Lt. Gov. candidate Evelyn Sanguinetti of Wheaton accompanied Rauner and introduced herself to attendees before saying a few words as well Chamber officials also said they are attempting to secure Gov. Pat Quinn to give equal time at a future lunch.
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iowa-based company purchases Quantum Foods Quantum Foods filed for bankruptcy earlier in year, shut down by court order
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Celebrate Independence Day
Fireworks display will begin at approximately 9 p.m By laUra kataUskas staFF reporter
katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas
By laUra kataUskas staFF reporter
katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas
When Quantum Foods closed its doors May 1, 900 employees were told not to come into work. The day they may go back to work may be near. West Liberty Foods, LLC announced that it has closed on the purchase of substantially all of the assets of the Bolingbrookbased Quantum Foods. “This is an exciting step forward for West Liberty Foods,” says Ed Garrett, president and CEO for West Liberty Foods. “This acquisition will enhance our offerings and benefit our customers, employees, and owners. In addition, we will be able to bring back jobs lost when Quantum Foods shut down its business.” Quantum Foods filed for bankruptcy earlier in the year and was shut down by a court order. West Liberty Food plans to purchase the 220,000-squarefoot production facility and the 80,000-square- foot culinary facility while an agreement is underway for the purchase or lease of the 250,000-square-foot distribution center. West Liberty Foods expects to start up meat processing operations at the Bolingbrook location within the next 30 days and is “hoping to bring back
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Quantum Foods located at 750 N. schmidt road, near the Bolingbrook/romeoville near i-55, closed its doors May 1. West Liberty Foods is now in negotiations to purchase all of its assets.
“Companies file bankruptcy all too often these days and whether it is nine employees or 900, it is devastating,” said Willigman. “No one expects that call not to come to work. We are doing everything we can to get those employees back.” many of those who lost their jobs.” Garrett noted the Bolingbrook facility – built in 1990 – is in great shape. “It’s got all of the state of the art equipment. It is existing equipment that we’re very familiar with and know how to run it,” Garrett said. “It’s just a natural fit in the growth and the continuous improvement of
West Liberty Foods.” Jonathan Willigman, director of meat packaging, processing, and manufacturing, of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1546, said the union and West Liberty are currently working on an agreement that will bring back the workers from Quantum with many of its employees from Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Joliet and Chicago. “Companies file bankruptcy all too often these days and whether it is nine employees or 900, it is devastating,” said Willigman. “No one expects that call not to come to work. We are doing everything we can to get those employees back.” West Liberty Foods has three manufacturing locations in West Liberty, Iowa, Mount Pleasant, Iowa and Tremonton, Utah. The company is headquartered in West Liberty, Iowa.
Plenty of activities await those ready to celebrate Independence Day this year at Bolingbrook Golf Club with free admission. An All-American Celebration will take place beginning at 2 p.m. Friday, July 4 and boasts a variety of festivities for the kids including a huge selection of kids’ activities, hot bands and hot foods. Radio Disney will join the crowd from 3 to 5 p.m. The Bolingbrook Golf Club Food Pavilion will feature more than a dozen local restaurants. For adults, the Budweiser Entertainment Pavilion with Beer Garden and the Sauza Blue Tequila outdoor tavern will be
open as well. The live band line up starts at 3:30 p.m. with The Walk In’s; at 5 p.m. American English and at 7:15 p.m., classic rock band ARRA. An all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet dinner in the Bolingbrook Golf Club will also be available. Reservations are required. For more information, call 630-7719400, ext. 4022 A fireworks display, sponsored by the village, will begin at approximately 9 p.m. Jim Cornelison from the Chicago Blackhawks will sing the national anthem. Free shuttle buses will be available from extended parking atthe following locations: Carlow Corporate Center (Dolton and Rodeo), Kings and Rodeo (north of Rodeo and west of Kings) in the grass lot; disabled parking is available at the Bolingbrook Golf Club east lot.
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Diocese of Joliet hosts Head Start open house events
Attendees will observe children in classrooms engaging in typical late afternoon activities
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is hosting a series of open houses at their Head Start sites the week of July 21 – 25th. Each open house will take place from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the following locations: · Monday, July 21: Felman Early Childhood Center (200 S. Desplaines St., Joliet) · Tuesday, July 22: Alexandria Early Childhood Center (1704 Alexandria Drive, Joliet) · Wednesday, July 23: Broadway
Early Childhood Center (110 Willow Ave., Joliet) · Thursday, July 24: St. John Early Childhood Center (403 N. Hickory, Joliet) · Friday, July 25: Good Shepherd Early Childhood Center (151 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook) Open house attendees will observe children in the classrooms engaging in typical late afternoon activities. Punch and cookies will be served. Applications for enrollment in the upcoming school year will be available for children from birth to age 5. To learn more about Catholic Charities’ Early Childhood Services, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org or call 815-724-1148.
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News Valley View District
Valley View making strides, improvement still needed however Schools using Visible Learning study feedback to evaluate students, teaching methods
who don’t do well.” The Visible Learning concept, which is based on what is widely considered the largest educational research study ever conducted on what works best in the classroom, emphasizes Valley View School District feedback through data gathered 365U has made tremendous on each and every student as the strides in the past single most important three years but “we factor in learning. must continue to “Collecting data is strive to make a one thing” Dr. Mitchem difference for all kids,” said, praising the according to VVSD system VVSD has put in Superintendent place in the past three James Mitchem. years.“But being able to appropriately analyze Speaking to more that data is another than 160 Valley thing,” View School District James Mitchem VVSD Teachers, he said, 365U teachers Superintendent hold the key. and administrators “Everything we do must be attending Wednesday’s kickoff of VVSD’s annual Summer designed to support them being Leadership Academy, Dr. stronger teachers,” he said. Mitchem set the stage for two “Determining our true impact intensive days of exploration of on student learning is what the internationally acclaimed the Visible Learning Institute “Visible Learning” concept. will support in Valley View “The education system in School District.” To see a video this country has been very of a portion of his comments, good about taking credit for please click here. “When we’re finished here,” kids who do well,” Mitchem said. “But if we’re going to take said author and consultant credit for them, we have to also Dave Nagel, who led the twotake responsibility for those day seminar along with Dr. B.R.
Jones, “you will be able to help create visible learners in your classroom.” “It’s all about why we are having such a high impact on some kids and not on others,” Dr. Jones added. During the two-day session, attendees learned about the Visible Learning concept in general and then determined how to utilize actual VVSD data to apply the principles to VVSD students. “This is not a one size fits all. It’s a one size fits each school,” Dr. Jones said, pointing out each school in VVSD, from pre-school through high school and the transition program, will come away from the seminar with its own Visible Learning plan to implement in the fall that builds upon the foundation that VVSD has already established. “We are on the road to becoming a high performing district,” Dr. Mitchem told attendees. “This will take the learning of our students to a new level,” added Assistant Superintendent for Educational SVisible Learning will return to VVSD in the fall for a followup session.
Calendar JULY 3 Farmers Market. 4 to 9 p.m. every Thursday night from June 12 through Aug. 14 on the interior streets ofThe Promenade, located in Bolingbrook and I355 and Boughton Road. 4 to 8 p.m. from Aug. 21 through Sept. 18. Main Street Live Concerts. 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday night on the Village Green at The Promenade, Bolingbrook, from June 12 through Aug. 14. Free. Red, White, and Blue Party. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Contact: The Children’s Services Desk at 815-886-2030 dkoll@ whiteoaklibrary.org. Come and get patriotic at the library. We’ll have some red, white and blue fun to celebrate Independence Day, including cool explosion science experiements. This program is all ages, but is most appropriate for children ages 3-12. Registration is required. Independence Day Celebration. 7 to 10 p.m., at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville for a live band, food, games, and fireworks. All activities are held at Deer Crossing Park. Fireworks will start promptly at 9:15 p.m.
JULY 4 All-American Celebration. 2 p.m. at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.A variety of festivities for the kids including a huge selection of kids’ activities, hot bands and hot foods. Radio Disney will join the crowd from 3 to 5 p.m. The Bolingbrook Golf Club Food Pavilion will feature more than a dozen local restaurants. For adults, the Budweiser Entertainment Pavilion with Beer Garden and the Sauza Blue Tequila outdoor tavern will be open as well. The live band line up starts at 3:30 p.m. with The Walk In’s; at 5 p.m. American English and at 7:15 p.m., classic
rock band ARRA. A fireworks display, sponsored by the village, will begin at approximately 9 p.m. Jim Cornelison from the Chicago Blackhawks will sing the national anthem.
10 at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Entertainment, carnival, family tent. Passes go on sale July 5. Check www.romeoville.org for schedule of events.
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Rockin’ the Ville - Suburban Cowboys. 7 to 9 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road. No coolers permitted at concerts.
Rockin’ the Ville – American English. 7 to 9 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road. No coolers permitted at concerts.
Disney Extravaganza! 4 to 7 p.m. July 20 at Sunset Park, 729 Murphy Dr. in Romeoville. The Romeoville Recreation Department and the Lockport Township Park District are bringing the magical world of DISNEY. This evening will be filled with inflatables, activities and games all centered around your favorite childhood characters. From young to old there is something for everyone to enjoy. Come on out for an evening of MAGICAL family fun.
JULY 22 “To Infinity & Beyond,” Independence Park, 6 to 8 p.m. July 22, 1730 W Raleigh Trail, Romeoville. For an out-ofthis-world experience, this extra terrestrial evening includes activites such as: Capture the Alien contest, a Buzz Lightyear Pinata, DJ, inflatables and snacks.
JULY 24 Taste of Bolingbrook. 2 to 9 p.m., July 24 at the Promenade, Bolingbrook. An annual community festival that will feature delicious food, farmers’ market, live music featuring Hey Jimmy from 7-9pm , and a dedicated kids’ zone. This event is free to attend. Please contact the Chamber office at 630-226-8420 or at info@ bolingbrookchamber.org if you are interested in being a part of the Taste of Bolingbrook.
AUGUST 7 Romeofest. Aug. 7 through Aug.
ONGOING Silver Plus Chess Club. Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ashbury’s at Boughton Ridge 335 E.Boughton Rd.,Bolingbrook. Free chess event for men and women 50+.No experience or some experience okay. Sam Henderson, Jr, 630-378-5040.For more information view website: silverpluschessclub.com Support Group. Gam-Anon is an anonymous fellowship for spouses, adult children, family and friends whose lives have been affected by someone with a gambling problem. For Information call our 24-hour hotline at: 708-802-0105. Or visit our website at www. gamanonchicago.org. Panic Attack Support Group of Bolingbrook. Anyone who is dealing with panic attacks, anxiety attacks, or social phobia is welcome to attend this support group. We meet every second and fourth
THE BUGLE JULY 3, 2014 5 Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Please visit Meetup.com to RSVP http://www.meetup.com/ Anxiety-Panic-Attack-SupportGroup-Of-Bolingbrook-Naper/. American Sign Language interpreted Mass is offered at St. Francis of Assisi, 1501 W. Boughton Road in Bolingbrook every Sunday at the 8:15 a.m. Mass. Power Connection’s LARGE FOOD PANTRY. Open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. Enjoy your shopping experience. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, deserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. You will also receive a pre-selected bag of meat. There is no income verification and ALL residents of Illinois are welcome.The Resale Connection is also open from 9a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. We carry clothing for men/women/ children as well as household items, furniture, sundries, toys and so much more! Cleaning out your house? We accepts donations Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www.thepowerconnection. org for more information/services available such as our Extension Food Pantry, Computer Classes, Forklift Classes. Volunteer opportunities also available to serve your community.
Power Connection Computer Classes. Classes begin at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. General or Microsoft Word classes are offered. Cost is $30. Call Power Connection at 630-679-6899, or visit thepowerconection.org Power Connection Forklift classes at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. We offer a one week class for forklift certification, you must be able to read/write fluent English. $50 fuel fee due by start of class. Call Power Connection at (630) 679-6899, or visit www. thepowerconection.org. Tween Scene. Tuesdays 4 to 5 p. m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Do you enjoy hanging out at the library? Well, come to Tween Scene! Each session we’ll have fun things to do like games, science, anime, manga, and crafts. For children 8-12. Registration is required. Contact the Children’s Services Department for more information. Preschool Playtime. 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Brick Building Club. 4 p.m. on Thursdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville.
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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Bolingbrook Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.
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Officers were called to Meijer, 225 N. Weber Road for the report of a retail theft at 10:48 p.m. June 16. Subject placed numerous electronic items in bags and exited the store without paying. Loss valued at $2,700.
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Officers were called to Ashbury Court for the report of a residential burglary. A kitchen window was pushed
in and a diamond ring, watches and several fur coats were taken between 7 a.m. and p.m. June 18. Loss valued at $75,000.
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Alberto Avila, 25, 1720 Rosiland Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 2:51 p.m. June 18 and charged with a moving violation, possession of cannabis, possession of drug equipment and unlawful use of weapon, following a traffic stop on the 300 block of South Bolingbrook Drive.
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Timothy Poe, 50, 1527 Schumacher Drive, was arrested at 11:03 p.m. June 18 and charged with a DUI, following a traffic stop at Weber Road and Jennifer Lane.
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Luis Giron, 25, 7506 Westbrook Court,Plainfield, was arrested at 1:14 a.m. June 19 and charged with DUI and improper lane usage, following a traffic stop at Janes Avenue and Boughton Road.
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arrested at 4:04 p.m. June 20 and charged with aggravated assault, following a call to the residence for a domestic disturbance.
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Lynn Andersen, 48, 314 Woodcreek Drive was arrested at 11:29 p.m. June 20 and charged with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Veterans Parkway and Weber Road.
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Jabari Curtis,20,136 Ginkgo Dr., was charged with an instate warrant on the 700 block of Adams Drive at 6:42 pm.
Johnathan Mosley, 22, 374 Whitewater Drive, was arrested at 2:28 a.m. June 19 and charged with domestic battery, following a call to the residence. Robert Wright, 47, was arrested June 20 and charged the disorderly conduct from an incident on June 9 in the 1000 block of Bothwell Drive.
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Asia Shelby,34,404Assembly Drive, was arrested at 7:37 p.m. June 22 and charged an instate warrant following a traffic
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stop at Boughton Road and Orchard Drive. Sokha Yauk, 32, 334 Huntington Way, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. June 22 and charged with a warrant.
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Tiya Glosky, 19, 465 Delaware Circle, was arrested at 11:14 p.m. June 22 and charged with DUI and Scottie Price, 18, 458 Wyeth Circle, was charged with aggravated assault, illegal consumption of alcohol and resisting a peace officer, and a 17-year-old juvenile was charged with resisting a peace officer and illegal consumption of alcohol, following traffic stop at Frontage Road and Recreation Drive.
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An adventure with Rauner, nothing gained We had our first chance to see Rauner in person at a Joliet Chamber luncheon Friday where he was the main speaker By Nick reiHer MaNaGING eDItor
nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietiLnews
So, here’s a question for all of us heading into the November gubernatorial elections: Do you prefer a candidate who tells you stuff you don’t like to hear but goes into detail, or one who says some cool things in cool ways but doesn’t explain much? As I see it, that’s our choices for governor so far. On the one hand, you have Gov. Pat Quinn who wants to extend the unpopular income tax increase and holds out the possible repurposing of the state detention facility in Joliet as a job-creating carrot, or a guy who says Illinois is in terrible shape, needs to have tax cuts and worker’s comp reform, as well as term limits for those conniving, professional politicians in Springfield. But doesn’t say how. The U.S. and Illinois supreme courts already have said term limits are unconstitutional. I know there are a lot of closet Libertarians out there who would like to see that passed, but really, do we need another law on the books? And this one telling us who we can’t vote for? Sounds like back door disenfranchisement to me. Yes, Illinois is in terrible shape, and I would love Bruce Rauner to tell us how we are going to
get out of it. Worker’s comp is a mess, there are too many taxes and other burdens on business. I would love to have heard the plan from a businessman who has raised millions as a venture capitalist. We had our first chance to see Rauner in person at a Joliet Chamber luncheon Friday where he was the main speaker. He and Lt. Gov. candidate Evelyn Sanguinetti of Wheaton made the rounds during lunch, introducing themselves to attendees, taking pictures with them and having a great time. Rauner and Sanguinetti each got up and spoke to the crowd about how we need to change things in Springfield, how four of the last eight governors (seven, actually, including a Republican) have wound up in prison, how small business is the backbone of the state and how the current administration is breaking those backs. So, what’s your plan, Bruce? I hear Rauner actually does like to answer questions, but his handlers don’t like him to. So there was no question and answer period after his talk Friday, as most guests generally do. There was only a brief press conference afterward where the Chicago media, when not cannibalizing each other, were peppering him with
So instead of answers, Rauner tells the crowd four Democrats told him they were going to vote for him because they liked the cute commercials with his wife. Venture capitalist, indeed.
questions about how he got his daughter into a prestigious innercity Chicago school after she was initially turned down. (Here’s a hint: He’s connected. He’s got dough. What would you do if she were your kid?) All of this wraps up without so much as a mention of what he would do about the pension crisis, what he would do about worker’s comp, how he would cover the cost of reducing taxes to businesses and others, his position on the South Suburban Airport, the Illiana, education … or anything else. When I ran out of the Victorian Ballroom after him, calling his name, I was intercepted by a woman who rather rudely chastised me for doing so, instead referring me to Rauner Flack Central. I have heard some of my colleagues have had even ruder treatment. So instead of answers, Rauner tells the crowd four Democrats told him they were going to vote for him because they liked the cute commercials with his wife. Venture capitalist, indeed.
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Group begins collection for group of orphans in Uganda Members of the Community Christian Church are organizing the collection By laUra kataUskas staFF reporter
katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas
Witnessing the travesty of conditions in other countries is a memory that begs for inspiration and aid. So says members of the Community Christian Church who are organizing a garage sale to raise funds for a group of orphans in Uganda, Africa. After visiting Uganda, Bob Barbas said he couldn’t get the children out of his mind, and he and fellow church members who formed the group Roots of Restoration decided they wanted to help. This, their second year, the group will host a garage sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12 at 179 Highpoint Drive, Romeoville. The group had started with collection bins in parking lots and have now orchestrated the garage sale event to broker items for dollars to fund tuition for at least 14 orphans and school supplies for at least 30. Barbas said he had the opportunity to meet a pastor in Uganda and has visited the country and Haiti as well. “Seeing how different their world is versus America—you see something like that, and you just have to do something about it,” said Barbas. He said the group is looking
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Those looking to donate can do so the morning of the garage sale or by contact Barbas at 630-341-9414 or stuffforthepoor@ymail.com.
“Seeing how different their world is versus America—you see something like that, and you just have to do something about it,” said Barbas. for donations of clothing and small household items. All proceeds will go to help orphans in both Uganda and Haiti. Any items not sold at the garage sale will be sent to a brokerage. Those looking to donate can do so the morning of the garage sale or by contact Barbas at 630341-9414 or stuffforthepoor@ ymail.com. All funds will be donated to
Stuff for the Poor which exists to help the poorest of the poor in Africa become self-sufficient. Helping transform the people of Africa from dependency to selfsufficiency through love and education is the dream of SFTP. Is the group’s belief that education is the key to ending the cycle of poverty, both here in the United States and in Africa.
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Love the one you’re with. You may feel special in the week ahead because someone makes you feel cherished and loved. You may feel that you must defend your territory or champion the underdog.
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Donovan repeats as Player of the Year By Mark Gregory sports reporter
mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard
For the second year in a row, Westmont shortstop Charlie Donovan posted off the charts numbers, batting .495 with 47 RBI, 50 runs scored, eight doubles, four triples, six home runs and 37 stolen bases and for the second year in a row, Donovan has been named the Voyager Media Baseball Player of the Year. It is Donovan’s lack of care for stats and numbers that make him such a dangerous player. “Over the years I have realized that if you play for the team, the individual result will show up,” said Donovan, who committed to the University of Michigan prior to his sophomore year.“If I just stick to the team approach, the stats will be there. If it is all about me and I try and hit a home run every time up, the stats will go down. It is really cool how it works out that way and I think a lot of guys could benefit from that.” One at-bat this season sums up his mind-set as a player. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth inning of the supersectional, one run across the plate and the Sentinels still without a hit, Donovan stepped to the plate and instead of trying to hit a home run or rip a double in the gap and clear the bases, he calmly hit the ball to the right side of the field, reached on a fielder’s choice and got the second run across the plate. “Because that game was so tight and the game was so crucial and those runs were huge, the only thing that mattered to me in that at-bat was the RBI,” Donovan said. “I didn’t care about getting a hit or a home run or being a super hero, I just wanted to get that run in. I was just looking to get the ball on
the ground and get the run in. “I take pride in trying to play the game the right way. I try not to think too much about statistics and just try to win. Winning comes from doing the little things that maybe nobody notices, but that have a big impact on the game.” This season, Donovan also served as the team’s closer, pitching in seven games and posting a 3-0 record with three saves, allowing no runs and only five hits to 13 strikeouts. “That was huge for us this year,” said Westmont coach D.J. Cocks.“We got into a lot of tight spots at the end of games and he was willing to go in there and do that for is team. He is a competitor and he wants to win and he is willing to do whatever it takes and that is not something you can say about all guys.” That attitude and ability helped Donovan and the Sentinels to the school’s bestever finish, tying for third in state after rain cancelled the third-placed game at state. “He can do everything for you, and I mean everything. He can go out there and go four-forfour, steal bases, knock runs in, play great defense at short and if the game is close he will come in and close the game out on the mound,” Cocks said. “That is in his instinct and character and that, added to his talent, makes him even more special. He will be remembered as an individual player because of all the records he will break at Westmont, but he wants to be remembered with the team.” The rest of the members of the Voyager Media AllArea team are:
RYLAN BANNON Batted .387 with nine doubles, three triples and three homers, while scoring 43 runs for Joliet Catholic.
“He was the team leader and catalyst as lead-off hitter for team this spring,” said JCA coach Jared Voss. “Committed to Xavier, Ohio he is going to continue to get better at college level.”
JOE BECHT B e c h t batted .422 with 43 hits, 13 doubles, three triples 18 RBI and had 35 runs scored for Downers South. “Joe is a three-year varsity starter,” Downers South coach Darren Orel said.“He is a grinder. Joe does everything well; hits, throws, plays defense and runs. Joe is a leader and he will be attending Santa Clara University next year.”
JOE BOYLE Hit .398 with six doubles, three homers and 28 RBI for Benet.
JOE CALLAHAN Plainfield North senior pitcher went 6-1 with a 1.81 ERA and had 46 strikeouts. “He pitched all of the first games in our conference series,” Plainfield North coach John Darlington said. “Has been a competitor each game, with or without his best stuff.” >> see all-area | page 12
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Westmont’s Charlie Donovan is the Voyager Media Player of the Year for the second straight season.
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Sports >> all-area, from page 11 He really showed good leadership for our young staff.”
NICK DALESANDRO JCA dual threat batted .409 with 28 RBI, seven doubles, four triples and three homers. On the mound, he went 7-1 with a 1.39 ERA and 74 strikeouts. “Nick might be the most versatile player in the country being able to potentially drafted as a catcher, pitcher, or outfielder next spring,” Voss said.
MATTHEW DELAVEGA Niles West coach Garry Gustafson makes no bones about whom the best catcher in the entire area is:
Delavega. “Nobody ran on him,” Gustafson said. “If you looked up a hard-nosed ballplayer in dictionary it would be him. Just a tremendous all-around player. He could play any position.” The senior could hit, too, with a .458 average and a .594 onbase percentage while driving in 23 runs.
JOE DONOVAN C h a r l i e ’s y o u n ge r brother, a freshman, anchored the We s t m o n t s t a t e tournament team behind the plate—he threw out just over 46 percent of attempted base-stealers— and was their leadoff hitter. He hit .400, had a .540 on-base percentage and 10 doubles, which led the squad. “They (opponents) know they don’t want to steal against this guy because they get thrown out half the time,” said Cocks. “He’s the best catcher in the (I-8) conference if you ask me, even as a freshman. He’s another
guy that just dominates.”
DRAKE FELLOWS Fellows went 6-1 on the mound with a .63 ERA and 77 strikeouts for Joliet Catholic. “ D r a k e r e a l l y exploded onto scene this spring, a tremendous talent that is going to be fun to watch for two more years,” Voss said.
MIKE FORMELLA Lockport ace posted a 7- 2 record, allowing 47 hits and 11 earned runs in 61 innings pitched. He had 1.26 ERA with 64 strike outs. “Mike led the 2014 SWSC Blue Champion Lockport Porters on the mound all year,” said coach >> see all-area | page 15
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Spring season offered up plenty of drama The spring high school sports season isn’t a marathon, but a sprint. It’s the busiest of the three prep Choice Words seasons, with by Mike Sandrolini umpteen sports, for all intents and purposes, cramming their schedules into two months: April and May. It also goes by in a blur for those of us in the media, too, but some occurrences this spring have stuck in my memory bank (or in my craw) more than others. Here are a few: Poignant Moment I—Watching senior two-sport athlete Tom Simon—a starter on the Notre Dame baseball team as well as a starting defensive back/wideout on multiple Dons state-playoff qualifying football teams—look out over the Notre Dame baseball field in silence after the Dons lost to Evanston in the regional title game. Simon had just participated in graduation exercises that morning. I talked to him afterward, and he was, of course, reflecting on the fact that his athletic career at Notre Dame was over—the training, the special relationships with teammates and coaches, the thrill of victories and the disappointment of losses, the bus trips to and from road games. “It’s tough to swallow,”
Simon said. “You put countless hours into this one school, to one common goal, whether it be football or baseball, in the weight room, on the field, all the hours you spend. Just seeing this come to an end, it’s a little tough.” Poignant Moment II— Remaining objective when covering any event—sporting or otherwise—is the first rule of thumb one is taught in Journalism 101. Sometimes, though, you just can’t help but feel bad for someone when things don’t go their way. Emily Leonard was one such athlete this spring. The Maine South senior made all-state in cross country each of her four years, and had qualified for the state track meet her three previous campaigns in the 3,200. Unfortunately, Leonard went into sectionals last month with a nagging injury to a hip muscle. She tried to keep pace with two standout New Trier runners: Mimi Smith, who ended up finishing third at state in the event, and Smith’s teammate, Kaitlin Frei (22nd). Unfortunately the injury hampered Leonard, who did finish third but was well off the state qualifying time. Visibly, and understandably, upset in the infield after the race, Leonard was consoled by teammates. She definitely deserved a better fate. It’s a good bet, however, that Leonard will be poised for more success
when she begins her collegiate running career at Dayton this fall. Best interview—Without a doubt, Benet Academy girls soccer team senior cocaptain and leading scorer Michelle Morefield. Ask her a question about a specific goal or play, and she could describe everything in vivid detail, including offensive and defensive alignments, strategy, you name it. Whatever career path she chooses, I’m sure she’ll be successful. Perhaps she’ll be a future soccer coach. A win for the record books— In what was arguably the surprise of the spring—if not the upset of the spring— Bolingbrook’s softball team stepped onto Benet Academy’s home field and knocked off the highly touted Redwings in convincing fashion, 7-1, to win the first regional softball title in school history. Keep in mind that Benet had already won 30 games going into the title matchup, was the No. 1 sectional seed, was ranked at or near the top of every Chicago area softball poll, and has its share of college talent on the roster. Pitching and timely hitting are keys to every successful postseason softball and baseball squad, and Bolingbrook got both. Megan Lotarski survived walking six Benet hitters, but recorded outs at crucial junctures. And Oliva Simpson crushed a three-run homer late
in the game. With Lotarski and Simpson returning, look for Bolingbrook to be a much higher seed than eighth come playoff time next spring. Parking fee fugitives—IHSA media and parking credentials allow those of us who report on prep sports events for a living to get into games, meets, etc., free of charge, and in most cases, not have to pay for parking. While sitting in the bleachers covering a postseason baseball game in late May, I happen to overhear the conversations of two teens yucking it up with a group of their peers. They were going on about how they apparently managed to sneak past the parking lot attendant in their vehicle while she was busy taking payment for a parking fee (I think it was $5) from another person attending the game. Two or three innings into the contest, that parking lot attendant to whom they thought they had given the slip was checking the lot, apparently looking for their vehicle. The laughter then turned to nervous laughter as one of the teens noticed the attendant. Convinced she was looking for the two suspected scofflaws’
car, one of the teens approached the attendant, fessed up and paid the fee. Props to that young man for doing the right thing. Don’t quit your day job—The occasional embarrassing silence when someone can’t cue up the National Anthem on their IPhone notwithstanding, most public address announcers at high school sports events do a good job. That said, I can bear witness to a few announcers who could give the most annoying public address announcer in sports, Michael Baiamonte of the Miami Heat, a run for his money. (If you’ve ever watched or listened to a Bulls vs. Heat game broadcast from Miami, you know what I’m talking about.) At a particular baseball game I covered this spring, one announcer running the board would forget to turn the background music down during pitches. Eventually, an assistant coach from the host school hustled up to the booth and told him (among other things, I’m sure) to cut the music. I didn’t check the transaction wire,but it wouldn’t surprise me if this P.A. announcer wannabe was given his unconditional release after the game.
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Premier Golf Four courses offer variety Last week I talked about the great experience of playing 63 holes of golf in a day in the Man vs. Golf Challenge at taylor’s take Treetops Resort in by scott taylor Gaylord, Michigan. This week, I will go into greater detail about the courses we played. We started on the Premier Course, which, in my opinion, was the toughest of the courses. The greens were absolutely brutal (toughness wise, they were in great shape). There were multiple holes where I thought I would be in great shape but my ball trickled down a slope.The par-5 7th hole I hit a great approach set that rolled back down the hill to the front of the green,inches away from having a 5-foot birdie putt. The next shot rolled right back down to me. It is those shots you see on TV when you watch the pros play the more difficult courses. The variety of holes is also great as you have both short and long holes, uphill and down hill shots. The fifth hole allows you to attempt to drive the green if you are a big hitter. The eighth hole is an 80-foot drop par-3, while the ninth hole has the green uphill one or two clubs worth. The only major water on the
hole is at the par-3 11th with water down the right hand side, making you play your tee shot over the water.At the end of the day, I think this was my favorite course to play and it gave me a feel of what the pros play on. Even at seven in the morning and with the wet dew on the ground, the greens were fast! Next we played the Tradition Course, which is a links style course. Being in the northern Michigan area,however,there were still some trees to navigate around. While this course is probably the least popular of the five atTreetops, it still is a great course to play. It is quite a bit shorter in length than the Premier and is less difficult, although not easy. After the tight fairways at the Premier, there was more space for errant tee shots at the Tradition. The greens were still pretty fast and the rough was still tough to navigate out of. The front nine has a couple of doglegs and has a couple of holes that are nearly drivable by the longest of hitters. I am normally a fan of these risk/ reward holes and my favorite is the par-4 13th hole.It plays at 293 from the blue and 275 from the white. But unlike the couple of reachable holes on the front, this one seems to have more trouble and a more difficult green to navigate, with a bunker 240 out to the left. The course closes with a par-5.
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The par-3 seventh hole at Threetops is the hole Lee Trevino aced for $1 million in 2001.
Threetops, the famous par-3 course, was next up for us. Much to my surprise, the course played quite short given the professional event that was played out there. The only hole over 170 yards from the tips is the third hole, which plays 219 from the back. However, there is a 140-foot drop that makes the hole much shorter. It is spectacular to play. While all were great holes, the seventh hole was my other favorite. It is the hole of Lee Trevino’s ace for $1 million in 2001 and is only 150 yards from the back, despite playing 80 feet downhill. The slope from back to front on the green though makes it tough to putt. All of the greens proved to be tricky.Not only were they lightning
quick, they were tough to read and if you were stuck on the wrong side of the slope, a three-putt was likely. I definitely don’t think I will play a par-3 course like that one. We finished off the Signature Course, the most expensive of the courses.The first hole was actually my favorite hole as there was a big drop off the tee on the par-4. The course seemed to play slightly easier than the Premier, although it was still plenty tough. The greens always seemed to be tough to get to, especially the ninth hole, where the pin was tucked right behind the bunker. Luckily, I played for the center of the green and it sloped towards the pin. It is one of those courses where you could play it much better with the
experiences. As was the case with all the courses, there was not much water on the course as only one hole provided the threat. However, the course provided several other challenges along the way. I really enjoyed the 15th and 16th holes as the 15th hole had a very narrow green that was uphill on the par5 and the 16th hole went back downhill off the tee. Overall each of the courses were unique. I hope someday I will be able to play the Masterpiece as well as it looked awesome as well. Even if you can’t play 63 holes in a day, taking a weekend up to Northern Michigan to play the courses over a two or three day span would be a great investment.
Sports >> all-area, from page 12
appearances. “Cody is the ideal leadoff Andy Satunas. “He went 5-0 in man,” said West coach John conference with a 0.365 ERA and Karczewski.“He has scored nine 42 strike outs in 38.1 innings. more runs that games played Mike’s only two losses this year and does whatever he has to came at the hands of Lincoln do reach base. He can do it all Way North (2-1) and Providence with great speed, range, and (4-3). The 2014 Lockport Porters athleticism.” would not have had the success TREVOR that we had this year without HENDERSON Mike’s leadership both on and off the mound. Mike pitched Plainfield 11.1 innings over two separate South ace days (Monday and Thursday) went 4-4 in our 16-inning win over Carl with a 1.58 Sandburg to help our team ERA and 92 get back into the conference strikeouts in race. During this performance 57.2 innings he struck out 12 hitters and pitched. scattered 11 hits while yielding “Trevor in only 1 run.” my eyes and in 24 years as a head coach has CODY GROSSE been as dominant as any pitcher J o l i e t I have coached,” Plainfield South West junior coach Phil Bodine said. shortstop JOSH KRUEGER batted .500 on the season Romeoville junior hit .388 with 51 hits, with 10 doubles and 34 runs 11 doubles, scored for the Spartans. Set a two triples, school-record with 40 hit on 17 RBI and the season. scored 45 “Josh Krueger had a Runs. He stole 15 bases and tremendous year,” said was only caught once. He also Romeoville coach Dave Haskins. walked 18 times and struck out “Not only did he break the only three times in 127 plate school record for most hits
in a season, he helped out defensively and on the mound. Josh is not only a good athlete he is a great person.”
TOMMY NORTON N o t r e D a m e ’ s sparkplug shortstop led the Dons in batting a v e r a g e ( . 3 7 2 ) , o n - b a s e percentage (.437), slugging percentage (.455) and hits (45), was second on the team in stolen bases (10) and tied for second on the team with 19 RBIs while hitting leadoff. He made the Illinois Baseball Coaches Association team as a junior. “He’s done a fantastic job in the middle of the field,” said Notre Dame coach Nelson Gord.“He makes big plays when we need them, and his offense really came on (this year).”
GEHRIG PARKER Parker, a senior who’ll be playing in college at Butler University, provided the spark for 25-7 Maine South at the top of the lineup in 2014, hitting .421 with five homers, 23 RBIs and
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an on-base percentage of over .500. He also was named to the Class 4A Illinois Baseball Coaches Association all-state team, and was the Hawks’ No. 2 starting pitcher. “You can’t say enough about him,” said Maine South coach Bill Milano. “Anywhere there’s something to be done, he does it. He finds way to play successful baseball, if it’s running, pitching or hitting.”
had an ERA of 2.48. Hitting in the middle of the Wolves’ lineup, he batted .392 with 23 RBIs. “Cody is the type of kid that he’ll take ball five days a week if you give it to him,” said Niles West coach Garry Gustafson. “I’ve told all my lower level guys that they should exemplify how Cody plays. He plays the game the way it should be played.”
CODY PAZIK
As a junior last year,Pennington was the Hawks’ lock-down closer, helping the team advance to supersectional play. He didn’t miss a beat making the switch
Pazik, a senior, was “the backbone of our pitching staff,” according to Niles West coach Garry Gustafson. Pazik fanned 62 in 42 1/3 innings, was 4-3 and
BOBBY PENNINGTON
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>> all-area, from page 15 from closer to ace starter, posting a 9-1 record and an ERA of 1.62. Like his teammate, Gehrig Parker, Pe n n i n g t o n earned IBCA all-state honors. “He’s a quiet kid who doesn’t show much emotion and just pounds the strike zone,” said Milano. “He’s been our horse all season; just a hard worker and listens well. He’s also batting in that number four spot and he hits the ball hard.”
PAT PETERSON Benet pitcher was 6-2 with a 1.8 ERA and 86 strikeouts.
JOE PROVENZANO The senior infielder from Downers North batted .451 with eight doubles, five triples and two homers. He also scored 38 runs and stole 10 bases. “Joe was a three-year starter,” Downers North coach Chad Isaacson said. “Provided great
leadership and one was a fixture at the top of the lineup for three years. Was one of the best pure hitters in the West Suburban Conference. Playing at McNeese State next year.”
BRETT PYBURN J u n i o r pitcher from Downers North went 5-5 with a 1.55 ERA. Posted two shutouts and had 69 strikeouts to 22 walks. “He emerged as our number one thrower down the stretch and look forward to build on his junior year,” Isaacson said.
NICK RANA Plainfield Central pitcher was 4-5 on the year with a 1.71 ERA. He had 47 strikeouts and just 13 walks.
DANNY SPINUZZA Downers South senior batted .425 with 34 hits and 20 RBI. He went 7-2 on the mound with a 1.28 ERA. “Danny plays centerfield when not pitching and is as good defensively as I’ve seen,” Orel said.
KYLE STREPEK Junior from Plainfield North went 9-1 with 85 strikeouts and a 1.64 ERA. At the plate he batted .347 with 25 RBI and seven doubles. “He hits in the middle of our line-up and has driven in a good part of our runs,” Darlington said.
RYAN TAYLOR Taylor hit .473 with 44 hits, 14 doubles, three homers and 25 RBI for Downers South. “Ryan has been are most dangerous offensive player this year and I think his numbers speak for themselves,” Orel
stated. “His defense has been awesome as well. Ryan has four saves on the mound in some key situations as well.”
ZACH THOMAS Joliet West senior hit .441 with five doubles, two triples, 25 RBI and 21 runs scored. He walked 17 times and fanned only three times in 123 plate appearances. On the mound, he was 7-2-1 with a 1.14ERA. In 55.1 innings, he allowed only 28 hits and nine earned runs, walking 23 and striking out 70. “Zack knows this game better than most and he is a gamer,” Karczewski said. “The Chicago State bound senior is not only our ace, but one of the top hitters around. He is an all-around pure player. He is our leader and one of the best around.”
NEAL TYRELL Minooka senior hit .417. He tallied 10 doubles and 14 RBI, while striking out only eight times in 127 at bats.
JOVANY URBIETA Senior from Plainfield East hit .400 with 11 doubles and
31 RBI. “He was our leading bat in the lineup,” Plainfield East coach Adam O’Reel said. “Seems to come up with the big hit when we need it and plays and outstanding defensive third base as well. Will be playing at Lake Land College next year.”
MITCH VOGRIN Senior pitcher from Minooka was 9-0 with one save with a 1.15 ERA and 0.821 WHIP. He allowed 33 hits and 22 walks while striking out 85 batters.
MATT WELCH Welch hit .346 with 45 hits, four doubles, six stolen bases and 38 runs for Plainfield North. Helped lead the regional champs with 15 walks to just three strikeouts. “He is a quiet leader who has worked hard to improve at the plate and to play a solid centerfield,” Darlington said.
CHRIS WHELAN Whelan hit .446 with 15 doubles, 22 RBI and 28 runs scored for Benet. Scott Taylor and Mike Sandrolini contributed
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Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? Kevin Love; He was a model for me. He is tall, but can shoot and drive. He’s a huge threat. What do you use social media for? Information, communication, entertainment how often do you use social media? Who is your favorite person to follow? I use it every day; Matthew McConaughey once said to follow yourself in ten years because you’ll never reach him - so that’s what I do. have you ever tweeted a famous person? Did they respond? Yes. I tweeted Blake Shelton once and was lucky enough to get a response.
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Larry Springfield performs at the summer concert series.
>> PAC, from page 1 “No one can beats us –it gives the community a downtown Chicago level show in your backyard for free,” said McClannahan, who is the one village employee in charge of the operation. “Plus you’re not traveling, paying $25 for parking or $75 for a ticket, yet you get a Chicago-quality show.”Before the PAC was built, concerts and shows were performed at the high school and portable stages were brought on the front lawn of the village for events such as the Jubilee. “It’s a big difference, this stage is in use constantly all year,” said McClannahan. “We have our Wednesday summer night concerts and the Jubilee in August we put on between 12 and 14 concerts in three days, essentially 11-hour concert days.” McClannahan said they bring on just a little bit more each year, aiming to keep it fresh, with the most notably new robotic instruments moving different colored lights, forming patterns similar to what you see on Dancing with the Stars, adding lasers and fog machines and jumbo screens. “As far as the capability of the stage really no one outside of Chicago can compete with us. Not Naperville. Not Joliet. Aurora doesn’t have it. Plainfield doesn’t have it. Nothing compares to what we have here at this stage. It helps attract people and all these bands come to us. Because
they want the chance to play here,” said McClannahan. And, the crowds can attest to that. The PAC has seen its share of nationals, including the Ides of March, the Buckinghams, bands like Seventh Heaven and Infinity. The crowd depends on the night, the weather and the band, but performances draw anywhere from 750 people to 3,000. Not just about the summer concerts, but theater too. The Theater on the Hill production company performs a summer outdoor show. The next one, Monty Python’s Spam A lot, begins July 12 and runs through July 26 with performances at 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. The show is described as “a new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. For reservations call, 630-908-2583. Tickets are $15. Summer concerts are every Wednesday night beginning at 7:30 p.m. and McClannahan promises “we put on a show like you would not believe.” “Just everything is state of the art. LEDS, robotics, fog lasers video projection, robotic—it’s all part of keeping it fresh,” said McClannahan. “We kind of created a monster...residents do expect something new each time.” And they don’t promise to disappoint, keeping some new technology under wraps until Jubilee…stay tuned.
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Housing bill includes taxes and insurance Dear Laura, I think the real question is how many toxic things will you do because you’re afraid you might offend them. Whole life policies are financially toxic. They’re a bad product, and keeping it only because it By Dave Ramsey might hurt their feelings a little dave says bit isn’t much of a reason — daveramsey.com especially when the alternative Dear Dave, is paying down debt and You recommend getting your financial that no more than life in order. 25 percent of your I know this is mom and monthly income dad we’re talking about, go toward a house so you’ll have to be nice payment. Does this about everything. But figure include taxes at the same time, your and insurance too? parents have to realize Ryan Dave Says it’s your life and you money advice make the decisions. Dear Ryan, by dave ramsey Try sitting down with Yes, it does. Your them and gently explaining housing payment should not that while you appreciate and exceed 25 percent of your love them for their generosity, monthly take-home pay on a you’re going to cash it out and 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage. use it to get out of debt. Let When it comes to buying a house, the goal is not to live in them know you’re not wasting the Taj Mahal or have something their gift, and that you’re using so expensive you end up being it to make a positive impact on “house poor.” When buying a your lives. home, especially for first-time You’re not doing anything homebuyers, you should look disrespectful, Laura. Just be for something nice — in a very clear about the reason and decent area — that you can get loving with your explanation. paid off as quickly as possible. Then, if they chose to become It’s really not a big deal if you a little emotional or resentful, cheat a couple of percentage that’s on them. If they get really points one way or the other. upset and want the money back, But 25 percent is a good rule you can do that too. But getting of thumb to ensure you’ll still your financial house in order have money left over to live on, is much more important than save and invest! hanging on to a bad financial —Dave product you don’t need in the first place. —Dave Be very kind and very
25 percent is a good rule of thumb to ensure you’ll still have money left over to live on, save and invest
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Dear Dave, My mom and dad took out a whole life insurance policy for me when I was born. The cash value is $2,500, and my husband and I want to cash it out and put the money toward paying off debt. We already have larger term life insurance policies in place, but I’m worried that doing this will offend my parents. What should I do? Laura
* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. His newest best-seller, Smart Money Smart Kids, was written with his daughter Rachel Cruze, and recently debuted at #1. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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Q&a: chuck Lorre, John Wells on state of tV Quantity jeopardizes show’s drama, quality
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Chuck Lorre is currently the sitcom’s reigning king, producing four CBS comedies, including “The Big Bang Theory.” John Wells might have stewarded the last genuine dramatic mega-hit in “ER,” as well as acclaimed series such as “Southland” and “Shameless.” Both call Warner Bros. home, which was where they convened to discuss the TV business and the writer/producer/showrunner’s lot - including the unique camaraderie of the writers’ room, their discomfort with suits labeling what they do “content,” and a mutual love of the medium behind all those hugs they’ve received (understandably, given their successes) from Warner Bros. TV honcho Peter Roth. Variety: How do you generally feel about the state of the TV business now? John Wells: I always say the
same thing, which is we just tell stories. The way in which they are distributed changes, but as long as people are interested in hearing stories about their lives and other lives and worlds, for the writers and for the people who are creating this material there are many more opportunities because there are more places to do it and allow you to do it for a much smaller audience. The thing that’s in peril - and it’s been in peril forever, so I don’t want to overstate it - is the state of what network television’s going to be, which has supported the entire ecosystem forever with syndication. The pressure that it’s under means the whole rest of the ecosystem is ultimately going to be under a lot of pressure, which people don’t talk about a whole lot. Chuck Lorre: It makes me think of something (producer) Marcy Carsey said to me 20 years ago. I was developing for them, and
I said, “What network would this go on?’” and she said, “What difference does it make? Those are trucks.They bring the product to market.” I always loved that. They’re just trucks. What’s inside the truck is the only thing that matters. Variety: We’re also seeing this wave of mergers. As guild members, how much does that concern you? Wells: I’ve lobbied. I’ve actually testified. I don’t think wildly massive conglomerates - I understand why they want to be big and what the advantages are for them - are an advantage for the viewer and the people making the content. I don’t see how it’s going to be beneficial to anyone other than the larger company to have that kind of control over the means of distribution. It doesn’t lead to better material, which is what we’re always really concerned about. Lorre: The first thing you learn when you work for a big company like Warner Bros. is synergy’s a myth. Human nature is self-interest
If you looked at a pilot for any successful show, go and look at it two years later. You’re looking at a different show...
and the agendas of these little fiefdoms are doing what they just normally do, which is pursuing what’s good for their careers and their little part of the company. When I came into this, I had this very naive notion that we’re all in this together, like a big club. It’s not a big club. It’s medieval is what it is. Variety: Chuck, in terms of sitcoms, do you feel like the last man standing? Lorre: No, I really don’t. I was very much influenced by what Phil Rosenthal did, because he brought it back to the basics of two people talking. When it’s well written, well produced and acted, it’s fascinating. Two people talking on a couch can pull you in. “Everybody Loves Raymond” did that. Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen sitting on the couch talking about something that was interesting and funny was enough. That brought
me back to what I learned on “Roseanne” way back when - 25 years ago - that it’s a play, really. What we do is putting on a play, except we get do-overs. Variety: Do you see value in the development process? Or would Wells:Well, I’d always rather just go shoot it, just because it removes a lot of the anxiety in the middle of it. But there’s tremendous value to seeing it and changing it. Even if you just go and shoot it, you’re going to make a number of adjustments based on what you actually see. Once you start something, you have an idea of what it’s going to be and then you see what it actually is, and oftentimes a character changes completely, somebody interacts with someone in a different way, stylistically it changes. Lorre: But you don’t necessarily know the show until, God, really, episode six, seven, eight, nine, 10.
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