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coal-plants to undergo major changes across four plants

One coal unit to close in Romeoville/ Joliet facility to switch to natural gas

By laura KatausKas staff reporter

katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas

By laura KatausKas stAff reporter In what has become the longeststanding celebration across the States, communities from far and near will be coming to Bolingbrook to celebrate “Taste of Pakistan,” a signature Pakistan Independence Day celebration of its 67th anniversary.

Marking its 23rd year in Bolingbrook, the celebration is expected to draw thousands to a program that includes an inspirational Flag Hoisting ceremony, food, vendors, carnival, and star entertainment from noon to 11 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Town Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road. Admission and parking is free. Kid’s carnival begins at 3 p.m.

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As part of its environmental compliance plan for Midwest Generation facilities, NRG Energy will be retiring one of its coal units at its Romeoville facility and converting the Joliet facility to natural gas.

NRG Energy acquired a number of Midwest Generation facilities, including plants in Romeoville, Joliet, Waukegan and Pekin in April.

Midwest Generation had been under scrutiny for environmental concerns and most recently shut down two facilities it owned in Chicago.

The company had entered into a compliance agreement in 2006 with the State to comply with environmental laws.

To comply with that plan, NRG is now investing more than $567 million to meet those requirements.

The company will be ceasing coal operations at one of two coal units at the unincorporated Romeoville facility by April 2015. The other >> see coal | page 2

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>> coal, from page 1 unit will be kept online and NRG will be working to meet Illinois environmental laws and regulations.

NGR Spokesman and Director of Communications David Gaier said it was not economic for the company to operate the Coal Unit 3 in Romeoville.

“The whole plan of investing nearly half a billion dollars is to upgrade and diversify the coal fleet,”said Gaier.“It is also important to note we are not seeking any assistance from the state or from rate payers … we are not a regulated utility company. The improvements are not made based on increase rates for customers.

We can’t charge rate payers. We

News sell merchant energy and bid out prices every day.”

Romeoville Mayor John Noak said the village will begin a dialogue with the company to discuss the future of the site.

The Joliet facility will be completely converted to natural gas by mid-2016. Gaier explained this will result in a job loss, as coal handling is a big part of the

process,requiring many employees.

However, the company expects to reduce its total workforce by 250 employees, across all four facilities, not only Joliet and Romeoville.

Gaier said the company recognizes the updating its fleets will obviously affect some of its employees.

“We value our employees, their contributions and their long-time

service to the company and hope to do everything we can to assist them,” said Gaier.

Gaier said the overall effect is to clean up its Illinois fleet, complying with the Combined Pollutant Standards set by the State.

The full environmental control systems will be in place in Waukegan by May 2015 and in Pekin by 2016.

“We are moving our fleet into the future,” said Gaier.“We just took over April 1. When we agreed to purchase we agreed to look at the Illinois coal fleet both economically and environmentally evaluate their use.”

As a result of the investment, Gaier said there will be 60 percent reduction carbon dioxide (the equivalent of taking 4 million cars off the road);a 90 percent reduction in sulfur dioxide; a 65 percent reduction in nitrogen oxides; a 70 percent reduction in particulate matter; and a 53 percent reduction in mercury.

Combined these emissions improvements is four times greater than the closing of the two plants

by Midwest Generation, said Gaier.

“These decisions were not taken lightly; a lot of analysis went into this plan,” said Grier.

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Board reviews 2014-15 budget Woman shot during Grizaffi said the tentative reported. “While we will see an increase of $4.5 million in General State Aid over 201314, the GSA proration at 88.9 percent represents a loss of $3.7 million of our overall claim,” he said.

“We will also see a By bugle staff continuation of the reduced sweditor@buglenewspapers.com allocation for Transportation, @BugleNewspapers amounting to $1.2 million Valley View Board members less than we should receive heard the tentative 2014-15 each year dating back to 2010budget is balanced, despite 11. While all of the past due deficits in the mandated categoricals Education Fund, have been vouchered the Operations and and paid,I am concerned Maintenance Fund we may see a repeat of and the Tort Fund. late payments due to Fund balances the various economic needed to be used to factors impacting the meet expenditures, state budget.”

Garrick C. Grizaffi said the Grizaffi, Assistant Garrick C. gubernatorial race S u p e r i n t e n d e n t Grizaffi will also be key in for Administrative Assistant determining how Services, told the Superintendent education will be funded for board at its Aug. 11 Administrative in the next several meeting. Although Services years. The increase in there is a deficit, income tax receipts district officials say it is lower allowed the state to catch up than it has been in five years. with its overdue payments, but Grizaffi said the tentative plan if the state income tax increase also represents a worst-case is not extended beyond Jan. scenario, anticipating every 1, the state may experience line item being spent down to a commensurate shortfall zero, “which never happens.” in 2014-15, where deeper The 2014 property tax levy prorations and late payments will be limited by the Property could occur again.

Tax Extension Limitation Law He said the overall at an estimated $2.2 million of budget of $247,668,421 additional local property tax includes operating funds of revenue, half of which will be $223,310,096, an increase of received in the 2014-15 school $2.78 million or 1.25 percent year. This is a slight increase from Fiscal Year 2014. over last year when the Expenditures include an district realized a $1.98 million increase in salary costs of 2 increase, he said. percent per labor agreements Revenue from the state are for $2.4 million, as well as expected to be prorated again $342,000 for the addition of four in this fiscal year, Grizaffi Gifted teachers and one College

plan also represents a worst-case scenario, anticipating every line item being spent down to zero

by the numbers

Expenditures include an increase in salary costs of 2 percent per labor agreements for $2.4 million, as well as $342,000 for the addition of four Gifted teachers and one College and Career Readiness Director, and $630,000 for expenses related to administering of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PAARC) assessment, exclusive of the technology hardware costs.

and Career Readiness Director, and $630,000 for expenses related to administering of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PAARC) assessment, exclusive of the technology hardware costs.

There still is a budget operating deficit of $6.8 million for Fiscal Year 2015, he said.

This amount is consistent with what has been projected in our five-year financial forecast.

This is down from a budgeted deficit for FY14 of $9.5 million.

He said they will continue to use fund reserves to balance the budget, monitoring their low point balance threshold, targeting 30 days of operating reserve pre- June property tax collections.

The budget now will be put on display for public review, prior to a public hearing before the Sept. 22 regular board meeting where the document will be voted on.

bank robbery Suspect still at large at time of press, check online for updates

By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com @TheAVHernandez

Police responded to a report of an armed robbery Monday afternoon.

Around noon Bolingbrook police received reports of a someone exiting First Midwest Bank at 450 N Bolingbrook Dr. wearing a hood or some type of mask.Witness described hearing sounded like a “pop” around the bank as well.

“Agents were in route to after our office was notified around 12:15 p.m.,” said Joan Hyde, a special agent with the Chicago division of the FBI. At press time authorities were searching for a black male, six feet tall with a “thin build” of 190 lbs in his 20’s wearing black hoodie, jeans, a black bandana with white specs on it and a red baseball hat. Hyde said the suspect allegedly fled the scene with cash. Bolingbrook police said he was also seen wearing a mask as he fled.

Additionally, a 21-year old female bank teller was shot during the robbery.

“Police were advised a gunshot was fired and there was one female victim with a gunshot wound to her arm,” said Bolingbrook police Lt. Mike Rompa in an email to The Bugle.

“Bolingbrook officers made entry into the bank and located

Photo courtesy COURTESY FBI BANDIT TRACKER At press time authorities were searching for a black male, six feet tall with a “thin build” of 190 lbs in his 20’s wearing black hoodie, jeans, a black bandana with white specs on it and a red baseball hat. An FBI spokesperson said the suspect allegedly fled the scene with cash while Bolingbrook police said he was also seen wearing a mask as he fled.A reward is being offered for information regarding the bank robbery suspect.

The FBI’s Chicago field office can be reached at 312-421-6700.

the victim. She was transported to Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital.”

At press time Hyde said the victim’s injury was not serious.

Rompa later told The Bugle she was released from the hospital later that day.

Immediately after the incident diners at a nearby Portillos started Tweeting that the restaurant had been put on lockdown by police.

A reward is being offered for information regarding the bank robbery suspect.The FBI’s Chicago field office can be reached at 312-421-6700.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

Bugle Staff Reporter Laura Katauskas contributed to this story.

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DuPage Township hosts Tools for Schools Township distributed more than 1,000 backpacks to under-resourced, schoolaged DuPage Township residents

By Laura Katauskas staff reporter

katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas

Year after year, DuPage Township strives to give back where it counts.

In its seventh annual Tools for Schools event, the township distributed more than 1,000 backpacks to under-resourced, school-aged DuPage Township residents.

When the program first

started, the township distributed close to 100 backpacks and the program has been growing steadily ever since.

In addition, the township pulls together a fair of sorts, with all the resources to help students get ready for the back-to-school season. From dental exams and physicals to free haircuts from Paul Mitchel, area residents went home with packed with the tools needed to start off the season right, said organizers.

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For more information to volunteer or about the programs and to register for fall activities, call the DuPage Township offices at 630-759-1317.

Local organizations got in on the act including Shining Smile Dental, LA Fitness, Summitt Chiropractor, VNA Healthcare, New Life Chiropractor, Fountaindale Library, Home Depot, Bolingbrook Park District, Cricket wireless, Twins Financial, The Sanctuary, Will County Center for Community Concerns, Head Start, and DuCAP. “It certainly takes a village to prepare these kids to go back to school,” said Bill Mayer, DuPage Township Supervisor.

“This program would not be possible without our volunteers and sponsors, including Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, The

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Students receive essential supplies for school during the DuPage Township giveaway.

Sanctuary, Leo Club, Lions Club, DuCAP, Bolingbrook Rotary, Fountaindale Public Library, and individual volunteers from the community.”

The DuPage Township Youth Service Department was established to support and provide youth services to its residents. Its goal is to

provide and expose the youth to programs that are fun, offer prevention services, safety awareness and build self-esteem and self-confidence.

For more information to volunteer or about the programs and to register for fall activities, call the DuPage Township offices at 630-759-1317.

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Famous Dave’s presents Bears’ Season Kickoff Famous Dave’s recently remodeled Bolingbrook restaurant is kicking off Bears season events

Attention, Bears fans! The Famous Dave’s recently remodeled Bolingbrook restaurant is kicking off the Bears season with three events that rival their legendary pit BBQ. The restaurant has partnered with WGN Radio’s The Game 87.7 to host a starstudded pre-season tailgate event, and with 670 The Score Chicago (WSCR) to host a fantasy football camp and live Bears’ opener game day broadcast. The events will feature former Bears’ great Ed O’Bradovich and Patrick Mannelly, Hall of Famers Doug Buffone and Dan Hampton, as well as media personalities including WSCR’s Hub Arkush, WGN sports anchor Pat Tomasulo, and Fanball.com founder Paul Charchian, known in fantasy football circles as ‘”The Godfather.”

The events will all take place at Famous Dave’s Bolingbrook location and include: Fantasy Football Training Camp: Aug. 21, 7 – 9 p.m. Bears and WSCR

football expert and former creator of Pro Football Weekly magazine Hub Arkush, and fantasy football expert Paul Charchian will co-host an entertaining and educational discussion about the ins and outs, do’s and don’ts and other insider tips about Fantasy Football. Guests will be treated to Charchian’s coveted Fantasy “cheat sheets,” as well as Famous Dave’s delectable new Bar Flights and craft beers (which are only available in their Bolingbrook location).

Tailgate Party and Live PreSeason Broadcast: Aug. 24, noon to 4 p.m.The Game will broadcast live from Famous Dave’s with NFL Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Dan Hampton along with afternoon drive host and fantasy football expert Harry Teinowitz.

The two personalities will team up for a special two-hour broadcast to discuss the fantasy football and all things Bears as fans prepare for the season. The event will be emceed, in part, by WGN’s Pat Tomasulo. Revelers will be treated to Famous Dave’s legendary ribs, grilled corn, bar flights, and craft beer tastings, and will be able to participate in controlled meet and greets, raffles, celebrity bag toss games and more. Prizes include

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Bears Opener Preand Post-game Live Broadcasts and Game Viewing Party: Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m.

Bears tickets, Bears jerseys and paraphernalia, grilling and other gear from Bass Pro Shops, and much more. Painted faces and foam fingers welcome!

Bears Opener Pre- and Postgame Live Broadcasts and Game Viewing Party: Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m. The Bears pre-game show will be hosted

by WSCR anchor Hub Arkush, Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Pompei and recently-retired Bear Center Patrick Mannelly, followed by the post-game broadcast with former Bear greats Doug Buffone and Ed O’Bradovich. Then, from noon until the last play of the game, all eyes will be glued to one of Famous Dave’s HD TVs, with brief interruptions for prize giveaways and ad-hoc celebrations of Bears’ heroics. The day starts with breakfast and a bloody bar, and continues into the evening with famous food and libations.

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2 charged in fatal fight Police said the incident resulted from an unreported burglary to motor vehicle, previous dispute over property

By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

The man and juvenile arrested in connection with the death of a 55-year-old man in the 200 block of Tallman Aug. 10 were scheduled to appear in court Aug. 12.

Bond for Mark Ballard, 42, has been set at $5 million on an arrest warrant. Bond for Adam Ballard, 15, has been set at $1 million. Adam Ballard will be prosecuted for murder as an adult. Both face

first-degree murder charges.

Police said the incident resulted from an unreported burglary to motor vehicle and a previous dispute over property.

The Romeoville Police Department responded to a call of a fight in progress around 2 a.m. Aug. 12 in the 400 block of Tallman Avenue where several subjects were armed with baseball bats.

Upon arrival, officers located an injured male who was transported to Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital with serious injuries.

The victim was identified as Richard Pollack of Romeoville, who later was pronounced deceased, police said.

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Police Blotter

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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Jacob Plattenberger, 33, 3423 Parliament Lane, Naperville, was arrested at 11:22 p.m. July 23 and charged with DUI, improper lane usage, a moving violation and equipment violation, following traffic stop at Rodeo Drive and Kings Road.

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Stanley Brown, 25, 7355 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 4:47 p.m. July 24 and charged with resisting a peace officer in the 300 block of Grand Canyon Drive.

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Michael Jackson, 33, 1220 E. 165th St., South Holland, was arrested at 3:10 a.m. July 24 and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis, possession of drug equipment and DUI, following a traffic stop in the 500 block of White Oak Road.

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Jacqueline Jones, 53, 17 Fernwood Drive, was arrested at midnight charged with too fast for conditions and DUI, following a traffic stop at Weber Road and International Drive.

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Officers were called to the 600 block of East Boughton Rd for the report of a business window being damaged at 3:44 p.m. July 26. Shaina Samuels, 18, 224 Diane Lane, was charged with disorderly conduct, mob action and criminal damage to property and two juveniles were both charged with mob action.

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Raphael Love, 22, 6015 S. Fairfield, Chicago, was arrested at 6:08 p.m. July 26 and charged with an ordinance violation (air rifle); following a traffic stop in the 100 block East North Frontage Road.

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Travis Scott, 20, 181 W. Robinhood Way, was arrested at 5:18 p.m. July 26 and charged with two in-state warrants in the 400 block of Sword Way.

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Sylvester Herring, 38, 308 Walnut Circle, was arrested at 12:11 p.m. July 26 and charged with driving on a suspended license, no valid registration

and in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Bolingbrook Drive and Remington Boulevard.

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Karybeth Archbold, 18, 1478 Shagbark Drive, and a 16-year-old juvenile were arrested at 1:59 a.m. July 26 and charged with assault, resisting and illegal possession of alcohol, following a call to the 200 block of Boxwood Dr. for the report of loud noise.

Officers were called to the parking lot in the 200 block of Remington Boulevard for the report of a burglary to motor vehicle July 26. A rear window was broken and a tablet, handgun and checkbook were taken sometime overnight. Loss valued at $2,100.

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Anthony Dicristofano, 19, 3932 N Kolmar Ave.,

Chicago, was arrested at 11:17 p.m. July 27 and charged with possession of cannabis and sale/ delivery of drug paraphernalia in the 300 block of Sulgrave Court.

Officers responded to the 500 block of Alcott Lane for the report of a residential burglary. The homeowner returned home at 7:50 p.m. July 27 and discovered the garage door open. Unknown subject took a game system, numerous games, three televisions, three laptops, garbage can, wheel chair, a hover lift, coat, microwave, lawnmower, clothing, purse and a comforter.

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Dylan Wright, 19, 8119 Waterbury Drive, Woodridge, was arrested at 2:20 p.m. July 27 and charged with retail theft at Meijer, 755 E. Boughton Road.

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Detwante Elem, 22, 4 Langford Court, was arrested at 2:33 p.m. July 27 and charged with an in-state warrant in the 400 block N. Bolingbrook Drive.

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Philip Graham, 36, 1585 Dempster St., Mount Prospect, was arrested at 8:30 p.m. July 28 and charged with retail theft and burglary at Best Buy, 315 N. Weber Road.

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Michael Braxton, Jr., 21, 1531 Shagbark Lane, was arrested at 8:47 a.m. July 28 and charged with retail theft at Meijer, 255 N. Weber Road.

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Jesus Reza, 28, 724 Farragut Ave., Romeoville, was arrested at 9:51 p.m. July 28 and charged with two in-state warrants in Lot L of Beaconridge Drive.

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Ryan Izzo, 18, 1773 Gleneagle Drive, Romeoville, was arrested at 8:21 p.m. July 28 and charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug equipment, delivery with intent to deliver and resisting a peace officer, following a traffic stop at Lily Cache Lane and Veterans Parkway.

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Jerardo Marchan, 27, 505 Preston Drive, was arrested at 1:17 a.m. July 29 and charged with equipment violation, improper lane usage, no insurance and two in-state warrants, following a traffic stop at Janes Avenue and North Frontage Road.

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WiTH reP. naTaLie manLeY (D-JOLIET) 98TH DISTRICT

Even during the best financial times, we must do our best to be prepared for the worst As a single mom who had to work day and night to make ends meet, I had to budget for every dollar spent.Putting myself through school while taking care of my daughter left me with very little, if any, extra money and even one unforeseen circumstance, could have completely wiped me out.

It’s a tough way to live and one that leaves a lasting impression.

That experience, with its indelible mark, has been the catalyst for my commitment to protect taxpayer dollars and cut wasteful spending in the state budget. Even during the best financial times, whether it is at home, in business or in government, we must do our level best to position ourselves to be prepared to weather unexpected financial storms.

Last week, I co-sponsored legislation to eliminate free health care for retired politicians because our state just can’t afford it.

Many elected officials, known as the long serving career politicians, already receive generous taxpayer�funded pensions, and providing them with free healthcare will not only slow our recovery from the fiscal crisis that we are facing,but it’s not something taxpayers can afford.

Recently the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that state employees, including elected officials, are entitled to free health care benefits for life.Are you kidding me?

In a state that is struggling to restore its economy, how can we improve the health of our state’s budget by incurring more debt and >> taste, from page 1 The celebration is hosted by the Association of Pakistani Americans and the Village.Organizer Talat Rashid said the program had a rough start with naysayers claiming it would never take off, after its initial program drew a crowd of a mere twenty spectators.Thanks he says, to the support of Mayor Roger Claar and a growing population, a few tweaks along the way, and the celebration has taken on national recognition. “We have been doing this for almost a quarter of a century—that does not happen

other liabilities?

As we watch the state’s bond rating fall, and the interest we owe, as a result of that, rise, none of us can escape the weight of that burden.

It doesn’t take an accountant to know that this isn’t going to end well. If the people that live in Illinois are being asked to tighten their belts each day,then Springfield should do the same.

Additionally, we can’t realistically expect to bring in new jobs if our bond rating is signaling to the business community that our economy is unstable.The declining bond rating I warned you about, is no small threat. It is a serious problem that needs to be solved immediately, and the problem won’t get better on its own or vanish if we ignore it (no more kicking the can down the road). By passing legislation to eliminate free healthcare for legislators, and other measures, we can take the right steps toward reform and send the message that we are serious about change and that Illinois is a good state to conduct business in.

Using taxpayer dollars to give elected officials free health care for the rest of their lives is irresponsible and takes away resources for other important programs like human services and education.

When I decided to co-sponsor House Bill 6290, I thought about the families across our state that go to work each day, and don’t have the same luxuries.

As I continue to walk door-todoor, I talk to people who are completely disgusted with/sick of politics and are tired of seeing elected officials that waste their hard earned money, and I agree.

People deserve government that works for them, and they should

feel confident that their tax dollars are being spent fairly and wisely.

Not everyone agrees on every issue, but the over-arching feeling in my district is that our tax money should be spent on programs that are useful and necessary.

This is only one an example of why it’s hard for people to put their trust and confidence in elected officials. I know first hand as a freshman legislator, having stepped into one of the worst financial crises our state has been faced with, that a result of hundreds of conversations in my district,people are demanding better from their elected officials.

I originally ran for office because I thought we could do better and after a year and a half as a state representative, I know we can.

During this spring session, I sponsored a bill to add transparency to the Plainfield Park Board and to hold those elected officials accountable and to improve transparency.

I worked with both Democrats and Republicans to help prevent public officials from abusing their positions for personal gain on the park board. I’m proud to say that we were able to come together to address this very important issue to help stop corruption. I believe that our work doesn’t end there and the hard work towards reform continues daily.We can’t continue on this path to financial ruin. I will be reaching out to urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill so that we can cut wasteful spending and restore confidence in state government.

If you have any questions on state issues or suggestions on how to cut wasteful spending in Springfield, please call my office at (815) 725-2741.

anywhere else,”said Rashid.“We are very unique in that we have been doing this in the same place with the same Mayor—this is the only village that can say that. We are so proud of our heritage and want to be able to educate the community and celebrate it.”

The APA began its historic flag hoisting ceremony at Village hall in the presence of Village officials, Consul General of Pakistan and various politicians and has done so for the past 22 years.“We are very proud to say that Bolingbrook is the only community in the USA that holds such a historic

ceremony where the Pakistani flag has been hoisted for 22 years and the Consulate General of Pakistan has always attended,” said Rashid.

And it is a very proud moment when the Pakistan flag is risen, said Rashid.“Our flag is raised for 24 hours—it is about pride and the identity of the people of our country, it is a show of our culture,” said Rashid. “For those that were born here, it is about getting to know their heritage and passing it from one generation to the next.” >> TO see THe fuLL VersiOn Of THis sTOrY, cHeck OuT BuGLeneWspApers.com

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Lewis University hosts Airfest Nearly 4,000 boy scouts, cub scouts, venture scouts and scout leaders from all over the area participated

By Pat Schager For the bugle

sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BolingbrookNews

And that was just day one.

Nearly 4,000 boy scouts, cub scouts, venture scouts and scout leaders from all over the area and points east and west converged on Lewis University campus and Airport for a three day adventure in AirFest 2014, Scouting With Altitude.The idea was to light a fire and encourage scouts to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and in particular to discover the field of aviation.

Lewis University was a natural site for a series of unique programs, meanwhile helping scouts earn merit badges and belt loop opportunities. Astronomy Quest, rockets, cockpit tour of a Boeing 737, Experimental Aircraft demos, amateur radio, National Weather Service tour, robotics and a Mercury Space Capsule, were just some of the hands-on tours and exhibits available to the scouts and scout leaders.

“Awesome, overwhelming, neat day, fantastic” were said over and over from the boys and adults. “I got to sit in a helicopter,” said Drew Clarkin, from Rainbow Council Pack 270 Frankfort. He and father Bill were taking a cool break in the science tent and sitting near one of the HAM radio setups.

Also from Rainbow Council, Pack 64 Lockport Carson Fase was impressed with the Alka-Seltzer rockets in the Chemistry Lab in the University Science department.

Popular stops were visits to the robotics area and the Mercury Capsule Exhibit. Scouts could climb into the Mercury capsule and view earth from space on monitors.

And feel the capsule shaking as it reentered Earth atmosphere.

The Discover 15 Space Shuttle Project, on loan from Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15, had a mockup of the Shuttle interior and on board technology where the scouts could check out mission control data.

Saturday night the scouts cut loose with a live band, a video recap of the day set to music, and an awesome, ear blasting aerial display.And that was day two.

Day three was “clean up” day and Scouting’s 12th point of the Boy Scout Law:A Scout is Reverent.

Services were available for nondenominational faith service and a Catholic Mass on campus.

“The three-day event has been in the works for two years,” said Ken McCafferty, AirFest Coordinator.

He was busy riding around the grounds in a cart, handing out icecold water bottles. “This is one of the largest gathering of Scouts in the area,”he said. “There are over 70 programs for kids to see different ways to look into aviation and related science career potentials.

Plus, it’s a lot of fun.”

Also on hand were over 50 planes flown in by private owners from all over the area just to show the scouts their enthusiasm and love for flying.

The purpose of the event is to expose scouts, ages 8-21, to all that the field of aviation has to offer. McCafferty said the group has partnered with the university to expose the scouts to higher education as well as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities demonstrating how both are essential to a career in aviation.

“Lewis University has a huge focus on aviation and this event

is about having the scouts take a look at something they thought they might not be able to do and realize just like with anything else, they can,” said McCafferty. “This event allows us to open the doors for them.”

Enjoying AirFest was Wayne Draudt, Executive Vice President of Lewis University, who called the event “outstanding and a unique experience for the Scouts. It is a diverse and shared experience for all of us here today.”This is the first Scout AirFest, and if enthusiasm and happy faces are any indication of success, it should be the first of many such events. Fifteen Council units were present, 136 individual scouting units, 3,219 scouters and 600 volunteers and program partners.

Troop 454 from Jacksonville, Florida; Pack 3944 from Batavia, New York; and Troop 2000 from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, traveled the farthest distances for AirFest.

Thirteen Councils from all over the Midwest were represented.

AirFest 2014 partners were Lewis University, Joliet Regional Port District, and the Rainbow Council BSA. Although he denied it, Marc Ryan, Scout Executive, was in charge of everything. “No, no, no, it’s all about coming together for the scouts and their leaders,” he said. “It’s about the core group of volunteers and staff who made these three days possible.”

In addition to McCafferty, the volunteer team was: Phil Schuler, Pat Smego, Jerry Nudera, Jerry Kolaski and Bob Casares.

Bugle reporter Laura contributed to this article.

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INSIDE: WrestleFest brings a punch, page 12; Bulls guard visits campers at Bull-Sox Academy, page 13

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High school football around the corner

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

As the end of August nears, the anticipation grows for the return of high school football to the local area schools.

That first taste of the season approaching is the release of the regular season schedules by the Illinois High School Association.

Bolingbrook (10-1 in 2013), which posted a perfect regular season run last year, but fell in the playoffs, 21-7 to Marist in the second round, will again open the season with Hinsdale Central, this year on the road at 7 pm, Aug. 29.

The Raiders then travel across-town match up with Valley View foe Romeoville 7 pm, Sept. 5 at before getting into the SouthWest Suburban Conference schedule.

Julian Huff (3) will be back as one of the leaders on the Bolingbrook defense.

Bolingbrook opens league play at Joliet Central with a 1 pm start time. games as it hosts Homewood- Spartans travel to Darien to pm kick-off Sept. 13. It is one of The final four games on the Flossmoor Oct. 10 and then play Hinsdale South at 7 pm two day games they have with Raiders’ schedule are all 7 pm travels to the Lincoln-Way August 30.

Joliet schools, as the Raiders kick offs, as Bolingbrook travels East Oct. 17 and then ends the They then host Bolingbrook travel to Joliet West for a noon to Lockport Oct. 3 to play its regular season at home Oct. 24 in the cross-town rival game at kick off on Sept. 27. first game on the Porters’ new against Sandburg.

7:30 pm Sept. 5.

Sandwiched in between the artificial field turf.

Much like Bolingbrook, The Spartans then open day games is a home game Bolingbrook will be at Romeoville again opens with Southwest Prairie Conference against Stagg Sept. 19 with a 7 home for two of its last three a Hinsdale school, as the play at home with Minooka on

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Sept. 12.

With no afternoon games on the docket, all of Romeoville’s league games will be 7 pm kick offs.

After Minooka, the Spartans travel to Plainfield Central >> see FOOTBALL | page 16

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Sports

WrestleFest brings the punch

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

As 6 p.m. approached Saturday,August 9, all you could see around Joliet’s Inwood Recreation Center were lines of people for WrestleFest 5.

There were lines to buy tickets; lines to enter and lines for autographs.

The difference in these lines and what you would expect to see when people are asked to wait in line was there was no disgust to be waiting, just a buzz of excitement to watch or meet some of their favorite pro wrestling stars from days gone by.

When the night was over and the sold out crowd of 1,800 people poured out the exits, there were more lines of people – all leaving with smiles.

The three-plus hour show included matches by the legends people came to see, plus surprise guests such as a

reunion of the WWE tag team Too Cool when Grand Master Sexay Brian Christopher joined Scotty 2 Hotty for a tag team match. The fans also got to see two-time WWE Women’s Champion Victoria as a special guest referee that added a few moves to the match.

The biggest surprise of the night was the appearance of Diamond Dallas Page, as he came to the aid of Blitz star Ryan Slade in a match against Matty Star.

“It is great to have all these guys come out here like this is great,” said Plainfield resident Brandon Andreason. “To have the surprise guests that we weren’t expecting to be here was great. It really makes you feel young again seeing guys that I haven’t seen in 20 years come out. It’s a lot of fun.”

While some of the big draws like Kevin Nash and Scott Steiner didn’t enter the ring, fans had an opportunity to meet these icons in a meet and greet before the event as well as at intermission.

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Booker T gives a Book End to “Shogun” Chris Logan at WrestleFest 5 in Joliet.

Former Olympic gold medalist and WWE superstar Kurt Angle could not wrestle because of an injury, but was part of the meet and greet and did take to the ring to address fans.

That was enough for Romeoville resident John Kosiek to buy front row seats to see his favorite.

“I am big fans of all the wrestlers and I just wanted to see them live for the first time.

I am following Kurt Angle and he is one of my favorites,” he said. “Everyone can come out here and enjoy the event and the best part is, you don’t have to spend a lot of money.”

Angle himself was impressed at the Joliet crowd.

“I was really impressed with the show and how many fans were here and the talent that came here,” he said. “At least seven of them I worked with in WWE and that is unbelievable.

They are doing something

right here and I am really impressed.”

Probably the biggest name to get into the ring was WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. While serving as ringside assistance for Pauly Thomaselli, Booker T gave the fans what they wanted, dropping a Book End on “The Shogun” Chris Logan.

“It has always been about the fans for me and making the fans happy. Through all my success in wrestling, it all came from making the fans happy and I don’t think that should ever stop. Just because I am not in the ring on a weekly basis anymore, I still have fans that have wanted to see me for many years,” Booker T said.

“To touch these pockets like this is really cool. You get the hear the stories from fans you met 20 years ago or 10 years ago and now we are building stories with new fans. It is all about the feel good moments

more than anything.”

If he has his way, this will not be the last time Booker T is in a ring.

“My brother (Stevie Ray) and I, we want to do a Harlem Heat reunion and we want to end it how it started,” he said. “Maybe a dream match with the Hardy (Brothers), the Dudleys or a rematch with the Steiners one more time. It is in your blood and it never leaves. That’s what this is all about.”

Victoria agreed that no matter who turned out to Joliet Saturday night and what walk of life they come from in their weekday world, they were all there for the same reason.

“The common denominator in all these fans is wrestling.

It brings all of us together. It is an amazing feeling. We all have something in common.

If you are a loner and you meet another fan, you have something to talk about,” she said. “I am a big fan of Blitz and when they asked me to be part of this, I was flattered. I got to see friends perform. I love the business. I was in it for 14 years and I am still part of it.”

She also hosted the preevent press conference at her restaurant and bar, the Squared Circle, at 2418 N Ashland Ave. in Chicago.

“This is what we are all about there, bringing wrestling fans together.” she said.

Sports

‘Jimmy Buckets’ visits with Bulls-Sox basketball campers By mike sandrolini For the bugle

mike@buglenewspapers.com @voyagersport

Youngsters who hope to become basketball stars at the elementary, junior high and high school level—and maybe beyond—sat in front of the east basket at the BullsSox Training Academy in Lisle, waiting patiently for a certain Bulls guard who’s endeared himself to fans with his hardnosed play at both ends of the floor to walk through the doors.

Once they caught a glimpse of him, they erupted in applause. Jimmy Butler was in the house, and he savored the opportunity to meet with the dozens of boys and girls, ages 6-17, who signed up for Week 1 of the two-week Adidas Bulls Players Camp.

A few weeks ago, it appeared >> see CAMP | page 16

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Bulls’ guard Jimmy Butler talks to campers at Bull/Sox Academy.

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Sports

mark + scott’s

review

Harborside - Starboard

The windy city Starboard course near the lake Mark Gregory and I have played a lot of courses the past few years and Harborside I n t e r n a t i o n a l - taylor’s take by scott taylor Starboard Course ranks right up there with the best of them.

It was a windy day as is and playing in Chicago, just minutes from Lake Michigan, made it even windier.

We opened on the first hole, which is a 470-yard par 5 from the regular (white) tees (523 from championship or blue tees). It was playing with a 30mile per hour wind directly in our face. A one-putt gave me a bogey.

The second hole was also into the wind with a good view of the Chicago skyline. The dogleg left is only 333 from the white tees, but is 380 from the blue.

Hole No. 3 played 283 from the white and was downwind.

However, it was tight with a bunker all the way down the left side of the fairway and green. I took a chance and went for the green and was able to carry the bunkers and finish just in front of the green.

A unique fourth hole was an island green par-3 – surrounded by sand instead of water. It

played just 93 holes from the white. A couple of straight holes followed, a short par-5 and a regular length par-4. Then came the 320-yard seventh hole that was a straight shot to the hole, but had a fairway that had a dogleg to the right.

The front nine finished with a 146-yard par-3 and a 395-yard par-4.

The back nine opens with a 347-yard par-4 and it is followed by a 345-yard par-4 that again has sand all the way down the left side. It also jets out into the fairway about 100 yards from the green. The 12th is a long, winding par-5 and the 13th is a difficult par-3 along Lake Calumet. You have to play your shot slightly over the water that is to the right.

The 14th hole plays 411 yards and again has sand off the fairway. There are also three bunkers around the green. The 15th hole plays at just 308 yards, but has a tight fairway near the green, with more sand down the right side. A layup is probably the play here, although I managed to find the narrow fairway in front of the green.

Hole No. 16 is 365 yards and has a few bunkers and rough in the middle of the fairway, giving you an option to go left or right.

Harborside - Starboard quick tip: Be prepared for a lot Location: Chicago, IL best feature: Multiple holes play of wind. Take several extra clubs along Lake calumet and the course is just into the wind. minutes away from Lake Michigan. Wind is a factor.

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

Harborside International-Starboard Course offers views of the Chicago skyline.

Going left gives you more room, but a long drive can go through the fairway. Playing to the right can land you in a bunker off the fairway or worse, in the water.

Although just 114 yards, the 17th hole is a tough par-3 over the lake. It is a large green from left to right, but there isn’t much room over the water.

There are bunkers behind the green, so even if you clear the water off the tee, you could go into the water if you over-hit your sand shot.

The 18th hole is a 502-yard par-5 that plays with the lake down the right and bunkers

all over the place, including a beach on the right side of the green. This hole was also playing straight into the wind, making it even more difficult.

You have to lay back on your second shot as the fairway gets tighter inside 100 yards.

For a course that costs $7585 typically during the week with a cart and around $100 on the weekend, there were a few more ball marks than expected and more than what we have seen on some of the previous courses. But besides that, the course was in great shape, with good fairways and

thick rough.

The views on some of the holes will be the best you can find in the Chicagoland area, from the skyline to Lake Calumet. With the wind the course can be quite difficult as well.

We enjoyed the Starboard Course so much that we hope to play the Portside Course at Harborside International next year. Chicago-area golf fans should be sure to play the Starboard Course at some point and those visiting out of town should make the course a top priority to play.

Sports

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

Grant DeBruin hit a 2-run home run in the Slammers’ win Sunday.

Slammers drop pair over weekend The Slammers struck early with two runs in the 1st inning. Miners’ starter Jack McGeary struggled with his control and walked three in the first inning and the walk to Adam Giacalone pushed across the first run. Later, Josh Scheffert’s fielder’s choice made it 2-0. Joliet then scored four runs in the 3rd against McGeary with the Russell Moldenhauer 2-run homer getting that inning started. Moldenhauer now has a team-best 52 RBI on the season.A run scored on a throwing error and then Adam Lewis laid down a perfect safety-squeeze bunt to make the score 6-0. Meanwhile, Joliet starter Ethan Carter retired the first nine men he faced. He gave up an RBI triple to Frank Martinez in the 4th as the game became 6-1. The Miners made it 6-3 with a 2-run single from Aaron Gates in top of the 6th. In the bottom of the 6th, Grant DeBruin launched a

long 2-run home run to centerfield to improve the lead to 8-3. It was the 3rd hit of the day for DeBruin and his league-leading 106th hit of the season. Rain then delayed the game with Joliet still batting in the bottom of the 6th with two outs.

After a long delay, the game was called due to the continuous rain and wet conditions.

• Alex Kaminsky struggled as the Joliet starter, allowing four runs through the first three innings. A Niko Vasquez RBI double was the big hit, while Jay Austin tripled and scored on a Matt Jones sacrifice fly.

A run also scored on an error and Frank Martinez added a sac fly of his own.The big inning for the Miners was the 4th inning though thanks to a Martinez 3-run homer. Kaminsky was lifted for Tyler Thicke but it was a six-run inning and a 10-1 lead at >> see SLAMMERS | page 16

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>> CAMP, from page 13 doubtful that Butler, who averaged 13.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and was named to the all-NBA Defensive Second Team during his second NBA season in 2013-14, would even be making such an appearance.

Butler’s name seemed to pop up in just about every trade scenario imaginable involving the Bulls, who were in pursuit of New York Knicks superstar Carmello Anthony and Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

However, after Anthony agreed to a contract extension with the Knicks, and Love was dealt to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Butler appears less likely to be going anywhere except back to the United Center.

After talking to, and taking questions from, campers,

Butler moved over to a table where he posed for pics with each participant and signed everything they put in front of him—jerseys, basketballs, photos and even bobblehead dolls of himself.

Butler, who’s scheduled to make a return visit to the Academy on Friday to conclude the final week of camp, is one of several current or former Bulls that met with campers over the two-week period. Former Bulls Stacy King and Bill Wennington— now color commentators for the club’s television and radio broadcasts, respectively—as well as Toni Kukoc and Randy Brown, each paid a visit, as did 2014 first-round draft choice Doug McDermott.

“The kids absolutely eat it up,” said former Indiana University and Westchester St. Joseph standout Daryl

Sports Thomas, who captained the 1987 Hoosiers’ NCAA national championship squad and serves as the Academy’s lead instructor and head of player development. “Think about it: You go through a basketball camp and you get to actually meet an NBA player, you get things signed, you get a photo (taken) with them. You can’t beat that.”

Nate, an 11-year-old from Palatine who plays for two teams—the St. Thomas of Villanova sixth-grade team and the St. Viator High School sixth-grade feeder team—has been attending the camp each summer for the past five years.

He’s met not only each of the previously mentioned players, but also Scottie Pippen, Taj Gibson and Joakim Noah.

“It’s fun,” Nate said of taking part in the camp. “All of the coaches are really nice. The

work you have to put in, it’s made me a better player.”

Larry Stewart, general manager of basketball at the Academy, explains that campers work on shooting, passing and foot work, and also “listening, believe it or not.”

He mentioned how each boy and girl partakes in specific drills that the Bulls themselves do, such as ball-handling and dribbling around cones set up on the court; making as many shots as you can within a minute from five different spots on the court; and laying the ball in with either hand while driving to the basket.

“Our goal is to make sure

by Friday that they leave here with different skill sets,” Stewart said. “We focus on the basic things a basketball player needs to do, but we also try to make it fun and competitive.”

Arturo, 8, from Willow

Springs, just completed his second straight year at camp. He’s not yet playing competitive basketball because he’s entering third grade, but he plans on doing so once he’s older.

When asked what it was like to meet Jimmy Butler, Arturo replied, “He’s nice. It’s the first time I’ve ever met a current Bulls player. It feels good.”

“It’s really been great because we’ve been able to have guys come out, and the Chicago Bulls have been very cooperative to be able to come out and spend time with the kids,” Stewart added. “I like some of the former guys, obviously, because I’m an older guy, but the kids enjoy a lot of the current players coming out, getting personal, signing autographs and really being able to have some oneon-one time with them.”

>> FOOTBALL, from page 11

Oct. 17.

The Spartans end the regular season at Oswego East on Oct. 24.

Romeoville went 5-5 a year ago, earning its first playoff bid since 2002 and will look to make that two seasons in a row, hopefully extending the season past the end of October.

Sept. 19 and then they head to Oswego Sept. 26 before facing three-straight Plainfield schools.

Romeoville then hosts Plainfield South Oct. 3, travels to Plainfield North on Oct. 10 and then hosts Plainfield East

>> SLAMMERS, from page 15 that point. The lone Joliet run to that point came on a Chris Epps 3rd inning sacrifice fly off of Michael Carden.The Slammers kept on the pressure with two more runs in the 4th and another in the 5th to make the score 10-4.Russell Moldenhauer scored on a wild pitch and Adam Giacalone added a RBI single in the 4th and Moldenhauer’s RBI grounder scored a run in the 5th.

Aaron Gates hit a solo homer to right for Southern Illinois in the 6th and the score became 11-4. It moved to 11-6 on a throwing error

by Steve Marino as Max Casper and JD Dorgan scored on the play.

A Grant DeBruin RBI grounder off reliever Britt Robertshaw pushed the score to 11-7 in the 6th. The Miners closed out the scoring in the 8th with a 2-run double from Austin as the game ended 13-7.

• Kody McFarland got off to a great start for the Slammers by striking out the side in the first inning. Joliet then took the lead in the top of the 2nd on a RBI grounder from Adam Lewis. Then McFarland surprisingly ran into big trouble in the bottom of the 2nd.He

gave up a leadoff homer to Jeremy Nowak and eventually 2 more runs would score on wild pitches and McFarland was lifted before the inning ended and the Slammers trailed 4-1. McFarland also walked two and hit a man before he was taken out after mysteriously losing his command. Matt Costello came on in relief and helped give time for the Joliet offense to get back in the game. Russell Moldenhauer singled in a run in the 3rd and he did it again in the 5th. Chris Epps added an RBI single in the 6th.

Nowak homered for the 2nd time of the contest and the score was 5-4 into the 7th inning. In the bottom of the 7th, Shayne Houck hit his 19th homer of the season and it became 6-4. That set a Evansville Otters franchise record for home runs in a season. Jordan Wellander then came on for the Slammers but Costello was great in his 5 innings of relief, just allowing those 2 solo homers. The Otters take the series two-games-to-one. Moldenhauer finished with three hits, two RBI and was on base four times, as he was hit by a pitch. Grant DeBruin had two hits and goes to a leagueleading total of 101 hits now.

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How many followers do you have on Twitter?

Around 570 followers Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? LeBron James - I love how he plays and I love how he interacts with the media and his fans.

How often do you use social media? Who is your favorite person to follow?

I use it every day to interact with friends and keep up with sports updates.

What is your most memorable sports moment?

Hitting a game winner sophomore year.

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BUsiNess & reAl estAte

daVe says

freezing credit reports to prevent identity theft I’d also recommend having a good identity theft protection program in place Dear Dave, Do you recommend a credit freeze in order to protect against identity theft?

Eric Dear Eric, Dear Eric, I absolutely recommend doing that, especially if you’re not borrowing money anymore.

However, putting a freeze on your credit report only provides partial protection against identity theft.

Identity theft is where someone, for example, signs up for a credit card in your name. If Joe Crook signs an application with your name and address, and the credit card company issues the card without checking —they blindissue cards about seven out of 10 times — then the card will be issued to the thief. Having your credit frozen does nothing to stop

whole mess straightened out!

—Dave

Keeping motivation up

Dear Dave, that from happening.

I make $30,000 a year.

Still, if they check your I’ve just started Baby credit and it’s frozen, Step 2 of your plan, and chances are they won’t I’m paying off my debts issue the card. from smallest to largest.

I’d also recommend I have $55,000 in debt, having a good identity including $15,000 on a theft protection car loan. I recently picked DaVe saYs program in place. I moneY Advice up a part-time job to help have it on myself and BY dAve rAmseY pay down the debt, but all my team members at sometimes I’m working the office. If you don’t have this, 70 hours a week. Do you have and someone gets a card in your any recommendation for staying name, the credit card company motivated during this process? will demand that you pay the bill.

Brandon You can insist it’s not you, but Dear Brandon, that won’t do much good. Then, I understand, man. We can you’ll have to go through the all get tired and run short on hassle of filling out affidavits and motivation from time to time. police reports.

There’s an old saying that fatigue You may get out of paying for makes cowards of us all. I know it in the end, but you’ll still have sometimes, when I’m traveling to spend dozens, if not hundreds, a lot, I can lose some boldness, of hours dealing with the credit strength or compassion when I card company trying to get the get tired. So fatigue is a real issue

At this point, I think you just need to feel like you’re making some measurable progress. Sometimes, that means throwing a stick of dynamite into the middle of your life. if you’re working long hours and facing additional pressure.

The balance on your car is awfully high. My general rule is that you don’t want to own vehicles equaling half or more of your annual income. If I’m in your shoes, I’d sell that car and move down to a little beater for a while.

I’m not talking about a rattletrap piece of junk, just something lots less expensive. You can find a decent used car to fit the bill, and that would get rid of a big chunk of debt in a hurry.

At this point, I think you just need to feel like you’re making some measureable progress.

Sometimes,that means throwing a stick of dynamite into the middle of your life.Also, try keeping your debt snowball list where you’ll

see it on a regular basis. I knew one lady who kept in on the fridge, so she could look at all the little red lines drawn through things she had paid off. It was a visual reminder of the progress she had made, and it provided motivation to keep working hard and become debt-free!

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

THE BUGLE AUGUST 14, 2014 SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 252 Yellow Pine Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Single family residence). On the 11th day of September, 2014, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Bank of America, N.A Plaintiff V. James B. Alford, III; Sonia D. Alford; Indian Oak Recreation Association; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Springleaf Financial Services of Illinois, Inc. f/k/a American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of James B. Alford, III, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Sonia D. Alford, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claiman Defendant.

Case No. 12 CH 3130 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: Wirbicki Law Group 33 W Monroe Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60625 312-360-9455 312-572-7823 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 8/14, 8/21, 8/28

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 304 PIERCE COURT BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 (SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE). On the 28th day of August, 2014, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff V. OSCAR GONZALEZ; ROQUE GONZALEZ; ZENIT GONZALEZ A/K/A SENIT GONZALEZ A/K/A CENIT GONZALEZ; Defendant.

Case No. 12 CH 2084 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 139,561.09 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 7/31, 8/7, 8/14

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

BOLINGBROOK

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PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

OSCAR GONZALEZ; ROQUE GONZALEZ; ZENIT GONZALEZ A/K/A SENIT GONZALEZ A/K/A CENIT GONZALEZ; Defendant. No. 12 CH 2084 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 21st day of January, 2014, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 28th day of August, 2014, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the followingdescribed real estate: LOT 192, IN HOME RUN OF BOLINGBROOK, UNIT NUMBER 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT ‘A’ IN HOME RUN OF BOLINGBROOK, UNIT NUMBER 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 22, 1973 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R73-8026, ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 304 PIERCE COURT BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE P.I.N.: 12-02-10-313-006 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is 139,561.09 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: PIERCE & ASSOCIATES ONE NORTH DEARBORN THIRTEENTH FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 312-346-9088 312-346-1557 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A Plaintiff, vs.

James B. Alford, III; Sonia D. Alford; Indian Oak Recreation Association; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Springleaf Financial Services of Illinois, Inc. f/k/a American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of James B. Alford, III, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Sonia D. Alford, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claiman Defendant. No. 12 CH 3130 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 19th day of September, 2012, PAUL J. KAUPAS, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 11th day of September, 2014, commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 4, IN BLOCK 34, IN INDIAN OAKS UNIT 8, A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 17, 1974, AS DOCUMENT NO. R74-27759, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 252 Yellow Pine Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Single family residence P.I.N.: 12-02-09-426-006-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Wirbicki Law Group 33 W Monroe Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60625 312-360-9455 312-572-7823 (Fax) PAUL J. KAUPAS Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

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ven safer than riding in your own vehicle, riding on a school bus is the safest way for your child to travel to and from school.

The greatest risk is not riding the school bus, but approaching or leaving it, so children need to be especially careful around the school bus “danger zone,” which is the 10 feet in front, behind and on each side of the school bus.

The National Highway Traffic Safety administration recommends these tips:

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• Walk with an adult to the school bus stop.

• Wait five giant steps away from the road.

• Wait until the school bus driver says it is safe to get on.

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• Go straight to your seat.

• Sit facing the front of the school bus.

• Do what the school bus driver tells you.

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• Look out for cars before getting off the school bus.

• When you’re off, take five giant steps from the school bus.

• Look left-right-left to make sure no cars are coming.

• Wait for the driver to signal it is safe to cross.

falls are the most common type of playground injury, accounting for more than 75 percent of all playgroundrelated injuries, according to SafeKids.org. Lack of or improper supervision is associated with approximately 45 percent of playground-related injuries.

SafeKids.org recommends these tips to ensure your PLAyGroUnD SAfety child has a fun time and Actively supervise children on playgrounds. Take your kids stays safe. to playgrounds with shock-absorbing surfaces such as rubber, synthetic turf, sand, pea gravel, wood chips or mulch.

If your child falls, the landing will be more cushioned than on asphalt, concrete, grass or dirt. Dress appropriately for the playground. Remove necklaces, purses, scarves or clothing with drawstrings that can get caught on equipment and pose a strangulation hazard. Teach children that pushing, shoving or crowding while on the playground can be dangerous.

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