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Goddard portrays Grace Kelly at Lisle Library Famous movie star and princess still affects the lives of others even after her death in 1982 BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff
@RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com When thinking about a fairy tale, prince or even a princess, usually what comes to mind is a make believe story someone once told us at a young age. For someone such as Grace Kelly, that is all but true. Kelly was a multitalented American film actress who also became Princess of Monaco after her marriage to Prince Rainier III in April of 1956. “It’s kind off set up today as a biography to give people an idea of her entire life,” said actress and historian Leslie Goddard. Goddard performed at the Lisle Library District, emulating and performing how Kelly carried herself
DuPage County Approves Adult Business Licensing Ordinance The DuPage County Board on June 25 voted to approve an ordinance that will establish a licensing program for adult businesses operating in the unincorporated areas. The Ad-Hoc Adult Business Committee crafted the ordinance after interviewing community leaders and reviewing case law regarding adult businesses. Chairman Dan Cronin established the ad-hoc committee in December 2018 to mitigate the negative secondary effects adult businesses have on the community. “I felt this was an issue that deserved the intensive scrutiny and even-handed review that
when she was alive. Born in Philadelphia in 1929, Kelly rose to fame as a leading Hollywood actress following her prominent role in “High Noon”. Along with her Academy Awardwinning performances in “The Country Girl”, she starred in the Alfred Hitchcock films “Rear Window”, “Dial M for Murder” and “To Catch a Thief”. Kelly left Hollywood behind after marrying Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, thereby becoming known as Princess Grace. In what has been labeled as the “Golden Age of Television”, Kelly appeared in more than 40 episodes of live drama productions broadcast during the early 1950’s. When portraying someone with such high charisma and charm, God-
the committee provided,” said Chairman Dan Cronin. “Members heard from the community, weighed the relevant issues and delivered a comprehensive licensing ordinance designed to protect our residents, employees and business owners.” Applicants will be subject to a background check, as will all employees who work in the establishment. Facilities must meet minimum standards through the County Building and Zoning Department and will be subject to inspection by the Sheriff’s Office to ensure no illegal activity is occurring inside. “This ordinance is the result of the tremendous work of the committee and staff. From conducting numerous interviews with local leaders, neighbors, business owners, and social service providers, to reviewing case law and studies, to crafting a narrowly drawn licensing program, we are confident the ordinance will protect our residents,” said Committee Chairwoman Julie Renehan. The license regulates “on-premise” and “live” entertainment. Employees, including managers, bouncers, dancers, and others, will need to acquire a separate identification card issued by the County
I was always amazed she was in Hollywood for less than four years and people still consider her as one of the greatest actresses of all time. - Actress and historian Leslie Goddard
dard said that even though she was very talented, her exterior was a large reason why she became so popular so quickly. “She was just so beautiful,” Goddard said. “She was so compelling on the screen, I was always amazed she was in Hollywood for less than four years and people still consider her as one of the greatest actresses of all time.”
which must be worn by the employee during work hours. No alcohol will be permitted on the premises and live and onpremise entertainment will not be allowed between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m. Licensing fees will be $200, and employee and entertainer licenses will cost $300 each. Fees will be used to defray the cost of enforcement and processing applications.
Enjoy Music, Art, Theater and Nature at ‘Discover Mayslake’ July 20 Take a self-guided tour of Mayslake Hall and enjoy live music and theater, art, nature and photo hikes, archery, and fishing at “Discover Mayslake” on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. The free, all-ages open house will offer short meditation walks and an outdoor stretching session to help spotlight programs and events offered throughout the year at the 87-acre estate, which is home to the 1920s Tudor Revival-style Mayslake Hall, a
Following her successful career in the acting industry at just the age of 26, Kelly began her duties as Princess of Monaco. The 16-minute civil ceremony that took place in the Palace Throne Room of Monaco on April 18, 1956, and a reception later in the day was attended by 3,000 Monégasque citizens which one part of the two ceremonies they needed to become married. In total for the wedding, it was estimated that more than 30 million viewers on live television saw the ceremony. “I think that there is something really intriguing about someone who was such a talented actress and then becomes a princess,” Goddard said. “To me, it really sounds like a true fairy tale.” Unfortunately, as most fairy tales come to an end, Grace Kelly’s did as well. On September 13, 1982, Kelly was
national historic landmark. Three Mayslake regulars will perform during the event, Sinfonietta Bel Canto at noon; Acappellago at 1 p.m.; and First Folio Theatre — Mayslake’s resident theater company — at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Visitors can take in the beauty of Mayslake on naturalistled hikes through the forest preserve’s high-quality prairie, oak savanna and woodland and on garden walks led by volunteers who care for the estate’s heritage garden. They can stop by exploration stations featuring bugs, participate in a scavenger hunt, or try archery and fishing with Forest Preserve District rangers. Kayaking will also be available for a fee. “Discover Mayslake is a great celebration and showcase of all that Mayslake has to offer during the year and the many ways we connect people to nature through the arts and history,” said Janneke Fowers, the District’s cultural education manager. Other open house features include learning about the ongoing restoration of the estate, an art exhibit featuring the advanced students of Mayslake’s Exploring Watercolor class, and art activities. Throughout the year Mayslake
driving back to Monaco from her country home in Roc Agel when she had a stroke. As a result, she lost control of her 1971 Rover P6 3500 and drove off the steep, winding road and down a 120foot mountainside. As Goddard said that Kelly’s whole existence was that she wanted the fairy tale experience, it was her human qualities that make her fun to emulate, and tell people the real story about her life. “It’s hard to remember that once you had the fairy tail, that this was an actual human being,” Goddard said. “I’m always interested in those things that make someone human like her having faults or flaws that every single one of us do. “I think that even from the 1950’s until now, the whole idea of being a princess is still really deeply embedded in our culture and will always be the ultimate dream.”
Hall hosts theater and musical productions, art classes, tours, exhibits, summer camps, special events and private functions. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has been connecting people to nature for more than 100 years. More than 4 million people visit its 60+ forest preserves, 145 miles of trails, six education centers and scores of programs each year. For information, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the District’s e-newsletter, blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
Second of Two Men Sentenced in Armed Robbery of Wheaton College Student DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that Abeet Ramos, 21 (d.o.b. 2/1/1998) formerly of South Elgin, has been sentenced to ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a guilty plea to one count of Armed Robbery, a Class X Felony, of a Wheaton College student in the summer of 2016. Ramos’ plea of guilty included an agreement
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After three second-place finishes this season, Alex Bowman wins the Camping World 400 in Joliet BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff
@RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com For the first time in his brief history being a professional NASCAR racer, 26-year-old Alex Bowman held off a late push by Kyle Larson to claim his first-ever Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series win by .546-seconds. After being passed by Larson, Bowman reclaimed the lead in the final six laps off the race to hold onto the Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. “I’m pretty speechless. I feel like I kind of just want to get home and enjoy it with my friends,” Bowman said. “It’s something that I’ve wanted my whole life, and now that we won one race, I don’t really know what to do with myself a little bit. Bowman, driver of the No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet Camaro for Hendrick Motorsport, didn’t let Mother Nature dictate the outcome of his performance, with a weather delay that lasted for more than three hours. With three consecutive secondplace finishes at Talladega, Dover and Kansas, Bowman was determined to get to Gatorade Victor Lane. “I was kind of tired of running second. I felt like we had a car capable of winning. We got held up there for a little while. I got super frustrated with some lap cars just not helping us, which they don’t have to help us, but that’s just kind of part of it,” Bowman said. “We
lost a big lead there, and I got pretty frustrated, burned the right rear tire off trying to get around some lap cars. And when Kyle got around me, I was going to tear the right side off it, try and run the fence, or get back around him. (I am) so glad we kept it out of the fence, and I was kind of surprised that he left the top open the way he did and left clean air up there, and surprised that it worked. I guess I should have moved up there earlier. But I didn’t want to run second again.” “(Chicagoland) I think it’s similar to Kansas. Obviously it’s not repaved like Kansas is, but it’s a very similar racetrack. And we brought the same race car. So obviously we were really strong there. Probably should have won that race, I gave that one away. We’ve just been so strong at this type of racetrack. I think after Kansas, we run second, I’m super bummed on that one. My family is from there, and I really wanted to win that race. I was pretty upset with myself, and I got back to the lounge, and one of our engineers, Tim, he’s like, Just wait until Chicago, we’re going to go haul ass there, and we were able to do that.” The win locks up Bowman’s spot in the NASCAR playoffs, which start September 15 at the South Point 400 in Las Vegas. The security will let Bowman focus more on racing for another win, rather than racing for points. “I can stop watching the points race every week and worrying
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Alex Bowman won the Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway Sunday after a more than three hour rain delay. It was Bowman’s first Cup Series win.
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‘FIRST ’ FROM PAGE 3 about trying to be in. Obviously we’re pretty strong in points, but we weren’t locked in by any means,” he said. “Doing that, I feel like we can just be more aggressive, take more chances. I feel like I can be more aggressive on green flag pit stops and just little things like that that sometimes if you overstep, it completely ruins your day and costs you a ton of points. We don’t have to worry as much about that and I can work on getting 10 tenths out of it so when the playoffs come, I know how hard I can push or can’t push. Bowman’s run to victory lane has not been easy. In February 2010, Bowman had a major scare when he was injured while being involved in an accident during a USAC race, suffering a fractured clavicle and rib. He had competed full-time at the Cup level in 2014-15 and in 2016 was hired by Hendrick in 2016 to drive Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 while Junior rehabbed from injury. With the return of Junior in 2017, Bowman sat out a year of full-time Cup competition, he was then chosen by Hendrick to replace the NASCAR icon a year ago following his retirement. “The beginning of this year was rough. I feel like people question me a lot, and if I deserve to be here or not. Just based on the fact that I don’t have a big resume to fall back on,” Bowman said. “I’ve had a lot of great opportunities throughout my career, but when we went stock car racing, those opportunities got pretty slim. Just getting a Cup win is something that kind of relaxes me in the sense that I feel like I can finally say I deserve to be here. But there were definitely sometimes I was very worried about it. It made going to the racetrack not a lot of fun. But glad we’re having a lot of fun now.” After finally getting the proverbial monkey off his back, Bowman said he is going to celebrate at his home with his friends in North Carolina, and looks to keep on the winning track again next week at the Daytona 500. “For me, it’s really about enjoying this with my group of friends back home. Hopefully the whole team will want to come over. My house is right by the airport, so hopefully they’ll stop by on their way home and we’ll have a good time,” Bowman said. “I’m going to throw [crew chief ] Greg [Ives] in the pool.”
SECOND, AGAIN For the second year in a row, Kyle Larson finished on the losing end
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Country superstar Lee Brice performed the prerace concert on pit road. of a dramatic finish at Chicagoland Speedway. Bowman led for a majority of the third stage of the race, but Larson was able to get past him with 10 laps to go. Not to be outgunned again, Alex Bowman used the high side to get the lead back four laps later and held on to get his Hendrick Motorsport, No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet Camaro to Gatorade Victory Lane. “I could see him struggle when I was getting to him, and when I got by him, I’m like, all right, good, he’s going to be in my dirty air and get loose,” Larson said. “He could get big runs on me down the straightaways, and I think that allowed him to get that run into one and he got to the main side and I got tight, I don’t know if him getting air on my spoiler or something got him tight, but I had to kind of breathe it a little bit, and then we side drafted on the backstretch. “(I) was actually surprised I even got to him. I thought when he came out about the same distance off pit road in front of me, I thought he was just going to check out. But
like I said, he was struggling, and we were able to get to him and get by him, but he did a good job. He did a good job regrouping and figuring out how to make his car drive better and got the win. Cool to see him get the win there. Would have liked for him to have to wait another week or so, but happy for him. He’s an open-wheel guy, so cool to see.”
RIDING THE STORM OUT After only 11 laps in the books, the race was halted because of lightning in the area. That cell produced heavy winds and rain and the race was more than three hours delayed. When the green flag dropped again, the air temperature had dropped from 92 degrees at the original start of the race to 72 degrees on the restart. The cooler temperatures, however, did not hurt Bowman. “I thought it was going to free up quite a bit more than it did. It really didn’t change the handling of our racecar very much. Maybe we lost some rear grip as the night came.
(It) didn’t really gain a ton of front grip until we made some changes,” Bowman said. “So, I feel like we started the raceway too tight, but also, kind of once the sun went down, didn’t have a lot to lean on with the right rear. And Greg was able to make some really good calls on what to change with the racecar because I kind of needed both. And we were definitely too loose there at the end, but we were able to make it work.”
STAGE SET Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin finished in 14th and 15th, respectively in the race, but each earned a playoff point by winning a state. Hamlin claimed the first stage of the race and Harvick the second. Hamlin twice had NASCAR infractions sending him to the tail end of the field. One on lap 105 when he had a tire infraction and again on lap 163 when the team had too many members in contact with the pit service area. Harvick led a race-best 132 laps,
but hit the outside wall late in the race.
CELEBRITY STATUS There were several celebrities out taking in the race — at least before the rain. Chicago Fire star Taylor Kinney took a ride around the track with NASCAR legend Jeff Burton in the ‘Toyota Joyride With Jeff.’ Also watching the race was Benet Academy graduate Frank Kaminsky, a member of the Charlotte Hornets. Kaminsky was in the pits with the No. 24 team of William Byron.
PARTY IN THE PITS It may not have been a parking lot party, but South Carolina native Lee Brice was on hand to play a prerace concert for the Chicagoland Speedway faithful. Brice played his hit tunes, including “Rumor,” which is working its way up the Billboard Country Charts.
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TASTE OF WESTMONT ATTRACTIONS This July be sure to visit the award-winning Taste of Westmont summer festival. This four-day weekend is full of fun for the whole family. Thursday kicks off with Kidzapalooza featuring carnival specials, south stage, trivia hosted by Westmont Public Library, Cruisin’ Nights car show and more! Carnival specials go all weekend along with a craft show, kids activities, face painting, beer tent, and of course, grab a “taste” at our local restaurant food booths.
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SUNDAY, JULY 14
Thursday - 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. - $20 Wristbands Saturday - 12 - 4 p.m. - $25 Wristbands Sunday - 12 - 4 p.m. - $25 Wristbands Sunday - 5 - 8 p.m. - $20 Wristbands
1 p.m. Muddy Waters Blues Jams 4 p.m. Muddy Waters Blues Tribute 6 p.m. 7th Heaven
2019 MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JULY 12
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6 p.m. Miss Jackie Rose 8:30 p.m. Sixteen Candles
Thursday, July 11 - 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 12 - 4 -10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13 - Noon-10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14 - Noon to 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 13 3 p.m. Expressions Dance 4:30 p.m. Pistol Pete 6 p.m. RICO 8:30 p.m. Chicago Experience
SOUTH STAGE & MORE THURSDAY, JULY 11 5 - 9 p.m. - Westmont Car Show at Bank of America Parking Lot 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Kidzapalooza Carnival Special 6 - 8 p.m. - Westmont Library Trivia Night at South Stage 8 p.m. - Pinion
FRIDAY, JULY 12 5 p.m. - Musicians Workshop featured Solo Acts
6 p.m. - Musicians Workshop Children’s Ensemble 6:30-10:30 p.m. - Bingo on Cass 6:30 p.m. - Musicians Workshop Rock Ensemble 7 p.m. - Tim Stop
SATURDAY, JULY 13 12 - 4 p.m. - Facepainting & More 2 - 10 p.m. - Bingo on Cass 12 p.m. Drop in to enjoy a variety of crafts! 1:30- p.m. Get ready for an interactive performance by the Spoon Man! Sing along and maybe even join his Mountain Band! 3 p.m. Join library staff for STEM projects. 5 p.m. - Metal D 6 p.m. - One Night Only
SUNDAY, JULY 14 12 - 4 p.m. - Facepainting & More 2 p.m. - School of Rock 2 - 8 p.m. - Bingo on Cass 3 p.m. - Uncle Jon's Music Student Showcase 4 p.m. - Uncle Jon's Music Ukulele Circle 5 p.m. - Die Kellerknaben 6 p.m. - Manning Dads
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China Chef J. Flemings Absolutely delicious La Michoacana Premier Papa Passeros Sweet and Savory Spot Taqueria Ranchito Taste of Taiwan- Sister City Tropical Sno Uncle Bubs BBQ Westmont Chamber of Commerce Lemon Shake-Ups Westmont Lions Club Zazzo’s Pizza and Bar
Thursday thru Sunday Credit cards accepted at Beer Tent
BEER TENT LOCATIONS 226 N Cass Ave Irving St and Cass Ave
EVENT POLICIES: NO PETS ALLOWED No outside drinks or food allowed No coolers No weapons of any kind No bikes, roller blades or skateboards
ALCOHOL TICKETS: Beer tent tickets will be $5. We are offering credit card payments at the beer tent only.
Below is the the link to sign up for the Taste of Westmont volunteering positions http://signup.com/go/WRXDpnd We appreciate all your help and support! Thank you!
GENERAL ADMISSION: Free to the public FOOD PURCHASES: Cash Only
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If you would like to advertise your business and support this wonderful event, please contact us at 630-829-9378 or email wsec@westmontevents.com. For more details, visit westmontevents.com.
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Advising a College Grad on Future Finances DEAR DAVE,
DAVE SAYS By Dave Ramsey
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I recently tried to cancel a credit card, and the customer service representative told me that doing this would cancel out my entire 14-year credit history. Is this true?
KERI
DEAR KERI, No, it is not true. The rep you spoke with is either a moron or a liar. Canceling a credit card doesn’t erase a person’s entire credit history, and it doesn’t erase their credit history with that company or their card either. And by the way, your credit history doesn’t last 14 years. It lasts seven years, but all the information on your
record that is older than that - except for Chapter 7 bankruptcy - comes off your credit bureau report. A Chapter 7 filing stays on your report for 10 years. So, you don’t have a 14-year credit history. Sorry, it’s just not there. And if you talk to this company again, you really need to find an educated rep to speak with. This one doesn’t have a clue.
DAVE Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Dave’s latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DUPAGE, STATE OF ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs. REYNALDO C. TATE JR., MARYCON A. TATE A/K/A MARYCON C. TATE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). 19 CH 464 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: MARYCON A. TATE A/K/A MARYCON C. TATE, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of DuPage County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 247 IN FORESTEDGE, UNIT NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 1968, AS DOCUMENT R68-53827 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION FILED JANUARY 6, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R69-348, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 08-35-214-007 commonly known as 8127 WESTVIEW LN WOODRIDGE IL 60517; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by REYNALDO C. TATE JR. AND MARYCON A. TATE A/K/A MARYCON C. TATE, and recorded in the Office of the DuPage County Recorder as Document Number R2016-059072; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of DuPage County, located at 505 NORTH COUNTY FARM ROAD, WHEATON, IL 60187, on or before July 26, 2019, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Attorney No. 22638 LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel Timothy R. Yueill Greg Elsnic Richard Drezek Aaron Nevel 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP # 19-01673 I3124328 Published 6/26, 7/3, 7/10
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‘BRIEFS’ FROM PAGE 2 that Ramos would cooperate with the State in the case against his codefendant. On March 29, 2019, Ramos entered his plea of guilty in front of Judge John Kinsella, who handed down today’s sentence. On January 25, 2019, Ramos’ codefendant, Jeremy Jones, 26 (d.o.b. 6/12/1993) formerly of Elgin, was sentenced to twenty-four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to the same charge. A third codefendant, Timothy Jones, Jeremy’s brother, was shot and killed in December 2017 in an unrelated matter. Ramos has been held in custody at the DuPage County Jail on a bond of $3 million with 10% to apply since September 2, 2016. On August 26, 2016, at approximately 9:50 a.m., the victim was walking in downtown Glen Ellyn when he was approached by a small SUV occupied by three men. Two men exited the vehicle, displayed a handgun, and ordered the victim into the vehicle. The three men then drove to several ATMs and withdrew more than $1,500 from the victim’s bank account using his ATM card. The men then drove to Chicago with the victim and at approximately 11:37 a.m., released the victim. Upon his release, the victim ran to the nearest building and called 911. An investigation into the matter led by the Glen
Ellyn Police Department resulted in charges against the defendants. “This morning, Judge Kinsella sentenced Mr. Ramos to ten years in prison and in doing so sent the message that this type of brazen, violent behavior will not be tolerated in DuPage County,” Berlin said. “Mr. Ramos and Mr. Jones have certainly earned the sentences imposed upon them. I cannot begin to imagine the terror that the victim must have felt as these defendants drove him at gunpoint from ATM to ATM and
forced him to withdraw more than $1,500 from his bank account. I would like to thank members of the Glen Ellyn Police Department for their outstanding work on this case. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Nicole Wilkes-English and Mike Fisher for their work in holding both of these defendants responsible for their outrageous behavior.” Ramos will be required to serve 50% of his sentence before being eligible for parole.
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