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NEWS Rialto Theatre

Rialto makes two new appointments for new year

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Life doesn’t have to be perfect for it to be joyful

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Rialto Square Theatre appoints new general counsel, development director

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Joliet Central High School students showcase investment portfolios Joliet Central High School Economics students gained relevant financial experience when they showcased their investment portfolios to a community panel Dec. 10.

The students in John Wietlispach’s college prep and Patrick McGovern’s co-taught classes have been working throughout the semester studying stocks, mutual funds and bonds in relation to risk tolerance in a stock market game simulation sponsored by Econ Illinois.

As part of the economics study, students synthesized and applied the concepts from the simulation by competing in the national writing contest, Invest Write, sponsored by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Foundation.

The community audience viewed five presentations

and provided feedback. The presentationsservedastheProject Based Learning summative activity for the course.

McGovern and Wietlispach said studying the notes and analyzing the numbers are important. However, they added that presenting the information to a real audience took the students to another level.

By allowing the students to showcase their work and their findings, and providing them with suggestions and feedback on steps to take for improvement, there learning was brought full circle.

The presentation relied on support from a variety of sources, including the Stock Market Game, Invest Write, the JTHS/Abri Credit Union Reality Fair, PBL, and the National Association for Retirement Plan Participants.

David Silverman’s appointment result of Thomas Carey retirement The Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority, which owns and operates the Rialto Square Theatre complex, has made two new appointments that took effect Jan. 1.

Daniel Vera, Chairman of the WCMEAA, announced at the authority’s December meeting that attorney David Silverman will become the next general counsel for the organization. Silverman, who is a partner with the firm of Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC, will become only the second general counsel for the WCMEAA. Silverman’s appointment is as a result of the retirement of

Thomas Carey, who served as the WCMEAA’s legal counsel since the late 1970s when the Rialto was deeded to the WCMEAA. “On behalf of the WCMEAA Board of Directors I wish to thank Tom for his service to our organization for more than three decades,” said Vera. “We have been well served

by Tom’s guidance and attention to the many matters that are part of the Authority’s day-to-day business. We wish him well in his retirement.”

Silverman is a founding member of Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC. He is a graduate of Lewis University and The John Marshall Law School, where he graduated with high distinction.

Also joining the Rialto organization is Jack Ericksen, who will be a part of the theatre’s administrative staff as the director of development. Ericksen served Catholic Charities (Diocese of

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Cookbook Club. 6 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Pick your favorite recipe from the featured cookbook at the children’s or reference desks, make it, and share it at the monthly meeting. Everyone will get to taste and talk about the recipe.

Young Rembrandts’ Family Art Class. 10 a.m. at ShorewoodTroy Public Library. Young Rembrandts is hosting a drawing class for the families of our community! Parents (or guardians) and children will sit side-by-side, drawing and exploring the wonderful world of art with YR! Subject matter will be appropriate for ages 5 to 95 and may include drawing animals, still life, people, cartoons, or portraits. All supplies will be included.

Registration limited to 25 people -please call 815-725-1715 to register ALL attendees. A parent/guardian must attend this drawing class with their child. For more information about Young Rembrandts’ awardwinning drawing program, visit www.

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Paws to Read with Brody!

5 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood. ‘Paws’ to read with our cuddly therapy dog, Brody! Children can sign-up to read to Brody for a single, 15-minute session starting at 5 pm. Ages 6-12. Please contact the Children’s Department to register for the first available time slot.

Joliet) for nearly a decade. while there, held the position of senior development officer prior to accepting the appointment.

“Jack has a great knowledge of our community from which he will work with the Rialto Square Theatre Foundation Board of Directors in raising funds to support the historic Rialto Square Theatre” said Randall Green, general manager of the theater.

“I am looking forward to working with Jack as we chart a course that will raise funds to address the 90-year-old theatre’s capital needs and support our efforts to expand our programming for the community.”

The Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority, a unit of local government, was created in 1978 to own and operate the Rialto Square Theatre complex and surrounding properties.

Junior Explorers: Origami Yoga. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at White Oak Library Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive. Discover our exciting world! The Junior Explorers learn all about science, animals, art, history and more. Each expedition only has room for 25 explorers from ages 6 to 9 years of age, so please register today! Register online, in person or by phone. For further information on this program, please contact Elizabeth Small at the Crest Hill Branch at 815552-4290, esmall@whiteoaklibrary. org, or check the website under Events at www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

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Teen Crafts: Candy Sushi.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at White Oak Library Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill. Make pretty sushi out of sweet, sweet candy! Register online, in person or by phone. For further information on this program, please contact Cindy Shutts at the Crest Hill Branch at 815-552-4296, cshutts@whiteoaklibrary.org or check the website under Events at www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

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coVer Story Senate Bill 986 now requires child-care employees to show proof of having received the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccine.

What to know about new, amended laws in 2016 any Illinoisans learned last week that 90 percent of pumpkins grown in the country are produced right here in the Land of Lincoln. To recognize that feat, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation making pumpkin pie the official pie of Illinois. When they weren’t busy playing tug of war with the state budget or considering “official” dessert candidates, legislators found time to pass many new or amended pieces of legislation that will affect workers, the terminally ill and students, to name a few.

Of the 237 new laws that went into effect Jan. 1, several stand out because of the impact they will have on Illinois residents. To help readers digest this full slate of new rules, we’ve narrowed down the list into eight areas that will see the most change in 2016.

The Equal Pay Act will now apply to all employers, not only those with four or more employees. House Bill 3429 (PA 99-0182) states that any violation of the Equal Pay Act will subject employers to a civil penalties, and sets different penalty structures for employees with fewer than four employees and those with four or more employees.

Committing public policy violations will subject the employer to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.

Some pro-business reforms passed by the General Assembly include: Senate Bill 1672 (PA 99-0463), which

Bobcats aside, legislators also made several steps to protect animals in 2016. House Bill 3231 (PA 99-0357) increases penalties for a person who is convicted of a specified cruel treatment of animals violation upon a companion animal in the presence of a child. The law states that

allows businesses to file and receive a permit directly from the state and bypass the federal government; House Bill 3887, which requires state agencies to examine rules, administrative regulations and permitting processes that pertain to small businesses in order to identify those that are unreasonable, unduly burdensome, duplicative or onerous to small businesses; and Senate Bill 659 (PA 99-0134, which requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to create and

in addition to any other penalty provided by law, the new legislation states that a person who is convicted shall be subject to a fine of $250 and ordered to perform community service for a minimum of 100 hours.

Senate Bill 125 (PA 990311) prohibits dog or cat owners from exposing the animal to a life-threatening situation brought on by a prolonged period of time in

maintain a website to help anyone wishing to start a business in illinois or relocate a business in illinois.

Additionally, Senate Bill 38 (PA 99-0017) amends the state’s minimum wage law to allow a collective bargaining unit to negotiate and contractually exempt themselves from the hourly wage requirements imposed by the act.

The union can agree to an alternate shift schedule, as allowed under federal law.

extreme heat or cold conditions.

Additionally, House Bill 4029 (PA 99-0310) requires animal control facilities to check for microchips and other iD means to determine an owner. if an owner is identified, the facility must contact via mail at least seven business days before transfer, foster home or euthanasia. The facility is also required to check a second time for microchip and double check the original information obtained for accuracy.

Beginning Jan. 1, illinois became one of several “Right to Try” states. House Bill 1335 (PA 99-0270) gives terminallyill patients access to medical treatments that have not yet been approved for use by the general public. These include clinical-trial, experimental medical treatments and medications.

Senate Bill 986 (PA 99-0267) requires child-care employees at any childcare facility that cares for children ages 6 and younger to provide proof of two doses of the measles mumps and rubella vaccine or provide proof of immunity.

The legislation also requires child-care employees to show proof of having received the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccine.

House Bill 3930 (PA 99-0077) changes definition of “sexual orientation” in the hate crime statute, the institutional vandalism statute, and the statute concerning aggravating factors in sentencing to the definition used in the illinois Human Rights Act. The law amends the offense of institutional vandalism by replacing the term “sexual orientation” with “ancestry, gender, sexual orientation” and “physical or mental disability.”

House Bill 217 (PA 99-0411) prohibits mental health providers from engaging in sexual orientation change efforts with a person younger than the age of 18. The legislation also prohibits advertising that represents homosexuality as a mental disease, disorder or illness.

Violation of the law is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. it also codifies that a provider who engages in sexual orientation efforts may be subject to discipline by the licensing entity or disciplinary review board with competent jurisdiction.

High school students should have a better understanding of government and the democratic process, as House Bill 4025 (PA 99-0434) sets a civics course requirement to high school curriculum. The law requires at least one semester of the required two years of social studies be set aside for civics instruction, including a focus on government institutions, discussion of current and controversial issues, service learning, and simulations of the democratic process.

Senate Bill 1455 (PA 99-0185) requires that one of the assessments administered by the illinois State Board of Education shall be accepted by illinois public institutions of higher education for the purpose of student application or admissions consideration.

House Bill 163 (PA 99-0084) prohibits the illinois State Board of Education from establishing different performance standards based on race or ethnicity.

Additionally, schools will now be required to be equipped with approved carbon monoxide alarms or detectors.

Legislators also made several changes to laws surrounding Dui arrests and convictions in the new year. Among these, House Bill 3533 (PA 99-0296) requires ignition interlock devices to be installed for a minimum of five years on all vehicles owned by a person who has been convicted of a second or subsequent Dui offense.

Senate Bill 627 (PA 99-0467) makes several Dui-related recommendations based on the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.

Changes include requiring certain individuals suspected of consuming alcohol to sign the written warning from law enforcement; removing “hard time” provisions that currently prohibit driving relief for Dui offenders, and instead allow offenders to apply for a monitoring device driving permit or restricted driving permit with a breath alcohol ignition interlock device; requiring any offender with two or more Dui or reckless homicide convictions to install a BAiiD as a condition of a restricted driving permit; and requiring a BAiiD, as a condition of a RDP, if the offender is convicted of Dui involving death, great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement to another.

Additionally, House Bill 1446 (PA 99-0290) allows drivers who had their license permanently revoked after a fourth Dui conviction to obtain a restricted driving permit after five years if the person shows a minimum three years of uninterrupted sobriety and successful completion all of the recommended rehabilitation activity.

Penalties for trucking violations also increased Jan. 1. House Bill 1516 (PA 99-0291) states that any driver who willfully violates specified motor carrier safety regulations is guilty of a Class 3 felony when the violation results in a motor vehicle accident that causes great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement, or death to another person. Those violations include Dui, motor carrier drivers’ hours of service, motor carrier qualifications for drivers, or other violations that would place the driver or vehicle out of service.

House Bill 246 (PA 99-0146) designates Dec. 23 of each year to be “Scott’s Law Day,” to honor public safety workers and remind motorists to utilize safety when passing stopped emergency vehicles.

Beginning with the 2017 registration year, House Bill 2811 (PA 99-0071) allows any vehicle owner or spouse who has been approved for the reduced registration fee pursuant to the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act to also pay the reduced fee for any vehicle displaying specialty plates.

www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.6734 Wed nesday, January 6, 2016 | bug lenew spapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet and Shorewood police departments. 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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Scott F. Erickson, 22, 8620 E. Teal Lane, Wilmington, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Dec. 24 in the 700 block of West Jefferson Street for battery.

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Kathy L. Kay, 74, 106 E. Jefferson St., Shorewood, was arrested at 9:08 a.m. Dec. 25 at the residence for domestic battery.

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Katilin M. Hufford, 29, 2310 Beau Monde Ave., Lisle, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Dec. 26 at Hunter Drive and River Road for driving under the influence, illegal transportation of alcohol, speeding and improper lane usage.

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Joliet Stephen E. Araujo, 25, 118 Earl Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 8:02 a.m. Dec. 23 in the 900 block of West Jefferson for theft under $500.

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Dashawn J. Green, 29, 203 Sheridan, Joliet, was arrested at 2:03 p.m. Dec. 23 at the residence for unlawful restraint, aggravated domestic battery, interfering with the reporting of domestic violence and domestic battery.

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Luis Ponce, 22, 1912 N. Center, Crest Hill, was arrested at 2:01 a.m. Dec. 23 at the residence for telephone threat.

battery, criminal trespassing, and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

possession of burglary tools, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, and criminal damage to property.

Michael A. Lopez, 25, 2226 Graystone Drive, was arrested at 10:13 p.m. Dec. 28 in the 300 block of North Larkin for aggravated battery, aggravated assault and battery.

Raven S. Hughes, 21, 1628 Sterling Ave., was arrested at 5 a.m. Dec. 30 in the 900 block of Gael for criminal damage to property and endangering the life or health of a child.

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Lisa Marie Perna, 48, 1309 E. Washington, was arrested at 12:04 a.m. Dec. 28 in the 200 block of Parks for aggravated battery to a police officer, obstructing justice,

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Law enforcement Senate Bill 1304 (PA 99-0352) Creates new rules and regulations for the use of officer-worn body cameras and implements a number of police reforms, such as prohibiting the use of chokeholds when deadly force isn’t justified, requiring an independent review of officer-involved deaths, making investigation reports part of the public record when an officer involved in a death is not charged with a crime, expanding officer training to include topics such as use of force, and creating a database of officers who have been fired or resigned due to misconduct.

While the bill does not require police departments to use body cameras, it states that officers in departments that choose to use body cameras must keep their cameras on when conducting law

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Artez Norwood, 43, 1413 Fairview Ave., was arrested at 8:42 a.m. Dec. 30 at Raynor and Glenwood for residential burglary,

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enforcement activities. Officers would be allowed to turn the camera off when talking to a confidential informant, as well as at the request of a victim or witness.

The bill allows for grants via a $5 fee increase for each $40 on criminal and traffic offenses, to go toward cameras and new training.

Senate Bill 1129 (PA 99-0371) targets designer drug manufacturers by allowing prosecutors to not have to wait as long for lab tests to show if a synthetic drug is illegal.

Additionally, two new laws (PA 99-0050 and PA 99-0051) prohibit the sale of powdered caffeine to individuals younger than 18 and the sale of products consisting of or containing powdered alcohol.

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5:13 p.m. Dec. 30 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson St., for retail theft.

Arlaine V. Richards, 41, 2510 Brook Lane, Aurora, was arrested at 6:39 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 1800 block of West Jefferson Street for retail theft, aggravated assault and possession of drug equipment.

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Michael J. O’Connor, 46, 1901 Burry Circle, Crest Hill, was arrested at 7:45 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 1400 block of North Center for domestic battery.

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Jamar D. Stevens, 27, 318 Princeton Ave., Lockport, was arrested at 10:31 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 300 block of Dewey for resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

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Life doesn’t have to be perfect for it to be joyful EDITORIAL

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This week we celebrate the beginning of a new year and that special voices brings New Year’s resolutions for many individuals. This year, I’d like to recommend some resolutions for how you can change the game for a more accepting and inclusive world.

This year, let us continue to focus on the abilities of those of us with special needs, as we educate our communities on how to bring pure joy and determination to everything that we do.

Take, for example, a relatively new challenge to help do just that. This past year, Special Olympics launched a new challenge called “P.L.A.Y. #LetsChangeTheGame.” The challenge is simple.

Its mission is to encourage all people to play, learn, accept and say “yes” together. The goal is to have common ground among people of all abilities.

To give a specific example, this past week I and my fellow SEASPAR Special Olympics teammates had the opportunity to play what Special Olympics calls unified basketball. The Level Up youth basketball team, based in Downers Grove, consisted of players without disabilities.

They partnered with my team in playing a fun unified scrimmage game.

Together, the Level Up youth basketball players played with us and learned about our differences. These players then were able to accept us and say “yes” to an inclusive game.

This year, let’s take time to focus on the pure joyous moments of all of our lives. One can snap a photo, write

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Daniel Smrokowski, middle, takes a #unifiedselfie with Erin Compton and Becky Cavanagh. a blog post or column, or podcast anecdotes that showcase those moments that bring about pure joy.

One can also simply relate anecdotes of joyous moments, while engaging in old-fashioned conversation.

One such pure joyful episode occurred to me this past summer. The date was July 25, and I was standing on the field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The opening ceremony of the Special Olympics 2015 World Summer Games was taking place.

I was standing among my fellow Special Olympics athletes. We were celebrating our abilities— whether we were there on that global stage as an athlete or a journalist. For those in attendance, we celebrated our acceptance and inclusion within the world.

Another pure joyful moment for me also occurred this past year in Normal, Illinois, at the 2015 Summer Games for Special Olympics Illinois.

This time I was with previous “Special Voices” athletes Erin Compton and Becky Cavanagh, both diagnosed with Down syndrome. It was at the opening ceremony that I first met Erin and Becky. The #UnifiedSelfie that the three of us captured that first night

of the weekend showed the pure joy that those of us with special needs can bring to our communities.

Many of us with special needs demonstrate determination in everything we do. We work so hard to achieve our goals despite any challenges that we face. One of my former special education teachers, Leann Philgren, personally witnessed the hard work ethic that my fellow classmates at Westmont High School and I had displayed.

In a past Special Chronicles podcast, Leann spoke about the determination, perseverance and ability to overcome obstacles that those of us with special needs bring to our world.

“He’s so powerful. He’s one of those students that work so hard to be successful,” said Leann. “What you guys bring to our population is a gift.”

Our parents, in addition to our teachers, are ones that firsthand recognize the determination that we show the world.

“The ability to smile and carry on no matter the circumstances is something that Erin teaches us all,” said Diane Compton, mother of Erin.

“Not expecting life to be perfect for it to be joyful.”

This year, let us recall the joyous moments and determination that those of us with special needs bring to our world. Join me in the new year, and let’s change the game in bringing about pure joy to our world.

Daniel Smrokowski was born three-and-athird months premature, and diagnosed with learning disabilities and a severe language disorder. He is an athlete and global messenger with Special Olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation team. Daniel is the founder of Special Chronicles nonprofit new media company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Come join us at www.SpecialChronicles.com.

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Beyond the Book Club. 4:30 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood.

Explore books in a fun and welcoming atmosphere! This unique book club welcomes kids (with an adult family member or friend) to come and discover a different book each month through interactive activities and lively discussion. Please register for each session. Books chosen are at the reading level of ages 7-12, but all ages are welcome.

JANUARY 15

Petite Picassos. 4 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood. Do you love making artistic masterpieces?

Then, the Petite Picassos are for you!

Please register for each class. Ages 6 10.

JANUARY 18

Barbie Celebration. 6 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood. Bring your favorite Barbie to the library and hear Barbie-themed stories, make crafts, and play games.

Junior Explorers: Yoga Night.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at White Oak Library Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive. Discover our exciting world! The Junior Explorers learn all about science, animals, art, history and more. Each expedition only has room for 25 explorers from ages 6 to 9 years of age, so please register today! Register online, in person or by phone. For further information on this program, please contact Elizabeth Small at the Crest Hill Branch at 815552-4290, esmall@whiteoaklibrary. org, or check the website under Events at www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

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Make prudent choices with your finances and possessions in the week to come. Put the quarter in the bank account instead of in the gumball machine. Your phone may ring off the hook and you may receive some sound advice.

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Pamper yourself and make peace. Spend a few dollars on something that makes your job easier or revamp your banking routines in the week ahead. A simple phone call can put things back on track with a family member.

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Your creative juices may flow like the Mississippi in the week ahead. Spend as much time as possible with projects or hobbies that gives you a chance to express inspiring ideas and offer a deep sense of satisfaction.

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Put the pedal down on your passion. Ambition could be your middle name in the upcoming week. You are capable of accomplishing anything and have the wisdom and good judgment to make shrewd decisions.

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Don’t be a slave to tradition but don’t throw out traditions without having something to replace them.

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basketball

win again JCA wins second tournament of the season behind MVP Jackson

By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

While there were many close games in the Romeoville Christmas Classic, Joliet Catholic didn’t participate in any of them.

That is because the Hilltoppers blew away all four of their opponents by double digits as they went 4-0 to win the tournament title, defeating Glenbard South in the championship 56-37 Dec. 31.

“We got to a level and stayed at that level, which is rare,” JCA coach Joe Gura said. “We were 4-0 going into a weekend with Benet and Minooka and lost two tough games. We came together and are now 9-2. We can keep getting better as time goes on. We’re not the same team we were after that Minooka game and we don’t want to be the same team we are now later in the year. We’re looking for constant progression.”

“It is the first time in 36 years (winning multiple tournaments), so it is a great honor,” tournament MVP Jalen Jackson said. “We have

36

years since jca won two tournaments in a season

to keep working hard.”

Jackson took control of the game early for JCA, scoring the team’s first nine points of the game and 17 of the first 19.

“We had to come out and punch them in the face right away and set the tempo for the game,” Jackson said. “I feel like the energy builds around me. We always look for the open man.”

“He is a special player,” Gura said. “And he is one of the nicest kids. He is grounded.

He is a humble kid and that is a testament to him and his family.”

However, JCA trailed Glenbard South 15-11 after the first quarter.

But thanks to Jackson’s 21 first half points, the Hilltoppers rallied to take a 33-21 lead at the half.

It was the defense then that took over, limiting Glenbard South to five points in the third quarter en route to a commanding 43-26 advantage.

“We got our offense back by getting steals and making

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first half points for jalen jackson in final game

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Jalen Jackson was named MVP as JCA won the Romeoville Tournament.

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Joliet West wins, loses on officials’ controversial calls

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

Joliet West got out of the gate Tuesday in the opening game of the 85th Annual Pontiac Holiday Tournament exactly the way it wanted to.

That however, only lasted the first couple minutes.

After an early run to start the game, West was controlled by Plainfield North for most of the game, before coming back in the closing minutes to take a 63-60 lead.

West’s Jason Bingham went up for a layup that was blocked

by North’s Kevin Krieger, who slammed his elbow into the backboard and crashed into the matted wall behind the basket.

As he laid there, North made a shorthanded four-on-five push

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Jason Bingham and West were on both ends of controversial calls.

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basketball

Central girls fall in consolation final at Oswego East

By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

Joliet Central went 2-2 in the Oswego East Holiday Classic, falling to Aurora Central Catholic in the consolation final 49-29.

“We had a bad shooting day today,” Joliet Central coach Brian Reed said. “I think we took 58 shots from two-point range and

west | from page 8 to tie the game and with slightly more than three seconds left, Henry Thompson got off a threepoint try that went in and was apparently about to send the game into overtime.

The shot, however, was waved off as the trail official had blown the play dead so the trainers could attend to Krieger.

“We controlled the pace for the first two minutes and then we decided not to run in transition,” said West coach Nick DiForti.

“They are a good team and well coached. We have had a few days off and we knew it would be sloppy, we were just happy to get the win. Everyone down here plays great.”

Trevian Bell led all scorers with 17 points, taking over the end of the game when West needed him to.

Elijah Ward added 15 for West, while Bingham chipped in 12.

Ward and Eddie Creal each added seven rebounds to lead West.

“I make an effort to challenge Trevian when is not assert himself,” DiForti said. “He comes through down the stretch with some big plays.”

Bell knows he has the ability to be a leader and take over a game.

“We went through a stretch

jca | from page 7 layups,” Jackson said. “Defense wins championships.”

“To hold them to just a five points was big,” Gura said. “We did that earlier in the tournament against Plainfield Central when we opened up the game in the third quarter as well. I’m very happy right now. I hope we can keep it going.”

Now the Hilltoppers will return

made eight. We couldn’t hit a layup. We left so many points out there. We have to go back to the drawing board and make layups.

Everyone has a bad shooting game and hopefully this was ours.”

The Steelmen opened play with a 53-46 loss to Downers Grove South. Monica Barefield scored 26 points in the loss.

They bounced back with a 50-

45 win over Plainfield Central behind 14 from Barefield and 12 from Morgan Jones.

Joliet Central advanced to the consolation final with a 7066 overtime win against Metea Valley.

Barefield tallied 31 points, Ashley Hare had 19 points with fourth three-pointers and Jones added 16.

“Monica had some real good

where we were having a hard time putting the ball in the basket and me as a leader, I have to step up when things aren’t going right,” Bell said.

In the second game of the tournament, Teyvion Kirk tallied 20, Ward added 17 and Bell scored 13 as West defeated Benet Academy 59-53. Benet was the No. 4 seed in the tournament.

The Tigers then took No. 1 seed Peoria Manual to overtime, but lost 74-73.

In that contest, Bell had 24 and Kirk added 14.

In their final game of the tournament, the Tigers lost to No. 3 Simeon 74-41. Bingham led the way with 16 points.

West was the only team to face three seeded teams in the tournament.

•Lockport was one of only two teams to complete a game on the first official day of the tournament, as the Porters lost to 41-40 to Danville.

Mikolaj Nowobilaki paced the Porters, while Wade Walder added eight While Lockport was scheduled to come back and play St. Charles North at 9 p.m. Monday night, the weather forced the game to be moved to mid afternoon Tuesday, a move coach Brett Hespell said had no real impact

on the Porters.

“For some teams that would have been a distraction for, but our team likes being together,” Hespell said. “They treated as they got to spend an extra day together. We drove to Bloomington and saw Star Wars, so it was a good day. These guys really care about each other and it’s a good group to be around.”

Lockport came out in that afternoon contest and defeated the North Stars 57-48 behind 16 points from Matt Smietanski and 10 from Brandon Credit.

The Porters were eliminated in the third game of the tournament with a 41-27 loss to Bloom.

Casey Schlusemann led the way in that game with 10 points.

to the rugged ESCC where they sit at 1-1 with a loss to Benet and a win over Carmel. They still have to face the likes of Notre Dame and Marian Catholic, among others.

“That conference is tough.

Every game is a war,” Gura said.

“Last year we were 4-5. We want to get as many conference wins as we can and compete night in and night out.”

games, as did Morgan Jones,” Reed said. “We try to preach defense to the team and Miya Crosby and Montgomery Armstrong had huge games defensively against Metea Valley.

Everybody notices offense, but they did some big things and helped keep balls alive. It’s the little things that win ball games.”

Overall it was a solid

tournament for the Steelmen.

“This is a great tournament and a great experience for the girls,” Reed said. “The girls know what we did today. I think we have more confidence coming out of this tournament. This should be a turnaround for us. Overall I’m pretty happy with the way they played. We have a chance now to work on some details in practice before our next game Jan. 7.”

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New law makes starting a business easier Business portal simplifies access to info By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

A new law in the state of Illinois could make it much easier for potential entrepreneurs to get their businesses off the ground.

Senate Bill 659 mandates the creation of a new online business portal that will contain all relevant forms and information for small businesses, such as state agency contact information and

regulatory requirements. The website will be updated annually.

The bill took effect Jan. 1.

State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is one legislator who supported the bill, which she said helps entrepreneurs to realize their dream of starting a business by creating a one-stop-shop for prospective employers.

“There are a lot of rules and regulations in Illinois in regards to opening a new business and the process can be very

overwhelming,” Manley said in a statement. “Many residents have great ideas, but are not sure how to get things started, so this new law is aimed at providing the relevant information to starting and growing a business in an easily accessible and consumable way.”

The new business portal was designed to make it easier for people to open their own business and get more people back to work, Manley added.

“Part of my mission as a legislator is to craft policies that responsibly remove hurdles to job creation and spur economic growth, she said. “There is a lot of work to do on that front, and this new law is a step in the right direction.”

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Wed n esday , January 6, 2016 | bug lenew spapers.com SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 650 Garnsey Ave., Joliet, IL 60432 (Single Family Residence). On the 14th day of January, 2016 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: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff V. ANTONIO SANCHEZ and ANTONIA SANCHEZ, Defendant.

Case No. 12 CH 1388 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: Heavner Beyers and Mihlar LLC 111 E. Main Street, Decatur, Illinois 62523 P: 217-422-1719 F: 217-422-1754 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 12/23, 12/30, 1/6.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 455 S. DESPLAINES STREET, JOLIET, IL 60436 (RESIDENTIAL ). On the 14th day of January, 2016 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: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff V. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF ARTHUR M. HAYES; ARTHUR L. HAYES, AS HEIR OF ARTHUR M. HAYES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant.

Case No. 14 CH 2136 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG AND ASSOCIATES 230 W. MONROE, SUITE 1125, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 P: 312 541-9710 F: 312 541-9711 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 12/23, 12/30, 1/6.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 3807 Rollingwood Court, Joliet, IL 60431 (Single Family Home).

On the 14th day of January, 2016 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: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee for Bravo Mortgage Asset Trust 2006-1, Bravo Mortgage Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-1 Plaintiff V. James Tonkin a/k/a James Tonkins; Illinois Department of Revenue; Jessenya McConnaughy; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of James Tonkin, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Jessenya McConnaughy, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants Defendant.

Case No. 15 CH 1151 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: THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP 33 W. Monroe St. Suite 1140 Chicago, Illinois 60603 P: 312-360-9455 F: 312-572-7823 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 12/23, 12/30, 1/6.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1202 John Street, JOLIET, IL 60435 (SINGLE FAMILY). On the 21st day of January, 2016 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: U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-2 Plaintiff V. MAGDALENA CHIEFE A/K/A MAGDALENA G. CHIEFE; Defendant.

Case No. 15 CH 1931 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: SHAPIRO KREISMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC. 2121 Waukegan Rd, Suite 301 Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 P: 847-770-4348 F: 847-291-3434 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 12/30, 1/6, 1/13.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 3503 Indian Head Lane, Joliet, IL 60435 (SINGLE FAMILY). On the 28th day of January, 2016 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: Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006- AR8 Trust, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee Plaintiff V. ANTON GRIFFIN; STONE CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; TABITHA GRIFFIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant.

Case No. 08 CH 2876 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: SHAPIRO KREISMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC. 2121 Waukegan Rd, Suite 301 Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 P: 847-770-4348 F: 847-291-3434 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 1/6, 1/13, 1/20.

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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 )

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff,

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff,

vs.

ANTONIO SANCHEZ and ANTONIA SANCHEZ, Defendant. No. 12 CH 1388 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 8th day of October, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 14th day of January, 2016 , 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 15 in Block 2 in Garnsey and Knox Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof recorded August 2, 1888 in Plat Book 6, Page 3, as Document 148996, Will County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 650 Garnsey Ave., Joliet, IL 60432 Description of Improvements: Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 30-07-10-208-018-0000 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: Heavner Beyers and Mihlar LLC 111 E. Main Street, Decatur, Illinois 62523 P: 217-422-1719 F: 217-422-1754 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will

County Published 12/23, 12/30, 1/6.

vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF ARTHUR M. HAYES; ARTHUR L. HAYES, AS HEIR OF ARTHUR M. HAYES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant. No. 14 CH 2136 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 26th day of October, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 14th day of January, 2016 , 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: THE SOUTH 31 FEET OF LOT 14 AND THE NORTH 9 FEET OF LOT 15 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF BLOCK 92, IN SCHOOL SECTION ADDITION TO JOLIET, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 455 S. DESPLAINES STREET, JOLIET, IL 60436 Description of Improvements: RESIDENTIAL P.I.N.: 30-07-16-410-011-0000 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG AND ASSOCI-

ATES 230 W. MONROE, SUITE 1125, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 P: 312 541-9710 F: 312 541-9711 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will

County

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.

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.

Published 12/23, 12/30, 1/6.

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.

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.

JOLIET 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 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee for Bravo Mortgage Asset Trust 2006-1, Bravo Mortgage Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-1 Plaintiff, vs.

James Tonkin a/k/a James Tonkins; Illinois Department of Revenue; Jessenya McConnaughy; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of James Tonkin, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Jessenya McConnaughy, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants Defendant. No. 15 CH 1151 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 8th day of October, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 14th day of January, 2016 , 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 106, IN TIMBERLINE UNIT NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 18, 1963 AS DOCUMENT NO. 977738, AND CORRECTED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION 10/11/2005 RECORDED MARCH 21, 1963, AS DOCUMENT NO. 979792, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 3807 Rollingwood Court, Joliet, IL 60431 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 05-06-11-205-036-0000 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),

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP 33 W. Monroe St. Suite 1140 Chicago, Illinois 60603 P: 312-360-9455 F: 312-572-7823 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will

County Published 12/23, 12/30, 1/6.

JOLIET 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 U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-2 Plaintiff, vs.

MAGDALENA CHIEFE A/K/A MAGDALENA G. CHIEFE; Defendant. No. 15 CH 1931 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 12th day of November, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 21st day of January, 2016 , 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 78, IN SOUTH ONEIDA HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 19.76 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 14, 1941, AS DOCUMENT NO. 537987, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1202 John Street, JOLIET, IL 60435 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY P.I.N.: 30-07-08-311-023-0000 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

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: SHAPIRO KREISMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC. 2121 Waukegan Rd, Suite 301 Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 P: 847-770-4348 F: 847-291-3434 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will

County Published 12/30, 1/6, 1/13.

JOLIET 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 Washington Mutual Mortgage PassThrough Certificates WMALT Series 2006- AR8 Trust, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee Plaintiff, vs.

ANTON GRIFFIN; STONE CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; TABITHA GRIFFIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant.

No. 08 CH 2876 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 26th day of February, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 28th day of January, 2016 , 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

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highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 7 IN STONE CREEK UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SUBDIVISION RECORDED MARCH 22, 2004 AS DOCUMENT R2004047271, ALL IN THE CITY OF JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 3503 Indian Head Lane, Joliet, IL 60435 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY P.I.N.: 06-03-24-309-029-0000 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: SHAPIRO KREISMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC. 2121 Waukegan Rd, Suite 301 Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 P: 847-770-4348 F: 847-291-3434 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will

County Published 1/6, 1/13, 1/20.

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Avoid fitness resolution mistakes with research Better Business Bureau offers New Year’s advice Getting into better shape is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions and that means it’s a boon for health clubs. However, this goal can turn into a boondoggle for those who choose to join.

Gyms and health club memberships can be expensive, so the Better Business Bureau advises consumers to treat membership like any major purchase and do their research before signing up.

Billing and collection issues, along with overall unhappiness with the membership contract, are top consumer concerns, as the number of complaints filed with the BBB against health clubs has remained steady.

“Picking the best gym or fitness center for your personal interests can be a difficult choice, so check each one’s rating on the BBB website,” said Steve Bernas, president and CEO of the BBB serving Chicago and northern Illinois. Five questions consumers should ask a gym before joining: What are the terms of any introductory offers?

Gyms often use special introductory offers to lure in new members. Make sure you understand the terms and what the price will be once the introductory period is over.

Will my membership renew automatically?

Many times people who join a gym don’t realize that their contract renews automatically and that they would have to take specific steps to cancel their contract.

How can I get out of my contract?

Getting out of a gym contract isn’t always as easy as getting into one, so make sure you understand what steps you would need to take to cancel your membership.

What happens if I move?

Gyms have many different policies on how moving will affect your membership. It might depend on how far away you’re moving and if they have other locations nearby.

What happens if the gym goes out of business?

Ask the gym to explain what will happen to your money if they suddenly close down.

Additionally, consumers should ask themselves several questions before joining a gym.

What are my fitness goals?

Determining your fitness goals

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in advance will help you select a facility that is most appropriate for you.

Is this location convenient?

If the gym is across town, you’ll be less likely to work out. Choose a fitness club that is convenient to work or home.

Can I really afford this?

Monthly gym fees add up and, after any introductory periods are over, the price could jump higher than your budget can handle.

Am I feeling pressured to join?

Do not give in to high-pressure sales tactics to join right away.

A reputable gym will give you enough time to read the contract thoroughly, tour the facilities, and make an informed decision.

Did I get everything in writing?

Read the contract carefully and make sure that all verbal promises made by the salesperson are in writing.

For more consumer information, visit www.bbb.org/chicago.

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