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JUL Y 1, 2015 VOL. 7 ISSUE 43

mayor o’Dekirk discusses city’s goals at chamber luncheon

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Featured News

Joliet’s future

NEWS State Budget Woes Will County residents voice concerns at legislative town hall see Page 3

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Tornado Relief Diocese of Joliet offers assistance to towns affected by last week’s storms see Page 3

POLICE Guilty Verdict Jevon Lesley found guilty of first-degree murder for fatal 2011 shooting

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FORUM Special Voices Area athletes reach up for World Games

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SPORTS Drafted Lockport’s Holmes taken by 76ers in last week’s NBA draft see Page 9

BUSINESS nonprofit funding Area organizations at an impasse on see Page 15 state budget

Annual festival a success despite rainy weather hile this month’s aboveaverage rainfall made an unwelcome appearance at last weekend’s Taste of Joliet, it failed to dampen the spirits of those who attended. see the full story on page 6

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State’s stalemate alarms area voters Budget concerns top legislative town hall staff reporter

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With news of a vetoed state budget hanging in the air, Will County voters were looking for answers during a legislative town hall meeting Monday night. State sens. Jennifer BertinoTarrant, D-Plainfield, and Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, and reps. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, and Emily McAsey, D-Romeoville, hosted the meeting at the Bolingbrook-Fountaindale Library. The format was meant to be an informal opportunity for community members to ask legislators questions about government at the state level. Illinois’ budget was on the minds of many in attendance. The officials spoke of a strained legislature that sorely needed to find a compromise, fielding questions from residents from Bolingbrook to Shorewood. “The government has to work with a budget as does every other business or household,” area resident Cathy Weiss said. “We need checks and balances. There needs to be accountability for what money comes in and what money goes out.” Weiss added that she thinks an independent audit agencies receiving state money would help control the spending. As political climate dictates, finger

Area resident Steve Prodehl addresses the legislators. (Photo By Laura Katauskas | Bugle Staff) pointing was relative with general comments from constituents and the legislators themselves. Governor Bruce Rauner received criticism for vetoing the budget. Others at the meeting voiced their support for term limits in order to end what many in the crowded room considered the current “failed” way of doing business. As the outcome of the state’s stalemate continues to play out, representatives from area social service agencies were on hand to express their concerns. Patricia Bolden of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, representing one of the largest homeless shelters in the area, questioned how the agency can continue with potential drastic cuts to their funding. Manley told Bolden that the legislators at Monday’s meeting are fighting for her and individuals who do not have a voice in the community.

“This is where we have to come together and look at spending and make cuts in the right places,” Manley said. “The government is not a business. We are a service provider, and it is the right of citizens to count on us to give the services they need.” Just how that is done, is yet to be decided. “Everyone in the Senate is fighting for their community,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “We have a very diverse district, with one end wanting one thing and the other end another. But I don’t speak to the audience, I speak to the truth.” Bolingbrook resident Steve Prodehl asked the panel of lawmakers if they are in favor of budget cuts and where they would like to see those cuts made. “Are you in favor of raising taxes, because that’s what we’re going to have to do,” he stated.

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Diocese offers help to suburbs hit by storms By Andrea Earnest for the bugle

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Coal City was among the towns hardest hit by a series of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that passed through northern Illinois last week. Several homes, a high school and fire station were damaged by a tornado, but no one was

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Confirmed tornadoes cause damage to parts of Will County

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Jevon Lesley faces 45 years to life for role in 2011 murder

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seriously injured. The Diocese of Joliet said Catholic Charities of Joliet is preparing to respond and help those affected by the storms. “Last night, families and communities across the Diocese of Joliet were affected by several instances of severe weather and tornados,” Bishop R. Daniel Conlon said in a release. “I ask for the people of the Diocese of Joliet to join me in prayer for all those who have been injured or whose homes and businesses were severely damaged in this storm.” Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner visited Coal City June 23, and issued a state disaster proclamation for

parts of Lee and Grundy counties. Reports of high winds, no power and lot of lightning came in from surrounding suburbs, as well. “Tornadoes and severe storms have once again caused devastation in northern Illinois communities,” Rauner said in a press release. There were several tornadoes confirmed around the state, one EF-3 hitting Coal City, and another EF-2 further west hitting Sublette in Lee County. Braidwood, Kankakee and Herscher were also affected by high winds, though the tornado did not touch down in those communities.

A jury found a Lockport Township man guilty of firstdegree murder in connection with the 2011 shooting death of a man outside a Joliet boxing club. The Will County State’s Attorney’s office said Jevon Lesley, 22, shot 18-year-old Anthony Fearn of Crest Hill outside the KO Zone Boxing Club on July 9, 2011. Prosecutors said Lesley opened fire after a fight broke out between rival gangs outside of the club. During the trial, witnesses testified that Lesley pulled the trigger at least five times. “This was a vicious attack by a violent gangbanger who

demonstrated a ruthless disregard for the sanctity of human life,” Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow said in a release. Fearn and a friend attended a party at the club, located in the 200 block of Cass Street, earlier that evening. After the fight erupted, he climbed inside a minivan to escape the gunfire. A bullet struck Fearn in the left arm and lodged in his chest, nicking both his lung and his trachea. Prosecutors said he was an innocent bystander who had no connection to either gang. “Jevon Lesley gunned down an innocent young man in cold blood outside that boxing club,” Glasgow added. “This conviction takes a callous killer off our streets.” During the four-day trial, five witnesses identified Lesley as the shooter. Lesley’s sentencing date is scheduled for Sept. 16. He faces 45 years to life in prison.

www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org â€˘ 800.323.6734 W ednesday, July 1, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Shorewood Bradley M. Lindsey, 21, 1206 Blue Jay Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 12:08 p.m. June 18 at Speedway, 800 Brookforest Ave., for retail theft.

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Georvante A. Johnson, 18, 10057 Paulina St., Harvey, was arrested at 3:30 a.m. June 19 in the 800 block of Morgan Street for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of cannabis with intent and no FOID card.

Adesina Johnson-Walker, 37, 210 S. Hammes Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 6:02 p.m. June 19 in the 3300 block of Mall Loop Drive for retail theft.

Steve J. Ruzich, 53, 1002 Plaza Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 7:21 p.m. June 19 in the 1700 block of Avalon Avenue for negligent control of animal.

Justin C. Kaiser, 25, 2201 Taylor St., Joliet, was arrested at 1:09 a.m. June 19 at Taylor and Madison streets for criminal damage to property.

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Brittany A. Garnett, 26, 2023 Tamarack Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 10:34 a.m. June 19 at the residence for domestic battery.

Johnny M. Anthony, 24, 626 Bellwood Ave., Bellwood, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. June 19 in the 300 block of North Broadway Street for resisting/obstructing a police officer.

Tony Johnson, 48, 202 N. Center St., Joliet, was arrested at 10:24 a.m. June 19 at the residence for manufacture/delivery of a

controlled substance, possession of cannabis and possession of drug equipment. Cynthia D. Crowder, 48, 2216 Oneida St. Apt. 2, Joliet, was arrested at 4:42 p.m. June 19 in the 200 block of West Jefferson Street for liquor ordinance violation.

Alyssa L. Knox, 24, 1412 Fairmount Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 12:03 p.m. June 19 in the 2400 block of West Jefferson Street for retail theft.

Jermaine Hubbard, 19, 2210 Seaton Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 1:17 p.m. June 19 in the 2900 block of Plainfield Road for theft.

Robert H. Walker, 65, 522 Walsh Way, Joliet, was arrested at 5:04 p.m. June 19 at the residence for aggravated assault.

Angelo Starr, 20, 514 S. Des Plaines St., Joliet, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. June 19 in the 300 block of Des Plaines Street for criminal trespassing.

Quincy J. Dodds, 29, 902 E. Cass St., Joliet, was arrested at 7:26 p.m. June 20 in the 0-100 block of North Chicago Street for liquor in a private lot open to the public.

Nixata N. Warren, 38, 855 Mulford Lane, Joliet, was arrested at 9:51 p.m. June 20 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson St., for retail theft.

Trinice Carter, 28, 8797 Darnell Place, St. Louis, Missouri, was arrested at 11:16 p.m. June 20 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson St., for retail theft.

Barry D. Tillman, 25, 1418 Goldenrod Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 4:19 a.m. June 20 at Jefferson and Reed streets for driving under the influence of alcohol and cannabis possession.

Deangelo B. Grocesley, 18, 317 Richards St., Joliet, was arrested at 12:50 p.m June 20 in the 3300 block of Mall Loop Drive for aggravated assault.

Lisa M. Berendt, 47, 8039 Harrier, Joliet, was arrested at 2 p.m. June 20 in the 1400 block of Route 59 for retail theft.

Floyd Vincent Walker, 47, Fairfield Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 5:50 p.m. June 20 at the residence for domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

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Special Voices

Area athletes reach up for World Games Abilities, inclusion celebrated on global stage Basketball team, as well as the 2012 Achievement Award from SEASPAR. for the bugle Chris is currently enrolled in a nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews transition program at Jackie Vaughn Occupational for a year. After that, he Today, July 1, there are 24 days plans to attend Harper College Career remaining until approximately 7,000 Skills Institute for two years. While Chris was in Wisconsin last athletes will compete at the 2015 World Games for Special Olympics in Los year with his parents, his Special Olympics coach, Nancy, called Angeles. his parents to tell them that he Among them is my friend had been selected to compete at and fellow Special Olympics the 2015 World Games for Special athlete Christopher Nichol, Olympics. 20, of Chicago. Chris will “Well, at first I was really happy,” compete in aquatics on said Chris. They celebrated with a Team USA as part of the chocolate cake that read: “Team Illinois delegation. USA- Go Chris.” Chris was born with Down special voices Chris’ training began soon syndrome and he does not with Daniel Smrokowski after, with his parents taking let any of his challenges him to their local YMCA in Niles get in the way of his accomplishments, including graduating four times a week. There, he was able to from Notre Dame College Prep High train in the events he’ll be competing School in Niles. During his elementary in at the World Games, including years, Chris participated in football, the 100-meter butterfly, 100-meter backstroke, 200-meter backstroke, and baseball, basketball and bowling. However, his favorite sport is the team relay. His coaches have also been training with him extra hard. swimming. The 2015 World Games for Special “I’m really fast at it, and I’m really confident that I can [win a gold medal],” Olympics will be the largest, and most inspirational, sporting and Chris said. Like Chris, I also have participated in humanitarian event this year, as well as the largest sporting event hosted in Los basketball and swimming. Having taking swim lessons since he Angeles since the 1984 Olympic Games. was 3 years old, Chris was well on his way Athletes such as Chris will compete to becoming an award-winning athlete at world-class venues and reside in when the time came for him to compete. Special Olympics athlete villages at Locally, Chris has been competing with the University of Southern California, the Conquerors Leaning Tower agency University of California at Los Angeles and other locations throughout in Niles since he was 8. “I really, really like my teammates,” southern California. Having never been to San Diego – Chris said. “They’re really fun, and I like his team’s host town – nor the state of hanging out with them...” While in high school, Chris won the California, Chris is most looking forward Team Spirit Award for the Notre Dame to representing his country. On July 25, the opening ceremonies swim team. It was in high school where Chris won will be held at the LA Memorial many gold medals competing in Special Coliseum and many well-known stars Olympics swimming competitions, will be in attendance, including first including a gold medal this past month lady Michelle Obama and musician Stevie Wonder. From the World Games at the Illinois Summer Games. Similarly, I too won the Team Unified Theme Song, “Reach Up,” the Leadership Award for the South East band O.A.R., Cody Simpson and song Association for Special Parks And creator Siedah Garrett will also be in Recreation’s Slammers High School attendance.

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However, the most important attendees are athletes such as Chris and previous “Special Voices” athlete Bree Bogucki of Cary, Illinois, who will join in a live performance of “Reach Up.” Chris and his fellow World Games athletes will take to the global stage in L.A., showing the world their courage, determination and pure joy. With the world truly watching, these champions will be opening hearts and minds for their fans, who will be cheering them on in the stands during the nine-day event. Chris’ parents, Esther and Mark; brother, Mark; and sister Lauren will be there cheering him on. For the first-time in the 47-year history of Special Olympics, the ESPN network will provide coverage of the opening ceremony, which will be cohosted by Robin Roberts of ABC’s “Good Morning America” and fellow Special Olympics athlete and Global Messenger Dustin Plunkett. “This is a big graduation,” Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver said on the “Hashtag Voice of America” television program. “We are getting out of the idea that Special Olympics is just cute or nice or sweet and we’re finding ourselves on the network that features sports as courageous, brave, skillful, dramatic, challenging, and in so many ways captivating.” ESPN will also provide comprehensive daily coverage throughout the week. “I think it’s going to be really cool to be on ESPN,” Chris said. Readers can also listen to an interview with Chris Nichol and unique coverage on Special Chronicles at SpecialChronicles.com/LA2015. Join me and reach up in celebrating our abilities during the 2015 World Games for Special Olympics; thereby creating a world of acceptance and inclusion for those of us with special needs. Daniel Smrokowski is an Athlete and Global Messenger with Special Olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation team. Daniel was born more than 3 months premature and diagnosed with learning disabilities and a severe language (speech) disorder. He is the founder of Special Chronicles nonprofit new media company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Join us at SpecialChronicles.com.

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Rain fails to leave bad ‘Taste’

Annual festival a success despite rainy weather By Dave Sennerud for the bugle/SENTINEL

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Steady showers kept large crowds at bay Friday evening, when music headliner Cheap Trick took the stage for the traditionally strong opening night of the Taste of Joliet. However, a clear day and moderate temperatures made for near-record crowds Saturday. And despite more more dark clouds Sunday, the rain held off for the band Plain White T’s closing performance. “Mother Nature is in charge of everything,” joked Art Schultz Jr., vice president of the board of commissioners for the Joliet Park District, which sponsored the event. “We just plan for the best and hope people turn out. Schultz said the festival had a bad day Friday, but crowds packed in Saturday for bands Parmalee and Big & Rich. The area received about a half inch of rain Friday, according to National Weather Service totals. Despite Sunday’s threatening clouds, rain was negligible. “Friday is usually a bigger day and brings the 40- to 50-year old crowd, who like to eat and drink,” Schultz said. “But unfortunately, people stayed away.” Sean Mahoney, general manager of McBride’s on Route 52, manned

Three riders enjoy a ride on the Tilt-A-Whirl at the Taste of Joliet. (By Dave Sennerud | For The Bugle) the restaurant’s booth for all three days of the festival. He said his nearby restaurant saw more traffic Friday night, as people sought shelter from the storms. “Friday was a big bust here with all the rain, but Saturday it picked up,” he said. “The hard-core Cheap Trick fans still came out to hear ‘Surrender,’ but I think a lot of people that would have came out on Friday came out on Saturday instead.” At the Buffalo Wild Wings tent, Shorewood general manager Eric Perez said his booth would still see increased sales this year despite the weather. By the end of the festival, he calculated that the restaurant would sell more than 10,000 wings. “Friday was down some, but we had a nice steady flow [of customers],” Perez said, adding that business picked up tremendously on Saturday. “I looked at the photos on the Taste of Joliet website last

night and saw the aerial view -- it was wall-to-wall.” Both Mahoney and Perez said their staffs enjoyed working the fest. “We’re a mom-and-pop restaurant, so we have a good time,” Mahoney said. “We’ve seen a lot of good people and a lot of good locals out with their kids.” Perez said the event gave his employees the chance to get out into the community. “They work extremely hard and ask me when the next fest is, but we only do this one,” he said. “They get to listen to good music and see people that come to our restaurant in a different setting.” Although the weather is unpredictable, Schultz said the Taste is ultimately about providing a fun weekend for the community. “This event is great for people to connect, to get out and see people they haven’t seen in a while,” he said.

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O’Dekirk discusses city’s future at chamber lunch taking office, O’Dekirk created a Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk transition team to reach out to the discussed the city’s future at a recent community, which consisted of eight different committees Joliet Region Chamber of that were to look into the Commerce luncheon held current state of affairs of at Harrah’s Casino and Joliet. O’Dekirk said he had Hotel. some positive feedback During his speech, from the implementation O’Dekirk laid out future of this transition team. plans for the development The second task he of Joliet and listed some wanted to complete steps he has already bob o’dekirk was establishing a good taken since taking office. mayor of joliet relationship between He also discussed the members of the city city’s financial standing, economic development and public council and himself, in which he stressed the importance of a perception. Howard Hamilton, vice chairman consensus between the members of the chamber, introduced of the city council. Quite possibly the biggest topic O’Dekirk, highlighting his past experience and track record. Since of discussion was about the city’s

financial standing. “The glory days from the river boat casinos are behind us, and we need to start looking for alternate sources for revenue going forward,” O’Dekirk said. The mayor also stressed the importance of hiring a lobbyist in order to get some attention from Springfield and Washington, D.C. “ Right now, Joliet is the fourth largest city in Illinois, on route to becoming the third,” said O’Dekirk. “We need to start acting like the third largest city, and start demanding tax dollars to benefit Joliet.” The mayor also said it is important to introduce an economic development plan, saying much of southern and western Joliet is undeveloped. He said the city

has an opportunity to create new corporation office jobs in those areas. “With these new businesses coming in, comes job opportunity; not only temporary and warehouse but also up to the corporate level,” O’Dekirk said. Semi-trailer truck congestion in the Joliet area was another issue raised during the mayor’s speech. He said this was a major safety concern for Joliet residents and suggested a private and publicly funded bridge toll road for trucks that were entering and leaving the Joliet area on Houbolt Road and Interstate 80. The newly elected mayor also brought up discussion on the controversial Evergreen Terrace

riverfront property from Western Avenue to Division Street. He said his goals were to “bring living facilities to mixed income families.” Four new redevelopment plans are going to be introduced to city council at a special council meeting, he added.

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HEADS TO PHILLY Lockport graduate taken with 37th pick in NBA draft by 76ers By mark gregory sports reporter

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Richaun Holmes came into Lockport High School in 2007 as a 5-foot, 9-inch, undersized forward. He is now a more than a foot taller, much stronger and a Philadelphia 76er. He was selected in the second round, 37th overall, of the NBA draft. Holmes is the second Porter drafted into the NBA, following Alando Tucker, who was drafted 29th overall by the Phoenix Suns in 2007. Holmes joins Jahlil Okafor from Chicago’s Whitney Young (No.3 overall selection) in Philly and follows Okafor and Frank Kaminsky III (No. 9/Hornets) as Illinois natives selected in the top 40 picks. Holmes is the second Porter drafted into the NBA, following Alando Tucker, who was drafted 29th overall by the Phoenix Suns in 2007 He is the 10th player from Bowling Green to be drafted in the NBA and the first since Antonio Daniels was the fourth overall selection by the

Vancouver Grizzlies in the 1997 draft. Upon his debut, Holmes will become the 15th Falcon to play in the NBA. This season, the 6-foot, 10-inch Holmes was a first-team All-MidAmerican Conference selection and paced the Falcons in scoring (14.7 points), rebounding (8.0 rebounds), and blocked shots (83), and was named the MAC’s defensive player of the year. Despite playing just three seasons at Bowling Green, Holmes is the school’s all-time blocked shot leader with 244, and also ranks 11th in career rebounds (652) and 35th in points (1,089). Holmes came a long way from his freshman year at Lockport, when then-coach Lawrence Thompson, Jr. first met him. “I knew when I met him and his parents his freshman year and saw the size of his brothers, I told his dad that I would do the best for him, because someone was going to get a bigger basketball player by the time he was 22 or 23 years old,” Thompson

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Former Porter Richaun Holmes was the second lockport grad drafted into the NBA.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com holmes | from page 9 said. “I knew his body would develop, but he just wanted things to happen sooner. He was eager to learn and eager to go once his sophomore year ended. His junior year he took advantage of it, and there were some pretty good players on that team his junior year. He worked hard in practice and learned and when his senior year came, he was able to handle the physicality and he already had instincts about blocking shots, so it was just the tip of the iceberg.” After Lockport, Holmes played one season at Moraine Valley Junior College, where he helped the Cyclones to an Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and NJCAA Region IV championship plus a trip to the national tournament. He ranked No. 1 in individual blocks per game (averaging 5.633), averaged 19.3 points per game and was named NJCAA Division II first team All-American and Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Player of the Year. “He thought he could play Division-I basketball and we knew it wasn’t going to happen right away because he was still developing,” Thompson said. “A lot of mid majors don’t want to take a kid right out of

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Locals highlight Voyager Media All-Area softball team By Mark Gregory

Payton Buresch

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The word dominant is often thrown around too much in the world of sports. However,whenitcomestoDowners Grove South’s Caroline Hedgcock, it may be an understatement. Thejuniorlostonlyonegameonthe pitching rubber this season, winning 15. Her lone loss was a 5-4 defeat in the IHSA Class 3A Supersectional to eventual state champion Marist. On the season, she posted a 1.12 ERA with 136 strikeouts in 94 innings At the plate, Hedgcock batted .543, posting 57 hits in 105 at bats. She scored 45 runs, had 14 doubles, 5 triples, 10 home runs and she drove in a school-record 68 runs. For her success, she is the 2015 Voyager Media Softball Player of the Year. “She had a wonderful year for us, not only pitching, but also hitting. She hit third in our lineup and was instrumental to our offense,” said South coach Ron Havelka. “When she was on, not many teams could hit her very well, in fact there were many games where the ball was never even hit out of the infield.” Hedgcock, a University of Maryland commit, had a rare ability to separate her mental game in the circle and still focus at the plate. “There wasn’t really one thing,” she said. “I focus a lot on pitching and hitting is extra for me, but when they both are working, it’s a blast for me.” Other members of the All-Area team are:

Steph Abello The senior catcher leaves Benet as owner of the IHSA’s all-time record for career home runs (60) and is the career school record-holder for RBI with 211. She had 13 homers and had 44 RBI to go along with a .379 average.

Jen Ames Joliet West senior second baseman batted .435, with 13 home runs, 30 RBI, 32 runs scored with an on base percentage of .474. Ames struck out only nine times in 108 at bats. In the field, she posted a .957 fielding percentage. “Jen has been a tremendous leader for our team this year,” said West coach Heather Suca. “She has both power and speed on offense. She has incredible range at second base. Her hard work and dedication has made her a key asset to our team.”

The sophomore right-hander combined with Hedgcock to give Downers South perhaps the best one-two pitching duo in the state. Buresch’s stellar numbers included an 18-1 record, a 1.36 ERA and 153 strikeouts in 108 innings.

Maya Caballero

in Chicago was an All-GCAC pick this year who led the Bandits in eight statistical categories, including batting average (.448), stolen bases (22) and runs scored (36).

Maria Connell The sophomore catcher from Plainfield Central batted .403 with 33 RBI, four homer and 12 doubles. She added a .974 fielding average.

Brooklyn Daly

The senior All-CSL South pitcher and outfielder was the Wolves’ No. 1 pitcher (10 victories in 2015) but also was one of the club’s leading hitters with a .420 average and six homers. She struck out only six times all season.

Daly, a sophomore from Plainfield Central went 26-4 on the mound with a 1.75 ERA and 186 strikeouts. At the plate she hit .385 with 15 RBI, eight doubles and a pair of homers.

Alyssa Callans

Gretchen Egly

She helped carry JCA to a regional title, both with the bat and her right arm. On the season, she batted .386 with a .466 OBS and a .632 slugging percentage. She had 26 RBI, 44 hits, five home runs and scored 31 runs. In the circle, she posted a 17-8 record with a 2.18 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP. She had 174 strikeouts and only 38 walks. “She had a very good season, especially when you look at our conference and early on we got beat up by some good teams like Marist and Benet,” said JCA coach Dave Douglas.

Plainfield Central senior hit .378 with 10 home runs, 33 RBI and 10 doubles.

Justine Cielenski

She posted a .466 average for Lockport. On the season, she tallied five doubles, two triples, six home runs, while collecting 29 RBI and scoring 30 runs. Defensively, Hollatz posted a .962 fielding percentage. “Halle has been able to spark our offense throughout the season,”

Posted an 11-3 record for Lockport with a 2.06 ERA and 80 strikeouts on the season.

Joanna Cirrincione The freshman from Resurrection

Alyssa Hajduk Junior batted .308 on the season for Minooka, with 10 stolen bases, 10 RBI and 16 runs scored. She was a dominant pitcher in the SPC, posting a 13-6 ERA with a 1.07 ERA, while notching 176 strikeouts in 140 innings. “She put up great stats against the best teams in the area,” said Minooka coach Mark Brown.

Halle Hollatz

Chovanec said.

Jen Jacobson She batted .455 with a .607 on base percentage for Bolingbrook. She will play next season at the University Wisconsin-Stevens Point

“Jen is our go to hitter,” said Bolingbrook coach Jean Ryan-Moak. “She does a nice job getting on base and putting the ball in play.”

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Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff The par-3 16th hole offers a scenic, as well as challenging, golf hole.

Professional grade Deere Run up to TPC standards challenge. It was amazing For a few years I have that I had a birdie putt from heard of friends in the around 20 feet after hitting Chicagoland area head out my tee shot in the bunker. to TPC Deere Run in Silvis, The 11th hole is a par-4 IL, to play the course that with a big fairway, but trees hosts the PGA Tour’s John overhanging on the left Deere Classic. that could get in the way This year I decided to on an approach from the review the course I had left rough. The hole plays walked twice in 2012 while taylor’s take uphill from the fairway to watching my two favorite by scott taylor green. golfers, Jonathan Byrd and After a fairly Ryan Palmer play in the straightforward par-3 12th hole, opening round of the tournament. I was anticipating a brutal the 13th hole is straightaway and challenge, but came away realizing it relatively short, but has bunkers off was a very fair course that did have its the fairway and around the green. The 14th hole was another hole challenges. Of course, Mark Gregory and I I was looking forward to playing as didn’t play the 7,258 yards the pros it is a drivable par-4. However, it is a play at, which made it much easier. risky play with a lot of trouble for a We decided to make it as easy as wayward tee shot. There are bunkers possible and played the white tees in play as well to deter you from going at around 6,000 yards. The slope was for the green. With a front pin, even a layup is risk as you are shooting to still 131, so it was far from easy. We started play on the back nine a narrow portion of the green and a and right away got to play my favorite long shot will go down the hill behind hole, the par-5 10th hole. It is a hole the green. The 15th is a tight and long par-4 that is reachable in two by long hitters, but is a risk/reward hole as it that seems to play even longer than is tight at the green with water on the the distance. It is followed by a short right and not much room left to bail par-3 along the Rock River, which out. The green also slopes towards the offers great views and a moment of water and is quick, offering another piece and tranquility.

The 17th is a reachable par-5, but is made much tougher with fairway bunkers in the middle of the fairway before the green, leading to a mostlikely layup. The course closes with a par-4 with water on the left and bunkers on the right of the green, made famous by Jordan Speith’s holeout from the bunker for the win in 2013. Heading to the front, the first hole is a par-4 dogleg left where you can run out of room past the fairway if you don’t bend it left. A tight green with bunkers on both sides await. The par-5 second hole is another reachable hole in two if you can carry the bunker off the drive and hit the tight fairway. There is water to the left of the green and bunkers to the right. That leads up to a steep uphill par-3 third hole, where taking two more clubs for the distance is needed. The fourth hole has a tree in the fairway, making you choose a tight right path or a more forgiving left path. However, going left leads to a tougher angle on the approach shot to the green. The fifth hole is a par-4 that features a tight green to hit. A short sixth hole follows, where you may get greedy and go for the green. That can lead to a much tougher second shot as there is rough between the fairway and green, which plays uphill over a bunker, making that shot blind. A par-3 with a large bunker makes

up the seventh hole and a tight driving hole surrounded by trees makes up the eighth hole. The ninth hole is a long par-4 that has a very tight portion of the fairway, making you want to keep your drive in front of it. All in all, this was definitely one of my favorite courses I’ve played. As mentioned earlier, it is difficult but fair. There are good shots to be made and chances to take. However, the big difficulty comes in scrambling. If you don’t put yourself in the right position, the shots are much harder. For instance, on most courses if you short-side yourself around the green, there are several ways for a casual golfer to still get it close to the hole. Here, that isn’t the case. Several times as an average golfer you have to take your medicine and just try to keep the ball on the green. There isn’t much room to allow your ball to roll; you need to be able to spin it and stop it. It makes watching the pros make it look easy all the more impressive. Rounds at TPC Deere Run cost on average around $100, which is very fair for a TPC course. It is a course well worth the two-hour drive from Chicago and it would be a good idea to make a trip out of it and play it twice in two days because it is one of those courses where you can learn some things for the next time you play it. I would love to make a two-day trip out of it in the future.

Overview tpc deere run Location: Silvis, IL best feature: A tournament ready pro course, Deere Run is in impeccable condition, from tee box to green. quick tip: Consider a two-day trip because a lot can be learned in one round that will help you better play it the next time.

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The Plainfield East sophomore hit .398 with 47 hits, 10 doubles, two triples, four homers, 25 RBI and scored 33 times.

season as a freshman for Downers North. The second baseman, who’s verbally committed to Loyola, continued to improve during her sophomore campaign this spring, hitting .452 with a .587 on-base percentage.

morgan krieger

courtney richardson

Plainfield North senior batted .424 with six homers and 31 RBI. Was a three-year varsity starter and is continuing her career at St. Ambrose University.

A Voyager Media all-area team member for the second straight year, Richardson last summer verbally committed to Michigan after previously committing to Illinois. The senior captain hit .448 this season with 32 RBI for Maine South, which won 20 games this season.

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kristin lea There wasn’t an easy out in Downers South’s lineup this season, and the junior outfielder-infielder was chief among them. Lea, a junior, hit .574 and totaled 81 hits—a new single-season school record, eclipsing the old mark of 72 set by University of Wisconsin star Marissa Mersch in 2012. In addition, her 28 doubles tied her for the most two-base hits in a single season in IHSA history, and she was second on the team in RBI with 59 while hitting in the No. 2 spot.

megan loBianco The junior’s switch to shortstop from third base this season was flawless, as was her production at bat for Downers South. One of three Mustang batters to hit over .500 this season (.526), LoBianco slugged eight homers (second on the team) and drove in 57 runs.

megan lotarski Bolingbrook senior dominated on the mound to the tune of a 12-8 record with a .66 ERA in 137 innings pitched and broke the 200 strikeout mark in the playoffs. She will play next season at Western Illinois University.

katie polaski Polaski is a leadoff, left-handed slap hitter who took over that role last

hoLmes | from page 10 high school that they will have to redshirt, because sometimes they can’t afford to do that.” Holmes is the first Moraine Valley alum ever selected in the NBA draft. After his season was over this year at Bowling Green, Holmes was invited to play in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament in Portsmouth, Va., a tournament is the top 64 seniors in the country prior to the NBA draft. It was there he jumped on the scouts’ radar. “He has taken advantage of opportunity,” Thompson said. “His work ethic proved so much, that when he was invited to Portsmouth, he took advantage of it. His size and length are very intriguing to the NBA,

home runs to go along with four triples, 13 doubles and stole 15 bases. She will be continuing her career at the University of Miami-Ohio.

mikey sinnot A junior from Plainfield East, Sinnot batted .427 with 47 hits, 13 doubles, three triples, four homers, 28 RBI and scored 32 runs.

emily suwanski Suwanski, a four-year outfield starter for coach Emmy Paiser’s Maine South Hawks, hit .500 in an injury-free season—her first since being on varsity.

kiley roBB

emma varsBergs

Sophomore pitcher from Joliet West went 15-7 on the season with a 2.2 ERA. At the plate, she batted .387, with three home runs, 17 RBI and 25 runs scored. “This was Kiley’s second year on the mound for us. She was able to keep teams off balance throughout the season,” Suca said. “In addition to leading our team on the mound she was a huge asset on offense both at the plate and on the bases.”

The senior third baseman for Downers North belted six homers and hit .384. She was an All-West Suburban Conference pick, and will be playing collegiately at the University of Indianapolis.

alysia rodriguez Senior shortstop for Joliet West batted .449, with 13 home runs, 29 RBI, 29 runs scored, and a .495 OBP. “Alysia was a key part to our offense,” Suca said. “She has more power then I have seen in most high school athletes. In addition she made outstanding plays at shortstop consistently. Alysia’s work ethic over the last four years has paid off with her having an outstanding senior year.”

zoe varsBergs Emma’s younger sister, the sophomore first baseman established herself not only as one of Downers North’s top hitters in 2015, but as the focal point of the Trojans’ lineup for the next two seasons. She sported a.461 average with two homers, 24 RBI and a .506 on-base percentage.

Bianca vozenilek Vozenilek, a sophomore pitcher from Plainfield East, shut out Downers North to win the regional title. She went 20-9 with 206 strikeouts and a 1.82 ERA.

emily york

Plainfield Central senior shortstop and four-year starter and regional title-winner batted .439 on the season with 44 runs and 26 RBI. She hit six

York was a four-year starter at Benet, and her coach, Jerry Schilf, marvels at her defensive play, calling her .York was a force at the plate, hitting a career .470 with 31 homers. Scott Taylor and Mike Sandrolini contributed.

so hopefully he will get a good shot at it.” Holmes’ teammate at Lockport and Moraine Valley and a conference rival in the MAC, former Porter Karrington Ward was not drafted, but is looking to get a shot to make a roster. He was invited to camps prior to the draft. Last season, Ward averaged 12.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game at Eastern Michigan University. “If he keeps hitting down open jump shots along with his athleticism, he could find himself on someone’s NBA roster even if he is not drafted,” Thompson said. “He has the athleticism, it will come down to the right fit and that is what it always comes down to in the NBA. They have to like you and you have to

be able to do what they want.” Thompson said he is proud of both of his former pupils. “The goal is to get better when you leave high school, the goal is not to play your best basketball while you are in high school,” he said. “I want you to be pretty good in high school because that’s helps the team and makes people want to come see you play. The ceiling has to be where they are trying to get to now. If you have that kind of talent and you work at it and listen to your coaches and trust that people will put you in a good position to help your team and help yourself. “I am proud of both of them, not only for their athletic ability, but for getting their degree.”

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BolINGBRooK BASEBAll How many people do you follow? 250 How many followers do you have? 200 What is your favorite thing about Twitter? To see what everyone is up to. I follow my teammates and we get conversations going. Who is your favorite person to follow and why? My friend DJ. He always Tweets the funniest stuff. I follow a lot of athletes too. Adam Wainwright, he Tweets out funny stuff from the clubhouse. Have you ever Tweeted a celebrity and has it worked? yeah, I commented on a tweet from linden Ashby from Teen Wolf on MTV and he Tweeted back to me.

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JULY 1

Pokemon Pals. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Ages 7-13. Calling all trainers! Bring your Pokémon DS games and cards to play and trade with all the other “trainers” who attend. Learn to play or come to sharpen your skills! Joliet Slammers Baseball Game. 7:05 p.m. at 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive. Tickets are $5 to $14. For more information, call 815-7222287 or visit www.jolietslammers. com.

JULY 2

Party in the Park - Cross Town Classic Night. There is always something fun, family friendly and free to do in Shorewood this summer. Every week the event will have a bounce house, crafts, games and activities. Band: Five Guys Named Moe. Special Event: Cross Town Classic Night. For more information, visit www.vil. shorewood.il.us/Events. Campfire Stories. 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Ages 2-8. Enjoy stories and songs good enoughto betold around a campfire. Drop-ins welcome! Parents of children younger than 5 must be in attendance. Free Concerts on the Hill. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. For more information, visit www. bicentennialpark.org. Board Game Night. 6 to 8 p.m.

at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Ages 13+. Stop by to play fun multiplayer board games like Magic the Gathering, Risk, Scrabble and more! Bring your friends and family for a fun night out. Joliet Slammers Baseball Game. 7:05 p.m. at 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive. Tickets are $5 to $14. For more information, call 815-7222287 or visit www.jolietslammers. com

JULY 3

Summer fireworks show. Dusk at Dellwood Park, 18th and Lawrence, Lockport. Free. For more information, call 815-838-0549 ext. 2102 or visit www.lockport.org

JULY 4

Joliet Fourth of July fireworks. Dusk at Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St. Shorewood Fireworks on the Hill. Dusk at Cene’s Four Seasons Park Sledding Hill. View fireworks from Channahon and Joliet.

JULY 6

Obstacle Course. 11 a.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Are you up to the challenge? Test your agility on a variety of different obstacles meant to push your physical skills to the max. Ages 3-9.

JULY 7

STEAM Team. 4 to 5 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Ages 9-14. When you’re not creating masterpieces in Art Club, check out STEAM Team to learn a different

kind of skill. Projects will include playing with light and motion, building Makey-Makey video games with everyday objects and more! Joliet Slammers Baseball Game. 7:05 p.m. at 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet. $2 for tickets. For more information, call 815-7222287 or visit www.jolietslammers. com.

JULY 8

Fiction Book Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Ages 18+. Join us to discuss this month’s book pick. Enjoy tasty treats while discussing what you liked (and didn’t like) about this month’s book pick. Joliet Slammers Baseball Game. 10:05 a.m. at 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive. Tickets are $5 to $14. For more information, call 815-7222287 or visit www.jolietslammers. com.

JULY 9-JULY 12

Route 66 NHRA Nationals. All day at Route 66 Raceway, 500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet. Advance ticket price starts at $10. For more information, call 888-629-7223 or visit www.route66raceway.com.

JULY 9

Party in the Park. There is always something fun, family friendly and free to do in Shorewood this summer. Every week the event will have a bounce house, crafts, games and activities. Movie: Penguins of Madagascar. For more information, visit www. vil.shorewood.il.us/Events.

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Area nonprofits at an impasse on state budget State has until July 1 to approve a budget and avoid a shutdown By Andrea Earnest for the enterprise

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[Editors Note: At press time, the July 1 budget deadline had not occurred.] Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a budget submitting to him by the state legislature last week, moving the state closer to a government shut down. Local not-for-profit representatives held a press conference June 25 at the WillGrundy Center for Independent Living in Joliet to address the problems they say would be created by such a shut down. “The uncertainty of our contracts after June 30 creates a

The state has until July 1 to approve a budget and avoid a shutdown, which non profit representatives say would cause many problems. Since many senior centers are state-funded, this is a particularly difficult situation for those facilities.

management nightmare and a soaring staff morale issues that make it difficult to carry out our mission in a confident way,” Executive Director Pam Heavens said. The state has until July 1 to approve a budget and avoid a shutdown, which non profit representatives say would cause many problems. Since many senior centers are state-funded, this is a particularly difficult situation for those facilities. Several representatives were

present at the conference, and many seemed frustrated and upset by the state budget impasse. “None of the agencies can survive without a budget,” Cheryl Lockwood, a representative of the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, said. “They can do it for a while. But, many of them already have lines of credit, many of them have already been going payroll to payroll.” Other representatives shared concerns workers would leave if a shutdown occurred, meaning new workers would have to be trained and that would take up to 3 months. Additionally, representatives said people in their facilities could become less confident in their care, which would cause even more problems in their facilities. Many representatives added that they have not received the proper amount of state funding in years, saying a possible shutdown and no cash flow would cause many facilities to suffer.

alarms | from page 3 On government spending, Manley said state revenues have been stable for too long, as costs continue to rise. “They’ve used pensions like credit cards, and now we have a big problem,” she said. Though definitive answers weren’t given, the officials pointed out that they were holding these town halls to hear residents input and made a commitment to bring their concerns to the forefront. “We continue to make spending cuts and who we are as legislators are the people who have come to serve you—our community,” McAsey said. Though McGuire likened the legislature to drunks careening from problem to problem, he still is trying to remain optimistic for the future. “Though the obvious problem, it is important to note that work still is getting done,” he said. He knows that people want predictability and stability. “The retiree wants to know if he or she can buy a car,” McGuire said. “The university president wants to know if they can build a building. The

CEO wants to know if they can invest.” Bertino-Tarrant agreed. “We are all trying to do the right thing,” she said. “You have to understand that it is a hard process.” McAsey noted work done to negotiate an agreement with area manufacturers and landfills in handling electronics recycling, finding a solution for the immediate future. In addition, she spoke of the constant battle to create further dialogue regarding the heroin crisis, creating a medical formulation designed to deter abuse.

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