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Holiday Parade Festival, parade brings holiday season spirit SEE PAGE 19

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Blue Ribbon Eisenhower only school to earn Blue Ribbon SEE PAGE 4

SPORTS Best of the best All-area football team is announced SEE PAGE 9

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Demonstrators line the streets of Joliet to protest the Furry Babies Store located at Louis Joliet Mall on Nov. 25.

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Luncheon raises funds to support Cornerstone Cornerstone Champagne Luncheon marks 26th year BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The lights are twinkling and the ballroom is buzzing from wall to wall as the waiter fills a glass with foam-topped champagne for a woman seated at a table with two of her friends. The afternoon soon sped into action with laughter and

cheer swirling in a sea of fine china and crystal. The festivities at the Nov. 23 event at the Patrick C. Haley Mansion, 17 S. Center St. in Joliet, marked the 26th annual Champagne Luncheon to support Cornerstone Services. A number of community leaders and guests poured in to giveback to the agency.

Highlights at the event included live entertainment, dinner and an auction. Vice President/Chief Development Officer Michelle Allen said holding the event is a great way kickoff to the holiday season. “We have waiters that come out and they’re celebrity waiters, so they ask people for tips,” she said. “We have a stage in the center of the room. A lot of people at table will tip to get their waiter do something silly. So, maybe it’s

singing a song, maybe it’s juggling balls, maybe it’s try to hula-hoop. But with that, we’re earning money for it in order to help our agency, which works with people with developmental disabilities.” Among those serving as celebrity waiters this year were a number of elected officials and business professionals. Allen said having the community’s support is important to the agency. This year’s event drew in more than 300 people.

On average, the fundraiser brings in between $20,000 and $25,000. The hope, according to Allen, is that people learn more about Cornerstone Services and how they can help. Sponsors for this year’s event included First Midwest Bank, HL Landscape and Veronica Ferro Interiors. For more information on Cornerstone Services, visit cornerstoneservices.org

CITY OF JOLIET NEWS BRIEFS

Downtown celebrates annual holiday tree Tree donated by Will County State’s Attorney’s Drug Court program

The Joliet City Center Partnership announced the Annual Christmas tree is installed in Van Buren Plaza at the corner of Chicago and Van Buren Streets, in downtown Joliet. This year’s tree was donated by the Will County State’s Attorney’s Drug Court program, from their recovery home for women on Frank Avenue in Joliet. The tree removal, transport, and installation services were fully donated by Arbor Tek Services and Chellino Crane. “We are thrilled that our recov-

ery home, that gives hope to its residents, could donate this year’s tree which will bring much hope and good cheer to the entire city,” said Julie McCabe-Sterr, Coordinator of the Will County Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts. The tree’s short journey across the river and installation took only two hours. The Colorado Blue Spruce weighs approximately 3,000 lbs. and Arbor Tek estimated the height to be around 30 feet tall. City of Joliet Traffic Engineer Russ Lubash selected the tree from

about 14 submissions because of its traditional conical shape and close proximity. The tree was lit November 25 by Mayor of Joliet Bob O’Dekirk and University of Saint Francis President Arvid Johnson.

2016 YARD WASTE PICK UP ENDS DEC. 9

April 3. For those with a real Christmas tree, set it out after Christmas at your normal pick-up location (curb or alley) on your regular trash day for pick up. If it is 5 feet in length or less, set it out in one piece, but, if it measures more than 5 feet cut it in half. The Christmas trees will be collected until Tuesday, January 31.

The City of Joliet and Waste Management reminds all residents the last day for yard waste pickup is Friday, December 9. Yard waste collection resumes Monday,

MILLSDALE RD. DETOURS THROUGH DEC. 14

The Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) is reconstructing the Millsdale Road railroad crossing, west of Route 53 to install a new rail line for high speed rail and complete improvements to the gates and flashers. The project is anticipated to end on or before December 14. A detour route utilizes Route 53, Laraway Road, and Centerpoint Way. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and seek alternate routes when traveling in the area. For additional information please contact the Public Works Department at 815-724-4200.

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Protesters raise awareness for animal rights Protest started at 10 a.m. Nov. 25 along Plainﬁeld Road near Mall Loop Drive BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

Dozens of Black Friday protesters took to the picket lines along Plainfield Road in Joliet, working to block Louis Joliet Mall shoppers from visiting the Furry Babies Store and demanding greater awareness for animal welfare and rights, a move coming after advocates spoke out in support of a proposed city ordinance to protect pets, consumers and taxpayers that encourages more humane models for the pet breeding industry. The protest started at 10 a.m. Nov. 25 along Plainfield Road between Mall Loop Drive and Tonti Drive. More than 40 people indicated through social media that they were going to protest. The demonstration in part is aimed at denouncing city ordinances that appear to support the large-scale commercial pet breed-

ing industry, instead of a version preferred by protesters. Demonstrators stood in solidarity and held up signs asking shoppers to exercise good judgment when making Black Friday purchases. The protest had been peaceful with some vehicles honking at those on the picket lines. Morgan Drdak, an animal welfare advocate, was leading the demonstration located near Louis Joliet Mall. She said supporting the cause is important to her. “We’re all animal lovers, and a lot of us in rescue have seen firsthand what puppy mills do to the dogs,” Drdak said. “It’s pretty graphic. I think it hurts a lot of our hearts to know what’s done and where these puppies come from. You don’t see it in the puppy, because the puppy is cute and wrapped up in a bow. But when you look at where they came from, that’s where the real tragedy is.” Drdak and other animal rights

supporters formed an advocacy group, Safe Pets for Joliet. “The reason we were formed was to help the city of Joliet move forward with an ordinance that would stop pet stores from selling dogs that are acquired from commercial breeders and instead transition to a human model, where they would obtain their animals from places, like rescues and shelters and animal control, to try to reduce the homeless population of pets without bringing in more pets that were un-spayed, un-neutered, being sold at exorbitant prices,” she said. Safe Pets for Joliet has been working with city to adopt an ordinance to address inhumane business practices for about two years. “They’ve tabled it because there are a couple of other municipalities that have done it, that have been sued,” Drdak said. “So, the city wants to wait until those lawsuits are settled. They’ve already been ruled in federal court in favor of the municipalities. Right now Chicago and Cook County are under appeal, so they’re waiting until those

appeals go through.” Drdak said in the meantime, she and other animal welfare advocates are looking to educate the public and make them more aware of their consumer responsibility. Some protesters say they are pleased by changes seen to this point. The Puppy in the Window store that replaced Petland at 1480 N. Larkin Ave. has closed. “I think it’s really important for people to understand that there’s an alternative to purchasing dogs in retail pet stores,” said Peggy Grandahl, another animal welfare advocate. “Pet shop dogs 99 percent of the time come from inhumane breeders and often largescale breeding operations. I’d like to

let people know that there’s always a choice that there are pure breed dogs—if someone wants a pure bred dog—they’re available at rescues and shelters.” Why not give the large-scale commercial breeding industry a chance? Grandahl explained that sadly, litters of puppies are euthanized at shelters every day of the week in every part of the country. “There’s no reason to spend thousands of dollars on a dog (and) finance them (through a retail pet store) when you can get a dog at a shelter 300, 400 dollars for a puppy,” she said. “People don’t realize that it’s not a very humane nation we have right now, but seeing this (turnout) renews your faith.”

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Eisenhower only school to earn Blue Ribbon Students, administrators and staff celebrate academy’s Blue Ribbon status Eisenhower Academy was named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. Eisenhower is among 279 public and 50 private schools receiving this honor this year, including 21 Illinois schools. Eisenhower Academy is the only 2016 National Blue Ribbon School in Will County. Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse, Eisenhower Principal Wendy Wolgan, and Fifth Grade Teacher Jacque Toth represented Eisenhower Academy at the recent two-day awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., where they

heard from U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. and other educators, shared best practices with each other, and celebrated their hard-won achievements. Each school also received a congratulatory letter from President Barack Obama. In the letter he stated: “This event celebrates schools that have worked to close achievement gaps and provide students with the resources they need to reach for their greatest aspirations. By coming together to honor excellence in education, you

are recognizing not only the work of institutions, but also the work of dedicated individuals – teachers, administrators, and family members – who have given their all to ensure America’s youth know no limits to what they can accomplish.” “On behalf of the Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors and the entire Administration, we congratulate Eisenhower Academy,” said Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse, “The entire school community including students, staff, and parents, work together to make Eisenhower a school of excellence.” The school recently held a Blue

Ribbon School Celebration for students, teachers, administrators, retired teachers, parents, elected officials, and community members. Activities included a performance by the Student Glee Club, students sharing school highlights, congratulatory remarks, and the raising of the 2016 National Blue Ribbon School flag. National Blue Ribbon Schools are on education’s cutting edge, pioneering innovative educational practices from professional learning communities and project-based learning to social and emotional learning and positive behavior systems. Schools are nominated by the state department of education and then

complete a comprehensive application about school practices. Schools may be nominated as Exemplary High Performing— among the top schools in a state—or Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing—schools making the fastest progress in their state in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Eisenhower Academy was nominated as an Exemplary High Performing School. For more information about Eisenhower Academy, call the school at (815) 723-0233. For more information about the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, please visit http://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/

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Be informed when choosing health insurance plan It’s possible a bronze policy and maybe a silver one could end up costing more than a gold one with a higher premium THINKING ABOUT HEALTH BY TRUDY LIEBERMAN, RURAL HEALTH NEWS SERVICE Even though the election is over and Republicans are in a position to repeal and replace Obamacare as they’ve been vowing to do for several years, that doesn’t mean you should avoid signing up for 2017 insurance coverage. If you’re eligible and need insurance, the state shopping exchanges are open for business even if options this year are limited in many counties, particularly in rural areas. More than 40 percent of the counties where residents can buy an Obamacare policy have just one insurer selling them. That’s not a lot of choice, and policies that are offered are likely to have high premiums and limited options for doctors and hospitals. Still, some careful shopping is in order to minimize any surprise bills. After the election, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest urged Americans to sign up and announced “the vast majority” of eligible consumers would be able to buy insurance for a monthly premium of $75 or less, which has been the administration’s sales pitch. Assuming the White House math is correct, that doesn’t mean the vast majority should automatically buy a policy with a $75 premium. That strategy can mean expensive trouble later on. Reviewing the basics before wading into the Obamacare marketplace this year is essential. For starters, recall that platinum policies, generally the most costly, cover 90 percent of someone’s medical costs; gold plans cover 80 percent; silver plans pay 70 percent; and the bronze variety pays the least—only 60 percent of a patient’s healthcare expenses. Silver plans have been the most popular, largely because those who buy them and have family incomes below $60,750 get extra government subsidies to help pay their

“In general, a lower premium means higher deductibles and higher other out-of-pocket expenses. A policy with a higher premium often means lower out-ofpocket costs ...” deductibles, copays and coinsurance. Bronze policies are popular, too, because they have low premiums, but people buying those policies won’t get the extra subsidies, a point that’s worth remembering. Those subsidies can be a big help if you need a lot of medical services. Both bronze and silver policies generally come with lower monthly premiums, but that doesn’t mean they are cheaper in the long run. Here’s where comparison-shopping gets tricky. It’s possible a bronze policy and maybe a silver one could end up costing more than a gold one with a higher premium if you get sick. That’s because of the relationship between the premium, copays, coinsurance and deductibles. Insurers mix and match these features to fit their marketing strategy. In general, a lower premium means higher deductibles and higher other out-of-pocket expenses. A policy with a higher premium often means lower out-of-pocket costs. For 2017 the maximum amount a family would have to pay out-of-pocket for copays, coinsurance and deductibles is $14,300. That’s a lot of money and enough to deter some people from

signing up. Many people say paying that much before insurance pays isn’t really insurance. It’s also high enough to keep people from seeking medical care even when they need it. If people go to the doctor less, the country’s national health expenditures will drop— at least that’s the rationale for the high out-of-pocket limit. An Indiana couple I’ve written about before in this column recently sent an email updating me on the family’s insurance options for next year. Their carrier had increased their $836 monthly premium to about $1,300; their cost even after an Obamacare tax subsidy was applied. What’s more, the reader said, the insurer had raised the amount of coinsurance for hospitalizations from 20 percent to 50 percent. Given how much a hospital stay costs, they worried they’d be on the hook for a lot of money until they reached the $14,300 out-of-pocket maximum. It was a risk they weren’t willing to take, and they shopped until they found new coverage for only $700 a month with their subsidy. Choosing an Obamacare policy or any other insurance coverage comes down to how much risk you want to assume. If you are reasonably certain you won’t need many medical services, you may want to take a chance and buy less expensive insurance that comes with high deductibles, copays, and coinsurance. But if you’re like the Indiana couple, and afraid of high expenses for unexpected medical care, buy the best policy you can afford that reduces that risk. Another thing to keep in mind! Beware of policies with really low premiums, prices that seem too good to be true. Consumers who bought insurance from the Obamacare co-ops learned that. Almost all of the 23 co-ops authorized to compete with the big carriers have gone out of business. They priced their policies too low, and too many sick people signed up. Government regulators closed them down, sending thousands of people scrambling for new coverage—an unwelcome chore for anyone. What have your experiences been shopping for insurance? Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.

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POLICE Note to readers: Information in Police Reports is obtained from Joliet and Shorewood police departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. The date is the date the report was filed. NOVEMBER 9 • Samuel L. Mays Jr., 47, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on charges of aggravated battery and domestic battery. • Sarah A. Monroe, 32, Morris, was arrested by Joliet police on charges of theft. • Lucio Amaro, 34, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of aggravated domestic battery. • November 10 • Maurice Reasnover, 46, of Chicago, was arrested by state police on charges of aggravated driving under the influence. • Ramon A. Colon, 43, of Plainfield, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of aggravated domestic battery. • Christopher J. Frost, 45, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of domestic battery. • George V. Sims, 35, of Joliet, was arrested by state police on charges of aggravated driving under the influence. • Sherman R. Hearn, 26, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of theft. • Freddie T. Hopson Jr., 49, of the 2800 block of 64th Street in Chicago, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of theft. NOVEMBER 10 • Maurice Reasnover, 46, of Chicago, was arrested by state police on charges of aggravated driving under the influence. • Ramon A. Colon, 43, of Plainfield, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of aggravated domestic battery. • Christopher J. Frost, 45, of the 3900 block of Jonathan Simpson Drive in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of domestic battery. • Nicholas M. Scuteri, 58, Braidwood, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of drug possession. • George V. Sims, 35, of Joliet, was arrested by state police on charges of aggravated driving under the influence. • Charmain Dunn, 49, of Bolingbrook, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of aggravated battery. • Sherman R. Hearn, 26, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of theft. • Freddie T. Hopson Jr., 49, Chicago, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of theft. NOVEMBER 13 • Ryan Newport, 22, of Orland Park, was arrested by Joliet police on charges of manufacture or delivery of drugs and aggravated fleeing from police. • Adriana E. Pizarro, 28, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Tuesday on a charge of theft. • Thomas C. Salomoun, 31, of Westmont, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of drug pos-

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session. Eder Villaseca-Barrios, 31, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of delivery of drugs. Joshua Adams, 23, of Oak Lawn, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of drug possession. Fabian Aguilar, 22, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of delivery of marijuana. Deborah A. Lopez, 61, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on charges of theft, identity theft, forgery and financial exploitation. Antonio D. Pierce, 53, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of shoplifting. Gerald D. Richardson III, 26, of Plainfield, was arrested by sheriff’s police Wednesday on a charge of theft.

NOVEMBER 14 • Alexander C. Barrowman, 24, of Crest Hill, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of burglary. • Jessica M. Islas, 24, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of armed robbery. • Karen L. Lawrence, 43, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of drug possession. • Tyler J. Navarro, 20, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of armed robbery. • David L. Pulley, 68, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of drug possession. • Lance D. Scott, 57, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on charges of delivery of marijuana and marijuana possession. • Demetrius Clerk, 53, Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on charges of criminal trespassing and obstructing justice. • NOVEMBER 15 • Michael Elem, 30, of Chicago, was arrested by Shorewood police Saturday on a charge of delivery or marijuana. • Myles L. Jones, 18, homeless, according to jail records, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of unlawful use of a weapon. • Angelique D. McGlashan, 45, of Frankfort, was arrested by sheriff’s police on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a suspended license and driving without insurance. • Tamara R. Mutz, 27, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of shoplifting. • Anthony Z. Parker, 25, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on charges of vandalism and obstructing justice. • Alex M. Roberts, 27, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on charges of theft, shoplifting and driving without a license. • Gustavo Ruiz, 45, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on charges of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license. NOVEMBER. 16 • Joseph J. Bodnar, 36, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on charges of aggravated battery and domestic battery. • Jose R. Hernandez, 25, of Joliet, was arrested by Shorewood police on a charge of drug possession. • Robert L. Taylor, 48, of Lockport, was arrested by

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Lockport police on a charge of unlawful use of a credit card. Andre Ellis, 54, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on charges of criminal trespassing and vandalism. Deven Grisby, 28, of University City, Georgia, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of fraud. Brandon A. Lofton, 23, of Park Forest, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of aggravated battery.

NOVEMBER 20 • David N. Carlson, 50, of Steger, was arrested by sheriff’s police on charges of drug possession. • Marcel Gross, 25, of Chicago, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of drug possession. • Wyatt M. Hartman, 28, of Braidwood, was arrested by sheriff’s police \ on charges of aggravated battery and resisting. • Jack R. Isom, 35, of Alsip, was arrested by state police on charges of money laundering. • Eddie L. Cole Jr., 32, Bolingbrook, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of unauthorized possession of a firearm. • Demetrius D. Greene, 32, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on charges of domestic battery. • Darnell C. Lee, 39, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of auto theft. • Paula A. Minefee-McKenny, 62, Crete, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of domestic battery. NOVEMBER 22 • Courtney M. Ward, 35, of Joliet, was arrested by state police on charges of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license. • Rafael A. Costilla, 22, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on charges of manufacture or delivery of marijuana and unauthorized possession of a firearm. • Erik T. McNease, 43, of Phoenix, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of auto theft. • Gary Parker, 18, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of manufacture or delivery of marijuana. • Kevin L. Price, 39, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of aggravated driving under the influence. • Adam J. Weathers, 19, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of robbery. • Joseph A. Dorman, 38, of Chicago, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of residential burglary. • Joseph E. Hughes, 62, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of driving with a suspended license. • William Kress, 26, of Shorewood, was arrested by state police on a charge of aggravated driving under the influence. • Frank Meiszner, 26, of Crest Hill, was arrested by Joliet police on a charge of drug possession. • Antonio Ruiz-Aguado, 44, of Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police on a charge of domestic battery.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Flexibility can be your most useful talent. New traditions have to start someplace and you are just the person to lead the way by being innovative and creative. Make a well thought out break with the past in the week ahead.

GEMINI

M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1

The best meals are the ones that simmer on the back burner until they are fully cooked. You may have an important decision to make in the week ahead. Wait a few days to be absolutely sure you are on the right track.

LEO

J U LY 2 3 T O A U G U S T 2 1

You can be the wise advisor when others need feedback. A formal atmosphere won’t keep your flair for the dramatic from shining through as this week unfolds. Improve relationships by talking over plans for the future.

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Mend fences with solid wire, not flimsy packaging tape. Misunderstandings can be cleared up this week with a phone call or chat. Business contacts will be happy to put in a good word for you or could offer a promising lead.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Be proud to go along with the crowd. You may be popular with the “in” crowd this week and time spent around the water cooler can be fun. You may need extra preparation before launching something new.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Put some energy behind your actions this week. Heart to heart talks give you a chance to make amends or accept apologies. Outdoor activities, sports, or exercise could lead to better understanding or romantic interludes.

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TAURUS

A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

Put on your thinking cap. Connect the dots and you can get a clear idea of the real picture. Tasks that require uninterrupted concentration will be easy to accomplish in the week to come and help you prove your business acumen.

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Locals littler the 2016 Voyager Media All-Area football team BY MARK GREGORY Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

After missing most of the last two seasons to injury, Maine South quarterback Nick Leongas was told by some close to him that football may not be the best sport for him going forward. After all, he missed his entire sophomore campaign with a torn meniscus in his knee – which he reinjured that winter in basketball – and last season was lost after week two when a hit in the game against Loyola broke his jaw in two places. “The [injuries] really took a hit on me emotionally to watch all my friends go out last year and play without me. A lot of people were telling me to stop playing football and keep my body safe, but this team meant way too much to me,” Leongas said. “We wanted [a state championship] since we were little kids, since we watched the teams then win it.” Not only did Leongas come back, he led the Hawks to the Class 8A state title with a win over Loyola last weekend at the University of Illinois’ Memorial Stadium. “This is the greatest feeling in the world. I can’t think of another feeling that surpasses this,” he said after the win. On the season, the senior completed 166-of-267 passes for 2,871 yards and 28 touchdowns.

He also carried the ball 163 times for an additional 1,116 yards and 11 scores. His numbers and leadership earned Leongas the Voyager Media 2016 Offensive Player of the Year. “The best thing he does is uses his head,” Maine South coach Dave Inserra said of his quarterback. “He makes unbelievable decisions within the play and is unbelievable at just keeping guys calm on the field. He is not a big rah rah guy – he can at times, but usually he has a cool, calm demeanor and that is what you need in your quarterback and he played that to a tee all year long and just kept this team moving.” While Leongas understands what he meant to the team, he also understands what his offensive line meant to him – keeping him healthy all season. “Our offensive linemen stepped up big time,” Leongas said. “Kevin [Jarvis] was a big part of all of our wins, but guys like Danny O’Malley, Jack Farragher, James Hynes and Sean McNulty, who hasn’t played offensive line since freshman year. They came up huge and they deserve the MVP of everything.” On the defensive side of the ball, the 2016 Voyager Media Defensive Player of the Year also goes to a member of a state finalist, but this one comes from the SEE ALL-AREA PAGE 11

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Joliet Central’s JoJo McNair is one of the members of the All-Area football team.

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Freshman Lindsey Merk placed third in the 100-yard butterfly.

Merk earns state medal BY MATT LE CREN For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

EVANSTON – Lockport freshman swimmer Lindsey Merk already has accomplished a lot in her nascent high school career. It looks like she’s just getting started. Merk barely missed becoming the first state champion in program history Saturday when she finished third in the 100-yard butterfly at the state finals with a time of 55.56. Rosary junior Camryn Streid won in 55.39. “It was great,” Lockport coach Grant Ferkaluk said. “She was right in the mix. “She was less than two-tenths away from being a state champion, so (there) is lots of room to grow from here. “This is a great learning experi-

ence for her and I’m really looking forward to seeing what she’s got in the next couple years.” Merk already has a lot. She is the best butterflyer Lockport has ever had and her third-place finish equaled the highest finish in school history. Laura Nilson took third in the 100 backstroke in 2002 and Courtney Pope was third in the 200 freestyle in 2009. “Top 6 was my goal and I got it,” Merk said. “I’ve been pretty much a flyer all my swimming career and it’s just hard work. “I know this is what I want to do, so I went for it and I train hard for it and just wanted to make it happen.” Merk began swimming when she was 6 and has extensive club experience. That prepared her for SEE MERK PAGE 13

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ALL-AREA FROM PAGE 9 7A game. While no Plainfield North defender posted gaudy numbers this season because the team played so well as a unit, it was senior linebacker JJ Frey that earns his place atop the all-area list. On the season, Frey posted 109 tackles to go with 12 tackles for loss, two sacks, two pass breakups and one interception for a unit that allowed only 10 points per game. In the state finals against East St. Louis – a team everyone said would be too fast for North – Frey led the way with seven solo stops, helping the defense allow only 20 points. The scoreboard read 26-13, but six of the Flyers’ points were on an interception return. “Watching film, I knew I could read a gap and just go for it,” Frey said. “It was a state title game and I just had to go.” Overall, Frey gives credit for his play to the defensive line, which he says allowed him to play the way he needed to. “Ari (Ekowa) was all state and Tim Donnahue had [a lot of] sacks as a junior and a lot of times teams had to scheme for them,” Frey said. “I had a lot of opportunities to make a lot of plays and I was able to.” North coach Tim Kane had Frey making plays for the Tigers for three years. “He has been a three year starter for us and we maybe could have moved him up as a freshman, he is that type of player,” Kane said. “He is a mature kid and he works so hard and is such a serious kid about football. He loves the game and plays so hard every down and just leads by example. He studies the opponent and knows what to

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM do. He is a smart kid, but is a tough, hard-nosed kid and he loves to hit. Because he wears No. 54 and not No. 2, people don’t realize how fast he is. He can plug a lead play inside, but he can also get outside and make a play or cover a kid out of the backfield. Our defense this year was not selfish and was not about the me stat. They were worried about the team stats - a win or a shutout or how many yards we gave up.” Other members of the All-Area team are:

KEVIN BLOCK PLAINFIELD NORTH Defensive back tallied 25 tackles on the season along with five interceptions and 10 pass break ups.

BEN COONEY BENET Defensive back posted 44 tackles, 32 solo, eight interceptions, one sack and 10 pass break ups.

ARI EKOWA PLAINFIELD NORTH All state defensive lineman tallied 49 tackles on the season, including nine sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss, forced one fumble and had a pair of pass break-ups. He also played on the offensive line for the Class 7A state runners up.

OMARI FERGUSON JOLIET WEST Junior wide receiver was named to the first team allSouthwest Prairie Conference team after posting 48 catches for 612 yards and six touchdowns.

MATTHEW GALANOPOULOS NILES WEST

Wide receiver caught 60 passes for 822 yards, while gaining an additional 603 yards on 85 carries.

linebacker for the Tigers posted 58 tackles, including 17 solo to go along with six sacks. He was

JULIUS GARRETT JOLIET WEST Senior

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM ALL-AREA FROM PAGE 11 named to the all-SPC first team.

TY GAVIN NOTRE DAME Sophomore running back led the East Suburban Catholic Conference in scoring. He tallied 901 yards rushing on 166 carries and 13 scores, adding nine catches for 77 yards and score. He also completed one pass on the season, which went for a touchdown.

THOMAS HACKETT NOTRE DAME Senior middle linebacker posted 115 tackles on defense and 12 tackles for loss. Hackett forced five fumbles and recovered three, while breaking up four passes. He was a team captain and team MVP.

ARTHUR HART JOLIET WEST Junior safety tallied 90 tackles. 40 solo, had three interceptions and one sack. He was named to the SPC all-conference first team.

ISAIAH HILL MINOOKA North Dakota State-bound wide receiver posted 1,850 all-purpose yards on the season, catching 46 passes for 965 yards and 16 scores. He also played defensive back for the Indians.

LUKE HINKAMP MAINE SOUTH Wide receiver caught 25 passes for 649 yards and 10 scores on the season.

MATT HOLBROOK MAINE SOUTH Wide receiver caught 47 passes for 783 yards and seven touchdowns. He also played defensive back for the Class 8A champion Hawks.

TYLER HOOSMAN PLAINFIELD N Tiger back carried the ball 230 times on the season for 1,692 yards and 26 TD. He also posted 201 receiving yards and four scores.

KEVIN JARVIS MAINE SOUTH Left guard headed to Michigan State. He had 37 pancake blocks

and allowed no sacks on the season for the state finalists. He was a two-time CSL South Linemen of the Year and well as two-time AllConference. Coach Dave Inserra calls him the “best linemen I have coached.” Jarvis made an impact on defense the last part of the season.

FOTIS KOKOSIOULIS MAINE SOUTH The talented running back carried the ball 188 times for 1,464 yards, with 21 touchdowns. He also posted 36 catches for 588 yards and four scores. On special teams, he had eight kick returns for 187 yards.

ALEC MCEACHERN BENET Redwing posted 94 tackles, 34 solo,, on the season. He tallied 14 tackles for loss, including four interceptions along with four interceptions, forced two fumbles and recovered one. On offense, he carried the ball 65 times for 206 yards with one touchdown. He added 12 catches for 138 yards and five scores.

TAVARES MOORE LOCKPORT Junior running back missed some time during the season, but still ran for 1,284 yards on 220 carries for the Porters. He posted 13 catches out of the backfield for 174 yards with 11 total touchdowns.

JOJO MCNAIR JOLIET CENTRAL Played a Jabrill Peppers role for the Steelmen this season. He led team in rushing (44 carries for 407 yards and four touchdowns) and receiving (47 catches, 407 yards, 3TD). As a defensive back, he tallied 22 tackles and two interceptions, taking one back for a touchdown. Of 15 kickoff returns, McNair tallied 339 yards (22.6 average), including a 100-yards touchdown.

SEAN MCNULTY MAINE SOUTH Maybe the single biggest weapon for the Class 8A chamSEE ALL-AREA PAGE 18

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MERK FROM PAGE 10 the competition at state but not the pressure or intensity. “There’s nothing like it,” Merk said. “I’ve been to junior nationals and other big meets and it’s still nothing like it. “It didn’t feel normal. It was so much different than anything I’ve ever experienced.” That understandably led to some jitters during Friday’s preliminaries, which probably cost her a shot at another medal. Merk was 15th in the 100 backstroke in 57.16, missing the cut for finals by .20. “I was very nervous yesterday,” Merk said. “In the backstroke I ran into the lane line. “It was a bad mistake. I probably would have dropped a lot more (time) if it wasn’t for that.” But Merk made up for that with her performance in the butterfly. She was one of just two freshmen to earn a medal in the event and the only one to qualify for the championship heat. “Today I was a little less nervous because I did what I wanted to do,” Merk said. “I wanted to make top 6.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM “I just wanted to go out there and have fun because most of my best swims have been from not being nervous, from just having fun.” Interestingly, Merk succeeded despite making what she said were a slew of mistakes. “On all my turns, I messed up,” Merk said. “I went in too long. “But the last 25 I was pushing and I was so close. I (knew) if I want to do this, I’m going to have to go out and be pushing like crazy. Merk’s final push came up just short as Streid touched the wall an instant before Merk and runnerup Olivia Andrew of Loyola. “The finish always gets me, but it doesn’t matter,” Merk said. “I’m still so happy with how I did. I know it was a positive.” While most swimmers consider the butterfly to be the toughest stroke, Merk feels differently. “Freestyle is harder for me,” Merk said. “Fly is smoother for me. I don’t know why.” Ferkaluk figures Merk’s stroke is only going to get smoother. “She’s got a lot of experience with the event,” Ferkaluk said. “It’s something she’s done a lot of times. “She’s just got it. I think she’s go-

ing to grow in that event and get much stronger.” Merk agrees. “I know this is a positive outlook for my club season and definitely for next year, too,” she said. “There are some things that I need to work on, obviously, but for now this is a good insight into my future.” Lockport had two relays compete at state but neither advanced to the finals. The 200 medley squad of senior Brittany O’Neill, sophomore Oliwia Wolek, Merk and senior Lauren Estes placed 25th in 1:49.67, while the 400 free quartet

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JOLIET TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

JTHS alumni board endows new scholarship Scholarship will be awarded annually to a Joliet Central and a Joliet West senior

The Joliet Township High School Alumni Association Board of Directors recognized Lynne Lichtenauer, the former JTHS Director of Alumni Relations, by naming an endowed scholarship in her honor at a recent ceremony in the new Joliet Central student center. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a Joliet Central and a Joliet West senior. Also included in the ceremony was the presentation of a plaque in Lichtenauer’s name placed in the student center’s entrance. State Representative Natalie Manley read a citation from the Illinois House of Representatives

recognizing Lichtenauer and State Representative Larry Walsh, Jr., on behalf of Senator Jennifer BertinoTarrant, read a citation from the Illinois Senate. Lichtenauer began her career at JTHS District 204 in 2000 as the Centennial Coordinator responsible for directing the year-long 100th anniversary celebration of the high school in 2001. Following the anniversary, the Board of Education named her Director of Alumni Relations, a position she held until June of 2016. During her tenure, Lichtenauer worked closely with Steelmen, Kingsmen, and Tiger alumni for their respective class reunion celebrations; established a comprehensive alumni database; spearheaded several projects with the JTHS staff, administrators and faculty including the annual Joliet Central veterans ceremony, and implemented the district’s Opera-

tion Recognition program whereby diplomas are awarded to veterans who left their classroom to go to war or for military duty prior to graduation. She also initiated Joliet’s first Santa Run 5K/Santa Stroll One Mile Walk and led the formation of the JTHS Alumni Association. In the Joliet community, Lichtenauer serves as a board member of the Joliet Area Historical Museum, the Rialto Square Theatre Foundation, the JTHS Foundation, the Joliet Park Foundation, and the Silver Cross Hospital Foundation. In 2011, Lichtenauer was inducted into the Joliet Area Hall of Pride by the Joliet Will County Project Pride organization. She is the co-host of the weekly WJOL broadcast, “Friday Mornings with Lynne, Mary & Natalie.” Alumni wishing to make contributions to the Lynne Lichtenauer Endowed Scholarship may send donations to the JTHS Foundation, c/o Mr. Mark Turk, JTHS Administration Center, 300 Caterpillar Drive, Joliet, IL 60436. All donations are tax deductible to the extent as allowed by law.

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Presence Saint Joseph among grant recipients $70K grant will be used to conduct hospital emergency preparation activities Seven Presence Health hospitals were awarded a $70,000 grant by the Illinois Public Health Department (IDPH) for the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) to enhance hospital preparedness during public health emergencies. The grant will be used to conduct hospital emergency preparation activities at Presence Mercy Medical Center (Aurora), Presence Saint Joseph Hospital (Elgin), Presence Covenant Medical Center (Urbana), Presence United Samaritans Medical Center (Danville), Presence Saint

Joseph Medical Center (Joliet), Presence Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston) and Presence St. Mary’s Hospital (Kankakee). Previously, HPP funds have been used to support facility evacuation planning and training, sheltering patients and staff in place, mass fatality management and disaster response. In addition, the hospitals have applied funding to purchase pharmaceutical caches during emergency response situations. Grant funding has also been used to retain Regional Disaster Preparation Liaisons. These specialists support development and maintenance of preparedness plans as well as purchase equipment, including mobile medical units and equipment to communicate with local emergency responders.

“Hospitals that are prepared to respond successfully to emergencies and recover quickly from all hazards are also able to deliver services more effectively and efficiently every day,” said Kevin Bernard, Manager of Safety at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center “We believe at our hospitals that having systems in place to provide better treatment for emergency patients in our communities also leads to better health outcomes on a day-to-day basis.” The HPP grants have also helped Presence Health hospitals develop health care coalitions with other hospitals and health care systems, community businesses and non-government organizations which can support a facility in caring for patients during emergencies.

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JOLIET IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-7; Plaintiff, VS. Saul A. Magana; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Saul A. Magana, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants. 16CH 1389 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Saul A. Magana that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Will County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: LOT 244, ELM HIGHLANDS, A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1,267 FEET OF LOT 29, IN RICHARD J. BARR`S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 12 AND PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 13, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WILL COUNTY. C/K/A: 103 Anderson Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433 PIN: 30-07-13-113-019-0000 said Mortgage was given by Saul A. Magana, Mortgagor(s), to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2004077329. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on December 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Will County, Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432 on or before December 16, 2016 A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-360-9461 WA16-0533 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” I707113 Published 11/16, 11/23, 11/30

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pions, McNulty is a nationally ranked kicker making 14-of-18 field goals. He pinned Loyola inside the 20 four times punting in the state title game and averaged more than 35 yards per punt on the season with a long of 70 yards.

Quarterback passed for 2,582 yards passing on the season, throwing for 22 touchdowns. On the ground, he carried the ball 127 carries times for 844 yards and eight more scores.

BRADY MILLER PLAINFIELD NORTH Junior quarterback paced the Tigers and led the team to the Class 7A state finals. On the season he completed 151-of-259 passes for 1,998 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also rushed 39 times for 279 yards and a pair of scores.

JORDAN NETTLES ROMEOVILLE The Northern Illinois University-bound running back rushed for 1,402 yards and 16 scores on the season, breaking all of the Romeoville records for season and career rushing.

DEFENDANTS. 16 CH 01555 1042 CHOVAN DRIVE JOLIET, IL 60435 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, LA VERNE H JENSEN a/k/a LAVERNE H JENSEN Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: UNIT 42, IN THE SOUTH POINTE CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF CERTAIN LOTS IN CHOWAN ESTATES SUBDIVISIONS, BEING SUBDIVISIONS OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT D TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED JANUARY 12, 1994 AS DOCUMENT R94-005093. TOGETHER WITH ITS PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1042 Chovan Drive Joliet, IL 60435 and which said Mortgage was made by, LA VERNE H JENSEN a/k/a LAVERNE H JENSEN, MARJORIE B JENSEN Mortgagor(s), to DOW MORTGAGE CO. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2008013523; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Pamela J. McGuire

14 W Jefferson Suite 212 Joliet, IL 60432 YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on January 10th, 2017 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to prescreen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. on or before December 16, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 257522-59472 I707338 Published 11/16, 11/23, 11/30

CONNOR PEPLOW PLAINFIELD NORTH Wide receiver tallied a teambest 57 catches for 878 yards and eight touchdowns, including seven grabs for 96 yards and a score in the state title game.

DEVIN PETERSEN BENET Linebacker posted 124 tackles, including 33 solo, 14 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks for the Class 7A semifinalist Redwings.

JAKE PORTZ PLAINFIELD SOUTH Inside linebacker was the Southwest Prairie Conference Defensive Player of the Year with 95.5 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and two sacks.

“He is the unquestioned leader of our team, and quite frankly is the best leader I’ve come across in 15 years of coaching,” said South coach Bill Bicker. “He makes plays from sideline to sideline and also plays fullback for us on offense.”

MIKE PUSATERI MAINE SOUTH Tallied 147 total tackles including 11 tackles for loss to go along with three sacks and one interception.

WILL STOLL PLAINFIELD NORTH Linebacker racked up 100 tackles on the season, including five sacks and nine tackles for loss.

TYRON TAYLOR BOLINGBROOK Raider defensive back tallied 85 tackles, including 10 for loss. He added a pair of interceptions, broke up eight passes forced five fumbles, recovered three and blocked a pair of kicks.

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Festival, parade brings holiday season spirit Parade organized by the Joliet City Center Partnership BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The holiday season filled the streets of downtown Joliet on Nov. 25 as thousands of spectators were on hand to kickoff the annual Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade. Anne Slabaugh, of Joliet, said she was looking forward to kicking off the holiday season with her children and her husband, Matt. “I like all the bands and the kids have fun doing it,” she said. Matt agreed. “I like to see all the different floats and bands,” he said. This year was the Slabaugh’s second time taking part in the festivities. Anne said the reason behind the event’s popularity is clear. “I think everyone’s off work, and people are starting to get in the holiday spirit,” she said. “I would say it’s a better parade than most. There’s a lot of school bands, and kids love it with so much candy.” Noting that celebrating Christmas is a big deal in her family, Anne

said she’s excited to have an early chance to get into the holiday season spirit. “(I) look forward to it all year,” she said. Matt mirrored that sentiment. “It’s because it’s a good time to spend with family,” he said. Melissa Campopasso, of Joliet, was watching the parade with her sister-in-law and their children. She said the event organizers put on a good show and parade. “It was a very good time,” Campopasso said. “Our kids very much enjoyed it.” This year was Campopasso’s first time visiting the festival and parade. “Events like this are definitely a good idea,” she said. Noting that the holiday season is her favorite time of year, Campopasso said it’s nice to see the community come together. “It’s just a fun time of year,” she said. Taran Glunz, 18, of Joliet, was watching the parade with his younger brothers and sister. “Seeing them have fun, I guess, I had fun,” he said.

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The annual Light Up the Holidays Parade takes to the streets of downtown Joliet for Nov. 25. Glunz said of all the festivities in downtown Joliet, he was most surprised by the parade. “I didn’t get bread this year,” he said, adding that he always looks forward to getting a loaf bread

when Milano Bakery makes their way through the parade. Noting the sense of discord between the police and community, Glunz said he thinks the parade and festival serves a meaningful purpose.

“Everybody just coming together for the holiday is good,” he said. The Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade was organized by the Joliet City Center Partnership. The main sponsor for the event was the University of St. Francis.

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