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City Names Roechner New Chief of Police Deputy Chief Alan M. Roechner has been permanently appointed as Joliet’s new chief of police Deputy Chief Alan M. Roechner has been permanently appointed as Joliet’s new chief of police after serving in the interim position for the past three months, Interim City Manager Martin Shanahan announced today. Chief Roechner was appointed interim chief in August of this year after predecessor Brian Benton announced his retirement. “I am pleased to appoint Mr. Al Roechner as our permanent chief of police. He has demonstrated his dedication to the City of Joliet through his 27 years of public service. In the past several months I watched him step up to lead the department in a way that has built camaraderie, respect and enthusiasm. I am confident that our police department will flourish under his leadership,” said Shanahan. “I have the utmost confidence in Mr. Roechner. “The process to select a permanent chief of police continued almost immediately after my appointment as interim city manager. I relied upon my own observations of Mr. Roechner professionally over the past four years; during interviews and interrogations, on-thescene incidents and interactions with the public. In addition to a personal interview, his credentials were reviewed and a number of

professional references were contacted for input,” Shanahan stated. Chief Roechner has nearly three decades of law enforcement experience, beginning in 1991 as a patrol officer for Joliet. During his tenure with the Joliet Police Department, Roechner spent time in the Neighborhood Oriented Policing Team, Special Operations Squad, Tactical, Narcotics and Investigation units. For the past 10 years Chief Roechner served in a commander position with increasing responsibility. First, overseeing operations for the 70-person Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System mobile field force, then the operations division where he is responsible for 210 sworn personnel and 41 civilian staff and most recently the Investigations division for the past four-

plus years. In addition to directing daily operating functions of the department as commander, Chief Roechner worked to create the BESST program; Belts, Education, Speeding, Stop sign and Texting; a new driver education program implemented across the city and in city high schools. Chief Roechner also helped to design and implement the 12 hour shift schedule for patrol officers, create the department recruitment committee and mediate between unions at the division level. “I am honored to serve in this capacity and plan to engage community leaders, listen to their input and provide the best possible police service. I want to thank the men and women of the Joliet Police Department for their continued support but more importantly for their hard work and dedication to the community. I look forward to working with the Mayor, City Council and city manager on all issues related to police matters to continue our mission of ‘Working with the community for a safe city.’” Chief Roechner is a life-long Joliet resident, an alumnus of Providence Catholic high school and a graduate of Illinois Benedictine University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration. Additionally, Roechner is a 2003 graduate of Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff

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Police Department Completes 30th Annual Santa’s Cops Event Each participating child is given a Wal-Mart gift card and paired up with an ofﬁcer or other volunteer to purchase gifts The City of Joliet commends the Joliet Police Department for their dedication to service and holiday spirit after completing their 30th annual Santa’s Cops event on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Santa’s Cops is an event where officers and civilian employees of the police department donate their time to

bring smiles to children’s faces that are less fortunate. The participating children are identified through our officers, social service agencies, schools, churches, and youth organizations. Each participating child is given a Wal-Mart gift card and paired up with an officer or other volunteer to purchase gifts and

clothes to make the holiday season a bit more special than it might have been for them. The gift cards used in the event were purchased with donated money from businesses and the community specifically for this event, and many officers purchase items with their own money to help the children’s families. This year 85 children participated and gave approximately 75 officers, local politicians, and civilian employees an opportunity to develop a stronger relationship.

and Command and a 2011 graduate of the Boston University Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute. Chief Roechner and his wife, Nancy, have three adult daughters, Catherine, Hallie and Zoe. They have one son-in-law, Vic (Catherine) and one grandson, Nico. Chief Roechner’s appointment was made official at the December 4, 2018 City Council meeting.

City of Joliet Election Petitions for Candidacy Candidacy petitions must be filed with the Joliet City Clerk’s Office between Monday, December 10, 2018 and Monday, December 17, 2018 during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Monday, December 17, 2018, the Joliet City Clerk’s Office will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on to accept petitions for candidacy. All petitions filed by candidates (or representative) who are waiting in line at the Joliet City Clerk’s Office at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018 will be considered simultaneously filed Monday, December 10, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. In addition, all petitions filed by can-

didates (or representative) after 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2018 will be considered simultaneously filed on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. and will be included in a lottery drawing to determine final ballot positions. In the event of simultaneous filings, two separate lotteries for each position will take place on Monday, December 24, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. in the Joliet City Clerk’s Office. The lotteries are open to the public and candidates are not required to attend. Aside from simultaneous filings, the ballot order of candidates shall be based on the order petitions are filed. For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (815) 724-3780 or cityclerk@jolietcity.org. Please note the City Clerk’s Office will not be able to provide advice or directions on how to circulate petitions or submittal of petitions. • • • • • •

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Mumps outbreak at Lewis causes graduation cancellation With up to nine cases reported on students getting mumps, Lewis has postponed several events in effort to resolve the case BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com

from the outside coming.” The initial gradation ceremony was scheduled to take place Dec. 15-16, but because of the sudden outbreak, that and many other campus events have been cancelled. “It was a very difficult and disappointing decision but again in cooperation with Will County speaking from the criteria to bring 2,500 to 3,000 on our campus while we’re considered in a mumps outbreak would not be the thing to do,” Falese said. “We share the disappointment with our students, but it was a decision we needed to make.” The university has also cancelled all remaining events through Dec. 28, but class schedules will remain the same. “Our Heritage play, basketball games and other events that have large external audiences were cancelled with some being rescheduled,” Falese said. Will County Health Department officials are recommending that medical providers and hospitals throughout the county take full precautions if someone enters their offices with typical mumps symptoms. These would especially include swollen salivary glands around the ears, mouth, and neck areas; in addition to fevers, headaches, body aches or flu like symptoms, in addition to swollen glands. WCHD officials say one of the

Along with other campus events, a mumps outbreak at Lewis University has caused the campus to postpone the December commencement ceremony until May 17-19. “I don’t feel good about being on campus today, I’m an older student with kids at home but I have finals so there’s not much I can do about it,” said Lewis student Michael, who followed direction by the University to not give last names to media. “I’m graduating but I obviously won’t be walking this December or next May because I’m going to Law school. Myself and all of the other students work very hard and I would of liked to show my kids that hard work pays off and you can get recognized but now I just have to wait for the University to mail [my diploma] to me.” There has been one case confirmed, with around nine other potential cases of mumps that have been reported. “Our focus from the start was to maintain the academic experience for our students at this critical time, while still being concerned with the students health,” said Joe Falese, Senior VP for student services. “We’ve made a lot of changes in the events, schedules and other gathering where there will be people

CALENDAR DECEMBER 15 Breakfast with Santa. 55 East Richmond Street Westmont, IL. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bring in the Christmas Cheer as we welcome Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolf when they stop by to see the good boys and girls. Enjoy a delicious all you can eat breakfast of pancakes, sausages, juice, milk and cookies. Hosted by the Westmont Lions Club, this morning is a special holiday tradition combining the young and the young at heart with a show that’s filled with fun, laughter and memorable moments for the entire family! Take your family Christmas picture in front of our tree. Each child will

potentially biggest mistakes that can be made is to assume that someone with those symptoms has no chance of having the mumps just because they have already had the standard two doses of the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine. Someone with the swollen salivary glands might not be even considered for mumps testing because they have both MMR shots on their records, but mumps should not be excluded as a possibility in those cases. Records show that the majority of the suspected mumps cases at Lewis University do indeed involve students who have had the two doses. The Health Department is also recommending that those with two previous MMR vaccines who have come in contact, or believe they were in the presence of anyone with confirmed mumps or mumps symptoms should make an appointment for their third MMR mumps shot as soon as possible. A third MMR shot is not needed for those who are showing mumps symptoms or have already tested positive for mumps, due to the natural immunity of the mumps virus. “Across the University there is extreme disappointment and our hearts go out to all of our students,” Falese said. “With this situation and the way it has unfolded, it has been a very difficult time for us as a community, but I’m very proud of the way our community has responded with the focus on public health and the critical functions for our students to have the academic experience.”

UPCOMING EVENTS IN YOUR AREA

have a chance to share their wish list with Santa and receive a small gift when they visit him in his beautiful workshop. Don’t forget the camera!

enjoy the neighborhood with family and friends. Delight in a most enchanting winter experience.

DECEMBER 15 Snow Much Fun.

2:30 p.m. at 2800 W. Oakton St. Park Ridge, IL. Join the Park Ridge Park District at Oakton Ice Arena to skate with Santa and his elves. Complimentary candy canes for all kids who attend. We encourage all to stay and watch some of Oakton’s finest skaters perform in our Holiday Exhibition following Public Skate, from 4:40pm-8:00pm. Register online at www.prparks.org using activity #5151209-01 Fee: $6

From 4 until 7 p.m. at 55 E. Richmond St. Westmont, IL. Enjoy some holiday cheer at our Snow Much Fun Night! Be sure to bundle up because this is an outdoor and indoor event full of games, crafts, Santa’s Workshop, hot cocoa, s’mores, a holiday scavenger hunt and much more! You’ll even be able to take a ride on a mule-drawn carriage and

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Gray’s legacy leaves a bridge to the future for southern Illinois BY HOLLY KEE OF THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS LOCAL MEDIA GROUP In 1956, a little-known freshman congressman from Franklin County in southern Illinois gave his first major speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, receiving a standing ovation for his efforts. In that speech, amateur magician Kenneth J. Gray from West Frankfort, used his skills to illustrate the “rosy” prospects of then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Interstate Highway Act. Carrying a bouquet of red roses, Gray illustrated the interference of lobbyists and special interests that he said were “killing” the program by snapping flowers off the stems until all the blossoms were gone. At the conclusion of the speech, Gray suggested the lobbyists would fail and all would be “rosy” again, holding up the bouquet with white roses blooming from the bare stems. In a political career that spanned 24 years in Congress, Gray was responsible for bringing nearly $7 billion in public works projects to southern Illinois. Using earmarks on bills often referred to as “pork barrel politics,” Gray’s ability to score for his district earned him the moniker “the Prince of Pork.” “It was a title he embraced,” said his daughter, Becky Gray-Clay. “My dad knew that those projects meant jobs for people in southern Illinois.” In what would become an infamous interview with The Southern Illinoisan in 2008, Gray said, “They call Rend Lake pork. Yet the engineers, six years ago when there was tremendous flooding, said that because of Rend Lake, more than $100 million worth of property downstream was saved. If that is pork, pass me the plate, another heaping serving.” Part of that quote ended up as the title of a book about Gray’s life by a pair of local authors and educators, Marleis Trover and Maxine Pyle. “Pass the Plate: the Legend and Legacy of United States Congressman Kenneth J. Gray” tells Gray’s story via a walk down memory lane that showcases the man that Trover describes as “one of the most effective congressmen of the 20th century.” Trover said Gray understood the most important job of a leader is to provide hope. “Each time he showed off southern Illinois,” Trover said, “he brought more

people here or he connected our area with officials in other cities.” Although he never went to college, Gray educated himself about his area and beyond. He exaggerated his age to 18 to enlist during World War II, Trover said. An old man going a lone highway, Came at the evening, cold and gray, To a chasm, vast, and deep and wide, Through which was flowing a sullen tide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim; The sullen stream had no fear for him; But he turned, when safe on the other side, And built a bridge to span the tide. “Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim, near, “You are wasting strength with building here; Your journey will end with the ending day;

You never again will pass this way; You’ve crossed the chasm, deep and wideWhy build you this bridge at the evening tide?” The builder lifted his old gray head: “Good friend, in the path I have come,” he said, “There followeth after me today, A youth, whose feet must pass this way. This chasm, that has been naught to me, To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be. He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building this bridge for him.”

Gray’s exaggeration, including his colorful suits, bow ties, red permed hair, and even his modes of transportation, made him stand out, giving him instant recognition. After returning from World War II, Gray served as commander of the American Legion for the 15-county area, providing services to help reintegrate the returning soldiers. “Having flown in the war, Kenny used his skills to pilot a helicopter around southern Illinois,” Trover said. “He later used what he saw in those counties to identify priorities to raise the standard of living for all the people of southern Illinois.” Gray’s influence can be seen all over southern Illinois, starting with Interstate 57, part of which is now named Ken Gray Expressway in his honor. Many small towns have post offices thanks to Gray. Rend Lake is another of the “pork” projects Gray brought to southern Illinois. Rend Lake spurred economic growth when a boat factory opened nearby that offered steady em-

ployment to an area with little opportunity. Gray sponsored infrastructure bills that helped jumpstart the growth of industry throughout his district, including in Marion, where Pepsi MidAmerica, one of the area’s largest employers, is located. Former Mayor Bob Butler, the longest serving mayor in Illinois history, worked closely with Gray to secure federal funding that enabled Marion to grow. Butler told Trover he was “irritated” when Gray was referred to as “the Prince of Pork.” “He was just better at it than anyone else and they couldn’t stand it,” Butler said. Gray’s wheeling and dealing with Washington’s elite also brought the Marion Federal Penitentiary, Devil’s Kitchen Dam, Olmsted Lock and Dam, numerous federal housing projects, an expansion project for the Marion Veterans Administration Medical Center, education funding and funding for the arts. For Gray, it was never about power or personal gain; it was always about the people. “When you came into his office, it didn’t matter if you were Democrat or Republican,” Gray-Clay said. “You were his constituent and he would help you.” Gray was popular at home and gained respect in Washington’s inner circles. He was frequently called upon by House leaders such as Sam Rayburn and Tip O’Neill to stand in as the speaker protem. He frequently appeared in public with presidents John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Lyndon Johnson and Ronald Reagan. Gray retired in 1989. He continued to be active in the district, lending a hand as an auctioneer, appearing at various dinners and fundraisers, or offering advice to his successors. Gray died on July 12, 2014, at age 89. He enjoyed reciting parables and poems, with one of his favorites being Allen Dromgoole’s “The Bridge Builder.” Gray left a legacy that has become a bridge for the southern part of Illinois, one that preserves the beauty of the land but still connects the rural areas to other parts of the country. Holly Kee, a reporter for the Southern Illinois Local Media Group, can be reached via email at hkee@localsouthernnews.com. Editor’s note: The weekly Illinois Bicentennial series is brought to you by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and Illinois Press Association. More than 20 newspapers are creating stories about the state’s history, places and key moments in advance of the Bicentennial on Dec. 3, 2018. Stories published up to this date can be found at 200illinois.com.

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GIRLS BOWLING

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SECOND Minooka is runner up to Harlem in the 26th annual Strikefest girls bowling invitational

BY JEFF DEGRAW For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

The cream of the crop in high school girls bowling participated in the 26th Annual Strikefest Invitational this past Saturday at Town & Country Lanes in Joliet, hosted by Plainfield North. It is the largest and what has become the best girls regular season invitational in the state. The eventual state champion is in the field as it has been for the past 12 years. This tournament also gives teams a chance to see what the state finals will be like, with the competitiveness of the field and the usual pressure of the situation. After the morning three games the teams are divided into four different divisions. The top 12 teams are in the gold division and their team scores carry over to the afternoon three games. The remainder of the teams

MINOOKA PLACED SECOND AT STRIKEFEST

are put into the silver, bronze and copper divisions and their standings are based only on the afternoon three games. All individual scores are based on all six games. Minooka led the way for area teams, as the Indians placed second overall with a six game total of 5,856 behind champion Machesney Park Harlem (6,086). Joliet West placed sixth, while the Lockport Maroon team was eighth and their Gold team placing 11th. The Indians placed four individuals in the top 22 as sophomore Megan Gillson placed 10th with a six-game total of 1,220. She was followed by seniors Kristina Sickler in 17th, Gina Russell 18th and junior Alyssa Richie in 22nd. “I’m happy with the day,” Minooka coach Frank Yudzentis said. “We learned a lot from the morning session to the afSEE SECOND PAGE 6

INDIAN BOWLIERS IN THE TOP 25

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Minooka placed second at the Plainﬁeld North Strikefest.

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JCA working to improve BY MARK GREGORY Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Jenna Hernandez and JCA are working hard to gain experience within a new system.

When the Joliet Catholic Academy girls basketball team took the court against Benet Academy last week, it was a worse-case scenario for the Angles. The Redwings, one of the top programs in the state of Illinois, were coming off back-to-back losses and were looking to right the ship. Despite a 59-13 loss that saw Benet only play its starters in parts of the first and third quarters, first-year JCA coach Jim

O’Brien saw the positives in the play of the Angels. “Our girls played hard,” O’Brien said. “It is hard to compete with six or seven D-I kids, but it is great to see where we want to get to. The practices are great, the kids work hard all the time.” With youth and inexperience coupled with a new coach and new system, Joliet Catholic will have its share of struggles this season. “We are going to struggle at times against the good teams,” O’Brien said. “This is a great conference – probably one of the best in the state and every night is a grind. We will play anybody and we will show up and see what happens. We have to get back to practice and keep getting after it. We lost three starters from last

SECOND FROM PAGE 5 ternoon session because we learned where our focus should be. You have to focus on mechanics and quit thinking about everything else. We made that adjustment and bowled well in the final three games.” Joliet West was led by the 14th place finish of senior Lexi Robbins and fellow senior Camryn Feehan placed 19th. Sophomore Brooklinn Chavez finished in 26th, just missing an Invitational medal by one place. “It was a tough day, but a productive day,” Tiger coach Jeff Bailey said. “We learned a lot as a team, especially when we were communicating on the direction of the ball. I really liked what I saw from the team and how they worked together. This team has really bonded together well and it was a very encouraging day. We just have to keep moving forward and get a little better week by week.” The Porters Maroon received a 25th place finish from junior Emilie Pleshar in addition junior Samantha Traina was 27th, sophomore Chloe Siezega was 35th and junior Jessica Ramirez placed 67th. The Gold team was led by sophomore Meghan Bacys in 45th place and Payton Vandenburg in 49th. “We bowled well, especially the first four games, but we had too many bad frames that cost us today,” Lockport coach Art

year that are playing travel soccer. The team was young then, now we are older, but without the experience. Last year, (former coach) Nick (Leonard) was starting five freshmen at one time. “This is all new for them – it is a new offensive system, a new defensive system and it takes time, we will be just fine.” O’Brien takes over the program that is on its third coach in five years. He comes from the boys program where he was under Joe Gura. “I was freshman boys coach and when coach Leonard went to Yorkville to take a counseling job, Joe Gura and Dan Sharp approached be and pretty much said they wanted me to take over the girls program and I was honored,” he said.

Cwudzinski said. “We had a lot of good shots that didn’t strike, but that’s the game. The key to having success as a team is the ability to pick up the one pin spares. We left a lot of those out there today and many turned into open frames that just kill you in this team sport. But we are a young team with not a whole lot of experience and we are learning and this is still a long way to go in the season.” Joliet Central finished the morning session in 14th place which placed them in the silver division (teams 12-23). It was the first time in program history that the Steelmen placed that high in the morning session. Then ended the day in third place and was led by the 39th overall finish of senior Tara Tindall. Junior Heidi Johnson was 60th and sophomore Devon Thomas placed 71st. “Each year we have progressed with this program and today was a big step with getting into the solver division,” Central coach Steve Perion said. “Today was a measuring stick for the girls to see how they stack up, not only in the area, but in the entire state. We are getting there and it’s a work in progress. “Our big thing is teaching the girls to bowl together as a team and not against each other. High school bowling is a team event and they are learning that we are a team and together we can achieve.”

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Sports Fans 1 – HANDMADE HOME PLATE AMERICAN FLAG Are you looking to shop local? The patent pending original American Flag Home Plate is the main focus of Lockport based Barnwood Sports Design. The work can be seen with The National Baseball HOF, Canadian Baseball HOF, MLB Network’s Intentional Talk, The Fergie Jenkins Foundation, Louisville Sluggers Factory & Museum and working with the TEAM USA/USOC on a design. For more information or to order, visit www. barnwoodsports.com. Due to high demand, custom orders may not be available for the Holidays. 2 – MUHDO DNA PROFILING KIT For the health conscience person on your list, MUHDO offers the most advanced and comprehensive DNA testing and bio-maker analysis for health, fitness and performance of any other genetics health company in the world. Simply spit in a tube, stick a stamp

The Mamba Mentality: How I play. In the wake of his retirement from professional Kobe Bryant shares his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey to the core of the legendary “Mamba mentality.”

2 on it and send it through the post. After running a bunch of tests, the Muhdo team will build a personalized fitness and nutrition based on genetic markers. Muhdo experts have trained five world champions from five different sporting disciplines. 3 – PAT HUGHES TALKING WORLD SERIES BOBBLEHEAD On Nov. 2, The National Bob-

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blehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited edition bobblehead featuring Pat Hughes, which plays his historic radio call of the final out in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. The bobbleheads, which are individually numbered to only 2,016 are currently in production. A limited number of bobbleheads are being expedited for delivery before Christmas, with those be-

ing $45 each, while the remaining bobbleheads, which will arrive in January and be delivered before the Cubs Convention, are $40 each. Shipping is a flat rate of $8 per order 4 – A GOOD READ Several good books are hitting the shelves this season and one is sure to be a hit for someone on your list. Some of the big hits are:

Year with snacks and crafts, plus a special toast, complete with balloon drop. Dancing will follow. This program is intended for all ages. Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please inform us 24 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No shows may be waitlisted for future programs. Call Brittany Whyte at (815) 552-4290 or email bwhyte@whiteoaklibrary.org.

From 12:30-3 p.m. at the Lockport Library in Meeting Room A. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while watching A Christmas Story (PG), It’s a Wonderful Life (PG), based on the novel by Jeanine Basinger.

DECEMBER 19 Holiday Tea. Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. From 11 to 12:30 p.m., enjoy a delightful afternoon tea in the sitting room of the Blodgett House! Learn about Charles Blodgett’s wife Emma and other prominent women from the Downers Grove area during a private tour of the holiday decorated Victorian home. Tea and light snacks will be served following the tour. Advanced registration required.

DECEMBER 31 Festival of Lights. Evenings daily at The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 East Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. 250,000 LED glimmering lights synchronized to 17 rotating songs on the 48-foot-tall holiday tree at 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m.

DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve Countdown to Noon.

DECEMBER 19 Candy House Creations at Crest Hill Library. Decorate your very own candy

DECEMBER 31 Rockin’ in the New Year. Join us 2-3

The Truth About Aaron: My Journey to Understand My Brother. The unvarnished true story of the tragic life and death of Aaron Hernandez, the college All-American and New England Patriots star convicted of murder, told by one of the few people who knew him best, his brother.

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DECEMBER 17 Movie Matinee: A Christmas Story.

house with graham crackers, icing, and all of the toppings from 1-3:30 p.m. This program is open to children of all ages. Registration is required. Parents: While your child attends this program, check out the Last-Minute Gift Wrap program in Meeting Room A/B. Registration is required. Call Brittany Whyte at (815) 552-4290 or email bwhyte@whiteoaklibrary.org.

Philly Special: The Inside Story of How the Philadelphia Eagles Won Their First Super Bowl Championship. Sal Paolantonio of ESPN takes readers inside the improbable 2017 championship season of the Philadelphia Eagles—from training camp to the first Super Bowl title in franchise history.

Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Join us to ring in the New Year at noon. We’ll celebrate with party favors,

p.m. New Year’s Eve as we say goodbye to 2018 and ring in 2019 with an awesome party for kids of all ages. There will be games, crafts and snacks so come join us and have a rocking good time. Registration is encouraged. Call Jessica Smith at

(815) 552-4210 or email jsmith@whiteoaklibrary.org.

DECEMBER 31 Countdown to Noon Year at Crest Hill Library. We are celebrating Noon

DJ Coach Josh, a photo booth, face painting, snacks, a balloon drop at noon and more. Parents must stay and supervise their children. Children 2 years old and under are welcome to attend, but will be limited in activities being offered. Participants with food allergies may be exposed to allergens. Registration deadline is December 20.

BUSINESS + REAL ESTATE

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DAVE SAYS

Don’t Put Emergency Fund into Bonds car DEAR DAVE, My husband and I are completely debt-free, and we’re saving up for our first house. We

currently have about $90,000 in savings, and we’d like to buy a home with cash in the next few years. Where should we put our money, so it will work for us while we save more? AIMEE DEAR AIMEE, It’s a great feeling when you don’t have any debt hanging over your head, isn’t it? With the path

you’re on now, just imagine how incredible it will be in a few years to have a new home and still be debt-free! If I were in your shoes, and maybe looking at a three- to five-year window, I’d just park the cash in a good market account. You won’t make a lot off it, but your money will be safe. Besides, all you’re looking for is a wise place to stash it for a little while. TA K E 5 M I N U T E S FOR YOURSELF!

When it comes to long-term investing I’m a big fan of growth stock mutual funds. The problem with that in your situation would be the volatility of the market. By the time you’ve saved up more money, and spent time deciding on a house, the market may be down. It sounds like you two are doing a fantastic job with your finances. Congratulations. SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 142 Akin Avenue, Joliet , IL 60433 (Single Family ). On the 27th day of December, 2018 to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff V. JENNIFER WILLIAMS AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL L. SCHEIDT; JENNIFER WILLIAMS, INDIVIDUALLY; SRP 2012-4, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant. Case No. 18 CH 1110 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. For Information Please Contact: KLUEVER AND PLATT, LLC. 150 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 2600 Chicago, Illinois 60601 P: 312-201-6765 F: 312-236-0514 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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LEGAL LISTINGS

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FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

THE

NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, vs. JENNIFER WILLIAMS AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL L. SCHEIDT; JENNIFER WILLIAMS, INDIVIDUALLY; SRP 2012-4, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant. No. 18 CH 1110 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 20th day of September, 2018, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 27th day of December, 2018 , commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 17 IN BLOCK 8 IN AKIN’S SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTH OF THE HIGHWAY BEING THE EXTENSION OF WASHINGTON STREET, IN THE CITY OF JOLIET, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 19, 1872 IN PLAT BOOK 1, (PART 1), PAGE 77, AS DOCUMENT NO. 852666, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 142 Akin Avenue, Joliet , IL 60433 Description of Improvements: Single Family P.I.N.: 30-07-15-217-023-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: KLUEVER AND PLATT, LLC. 150 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 2600 Chicago, Illinois 60601 P: 312-201-6765 F: 312-236-0514 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

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Preserve to host ‘Campfire & Stroll’ Registration is required for this free Dec. 20 event Welcome the winter season and spend a spell around a warm fire. Listen to the magical sounds of nature at nighttime from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thurs. Dec. 20. Enjoy songs, stories and poems including a Christmas carol or two! Take a guided stroll of approximately 2/3 of a mile through the night landscape. Registration required by calling 815.722.9470 by Tuesday, December 18. This outdoor program is

weather dependent. Activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven

terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should sub-

mit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.

WILL COUNTY SHERIFF

Band director, teacher arrested for Possession of Child Pornography Kevin Macha, age 28, arrested Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley is announcing the arrest of Kevin Macha, age 28, of 701 Raub Street in Joliet with one count of Possession of Child Pornography. In June 2018, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children reported to the Inter-

net Crimes Against Children Task Force, that an individual was sharing child pornography on his computer. In August of 2018 the Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division was notified of the cyber tip. Over the course of the investigation, it was determined that Kevin Macha was using a social media platform in order to share child pornography. Today, a search warrant was

executed at the Raub Street address and Macha was brought in for questioning. During the interview, Macha made incriminating statements and was ultimately arrested. Numerous electronic devices were seized during the search warrant and are currently being examined. Macha is being held at the Adult Detention Facility where he will appear in bond court tomorrow.

Kevin Macha is the Director of the Joliet American Legion Band and is currently employed in Braidwood at Reed-Custer School District 255 as a music teacher. His assignment at the schools include grades fifth through high school. He has held this position for four years. Reed-Custer administrators have met with Sheriff’s detectives and are fully cooperating, as the investigation is ongoing.

WILL COUNTY GREEN

Will County offers holiday lights recycling opportunities JOLIET -- Got string lights with burnt out bulbs? Too tangled to use? Or lights that just don’t bring holiday joy anymore? Will County offers an environmentally friendly way to dispose of them. String lights are taken at all permanent electronic recycling centers, but through Jan. 31 they also will be collected at these three locations: Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago St.; Will County

Land Use Department, 58 E. Clinton St., Joliet; and Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County, 421 Doris Ave. Will County Executive Larry Walsh said, “Enjoy the holiday season. But keep the health of the planet we all share in mind and recycle. If you can’t make it to one of the county buildings during business hours, remember the other sites with which we partner.”

Marta Keane, Recycling Program Specialist with the Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division, reminds recyclers that not all lights may be accepted. “Please do not bring incandescent, CFL or fluorescent lamps. The CFL and fluorescent lights are accepted as part of Household Hazardous Waste collection events. Never place any of these items in

curbside recycling programs. “Glass light bulbs are not the same as glass bottles, just as glass vases and windows are made with different materials that are not easily recycled by anyone but the specific manufacturer,” she continued. “We encourage people to bring string lights to our electronic dropoffs and CFL or fluorescent lamps to a Hazardous Waste collection.” The times and places where electronics can be recycled for free with proof of Will County residency are: Lockport Public Works, 6 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, 17112 Prime Blvd., Lockport; Romeoville Public Works, 5 to 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays, 615 Anderson, Romeoville.

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