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FEB RUARY 17, 2016 VOL. 8 ISSUE 24

annual literacy program kicks off feb. 20

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NEWS great Read

Annual literacy program kicks off Feb. 20

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NEWS Business Park Plan

Shorewood approves site plan for business park

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How youth drug use stacks up to past generations

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BUSINESS Dave Says

Cellphones are inexpensive and should not be insured

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SPORTS Champions

Joliet West cheerleaders win state title

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Will County State’s attorney Jim glasgow outlines steps his office has taken to prosecute drug dealers.

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Mark Piccoli, of the DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group, speaks during a Feb. 9 panel discussion on efforts to combat the regional heroin crisis. Also pictured are (from left) Congressman Bill Foster, County Executive Larry Walsh and State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow.

Feb. 8 panel assesses approach, following 2015 spike in heroin overdose deaths By jonathan samples bugle staff

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In less than 10 years, heroin addiction has become one of the greatest public health threats in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Fifty-three people died of heroin overdose last year in WIll County alone – a staggering number but not an anomaly. The figure represents the latest statistic in what is now a regional and national epidemic that rips apart families and communities.

Last week, officials from Will and DuPage counties came together during a panel discussion to address the persistent and growing problem of heroin and opioid addiction that is plaguing communities throughout northern Illinois. The forum was the second such event sponsored by U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, in as many years. It featured behavioral health and law enforcement officials throughout the 11th Congressional District.

“This is a national problem, and we need a national solution that

would bring together federal, state and local governments,” Foster told the dozens of community members and treatment specialists who attended the Feb. 8 event at the Will County Health Department, 501 Ella Ave., in Joliet.

Sincebeingelectedin2012,Foster has become a leading figure in the effort to combat heroin addiction.

Earlier this year, he introduced two pieces of legislation that would increase federal support of both prevention and treatment efforts at the local level – the Opioid Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and the Expanding Opportunities for Recovery Act. The first piece of legislation would create a program to study behavior in an effort to encourage doctors to properly prescribe opioid medication, as well as provide funding to train medical personnel in intervention and patient screening methods in order to identify and help potential drugabuse patients. The act would also encourage states to implement drug take-back programs.

For individuals who are already struggling with addiction, the

Caught off guard During the early 2000s, heroin overdose deaths in Will County were in the single digits, according to State’s Attorney James Glasgow. That annual figure increased throughout the decade, eventually reaching 53 heroin deaths in 2012. From then until the end of 2015, heroin overdose claimed an additional 126 lives in the county.

The numbers tell a similar story in DuPage County, where 46 people died from heroin overdose in 2013, 36 in 2014 and 43 in 2015. The 11th Congressional District covers large parts of both counties.

“When I was first elected to Congress, I was not prepared for the number and types of stories I heard from family members who lost loved ones to substance abuse,” Foster said.

That lack of preparation was a sentiment shared by others on the Feb. 8 panel, as well.

“I think a lot of people were caught off guard that heroin was such a dramatic invader into our children’s and loved one’s lives,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh Sr. Officials started to appreciate the severity of the problem a little more than five years ago, according to Walsh, and immediately took action. He said his office worked with the health department and state’s attorney’s office to create Will County HELPS (Heroin Education Leads to Prevention Solutions).

Partnering with the Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization, Will County HELPS held the first HERO HELPS forum in 2010. The event has since grown into an annual community summit, where substance abuse counselors, health professionals and local elected officials come together to share information and discuss solutions to the region’s

Arrested development Expanding Opportunities for Recovery Act would provide grants for residential and inpatient treatment for opioid addiction.

Foster said people who can’t afford treatment could receive up to 60 consecutive days of treatment through the EORA’s grant program.

Additionally, President Obama recently asked Congress for $1.5 billion in federal spending to combat heroin addiction in communities across the U.S. “I hope members of Congress are able to come together under this common cause and stand with the president against opiates,” Foster said. “On a bipartisan basis, this thing ought to be a no brainer…

There’s no reason that Democrats and Republicans can’t get together to do something that good government should be doing.” heroin crisis. The 2016 HERO-HELPSSouthwest Coalition Community Summit is scheduled for April 29 at the Edward Hospital Athletic and Events Center, 55 Phelps Ave., Romeoville.

But despite this and other prevention efforts, heroin addiction continues to be a significant public health issue in Will County and surrounding areas.

Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues President Brian Hazard said that’s because a culture of denial persists in the community.

“The biggest challenge we have as providers of treatment is an absolute lack of understanding by the community about what’s happening right underneath their noses,” he said. “Most parents don’t know their children have a heroin problem until something has already gone horribly wrong.”

Combine that with the increasing use and misuse of prescription opioid medications, and it’s clear to Hazard why overdose deaths spiked again in 2015.

The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office has also increased its efforts, making prosecution of heroin dealers a top priority since 2010.

“The wonderful thing about this county is no dealer can last very long [here] because we have a network of informants, officers have eyes and ears everywhere, and sooner or later you’re going to be selling to a police officer wearing a wire...” Glasgow said.

Regional task forces, such as the Will County Cooperative Police Assistance Team and the DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group, have also helped law enforcement efforts to put drug dealers within their jurisdictions behind bars.

Additionally, Glasgow said his office has started to aggressively prosecute drug-induced homicide cases.

“If you deliver to someone and they die, we’re going to be coming for you,” he added.

Still, the number of heroin overdose deaths in 2015 matched 2012’s record high. Glasgow credited the spike to the drug’s availability and the Chicago

market.

“Even if we locked up all the dealers in Will County, our problem isn’t going to be that much lessened because every kid can get up to Chicago or they have a friend who can get up to Chicago,” he said.

Prosecuting these types of suppliers for drug-induced homicide will hopefully serve as a deterrent, Glasgow added.

Mark Piccoli, of the DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group, agreed with the methods outlined by the state’s attorney, but he added that the regional heroin problem required a multi-faceted approach that combines law enforcement with prevention and education initiatives.

“We’re not going to arrest our way out of this, and I firmly believe that,” said Piccoli. “It’s going to take all these initiatives and all these groups to take on this problem.”

However, others feel that scare tactics such as prosecution individuals for drug-induced homicide are the wrong approach.

Prevention, treatment Chelsea Laliberte knows first hand the devastating affects of heroin addiction.

In 2008, her brother Alex died of a heroin overdose and authorities attempted to prosecute the person who provided him with the drugs.

“He was his best friend, and they were using together,” said Laliberte, who addressed the panel during the Feb. 9 event. “I appreciate all the work that law enforcement does, but I do want to mention that the people who are handing drugs off are also sick.”

Followingherbrother’sdeath,Laliberte founded Live4Lali, which works to raise awareness of substance use issues. She said education and treatment are the best options available to communities.

“Prevention on the front end, treatment on the front end; that’s really where we need to be focusing the issue right now and we’re not,” Laliberte told the Bugle.

Although she feels that programs such as drug court give many people a second chance at recovery, she said they don’t

go far enough and often times present a number of legal burdens that interfere with recovery.

Medication-assisted treatment is one method that has been shown to work, according to Laliberte. However, she said many drug courts have been hesitant to incorporate medications such as methadone, suboxone and vivitrol, which Laliberte said increase a person’s chance of successfully recovering from heroin addiction.

“Data shows that there are some legal strategies that help, but most of the time if we’re not treating people with treatments we know work, like medication-assisted treatment, these legal issues are just becoming redundant and they’re not helping,” she added.

In addition to the legislation introduced

by Foster, the Heroin Crisis Act – passed by the Illinois legislature in September – would make medication-assisted treatment more available by requiring insurers to cover it and other treatments.

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Troy School District, Joliet Park District work together for Cabin Fever Day Submitted photo

Troy School District 30-C preschool students Amaya Lewis and Emily Winkler took advantage of Cabin Fever Day – a joint project between the school district and Joliet Park District.

Parents joined their children in a ‘Parent Side

by Side, Partnering with Parents’ activity Preschool students in Troy Crossroads Elementary School’s Little Bees program got to play and learn on a recent rainy Tuesday morning, as they, their parents and their teachers partnered with the Joliet Park District for Cabin Fever Day at the park district’s MultiPurpose Center.

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2016 Great Read recognizes everything ‘Made in Illinois’ Annual literacy program kicks off Feb. 20

Illinois has much to be proud of, from fantastic food to classic films, iconic music, legendary authors and some of the best sports teams in history.

The 2016 Great Read community literacy group will host numerous special events, programs and activities this winter and spring to celebrate everything “Made in Illinois.”

This year’s Great Read Opening Gala will feature scholar Leslie Goddard exploring the history behind the tasty treats that made

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Parents joined their children in a “Parent Side by Side, Partnering with Parents” activity for a morning of exercise and gross motor activities with the park district’s large variety of climbing, peddling, crawling, rolling and jumping resources. They also received a demonstration of good preschool health and nutrition

presented by park district staff dietician Gloria Dollinger.

Troy Crossroads Elementary School Assistant Principal and Preschool Program Supervisor Susan Behun said the partnership between the school, the parents and the community is an important one in education and is one of Troy’s goals.

Having the parents involved, Behun said, helps promote meaningful interactions between them and their children.

“The students got to participate in a variety of indoor preschoollevel gross motor activities that their parents can do with them at home,” she said.

Recreation Coordinator at Joliet Park District Karen Cooper said she was excited to work with the school district’s preschool students and parents. “Cabin Fever Day, she said, is a great way to get out of the house during chilly days and have some

good physical fun.”

Cooper said when parents move and exercise with their kids, they create wonderful family memories together.

May Barton brought her daughter Skye to Cabin Fever Day and said that Skye enjoyed all the activities at the event. “There were a lot of good ideas I can do at home,” Barton said.

“This is an awesome idea. You get them out, they have some fun and

they get to see kids they don’t get to see in the other classes.”

Troy Community School District 30-C also partners with the park district for after-school programs for its students. The Joliet Park District also offers open gym sessions for the public. The Troy Crossroads’ Parent Side by Side, Partnering with Parents program also partners with such community members as Oberweis Dairy and Chuck E. Cheese’s.

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Crest Hill man sentenced to 39 years for wife’s murder Jerry Nichols, 64, received his sentence Feb. 11, after a jury found him guilty in September A Crest Hill man has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for killing his wife by ramming her with a car and stomping on her head while she was on the ground.

The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office said Jerry Nichols, 64, received his sentenced Feb. 11, after a jury found him guilty in September.

Prosecutors said Nichols was in the garage of his Crest Hill house when he smashed into his wife, Diane Nichols, twice with her car on Jan. 26, 2013. While she was on the ground, the defendant stomped on her head with such force that he fractured her jaw and skull and damaged the cartilage in her throat.

According to the state’s attorney’s office, a first rescue worker who arrived on the scene witnessed Nichols stomp on his wife’s head.

Nichols committed that act while making a 911 call to falsely report his wife’s death as an accident.

great read | from page 3 Chicago the candy capital of the world from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield.

This free program is open to the entire community. Candy and books will be given away.

The 2016 Great Read is presented by a consortium of Plainfield-area public and private organizations to promote literacy, reading, conversation and community in the greater Plainfield area.

Community members are encouraged to read books about Illinois and participate in the many 2016 Great Read-related programs slated through May. Suggested books for both adults and younger readers, as well as films and a listing of events are posted on the Great Read web site: www.greatread.org The Great Read’s 10 participating libraries will host a wide range of programs and special activities focusing on Illinois, including author readings, food tastings and movie viewings.

As well, Plainfield-area artists of all ages are invited and encouraged to take part in the

Nichols had been planning his wife’s murder for months, according to evidence presented at trial.

Assistant State’s Attorneys John Connor and Marie Griffin presented computer forensic evidence that showed the defendant had been conducting online research about poisons that are difficult to detect during autopsies. The defendant’s Internet searches including ricin recipes made from castor beans, potassium cyanide and pure nicotine extractions. In addition, he made an online purchase of castor beans that were delivered to his workplace.

“The conviction and sentence secured by my prosecutors guarantee that Jerry Nichols will die behind the walls of a state prison for this act of vicious brutality,” Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow said.

Connor and Griffin also argued that Nichols gave Crest Hill investigators multiple versions of what happened to his wife, stating at first that his foot slipped off the brake while he was warming up his wife’s car and then claiming that he jerked the car toward her several times as a joke.

Great Read Art Contest.

The 2016 Great Read Grand Finale will feature film enthusiast Steve Frenzel’s program celebrating “Chicago in the Movies” from 6-8 p.m. April 28, at the White Oak Library in Romeoville, 201 W. Normantown Road. The Great Read Art Contest winners will also be announced and awarded at the Finale.

In 2008, Reading across Plainfield became The Great Read when new partners from Joliet and Bolingbrook joined the program to encourage broader community participation, better reflect the areas served and emphasize the program’s literary focus.

The Great Read is presented

by Plainfield School District 202; Plainfield, Fountaindale, Joliet, Lemont, Shorewood-Troy and White Oak public libraries; Joliet Junior College; Plainfield Township; and the Joliet Barnes and Noble. The Plainfield Foundation for Excellence and the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library also support the Great Read through grants, with additional funding from Plainfield Township, the Joliet Barnes & Noble and Voyager Media. For more information, visit www.greatread.org.

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Board approves site plan for business park

By Andrea Earnest Sentinel Staff

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At its. Feb. 9 meeting, the Shorewood village board approved a site plan for Shorewood Crossroads Business Park Lots 11 and 12.

According to board documents, the lots are located at the northwest end of Gregory Court. The project

consists of a 25,000 square-foot concrete building with a depressed dock, 53 parking spaces, a potential dumpster enclosure space and one monument sign.

Trustee Stevan Brockman said the existing bike paths at Gregory will remain in place.

The 25,000 square-foot building is planned to be a warehouse/office building.

Brockman also noted that there has been some fence encroachment into the property line by some residential neighbors.

According to board documents, the owner is not sure what to do, if anything about the encroachments.

The site plan was unanimously approved, subject to the final engineering plan.

Highway department to end electronic recycling The Troy Township Highway Department will end its participation in Will County’s electronics recycling program at the end of February.

Highway Commissioner Thomas Ward and Troy Township Supervisor Joseph Baltz said that Feb. 27 would

be the last electronic recycling drop off at the highway department.

“With the new anticipated changes in the sorting requirements and the requirement to store a semitrailer on our site, we had no choice but to close our drop-off

site,” Ward said.

Despite the decision to close the site, Baltz said Troy Township would explore other options. For more information on what items are accepted for electronic recycling, visit www.troytownship.com.

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www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.6734 Wedn e sday, February 17, 2016 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet and Shorewood police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Tracy G. Paschen, 35, 1030 Mayfield Lane, Hoffman Estates, was arrested at 3:54 p.m.

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Jacob Guerrero, 29, 1530 S. 60th Court, Cicero, was arrested at 3:54 p.m. Feb. 4 at Target, 1111 Brookforest Ave., for obstructing justice.

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Samuel A. Hunnicutt, 19, 513 Silver Leaf Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 8:31 p.m. Feb. 5 at Black and Northeast Frontage roads for possession of controlled substance and improper lane usage.

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Karen L. Lawrence, 42, 110 Honors Drive, Shorewood, was arrested at 4:50 a.m. Feb. 6 at Robin Hill Drive and West Jefferson for possession of controlled substance, possession of cannabis, possession of drug equipment, driving under the influence and speeding.

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Elliot J. Miller, 26, 620 Timberline Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. Feb. 6 at Northeast Frontage Road and Jefferson Street for hit and run and improper lane usage.

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Wilfredo Cardenas, 26, 7708 Boxwood Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 1:43 a.m. Feb. 10 at Black Road and Shorewood Drive for resisting or obstructing a peace officer, possession of drug equipment, illegal transportation of alcohol, no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage.

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Joliet Lisa M. Liccardi, 36, 709 Cayuga St., was arrested at 8:54 a.m. Feb. 5 at the residence for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug equipment.

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Tammy G. Hayes, 49, 706 Cayuga St., was arrested at 8:54 a.m. Feb. 5 in the 700 block of Cayuga for manufacture of delivery of controlled substance, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug equipment.

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John P. Bogart, 41, was arrested at 3:01 p.m. Feb. 5 in the 2500 block of West Jefferson for retail theft, obstructing justice and a Will County warrant.

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Court, Crest Hill, was arrested at 10:26 p.m. Feb. 5 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson, for retail theft.

was arrested at 3:10 p.m. Feb. 6 in the 200 block of Lucas for possession of controlled substance, Will County warrant and an out of town warrant.

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Keandre D. Paige, 26, 2220 S. Bogdan Lane, was arrested at 11:20 p.m. Feb. 5 at Williamson and Royce for possession of controlled substance.

Derrick L. Price Jr., 22, 287 Bensley Ave. East, Calumet City, was arrested at 4:25 p.m. Feb. 6 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson, for retail theft.

Abel Garcia, 46, 3725 W. Marquette, Chicago, was arrested at 1:30 a.m. Feb. 6 at Caton Farm and Drauden for aggravated driving under the influence with injuries, DUI and operation of uninsured motor vehicle.

Albert J. Delrosso, 622 N. Raynor Ave., was arrested at 7:10 p.m. Feb. 6 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson, for retail theft.

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Clem J. Hall III, 28, 1622 Hadley Court, Wheeling, was arrested at 11:49 p.m. Feb. 6 in the 1500 block of East Cass for possession of cannabis.

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Brittany M. Butler, 22, 292 Parker, Aurora, was arrested at 4:04 a.m. Feb. 6 in the 700 block of Hollywood Boulevard for criminal trespassing.

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Roland E. Snikeris, 59, 22334 S. Donna Ave., Channahon, was arrested at 2:29 a.m. Feb. 7 at Hollywood and Channahon for DUI and improper lane usage.

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We all know that kids these days are using drugs more than ever before, right? Our eyes tell us that the images we see on TV, in movies and the daily news must be a reflection of reality.

And, sure enough, recent data indicates that 49 percent of all high school seniors have used an illicit drug at least once in their lifetime. Yet this number has actually been quite consistent for the past 20 years, and it is lower than the usage rates seen in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Almost across the board, drug use has dropped among adolescents, and quite significantly from previous decades.

People try to put us down When would you guess was the peak of drug use was among teenagers? The answer is the period from 1979-1981.

During this era, high school seniors reported that in the past year 12 percent used cocaine, 51 percent used marijuana and 55 percent used at least one illicit drug. Today, 35 years later, those figures are 2 percent for cocaine, 35 percent for marijuana and 39 percent for any illicit drug.

Furthermore, according to the most recent data available, 7.4 percent of adolescents between the ages of 12-17 were current (past 30 days) marijuana users, while 19.6 percent of young adults ages 18-25 were current marijuana users. By comparison, over 16 percent of people ages 12-17 and 35 percent of 18-25 year-olds were current marijuana users in 1979.

What about alcohol? Well, binge drinking – defined as having five or more drinks on one occasion – hit an all-time low among teens last year at under 20 percent. That compares favorably to

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FamIly popcorn FlaVor statIon. 6 p.m. at Shorewood-troy Public library, 650 Deerwood Drive.

It’s oscar season, which means it’s time for movies and popcorn! Parents, kids and popcorn fans of all ages, join the library and try your hand at creating and mixing different popcorn flavors. there will be plenty of tasting, and you can even take some of your favorite flavors home! Registration required.

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By Jason Florin a rate near 40 percent for most of the 1980s.

Finally, perhaps the greatest change in drug use patterns over the past 50 years relates to cigarettes. Many of us remember a time when smoking was allowed on airplanes, in restaurants, and for many years in college classrooms.

Now, it’s nearly impossible to find a space where smoking is not prohibited or restricted. The cultural attitude shift away from smoking has trickled down to young people. Last year, just 11 percent of 12th graders had smoked a cigarette in the past month, and half of those (5.5 percent of all seniors) were daily smokers. In 1976, the year when peak smoking was reported, nearly 40 percent had smoked in the past month, and 30 percent were daily smokers.

Not trying to cause a big sensation Where do we get this information?

Actually, there are two highly reliable, long-term sources. The first is an annual survey conducted by the University of Michigan called Monitoring the Future.

The second is done by a federal agency called the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, and it is called the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

Each year, these groups ask thousands of young people about their drug use habits. Have you ever used this drug?

Have you used it in the past 30 days? Do you use it everyday? You get the idea.

We can then analyze their findings and try to make informed guesses about drug use trends. One of the most notoriously difficult things to do in research is to

all ages.

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pInterest craFt nIgHt. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Shorewood-troy Public library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Stop by for a monthly program for adults and learn how to make a cute Pinterest craft. a supply list will be made available at the beginning of the month for each project. ages 18+.

show a cause and effect relationship. If we see a change in trends, how can we account for it? Did something happen to make a certain drug more or less appealing? How can we explain the drop in drug use rates in virtually every category, particularly when we hear so many stories about drug problems and may even witness them firsthand?

For one thing, the data above looks at kids throughout the country, in all 50 states, and it does not describe the unique concerns faced by local communities, including here in the Chicago area. So while broad patterns suggest a promising decrease in teenage usage, we cannot say that drug use is no longer a problem. It clearly is a problem, as the CDC recently exposed the depth of the opioid overdose issue, which now accounts for as many deaths as car accidents among young adults.

Don’t try to dig what we all say What’s important is that we continue to have conversations about drug use, with parents setting clear expectations.

Although we know teenagers will not always follow those guidelines, research strongly supports parental norms that disapprove of using. If we go too far in trying to use scare tactics, however, that approach only backfires because it is not genuine. One thing is for certain – today’s teenagers are faced with as many stresses and difficult decisions as any previous generation, and they are a diverse group with enormous promise.

In the next article, I will explore the question of who should pay for social services, an issue that critically impacts the state of Illinois. As we move toward the end of the state’s fiscal year without a budget, the question is as relevant as ever.

Jason florin has 15 years of experience working in mental health and substance abuse treatment. he is currently an assistant professor and coordinator of human Services at College of DuPage. he holds a master’s degree in health Science from governors State university, in addition to national and state certifications in addictions counseling.

‘let me call you sWeetHeart’ ValentIne’s ballroom dance.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at timbers of Shorewood, 1100 n. River Road. the Del Bergeson orchestra will provide the music, and the public is welcome to dance the afternoon away at this free event. for more information call linda mcCluskey at 815-609-0669 or visit http://www.timbersofshorewood.com/.

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It is impossible to create heat without light. Examine the underlying reasons behind friction or competitiveness.

Your reflections and insights may reveal the true source of a rift.

Re-evaluate a relationship this week.

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You may wear a lot of hats in the upcoming week. Don’t be afraid to try on some new ones. Pull up the shirtsleeves and apply yourself to new ideas and responsibilities. Turn brain power on high for success.

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You may be trigger happy with cash in the upcoming week. Someone might criticize you for not being down to earth. Your expectations might be too high so avoid making irrevocable financial decisions.

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Be sensitive without becoming a pushover. A working relationship can be blocked by someone’s emotional hang-ups in the week ahead. Investigate the facts and don’t quibble about what might have been.

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Scientific studies may bring some benefits. The latest gadgets may help you become more efficient.

Rather than being frivolous with cash, use self-discipline to remain within the budget in the week ahead.

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In the week to come you may nurture the romance in your life. Those in close proximity may be more snuggly than usual. Take time to discuss joint resources and other confidential matters with sensitivity.

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Find blessings in every misstep as this week unfolds. Asking for forgiveness will tighten the bonds of affection. Firm up financial plans and use your business skills while the stars are on your side and money can grow.

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>> INSIDE: Several locals heading to state page 10

CHEERLEADING

West cheerleaders earn the program’s first title after edging Providence

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

Ten years ago, competitive cheerleading was in its first season as being recognized as a sport by the Illinois High School Association.

On the anniversary of these athletes being honored as IHSA state champions, Joliet West earned a Large Class state title by defeating Providence with a score of 94.7 in the finals.

“I am happy it is recognized as a sport because of the hard work we put in,” said Brandy Teague.

“So many people just see us on the sidelines and don’t see the sweat we put in the gym. We go to tumbling class all year. We start in the summer and work as hard as any sport. It feels amazing to be a state champion. I still can’t believe all the hard work paid off and it made my senior year unforgettable.”

It was the first Joliet High School state championship since the combined softball team won in 2000 softball squad and the first title won by West since the boys track team in 1989. The cheerleaders are only the second Tigers girls champion since the 1978 basketball team.

“Itisanamazingaccomplishment for us,” said West coach Amy

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Joliet West cheerleaders earned the program’s first state title this season.

DiForti. “It is still kind of surreal. It has been a huge accomplishment not just for us, but for all of Joliet West. It has been since 2000 since we got a state title.”

Cheerleading is set apart by many things from other sanctioned sports and one of the things it shares with only a few others is the fact that there is no scoreboard, no

predetermined end of competition and no immediate winner.

Unlike a basketball game when the winner is determined when the horn sounds, cheerleaders must

compete, be judged and wait.

“There is no score,” Diforti said.

“We know going in what your point

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Joliet West’s Darvell Flagg advanced to state for the fourth time in his career.

Locals heading to state

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

Getting to the state tournament is nothing new for Joliet West senior Darvell Flagg.

Neither is getting there the hard way.

Flagg earned his spot among the IHSA elite Saturday when he punched his ticket to this weekend’s state finals for the fourth time in his career.

He did it placing third at 113 pounds, making it the third time in his four years he has had to battle back from a loss in the sectional in order to advance to state. This season, after falling 8-4 in sudden victory to Luke Pradel of Oswego in the quarterfinals, Flagg won three matches in a row, including a 5-1 win over Logan Johnson of Belleville West to secure his fourth state berth.

“That match was win or go home,”

Flagg said. “I was determined to go to state. I was injured early in the season and it motivates me more because people tell me I can’t do it.”

He capped the evening with a 3-2 win over Plainfield East’s Anthony Zamora for third place.

Flagg will be joined this weekend at the State Farm Center on the campus of the University of Illinois by teammate Meekah Ben-Israel, who placed fourth at 220.

Ben-Israel beat Will Ferguson of Yorkville 3-2 to secure his place in the state finals.

“Last year I lost by one point and didn’t make state and I remembered how it felt in that match,” Ben-Israel said. “This year, I came out on top by one point. I have been working hard and I am hanging with the top guys.”

He then fell 3-1 in sudden victory to Dewayne Hill of Belleville East for fourth, but is happy for his first trip to state.

“This whole week, I have been watching IHSA finals videos from 2012 to 2015 and that was something I always wanted to be down to see and now I get to wrestle in it so I am going to take my stride and try and get a place,” Ben-Israel said. “I hear magical things happen down state.”

The Tiger tandem will be joined at state by eight other locals, including six from Lockport.

The Porters were paced by sectional championships from Shayne Oster at 145 and Trevell Timmons at 152.

Shayne Oster earned the win with an 8-2 decision over Daniel Terronez of Moline.

Like Oster, Timmons also returned from injury to be a sectional champion by beating Belleville West’s Nick Foster 3-1.

“I want to get my spot back,” Timmons said. “After I got injured

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Lockport earns Joliet West Sectional title By sCott taylor sports edItor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @taylor_sports

Despite an upgrade in competition, Lockport still cruised to the Joliet West Sectional title Saturday at Joliet Town and Country Lanes.

The Porters won by nearly 500 pins, finishing with a 6,300.

For the second straight week it was also a sweep as the individual title was claimed by Lockport’s Bailey Delrose, who shot a 1,374.

“It feels really good to feel that all the hard work we have put in has pad off,” Delrose said. “It is just going to carry over to next week. We’re really hoping to repeat, but we just have to bowl our game and hope for the best.”

Finishing close behind her was Monica Colon, who shot a 1,337 to place second.

“My teammates were giving me advice and cheering me on,” Colon said. “Last year I wasn’t a part of state because I didn’t put the time and effort into it. This past summer I put a lot of time into it because I really wanted to be a part of the team. I’m just

glad to be a part of this team.”

For the day, all eight varsity bowlers saw action, something that should benefit them as they look to defend their state title this weekend at Cherry Bowl in Rockford.

“Everyone is going to be prepared to bowl next week,” Delrose said. “There really isn’t a break in our lineup. Anyone can go in and we expect them to perform well. It is really a continuous line of talent. We have to stay mentally tough throughout the tournament. One game doesn’t make an entire weekend.”

Joliet West is headed to state for a third straight year after placing

second with a 5,807.

After two years of it coming down to the final game for state qualifying, this year the Tigers were in control the entire afternoon.

“The sectionals we were in before were so difficult that it came down to the last game,” West senior Taylor Bailey said.

“To get second behind Lockport, I will take that. It is great. We were able to be comfortable the last couple games.”

The Tigers got scores from Bailey (1,241), Gracie Plese (1,208), Karlee Barton (1,184), Melissa March (1,099) and Kaylee Zukovich (1,075).

West has come in 10th place

in each of the past two years and are looking to improve on that this year.

“We want to do well up there and get a trophy,” Bailey said.

“We have to work together as a team. We can’t worry about individual scores. I think we have gotten better as the year has gone on, so that is really big.”

After a year off Minooka is back to state placing fourth with a 5,661.

The Indians were led by freshman Kristina Sickler, who shot a 1,275 to place fourth overall.

“The first game I had a 139 and I was upset, but i knew I had to come back strong for my team,”

Sickler said. “I normally have one bad game, so I got it over with and my teammates picked me up and told me I could do it.

We advanced and we knew if we would stick together as a team we could and we did.”

Cheryl Eyman (1,118), Carmella Russell (1,098), Nora Russell (1,093) and Gina Russell (1,077) also contributed.

“We just have one senior (Nora) and we had to help her get to state,” Sickler said. “We knew she was counting on us to get her to state. Now that we are going to state it is exciting because we are such a young team going to state.

We need to work on spares, stay consistent and stay as a team.”

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12 champions | from page 9 value is and you know going in kind of what you can do if you hit your routine. But in the state tournament everyone is amazing. Then there is a waiting game and they only announce third and second, so after that, you don’t know if you are

Wedn esday, February 17, 2016 | bug lenewspapers.com fifth or fourth or first. Hearing our name was amazing.”

For the team, the wait can be as difficult as the performance.

“It is exhausting,” said Carolina Soto. “We are one of the top 10 teams in the state, but our conference is so tough with teams

like Lockport and Lincoln-Way East who are phenomenal teams. So, we can do our absolute best and take third. At state I didn’t feel that. I felt we gave an honest performance and we peaked at the right time.

“I have been through the best and the worst in cheerleading. I have

been through competitions where we have placed very high and won and I have been at competitions where we finished last. Achieving one of my biggest goals by winning state is extremely humbling and I feel blessed.”

Another thing the cheer season

has that is unique is that it spans two IHSA seasons. Cheer season starts in the summer like fall sports and goes through winter.

“Your body gets so tired,” Teague said. “The whole week leading up to state finals, my body was so tired and all week at practice I just knew I had to push. We had this one goal all season and I needed to push to help reach that goal.”

Also, while working on their competition routine, cheerleaders also perform on sidelines and at halftime of football and basketball games.

“We are the only sport that we are not only worried about our sport, but we have to worry about the others as well,” DiForti said.

While entertaining fans from the sideline is part of what they do, Soto said they are always working toward the goal of competing for a state title.

“We take games to our advantage, so we will do the first part of the routine at halftime or the third part at the quarter. So, that is extra practice for us,” she said. “Our coaches make it so the games are not a setback, but a way to work on the routine in front of a crowd. Being in front of a crowd at a basketball game or a football game is awesome practice.”

state | from page 10 they ranked guys way above me that I beat last year and two years ago. A lot of kids say that rankings don’t mean a lot, but for me, it gives me something to push for. If I am not first, I am pushing for first. If I am first, I am pushing to keep that.”

Now that he has a sectional title, the next step is his ultimate goal of a state title.

“I have been saying since last summer that I want a state title,” Timmons said. “I want to push the pace and break kids to the point that I can’t breathe after the match.

I want them to know that next time, they won’t have a strategy to beat me because the only strategy to beat me is honestly not to wrestle me.”

Joining the two champions will be Abdullah Assaf (2nd, 120), Ronald Tucker Jr. (2nd, 285), Brandon Ramos (3rd, 126) and Baylor Fernandes (3rd, 138).

Minooka is sending a pair of wrestlers to state, led by Kenny Kirkland, who won the sectional title at 160.

He is joined by Carson Oughton who returned from injury to claim his fourth-straight state berth by placing third at 170.

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Dave Says

Don’t insure cellphones If a smartphone is an expensive item to you, then you probably shouldn’t have that phone Dear Dave, I just bought a new smartphone, and the company I’m with offers insurance for the device. Do you think it would be wise or foolish to do this?

Lisa Dear Lisa, The purpose of insurance is to transfer a risk that you can’t afford to take. When it comes to things like cars or houses, I absolutely recommend that people have insurance. Most folks couldn’t just write a check for another car if the one they drive were totaled. It’s the same with a house. If your home is

dave says

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destroyed, the insurance takes care of things instead of putting you in the position of having to pull tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars out of your own pocket for a new home—also something most people can’t do.

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Hartman Indoor Flea Market. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hartman Recreation Center, 511 Collins St., Joliet. Always wanted to have a garage sale but don’t have the space? This one day event will be open to the community. You can sell your old charms or just shop for some new ones. If you are interested in being a vendor please contact the Hartman Recreation Center to get information on fees and registration forms. The deadline for vendors to register is Feb. 13 by 1 p.m.

Lockport Township High School Foundation Presents: Fourth Annual Wild Fest. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at LTHS East Campus, 1333 E. Seventh St., Lockport. Experience Wildlife Like Never Before!

Featuring Wolf, Coyote, Alligator, Python, Lizard, Porcupine, Bats, Capuchin, Tamarin, Lemur, Genet, Woodchuck, Owls, Hawk, Eagle, Falcon, Skunks and more! Admission $8 Adults, $5 Kids 12 & under & H.S./ College Students with School ID. Educational Presentations, Concessions, Vendors and Petting

No, I don’t insure inexpensive things like smartphones. And if a smartphone is an expensive item to you, then you probably shouldn’t have that phone. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with having a cellphone if you can afford it. But if you tear up a phone or it breaks down and you can’t afford to replace it out of your own pocket, then you’ve got too much phone!

— Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 11 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations and digital outlets.

Dave’s latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

Opportunities. Proceeds to benefit student scholarships and animal rescue programs.

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Unlock Your Family’s History with Ancestry. com. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Joliet Public Library-Main Branch, 150 N. Ottawa. Adults, registration required. Representatives from Ancestry.com will show you how to get the most out of this powerful resource. Hear tips and tricks from the experts and start uncovering your family’s history today. For more information, visit jolietlibrary.org.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 1900 RACE COURT, JOLIET, IL , IL 60431 (TAN, VINYL SIDING, SINGLE FAMILY, TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE ). On the 3rd day of March, 2016 to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff V. JOHN L. MORRISON A/K/A JOHN LESTER MORRISON; LINDA L. MORRISON A/K/A LINDA LOU MORRISON; SQUIRES MILL HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION; Defendant.

Case No. 15 CH 0533 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is $246,332.40 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: PIERCE AND ASSOCIATES 1 N. Dearborn Suite 1300 Chicago, Illinois 60602 P: 312-346-9088 F: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 2/3, 2/10, 2/17

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 820 Eunice Street, Joliet, IL 60433 (single family residence). On the 25th day of February, 2016 to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: FIRST MIDWEST BANK Plaintiff V. LINDA C. BORTH, an individual; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; WILL COUNTY COLLECTOR; UNKNOWN OWNERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; Defendant.

Case No. 12 CH 0339 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

For Information Please Contact: klein daday aretos & o’donoghue llc 2550 w. golf road rolling meadows, illinois 60008 P: (847) 590-8700 F: (847) 590-9825 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 2/3, 2/10, 2/17

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JOLIET PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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: klein daday aretos & o’donoghue llc 2550 w. golf road rolling meadows, illinois 60008 P: (847) 590-8700 F: (847) 590-9825 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will

County Published 2/3, 2/10, 2/17

FIRST MIDWEST BANK Plaintiff, vs.

LINDA C. BORTH, an individual; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; WILL COUNTY COLLECTOR; UNKNOWN OWNERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; Defendant. No. 12 CH 0339 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 11th day of September, 2012, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 25th day of February, 2016 , commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: THE WEST 72 FEET OF THE EAST 144 FEET OF THE NORTH 170 FEET OF LOT 18, IN WOODRUFF, MACK AND COWLES SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPT THE NORTH 30 FEET THEREOF BEING THE SOUTH 30 FEET OF EUNICE AVENUE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 5, 1895, IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 18, AS DOCUMENT NO. 183493, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 820 Eunice Street, Joliet, IL 60433 Description of Improvements: single family residence P.I.N.: 30-07-26-106-005-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount

JOLIET PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) SS. COUNTY OF WILL )

In the 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: PIERCE AND ASSOCIATES 1 N. Dearborn Suite 1300 Chicago, Illinois 60602 P: 312-346-9088 F: MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will

County Published 2/3, 2/10, 2/17

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

JOLIET

PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

vs.

WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS

JOHN L. MORRISONA/K/AJOHN LESTER MORRISON; LINDA L. MORRISON A/K/A LINDA LOU MORRISON; SQUIRES MILL HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION; Defendant. No. 15 CH 0533

Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 1st day of December, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 3rd day of March, 2016 , commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 114, IN SQUIRE’S MILL OF BROCKWAY POND PHASE I, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 3, 1996, AS DOCUMENT NO. R96-107673, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1900 RACE COURT, JOLIET, IL , IL 60431 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, SINGLE FAMILY, TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE P.I.N.: 06-03-35-301-022-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

Judgment amount is $246,332.40 plus interest, cost and post judgment advances, if any.

Lawrence D. Gasner; Arlene G. Gasner; Household Finance Corporation III; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 15 CH 002569 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Lawrence D. Gasner Owners

and

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 on or before March 11, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-15-17170 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I684240 Published 2/10, 2/17, 2/24

Vs.

Unknown Claimants

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.

Nonrecord

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1418 Timberline Drive Joliet, IL 60431 and which said Mortgage was made by: Lawrence D. Gasner Arlene G. Gasner the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for 1st Advantage Mortgage, L.L.C., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2005126472 modified with R2012132135; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

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, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on 4/5/2016 at 2:15pm. at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa St.,

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