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SCHOOLS
State Board honors 2 schools for high performance, closing achievement gap Eisenhower Academy in Joliet recognized as National Title I Distinguished School BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com
The National Title I Association has recognized Eisenhower Academy in Joliet Public Schools District 86 as a National Title I Distinguished School. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) nominated Eisenhower Academy for the honor based on its exceptional student performance for two or more consecutive years. ISBE honored both schools (Eisenhower and Washington Elementary) at the annual statewide Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Conference Feb. 11-13 in Chicago. The National Title I Association recognized the schools Jan. 31 at its annual conference in Kansas City, Mo. “Only up to two schools per state can receive this award,” said Sandra Zalewski, Director for Communications and Development. “We were ecstatic when we found out, a lot of hard work went into this award.” Title I is the cornerstone of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, reauthorized in 2015 as ESSA. Title I provides funding for students in schools that serve low-income communities, where Eisenhower is one of the schools that fall under that category. Every student at Eisenhower Academy is eligible to receive
MORE INFO Eighty-four percent of students met or exceeded standards in math on the state’s accountability assessment in 2018. free lunches based on Joliet Public Schools’ overall low-income student percentage. Eighty-four percent of students met or exceeded standards in math on the state’s accountability assessment in 2018, and 82 percent met or exceeded standards in English language arts. “It’s a wonderful accomplishment for the District as whole,” Zalewski said. “We are just so proud of our students and staff for receiving this prestigious award.” Eisenhower Academy is a public magnet school with a staff committed to providing a structured educational setting for students with a focus on science, technology, engineering and math. After being nominated by the Illinois School Board Association along with Washington Elementary last fall, Zalewski said the entire process was exhilarating. An application process had to begin, followed by a nominating process, uploading information where it finished by being told in late December through early January Eisenhower would officially be a top school. “We admittedly got super excited and let all of our parents and staff know what was going on with the award,” Zalewski said. “It’s very rewarding to see the grind of every day hard work which we see all the time paying off so greatly for everyone involved in this process.”
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Belmont Little League helped by community After robbers left it scrambling just weeks before the start of the season, the Joliet league is ready for baseball, thanks to donors BY MARK GREGORY Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com
On March 22, just weeks before the start of the 2019 season, Belmont Little League suffered a big blow when much of its equipment was stolen from a shed on the property. Rolls of fencing, fence posts, draggers, stainless steel stuff from the concession stand that was stored in the shed and even some equipment for the teams was all gone. “We went a couple of days trying to come up with a game plan,” said vice president of Belmont Dan Vestal. “We dug into our own pockets and realized that wasn’t going to put a dent in it – the police estimated it at like $3,000 of stuff gone.”
“This is a chance to talk about something good that came from something bad....” - VICE PRESIDENT OF BELMONT DAN VESTAL
Vestal then turned to the local media and WJOL host Scott Slocum. “I had met Scott Slocum like four or five years ago at an event and his name popped back into my head and I reached out to him and explained the situation and told him that we didn’t know what way to turn and asked him for direction,” Vestal said. “He put us on the radio and it has taken off. “It has been a humbling expe-
rience. I never expected the outpouring of support from the city. So many times you hear about the bad things, not the good things. It has been a wonderful response. We have had cash donations, we are getting equipment from all over to make sure the kids have it for the start of the season. There is never a good time for this to happen, but for it to happen right before the start of the season, it just compounds the matter.”
Belmont Little League has been around since 1951 and is all about helping the community. The league is less worried about team records and is more concerned about teaching the game the right way. Vestal said board members have even assisted with league fees if a family falls on hard times. It is that sense of community and family that has helped good things come out of a bad situation, teaching the Belmont players life
lessons. “It has renewed my faith in people. It has been an emotional roller coaster – we have older people, kids, everyone coming to help. We had a sports store donate boxes of equipment. We have had families donating some of their stuff. It puts it all in perspective,” he said. “I coach a 13-year-old team and two of the kids said, we understand what happened, but they didn’t understand why people who don’t know them are stepping up and helping. We told them it’s a chance to pay it forward. We told them that someday there will be a moment that defines them and if they remember this, it will only make them a better person. This is a chance to talk about something good that came from something bad. “Our official opening day is April 20 at 10 a.m. and we are inviting everyone that has helped us so that as a group we can say thank you.”
COUNTY NEWS
Two people drown in the DuPage River BY BRIAN STANLEY Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers bstanley@buglenewspapers.com
Two people drowned March 31 in the DuPage River near the Hammel Woods Dam in Shorewood. About 5:50 p.m. Abraham Ramos, 28, of Palatine, went into the water near the dam, which is yards from where Route 52 passes over the river. While the shore and concrete pier near the dam are popular fishing sites, swimming is prohibited and “Strong Undertow” signs are posted. Warning signs are posted on the river that boaters must portage around the dam. Will County Forest Preserve spokeswoman Cindy Cain said after the man went into the river, his girlfriend, Hannah Tammeling, 22, of Plainfield, went in after him. “They were by themselves and we don’t know why they went in, but a witness heard her yelling for help and called 911,” Cain said. A Will County Sheriff’s deputy
was in the area and saw both people near the dam. A Troy firefighter arrived and saw the man on the surface. “The firefighter went into the water with a rope tied around him, but couldn’t find the man,” Cain said. Firefighters walked along the shore and searched the river in boats until 9 p.m. when darkness prohibited further search-
ing. Ramos’ body was found further downriver late the following morning and Tammeling’s was recovered a few hours later. Access points at Hammel Woods were closed during the search. Troy Fire Chief Andy Doyle said 30 fire agencies and five police agencies participated in the search, which covered a 2.5-mile stretch of the river from
Route 52 to Mound Road. Doyle cautioned Hammel
Woods visitors to stay away from the dam, which he likened to a lake riptide. While water near the dam may look calm at times, it is extremely dangerous because of the turbulence at the structure’s base. “It’s very hard to swim out of that,” Doyle said. “ ... We really stress that people stay away from the dam.” The dam, which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a New Deal project during the Great Depression, has been the site of previous drownings and water rescues over the years. Cain said the Forest Preserve decided in 2017 to remove the dam and was scheduled to solicit bids for the project next week.
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April 12 • Romeoville The Bunny Bash. From 6-8 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Hop In for Fun with Peter Rabbit and His Sister Cottontail. SIGN UP BY MARCH 31ST! Indoor activities include light food with a drink, crafts, a children’s entertainer, inflatables and a picture with a bunny to bring home. Child must be accompanied by a paid adult. Everyone attending must be pre-registered. No day of registration. Cost: 12 yrs. and under- $9/R -$13/NR; 13 yrs. and older $5/R-$7/NR.
April 12 • Romeoville FREE Egg Hunt on the Dale Blum football field at Village Park (900 W. Romeo Rd.) Start time will begin promptly at 8:15pm with the first age group. Each age group will follow directly after. Dress for the weather as this event will be held outdoors. Remember to bring a basket or bag to collect eggs with. Parents are welcome to accompany their child but unable to assist in the collection of eggs. Parents of children age 7-12 are encouraged to stay along the sidelines. Age Groups: 0-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-9 & 10-12.
April 12 • Shorewood Flashlight Egg Hunt. Join us for a fun night under the stars searching for hidden eggs. This event will be held at Cene’s Four Seasons Park. This event will begin at 8 p.m.
April 13 • Shorewood Breakfast with the Bunny. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a pancake breakfast. There will be coloring pages provided and other fun activities. This event starts at 9 a.m. at the Troy Fire Station #2.
April 13 • Lisle Easter Egg Hunt. 10:00am Sharp • Ages: 2 & Under, & 3-4. 10:20am Sharp • Ages: 5-6, & 7-10. Community Park Bandshell - 1825 Short Street, Lisle. REGISTER EARLY & SAVE. Pre-Registration is suggested. Please arrive 10 minutes before your hunt time. Bring your basket and join us for this fun, festive annual tradition! • Children will hunt for colorful eggs by age groups in different areas of the park. Ages 2 & Under and 3-4 at 10:00am. Ages 5-6, and 7-10 at 10:20am. • Each egg contains a prize (big or small). • Parents, be sure to bring your camera so you can take your kids’ picture with the Easter Bunny. • Remember to dress warm for the weather. Cost: If Registered by By April 5: $5/$8. After April 12: $7/$10. On April 13: $10.
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The Joliet Slammers have released their 2019 promotional schedule, starting with celebration
The Joliet Slammers have announced their promotional schedule for the 2019 season. Opening day at Joliet Route 66 Stadium is set for Thursday, May 9. It will be a celebration of the 2018 Frontier League Championship and will include a championship ring ceremony for the team before the game. The first 1000 fans will receive a championship photo provided by Brian Mejdrich your local health insurance professional with United Insurance Services representing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL. Returning weekday promotions include $2 Tuesdays ($2 nReserved tickets), presented by Illinicare Health, Thirsty Thursdays, ($2 Bud, Bud Light, $2 beverages from the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, and $4 Jim Beam and Ole Smoky drinks) presented by Bud Light, and Fireworks Fridays. The Slammers will introduce Weiner Wednesday, Signature Saturday, and a revamped Family Sunday. Weiner Wednesday will feature $1 hot dogs on May 29, June 5, June 12, and August 14. Signature Saturdays will include an appearance by celebrities on select nights. Celebrities include Chris Zorich on May 18 for Notre Dame Night, Gary Matthews on June 15, and Eddie Olczyk on August 17 for
Cancer Awareness Night. Pricing and VIP packages will be announced at a later date. Family Sunday returns in 2019 with more activities for the kids including a free bounce house provided by Channahon General Rental, free face painting provided by Lollipop Face Painting, and a brand newplayground system from Rainbow Play Systems! For a membership of just $25, Kid Club Elite members get a Slammers hat, free entry to select games, and 30 minute early entrance before EVERY game to use the playground. Post game, full team autographs will also return to Sundays.. The month of May will celebrate Accountants and CPAs on May 14 and Bus Drivers on May 28 in conjunction with $2 Tuesday. The month also features two educational days beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16. Friday, May 17 will be the first fireworks show of the year for Wild Wild West Night. Notre Dame Night on May 18 will feature special ticket options for Notre Dame alumni. Rolling into June, the Slammers will hold appreciation nights for teachers ( June 4), SEE SLAMMERS PAGE 6
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The Slammers have released their 2019 promotional schedule.
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VOLLEYBALL
Minooka is one of top teams in the state BY RANDY WHALEN For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com
Surprise. After finishing a game above .500 last year, the Minooka boys volleyball team figured it would be better this season. The Indians aren’t only better, they are among the top teams in the state. Currently ranked No. 2 in the state by the Illinois Prep Volleyball Report website, Minooka has made a splash on the volleyball scene this season. That continued last week as the Indians toppled visiting Plainfield South 25-13, 25-14 on Thursday evening, April 4, in the Southwest Prairie Conference opener for both teams at the Minooka Central Campus. It was Minooka’s first match since winning the Wheaton/ Warrenville South Tiger Classic on Saturday, March 30. In that tournament, the Indians (11-2, 1-0 through April 7) weren’t supposed to win their pool, let alone one of the top tournaments in the state during the regular season.
SLAMMERS FROM PAGE 5 government employees ( June 11), and medical professionals ( June 25). June also brings back fan favorites such as Princess Night on Friday, June 14 and Star Wars Night on Saturday, June 15. Princess Night includes princess characters provided by Magic, Music and More and Star Wars Night will feature costume characters throughout the game. Both games will be followed by a themed fireworks show. The Slammers will play a 1:05 p.m. game on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16. Fans will have the chance to play catch on field following the game. New in 2019 is Animation Night with a Pixar themed fireworks show. Fans are encouraged to dress up as their favorite animated cowboy, spaceman, or other friends from Radiator Springs, Monstropolis, and more! The Slammers first pet day, where fans can bring in their pets on a
“I don’t know if I ever experienced anything like winning the Tiger Classic,” Minooka coach Mike Kargle said of the 18-25, 26-24, 25-23 win over Marist in the title match at WWS “From pool play [win over Lincoln-Way East] to bracket play, it was great competition [that] weekend. We had never finished better than third there (in 2013). But the kids have bought in and they really are working to get better each day and each week.” They are ready to step in when called on too. Take the Plainfield South match for example. The Indians found out that morning that they would be without senior middle hitter Noah Easter, who was literally “too sick to get out of bed.” But enter Jordan Boe. The sophomore stepped in at middle hitter and had three kills and a pair of blocks against Plainfield South. “Jordan was our next man up,” Kargle said. “He literally found out [that] morning and he responded as if he were a second or third-year varsity player. He’s
subbed in before, but not in the middle. He subbed in some at right side for us in the (WWS) Tournament. He’s a sponge and will step up and do what’s asked of him.” Boe was ready for the challenge. “It’s my first year on the varsity and I’m very excited to be here and be able to help the team,” Boe said. “It’s all because of AJ [Lewis] and his family that I’m playing volleyball. It’s been very exciting.” Lewis, a senior outside hitter who had 17 kills in the Indians win over Marist in the title match at WWS, finished with 13 kills against the Cougars. “It meant a lot to win that tournament and we just had to grind through it,” Lewis said of winning at WWS. “But these conference matches are exciting for the fans. We yearn for that and want to keep it up.”Minooka came out like gangbusters in both sets and never trailed in the match. Junior outside hitter Evan Faifer (4 kills) opened the match with a kill to start a 7-0 run. Junior opposite
leash or in a carrier, is June 23. The Slammers kick-off July with Construction Worker Appreciation Night on the 2nd, and then roll into 3 nights of fireworks July 3-5. Patriotic fireworks are planned for both Wednesday, July 3rd, and Thursday July 4th. July 5th fireworks will be movie themed for Night at the Movies. Fans are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite movie character. The Slammers first military night will be held on Saturday, July 6. Tickets are free to active military and veterans. Superhero Night is planned for Friday, July 19. In addition to superhero characters at the game, the night will honor real life superheroes, including Military, Police, Fire, and EMS. The night will begin with a pre-game charity softball game between the Joliet Police Department and Joliet Fire Department. The night will also feature post-game fireworks. The second Princess Night of the season will be held on Sat-
urday, July 20 with post-game fireworks, followed by a second Pet Day on July 23. Fans can “Catch Them All” on August 3 at Pokemon Go Night and scouts can sleep over after the game with the purchase of a special scouts package. August 15 will be a celebration of the men and women who protect our cities, counties, state, and more during Stand Up for Blue Night. Wizard Night returns on Friday, August 16 with a Harry Potter themed fireworks show and stadium scavenger hunt. The third and final Pet Day will be on August 18. The Slammers final regular season home stand features Halloween Night on Friday, August 30, Military Night on Saturday, August 31, and Fan Appreciation Night on Sunday, Sept. 2. The full promotional schedule can be found at www.jolietslammers.com Visit facebook. com/jolietslammers to learn more details for each night as they are released.
side hitter Shane Ooms (4 kills) added a kill and a block and junior setter Mack Tyrell (12 assists, 5 digs) served the last six points. Juniors Rafael Vieyra (8 assists) at setter and Collin Shields (4 digs, 2 assists) at libero also contributed for the Indians. The Cougars (3-4, 0-1 through April 7) closed back with 8-4 and 9-5. They were still hanging around at 18-11 junior middle hitter Chase Gil had a kill to start a 5-0 spurt that ended all doubt. There was no doubt in the second set. With the score tied 1-1, Boe banged a kill to begin a 10-0 run, which included an ace by junior defensive specialist Caden Ritchey, that extended to a 15-1 blitz and a 16-2 lead. Trailing 205, the Cougars hung in behind a couple of kills by senior outside hitter Edward Jakubauskas (4 kills) and a pair of blocks by sophomore middle blocker Tyler Czoschke to close within 22-12. But they never got the deficit under 10 points. “We were just trying to get out as quick as possible,” Lewis said of the fast starts. “And then do as
well as possible.” Sophomores Nicholas Beemster at outside and Nathaniel Brownlee at right side hitter also added two kills for Plainfield South, which was aided by nine Indian service errors. “Minooka is a great team and has great players,” Plainfield South coach Taryn Surbaugh said. “I was pretty comfortable with how we played. We’re young and still in the process, We have two senior starters but also two sophomore starters too. We have to swing hard and play hard and we don’t have that consistency yet.” Easter and Lewis have been the only two senior starters for Minooka. Plainfield East won the conference last year, the Cougars captured it in 2017, and before that, the Indians won it five straight seasons and 7 times in 8 years. “Conference is one of our goals,” Kargle said. “But we take short term goals and take what’s in front of us. We just have to dictate what happens on our side of the court.”
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Spring home 2019
IMPROVEMENT
Choice for staying put or moving on
MANY HOME IMPROVEMENT TELEVISION SERIES SHOWCASE PEOPLE DECIDING WHETHER TO IMPROVE UPON THEIR CURRENT HOMES TO MAKE THEM INTO THE HOUSES OF THEIR DREAMS OR TO PUT “FOR SALE” SIGNS IN THEIR LAWNS AND MOVE ON TO SOMETHING NEW
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_ he question of whether to move or stay put depends on various factors.
Such factors may include emotional attachment to a home, the current economic climate and the cost of real estate. Current data points to a greater propensity for people to invest and improve upon their current properties rather than trading up for something new. According to information collected by John Burns Real Estate Consulting, the percentage of homeowners moving up to their next home is the lowest in 25 years. Many are opting to make starter homes permanent by expanding them and repairing homes for the long haul. The National Association of Realtors said that, between 1987 and 2008, home buyers stayed in their homes an average of six years before selling. Since 2010, however, NAR says the average expected length of time people will stay in their homes before selling is
now 15 years. Part of what’s fueling this permanency is that many home buyers were able to acquire rock-bottom mortgage interest rates shortly after the 2008 recession. As a result, they’re not inclined to walk away from those rates, even if doing so means getting more house. Also, a low inventory of available houses has stymied repeat buying for many people. Those factors and others have led many homeowners to invest in renovations instead. The experts at Bankrate say realistic budgeting and comparing renovation project costs against mortgages and interests rates can further help individuals decide whether to remain in their current homes or move out. Very often a smarter layout and more efficient floor plan can make meaningful differences in spaces. Renovations and redesigns can make sense and often are less expensive and disruptive than moving.
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When to be smart & hire a paint pro FEW THINGS CAN REVITALIZE A HOME MORE READILY THAN A FRESH COAT OF PAINT
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_ hanks in part to the affordability of paint and its ease of application, painting is something that even novice DIYers can typically handle.
According to the marketing advice guru Brandon Gaille, it is estimated that residential interior paint only lasts around three years before it needs to be updated. Exterior paint can fade, chip and peel due to various environmental factors. As a result, many homes can likely use a fresh coat of paint in at least one room. As DIY-friendly as painting can be, when attempting to paint the interior or exterior of their homes, homeowners may learn that some painting projects are best left to the professionals. Painting requires skill, patience and a knowledge
of how various paints — including finishes for particular applications — will hold up. Novice painters may do more harm than good by dripping paint on expensive carpeting or floors or fail to recognize the nuances that indicate a spot-on painting job. Professional painters have spent hours upon hours learning the ropes of what works — and what does not. Painters often understand that painstaking preparatory work is crucial to getting pristine finished results. Walls and ceilings must be properly repaired and prepared even before a base coat is applied. Professional painters also have an eye for details. And because professional painters make a business out of doing interior and exterior surfaces, they understand which techniques can improve efficiency. That means a professional job can typically be completed much more quickly than a DIY project.
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COLUMN >> DAVE SAYS
Set up account for business expenses It’ll help you become a lot more disciplined with your purchases on the road DEAR DAVE, I’m an admissions counselor for a university and I make $37,000 a year. I spend a lot of time on the road, and I’m trying to get out of debt, but I have one credit card I’m still using for travel expenses. The university refunds me for these expenses, which always run $300 to $400 per trip, but usually it takes about three weeks for this to happen. Do you have any advice for someone in my situation? ROXANNE DEAR ROXANNE, Let’s set up an account, and prime the pump once. By this, I mean in the next few months I want you save up $500, then open a separate checking account for reimbursable travel expenses only. Make sure a debit card is attached to the account, too.
If you put $500 into this account one time, you’ll never have to save for it again. You’ll use some of that money for your travel expenses — on your debit card — and when they reimburse you, you’ll put the reimbursement check directly into your travel account. After you get the initial $500 in there, your travel account will run off your reimbursement checks. Lots of people carry credit cards on the road for expenses, but often they’ll end up buying things that aren’t reimbursable. It
happens to everyone who travels. Then, over time, you accidentally run up credit card debt. But when you use a debit card with an account that’s completely separate, and you’re not using it for anything except reimbursable travel expenses, it’ll help you become a lot more disciplined with your purchases on the road. Everyone who travels a lot does some stress eating and stress spending. Why? Because being on the road often, or for long periods of time, is no fun. The only people who think travel for work is glamorous are those who don’t do it for living! —DAVE Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 15 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. JERI RAYMOND A/K/A JERI KAY RAYMOND; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 19 CH 398 508 MADISON STREET JOLIET, IL 60435 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Jeri Raymond a/k/a Jeri Kay Raymond Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 3 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 3 FEET THEREOF) OF UNIT 4, IN BEVAN ACRES, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 26, 1960 AS DOCUMENT NO. 902404, PLAT BOOK 32, PAGE 49, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 508 Madison Street, Joliet, IL 60435 and which said Mortgage was made by,Jeri Raymond Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Centennial Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2017056870; and for other relief. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on May 28th, 2019 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before May 10, 2019, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts. gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp, or talk to your local circuit clerk’s office. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 269186-185615 I3117407 Published 4/10, 4/17, 4/24
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Sheriff Assoc. announces officer safety Scott’s Law Initiative April 12 thru 19, 2019, Sheriff’s across the State of Illinois will be participating in a traffic awareness campaign The Illinois Sheriff’s Association would like to announce the 2019 Officer Safety and Scott’s Law Safety Initiative. Scott’s Law Chapter 625 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS 5/11-907(c) mandates that upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, when the authorized emergency vehicle
is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing red and blue lights or amber or yellow warning lights, a person who drives an approaching vehicle: *proceed with due caution, yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emergency vehicle, if possible with due regard
to safety and traffic conditions, if on a highway having at least 4 lanes with not less than 2 lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approach vehicle. *proceed with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle, maintain a safe speed for road conditions, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe. Sixteen law enforcement officers have been hit while conducting traffic stops on the side of the road in 2019. Illinois has had 4 traffic related officer fatalities already in 2019. Enough is enough! April 12 thru 19, 2019, Sheriff’s across the State of Illinois will be participating in a traffic awareness campaign specifically aimed at Scott’s Law and distracted driving violators. The ISA urges all motorists to obey all the rules of the road and stay focused when driving.
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Joliet club donates to Plainfield Park District Each year, the group organizes a 100-mile bike ride
The Plainfield Park District recently received a $500 donation from the Joliet Bicycle Club. Club president Rob Weiss said that the local non-profit organization regularly makes donations to communities where the club’s members ride trails throughout the year. Each year, the group organizes a 100-mile bike ride, the “4th of July Century,” which departs from Plainfield and ends in Plattville. The event attracts about 900 riders and also serves as the organization’s main fundraiser for the year. Most of the money raised then gets donated to area communities he said. “We regularly ride on Plainfield Park District proper-
MORE INFO Each year, the group organizes a 100-mile bike ride, the “4th of July Century,” which departs from Plainfield and ends in Plattville
ty,” he said, of the Park District’s 10-plus miles of bike trails. “They’ve always been very accommodating to us and we like to give back to the communities where we ride.” The group’s mission, he said, includes advocating for safer cycling, and improving conditions for biking. The donation will be used for future bike path development
said Plainfield Park District Finance Director Maureen Nugent. Plainfield Park District maintains 32 bike and walking trails throughout its 43-square mile district, which serves over 106,000 residents. Some of the more extensive trail routes in the Park District include: � The Great Divide Bike Trail: Starts at Old Renwick Rd. and runs south connecting with the Old Renwick Trail Park and ending at the pond along Indian Head Ln. � Oaks at Van Horn: Trail extends south from Van Horn Woods parallel to W. Frontage Rd. and accessible from just inside the eastern entrance of the Old Oaks Subdivision. � Normantown Trail: A bike trail accessible from the W. 127th St. near the intersection of W. 127th St. & Rt. 30. The trail
runs south parallel to Rt. 30 and ends at 125th St. � Fort Beggs Bike Trail (North and South): The South Trail starts at Theodore St. and runs north following the power lines and ends at the Du Page River.
The North Fort Beggs Bike Trail starts at the Streams Recreation Facility and follows the power lines north to Fort Beggs Dr. with connecting paths leading to either Electric Park or Village Green Park.
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