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Four arrested at Collins Street prison Trespassing has become a frequent occurence BY BRIAN STANLEY Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers bstanley@buglenewspapers.com
Four young men were arrested March 28 for allegedly trespassing inside the long-closed Collins Street prison. Since the Joliet Correctional Center closed in 2002, the legendary lockup has become a target for vandals, thieves and urban explorers - especially with the rise of social media in the last few years. “(Trespassing) has become a frequent occurrence - mostly with teens and younger adults who are just curious what it’s like or want to share it on social media,” Sgt. Chris Botzum said. Edwin O. Castrellon, 23; Jesus A. Cabrera, 19; Luis Cabrera, 23, and Erik S. Suarez, 20, all of Chi-
cago, were all found in the prison at 1125 Collins Street about 8:45 p.m. They were charged with criminal trespassing and released on recognizance bonds. The site is state property, and was under state police supervision for many years, but the empty prison was an admittedly low priority for law enforcement patrol. “We have motion detectors now wired right to the station,” Botzum noted. The limestone fortress was built in 1858 and turned “Joliet” into a synonym for prison across the nation over the next century. Since closing, the yards have fallen into disarray and most valuable material has been stripped out. The prison’s mattress factory was destroyed by a fire in 2013 and another industries building was burned down in 2017. Two years ago, a teenage girl accidentally became locked in a cell while trespassing and had to be rescued by firefighters with sledgehammers.
Two men shot to death
Pair of 26-year-old men were killed in Joliet last week BY BRIAN STANLEY Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers bstanley@buglenewspapers.com
Two 26-year-old men were shot to death in separate incidents in Joliet last week. The first occurred at 11:54 a.m. March 25 when shots were reported near Cutter Avenue and Ada Street. Officers arrived to find Dimitri Allen laying in the front yard of a Cutter Avenue residence. Allen, who had been shot in the chest, was taken to Silver Cross Hospital but died from his injuries. Sgt. Chris Botzum said Allen lived in the area where he was found. “At this point, we have not developed any suspect infor-
mation to release,” Botzum said late last week. Investigators are seeking help from the public - including any residents of the Forest Park neighborhood with outside surveillance cameras. According to court records, Allen was being sought for arrest at the time of his death for violating probation after pleading guilty to delivery of cannabis in 2016. At 7:46 p.m. March 27, shots were reported in the 1000 block of Magnolia Avenue where police found Jakias Holman behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Trailblazer still running in the street. Paramedics were unable to revive Holman who was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No one else was in
the vehicle with Holman when police arrived, Botzum said. Police records show Holman was also arrested on charges of delivery of cannabis charges in 2016 — one block from where Allen was later killed. Holman, who was also charged with unlawful use of a weapon, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance later that year and was released on probation after spending six months in the Will County jail. Botzum said last week detectives had not established if the slayings are connected. Anyone with information on either case is asked to call investigators at (815) 724-3020 or anonymously call CrimeStoppers at (800) 323-6734. CrimeStoppers offers rewards of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
COUNTY NEWS
Hero Helps summit to address Medication-Assisted Treatment Community Summit scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2019 During this year’s Hero Helps Community Summit, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) will be addressed by a panel discussion of local providers. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, MAT is an effective part of long term recovery when used with ongoing counseling and assistance in developing a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Jennifer Byrd, Chief Medical Officer of the Will County Community Health Center, will discuss the health center’s population and treatment for pregnant women with an opioid use disorder; Chris Hassan, President and CEO of Symetria Recovery, will discuss MAT and an “Optimal Comprehensive Treatment Model”; and Ron Vlasaty, CEO of Family Guidance Centers, will talk about MAT for the incarcerated population.
“Medication-Assisted Treatment has been proven to be effective in long term recovery when combined with counseling and behavioral therapies,” said Paul Lauridsen, co-chair of the event. “We will hear about the different ways MAT is used in treatment and recovery by these experts.” The event will also include a speaker panel addressing recovery housing options and a resource fair with vendors representing the many aspects related to the epidemic. Dr.
Kathleen Burke, director of Substance Use Initiatives for Will County will offer Narcan training. CPDU’s, CME’s and CEU’s are being provided for education, medical, social work professionals, licensed professional counselors, and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery support professionals. For more information and to register for the event, Narcan Training, or Resource Expo, visit the website: www.herohelps. org. For questions, email: herohelpsinfo@gmail.com.
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Musician gets back violin after nearly a decade Casey McGrath gets back stolen violin after eight years missing BY BRIAN STANLEY Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers bstanley@buglenewspapers.com
Eight years after her prized violin was stolen from her home, a local musician experienced an unexpectedly upbeat coda. On March 4, 2011, Casey McGrath found her Joliet home had been burglarized while she’d been out. Among the valuables taken was Casey’s violin — a Mietek Rusnak valued at $12,000. Casey is a professional musician who holds a doctorate in violin performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She’s performed as a soloist with orchestras and symphonies, regularly rocked out at bars and taught music studies at Lewis University and Joliet Junior College. She also plays for events at Holy Family Church in Shorewood. So the loss of her violin was devastating. “It’s like an extension of my arm,” she said after the break-in - in which computers, a camera, jewelry and another violin that belonged to one of her students were also taken. State Farm paid out on an insurance policy. McGrath was able to borrow other violins for performances and eventually purchased an Italian violin made in 1713,
which she calls “The Laurel” because it’s “the flower of success.” “The Laurel has become mine and I’ve grown into it, but of course I wondered whatever happened to the one that was taken,” she said. “There’s an international registry. I looked online sometimes, but I never expected to see it again.” A man was recently looking online for a violin so his son could start lessons and purchased an $80 instrument on Facebook Marketplace, according to information Will County Sheriff’s police provided McGrath. After researching the Rusnak he received, the man became suspicious he’d unintentionally purchased stolen property and contacted the police. Eight years and three days after her violin had been stolen, McGrath received a phone call she never imagined. “After frantically pulling on the first pair of sweatpants I could grab, I was white-knuckling my steering wheel en route to the sheriff’s evidence and property return department,” McGrath said. Several minutes later, he returned with a royal blue instrument case she recognized immediately. “I got so emotional. I set it right on the chairs by the lockers and
“I got so emotional. I set it right on the chairs by the lockers and took it out and I just started playing ... I was a mess. I was crying and then I was laughing. I played the piece it was supposed to perform three days after it was stolen.”
took it out and I just started playing,” McGrath said. “I was a mess. I was crying and then I was laughing. I played the piece it was supposed to perform three days after it was stolen.” The impromptu concert in the atrium brought secretaries to their doorways and detectives leaned over the railings of the second floor to listen to Saint-Saens’ Concerto in B Minor. “I had a lot of things in my head,
but as I listened, I realized how much I’ve grown in the last eight years,” McGrath said. McGrath’s sheet music and homework were still in the case, though most of the hair was gone from the bow. Because of the insurance payout, the recovered item was now actually State Farm’s property, but McGrath’s agent, John Wright, had more good news for her. “It’s not a car or jewelry they
could sell to anyone, and State Farm doesn’t want to be in the instrument selling business, so he called back and said ‘Keep it’ They’re gifting it to me,” McGrath said. The Rusnak needs some restoration - new strings and a bridge. McGrath said it will not replace The Laurel as her go-to instrument. “But I want to keep it. It’s the first one I bought myself. It’s a re-
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Two people drown in the DuPage River Man and woman entered the water near the Hammel Woods Dam 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. a 28-year-old man 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 fish-
ing sites, swimming is prohibited and “Strong Undertow” signs are posted. Will County Forest Preserve spokeswoman Cindy Cain said after the man went into the river, a 22-year-old woman 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. Police and firefighters walked along the shore and searched the river in boats until 9 p.m. when darkness prohibited further searching. The man’s body was found further downriver late the following morning and the woman’s in the early afternoon.
Their identities were unavailable at press time. Access points at Hammel Woods were closed during the search. 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 6 • Des Plaines Orchard Place School - Craft/ Vendor Fair. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Orchard Place School - Gym, 2727 Maple Street, Des Plaines. We are looking for crafters/vendors who are interested in participating in the 6th Annual Orchard Place School Craft/Vendor Fair. All interested parties should contact Cathy Smith. All table fees will benefit Orchard Place School. Application deadline is March 23, 2019. Contact: Cathy Smith - 847-789-5608.
April 10 • Lisle Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. 9:00pm. River Bend Golf Club - 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle. REGISTER EARLY & SAVE. PreRegistration is suggested. Please arrive 10 minutes before your hunt time. Grab your friends, flashlight and basket, and join us for this “egg-citing” adults only nighttime event! Adults 21+ will hunt for eggs stuffed with candy, small prizes and coupons for big prizes on the golf course in the dark. Light appetizers will be served before the hunt. Each participant will receive one free alcoholic beverage ticket. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Register by April 4: $18/$27. By April 9: $20/$30. On April 10: $30.
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.
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Bolingbrook duo leads All-Area team
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Every year, there is only one team that can end the season in each class as a champion. That team the past two seasons in Class 4A has been Belleville West. This year, the path to the repeat went through the Illinois State University Super-sectional where West defeated the Raiders. The loss not only ended the dreams of the Raiders bringing another state trophy back to Bolingbrook, it also ended the career of two players who have been a huge part of the Raiders’ success the last four years in Tyler Cochran and Joseph Yesufu. On the season, Yesufu averaged 16.5 points, 3.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Cochran, who was hurt for the early part of the season, averaged 14 points, 9.5 rebounds and two steals per contest. Yesufu earned a pair of allstate honors as he was named to the Class 4A Illinois Basketball
Coached Association second team and was honorable mention all-state by the Associated Press. For their efforts, the Raider tandem have been named as 2019 Voyager Media Boys Basketball Co-Players of the Year. “Tyler and I work out together a lot and our main goal is to get each other better and we constantly have pushed each other since freshman year to do that,” Yesufu said. “In middle school, we competed against each other and we were enemies, but we grew into being best friends.” Early in the season it was Yesufu’s team to lead with Cochran injuring his finger the day before the opening game of the season. Sitting out wasn’t how the Northern Illinois Universitybound Cochran wanted to start his senior year. “It was tough having to be basically a player coach while I was hurt early. I had to see things from the coaches’ perspective and help the guys either on the court or off – getting water or being there and telling them
how I see it and helping them any way I can,” he said. “Coming back, I felt like I had something to prove. We gave it our all and it just wasn’t enough, but we lost to the best.” The one thing that has been the same in both Cochran’s and Yesufu’s game since they cracked the varsity roster is their ability and willingness to do whatever is needed to help the team win. “Ever since I was a freshman, coach (Rob) Brost has talked about being a good player and I
feel I can do whatever he needs done no matter if it is to score 30, to score five or score none and get rebounds, getting steals and playing defense,” Cochran said. “Scoring is cool and all, but at the end of the day, it is all about getting the W and make sure I play my hardest – that’s what matters most to me.” As sophomores, the duo earned third-place medals at the state tournament “We accomplished a lot as a team,” Yesufu said. “Although it
didn’t end with a state championship, I feel we left a legacy at Bolingbrook.” Other members of the first team are: TREY BOSTON, DOWNERS GROVE NORTH Running mate to fellow firstteamer Semaj Henderson, Boston averaged 16.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game while helping the Trojans win 22 games in the 2018-19 season, which is the SEE ALL-AREA PAGE 6
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ALL-AREA FROM PAGE 5 most in school history. He is a member of the Class 4A Coaches Association Honorable Mention list. FILIP BULATOVIC, MAINE SOUTH Senior leader Bulatovic averaged 16.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game for the Hawks in 2018-19. He also led his team to a 23-10 overall record. He is a member of the Class 4A Coaches Association Honorable Mention list. DARIUS BURFORD, BOLINGBROOK Junior guard led the Raiders 23-8 overall record, and to the Super-sectionals where they lost to the eventual state champions Belleville West. Was tops on the team in scoring with 17 points per game, while adding 4 rebounds and 1 steal. He is a member of the Class 4A Coaches Association third team all-state. COLIN CROTHERS, BENET ACADEMY The 6-feet-7 inch junior who averaged 13 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist per game led the
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 2019 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM Redwings to a 23-8 overall record in 2018-19. Crothers has an offer from Southern Illinois. He is a member of the Class 4A Coaches Association Honorable Mention list. SEMAJ HENDERSON, DOWNERS GROVE NORTH Senior guard for the Trojans who averaged 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. Henderson has offers from North Dakota and Western Illinois University. He is a member of the Class 4A Coaches Association Honorable Mention list. JAMERE HILL, JOLIET WEST Junior point guard that averaged 19.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game was a leader for the young Tigers all season. DIAMOND PRESNIAKOVAS, PLAINFIELD SOUTH Senior swingman shot 52 percent from the field, averaged 18.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game will be attending Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL this upcoming fall. KENDRICK TCHOUA, BENET
ACADEMY The 6-foot, 6-inch Tchoua averaged 16.8 points, 7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game for the Redwings. Tchoua has offers from Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Valparaiso, Buffalo, Ohio and Northern Iowa. He is a member of the Class 4A Associated Press honorable mention all-state team.
SECOND TEAM TROY D’AMICO, NOTRE DAME All-Conference Selection in ESCC, Averaged 14.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Made 66 three-pointers on the year at a 40 percent clip, and has 677 career points through his sophomore campaign. JUSTIN EAGINS, DOWNERS GROVE SOUTH Senior Mustang who averaged 17.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game. He made 95 career 3-point field goals in his career, and scored more than 1,000 points in his two-year varsity career.
ESSAM HAMWI, MAINE SOUTH Senior guard averaged 13.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Also chipped in with 1.2 steals per game. WESLEY HOOKER, DOWNERS GROVE SOUTH Hooker averaged 14.1 points, 7.5 assists, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game while leading his team to a 23-8 overall record. DAKODA JOACHIM, JOLIET CENTRAL Junior Steelmen who averaged 11.9 points, shot 44.9 percent from the field and shot 70.9 percent from the free throw line. MAURICE MCCULLUM, PLAINFIELD CENTRAL Senior guard who averaged 14.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game. McCullum is a verbal commit to play for the Spring Hill Badgers. RYAN MENOCAL, NORTHRIDGE PREP Team Co-Captain and twoyear varsity starter where he averaged 13 points and 5 rebounds per game. Two year First Team All-Con-
ference Selection, and led the Knights to a 43-17 overall record in those two years. ANTHONY SAYLES, NOTRE DAME All-Conference Selection in ESCC. He was second leading scorer in the league, despite having zero practices before the Thanksgiving Tournament. Averaged 16.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists and was clutch from the free throw line late in games shooting 80 percent. He has 848 career points through his sophomore year. He is a member of the Class 4A Coaches Association third team all-state. YAMANI SHAREEF, PLAINFIELD EAST Senior guard who averaged 15 points, 4 rebounds and 1.5 steals per contest. Also shot 40 percent from beyond the 3-point line, while shooting 80 percent from the free throw line. CHRISTIAN SHUMATE, PLAINFIELD EAST Junior big man who averaged 15 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and shot 59 percent from the field.
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How To Deal With An Irresponsible Adult Stepchild DEAR DAVE, I’m getting married this summer and about to become a stepfather, but my fiancé’s daughter from a previous marriage seems very irresponsible. She’s 20 and lives at home, has trouble holding a job, and she doesn’t really want to work. When she doesn’t have money to make her car payment, she seems to expect her mom to pay it for her. My fiancé and I both agree that she’s been too lenient with her in the past, but she doesn’t want to suddenly pull the rug out from under her. How do you think we should approach this situation? KENDALL DEAR KENDALL,
Marriage counselors say you have a good chance of having a successful marriage if you’re in agreement on four things—religion, money, children, and in-laws. So, first things first. I’d strongly suggest you and your fiancé go through pre-marital counseling to make sure you’re on the same page when it comes to handling this and other issues. If you and her mom really want to show her you love her, you’ll make sure she starts learning some character and discipline. And it’s very important that both of you are on the same page and in agreement every step of the way. You might also want to read a book together by Dr. Henry Cloud called “Boundaries.” This is a great book, and it will give you both several ideas for creating a reasonable timeline aimed at teaching her more responsibility.
I would advise letting her mom present any changes to her initially. Neither of you wants to create a scenario where you’re viewed as the bad guy. Let her mom start the process by explaining that she made a few mistakes in terms of teaching her more about personal responsibility and selfreliance when she was younger. Then, she can begin to lay out the first few rules and expectations. In my mind, there’s nothing wrong with requiring her to get a job within 30 days if she doesn’t already have one. If she needs to go job hunting, make sure she’s out of bed and on the road no later than 8:00 a.m. every morning. During this first phase, looking for work every day should be her job. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to start teaching her about budgeting, saving, and everything else that goes into handling money responsibly during this time, too.
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 800 Chase Avenue, Joliet , IL 60432 (Single Family Residence). On the 11th day of April, 2019 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: Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff V. Armando Martinez; Leticia Martinez Defendant. Case No. 18 CH 1539 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments re-
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Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Armando Martinez; Leticia Martinez Defendant. No. 18 CH 1539 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 7th day of January, 2019, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 11th day of April, 2019 , 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 7, Block 3, Woodruffs Subdivision of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, in Township 35 North and in Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Will County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 800 Chase Avenue, Joliet , IL 60432 Description of Improvements: Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 30-07-02-316-001-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC One East Wacker Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 P: 1-614-220-5611 F: MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County
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CITY NEWS
8th National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation Residents can win $3,000 toward their Home Utility Payments, water saving fixtures, and hundreds of other prizes Robert O’Dekirk, Mayor of Joliet, is joining mayors across the country in asking residents to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely by taking part in the annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation — and in return residents can win $3,000 toward their Home Utility Payments, water saving fixtures, and hundreds of other prizes. Plus, one lucky charity from a winning city will receive a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid to serve the community. The annual challenge, April 130, is a non-profit national community service campaign that encourages leaders to inspire their residents to make a series of simple pledges at mywaterpledge. com to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution, and save energy. Encouraging water conservation is important now more than ever
as Joliet seeks a new water source due to the depletion of the existing groundwater supply. Last year, residents from over 3,800 cities in all 50 U.S. states pledged to reduce their annual consumption of freshwater by 3 billion gallons, reduce waste sent to landfills by 79.9 million pounds, and prevent more than 177,000 pounds of hazardous waste from entering our watersheds. The Challenge goes beyond recent drought issues and looks at the ways our water use will affect the future of our communities — from how we grow food to reducing polluted runoff. “Join me in taking the My Water Pledge this April. As part of our campaign to Rethink Water I encourage all residents to conserve water, energy and our natural resources,” said Mayor O’Dekirk. To participate, residents go to mywaterpledge.com, and then
STATE NEWS
Jesse White Unveils New Organ/Tissue Donation Campaign Highlights 11-year-old heart recipient Sofia Sanchez’s transplant story - including her visit from Grammy Awards-winner Drake Secretary of State Jesse White unveiled a new ad campaign today featuring Sofia Sanchez - the 11- year-old who received a hospital visit from Grammy Awards-winner Drake shortly before she received her lifesaving heart. The campaign marks the beginning of National Donate Life Month in April. “For such a young girl, Sofia has shown tremendous strength and maturity during her organ donation journey and I am so proud of her,” White said. “Drake’s visit helped Sofia during a difficult time and raised awareness regarding organ donation. And a special thank you to Sofia’s donor family for giving her the
gift of life.” In the public service announcement (PSA), Sofia says “I’m so thankful for my new heart but there are so many other people waiting.” Currently, there are more than 6.7 million people registered to become organ/tissue donors in Illinois and approximately 4,700 people are on the waiting list. About 300 die each year waiting for an organ transplant. The PSA, which was unveiled today at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, encourages people to enroll in the Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Registry. The television, radio, digital display and social media ads will run in English and Spanish statewide throughout the month. The commercial will also be played on more than 400 movie screens throughout the state.
MORE INFO The annual challenge, April 1- 30, is a non-profit national community service campaign that encourages leaders to inspire their residents to make a series of simple pledges at mywaterpledge.com to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution, and save energy. make a series of online pledges to conserve water on behalf of Joliet. Cities compete in the following population categories: (5,00029,999 residents, 30,000-99,999 residents, 100,000-299,999 residents, 300,000-599,999 residents, and 600,000+ residents). Cities with the highest percentage of residents who take the challenge in their population category have a chance to win $3,000 toward their Home Utility Bills, and hun-
dreds more eco-friendly prizes including Toro Irrigation Smart Controllers, ECOS home cleaning products, and home water fixture retrofits from EcoSystems Inc. In addition, residents can nominate a deserving charity from their city to receive a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Students and teachers are encouraged to take part, as well. The 8th National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is
presented by the Wyland Foundation and Toyota, with support from the U.S EPA WaterSense, The Toro Company, National League of Cities, Conserva Irrigation, EcoSystems Inc., and Earth Friendly Products (makers of ECOS). Founded in 1993 by environmental artist Wyland (best known for his series of 100 monumental marine life murals), the Wyland Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world’s ocean, waterways, and marine life. The foundation encourages environmental awareness through community events, education programs, and public art projects. www.wylandfoundation.org.
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