Joliet 6-14-17 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

J U N E 14 , 2 0 1 7 V O L . 9 I S S U E 41

BEST

Swanson leads 2017 Voyager Media AllArea Soccer Team

#jolietbugle

CITY COUNCIL

New Strip Mall Plans for Plainfield Rd. strip mall approved by council SEE PAGE 2

COUNTY

Job Fair Reps. Batinick, Welter to host jobs fair June 23 SEE PAGE 3

BUSINESS Dave Says Time frame for buying a leased building SEE PAGE 11

JOLIETBUGLE.COM

SEE PAGE 7

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

BEST OF THE

NEWS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

CITY COUNCIL

Plans for Plainfield Road strip mall approved by council Approval allows for construction of a strip mall at 1226 Plainfield Rd. BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

Despite concerns raised by residents, plans to develop a strip mall on Plainfield Road advanced. In a 5-3 vote at the Joliet City Council’s June 6 meeting, a .39-acre site was rezoned from R-2 singlefamily residential to B-1 neighborhood business to allow the petitioner to consolidate it with the adjacent property. The dissenting votes were council members Jan Quillman, Larry Hug and Pat Mudron. The petitioner’s intent is to demolish the lot in question, which currently contains a house, to construct an 8,165-square-foot strip mall. Four residents sought to voice their discontent for the development and urged the council to reject the request for traffic concerns. A petition had been circulated to residents and amassed close to 100 signatures. Mayor Bob O’Dekirk questioned what actions city staff can take to address traffic concerns. “How seriously have we ever looked at the idea of some oneway streets to try to limit the flow of traffic to that neighborhood?” he asked. Director of Public Works Jim Trizna tried to explain. “We really haven’t looked at oneway streets,” he said. “We’ve looked at traffic in those neighbors. It’s nothing out of the ordinary. We’ve taken many counts.” The traffic conditions do not warrant the implementation of a culde-sac, Trizna said. Additional signs were posted along Oregon Avenue. Councilman Michael Turk wanted to see if city staff could look at doing another traffic count. “I know the traffic counts were done,” he said. “I’m not sure how recent those were.” Trizna said city staff can look into that. Still, Turk said he didn’t think vot-

ing in opposition to the development was appropriate. The idea of building a strip mall makes sense because the developer has put in effort to appease the neighbors, he said. Quillman said she hopes residents can feel as though they’ve been heard throughout the process. “I do believe this is something that needs to be addressed whether the strip mall is there or not and hopefully, we can come to some amicable solution,” Quillman said. Quillman wanted it to be known that the petitioner made several changes to the proposal to take into account the neighbors’ concerns. “I appreciate what Mr. [Daniel] Robles has done,” she said. “Please keep in mind that I believe he’d be a good neighbor, and even if this does not pass, he still has the right to build on those two lots a business or even sell to someone else that might not [be] as accommodating as he has been through this process to the neighbors.” Councilwoman Bettye Gavin said she would vote in favor of the development because she thinks the owner and developer will be a great neighbor. Mudron wanted residents to be aware of the potential ramifications if such a development is not approved. “I’m not sure if it’s fair to not be looking to advance this project, but I am your council person,” he said. “Be careful what you wish for because anything can go there that falls into zoning restrictions.” The petitioner’s request as approved allows for construction of a strip mall at 1226 Plainfield Rd. If the neighbors want one-way streets to curb concerns for traffic, they need to petition the city to introduce such a measure.

INSTAGRAM: Readers, attending a game in your area? Take a photo and tag @buglenewspapers for a chance to be featured!

NEWS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

UPCOMING EVENT >> WILL COUNTY

Garden Walk to benefit pediatric program Timmy’s Hugs and Heart Garden Walk to take place on June 24 Daisies symbolize innocence, gladiolus strength, and geraniums comfort. These flowers may be seen at the featured gardens of Joliet Area Community Hospice’s annual Timmy’s Hugs and Heart Garden Walk. Now in its 11th year, this self-guided garden tour was initiated by John and Betsy Sullivan in memory of their grandson who was in hospice and palliative care from the time he was 10 months old until he died at 11 years old in 2012. Avid gardeners themselves, the Sullivans are still the primary organizers of this event which benefits the pediatric program of Joliet Area Community Hospice (JACH). JACH is one of just a few hospice organizations in the area to provide pediatric hospice and palliative care program.

The pediatric program serves terminally ill children ages 0-21. It provides unique, individualized care for every child so they can live peacefully and in comfort along with care and support for their entire family. The pediatric palliative care program provides comprehensive and specialized care for children coping with a life limiting illness who are undergoing curative treatments for their disease. While you visit the nine gardens in Plainfield, Shorewood, Channahon, Joliet and New Lenox, you will see climbing roses, hostas, peonies, and day lilies nestled among beautiful ponds, pergolas and garden art. Enjoy the beauty of the gardens, find ideas for your own yards and appreciate what the flowers may be telling you all while support-

ATTEND TH E EVENT

ing the pediatric program of Joliet Area Community Hospice. The Timmy’s Hugs and Heart Garden Walk is Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENT >> WILL COUNTY

Reps. Batinick, Welter to host jobs fair June 23 Fair planned for 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23 at Troy Middle School REPRESENTATIVE MARK BATINICK (R-PLAINFIELD) More than 90 local and regional employers covering a wide range of manufacturing, labor, health care, educational, retail, community services and more are set to participate in a free Jobs Fair hosted by State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) and State Representative David Welter (R-Morris) from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23 at Troy Middle School, 5800 Theodore Street, Plainfield. Admission to Jobs Fair is free and open to the public. The Jobs Fair features employers that are looking to hire right now. Job seekers are encouraged to bring plenty of resumes.

FREE WORKSHOPS ARE ALSO BEING OFFERED, INCLUDING: •

• •

How to Navigate through the State of Illinois Hiring Process (9:30–10:15 a.m.) Illinois Job Link (10:30– 11:15 a.m.) How to Use LinkedIn to Get a Job (11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID WELTER (R-MORRIS)

“Our Jobs Fair matches local job seekers with area employers who are looking to hire right now,” Representatives Batinick and Welter said. “We encourage everyone who’s unemployed, under-employed or simply looking to start a new career to come check out all the exciting opportunities available here in our area.” For questions or more information, please call Rep. Batinick’s Office at 815-254-0000, Rep. Welter’s Office at 815-416-1475; or visit their websites at www.repbatinick.com or www.repwelter.com.

To register for the event, visit joliethospice.org/events or call 815-740-4104. Tickets are $15 each. Joliet Area Community Hospice is a United Way agency.

WHAT: Joliet Area Community Hospice’s annual Timmy’s Hugs and Heart Garden Walk WHEN: Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. WHERE: Self-guided tour at various locations MORE INFO: To register for the event, visit joliethospice.org/events or call 815-740-4104. Tickets are $15 each. Joliet Area Community Hospice is a United Way agency.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN

Volunteers needed for seniors program Senior companion volunteers needed for Catholic Charities Catholic Charities’ Senior Companion Program (SCP) is looking for people 55 years and older who are interested in visiting with another senior who is homebound and living in Will County. The possibilities are endless: have a cup of coffee, take a walk in the yard, go out to lunch, shop, or transport to an appointment. This is strictly a friendly visit, no homecare duties are involved. Volunteers who meet the income guidelines will receive a tax-free hourly stipend and a mileage reimbursement for time spent

MORE INFO In Will County, call Jennifer at 815724-1128. For more information about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet. org. with clients. Volunteering as a Senior Companion is a fantastic way to meet new people and give back to the community. You too can be a part of this wonderful program that has enriched the lives of so many for decades. In Will County, call Jennifer at 815-724-1128. For more information about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

FORUM

We want to hear from you! Send us your feedback at sweditor@buglenewspapers.com WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

OPINION >> CARTOON

E dI TORI A L

General ManaGer V.P. Advertising & Marketing M i c h a e l J a M e s mjames@voyagermediaonline.com 815.436.2431 ext. 103 ManaGinG editor grAce tucker gtucker@buglenewspapers.com 815.436.2431 ext. 119 sports editor MArk gregory mgregory@buglenewspapers.com 815.436.2431 ext. 115 staff reporters lAurA kAtAuskAs katauskas@buglenewspapers.com MArney siMon msimon@buglenewspapers.com

de sign

EdITORIAL dEAdLINES. calendar & news: 3 p.m. Monday, three weeks before date of publication. sweditor@buglenewspapers.com creative director Andrew sAMAAn andrew@voyagermediastudios.com 815.436.2431 ext. 113 Graphic desiGner shelley holMgren sholmgren@buglenewspapers.com

advertisinG & MarketinG director eileen curley ecurley@buglenewspapers.com (815)-436-2431 ext. 112

a dve rti sing

sales representatives advertisinG ManaGer PAt r yA n pryan@enterprisepublications.com 815.436.2431 ext. 106 leslie Porter lporter@buglenewspapers.com Bolingbrook, downers grove, Niles 815.436.2431 ext. 121 s h e r i l h o tA k slhotak@buglenewspapers.com Joliet, Crest Hill Lockport, Romeoville 815.436.2431 ext. 107 AdvERTISINg dEAdLINES. space and copy deadlines for display and classified ads is at noon the Friday before date of insertion. Email classifieds@buglenewspapers. com | Legals, obituaries and happy ads are due at noon Friday. Email announcements@buglenewspapers.com.

The Bugle and Enterprise newspapers will be printing weekly editorial cartoons courtesy of Tribune Content Agency. The editorial cartoons are not indicative of this company’s philosophies. They are statements about the current state of affairs nationally and internationally.

COLUMN

Bugle, Enterprise earn top newspaper awards Voyager Media Publications honored at Illinois Press Association’s annual convention

Staff, Plainfield Enterprise 1st Place, Illustration: Shelley Holmgren, Joliet Bugle 2nd Place, Feature Writing: Jonathan Samples, Downers Grove Bugle 3rd Place, Sports Feature: Mark Gregory, Bolingbrook Bugle 3rd Place, Illustration: Shelley Holmgren, Joliet Bugle 3rd Place, Information Graphic, Downers Grove Bugle 3rd Place, Single Page Design, The Enterprise 3rd Place, Government Beat Reporting: Igor Studenkov, Niles Bugle Honorable Mention, Information Graphic: Shelley Holmgren, Shorewood Sentinel Honorable Mention, Original Column: Daniel Smrokowski “Special Voices,” Downers Grove Bugle Honorable Mention, Sports Feature: Mark Gregory, Joliet Bugle

•

THE COMPLETE LIST OF ADVERTISING AWARDS INCLUDE: • 1st Place, Best Full Page Ad: Shelley Holmgren, Downers Grove Bugle • 1st Place, Best Niche Publication, “Chill Out”: Voyager Media Staff • 1st Place, Best Full Page Ad: Shelley Holmgren, Romeoville Dental

•

• •

Email Legals@buglenewspapers.com

enterprise newspapers, inc.

a BO Ut

23856 andrew road #104 Plainfield, IL 60585 phone: (815) 436-2431 Fax: (815) 436-2592 MOn - Fri: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Usps 177-160) published By enterprise newspapers, inc. 23856 W. Andrew Rd. #104, Plainfield, IL 60585 POSTMASTER: send address corrections to p.O. Box 892, Plainfield, IL 60544. OFFICE HOURS : Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. published every Thursday at 23856 W. Andrew Rd., Plainfield, IL 60585. Subscription rates: $25 per year within Will County and 60540, 60564, 60565, 60566 zip codes; $30 within Illinois; $50 per year elsewhere. Single copy 75 cents. Periodical postage paid at Plainfield, Illinois 60544 and additional mailing offices. No part of The Enterprise, including advertisements, stories, photos or captions, may be reproduced without written permission from the enterprise. send requests to the enterprise, p.O. Box 892, Plainfield, IL 60544. © 2016 Enterprise Newspapers, Inc.

facebook.com/thebuglenewspapers twitter.com/buglenewspapers instagram.com/buglenewspapers

EdITOR’S NOTE: The opinions expressed in guest columns, editorial cartoons and letters to the editor belong to the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the The Bugle or its staff.

Voyager Media’s publications, The Enterprise and Bugle newspapers brought home several top awards from the Illinois Press Association’s annual convention in Springfield on June 8-9. Almost each of the newspaper groups’ publications placed in the top of their categories in their division, ranked by circulation range. Both the advertising and editorial departments were recognized by their peers. Among the editorial awards, The Enterprise had a Top 4 finish for General Excellence and it took first places in overall Newspaper Design as well as Single Page Design by graphic designer Shelley Holmgren. Sports Editor Mark Gregory’s sports features earned the Joliet Bugle a fourth place finish, while his sports feature brought the Bolingbrook Bugle a third place spot. Igor Studenkov of the Niles Bugle took third in Government Beat Reporting. THE COMPLETE LIST OF EDITORIAL AWARDS INCLUDE: • 1st Place, Newspaper Design:

• • •

•

• •

•

• •

•

1st Place, Best Ad Less Than a Full Page: Shelley Holmgren, Bolingbrook Bugle 1st Place, Best Full Color Ad: Shelley Holmgren, Bolingbrook Bugle 1st Place, Best House Ad: Shelley Holmgren, Voyager Media Publications 2nd Place, Best Ad Designer: Shelley Holmgren, Voyager Media Publications 2nd Place, Best Small Ad: Shelley Holmgren, Niles Bugle 2nd Place, Best Holiday Ad: Shelley Holmgren, Plainfield Enterprise 2nd Place, Best House Ad: Shelley Holmgren, Voyager Media Publications 3rd Place, Best Ad Series: Shelley Holmgren, Downers Grove Bugle 3rd Place, Best Full Color Ad: Shelley Holmgren, Downers Grove Bugle 3rd Place, Best House Ad: Shelley Holmgren, Voyager Media Publications Honorable Mention, Best Ad Series: Shelley Holmgren, Romeoville Bugle Honorable Mention, Best Small Ad: Shelley Holmgren, Romeoville Bugle Honorable Mention, Best Holiday Ad: Shelley Holmgren, Plainfield Enterprise

METRO

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

UPCOMING EVENT >> WILL COUNTY >> STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

State’s Attorney to host blood drive June 22 Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow is partnering with Heartland Blood Centers and local mom Jennifer Babec to host the Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22. The Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive will be held in the parking lot directly south of the former First Midwest Bank building at 25 N. Ottawa Street in downtown Joliet. The building currently is home to the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center and Will County Specialty Courts, both of which are

operated by the State’s Attorney’s Office. Heartland’s mobile coaches will be parked inside the middle lot during the Blood Drive. The location is convenient for employees who work nearby at the Will County Courthouse, Joliet City Hall and the Joliet Police Department, all of which are less than one block from the blood drive. Everyone who donates blood will: Receive a $5 Target gift card as a thank you gift for donating. Be entered into a drawing at to receive a $100 gift card courtesy of

State’s Attorney Glasgow. And receive one health insurance Wellness Point if you are a Will County employee or a spouse. Employees must register in advance at www.managewell.com and log on to the worksite wellness activity: “Blood Drive – Taylor Babec S/A.” Appointments to donate can be made by calling Jennifer Babec at (815) 325-4282 or by visiting Heartland Blood Centers online at www. heartlandbc.org. Walk-in donors also are welcome on the day of the blood drive. Donations take roughly 30 minutes. Heartland is the sole

POLICE BLOTTER Information in Police Blotter is obtained from Joliet, Shorewood and Lockport police departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

JOLIET M AY 2 » Breanna Scales, 21, of Lockport, was cited near State St. and Ohio for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and disobeying a stop sign. » Diane L. Vicich, 46, of Joliet, was cited near Parks and E. Jackson for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. » Michael A. Elem, 30, of Chicago, was arrested near E. Cass and Collins St. » for manufacturing/delivery of cannabis (174 grams), no tail light, expired driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. M AY 3 » Isaiah K. Burnett, 19, of University Park, was cited near E. Laraway and Loganberry for no child restraints and speeding. » Ayendia Hargrow, 24, of Joliet, was cited near Arthur and Woodruff Road for driving while license suspended, headlight violation, and obstructed driver’s view. » Porfirio Limon-Varela, 30, of Joliet, was cited near E. Cass and N. Briggs for no valid registration and driving while license suspended. » Fallon Simmons, 34, of Joliet, was cited near N. Broadway and Ross St. for improper display of registration and driving while

license suspended. » Juana Hernandez-Morales, 35, of Joliet, was cited near Irving and Collins for improper lane usage and no valid driver’s license. » Brian Stokes, 46, of Joliet, was cited near E. Washington and S. Park Rd. for defective mirror, driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. M AY 4 » Jesus G. Diaz, 20, of Joliet, was cited near S. County Line Road and W. Mound for failure to yield, improper lane usage and expired driver’s license. » Gabriel A. Pedraza, 44, of Joliet, was cited near Collins and Irving for no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper turn signal. » Corletta Brisco, 24, of Joliet, was cited near Draper and Woodruff for driving while license suspended, obstructed drivers view and display plate attachment. » Julio Lopez-Pantoja, 32, of Joliet, was cited near Cass and Henderson » for no registration lights, disregarding a stop sign, improper lane usage, driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. M AY 5 » An unknown male subject, in his 30s, entered a store on the 1600 block of New Lenox Rd., grabbed seven various baseball hats, and left the store without paying. M AY 6 » Suspects broke into a home under construction on the 600 block of Blackhawk St. and stole several hand tools and electric tools.

» Carlos A. Guillen, 24, of Joliet, was cited on the 1300 block of Copperfield » for no valid driver’s license. M AY 7 » Richard P. Gallegos, 32, of Romeoville, was arrested near N. Briggs and Copperfield » for possession of cannabis, unlawful possession of weapon by a felon, possession of ammunition by a felon, unlawful use of weapon by a gang member, armed habitual criminal, improper turn signal and driving while license revoked. Omar Gallegos, 21, also of Romeoville, was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. M AY 8 » Marwan Falah, 35, of Joliet, was cited near N. Center and Douglas for disobeying a stop sign and no valid driver’s license.

SHOREWOOD M AY 5 » Christopher W. Shanine, 25, of Shorewood, was arrested on 1100 block of Brookforest Ave. for retail theft. » Rico T. Paez, 50, of Shorewood, was arrested on the 800 block Richards Drive for domestic battery. M AY 6 » Marcos H. Esquivel, 28, of Joliet, was arrested near Seil and Colonade roads on a Will County warrant following a traffic stop.

provider of blood products for Silver Cross Hospital and Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Blood donations drop significantly during summer months due to vacations and summer closings of local high schools and colleges. Twenty five percent of Heartland’s blood supply comes from school drives. Heartland is the sole provider of blood and blood products for Silver Cross Hospital and Presence

Saint Joseph Medical Center. Jennifer Babec knows first-hand the importance of blood drives. Her daughter, Taylor, required 22 blood transfusions that restored her health and her spirits during her successful battle against lymphoma when she was a little girl. Taylor’s cancer is in remission, but Jennifer continues to coordinate drives so there is an ample supply for others who need transfusions.

TAKE 5

FOR WHEN YOU NEED 5 MINUTES FOR YOURSELF! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Cut to the chase. Be candid and honest as a means of achieving your own ends. Parlay information to your advantage in the week to come. Indecision could make a problem even worse.

GEMINI

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

You may be in the mood to be shrewd. As this week unfolds you can use your business skills to upgrade your financial situation. Stay right on top of things by making executive decisions.

LEO

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

Find a balance unless you actually own the palace. You may expect others to quickly obey your every wish and command. You may feel the need to take charge in the upcoming week.

ACROSS 1 LIBRARIANS MIGHT USE THEM 12 LT. COL.’S INFERIOR 15 SCI-FI CONCEPT 16 LOVELACE WHOM MANY CONSIDER THE FIRST COMPUTER PROGRAMMER 17 WHATCHAMACALLIT 18 SOLO ON-SCREEN 19 TRAIL, PERHAPS 20 MILKY WAY SOURCE 21 CAMERA PRODUCT 23 TABLET CONTAINER 24 CORAL TRIANGLE TOURIST DESTINATION 25 LEFT ROLLING IN THE AISLES 26 DOWN A LOT 28 __ OTHER 30 ROBOT STARTER 31 PAY DIRT 33 HASSLE 35 FIRST INSTRUMENT FOR MANY 38 ICY HOT COMPETITOR 39 KEEP SECRET 41 SUSHI BAR DELICACY 42 __ PEDAL: GUITAR ACCESSORY 43 SLAM OFFERING 45 ORG. THAT MONITORS PLANTS 48 NERVOUS PERSON? 50 FAIL TO BEAT THE HEAT 52 AIDS-FIGHTING DRUG 54 ROUGH STUFF 55 LOW-COST PUB 56 “__ BIEN” 57 STORAGE UNIT? 58 VAPING DEVICES 61 “WHEEL OF FORTUNE”

PURCHASE 62 AMUSING EDITOR, AT TIMES 63 MO. FOR WHICH TANZANITE IS A BIRTHSTONE 64 COMICS-DERIVED DANGER ALERT

DOWN 1 YOGA VARIETY 2 FINE AFTER AN ACCIDENT 3 WELL-LIT? 4 “GIMME A __” 5 NOODLE VARIETY 6 CERTAIN QUEEN’S DOMAIN 7 STEAMED CANTINA FOOD 8 LIKE A CERTAIN FEMALE ARTERY 9 INK DELIVERERS 10 WWII ARENA 11 BASIL’S WIFE ON “FAWLTY TOWERS” 12 BUDDHISM BRANCH 13 COMPANY OFFERING MANY PROMOTIONS 14 MYSTERY WOMAN 22 WATCHES OVER

24 WHERE AN ENGINEER MAY RETIRE 25 LESS FORWARD 27 ARTERY PROBLEM 29 BEAR FRUIT? 32 SECRETLY UNITE 34 ARROGANT SORT 35 BEVERAGE USED IN CHINESE CUISINE 36 TEAM MEMBER IN “MONEYBALL” 37 “ELDORADO” GROUP 39 SOURED 40 PART-HUMAN MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURE 44 THREAT 46 GET CRACKING 47 ANCIENT CACAO BEAN TRADERS 49 TED TALK SUBJECTS 51 ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN’S FIRST NAME 53 DISCRETION 55 ITALIAN TUBES 56 SERA IS A FORM OF IT 59 TEA HOLDER 60 HALTING SYLLABLE

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

You can get ahead by using your charm in the week ahead, but don’t forget to work hard, too. Your attention to the job at hand will have long lasting benefits and may give your career a boost.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

No man is an island. If you feel isolated you may be challenged by the perception you must do everything yourself. Put important projects into action in the first part of the week.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Fuzzy thinking can foul you up. Adding up columns of numbers is not your forte right now. In the week ahead express yourself clearly and make an effort to clear up misunderstandings.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

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

Steer clear of touchy people in the week ahead. You can hook up with a creative-minded person who makes the wheels turn much more smoothly. Look for opportunities to make money.

CANCER

J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2

Set reasonable goals. In the week ahead you may be challenged to honor financial commitments and promises to partners. Stay within the budget as you look for ways to grow investments.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Hard work won’t hurt you. Exert some effort this week. Keep in mind that you are working to achieve a valuable goal. There will be time to relax and enjoy free time when you reach it.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

When you possess drive and energy you can go somewhere. As this week unfolds focus on material success and sharing it with others. Stay abreast of bills, obligations and responsibilities.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

People don’t always say what they mean. Confusion is possible so nail down an important deal or have a heart-to-heart discussion with a loved one as soon as possible this week.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Take pride in your passions. Some things will fall in place this week and by pushing yourself to the limits you can make a dream a reality. A little effort can pay off in big ways.

JUMBLE

Tribune Content Agency, LLC. 2017

PREVIOUS PUZZLE’S ANSWERS

JUMBLES:

• VENUE • RELIC • FOLLOW • UTOPIA

ANSWER:

LEAVING HIS ELECTRIC CAR PLUGGED IN ALL NIGHT MADE IT -- “POWER-FULL”

PAGE 7

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

>> ONLINE: WATCH BUGLENEWSPAPERS. COM FOR US OPEN COVERAGE

ALL-AREA SOCCER

BEST OF THE

BEST

Downers Grove North’s Swanson leads 2017 Voyager Media All-Area Soccer Team BY MATT LE CREN For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

There was a time not long ago when Abby Swanson wasn’t thinking about becoming an AllState soccer player. All she wanted to do was be able to play the sport again. The Downers Grove North midfielder suffered a torn ACL her freshman year and spent that season on the bench as the team manager. “My world flipped over a little bit, my soccer world at least,” Swanson said. “I didn’t know what I was going to be coming back.” Swanson is one of the best players in the state and she is just scratching the surface of her potential. She followed up a solid sophomore season by leading the Trojans in goals and assists, part of a larger group effort that sparked Downers North to the

greatest season in school history. Swanson tallied 13 goals and 18 assists and led the Trojans to a school-record 20 wins and a fourth-place showing in the Class 3A state tournament. Oh, yes, she also was the first Trojan in more than 15 years to be named AllState. For those efforts, Swanson is the Voyager Media Girls Soccer Player of the Year. “She’s a soccer player,” Downers North coach Brian Papa said. “She loves the game. If I could ever get her to relax and quit beating herself up, she’s going to be one helluva soccer player because she’s got the instincts that you want in a leader. “Right now she’s a junior. Once she learns composure, there’s no stopping her. That’s what I’m teaching her.” Papa, an IHSSCA Hall of Famer

SEE SOCCER | PAGE 8

PHOTO BY MARK GREGORY

Downers Grove North’s Abby Swanson is the 2017 Voyager Media Soccer Player of the Year.

TWITTER: For up -to-the-minute coverage of upcoming local sport events going on in your area, follow @VoyagerSport

8 SPORTS SOCCER FROM PAGE 7

who took over the program this year, taught all of his players to aim high. That was helpful even to a player the caliber of Swanson, who surprised herself by earning a starting spot as a sophomore. “To be starting already sophomore year was kind of crazy,” Swanson said. “So for me I was like, ‘I made it back,’ and that (level) was what I thought (my ceiling) was. “But over this past year I went into club and I wanted to keep

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

getting better, so (becoming AllState) was a personal goal for this season and it happened, so it was pretty cool.” A lot happened for the Trojans this year and Swanson was a major catalyst. They earned the No. 1 seed in their own sectional and avenged one of their two regularseason defeats when they beat Lyons 2-1 on penalty kicks in the final. Swanson likely saved the season when she tied the game on a penalty kick with 14:58 left in the second half, then converted

the clinching penalty kick in the shootout. That gave the Trojans their first sectional title, but Swanson wasn’t done. She was one of five players to make penalty kicks during a 1-0 supersectional upset of traditional power Naperville North, a team that had 10 Division I players. “I think she brings an intensity that we really need,” Downers North junior goalkeeper Grace Stevenson said. “Sometimes we just kind of need her and she’s able to step in and be like, ‘Hey, guys, we need to come out hard this half, we need to step it up.’ “I think she really helps build up the energy on the field.” There is a lot of energy in Swanson, particularly in her powerful right leg, which can launch hard shots from 40 yards out or more. Papa is constantly trying to get the unselfish Swanson to shoot more and pass less when she sees an opening. “That’s been a focus from the coaches to me is to kind of keep getting my head up and look for the shot,” Swanson said. “I tend to pass a lot and spread the wealth a little bit. “But I need to take my chances too because we just need the ball in the back of the net, one way or the other. I wish it was easy.” Succeeding like the Trojans did this season is not easy. The program had one only one regional title before this year and the fourthplace trophy is North’s first piece of hardware. Swanson enjoyed every minute of it. “It’s playing a sport that you love with your best friends,” Swanson said. “How much better can it get than that?” How much better can Swanson get? The honors student already has committed to Loyola, but she won’t rest on her laurels with one

more high school season left. “I’m so excited,” Swanson said. “I’ve been talking to (the Loyola) coaches and that will be the next challenge and adventure. I’m going to stay hungry.” The rest of the Voyager Media All-Area soccer players are:

HAILEY ARLIS MINOOKA Senior forward tallied 19 goals and led the Indians to their first conference championship in 36 years. The four-year starter was a three-sport athlete, also starring in golf and basketball.

MEGAN BREIER PLANFIELD NORTH Senior forward had a teamleading 18 goals and 16 assists. Will play for Ohio Northern. “Megan has outstanding speed and ability with the ball at her feet, which makes her very difficult to defend,” Plainfield North coach Jane Crowe said. “She often draws two or three defenders at a time and still manages to get to the goal.”

OLIVIA BULL DOWNERS NORTH Junior defender was Honorable Mention All-Sectional selection. Had five assists and scored the game-winning goal in sectional semifinal victory over York.

SHANNON COUGHLIN PLAINFIELD EAST Senior forward scored in 16 of 22 games this year and finished with 29 goals and eight assists. AllSouthwest Prairie honoree.

ERIN FLYNN, BENET Versatile junior had two goals and a team-leading nine assists while playing forward and fullback. All-Sectional and All-East Suburban Catholic pick. “Erin is a dynamic outside back who is able

to shut down opposing forwards 1 versus 1,” Oconer said. “When Erin played forward, she was able to use her crafty skills to consistently beat defenders off the dribble to create scoring opportunities for teammates.”

ERIN GRAEFEN PLAINFIELD CENTRAL Senior forward had 10 goals and five assists. “Erin is fantastic technically, tactically, and in the air which enables her to play any central position at an extremely high level,” Planfield Central coach Ken Schoen said.

KATIE GESIOR, BENET Senior midfielder was a fouryear starter who had 12 goals and eight assists this season to earn All-Sectional and All-East Suburban Catholic Conference honoree. “Katie excels with the ball at her feet and is lethal on free kicks,” Benet coach Gerard Oconer said. “She has worked tirelessly to improve some aspect of her game each of the past four seasons and is an exceptional leader.”

JAMIE HANSEN LOCKPORT Senior defender was a two-time All-Stater and four-time Southwest Prairie selection. Had one goal and two assists this season and 10 goals and 11 assists for her career. “Jamie has great speed, size, touch and an ability to read plays before they happen,” Lockport coach Todd Elkei said. “She has been the anchor of our defense for the past four years.”

JULIA LENTZ BOLINGBROOK Junior goalkeeper had a 0.54 goals-against average and five

SEE SOCCER | PAGE 9

INSTAGRAM: Readers, attending a game in your area? Take a photo and tag @buglenewspapers for a chance to be featured!

SPORTS

SOCCER FROM PAGE 8 shutouts. Has verbally committed to Northern Illinois. “Julia has saved over 800 shots in her three years at the varsity level,” Bolingbrook coach Matthew Kocourek said.

FRANCESCA MARCONI DOWNERS NORTH Junior defender scored three goals and had one assist. Named All-Sectional and All-West Suburban Silver.

DOMINIQUE MARTINEZ, ROMEOVILLE Senior midfielder had eight goals and four assists and earned All-Southwest Prairie and Honorable Mention All-Sectional honors. “Dominique is the most

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

talented player in our program,” Romeoville coach Phil Wicyk said. “Her technical skills are extremely proficient. She is a very dynamic player that other teams have a hard time dealing with.”

JENNIFER MASELLO DOWNERS SOUTH Junior defender scored five goals and anchored a defense that posted 11 shutouts. All-Sectional and All-West Suburban Gold pick.

KENNEDY MESSINA MINOOKA Junior midfielder recorded five goals and 11 assists. “Kennedy Messina is a very special player,” Minooka coach Chris Brolley said. “She is the most technical player I have had at

Minooka. She has a unique ability to put other players in a spot to succeed but can also create great options for herself.”

ANESSA MUNOZ JOLIET WEST Senior forward was a fouryear starter and two-year captain. Scored 11 goals and three assists and finished her career with 38 goals and 13 assists.

MADISON OURADA PLAINFIELD SOUTH Senior defender earned AllSectional and All-Southwest Prairie honors. “She is one of the best defenders in the state,” Plainfield South coach Alfonso Lopez said. “We have her take away every team’s best player

and she has kept them all from scoring this season.”

to a teammate or take the shot herself.”

PAIGE PATERA DOWNERS SOUTH

EMMA THOMSON MAINE SOUTH

Senior goalkeeper had a career goals-against average of 0.70 and 21 shutouts, ranked sixth in program history. All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-Sectional selection is committed to Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Senior forward had 31 goals and seven assists. Ranks third on the single-season school scoring list. Will play for Penn State.

MADDIE SIDMAN PLAINFIELD EAST Senior midfielder had 10 goals and 10 assists to earn All-Southwest Prairie Conference honors. “Maddie was the anchor in the center of the field,” Plainfield East Jamie Caruso said. “Maddie made each situation dangerous with her ability to lay the ball off

VICTORIA THORNTON PLAINFIELD NORTH Junior midfielder tallied seven goals and five assists. Has verbally committed to Howard University. “She is an extremely talented player with outstanding speed, vision and strength on the ball,” Crowe said. “She rarely loses the ball and is the key for us to keep possession.”

TWITTER: For up -to-the-minute coverage of upcoming local sport events going on in your area, follow @VoyagerSport

SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

ST. FRANCIS

More postseason awards for softball team The honors keep coming in for members of the record-breaking 2017 University of St. Francis softball team, which turned in a school-best .860 winning percentage by going 43-7 this past spring. The latest recognition comes from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Earning NFCA NAIA All-American Second-Team distinction was junior pitcher Morghan Dieringer (New Lenox, Ill./ LincolnWay West). She also claimed NFCA NAIA All-Great Lakes Region First-Team honors along with teammates Ally Balandis (Burbank, Ill./ Reavis) and Kayla Garcia (Chicago, Ill./ Lane Tech). Junior infielder/outfielder Brooke Karraker (Kankakee, Ill./ Herscher) was a second-team choice. Dieringer, named a first-team all-american pick by the NAIA

last week, went 26-6 with four saves and a 0.99 earned run average. Ten of her 26 wins were of the shutout variety. She also struck out 236 batters in 205 innings of work. The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Pitcher of the Year and a CoSIDA College Division Academic AllAmerica Second-Team choice, as well, Dieringer earned Top 10 NAIA national rankings in three categories, including the No. 8 spot with her 26 wins and 0.99 earned run average. She was also sixth-best with her four saves. Among St. Francis singleseason records, Dieringer’s .813 winning percentage established a new top mark, while her 236 strikeouts now rank second and her 26 wins third. Garcia, the CCAC Freshman of the Year, led the Saints in home runs (11), walks (32), on-base

percentage (.503) and slugging percentage (.674). The first baseman was also third in runs batted in (47) and doubles (12), while hitting .361 on the season. Balandis, a junior catcher/ third baseman, gained runnerup honors on the team in three categories: hits (66), doubles (13) and runs batted in (56). She also totaled 40 runs scored and hit .365, the third-best mark on the squad. Karraker ranked high on both the team and national charts during her junior season. She finished ninth in the nation in runs per game (1.18) and 15th in runs batted in per contest (1.14). For the Saints, she led the team in runs (59), runs batted in (57), hits (69), doubles (19) and triples (five), while ranking second in batting average at .369. The NAIA Postseason Coaches’ Poll found the Saints placing

12th in the nation after advancing to the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round for the second time in three years. Head coach Amanda Jensen’s club also claimed its first-ever CCAC Tournament title and its first regularseason crown since 2001. • Ranking in the top 20 nationally in no less than six statistical categories during the 2017 season, University of St. Francis junior pitcher Morghan Dieringer (New Lenox, Ill./ Lincoln-Way West) has been recognized yet again, this time earning NAIA Softball First Team All-American status. She becomes just the fourth player in the 38-year history of USF’s program to earn the first-team distinction. Dieringer also becomes the first player since the 2005 season to gain all-american credentials and the first player since Janet Abramic in 1997 to be named to

the first team. A total of 20 players make up the first team. The honor comes on top of Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year and CoSIDA College Division Academic All-America Second Team distinction, which Dieringer earned earlier this year. Dieringer’s highest ranking came in the save category, where her four saves ranked sixth in the nation. She was also eighth in both wins (26) and earned run average (0.99), where she allowed only 29 earned runs in 205 innings pitched. Among her 27 games pitched, 26 were complete-game efforts with 10 of those going for shutouts. Other top rankings included her 205 innings pitched (15th), .189 opponents’ batting average (16th) and 4.81 hits allowed per game (19th).

BUSINESS + REAL ESTATE

NEWS ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES IN YOUR COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

COLUMN >> DAVE SAYS

Time frame for buying a leased building DEAR DAVE, I’ve operated my own small business for a couple of years. In that time, I’ve been leasing the building that houses my company. How do you know when the time is right to buy a place and stop leasing? JAMES DEAR JAMES, I’m a big fan of leasing the first few years after starting your own business. It’s even better if you can work out of your home, but I understand that’s not always practical. In my mind, you should only buy a building when you have a good idea what your building needs will be from a solid track record. Growth is a good thing, but in some cases you may want to hold off buying a building if you’re growing too rapidly. Don’t make the mistake of focusing too much on real estate and not enough on generating revenue and managing your growth intelligently. You would also want to make sure you’re going to be in anything you buy for a while, because you don’t want to be stuck with a residual value. A residual value is the remaining value of an asset after it has been fully depreciated. In the first three to five years of starting your business, you should lease. After that, you can choose to lease with an option to buy or, in the right situation, buy a building — debt-free, of course. —DAVE DEAR DAVE, I work weekends while attending college full time. My parents have been generous enough to pay for most of my school expenses, and they let me live at home while I complete my degree. Still, I’m trying to figure out how to move out and continue working, while continuing my studies full time and attending career-related events. We live in an area where the cost of living is high, so I’m not sure how to handle all the facets of this situation. JOEL DEAR JOEL, I think out of three things – school, work, and where you live – you need to decide which

empt work. You’ll have to work enough to pay for things, but if you can finish school and hit your academic and graduation goals while staying at home a little bit longer, that’s a pretty good deal. It’s a nice thing your parents are offering, but I can understand your desire to be out on your own. —DAVE

is your number one priority. If it were me, school would come first. In order to go to school without borrowing money, you’re going to have to work. Getting out of school on time, and attending some of the events that will take you toward your career, will pre-

* 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 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 1849 DELROSE STREET, JOLIET, IL, IL 60435 (Brown brick, single family home with detached two car garage). On the 29th day of June, 2017 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: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff V. ROBERTO MELGOZA; JENNIFER MELGOZA; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Defendant. Case No. 16 CH 1507 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. Judgment amount is $177,813.71 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 5/15-1512(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: 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 6/7, 6/14, 6/21

DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIEDS: FRIDAY AT NOON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

BUSINESS & PRIVATE PARTY CLASSIFIED ADS: $16 PER WEEK, 20 WORDS OR LESS. WEDDINGS, BIRTHS & ENGAGEMENTS: BLACK & WHITE - $25, COLOR - $35. OBITUARIES: $35.

PHONE: 815.436.2431 WEB: buglenewspapers.com/classifieds EMAIL: classifieds@buglenewspapers.com

13 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

PHONE: 815.436.2431 >> Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FAX: 815.439.2548 EMAIL: classifieds@enterprisepublications.com IN PERSON: Enterprise Publications >> 23856 Andrew Rd. >> Plainfield, IL

LEGAL LISTINGS

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 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. ROBERTO MELGOZA; JENNIFER MELGOZA; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Defendant. No. 16 CH 1507 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 28th day of March, 2017, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 29th day of June, 2017 , 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 230 IN WARWICK FIVE SUBDIVISION UNIT B, A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 4, 1990 AS DOCUMENT NO. R90-29857 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 1990 AS DOCUMENT NO. R9062432, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1849 DELROSE STREET, JOLIET, IL, IL 60435 Description of Improvements: Brown brick, single family home with detached two car garage P.I.N.: 06-03-36-304-023-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. Judgment amount is $177,813.71 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 5/15-1512(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 6/7, 6/14, 6/21

S TAY I N F O R M E D W I T H L E G A L L I S T I N G S WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM

CALENDAR JUNE 16 Master Your Job Search. 9:30

a.m. at the Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Joliet. The workshop includes a review of basic job search techniques, including networking and how to use the internet to conduct a job search.

JUNE 17 Bike And Brake For History.

9-11:30 a.m. at Gaylord Building National Trust Historic Site, 200 West 8th Street, Lockport. Push the pedals and test your mettle on this ride along the historic I&M Canal. Learn the origins of the waterway, its impact to Will County, and visit a former hot-spot (literally) of industry. We will meet at the plaza outside the Gaylord Building. Registration is required by June 15, call 815.886.1467.

Arts & Nature on the River.

Noon-4 p.m., at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon. Stroll trails as you watch, listen and participate in a sampling of creative arts inspired by the natural world. See performances and demonstrations, and explore activities and exhibits.

JUNE 19 Basic Microsoft Excel. 1:30 p.m.

at the Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Joliet. The basics of how to use Microsoft Excel. For more information about the Workforce Services Division of Will County, go to www.

jobs4people.org.

JUNE 21 Networking Workshop. 1:30

p.m. at the Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Joliet. Job seekers learn how to develop relationships and contacts with relatives, friends and acquaintances that can assist with the job search. This class also shows how social media fits in with networking for employment.

JUNE 22 Microsoft Word Workshop. 10:30

a.m. at the Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Joliet. The basics of how to use Microsoft Word in a job search and in creating a professional looking resume and cover letter will be taught. For more information about the Workforce Services Division of Will County, go to www.jobs4people.org.

Concerts on the Hill. 6:30-9 p.m.

at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet. Folk & Blues night. Bring blankets and chairs for hill seating. Enjoy free parking. Come early to get a spot. Chairs may be rented for $1, while available. www.bicentennialpark.org

JUNE 24 Heroes for the Homeless Charity Ride. 10:30 a.m. from Skooter’s

Roadhouse, Shorewood. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is pleased to announce their second annual charity motorcycle ride benefitting

UPCOMING EVENTS IN YOUR AREA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM the homeless, veterans, seniors, and others in need within the community through programs provided by Catholic Charities. $25 driver/$15 passenger. Preregistration is strongly encouraged. Visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org or call 815-724-1140.

JUNE 26 Microsoft Word Workshop. 1:30

p.m. at the Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Joliet. The basics of how to use Microsoft Word in a job search and in creating a professional looking resume and cover letter will be taught. For more information about the Workforce Services Division of Will County, go to www.jobs4people.org.

JUNE 27 Career Café. 9:30 a.m. at the Work-

force Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Joliet. Career Cafe is a networking event designed to connect people looking for work. To reserve a seat at Career Cafe, call (815) 727-5679.

JUNE 28 Alzheimer’s Awareness. 6 p.m.

at at the Troy Township Community Center, 25448 Seil Rd., Shorewood. Learn what you should know about Alzheimer’s, including the signs and symptoms of memory care issues, what to do if you start noticing symptoms in your loved ones or yourself and what caregivers need to know on how to deal with someone with this disease. Free. For more information or to register, please call

Angela Scaggs at 815-744-1963.

JUNE 29 Basic Microsoft Excel. 10:30 a.m.

JUNE 30 Deadline for Joliet East Class of 1977 40th Reunion. Last day

for reservations for Aug. 19 reunion at the Joliet Country Club from 6-11 p.m. $60 per person. To buy tickets simply include your name, address, number attending and contact information and mail it with your check (payable to: Joliet East Class of 1977), to Joliet East Class of 1977, 1147 Brook Forest Avenue #171, Shorewood, IL 60404.

JULY 1 Volunteer Workday. 9 a.m.-12

p.m. at Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve. Volunteer Workdays provide an opportunity for you to contribute to your community, support your local environment, meet fellow nature-lovers, and get some fresh air and exercise. Registration is required call 815.722.7364 or email rgauchat@ fpdwc.org.

Independence Day Celebration. 5-10:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet. Join us in celebration of our

nation’s birthday. Enjoy music, food, fun and fireworks along the Des Plaines River canal. www.bicentennialpark.org

JULY 6 Nitro Nite. 5-10 p.m. on Chicago

Street, Joliet. Nitro Nite is an exhilarating event that will give you the chance to meet NHRA drivers, enjoy vendors, hot food, LIVE music, and ice-cold beverages. Come to Downtown Joliet to kick-off the Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway! Please visit route66raceway.com for more information on weekend festivities at the raceway. jolietdowntown.com/nitro-nite/

Concerts on the Hill. 6:30-9

p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet. Blues Grass Night. Bring blankets and chairs for hill seating. Enjoy free parking. Come early to get a spot. Chairs may be rented for $1, while available. www.bicentennialpark. org

JULY 8 Birding By Boat. 9-11 a.m. at

Rock Run Rookery Preserve, Joliet. Enjoy flat water kayaking through the islands and inlets of Rock Run Rookery Preserve as we listen and look for birds. Travel with naturalists experienced in boating and birding. All equipment is provided, including life jackets. $10/person Registration is required by July 5, call 815.722.9470.

PAGE 1 6 | W EDNESDAY , J UNE 14 , 20 17 | BUGL ENEWSPAPERS.CO M