Joliet 1-21-15

January 21, 2015 vol. 7 issue 20

News

Getting coverage through Affordable Care Act Enrollment for health insurance plan in 2015 sees increase; deadline in February

see page 22

transportation

news

Resignation leaves Joliet Township Board vacancy

Deadline to apply is Feb. 6 see page 3 county news

‘Pop Culture Clash’ opens 2015 Great Read The Great Read began in 2004 as Reading Across Plainfield see page 3

opinion Sometimes a Sign is Just a Sign

ICC closes Strawn Drive; CenterPoint, IDOT seek postponement pending traffic study

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s expected, the Illinois Commerce Commission voted Jan. 14 to close Walter Strawn Drive in Elwood by Jan. 28 due to safety concerns over increasing truck traffic in and out of the CenterPoint intermodals. But officials from CenterPoint gained support from the Illinois Department of Transportation in keeping open the drive, -- which includes a Union Pacific rail crossing just west of Illinois 53 – pending completion of an IDOT traffic study to determine the impact of closing the busy entrance to the CenterPoint BNSF yard.

See the full story on page 4

Considering the proposed Rialto Square Theatre marquee see page 7

sports Joliet Central beats West

West transfer Monica Barefield lead the way for Steelmen

see page 11

The Illinois Commerce Commission closed this intersection at Illinois 53 and Walter Strawn Drive due to safety concerns. If the ICC doesn’t grant an extension, it will close by Jan. 28.

(PHOTO BY NICK REIHER)

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WILL COUNTY

WILL COUNTY

WILL COUNTY

Friday • jan. 23 sunny

Will County’s Prairie View Landfill operations extended to 2042

Will County’s Prairie View Landfill closure date has been extended to 2042 with the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act.

Executive Walsh to begin Starbucks could come to radiation treatments Shorewood Will County Executive Larry Walsh has announced he will begin radiation therapy to further treat his diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Redevelopment of 59 and 52 corner moving forward

ComEd will trim trees in Joliet during February

ComEd’s vegetation management activities are a key component of the power company’s maintenance program that ensures electrical reliability.

High: 40° Low: 31° saturday • jan. 24 am snow showers

High: 37° Low: 22°

sunday • jan. 25 snow showers

High: 28° Low: 23°

WEEKEND EVENT: LEWIS BLACK News..................................................... 3 Police blotter............................. 6 opinion................................................ 7 calendar........................................... 9

take 5................................................... 10 sports................................................. 11 social spotlight.......................... 15 business & real estate........... 18

classifieds....................................... 19 monthly feature........................ 23

at Rialto Square Theatre on Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m.

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government

Resignation leaves Joliet Township Board vacancy Those who are interested in applying for the position must do so by Friday, Feb. 6 The Joliet Township Town Board passed a resolution Jan. 13 declaring a vacancy in the office of township trustee due to the resignation of Trustee Suzanne AdamicAlbert effective Dec. 29, 2014.

All applicants are

former joliet township Trustee Suzanne Adamic-Albert

requested to send their resume by email to supervisor@joliettownship. net or by regular mail to the Joliet Township Supervisor at the following address by 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, Daniel Vera, Joliet Township Supervisor, 175 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432.

application requirements

All persons desiring to be considered for appointment to the vacant Trustee position (2 years remaining of current term) must meet the following statutory requirements: • A Legal Voter • Resident of Joliet Township for one year • Member of the same political party as person vacating office (Democrat)

community events

‘Pop Culture Clash’ contest opens 2015 Great Read program The Great Read began in September 2004 as Reading Across Plainfield So you think you’re a “Star Wars” Jedi? A “Harry Potter” wizard?

Fansofthemostfamous,influential and revered pop phenomena are invited to team up and compete in the “Pop Culture Clash,” trivia contest at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Joliet Barnes and Noble store, 2621 Plainfield Road (across from Louis Joliet Mall).

The “Pop Culture Clash” will highlight the Opening Gala of the 2015 Great Read community literacy program, which will focus on the tremendous impact of pop culture on society. The 2015 Great Read is presented by a consortium of Plainfield-area public and private organizations to promote literacy, reading, conversation and community in the greater Plainfield area. Community members are encouraged to read books about pop culture and participate in the many 2015 Great Read-related programs slated through May. (Suggested books and a listing of events are posted on the Great Read web site: http://ww2.psd202.org/greatread ) Programs will highlight pop culture topics from movies to books to television; music to the media,

food to fashion (and everything in between) that uniquely impacted society through mass communications – whether shortlived like pet rocks, or long-lasting like the Beatles. The “Pop Culture Clash” will feature teams grouped in a bracket-tiered system which will answer trivia questions about their favorite pop culture sub-genre.

For example, “Star Wars” fans will answer questions about “Star Wars,” while “Star Trek” fans do the same about “Star Trek.”

Individuals may also register, and will be assigned to teams of like interest. The team with the most correct answers advances to the next round. Each member of the last team standing will win a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card. Individuals and teams can register for the Pop Culture Clash on the front page of the Great Read web site: http://ww2.psd202. org/greatread. The registration deadline is 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1.

HISTORY The Great Read began in September 2004 as Reading Across Plainfield. That year, a panel hosted by the Plainfield School District and Plainfield Public Library debated the theme of government censorship as illustrated in Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury’s science fiction classic.

In 2008, Reading Across Plainfield became The Great Read, and new partners from Joliet and Bolingbrook joined the program

to encourage broader community participation, better reflect the areas served and emphasize the program’s literary focus.

This year, The Great Read is proud to add the Lemont Public Library as its newest member.

The Great Read is proudly presented by Plainfield School District 202; the Plainfield Public Library; the Joliet Public Library; the Fountaindale Public Library; the Lemont Public Library; the Shorewood-Troy Public Library; the White Oak Library District; Joliet Junior College; Plainfield Township; the Joliet-area Barnes & Noble store; and Voyager Media.

SPECIAL EVENTS In addition to the Opening Gala, The Great Read 2015 will also include a long list of fun, educational and exciting programs, activities, book talks and live performances exploring and celebrating the impact of pop culture.

The Great Read Closing Gala will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook. In his oneman show, “From Fad to Forever,” singer, actor and comedian Skip Griparis will explore and recreate rock-and-roll’s innovators, from preElvis to the Beatles and beyond.

Visit The Great Read website for a complete list of books, events and program information. http://ww2. psd202.org/greatread.

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transportation > will county

ICC closes Strawn Drive; IDOT, CenterPoint seeks postponement Thousands of trucks use Walter Strawn Drive each day to into and out of the BNSF intermodal yard in Elwood By nick reiher

managing editor

nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews

As expected, the Illinois Commerce Commission voted Jan. 14 to close Walter Strawn Drive in Elwood by Jan. 28 due to safety concerns over increasing truck traffic in and out of the CenterPoint intermodals.

But officials from CenterPoint gained support from the Illinois Department of Transportation in keeping open the drive, -- which includes a Union Pacific rail crossing just west of Illinois 53 – pending completion of an IDOT traffic study to determine the impact of closing the busy entrance to the CenterPoint BNSF yard.

Just a month ago, an ICC administrative law judge issued a preliminary order Walter Strawn Drive, built specifically to handle truck traffic into and out of Elwood’s BNSF yard in 2002, be closed due to an “immediate safety concern.”

Thousands of trucks use Walter Strawn Drive each day to into and out of the BNSF intermodal yard in Elwood, and to head north within the complex to the newer Union Pacific intermodal yard in Joliet.

Together, and with other similar facilities, Will County is touted as the largest inland port in North America. Many of those trucks also use Illinois 53.

Just south of Walter Strawn Drive is the entrance to the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Administrative Law Judge Latrice Kirkland-Montague noted in December that heavy truck use on Illinois 53 due to the intermodal yards has caused hazardous traffic conditions with funeral processions.

In one case, she noted, a truck was stuck on the Walter Strawn tracks as a funeral procession blocked the intersection.

Kirkland-Montague also ordered that IDOT hold quarterly meetings, beginning in January, with the Union

Pacific Railroad, CenterPoint, ICC and Elwood to coordinate long-term solutions to the traffic problems at the Walter Strawn Crossing.

At that point in mid-December, IDOT officials were on board with the Village of Elwood and others that wanted to close Walter Strawn Drive.

But on Dec. 23, John Fortmann, Deputy Director of Highways in IDOT Region One, sent a letter to Kirkland-Montague asking the ICC consider keeping the drive open to westbound traffic only.

The alternative would have trucks using the Arsenal Road interchange off Interstate 55, opened several years ago as a main entrance to the intermodals. But several years of work on the nearby Des Plaines River Bridge sent trucks looking for alternatives, mostly Illinois 53 south of Interstate 80.

In his letter, Fortmann said area businesses have written to IDOT supporting safety at the intersection, but also noting the economic and environmental impact that closing the railroad crossing would have on their operations and on the immediate area.

As an example, he said, Bissell Homecare estimates the closure will result in an increase of 250,000 miles of truck travel miles to transport material to and from their distribution center on the east side of Illinois 53, resulting in increased C02 emissions of over 1 million pounds per year and increased truck traffic on Illinois 53 through Elwood.

“The Department recommends that a traffic impact study of the proposed detour routes (including those stated above) be completed prior to any partial or full closure of the Walter Strawn Drive railroad crossing in order to understand the effects on an already heavily used regional and local highway system and to allow for mitigation efforts in advance of any potential issues or concerns,” Fortmann said in the letter, adding the study was underway and should be completed in early 2015.

Michael Scotti III, attorney for CenterPoint, said while the ICC board voted unanimously to close Walter Strawn Drive, it also agreed to consider Fortmann’s request. If the ICC agrees, he said, a hearing could be set just before the Jan. 28 deadline.

Despite Elwood village officials’ claims to the contrary, CenterPoint

officials do focus on safety, at Walter Strawn Drive, and otherwise, said Michael Murphy, Chief Development Office for CenterPoint Properties, in a press release.

“CenterPoint continues to believe that closing Walter Strawn Drive will create hazardous conditions in areas not currently suited to handle the capacity of industrial traffic,” Murphy wrote. “Without conducting a regional traffic impact study to consider the effects of displaced traffic, we are convinced the displacement of thousands of vehicles each day from the closed crossing, without a defined route in place to access the Intermodal Center, will cause more damage and harm on regional traffic, resulting in unwanted and potentially hazardous situations.”

State Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Crest Hill, urged all parties to continue working together on a solution.

“This is a temporary solution to a problem which isn’t going to go away,” he said of closing Walter Strawn Drive. “All the parties, public and private, need to work together to find lasting remedies to the traffic hazards which run south from the I-80 Chicago Street exit.”

Mark Schneidewind, Will County Farm Bureau manager, agreed with Fortmann that closing Walter Strawn Drive will have serious effects on business, including the area agriculture industry that has boomed in the past few years using just-emptied containers coming from the West Coast for shipping grain that way and on to China.

But they also know well the importance of safety.

“We have always stressed safety, as we talk three times a year when the farmers are planting, doing field work in the summer and harvest time to be aware of the farm machinery on the roads,” he said. “But area Ag businesses are concerned about the closure of Walter Strawn Road because this would add miles to their delivery and would also make going to the intermodal not as attractive.

“For some, it could be still worth it, but others are considering not using CenterPoint as a delivery location, or even possibly not using containers for shipping anymore until the entrance issue was resolved.

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community bulletin

January heats up with chili cook-off fundraiser Third annual BigBrothers Big Sisters event set for Jan. 25

By Annie Alleman For the bugle

sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

Is your chili the best in Joliet?

It’s time to put your chili powder where your mouth is, and go crock-to-crock with some of the best chili chefs in town.

The DogHouse Pub in Joliet is hosting the third annual Chili Cook-Off to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties on Jan. 25.

To enter your chili, cooks must register at the DogHouse Pub or at Big Brothers Big Sisters, located at the John S. Mortimer Building, 417 W. Taylor St., Joliet, and pay a $10 entry fee. (If you just want to show up for the chili, the cost is $5.)

Cooks need to bring in their crocks (6 quart or larger) between 10:30 and 11 a.m. Judging is at 1 p.m., and chili is served to the masses at 1:30 p.m.

“What makes our chili cook off unique is that we use professional judges for the cook off,” said Lisa Morel Las, chief executive officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters. “We limit the number of contestants to 20, and we’re looking for any

kind of chili you want to bring.

“You can bring any variety, as long as it’s chili. We have professional chefs who volunteer to judge, and each chili is judged on its own merit, so there’s no cheese or crackers or anything extra added. However they bring it in their pot is how it is. After the judges have evaluated the chili, then we open it up for everybody to taste all the different chili variations. Then people can put what they want on it – cheese and other toppings.”

Chilis are awarded the top three places, and there’s also a people’s choice award.

Be prepared to have your taste buds tickled, she said.

“People are amazed at the different varieties of chili,” she said. “We’ve had all different kinds of chili. We’ve had vegetarian chili, chili made with wild game, we’ve had chocolate chili, we’ve had white bean chili. It’s really a broad spectrum. Anyone who has a famous or popular or passed down recipe, this is the opportunity to come and show it off.”

If you get thirsty, you’re in luck -- the DogHouse offers a Bloody Mary bar and drink specials during the event.

“The last two years, it’s been packed,” Las said.

“We’ve completely filled the bar and filled the parking lot. I recommend

people come early.”

They even book a Frank Sinatra impersonator to entertain the audience.

“Everyone’s crazy about him,” she said. “People are singing along and really enjoying that. It’s a lot of fun.”

This cook-off isn’t sanctioned by any national chili governing body, but all the money goes straight to BBBS. So while you won’t advance to the next round of the national chili cook-off finals, you will be helping local kids.

“We have over 70 kids on the waiting list right now, waiting for a mentor,” she said. “That’s where the money goes – to help us do recruiting and things like that.”

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

12:56 p.m. Jan. 10 at 2510 Route 59 for retail theft.

Joliet

Justin M. Erickson, 18, 2 S. Hickory St., was arrested at 10:20 p.m. on Jan. 10 at 1806 McDonough St. for possession of cannabis.

Mario A. Silva, 34, 318 Siegmund St., was arrested at 8 p.m. Jan. 9 at 418 E. Jackson St. for possession of a controlled substance.

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Justin M. Helm, 18, 261 Nicholson St., was arrested at 6:54 p.m. Jan. 9 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for theft.

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Anthony M. Rossi, 21, 24142 W. Walnut Circle, Plainfield, and Randy T. Lemon, 22, 1917 Chestnut Grove Drive, Plainfield, were arrested at 1:31 a.m. Jan. 9 in the 1200 block of Plainfield Road for possession of a controlled substance and possession of cannabis.

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Donald P. Flynn, 30, 3010 Frank Turk Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 2:33 a.m. Jan. 9 at 2220 Route 59 for driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of a controlled substance.

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Karina Aguilera, 26, 1212 Elizabeth St., was arrested at

Vivian J. Strong, 54, 709 N. Hickory St., was arrested at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the residence for aggravated arson.

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Ryan C. Flannery, 27, 1324 Post Oak Court, Crest Hill, was arrested at 11:29 p.m. Jan. 10 on Larkin and Mason avenues for DUI and aggravated DUI.

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Traci D. Smith, 30, 336 N. Broadway, and Maurice D. Matthews, 23, 115 E. Zarley Blvd., were arrested at 3:07 p.m. Jan. 11 at 2424 W. Jefferson St. for theft.

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Adam M. Fay, 27, 207 S. Center St., was arrested at 11:17 a.m.

Jan. 11 in the 1100 block of Loral Avenue for possession of controlled substance and drug equipment.

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3:30 p.m. Jan. 11 on DesPlaines and DeKalb streets for domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery.

Rigoberto Medina-Valdes, 29, 850 Royce Ave., and Alfonso Zavelita, 29, 224 Herkimer, were arrested at 9:20 p.m. on Jan. 11 at 600 Herkimer St. for residential burglary. Medina-Valdes was also arrested on a Will County warrant, and Zavelita was also arrested for obstructing justice.

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Ignacio B. Salazar, 20, 314 Grover Ave., was arrested at 10:05 p.m. Jan. 12 at the residence for domestic battery.

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Jasmine N. Smith, 26, 350 N. Broadway, was arrested at 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at 150 W. Washington St. for domestic battery.

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Roberto Wong, 26, 514 Elmwood Drive, was arrested at 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at 516 Elmwood Drive for negligent control of an animal.

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Wilson Gonzalez, 50, 1422 Fitzer Drive, was arrested at 1:28 p.m. Jan. 13 at 1401 Route 59 for retail theft.

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Jordan A. Dingillo, 23, 1813 Castle Ridge Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 1:59 p.m. Jan. 13 at 2576 Plainfield Road for two counts of armed robbery.

Marco A. Lopez, 44, 138 E. Jefferson St., was arrested at 3:06 p.m. Jan. 11 at 603 S. Raynor Ave. for aggravated battery and on three out-of-town warrants.

Eutacius K. Evans, 21, 506 Whitley Ave., was arrested at

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Earl J. Jones Jr., 30, 502 S. Ottawa St., was arrested at 10:44 a.m. Jan. 14 at 151 N. Joliet St., for criminal trespass to property, criminal damage to government supported property and obstructing a police officer.

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Jerweon J. Sharpe, 18, 462 S. Ottawa St. was arrested at 2:29 p.m. Jan. 14 at 1590 N. Larkin Ave. for retail theft and battery.

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Tremayne Smith, 18, 422 Madeline St., was arrested at 2 p.m. Jan. 14 at 201 W. Jefferson St. for disorderly conduct and battery.

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Jason A. Moss, 41, 2363 White Birch Lane, was arrested at 11:28 p.m. Jan. 14 at the residence for aggravated domestic battery.

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Sanjuan F. Reyes, 27, 805 Wilcox Ave., was arrested at 10:39 p.m. Jan. 14 at 1400 N. Center St. for domestic battery.

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Roberto J. Garcia Jr., 19, 158 Ruby St., was arrested at 9:37 p.m. Jan. 14 on Clement and Moran streets for possession of cannabis.

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Michael R. Marina, 19, 1653 Quinn Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at 2424 W. Jefferson St. for possession of cannabis and possess of drug equipment.

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John Marina Jr., 22, 1653 Quinn Drive, Plainfield was arrested at 9:52 p.m. Jan. 14 at 150 W. Washington St. for retail theft.

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James P. Vogelsanger, 23, 12160BlackthorneRidgeDrive, Mokena, and Jordan T. Ventura, 23, 16150 S. Fairfield Drive, Plainfield, were arrested at 3:55 a.m. Jan. 15 at 3551 Mall Loop Drive for possession of cannabis. Vogelsanger also was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon.

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Carlos Pena Jr. 23, 238 Krakar Ave., was arrested at 9:17 p.m. Jan. 15 at 508 E. Cass St. for possession of cannabis.

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Kandace L. Morales, 27, 617 Miami St., was arrested at 2:11 p.m. Jan. 15 on Salem Drive and Marion Street for retail theft.

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Craig S. Wilson, 55, 611 E. Cass St., was arrested at 6:29 p.m. Jan. 15 at 403 Willow Ave. for domestic battery.

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Nakia L. Johnson, 22, 361 First Ave., was arrested at 8:22 p.m. Jan. 15 at 2134 W. Jefferson St. for retail theft.

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editorial

illustrated opinions

Laura KatausKas stewart warren • Mark GreGory • Mike Sandrolini

column

production

Sometimes a Sign is Just a Sign Weighing in on the recent controversy of the new proposed Rialto Square Theatre marquee screens that would flash the names of the headliners, as well as paid ads that managing editor nreiher@buglenewspapers.com could help boost more revenue for the @JolietILNews theater. It also had the names of Czerkies’ late parents displayed If you haven’t been following prominently. That is what he the drama over a proposed wanted; that was the condition new marquee for the historic of his donation.

Rialto Square Theatre, let me I don’t think Czerkies had summarize: anything to say about anything The powers that be other than how his parents’ overseeing the Rialto approved names were displayed. I don’t the installation of an updated, nick reiher think the people who did somewhat gaudy marquee managing editor approve the gaudy design – funded by an old-time Joliet guy who wanted to do right by his on the Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals mother, but then pulled the funds after and the Joliet Historical Preservation a small, but vocal group criticized the Commission – cared about the size sign, the donor wanting his parents’ of Czerkies parents’ names so long as names displayed prominently, as well they got enough dough for the new as his motives, parentage and just about marquee, as well as repainting the everything else they could throw at him vertical Rialto sign and some left over for maintenance. and the people behind the decision.

Soon, however, the opposition to the All this came to light in late November, just before Thanksgiving, when we heard design of the new marquee and the size there would be a big announcement on of Czerkies’ memorial to his parents the first day of the Festival of Trees, a grew to include a Facebook page that benefit for the Rialto held at the which would ultimately contain a lot of garbage was held at the nearly 90-year-old thrown at Czerkies and the Rialto folks who approved all this. theater.

And I mean garbage. While there are a The big news was that Ed Czerkies, a retired contractor, was donating $350,000 handful of people who just wanted them for a new marquee for the Rialto. I ran to reconsider the sign, saying, in effect, the story in Farmers Weekly because the it was like putting pasties on Botticelli’s Rialto is a pretty big draw throughout the “Birth of Venus,” there were some who started tossing around conspiracy region, not just Joliet.

Things were good until people got a theories about Joliet’s mayor and anyone look at the new marquee. It was pretty else who criticized or even questioned fancy, -- many said garish -- with LED their motives.

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While there are a handful of people who just wanted them to reconsider the sign, saying, in effect, it was like putting pasties on Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus,” there were some who started tossing around conspiracy theories about Joliet’s mayor and anyone else who criticized or even questioned their motives.

They block people from their Facebook page and unfriend them.

So, I have to ask: What exactly is it that you want? You achieved your original motive, to get the marquee stopped.

And since Czerkies pulled his money, his parents’ names – large or small -- will not be on any new one.

Yet you continue to sling mud and wind up conspiracy theories. It has been said this is all political, with the end game coming with the April 7 municipal election.

And you guys are questioning Czerkies’ motives? Or the motives of the Rialto people or the media who don’t cater to your every whim?

What you are doing is destructive.

What would be constructive is if you Facebook guys and gals, said to number about 800, put up $450 or so apiece and covered the withdrawn donation.

You know, like put your money where your mouth is. Or even better, put up, or shut up. Please.

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county news

community bulletin

Joliet West Band Boosters to host spaghetti dinner Tickets to be sold at event for $10 per person The Joliet West High School Band Boosters will host their annual Spaghetti Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 7, in the Joliet West High School Cafeteria, 401 N. Larkin Ave., Joliet.

Tickets will be sold at the event for $10 per person. A dinner of spaghetti, homemade meatballs, salad, bread, drinks and dessert will be served for dine in or carryout.

Live music by the Joliet West Jazz bands. There will also be a raffle table full of prizes donated by businesses and participating vendors.

Emergency funds available through center Applications are taken on a walk-in basis 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays The Will County Center for Community Concerns has money available through its Community Service Block Grant for lowincome persons who qualify. You cannot get both rent and water assistance; you must choose between the two. Likewise with property tax assistance and mortgage assistance. Call 815722-0722 or visit www.wcccc. net to see what documents are needed to apply. Apply Monday

through Friday. Applications are taken on a walk-in basis between 8 a.m.-3p.m., weekdays. A limited number of applications is taken each day.

Will County Center for Community Concerns, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization. It was established in 1987 to serve as the Community Action Agency for Will County at a site located in Joliet. The agency has had several homes in Will County since its inception in 1987 before settling at its current location on the west side of Joliet.

Funds are available for:

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Emergency Water Assistance (Must have a disconnection notice or be disconnected to qualify) Emergency Rental Assistance (Must be at least 30 days delinquent) Prescription Assistance Mortgage Assistance (Must be Delinquent) Property Tax Assistance (Must be Delinquent) Employment Support (Must be working 25 hours or more a week to qualify) Minor Home repairs for Senior or Disabled individuals whom own their homes

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community > shorewood

AARP tax-aide appointments community bulletin JTHS Foundation hosts available at Troy Township

Challenge X Trivia Contest

Appointments will be available starting Tuesday, Feb. 3 through April 14 Troy Township will once again partner with the Senior Services Center of Will County to be a site for the AARP Foundation TaxAide program.

The AARP Foundation TaxAide is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Appointments will be available starting Tuesday, Feb. 3, and will be offered each Tuesday through April 14. Appointments are REQUIRED and are offered on a first come first served basis. Call 815-744-1968 or 815-744-1963 to make your appointment or to get

Theme for this year’s event is “Let The Games Begin”

additional information.

The program is staffed by trained volunteer tax preparers who are provided by Senior Services Center of Will County.

Troy Township seniors and low to moderate income taxpayers

can have their income taxes prepared and filed electronically for free.

The program is geared toward simple income tax returns and not for complicated or business returns.

The Joliet Township High Schools Foundation will host its Tenth Annual “Challenge X” Trivia Afternoon fundraiser at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at 176 West, Joliet.

The theme for this year’s event is “Let The Games Begin.”

Tables seat up to 10 and cost $120 with round sponsorships for businesses at $100.

Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd Place, as well as table decoration winner.

Additionally, a Split The Pot Raffle will be available, as well as a Gift Prize Raffle and Silent Auction.

For table and/or sponsor information, contact Dr. Don

JTHS Foundation Challenge X Trivia Contest

march 8 2:00pm 176 West, Joliet More information can be found at: sharris@JTHS.org

Barnes at 815-254-4578, or Sue Harris at 815-782-8889, or visit sharris@JTHS.org prior to Feb. 28 to reserve your area of support.

Last year, the Joliet Township High Schools Foundation awarded over $18,000 in mini-grants and over $20,000 in scholarships from their fundraising events.

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girls hoops

Central

tops West Cross-town transfer Barefield leads Steelmen past Tigers

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

Joliet Central Brian Reed admitted the Central vs. West rivalry may not be as big as it wise prior to the programs being joined for a long stretch and Joliet West coach John Placher said in his first year, he is still learning this rivalry.

For the players, however, it is always big – especially for a player like Joliet Central junior point guard Monica Barefield, who played at West the last two years.

Barefield paced all players with 18 points and went 9 of 11 from the free throw line to lead Central to the 53-50 win at West. It was Central’s first conference win of the season.

“This was very big,” Barefield said. “It was difficult to come back here, but I just had to go out with my team and play hard and we did it and got the win. This was big because we haven’t had a conference winning streak. Every game

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First win for Central in the SWSC this season

is important, but this is the biggest game because it is our rival.”

Reed knew the game would mean a lot to his guard.

“This is a rivalry game,” he said. “Is it as big as when I played? I won’t say that because I played before the merge, but it is still a big rivalry for them and because (Monica) went here, I’m sure it was a special night for her.”

Three of Barefield’s points came in special fashion, when down 25-22 in the closing seconds of the first half, she took the ball off the dribble and leaned in for a desperation three-pointer. The shot was short, but a foul was called and with 1.6 seconds left, she tied the game at the break.

“I was trying to make the shot,” she said. “But they called the foul and I hit all three free throws. That was big because it tied the game at the half.”

Adding to Central’s win were Morgan Jones, who scored 15

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points for monica barefield in return to west

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Morgan Jones added 15 points in Joliet Central’s win over Joliet West.

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Jared Lenoir drives to the basket in Joliet Catholic’s ESCC loss to Marian Central Catholic.

boys hoops

Progress still evident for JCA in loss to Marian Gaining total confidence is the next step for the young group of Hilltopper players

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

On paper, Joliet Catholic Academy’s 65-54 loss to East Suburban Catholic Conference opponent Marian Central Catholic looks like just another

double digit loss to a good ESCC team.

But that why JCA coach Joe Gura and his staff don’t coach the team on paper.

Sure, the Hilltoppers (10-9, 1-2) lost to the Hurricances (8-8, 2-1), but it was one five minute span that sank JCA when Marian

went on a 16-0 run in the second quarter and never looked back.

“These guys are difficult to play because we had to work so hard on defense to deny them the looks and because of that, we didn’t have great offensive possessions and I thought we settled,” Gura said. “It was only four or five times, but four or five possessions during their big

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Noah Zwit fired a 1,279 to help Lockport advance to the sectional.

boys bowling

Porters place third, advance to sectional Sims leads Lockport with a 1,307

By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

Lockport used a 1,122 in its fourth game to advance to the sectional meet after placing third at the Bolingbrook Sectional Saturday at the Brunswick Zone in Woodridge.

The Porters shot a 6,079, finishing behind Plainfield Central (6,161) and Plainfield East (6,137).

Andy Sims was the top finisher for Lockport, finishing with a 1,307, good for second overall.

Noah Zwit added a 1,279, Brian Baer had a 1,195 and Philip Jackinoski rolled a 1,187.

“It feels great as a team to succeed like this,” Sims said. “It is awesome. We tried to keep bowling like we were behind because when we bowl like we have something to spark us, that is when we bowl our best games.

We tried to be as confident as we could. I tried to dig deep and step up for the rest of the guys.”

“We just kind of grinded it

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Wedn esday, January 21, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com porters | from page 13 out,” Zwit said. “We shot an 1,122 off the break in the fourth game and that was the best we shot all season. We just grinded it out from there. We stuck together and it was a team effort. We all picked each other up.”

The Porters will now compete in the Plainfield North Sectional, which takes place Saturday at the Brunswick Zone XL in Romeoville. The top six teams and seven individuals not on those teams will qualify for state.

“We’re going to stick with the

tops | from page 11 points and Gerhyrah Grant, who tallied eight points. Getting contribution from them was important, as Reed said Central was lacking depth.

“We had players out tonight with injuries and disciplinary problems, so I had a short bench,” he said.

Reed was happy with how the ones that did play, played together.

“They finally played together.

I am very proud of my girls,” he said. “This was a big tonight

progress | from page 12 run, and that was the key to the game. It’s not because they are hogs or they want it, they get put in a position where we think we need to score because they are on a run and we make OK decisions, not great decisions.

We made great decisions before and after, but not during.”

It didn’t help that the Hurricanes were 7-of-11 from behind the 3-point arc.

“They hit some crucial threes at big times,” Gura said. “We made some runs at them, but could never get back.”

Gura sees the panic in the Hilltoppers getting less and less each time the team takes the floor.

“We are right there and the next step is total confidence,”

same group of people and just grind it out,” Zwit said. “We didn’t do bad at those lanes (Plainfield North) compared to last year and we’re just going to get better from there.”

“We need to do what we’ve been doing all year,” Sims added.

“We need to hit our marks and make our shots and hopefully the pins will fall. Most lanes are pretty much the same, so we will probably go over there and practice a day.”

•Minooka took home the Plainfield South Regional title and are now headed to the

Plainfield North Sectional.

The Indians finished with a 6,006, besting second-place Lincoln-Way West (5,945).

Kai Devine led the way with a 1,273, Jack Russell had a 1,208, Alex Guglielmucci rolled a 1,197 and Kris Koesema shot a 1,114.

•Joliet West placed sixth in the Plainfield South Regional and had a pair of individual advancers in Noah Plunge (1,221) and Josh Pesavento (1,196).

•Joliet Central was seventh with a 5,619 and Jared Sims advanced to sectionals with a 1,175.

because they played together.

This is my proudest moment as a coach this year because they stuck together. I wouldn’t trade these 13 girls for anything. I say that all the time and I am speaking from the heart. I have the 13 nicest girls in the state.

They come to practice every day and they come to work. It is great as a coach to have players like that who are dedicated.

They want to win and they are still learning to win.”

West was led by sophomore guard Madi Mulder, who tallied

13 points, while Monique Williams scored 11 Raven Reed added nine.

“I thought we really played well, we competed. We were right there,” Placher said. “As a team we have (come a long way). When I call something out now, the kids can run it when at the beginning of the year, we couldn’t do that.

“We are worlds past the part of thinking, it is all basketball from here on out. We are 2-15 and it is hard to believe that we are 2-15.”

he said. “We have already made steps and the next step is where those things don’t happen at all. Now, they only happen for a little bit of time, but against a team that good, it costs us. We know that anybody in our area would have a tough time against (Marian Central Catholic). I love their effort, I love the intensity.

I love the fact that we can now play in this conference and match up with some very good teams and those are the things that we are going to take out of this.

“Compared to where we were, I see us growing and that is what is important. We are not trying to build anything, now we are trying to adjust.”

Part of the adjustments the Hilltoppers have made is the

use of Drake Fellows and Luke Mander in the post.

“Luke is more of a traditional big, while Drake is more of a flex big,” Gura said. “I am so happy that we are finally getting the ball inside and having and in post presence and that makes our guards that much better.”

“When we can score in the post, we are dangerous,” Mander said. “Now teams have to play us in the post and if we get doubled, we have kick outs for open looks. Since the playoffs last year, the guard have more trust in us and they are getting us shots and then by doing that we are getting them shots.”

Jalen Jackson led JCA with 19 points, while Harold Davis added nine and Fellows had all of his eight in the first half.

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st. francis

USF overcomes double digit deficit to earn win Junior Ilya Ilyayev (Los Angeles, Calif./ Palisades) scored a game-high 24 points and junior Edvinas Presniakovas (Plainfield, Ill./ Plainfield South) added 21 as the University of St. Francis men’s basketball team overcame a 16-point first-half deficit to defeat Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference rival Trinity Christian College 81-74 Saturday afternoon.

With the come-from-behind victory, St. Francis (15-5) remained undefeated (9-0) in CCAC play. USF extended its overall winning streak to three games and won for the fifth time in its last six outings.

Trinity Christian (5-15, 1-9) led the entire first half. The Trolls built their first double-digit advantage, 27-17, with 7:43 left in the period, before taking their largest lead of the game, 37-21, on a pair of Joe Hehir free throws at the 4:26 mark.

Presniakovas scored the game’s next 10 points to get the Saints back in the contest. After hitting back-to-back 3-pointers 21 seconds apart, he buried four free throws during the next minute. An Ilyayev foul shot with 1:53 remaining in the half

capped an 11-0 USF run that trimmed the Trolls’ lead to 37-32.

Jared Jones’ 3-pointer with four seconds to go in the period put Trinity Christian on top 44-37 at the break.

St. Francis took its first lead of the game early in the second stanza when an Ilyayev layup gave the Saints a 49-48 edge with 16:30 to go. Trinity Christian briefly reclaimed the advantage, but sophomore Jo Jo Ballestero (Anaheim, Calif./ Canyon) tied the game at 59 with a 3-pointer at the 10:47 mark, then gave the Saints the lead for good, 6259, with another trey with 9:18 left. Presniakovas and Ilyayev combined for 10 points in the game’s final five minutes as St. Francis held on for the win.

Ballestero, who finished the day with 14 points off the bench, was 4-of-7 from 3-point range, while Presniakovas connected on three of seven attempts. Sophomore Jake Raspopovich (Merrillville, Ind./ Merrillville) handed out a game-high eight assists.

Trey Johnson paced the Trolls with 21 points, while Cody Rhorer and Jones each tallied 18 as Trinity Christian suffered its fifth straight loss.

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Downers North

q & a with local athletes

Featuring

Jordon Kedrowski @Jordonkedro

What do you use Twitter for?

To connect with friends and to spread news around about Downers North’s basketball team.

How often are you on Twitter?

I check it every day, but I don’t tweet every day. I’m pretty updated. I tweet a few times a week.

Who is your favorite person to follow?

I try not to follow celebrities because they tweet a lot of spam, so mostly just my friends and teammates.

There’s a motivational speaker, Eric Thomas, who I follow. I also like following Mark Anderson, who tweets some pretty inspirational quotes.

Will Kentucky basketball lose a game this year?

YES 100% no 0% Do you care about the NFL Pro Bowl?

Yes No

coby fleener @coby

Steve Millsaps @JolietWestAD - Thx to @ JolietWWrestle for having me at practice! Lot of respect for what the boys do on a daily basis. #tigerpride

“THANK YOU @Colts fans for all of your support! Looking forward to working hard & getting better this offseason.”

Quintin Garrison @CoachQG “A complete stat line for unsigned Sr. Brodric Thomas in yesterday’s W over #13 Hillcrest: 30pts 3-5 3pt 9-17fg, 9reb, 5ast, 3stl & 2blk #WOW Plainfield East HS @pehsathletics Congrats to boys bowling 2nd in the Bolingbrook Regional. They advance to the Plainfield North Sectional next weekend. Great job Bengals!

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www.daveramsey.com @DaveRamsey

Dear Dave, I follow you on Twitter, and I was wondering if you recommend buying an umbrella policy. If so, how much?

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hurting right now. Still, it takes a ton of arrogance to beg money from someone and tell them the reason they don’t have it is not their business.

If he seriously wants to get into some financial counseling and start becoming accountable for his money — to himself and to you — then you might consider helping him out financially. But at this point, you’re giving a drunk a drink if you just hand him money because he wants it.

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* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Stay informed with our legal listings Wedn esday, January 21, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY-STATE OF ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-5CB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5CB PLAINTIFF VS. ANSELMO GALLARDO, TINA GALLARDO AKA TINA M. GALLARDO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 2599 Property Address: 3509 September Drive Joliet, IL 60431 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 342, IN WEXFORD WEST UNIT 2, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 24, 1997, AS DOCUMENT NO. R97-62354, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 03-35-211-008-0000 COMMON ADDRESS: 3509 September Drive, Joliet, IL 60431 And which mortgages were made by Anselmo Gallardo, Tina Gallardo aka Tina M. Gallardo as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. as Mortgagee, to wit: that certain “Mortgage” dated 1/20/2007 and recorded as Document No. R2007021503, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you, Unknown Owners, Generally, and NonRecord Claimants, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, on or before the February 13, 2015 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

PAMELA J.MCGUIRE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Attorneys for Plaintiff Penny A. Land - 06211093 Zeeshan S. Pervaiz - 6290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Our File #: SPSF.1944 I639341 Published 1/14/15, 1/21/15, 1/28/15

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health > will county

Getting coverage through Affordable Care Act Enrollment for health insurance plan in 2015 sees increase; deadline in February

By Laura Katauskas staff reporter

katauskas@buglenewspapers.com @lkatauskas

Navigating the numerous insurance plans designed to offer affordable care can be daunting.

With the deadline to enroll approaching, numerous clinics are available and experts are encouraging residents to take advantage of the free assistance.

The Affordable Care Act is working to make health care more affordable and more accessible with numerous options for those in need of quality insurance and more people are taking advantage.

The Will county Health Department has a pool of Department of Insurance licensed Navigators available to help clients apply for health coverage.

Time is already running short.

Open enrollment for 2015 began

November 15, 2014 and will end Feb. 15. There is no additional enrollment planned for 2015.

“The enrollment process can be lengthy for persons not familiar with the process, said Vic Reato, spokesman for the Will County Health Department. “An In-Person Navigator is specially trained to deal with enrollment issues and identify the most appropriate and cost-effective options for clients.”

He said people who wish to enroll on their own are certainly welcome to do so, but the InPerson Counselor program is specifically designed to accelerate the enrollment process and help clients get a health insurance plan that is just right for them.

“Education is key—there is still a huge population that still doesn’t understand the law and what it can give them,” said Richard Lawson, Program Director of Navigator

Services at VNA Healthcare. “It is just incredible that there are so many that are not aware of what benefits are out there.”

Initiatives like those sponsored

by VNA which has a new satellite office in Romeoville (48 S. Weber Road) and another in Bolingbrook (396 Remington Boulevard) and those sponsored by the Will County Health Department walk people through the application process to find out if they are eligible to sign up for insurance through the Illinois Health Marketplace or qualify for Medicaid.

Lawson said it is important for first-timers to come in for help as well as those that are re-enrolling because some of the plans have changed from last year offering better pricing. He said the way things are being calculated is different this year, which could result in significant savings for some. v Illinois has expanded Medicaid and, as of this July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that more than 327,959

Illinoisans have gained Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage since the beginning of the Health Insurance Marketplace’s first open enrollment period in October, 2013.

In addition, a report released by the Department of Health and Human Services shows in the first detailed analysis of enrollment in the Marketplaces for the first month of the 2015 open enrollment period that about 87 percent of people who selected health insurance plans through HealthCare.gov for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2015 were determined eligible for financial assistance to lower their monthly premiums, compared to 80 percent of enrollees who selected plans over a similar period last year. According to the Health Marketplace, all health plans must offer the same essential health benefits with coverage for doctor visits, prescription drugs, hospitalization, maternity and newborn care, preventive care and more.

There are four types of plans

including Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum and are based on how clients and the plan expect to share the costs for health care. Lawson said it depends on whether you qualify for a tax credit or cost sharing, which then determines which plan would be most beneficial.

The category a client chooses affects how much your premium costs each month and what portion of the bill you pay for things like hospital visits or prescriptions. In general, the lower the premium the higher the out-of-pocket costs will be when you need care. Premiums are usually higher for plans that pay more of the medical costs. A quick search on the Health Marketplace for a family of four, earning $40,000 a year, resulted in nearly 60 different plans. In-Person Navigators can help pick apart the plans to help clients choose the right one and provide an objective answer.

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health

Cold, flu medicines safe in moderation Acetaminophen is found in many drugs and should be taken as directed Americans catch approximately 1 billion colds each year, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as 20 percent of people in the U.S. will get the flu this cold and flu season.

A majority of people, approximately 7 of 10, will use over-the-counter medicines to treat their symptoms, and many of these medicines contain acetaminophen.

Acetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in America, found in more than 600 prescription and OTC medicines, including pain relievers, fever reducers and many cough, cold and flu medicines.

It’s safe and effective when used as directed, but taking more than the maximum daily dose of

“Cold and flu season is a very important time to remind patients to be diligent about reading their medicine labels and knowing the ingredients in their medicines. People may use a medicine to treat their cold or flu symptoms on top of a medicine they are already taking, not realizing that both might contain acetaminophen.”

4,000 milligrams is an overdose and can lead to liver damage.

The Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition, a group of leading health, health care provider and consumer organizations, is reminding consumers to double-check their medicine

Acetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in America, found in more than 600 prescription and OTC medicines, including pain relievers, fever reducers and many cough, cold and flu medicines.

The AAC’s Know Your Dose campaign reminds consumers to follow four medicine safe-use steps:

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• labels to avoid doubling up on acetaminophen this winter.

“Cold and flu season is a very important time to remind patients to be diligent about reading their medicine labels and knowing the ingredients in their medicines,” said Anne Norman, associate vice president of education at

the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, a founding organization of the AAC. “People may use a medicine to treat their cold or flu symptoms on top of a medicine they are already taking, not realizing that both might contain acetaminophen.”

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Always read and follow the medicine label; Know if medicines contain acetaminophen, which is listed on the front panel of packaging and in bold type or highlighted in the “active ingredients” section of OTC medicine labels, and sometimes listed as “APAP” or “acetam” on Rx labels; Never take two medicines that contain acetaminophen at the same time; and Ask your healthcare provider or a pharmacist if you have questions about dosing instructions or medicines that contain acetaminophen.

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