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Champions Raiders win Hinsdale Central invite SEE PAGE 11
COUNTY Year In Review County looks back on productive year SEE PAGE 15
BUSINESS Dave Says Credit cards are not an emergency fund SEE PAGE 18
Former B.J. Ward student, Army Pvt. Arthur Williams, a 2016 graduate of Bolingbrook High School, talks about his experiences in the service with 5th graders at the Bolingbrook elementary school. He is home on leave and will head to Germany in Feburary.
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Uptown Square welcomes 1st tenants Romeoville Dental Center was the first tenant to recently open Construction is now complete on the new Uptown Square Retail Center at the northwest corner of Route 53 and Alexander Circle in front of the Edward Hospital Athletic and Event Center. The Romeoville Dental Center was the first tenant to recently open. Other signed tenants include Harris Bank and Subway, which both are expected to be operational in spring 2017. “We are excited to see this project completed and already signing
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Construction is now complete on the new Uptown Square Retail Center at the northwest corner of Route 53 and Alexander Circle in front of the Edward Hospital Athletic and Event Center. tenants. It’s a prime location and we wish the businesses much success in their new locations,” said
Mayor John Noak. Along with the retail center, Romeoville will soon see the
opening of Franconi’s Grocery and Fat Ricky’s Restaurant.
NEWS BRIEF
Big Run says industrial park threatens operation After recently celebrating its 30-year anniversary, Big Run Wolf Ranch in Lockport may not be able to operate. According to Big Run Wolf Ranch, it was notified by Prologis, a global developer of industrial real estate, they submitted a proposal for a multiple-building industrial business park. The development will be from the southwest corner of 143rd Street and I-355, extending to 151st Street and Archer Ave.; sitting directly on BRWR’s property line, adjacent to its animals and in the middle of five family neighborhoods, a release stated. For more information, visit to www.dontdestroylockport. com and http://www.cityoflockport.net/595/PrologisIn d u s t r i a l - Pa rk - De ve l o p ment. A zoning meeting is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. January 10 at Lockport City Hall 222 E. 9th St. 3rd Floor. Big Run Wolf Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, federally licensed, wildlife education facility featuring rescued North American wildlife located at 14857 Farrell Road.
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Open house set for Recreation Center Center is hosting an open house the week of Jan. 9 with various events The Romeoville Recreation Center is hosting an open house the week of Jan. 9, celebrating with various events including free admission to the fitness center, Jungle Safari playground, childcare and open gym. Check out these events:
Monday, Jan.9, Discount Day Stop in to register for your favorite classes, programs and trips. Try your luck at the front desk with a game of Plinko to win the best discount or a giveaway. Wed., Jan. 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Free Sports Night
Bring your teams for free 3-on-3 Basketball, Volleyball and Pickleball Tournaments. Register by Monday, January 9. Join in the all-ages family dodgeball game at 6:30 p.m. Join in the FREE Gymnastics Open Gym from 3:45-5:15 p.m (regular rules apply; 30 participants max). Thurs., Jan. 12, 6 to 8 p.m., Free Fit Night Join in on group fitness classes all night long.
There’s a Zumba Party (5:30-6:30 p.m.), meet Polish-speaking Get Fit (6:40-7:40 p.m.) or stop in to get some tips from a personal trainer in the Fit 4 Life Center (5:30-7:30 p.m.). Parents take advantage of free childcare for those who attend the Fit Night. All classes are in the gymnasium — families encouraged, all ages welcome! Fri., Jan. 13, 6 to 8 p.m. Family Fun
free Tailgating Party and Nacho Bar Wear your favorite football, baseball, hockey or soccer spirit wear. Stop in for free popcorn or nachos, games, inflatable, community organizations, baggo, and more! Check out the class demonstrations: Taekwondo (6:10 p.m.), Razzlers Dance Team (6:30 p.m.), Tumbleweeds Gymnastics Team (7:00 p.m.), Karate (7:30p.m.).
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY
Sign up for Forest Preserve workday Preserve invites forest fans to give back to nature by volunteering their time to clear undesirable plants As winter sets in and forest preserve flora wanes, it’s the perfect time to clear away woody invasive species. To accomplish this task, the Forest Preserve District of Will County invites forest fans to give back to nature by volunteering their time to clear undesirable plants from the preserves. Workdays are held from 8 a.m.
until noon unless otherwise noted and open to individuals of all ages. A supervisor will be present to ensure the safety of participants. An RSVP is required for groups of five or more. Call volunteer supervisor Renee Gauchat at 815.722.7364 or email rgauchat@fpdwc.org. Please dress for outdoor work (long pants, closed-toe shoes and work gloves) and for the weather.
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Sunday, January 8:: Hickory Creek Preserve – Hickory Creek Junction, Mokena Saturday, January 15: Alessio Prairie, Crest Hill Monday, January 16: Martin Luther King Workday at Theodore Marsh, Crest Hill Saturday, February 11: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sugar Creek Preserve, Joliet Sunday, February 12: Lockport Prairie East Preserve, Lockport
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Saturday, February 25: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sugar Creek Preserve, Joliet Sunday, February 26: Hammel Woods, Shorewood Saturday, March 11: Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Crete Township Sunday March 12: Keepataw Preserve, Lemont Saturday, April 15: Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserve, Romeoville. (Meet at Isle a la Cache Museum.) Sunday, April 16: Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve, Lockport Saturday, April 29: Messenger Woods Nature Preserve, Homer Glen Sunday, April 30: Whalon Lake, Naperville
VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL BRIEFS
Principal nominated for national award B.J. Ward Elementary School Principal Ted Warpinski has been nominated for a School Nutrition Association FAME (Foodservice Achievement Management Excellence) Award. The FAME Awards recognize individuals throughout the country who “raise the school nutrition bar for others to follow.” Winners will have “triumphed over challenges and provided insightful and innovative solutions to the complex issues that are the hallmark” of the school nutrition industry. Warpinski was nominated in the “Friend of Child Nutrition” category for his ongoing support of the Valley View School District 365U Nutrition Services Department.
B.J. WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TED WARPINSKI “Ted and the team at B.J. Ward deserve recognition for being great partners and always doing the right thing for kids,” said VVSD’s Assistant Director of Nutrition Services Tracie Suter, who
is also President of the Illinois Nutrition Association. “We very much appreciate their continued support of our program and initiatives.” “We recognize the importance of our Nutrition Services Department as a critical part of our school.” Warpinski said. “Our kids are fed well, learn about the importance of eating healthy and understand that a balanced meal is critical to each day they are in school.” Romeoville High School Student Leadership members show their appreciation to staff just before Winter Break by serving them donuts and bagels. Each staff member was also given a holiday card with a special note from one
of their students and each department’s door was decorated .
HUMPHREY HELPING HANDS RAISES ALMOST $2,500 FOR LOCAL FAMILIES The Humphrey Helping Hands 2016 campaign was another success, collecting nearly $2,500 in donations from Humphrey Middle School staff and local businesses. The money was used to assist more than a dozen families of Humphrey Middle School students make their holidays a bit brighter. The campaign was spearheaded by Claudine Sharko, Bridget
James, Judy Elmore and Sandi Saracco. Assisting elves were Kaylee Lawrence, Jennifer Fagan, Kelly Williams, Kathy Walsh, Lee Fair, Heather Eck, Nicole Olson, Mary Kuliavas, and Maria Castillo. Businesses and community groups that donated to the campaign included Canlan Ice Sports, Bolingbrook Golf Club, Edward Kusta-Bolingbrook American Legion Post 1288, Bolingbrook VFW, Joliet Slammers Baseball, Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, DuPage Township, Adventist Medical Center, Target Corporation, West Liberty Foods, Neighborhood Loans, Salisbury Electrical Safety, Little CaesarsBolingbrook, CEP Exhibit Productions and St. Benedict Church.
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Former student headed to China for 5 months
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Ja’ami Mock will study mechanical engineering abroad A former Valley View School District 365U student will soon embark on a five-month study abroad program at China’s Xi’an Jiaotong University next month. Ja’ami Mock, who attended Lukancic Middle School and Bolingbrook High School, will head to China Feb. 10 courtesy of a study abroad program at Iowa State University where he is a freshman studying mechanical engineering. “I want to help change and inspire the world,” said Mock. “I believe that a crucial piece to being successful is outreach through global collaboration to share knowledge and to also give back to communities in need.” Mock, who is the grandson of BHS special education teacher Pat Jones, will stay in China until
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mid-summer. He will be one of the first students to participate in the recently-launched Xi’an JiaoTong University Foreign Exchange Program. “At first I was skeptical about going away for half a year since I have never left the U.S before,” he said. “After speaking with the Chief Operating Officer of Rockwell Collins and several Boeing employees who told me this was
an opportunity I should act on, it helped cast my choice.” “I hope I can learn something new about myself and become more aware of diversity,” he added. The trip is not without cost. A GoFundMe page has been set up at https://www.gofundme.com/ jaami to help defray the many expenses he faces to make his fivemonth dream come true.
F E N R ICH Mark Allen Fenrich age 66 of Bolingbrook, passed away on December 16, 2016 at his home. He was born in West Alice, Wisconsin, the oldest child and son of Karl and Inge Fenrich. He grew up in Naperville and graduated from Naperville Central High School in 1968 and Northern Illinois University in June of 1972. Mark is survived by his wife and partner of 35 years, Marilynne, his mother Inge, two children Kristin Hennelly (Kip) and Ryan Feris (Brooke) and six grandchildren: Walker, Kendall, Katelyn, Kamryn, Lily and Jake as well as his sisters Linda McDonald (Bob) and Susan Fenrich. He was preceded in death by his niece Megan
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Making Music Romeoville High School music students attended the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago at the McCormick Place. Students were able to play many instruments, and watch clinics and performances by musicians from all over the world.
Marie who fought life-long fight with cystic fibrosis. Mark was passionate about his yard, loved photography, snow and water skiing, building and flying radiocontrolled airplanes with the Lisle Club. He played tennis for the Naperville Central High School team and was thrilled to watch the Chicago Cubs win the World Series. He wore his “lucky” Cubs shirt for each game. Cremation services were private and a Celebration of Life memorial service is planned for April 22 on Earth Day at the Boughton Ridge Golf Course and Ashbury’s Restaurant in Bolingbrook.
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POLICE Note to readers: Information in Police Blotter is obtained from Bolingbrook and Romeoville police departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Blotter who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. December 14 Officers were called to Meijer, 755 E. Boughton Rd. for the report of a retail theft. Unknown subjects exited the store with a bag of unpaid merchandise at 8:31 p.m. Loss valued at $500. December 15 Officers were called to the 600 block of Maple Trail for the report of a residential burglary. A screen was cut and fresh footprints were discovered. No entry appears to have been made between December 14 to 15. December 16 Officers were called to Meijer, 755 E. Boughton Rd., for the report of a retail theft. Two unknown subjects took several bottles of liquor and exited the
store without rendering payment at 10:49 a.m. Loss valued at $124. December 17 Four tires were slashed to a vehicle parked on the 400 block ok Yorkshire Sq. sometime the previous night. Officers were called to the 100 block of Somerset Ln. for the report of a subject exposing himself to a victim in the parking lot at 1:45 p.m. Jose Villarreal-Ontiveros, 26, of Plainfield, was charged with two counts of DUI, driving on a suspended license, illegal transportation of alcohol and failure to reduce speed, following a traffic stop at Ashbury Ave. and Hadleigh Rd. at 2:45 am. December 18 Officers were called to a business on the 600 block of E. Boughton Rd. for the report of a theft. A bank deposit was missing money between Dec. 12-18. Loss valued at over $1,000. December 19 Patsy Miller, 51, of Glen Carbon, was charged with possession of controlled substance and driving on a suspended license, following a traffic stop at Rt. 53
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a battery pack valued at $29.99.
Daisy Reveles, 20, of Bolingbrook, was charged with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Lily Cache Ln. and Quadrangle Dr. at 11:21 p.m.
Keyshawn Welch, 18, of Plainfield, was arrested at 10:24 a.m. in the 700 block of Sleepy Hollow for driving while license suspended and expired registration.
December 20 John Kucan, 29, of Bolingbrook, was charged with retail theft from Meijer, 225 N. Weber Rd., at 6:27 p.m. A 50” TV was taken from a residence on the 300 block of N. Janes Ave. between 4 a.m. and 8 p.m. (16-7392)
ROMEOVILLE December 5 Kelly Laurence, 22, of Lockport, was arrested at 2:59 p.m. in the area of Renwick and Borio for four in-state warrants. December 8 Angelo Torres, 21, of Romeoville, was arrested at 5:43 p.m. in the 0-100 block of South Weber for retail theft, battery and an instate warrant. December 9 A retail theft was reported in the 200 block of West Romeo Road. An unknown person entered the business and took
December 15 Larry Curry, 36, of Joliet, was arrested at 10:21 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor Road for no valid driver’s license and speeding. Timothy Ryan, 18, of Homer Glen, was arrested at 10:38 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor Road for speed and illegal possession of alcohol by minor. Ronald Veno, 18, of Plainfield, was arrested at 10:38 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor Road for illegal possession of alcohol by minor and in-state warrant. December 16 Jason Lhotak, 34, of Romeoville, was arrested at 11:55 p.m. in the area of Route and Romeo Road for possession of controlled substance, possession of drug equipment and possession of hypodermic needles. December 17
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William Graves, 48, of Lockport, arrested at 9 a.m. in the area of Taylor and Troxel for speeding, no insurance, driving while license suspended and an instate warrant. Tamela McKinley, 34, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 7:28 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor Road for no valid driver’s license, speeding and having only one taillight. December 19 Joseph Lyles, 33, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 2:50 p.m. in the area of Weber and Airport roads for driving while license suspended, no insurance, too fast for conditions and in-state warrant. December 20 Julieta Olivo-Cortes, 36, of Joliet, was arrested at 3:37 a.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor Road for no valid driver’s license, speeding and no insurance. Ryan Barcas, 34, of Romeoville, was arrested at 5:39 p.m. in the 1000 block of Romeo Road for an in-state warrant.
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Organize your holiday decor You can minimize tediousness by putting away just a few decorations each day over a period of time
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Welcome to the New Year. As the holiday season winds down and you pack away your decorations, consider organizing them in a way that will make it a joy to decorate for the next holiday season. You can make “undecorating” fun by involving family members and making it one of your holiday traditions. You can also minimize the tediousness by putting away just a few decorations each day over a period of time rather than trying to do it all at once. Just be sure to take some time to organize and properly store your decorations to ensure that you will continue to enjoy them for years to come. •
Weed out decorations you don’t use or don’t like. If they have sentimental value but you don’t use them, put them in a keepsake box and include a note that indicates their significance. If they’re in good shape but you no longer want them, donate them – schools, community theater groups, senior homes and homeless shelters are all potential recipients. Otherwise, recycle what you can and toss the rest.
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Organize your decorations in a meaningful way. Think about your decorating technique, and organize your decorations accordingly. If you decorate room-by-room, store the decorations for each room together. If you like to put out similar decorations at the same time (e.g., all the candles, all the window decorations, all the garlands, etc.), pack your decorations according to type. Take pictures of each area of your decorated home to remind you of where things go. Use special containers for special decorations. Artificial Christmas trees and wreaths are two large items that may not fit easily into a typical box or bin. You can purchase special bags or boxes for these items at general merchandise and home improvement stores. You might consider putting these and other large decorations into clear plastic bags (recycling bags or dry cleaner
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bags work well). If you don’t have shelf or floor space to store them, consider hanging them from the rafters in your attic, garage, or basement. Label containers. Make it easy to identify what’s in each container by labeling at least 2 of the sides as well as the top – you never know which side will be facing you. You can use a general description (e.g., “Christmas - Living Room”) or instead, you can assign a number to each container and then create a separate inventory of each container’s contents by number (e.g., “Box 1 – New Year’s decorations,” “Box 2 – Eid decorations,” etc.). Stow containers with retrieval in mind. Make sure one of the labels is facing forward so it can be seen easily. If you have decorations from several holidays, rotate containers so the most current holiday is always the most accessible: put decorations for the most recent holiday in the back or at the bottom and move containers for the next holiday to the front or top of the group.
Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www. PilesToSmiles.com or 630.373.7400.
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CALENDAR JANUARY 8 Living History Demonstration. Noon
to 3 p.m. at Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Rome Road. Volunteer Isle a la Cache Brigade re-enactors portray cooks, seamstresses, voyageurs, soldiers and craftsmen from the 18th century fur trade era. Registration is not required for this free, all-ages program. ReconnectWithNature.org.
JANUARY 9 Zumba Fitness with Megan Deliberto. 10:15-11 a.m. at Romeoville Branch
Library, 201 W. Normantown Rd. Lose yourself in the music and have fun blasting calories. Join us for this high-energy, easy-to-follow cardio class. For ages 13 and up. All fitness levels welcome. www. whiteoaklibrary.org
Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America. 1 p.m.
The Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, is pleased to host this traveling exhibition. Stop in and
U P CO M I N G E V E N T S I N YO U R A R E A see this exciting exhibit on the third floor. The exhibition, funded in part through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and based upon the New-York Historical Society exhibition of the same name, examines Hamilton’s important role in the Revolutionary War and Founding period.
Scrabble Club. 6-8 p.m. at Romeoville
Branch Library, 201 W. Normantown Rd. Join Romeoville’s Scrabble Club. No experience is necessary. The Library provides the Scrabble boards and some tasty treats. Challenge your work skills with others who love the game www. whiteoaklibrary.org
JANUARY 10 Internet Skills for Job Seekers. 2-3
p.m. at Romeoville Branch Library, 201 W. Normantown Rd. This class helps you organize the information you need to apply for jobs online, and then shows tips and tricks to register online for jobs, shows
how to email a copy of your resume or attach a copy of your resume to an online job application, and teaches how to navigate those confusing job websites. www. whiteoaklibrary.org
JANUARY 11 Create by Coloring. 6:30-8 p.m. at
Romeoville Branch Library, 201 W. Normantown Rd. Sit back, relax, give your brain a break, and color your heart out. Coloring can help you to relieve some stress or calm your mind after a long day. We will provide all the materials. This program is open to adults and teens. www. whiteoaklibrary.org
JANUARY 12 Zumba Fitness with Megan Deliberto. 6-7 p.m. at Romeoville Branch Library,
201 W. Normantown Rd. Lose yourself in the music and have fun blasting calories. For ages 13 and up. All fitness levels welcome. www.whiteoaklibrary.org
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CHAMPS Bolingbrook remains undefeated with a championship in the Hinsdale Central Tournament BY MARK GREGORY Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com
This season, the Bolingbrook boys basketball team entered the Hinsdale Central Holiday Tournament for the first time and rolled through the tournament claiming the title with a 67-62 win over Homewood-Flossmoor. The Raiders pulled away to a 24 point lead during the game, but saw H-F close the lead late and make it a game in the end. “H-F is really good and they were 10-1 coming into the game for a reason,” Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost said. “They are well coached and they didn’t give up and to their credit, they fought all the way back. We know anytime Bolingbrook plays H-F it will be a battle and it was tonight.” Brost said the game illustrated both sides of the Raiders’ play. “We show what we are capable of in spurts, but we also showed
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in the last three minutes what we are capable of, so it was a nice learning tool for us,” he said. “It shows us both sides of it. We can be one of the top teams in the state, but if we don’t play right, things can get away from us.” What did not get away from Bolingbrook was the eventual win and the title, something the Raiders are proud of. “There were four Thanksgiving tournament champions in this tournament and only one of them came away with the holiday tournament trophy and that was us and we are happy with that,” Brost said. Bolingbrook’s Maklik Binns averaged 16.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game and was named to the All-Tournament Team, while Nana Akenten averaged 18.7 points and 8.7 rebounds over the four games and was named tournament MVP. He was also credited with not turning the ball over in the tournament.
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Joseph Yesufu and Bolingbrook won the Hinsdale Central Holiday Tournament.
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Up and down season going for Spartans BY SCOTT SCHMID For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com
When talking about Niles West guard Samantha Galanopoulos, Romeoville coach Julio Carrasco summed it up best by simply saying, ‘wow is she good.’ The sophomore put on quite a show Thursday in the finale of pool play at the Nazareth Christmas tournament, scoring 31 points in a 68-34 victory over the Spartans. After scoring 15 points in the opening half as the Wolves took a 39-20 lead into the break, Galanopoulos then rattled off six baskets in a row in the third quarter as the lead swelled to 57-26. “First of all, we got rebounds and that helped a lot,” said Galanopoulos, whose season high is 34 points. “We also got deflections on defense and were able to beat them up the court. We moved the ball and my teammates helped me get open.” Junior Tricia Pabst chipped in with 19 points. “Sam is obviously our big scorer,” Niles West coach Tony Konsewicz said. “But when Tricia gets going, it really opens the floor up
for the whole team. She hit some big shots.” Hailey Kipp chipped in with 12 rebounds and three steals and Sidney Hines totaled eight rebounds. The Wolves split their opening two games of the event, defeating the host Roadrunners while falling to Plainfield East. “We play in a very hard conference,” Galanopoulos said, “so this is a good way to get into the vibe of things, especially during break. This helps us see what we are made of and it will help a lot when we go back into conference.” As for Romeoville, it’s been a bit of an upand-down campaign. The Spartans, who graduate four starters from a year ago, fell to 7-8 on the year after losing two of three in pool play (they beat Nazareth on Dec. 28). Senior Lexi Marin scored 17 points and Brittany Osborne had eight points and 10 rebounds against Niles West. “It’s about consistency,” Carrasco said. “It seems like it is every other game with us. We’ve scored over 60 points two or three times this year and we’ve beaten some good teams. It’s a tale of two teams and we don’t know which one is going to show up.”
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Karina Ortiz and the Spartans have had an up and down season so far this year.
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Chemistry working well for Raiders
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There was no doubt the Bolingbrook boys basketball team received an infusion of talent thanks to three transfers. The question was whether the newcomers would mesh well with the holdovers. The Raiders seem to have answered that question in the affirmative. “It was a good transition,” senior Malik Binns said. “I know the guys from a while back and our chemistry was good. The coach has a lot of trust in me, and the players, we get along nicely.” Binns, a 6-foot-6 center, transferred from Morgan Park, while 6-4 senior forward Trevor Ross came over from Oswego East and 6-1 junior guard Kaleb Thornton moved in from Nazareth.
Those three have bolstered a starting rotation that is one of the state’s most explosive and fun to watch. “(Chemistry) hasn’t been an issue to this point,” Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost said. “We expected this. “One of the things we talk about all the time is being a good teammate. Once we do that, our play follows, so that’s what happened.” Bolingbrook beat Glenbrook South 78-45 in the opening round of the Hinsdale Central Holiday Tournament on Dec. 27 and followed that with a 53-46 win over Westinghouse the next day to improve to 8-0. This is Bolingbrook’s first appearance at Hinsdale Central, a 16-team tournament which began last year and features many teams the Raiders normally SEE RAIDERS PAGE 14
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Transfer Kaleb Thornton and the rest of the Raiders have meshed well this season.
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Johnson outscores Saginaw in 2nd half Lewis University redshirt senior guard Jamie Johnson (South Holland, Ill./Marian Catholic) outscored Saginaw Valley State in the second half, 21-17, and finished with a teamseason high 31 tallies to lead the No. 17 Flyer women’s basketball team to the 80-43 regional vic-
RAIDERS FROM PAGE 13 would not see. “It will let us know how we
tory over the visiting Cardinals at Neil Carey Arena on Friday (Dec. 30) night. Johnson was 11-for-15 from the field - including five three pointers - and did not play in the final quarter. In the third quarter, Johnson was 8-for-9 from the field with
three trifectas to finish with 21 points, while the Flyers shot 81.3% (13-for-16) from the floor during that stanza. Saginaw Valley was 5-for-24 from the floor in the second half and finished with 17 points. With the win, Lewis improves to 11-2 on the campaign, while
the Cardinals fall to 8-3. Lewis sophomore forward Jessica Kelliher (Waukesha, Wis./Waukesha North) pitched in 13 points, while freshman forward Rachel Hinders ( Johnston, Iowa/Johnston) collected 10 points and a team-high eight rebounds in the victory.
The Flyers were also solid defensively, as they forced Saginaw Valley State into 19 turnovers - which led to 27 points - while limiting them to a 24.6% (14for-57) shooting performance. Lewis shot 52.4% (33-for-63) from the floor and 40% (8-for20) from beyond the arc.
handle adversity,” Binns said. “The teams get tougher and tougher so we’ll see how we
handle it.” The Raiders dealt with some adversity against Glenbrook South, which limited their leading scorer, 6-6 senior forward Nana Akenten to four points. Ross left with a leg injury in the second minute and didn’t return. But Binns, a versatile player who can play either forward position as well as center, stepped up with a dominant effort. He had a game-high 21 points and seven rebounds.
“I saw they had a box-and-one on Nana, so they were focusing on him mainly,” Binns said. “The team, when they were taking shots they were bouncing around the rim and I would be there to get it, or they had a lot of trust in me, feeding me in the post and giving me opportunities to score.” The Titans kept the game close for a while. The score was tied at 17-17 before the Raiders went on a 17-4 run to close the half.
“We just kept our composure and just kept doing the things we’ve always been practicing in practice,” Binns said. “So (the difficulty was) nothing major.” The Raiders used their swarming defense and potent running game to generate plenty of fast break points in the second quarter and beyond. Binns scored five points during the secondquarter run, which also featured layups by Thornton, Akenten and sophomore guard Joseph Yesufu. Thornton finished with 12 points and four assists, while Yesufu added 10 points on 5-for7 shooting and four rebounds as the Raiders shot 62 percent despite using 15 players, 13 of whom scored. “We always like to play fast,” Brost said. “I think we’re one of the top five teams in the state in scoring. “Teams are trying to slow us down, obviously, and not let us get out and run. Today we did a pretty good job of wearing them down, especially in the third quarter.” Brost is pleased with how the production has been spread out. “It’s been different guys different nights,” Brost said. “Joseph really stepped up today. “It was a weird game because Trevor got hurt, Tyler (Cochran) was in foul trouble all game. Nana didn’t score what he normally scores, but other guys stepped up.” The fast start has some people predicting Bolingbrook can make a deep run the state tournament like it did two years ago, when the Raiders finished third. But Binns said they aren’t thinking about that. “All we want to do is take one game at a time,” Binns said. “We just want to keep playing hard and giving it our all all the time.”
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County looks back on productive year Long-awaited multi-modal regional transportation center has been approved BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com
The past year has seen many changes in Will County. What hasn’t changed is the overall character of the residents and their interest in seeing the community come together to succeed. With respect for lives lost, many residents honored the 15th anniver-
sary of the infamous 9/11 tragedy at community events and ceremonies held throughout the county. The long-awaited multi-modal transportation regional transportation center has been approved and ground broken. The city of Joliet obtained project funding, and construction is scheduled to reach completion by the end of 2017. Several new businesses have opened in 2016, with several more
to come in 2017. Amazon brought jobs to both Romeoville and Joliet when looking to set up new locations for fulfillment centers within the county. Cadence Premier Logistics did the same when it started construction for its new site, which is expected to move hundreds of jobs from Alsip to Joliet. The development of the Weber Road/I-55 interchange project is an example of the county’s commitment to showing responsiveness to the community’s needs for safe and adequate access to roads.
There are two areas of concern for the county in the coming months. The heroin epidemic has plagued not only communities in Will County but also many others across the nation. More than 70 heroinrelated overdoses were reported in 2016. County officials have continued efforts to encourage partnerships between area schools and nonprofit organizations to educate community youth of heroin’s consequences. Secondly, the state of Illinois continues to struggle financially, and talk of cuts to the local municipal
distributive funding has county officials eyeing spending cuts to balance the books. A number of nonprofit organizations are dealing with hardship brought on by reduced allotments in general state aid. On another note, thousands kicked off the holiday season at the annual Light Up the Holidays Parade and Festival in downtown Joliet. The season of giving continues to inspire residents to look out for one another in the communities they live.
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Credit cards are not an emergency fund DEAR DAVE, My husband and I are trying to follow your plan. We’ve paid off all of our credit cards, but he still doesn’t want to close the accounts and cut up the cards. Instead, he wants to keep them in a drawer and use them as an emergency fund. He grew up really poor, and I think he’s afraid of being poor again. We both know that’s not what you recommend, so what can I do to convince him to follow your advice? LYNN
DEAR LYNN, I think rather than trying to convince him, it might be a better idea
to gently ask questions and talk things through. You said he grew up in poverty. What I’m hearing is that the cards represent a kind of security blanket for him. I can understand that. But if you had $10,000 set aside for emergencies, you’d have the security of knowing that a transmission repair on the car or a new water heater for the house would only be a minor inconvenience — and you wouldn’t have to go back into debt to make things right again. Explain to him that what you’d like to do is replace the credit cards with your own money. You’d also be replacing what they do with a debit card. Ask him if there’s a reasonable amount you two could have in the bank that would take away his worry and stress. Talk it out, agree on the amount, and then agree that when you’ve saved up and hit that number, the cards get cut up and the accounts are closed. Just be patient and understanding. Above all, make sure you work together. If he’s recognized the wisdom of getting out of debt and taking control of your finances, he’s moving in the right direction! — DAVE DEAR DAVE, How do you feel about using layaway programs?
JAY DEAR JAY, I’m not a huge fan of layaway plans, because they’re not really the solution to a problem. What’s wrong with just saving up and buying stuff when you have the cash? I mean, Christmas comes at the same time every year, you know? It’s not like it snuck up on you. I know there are rare instances when particular items are on sale, and you can take advantage of it through layaway if you don’t have the cash at the moment. I don’t really have a problem with that kind of thing in rare instances. But I would not, under any circumstances, use a layaway plan that has fees attached. You might as well borrow the money if you’re going that route. Here’s a good rule of thumb: if you don’t have the money, you can’t afford it. And make sure you don’t get into the habit of lusting after things you don’t own, because that lack of contentment is always tied to people being broke. Just don’t make plans like this a way of life, Jay. If you do, you’re liable to stay chained to layaway programs just like you’d be chained to debt! — DAVE DEAR DAVE, My wife and I have been married for 12 years. Last month we found out she has terminal cancer and only six months to live. We’ve been fortunate enough to become fairly wealthy during our lives together,
and she wants to buy me a boat. We always went fishing together, and her last wish is for me to have the boat I’ve always wanted. Even with this prognosis, I’ll be okay financially when she’s gone. Still, I can’t stand the thought of this. It’s just too painful. Do you have any advice? ANDREW DEAR ANDREW, Buddy, I am so very sorry. I hope you realize that you have the sweetest woman on earth for your wife. Even with all she’s going through, her thoughts are of you and your happiness. That is one amazing lady. The first thing I’d tell you both is to make sure your faith is intact. Hug her a lot, and keep talking to, praying with, and loving on each other. Be there for her all you can, and keep in mind that doctors can be wrong. It happens a lot, believe it or not, so don’t give up hope. In other words, just tell her the truth and be real. If she goes home to be with the Lord, there might come a day down the road when the pain you’ll feel has dulled just a little, and you find yourself sitting on that fishing boat that’s named after her. That would be okay. I’m sure she would be smiling at you while you reeled in a big one. But you’ve got more important things to take care of right now — namely her. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH, DAVE
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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 529 Jordan Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Single Family Residence). On the 19th day of January, 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: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff V. MARLENE J. WEBSTER AKA MARLENE WEBSTER, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. FKA AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. and WINSTON VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, Defendant. Case No. 16 CH 0018 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1), 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: Heavner Beyers and Mihlar LLC 111 E. Main Street, Decatur, Illinois 62523 P: 217-422-1719 F: 217-422-1754 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 12/29, 1/5, 1/12
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 204 Gettysburg Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Single family residence). On the 12th day of January, 2016 to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Eastern Savings Bank, FSB. Plaintiff V. Gregorio Hernandez, an individual; ) Hortencia Huerta Hernandez a/k/a ) Hortencia Hoerta Rivera, an individual; ) Unknown Owners, Nonrecord Claimants, ) and Unknown Tenants and Occupants; ) Defendant. Case No. 10 CH 4895 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1), 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: klein daday aretos & o’donoghue llc 2550 w. golf road rolling meadows, illinois 60008 P: (847) 590-8700 F: (847) 590-9825 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 12/22, 12/29, 1/5
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 104 SPRING HILL DRIVE, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 (Single family residence ). On the 12th day of January, 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: HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP. III, Plaintiff V. DAVID LUDEMANN AND GAYLE LUDEMANN, Defendant. Case No. 13 CH 0405 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(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: Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel LLC 175 N Franklin Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 P: 312-357-1125 F: 312-357-1140 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 12/22, 12/29, 1/5
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 536 N. Frieh Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 (Single Family Home). On the 12th day of January, 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: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff V. Marek Czernow; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 15 CH 2603 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1), 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: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 P: 630-794-5300 F: 630-794-9090 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 12/22, 12/29, 1/5
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BOLINGBROOK 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 Eastern Savings Bank, FSB. Plaintiff, vs. Gregorio Hernandez, an individual; ) Hortencia Huerta Hernandez a/k/a ) Hortencia Hoerta Rivera, an individual; ) Unknown Owners, Nonrecord Claimants, ) and Unknown Tenants and Occupants; ) Defendant. No. 10 CH 4895 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 3rd day of December, 2013, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 12th day of January, 2016 , commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 9 IN BLOCK 10 IN CHERRYWOOD, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST ½ OF SECTION 10, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 4, 1971, AS DOCUMENT R71-17891, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 204 Gettysburg Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Single family residence P.I.N.: 12-02-10-404-012-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the
proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: klein daday aretos & o’donoghue llc 2550 w. golf road rolling meadows, illinois 60008 P: (847) 590-8700 F: (847) 590-9825 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 12/22, 12/29, 1/5
BOLINGBROOK 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 BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. MARLENE J. WEBSTER AKA MARLENE WEBSTER, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. FKA AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. and WINSTON VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, Defendant. No. 16 CH 0018 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 13th day of July, 2016, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 19th day of January, 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 followingdescribed real estate: LOT 3, IN AREA 11, IN CENTEXWINSTON CORPORATION, BOLINGBROOK TOWNHOMES, UNIT NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, AND OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 5, 1971, AS DOCUMENT NO. R71-143, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AS DEFINED IN DECLARATION DATED JULY 1, 1971 AND RECORDED JULY 7, 1971, AS DOCUMENT NO. R71-15260, AS SUPPLEMENTED, ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 529 Jordan Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 12-02-02-301-007-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the
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sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount 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: Heavner Beyers and Mihlar LLC 111 E. Main Street, Decatur, Illinois 62523 P: 217-422-1719 F: 217-422-1754 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 12/29, 1/5, 1/12
BOLINGBROOK 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 TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
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HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP. III, Plaintiff, vs. DAVID LUDEMANN AND GAYLE LUDEMANN, Defendant. No. 13 CH 0405 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 19th day of September, 2013, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 12th day of January, 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 22 IN BLOCK 17 IN INDIAN OAKS UNIT 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 9 AND 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON AUGUST 14, 1969 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R69-15021, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS,
WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 104 SPRING HILL DRIVE, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Single family residence P.I.N.: 12-02-16-205-002-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount 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: Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel LLC 175 N Franklin Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 P: 312-357-1125 F: 312-357-1140 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County
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ROMEOVILLE 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 TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
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Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff, vs. Marek Czernow; et. al. Defendant. No. 15 CH 2603 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 5th day of October, 2016, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 12th day of January, 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 225, IN MARQUETTE’S ESTATES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, BEING
A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 11, 2003 AS DOCUMENT R2003084680 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED APRIL 20, 2004 AS DOCUMENT R200467439, EXCEPTING WHEREFROM THE PARCEL DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 225; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 12 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 144.78 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 12.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 24.33 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF THE PARTY WALL AND THE EXTENSION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 142.87 FEET; THENCE ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 860.00 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING SOUTH 04 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST, 30.79 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 30.79 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 536 N. Frieh Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 12-02-32-307-065-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount 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: Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 P: 630-794-5300 F: 630-794-9090 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County
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New laws to be enforced in 2017
Significant number target crime, make changes to criminal justice system SPRINGFIELD - As citizens throughout the state of Illinois ring in the New Year, nearly 200 laws will take effect. A significant number of the new laws target crime, make changes to the criminal justice system, seek to assist law enforcement, and advance safety provisions for Illinois motorists.
Advocates of the measure said the training is intended to reduce domestic violence by increasing awareness and offering victims another place to turn for help – especially those who may not feel comfortable going to the authorities.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMS POISED TO TAKE EFFECT
Child victims of battery will be able to give testimony via a one-way closed circuit television thanks to Senate Bill 2880. This legislation allows children involved in battery or aggravated domestic battery cases to avoid the serious emotional trauma and distress of testifying in a courtroom. Senate Bill 2370, sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), requires legal counsel during the interrogation of minors under the age of 15 who have been charged with murder. This law addresses concerns that minors may not fully understand their legal rights, and as a result should have legal representation present when speaking with police.
One measure to allow greater flexibility in granting probation for certain non-violent offenders with no prior conviction for a violent crime is set to take effect on Jan. 1. Senate Bill 3164 is part of a bipartisan package of legislative reforms to Illinois’ criminal justice system, and was introduced at the recommendation of the Governor’s Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform. The commission was charged with identifying policy changes to reduce recidivism and make significant reductions to the state’s prison population, which had increased by more than 500 percent in the last forty years. Senate Bill 3164 is one measure that seeks to reduce the number of non-violent offenders in Illinois’ correctional facilities—which are operating at roughly 150 percent of recommended capacity.
NEW LAWS AIM TO ADDRESS SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC ABUSE Another new law, Senate Bill 3096, seeks to increase the reporting, investigation, and successful prosecution of sexual assault cases in Illinois. This new law gives victims a longer period of time to request a rape kit, speeds up forensic testing to address the backlog of testing rape kits in sexual assault cases, and requires more detailed reporting of sexual assault cases by police. Additionally, cosmetologists will receive special training to spot the signs of domestic violence and sexual violence as part of their license renewal process under House Bill 4264.
Illinois Department of Transportation. This new law was inspired by a similar law in Missouri that allowed interstate interchanges to be designated for Missouri residents who were killed in action on or after September 11, 2001, in either Afghanistan or Iraq.
NEW LAWS FOCUS ON CHILDREN
MINORS PROTECTED BY NEW LAWS
NEW LAW STRENGTHENS EMPLOYEE PRIVACY Another new law, House Bill 4999, seeks to further protect employee’s online privacy by strengthening and clarifying existing laws that make it unlawful for any employer or prospective employer to require an employee or prospective employee to provide usernames and passwords to their personal online accounts, including social media accounts.
“BATH SALTS” SALES Senate Bill 210 aims to curb the sale of all synthetic cathinones, drugs that are often sold under the disguise of legitimate products such as “bath salts.” “Bath salts” have made headlines in recent years for the bizarre, zombie-like behavior exhibited by those under its influence. Under this new law it will become a Class 3 felony with a maximum fine of $150 to sell these drugs in a retail store.
POLICE DOG RETIREMENT PLAN
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House Bill 5656 requires that DCFS provide visitation privileges and accommodations to the grandparents and great-grandparents of a child under the department’s supervision—as long as it’s in the best interest of the child. Police dogs will be able to enjoy their retirement in permanent homes with the police officers and staff they worked with under Senate Bill 3129. Should the officer or employee who worked with the dog be unable to take their canine work companion, under the new law the dog may be offered to another officer or employee in the agency, a non-profit agency, or a no-kill animal shelter that will find an appropriate owner for the dog.
suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction while at a sleepover party, House Bill 4462, also known as the Annie LeGere Law, will take effect as 2017 begins. Annie’s Law provides better access to life-saving treatment for allergic reactions by expanding training for law enforcement on how to recognize and respond to anaphylaxis, including the administration of an epinephrine autoinjector.
NEW TRANSPORTATION LAWS INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY
VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES AIDED BY NEW LAWS
Don’t forget to stop at a railroad crossing when the warning gates and lights are on! Under Senate Bill 2806 the fine for failure to stop at a railroad crossing will double. A first violation will now cost you $500 and subsequent violations will cost $1,000. Private transportation companies will be allowed to operate video recording devices under Senate Bill 629. The new law stipulates that vehicles using this type of technology must have a notice posted stating that a passenger’s conversation may be recorded. Any data recorded becomes the sole property of the vehicle’s owner.
Student musicians may now be excused from school in the case of a military funeral procession under a new law that takes effect on January 1. House Bill 4432 ensures that any Illinois public student, grades six through twelve, is permitted to attend a funeral of a deceased veteran during school hours for the purpose of playing “Taps,” a bugle call traditionally performed during flag ceremonies and military funerals. To honor fallen soldiers, House Bill 4344 creates the Heroes Way Designation Program Act. The law allows for the families of veterans who were killed in action while on active duty to apply for a designation to honor the departed with a personal sign on designated roadways under the jurisdiction of the
THE ANNIE LEGERE LAW Prompted by the tragic death of 13-year-old Annie LeGere, who
Children under the care of the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will now have access to a greater family support system. House Bill 5656 requires that DCFS provide visitation privileges and accommodations to the grandparents and great-grandparents of a child under the department’s supervision—as long as it’s in the best interest of the child. Amending Childhood Hunger Relief Act, Senate Bill 2393 is a new law this year that requires all school districts in Illinois to implement and operate a “breakfast after the bell” program. The legislation asserts that schools must provide breakfast for their students after the instructional day has begun— and may also begin serving before the day has begun.
NEW LAWS PROVIDE NEW WAYS TO HUNT AND TRAP In order to trap wild game in past years, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) required that all individuals must complete a hunting training course. Senate Bill 2410 has lifted that requirement and now permits that individuals ages 18 and under can trap wild game without certification as long as they are accompanied by an adult age 21 years or older. Lastly, thanks to House Bill 5788, a new fishing law states that fishermen can now add catfish to the list of species that may be caught with a pitchfork, underwater spear gun, bow and arrow, or a bow and arrow device. Under the new measure, the DNR will authorize the selling of species taken by the above methods. Being able to sell these fish not only benefits fishermen, but is also crucial to the state’s overall environmental health. The current overpopulation of Asian Carp throughout the state is causing irreparable damage to Illinois’ waterways and ecosystems.
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