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Mumps outbreak at Lewis causes graduation cancellation With up to nine cases reported on students getting mumps, Lewis has postponed several events in effort to resolve the case

BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com

Along with other campus events, a mumps outbreak at Lewis University has caused the campus to postpone the December commencement ceremony until May 17-19.

“I don’t feel good about being on campus today, I’m an older student with kids at home but I have finals so there’s not much I can do about it,” said Lewis student Michael, who followed direction by the University to not give last names to media. “I’m graduating but I obviously won’t be walking this December or next May because I’m going to Law school. Myself and all of the other students work very hard and I would of liked to show my kids that hard work pays off and you can get recognized but now I just have to wait for the University to mail [my diploma] to me.”

There has been one case confirmed, with around nine other potential cases of mumps that have been reported.

“Our focus from the start was to maintain the academic experience for our students at this critical time, while still being concerned with the students health,” said Joe Falese, Senior VP for student services. “We’ve made a lot of changes in the events, schedules and other gathering where there will be people from the outside coming.”

The initial gradation ceremony was scheduled to take place Dec. 15-16, but because of the sudden outbreak, that and many other campus events have been cancelled.

“It was a very difficult and disappointing decision but again in cooperation with Will County speaking from the criteria to bring 2,500 to 3,000 on our campus while we’re considered in a mumps outbreak would not be the thing to do,” Falese said. “We share the disappointment with our students, but it was a decision we needed to make.”

The university has also cancelled all remaining events through Dec. 28, but class schedules will remain the same.

“Our Heritage play, basketball games and other events that have large external audiences were cancelled with some being rescheduled,” Falese said.

Will County Health Department officials are recommending that medical providers and hospitals throughout the county take full precautions if someone enters their offices with typical mumps symptoms.

These would especially include swollen salivary glands around the ears, mouth, and neck areas; in addition to fevers, headaches, body aches or flu like symptoms, in addition to swollen glands.

WCHD officials say one of

the potentially biggest mistakes that can be made is to assume that someone with those symptoms has no chance of having the mumps just because they have already had the standard two doses of the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine.

Someone with the swollen salivary glands might not be even considered for mumps testing because they have both MMR shots on their records, but mumps should not be excluded as a possibility in those cases.

Records show that the majority of the suspected mumps cases at Lewis University do indeed involve students who have had the two doses. The Health Department is also recommending that those with two previous MMR vaccines who have come in contact, or believe they were in the presence of anyone with confirmed mumps or mumps symptoms should make an appointment for their third MMR mumps shot as soon as possible.

A third MMR shot is not needed for those who are showing mumps symptoms or have already tested positive for mumps, due to the natural immunity of the mumps virus.

“Across the University there is extreme disappointment and our hearts go out to all of our students,” Falese said. “With this situation and the way it has unfolded, it has been a very difficult time for us as a community, but I’m very proud of the way our community has responded with the focus on public health and the critical functions for our students to have the academic experience.”

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Gray’s legacy leaves a bridge to the future for southern Illinois

BY HOLLY KEE OF THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS LOCAL MEDIA GROUP In 1956, a little-known freshman congressman from Franklin County in southern Illinois gave his first major speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, receiving a standing ovation for his efforts. In that speech, amateur magician Kenneth J. Gray from West Frankfort, used his skills to illustrate the “rosy” prospects of then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Interstate Highway Act. Carrying a bouquet of red roses, Gray illustrated the interference of lobbyists and special interests that he said were “killing” the program by snapping flowers off the stems until all the blossoms were gone. At the conclusion of the speech, Gray suggested the lobbyists would fail and all would be “rosy” again, holding up the bouquet with white roses blooming from the bare stems.

In a political career that spanned 24 years in Congress, Gray was responsible for bringing nearly $7 billion in public works projects to southern Illinois.

Using earmarks on bills often referred to as “pork barrel politics,” Gray’s ability to score for his district earned him the moniker “the Prince of Pork.”

“It was a title he embraced,” said his daughter, Becky Gray-Clay. “My dad knew that those projects meant jobs for people in southern Illinois.”

In what would become an infamous interview with The Southern Illinoisan in 2008, Gray said, “They call Rend Lake pork. Yet the engineers, six years ago when there was tremendous flooding, said that because of Rend Lake, more than $100 million worth of property downstream was saved. If that is pork, pass me the plate, another heaping serving.”

Part of that quote ended up as the title of a book about Gray’s life by a pair of local authors and educators, Marleis Trover and Maxine Pyle. “Pass the Plate: the Legend and Legacy of United States Congressman Kenneth J. Gray” tells Gray’s story via a walk down memory lane that showcases the man that Trover describes as “one of the most effective congressmen of the 20th century.”

Trover said Gray understood the most important job of a leader is to provide hope.

“Each time he showed off southern Illinois,” Trover said, “he brought more

people here or he connected our area with officials in other cities.”

Although he never went to college, Gray educated himself about his area and beyond. He exaggerated his age to 18 to enlist during World War II, Trover said.

An old man going a lone highway, Came at the evening, cold and gray, To a chasm, vast, and deep and wide, Through which was flowing a sullen tide.

The old man crossed in the twilight dim; The sullen stream had no fear for him; But he turned, when safe on the other side, And built a bridge to span the tide.

“Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim, near, “You are wasting strength with building here; Your journey will end with the ending day;

You never again will pass this way; You’ve crossed the chasm, deep and wideWhy build you this bridge at the evening tide?”

The builder lifted his old gray head: “Good friend, in the path I have come,” he said, “There followeth after me today, A youth, whose feet must pass this way.

This chasm, that has been naught to me, To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be.

He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building this bridge for him.”

Gray’s exaggeration, including his colorful suits, bow ties, red permed hair, and even his modes of transportation, made him stand out, giving him instant recognition.

After returning from World War II, Gray served as commander of the American Legion for the 15-county area, providing services to help reintegrate the returning soldiers.

“Having flown in the war, Kenny used his skills to pilot a helicopter around southern Illinois,” Trover said. “He later used what he saw in those counties to identify priorities to raise the standard of living for all the people of southern Illinois.”

Gray’s influence can be seen all over southern Illinois, starting with Interstate 57, part of which is now named Ken Gray Expressway in his honor.

Many small towns have post offices thanks to Gray. Rend Lake is another of the “pork” projects Gray brought to southern Illinois. Rend Lake spurred economic growth when a boat factory opened nearby that offered steady em-

ployment to an area with little opportunity. Gray sponsored infrastructure bills that helped jumpstart the growth of industry throughout his district, including in Marion, where Pepsi MidAmerica, one of the area’s largest employers, is located. Former Mayor Bob Butler, the longest serving mayor in Illinois history, worked closely with Gray to secure federal funding that enabled Marion to grow. Butler told Trover he was “irritated” when Gray was referred to as “the Prince of Pork.”

“He was just better at it than anyone else and they couldn’t stand it,” Butler said. Gray’s wheeling and dealing with Washington’s elite also brought the Marion Federal Penitentiary, Devil’s Kitchen Dam, Olmsted Lock and Dam, numerous federal housing projects, an expansion project for the Marion Veterans Administration Medical Center, education funding and funding for the arts.

For Gray, it was never about power or personal gain; it was always about the people. “When you came into his office, it didn’t matter if you were Democrat or Republican,” Gray-Clay said. “You were his constituent and he would help you.”

Gray was popular at home and gained respect in Washington’s inner circles. He was frequently called upon by House leaders such as Sam Rayburn and Tip O’Neill to stand in as the speaker protem. He frequently appeared in public with presidents John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Lyndon Johnson and Ronald Reagan. Gray retired in 1989. He continued to be active in the district, lending a hand as an auctioneer, appearing at various dinners and fundraisers, or offering advice to his successors.

Gray died on July 12, 2014, at age 89.

He enjoyed reciting parables and poems, with one of his favorites being Allen Dromgoole’s “The Bridge Builder.”

Gray left a legacy that has become a bridge for the southern part of Illinois, one that preserves the beauty of the land but still connects the rural areas to other parts of the country.

Holly Kee, a reporter for the Southern Illinois Local Media Group, can be reached via email at hkee@localsouthernnews.com. Editor’s note: The weekly Illinois Bicentennial series is brought to you by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and Illinois Press Association. More than 20 newspapers are creating stories about the state’s history, places and key moments in advance of the Bicentennial on Dec. 3, 2018. Stories published up to this date can be found at 200illinois.com.

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FLIGHT Plainfield Central graduate Hyland ends her career atop Lewis University all-time kills list

BY MARK GREGORY Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

When Elizabeth Hyland was leaving Plainfield Central in 2014, she had offers to play volleyball at a Division I university and compete at the highest collegiate in her sport.

Instead, Hyland chose to play for DII Lewis University and stay close to home.

Four years and a record-setting career later – Hyland proved she made the right decision.

Hyland’s career came to a close in the NCAA Division II semifinal loss in four sets to Western Washington.

Along the way, however, she became of the best players to ever step call Neil Carey Arena home.

Hyland ended her career as the Flyers’ all-time leader in kills with 1,687, she is tops in points scored with 1,960, third in digs (1,703) and third in sets played

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(519).

To go along with the numbers, Hyland was tabbed as the 2018 Great Lakes Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, she was a D2CCA All-American.

Hyland was a three-time AVCA All-American, three-time AVCA All-Region First Team selection, two-time D2CCA All-Midwest Region, three-time All-GLVC First Team. She was awarded the Baden/GLVC Offensive Player of the Week six times and earned defensive player of the week once.

A computer science major, Hyland was a four-time Academic All-GLVC Team member, member of the CoSIDA 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-District Women’s Volleyball Team and has been a recipient of the Br. David Delahanty Award given to Lewis student-athletes for academic excellence – every season.

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Elizabeth Hyland ended her career as one of the best volleyball players to ever don a Lewis University uniform.

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Flyers sign seven baseball players for 2020 Lewis University head baseball coach Tim McDonough announced that Angelo Cantelo, Jake Huisman, Jacob Karaba, Patrick Keaty, Joe Pruesser, Jake Schwartz and Zach Teegen will join the Flyers for the 2020 season.

“These seven young men all have bright futures ahead them,” McDonough said. “We wanted to continue to get more athletic, more physical and continue to get left-handed from an offensive standpoint and we were able to accomplish that with this group.

We also needed to bring in arms that have upside and the ability to come in on day one and make an impact and were able to that as well.

“On top of the talent each of these young men bring to the field, they are all even better people,” McDonough continued.

“The work ethic and character they will bring to the table will impact the program in a positive way now and in the future.

“Coach (Mike) Vucsko did a remarkable job identifying and cultivating relationships with

HYLAMD FROM PAGE 7 “I was getting looked at by a lot of schools, mostly Division I, and there were a lot of factors that went into my choice, like class sizes and I am a home body and like to see my parents

this group,” McDonough stated.

“Four position players and three pitchers set us up very well for the future. This group possesses physical raw tools, but even more than that they are all tough baseball players with tremendous baseball IQ’s as well. We are one or two pitchers away from this being the best recruiting class we’ve had in my time here at Lewis.”

• Angelo Cantelo (Catcher/First Base - 6’1” – 210 – Marian Catholic – White Sox ACE) Cantelo, a three-year varsity starter helped lead Marian Catholic to the state championship 3A game as a sophomore. As a junior he batted .407 with a .471 on-base percentage, three home runs and 24 runs batted in. He was selected to the East Suburban Catholic AllConference team and the E.S.C.C Defensive Player of the Year.

His honors for Marian Catholic helped tab him Daily Southtown All-Area Second Team accolades.

Cantelo, was voted the MVP of the Ted Radcliffe Double Duty Classic and RBI World Series. Perhaps his biggest honor in 2018 was being named the 2018 Do It Stevie’s Way

Award Winner. Cantelo, is planning on majoring in business.

• Jake Huisman (RHP – 6’2” 175 – Glenbard East High School) Huisman, a planned business administration major, helped Glenbard East to a 24-13 record as a junior and a regional championship. Huisman compiled a 2.68 ERA, struck out 21 batters in 31.1 innings pitched while only issuing nine walks. His cousin Nick Huisman (Westmont, Ill/ Timothy Christian) is a freshman pitcher for the Flyers. His uncle, Rick Huisman help lead the Flyers to three consecutive NCAA World Series appearances from 1988-1990 and was drafted in third round of MLB draft by the San Francisco Giants.

• Jacob Karaba (RHP – 6’0” – 190 – Neuqua Valley – Illinois Hawks) Karaba, a planned secondary education major helped Neuqua Valley to a 31-4 record during his junior campaign and a regional and conference championship.

He finished the year with a 2.62 ERA with 24 strikeouts. Jacob’s mom Jan obtained her bachelor’s degree from Lewis in 1993 in art.

• Patrick Keaty (Shortstop – 5’10” – 175 – South Elgin – Elite Baseball Training) Keaty, a four-year varsity starter helped lead his team to a 25-5 record during his sophomore season and a sectional championship. As a sophomore, Keaty was selected to Academic All-Conference team.

During his junior season he batted .360, with a .451 on base percentage, 14 stolen bases, and two home runs. His accolades during his junior campaign honored him to be selected to First Team All-Conference and Academic All-Conference team. Patrick’s mom Cheryl got her bachelor’s degree from Lewis in 1998 in Business Administration.

• Joe Pruesser (OF – 6’1” – 180 – South Suburban Community College) Preusser, helped South Suburban finish with a record of 38-19 in 2018. He totaled a .432 on-base percentage and stole 10 bases during his freshman season. He played his high school ball at Br. Rice High School. In 2016, he was voted the Br. Rice recipient of

the Steven Bajenski Tournament MVP. He helped Br. Rice win the Catholic League Blue division hitting .336 and stealing 15 bases his senior season.

• Jake Schwartz (RHP – 6’3” – 195 – Lake Zurich – Athletic Barn) Schwartz, a planned aviation management major, is entering his third year playing varsity baseball for Lake Zurich. As a junior he threw five scoreless innings in a regional semifinal win.

He compiled a 3-1 record with a 1.57 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 29 innings pitched. Schwartz has been a three year honor roll student.

• Zach Teegen (OF – 6’0” – 210 – McHenry County Community College) Teegen, a planned business major, helped McHenry to a 4414 record last year and a sectional championship. He batted .380 with a .500 on base percentage, 35 runs scored, 28 runs batted in and three home runs. He earned Second Team All-Conference honors and was named to the NJCAA Academic All American Second Team.

in the stands,” Hyland said. “But one was I wanted to play right away and I knew I had a chance to do that at Lewis. If you really love the game, you will love playing no matter where you go.

“There was a grieving period after the season ended. I recently had an and of the year meeting with the coaches that we do every year and it wasn’t until that moment that I was able to reflect back on it and be proud of myself.”

In her career, Hyland posted a 122-24 record and went 42-2 at home. She also earned four rings – two as GLVC champions and two as NCAA D2 semifinalists. She joins fellow senior Abby Becker as the only players in program history to earn four rings.

“My coach at Plainfield Central, Eric Vogt, he said to leave the program better than I left it and I think I did that at Plainfield Central. My parents also taught me the same thing – to always leave everything better than you found it, even if it was just cleaning a room after I had just played with my toys,”

Hyland said. “So, when I came here, one of the reasons I chose it is because they were good, but it wasn’t a great program and I saw the potential and I had that instilled in me that I wanted to leave it better than I found it – and I think I did that.

“It is really cool knowing I had two final four finishes in four years. I want to leave a legacy that continues to improve and I think I have done that too. I am leaving a group of girls that are just as hungry for a national championship as I was. Already the redshirt freshmen are saying they will have five rings and as jealous as I would be that they had five – I hope they do it.”

This season almost didn’t happen for Hyland, as she considered using her redshirt season and taking a season off. “[in 2017] We should have been in the elite eight and that loss hurt,” she said “I went to my coach [Lorelee Smith] and I wanted to redshirt. I questioned if I was really making an impact because that should have been the year. I prayed on it and it was something God didn’t want

for me. This year for me was huge because I was going to sit this year everything we did this year was more special. I never dreamed of the player I am now and it is because of her and my teammates. Lorelee pushed me in a way no other coach has.”

Once she decided to play this season, Hyland made the 2017 loss a reminder of what she wanted to accomplish this season.

“This year, I wrote 111 on my shoes because that is the sum of all the jersey numbers from last year’s seniors,” she said. “Every time I looked down, I wanted to remember there was unfinished business.”

What Hyland said she gained from her four years as a Flyer even went beyond the wins, losses and rings – it was about people.

“Before every postseason game we would read a letter from the alumni that they wrote for us. Knowing that we come from something that is bigger than just the 15 girls in the program and how many people are backing us up is cool. Even

though I am not in the program anymore, I get to be part of it in some way. I felt the impact that the alumni had on us. Even though you leave, you are still part of the program,” she said.

“My teammates from when I was a freshman are all off doing their own things, but they will text me when it’s the most important.”

Hyland will graduate in May and while she is ready to tackle the real world, she is going to use Christmas break to explore the idea of continuing her volleyball career professionally.

“I am a computer science major and my concentration is pervasive computing and that is app and web development and I find that stuff super interesting,” Hyland said. “But, my dad asked me what I would do if I could get paid to do anything and I said be a professional athlete. He told me to try and find a way to make that happen. I will start looking for a job closer to when I graduate in May, but right now, I am looking into playing overseas because I don’t think volleyball is out of me just yet.”

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After running a bunch of tests, the Muhdo team will build a personalized fitness and nutrition based on genetic markers. Muhdo experts have trained five world champions from five different sporting disciplines.

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blehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited edition bobblehead featuring Pat Hughes, which plays his historic radio call of the final out in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. The bobbleheads, which are individually numbered to only 2,016 are currently in production.

A limited number of bobbleheads are being expedited for delivery before Christmas, with those be-

ing $45 each, while the remaining bobbleheads, which will arrive in January and be delivered before the Cubs Convention, are $40 each. Shipping is a flat rate of $8 per order 4 – A GOOD READ Several good books are hitting the shelves this season and one is sure to be a hit for someone on your list. Some of the big hits are:

Year with snacks and crafts, plus a special toast, complete with balloon drop. Dancing will follow. This program is intended for all ages. Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please inform us 24 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No shows may be waitlisted for future programs. Call Brittany Whyte at (815) 552-4290 or email bwhyte@whiteoaklibrary.org.

From 12:30-3 p.m. at the Lockport Library in Meeting Room A. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while watching A Christmas Story (PG), It’s a Wonderful Life (PG), based on the novel by Jeanine Basinger.

DECEMBER 19 Holiday Tea. Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove.

From 11 to 12:30 p.m., enjoy a delightful afternoon tea in the sitting room of the Blodgett House! Learn about Charles Blodgett’s wife Emma and other prominent women from the Downers Grove area during a private tour of the holiday decorated Victorian home. Tea and light snacks will be served following the tour.

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DECEMBER 31 Festival of Lights. Evenings daily at The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 East Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. 250,000 LED glimmering lights synchronized to 17 rotating songs on the 48-foot-tall holiday tree at 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m.

DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve Countdown to Noon.

DECEMBER 19 Candy House Creations at Crest Hill Library. Decorate your very own candy

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DECEMBER 17 Movie Matinee: A Christmas Story.

house with graham crackers, icing, and all of the toppings from 1-3:30 p.m. This program is open to children of all ages.

Registration is required. Parents: While your child attends this program, check out the Last-Minute Gift Wrap program in Meeting Room A/B. Registration is required. Call Brittany Whyte at (815) 552-4290 or email bwhyte@whiteoaklibrary.org.

Philly Special: The Inside Story of How the Philadelphia Eagles Won Their First Super Bowl Championship. Sal Paolantonio of ESPN takes readers inside the improbable 2017 championship season of the Philadelphia Eagles—from training camp to the first Super Bowl title in franchise history.

Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Join us to ring in the New Year at noon. We’ll celebrate with party favors,

p.m. New Year’s Eve as we say goodbye to 2018 and ring in 2019 with an awesome party for kids of all ages. There will be games, crafts and snacks so come join us and have a rocking good time. Registration is encouraged. Call Jessica Smith at

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DECEMBER 31 Countdown to Noon Year at Crest Hill Library. We are celebrating Noon

DJ Coach Josh, a photo booth, face painting, snacks, a balloon drop at noon and more. Parents must stay and supervise their children. Children 2 years old and under are welcome to attend, but will be limited in activities being offered.

Participants with food allergies may be exposed to allergens. Registration deadline is December 20.

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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.

P: 630-794-5300 F: 630-794-9090

Case No. 18 CH 0196 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

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.

Published 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

For Information Please Contact:

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 5 Fernwood Court, Romeoville, IL 60446 (Single Family Home). On the 20th day of December, 2018 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: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Plaintiff V. Daniel A. Tongson; et. al. Defendant.

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.

Codilis & Associates, P.C. 15W030 N. Frontage Road Suite 100 Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527

Case No. 18 CH 0441 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

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.

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 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

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) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Citibank, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee of NRZ Pass-Through Trust VI Plaintiff, vs.

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 Published 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

James Earl Williams; et. al.

Defendant. No. 18 CH 0196 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 27th day of June, 2018, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 20th day of December, 2018 , 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 8, IN BLOCK 5, IN WINSTON WOODS, UNIT NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1 AND THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 2, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 22, 1970, AS DOCUMENT NO. R70-17039, IN WILL COUNTY ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 411 Assembly Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 12-02-02-404-011-0000

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 PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Daniel A. Tongson; et. al.

Defendant. No. 18 CH 0441

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.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 18th day of July, 2018, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 20th day of December, 2018 , 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 106, IN HONEYTREE SUBDIVISION UNIT 5, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF OF RECORDED JULY 14, 1972 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R72-19651, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1972 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R72-31827, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 5 Fernwood Court, Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 12-02-27-301-071-0000

Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within

Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 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 Published 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

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