DECEMBER 15
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt. 6-7 p.m. at
Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook. Bring your flashlight and bag to search for candy canes that have been scattered throughout the forest at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Additional activities include a candy cane craft and hot chocolate by a campfire. Fee includes parent and child.
Jefferson Singers Perform Holiday Music and Christmas Carols. 7-8 p.m. at Woodridge Public
Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Joyful music will fill the library when nearly 50 choir members from Jefferson Junior High School line the main staircase and sing holiday favorites and Christmas carols. More Info: www.woodridgelibrary.org.
A Very Kacey Christmas. 8 p.m. at the
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Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Two-time Grammy award-winner Kacey Musgraves will be ringing in this holiday season with her first Christmas Headlining Tour. Show will feature songs off her upcoming debut Christmas album. Tickets: 815-726-7171.
DECEMBER 16-18
Madrigal Dinner Theatre. 7 p.m. (Friday
and Saturday); 1 p.m. (Sunday) at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Joliet Drama Guild takes you back to times of yore with dinner and interactive show. Contact: 815-724-3760.
DECEMBER 17
Breakfast with Santa. 9-10:30 a.m. at the Westmont Park District Administrative Building, 55 E. Richmond St. More Info: www.westmontparks.org. Charlie Brown & Friends Christmas. 5-8
p.m. at the Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden Ave., Westmont. More Info: www.westmontparks.org.
Grinch Whobilation Workshop. 5-8 p.m. at
the Westmont Park District Administrative Building, 55 E. Richmond St. The Grinch returns to Westmont to take over Santa's workshop and turn it into his dark, dingy cave. Play Grinch Games in Whoville like the Snowball Toss, Grinch Bowling, Grinch Gift Towers, the Grinch Slither, and make Grinch treats and crafts. Play games inside, then bundle up and take a ride around the Whomont neighborhood to enjoy the holiday lights on the Long Eared Mules Wagon. More Info: www.westmontparks.org.
Silver Bell Express. 5:30-7:15 p.m. at the Morton Grove Train Station. On Christmas Eve, many years ago, a young boy took a journey to a magical place. Travel with the park district as we venture on a memorable train ride. Santa awaits your arrival at the North Pole and will join us aboard the train for hot chocolate and cookies. More Info: www. mortongroveparks.com. Elf Workshop. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Louis Joliet Mall, 3340 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet. The merry band of Plainfield Park District elves will be spending time in Louis Joliet Mall making simple decorations and playing winter games. Bring the whole family. More Info: www.plfdparks.org.
DECEMBER 18
Reel at the Rialto ‘The Polar Express’. 3 p.m. at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Contact: 815-726-7171. Skate with Santa. 1-2:30 p.m. at Oakton Ice
Arena, 2800 Oakton St., Park Ridge. Skate with Santa and his elves. All skaters will be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to a Chicago Wolves hockey game. More Info: www.prparks.org.
Holiday Exhibition. 1-2:30 p.m. at Oakton
Ice Arena, 2800 Oakton St., Park Ridge. Don’t miss this special exhibition featuring participants from Oakton Ice Arena’s Competitive Edge and Learn-toSkate programs. More Info: www.prparks.org.
DECEMBER 19
Family Movie—’How the Grinch Stole Christmas’. 1-3 p.m. at Downers Grove Public
Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Bring a blanket and a pillow to enjoy the show! Popcorn provided. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is rated PG.
DECEMBER 21
Family Movie—’Polar Express’. 1-3 p.m. at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Bring a blanket and a pillow to enjoy the show! Popcorn provided. “Polar Express” is rated PG.
DECEMBER 22
Music and More. 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster, Morton Grove. Harmonizers Holiday Concert.
DECEMBER 23
Family Movie—’The Santa Clause’. 1-3 p.m. at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Bring a blanket and a pillow to enjoy the show! Popcorn provided. “The Santa Clause” is rated PG.
DECEMBER 30
Noon Year’s Eve. 11:15 a.m. to noon at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Say goodbye to 2016 a little earlier in the day. We will be reading a book, having a dance, giving a toast and more.
DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve For Kids. 11 a.m. at the Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave. Do you have a young one who wants to celebrate the New Year but can’t make it to midnight? Then ring in the New Year a little early and join the museum for a kid-oriented New Year celebration. Dress in your best and play games and enjoy treats as we countdown to noon. More Info: www.dgparks.org. New Year's Eve Celebration. 5-8 p.m. at the Centennial Fitness Center. Bring out the whole family for a fabulous New Year’s Eve event. Enjoy together a fantastic dinner and dessert buffet, live entertainment, inflatables, tot play area, miniature golf, and of course, a fabulously fun countdown to “midnight” at 8 p.m. More Info: www.prparks.org.
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SECTION College Cup Bolingbrook native ends season at Final 4 SEE PAGE 11
BUSINESS
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Thomas Toyota will be opening its dealership in the Rose Plaza subdivision on Weber Road and Grand Haven Circle in Romeoville.
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VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT 365U BOARD OF EDUCATION
Romeoville man fills school board vacancy Realty broker Victor Zackof fills open position from Chrystal Hansen’s resignation The Valley View School District 365U Board of Education has named Romeoville resident Victor Zack to fill a vacancy on the board created by the resignation of Chrystal Hansen who has moved out of the district.
A broker for ASAP Realty, Zack is a White Oak Library trustee and is active in the Hampton Park Social and Athletic Club, the Knights of Columbus and the Romeoville Historical Society. A graduate of Elmhurst College
with a Bachelor of Science Degree in business management, his expertise is in the area of communications, problem solving, interpersonal relationships, planning and team building. Zack will join the board immediately and will serve for the remaining four months of Hansen’s term. Bolingbrook resident Hansen held the position until last month, having moved from the area, giv-
ing up her seat a few months shy of her term’s end this April. Fifteen candidates applied for the position and the school board internally narrowed the candidates down to five and had been conducting interviews to select a new member. The four-year seat will be on the April ballot and board members elected in April will take their seats at the May 1 meeting.
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Toyota expands community partnership Toyota will be bringing a new state-of-the-art dealership, Romeoville Toyota, to Weber Road By Laura Katauskas Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com
Though its physical site is not yet constructed, Toyota is making its presence known in Romeoville. Jim Thomas of Thomas Toyota of Joliet recently donated $10,000 to the Romeoville Police Department to help with the relocation of its animal shelter, which is currently located near the Public Works Department. Toyota will be bringing a new state-of-the-art dealership, Romeoville Toyota, to Weber Road, including a 46,000-square-
foot building with a showroom, sales area, service areas and office space. The 5.8-acre site, now vacant, is to be located at the southwest corner of Weber Road and Grand Haven Circle, and is part of the Rose Plaza subdivision. “Thomas Toyota has been great to work with and we are very excited to see this project progress,” said Mayor John Noak. “They are already showing what a great community partner they are, having made this donation in addition to their sponsorship of Winter Wonderland.” The concept site plan for the
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Thomas Toyota will be opening its dealership in the Rose Plaza subdivision on Weber Road and Grand Haven Circle in Romeoville. dealership includes 365 parking spaces with main access at the traffic signal at Grand Haven
Circle. The dealership will be constructed in front of the newly constructed apartment complex.
The design phase for the dealership is still progressing. Construction is expected for the spring.
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Village to hold meeting concerning Rodeo Dr. improvements MORE INFO
Public forum will take place Dec. 29 at Village Hall By Laura Katauskas Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com
In an attempt to improve traffic flow the village of Bolingbrook is looking to reconstruct the intersection of Rodeo Drive and Kings Road with a new roundabout.
The village plans to host an informal meeting to introduce and discuss the project to the public from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Village Hall board room, 375 W. Briarcliff Road. Anyone interested in the project is invited to attend. Village representatives are expected to address the need for the project, its design, engineering analysis and also provide drawings, maps, aerial photography and examples of roundabout use during the meeting. According to the meeting no-
Village plans to host an informal meeting to introduce and discuss the project to the public from: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Village Hall board room, 375 W. Briarcliff Road
tice, the meeting is meant to be informal, verbatim comments will not be recorded, though, written comments may be submitted. The same material to be discussed is currently available for review and inspection at the Bolingbrook Village Hall.
Annual address looks at year in review BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon on Dec. 7 at the Republic Banquet Hall in Joliet that offered a presentation highlighting the state of the county. The annual event seated a number of community leaders and elected officials as Will County Executive Larry Walsh Sr. addressed the outlook of Will County in reviewing what was achieved in 2016 and what’s to come. “Despite the challenges we face in Illinois, Will County remains strong both economically and fiscally, but most importantly as a community that supports our neighbors when they are in need,” Walsh said. “We continue to see numerous positive attributes that we can be proud of throughout all of our local communities.”
LARRY WALSH SR. Will County Executive
“I think we have plenty of successful efforts made possible because we work together to get things done ...” - LARRY WALSH SR. WILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Walsh explained that he thinks Will County, although not perfect, serves as a good model for both Springfield and Washington D.C. “I think we have plenty of successful efforts made possible because we work together to get things done,” he said.
VILLAGE NEWS >> BOLINGBROOK
United announces candidates running for Village Board Party candidates plan to run at office during April’s Consolidated Election
at the Bolingbrook law office of Giamanco & Ooink. ROBERT “BOB” JASKIEWICZ CANDIDATE FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE BOB@12FIVE.COM
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Projects in the works including new Public Safety Complex
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The county board took action recently to approve a 2017 budget of $569 million that is balanced that intends to meet the county’s needs. Walsh said elected officials worked hard to adopt a budget that all sides could agree on. “Our continued history of fiscal prudence has enabled Will County to maintain a AA-plus bond rating,” he said. “This rating recognizes the counties commitment to stable fund balances, controlled expenditures, long-term planning and strong fiscal policies. It also allows us more favorable rates when borrowing for capital projects.” Noting the need to prioritize for county building updates, Walsh said elected officials have worked diligently over the years to put plans for change into motion. In 2011, officials created a county master plan to detail and prioritize facility improvements. Walsh said in some cases, this guide they adopted called for consolidation or reduction of offices. The master plan is hoped to guide officials in taking action, he said. Will County has a number of capital improvement projects in the works, including the new Will
With goals of uniting Bolingbrook’s diverse community, promoting business, and increasing transparency and fiscal responsibility “Bolingbrook United” announced its run at office during April’s Consolidated Election.
BOLINGBROOK UNITED’S SLATE INCLUDES:
Bob Jaskiewicz is an Owner and Managing Director of 12five Capital, a business-lending firm, and is heavily involved in the Bolingbrook community. Bob has five adult children and has been resident of Bolingbrook for 21 years where he resides with his wife Linnea Jaskiewicz. TERRI RANSOM CANDIDATE FOR VILLAGE
JACKIE TRAYNERE
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Terri Ransom is an Information Technology Consultant with TEKsystems working with Cyber Security in downtown Chicago. She has been a resident of Bolingbrook for 17 years where she resides with her two children and her husband Michael Ransom.
Leading Bolingbrook United’s ticket and running for Mayor of Bolingbrook is Jackie Traynere, current member of the Will County Board and Labor Organizer at the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO. Jackie has two adult children and first made her home here in 1970. She resides with her husband Joe Traynere, owner of a local business, The Cleaning Authority. JAIME OLSON CANDIDATE FOR VILLAGE CLERK JAIMEJOLSON@YAHOO.COM
Jaime Olson is a labor and employment law attorney. Jaime has been a resident of Bolingbrook for more than 10 years where she resides with her two children and her husband Joe Giamanco, a partner
County Public Safety Complex and the Will County Judicial Complex. The new construction efforts amount to $29.5 million and nearly $200 million, respectively. “All of these actions have helped streamline county government operations in downtown Joliet,” Walsh said. Noting that many of those in
MARY HELEN REYNA CANDIDATE FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE MHR60440@GMAIL.COM
Mary Helen Reyna is the owner of Reyna Law Office, a Bolingbrook based law firm that concentrates in immigration law. She is fluent in Spanish and has been a resident of Bolingbrook for nine years where she resides with her daughter and her husband John Parsons.
attendance for the luncheon are business leaders who understand the importance of having safe transportation and infrastructure, Walsh said county officials strive to be responsive to their needs. “Getting customers to you and your product to market are key to SEE REVIEW PAGE 23
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Bolingbrook camp prepares to become county program center Camp building’s roof was replaced in November This past spring, Camp Fire Illinois Prairie’s Camp Kata Kani in Bolingbrook celebrated 60 years of serving local Camp Fire youth and now plans to expand are in the works. The site of the council’s popular summer day camp, Kata Kani has been a local area destination for Camp Fire youth since before Bolingbrook was incorporated as a village. Now the council is upgrading the existing camp building and facilities as it plans to expand
the programs it offers at Kata Kani, creating a site for Camp Fire’s educational programs and youth clubs. “We have always had a strong presence in Bolingbrook primarily through our summer day camp,” said CEO Jennifer Fair Margraf. Using the camp as a program and club site, we will soon be able to bring our unique programming to even more Will County youth.” In its first step, the camp building’s roof was replaced in November, and plans are in place to upgrade bathrooms and other interior facilities in spring 2017. These repairs and upgrades have been made possible in part by a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Will County, supplemented by the council’s own funds.
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VILLAGE NEWS BRIEFS WARMING CENTERS AVAILABLE
SNOW PARKING ORDINANCE
In extreme weather conditions, warming centers are available from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 900 West Romeo Road After 9:30 p.m., the warming center will be at Fire Station No. 3 at 698 Birch Drive. If a warming center is needed after 9:30 p.m., residents should contact the Police Department at 815-886-7219 prior to proceeding to the warming center. Spread the word and check on elderly or disabled neighbors. For more information, contact Romeoville Emergency Management at 815-886-0021.
In an effort to keep residents safe and streets cleared during the winter, the Village of Romeoville would like to remind residents of the Snow Parking Ordinance. This ordinance is designed to limit on-street parking during snow removal to allow plows to access and clear the streets during the winter. Following are the guidelines: •
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are complete. The switch over time for odd-even parking is 6 a.m. The fine for snow related parking violations is $50. Officers will patrol village streets and immediately issue parking citations and a 24-hour-tow notice to any vehicles found in violation of the odd-even parking ordinance. Vehicles parked on streets designated as parking prohibited after two inches of snowfall will be ticketed and towed immediately. Parking citations for blocking the sidewalk will not be issued until the snow
RO U S A R George E. Rousar, 73, Army veteran of the Vietnam War, of Bolingbrook. Beloved husband of Dawn (nee Gohr). Loving father of Dina, Lisa and stepfather of Dan and Gayle. Gentle grandfather to David and Bradley. Fond brother of Sharon, Rita, and Frank. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation is Thursday, December 15, from 3-8 p.m. at Bolingbrook-McCauley Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 530 W.
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removal operations are complete. These restrictions do not apply to Grand Haven, Highpoint, Wespark (Besides Wespark Pkwy, Wespark Circle and Wespark Blvd.), Lakewood Falls (Unincorporated), Carillon, Remington, Malibu Bay Townhomes and Romeo Gardens.
each fire station. Each time there is a holiday-related fire from December 1st to January 2nd, one of the red bulbs will be replaced by a white one. The Romeoville Fire Department is asking residents to take precautions to help make this holiday season a safe one. Some suggestions to help make this holiday season safer are: •
KEEP THE WREATH RED Since 1995, the Romeoville Fire Department has used a festive holiday symbol to remind residents about holiday safety. A wreath with red lights has been placed at
Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook IL 60440. Lying in state Friday, December 16, from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. funeral service at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church 985 Lily Cache Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60440. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood IL. Arrangements entrusted to BolingbrookMcCauley Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 530 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook. (630) 759-1212, www.mccauleyfuneralchapel. com
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Unplug holiday lights before going to bed Extinguish candles before leaving home and going to bed Keep tree and holiday decorations away from heat sources, such as: fireplaces, space heaters, candles and heating ducts When using a fireplace: Make sure there is a fire screen in place Don’t close the damper until the fire is completely out Only burn seasoned firewood Test smoke detectors and inform guests of your fire escape plan Keep children and pets away from lit candles Avoid overloading circuits and extension cords
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WILL COUNTY LAND USE DEPARTMENT
Drop off burned out holiday lights at 8 county locations Reusing gift bags and recycling saves energy and even prevents water pollution Three Will County offices are joining the County’s five permanent residential electronic recycling drop-off sites to give residents opportunities to dispose of unwanted, burned out, or horribly twisted string holiday lights. Holiday lights may be dropped off in the lobbies of the County Office Building, 302 N Chicago St., Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County, 421 Doris Ave., and the Land Use Department, 58 E Clinton, until Jan. 31. “In the spirit of the season, let’s give the Earth we depend upon a gift by recycling. String lights are one of hundreds of items we can keep out of our landfills while preserving our natural resources,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. Marta Keane, Recycling Program Specialist with the Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division, encouraged residents to incorporate green activities into their lives this holiday season. “Making reuse and recycling part of holiday celebrations can be fun, and using our drop-offs
is a great family activity. Reusing gift bags and recycling saves energy and even prevents water pollution. “We remind everyone to recycle wrapping paper, boxes, envelopes and various containers that are generated at this time of the year,” said Keane. Permanent residential electronic recycling sites are open at the following times and places: Joliet, 57 W. Marion St., from 5 to 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month; Lockport Public Works, 17112 Prime Blvd., from 6 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; and New Lenox Township, 1100 S. Cedar Road, New Lenox, from 5 to 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Also, Peotone Police Department, 208 E. Main St., from 5 to 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month; and Romeoville Public Works, 615 Anderson Drive, from 5 to 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For additional information about electronic recycling and Will County Land Use -RRE, go to www.willcountygreen.com. Information about items that are banned from landfills is also found there. The Land Use Department is under the County Executive’s office and is led by Director Curt Paddock.
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Making space for New Year Tips on how to de-clutter various areas of your life so you can create physical and mental space for something new As we enter the final month of the year, you may be pondering how to make 2017 your best year yet. Here are some tips on how to declutter various areas of your life so you can create physical and mental space for something new and exciting in the year ahead. If you want to eat more healthily, declutter your kitchen. Clear out food items that don’t align with your new eating habits. Let go of small appliances, utensils, etc. that aren’t in sync with your new healthy lifestyle. For example, say goodbye to the deep fryer or cookbooks that the new, healthier you won’t need. You can donate unopened foods that are still within the freshness date to your local food pantry, and find charitable organizations who will appreciate your other unneeded items. If you want to lose weight, de-clutter your closet. To help you keep your eye on your goal, create space in your closet for the size you intend to become. Let go of a few items in the size you are right now, as well as larger sizes, to create space for the new, slimmer you. Of course you won’t want to let go of
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“Scrutinize your current commitments and let go of activities that no longer energize or inspire you. Say “no” to volunteer responsibilities that leave you drained and resentful of the time they require ...” everything in your current size, but if you clear out a few items, your closet will remind you that you intend to lose weight and fill it with items in a smaller size. If you want to spend more time with your family, de-clutter your calendar. It’s hard to spend meaningful time with family if your calendar is packed with commitments that have you constantly on the go. Scrutinize your current commitments and let go of activities that no
longer energize or inspire you. Say “no” to volunteer responsibilities that leave you drained and resentful of the time they require. Consider replacing these obligations with family-centered activities or free time that can be used for family events. If you want more energy at work, declutter your desk and files. Feel your energy shift as you toss or shred paperwork you no longer need. Feel inspired to take on new, exciting projects as you delete old files that represent prior responsibilities. Of course, if you must keep information for legal reasons or to comply with company retention policies, move applicable items to an archive area or archive folder that’s separate from your active files. If you want to be more financially responsible, de-clutter your wallet and purse. By de-cluttering and organizing your wallet and purse, you make it easier to track spending and stay on top of bills. As you de-clutter these areas of your life, you empower yourself to create the new life you wish for yourself. I wish you success on your journey. 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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with movies, coloring, bubbles, LEGOs® and more! For students entering grades 6–12.
THROUGH DECEMBER 29 Mitten Tree Donations. The Fountaindale Public Library, 300
LED Ornament . 6:30 p.m. at Fountaindale Public Library,
DECEMBER 15 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt. 6-7 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature
DIY Feather Christmas Tree. 7 p.m. at Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook. Create a beautiful 12–18inch feather tree and base, perfect for a Christmas decoration or handmade holiday gift.
W Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, is partnering with Power Connection to ensure children will be warm this winter with new children’s hats, mittens, gloves and scarves. Donations will be displayed on the Mitten Tree in the library’s lobby. Contact Power Connection at 630-679-6899 for more information.
Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook. Bring your flashlight and bag to search for candy canes that have been scattered throughout the forest at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Additional activities include a candy cane craft and hot chocolate by a campfire. Fee includes parent and child.
Panera Milk & Cookies Story Time. 9:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 714 E. Boughton Rd. Bolingbrook. Enjoy milk and a cookie while we read a story. Story times include interactive puppets as well as music and movement. Call Laura Didier at 630-685-4167 to register. For children ages 2–6 with an adult. Throwback Thursday. 3:30–5 p.m. at Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook. Relive your childhood
300 W Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook. Learn how you can create your own light-up decorations using LED lights, coding and an Arduino! For students entering grades 6–12.
Minecraft Club: Open Play. 3:30–5 p.m. at Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook. Drop in for open game play. Bring your library card and Minecraft account information. Limited Minecraft guest accounts available. For children in grades 3–12. Drop in; no registration required. DECEMBER 16 Teen Movie Fridays. 3–5 p.m. Watch a movie in the Vortex, at Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, Drop in; no registration required, for students entering grades 6–12.
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BOLINGBROOK Darren Crowder, 35, of Bolingbrook, was charged Nov 24 with aggravated robbery and theft, following an incident on the 700 block of Melissa Dr. A trailer was reported removed Nov. 30 from a rear parking lot on the100 block of Lily Cache Ln. between Nov. 21 and 29. Officers were called Dec. 1 to Kohl’s, 1138 W. Boughton Rd., for the report of a retail theft. Suspect concealed a Nike coat and exited the store at 12:43 p.m. without rendering payment. Loss valued at $57. Officers responded to the 300 block of N. Schmidt Rd. for the report of a theft. Suspect reached in open vehicle and took U.S. currency and a cellphone at 10:25 pm. Loss valued at $1,000. U.S. currency was taken from an unsecured vehicle parked on the 200 block of Edgehill Dr. between Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Loss valued at $15. Jose Carrillo, 38, of Bolingbrook, was charged Dec. 1 with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Orchard and Blackberry drive at 7:19 p.m. Justin Crutcher, 20, of Bolingbrook, and a 17-yearold juvenile were charged Dec.
1 with criminal trespass to property on the 300 block of Wildflower Way at 12:47 p.m. Anthony Bailey, 18, Bolingbrook, was charged Dec. 2 with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop on the 200 block of S. Bolingbrook Dr. at 10:07 p.m. Darrell Robinson, 38, of Bolingbrook, was charged Dec. 2 with two in-state warrants on the 100 block of E. North Frontage Rd. at 10:56 pm. (16-7017) Sugar was poured into a gas tank of a vehicle parked on the 300 block of Whitewater Dr. between Nov. 18 and Dec. 2. Kashmire Clemons, 22, of Bolingbrook, was charged Dec. 2 with an in-state warrant on the 100 block of S. Schmidt Rd. at 1:06 p.m. Frederick Ford, of Bolingbrook, was charged Dec. 2 with two counts of DUI and improper lane usage, following a traffic stop on the 200 block of S. Weber Rd. at 7:54 p.m. Officers were called Dec. 3 to the 700 block of E. Boughton Rd. for the report of a theft. A wallet was taken while the victim was shopping between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Officers were called Dec. 3 to Lowes, 245 N. Weber Rd., for the report of a retail theft. Suspect removed three vacuums from display and exited the store without rendering payment at 2:11 p.m. Loss valued at $300. Sylvia Ibe, 54, of Bolingbrook, was charged Dec 3 with an instate warrant, speeding and no insurance, following a traffic stop on the 1200 block of W. Boughton Rd. at 7:42 p.m. It was reported Dec. 3 that two vehicles parked on the
300 block of Malibu Dr. were rummaged through. U.S. currency and an iPod were taken. Loss valued at $500. Dec. 4th Officers were called to the 100 block of Royce Rd. for the report of a burglary. Unknown subject cut clasp to secured shipping container and removed concrete tools between 11/3012/04. Loss valued at $3,300. (16-7043) It was reported Dec. 4 two windows to a vehicle parked on Vermont Circle were broken out by a landscaping brick. Jessica Dunlap, 29, 308 Melody Ct., was charged Dec. 4 with DUI, following a traffic stop on the 600 block of E. Boughton Rd. at 3:23 a.m. Clustein McDowell, 27, of Chicago, was charged Dec. 4 with retail theft from Target, 1188 W. Boughton Rd., at 1:11 pm. (16-7069) Officers were called Dec. 5 to a parking lot on the 200 block of S. Bolingbrook Dr. for the report of criminal damage to property. A vehicle tire was cut between 10 and 10:35 a.m. Mitchell Weidinger, 27, of Bolingbrook, was charged Dec. 5 with two counts of DUI and improper turn, following a traffic stop on the 400 block of N. Bolingbrook Dr. at 1:52 a.m. Deontay Holman, 22, of Bolingbrook, was charged Dec. 5 with no valid drivers license, resisting a peace officer, two counts of unlawful possession of weapon by felon and no FOID card, following a traffic stop on the 200 block of S. Bolingbrook Dr. at 3:56 p.m. Jose Rivera, 44, of Joliet, was charged Dec. 6, with an in-state warrant, on the 100
block of N. Weber Rd. at 6:56 a.m. Officers responded Dec. 6 to Dollar Tree, 279 N. Weber Rd., for the report of a theft. A bank deposit was taken on Nov. 14. Loss valued at $1700. Kalem Morton, 19, Naperville, was charged Dec. 7 with an in-state warrant on the 300 block of W. Briarcliff Rd. at 9:544 am. (16-7113) Amanda Williams, 30, of Naperville was charged with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Weber and Boughton roads at 12:44 p.m.
ROMEOVILLE Anthony Arceneaux, 22, of Romeoville, was arrested Nov. 28 near Amaryllis and Lavender for possession of cannabis. Erionna Williamson, 22, of Joliet, was arrested Nov. 28 in the 400 block of South Weber Road for retail theft. A criminal defacement of property Nov. 29 was reported in the 600 block of North Weber Road. Unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti on the exterior of the building. Estimated cost to remove the damage is $400. On Nov. 29 at 12:23 am, two juveniles, ages 16 and 17, were arrested for curfew violation near Romeo and Frieh. Fernando Perez, 45, of Romeoville, was arrested Nov. 29 near Grand and LeMoyne for no valid DL and improper lighting. Ricardo Mendoza, 26, of Romeoville, was arrested Nov. 30, on the 1000 block of Romeo Road for an in-state warrant. Luis Quiles, 21, of Romeoville, was arrested Nov. 30, near Farragut and Corona for DUI, no insurance, improper lane usage, no rear registration
light and unsafe equipment. A burglary and criminal damage to property was reported Dec. 1 on the 1000 block of Redondo. Unknown person(s) broke two windows at the property and took copper pipe valued at $1000 from the residence. Jorge Reyes, 38, of Joliet, was arrested Dec. 2, near Route 53 and Taylor for DWLS. A criminal damage to property was reported Dec. 2 in the 800 block of Bluff Road. Unknown person(s) broke the driver’s side window of a vehicle that was parked in the business lot. Estimated cost to repair the damage is $200. Ronald Santos, 49, of Chicago, was arrested Dec. 4, on the 0-100 block of Concord for DWLS and no insurance. A theft under $500 was reported Dec. 5 in the 1900 block of Somerset Drive. Unknown person(s) took two geese statues valued at $100 from the yard of the residence. Angel Gonzalez, 19, of Romeoville, was arrested Dec. 5, on the 2000 block of Wedgewood Circle for an instate warrant. Amanda Bice, 24, of Plainfield, as arrested Dec. 6, on the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive for prostitution, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug equipment. Darnell Prince, 18, of Joliet, was arrested Dec. 6, on the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive for an in-state warrant. Lindy Young, 24, of Richton Park, was arrested Dec. 8, near Route 53 and Taylor for speeding and an in-state warrant.
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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
Just get it over with. A nagging responsibility may have you looking for ways to get out of it but you’ll find the easiest solution is simply to do it. Don’t become too frustrated by mistakes as the experience provides a valuable lesson.
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M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1
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You’ve got nothing to worry about. Don’t be overly sensitive by what you may see as flaws in your appearance as these may well be the traits that attract others to you. Getting out of the house may help clear your head.
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Slide into the driver’s seat. You’ll find that your leadership skills will be quite the asset when immersed into a group setting this week. There’s nothing wrong with using the influence of a powerful friend to achieve your ends.
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Don’t become alarmed or offended if you find that someone is employing your own methods as it may be nothing more than they just admire your style. Give a loved one the attention they deserve.
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You need not travel far to find answers. Problems can be easily solved if you aren’t too proud to ask friends or trusted advisors for their advice. Take time to weigh the options carefully when trying to make important decisions.
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When opportunity knocks, you would be wise to open the door. Being overly skeptical could backfire if a lucrative offer comes your way. You may not win the lottery but you’ll have Lady Luck on your side when needed.
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DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20
Have a little faith. A trusted friend will come through for you in a pinch so don’t feel as if you are facing the world on your own. Ignore the urge to shake up your finances as the situation will eventually improve on its own.
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Bolingbrook native Pineda ends season in College Cup with the University of North Carolina BY LOU ROESCH For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com
HOUSTON — An epic soccer shoot-out on Friday night left the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and Plainfield East graduate Mauricio Pineda one game short of claiming a national title in 2016. The No. 9-ranked Tar Heels had been seeking their second national title in three years. The loss capped a whirlwind year of soccer for the Tar Heels freshman defender. Last December, Pineda who follows a long line of soccer playing siblings was just graduating early from high school. Less than a month after graduation, 6-foot, 175-pound native of Bolingbrook joined Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire first team in pre-season training camp. The camp would be something that Pineda looked back on following the national semifinal loss late Friday night in the bowels of BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. “Graduating early definitely helped me prepare me a lot,” said Pineda following the match. Training with the first team (Chicago Fire) definitely helped me get ready to come play at UNC.” It was just nine short months ago that Pineda had signed his
national letter intent with the University of North Carolina, in a recruiting class that ranked first in the nation and now here he was on December 9, 2016 playing every minute of the semifinal game that the Tar heels had hoped to win. Throughout his more than 100 minutes logged on the pitch including extra time on Friday night, he had complete control of the left side of midfield helping to building the bridge between a defense that bent but did not break and an offense that sought the game’s only goal. In the 45th minute of play, the young midfielder gathered in a loose ball at the top of the box and let loose with a cannon shot that just sailed over the crossbar as time expired. It was perhaps the Tar Heels best opportunity of the night. Pineda’s performance on Friday night was indicative of his soccer lineage. His sister Cindy is a senior midfielder for the Notre Dame Lady Irish soccer team the Mexico youth national teams. His brother Victor, the first homegrown player signed by the Chicago Fire in 2010 and now is a member of the NASL Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Although there were many highlights to Pineda’s first year SEE PINEDA PAGE 14
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Plainfield East graduate Mauricio Pineda compted in the College Cup with the University of North Carolina.
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West never missed granting a wish When the 2017 version of the Wish Upon A Star Softball in the Snow tournament takes place on over the weekend of Jan. 20-21, it will do so for the first time at Joliet’s Inwood sports complex. Unfortunately, that will not be the biggest difference. The event - one of the biggest annual fundraisers for Wish Upon A Star - will happen without the founder, organizer and face of the event. Don West died last week from complications from lung cancer. He was 64 years old. Through the years, I had the chance to deal with Don on both a professional and personal level. Personally, I attended a few of the fundraisers over the years to watch a band, have a few drinks
and support the organization. Then as time went on, I became friends with Don’s son, Booter, and throug him was able to meet Don on a whole different level - one I am glad I had the opportunity to have. And while I can’t publish all of the stories, there is one I will share. It was right after I came to the
Bugle and we started the Joliet paper that Don called me up and asked if I would cover a wish being granted. Of course, I agreed and went to Cemeno’s Pizza to watch Don and the Wish Upon a Star board present a young man with tickets to the Super Bowl. After pesenting the tickets, Don walked over to me and sat down and I will never forget as the young man was sitting and beaming from ear to ear - forgetting for a moment that he was sick - Don leaned over and told me how hard it was for Wish Upon A Star to acquire the tickets and all the different avenues he tried and how many failed before he finally was ablt to secure the tickets. He then looked at the young
man, looked back at me and said, “We don’t miss granting a wish.” And he didn’t. I have no clue the countless of wishes Don and the crew were able to grant - but I could tell right then how proud he was to be able to grant every wish to every sick child - no matter if it was a trip to Disney World, meeting a celebrity or securing one of the toughest tickets in sports - he was going to make it happen. I have no doubt that even without Don around, Wish Upon A Star will continue to grant wishes. The organization has great board members and dedicated volunteers that will keep it going in his memory. Wish Upon A Star will continue to make those kids forget
for a moment the pain and suffering they deal with every day and to do so, they will continue to need the support of the community. So this season, as the winter benefit gets geared up - get ready to go support the event by playing softball, watching or going to the indoor festivities which will be held in the Inwood Multipirpose Center. For the players - reservations are going on now. Cost is $200 per team . If enough teams sign up, games will start the evening of Friday, Jan. 20 and will wrap up the day of the benefit on Saturday the 21st. Those interested can email info@wishchild.com with any questions.
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Flyers’ season ends in semifinals The post-season run of the Lewis University women’s volleyball team came to an end Dec. 9 as the Flyers fell to Concordia University, St. Paul in three sets 25-18, 25-16, 25-16 during the Final Four of the NCAA National Championship. Lewis fought very hard to try and come away with a win in the match that saw ten ties, and six lead changes. The first set had a slow start for the Flyers as they fell behind by eleven at one point but they were able to come back and bring the set within six, however they would not be able to take back the lead for the set. It was a similar story for the second and third sets as Lewis would take the lead but Concordia would jump ahead and hold the lead to the end. Lewis would close in but Concordia would pull away and eventually win. “For us it was a really tough match, Concordia is extremely good.” Lewis head women’s coach Lorelee Smith said. “I’m extremely proud of the way my team fought, I don’t think they ever gave up. Obviously there are things we need to work on, but as a team they took a huge step forward this year.” The Flyers’ redshirt junior Maddie Seliga (St. Louis, Mo./ Nerinx Hall) had the most kills on the team with ten, while freshman Caroline Stefanon and sophomore Elizabeth Hyland (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield Central) both had six kills. Redshirt sophomore Abby Becker (Menomonee Falls, Wis./ Menomonee Falls) turned in 27 assists. Seliga and Hyland also contributed on defense with eight digs a piece. For the match the Flyers hit .176 percent while the Golden Bears hit .402 percent. It was a tough loss for Lewis, but will serve as a learning experience for next season With the loss the Flyers end their season 29-8 and move on into the off-season. With the hopeful return of key players like Hyland and Seliga A match earlier, Lewis went head-to-head with the Cardinals of Wheeling Jesuit University and walked away victorious over the champions of the 2015 season.
The Flyers started the match hot taking set one 25-17. Sets two and three were much closer however neither team being able to put the other away easily. Lewis was still able to pick up the win taking set two 26-24 and set three 30-28. For the match junior Aly Schneider (Granger, Ind./Penn) led in kills with 15, while Seliga contributed 12. Redshirt senior Nicole Yuede (St. Charles, Mo./Francis Howell North) had 28 digs for the match and Becker had 44 assists. Lewis as a team had a .205 hitting percentage for the match compared to the Cardinals’ .103 percent. With the win the Flyers move to 29-7, while Wheeling Jesuit finishes it’s season 41-3. After the completion of the NCAA tournament Becker and Seliga werer named to the AllTournament Team. Becker the Flyer’s setter ended the tournament with 180 assists over the course of the five games and added 21 kills to her performance. For the season Becker had 1,465 assists getting 10.93 assists per set. Seliga had 56 kills during the tournament, hitting .421 percent. The Lewis right side hitter had 345 kills for the season and hit .274. “In the midst of tough competition it was nice to see they were still able to excel and standout.” Lewis women’s volleyball head coach Lorelee Smith said. Thanks to the two performances from Seliga and Becker the Flyers finished their season making it to the NCAA Final Four, the furthest the team has ever made it while coached by Coach Smith. Lewis finished the season 29-8 but not before Becker and Seliga helped the team lift the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship trophy.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Lewis University women’s basketball took on UW-Parkside at Neil Carey Arena Sunday (Dec. 11) hoping to add to their win total. The Flyers struggled in the first half trailing the Rangers by one but were able to take the lead thanks to a third quarter surge and came away victorious at the end of regulation, 74-62.
Lewis’ duo of sophomore Jessica Kelliher (Waukesha, Wis./ Waukesha North) and redshirt senior Jamie Johnson (South Holland, Ill./Marian Catholic) played at the level of what’s come to be expected of them as they combined for 56 points. Johnson dropped 25 points on 5-14 shooting and came away with two steals for the game. Kelliher went off for 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to earn a double-double for the game. The Flyers as a team shot 47.2 percent compared to the 31.8 percent shooting of the Rangers, and Lewis also out-rebounded UWP 44 to 30. With the win Lewis moves to 9-2 (3-0 GLVC) while UW-Parkside drops to 1-8 (0-3 GLVC).
line, Mich./Saline) both placed third after making it to the 5’ 1’’ marking their highest jumps of the meet. The next meet for Lewis will be the Illiana Invite held in the Lewis Fieldhouse January 13 starting at 4 PM.
MEN’S BASKETBALL The Lewis University men’s basketball team drained 14 firsthalf three-pointers, led by a career-high 28 points and six trifectas from sophomore Delaney Blaylock (Wyoming, Mich./Godwin Heights), in the 85-73 wireto-wire non-conference win over St. Francis (Ill.) at Neil Carey Arena on Wednesday (Dec. 7).
Blaylock was 10-for-17 from the field and 6-for-8 from beyond the arc. The Flyers also received 14 points and six assists from senior guard Miles Simelton (Oswego, Ill./Oswego) and 12 points and five rebounds from sophomore center Frank Vukaj (Davison, Mich./Davison). With the win, Lewis improves to 5-4 on the campaign, while the Fighting Saints drop to 5-4. For the game, Lewis shot 53.6% (15-for-36) from long range, while the Fighting Saints were equally up to the task, knocking down 13-for-25 of their threepointers. Five different Flyers hit at least two three-pointers on the evening.
MEN’S TRACK Lewis University men’s track and field competed in the Charlie Foster Classic on Friday and Saturday (Dec. 9 and 10). Despite Lewis not placing as a team the Flyers did still have some highlights for the meet. Junior Bryce Holesinger (Fulton, Ill./Fulton) turned in another solid performance winning the 60 meter hurdles in 8.53 seconds and the 60 meter dash in 7.19 seconds. Holesinger also took third in the long jump leaping 21’ 7 1/2” as well as taking third in shot put throwing 39’ 5 3/4”. Sophomore Marcus Holley (Genoa, Ill./Genoa-Kingston) walked away from the meet with his own achievement making a NCAA Provisional qualifying leap in the pole vault getting over 15’ 3 1/2”. The next meet for Lewis will be the Illiana Invite on January 13, hosted in the Lewis Field House.
WOMEN’S TRACK At the Charlie Foster Classic held over Friday and Saturday (Dec. 9 and 10) the Lewis University women’s track and field team had three athletes place in two events. In the shot put junior Mercedes Porter (Rantoul, Ill./Rantoul) took third with a throw of 33’ 10 3/4”, her first and best throw of the meet. In the high jump Lewis seniors Emily Vihnanek (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield Central) and Jackie Marchildon (Sa-
Michael O’Brien �@michaelsobrien “Pontiac Holiday Tournament pairings. Loaded field.” payton bertermann �@paycraypay “may not have been the best day of bowling for me, but it’s always a blast with my girls JCA Girls Volleyball �@JCAGirlsVB “Our congrats to Dan Sharp on his retirement as @HilltoppersFB head coach. Welcome to @ Lou Roesch �@sportsguy409 “Mauricio Pineda just misses from distance in the 89’ 0-0 UNC/Stanford #CollegeCup #NCAASoccer”
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM PINEDA FROM PAGE 11 in Tar Heel blue, none were remembered on this night as the disappointment was clear. The young midfielder whose goal on the fourth penalty kick knotted the shoot-out at 4-4 walked from the field with his head covered
by a towel not looking at anyone as he walked straight up the tunnel and down to the locker room. Moments later he emerged with the pain still etched across his face, thoughts of Stanford advancing on penalty kicks still fresh on his mind as the Tar Heels head back to Tobacco
Road a game shy of celebrating another national soccer title. “We had a hell of a season. Win or lose, we stick together like family,” concluded Pineda. “Things didn’t necessarily go our way at the end but it’s been amazing to play with these guys and there are no regrets.”
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Lipinski honors 2016 Senior Citizens of the Year Senior must be nominated by the leader of an organization or an official Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL3) announced this week the winners of the 2016 Senior Citizen of the Year Award during a special program in Hickory Hills. The winners were chosen based on their contributions to their communities in the Third Congressional District. “I am honored to recognize these seniors who have selflessly donated their time and energy to causes and pursuits that teach us all the value of service. They have truly made our neighborhoods and communities a better place to live.” The 2016 Senior Citizen of the Year Award winners are: Tom Ballard, Lemont; Dolores Barnes, Palos Park; Phyllis Churulo, Romeoville; John Coleman, Burbank; Rich Davis, Lockport; Mary DeMarco, Chicago (Canaryville); Bruce Haugen, Willow Springs; Anita Kieca, Hickory Hills; Sharon Skala, Chicago (Archer Heights); Arlene NortonWhite, Chicago (Garfield Ridge); Robert Wilcox, Oak Lawn; and Joyce Wisniowicz of Orland Park. To be eligible for this award, a senior must be nominated by the leader of an organization or an official from their community. Only a select few are chosen to receive this honor.
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Get student loan monkey off your back If I’m in your shoes, I want that student loan out of my life as quickly as possible DEAR DAVE, I’m 38 years old, and I’ve got $12,000 in student loans still hanging over my head. It’s the only debt I have. I make $30,000 a year, and I’ve managed to save $12,000, but I’m also driving a junky, old car that will have to be replaced soon. Should I split the money I’ve saved and buy a $6,000 car while paying off $6,000 of the student loan? PHIL DEAR PHIL, If I’m in your shoes, I want that student loan out of my life as quickly as possible. At the same time, I don’t want you living life without some money in the bank. If you’ve followed me for very long, you know I teach the Baby Steps when it comes to getting out of debt and saving money. Baby Step 1 is to save a beginner
emergency fund of $1,000. Baby Step 2 is to pay off all debt, except for your home, using the debt snowball method. The third Baby Step is to build a fully funded emergency fund of three to six months of expenses. You don’t have quite enough on hand for your idea and to have something left over. I recommend paying off $11,000 of the school loan now and then finishing it up as you go. It won’t take much more time. Limp along in the beater for a little while longer and then, when you have no student loan debt, finish your emergency fund and start a car fund. I talk to a lot of people your age who still have student loan debt. But you have the opportunity to punch its lights out in a hurry. If you pour on the coals, you should be able to save money and get a better car in just a few months!
“You don’t have quite enough on hand for your idea and to have something left over. I recommend paying off $11,000 of the school loan now and then finishing it up as you go ...” —DAVE DEAR DAVE, My daughter is in her first year of college. Recently, her math instructor walked students through the process of getting a credit card
and building credit. We’ve always followed your plan and taught her to do the same. When she asked the instructor if no credit score was as good as a high credit score, the instructor said no. He told the class the only way to buy a home without a high credit rating is by having a huge amount of assets or savings. I think I know your answer, but how do I explain this to an 18-year-old? ALLISON DEAR ALLISON, Well, the first thing you explain is that college instructors—even tenured college professors—can be absolutely wrong sometimes. A few years ago my daughter took a personal finance class in college, and on the first day the instructor went on a rant saying Dave Ramsey is stupid. He didn’t know I was her dad, but she went through the entire class and never said a word. When she called home and asked what she should do, we told her to take the class and give him
the answers he wants on the tests. We reminded her that she’s just taking a class, and that doesn’t mean she has to form her life opinions around what that guy thinks. Sit down with your daughter and gently explain in this instance her instructor doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about. Explain to her you can get a home loan even if you have no credit score. People do it all the time. There are places like Churchill Mortgage that would be happy to give her an example of this process. It’s called manual underwriting. All you have to do is make a reasonable down payment, have two years at the same job, and provide two years of tax returns. Hope this helps, Allison! — DAVE Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven bestselling books, including “The Total Money Makeover.” The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 12 million listeners each week on 575 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM 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 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 209 Far Hills Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Single Family Home). On the 29th day of December, 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: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff V. Deborah K. Cosgrove; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 15 CH 0509 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois.
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 202 Walker Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Residential). On the 22nd day of December, 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: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-AA5 Plaintiff V. Meredith D. Walker; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 16 CH 0656 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
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
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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 12/8, 12/15, 12/22
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 2039 Tilson Lane, Romeoville, IL 60446 (Single Family Home). On the 5th 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: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff V. Rodolfo Ibarra; et. al. Defendant. Case No. 14 CH 1788 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: 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 12/15, 12/22, 12/29
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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 The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-AA5 Plaintiff, vs. Meredith D. Walker; et. al. Defendant. No. 16 CH 0656 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 July, 2016, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 22nd day of December, 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 2, AREA 84, IN CENTEX WINSTON CORP. BOLINGBROOK TOWNHOMES UNIT NO. 5 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, AND 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 APRIL 25, 1972, AS DOCUMENT NO. R72-10688, 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. R7115260, AS AMENDED, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 202 Walker Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 12-02-02-311-088-0000 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 sur-
plus 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 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
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
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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. 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 12/8, 12/15, 12/22
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs.
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Deborah K. Cosgrove; et. al. Defendant. No. 15 CH 0509
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 )
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 21st day of September, 2016, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 29th day of December, 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 8 IN BLOCK 4 IN HUDEK FARM, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN LOT 8 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES’ SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 9, 1976 AS DOCUMENT NO. R76-25130, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 209 Far Hills Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 12-02-16-218-013-0000 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 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: 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 12/15, 12/22, 12/29
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Rodolfo Ibarra; et. al. Defendant. No. 14 CH 1788 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 10th day of June, 2015, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 5th 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 113 IN LAKEWOOD FALLS UNIT 5 POD 24, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1999 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R99124552, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 2039 Tilson Lane, Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family Home P.I.N.: 06-03-12-304-004-0000
BOLINGBROOK IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. ALICEA BAILEY A/K/A ALICCA BAILEY; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; OLDFIELD TOWNHOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN OAKS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 16CH 01537 530 SUNDANCE DRIVE BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, ALICEA BAILEY a/k/a ALICCA BAILEY Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the prem-
ises described as follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: THE EASTERLY 23.64 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 101.65 FEET, BOTH AS MEASURED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH LINES PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE THEREOF, OF LOT 18, IN THE TOWNHOMES OF INDIAN OAKS UNIT NO. 5, A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 9, IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 22, 1973, AS DOCUMENT NO. R73-8025 AND CORRECTED BY DOCUMENT NO. R73-11204, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 SOUTH SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R73-13707 AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 530 Sundance Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 and which said Mortgage was made by, ALICEA BAILEY a/k/a ALICCA BAILEY Mortgagor(s), to M.E.R.S. INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HARTLAND MORTGAGE CENTERS Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2008014363; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Pamela J. McGuire 14 W Jefferson Suite 212 Joliet, IL 60432 YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on December 13, 2016 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. on or before January 17, 2017, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 257687-61076 I709942
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VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT 365U
VVSD students named State Scholars Scholars represent approximately top ten percent of high school seniors from 765 high schools in Illinois
For only the third time ever, more than 100 Valley View School District 365U seniors have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Since 1958, ISAC annually honors top Illinois high school students with the designation based on ACT or SAT test scores and their sixth semester class rank, class size and unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA). Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors from 765 high schools across the state. SEVENTY-TWO BOLINGBROOK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WERE NAMED ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS: Abrams, Tristan; Ackerman, Liam; Aggio, Andrew; Agyare,
REVIEW FROM PAGE 3 your success,” he said. “We continue to invest in our roads and bridges and make our transportation infrastructure safer for all the users of our county system, and keep our communities economically viable and attractive for further private sector growth. We have averaged approximately $30 million each year in our road spending. We must continue to invest as much as possible our infrastructure to keep Will County a strong economic engine.” Walsh said that most notably, the Weber Road/I-55 interchange project is an example of the county’s attention to the community’s needs for adequate and safe access to roads. The heroin epidemic is an issue that plagued many communities across the nation, including Will
Prophecy; Antisdel, Allison; Arif, Hafsa; Arowolo, Deyoola; Aziz, Syed; Ball, Christiaan; Bennett, Mark; Bond, Nicole; Botello, Marisa; Bradshaw, Jase; Clark, Josalyn; Coronado, Alan; Crouse, Dylan; Cruz, Jalan; Dela Pena, Thomas Andre; Doherty, David; Drovie, Steven; Dudaryk, Mason; Eichstaedt, Molly; Engelmann, Ryan; Erfe, Miguela Marie; Farazullah, Mohammed; Frantz, Brynn; Garcia, Vivianne; Gonzalez, Giovanni; Gumidyala, Shyamala; Idrees, Ammar; Jackson, Arianna; Johnson, Cristal; Johnson, Derek; Also: Kupec, Dana; Lane, Rylan; Manalo, Joshua; Marquez, Randy; Masek, Robert; Mugg, Anna; Muhammad, Sama; Niedziela, Elizabeth; Owusu, Edward; Park, Soo; Parzyszek, Christy; Perakis, Jacob; Perakis, Jamie; Perakis, Joshua; Phanor, Andrew; Pondo, Lorrin; Qualls,
County. A total of 72 heroin overdoses were reported in the county to this point in 2016. Walsh said they have worked hard to address the issue by working with legislators at the state and federal levels to drive the drug out of the community. “They have joined in these efforts by sponsoring important legislation to address the issues of education, treatment and incarceration relating to the heroin abuse,” he said. “But, there is still much work to be done to save lives and drive heroin out of Will County, the state of Illinois and the entire United States.” The county is entering the second year of a partnership between Plainfield School District and the Robert Crown Center for Health Education to deliver a heroin prevention curriculum to eighth grade students.
Ellis; Quigley, Kellen; Ramirez, Alex; Ritsema, Bethany; Robinson, Derrick; Rojas, Janina Aubrey; Rollins, Mary; Sapitula, Roldan; Schneider, Lauren; Shackelford, Madison; Siddiki, Saima; Silva, Nancy; Sosa, Adam; Soto, Victoria; Stropkovic, Stefan; Turner, Caroline; Williamson, Amber; Wilson, Bryce; Wilson, Christopher; Wilson, Meagan; Woloszyn, Mary; Wright, Lauryn; and Zihala, Nathan. THIRTY-THREE ROMEOVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WERE NAMED ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS: Ajikumar, Midhun; Awinongya, Carmen; Boots, Matthew; Davis, Victoria; Diep, Melaine; Fhirdha, Erlindha; Frey, Emmajean; Gomez, Teresa; Guillen, Garrett; Gutierrez, Michael; Hewitt, Kyle; Hopper, Lucas; Kincade, Morgan; Lampkin, Xavier; Martinez, Mariana; McGary, Meredith; Mota-Leanos, Estephanie; Moyolt, Justin; Nowak, Patrick; Ornelas, Alexandra; Ramirez, Andrea; Ramos, Bradley; Rizaldo, Sydnie; Romy, Sarah; Sakutyte, Ju-
Officials are also working with Lincoln-way and Wilmington school district to offer this curriculum to eighth and ninth-grade students. “Research has shown that kids are smart and if we give the information they need, they will make educated choices,” he said. “In previous years, we offered three pilot programs of this heroin prevention program to the Valley View district, to Joliet Township High School and the Troy Middle School district. It’s an extremely wise investment to keep our children away from Heroin and ensuing consequences both legal and physical that occur with drug abuse.” Walsh added that while officials understand there is still much work to be done to expand treatment and develop alternatives to arrest and incarceration, this is definitely a step in the right direction.
lija; Splitgerber, Rachel; Suda, Abbigail; Surma, Kamil; Trejo, Adriana; Vercillo, Robert; Wirkus, Laurel; Wycha, Jessica; and Zahorick, Elizabeth. The State Scholar Program identifies graduating high school seniors who possess superior academic potential. Students from nearly every high school in Illinois compete in the program. State Scholars can be found on the campuses of nearly 200 public and private institutions of higher education in Illinois. The combination of exemplary college entrance examination scores and record high school achievement indicate an es-
pecially high potential for success in college. “I applaud all of the state scholars for their hard work and outstanding academic performance,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC executive director. “Students have a lot to contend with as they move through high school— from increased testing to extracurricular activities to highly competitive college admissions. Kudos to these students and also to the teachers, parents, coaches and other mentors who contributed to their success and helped them navigate a path towards college and career success.”
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