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Lipinski Announces $3.3M FAA Grant for Lewis University Airport Taxiway to expand 20 ft. at Lewis University Airport BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff

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Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL3) recently announced that Lewis University Airport in Romeoville has been awarded a $3.3 million federal grant from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to reconstruct Taxiway B, the airport’s main artery.

In 1989, The Joliet Regional Port District assumed ownership of the airport. The Director of Aviation for Joliet Regional Port District, Chris Lawson, said that the Lewis University Airport is just like many other airports in the country, it is dependent on grants for

renovation. “It’s a public airport that we own,” Lawson said. “All public airports in the United States fight for (AIP) grants, because that’s how you get runways and taxiways.” Lewis University Airport (KLOT) is one of the top five busiest airports in the state and is located near three major interstate highways in a fastgrowing region. The Airport is home to 150 aircrafts that include ten corporate jets, with annual aircraft operations of more than 100,000. “The Airport is right behind the University and Lewis has a fantastic flight program,” Lawson said. “It’s definitely a very busy airport and one that we needed this grant for.” Taxiway B is the oldest pavement surface still in service at the airport. The initial phase of its construction has dated back to 1991, when it was constructed for smaller 12,500-pound aircraft weights then using the airport. With the growth of corporation aviation activity at KLOT, aircraft weighing 75,000 pounds now regularly uses the taxiway, which is severely distressed from heavy use and aircraft weight. The $3.3 million federal grant

completes the three-phase tear-out and reconstruction of Taxiway B, the airport’s most important pavement surface supporting the airport’s two corporate runways. The federal grant money will also support updated taxiway lighting. “This grant will widen and strengthen one of our older taxiways,” Lawson said. “It’s going from 35 feet wide, to 55 feet wide, so it’s ageing because its 20 years old so it’s definitely time for improvement.” Every year, the District goes to Springfield where the FAA and IDOT meet. The District takes its lists of requests down to a panel, where they can each be surveyed and discussed for future evaluation. One of the more pressing issues that Lawson said on the request sheet was the $3.3 million grant they have now received. “This is the third part of a three part grant,” Lawson said. “We had received three separate grants to do the taxiway.” Construction is expected to begin in May 2020, for completion in September 2020. In the meantime, the airport will remain open throughout construction to serve its tenants and visitors.

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Fall Clean Up Week September 9 - 13 No tires, hazardous waste or construction materials will be accepted

This is a week to encourage Romeoville residents to tidy up their yards and homes with unlimited pick-up of large items. Garbage pick-up will be on your regular scheduled day.

No tires, hazardous waste or construction materials will be accepted. Electronics will not be accepted and will need to use the At Your Door service. Please do not include regular garbage with your grass clippings. Grass clippings must be in kraftbiodegradable bags or an approved container. Tree chipper service will be available during this week with no appointment necessary.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Dr. Mitchem Honored by ACT-SO

RHS Students celebrate life of Leonardo Da Vinci Romeoville HS Students Celebrate Da Vinci s Impact on Western Civilization Romeoville HS AP European History students gathered after school on a recent Friday to participate in an additional learning activity celebrating the life of Leonardo Da Vinci. This year is the 500th anniversary of Da Vinci’s death, and AP European History teachers Dr. Mike Moro and Mr. Jeff Winefka showed students a movie examining Da Vinci’s impact on western civilization beyond his famous paintings such as The Mona Lisa, and The Last Supper. The teachable moment comes when Dr. Moro explains to students that understanding the times in which a person lives provides context clues to their thoughts and activities.

Yaritza Guzman, Salk Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher

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The teachable moment comes when Dr. Moro explains to students that understanding the times in which a person lives provides context clues to their thoughts and activities.

One of the first year teachers at Salk Elementary School did not need a tour of the building on her first day of work. Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher Ms. Yaritza Guzman knows her way around because she attended Salk as a student. This year is a homecoming of sorts for Ms. Guzman as she begins her teaching career. Watch the video to hear Ms. Guzman talk about coming back to Salk, how her experience as a student made her want to become a teacher, and what it is like to look out on a classroom of students for the first time as a teacher.

Dr. Mitchem and VVSD were recognized for their support of ACT-SO at their annual leaders breakfast. In photo from left to right: Jane Addams Middle School Principal Ms. Teresa Polson, Lukancic Middle School Principal Ms. Tricia Rollerson, Hermansen Elementary School Principal Ms. Loretta Furtute, Dr. Mitchem, VVSD Asst. Superintendent Mrs. Rachel Kinder, VVSD Director of College and Career Readiness Ms. Dorletta Payton. As part of the program at their annual Community Leaders Breakfast, DuPage County ACT-SO recognized the support given to the organization through the years by retiring VVSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. James A. Mitchem, Jr. ACT-SO is the AfroAcademic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics and every year they organize additional academic and cultural enrichment opportunities for students. Dr. Mitchem was honored for his support of ACT-SO during both his time as Principal at Bolingbrook HS and as VVSD Superintendent of Schools.

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THROUGH SEPTEMBER (SUNDAYS) OSWEGO OSWEGO COUNTRY MARKET. 9 am-1 pm. every Sunday through September, downtown Oswego opens up for the Oswego Country Market. This fresh air market is the best place to shop each week for locally grown produce, fresh farm eggs, raw honey, delicious Wisconsin cheese, and fresh baked bread. While spending time downtown, stop to visit the many stores open during the Oswego Country Market. SEPTEMBER 5 CREST HILL FRANKENSTEIN: STEAMPUNK BROOCH. 6:30-7:45 p.m. White Oak Library Crest Hill Branch. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein inspired an entire genre of science fiction leading to the introduction of steam punk. Books like The Iron Assassin by Ed Greenwood, find inspiration from Frankenstein in a steampunk setting. Create a steampunk theme brooch using Frankenstein as the inspiration. 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. SEPTEMBER 6-7 PARK RIDGE BACKYARD CAMPOUT. 5 p.m.-10 a.m. Wildwood Nature Center. Camp out with your family in the Park District’s backyard, outside at the Wildwood Nature Center. Enjoy a campfire dinner and s’mores on Friday night, as well as breakfast on Saturday morning. After dinner, say hello to the Wildwood critters, borrow a fishing pole and visit the pond, and enjoy a family friendly movie before turning in for the night. Participants are required to bring their own tents and bedding. Fee is per person. Registration deadline: August 31. ` SEPTEMBER 7 JOLIET ST PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIANTS 5K RUN/WALK. Race day registration starts at 7:30am and race starts at 9am. Come out to run/walk the beautiful neighborhoods of Joliet and support St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School! The race will start at St. Paul School then proceed through the neighborhoods of St. Paul and end back at the school. After race enjoy food, music and 50/50! The Bloody Mary’s are back! Cost: $7.00 and $5.00 a refill! This is a great event for families and all are welcome! SEPTEMBER 7 DOWNERS GROVE BBQ BOLT. 8 a.m. start time. McCollum Park. The health and safety of our participants, staff, volunteers and sponsors is of the highest importance. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through Saturday evening. This “dangerous zone” of heat and humidity will not provide safe conditions for participants -- no matter what precautions might be taken. Therefore, for the safety of all participants, the BBQ Bolt is being rescheduled.

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Raiders look to replace career kills leader and build off school-record season BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff

@RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com Replacing a superstar in sports is never easy. Especially when it is Natalie Mitchem. Mitchem, who is now playing D-I college volleyball at Ball State University, led Bolingbrook last year to a school best 24 wins, was named the team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior and finished her career with a school record 801 career kills. “Well it’s never easy replacing someone like Natalie who was obviously great,” said Bolingbrook coach Moly DeSerf. “It’s going to be an all in team effort this year, even more than last year if we want to continue the success we had.” With a 24-10 overall record from a year ago that ended after a win against Joliet Central in the playoffs, DeSerf said that with a tougher schedule in 2019, the Raiders will have to even play at a higher level to make a playoff run. “I thought last year we played knowing that we were chasing a

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school record,” DeSerf said. “This year our mentality has shifted because we beefed up our schedule to see the caliber of the teams we will when we hopefully make a run in the post-season.” So far, the Raiders have posted a 4-4 record, with not winning more than one match in a row. The Raiders will end their regular season with a tournament in the Fall Harvest Festival at Plainfield Central, followed by an away match against Lockport. One positive DeSerf said why she feels confident in her team, is returning almost all key starters from last year’s team that will play an even bigger role this year with the loss of Mitchem. “We returned almost everyone from last year and the girls know they all have to step up,” DeSerf said. A few of the captains and leaders of the raiders DeSerf said that will play a large role in the success of the team is junior outside hitter Lauren Shroba, senior outside hitter Taylor Coley, senior outside hit-

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CAREER KILLS FOR GRADUATED NATALIE MITCHEM

Bolingbrook is looking to build on a 24-win season a year ago.

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No. 7 Flyers Rally To Defeat No. 15 Palm Beach Atlantic In Five Set Thriller The seventh ranked Lewis women’s volleyball team rallied for a five set win over No. 15 Palm Beach Atlantic on Saturday morning at the Nova Southeastern Shark Invitational in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The Flyers trailed by four match points in the fifth set but scored the final six points of the match to pull out the come from behind victory. In its second match of the day Lewis swept Puerto RicoMayaguez (25-13, 25-22, 28-26) to complete the weekend 4-0. No. 7 Lewis 3, No. 15 Palm Beach Atlantic 2 (26-24, 21-25, 25-27, 25-20, 16-14) The Flyers trailed by as many as three in the opening set but used a late run to take a 23-22 lead after an attack error by Amber Rowoldt. The Sailfish (31) got back-to-back kills from Rowoldt and Emma Pieper to retake the lead at 24-23 and forced Lewis to take its final timeout of the frame. Megan Schlechte (Strasburg, Ill./Stewardson-Strasburg) recorded back-to-back kills to give the Flyers the lead back and forced Palm Beach Atlantic to take its last timeout of the set. Lewis would win the set on the next point as an attack error by Rowoldt gave the Flyers the win. The second frame saw 11 ties and five lead changes but the Sailfish were able to gain some separation thanks to a 6-2 run that broke a 15-all tie. The Flyers fought back to within 22-21 with a kill from Colleen Wilhelm (Euclid, Ohio/Lake Catholic) but Palm Beach Atlantic scored the final three points of the set to win 25-21 and even the match at set apiece. The Sailfish led by six midway through the third set before Lewis came all the way back to tie the stanza at 23. PBA regained the lead to reach set point first but the Flyers staved

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off the first set point with a kill from Wilhelm. The Sailfish regained the lead again on a kill from Rowoldt but once again Lewis staved off set point this time with a kill from Alexandra Preuss (Elmhurst, Ill./ York). The Flyers trailed 12-9 in the fourth set before going on a 10-3 run to take a 19-15 lead. Ava Venema (Westmont, Ill./Timothy Christian) had a pair of kills in the run while Schlechte and Jamie Poppen (Ballwin, Mo./Parkway West) each had an ace in the run. The Sailfish cut the lead to two but Lewis closed the frame on a 5-2 run to win 25-20 and force the fifth and deciding set. Venema had five of her career-high 17 kills in the fourth set. The final set didn’t start well for the Flyers as they trailed 5-0 and 9-4. They fought back to within 10-9 but the Sailfish scored five of the next six points and looked to be in control leading 14-10 after a kill from Swan. An error by Lilly Turner opened the door and Lewis broke it down scoring the next five points to win the set 16-14. Poppen had an ace in the run while Preuss and Wilhelm had a kill each. Venema led four Flyers in double figures with 17 kills. Schlechte added 16, Wilhelm finished with 15 and Preuss had 11. Mikah Freppon (Cold Spring, Ky./Newport Central Catholic) had a career-high 54 assists and Poppen had 20 digs. Venema also had seven total blocks in the contest. Lewis 3 Puerto-Rico-Mayaguez 0 (25-13, 25-22, 28-26) In their final match of the weekend, Lewis won in straight sets over the Tarzans. Preuss and Venema each recorded double figures in kills with 13 and 10 respectively while Freppon had 20 assists and Poppen recorded 21 digs. The Flyers rolled in the opening set hitting .346 (11 kills/2 errors/26 chances) and held the Puerto Rico-Mayaguez to a .143 attack percentage (9k/5e/28ta). Preuss, Schlechte and Venema had three kills each in the frame. Flyers return to action next Friday in the Colorado Premiere Challenge in Denver. Lewis will take on No. 16 Barry (Fla.) at 12 p.m. in their opening pool match and then will face No. 17 Central Missouri at 7 p.m.

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Snail snapshot wins August’s portion of photo contest Hanna takes photos in many Will County preserves and he came in third in last year s overall contest with a photo of a green heron When Mark Hanna noticed a snail on the trail at Rock Run Rookery Preserve, and a bicyclist barreling down the path in the snail’s direction, the Romeoville resident couldn’t help but intervene. “I didn’t want it to get smooshed,” Hanna said of the moseying mollusk. Hanna’s good deed was rewarded when a photo he snapped of the glistening snail and its shell won first place in August’s portion of the Forest Preserve District’s Preserve the Moment photo contest. “I moved it to safety and went back to my car and got my macro lens, hoping it would still be there,” Hanna said. By the time Hanna retrieved the lens and chatted with another preserve patron, the snail had moved around four feet to a piece of rotted wood, and it was heading south toward the river. But Hanna was able to photograph the snail and its outstretched tentacles before it glided into the vegetation. Hanna takes photos in many Will County preserves and he came in third in last year’s overall contest with a photo of a green heron. “I’m retired, so I go somewhere every day,” he said of his hobby. Honorable mentions for the month were awarded to:

Jack Woodard of Elwood for his clearwing hummingbird moth at Rock Run Preserve. Greg Johnson of Bolingbrook for a dragonfly at Birds Junction Marsh. Michelle Wendling of Joliet for a stunning sunset at Lake Renwick

RAIDERS FROM PAGE 5 ter Kaylee Zihala and senior setter Sara Magdziarz. “Lauren is a great player for us

PHOTO BY MARK HANNA

When Mark Hanna noticed a snail on the trail at Rock Run Rookery Preserve, and a bicyclist barreling down the path in the snail s direction, the Romeoville resident couldn t help but intervene.

MORE INFO For a list of all Forest Preserve locations, check out the District s preserve page and be sure to read the contest rules before entering. Entries not adhering to the rules will automatically be disqualified.

the District’s contest upload page. Be sure to fill out all of the required categories, including the date and location the photo was taken.

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All of the contest’s photo entries can be viewed on the District’s Flickr page. Hanna’s photo will compete with eight other monthly finalists for overall honors after the contest concludes on December 31. Contest participants may enter up to five digital photos per month. All photos must be uploaded via

Photos must be taken by amateur photographers age 18 or older, and they must be snapped in a Will County forest preserve during the contest period, which began April 1. For instance, pictures taken at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, which is owned by the U.S. Forest Service, and Pilcher Park, which is a City of Joliet park, will not qualify for the contest. For a list of all Forest Preserve locations, check out the District’s preserve page and be sure to read the contest rules before entering. Entries not adhering to the rules will automatically be disqualified. The Preserve the Moment photo contest is sponsored by The Nature Foundation of Will County.

who we’re looking for to be dominant as the season goes on,” DeSerf said. “Taylor, Kaylee and Sara are also all phenomenal volleyball players who provide that senior

leadership and we will utilize them and their strengths as well this season.” The Raiders roster includes six seniors and eight juniors.

Preserve. Eileen Capodice of Minooka for a monarch butterfly at Rock Run Rookery Preserve.

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Dave Says: Attack debt with a strategy Sitting down together and working out a written, monthly budget DEAR DAVE: I’ll be graduating from college in December, and I’ll have a job waiting for me that pays $50,000 a year. This will bring our household income up to about $95,000. The problem is we’ve got $18,000 in student loan debt, $2,500 in credit card debt and $4,000 to pay in medical bills. We’re living in an apartment right now, so how should we handle this income increase regarding our debt

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MIKAYLA A: Congratulations on your decision to get control of your finances and your degree! If you two just keep living the way you have been, minus the debt, and

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Shots Fired Call-Lockport Township Sheriff s Office is asking for the public s help in providing any additional information On Aug. 30, at approximately 12:34 AM, deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 219 Riverview Avenue in Unincorporated Lockport Township for a service call of shots fired. Upon deputies arriving on scene, they were directed to the backyard of the residence where a woman had been shot by an unknown assailant. The female victim, age 52, was shot multiple times in her upper torso area and transported to a local area hospital in critical condition. A search of the area was conducted by deputies and detectives for potential suspects and additional evidence.

The victim was later transported by helicopter to a Chicago area hospital and is receiving treatment for her injuries. Her current status is listed as stable condition. Detectives with the Will County Sheriff’s Office have interviewed several potential witnesses, and the investigation is on-going. The area was processed by Crime Scene Investigators with the Will County Sheriff’s Office and evidence related to this incident will be submitted the crime lab for further analysis. The Will County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in providing any additional information or details as it relates to this incident. If you have information you are urged to contact the Will County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit at 815-727-8574, or you can reach out to Crime Stoppers and provide anonymous information at 1-800-323-6734 or online at https://crimestoppersofwillcounty.org/

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Sheriff s Deputies seize over 1,600 fraudulent Yeti s at fairgrounds

On Aug. 22, Sheriff’s deputies were working at the Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone Township when they were approached by multiple citizens who raised concerns regarding the authenticity of a Yeti tumbler being sold at a Yeti booth. Yeti, based out of Austin, Texas is a successful, high-end business

who manufactures outdoor lifestyle products including tumblers, mugs, lids, coolers, and several other products and accessories. A few of the deputies, being knowledgeable about Yeti products themselves, looked at the products and also became suspicious. Deputies then contacted a representative from Yeti, who advised that they would send a trained investigator to the fair the following day in order to authenticate the merchandise being sold.

put the rest toward the debt you’ve incurred, you could be debt-free in a year or so. Remember, just because you’ve got a lot more money coming in doesn’t mean you should double your entertainment budget, take an expensive vacation or run out and buy a new car. The first thing I’d recommend is sitting down together and working out a written, monthly budget. Give every dollar a name and a job to do before the coming month begins. SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 211 Summerfield Court, Romeoville, IL 60446 (Single Family Residence). On the 26th day of September, 2019 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: Great Lakes Credit Union Plaintiff V. Great Lakes Credit Union FKA Hawthorne Credit Union; Patricia Morrissey, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Kevin Morrissey, deceased; Lakewood Falls Phase 5 Homeowners Association Defendant. Case No. 19 CH 0630 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. 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: Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC One East Wacker Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 P: 1-614-220-5611 F: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published 9/5, 9/12, 9/19

Don’t forget the debt snowball, either! List all your debts from smallest to largest, and attack the smallest — that credit card debt — first with a vengeance, while making minimum payments on the medical bills and student loan debt. Once you’ve paid off the credit card debt, roll the money from that payment over and apply it, plus any other cash you can scrape together, toward the medical bills. Once the medical bills are out of the way, repeat the process and roll the payments over again targeting the student loan debt. At this point, you should have a

bunch of cash to throw at those student loans each month until all that debt is off your backs once and for all. I’m really proud of you two, Mikayla. If you’ll follow my plan from here on out, you’ll gain control of your money and be set to start saving and building real wealth!

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 139 Enclave Cir., Unit D, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Condominium). On the 19th day of September, 2019 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: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiﬀ V. Luz Y. Gonzalez aka Luz Gonzalez, “MERS,” Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, N.A., Bank of America, National Association, successor by merger to Countrywide Bank N.A. and Enclave Condominium Association, a not for proﬁt corporation Defendant.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 204 Nippert Avenue, Romeoville, IL 60446 (One Story Single Family Residence). On the 3rd day of October, 2019 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: HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, assignee of the FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, as Receiver for CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiﬀ V. ESTATE OF EDWARD P. ROMPA, JR., DECEASED; DELPHINE D. ROMPA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EDWARD P. ROMPA, JR., DECEASED; “UNKNOWN OWNERS” and “NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,” Defendant.

Case No. 12 CH 1345 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. For Information Please Contact: Heavner Beyers and Mihlar LLC 111 E. Main Street, Decatur, Illinois 62523 P: 217-422-1719 F: 217-422-1754 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 8/29, 9/5, 9/12

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Case No. 19 CH 0159 in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. 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: Jacobs & Pinta 77 West Washington Suite 105 Chicago, IL 60602 P: 1-312-263-1005 F: 1-312-263-1055 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 9/12, 9/19, 9/26

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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 DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, vs. Luz Y. Gonzalez aka Luz Gonzalez, “MERS,” Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, N.A., Bank of America, National Association, successor by merger to Countrywide Bank N.A. and Enclave Condominium Association, a not for profit corporation Defendant. No. 12 CH 1345 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 13th day of June, 2019, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 19th day of September, 2019 , 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: Unit 2, Building 38, in Enclave Condominium, as delineated on Plat of Survey of a part of Lots 1, 2, and 3 in the Enclave Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof recorded as Document R2000-100030 and amended by Plat of Abrogation and Relocation recorded as Document R2001-50398, being a Resubdivision of Lot 4 in Fordham Brook, according to the Plat thereof recorded as Document Number R2000-05533, which Survey is attached as Exhibit “B” to Declaration of Condominium Ownership recorded July 25, 2001, Document Number R2001-95552, as amended from time to time, together with its undivided percentage interest in the common elements, and Certificate of Correction recorded April 22, 2002 as Document No. R2002058476, in Will County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 139 Enclave Cir., Unit D, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Description of Improvements: Condominium P.I.N.: 12-02-11-314-029-1002 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. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Heavner Beyers and Mihlar LLC 111 E. Main Street, Decatur, Illinois 62523 P: 217-422-1719 F: 217-422-1754 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 8/29, 9/5, /12

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Great Lakes Credit Union Plaintiﬀ,

HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, assignee of the FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, as Receiver for CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiﬀ,

vs. Great Lakes Credit Union FKA Hawthorne Credit Union; Patricia Morrissey, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Kevin Morrissey, deceased; Lakewood Falls Phase 5 Homeowners Association Defendant. No. 19 CH 0630 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 9th day of August, 2019, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 26th day of September, 2019 , 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 256 in Lakewood Falls Unit 5 Pod 21, being a subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter 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 R99124553, in the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 211 Summerfield Court, Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 06-03-12-401-040-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. 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: Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC One East Wacker Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 P: 1-614-220-5611 F: MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 9/5, 9/12, 9/19

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vs. ESTATE OF EDWARD P. ROMPA, JR., DECEASED; DELPHINE D. ROMPA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EDWARD P. ROMPA, JR., DECEASED; “UNKNOWN OWNERS” and “NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,” Defendant. No. 19 CH 0159 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 7th day of December, 2019, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 3rd day of October, 2019 , 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 18 IN BLOCK 9, IN HAMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 13, A SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 4, IN TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 4, 1967, AS DOCUMENT NO. R6710856, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 204 Nippert Avenue, Romeoville, IL 60446 Description of Improvements: O n e Story Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 11-04-04-110-029-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. 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: Jacobs & Pinta 77 West Washington Suite 105 Chicago, IL 60602 P: 1-312-263-1005 F: 1-312-263-1055 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 9/12, 9/19, 9/26

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September is National Preparedness Month Campaign will prepare residents, families and communities for emergencies or disasters National Preparedness Month is recognized each September as a way to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), and local emergency managers, are encouraging Illinoisans to take time to prepare for potential emergencies at homes, at work, and in the community. Having a plan that includes where to go and how to communicate during disasters, building an emergency supply kit and learning lifesaving skills could help your family, friends, neighbors and employees during a disaster. “A disaster can strike at any time and anywhere: When you are at home, at work or while you are traveling on vacation,” said Acting IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “Today, preparedness is more than building a kit. Community resiliency is achieved when neighbors help neighbors plan for and respond to emergencies. Building a culture of preparedness is the cornerstone of disaster preparedness.”

Here are five steps to Disaster Preparedness: SAVE EARLY FOR A DISASTER Can you afford a disaster or emergency? According to the Federal Reserve, 40-percent of Americans do not have $400 in savings. Operation Hope is a non-profit that provides pre-disaster preparedness planning. They work with adults, youth and disaster survivors to equip them with the financial knowledge and tools to create a secure future. These programs and services are offered at no cost to a client.

LEARN LIFESAVING SKILLS Every day citizens can be first responders. This is a great time to learn lifesaving skills, such as CPR

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and first aid techniques, in order to provide immediate aid until help arrives.

MAKE A PLAN FOR WHEN A DISASTER STRIKES Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area, and know how you will contact one another and reconnect if separated.

TEACH YOUTH HOW TO PREPARE FOR DISASTERS Disaster planning, response, and recovery efforts should take into account the unique needs of children, who make up roughly a quarter of the U.S. population. Get kids involved in building their own emergency kit. Make sure to include your child’s favorite stuffed animals, board games, books or music in their emergency kit to comfort them in a disaster.

GET INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS Check in with your neighbors to see how you can help each other before, during and after a storm. You can also bolster your community’s resiliency efforts by joining a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERTs train volunteers to prepare for various. Find your local CERT. IEMA offers disaster preparedness information on the Ready Illinois website (www.Ready.Illinois. gov), a one-stop resource for detailed information about what to do before, during and after disasters. During large-scale disasters, IEMA uses the Ready Illinois website, Facebook and Twitter pages to provide critical information about the incident, including shelter locations, road closures, safety information, photos and more. For more information about emergency and disaster preparedness, visit ready.illinois.gov.

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County offers residents spay/neuter discount for pets in September More than 18,835 pets have been treated since the program originated in 2007 Will County residents who have their pets spayed or neutered at participating veterinary offices in September can receive a $40 county-sponsored discount. The discount applies for up to two animals per household and is exclusively for pet owners who live in Will County. More than 18,835 pets have been treated

since the program originated in 2007. “This continued partnership between our Animal Control department and the many veterinarians in Will County is the key to protecting the health of our residents’ pets,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. “This is an important service I encourage all eligible residents to utilize.” Pet owners should call their veterinary office and confirm that the facility is participating. Will County Animal Control is under the County Executive’s office and is led by Dr. L.P Schild.

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