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January 15, 2015 vol. 9 issue 28

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news Police to carry antidote for heroin overdose Will County spearheads program to reduce heroin deaths

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sports Spartans struggling Boys hoops team looking to get back to the way it ended 2014

Plans for Metra station progress; construction slated for 2016 Commuters looking for an easier ride are one step closer with Romeoville’s long-range plan to build a Metra station moving forward. For years, the village has been working in conjunction with CN Railroad and Metra to develop a plan for a new station along New Avenue, just off of 135th Street. The village is now entering into the second phase of the project and an intergovernmental agreement, awarding $550,000 to the Illinois Department of Transportation for preliminary engineering. See the full story on page 4

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Romeoville to receive $400,000 grant for new park site Community park to come for residents near Weber and Airport Roads romeoville park grant

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Library hosts ‘When Football Was Football’ Join author Joe Ziemba for a humorous look at the wacky early days of professional football, focusing on the NFL’s oldest franchise, the Chicago (now Arizona) Cardinals. Relive the rowdy, formative years of football through audience interaction, rare archival photos, and surprising insight into local historical figures such as Red Grange, Jim Thorpe, George Halas and Al Capone. This event takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 20th at the White Oak Library in Romeoville. For further information, please contact Xavier Duran at 815-552-4230 or email xduran@ whiteoaklibrary.org.

The Village of Romeoville will receive a $400,000 OSLAD Grant to fund Phase I of a new 31-acre park site. The new park will be located on the southwest side of Romeoville near Weber and Airport Road. Phase 1 will include a 30 stall parking lot, a soccer field, three half-court basketball areas, two sand volleyball courts, two baggo games, storm water detention area with native plantings, an overlook with interpretive signage. “We are fortunate to have received this grant to fund Phase 1 of the new park site. Projects such as this create jobs and allow more

The grant is through the State of Illinois Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant program. The OSLAD program began in 1986 and has provided millions of dollars in grants for local park projects in Illinois. This year a total of $26 million in grants were awarded which is a $10 million dollar increase in funding from last year. families to get active outdoors and promote healthy lifestyles. We look forward to seeing the project progress,” said Romeoville Mayor John Noak. The overall master plan for the new site will include regulation

size soccer fields, baseball fields, a playground, a shelter, practice fields, walking trails and parking. “This park site will eventually serve as the primary community park for residents of this area where they can enjoy additional passive and educational opportunities as well,” said Kelly Rajzer, Director of Recreation. The grant is through the State of Illinois Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant program. The OSLAD program began in 1986 and has provided millions of dollars in grants for local park projects in Illinois. This year a total of $26 million in grants were awarded which is a $10 million dollar increase in funding from last year due to advocacy efforts by the Illinois Association of Park Districts which Romeoville is a part of.

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Bolingbrook teen indicted Bolingbrook police to carry for terrorist activity antidote for heroin overdose Will County spearheads program to reduce heroin deaths

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The Bolingbrook Police Department, and potentially every Will County police department, will now be equipped with the means necessary to save a victim of heroin overdose. The Bolingbrook Police Department is the first in Will County to start using the nasal spray form of naloxone, commonly known under the brand name Narcan. Naloxone is an antidote to opioid drugs. Opioids can slow or stop a person’s breathing, which causes death. In simplest terms, naloxone helps the person wake up and keeps them breathing. Naxolene has been in use for years by emergency medical professionals given by injection. The nasal spray is easier to use and is more fail proof, explains Bolingbrook Lt. Mike Rompa. Since January 2014, the intranasal spray device was 100 percent successful in DuPage County, saving each of the 32 people the spray was used on. But it is also more costly, which is why its use wasn’t seen widespread, said Kathleen Burke, PhD, who is training the police department on the use of Narcan. Local legislators and the county have been pushing for FDA approval to administer Narcan to first responders, citing it as the easiest solution to the heroin problem. The cost is manageable, at $34 per treatment, said Rompa with the Bolingbrook Police Department using money seized from drug funds. Normally police are the first responders to an incident. Having Narcan available will allow an officer to assist a victim of an overdose on the spot. If an individual is given Narcan, they will then be transported by ambulance to the hospital. The county chose the Bolingbrook Police Department,

Kathleen Burke, PhD, begins training the Bolingbrook Police Department on the use of Narcan, an anecdote for drug overdose. Narcan, the brand name, for naxolene the intranasal spray device used to combat drug overdose. which was eager to embrace the idea and one of the largest police departments in the county, to pilot the program. While it is unknown how much the police will use Narcan, any tool that can assist in saving a life is welcome, said Rompa. He reports that last year Bolingbrook saw six serious drug overdoses, one fatal. Will County saw 53 heroin-related deaths in 2012, followed by a decrease to 38 in 2013. As of Dec. 30, Will County Coroner Pat O’Neil said, there were 34 reported in the county, with one more possible before the end of the year. The Will County office including Executive Officer Larry Walsh Sr., has been taking an aggressive approach to combat the heroin epidemic in the area through various programs and initiatives. In July, the Will County Board approved using a federal grant to implement a Narcan program through the Will County Health Department. “We began this effort four years ago to raise awareness about heroin abuse in our communities,” said Walsh. “We have been successful in hosting numerous community forums and bringing this issue to the forefront. We have seen a decrease in the number of overdose deaths which we attribute to the increase in knowledge about the dangers of this horrible drug. The Will County Narcan program will help save lives and allow people to get the treatment they need.” With the passage of the Good Samaritan Law (Public Act 0970678) in 2012, anyone making a “good faith effort” to offer emergency medical help, including the administering of Narcan, to someone experiencing a drugrelated overdose is immune from criminal prosecution. This new law has encouraged many local law enforcement agencies to become trained in the administering of naloxone. Burke began the training of administrators at the Bolingbrook Police Department Jan. 7. Training will continue until all officers complete the program which is expected before the month’s end.

Mohammed Hamzah Khan, 19, who was arrested in October, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly attempting to travel overseas to join a foreign terrorist organization operating inside Iraq and Syria. Khan, a U.S. citizen, was charged with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in a singlecount indictment. A date for Khan to be arraigned in U.S. District Court in Chicago has not yet been determined. Khan has been detained in federal custody since he was arrested on Oct. 4, 2014, at O’Hare International Airport by members of the Chicago FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force before he attempted to fly to Vienna, Austria, on his way to Istanbul, Turkey. Khan was initially charged in a criminal complaint with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and the indictment formalizes that same charge. According to the indictment, between February and Oct. 4, 2014, Khan attempted to provide material support and resources, specifically, personnel, to ISIL. Attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization carries a maximum

penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. If convicted, the Court must impose a reasonable sentence under federal statutes and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines. Theindictmentwasannounced by Zachary T. Fardon, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; John P . Carlin, Assistant Attorney General for National Security; and Robert J. Holley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The investigation is continuing, they said. The Chicago JTTF is composed of Special Agents of the FBI, officers of the Chicago Police Department, and representatives from an additional 20 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Illinois State Police also provided significant assistance in theinvestigation.Thegovernment is being represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew Hiller, Angel Krull, and Sean Driscoll, and DOJ Trial Attorney Michael Dittoe of the National Security Division.

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Illinois American Water reminds Construction of Metra station expected in 2016 customers to protect pipes Property owners are responsible for maintenance of water service line from curb to house Cold weather is upon us in Illinois, and Illinois American Water is advising homeowners to make sure their homes are prepared for winter weather. “We want to remind customers that sub-freezing temperatures for an extended period can cause pipes in vulnerable areas to freeze, possibly burst and result in costly damage,” said Illinois American Water Vice President of Operations Barry Suits. “By taking the proper steps, customers can avoid frozen pipes and expensive repairs to damaged plumbing inside and outside of the home.” Property owners are responsible for maintenance of the water service line from the curb to the house, as well as any in-home piping. Illinois American Water encourages residents to take the following precautions to reduce the risk of freezing and bursting pipes. In addition to pipes indoors, customers can help protect their own and their neighbors’ homes by keeping fire hydrants clear of snow. Substantial snow accumulations combined with the after-effects of plowing roads and parking lots can leave fire hydrants partially or completely buried in snow. Clearing hydrants can help firefighters easily locate them and access water quickly, saving valuable time to possibly save lives and structures. Also be sure that your water service provider and other utility companies have the correct phone number to reach you in an emergency. Illinois American Water customers can manage their account information online at My H2O Online. Customers should also consider following their utility service providers on social media as well to get the latest updates on their computer or smart phone. For more tips and information, visit http://www.amwater.com/ ilaw/learning-center/wise-wateruse.html or follow at www.facebook. com/ilamwater and www.twitter. com/ilamwater • crawl spaces, unheated rooms and outside walls, are most vulnerable to freezing. Eliminate cold air sources near water lines by repairing broken windows, insulating walls, closing off crawl spaces and eliminating drafts near doors. When temperatures are consistently at or below freezing: Allow a small trickle of water from both your cold and hot water faucets to run overnight to keep pipes from freezing. The cost of the extra water is low compared to the cost to repair a broken pipe. Customers should also consider a wise water use practice and collect the running water for later use. Open cabinet doors to expose pipes to warmer room temperatures to help keep them from freezing, although be careful to not create a tripping hazard. If your pipes do freeze: Shut your water off immediately. Don’t attempt to thaw frozen pipes unless the water is shut off, as freezing can often cause unseen cracks in pipes or joints. Apply heat to frozen pipe by warming the air around it or applying heat directly to the pipe. You can use a hair dryer, space heater or hot water. Be sure to not leave space heaters unattended and avoid the use of kerosene heaters or open flames. Once the pipes have thawed, turn the water back on slowly and check for cracks and leaks. If you are going to be away from your home for more than a few days: Have a friend, relative or neighbor regularly check your property to ensure that the heat is working and the pipes have not frozen. Also, a freeze alarm can be purchased for less than $100 and will call a user-selected phone number if the inside temperature drops below 45 degrees.

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To prepare for frigid weather: • Know the location of your main water shut-off valve. If a pipe freezes or bursts, shut the water off immediately. Protect your pipes and water meter. Wrap exposed pipes with insulation or use electrical heat tracing wire – follow manufacturer instructions closely to avoid a fire hazard. For outside meters, keep the lid to the meter pit closed tightly and let any snow that falls cover it. Snow acts as insulation, so don’t disturb it. Know which areas in your home, such as basements, • • •

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Commuters looking for an easier ride are one step closer with Romeoville’s long-range plan to build a Metra station moving forward. For years, the village has been working in conjunction with CN Railroad and Metra to develop a plan for a new station along New Avenue, just off of 135th Street. The village is now entering into the second phase of the project and an intergovernmental agreement, awarding $550,000 to the Illinois Department of Transportation for preliminary engineering. However, $440,000 of those funds will be reimbursed to the village thanks to a federal grant earmarked for the project far in advance. A federal grant of $4.5 million from the Congestion, Mitigation, and Air Quality program will pay for 80 percent of the cost to build the proposed Metra station. “This is a big milestone to be moving into this phase of the project,” said Mayor John Noak. “Especially with the competitiveness for grants, and to know we have it and see that Metra continues to budget for this is very exciting. We are getting a clearer timeline and are excited to move into this next phase. Construction is not too long away.” The initiative began in 2008 when one of Romeoville’s largest

industrial residents, Citgo Petroleum Company, was about to expand and build a new plant, thevillageandthecompanystruck a deal. In exchange for variances that allowed for an additional parking lot to be constructed across from the plant on 135th Street, Citgo offered to lease eight acres of land to the village for a long-sought Metra station. Citgo also was responsible for the stoplight and left turn lanes built to accommodate their parking lot which will also accommodate traffic flow for a future Metra station. The village had been working with CN Railroad to build an adequate pedestrian crossing, looking at a variety of crossings including an underground tunnel crossing. With input from Metra, a less expensive design for an atgrade crossing was agreed upon. With the design phase now complete, preliminary engineering will begin and is expected to take, at the most, a year. The goal is to have actual construction on the new station begin in early 2016, said Village Manager Steve Gulden. The site on New Avenue would create a Metra stop between Romeoville and Lockport, a need often cited for the Heritage Corridor line. Local leaders have been pushing for a better commute for area Metra passengers for years including additional stops and morning and evening rushhour routes to keep in pace with the tremendous growth in population seen in Will County. The Heritage Corridor line runs between Joliet and Chicago’s Union Station, with stops in Summit, Willow Springs, Lemont, and Lockport.

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Adventist Hospital welcomes first baby of 2015 Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2015 at 5:31 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1. A baby boy, Julian John Munoz was born to Jill and Amado Munoz of Romeoville. Julian weighs 6 pounds, 10 ounces and is 20 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Robin Whatley. This is the couple’s first child. (Submitted photo)

www.crimestoppersofwillcounty.org • 800.323.734 T h ursday, January 15, 2015 | rom eovi llebug le.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Romeoville Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Joel Smith, 20, 248 Oakridge Court, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 8:27 p.m. Dec. 27 for retail theft in the 400 block of South Weber Road.

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James Black, 18, 4098 Farmer Mark Road, Farmer, OH, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. Dec. 29 for retail theft in the 400 block of South Weber Road.

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Theresa Noble, 27, 1314 Broadlawn Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 8:26 p.m. Dec. 29 for retail theft in the 400 block of South Weber Road.

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Julie Dire, 32, 1057 Rolling Drive, Lisle, was arrested at 1:41 p.m. Dec. 30 for with retail theft in the 400 block of South Weber Road.

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A theft over $500 was reported in the 100 block of North Pinnacle Drive at 1:27 p.m. Dec. 30. A semi-trailer was taken from the premises by unknown person(s). Estimated value of the trailer is $10,000.

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Sandra Riley, 58, 341 Marble Street, Joliet, was arrested at 2:22 p.m. Dec. 31 for retail theft in the 400 block of South Weber Road.

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Elvis Rainey, 50, 611 E. Cass, Joliet, was arrested at 9:34 p.m. Dec. 31 for speeding and driving with a suspended license near Route 53 north of Airport Road.

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Raul Garcia-Rosas, 30, 6658 S. Kenneth, Chicago, was arrested at 6:43 p.m. Jan. 1 for no valid driver’s license, no insurance and no rear registration light near Route 53 and Joliet Road.

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Lamont Greenwood, 20, 2486 W. Wilcox, Chicago, was arrested at 9:26 p.m. Jan. 2 for aggravated battery and criminal trespass in the 300 block of Innovation.

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10 arrested at 6:56 p.m. Jan. 6 for soliciting without a license near I-55 and Weber Road.

Sally Scuteri, 32, 203 Peale, Joliet, was

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While I was listening to the closing strains of the Jan. 6 County Board Finance Committee meeting, Board Member Beth Rice of Bolingbrook leaned over in the audience and whispered: “You’ve been covering County Board for a long time, haven’t you?” Here and there, off and on since 1987, I whispered back. “You’ve seen it all,” she responded. I told her I haven’t seen it all, but I have seen a lot. And I have heard a lot. I remember when Jim Moustis of Frankfort came on board. Now, he’s the County Board Speaker and, with 22 years in, he’s also de facto historian of the board. As such, Moustis told the board’s Capital Improvements Committee that same day they need to get crackin’ on a funding source for a new county courthouse. He remembered that it took five years for the board to approve the addition to the Will County Adult Detention Facility, and even then, some board members weren’t sure. Will County government never has been known for acting quickly on major issues, especially those involving money, which it seems everything does. The new jail itself, let alone the addition, took – and you can look it up – some 20 years before a new cell door

actually clanked. I felt blessed that I was around to cover such a historic event. Conversely, when I moved over to cover Joliet City Hall, I nearly got whiplash with how quickly they were able to plan, build and move on. That went for not one, but two casinos, and not one, but two nationally known auto venues: Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway. Odd, then, that it seems to be the city of Joliet that has been holding up a crucial part of a major capital program in partnership with the county. If you have been paying attention, you know the county and city have been swapping facilities downtown so the county can continue to be a major stakeholder in the City Center. And provide them the parking lot easement that will allow the city to once again open Chicago Street from Washington to Jefferson. All of this is great, except the county has been waiting for about a year for Joliet city staff to nail down the easements needed to extend Joliet water and sewer out to the dismal Laraway Sheriff’s Station, which now is running on well and septic. But county officials hope to have a new campus out at Laraway that would include new offices for the Sheriff and the Coroner. And the road to that plan lies with the city getting the rights-ofway for the water and sewer lines. Nick Palmer, Will County Executive

Larry Walsh’s Chief of Staff, said they met recently with Mayor Tom Giarrante, City Manager Jim Hock and staff supervisors. All are on board, he said. But it’s not getting done. He said city officials told him they plan to approve all or most of the documents at their Jan. 20 meeting, and whatever is left at the Feb. 3 meeting. If not, Palmer said, well … hopefully that won’t be the case. What the city does not need is to provide more ammunition for misguided folks who want to consider building a new courthouse on a “green grass” site outside of Joliet. Folks like Board Member Mike Fricilone, who said at the meeting something to the effect of, “How can they expect us to build a courthouse in their downtown when we can’t even get a water and sewer line?” Yes, one is in the city and one isn’t. But a partnership is a partnership. And both parties have to be invested in it. I have to mention in closing that I screwed up one last time in 2014, which is good, because I wanted to be perfect all this year. I mentioned in a column that the courthouse and Laraway station were terrible facilities, and the other county buildings weren’t much better. I was quickly reminded the Will County Office Building is in great shape, Sunny Hill Nursing Home is amazing and the Emco building is so good that county judges and attorneys all want to move their offices there. Very true. Now here’s to a perfect 2015.

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Coming off a strong showing at their holiday tournament, Romeoville had high hopes coming into Southwest Prairie Conference play against the top teams in the conference to start the New Year. However, Romeoville struggled in losses to Oswego and Plainfield North, including a 59-36 loss to the host Tigers Friday in Plainfield. “Plainfield North is a good team,” Romeoville coach Marc Howard said. “We are in a tough stretch right now. We thought we were ready off that coming off the way we played at our holiday tournament. But, we kind of got away from what we do. We were sharing the ball and moving the ball. Right now, I don’t think the spacing and flow of our offense is the way we need it to be. We’re not taking high percentage shots.” Even if they didn’t win the games against the Panthers and

Tigers, Howard was looking for stronger showings from his team after the way they played to end 2014. “I expected us to be able to compete and play a little better than we showed,” Howard said. “We have to look at the film and figure out what we need to clean up because I know we are a better team than we have shown. The guys are frustrated. We just need to play together. That was our battle cry at the tournament. Guys want to play hard and good but we lose that cohesiveness that we need.” The Spartans were home from school due to the cold the two days between games, but Howard said that was not an excuse to how they performed. “We were dealt the same hand as everyone else,” Howard said. “So I would say there was no impact. We probably just had to be more in tune to our philosophy and our game plan.” There is still plenty of time left in the season for the Spartans

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No. 2 Flyers beat Maryville, remain undefeated No. 9 ranked men’s volleyball dropped its first match of the season to BYU A 26-of-28 performance from the free throw line helped No. 2 Lewis women’s basketball defeat Maryville 88-77 on Saturday (Jan. 10) afternoon at Neil Carey Arena in a Great Lakes Valley Conference contest. Reigning GLVC Player of the Year junior Mariyah BrawnerHenley (Skokie, Ill./Niles North) led the way with a 12-of-12 performance from the stripe. The win opens up the door for Lewis to move to No. 1 in next week’s rankings as current No. 1 Emporia State fell to Central Missouri 6261 on Saturday. Lewis and Florida Tech are the only two undefeated teams in the country. Indiana (PA) and Columbus State, the nation’s other two undefeated teams, joined Emporia State in suffering their first lost of the season on Saturday. While the Flyers never trailed in the contest and held a lead as large as 19, Maryville kept the Lewis lead to less than 10 for most of the final four minutes. The closest the Saints advanced was with 1:36 remaining at 80-76 following a 3-pointer by Shelby Miller. Senior Nikki Nellen (New Berlin, Wis./Pius XI) was fouled on the next possession and drained both foul shots for the Flyers to increase the lead. Lewis made all 12 free throw attempts over the game’s final five minutes. “The difference was down the stretch we were able to knock down free throws,” Lewis head coach Lisa Carlsen said. “We did a good job of coming to the basketball. We had some kids really step up and step to the line and knock down some big shots.” Brawner-Henley finished with 18 points and nine rebounds. Junior Jamie Johnson (South Holland, Ill./Marian Catholic) pitched in 30 points thanks to a season-high five 3-pointers. She also added seven rebounds, six assists, three blocks and a steal. Senior Jess Reinhart (Normal, Ill./Bloomington Central Catholic) added 13 points and senior Kristin Itschner (Metamora, Ill./Peoria Notre Dame) finished with 12. Lewis recorded 19 assists on 27 baskets. dropped their first match of the 2015 season on Saturday (Jan. 10) in a 3-2 (25-22, 25-18, 20-25, 2426, 15-11) decision at Stanford’s Maples Pavilion. The neutral site match was part of the American Volleyball Coaches Association College Showcase. “We struggled a bit with some first ball contact and even struggled serving to begin the match,” Lewis head coach Dan Friend said. “We won six straight sets and kind of got punched in the face at the start. But it was good to see us fight back.” Lewis trailed the first set just 2322 but BYU scored the set’s final two points to take game. It was all BYU in the second as the Cougars never trailed and went up 2-0. The Flyers flipped a switch in the third set and won by five points. Senior Geoff Powell (Claremont, Calif./Claremont) had an ace for point 25. In set four, Lewis grabbed a 1210 lead following three consecutive blocks and then a kill by senior Greg Petty (Downers Grove, Ill./ Downers Grove North). Lewis led 21-20 only to see BYU score three straight and grab a 23-21 lead. BYU earned match point at 24-22 but back came the Flyers. A Lewis block and then a BYU ball handling error knotted up the set at 24. Then the Lewis offense took over. Senior James Hofmann (Cincinnati, Ohio/ Archbishop McNicholas) had a kill to put Lewis up 25-24. BYU asked for time but Powell returned on the next point for a kill to give Lewis the set 26-24. But the Flyers couldn’t continue the momentum in the fifth set. The Cougars took leads of 5-1 and 8-4, forcing a Lewis timeout each time. The Flyers advanced within two at 13-11, but back-to-back BYU points ended the match. “In the fifth we didn’t side out right away and dug ourselves a hole,” Friend said. “We clawed back in it but ultimately ran out of time. You can’t do that in a short set. If it was to 25 perhaps we could have made those points up.” BYU out-hit the Flyers .299 to .207. Lewis was led offensively by senior Eric Fitterer (Edwardsville, Ill./Edwardsville)’s 18 kills, three aces and seven block assists. Petty and Powell each recorded 14 kills. Petty had nine digs while Powell reached a double-double with 10 digs.

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Senior Cam Stingily led NIU in rushing as a senior this season.

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Valley View graduates making a mark in college Stingily, Ford both have solid contributions this season for Northern Illinois University A pair of Romeoville graduates were key players this season for Northern Illinois University’s football team. Running back Cameron Stingily played in 12 games with three starts as a senior tailback during the regular season. He led NIU with 895 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground, the second-most rushing touchdowns in the MAC behind only Jarvion Franklin of Western Michigan. Stingily added a score in the Huskies loss in the Boca Raton Bowl on Dec. 23. Perez Ford was a disruptive force on the NIU D-line, making 54 tackles with nine tackles for loss and is second on the team with five quarterback sacks (second on the team).

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12 D-I | from page 11 He leads NIU with three fumbles forced. Ford posted a season-best six tackles against Ohio. At UNLV, all five of his tackles were solo and added two tackles for loss and a sack. Ford was in on sacks at Ball State, at Eastern Michigan and vs. Kent State. Had a tackle for loss and broke up a pass versus Kent State. He was also credited with a forced fumble vs. Miami. He recorded a tackle for loss in 10 different games. •Romeoville graduate Caleb Bailey played in nine games for Western Michigan University, collecting six tackles. • Former Raider Antonio Morrison posted a team-high 98 tackles this season for the University of Florida. He was second with 30 solo tackles. He had six tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, three quarterback hurries. He also had a forced fumble and one fumble recovery. •Bolingbrook graduate Aaron Bailey saw action toward the end of the season for the University of Illinois after the Illini lost starter Wes Lunt to injury. Bailey appeared in five games, completing 11 of 22 pass attempts for 118 yards and a touchdown. He also carried the ball 32 times for 156 yards and another score. •Fellow Raider Rob Bain played in all 12 games this season for the Illini, posting 26 total tackles, 12 solo and three tackles for loss.

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•Nikia Smith, a Bolingbrook graduate, is a defender on the Northwestern University soccer team. As a freshman, she played in 19 games, starting 12. •Former Raider Krissa Gearing tallied 179 kills this season for Southeast Missouri State. She appeared in 29 matches, starting 25. •Bolingbrook grad Ciara Hill played in 31 matches and 110 sets for Cincinnati. The sophomore ranked third on the

team with 266 kills. She was twice named the UC Olympic Sports Student Athlete of the Week (9/2, 9/22). Hill tallied 11 kills and a .320 in the season finale against USF (11/28) and had a career-high 22 kills against Tennessee State (9/20). •Bolingbrook graduate Jeremy Curry posted 26 total tackles for Western Illinois University, 12 solo, including seven for loss. He tallied 3.5 sacks this season and forced one fumble from his defensive line position.

spartans | from page 9 to get back to the basketball they were playing to end the last calendar year. “We have to use the games here as a teaching tool and a way to

humble our kids,” Howard said. “We have to evaluate our play and see what we were doing that was getting us to play successful basketball and what is it that we are doing that is getting results

we don’t like. We have to strive to play better basketball down the stretch. There is still a lot of season left. We’re going to keep our heads up and keep battling.” Matt Cappelletti scored 12

points to lead the Spartans against North.

Boys Bowling Romeoville’s Cody Surges was seventh at the SPC bowling tournament with a combined

score of 1,324, while teammate Jacob Hubbs was eighth with a 1,295 total pinfall. On the season, however, Surges was the SPC champion, posting 44.5 combined points and Hubbs was third with 40.

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Quinn Leaves Will County with Million Dollar Idea Quinn to allow Election Day registration at all of the county’s 303 precincts place that has the most updated names and addresses of all people managing editor nreiher@buglenewspapers.com who should be voting in that @JolietILNews precinct’s polling place. The cost, she told Although there are the Will County Board’s elections in April, Will Finance Committee County Clerk Nancy Jan. 6, would be over $1 Schultz Voots is very million. And to get them worried about 2016. ordered and election No, she’s not up for rejudges trained on them, election until 2018. But she said, the county Voots recently was made aware of a new state law Nancy Schultz would need to order Voots just signed by outgoing Will County Clerk them very soon. That would be more Gov. Pat Quinn to allow Election Day registration at all of than $1 million the county hadn’t counted on when the board the county’s 303 precincts. To do it right, Voots said, approved the 2014-2015 budget there would need to be a special in November. Already county computer tablet at each polling officials are trying to figure out By nick reiher

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“Even if they delayed it until 2018 so that we could budget for the tablets,” she said. “I don’t have any problem allowing more people to vote, but I want to make sure we don’t lose integrity.” how to pay for a slew of projects, including a new courthouse that has been estimated to cost $150 million to $200 million. Voots said Election Day registration was tested on Nov. 4 at four polling places in the county based on population: Bolingbrook Village Hall; City of Naperville; Wheatland Township offices; Joliet Park District

headquarters; and at her office in the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Voots said those ballots were counted as provisionals, meaning they were not counted on Election Night, but a few weeks later with absentee ballots. Under the new law, not only would Election Day registration be allowed at all 303 polling places, but they would be considered regular ballots to be counted that day, not provisionals counted later. That leaves a lot of room for the possibility of voter fraud, she said, or voters just going to the wrong polling place unintentionally. The tablet, which also would need a Comcast cable link, would be the only way to ensure people are registering and voting in the right places on Election Day, she said.

Considering 2016 is a presidential election year, Voots added, she sees the possibility of long lines as well. She said she had hoped the state might add only a few more precincts for the Election Day voting, meaning it could be offered in the Eastern part of the county as well. Voots said she’ll bring up the issue again at the Jan. 13 meeting of the County Board’s Legislative Committee. She already has talked to several local legislators on the issue, but she said it seemed they didn’t believe there was anything they could do. “Even if they delayed it until 2018 so that we could budget for the tablets,” she said. “I don’t have any problem allowing more people to vote, but I want to make sure we don’t lose integrity.”

Rialto management, donor, discussing a compromise Bickering about the theater’s new sign continues at City Council workshop

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The Rialto Square Theater’s new marquee might not be a done deal. The theater’s general manager and the chairman of its governing board made that clear Monday night when they spoke during the Joliet City Council’s workshop session. “As of this moment, we are still in discussions with the donor,” said James V. Smith, chairman of the theater’s board. “Quite frankly, the ball is in his court.” This is he latest wrinkle in the ongoing and unusual saga that dominated local news at the end of 2014. At the Nov. 24 opening of the Festival of Trees at the Rialto, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, theater management announced that local businessman Ed Czerkies was donating $350,000 for a new, more modern sign. The marquee included a memorial on all three sides dedicating it to the memory of Michael and Mary Czerkies,

his parents. Some people did not like the new marquee, and they seemed particularly upset by the size of the lettering comprising the memorial. Then Dave Neal, the former Grundy County State’s Attorney who has been sued three times by the theater’s board because he did not pay rent for office space in the historic building, became involved. He created a Facebook page called “The Rialto Belongs to the People” opposing the marquee. Some members of that group, including de facto leader Mary Beth Gannon of Joliet, have attended the last few City Council meetings to plead their case. They also picketed a Christmas show at the theater and seem to be planning to protest again on Jan. 18 during the theater’s bridal expo. During the City Council workshop session on Monday, some longstanding questions were answered. Councilman Bob O’Dekirk wanted to know why the existing sign wasn’t simply repaired. “(We felt) it was probably

a better investment to look at a new one,” said Larry Green, the general manager. Councilman Larry Hug asked if the construction of the new marquee was ongoing. Green replied that it had been halted. “I still stand by my statement that the manufacturing work is about 75 percent completed,” Green said. Councilwoman Jan Quillman wanted to know more about the memorial. “Why does the name have to be on all three sides?” she asked. Smith explained that the proposed compromise involved changes to that part of the sign. “The revised version is much more tasteful and aesthetically pleasing,” he said. The discussion became heated when several members of the Council began asking the mayor about his recent appointments to the theater’s board. Councilman Jim McFarland asked Giarrante if he was going to appoint former Joliet City Manager Tom Thanas to the Rialto’s board. The mayor said he had spoken to him but did not know if Thanas was interested in the position, considering the ongoing controversy. O’Dekirk urged the mayor to appoint Gannon to the board.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 318 Richfield Trail, Romeoville, Illinois, 60446 (Single Family Residence). On the 29th day of January, 2015, to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff V. Fortmann, Danea E. Defendant. Case No. 14 CH 772 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.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE at 47 Freesia Drive, Romeoville, Illinois, 60446 (Single Family Residence). On the 5th day of February, 2015, 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. Kelly, Tina M. Defendant. Case No. 14 CH 1390 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: Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC P.O. Box 165028 Columbus, Ohio 43216-5028 614-220-5611 614-220-5613 (Fax) 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 1/8, 1/15, 1/22

THE 5 ESSENTIALS Valley View seeks input on school climate from students, parents and teachers 5 ESSENTIALS SURVEY The framework itself was developed through a broad scan of the literature on the organizational factors that matter most for improvement in schools in addition to active consultation with teachers and principals working in schools. The 5Essentials framework brought coherence to a wide array of divergent findings and theories about school improvement. Valley View School District 365U will join the Illinois State Board of Education in administering the third annual statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions known as 5Essentials from Jan. 12 through March 13. The survey provides a unique opportunity for teachers, students, and parents to have a voice in improving their schools by taking a 20-minute research-based survey to help identify strengths and weaknesses in the learning environment at individual VVSD schools. The survey will serve as an opportunity for VVSD and its schools to reflect on progress since the last statewide implementation. “We encourage all our teachers, students, and parents to make their voices heard,” said James Mitchem Jr., VVSD’s superintendent. The Illinois 5Essentials Survey provides a comprehensive picture of a school’s organizational culture in an individualized report measuring five “essentials” critical for school success including effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environment, and ambitious instruction. According to ISBE, University of Chicago research conducted in more than 400 schools over two decades has shown that schools that were strong on at least three of the 5Essentials were 10 times more likely to make substantial gains in improving student reading and math than schools that were weak

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(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 P.O. Box 165028 Columbus, Ohio 43216-5028 614-220-5611 614-220-5613 (Fax) 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 1/1, 1/8, 1/15

on three or more of the Essentials. Those differences remained true even after accounting for student and school characteristics, including poverty, race, gender, and neighborhood characteristics. Strength on components within the Essentials also correlated with increased teacher retention, student attendance, college enrollment, and high school graduation. “The State Board is committed to helping schools build more complete pictures of their learning conditions, to better guide state and local efforts for school improvement,” said State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch. “The Illinois 5Essentials Survey provides an important chance for schools to check in with their communities and gather critical feedback to inform district improvement efforts.” VVSD administrators will receive their 5Essentials Reports in May 2015. Survey results will also be reported to the public on the 2015 State School Report Card website. A direct link to the 5Essentials Survey will be available after Jan. 12 at www.vvsd.org as well as on all VVSD individual school websites. More information is available by visiting: https:// illinois.5-essentials.org.

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ROMEOVILLE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Fortmann, Danea E. Defendant. No. 14 CH 772 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 15th day of September, 2014, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 29th day of January, 2015, 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: That part of Lot 50 in Lakewood Falls Unit 5 Pod 22, being a Subdivision of part of the Southeast 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 R99-124554 described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 50; thence South 80 degrees 25 minutes 01.8 seconds West; 110.25 feet; thence North 14 degrees 12 minutes 01 seconds West, 26.18 feet; thence North 69 degrees 42 minutes 13 seconds East 109.83 feet to a point on a curve; thence southerly ,along a non-tangent curve being concave westerly having a radius of 246.00 feet and a chord bearing of South 15 degrees 01 minutes 57 seconds East, a distance of 46.80 feet to the point of beginning, in Will County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 318 Richfield Trail, Romeoville, Illinois, 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 06-03-12-408-035-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC P.O. Box 165028 Columbus, Ohio 43216-5028 614-220-5611 614-220-5613 (Fax) MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 1/1, 1/8, 1/15

ROMEOVILLE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF WILL ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs. Kelly, Tina M. Defendant. No. 14 CH 1390 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 3rd day of November, 2014, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 5th day of February, 2015, 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: Parcel 1A: Lot 273 in the Wespark Subdivision Unit One, A planned Unit development being a subdivision of part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Township 36 North, Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded January 13, 1998, as Document Number R98-003865, and certificate of correction recorded August 19, 1996 as Document Number R98-98778, in Will County, Illinois. Parcel 2A: That part of Lot 272 in Wespark subdivision Unit One, a planned unit development, being a subdivision of part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Township 36 North, Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded January 13, 1998, as Document R98-003865, and certificate of correction recorded August 19, 1998, as Document Number R98-98778, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 272; thence South 37 degrees 15 minutes 41 seconds East 28.22 feet, along the said Easterly line of said Lot 272; thence South 7 degrees, 44 minutes, 19 seconds West 2.83 feet, along the said Easterly line of Lot 272; thence South South 52 degrees 44 minutes 19 seconds West 1.00 feet along the said Easterly line of Lot 272; thence south 97 degrees 15 minutes 10 seconds East 53.21 feet (measured) along the said Easterly line of lot 272, to the Southeasterly corner of said Lot 272, and to a point of curve; thence Southwesterly along a curve to the right with a radius of 175.00 feet, havings a chord bearing and distance of South 50 degrees 52 minutes 2 seconds West 3.30 feet, along the Southerly line of said lot 272; thence North 34 degrees 8 minutes 17 seconds West 53.44 feet; thence North 53 degrees 29 minutes 11 seconds East 1.00 feet; thence North 8 degrees 29 minutes 11 seconds East 2.83 feet; thence North 35 degrees 30 minutes 49 seconds West 28.22 feet; thence North 35 degrees 30 minutes 49 seconds West 28.22 feet, to the point of beginning, in Will County, Illinois. parcel 2: A non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of parcels 1A and 1B over the common areas, as defined in plat of Wespark subdivision unit one aforesaid, recorded as Document R98-003865 and recorded Wespark declarations. Commonly known as: 47 Freesia Drive, Romeoville, Illinois, 60446 Description of Improvements: Single Family Residence P.I.N.: 11-04-07-208-139-0000 Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC P.O. Box 165028 Columbus, Ohio 43216-5028 614-220-5611 614-220-5613 (Fax) MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County Published 1/8, 1/15, 1/22

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Czerkies pulls $350,000 donation JJC alum Nelson picked for after Rialto board tables decision top state Agriculture post Philip Nelson said about new marquee Members want more answers before they agree to keep new sign for at least 25 years

By Stewart Warren staff reporter

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Ed Czerkies withdrew his $350,000 donation for a new Rialto Square Theatre marquee after the theater’s governing board on Jan. 8 tabled his request that the new marquee remain in place for at least 25 years. “I think there are way too many questions unanswered here,” said Dan Vera, Joliet Township Supervisor and a member of the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority, the Rialto’s governing board during the special meeting. So the board decided unanimously to table the issue until their meeting at 5 p.m. on Jan. 28. There was a large crowd of people in the room who clearly opposed the new marquee, and they all seemed pleased by the decision to table. Czerkies, who also attended, was not. A prominent local businessman, he had agreed to donate $350,000 for a new marquee with LED lighting for the historic theater, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. It was to be constructed by Landmark Sign Co. of Chesterton, Ind. Not long after his gift was announced at the opening of the Festival of Trees event at the Rialto in late November, Will County residents began to complain. They thought the sign was too large for the façade, and they did not care for the lettering on the marquee indicating it had been donated in memory of Czerkies’ parents.

‘That’s it’ Until the vote, Board Chairman Jim Smith said he had felt pretty good about the meeting, like the people in the audience who were opposed to the new marquee “didn’t see us as having three heads.” He knew that in the past few weeks, the management of the theater has been trying to strike a compromise with Czerkies that might be palatable to everyone involved in the issue. When the meeting began Thursday, the

members saw the latest proposed version of the sign that included smaller lettering for the memorial to Czerkies’ parents. They also considered a resolution requested by Czerkies and written by Tom Carey, a local attorney who specializes in real estate and also represents the theater. “EdwardM.Czerkieshasrequested assurance that the marquee memorial naming his parents shall be maintained,” read the resolution, in part. “The memorial shall remain on the marquee as described … for not less than 25 years.” Smith started feeling uneasy when his fellow board members began voting to table, some because they had seen the proposed agreement only just before the meeting. But then, the agreement had been drafted by Czerkies and Carey only by 10:30 a.m. that same day, Smith said. Czerkies said that morning he wanted the issue wrapped up that day. But as much as he fought for the agreement, Smith said in the end he made the motion to table unanimous so as not to appear divisive. During a break in the meeting, Smith said he looked for Rialto General Manager Randy Green to talk to him about the vote. He found him talking with Czerkies. “He had a smile on his face,” Smith said of Czerkies. “And he said, ‘Jim, I appreciate all you have done and tried to do, but I am done. I want my money back.’ I was taken aback a bit, but then not really shocked. “(Czerkies) is old Joliet. And he is all about family. To hear what he has had to put up with in the past few weeks, all the nastiness against him and his family, I don’t blame him. … I thank him for his graciousness.” Still, Smith thought immediately after the special meeting maybe they still had a chance to work something out before the next meeting on Jan. 28. Then they heard Czerkies on the radio saying he had pulled his donation. “I don’t usually like to say never,” Smith said, “but I think that’s it.” He said they will have to go over

the financials to see how they will pay for the sign, which has cost about $200,000 so far. Czerkies’ donation was to cover the cost of the marquee – estimated at just under $300,000 – as well as painting of the vertical sign and some reserves for maintenance. Czerkies did not return a phone call Thursday night.

he plans to put a “new face” on the department

Audience speaks out Much of the discussion about the marquee has happened online. Oddly, the most heated reaction on Facebook following Czerkies’ pulling the donation focused on conspiracy theories involving Mayor Tom Giarrante, who appoints some members to the board, but has no vote or control otherwise. Before the vote, the board allowed the public to speak for more than an hour and a half. “You are essentially selling naming rights to this sign,” said Mary Beth Gannon of Joliet, the de facto leader of the opposition. “Why not get 30 pieces of silver?” Smith replied the memorial on the sign was not the same thing as naming rights. Jackie Stewart-Kollinger of Rockdale asked if she would be able to donate curtains, carpeting or mirrors to the theater that would bear her family’s name. “Where does it stop,” she asked. Cheryl Grate of Grate Signs, 4044 McDonough St., said she was upset because information had circulated indicating that her company could not have created a new marquee for the theater. That’s not true, she said. Grate Signs did the last remodel of the marquee in the 1970s and still maintains it today, she said. Her company never was given a chance to bid on the current job, Grate said. Near the end of the discussion, Smith explained that though the theater is on the National Register of Historic Places, changing the marquee does not affect that status. The sign is considered to be a “trade fixture or chattel,” he said. They also postponed naming a member of the board as the new ethics officer. Dave Hacker, a board member who died last year and has yet to be replaced, was the former ethics officer.

Philip Nelson, immediate past president of the Illinois Farm Bureau and a Joliet Junior College graduate, has been selected by incoming Gov. Bruce Rauner as director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The IFB and FarmWeek are reporting that Rauner nominated the Seneca farmer to the post to succeed Bob Flider. Nelson said he plans to put a “new face” on the department of agriculture. “The department is not just about agriculture, but also food. We can reach out to consumers in the same way Illinois Farm Families does,” said Nelson, referring to an Illinois agriculture coalition, including IFB, aimed at sharing information with consumers. IFB President Richard Guebert Jr. expressed his support for Nelson’s nomination. He said Nelson possesses the necessary qualifications as a working farmer and agricultural leader to serve in the role. “This decision is important for the state’s largest industry. Nelson’s most recent experience serving as the president of the IFB will allow him to take a unique skill set to IDOA. He has a long history of supporting farming and rural life, which will help him lead the department. We look forward to working with Nelson in his new role.” Nelson served as IFB president from 2003-13. He led the organization as vice president from 1999-2003. Prior to those roles, he served as Illinois Soybean Association and LaSalle County Farm Bureau, and vice president of the American Soybean

“The budget will certainly be something that will be under scrutiny very shortly as the governor is going to make a budget address in February. He knows, and I know the challenges facing our state,” Nelson told the RFD Radio Network.

Association. “The budget will certainly be something that will be under scrutiny very shortly as the governor is going to make a budget address in February. He knows, and I know the challenges facing our state,” Nelson told the RFD Radio Network. “The governor said, ‘Philip, if you come on board, I’ll give you the resources you need to truly make an impact on the department.’” Nelson listed Rauner’s agricultural priorities as upgrading infrastructure, assessing agriculture and business regulations, expanding export markets, and improving Illinois’ business climate. “To grow our business, we’re going to have to address a number of these items. I truly believe this administration can turn the challenges into opportunities,” Nelson said.

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