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CITY NEWS >> JOLIET

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A portion of Holy Hills Deliverance Church, formerly St. Thaddeus, at 510 Columbia St. will be converted to special housing for women exiting incarceration and re-entering society. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, will run the program in the old convent portion of the site, which will include housing and services for formerly incarcerated women at risk of homelessness.

City approves housing for women exiting prison Catholic Charities gets green light on project to help women 35-plus BY MARNEY SIMON Enterprise Staff @PlainﬁeldNews news@enterprisepublications.com

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is extending a helping hand to women who have served time, and are now looking to rebuild their lives. In October, the Joliet City Council approved a special use permit to renovate an old convent into living space for formerly incarcerated women aged 35 and older. The move has given Catholic Charities the green light to renovate vacant space at Holy Hills Deliverance Church, formerly St. Thaddeus, at 510 Columbia St. in Joliet. Catholic Charities plans to lease the 4,000 square foot former convent area as well as part of the parking lot across the street. The re-entry program will house up to eight women who have recently been released from prison. The program will allow the women to live on site for up to 18 months. “Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is very excited to develop a re-entry program for up to eight women who were formerly incarcerated and are returning to our communities,” Pam Terrell, Community Services Division Director for Catholic Charities, told the members of the City Council. “Very key to their recovery is a house. We want to make sure that they have stable housing in order to get the supportive services that they need to rebuild their lives and avoid return to a life of crime. The nearest facility for this

type of a project for women coming back to our community is in Chicago. We believe that a facility here in the local community with the supports that they need would be advantageous and help them to succeed.” The small re-entry program will be available for women who are exiting incarceration and are homeless, or are at risk of being homelessness. The goal of the program is for residents to attain selfsufficiency and a productive lifestyle. The program will engage the community and social service partners, with a comprehensive array of services for its residents. Among those services will be safe, stable housing, adult education and GED services, substance abuse and mental health services, professional counseling, employment support, training, advocacy, job search assistance, spiritual and religious services, volunteer mentors, legal aid, coordination with parole agents, life skills training, and professional case management. The program will be staffed with one full time staff member who will live on site, as well as a part-time live-in staff, a case manager, and volunteers. Catholic Charities conducted outreach to the surrounding area and community about the proposed plans, which included two community forums. The women are subject to restrictions. In addition to being aged 35 and older, those with certain types of convictions, such as arson, will not be admitted. The women will be required to hold down regular employment, and will be subject to curfew rules. Catholic Charities said the site will improve the community by providing a needed resource for women leaving correctional facilities. The project will also include renovation and utilization of the currently vacant portion of the building.

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City Police Conduct Roadside Safety Checks from Nov. 2-26, 2018

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Construction at Route 52 and River Road is expected to be complete this month. Work began last spring to widen the intersection, as well as to add a pedestrian bridge over the Hammel Creek channel.

Construction slated to end this month Improvements will widen Route 52/ River Road intersection BY MARNEY SIMON Enterprise Staff @PlainﬁeldNews news@enterprisepublications.com

Travelers fed up with construction at Route 52 and River Road are just days away from smooth sailing through the intersection. In late October, Trustee Dan Anderson updated the members of the village board on the project, which has kept the intersection in a state of repair since last spring. “The River Road and Route 52 [construction], we requested a formal meeting with a progress report with D Construction on that project,” Anderson said. “They’re insisting that they’re going to be on schedule and have this project wrapped up by [Nov. 15], less the restoration work. So, we’ll just have to wait and see. That’s moving along also, and I know everybody is getting antsy and wants that intersection wrapped up.” The major construction project kicked off back in April. The intersection improve-

ments include widening and resurfacing Route 52 to two through lanes and a left-turn lane in each direction. River Road is being widened and resurfaced to include a single through lane, a right-turn lane, and a left-turn lane in each direction. The existing traffic signal at the intersection will also be upgrade, and the Hammel Creek channel along the north side of Route 52 has been regraded. That pedestrian bridge was required for federal assistance funding on the project, to address pedestrian accommodations over the Hammel Creek spillway. A multi-use path is proposed to be constructed between the pond and Route 52 west of the intersection to connect to the existing path to the northwest. The project is currently still on track for substantial competition this month, with restoration and lighting work slated to take place throughout the winter. The village is taking the lead in the project, which received federal funding administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) at an 80/20 split. D Construction is the main contractor for the $3 million project. Included in the scope of the project is the pedestrian bridge, at a cost of $770,144. The

Village portion of the project is roughly $616,000. Meanwhile, Anderson reminded the public that leaf pickup is underway. The village of Shorewood utilizes a leaf vacuum to pick up leaves, which comes through residential streets once per week. Residents can rake their leaves to the curb for pickup. Mayor Rick Chapman noted that leaf pickup is for leaves only, and implored the public to leave it that way. “We want to remind people, during leaf pickup, have the leaves are raked out to the curb but not past the curb,” Chapman said. “Please don’t throw foul material into the leaves. Think of yourself on the end of that suck hose or rake before you dump something into those leaf piles that shouldn’t be there. Just a little golden rule here, okay?” Leaves must be placed on the parkway, parallel to the street and approximately 12 inches behind the curb or edge of pavement. Leaves may not be placed in the street or gutters. Leaves placed in the street will not be collected until they are placed properly onto the parkway. The collection is for leaves only, and does not include grass or brush.

The Joliet Police Department, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, will participate in a statewide effort to increase seatbelt usage and crack down on speeding and drunk driving. Special enforcement efforts will include several seatbelt safety zones at various locations throughout the city, a roadside safety checkpoint, and citywide saturation enforcement and speed enforcement. Enforcement begins November 2 and continues through November 26. The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel times of the year. More vehicles on the roadways means there is more potential for crashes and more fatalities. Chief Al Roechner reminds driver’s to not drink and drive. “So many family tragedies can be easily avoided by wearing seat belts, having a designated driver, getting a ride, or by calling for a taxi or ride-sharing service.” Officers assigned to these details will be checking for occupant restraint violations, child restraint violations, DUI violations, speeding violations, and other violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code. This enforcement campaign is possible through a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The campaign will help to deter drunk driving, increase the use of seatbelt/child restraints, and reduce speeding before, during, and after the Thanksgiving holiday. The City of Joliet is the third largest city in the state of Illinois, located just 45 miles southwest of Chicago’s Loop. Home to over 152,000 residents, in addition to thriving businesses and attractions, the City of Joliet is easily accessible by rail, auto and

bus transit. A perfect place to live, work and play, Joliet is constantly striving to promote growth and diversity. For more information on Joliet visit www.visitjoliet.org or call 815.724.4000.

City Approves Extended Commercial Truck Enforcement Efforts

The City of Joliet is increasing efforts to monitor and enforce commercial motor vehicle regulations by expanding the Joliet Police Department’s (JPD) truck enforcement efforts to include evenings and weekends. Enforcement efforts will begin immediately. “While the majority of semi-truck drivers are safe and observant operators, Joliet is taking a serious stance on those drivers who do not take time to map routes through Joliet correctly or who haul loads that are not suited for the route chosen. The safety of our residents and preservation of our infrastructure and roadways are top priorities for Joliet,” said Interim Police Chief Al Roechner. The Joliet Police traffic unit currently has three full-time patrol officers who monitor overweight/ oversize violations for trucks that travel through Joliet. All officers with this unit are certified with the Illinois Truck Enforcement Association and issue overweight/ oversize citations on a daily basis. The truck enforcement patrol began in August 2017 and in only 14 months has written citations totaling over $2.2 million in bond. It is anticipated that the City will expand the Joliet Police traffic unit with more truck enforcement officers in the near future. The Joliet Police truck enforcement patrol are able to enforce regulations throughout Joliet because the City Council have defined and passed strict truck ordinances that come with hefty fines for violators.

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Illinois sent more than 350K soldiers to Europe during World War I BY TONY REID OF THE HERALD & REVIEW Artie Bennett, a Marine from Clinton, was cut down by a hail of bullets 100 years ago in a far-flung foreign field, giving his life for his country in America’s first global war. A letter home from a fellow soldier said Bennett, 18, had been attacking a machine gun nest as the Marines fought, successfully, to stem a German advance threatening the French capital of Paris in June 1918, the last summer of World War I. The fallen Marine had lingered for an hour before dying, one of the first casualties from Illinois. The letter honoring him, typed by fellow Marine Pvt. John W. Olsen, read: “He passed away quietly, without a complaint, and was laid to rest near where he fell.” Immaculately tended American cemeteries in France, and faded memorials at home, are among the few tangible reminders of the “Great War” that began on July 28, 1914, and ended, after 18 million soldiers and civilians had died on all sides, with an armistice that went into effect at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918. Now, nearing the 100th anniversary of the war’s end, the push is on to recall and honor the men and women of Illinois, and all across America, who suffered and sacrificed for their nation. Congress has created a United States World War I Centennial Commission, which is overseeing commemorations and fundraising for a World War I memorial in Washington, D.C. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a proclamation announcing the Illinois National Guard and Chicago’s Pritzker Military Museum & Library will lead the effort to ensure the Land of Lincoln remembers its role in the Great War. A World War I Centennial Committee has been drafted to aid in that state mission and it’s chaired by Jeanne Hamacher, who has taught high school history classes. She said the key lesson to learn is that Illinois went to extraordinary efforts to support a war that shaped the world we live in, right up through today. “When I was teaching, I did a lesson where I could link basically every conflict the United States has had (since World War I) back to World War I in some shape or form,” Hamacher said. She said Illinois had helped win the war, and the war changed the world forever.

“Schools need to teach this, we need to remember,” she added. The United States declared war on Germany and its Central Powers allies on April 6, 1917, and Illinois became part of the vast conflict that would mark America’s emergence as a global superpower. The United States sent 4,734,991 soldiers and sailors to Europe and suffered 116,516 deaths, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Records from the Illinois Office of the Adjutant General list more than 351,000 Illinois men who served in the Army, Navy and Marines during World War I, and some 5,000 of them died. One of every 12 enlistees in the Army hailed from Illinois, and each left a mark. The American Legion Post in Clinton is Crang-Bennett Post 103, named for the fallen Marine and also Army Sgt. 1st Class Welby Crang, who lived about a block from Bennett and died in France in 1917 from pneumonia. Ron Devore, 86, is a member of the Post 103 executive board and a former post commander who has fought to keep the memory of the World War I soldiers alive. He said the post was founded in 1919 not just to honor fallen veterans, but to help and lobby for those who returned home alive, if not always in one piece. “Some of these guys had been gassed, their lungs were burned, they had missing limbs and disabilities; they were messed up for life, and they weren’t getting anything from the government,” Devore said. “Veterans knew that, if there was a bunch of them banded together, they could have a voice in Washington, D.C.” Devore’s wife, Marjorie, whose father was a World War I veteran, vividly recalls the returned soldiers’ sense of pride despite all their trials and tribulations. She said that pride had been matched by the patriotic fervor of their communities at home. “My dad always said everybody had supported the war effort,” she said. The civilian push to buoy the troops with maximum support on the home front was extraordinary. Illinois mobilized vast forces of industry, and especially industrialized agriculture, and turned them into an arsenal of democracy that flooded the American war effort with food, war material and cash.

Illinois created the State Council of Defense, the job of which was to persuade, corral and control civilian production, from engineering to seed corn, to fuel the war machine. When the council produced its wrap-up report in 1919, it was suffused with pride at the sheer wartime output from the people of Illinois. It pointed out that the state’s agricultural production for 1918 had been geared to meet the needs of the wartime “national food authorities” and had been the third-largest crop harvest in state history, worth close to $880 million (about $15 billion in today’s dollars). “Notwithstanding the drain upon manpower, the state in 1918 turned out manufactured products valued at $6 billion. ... Of these, $2 billion-worth were on direct war contracts, but virtually all were war contributions, for Illinois factories are not largely given to the production of luxuries or nonessentials,” the council reported. It also lauded the generosity of Illinois citizens, who raised $45 million during the war to support everything from the Red Cross to the YMCA and the Salvation Army. Timothy Kovalcik, associate professor of history at Millikin University, said it’s important to understand the wartime atmosphere gripping Illinois and the entire nation. “Support for the war was at fever pitch and the propaganda was incredibly successful,” Kovalcik said. A state with a significant population of Germanic ancestry (Teutopolis in Effingham County, for example, means “City of the Teutons,” or Germans, and is typical of many towns founded by German settlers) had no trouble raising troops. “The population of German ancestry volunteered at massive rates to show their patriotism,” Kovalcik said. “They wanted to prove they were true Americans.” With troops rushing forward and humming factories full of nose-togrindstone workers who had shunted aside labor grumbles for the greater patriotic good, the State Council of Defense believed it had glimpsed capitalism’s promised land.

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Arrests made in Fox Street murder investigation Bond amount set for both offenders is $5,000,000-10% to apply Sheriff Mike Kelley would like to announce the recent arrests of Elijah J. Watson (Male, Black, age 23) of 28 NW Circle Drive in Joliet and Anthony Francimore (Male, White, age 20) of 2706 Dougall Road in Joliet, in connection to a Murder Investigation. On 10/28/2018, at approximately 1:00 AM, members of the Will County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 500 Block of Fox Street in unincorporated Joliet

Township in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies observed a male individual lying face down in the roadway motionless, surrounded by unknown individuals. As deputies were securing the scene, East Joliet Fire Department arrived and began attempting life saving measures on the victim. The victim, Nathan J. Ballard, (age 20) was transported to Silver Cross Hospital and was later pronounced

deceased at the hospital. A witness on scene advised responding deputies that the offenders were driving a black Dodge Magnum with tinted windows, and it was occupied by several individuals. Detectives were called to the scene and were able to track down numerous leads from witnesses and evidence recovered from the scene. Information was developed by detectives that the suspect vehicle and potential suspects had fled to the City of Chicago. Will County Sheriff’s Detectives met with members of the 10th District of the Chicago Police Department and

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State officials discuss changes in health care Ofﬁcials from several State of Illinois agencies explained changes in health care beneﬁts Officials from several State of Illinois agencies explained changes in health care benefits, specifically relating to mental health and substance use disorder treatment during a forum held yesterday at Joliet Junior College. The event was sponsored by the Will County Executive’s Office of Substance Use Initiatives, Stepping Stones Treatment Centers, and the HERO Group. The main topic of discussion was Illinois’s landmark Health Care Parity Law which takes effect on January 1, 2019. “We are proud to host the state officials here today to explain to our residents what the parity law means for insurance benefits for mental health and substance use disorder treatment,” said County Executive Walsh. “Many more people in Will County will be protected by parity and it is so important they understand their insurance coverage and receive the care they need.”

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Kristine Herman, bureau chief, Behavioral Health Department, Illinois Department of Health and Family Services. Carol West, regional outreach coordinator, Get Covered Illinois; Paul Lauridsen, Executive Director, Stepping Stones Treatment Center; John Roberts, co-founder of the HERO Group; Brian Gorman, director of outreach and consumer education, Get Covered Illinois; Alaina Kennedy, associate director, Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans; Dr Kathleen Burke, director of the Will County Executive Ofﬁce of Substance Use Initiatives. Dr. Kathleen Burke, director of the county’s Office of Substance Use Initiatives, said these changes will require insurance companies to offer the same coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment as medical treatment. “Illinois now has the strongest

parity laws in the nation,” she said. “This new law is critical as we continue to fight an opioid epidemic that is spread across our nation. I am pleased to provide an opportunity for agency representatives to answer quesSEE HEALTH PAGE 11

Chicago’s Fugitive Warrants Unit in reference to this investigation. Will County Detectives briefed members of the Chicago Police Department and a physical search of the area where the vehicle was believed to be located was conducted. At approximately 12:30 PM the Black Dodge Magnum used in this homicide was located in the area of 14th and Karlov in the City of Chicago. With the assistance of the Chicago Police Department, surveillance was set up on the vehicle. At approximately 1:45 PM, a subject was seen entering the vehicle, and the vehicle began to leave the area.

A traffic stop was conducted by Will County Detectives and members of the Chicago Police Department, and two subjects were taken into custody at that time. Elijah J. Watson and Anthony Francimore had previously been identified as suspects in this investigation, and both were taken into custody without incident as a result of the traffic stop. Both the suspects and the vehicle were later transported to the Will County Sheriff’s Public Safety Complex for further questioning and processing. SEE ARRESTS PAGE 11

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BOUND Joliet Catholic Academy advances to state ﬁnals for ninth time in 18 years

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Getting to the IHSA state finals is nothing new to Joliet Catholic Academy, however, the Angels missed out on a trip to Bloomington the last two years. The team will return this season after defeating St. Laurence 25-11, 25-7 to claim the Rich East Supersectional championship. JCA started off the first match with high energy getting behind senior leaders outside hitter Emily Holbrook and Libero Molly Hibner, and never looked back after seemingly getting to every ball and blocking an array of Viking swings. In the second set, the Angels got off to a blazing 10-1 start behind the likes of sophomore outside hitter Jillian Gray and never looked back from there. Coach Christine Schiebe’s group, which has lacked height in recent years, does not have that issue this year, as JCA (27-13) fea-

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tures four girls that stand 6 feet in height or taller. Junior middle blocker Bella Ray, led her team with 14 kills and three blocks on the night. “I’ve never been on a team where we have all meshed so well together,” Ray said. “We all love each other so much and that’s why we are so successful.” Ray has led the No. 24 ranked Angels all season, but has certainly had some help along the way from her teammates. On Friday night, Gray (six kills), Holbrook (six kills), sophomore setter Ryan Hinshaw (19 assists, two blocks, two aces), Hibner (16 digs) and senior Right side hitter Sophie Krzysciak (10 digs) all got into the mix. Schiebe credited the success to the collaboration of her team, but also said that the veteran leadership has sparked her club all season long. “The seniors have been fantasSEE STORYNAME PAGE 9

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Jillian Gray and JCA are making a return trip to the state ﬁnals.

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Hilltoppers advance to IHSA quarterfinals BY MARK GREGORY Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

With downstate Marion making the nearly five-hour trip to Joliet last weekend to take on Joliet Catholic at Memorial Stadium, the Hilltoppers proved to be better than gracious hosts as they made sure to get the Wildcats home at a reasonable time. Joliet Catholic started the 40-point running clock in the third quarter and sent Marion on the road after a two-hour, 49-7 win in the second round of the IHSA Class 5A playoffs. After stopping Marion’s first possession Nick Iannantone rumbled in to the end zone form 10-yards out to give JCA the early 7-0 lead with 7:58 left in the opening period. The Hillmen would go on to score touchdowns on four of their five drives in the first half. The second one came in the closing seconds of the frame when Jordan Alvarez connected with Ja’aire Mack for a 39-yard touchdown pass — setting a trend — when Mack catches the ball, he scores. Alvarez ghad only three completions on the game — all to Mack — all for touchdowns. “He is a running back in the double wing and doesn’t really carry the ball, we don’t ask him to block much — he just catches passes,” said JCA coach Jake Jaworski about Mack. “He is a kid that missed all of summer with an injury and, no disrespect to him, but he was probably No. 4 on the depth chart, We didn’t get him fully healthy until week two or three and he was very limited in reps. But he is building confidence and he is a vertical threat that teams have to prepare for.” Mack knows the importance of the offense to connect on some passes over the top to open the run game. “It is very important,” he said.

STORY FROM PAGE XX tic this year,” Schiebe said. “They have had this in their minds that this is something that they have wanted, and they have held their teammates accountable and have seen things they didn’t like going

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Nick Iannantone scored twice in the Hilltoppers’ 49-7 win over Marion. “ We are a run teams and when we open that and we start to pass, people don’t know what to do and we put them on their heels.” The run game worked as well Saturday night as Keenan Hailey posted 175 yards on the ground to go with a touch-

down, and Iannantone added 96 yards rushing and a pair of scores. The Hilltoppers will stay home this weekend and host Highland from the St. Louis area at 5 p.m. Saturday. Highland defeated Mattoon 5635 behind four touchdowns from

running back Brady Feldmann and three through the air from quarterback Jack Etter. The Bulldogs are 11-0, but JCA has faced some of the best teams in the state all season. “We feel like we are well prepared coming off the grind of

our schedule,” Jaworski said. “We have seen the big guys in the trenches, we have seen the skill on the edge and we like where we are at. Highland is a spread wide open and we have to be ready. As we move on, it will get tougher and tougher.”

on and called them together. “The night before the playoffs started I walked into the gym and my whole team was upstairs having a senior called meeting that I had no idea what it was about, I didn’t ask and that was them doing their thing and making it their

own.” This will be Schiebe’s ninth time in her career going to the state finals, and she said that she enjoys the challenge of working with new girls every year and living vicariously through their enjoyment. “It’s a different experience every

time because it’s a different group of girls every time,” Schiebe said. “Getting to see it through their eyes something new you just hope they get the chance to experience it and I’ve been lucky at JCA to have the talent I have had and the support from the parents I’ve had

to be able to do it for this long and to have the success we have had.” The Angels will look to add to Schiebe’s legacy when they take on the 39-1 and 12th ranked Sterling Golden Warriors at 4 p.m. Friday at Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena.

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Strained relationship over borrowed money? DEAR DAVE, I borrowed some money from my parents in January, and it took a few months longer to pay them back than originally planned. Since then, I’ve noticed our relationship seems to be strained. They will sometimes make remarks about money when I’m around, and it’s obvious the things they say are aimed at me. I don’t want things to be like this between us during the holidays. I have taken steps to become more financially responsible, like watching my spending and living on a budget, so how can I ad-

ARRESTS FROM PAGE 5 Numerous search warrants were obtained and executed in reference to this investigation, and detectives were able to further the investigation by interviewing the offenders. Detectives would later learn that the suspects in this case intended on robbing the victim, Nathan Ballard, and upon doing so and while driving away from the victim, several shots were fired in the vicinity of Ballard by Elijah Watson. Ballard suffered a single gunshot wound to the upper chest, from what appears to be from a semiautomatic 9 mm handgun. Elijah J. Watson was charged with four (4) counts of First Degree Murder, one (1) count of Armed Robbery, and one (1) count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon.

ARRESTS FROM PAGE 5 tions directly to people who are facing challenges in accessing care for themselves or a loved one.” Some of the significant changes in the parity law include no prior authorization will be required to administer medically-assisted treatment and physicians will not be required to begin with the lowest dose of medication in treating individuals with mental health or substance use disorders. Further the new parity law creates reporting requirements for insurers and regulators to guarantee these claims are handled in compliance with the law. Counselors were on site during the forum to assist people in

dress this issue with them? ROBBIE DEAR ROBBIE, I’m sorry you’re going through this, but I hope everyone has learned a valuable lesson. It’s OK to give money sometimes, as long as you’re not enabling irresponsible behavior in the process. But loaning money to or borrowing from friends and relatives will often lead to bruised feelings. If you paid them back, especially if it took longer than expected or agreed upon, there’s not much you can do if they choose to hold

Anthony Francimore was charged with one (1) count of First Degree Murder and one (1) count of Armed Robbery. The bond amount set for both offenders is $5,000,000-10% to apply. Sheriff Mike Kelley would like to personally thank all the members of the Investigations Division for their commitment, dedication, and thoroughness in completing this investigation in such a timely manner. Sheriff Kelley would also like to thank the men and women of the Chicago Police Department in the 10th District in providing assistance with this case. This is still an active investigation, and additional information will be provided in this case when appropriate.

signing up for healthcare plans during open enrollment “This was a really great event and we at Stepping Stones were pleased to partner with the county to bring in these state experts,” said Paul Lauridsen, executive director of the treatment center. “The people in attendance learned important information about accessing their insurance benefits. As communities across the nation continue to battle opioid addiction and mental illness, these types of events are critical to helping people access care.” For more information about the changes in parity law or to access insurance coverage, visit the website: www.getcoveredillinois.gov.

a grudge. With some folks, it just takes a little while for those kinds of things to heal. And considering SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 1103 Belden Way, Joliet, IL 60435 (Single Family). On the 29th day of November, 2018 to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff V. Donnell Kirklin and Lisa James Kirklin Defendant. Case No. 17 CH 2104 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: POTESTIVO AND ASSOCIATES 811 E. South Blvd. Rochester Hill, Michigan 48307 P: 248-853-4400 F: 248-853-0404 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.

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it’s your parents, my guess is they’ll become more and more forgiving with time. Until then, maybe you could look for opportunities during conversations with them to mention your new approach to finances. Something as simple as referring your budget, or getting excited about how much you were able to put into savings from your last paycheck, might get their attention. A few subtle hints that you’re actively working to gain control of your finances might go a long way with

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 2308 Douglas Street, Joliet, IL 60435 (Single Family ). On the 29th day of November, 2018 to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: Bank Of America, N.A. Plaintiff V. Unknown heirs and Legatees of William J. Johnson; William M. Johnson aka William Johnson; Melissa Johnson aka Melissa R. Johnson aka Melissa Churchill; Citifinancial Services, Inc; C.J.J., a minor; J.M.J., a minor; Jonathan Womack Special Representative for William Johnson aka William J. Johnson; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of 1101 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435 (Residential). On the 15th day of November, 2018 to be held at 12:00 noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, under Case Title: LENDINGHOME FUNDING CORP, Plaintiff V. JOSEPH HERNANDEZ; Defendant.

Case No. 17 CH 1374 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: ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC. 1771 W. Diehl Rd. Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS 60563 P: 630-453-6960 F: 630-428-4620 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.

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Case No. 17 CH 2123 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG AND ASSOCIATES 230 W. MONROE, SUITE 1125, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 P: 312 541-9710 F: 312 541-9711 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.

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(IMPORTANT note: This is a Foreclosure Notice. Please place this in the legal notice section on Nov 7, 14, 21, 2018. After the first run, a copy of the notice needs to be sent to the Circuit Clerk.) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WILL, STATE OF ILLINOIS CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., Plaintiff(s), vs. DALE I. ALEXANDER, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). 18 CH 1582 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: DALE I. ALEXANDER, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 259 IN CUMBERLAND SOUTH UNIT 8, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 14, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NO R2005-09686, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 05-06-06-111-025-0000 commonly known as 1307 BENHAM DR JOLIET IL 60431; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by DALE I. ALEXANDER and recorded in the Office of the Will County Recorder as Document Number R2014070246; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Will County, located at 57 N. OTTAWA STREET, JOLIET, IL 60432, on or before December 7, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on January 3, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the 57 N. OTTAWA STREET, JOLIET, IL 60432. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP # 18-03567 I3103478

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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 TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

THE

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff,

Bank Of America, N.A. Plaintiff,

LENDINGHOME FUNDING CORP, Plaintiff,

vs.

Donnell Kirklin and Lisa James Kirklin Defendant. No. 17 CH 2104

Unknown heirs and Legatees of William J. Johnson; William M. Johnson aka William Johnson; Melissa Johnson aka Melissa R. Johnson aka Melissa Churchill; Citifinancial Services, Inc; C.J.J., a minor; J.M.J., a minor; Jonathan Womack Special Representative for William Johnson aka William J. Johnson; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendant. No. 17 CH 1374

JOSEPH HERNANDEZ; Defendant. No. 17 CH 2123

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 27th day of August, 2018, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 29th day of November, 2018 , commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 175 IN STONEGATE UNIT VII, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPALMERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 7, 2001, AS DOCUMENT NO. R2001-24539, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1103 Belden Way, Joliet, IL 60435 Description of Improvements: Single Family P.I.N.: 30-07-06-319-022-0000 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: POTESTIVO AND ASSOCIATES 811 E. South Blvd. Rochester Hill, Michigan 48307 P: 248-853-4400 F: 248-853-0404 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 24th day of August, 2018, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 29th day of November, 2018 , commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: LOT 198, EXCEPT THE EAST 13.5 FEET THEREOF, AND THE EAST 35 FEET OF LOT 199, ALL IN BLACK ROAD ACRES, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 23, 1926, IN PLAT BOOK 16, PAGE 56 AND 57, AS DOCUMENT NO. 391616, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOS. Commonly known as: 2308 Douglas Street, Joliet, IL 60435 Description of Improvements: Single Family P.I.N.: 30-07-07-110-006-0000 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: ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC. 1771 W. Diehl Rd. Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS 60563 P: 630-453-6960 F: 630-428-4620 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

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THE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above cause on the 10th day of September, 2018, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, Illinois, will on Thursday, the 15th day of November, 2018 , commencing at 12:00 o’clock noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the following-described real estate: THE WEST 100 FEET OF THE EAST 150 FEET OF THE SOUTH 175 FEET OF LOT 5 IN COUNTY CLERK’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, IN TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTH AND WEST OF THE PLAINFIELD ROAD, SITUTED IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1101 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435 Description of Improvements: Residential P.I.N.: 30-07-05-422-018-0000 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG AND ASSOCIATES 230 W. MONROE, SUITE 1125, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 P: 312 541-9710 F: 312 541-9711 MIKE KELLEY Plaintiff’s Attorney Sheriff of Will County

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FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY

Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Rzepka, ‘The Amateur Naturalist’ Rzepka also helps with steward work at Hickory Creek, Lockport Prairie, Lily Cache Wetlands The Old Plank Road Trail was a decades-long project converting an old railway line to a recreational trail, and Mike Rzepka was there from the start. Today, Rzepka volunteers for the Forest Preserve District of Will County as a steward along sections of the trail. But his work goes back much further than that, having helped with prairie restoration through the Old Plank Road Trail Association. Once the work was complete and the trail was dedicated in 1997, he decided to become a steward to stay involved. “I work with the (Forest Preserve District) to protect the native prairie remnants along the (trail),” he said, adding his tasks include spraying for and removing invasive species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle; assisting with prescribed burns; collecting and dispersing native seeds; and monitoring the natural areas along the trail. Rzepka also helps with steward work at Hickory Creek, Lockport Prairie, Lily Cache Wetlands and Messenger Woods preserves, but he said his work at the Old Plank Road Trail is most important to him. “The creation of the Old Plank Road

Trail from the abandoned railroad line was a two-decade work in progress,” he said. “It is special for me.” Rzepka also has assisted with stream monitoring at Hickory Creek since 1996. This work is done through the statewide RiverWatch program, which works to quantify stream-quality trends. “It is a lot of fun to wade in the creek and gather data,” he commented. He said he considers himself an amateur naturalist, which is one reason why volunteering in the preserves is such a good fit for him. His connection with the District provides him with an opportunity to study nature, one of his many interests. “Understanding ecology and plant identification are challenging so the work includes both the physical and the cerebral,” he said. “That is a big plus.” In addition to volunteering for the District, Rzepka, who is retired, enjoys reading, traveling, attending concerts, hiking, biking, canoeing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also volunteers with other nature and conservation organizations. “Building community, camaraderie and friendship are more benefits of volunteering,” he said. “Friends with mutual interests and some of the best people I know were met through volunteering.”

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