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July 12 deadline for entering Beautiful Baby Contest Proceeds will benefit Kiwanis Club of Shorewood children’s projects By Stewart Warren staff reporter

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By Kris Stadalsky For the Sentinel Shorewood’s Taylor Holland grew up loving Bill Nye the Science Guy. She even considers him an idol. “He did so much to reach out to kids (about science),” Holland said. Holland’sotherfavoritepeopleareStevenHawking, noted physicist and scientist, and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Thanks to her love of science and her professor at the College of DuPage, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Gary Roby, Holland is working with some of the most brilliant minds in science at Fermilab during her summer internship. “I am trying to be like a sponge and soak up as much as I can,” Holland said. Holland is one of three COD students chosen to participate in chemistry research internships during the summer through the College Foundation’s Resource for Excellence program. Holland is at Fermilab, while Ruth Groza of Sleepy Hollow is at Illinois State University and Jeffrey Hosmer of Naperville is at Hope College. Roby applied for the grant because internship opportunities are rarely available to community college students.

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Every baby is beautiful. But a group of judges is going to have the tough task of picking the six most charming children during the Kiwanis Club of Shorewood’s annual Beautiful Baby Contest. The contest has a big payoff. One child will be chosen randomly to win a $500 deposit in a Bright Directions College Savings fund. The competition is part of the village’s 38th annual Crossroads Fest held Aug. 1-3 at Four Seasons Park, Seil Road just east of the railroad tracks.The actual contest will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 2 at the fest’s main event tent. It is sponsored by Standard Bank & Trust Co. and The Goddard School, 5005 W. Theodore St., Plainfield. Proceeds will benefit Kiwanis Club of Shorewood children’s projects. The contest is open to children who will be younger than 4 years old on Aug. l.To earn a chance to compete in the contest, a parent must do a few things: •Complete an application to enter the contest. The applications are available at the Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 North River Road, Shorewood, or online at the festival website www.crossroadsfest.com. •A 4-inch-by-6-inch current photograph of the child must be included with the entry form.The photo does not have to be a professional shot; it can be a casual snapshot. No other children can be depicted in the photograph. •The child’s full name, date of birth, the >> see contest | page 22

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>> big bang, from page 1 “Yet our students are eager and ready to meet the challenge,” he said. “The grant will cover all expenses so Ruth, Taylor and Jeffery will gain valuable research experience.” Holland is working under Anna Pla-Dalmau, Ph.D., Fermilab’s leader of the Scintillation Detector Development Technical Center. She is working on a project involving a scintillator which generates photons of light and can be used in diagnostics. Most scientists use plastic scintillators because they are relatively cheap and reliable. However, large liquid scintillators are used in underground experiments to test cosmic rays given off by the universe, Holland said. But they can be unstable. Holland is attempting to develop a water based scintillator that would be non-flammable and noncombustible compared to organic liquid scintillators already in use. “It would be much safer if

it proves to be effective,” she said. While her work sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, or even the “Big Bang Theory,” Holland has a goal to show young girls that science is fun and exciting. “Girls are just as smart as men in the core sciences,” Holland said. Holland will transfer to Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, this fall to get her BS in biochemistry. She intends to get her medical degree and possibly a Ph.D. in biochemistry. She would like to practice medicine, but she also wants to conduct medical research. Her driving force is three relatives with cancer. Her Nanna passed away from what was thought to be pancreatic cancer, although the diagnosis was never confirmed because of her rapid decline. “I would like to create better treatments for cancer and other diseases,” Holland said. “I hate suffering. I don’t think anyone should suffer, especially in a hospital where the doctors and nurses are doing their best to heal you.”

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Dunn appointed Democratic nominee for 97th House Dunn is a criminal prosecutor with the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office

voice and fresh perspective to fight for middle-class families who continue struggling to get by, for our schools and our children to make sure they get Moira Dunn of Shorewood the best education possible and will run for the open state for seniors and taxpayers who are constantly faced representative seat in the with the prospect 97th District following of higher property former candidate Dennis taxes.” Grosskopf’s decision to Dunn is a criminal remove himself from the prosecutor with the General Election ballot. Will County State’s “I’m excited for this Attorney’s Office. new opportunity to Stricken with an continue serving my undiagnosed brain community and to be a tumor during law strong bipartisan voice Moira Dunn of school, she overcame for every person in this Shorewood a life-threatening district, regardless of whether they are Republicans, health obstacle to receive her Democrats or Independents,” law degree before undergoing successful surgery, according to Dunn said. “As a criminal prosecutor, a press release. She has worked in both civil I have fought hard for local families, working for justice for and criminal law for more than victims and their families and a decade. Dunn has volunteered to keep dangerous criminals for a local Court Appointed off the streets. We need a new Special Advocates for children

group and is active in the Will County Bar Association and Big Brothers Big Sisters of WillGrundy Counties. Grosskopf, a Minooka High School teacher and president of the teachers union there, said time constraints forced him to drop out of the race. “After talking it over with my family, I have decided that due to the commitments I have to them and to my job as a teacher, the most responsible thing for me to do at this time is to remove myself from the ballot,” Grosskopf said. The 97th Representative District consists mainly of portions of Plainfield,Shorewood and Oswego. Dunn will run against Republican Mark Batinick, who won that party’s nomination in March over Amanda Mancke of Oswego and Shorewood Mayor Rick Chapman. Current state Rep. Tom Cross, R-Oswego, did not run for that position, opting instead to run for state treasurer.

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Summer rules, fun and savings For the first time ever, officials are having a July 4 decorating contest By Stewart Warren staff reporter

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Now that it’s summer, it’s time to remember the watering rules, decorate for the Fourth of July and save a few bucks on a dip. Shorewood officials offered some seasonal reminders for residents during the June 24 Village Board meeting. Trustee Dan Anderson urged everyone to follow the local year-round rules for the watering of lawns. Houses with evennumbered addresses can run their sprinklers between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.and 6 p.m.and 10 p.m.on dates that also are an even number. Oddnumbered addresses can water the grass on odd-numbered dates during the same time periods, he said. The village draws its water from shallow and deep local wells, Village Administrator Roger

Barrowman said. “We have to conserve water,” Barrowman added. Residents can use a hose to water their flowers and shrubs at any time,Anderson said. Exceptions are made for newly installed sod. Homeowners can water every day from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. for a 14-day period after it is installed, Public Works Director Chris Drey said. They do not have to worry about the date or their house number. The village also encourages residents to show their true colors on the Fourth by bringing out the red, white and blue. For the first time ever, officials are having a July 4 decorating contests, Trustee Cookie Kirkland said. Many residents already show their patriotic pride in July, she said. “In the past, I’ve seen banners on the front of homes, red, white and blue lights, and everyone has flags flying,” Kirkland said. There is no registration required to compete in the contest, she said. “Someone is going to tour the

whole village and see what is out there,” Kirkland said. To be eligible for the contest, the decorations must be in place by 9 a.m. on July 3. The winners will be announced on the village’s website, www.vil.shorewood. il.us, and prizes will be awarded at the July 8 Village Board meeting, Kirkland said. Now that it’s really warm outside, it’s time to hit the pool. Kirkland noted that village residents could use Joliet’s Splash Station Water Park, 2780 Channahon Road, Joliet, and pay the same price as people who live in the city. The one-day passes are $9 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $6 for children, Kirkland said. The resident rate passes are available at Shorewood Village Hall, 1 Towne Center Blvd., Shorewood, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays until July 12, Kirkland said. Village residents can buy more than one pass at a time, she said. While they will be available at the Village Hall for a limited time, the passes can be used later this summer.

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Crossroads Fest again opens with party for special needs Rides, food, a Kids Zone and other events designed for the families with special needs The 38th Shorewood Crossroads Festival is sure to be memorable for all attendees, but for some families, this year’s experience will be downright unforgettable. The festival will open two hours early on Friday, Aug. 1, for an exclusive pre-party designed specifically for families that include children with special needs. Rides, food, a Kids Zone and other events designed for the families with special needs will make the day a family favorite for years to come.This is the 2nd year for the carnival pre-party and it was very well received last year. Families with children with special needs appreciate the more relaxed, quiet setting the pre-party gives them. External stimulation is cut down considerably, and the limited amount of attendees helps families enjoy the park. The Carnival Pre-Party is from 1 to 3 p.m., and families are asked to RSVP by July 29 by calling the chamber office at 815-725-2900 or by going to www.CrossroadsFest. com. To help promote the event and get the word out, the chamber is reaching out to local organizations, such as the United Way of Will County and Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The annual fest, which runs Aug. 1, 2 and 3 at Four Seasons Park, will feature all the events, activities and entertainment that festival goers have come to expect over the years. Fireworks, live music, a car show, parade, hot dog eating and even a hot wings contest, bags competition, the Beautiful Baby contest, carnival rides and more await attendees. A great variety of music is in store. The musical line-up for the weekend include Libido Funk Circus, Cover Story, Strung Out and fan favorites ARRA will headline on Saturday night at 9:30, plus country band, Back Country Roads on Sunday at 2:30 is a new addition for people to enjoy. The craft and vendor tent is bigger than ever on Saturday with Bingo on Sunday by the American

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Plainﬁeld driver charged in wrong-way accident on I-55

Melgarejo was charged with driving under the influence

A 24-year-old Plainﬁeld resident was arrested early Friday after striking two vehicles while traveling the wrong way on Interstate 55 near Bolingbrook. District 5 State Police said Yarelie Melgarejo was driving a 1997 Ford Explorer south in the northbound lanes of I-55 just south

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The Carnival Pre-Party is from 1 to 3 p.m., and families are asked to RSVP by July 29 by calling the chamber ofﬁce at 815-725-2900 or by going to www.CrossroadsFest.com.

“Families with children with special needs appreciate the more relaxed, quiet setting the pre-party gives them. External stimulation is cut down considerably, and the limited amount of attendees helps families enjoy the park.” Legion. A car show on Sunday will surely bring a fun variety of vehicles. The parade at noon on Sunday is in honor of Cene Schwartz, a longtime Shorewood resident who helped grow the village and the parks in particular. The theme is “A Park for All Seasons.” The creative float ideas are endless. All applications for being a food vendor, craft vendor, participating in the parade, the Beautiful

Baby contest, registering for the pre-party and sponsoring the festival can all be found at www. crossroadsfest.com or by calling Kim Lamansky at the Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce at 815725-2900 or email at president@ s h o r e w o o d c h a m b e r. c o m . Kim Lamansky is executive director of the Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce.

of Illinois 53 just after 2 a.m. Friday. The front of the Ford Explorer struck the front of a Toyota Sienna, driven by a 21-year-old female from Chicago, and a Chevrolet Avalanche, driven by a 60-year-old Chicago man, at this location, police said. The drivers from all three vehicles were transported to area hospitals for non-life threatening injuries. Melgarejo was charged with driving under the inﬂuence, state police said.

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Retiring principal is 2014 Niehus Award winner Award was established in 1986 to honor the legacies of former District 202 Superintendent

Crystal L a w n s Elementar y S c h o o l Principal K a t h y Baxter, who is retiring this month KATHY BAXTeR after 40 CRYSTAL LAWNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL years in PRINCIPAL education – all at Crystal Lawns -- is the recipient of the 2014 Walter G. and Juanita F. Niehus Award. Baxter received the prestigious award at the District

Over those four decades she served in numerous professional capacities supporting Crystal Lawns and District 202 staff, including: · North Central Regional Chairman for the Illinois Education Associatiom · Vice President and President of the IEA Area 15 · Association of Plainﬁeld Teachers union leader Baxter has also led many initiatives and served in leadership roles

202 Board of Education’s June 23 regular meeting. The Niehus Award was established in 1986 to honor the legacies of former District 202 Superintendent of Schools Walter Niehus and his wife, respected former teacher Juanita Niehus. It is given each year to either

supporting Crystal Lawns students and families, including: · Initiating the Family Fun Night with the PTA · Directing four school plays and two talent shows · Overseeing the Student Council · Creating and coordinating the Outdoor Education Program, which continues today · Assuming various leadership roles with the Trailways Girl Scouts · Serving as PTA President

“Dr. Baxter’s dedication to her students, Crystal Lawns and District 202 is exemplary and certainly worthy of recognition. We are very happy to honor her on behalf of the Niehus family.” certified personnel or noncertified staff and support staff members, nominated by their peers, who show extraordinary commitment to district students, parents and employees. Baxter is the 29th annual recipient of the Niehus Award. The Plainfield Foundation for Excellence administers the Niehus award for the Niehus family. “Dr. Baxter’s dedication to her students, Crystal Lawns and District 202 is exemplary and certainly worthy of recognition. We are very happy to honor her on behalf of the Niehus family,” said Foundation Chairperson Margie Bonuchi. Foundation Trustee Matt Starr presented Baxter with the award, and noted her many achievements with District 202. Baxter worked her first 19 years as a fifth grade teacher at Crystal Lawns, and the last 21 years as its principal. As well, Baxter has earned many significant awards and honors, including most recently the 2014 Elizabeth “Bess” Eichelberger Award for Distinguished Service.

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Fans fired up for inaugural Nitro Night Thursday’s event was brainstormed by Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante

news in brief Catholic Charities

Diocese of Joliet hosts Head Start open house events

Attendees will observe children in classrooms engaging in typical late afternoon activities

By Pat Schager For the bugle

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Nitro Night was a feast for car lovers and curious dragster wannabes in downtown Joliet Thursday night. The first ever Nitro Night started off three days of racing at Route 66 Raceway south of Joliet. Thursday’s event was brainstormed by Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante. The mayor proudly recalled his early drag racing days and brought along his classic sky blue Chevy Impala. It wouldn’t be a car show without cars with hoods up displaying awesome chromed engines, stick shifts and tachs. Joliet City Center on Chicago Street was transformed into part classic cars on display, John Lawson’s Funny Car, and local celeb Rocky Ausec’s Solid rock Mustang Mach I. There was plenty of rockin’ soul and classic rock performed by Soul Motion, food, and fun for the entire family. NHRA, National Hot Rod Association, which came out of drag racing, is now just as successful in the racing world as NASCAR, according to its fans. Event organizer Mike Guglielmucci was happy Thursday was one of the few rain-free nights for this event. “This is a great night. The roots and history of drag racing go way back, and this is our tribute,” he said. The night was filled with nostalgic reminisces by some of the former “street guys” in the crowd. They talked the talk of cams and horsepower, nitro methane fuel, quarter mile runs, super chargers, headers and stick shifts. The crowd got a look and feel when Ausec fired up his Mustang. “It’s so loud you can feel the vibes in your body. That gets everybody’s attention,” said bystander Jack Traven. “It’s called ‘Crackle Fest’ when the big boys rev their engines together,” he said. To understand what the uninitiated were seeing is a primer of NHRA car categories. First and

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PHOTOS BY PAT SCHAGER

Drag racing fan Jack Traven enjoys Joliet’s inaugural Nitro Nite June 26 in downtown Joliet. The event kicked off the race weekend at Route 66 Raceway south of Joliet.

fastest are the Top Fuel dragsters. The car is wedge shaped, 18 to 20 feet long and is really an engine on a body that is 20 inches wide. It can reach speeds up to 320 mph in under 4 seconds on straightaways. The driver sits in a tiny slot directly in front of a monster-sized engine. Then there are the Funny Cars. Not because they look funny, but because it’s a fiber glass body (shell) over a racing machine (car). The shell clips on and off to service the car. NHRA racer John

Lawson’s“Green Runaway”was on display to the delight of kids who could see what a monster engine sat under the shell. The “Green Runaway” is powered with nitro methane fuel that is high-high octane stuff. These dragsters have 500 cubic inch engines and are capable of reaching 10,000 horsepower. >> to see the full version of this story, check out buglenewspapers.com

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is hosting a series of open houses at their Head Start sites the week of July 21 – 25th. Each open house will take place from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the following locations: · Monday, July 21: Felman Early Childhood Center (200 S. Desplaines St., Joliet) · Tuesday, July 22: Alexandria Early Childhood Center (1704 Alexandria Drive, Joliet) · Wednesday, July 23: Broadway

Early Childhood Center (110 Willow Ave., Joliet) · Thursday, July 24: St. John Early Childhood Center (403 N. Hickory, Joliet) · Friday, July 25: Good Shepherd Early Childhood Center (151 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook) Open house attendees will observe children in the classrooms engaging in typical late afternoon activities. Punch and cookies will be served. Applications for enrollment in the upcoming school year will be available for children from birth to age 5. To learn more about Catholic Charities’ Early Childhood Services, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org or call 815-724-1148.

Police Blotter

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet 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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Irene A. Giordano, 56, 31 N. Hickory St., was arrested at 11:25 a.m. June 20 at 73 W. Jefferson for liquor on a public way.

Katie L. Thompson, 29, 2850 E. McArdle Road, Mazon, was arrested at 3:17 p.m. June 20 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Shannon M. Harris, 30, 290 N. Mitchell, Braidwood, was arrested at 3:17 p.m. June 20 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Maegan D. Stocking, 24, 311 Louis Road, was arrested at 4:52 p.m. June 20 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft and criminal trespass to land.

Brian J. Stapleton, 40, 1501 Woodbridge Road, was arrested at 10:30 p.m. June 20 at 1501 Woodbridge for domestic battery.

Randall J. Smith, 20, 1919 E. 171 St., South Holland, was arrested at 3:20 p.m. June 20 at 304 S. Desplaines for criminal trespass to real property.

Jessica D. Reed, 23, 1410 Yarrow Drive, was arrested at 3:53 p.m. June 20 at 1410 Yarrow for domestic battery and criminal damage to property.

Archaye D. Raine, 26, 215 Lincoln, was arrested at 8:40 p.m. June 20 at 215 Lincoln for criminal trespass to real property. Julio Mendoza, 25, 6 N. Center St., was arrested at 8:20 a.m. June 20 at 6 N. Center for manufacture/ delivery of cannabis and possession of drug equipment.

Joseph S. Guzman, 24, 6 N. Center St., was arrested at June 20 at 6 N. Center for possession of cannabis.

Eurone Vital, 25, 3415 83 St., was arrested at 10:09 p.m. June 20 at 1730 McDonough for criminal trespass to motor vehicle. Teren L. Frazier, 18, 1948 Marlboro Lane, Crest Hill, was arrested at 12:45 a.m. June 20 on the 300 block of Desplaines for criminal trespass to state supported land.

Mister L. Tanzy, 21, 601 Water, was arrested at 9:41 a.m. June 20 at 458 S. Desplaines for domestic battery and possession of cannabis.

Leticia Patino-Melendez, 18, 608 Ohio, was arrested at 8:29 p.m. June 21 at 2424 W. Jefferson for theft.

S. Kohler, 21, 2432 11 Courtney Walsh Way, was arrested at 11:37 a.m. June 20 at Essington and Black for DUI-alcohol. S.Weaver, 19, 1150 12 Corvasie Manor Court, Crest Hill, was arrested at 3:20 p.m. June 20 at 304 S. Desplaines for criminal trespass to real property.

Brian D. Schumacher, 26, 20952 W. Ballou Road, Wilmington, was arrested at 8:53 p.m. June 22 at 815 W. Jefferson for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug equipment.

Shakyra M. Robinson, 24, of 880 Copley Lane, Joliet, arrested June 18 for aggravated battery, domestic battery and criminal damage to property in the 800 block of Wildflower Drive.

Kathleen M. Raspolich, 51, 1406 Taylor, was arrested at 9:39 p.m. June 22 at Midland and Douglas for DUI-alcohol.

Robert Ciesielczyk, 19of 2410 June, Joliet, arrested June 20 for urinating in a residential yard at 404 Shady Lane.

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David G. Anzelc, 25, of 15526 S. Arrowhead Court, Plainfield, arrested June 21 for driving under the influence, speeding, screeching tires and possession of drug equipment at 564 Brookforest Ave.

Christian Anaya-Ramirez, 23, 6 N. Center St., was arrested at 8:20 a.m. June 20 at 6 N. Center for manufacture/ delivery of cannabis and possession of drug equipment.

Darrell L. Frazier, 32, 320 Water, was arrested at 1:39 p.m. June 21 at Desplaines and Marion for criminal damage to property for domestic battery.

W. Jones, 50, 19 Frederick was arrested at 2:51 p.m. June 22 at 1051 Karen Drive for aggravated domestic battery.

Shorewood A 16-year-old Naperville juvenile was arrested June 20 at Addleman and Black roads on a Will County warrant for contempt of court and a DuPage County warrant for family offenses.

A 17-year-old Plainfield juvenile was arrested June 20 for driving without a valid license at Addleman and Black roads.

Matthew J. Malchin, 23, of 13265 S. Millbank Drive, Plainfield, arrested for hit and run, no insurance and improper turn after leaving the scene of an accident at Black and River roads on June 15.

Roberto Chavira, Jr., 31 of 428 N. Franklin, Danville, IL, arrested June 22 for battery at 103 E. Jefferson St.

Francisco Martinez, 27, of 2315 Kildare, Chicago, arrested for driving while license suspended, no insurance, failure to signal, no seatbelt and obstructed windshield on June 22 at 199 Brookforest Ave.

Roberto Wong, 25, of 3312 S. 60th, Cicero, arrested June 23 for driving while license suspended and illegal use of a cell phone at Route 59 and Center Court.

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An adventure with Rauner, nothing gained We had our first chance to see Rauner in person at a Joliet Chamber luncheon Friday where he was the main speaker By nick reiher managing eDitor

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So, here’s a question for all of us heading into the November gubernatorial elections: Do you prefer a candidate who tells you stuff you don’t like to hear but goes into detail, or one who says some cool things in cool ways but doesn’t explain much? As I see it, that’s our choices for governor so far. On the one hand, you have Gov. Pat Quinn who wants to extend the unpopular income tax increase and holds out the possible repurposing of the state detention facility in Joliet as a job-creating carrot, or a guy who says Illinois is in terrible shape, needs to have tax cuts and worker’s comp reform, as well as term limits for those conniving, professional politicians in Springfield. But doesn’t say how. The U.S. and Illinois supreme courts already have said term limits are unconstitutional. I know there are a lot of closet Libertarians out there who would like to see that passed, but really, do we need another law on the books? And this one telling us who we can’t vote for? Sounds like back door disenfranchisement to me. Yes, Illinois is in terrible shape, and I would love Bruce Rauner to tell us how we are going to

get out of it. Worker’s comp is a mess, there are too many taxes and other burdens on business. I would love to have heard the plan from a businessman who has raised millions as a venture capitalist. We had our first chance to see Rauner in person at a Joliet Chamber luncheon Friday where he was the main speaker. He and Lt. Gov. candidate Evelyn Sanguinetti of Wheaton made the rounds during lunch, introducing themselves to attendees, taking pictures with them and having a great time. Rauner and Sanguinetti each got up and spoke to the crowd about how we need to change things in Springfield, how four of the last eight governors (seven, actually, including a Republican) have wound up in prison, how small business is the backbone of the state and how the current administration is breaking those backs. So, what’s your plan, Bruce? I hear Rauner actually does like to answer questions, but his handlers don’t like him to. So there was no question and answer period after his talk Friday, as most guests generally do. There was only a brief press conference afterward where the Chicago media, when not cannibalizing each other, were peppering him with

So instead of answers, Rauner tells the crowd four Democrats told him they were going to vote for him because they liked the cute commercials with his wife. Venture capitalist, indeed.

questions about how he got his daughter into a prestigious innercity Chicago school after she was initially turned down. (Here’s a hint: He’s connected. He’s got dough. What would you do if she were your kid?) All of this wraps up without so much as a mention of what he would do about the pension crisis, what he would do about worker’s comp, how he would cover the cost of reducing taxes to businesses and others, his position on the South Suburban Airport, the Illiana, education … or anything else. When I ran out of the Victorian Ballroom after him, calling his name, I was intercepted by a woman who rather rudely chastised me for doing so, instead referring me to Rauner Flack Central. I have heard some of my colleagues have had even ruder treatment. So instead of answers, Rauner tells the crowd four Democrats told him they were going to vote for him because they liked the cute commercials with his wife. Venture capitalist, indeed.

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Joliet police seeking robber who held up bank June 25 Robbery occurred at BMO Harris Bank, 2251 Route 59, around 11:45 a.m By Stewart Warren staff reporter

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A man walked into a bank on the far West side of Joliet late Wednesday morning, gave the teller a note and walked away with an undisclosed amount of money. Joliet police are looking for the white or Hispanic man who robbed the BMO Harris Bank, 2251 Route 59, around 11:45 a.m. The bank is south of Caton Farm Road. The robber is described as being between 5 foot 10 inches and 6 feet tall and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds, said Joliet Police Lt. Brian Dupuis. He had a goatee and wore a dark-colored, longsleeved shirt, blue jeans and a white baseball cap with some

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Joliet police say the man who robbed the BMO Harris Bank at 2251 Route 59 in Joliet on June 25 was a white male wearing a white baseball cap, black shirt and blue jeans. Anyone who might have any information about the robber is asked to call the Joliet police detectives at (815) 724-3020.

kind of emblem on the front, Dupuis said. Although the robber used a note, he also said something to the teller, but Dupuis could not comment on his remark. The man did not display a weapon. The robber was last seen

walking northwest away from the bank not far from the nearby Aldi grocery store, 2301 Route 59. Anyone who might have any information about the robber is asked to call the Joliet police detectives at (815) 724-3020.

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CenterPoint business urges Elwood’s cooperation Village officials said they took action due to many accidents involving trucks, Amtrak crossing gate By nick reiher managing eDitor

nreiher@buglenewspapers.com @JolietilNews

One of the business tenants of the CenterPoint Intermodal Center in Joliet urges Elwood village officials to work out safety concerns collaboratively for the entire region, rather than taking matters into their own hands for local concerns. Officials from American President Lines Ltd. Issued a statement June 26 saying Elwood’s recent moves, including banning northbound traffic on Baseline Road from Walter Strawn Drive north, fly in the face of existing procedures and endanger commerce at the CIC,“a vital lynchpin in the local and state economy, linking the Chicago region to the rest of the world.”

Beginning May 26, Elwood, using a local port district created under its home rule authority, banned the truck traffic north from Walter Strawn Drive, the entrance to its BNSF intermodal yard, to Joliet’s Union Pacific site where APL is located. Village officials said they took the action due to the many accidents involving trucks and the Amtrak crossing gate just

action, including CenterPoint and Union Pacific, were able to convince a federal judge to lift the ban on truck traffic on Baseline Road off Walter Strawn pending continuation of the an Illinois Commerce Commission hearing. The hearings, which continue June 30, were set at the request of the Village of Elwood due to the increased truck traffic at Walter Strawn Drive and

“APL believes that safety goals, which goals are shared by APL, and the free flow of cargo are not incompatible goals. However these twin goals can only be reached through cooperation and dialogue and with the active expert involvement of the appropriate state and federal agencies.” west of Illinois 53 at the Walter Strawn entrance. The move forced truckers heading north to use the Arsenal Road/Interstate 55 interchange, which village officials note was designed to take that truck traffic off Illinois 53. But critics of the village’s

Illinois 53. CenterPoint officials and others outside of Elwood’s BNSF yard were surprised by the action since the hearings, which Elwood requested, were still ongoing.They also said directing more traffic onto I-55 near Arsenal Road puts those truckers

and others at risk because of the Des Plaines River Bridge reconstruction. That area was the site of dozens of accidents last year, including two fatalities. APL is among the businesses in CenterPoint, handles import cargo from Europe and Asia to local stores, and also moves export cargo such as goods manufactured in local factories and agricultural commodities

grown by farmers and ranchers in the region, according to the statement. “APL and its customers move their containerized cargo on Union Pacific (UP) trains and by truck,” the statement said. “The CIC, including the APL and UP facilities, is a vital lynchpin in the local and state economy, linking >> see business | page 15

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Donovan repeats as Player of the Year By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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For the second year in a row, Westmont shortstop Charlie Donovan posted off the charts numbers, batting .495 with 47 RBI, 50 runs scored, eight doubles, four triples, six home runs and 37 stolen bases and for the second year in a row, Donovan has been named the Voyager Media Baseball Player of the Year. It is Donovan’s lack of care for stats and numbers that make him such a dangerous player. “Over the years I have realized that if you play for the team, the individual result will show up,” said Donovan, who committed to the University of Michigan prior to his sophomore year. “If I just stick to the team approach, the stats will be there. If it is all about me and I try and hit a home run every time up, the stats will go down. It is really cool how it works out that way and I think a lot of guys could benefit from that.” One at-bat this season sums up his mind-set as a player. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth inning of the supersectional, one run across the plate and the Sentinels still without a hit, Donovan stepped to the plate and instead of trying to hit a home run or rip a double in the gap and clear the bases, he calmly hit the ball to the right side of the field, reached on a fielder’s choice and got the second run across the plate. “I take pride in trying to play the game the right way.,” Donovan said. “I try not to think too much about statistics and just try to win. Winning comes from doing the little things that maybe nobody notices, but that have a big impact on the game.” This season, Donovan also

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you looked up a hard-nosed ballplayer in dictionary it would be him. Just a tremendous allaround player. He could play any position.” The senior could hit, too, with a .458 average and a .594 on-base percentage while driving in 23 runs.

Batted .387 with nine doubles, three triples and three homers, while scoring 43 runs for Joliet Catholic. “He was the team leader and catalyst as lead-off hitter for team this spring,” said JCA coach Jared Voss.“Committed to Xavier, Ohio he is going to continue to get better at college level.”

Charlie’s younger brother, a freshman,anchored theWestmont state tournament team behind the plate—he threw out just over 46 percent of attempted basestealers—and was their leadoff hitter. He hit .400, had a .540 onbase percentage and 10 doubles, which led the squad.

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Becht batted .422 with 43 hits, 13 doubles, three triples 18 RBI and had 35 runs scored for Downers South.

Fellows went 6-1 on the mound with a .63 ERA and 77 strikeouts for Joliet Catholic. “Drake really exploded onto scene this spring, a tremendous talent that is going to be fun to watch for two more years,” Voss said.

served as the team’s closer, pitching in seven games and posting a 3-0 record with three saves, allowing no runs and only five hits to 13 strikeouts. The rest of the members of the Voyager Media AllArea team are:

JOE BOYLE Hit .398 with six doubles, three homers and 28 RBI for Benet.

JOE CALLAHAN Plainfield North senior pitcher went 6-1 with a 1.81 ERA and had 46 strikeouts.

NICK DALESANDRO JCA dual threat batted .409 with 28 RBI, seven doubles, four triples and three homers. On the mound, he went 7-1 with a 1.39 ERA and 74 strikeouts. “Nick might be the most versatile player in the country being able to potentially drafted as a catcher, pitcher, or outfielder next spring,”Voss said.

MATTHEW DELAVEGA Niles West coach Garry Gustafson makes no bones about whom the best catcher in the entire area is: Delavega. “Nobody ran on him,” Gustafson said. “If

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Westmont’s Charlie Donovan is the Voyager Media Player of the Year for the second year in a row.

Romeoville junior hit .388 with 10 doubles and 34 runs scored for the Spartans. Set a school-record with 40 hit on the season.

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Joliet West junior shortstop batted .500 on the season with Lockport ace posted a 7- 2 51 hits, 11 doubles, two triples, record, allowing 47 hits and 17 RBI and scored 45 Runs. He 11 earned runs in 61 innings stole 15 bases and was only pitched. He had 1.26 ERA with caught once. He also walked 18 64 strike outs. times and struck out only three “Mike led the 2014 SWSC Blue times in 127 plate appearances. Champion Lockport Porters on “Cody is the ideal leadoff man,” the mound all year,” said coach said West coach John Karczewski. Andy Satunas. “He went 5-0 in “He has scored nine more runs conference with a 0.365 ERA and that games played and does 42 strike outs in 38.1 innings. whatever he has to do reach Mike’s only two losses this year base. He can do it all with great came at the hands of Lincoln speed, range, and athleticism.” Way North (2-1) and Providence TREVOR HENDERSON (4-3). The 2014 Lockport Porters would not have had the success Plainfield South ace went 4-4 that we had this year without with a 1.58 ERA and 92 strikeouts Mike’s leadership both on and in 57.2 innings pitched. off the mound. Mike pitched “Trevor in my eyes and in 24 11.1 innings over two separate years as a head coach has been days (Monday and Thursday) as dominant as any pitcher I have in our 16-inning win over Carl coached,” Plainfield South coach Sandburg to help our team Phil Bodine said.

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get back into the conference race. During this performance he struck out 12 hitters and scattered 11 hits while yielding only 1 run.”

Notre Dame’s sparkplug shortstop led the Dons in batting average (.372), on-base percentage (.437), slugging percentage (.455) and hits (45), was second on the team in stolen bases (10) and tied for second on the team with 19 RBIs while hitting leadoff. He made the Illinois Baseball Coaches Association team as a junior.

GEHRIG PARKER Parker, a senior who’ll be playing in college at Butler University, provided the spark for 25-7 Maine South at the top of the lineup in 2014, hitting .421 with five homers, 23 RBIs and an on-base percentage of over .500. He also was named to the Class 4A Illinois Baseball Coaches Association all-state team, and >> see ALL-AREA | page 13

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Courtesy of Summit Racing

Jason Line placed second at the NHRA Pro Stock Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet.

Line gains momentum in NHRA Pro Stock Jason Line wheeled his blue Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro to the final round at the 17th annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago this weekend, and the KB Racing NHRA Pro Stock competitor sees momentum gaining as the tour passes the midway point on the strenuous schedule. “The weather here was very hot and humid; this isn’t a typical KB and Summit Racing kind of day,” said Line.“We generally don’t shine in these conditions, but we did this time, and I feel pretty happy that KB Racing was able to make progress here. We kept running better and better, and that’s very respectable on a day like this. My Summit Racing Camaro was good all weekend, and I’m very happy to be able to say that. It makes it a lot more enjoyable going to the next race, that’s for sure.” Line, of Mooresville, N.C., is No. 4 in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series standings, and bonus points earned during qualifying – plus

points garnered for round wins earned on Sunday – have further secured his enviable position in the top 10. Qualifying in the No. 4 position based on a best time of 6.604-second at 208.78 mph set up an opening-round meeting with Mark Martino for the first time in a year; the two most recently raced at this event last season. Line came to the starting line with a vengeance. He was out of the gate first and then laid down the quickest pass of eliminations, a 6.601, paired with the second-quickest speed of the day, 210.24 mph. In the second round, Line flew to a 6.630 at 209.75, the second quickest elapsed time and fastest speed of the round, to defeat a charging Shane Gray’s 6.667,208.26. Next on the checklist was Gray’s teammate, Dave Connolly. Line clicked off a .019-second reaction time and put an exclamation point on the win with a low of the round 6.628, 208.94 – again the fastest

speed. Connolly was 6.634, 208.78 at the finish line stripe. The victory came with a money round meeting with KB Racing teammate Vincent Nobile, who had charged past Jonathan Gray, Jeg Coughlin, and Shane Tucker en route to the final. Line had nothing to hang his head about as he left the starting line, clocking a .031 start and then following up with the quicker pass of the two, a 6.637, 209.26. Unfortunately for Line, Nobile was nearly psychic at the starting line, launching in just .004-second to score a holeshot win over his engine builder in the form of a 6.655, 208.01. “We just came up a little short against Vincent. I just wasn’t quite good enough,” said Line.“It’s a little bit hard to race your teammate sometimes. Someone is going to win and someone is going to lose, but in the end I feel like Summit Racing won today. It was a good day.”

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and two homers. He also scored 38 runs and stole 10 bases.

was the Hawks’ No. 2 starting pitcher.

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CODY PAZIK

Junior pitcher from Downers North went 5-5 with a 1.55 ERA. Posted two shutouts and had 69 strikeouts to 22 walks. “He emerged as our number one thrower down the stretch and look forward to build on his junior year,” Isaacson said.

Pazik, a senior, was “the backbone of our pitching staff,” according to Niles West coach Garry Gustafson. Pazik fanned 62 in 42 1/3 innings, was 4-3 and had an ERA of 2.48. Hitting in the middle of the Wolves’ lineup, he batted .392 with 23 RBIs.

BOBBY PENNINGTON As a junior last year,Pennington was the Hawks’ lock-down closer, helping the team advance to supersectional play. He didn’t miss a beat making the switch from closer to ace starter, posting a 9-1 record and an ERA of 1.62. Like his teammate, Gehrig Parker, Pennington earned IBCA all-state honors.

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NICK RANA Plainfield Central pitcher was 4-5 on the year with a 1.71 ERA. He had 47 strikeouts and just 13 walks.

DANNY SPINUZZA Downers South senior batted .425 with 34 hits and 20 RBI. He went 7-2 on the mound with a 1.28 ERA. “Danny plays centerfield when not pitching and is as good defensively as I’ve seen,” Orel said.

Benet pitcher was 6-2 with a 1.8 ERA and 86 strikeouts.

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JOE PROVENZANO

Junior from Plainfield North went 9-1 with 85 strikeouts and a 1.64 ERA. At the plate he batted .347 with 25 RBI and seven doubles.

The senior infielder from Downers North batted .451 with eight doubles, five triples

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Taylor hit .473 with 44 hits, 14 doubles, three homers and 25 RBI for Downers South.

Senior pitcher from Minooka was 9-0 with one save with a 1.15 ERA and 0.821 WHIP. He allowed 33 hits and 22 walks while striking out 85 batters.

ZACH THOMAS Joliet West senior hit .441 with five doubles, two triples, 25 RBI and 21 runs scored. He walked 17 times and fanned only three times in 123 plate appearances. On the mound, he was 7-2-1 with a 1.14ERA. In 55.1 innings, he allowed only 28 hits and nine earned runs, walking 23 and striking out 70. “Zack knows this game better than most and he is a gamer,” Karczewski said. “The Chicago State bound senior is not only our ace, but one of the top hitters around. He is an all-around pure player. He is our leader and one of the best around.”

NEAL TYRELL Minooka senior hit .417. He tallied 10 doubles and 14 RBI, while striking out only eight times in 127 at bats.

JOVANY URBIETA Senior from Plainfield East hit .400 with 11 doubles and 31 RBI.

MATT WELCH Welch hit .346 with 45 hits, four doubles, six stolen bases and

38 runs for Plainfield North. Helped lead the regional champs with 15 walks to just three strikeouts.

CHRIS WHELAN Whelan hit .446 with 15 doubles, 22 RBI and 28 runs scored for Benet. Scott Taylor and Mike Sandrolini contributed

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Golf Review

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Premier Golf Four courses offer variety Last week I talked about the great experience of playing 63 holes of golf in a day in the Man vs. Golf Challenge at taylor’s take Treetops Resort in by scott taylor Gaylord, Michigan. This week, I will go into greater detail about the courses we played. We started on the Premier Course, which, in my opinion, was the toughest of the courses. The greens were absolutely brutal (toughness wise, they were in great shape). There were multiple holes where I thought I would be in great shape but my ball trickled down a slope.The par-5 7th hole I hit a great approach set that rolled back down the hill to the front of the green,inches away from having a 5-foot birdie putt. The next shot rolled right back down to me. It is those shots you see on TV when you watch the pros play the more difficult courses. The variety of holes is also great as you have both short and long holes, uphill and down hill shots. The fifth hole allows you to attempt to drive the green if you are a big hitter. The eighth hole is an 80-foot drop par-3, while the ninth hole has the green uphill one or two clubs worth. The only major water on the

hole is at the par-3 11th with water down the right hand side, making you play your tee shot over the water.At the end of the day, I think this was my favorite course to play and it gave me a feel of what the pros play on. Even at seven in the morning and with the wet dew on the ground, the greens were fast! Next we played the Tradition Course, which is a links style course. Being in the northern Michigan area,however,there were still some trees to navigate around. While this course is probably the least popular of the five atTreetops, it still is a great course to play. It is quite a bit shorter in length than the Premier and is less difficult, although not easy. After the tight fairways at the Premier, there was more space for errant tee shots at the Tradition. The greens were still pretty fast and the rough was still tough to navigate out of. The front nine has a couple of doglegs and has a couple of holes that are nearly drivable by the longest of hitters. I am normally a fan of these risk/ reward holes and my favorite is the par-4 13th hole.It plays at 293 from the blue and 275 from the white. But unlike the couple of reachable holes on the front, this one seems to have more trouble and a more difficult green to navigate, with a bunker 240 out to the left. The course closes with a par-5.

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The par-3 seventh hole at Threetops is the hole Lee Trevino aced for $1 million in 2001.

Threetops, the famous par-3 course, was next up for us. Much to my surprise, the course played quite short given the professional event that was played out there. The only hole over 170 yards from the tips is the third hole, which plays 219 from the back. However, there is a 140-foot drop that makes the hole much shorter. It is spectacular to play. While all were great holes, the seventh hole was my other favorite. It is the hole of Lee Trevino’s ace for $1 million in 2001 and is only 150 yards from the back, despite playing 80 feet downhill. The slope from back to front on the green though makes it tough to putt. All of the greens proved to be tricky.Not only were they lightning

quick, they were tough to read and if you were stuck on the wrong side of the slope, a three-putt was likely. I definitely don’t think I will play a par-3 course like that one. We finished off the Signature Course, the most expensive of the courses.The first hole was actually my favorite hole as there was a big drop off the tee on the par-4. The course seemed to play slightly easier than the Premier, although it was still plenty tough. The greens always seemed to be tough to get to, especially the ninth hole, where the pin was tucked right behind the bunker. Luckily, I played for the center of the green and it sloped towards the pin. It is one of those courses where you could play it much better with the

experiences. As was the case with all the courses, there was not much water on the course as only one hole provided the threat. However, the course provided several other challenges along the way. I really enjoyed the 15th and 16th holes as the 15th hole had a very narrow green that was uphill on the par5 and the 16th hole went back downhill off the tee. Overall each of the courses were unique. I hope someday I will be able to play the Masterpiece as well as it looked awesome as well. Even if you can’t play 63 holes in a day, taking a weekend up to Northern Michigan to play the courses over a two or three day span would be a great investment.

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Dear Dave, You recommend that no more than 25 percent of your monthly income go toward a house payment. Does this figure include taxes and insurance too? Ryan Dear Ryan, Yes, it does. Your housing payment should not exceed 25 percent of your monthly takehome pay on a 15-year, fixedrate mortgage. When it comes to buying a house, the goal is not to live in the Taj Mahal or have something

>> business, from page 9 the Chicago region to the rest of the world. “The regional transportation network supporting this economic activity is managed

so expensive you end up paying off debt. We being “house poor.” When already have larger buying a home, especially term life insurance for first-time homebuyers, policies in place, you should look for but I’m worried something nice — in a that doing this will decent area — that you offend my parents. can get paid off as quickly What should I do? DaVe saYs as possible. Laura moNey aDvice It’s really not a big deal By Dave ramsey Dear Laura, if you cheat a couple of I think the real percentage points one way or question is how many toxic the other. But 25 percent is a things will you do because good rule of thumb to ensure you’re afraid you might offend you’ll still have money left over them. Whole life policies are financially toxic. They’re a bad to live on, save and invest! —Dave product, and keeping it for no better reason than it might hurt Be very kind and very their feelings a little bit isn’t much of a reason — especially grateful when the alternative is paying down debt and getting your Dear Dave, My mom and dad took out financial life in order. I know this is mom and a whole life insurance policy dad we’re talking about, so for me when I was born. The you’ll have to be nice about cash value is $2,500, and my everything. But at the same time, husband and I want to cash it your parents have to realize out and put the money toward

at the state, regional and national levels. For example, the highways serving the Chicago region and the CIC are a mix of state and federal roads, all of which are closely and carefully regulated and maintained. There are state and federal agencies

that are specifically responsible for managing this infrastructure and the truckers who use it. “The Village of Elwood’s recent unilateral actions to disrupt truck traffic ignore these existing wellestablished regulatory and legal processes. The Village imposed

When it comes to buying a house, the goal is not to live in the Taj Mahal or have something so expensive you end up being “house poor.” When buying a home, especially for first-time homebuyers, you should look for something ... you can get paid off as quickly as possible. it’s your life and you make the decisions.Try sitting down with them and gently explaining that while you appreciate and love them for their generosity, you’re going to cash it out and use it to get out of debt. Let them know you’re not wasting their gift, and that you’re using it to make a positive impact on your lives. You’re not doing anything disrespectful, Laura. Just be very clear about the reason and loving with your explanation. Then, if they chose to become a little emotional or resentful, that’s on them. If they get really upset and want the money back, you can do that too. But getting your financial house in order

is much more important than hanging on to a bad financial product you don’t need in the first place. —Dave

ill-considered traffic changes that imposed substantial burdens on local, regional and international businesses, increased trucking costs for those businesses, increased traffic congestion, and that – contrary to the Village’s professed goals – actual decreased traffic safety. “APL believes that safety goals, which goals are shared by APL,

and the free flow of cargo are not incompatible goals. However these twin goals can only be reached through cooperation and dialogue and with the active expert involvement of the appropriate state and federal agencies. These goals cannot be reached through unilateral and improper actions taken at the local level.”

* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. His newest best-seller, Smart Money Smart Kids, was written with his daughter Rachel Cruze, and recently debuted at #1. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Rauner tells Chamber he means business Rauner said state’s economy has been weighed down by poor policy decisions in Springfield by nicK reiHer Managing eDitor

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GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner told Joliet-area business leaders June 27 Illinois is driving away current and prospective business with high taxes and fees. Rauner told the crowd at a Joliet Chamber of Commerce luncheon about his meeting several years ago with then-Gov. Mitch Daniels of Indiana. Daniels asked Rauner that if he should be elected Illinois governor, please not to change worker’s comp laws too quickly

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“We pay taxes,” Rauner said. “We’re entitled to go to public schools, too.”

said. since they are one of the Likely knowing Hoosier State’s best tools Will County still has a for business recruitment. lot of agriculture, the “We’ve got to turn that Winnetka resident around,” he said. told the crowd Standing tall above the his Scandinavian podium on the stage at the grandparents were Victorian Ballroom, Rauner hard-working dairy commended businesses in farmers. He said the crowd for supporting BruCe rauner GoP GuBernaToriaL they encouraged the state in what he called CanDiDaTe him to always one of its lowest economic times. He said Illinois should be give 100 percent, to get a good among the nation’s leaders in education and to give back to your business, considering its location community. The last two of those issues had and the quality of its workforce. But Rauner said the state’s the Chicago media who attended economy has been weighed on alert following the lunch. At down by poor policy decisions a short press conference before in Springfield, ones that have hurt he headed to Trinity Services in the state’s credit rating. Illinois is New Lenox, he once again had to not going to get out of the current defend getting his daughter into a economic jam by increasing taxes. prestigious college prep program Encouraging business growth is in Chicago after she had been turned down. the only way, he said. Rauner said his daughter has “We are suffering in Illinois,” he

“stellar” grades, and he asked the principal at Walter Payton College Prep to put her on that list, just as, he added, many other parents have. Being friends with former Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Arne Duncan carried no weight, he said, nor did a quarter million dollars in support to the school since. “We pay taxes,” Rauner said. “We’re entitled to go to public schools, too.” Those were about the only questions anyone was able to ask Rauner, unless they chatted with him as he shook hands with attendees at many of the tables. Chamber lunch speakers generally answer some questions from the audience. And at least

several were wondering his position on the Illiana Tollway and the South Suburban Airport, but Rauner’s people nixed the question-and-answer session, a chamber official said. There could be more opportunities, however. Rauner said he would be setting up campaign headquarters throughout the state, and Joliet will be one of those areas. Lt. Gov. candidate Evelyn Sanguinetti of Wheaton accompanied Rauner and introduced herself to attendees before saying a few words as well Chamber officials also said they are attempting to secure Gov. Pat Quinn to give equal time at a future lunch.

returned and will become the property of the sponsor. The baby child must be clothed in the photo and on day of the judging. •There is a $10 entry fee per child. The fee is $5 for each additional child. Checks should be made payable to Kiwanis Club of Shorewood. •All entries must be submitted to Pam Stortz at the Timbers

– and only the finalists – will be contacted by telephone no later than July 26, Hackett said. “I have at least 50 people from different towns, different walks of life and of different ages judge the photos,” Hackett said. The judges do not know the names of the children or their families when they consider the photos, she said.

And the prettiest child doesn’t always win. “It is just sometimes the cuteness of the kid. The judges often choose a picture that is heartwarming. Sometimes if the photos are too staged, the judges don’t like that – they want that cute little photo taken in someone’s backyard,” Hackett said.

before 1 p.m. July 12. The children will be divided into six different age categories, said Becki Hackett of Shorewood, a Kiwanis board member and an organizer of the event. A large group of people will look through all of the photos and pick five children from each age group to compete in the event on the day of the contest. The finalists

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THE BUGLE/SENTINEL JULY 2, 2014

Q&A: Chuck Lorre, John Wells on state of TV It’s almost impossible to sustain that level of drama and quality when you’re going for quantity by brian lowry VarietY

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Chuck Lorre is currently the sitcom’s reigning king, producing four CBS comedies, including “The Big Bang Theory.” John Wells might have stewarded the last genuine dramatic mega-hit in “ER,” as well as acclaimed series such as “Southland” and “Shameless.” Both call Warner Bros. home, which was where they convened to discuss the TV business and the writer/producer/showrunner’s lot including the unique camaraderie of the writers’ room, their discomfort with suits labeling what they do “content,” and a mutual love of the medium behind all those hugs they’ve received (understandably, given their successes) from Warner Bros.TV honcho Peter Roth. Variety: How do you generally feel about the state of the TV business now? John Wells: I always say the

same thing, which is we just tell stories.The way in which they are distributed changes, but as long as people are interested in hearing stories about their lives and other lives and worlds,for the writers and for the people who are creating this material there are many more opportunities because there are more places to do it and allow you to do it for a much smaller audience. The thing that’s in peril - and it’s been in peril forever, so I don’t want to overstate it - is the state of what network television’s going to be, which has supported the entire ecosystem forever with syndication. The pressure that it’s under means the whole rest of the ecosystem is ultimately going to be under a lot of pressure, which people don’t talk about a whole lot. Chuck Lorre: It makes me think of something (producer) Marcy Carsey said to me 20 years ago. I was developing for them, and I

said,“What network would this go on?’” and she said,“What difference does it make? Those are trucks. They bring the product to market.” I always loved that. They’re just trucks. What’s inside the truck is the only thing that matters. Variety: We’re also seeing this wave of mergers.As guild members, how much does that concern you? Wells: I’ve lobbied. I’ve actually testified. I don’t think wildly massive conglomerates - I understand why they want to be big and what the advantages are for them - are an advantage for the viewer and the people making the content. I don’t see how it’s going to be beneficial to anyone other than the larger company to have that kind of control over the means of distribution. It doesn’t lead to better material,which is what we’re always really concerned about. Lorre: The first thing you learn when you work for a big company likeWarner Bros.is synergy’s a myth. Human nature is self-interest and the agendas of these little fiefdoms are doing what they just normally do, which is pursuing what’s good

Pilots are so misleading. If you looked at a pilot for any successful show, go and look at it two years later. You’re looking at a different show because there’s a learning curve, and that involves time, and time is in short supply in a business that’s running scared. for their careers and their little part of the company.When I came into this, I had this very naive notion that we’re all in this together, like a big club. It’s not a big club. It’s medieval is what it is. Variety: Chuck, in terms of sitcoms, do you feel like the last man standing? Lorre: No, I really don’t. I was very much influenced by what Phil Rosenthal did, because he brought it back to the basics of two people talking.When it’s well written, well produced and acted, it’s fascinating. Two people talking on a couch can pull you in. “Everybody Loves Raymond” did that. Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen sitting on the couch talking about something that was interesting and funny was enough. That brought me back to what I learned on “Roseanne” way back

when - 25 years ago - that it’s a play, really. What we do is putting on a play, except we get do-overs. Variety: Do you see value in the development process? Or would Wells: Well, I’d always rather just go shoot it, just because it removes a lot of the anxiety in the middle of it. But there’s tremendous value to seeing it and changing it.Even if you just go and shoot it, you’re going to make a number of adjustments based on what you actually see. Once you start something, you have an idea of what it’s going to be and then you see what it actually is, and oftentimes a character changes completely, somebody interacts with someone in a different way, stylistically it changes. Lorre: But you don’t necessarily know the show until, God, really, episode six, seven, eight, nine, 10.

THE BUGLE JULY 2, 2014