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Will, Grundy referendums to be on March 15 ballot

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vshanker@shawmedia.com Getting a majority of elected representatives to agree to place a tax-increase referendum on the ballot might not be easy. But getting a majority of voters to the ballot box to approve it is that much more difficult.

Yet that’s what 11 government bodies in Will and Grundy counties are seeking through referenda on the March 15 primary ballot.

Libraries

The largest dollar-amount referendum on the spring ballot is the Plainfield Public Library District’s proposal to issue $39 million in library bonds and increase the limiting rate for property taxes by 19 percent to build and operate a new, 72,000-square-foot library in place of the existing, 27,000-square-foot building.

That would mean an additional $14.91 in property taxes a month for the owner of a $300,000 home in the district.

Plainfield library staff and many patrons have clamored for more space over the past decade because of the growing population of the district.

The White Oak Library District also is asking residents to increase the limiting tax rate by $10.17 for $100,000 in home value per year, generating about $500,000 yearly.

White Oak Director Scott Pointon said the funds would

be used to increase library hours, English-as-second-language services, and install a new digital media lab.

Municipalities

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is requiring the village of Beecher to update its 53-year-old sewer treatment plant to eliminate phosphorous from detergents, mechanically de-water sludge and increase treatment and pumping capacity.

To complete the $6.6 million upgrade, the village is asking approval of 0.5 percent non-home-rule sales tax. The other half percent of the tax was approved in 2007 by voters for road improvements.

If approved, the sales tax increase would generate the yearly $152,000 required to complete the improvements. If denied, Village Administrator Bob Barber said, the village would need to more than double each resident’s water bill up to $90 a year.

Barber noted that while the referendum may refer to a 1 percent tax increase in the statutory language, the sales tax would go up by just 0.5 percent.

The village of Dwight in Grundy County is asking for a full, 1 percent sales tax increase for road improvements, which would generate $500,000 a year.

Mayor Jared Anderson said the village doesn’t have enough revenue to complete

all the road and sidewalk improvements needed in the village.

He also said that, if passed, the increase wouldn’t affect residents as much as travelers spending on the commercial district at the Route 47 and Interstate 55 interchange.

Homer Glen Mayor George Yukich hopes residents approve a referendum to impose a limit of two four-year terms for his position.

“You need a change of guard about every eight years,” Yukich said. “You don’t want anyone getting too comfortable.”

Schools

Taft School District 90 issued a referendum to increase the limiting rate for property taxes by $333 for a home valued at $100,000 per year to help offset a 30 to 35 percent decline in equalized assessed value in the past couple of years, Superintendent DJ Skogsberg said.

The drop has led to a budget deficit that Skogsberg said has led to reduction in staff and student extracurricular activities.

The Peotone School District 207-U also is asking voters for a limiting rate increase so it can change the practice of selling working cash bonds to cover its operating deficit, which it has done for the past decade.

See REFERENDUMS, page 36

JOLIET – The city has netted nearly $775,000 in the 14 years from its baseball stadium in the years that Silver Cross Field has been open, which is the good news.

The bad news is that the past seven years have been spotty at best during a period when the recession hit, the city’s first minor league baseball team went out of business, and the costs of stadium repairs have cut into revenues.

The city lost $459,000 at Silver Cross Field in 2015, primarily because of the costs of replacing a video scoreboard and fixing a leak beneath the stadium stands that had gone unrepaired for years.

The previous three years (2012-14) were all revenue producers as the city netted nearly $175,000 from the stadium as the Slammers established themselves as the new team in town, according to numbers presented last week by Joliet’s finance director.

City Manager Jim Hock said he believes Silver Cross Field can continue to be a net revenue producer for the city barring major maintenance costs.

“We don’t expect a $360,000 scoreboard every year,” Hock said.

But the last seven years (2009-2015), which included those in which the JackHammers were in decline, the city has lost $667,000 from Silver Cross Field.

In the first seven years of the stadium (2002-2008), the city made more than $1.4 million.

The city made its money off Silver Cross Field when the JackHammers, the original team, were filling seats, the economy was booming and stadium maintenance costs were not an issue.

The first losing season, financially, was 2008, when expenses topped revenues by $21,510. It also was the year the economy began to tank and the JackHammers began to fall behind on payments to vendors, a situation that worsened until a change in teams in 2011 that brought in the Slammers.

Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures at Silver Cross Field 2015: ($458,668) 2014: $25,589 2013: 43,782 2012: $105,474 2011: ($54,580) 2010: ($307,394) 2009: ($21,510) 2008: $108,292 2007: $54,698 2006: $222,718 2005: $258,992 2004: $117,640 2003: $302,560 2002: $376,826 Total net revenue: $774,419 The numbers were presented with little comment at last week’s meeting of the Joliet City Council Baseball Committee.

The meeting focused on other topics, including the potential for attracting more sports, more events and more revenue to Silver Cross Field.

Nick Semaca, majority owner of the Joliet Slammers, the minor-league team that uses and operates Silver Cross Field now, presented numbers showing the market for sports tourism and the potential for attracting growing sports such as rugby and lacrosse, as well travel teams that can bring young athletes and their families to Joliet.

“They go in these towns.

They stay in hotels. They spend money,” Semaca told the committee.

Adding more sports to Silver Cross Field could boost attendance numbers and increase revenues. It also would come with upfront costs.

But to bring in more events, Semaca said, the stadium needs field turf to sustain constant activity in ways grass cannot.

The stadium also would have to be reconfigured to handle more sports than baseball.

Mayor Bob O’Dekirk asked Semaca to come back to the city with estimates for the costs of field turf and stadium reconfiguration, as well as the potential revenue for multiple sports at Silver Cross Field.

Joliet girl with Asperger’s who once hated sound finds love for music

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS

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JOLIET – The sound of Kiara Cotton’s family singing “Happy Birthday” – considered a joyful memory by most – drove her to tears as a child.

“She hated any sound. ‘Happy Birthday,’ anything,” said her mother, Jackie Williams of Joliet.

Her acousticophobia – an intense and persistent aversion to loud noises – stuck with Kiara from birth until sixth grade.

Her phobia of sound, coupled with bouts of agitation and social anxiety throughout childhood, helped doctors diagnose Kiara at a young age with autism and Asperger’s syndrome – a spectrum disorder known for social difficulties and intense preoccupation with specific hobbies and interests.

“She could walk at nine months. [Her baby teeth] were in by that time. But she didn’t talk,” Williams said. “Growing up, we would all be talking, but she would drift off into the back room and we’d always be wondering, ‘Where did Kiara go?’ And she was always in her own little world.”

With her acousticophobia, listening to music in the family car was out the question.

That changed in the fourth grade when she was presented with an opportunity to join the school band.

“I don’t know what it was about the tuba I saw, but I loved it,” said Kiara, now 17.

“The sound bothered me at first but there was just something about it.”

Today, the band room at Joliet West High School is Kiara’s favorite classroom. As with any full ensemble, practices can get loud, but Kiara stays on task and is unfazed when fellow classmates hit the occasional off-key note.

The teen can play nearly a dozen instruments by ear,

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ABOVE: Kiara Cotton (left), 17, listens to music and jokes Wednesday with her friends, Carrie Kirklin, 15, and Kristen Polan, 16, before band class at Joliet West High School. She was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome when she was a child and used to dislike loud noise. As she grew older, she began to love music, learning a variety of instruments including the tuba, trombone, piano and guitar. LEFT: Kiara keeps time during band class Wednesday.

Lives and breathes music

including the trumpet, flute, drums, saxophone and guitar.

She also sings and writes poetry.

“It got to the point where she could pick any instrument and she could do it,” Williams said. “All of my kids tried an instrument … but Kiara would

end up playing all of them more than all of them combined.”

This week, Kiara will be one of just a handful of students participating in the schoolwide variety talent show, where she will sing Beyonce’s “Halo.”

Asperger’s syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder considered to be on the “high functioning” end of the spectrum, according to Autism Speaks, a national advocacy group. Affected children and adults have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and repetitive behaviors.

Symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome include limited social skills, repetitive speech, nonverbal communication challenges, lack of emotion and eye contact, and obsession

with certain topics, according to the organization.

But with those come other, more positive symptoms: A strong memory – which is a great trait for someone learning how to read music – and a desire to master all-absorbing interests.

In Kiara’s case, she lives and breathes music. She’s always on the go with her tuba, from her many school concerts and band practices to football and basketball games, where she plays in the pep band.

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On Jan. 14, Kiara Cotton practices singing “Halo” by Beyonce for the upcoming Joliet West variety show in Joliet. The teen can play nearly a dozen instruments by ear, including the trumpet, flute, drums, saxophone and guitar. She also sings and writes poetry.

In fall, teen aims to attend Joliet Junior College • MUSIC

Continued from page 3 Joliet West band director Eric Wellman said Kiara is a “joy to be around.” Throughout the week, Kiara gets to school early to assist Wellman in teaching the freshmen band class.

“She always volunteers,” Wellman said. “And she never misses a practice.”

For her English class, she said she’s writing a research paper about how music education is beneficial for people with disabilities.

“There’s so many miscon-

“She always volunteers.

And she never misses a practice.”

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Joliet West band director ceptions about Asperger’s syndrome, autism and disabilities in general,” Kiara said.

Many assume people with disabilities are incapable of excelling in school and in other areas of interest, she said.

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thing, to let them join something that interests them,” Kiara said.

In the fall, after graduation, Kiara hopes to attend Joliet Junior College and study music education and performing arts.

While Kiara was placed in special education classes for much of her childhood, Williams said she refused to put Kiara outside of regular classes once she reached middle school.

“I didn’t want nobody labeling her. For a long time, I didn’t tell anyone because I didn’t want any of her friends to look at her differently,” Williams said. “Because everyone

More online Visit this article at TheHerald-News.com for video showing Kiara Cotton singing during talent show practice and more photographs of Kiara. thinks [autism] is just some kid over in the corner. The perception is there’s this kid who can’t talk, can’t function and I’m like, ‘That’s not always true.’ It doesn’t have to be that way.”

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Kiara Cotton, 17, plays the tuba Wednesday during band class at Joliet West. She used to dislike lots of noise as a child, but now plays nearly a dozen instruments.

In the faith calendar that was on page 29 of the Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, edition of The Herald-News, the time of the Kids & Company Preschool Open House was wrong due to incorrect information provided to the newspaper. The correct time of the event is 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Jan. 24.

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Renovations ongoing at IYC Joliet site State payouts to Blinderman Construction total $2.5 million

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS

lleonecross@shawmedia.com

JOLIET – Someone is getting paid to renovate the shuttered Illinois Youth Center on McDonough Street in Joliet into a facility for mentally ill inmates, but the Illinois Department of Corrections has been mum on much of the details.

“The IDOC is working on its staffing plan and will release details, and a completion timeline, at a later date,” department spokeswoman Nicole Wilson said in an email sent Friday.

Records from the Illinois Comptroller’s website show the Capital Development Board – which oversees state capital projects – has paid Blinderman Construction Company six times over a six-month period for its work at 2848 W. McDonough St. in Joliet.

In all, just under $2.5 million has been paid out to Blinderman – or less than 20 percent of the project’s $12.88 million price tag. The first payment of $836,076 was paid out June 4.

The last payment was made on Dec. 16 for $1,357,183.

In June, Wilson said state agency was on track to finish the project by February. But it’s unclear if that’s still the case.

Wilson did not immediately answer an email Friday seeking additional details about the stage of construction and what the various payments were for.

In September, subcontractors had been on the site tearing down barbed wire around the property’s perimeter and working on other sections of the project, Mike Serena told The Herald-News at that time.

Serena is recording secretary for Laborers Local 75, which is working under general contractor Blinderman Construction Company.

In 2014, IDOC told The Herald-News the project would create about 400 jobs in Joliet – including 300 correctional officers, sergeants, lieutenants and shift supervisors, and more than 50 qualified mental health professionals. The state also will hire clerical staff, clinical services staff, educational staff, health staff and a chaplain.

Allie Bovis, spokeswoman for the Capital Development Board, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday. A voice message left Friday morning with Blinderman Construction Company was not immediately returned.

The project is part of the state’s response to Ashoor Ra-

Construction workers remove barbed wire Sept. 1 from a fence at the Illinois Youth Center in Joliet. The facility is being renovated for mentally ill inmates in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

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sho v. John Baldwin, a 2007 class action lawsuit alleging the state provided inadequate treatment for mentally ill inmates. The state and the lawyers representing the plaintiffs reached a preliminary settlement in December.

State Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, said his understanding is that even if construc-

tion could be finished by late spring, having money to staff the facility is dependent on Illinois having a budget for fiscal 2017. Annual operating costs are estimated at $30 million.

McGuire said the Rauner administration has so far understood the importance of the project by funding the brickand-mortar portion, so he

believes the Republican governor will support funding its operational costs.

“One of the few areas in which the governor appears to be doing the right thing in is criminal justice reform,” McGuire said. “It gives me hope that providing adequate health care to mentally ill inmates [is a priority].”

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The school district has already begun taking actions needed to close Lincoln-Way North.

The 18-page motion to dismiss cites numerous court precedents in making a case that “courts should not intermeddle with discretionary decisions of a unit of local government absent facts demonstrating that the entity’s decision was illegal.”

LWATU has contended that the board decision to close Lincoln-Way North was illegal because board member Christopher Kosel had not completed training outlined in the Illinois School Code. The motion to dismiss argues that the School Code does not bar members from voting before completing training.

The motion also summarizes the history of the board’s decision to close Lincoln-Way North, describing the district as being in a “serious financial crisis” after being placed on the Illinois State Board of Education’s financial watch list.

JOLIET – The City of Joliet will continue water and sewer repairs at the intersection of Ruby and Wilcox streets this week.

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The changes in the city ordinance on vicious and dangerous dogs have been in the works for months. But they are being brought for review by the Land Use and Legislative Committee a little more than a week after a pit bull attack in the Timbers Edge subdivision.

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JOLIET – Lincoln-Way School District 210 contends that the circuit court does not have the authority to change the school board’s decision to close a high school.

As expected, lawyers for the district filed a motion Friday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a group opposed to the closing of Lincoln-Way North High School at the end of this school year.

The motions refers to Lincoln-Way Area Taxpayers Unite, the group that brought the lawsuit, as “a small group of taxpayers” seeking the courts help “to usurp and overrule the non-delegable and discretionary function of a duly elected board of education.”

The motion to dismiss the lawsuit is scheduled to be heard Feb. 29.

“I think they’re incorrect,” said Stephen Eberhardt, attorney for LWATU, regarding the court’s authority in the

matter. “That’s one of the things we’ll be addressing.”

Who will hear the motion also is a matter that will have to be addressed.

Will County Judge John Anderson on Thursday recused himself from the case after previously noting that he is a Lincoln-Way alumni and has connections with the school district.

The appointment of a new judge was assigned to Judge Barbara Petrungaro, head of the civil division, who also recused herself Thursday, according to court files that do not say why. However, her name is listed as the internal vice president of the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation.

The appointment of a judge now is assigned to Chief Judge Richard Schoenstedt, who said he would name someone in a matter of days.

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After reviewing the applications, the board may invite prospective candidates for personal interviews to be conducted during scheduled closed meetings.

Several board members expressed gratitude at Wednesday’s board meeting for Loewe.

Ryan said Loewe was “probably the kindest, gentlest person” that he knew in his life.

“Mr. Loewe would do anything for anybody,” he said.

Board member Joseph Dalpiaz, who was elected to the board last April, said he appreciated Loewe’s service to the board.

“I know he had a general interest in students and an appreciation for this school and he deserves our plaudits,” he said.

Ulmer said Loewe cared about the children.

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At about 11:50 p.m., several law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a residence of 300 block of Reed Street and arrested Michael G. Medina, 37, of Braidwood.

The agencies involved in the arrest included Braidwood police, Wilmington police, Will County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Agency.

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FAIRMONT – The Fairmont School District 89 Board of Education will be seeking a new member to fill a vacancy.

Board President Katie Ulmer said at Wednesday’s meeting she received a letter from Robert Loewe informing her of his resignation from the board.

Now the board will be seeking another person to appoint to the seat.

Ulmer said a special meeting might be held next week to discuss the vacancy.

Loewe said he’s served on the board for about five years.

In 2013, he, along with Board Vice President Joseph Ryan and former board member Thomas King, ran and won seats on the board during the April elections.

His four-year term was set to expire in 2017.

Loewe said Saturday he sent his resignation letter to District 89 on Jan. 14.

His time on the board has been satisfying, he said, because he was able to be a part of the advancements that took place at the school district.

However, he said he fears those advancements will be compromised. He declined to get into specifics.

Loewe said he still has a great regard for the Fairmont community.

“I’ll still do what I can to be an advocate on [Fairmont’s] behalf, but I felt at this stage I will do it in venues other than the school board,” he said.

According to the board policy manual, the board has within five days of the vacancy to notify the Will County Regional Office of Education.

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Morris schools IRS ruling mandates to review policies rebate from District 111 Changes in laws among reasons for district’s plan

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hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Morris School District 54 will spend the next six months reviewing the district’s policies.

“A policy committee will meet one time a month for the next six months to review the policy and make recommendations to the board,” Interim Superintendent Al Gegenheimer said Friday.

Policy Committee Chairwoman Bonnie Cap said at the January board meeting that she was interested in getting a committee together made up of board members, teachers and parents to do a full review of the policies.

Gegenheimer said that the group will read over each section, taking one or two sections at a time for a maximum of two hours per meeting, until the task is complete.

“Laws in the state of Illinois are constantly changing,” he said. “As the Legislature changes the laws the policy needs to be changed.”

Gegenheimer said it has been a few years since the district did a comprehensive look at every policy, and while staff have adjusted policies as needed, the policies have not been looked as a whole.

He said some policies are universal throughout every district, but others are created for the specific district that adopts them.

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Shaw Media correspondent superintendent] Teri Shaw recently completed strategic planning,” Gegenheimer said. “With the completion of the strategic plan there may be little things that need to change.”

The committee will start with sections one and two at 5 p.m. Monday at the district administrative offices, 54 White Oak Drive in Morris.

Section one of the policy discusses school district organization, which Gegenheimer said should go rather quickly.

Section two, which discusses the board of education, has 30 policies that will need to be read over.

He said the policies cover things such as board member reimbursement and communication to and from the board.

Gegenheimer said the district has two teachers who have shown interest in assisting Cap, and another board member and two parents who have expressed interest in being part of the review committee.

He said the district is interested in hearing from parents or community members who may want to help to ensure there are enough people at each meeting to discuss the policies at hand.

District policies are available at www.morris54.org for anyone who would like to see what the committee will be addressing.

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MINOOKA – At Thursday’s Minooka Community High School District 111 board meeting, Chief School Business Official John Troy explained to members why the tax-exempt public school district currently owes the Internal Revenue Service $41,532.

The reason, Troy said, is a good investment that earned a little bit more than allowed

by IRS arbitrage regulations.

Troy said the rebate results from temporary investments the district made with the $41.15 million of bonds it issued in 2006 to build its south campus.

That investment earned the school $3.4 million in interest, most of which was over a two-and-a-half-year period.

The IRS recently ruled that the return was over its limits for tax-exempt school investments, and the district will have to pay the IRS $41,532 on the extra earnings.

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Certain tax-exempt governmental entities may take advantage of those proceeds, but there are rules for how much interest a public entity can earn when investing the proceeds of a bond.

“We generated a significant amount of interest,” Troy said Thursday. “... Due to sound investments, the district exceeded the maximum interest limited by arbitrage.”

Troy said the interest earned on the investment, minus the rebate the district will pay the IRS, will eventually be used to support operations and maintenance at the new school, MCHS South Campus.

In other school news, Community Relations Director Dave DiLorenzo told the board that applications for several college scholarships sponsored by area organizations and businesses are now available for the school’s seniors.

The 26 scholarships include those for students who will major in chemistry, education, a humanitarian field, a technical field, early childhood education, and health-related occupations, those who have been in the MCHS marching band for four years and students who have demonstrated leadership qualities and community involvement.

Also at the meeting, the board wished the best for three of the school’s teams that were set to compete this weekend at sectional events – the boys bowling team, the cheerleaders and the Arrowettes, a competitive dance team.

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Local man once played Bowie’s younger self

By FELIX SARVER

fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The late David Bowie made a music video in 1999 where he reflected on his life and stared back at his younger self – who was played by a former Joliet resident.

Owen Beasley, who now lives in Wilmington with his family and works as a Will County Public Defender investigator, once worked as a model who was chosen to play Bowie’s younger self in the music video for his song “Thursday’s Child.”

“It was a career changer for myself and I was really thankful for him,” Beasley said.

Bowie died Jan. 10 at the age of 69 from liver cancer.

The legendary musician was known for hit songs such as “Space Oddity,” “Fame” and “Let’s Dance,” as well as his alter ego Ziggy Stardust.

Bowie also starred in several films such as “The Man

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David Bowie (left) and Owen Beasley (right). Beasley, who lived in Joliet at the time, played Bowie’s younger self during the shoot of the music video for “Thursday’s Child” in 1999.

Who Fell to Earth,” “Labyrinth” and “The Prestige.”

In 1999, Beasley said he was living in New York and there was a casting call for a music video for Bowie’s song “Thurs-

day’s Child,” from his album “Hours …” Bowie was looking for someone who looked similar to him in his 20s.

Beasley said he was probably 19 at the time and when

• Night of Digital Learning – 6 to 7:30 p.m., Old Quarry Middle School, 16100 W. 127th St., Lemont. Various forms of social media, Google tools, digital safety. Led by students for adults.

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• Morris Area Toastmasters – 7 p.m., Morris Hospital Education Room, 150 High St., Morris. Call Matthew Woyner at 815-478-3574 or Frank Hankins at 815-942-4733.

• “Aid and Attendance” Seminar – 7 p.m., The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Benefits available to qualifying veterans, widowed spouses or disabled adult children. For more information, call 815-609-0669 or visit www.timbersofshorewood.com.

• Midwest Crossroad Chorus of Sweet Adelines International – 7 p.m., Trinity Christian School, 901 Shorewood Drive, Shorewood. Regular practice. Seeking new members.

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• Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield.

• English as a Second Language Grammar Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@ plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

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he auditioned, he won the role. “[Bowie] was almost floored. … He was very pleased with the work done by his casting agency,” Beasley said.

Beasley said he remembered Bowie telling him the resemblance to his younger self was eerie.

Beasley needed a few adjustments to look more like Bowie. He said he needed to wear eye contacts that made his pupils look permanently dilated.

Bowie told Beasley when he was in grade school, he suffered a punch in the eye by a best friend over a girl.

Beasley said he also needed to wear a mask.

Shooting for the video took place over four days in New York City, Beasley said. The experience was great, but he wasn’t too familiar with Bowie at the time.

“On the first day, he was really pleasant to work with and really professional. I was

a little embarrassed because I didn’t know his material very well,” he said.

Beasley said there was talk of Bowie using him in future music videos. According to an MTV.com interview, Bowie said he wanted Beasley for more of his videos, “If only so he won’t have to show up to the shoots himself.”

Beasley stopped modeling in 2003 and, after his father died, he decided to return home and work where his father worked at the Will County Public Defender’s Office.

He said he loves what he does now.

His memory of Bowie was someone who was a “great guy and musician.” His death is certainly a loss, he said.

“Even though he was very famous, he didn’t want to come off that way. He loved music and he was doing it for people.

I really got a high respect for him after meeting with him,” Beasley said.

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• Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale – 2 to 5 p.m.; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jan. 30, Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. Contact Cathy Palmer at cpalmer@mokena.lib.il.us or 708-479-9663.

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• Career Cafe – 10:30 a.m., Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. Visit www. jobs4people.org.

• FAFSA Workshop – 4 to 6 p.m., University of St. Francis, St. Albert Hall, rooms A102 & A112, 500 Wilcox St., Joliet. USF financial aid staff will answer questions about Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Call 866-890-8331.

• Bingo – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. Call 815-485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

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Jan. 30 • Fish Fry – 4 to 8 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 4400, 1813 Cass St., Joliet. Fish, chicken and shrimp.

Carryout. Call 815-723-3827.

• Lockport Lions Club Spaghetti Supper – 4:30 to 7 p.m., St. Dennis Parish Center, 13th Street entrance, Lockport. $8 (adults) and $5 (children 12 and under). Call Jerry Richards at 815-838-0516.

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ROBERT H. EKDAHL Robert H. “Bob” Ekdahl, age 78, late of New Lenox.

Survived by his wife of 54 years, Rita Ekdahl; his daughters, Julie (Scott) Geyer of Azle, TX, and Jan (Randy) Winbigler of Roseville; grandchildren, Ryan (Emily) Geyer, Steve Geyer, Tyler Geyer, Kayla (Greg) Jones and Andrea Winbigler; and great-grandchildren, Maddox Geyer, EmmaClaire Geyer, Oliver Geyer and Veda Jones.

Bob is also survived by a brother, Harvey (Mary) Ekdahl; and a sister, Lois (Rich) Kolodziej.

He was preceded in death by his son, Eric Ekdahl.

Bob retired from Com Ed Station #18, he was a veteran of the United States Marines and a lifelong Cubs Fan. Funeral Service Monday, 7 p.m. at the Hickey Memorial Chapel 442 E. Lincoln Hwy. New Lenox. Cremation will be private. Visitation will be Monday, 4 to 7 p.m. 815-485-8697.

FRANCIS GLENN Francis Glenn, age 95, of Wilmington, formerly Joliet and Grand Haven, MI, passed away Jan. 13, 2016. Francis Gerald was a son of the late Cluster O. and Mable Overly-Glenn.

Survivors include his sons, Gerald (Patricia) Glenn of Grand Haven and Thomas (Debra) Glenn of Wilmington; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchil-

RAYMOND F. HIBNER

Born: Dec. 21, 1937; in Elwood, IL Died: Jan. 21, 2016; in Joliet, IL Raymond F. Hibner, age 78, of Elwood, and currently residing in Channahon, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born Dec. 21, 1937, in Elwood, Raymond Francis was a son of the late William Albert and Lucille (Lamping) Hibner. He was raised in Elwood and graduated from Joliet Twp. HS. Ray served in the U.S. Navy, and on Dec. 2, 1962, he married Mary Ann Austin in St. Rose Church in Wilmington.

Ray farmed his entire life in the rural Elwood area; was a longtime Jackson Twp Trustee and served on the Elwood School Board for many years. A fan of the Chicago Cubs, Ray enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and traveling to Las Vegas and Florida. He also took great pleasure in attending his grandchildren’s activities and events.

Survivors include his daughters,

Tracy (Tim) Thompson of Morris, Terri (Tony) Baranski of Channahon, Tammy (Ray) Feeney of Hawthorn Woods, Tina Horkey of Morris and Toni (Dan) McCarty of Mokena; grandchildren, Austin and Cole Thompson, Brandon, Taylor and Anna Baranski, Makenzie, Nolan, Colin and Addison Feeney, Isabelle Horkey and Marcus, Jack, Julia and Genevieve McCarty; brother, Jim (Kathy) Hibner of Minooka; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Jerome of Joliet and Betty Hibner of Naperville; and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his dear friend, Arlene Raffanti of New Lenox.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Ann; sister, Betty Hibner; brother, Bill Hibner; and cousin, Wes Greenwood.

Visitation and video tribute will be Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington.

Funeral services will follow Monday morning, Jan. 25, 2016, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Roy Backus officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Elwood, where Ray will be laid to rest with his wife Mary Ann. Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Ray’s memory to Maple Hill Cemetery Association.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, share photographs or view Ray’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. 815476-2181.

Born in St. Louis, MO, July 31, 1943, to the late Floyd and Georgia (nee Rhodes) Jackson.

Retired second-level management from Caterpillar (Joliet, IL) after 35 years of dedicated service. Resided in Las Vegas for the past 19 years.

In his free time, Jim enjoyed music and loved to play the guitar, often becoming the entertainment at family gatherings! He was a skillful woodworker and even crafted his own guitar. Jim also loved the game of pool and was an avid pool player his whole life.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Lora (nee Lee); their children, Sally Jackson (FL), Pam Jackson (MA), Wendy Vorhees (nee Jackson) (IL), James A. Jackson (NV), Jennifer (Jim) Schmiedeberg (nee Jackson) (AZ), Tony (Carrie) Lee (IL), Gary (Amy) Lee (IL), and Brenda Mejia (nee Lee) (NV). Proud “papa” to several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Bonita Arnot (nee Jackson) (CA); and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents; one brother, William (Ingrid, deceased); and daughter, Sandra.

Per Jim’s request, cremation services were performed by Desert Memorial. A “celebration of life” was held with close friends and family in Las Vegas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name can be made to the American Heart Association.

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JAMES R. JACKSON

Born: July 31, 1943 Died: Jan. 17, 2016

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Lore Trinchen Bergman, age 79, of Wilmington and formerly of Joliet, Minooka and Manhattan, passed away Jan. 22, 2016.

Born Oct. 3, 1936, Lore was a daughter of the late Albert and Meta (Nordhausen) Siemon. She was raised and educated in Wietzen, Germany, until moving to the United States at the age of 17. Lore attended Business College in Chicago and worked for both Associated Aviation and Canadian American Insurance in Chicago. On Nov. 18, 1967, Lore married Donald Bergman in Lockport, and later went to work for the Catholic Diocese of Joliet, where she retired from the Chancery office after 22 years of service. Lore was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Wilmington, and took great pleasure in cooking, flower gardening and crocheting. She will most be remembered as a wonderful, loving and caring wife, mother and Oma, who cherished her family.

Survivors include her husband, Donald; sons, Daniel (Vicki) Bergman of Noblesville, IN, and Sean (Jennifer) Bergman of Bryan, OH; grandchildren, Addison, Katelyn, Jackson, Lindsay, Darcy and McKenna Bergman; sisters and brother-inlaw, Elizabeth Siemon of Germany and David (Charlene) Bergman of Mokena; and nieces and nephews, Astrid (Heiner) Passe, Sabine (Bernd) Schramm and Heike Wandmacher, all of Germany, and Linda (Mike) Fox, Barbara (Alfredo) Bergman and Meg (Brian) Kelly, all of Illinois.

Lore was preceded by her parents; brothers, Hienz and Walter Siemon; and sisters, Ilse Heidorn and Mariechen Schleufe.

Visitation and video tribute will be Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 E. Kahler Rd. in Wilmington.

Funeral services will follow Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at 11 a.m. in Grace Lutheran Church, 907 Luther Drive in Wilmington. Pastor Zak Wagner will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following of the services, and inurnment will be private.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Lore’s memory to Grace Lutheran Church, 907 Luther Drive, Wilmington, Illinois 60481 or Kuzma Care Cottage, 635 South Main Street, Wilmington, Illinois 60481.

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dren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances Glenn; three siblings, Raymond and Jack Glenn and Beverly Wilder; and one great-grandson, Tyler.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016, at Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington from 9 to 11 a.m. Inurnment with full military honors will follow the visitation at 12 p.m. in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, where Francis will be laid to rest with his wife.

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OBITUARIES JAMES R. JIMENEZ

Born: July 25, 1934; in Ottawa, IL Died: Jan. 22, 2016; in Rockdale, IL

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JOHN E. KENNEDY Born: Sept. 6, 1944 Died: Jan. 21, 2016

John E. Kennedy, age 71, of Wilmington and formerly of Joliet, passed away Jan. 21, 2016, at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital.

Born Sept. 6, 1944, in Joliet, John Edward was a son of the late Edward and Helen (Allen) Kennedy. He was raised and educated in Joliet and went on to honorably serve in the U.S. Navy.

John owned and operated Kennedy Electric in Wilmington. He enjoyed antiques, and collected Jack Daniels No. 7 memorabilia and trains. In his free time, John took pleasure in boating on the river.

Survivors include his wife, Jean; children, Shannon (Joe) Bertoldi of WI, and twins, Connie (Bryan) VanHorn and Bryan Kennedy, both of AZ;

grandchildren, Teri Anna (Rob) McGowan, Isabella, Ricky, Camille and Gunner; great-grandchildren, Joey and Max; his stepson, Larry (fiancee Melissa) Statkus of North Chicago; one brother, Paul Kennedy of Joliet; and several nieces and nephews.

John was preceded by his parents; and brother, James Kennedy.

Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, between from 4 to 8 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Funeral services will follow Tuesday morning, Jan. 26, 2016, at 10 a.m in the funeral home. Burial Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in John’s memory to his family for their distribution.

Guest book / Memorial page: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. 815-476-2181.

JOHN V. LIPTAK

Born: Oct. 19, 1936; in Streator, IL Died: Jan. 19, 2016; in Redondo Beach, CA John V. “Jack” Liptak, age 79, at rest Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Redondo Beach, CA. He was born in Streator, IL and a long time resident of Joliet and Channahon.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Laura Liptak (2015); parents, John and Agnes (Fialko) Liptak; a sister, Joan Liptak; and brothers, Albert and Edward Liptak.

Jack is survived by three sons, Dale (Chris), Gary (Karen) and Scot (Danielle); stepchildren, Roxy Sefcik, Denise Fazio Kozma, Al (Laurie Christiansen) Sefcik, Wendy Sefcik and Lori (John) Stephenson; grandchildren, Cory, Adam, Chad, Eric and Aydn Liptak, Craig (Kim) Covarrubia, Drew (Kelsi) Stephenson, Landon Kozma, Chelsea and Casey Ward;

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great-grandchildren, Ben and Allie Covarrubia; three sisters, Betty Harden, Marilyn Dickey, Deanna Baetz.

Jack enjoyed fishing, doing crossword puzzles, and building model airplanes. He retired from Caterpillar with 39 years of service.

Per his request, Jack was cremated and no services will be held.

If you’d like to make a donation in Jack’s memory, the family requests that you make a donation to the COPD Foundation at www. copdfoundation.org or COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Miami, FL 33134, 866-7312673 x. 266.

WENDELL R. MARTIN JR. Born: Oct. 16, 1960; in Pontiac, IL Died: Jan. 21, 2016; in Osage Beach, MO

Wendell Royce Martin Jr., age 55, of Camdenton, Missouri, formerly of Plainfield and Pontiac, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Timothy Priest officiating.

Visitation will be held two hours prior to the services at the funeral home.

Burial will follow services at Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Pontiac.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wendell was born Oct. 16, 1960, in Pontiac, Illinois a son of Wendell Royce and Irene Lucille (Johnson) Martin Sr. They both survive in Camdenton, MO. Also surviving is one brother, Seth (Rosa) Martin of Pontiac, IL; two sisters, Diane Martin of Pontiac, IL and Peggy (Kenny) Hensel of Columbia, MO; six nephews; two nieces; two great-nieces; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jake Martin.

Wendell was born in Pontiac and raised in the Plainfield area. He was a construction worker. Wendell was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working with his hands outside. He was an original

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mountain man and spent every moment he could outside. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend who will be greatly missed.

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STEPHEN D. McCLAIN Stephen D. McClain, age 76, of Joliet, formerly of New Lenox and Detroit, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret nee Murrie; dear brother of Lawrence Cain; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence “Jack” and Alice Cain; and siblings, Thomas and Margaret Cain.

Stephen was a United States Army Veteran who served his country from June 30, 1959 - May 29, 1963, and continued serving his country in the Navy during the Viet Nam War from Oct. 20, 1965 - June 1, 1967. He attended University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University and graduated from Joliet Junior College with his associate’s degree.

He was a former member of St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox.

Family will receive friends at St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. 2nd St., New Lenox, IL 60451 on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200.

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James R. Jimenez “Jim,” age 81, of Rockdale, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at home.

He was born July 25, 1934, in Ottawa, IL to the late Mary (nee Alvarez) and Arnold Jimenez. A U.S Marine Corps Staff Sergeant who served during the Korean War-Semper Fi-.

Jim had many accomplishments in life and was an entrepreneur and successful businessman. A pillar of his beloved community of Rockdale, he served as a village trustee for 12 years and as mayor from 1993-1997 being one of the few Hispanic village presidents in the state.

Beloved soul mate, best friend and husband of 59 years to Barbara (nee Parker) Jimenez; loving father of Cindy (Pete) Medina, Robert (Kathy) Jimenez and David (Kari) Jimenez; proud grandfather of Susan (Chuck) Storm, Bobby (Nicole) Jimenez, Lauren Medina, Peter Medina, Lindsey (Marcelo) Torres, Josh Jimenez, Isabel Jimenez; devoted great-grandfather of 6 (with another on the way); dearest brother of the late Helen (Joseph) Montez, Joseph (Sharon) Jimenez, the late Rosemary (Humberto) Perez, Richard (Carol) Jimenez, and the late Mary Jimenez; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jim was loved and admired by many dear friends and family, including Clyde and Rachel Sanders and family as well as his beloved companion “Sparky.”

A member of the Pace Board of Directors, Joliet Elks Lodge #296, the Lions Club and a former member of VFW Cantigny Post #367.

Mr. Jimenez loved to travel with family and friends, especially his most recent trip to Mexico with family in early Jan.. He enjoyed Sunday’s

at the River and being generous to those less fortunate. He will be remembered fondly by everyone who knew him as a kind, compassionate hard-working family man.

Funeral Services for James Jimenez will be held Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, 9 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road (at Essington Road) Joliet to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name can be made to Autism Speaks of Chicago.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

For more information: 815-7415500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.

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EMMA LEE McCULLUM Born: Jan. 19, 1933 Died: Jan. 19, 2016

Emma Lee McCullum was born to Pink and Lacy Jones in Heidelberg, Mississippi on Jan. 19, 1933. She made her transition on her 83rd birthday, Jan. 19, 2016, at University of Chicago Medicine.

Emma was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Weems McCullum Sr. on Christmas Eve 1952.

To this union four children were born.

Emma enjoyed a career of more than 30 years at Caterpillar Inc., being in the first group of women hired by the company.

Emma was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church for over 60 years. She also volunteered at the Second Baptist and Sacred Heart Blessing Tables. Emma’s house was also opened to anyone who needed a meal. She possessed the gifts of helps, generosity and conversation.

She never met a stranger. Emma was a servant.

Emma Lee was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and one sister.

She leaves to cherish her memories; her husband, Weems McCullum Sr.; two daughters, Edna (Saul) Brass, LaJean (Steven) Grossett; two sons, Derrick “Donnie” McCullum, Weems (Tracy) McCullum, Jr; stepson, Thomas (Georgia) Bridges; one sister, Laura Ann McCurdy; two brothers, Sharbor (Eloise) Jones, Joseph (Ellen) Jones, all of Heidelberg, Mississippi;

grandchildren, Essence (Michael) Clark, Sharralyn (Wendell) Martin, E. Marissa (Danielle) Cochran, Weems (Carlicia) McCullum III, Clifford McCullum, Demetria Bridges, Centralia Bridges, Thomas Bridges; great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including the crew at the Second Baptist and Sacred Heart Blessing Tables.

Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Minor-Morris funeral home and Tuesday, Jan. 26, 10 to 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 156 S. Joliet St., Joliet, IL. Home-going celebration will be 11 a.m. at the church. Pastor Larry Tyler, officiating. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd. 112 Richards St. (815) 723-1283

VICTOR C. REXROADE

Born: Jan. 15, 1958; in Clarksburg, WV Died: Jan. 20, 2016; in Paducah, KY Victor C. Rexroade, age 58, of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, in Paducah, Kentucky, while on a business trip. Born Jan. 15, 1958, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the son of Victor Rexroade and Lois (Price) Runkle.

His family moved from West Virginia to California and later settled in Mazon, Illinois. Victor attended Mazon Verona Kinsman High School, graduating with the Class

of 1976. He married Lynn Bates in November 1976, and they had three children.

He was a sports enthusiast, avid golfer, Chicago Bears fan and had a love for music. He especially enjoyed following his children in sporting events before and after high school.

Victor began working for DuPont in 1976 and, for over 30 years, remained with the company buyouts and currently was employed by the H. B. Fuller Company. He was a Mason, belonging to the Mazon Lodge.

Victor’s home in Coal City was in the path of the tornado of 2015 and was completely destroyed. Therefore, the wishes of the family is to have memorials in Victor’s name made to the Coal City Tornado Relief Fund.

Survived by his mother, Lois Run-

kle of Mountain Home, AR; children, Erica (Dan) Read of Marseilles, Victor (Kathleen) Rexroade of Atlanta, GA, and Robert Rexroade of Mazon; grandchildren, Cade and Kendall Read, and Caleb, Max and Helen Rexroade; and special friend, Kimberly Assink of Palos Park; a brother, Rick Rexroade, of Los Angeles, CA; and two sisters, Michelle Pierson of Tullahoma, TN and Brenda Rexroade of Huntington Beach, CA. Also surviving are cousins; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his father, Victor; brother, Mike; stepfather, John Runkle; and a great-nephew, Maddox Mason.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, located at 301 W. Washington Street in Morris. Enhanced video

tributes will be played during the visitation. A Celebration of Victor’s Life will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Nate Ferguson of Village Christian Church of Minooka officiating.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W Washington Street, Morris, Illinois. For further information visit the website at www. ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting our website.

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MARTHA JO SCHULTZ

LEAH SORENSENCHRISTENSEN Born: Feb. 5, 1923 Died: Jan. 21, 2016

Leah Sorensen-Christensen, age 92, of Gardner, IL went home to the Lord, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at her home surrounded by

her family.

Born Feb. 5, 1923, in Garfield Twp., IL to the late Frank and Ina (nee McDonald) Male. She married Russell “Spud” Sorensen in 1942 and after his passing, she married Robert “Bob” Christensen in 1991. Member of the Church of Hope in Gardner, avid lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Gardner Seniors. Leah took pride in sewing and quilting many items for the veteran administration. She was also very active in genealogy and enjoyed gardening in her beautiful yard. She also enjoyed playing cards, but most of all she loved spending time with her large family.

Surviving are six children, Randy (Mary) Sorensen of Plattville, IL, Gail (Rick) Decker of Braceville, IL, Rusty

EDWARD ‘SPIKE’ AMBROZICH

10/2/25 – 1/23/06 Our love is a bond that can never be broken by distance, time, or even death.

Love Forever ~ Wife, Dolores

IN MEMORIAM

JERRY ALTON

1939 to Jan. 24, 2015 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I would walk up to heaven and bring you home again.

Love you, Tarry and Family

ROUNDUP

News from across the state

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Man shot in head during fight in lobby of Chicago hotel

CHICAGO – Police said a 26-year-old man was shot dead during a fight in the lobby of a hotel in downtown Chicago.

The fight broke out around 2:20 a.m. Saturday at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in the South Loop neighborhood.

Some of those involved in the fight were at the hotel to celebrate a birthday. Police said one man pulled out a gun and shot the 26-year-old in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police found at least half a dozen shell casings. Broken glass and overturned furniture were strewn across the floor.

Witnesses said the gunman fled. No one was in custody as of Saturday morning.

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Illinois monitoring 4 counties to guard against bird flu

SPRINGFIELD – State agriculture officials said they are keeping close watch over four counties in southeastern Illinois to guard against the possible spread of bird flu from Indiana.

More than 414,000 turkeys and chickens have been killed at 10 southwest Indiana farms affected by the bird flu outbreak. Testing will continue for weeks to determine if the outbreak of the H7N8 strain is contained. That strain is different from one that led to the deaths of more than 48 million birds last summer.

Illinois Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Rebecca Clark said there have been no reports of bird flu in Illinois, which has strict biosecurity policies in place, including a ban on out-ofstate birds from fairs.

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Metra tests Wi-Fi service on select train cars

CHICAGO – Metra has begun putting Wi-Fi “hot spots” on select train cars as a part of an 11-car test run the transit agency announced last fall.

The Chicago Tribune reported that Metra will complete installing Wi-Fi and signs notifying passengers of the service in a few weeks. The agency has finished work on 10 cars so far. Not all cars are in use. When the project is complete, one car will be designated for each of Metra’s 11 lines.

Adding wireless service to 11 cars is costing the agency about $35,000. Metra spokesman Michael Gillis told the Tribune the Wi-Fi speed is intended for checking emails and Web browsing, not for video streaming; a system-wide wireless speed capable of that would cost Metra about $72 million.

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Trucker sentenced to 2 years for crash that killed trooper

SKOKIE – The driver of a truck that slammed into an Illinois state trooper’s patrol car and killed him in 2003 has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Twenty-eight-year-old Andrew Bokelman of Wisconsin pleaded guilty Friday to driving a commercial vehicle while fatigued, driving longer than a 14-hour legal limit and filing a false work log to hide the fact.

The Daily Herald reported that the driver was sentenced in a Skokie courtroom after the plea.

Bokelman fell asleep and veered to the side, striking trooper James Sauter’s squad car on Interstate 294 in the March 2013 crash.

Bokelman’s attorney, David Studenroth, said the truck driver tried to remove Sauter from his burning car, but was

stopped by the flames.

He called it a “total tragedy all the way around.”

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U.S. Mint to feature Illinois national park on collectible coin

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Jackson County sues state over unpaid bills

HARRISBURG – An Illinois national park will be featured on this year’s national collectible coin.

The United States Department of Agriculture has announced that Camel Rock in Shawnee National Forest will be depicted on the United States Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarter.

The coin displays Camel Rock and a red-tailed hawk flying in the sky. The image was designed by Justin Kunz and sculpted by Jim Licaretz.

The national organization has issued a quarter featuring a national site or park each year since 2010. Shawnee National Forest is one of five national forests recognized.

The United States Mint and Shawnee National Forest will debut the quarter Feb. 4 at Southeastern Illinois College.

CARBONDALE – Jackson County in southern Illinois is the latest local government to sue the state over unpaid bills caused by the lack of a state spending plan.

State’s Attorney Michael Carr announced the lawsuit Friday. The county wants to compel payment of salary reimbursements that help pay for several top local government jobs.

Union, Williamson and Franklin counties have filed similar suits. And governments in St. Clair County and in Saline and Gallatin counties have filed lawsuits seeking release of tax money collected on cell and landline phone calls for 911 emergency-dispatch centers.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a $3.1 billion spending bill in December that freed up some other sources of state money for local governments.

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Martha Jo Schultz Nee: Toth, age 57, passed away Wednesday Jan. 20, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by her loving husband, Gary Schultz; one brother, Frank (Diane) Toth; brothers-in-law, Leslie (Janice) Schultz and Jack (Barb) Schultz. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Martha (Ruzon) Toth.

Born in Joliet, living in Elwood. Jo worked for Silver Cross Hospital for 15 years.

She enjoyed going to the casinos with her sister-in-law.

Funeral Services will be held, Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday from 2 until 6 p.m.

(Barb) Sorensen of South Wilmington, IL, Jeff (Nadia Brozovich) Sorensen of Manteno, IL, Darren (Dawn) Sorensen of Morris, IL, and Holly (Alan) Nielsen of Dwight, IL; four stepdaughters, Kathleen, Sandy, Lynne (Deceased) and Bobbi; 23 grandchildren, Douglas, Kim, Jeremy, Jodi (Peter), Brooke, Melisha, Michael (Tiffany), Carrie, Steve (Kathy), Lori (Jason), Michele (Rick), Stacy (Keith), Scott (Chris), Renee, Shawna, Dane, Lindsay (Mike), Caitlin (Bryan), Brittany, Ashley, Zack, Leanne, and Mark; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandson, Luke; one sister, Ardella (Jim) Harris of Gravois Mills, MO; daughter in law, Sheila Sorensen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands; children, Duane Sorensen, Charlene Sorensen, Lonnie Sorensen, Janice Sorensen-Cushing and Lawrence Sorensen; one granddaughter, Katherine Nielsen; siblings, Frances Muzzarelli, Bob, Jack, Chuck, Bud, and Dickie Male.

Funeral services will be at the Church of Hope in Gardner, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at 12 p.m. with visitation two hours preceding services.

Rev. Jan Chandler will officiate. Interment Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, Braceville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name to the Church of Hope and the Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. For more information and to sign her online guestbook please log on to www. rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory.

reported that the agency is monitoring Lawrence, Wabash, Edwards and White counties.

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS Inmates rappelled from roof to escape Calif. jail

LOS ANGELES – Authorities said three inmates who escaped from a maximum-security jail in Southern California cut through half-inch steel bars, got to the roof and rappelled down using a makeshift rope.

They escaped Friday at the Orange County Men’s Central Jail in Santa Ana. Sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Hallock said Saturday the inmates had an elaborate plan that may also have involved creating a jail disturbance. It’s unclear if they had outside help.

Authorities are hunting for 20-year-old Jonathan Tieu, who’s been charged with a gang-related murder; 43-year-old Bac Duong, charged with attempted murder; and 37-year-old Hossein Nayeri, who’s charged with the 2012 kidnapping of a marijuana dispensary owner whose penis was cut off.

AP sources: Bloomberg eyeing White House bid

NEW YORK – Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is taking early steps toward launching an independent campaign for president, seeing a potential path to the White House amid the rise of Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders.

Bloomberg has retained advisers and plans to conduct a poll after the Feb. 9 New Hampshire primary to assess the state of the race and judge whether there is

an opening for him to mount an independent campaign, according to three people familiar with his thinking. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about his plans, which were first reported Saturday by The New York Times.

Bloomberg has set a March deadline to decide on whether to enter the race, to ensure his access to the ballot in all 50 states.

Protests at Greek border after more migrants drown

ALEXANDROUPOLIS, Greece – A day after 46 migrants drowned in a choppy Aegean Sea, protesters demonstrated Saturday at a Greek border town to demand that Greece ease transit restrictions at its heavily militarized border with Turkey.

Most of the 124-mile land border between Greece and Turkey is separated by the Evros River – known as the Meric River in Turkey. But a nearly 8-mile stretch separating the two countries previously was lined with minefields and now is separated by a fence. The area is guarded with police and military patrols on land and on the river, a network of cameras and a few officers from the European border protection agency, Frontex.

Wearing life vests and foil blankets, the demonstrators chanted “This fence means refugees drown!” as they kicked off two days of protests in the area.

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Harrison Feind of Boulder, Colo., takes a selfie Saturday with a snowman in front of the White House in Washington.

Blizzard packing mighty winds cripples East Coast; 18 dead The ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK – A blizzard with hurricane-force winds brought much of the East Coast to a standstill Saturday, dumping as much as 3 feet of snow, stranding tens of thousands of travelers and shutting down the nation’s capital and its largest city.

After days of weather warnings, most of the 80 million people in the storm’s path heeded requests to stay home and off the roads, which were largely deserted. Yet at least 18 deaths were blamed on the weather, resulting from car crashes, shoveling snow and hypothermia. And more snow was to come, with dangerous conditions expected to persist until early Sunday, forecasters warned.

“This is going to be one of those generational events, where your parents talk about how bad it was,” Ryan Maue, a meteorologist for WeatherBell Analytics, said from Tallahassee, Florida, which also saw some flakes.

The system was mammoth, dropping snow from the Gulf Coast to New England. By afternoon, areas near Washington had surpassed 30 inches. The heaviest unofficial report was in a rural area of West Virginia, not far from Harper’s Ferry, with 40 inches.

As the storm picked up, forecasters increased their snow predictions for New York and points north and warned areas nearly as far north as Boston to expect heavy snow.

“This is kind of a Top 10 snowstorm,” said weather service winter storm expert Paul Kocin, who co-wrote a two-volume textbook on blizzards.

It was Top 3 in New York, where more than 25 inches of snow had fallen as of 7 p.m.

Saturday, close to the record, 26.9 inches, set in February 2006.

Three people died while shoveling snow in Queens and Staten Island. The normally bustling streets around Rockefeller Center, Penn

Station and other landmarks were mostly empty. Those who did venture out walked down the middle of snow-covered streets to avoid even deeper drifts on the sidewalks.

With Broadway shows dark, thin crowds shuffled through a different kind of Great White Way in Times Square.

Officials imposed a travel ban in the city, ordering all nonemergency vehicles off the roads. Commuter rails and above-ground segments of the nation’s biggest subway system shut down, too, along with buses.

As recently as Friday night, New York officials had expected the storm to top out at 18 inches. But that prediction jumped to 28 inches by Saturday evening. The scenario was much the opposite of what unfolded a year ago, when a storm carrying predictions for 18 to 24 inches of snow prompted officials to shut down the subway system completely, but far less than a foot ultimately fell.

AP Poll: Public doubts Washington’s problem-solving ability WASHINGTON – As the first voting nears in the presidential race, most Americans have little to no confidence in the federal government to confront what they see as the country’s most important priorities, according to a national survey.

The Associated PressNORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll, conducted in December, found more than 6 in 10 respondents expressed only slight confidence – or none at all – that the federal government can make progress on the problems facing the nation in 2016.

Terrorism edged health care as the issue most often mentioned – each by about one-third of those questioned – when people were asked to volunteer the issues they believe Washington should address this election year.

The polling suggests an electorate more focused on the economy and domestic affairs than on foreign policy. Two-thirds of respondents included an economic issue on their priority list, and about 4 in 5 named a domestic policy other than the economy.

In addition to those who mentioned terrorism, nearly half added another foreign policy matter, and immigration was the next most frequent topic raised.

Perhaps most vexing for the dozen or so candidates vying to succeed President Barack Obama, the poll indicates widespread skepticism about the government’s ability to solve problems, with no significant difference in the outlook between Republicans and Democrats.

“They can’t even seem to get together and pass anything that’s of any importance,” said Doris Wagner,

the Paris attacks that were attributed to the Islamic State group and a shooting in San Bernardino, California, blamed on IS sympathizers.

One-fifth of Republicans mentioned the federal budget deficit, compared with less than a one-tenth of Democrats, with a similar divide on the importance of taxes.

Democrats were more likely to consider guns as public policy priority, along with education, crime, racial problems, the environment and climate change.

Many of those breakdowns reflect the separate debates now playing out in the presidential race.

The GOP field, led by boisterous candidates such as Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, characterizes the Obama administration as an irresponsible, profligate manager of taxpayer resources, and unable to ensure national security and protect U.S. interests amid international threats and strife.

The leading Democratic candidates, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders, are focused more directly on economic matters, both framing themselves as defenders of the middle class. Sanders rails against the disproportionate economic and political power of the nation’s wealthiest individuals and corporations.

While the candidates may reflect the priorities of their respective bases, several poll respondents said they haven’t necessarily heard anything that improves their outlook.

Flood said Trump or Sanders would offer “the most radical change” from the status quo. “But I don’t like what either of them is saying, really,” he explained, adding that “95 percent of Congress will get re-elected anyway.”

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The water tower at the Flint, Mich., water plant is seen Thursday.

Flint’s mayor has floated a shockingly high price to fix the city’s lead-contamination problem, saying it could cost millions to replace damaged pipes.

Lead pipes lurk in nation’s older neighborhoods

By JOHN SEEWER and DAVID EGGERT

The Associated Press

TOLEDO, Ohio – Lead pipes like the ones that led to contamination of the tap water in Flint, Michigan, carry water into millions of older homes across the U.S. every day, a legacy of an era before scientists realized the severe long-term health consequences of exposure to the heavy metal.

Replacing these buried pipes would be costly in many cases, so chemicals often are added to prevent the plumbing from corroding and leaching lead and other dangerous metals into the drinking water.

That’s a step authorities in Flint failed to take, for reasons that are being investigated.

Some researchers question whether chemical treatment and routine testing for lead in the water are enough, arguing that the only way to remove the threat is to replace the pipes.

Utility operators say what happened in Flint – a largely poor and predominantly black city of about 100,000 people that was once an automobile manufacturing powerhouse – is unlikely to be repeated, pointing to a series of mistakes at every level of government.

The city began drawing drinking water from the Flint River, and state environmental regulators failed to make sure the corrosive water was treated to prevent leaching from old pipes. The result: Flint children have been found with high blood levels of lead that could cause lifelong health problems, and parents and others are furi-

ous at public officials.

Lead pipes are predominantly found in older neighborhoods, especially in the East and Midwest, because most cities stopped installing them in the 1930s. The pipes carry water from main lines under the streets and into homes.

Estimates vary on how many of these pipes are still in use. A survey just completed by the American Water Works Association puts the number at 6.5 million. Inside homes, lead can also be found in faucets and in the solder that is used to join water pipes, but that is considered a less serious concern.

To stop lead from seeping into tap water, chemicals to protect the pipes are commonly added to the water during the treatment process. Some utilities also adjust the composition of their water to limit its corrosiveness.

In Toledo, which like Flint is an older, Rust Belt city, officials have long treated the water with phosphates to prevent leaching. Phosphates are generally considered safe for humans but can lead to runaway algae growth when the water works its way back into lakes and rivers.

Trouble can start when a utility makes a change in its treatment process or taps into a new water source without accounting for how that will affect its lead pipes, said Daniel Giammar, a lead and water researcher at Washington University in St. Louis.

“In general, as long as the water chemistry isn’t changing, you won’t have a problem,” he said.

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an 81-year-old Republican from Alabama who said she’s “not at all confident” about seeing solutions in 2016. “It’s so self-serving what they do,” said Wagner, who called herself a small-government conservative.

In Texas, Democrat Lee Cato comes from a different political perspective but reached a similar conclusion. She allowed for “slight” confidence, but no more.

The 71-year-old bemoaned a system of “lobbyists paid thousands upon thousands of dollars to get Congress to do what they want” for favored industry. “They aren’t doing anything for you and me,” she said.

Joe Flood, a GOP-leaning independent, said he sees government’s inner-workings in his job as a federal contractor. A 49-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, Flood described the executive branch as a bureaucratic behemoth and the legislative branch as an endlessly partisan wrangle.

“That’s why government can’t get anything done,” he said.

Along with terrorism and health care, respondents were most likely to cite immigration (29 percent), education (25 percent) and unemployment (24 percent) as priorities.

Democrats and Republicans were about equally likely to mention unemployment, though there was a racial disparity. Almost half of black respondents mentioned the issue, compared with only a one-fifth of whites.

A predictable partisan divide was apparent in other issues.

Republicans were more likely than Democrats to cite terrorism as a priority, 42 percent to 30 percent. Immigration was mentioned by 43 percent of Republicans and 21 percent of Democrats.

The poll was taken after

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Air Force withheld nuclear mishap from Pentagon review team

By ROBERT BURNS

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – In the spring of 2014, as a team of experts was examining what ailed the U.S. nuclear force, the Air Force withheld from them the fact that it was simultaneously investigating damage to a nuclear-armed missile in its launch silo caused by three airmen.

The Air Force on Friday gave The Associated Press the first substantive description of the accident after being questioned about it by the AP for more than a year.

The accident happened May 17, 2014, at an underground launch silo containing a Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM. The silo, designated Juliet-07, is situated among wheat fields and wind turbines about 9 miles west of Peetz, Colorado. It is controlled by launch officers of the 320th Missile Squadron and administered by the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Air Force Base

at Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The Air Force said that while three airmen were troubleshooting the missile, a “mishap” occurred, causing $1.8 million in damage to the missile. The service declined to explain the nature of the mishap, such as whether it caused physical damage, saying the information is too sensitive to be made public.

The three airmen were immediately stripped of their certification to perform nuclear weapons duty. The missile was taken offline and removed from its silo. No one was injured, and the Air Force said the accident posed no risk to public safety.

More than a year later, the three airmen were recertified and returned to duty.

At the time of the accident, a group of nuclear weapons experts was nearing the end of a three-month independent review of the entire U.S. nuclear force, an examination prompted in part by a series of AP stories on troubles within the force.

Homer Township asking for voter approval on any increases • REFERENDUMS

Continued from page 2 “That’s usually looked at as a short-term, not a long-term, solution,” Superintendent Steve Stein said, adding that selling those bonds adds to debt.

The 90 cents per $100 home value increase would generate about $3 million for the school district, Stein said.

Fire departments

The Northwest Homer Fire Protection District’s referendum asks voters for a limiting rate increase of $30 per $100,000 in property value per year to fund needed repairs to its aging stations, Deputy Chief Todd Fonfara said.

The increase would generate $300,000 a year for the fire

district, which would help cover the cost of door repairs, concrete repair and other building-related improvements.

In Grundy County, the Mazon and Verona-Kinsman fire districts are asking residents to approve merging the two volunteer departments into the Mazon Verona Kinsman Rescue Squad District.

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‘Big Blue’ still trying to play catch-up

Dear Mr. Berko: How many TAKING STOCK shares of IBM does Warren Buffett own? I was told to buy Malcolm IBM because it’s one of his Berko largest positions and it pays a good dividend. My broker says IBM can trade as high as 17 fold compared with more $275 in the next 12 months and than 60 fold for the Dow.” And I don’t like IBM today wants me to buy 500 shares.

I’d like your take on this. – GS: as it trades at $133. Though Berkshire Hathaway’s 81 Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Dear GS: If you believe IBM million shares of IBM cost $13 billion, it’s the fourth largest can trade at $275 late next position in Buffett’s portfolio, year, please consider cutting behind No. 1 Wells Fargo, back on those “happy chemworth $22.7 billion; No. 2 icals” that embellish your Coca-Cola, worth $16.8 billion; perceptions. and American Express, worth I didn’t like International $13.4 billion.

Business Machines in 2009 Buffett began buying when it traded at $100 a share.

I didn’t like IBM in 2013 when IBM in early 2011 at $159 and throughout the year, paying it traded at $215. And I didn’t between $159 and $173 per like IBM late last year at $169 share. And in 2012, Buffett when I wrote a “don’t buy” column on the stock. IBM has paid as high as $197 for the been a drag on the Dow Jones stock. So far, Berkshire has $2.2 billion in unrealized lossAverages since June of 1979 es on its IBM investment. when it was first included in While I have abiding the Index. respect and reverential adAccording to Bloomberg’s Jim Cao: Since IBM was added miration for Buffett, I doubt IBM can generate enough to the Index, “it’s grown just

good news to push itself past the $200 mark late in 2016. Is it possible that your broker said “IBM can trade as high as $175” – not $275 – “in the next 12 months?”

Still, I doubt it can return to $175.

This century-old Blue Chip survived the Great Depression, World Wars I and II, the explosive dot-com bubble and the “Great Market Collapse” between 2007 and 2010. And it’s interesting to note that during WWII, IBM assisted the Nazi regime by designing special punch card machines giving the Third Reich critical information technologies in its war efforts against Allied forces.

Thomas Watson, IBM’s vaunted CEO, met with Hitler in 1937 to discuss IBM’s continued participation with the German government.

Even after the outbreak of the war, IBM continued to conduct business with the Third Reich. Proof that profits don’t have a conscience or

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Returning board members include Cathy Kirch of Joliet, who will serve as president-elect;

Kevin Ritter, who will act as treasurer; and Amy Green, who will act as secretary. Pam Erskine will serve as president in 2016.

Charlie Araujo will assume an advisory role as the past president on the executive committee.

New members elected to serve three-year terms for itSMF USA include Mary Ward, David Nottingham and Gail Talbott.

“IT service management incorporates many best practices and frameworks that help an IT organization identify and deliver high value services. Our 2016 board is committed to providing resources which help IT professionals capitalize on the benefits of IT investments and advance their skills for the future,” said Erskine.

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nationality.

Meanwhile, IBM’s hidebound management missed some important trends: social, mobile, big data analytics and the cloud. Big Blue, as IBM is fondly called, has been terribly late to the game and is trying to play catch-up. But management is having trouble coming to grips with a sinking demand for mainframes as more data and computing services are hosted off-site.

IBM quit making servers in 2005. It still makes mainframes even though mainframe applications are very difficult to modernize for new environments, especially mobile.

Big Blue expects continued lower revenues of $80 billion this year, which marks 15 consecutive quarters (soon to be 16) of revenue declines.

Meanwhile, recent year-overyear earnings also continue to decline.

However, the board increased the dividend, which has grown in each of the last

15 years, to $5.20 and that’s very nearly a swell, 4 percent return.

The best I can say about IBM is that is it a lovely company with 17 percent net profit margins and $18 a share in free cash flow. In the last decade, IBM has been ridding itself of non-core businesses while adding 130 small acquisitions (WOW) to its portfolio.

I fail to see any worthwhile upside potential with the current CEO at the helm.

But there’s quiet whispering that Apple CEO Tim Cook, who was an “IBMer” between 1986 and 1998, believes there are some great synergies by merging the two companies.

Another quiet whisper is that Tim may leave Apple to become CEO of IBM. Either of these scenarios is a plausible extension of reality.

• Please address your financial questions to Malcolm Berko, P.O. Box 8303, Largo, FL 33775, or email him at mjberko@yahoo.com.

Jobless rate up to 5.9 percent in Dec. The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – State officials say Illinois’ unemployment rate increased in December to 5.9 percent and the state lost a net 16,300 jobs for the month.

The increase in the jobless rate was the second in a row after a string of months dating to July 2014 in which unemployment either fell or held steady.

According to Friday’s unemployment report from the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity, the jobless rate rose from 5.7 percent in November.

Illinois ended 2015 with 3,000 fewer jobs than it had in December 2014.

That drop is less than 1 percent, but department director Jeff Mays noted that the state had not ended a year with fewer jobs than it started with since 2009.

Nationally, the unemployment rate was 5 percent in December.

In a related measure, the number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since July, though applications remained at historically low levels.

The applications figure remains below 300,000, where it has stood since March. That is a low level that points to few layoffs. Yet it has increased nearly 10 percent in the past month.

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Give regional primaries a try With the calendar approaching February in a presidential election year, all eyes turn toward Iowa with its first-in-the-nation caucuses scheduled for Feb. 1 – followed in short order by the New Hampshire primary Feb. 9.

Presidential candidates certainly are spending a lot of time in the Hawkeye State these days.

Last week, Iowans met and listened to the likes of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Mike Huckabee, Carly Fiorina and Rick Santorum at various campaign stops and rallies.

This follows months and months of presidential hopefuls trekking across the state, auditioning before Iowans for the most powerful job in the world.

The Iowa caucus results historically have narrowed the field of candidates. By the time the Illinois primary takes place March 15, the field will certainly have shrunk.

With fewer candidates to choose from, Illinoisans won’t have had the opportunity to vet all the hopefuls themselves. We’ll see only the survivors who have made it through the first six weeks of the primary season.

It’s not that we have anything against Iowa or New Hampshire, but who appointed them to always have the first crack at choosing presidential candidates, anyway?

Well, they appointed themselves, by scheduling their events so early in the game. When other states tried to get in on the act eight years ago by scheduling earlier primaries (remember Illinois’ early primary on Feb. 5, 2008?), Iowa and New Hampshire simply moved their election events even earlier, to early January.

So much for letting other states go first for a change.

Every four years, when confronted by the haphazard system run by the states, we are reminded of the late U.S. Sen. Alan J. Dixon’s proposal, made in the 1980s, to create a system of federal regional primaries.

Dixon, a moderate Democrat from Illinois, proposed the country be divided into four or five regions, and the luck of the draw would determine the order in which regional primaries would occur, starting in March and ending in June or July.

With this system, each area of the country would have an equal shot at being first.

Each area of the country would have the opportunity to vet the candidates early in the process.

And candidates should be able to reduce travel costs, lessen the physical toll on themselves and improve other efficiencies by campaigning in one region at a time.

Dixon’s regional primary bill never caught on, nor did bipartisan efforts as late as 2007 to pass a Regional Presidential Primary and Caucus Act. That doesn’t mean, however, attempts should be abandoned to bring greater fairness, balance and sanity to the system.

THE FIRST

AMENDMENT

Time for the voters to decide Everywhere I go, people want to know who will win the presidential nominations. And I tell them, wait until the voters caucus in Iowa and vote in New Hampshire. Though we have seen the polls fluctuate back and forth between the so-called “outsiders,” represented by businessman Donald Trump, former neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson and GOP firebrand Sen. Ted Cruz, anything can happen on the Republican side. It’s like a TV show, but the GOP has gone from “House of Cards” to “Game of Thrones.”

On a good day, the Democratic contest is less volatile than the Republican race – but, then again, so is Mount Kilauea. Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has the lead in many national polls, but Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders seems to catch every break there is in this season of volatility. Just last week, hours before the Democratic debate, he finally put out his “white paper” on a single-payer health

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VIEWS Donna Brazile care system.

So who’s going to win?

Well, the voters will decide, of course. And it’s hard for me to say for sure because this season is not as predictable as years before when voters usually settled on the candidate with the most experience in public office. You’re supposed to settle on a nominee. I have a feeling the Republicans may end up settling for a nominee. And for now, we can’t say with certainty that we know which way the voters will turn.

Here we are, less than a year to go before the 45th president of the United States will be inside the White House reviewing his or her to-do list. There’s no question that the next president will inherit some vestiges of our war with ISIS. The next president is likely going to

have to resolve squabbles with Congress on the budget, taxes and presidential nominees lingering in the pipelines. And yes, to paraphrase my good friend James Carville, it’s still the economy, stupid.

As voters, we are entitled to a robust debate. And with only days before the first caucus, the closing arguments will come into sharp focus. Both the Republicans and the Democrats will have one more opportunity to make their final pitches before voters head to their local precincts. Don’t expect the front-runners to slow down or the insurgents to not show up.

There’s too much at stake.

Bitterness is evident, especially among the Republican candidates – which isn’t to say there’s not a good deal of testiness among the Democrats, as well. Let’s take a look at where we are and some projections about where we’ll be when the votes are in.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Water crises deplorable

ing from the state of Illinois because of the lack of a budget, putting the providers’ objectives and their futures in peril.

Included is support for public health departments, as well for programs for the homeless, sexual assault victims, autistic children, those in need of mental health and addiction-treatment services, at-risk teenagers and more.

After a series of cuts to programs and services last year, things have grown worse for the state’s remaining providers. More people in need of help are being turned away. Staff vacancies go unfilled as waiting lists grow. Agencies are dipping into reserves and borrowing money to stay afloat.

For example, nearly one-third of Illinois’ United Way programs have just enough cash reserves to see them Sharon Skaggs Joliet through one month or less.

One-quarter of them established lines Time running out for human of credit to see them through the budservice providers in Illinois get impasse, and nearly one-quarter cut To the Editor: the number of clients they serve by 10 A new year can be a time for hope to 20 percent. About 15 percent of them and celebration, but that’s not the case have closed programs. this year for providers of vital human Why is Gov. Bruce Rauner forcing services in Illinois. these essential providers to plead for Cut to the bone and relying on prayers the money they were promised and and lines of credit to keep the doors shake out the couch cushions in hope of open, they rang in 2016 by bracing for finding enough to stay open one more more fallout from the state budget week? Some of them are hiring lawyers impasse and a single-minded governor rather than saving clients. content to watch Illinois’ critical social What does this say about the goversafety net unravel in service of the pur- nor’s priorities? suit of a radical, unrelated agenda.

It tells us that he’s incapable of being These services – by and large directed a leader, persuading the General Asto women, children and the elderly – are sembly and the people of Illinois of the among the programs receiving no fund- wisdom of his so-called reform ideas.

To the Editor: The Flint, Michigan, water crisis is deplorable. It is horrifying that such a disaster could occur.

Yet, what about our forgotten Native Americans?

How many citizens today are even aware that “Indians” still exist and are the poorest minority in our country. And just who is aware that 40 percent of the Navajo have no running water, and have not for generations?

Our government spends billions on foreign aid and hopeless wars, but cannot provide clean water to all of its people. That is a terrible tragedy and inexcusable.

Yes, and here’s how.

A teacher by the name of Rebecca Friedrichs filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Supreme Court because she disagreed with the way her California teachers union was conducting business and has decided she no longer wanted to pay union dues as a result.

She still wants to enjoy all the benefits provided to her under her collective bargaining agreement, but she doesn’t want to pay her fair share of the cost to negotiate such an agreement. I call that “freeloading.”

The U.S. Supreme Court is made up of nine judges, five Republican and four Democrat. Can you guess which way these judges will vote? This coming June, when all the case verdicts are made public, Illinois will become RTW; Rauner doesn’t have to do anything except wait it out.

Through the 1920s and ’30s men were killed to give Americans the right to collectively bargain for better wages, Sen. Daniel Biss D-Evanston better working hours, better insurance, Chairman of Illinois Senate Human Services Committee better/safer working conditions. The result is recognized today in every Right-to-work? aspect of every blue-collar job, union or To the Editor: non-union, yours and mine.

Right-to-work has been a very hot All will soon be destroyed because topic of late. We hear Wisconsin passed of the people who want to reap the RTW laws under Republican Gov. Scott benefits of the union but are too cheap Walker. We hear Indiana passed RTW to pay their fair share. laws under then-Republican Gov. Mitch Republicans have been trying to Daniels. We hear Michigan passed RTW destroy unions since their inception and laws under Republican Gov. Rick Snyder. RTW is the vehicle.

We hear now that Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to bring RTW laws Ken Yanko to the state of Illinois. Will he succeed? Joliet

Instead, he’s using vulnerable people as hostages – crossing his fingers and gambling on people’s lives.

Even though Rauner vetoed spending proposals presented by the General Assembly last year, he has yet to propose a plan of his own or reveal how he thinks Illinois should find money for these now-compromised human services, as well as for colleges and low-income students who also find themselves begging for help from the back of the line.

Illinois’ human service providers have done whatever they can to continue helping the state’s poorest and most vulnerable residents. But the day will come – sooner rather than later – when there will be nothing more they can do.

These organizations need money immediately. I urge the governor to put aside his personal agenda and work with the Legislature to make it happen.

‘Birther issue’ could hurt Sen. Cruz in volatile Iowa caucuses • BRAZILE

Continued from page 39 By now, voters in the Hawkeye State are familiar with the candidates. Iowans really take their first-in-thenation status seriously.

On the GOP side, they are frustrated because they want to pick an authentic conservative who can win. Cruz has run an organized textbook campaign in Iowa. There are over 6,000 volunteers in Iowa alone. The campaign has raised over $46 million this year and Cruz has the resources to win. But what Cruz doesn’t have is the support of Gov. Terry Branstad or the former Alaska Gov. Sarah

Palin. He’s not with Cruz and she’s definitely with Trump.

In fact, Iowa’s Republican governor said, “Anybody but Cruz,” and now former Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole followed on the heels of that by saying that Cruz would cause Republicans “cataclysmic” losses, and Trump would do better against Clinton.

These announcements don’t happen in a vacuum; they’re nearly always coordinated. So it’s very likely that Trump is the Republican establishment’s pick over Cruz, which as Arsenio Hall would say, “Makes you go ‘Hmmmmm.’ ” What’s complicating Cruz’s campaign is Trump’s injection

of the birther controversy.

Public Polling, a Democratic polling firm, did an exhaustive report last week, concluding that “the ‘birther issue’ has the potential to really hurt Ted Cruz.”

While 36 percent of Iowa voters aren’t aware that Cruz was born outside the U.S., when informed, 65 percent of that group said it made no difference in their vote. But, there are enough of those to whom his birth does matter that it could make a difference in a tight race.

Cruz both addresses and dismisses the birther issue, counter-attacking that the Republican establishment is backing Trump, which is the “kiss of death” in an election

year where the leading candidates, including Trump, are anti-establishment.

Clearly, volatility exists.

Should Trump win in Iowa before moving on to New Hampshire, a rapid unwinding of Cruz might begin to have a significant impact on the race on the GOP side.

For Clinton, Sanders is closing in Iowa. She can withstand losses in both early states. But it could get worse for her. Stefan Hankin, a Democratic pollster based in Washington, D.C., points out that the states that follow Iowa and New Hampshire are more diverse, which is where Clinton is stronger.

While Sanders is still playing catch-up with minority

voters, thus far his insurgent candidacy seems to have across-the-board appeal with progressive activists within the Democratic Party.

Whatever the outcome in the first two primary states, Clinton remains the most formidable, toughest candidate of all those running. But it’s going to be a street fight won only by engaging voters precinct by precinct.

So, here’s to you voters. It’s now your turn. Good luck.

• Donna Brazile is a senior Democratic strategist, a political commentator and contributor to CNN and ABC News, and a contributing columnist to Ms. Magazine and O, the Oprah Magazine.

Contact Sports Editor Dick Goss at 815-280-4123 or at dgoss@shawmedia.com.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: MINOOKA 48, PLAINFIELD NORTH 33

Minooka runs away from Plainfield North

By DICK GOSS

dgoss@shawmedia.com PLAINFIELD – The Minooka boys basketball team did not change a thing in the third quarter of Friday night’s Southwest Prairie Conference showdown at Plainfield North.

The results were a whole lot different, however.

After playing to a 16-16 tie at halftime, the league-leading Indians caught fire in the third quarter and ran away with a 48-33 victory.

Minooka (16-7, 7-1) hit 9 of 12 shots, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range, in the third quarter to open a 39-29 lead that was not threatened down the stretch. Larry Roberts hit two of the 3-pointers, Jon Butler hit one and Kyle Graebner delivered the other at the buzzer after taking a pass in the corner from Joe Butler.

“We finished in the third quarter, that was the only difference,” Indians coach Scott Tanaka said. “We missed easy shots the first half. We played the same good defense both halves.”

Both teams were 6 of 21 from the floor in the first half.

North (11-8, 5-3) stayed close for most of the third quarter, using a 7-0 run to lead, 29-28, with 3 minutes left in the quarter as guard Zach Jarosz, playing his final basketball game, hit an athletic layup after a steal to give the Tigers what

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Minooka’s Larry Roberts shoots a 3-pointer during the second half Friday against Plainfield North in Plainfield. would be their final lead.

Jarosz, an outstanding three-sport athlete with baseball his No. 1 sport, will have surgery on his left wrist. With the estimated recovery time, he expects to be ready for the start of baseball season.

Minooka then took over.

Roberts hit two straight 3-pointers, Joe Butler scored and Graebner swished his 3 for the 39-29 lead.

North made 2 of 11 shots and was outrebounded, 7-4, in the fourth quarter as the Indians sewed it up.

Joe Butler and Roberts scored 12 points, Jon Butler 10 and Graebner and Nick Clemmons six each for Minooka.

Clemmons hit two 3-pointers late in the first quarter to lift Minooka into an 11-6 lead and Graebner hit his second three midway through the fourth

quarter.

Clemmons, however, received Tanaka’s nod as the game’s MVP because of his defense on North’s main man, Kevin Krieger.

“Nick Clemmons did a phenomenal job on No. 12,” Tanaka said. “Jon (Butler) had some foul trouble and Nick had to play more minutes on him. In my eyes, he was the MVP of this game.”

Krieger finished with 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting. Henry Thompson had nine and Richie Elias six for North.

“We were playing ‘no-catch’ with Kreiger,” Clemmons said.

“If he got the ball and got past me, someone on the weak side left his man and came over to help, maybe draw a charge.

They have a couple other shooters in 20 (Thompson) and 2 (Elias), but our defense shut them down.”

North finished 14 of 43 from the field, 32.6 percent. Minooka closed 19 of 39, a .487 clip, after hitting 13 of 18 in the second half.

The Indians also outrebounded the Tigers, 27-23, as Blake Parzych grabbed eight and Joe Butler seven.

“They outplayed us and were tougher than us,” North coach Bob Krahulik said.

“They didn’t change anything, but for some reason, we started playing defense differently in the third quarter. We were cheating, trying to double-team, and that hurt us. Sometimes you have to be physical and tough instead of trying to do things basketball-wise.”

North is certain to miss what Jarosz brought.

“Zach is our toughest kid,” Krahulik said. “He fights through all the screens. He’s an unselfish player. He dives for loose balls. He will be tough to replace.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET WEST 60, SANDBURG 47

Joliet West gets early jump to claim win over Sandburg

By JEFF DE GRAW

Shaw Media Correspondent JOLIET – The Joliet West boys basketball team scored the first 11 points, eight from Trevian Bell, and cruised past SouthWest Suburban Blue foe Sandburg, 60-47.

“The Lockport loss in the conference last week stung and we wanted to get back to our game,” said Bell, who scored 13 first-half points and ended with 15 to go with five rebounds.

“They were sagging off me at the start and giving me the

shot. We have to continue to move forward and this will help. We have a strong mindset and our mantra is one game at a time as we get ready for March. We were really pumped tonight to play and we wanted to get out to a good start as we have struggled early in games recently.”

West (12-6, 3-3 SouthWest Suburban Blue) led 18-10 after one quarter and 28-19 at the half.

The step and quickness was back in the West defense as the Tigers forced 10 first-half turnovers and held the Eagles (7-10,

1-5) to 29-percent shooting (7 of 24) in the half.

Jason Bingham and Elijah Ward (10 points, six rebounds) each scored six points in the third quarter as West used a 12-0 run during a four-minute span to lead, 45-25, with 2:49 left in the quarter.

The Tigers outscored the Eagles, 19-10, in the quarter to lead 47-29.

“That felt good tonight,” said Bingham, who had 16 points and hit four 3-pointers.

“Our chemistry was back, we were making the right choices on offense and playing very

good defense. We had the open shots and they were falling.

Playing at home and in front of our crowd also helped.”

The West fans were on their feet for most of the second half as the Tigers showed their athleticism. Ward, Bell and Eddie Creal provided the entertainment with some monster dunks.

“This was the first time since December that we had three days off to practice,” West coach Nick DiForti said.

“Playing games is fine, but you need the practice time.

“We have had a lot of talks

with this group, it’s a long season and you have those peaks and valleys, especially during the middle of the season. We regrouped really well and tonight was the most energy we have had since the (Peoria) Manual game in Pontiac.

“Early in the year we were fouling too much early in the game and tonight we did a real good job on the defensive end by really guarding people and not committing the foul. When we do that, it sets us up on the offensive side of the ball. It’s one game at a time and we do talk about that all the time.”

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JOLIET – A frustrating night from the floor and at the free-throw line mixed with a strong game from an athletic team Friday resulted in the end of a 10-game winning streak for Joliet Catholic Academy’s boys basketball team.

Marian Catholic used a 7-1 run to close out the first half and scored the first 10 points of the final half to capture a 55-44 East Suburban Catholic Conference victory.

The Hilltoppers (14-3, 2-2 ESCC) shot 14 of 42 from the field (.333) and made 11 of 19 free throws (.579), while the Spartans (15-4, 3-0) hit 20 of 43 field goal tries (.465) and 12 of 14 free throws (.857). The Spartans also outrebounded JCA by a 3020 margin.

JCA trailed, 49-30, early in the final quarter but rallied to close to within 49-39 with 3:03 left. But the Spartans hit four straight free throws and didn’t allow the Hilltoppers to get any closer than 11 points back the rest of the way.

“The last minute and a half of the first half and the first three minutes of the second half were like all coaching manuals tell you, they were the most important minutes of the game, and they dominated and really that was the difference in the game,” said JCA coach Joe Gura, whose team hadn’t lost since dropping a 52-48 decision Dec. 12 at Minooka.

“But what I liked was that when they were about to blow us out of this place, and everyone in the gym thought the same thing, we came back and had a chance to get it down to seven. To me, that’s the mark of this team. Marian was the better team, make no mistake about it, and they played better, and that’s a credit to their coaching staff and to those

kids. But that doesn’t diminish the fact that we’re a pretty good team and we battled them to the end.”

Despite facing a steady diet of different defenses, Jalen Jackson ended up pacing the Hilltoppers with 14 points, however nine of those were scored in the final quarter. Luke Mander added nine points and seven rebounds, Donavan Finch and Jared Lenoir scored seven points apiece and Harold Davis had four points.

Marian’s Brandon Hurt (five rebounds) led all scorers with 16 points. Steven Ross added 10 points while Myles Howard had nine points and 10 rebounds.

Things started out well for JCA, which led throughout the opening quarter and carried a 12-9 lead into the second quarter. After Marian grabbed its first lead, the Hilltoppers answered with a 5-0 run, which was capped by a Mander layup to give the hosts a 19-15 lead.

Finch hit a layup a bit later to tie the score at 21 but then Marian got a pair of jumpers from Hurt to bookend a 3-pointer from Ross to build a 28-22 halftime advantage.

The Spartans kept the momentum going in the third quarter by rattling off the first 10 points, with Hurt hitting two jumpers to start the run. After Ross tossed in a 3-pointer early in the fourth quarter, Jackson responded with two treys and a layup to briefly create some drama.

“We did a good job on the boards, our guards, Brandon and Chase (Adams) are really starting to play off of each other well and with Myles kind of patrolling the paint, it really helps a lot,” Spartans coach Mike Taylor said. “Most of our guys played together last year and they’re starting to learn that if they share the ball, we’re going to have a lot of success.”

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BOYS BASKETBALL: SYCAMORE 54, MORRIS 38

Quick start not enough for Morris

By ROB OESTERLE

roesterle@shawmedia.com MORRIS – In many of their games this season, the Morris boys basketball team has struggled out of the gate and gotten behind early before putting together a late rally to either get a win or make the game much closer.

Friday night was a much different case, as the Redskins were nearly perfect in the early going, scoring on six of its first seven possessions and enjoying leads of 9-0 and 13-5 over visiting Northern Illinois Big 12 rival Sycamore.

Morris eventually led 17-15 at the end of the frist quarter and the teams were tied at 24 with a minute to go in the first half before Sycamore’s Jack Mizgalski made a 3-pointer with two seconds to go, giving the Spartans a 27-24 lead. Morris never led again and Sycamore scored the final 13 points of the game in the last 6:39 to claim a 54-38 win.

“We are making progress,” Morris coach Joe Blumberg said. “I know our guys are getting tired of hearing that, but we are. We are hanging with teams that have more size, are more talented and more experienced than we are for a lot longer. But, the program goal

“We are making progress. I know our guys are getting tired of hearing that, but we are. We are hanging with teams that have more size, are more talented and more experienced than we are for a lot longer.”

Joe Blumberg

Morris boys basketball coach isn’t to hang with teams. The program goal is to win games.

“What we need to do in order to do that is play solid basketball for 32 minutes.

Teams that are inexperienced like ours tend to play well in spurts. We did that, but Sycamore made some runs and we weren’t able to respond.”

At the beginning, though, it was all Morris.

Sophomore center Tyler Spiezio had his way underneath, scoring all 10 of his points in the first quarter.

The 6-4 Spiezio went 4 of 5 from the field and 2 of 2 from the free-throw line in the first eight minutes, but was held scoreless the rest of the game.

That left the scoring load on the shoulders of the Morris pe-

rimeter game. The Redskins got a 3-pointer in each quarter

by Matt Walker, who led the team with 12 points, but the rest of the team managed just one 3-pointer.

“Tyler had a great first quarter, but you have to hand it to [Sycamore’s Brett] Bemis,” Blumberg said. “He [Bemis] is an experienced player and he was able to use his body to get Tyler out of his comfort zone.”

Sycamore led, 41-32, to start the fourth quarter, but Morris got consecutive 3-pointers by Aurelius Lennon-Rios (seven points) and Walker to start the fourth and pull to within 4138 with 6:39 to play. Walker’s 3-pointer, however, was the last time the Redskins (8-11, 1-6) scored as Sycamore answered with baskets by Bemis and Matt Coovert sandwiched around a 3-pointer by Mizgalski to move ahead 48-38. Mizgalski had 14 points, while Ty Sulaver led the Spartans with 15 points.

“These kids want to win,” Blumberg said. “Right now, we just aren’t experienced enough. We are still doing a lot of little things that are keeping us from doing that.

Those little things add up to big things by the time the game is over.”

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Morris’ Matt Walker shoots a 3-pointer in the Redskins’ 54-38 loss Friday to Sycamore. Walker led the Redskins with 12 points.

BOYS BASKETBALL: LINCOLN-WAY NORTH 60, LINCOLN-WAY WEST 56

Lincoln-Way North rallies past Lincoln-Way West

By MIKE FITZGERALD

Shaw Media Correspondent NEW LENOX – Lincoln-Way North senior guard Alec Webber scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and overtime Friday as the Phoenix rallied to beat SouthWest Suburban Red rival Lincoln-Way West, 60-56.

West senior forward Jon Marotta (21 points) had the Warriors (8-6, 3-3 SouthWest Suburban Red) up by 10 points with 5:30 to play after his second straight dunk made it 42-32. The Phoenix, who were coming off an 81-75 triple-overtime loss to Lockport on

Wednesday, would have been forgiven for calling it a night.

Instead, North (7-12, 1-4) chipped away. Webber’s 3-pointer with 2:12 to play made it 45-42. He later sank two free throws to make it 4745 with 18 seconds to play.

West junior guard Marco Pettinato (19 points, 10 rebounds) made one of two free throws to extend the Warriors’ lead to 48-45 with nine seconds left. North got the ball to Webber, its 3-point shooter, and he fired with 1.4 seconds on the clock. He was fouled in the act and hit all three free throws to send the game to overtime.

Webber (25 points) scored

North’s first seven points in overtime on two free throws, a 3-pointer and a driving layup for a 55-51 lead with 1:35 to play.

Marotta’s 3-pointer with 14 seconds left drew West to 58-56, but North free throws put it away.

“You have to give credit to them because they kept coming after us,” Warriors coach Brian Flaherty said. “We didn’t take care of business.

We spread them out. We were trying to get layups off it. We missed layups. We forced it in.

We turned the ball over. We missed free throws at the end.

We made some very poor decisions on the floor.

“They kept fighting, and we

told our kids that they would.

In regulation, we got what we wanted multiple times, but there were occasions where we fouled when we didn’t want to and there were occasions where we threw the ball away and it all added up to a loss.”

The Warriors committed only four turnovers through three quarters, but five in the fourth quarter and three in overtime.

To earn its first conference win of the season in this fashion meant a lot to Phoenix coach John Terry.

“We took Lockport to triple overtime and lost and a

lot of kids would have folded, but my kids said they didn’t want to let this happen again,” he said. “They responded by taking care of the ball in the fourth quarter and by taking good shots.”

Phoenix junior forward Dorian Aiuyi scored 20 points and hauled down eight rebounds.

For West, it is a lesson learned.

“I’d like to think this game will be a learning experience,” Flaherty said. “We have shown resolve when we’ve been in this situation before, so I’m hoping that’s what happens now.”

Lockport comes up short against H-F

By TIM CRONIN

Shaw Media Correspondent

BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET CENTRAL 66, BOLINGBROOK 61

Grubbs, late free throws lift Joliet Central

By DRAKE SKLEBA

Shaw Media Correspondent BOLINGBROOK – Free throw shooting, or lack of it, has led to many heartbreaking Joliet Central defeats the past few seasons. Entering Friday’s SouthWest Suburban Blue showdown at Bolingbrook, the Steelmen made sure history did not repeat.

After Antowine Locke (14 points) hit a layup to bring Bolingbrook within 59-57 with a minute left, the Steelmen (97, 5-1), who share the league lead with Homewood-Flossmoor, began to rewrite history.

Senior Taquan Sims (nine points, four steals, two assists) sank two free throws for a 61-57 lead. Locke scored again with 33 seconds left to bring the Raiders back within two. With 26 seconds left, Sims buried two more free throws for a 63-59 Steelmen lead.

“We have really had problems shooting free throws in the past,” Sims said. “Tonight we made them.”

With 20 seconds left, Malik Fuller (11 points, five rebounds), sank two more free throws, to put the final nail in the Raiders’ coffin.

“Our free-throw shooting at the end of games has been our Achilles heel,” Fuller said. “Tonight, we made them.

It feels good to be atop the

“This was a huge win against a great Bolingbrook team.”

Jose Grubbs

Joliet Central junior forward (SWS Blue). We achieved our first goal winning the WJOL at Thanksgiving. We want to win the conference and go far in the state tournament in March.”

The other side to the win was the performance of 6-foot3 junior forward Jose Grubbs, who scored a career-high 32 points. He also hauled down seven rebounds, had three steals and handed out two assists.

“This was a huge win against a great Bolingbrook team,” Grubbs said. “We played well down the stretch and made our free throws.

Nana (Wiafe-Akenten) is a great player. We are friends off the court, but not on the court. I have never had a night like tonight. It felt great to score 32 points.”

“We played well down the stretch and made our free throws,” Central coach Jeff Corcoran said. “This was a huge win over a great Bolingbrook team. Jose (Grubbs) had an outstanding game.”

The first half was a bat-

tle between the off-the-court friends. Grubbs scored 21 in the first half. Wiafe-Akenten scored 16 of his 20 points in the first half, which ended with Bolingbrook on top, 3029.

“We played hard but once again lost a close game,” Wiafe-Akenten said. “We again look at this game as a learning experience with hopes that it will make us better in March.”

The third quarter featured seven lead changes and two ties. Grubbs’ fourth 3-pointer, gave the Steelmen a 38-36 lead.

After Akenten tied the game at 38, a Fuller rebound basket and a 3-pointer from sophomore Cam Blackmon gave the Steelmen a 43-38 lead.

With 1:25 left in the third quarter, Locke’s steal and laup pulled the Raiders within 44-43. Raider freshman Joseph Yesufu (five points, five rebounds, three steals) hit a free throw to tie the score at 44 after three quarters.

“We played hard, but lost another close game,” Locke said.

“We made some mistakes down the stretch that cost us this game,” Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost said. “Jose Grubbs is a great talent and had an outstanding game to beat us. I still believe we will be a very good team heading into March.”

• Sunday, January 24, 2016

Photos by Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media

Joliet Central’s Taquan Sims drives to the basket for a layup in front of Bolingbrook’s Antowine Locke (20) during Central’s 66-61 victory Friday in Bolingbrook.

LOCKPORT – The outcome aside, Lockport boys basketball coach Brett Hespell wasn’t completely displeased after Friday night’s 52-46 SouthWest Suburban Blue loss to Homewood-Flossmoor.

“That’s the best team we’ve played,” Hespell said.

“They’ve got good players, and they’re tough. There’s a reason why the AP has them 14th in the state.”

There are several, in fact, beginning with poise. The Vikings (12-4, 5-1) had that throughout, while it came and went for the Porters (88, 2-4), especially on offense.

The 14 turnovers Lockport committed, not all because of pressure by the Vikings, was the first clue. Eight were in the second quarter, when H-F forged a 27-20 halftime lead.

Seven points doesn’t seem like much, but the way it was accomplished, with easy baskets following Porters’ giveaways, was telling.

“One thing that could have gotten us over the hump? Turnovers,” Hespell said. “We’d break their press and then if was as if we were too anxious to make a play.

H-F has a good defense, but we forced some things.”

The Porters’ haste, combined with H-F’s patient game on offense, made every possession critical, and too many of them went for naught.

One exception on a night where much of the offense

was stifled was Mikolaj Nowobilski. He scored 14 points, nine in the first half.

“We have an equal-opportunity offense,” Hespell said. “We played 10 tonight, play 11 or 12 a lot. Our depth helps.”

Nobody else for Lockport was in double figures. Brandon Credit, who scored 17 in Wednesday’s triple-overtime win at Lincoln-Way North, was held scoreless until the final quarter and finished with nine points, a 3-pointer following six free throws.

Casey Schlusemann came off the bench to add nine points.

Homewood-Flossmoor was paced by Kendric Pryor’s 19 points, a resume highlighted by a trio of 3-pointers.

Jeffrey Boyd added 13 points.

“They’re big, physical, and took advantage of us a little on the inside,” Vikings coach Marc Condotti said.

But H-F’s quicker hands and better positioning helped force the turnovers, and that made the difference.

Every time Lockport closed the gap – to three points twice in the third quarter, to five with 3:36 left on a pair of Credit free throws, and again with 2:28 to play in the same manner – the Vikings had an answer.

Schlusemann’s rebound layup with 1:19 left cut it to five again at 48-43, but a quartet of H-F free throws settled the issue for good.

“But we’re moving in the right direction,” said Hespell, seeing the big picture with the scoreboard turned off. “We’re playing better than a week ago.”

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: LEWIS 83, BELLARMINE 73

Turnovers aside, Lewis women roll on

By KAITLYN JASNICA

kjasnica@shawmedia.com ROMEOVILLE – The Bellarmine women’s basketball team and its full-game, fullcourt pressure forced 28 Lewis turnovers, and outshot the Flyers, 70-50, at Neil Carey Arena Saturday afternoon.

The Flyers, however, proved why they are the ninthranked team in the nation by shooting 64 percent to Bellarmine’s 37.1.

With the 83-73 win, Lewis (18-1, 9-0) is still undefeated in the Great Lakes Valley Conference and has separated from pack.

“I think we struggled a little bit with the turnovers, we had a lot of them, but we were able to step up and make big plays when it counted,” freshman Jessica Kelliher said. “I think that shows through the shooting percentage.”

“We knew that we had to execute towards the end,”

freshman Kayla Brewer added.

“The turnovers made us pick it up. We knew we had to knock down big shots.”

Both freshmen played huge parts in the win.

Bellarmine was making a late-game push and cut the deficit to 67-63. Kelliher provided clutch back-to-back baskets to increase the Flyers’ lead to 10. Her 29 points – which matches her season high set against Cumberland (Dec. 30) – doesn’t set a single-game record at Lewis, however, it’s debatable whether another freshman has had as good of a game.

Kelliher added six blocks, seven rebounds and a steal.

“It’s important just to be able to execute, make big plays when you get the ball in a game like we had today,” Kelliher said. “It’s hard to make plays when you’re struggling to get the ball up the court, but we were all able to do that.”

“Huge game,” coach Kristen Gillespie said. “This may

have been her best game and Jess, she doesn’t play like a freshman. She is so composed.

She’s always going to have two or three people on her, beating her up when she goes up and she just plays through all of the contact. I thought she was great on defense. I thought this was her best defensive game tonight.”

Brewer also had a stellar night.

Even though the Flyers only were 15 of 23 from the free-throw line, Brewer went 5 of 6 while also going 4 of 6 from the field and sinking the only 3-pointer she attempted. More impressive to the coach was Brewer’s overall stats and the fact that even though it was the night of turnovers for Lewis, Brewer didn’t have one.

“Kayla [Brewer] played 32 minutes and had 14 points, four rebounds, four assists, three steals and no turnovers, that is amazing and I’m so happy for her,” Gillespie said.

Alyssa Dengler added eight points, four assists and two blocks and Alyssa Siwek chipped in seven points and seven assists.

Not surprisingly, double-double specialist Mariyah Brawner-Henley added 22 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and an assist.

“I had a triple-double actually with my turnovers,” Brawner-Henley said half-jokingly.

“It’s the truth. I’ll learn to take care of the ball. It’s always my job to rebound the ball, that’s just my personal thing, but I’m glad we came out with a win.”

The team’s complete offensive efforts combined with outrebounding its foe, 40-30, helped Lewis pick up the win despite the turnover problem.

“You’ve got to give Bellarmine credit,” Gillespie said. “They are a very feisty, scrappy group and we knew that coming in. They came out swinging and I think they caught us on our heels a little

bit with their aggressive play but we found a way to win. Did we play a perfect game? No, but what I love about our team is we fight through adversity and still find a way to win.

“We are definitely a work in progress. I really believe that we have taken great strides on the defensive end. We’re becoming a better zone defense team, man defense team. We still have some work on that offensive end, I told them that I hope this game was the game we got all the turnovers out.

You’re going to have one of those games a year, but we’re going to come back Monday with a renewed focus and value in the basketball and try and get better.”

“Every game is an important one to get,” Brawner-Henley said, “but this one just separates us from the rest of the pack [in conference]. It’s a good quality win and we’re happy that despite the turnovers, we got it.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: PLAINFIELD EAST 55, OSWEGO EAST 47

Plainfield East grinds out win against Oswego East

By KRISTIN SHARP

ksharp@shawmedia.com OSWEGO – The Plainfield East boys basketball team traveled to Oswego East on Friday night to kick off the second half of the Southwest Prairie Conference season and battled on the boards to claim a 55-47 victory.

“That was a grind. We had to grind that one out, and really it’s our first win all year long where it’s a neck-andneck game and we ended up coming out on top,” Plainfield East coach Branden Adkins said. “It’s something we’ve really been preaching with them to find a way to finish games and I thought we did a good job tonight, especially down the stretch.”

Oswego East (8-10, 4-4 SPC) held a 46-44 lead before Jordan Reed (18 points) hit a 3-pointer for Plainfield East (9-10, 4-4) with 2:15 to play. The Bengals added three free throws to extend their lead 50-46, and

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Plainfield East coach Branden Adkins argues a call with a referee after a possession change in the second quarter Friday at Oswego East.

Oswego East faded down the stretch.

“I thought we executed well. We executed our game plan to take them out of their offense, but they killed us on the boards,” Oswego East

coach Steve Szymanski said.

“That’s where we lost the game. They had so many offensive rebounds and putbacks.

They finished the game when they needed to.”

Oswego East’s Stephon

Harris (11 points) scored four early points to help the Wolves take an 11-7 lead after one quarter, but they lost starter Mitchell Glende with 3:20 to play after he limped off the court after a layup attempt.

Glende returned with 3:40 to play in the first half, and rotated in and out of the game the rest of the night.

Glende came up with a steal and assist to Kijana Caldwell at the buzzer to give Oswego East a 25-21 halftime lead, but Plainfield East outscored the Wolves 21-10 in the third quarter.

Reed hit a 3-pointer early in the quarter and the Bengals got scoring from four other players to build a 42-35 edge.

Oswego East went on a 9-0 run to start the fourth quarter with Harris completing a three-point play to tie the game, 42-42. Glende took a big charge as Plainfield East was called for the offensive foul with 3:48 to play, and Tahj Oliver (13 points) scored to put the Wolves ahead by two moments before Reed’s long-range shot.

In addition to Reed’s gamehigh offensive output, teammate Elyjah Goss knocked in 13 points and Vinny Tarello scored 11.

MEN’S BASKETBALL: BELLARMINE 69, LEWIS 65

By DICK GOSS

dgoss@shawmedia.com

“Max is an amazing player. He’s doing things people never thought he could do.”

Delany Blaylock

Lewis freshman on Max Strus cuss his offensive output. “All I care about is my man. How many points did he get?”

“Delaney is an awesome offensive player. That’s the freshman of the year right there, I’m telling you,” Strus said, nodding toward Blaylock.

Right back at you.

“Max is an amazing player,” Blaylock said. “He’s doing things people never thought he could.”

Trost said Blaylock “still has to understand the value the basketball in all situations, but he is getting better and better.”

Bellarmine had leads of 18-

12 and 28-23 in a first half half that ended with Lewis on top, 34-32. The Flyers’ largest lead of the first 20 minutes was 2319. They finished the half on a 6-0 run as Strus scored on a tip-in and a rebound around Blaylock’s driving layup. The duo finished the half with 30 of Lewis’ 34 points.

The Flyers managed a 4641 lead midway through the second half as Capel Henshaw scored five points in a 7-0 run.

But Bellarmine came right back to tie it 46-46 with 8:57 left.

Lewis was within 65-62 with just over a minute left and had possession, but Strus was called for a double dribble with 1:07 to go. Kyle Nelson’s traditional three-point on the Flyers’ next possession play made it 67-65 Bellarmine with 31 seconds left.

The Flyers then created a turnover and were looking at a chance to tie or win, but point guard Miles Simelton tripped, apparently over the

foot of a Bellarmine player, and lost the ball.

The Knights hit two more free throws with 13 seconds left to close the scoring.

Sharpshooting guard Rusty Troutman scored 21 points for Bellarmine, 16 in the second half and 12 in the final 9 minutes. Yasin Kolo chipped in 15.

“We didn’t execute down the stretch,” Trost said. “But we held Bellarmine to 69 points and 43-percent shooting. They’ve got good players. Troutman is a first-team all-conference guy. This game gives us confidence we can beat a team of this caliber, but we have to execute down the stretch.

“We’re 13-6 with two freshmen and a sophomore starting, so there’s a learning curve.

Our goal is plain and simple, to get better every game. We beat Southern Indiana [on Thursday] and we lose to Bellarmine by four. We competed.

The challenge is, ‘Can we be consistent with that?’ ”

MEN’S BASKETBALL: ST. FRANCIS 80, TRINITY 66

St. Francis stops Trinity International

By CURT HERRON

the more-difficult teams to prepare for so to see our guys focus on doing the things that JOLIET – After staging a we needed to win was really big rally to beat Indiana South refreshing.”

Bend earlier in the week, the The Saints (19-2, 11-2) were University of St. Francis’ led by Ilya Ilyayev, who had 20 men’s basketball team faced points. Iain Morison came off another challenge Saturday. of the bench to score 14 points The No. 2 Fighting Saints and grab eight rebounds, Jens met up with a Trinity Interna- Kennedy added 11 points and tional team that had won a cur- five boards and Edvinas Presrent league-best five straight niakovas chipped in with 10 games in the Chicagoland Col- points. legiate Athletic Conference, USF women 87, Trinity Inwhich included victories over ternational 63: The Fighting ranked Olivet Nazarene and Saints outscored Trinity, 25Robert Morris squads.

12, in the second quarter to But USF jumped out to a help them grab a 43-26 half37-29 halftime lead and went time lead in Saturday’s CCAC from there to post an 80-66 game at the Sullivan Center. win at the Sullivan Center, No. 5 USF (19-3, 10-2) were stretching its home win streak 32-of-64 from the floor (50 perto 15 games over the past two cent) to pick up their thirdyears. straight win.

“Trinity International is Charnelle Reed scored as disruptive as anybody that 19 points to lead the Saints we’ve played on the defensive while Kamari Jordan added 17 end,” USF coach Ryan Marks points, Alexis Brown scored said. “So there were a lot of 14 points and Christina Ekthings that we had to accom- homu had eight assists and modate for. This was one of seven rebounds.

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• Sunday, January 24, 2016

ROMEOVILLE – The game was tied 14 times and the lead changed hands 18 times.

A good old-fashioned brawl broke out at Neil Carey Arena on Saturday afternoon as the Lewis men’s basketball team attempted to derail Great Lakes Valley Conference foe Bellarmine, which is ranked No. 6 in NCAA Division II. Unfortunately for the Flyers, a couple of turnovers in the final 1:07 helped decide the issue as Bellarmine escaped with a 69-65 victory.

“We competed,” Lewis coach Scott Trost said. “There were some crucial turnovers in the last two or three minutes. That was the difference in the game.

“But I’m proud of our guys.

They battled. They played hard.”

Max Strus led Lewis with 26 points and freshman Delaney Blaylock contributed 19.

As good as those numbers are, there was a flip side.

“We need more than two guys to score,” Trost said.

“When two guys have 45 of your 65 points, that can’t happen. We need more production offensively, not just from two guys.”

The Flyers finished shooting 40.3 percent on 25 of 62 but were only 8 of 24 when Strus’ and Blaylock’s numbers are removed.

“We had a couple bad turnovers at the end of the game, but we were right there the whole game, and these are the games we want to be in,” Strus said. “Some guys weren’t hitting their shots today, but we defended well all day.”

Bellarmine (15-3, 8-1) came in shooting .512 from the field as a team, which ranked No. 3 in the nation. The Knights settled for a .434 mark against Lewis (13-6, 5-4).

“I feel this was one of my better games defensively,” Blaylock said, declining to dis-

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WRESTLING: SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT

Six area wrestlers win SWSC championships

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com PALOS HILLS – Kyle Ruettiger didn’t need to be reminded about how tough it was to wins a title at the SouthWest Suburban Conference wrestling tournament.

After watching his brothers take part in the competitive event, the Lincoln-Way West senior competed in his fourth meet Saturday and finally claimed a first-place medal.

He was one of six local champions in the meet, which was held at Stagg. Joining Ruettiger as champions were teammate Amier Khamis, Lincoln-Way Central’s Bryan Ditchman and Jake Dudeck, Lockport’s Trevell Timmons and Lincoln-Way East’s Jason Stokes.

The meet was scored, although Sandburg already won the Blue title and Lincoln-Way West was the Red champion.

The Eagles beat the Warriors, 290-237.5, for first with Lincoln-Way East taking third with 168 points. Next-best

were Lockport (143), Bolingbrook (136.5), Lincoln-Way Central (127.5), Stagg (119.5) and Joliet West (113).

In the finals at 145, Ruettiger captured a 13-3 victory over Andrew’s Motaz Askar.

“It feels good to finally win it, especially going from sixth to third to second to first,” Ruettiger said. “We have a very good conference and every school is well-coached, so if you win this, it’s a pretty good accomplishment. This is a good tournament to end the regular season on and to build your momentum going into the postseason since you’re facing good guys. I started off the year a little slow but now I’m picking it up and getting to where I want to be.”

Khamis took second last year but claimed his title just before Ruettiger did after winning at 138 with a 3-1 victory over Sandburg’s Anthony Cimino.

“I just wanted to get the job done and work on what I needed to work on, and I think I did a pretty good job of it today,” Khamis said. “Going

in, I wasn’t really focused on winning as much as I was on improving from my last few matches, that was really my approach. This is a really tough conference tournament and every weight class is very good so winning it is a big confidence-booster. This was a warmup for regionals, sectionals and state.”

Stokes had to get his face taped in order to halt a bloody nose. He got a takedown late in the first period and then made that stand in a 2-0 victory over Lincoln-Way Central’s Vinnie Piunti in the 126 finals.

“I couldn’t breathe out of my nose and it hurt, too, but it wasn’t that bad,” Stokes said.

“I wasn’t thinking about it, I just thought about wrestling the whole time. But I thought it might stop me because if it kept bleeding, I wouldn’t have been able to wrestle. It was a good tournament for me since I needed to beat him in the finals because he got one on me earlier in the year. I got the takedown that I needed at the beginning, and that was big.”

Timmons missed the start of the season because of an injury. He won his third straight SWSC tittle after capturing a 9-3 triumph over Bolingbrook’s Clarence Golden in the 152 championship.

“I dislocated and fractured my elbow, so I was out for about four months” Timmons said. “At first, I thought they wouldn’t let me wrestle this season. But it killed my cardio, so coming back, I know that I have to push the pace more to get back to where I was at last year.”

Ditchman joined Timmons and three Sandburg competitors who repeated as champions. In the 285 title match, he recorded a 7-1 victory over Lockport’s Ronald Tucker.

“I’m happy with where I’m at,” Ditchman said. “I was down on my movement, so I needed to pick it back up for this weekend, and I did that.

My eyes are on the state title after being one match away last year. I need to get in my head that I will be a state champion this year.”

After placing second in

the SWSC as a freshman two years ago, Dudeck handed Joliet West’s Meekah Ben-Israel his second straight title loss with a 6-3 win in the 220 finals.

“In all of my important matches so far, I’ve either won close or lost close, so that’s all that matters,” Dudeck said. “Everyone strives for a state championship, but I strive to do one better. So my goals are to win regionals and sectionals and then place at state.”

In other finals, Stagg’s Domenic Zaccone won 9-4 over Bolingbrook’s Dylan Burnoski at 106, Sandburg’s Patrick Brucki was an 8-0 winner over Lincoln-Way East’s Brian Burns at 182 and Sandburg’s Cole Bateman won 5-1 over Joliet West’s Will Spruell at 195.

Sandburg received title wins by technical fall from Rudy Yates over Lincoln-Way East’s Jake DiBenedetto at 132, from Ben Schneider over Lincoln-Way West’s Josh Bohne at 160 and from Brian Krasowski over Lincoln-Way East’s Nick Mihajlovich at 170.

AREA ROUNDUP

Lockport, Joliet West’s Bailey win girls bowling conference titles SUBMITTED REPORTS

March (1,196) and Karlee Barton (1,176) rounded out the top ORLAND PARK – Lockport 10.

Joliet West 2,153, Lockport won the team title and Joliet West’s Taylor Bailey was the 2,061: West’s Taylor Bailey individual champion at the rolled a 464 series and Gracie Southwest Suburban Blue Plese chipped in a 445 series girls bowling tournament Sat- in the dual meet at Strike & Spare II. urday at Orland Bowl.

Bailey Delrose and Paige Lockport’s winning total was 6,289. The Porters were Reiter led Lockport with sefollowed by Joliet West (6,071), ries of 470 and 451.

Sandburg, Bolingbrook, Joliet BOYS BASKETBALL Central and Stagg.

Plainfield South 59, Oswego Bailey rolled a 1,393 in six games. Lockport’s Paige Re- 46: Jacob Buchner led South iter was second at 1,320 and (7-14, 2-6) to Friday’s SouthGrace Karraker third at 1,299. west Prairie win with 25 The Porters’ Bailey Delrose points. Nick Welter added 12. claimed fifth at 1,244. Joliet The Cougars dropped Oswego West’s Gracie Plese was sixth two games behind Minooka in at 1,238, Lockport’s Nikki the SPC race.

Lemont 73, Reavis 36: PJ Mendez seventh at 1,218 and the Porters’ Marissa Ramirez Pipes scored 27 points and eighth at 1,208. The top eight Austin Tittle chipped in 11 for were designated all-confer- Lemont (12-6, 5-2) in the South Suburban Blue home win. ence.

Bradley 56, Lincoln-Way CenJoliet West’s Melissa

tral 44: Bradley rallied from a 27-23 halftime deficit and handed Central (12-5, 3-3) its second straight loss in the SouthWest Suburban Red matchup. The Knights fell to Joliet Catholic earlier in the week.

seconds left in the City vs.

Suburbs Shootout game. Williams scored a game-high 27 points and had four assists.

Andriana Acosta added 17 points and 10 rebounds. Nicole Ekhomu chipped in seven points, four assists and five Manteno 61, Wilmington 59 rebounds.

Minooka 50, Plainfield North (OT): Steve Smock finished with 18 points and 12 re- 47 (OT): Sydney Arlis made bounds for Wilmington (7-14, two free throws with 15 sec0-6) in the Interstate Eight onds remaining to give Minooloss. Sam Jones contributed 12 ka a three-point lead help the points and RJ VanDuyne had visting Indians (14-5, 7-2), who 10 points and seven rebounds. trailed by 13 points in the first Families of Faith Christian 55, half, win Friday’s Southwest Grace Christian 33: Cameron Prairie battle.

Brooklyn Bachmann Latour had 16 points, Jaylin Barnes 14 and Vincent Dor- scored 20 points, Arlis 17 and antes 13 for Families of Faith Courtney Kurtz seven.

Oswego East 72, Plainfield (17-9, 9-4).

East 48: Taylor Cogdell scored 19 points and Ashley Smoldt GIRLS BASKETBALL JCA 53, Bogan 49: JCA’s added eight for Plainfield East Kaitlyn Williams hit a 3-point- (14-9, 5-4) in Friday’s Souther and was fouled for a deci- west Prairie loss.

Westmont 40, Seneca 28: sive four-point play with six

Lyda Robinson had nine points, Paige Hacker seven and Claudia Paulson five for Seneca in the Interstate Eight Tournament loss.

Families of Faith 46, Grace Christian 44: Destiny Villalejo had 27 points, six steals and six rebounds for Families of Faith (9-5, 7-0). Natalie Robertson added 11 points and seven rebounds.

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Lewis 3, Charleston (W. Va.) 0: No. 13 Lewis (4-3) outhit its

visiting nonconference foe, .443-.122, in a 25-16, 25-16, 25-17 victory Friday at Neil Carey Arena. Mitch Perinar (Minooka) and Trevor Weiskircher had six kills with no errors and Julian Moses six kills with one error. The trio combined for four of the Flyers’ five aces. Scott Fifer had 17 assists and five digs and Matt Yoshimoto 11 assists.

49 SPORTS | The Herald-News • Sunday, January 24, 2016 Lathan Goumas – lgoumas@shawmedia.com

Minooka’s Kai Devine bowls during Saturday’s Sandburg Sectional in Orland Park. Minooka placed second as a team with a team score of 6,525 to advance to the state finals.

SANDBURG BOYS BOWLING SECTIONAL

ROLLING ON TO STATE

Minooka, Lockport, Plainfield North finish 2-4-6 in Sandburg Sectional to advance

By JEFF DE GRAW

Shaw Media Corrspondent ORLAND PARK – Three area boys bowling teams are on their way to next weekend’s state meet at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon.

Minooka (6,525) placed second in Saturday’s Sandburg Sectional at Orland Bowl.

Sandburg (6,684) won the event.

Lockport (6,416) was fourth and Plainfield North (6,188) grabbed the final qualifying spot, finishing sixth.

Joliet West (6,145) and Bolingbrook (6,143) finished seventh and eighth, respectively, and Lincoln-Way West, Plainfield Central and Lincoln-Way Central rounding out the area teams.

“That was our goal, to make it downstate,” Minooka coach Derrick Rapsky said. “Sure, you always want to win and you always fight to do that, but Sandburg is one heck of a team.

Our fourth game (946) really hurt, but we bounced back.”

The Indians were led by the third-place finish of junior Jon Studer at 1,407, the ninthplace finish of senior Brandon Salazar at 1,368 and Thomas Heniff’s 30th place.

“We used a completely overhauled lineup today,” Rapsky said. “Salazar and Heniff made me look like a genius. Those two really haven’t bowled much and never in a situation like this. I couldn’t be prouder of them.”

“This was a good day,” Studer said. “I stayed consistent with the shot and the transition and our subs were great today.

It shows you what kind of team that we have when you’re replaced, yet you are there supporting and cheering the entire team.”

Lockport used consistent team play to advance to another title opportunity.

Andy Sims (1,369) was

eighth, and Philip Jackinoski (1,308) and Mike Pruchnik (1,303) finished 23rd and 24th.

“We bowled good,” Porters coach Ron Davis said. “We were consistent, we grinded all day, but we never got really hot. We have a veteran group, with most of these kids going on their third state trip. Hopefully, next week we can hit that hot streak.”

Plainfield North used a huge afternoon session to fight all the way back for the final spot after starting in 14th place after the first game. The final qualifying spot was taken

by North after the fifth game, but the Tigers had to hold off a challenge from Joliet West and Bolingbrook in the sixth game.

North led West by 103 pins and Bolingbrook by 105 entering Game 6. That lead was cut to 43 as the sixth game ended.

North received three top30 finishes from Jack Baggs (1,361) in 10th, Paul Conrad

(1,326) in 16th and Ryan Carlson (1,287) in 29th.

“We were rolling the ball well in the morning, but we weren’t scoring,” North coach Brian Dunn said. “We hung in there and the third game really helped. Then in the afternoon we caught fire like I knew we could.

“I wouldn’t be honest with you if I told you I wasn’t a little worried after the first two games. Everything is going through you mind, but you have to keep the kids heads in it and I’m so proud of the way they responded.

“Bradley Dreyer subbed in the morning and really gave us a big lift and sort of picked us up. We made it and that is what counts. We now know what to expect, no surprises, and we have the routine down.”

Four area bowlers also qualified as individuals. Bolingbrook had two in junior Steve Stropkovic and sophomore

Alex Acosta. Matt Pesavento, a senior from Joliet West, and Anthony Castaneda from Lincoln-Way West also advanced.

All of the individuals were happy to qualify but they all made a point it would be so much better with the team.

“I usually bowl bad here,” said Stropkovic (1,372), who will be making his third state appearance after his seventh-place finish . “We practiced here this week and I found some things that needed to be corrected. It would be so much better if the team was going.”

“It’s good, but bad,” said Acosta (1,348), who finished 11th. “I really wanted the team to go. I will just try to do my best.”

“This will be a great learning experience,” said Pesavento (1,331), who placed 14th. “It would have been better with everyone and we really fought hard today. Just one place and 44 pins from qualifying.”

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BLACKHAWKS

Teravainen earning trust, learning confidence

By MARK LAZERUS

mlazerus@suntimes.com Teuvo Teravainen just about has this whole hockey thing down. Only 21 years old, he’s become a dependable and versatile weapon in Joel Quenneville’s arsenal. He’s shown he can be a shooter and a playmaker, a top-liner and a checking-liner, a two-way threat who can be effective on the power play and the penalty kill.

He hasn’t quite reached the lofty heights so many expect him to eventually reach, but he has become a viable, reliable NHL player. At least, on the ice. Between the ears, well, he’s still working on that.

“I still think my confidence goes up and down too much,” Teravainen said. “When I play a bad game, I feel like I’m a bad player. And if I play a good game, I feel really good. I need to focus on staying steady and being confident all the time. Of course, it’s hard. Sometimes you make a bad play, or a bad

AP photo

Blackhawks left wing Teuvo Teravainen looks to pass during an Oct. 14 game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Philadelphia. decision, or have a bad game.

You’ve got to stay positive. I’m trying to do that.”

It certainly helps that Teravainen has gotten past the point where he needs to be looking over his shoulder. A year removed from his call-up last

January, Teravainen is no longer in danger of being demoted back to Rockford, as he was last February, and doesn’t have to sweat being a healthy scratch, as he was five times during the Stanley Cup playoffs before he broke out in the Western Con-

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ference final.

Quenneville had used Teravainen on the top line with Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa, but the Hawks’ lineup really fell into place when Teravainen dropped down to the third line with Andrew Desjardins and Phil Danault, giving the team a desperately needed third scoring line. And when Artem Anisimov missed a game with an illness Jan. 12, it was Teravainen who got slotted at center between Artemi Panarin and Patrick Kane.

“Teuvo’s useful in a lot of ways, from playing with Phil to playing with [Panarin and Kane], killing penalties, [playing on the] top unit,” Quenneville said. “His flexibility gives you a lot of options.”

He’s earned Quenneville’s trust. Now he has to earn his own.

“I think I’m getting better all the time,” Teravainen said.

“It’s been a long year, but it’s been good for me. I got a lot of experience. And I think my

game is going the right way.

I’m working hard to get better.”

Teravainen has nine goals and 13 assists through 47 games, well ahead of his pace last season, when he had four goals and five assists in 34 games. As the top offensive talent on his line, he’s learning to be more aggressive with his shot, and to not always resort to his playmaking ability to set up somebody else. It helps that he’s not drawing the opponent’s shutdown line anymore, now that he’s not on one of the top two lines.

But the overall improvement is best seen by how Quenneville uses him. The coach no longer feels compelled to shelter Teravainen, and put him in safe situations.

“I think I’m getting [his] trust,” Teravainen said. “It’s something you can’t really do fast, you have to stay patient and do the right things every single night to earn it. It’s been good. I’m really enjoying playing right now.”

FFC CHAMPIONSHIP: CARDINALS AT PANTHERS, 5:40 P.M. SUNDAY, FOX

Broncos, Patriots stay in hunt Plenty of intrigue in NFC title game

By EDDIE PELLS

The Associated Press DENVER – One team went without the services of its Hall of Fame-bound quarterback for more than a third of the season, and when he was available, he was a shell of his former self.

The other had its quarterback all season but faced week after week of injuries to his pass catchers, offensive linemen and running backs.

Often, teams with those story lines are studying the draft board this time of year. But these are the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots – two franchises built to overcome problems big and small.

And once again, they find themselves on the verge of the Super Bowl.

Sunday’s AFC title game is being billed as “Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady, Part 17,” and many believe it could be the last game between the two best quarterbacks of their generation.

It’s also a matchup of two franchises that make a habit of playing in January because of the way they’re built and run. New England is seeking

its ninth AFC title; nobody has won more. Denver is going for No. 8, which would put the Broncos in a tie with the Patriots and Steelers.

The secret to New England’s success?

“Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. It’s Tom Brady and Bill Belichick,” said Aqib Talib of the Broncos, who played cornerback for the Patriots two years ago when these teams last met for the AFC title.

Talib left as a free agent and signed with Denver after that season. Nobody was surprised. Cornerbacks, even outstanding ones, are as disposable as dish towels in New England. Last year, the Patriots won with four-time All-Pro Darrelle Revis, but he plays for the Jets now.

It’s like that at pretty much every position – except one.

“They’re moving guys around.

They still have the same kind of guy,” said Broncos offensive coordinator Rick Dennison. “Whether they develop them, go find them, or whatever.

It seems like ‘50’ (defensive end Rob Ninkovich) has been around there for 15 years. Or a guy just like him.”

By BARRY WILNER

The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Hey, don’t forget about us.

As in, yes, while Brady-Manning 17 takes place earlier in the day, the teams with the two best records in the NFL go at it in the NFC championship game Sunday night.

That would be the host Carolina Panthers, that rare team to go 15-1 in the regular season, and the Arizona Cardinals, who were next in the NFC and overall standings at 13-3. Maybe it isn’t the juiciest story line dominating the football world, but there’s plenty of reasons to be intrigued by this one, too.

“One guy (Tom Brady) is playing in his 10th and there are two guys that are playing in their first,” Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer said of reaching the last step before the Super Bowl. Palmer, in his 13th season, and Panthers QB Cam Newton, in his fifth, are newbies at conference title games.

“Everybody has a different journey.

Everybody has a different path, and however it works out is the way it works out. Everybody has different

roads.”

That’s also true for the coaches. Arizona’s Bruce Arians’ long and winding coaching road goes back to his time at Alabama under Bear Bryant.

Ron Rivera, a linebacker for the awesome Chicago Bears’ defense of the 1980s, spent time on three coaching staffs before landing the Carolina gig.

Both franchises have been to the Super Bowl and lost close contests.

New England beat Carolina 32-29 after the 2003 season, and Pittsburgh edged Arizona 27-23 for the 2009 championship.

This is the first meeting of Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks in a conference championship. Palmer won it at Southern California in 2002 and Newton took it at Auburn eight years later.

This has been the best pro season for both of them. Newton, the All-Pro QB, threw for 35 touchdowns and ran for 10, an unprecedented number for the position. Palmer has the highest passer rating, 104.6, of any of the four remaining quarterbacks – yes, higher than Hall of Fame-bound Brady and Peyton Manning – and also threw for 35 scores.

SPORTS BRIEFS

NBA

GB — 5½ 7½ 17½ 22½ GB — 3 4½ 5 5

GB — 13½ 13½ 15½ 21½ GB — 13 14 16 19 GB — 11½ 20 27 31½

Saturday’s Results Bulls 96, Cleveland 83 Utah at Washington, ppd.

New Orleans 116, Milwaukee 99 Charlotte 97, New York 84 Boston at Philadelphia, ppd.

Minnesota 106, Memphis 101 Atlanta at Phoenix (n) Detroit at Denver (n) Indiana at Sacramento (n) L.A. Lakers at Portland (n) Sunday’s Games Dallas at Houston, 2:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Brooklyn, 2:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Boston at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Blackhawks 51 32 15 4 68 145 117 Dallas 49 30 14 5 65 160 132 St. Louis 51 28 15 8 64 129 126 Colorado 50 26 21 3 55 138 133 Minnesota 48 23 17 8 54 120 113 Nashville 47 21 18 8 50 121 128 Winnipeg 48 21 24 3 45 121 138 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 46 29 14 3 61 121 104 San Jose 46 25 18 3 53 134 125 Vancouver 49 20 18 11 51 121 137 Arizona 46 22 19 5 49 124 138 Anaheim 46 21 18 7 49 95 109 Calgary 45 21 21 3 45 122 137 Edmonton 49 19 25 5 43 121 145 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 48 28 15 5 61 130 107 Tampa Bay 48 26 18 4 56 129 117 Detroit 48 24 16 8 56 118 122 Boston 47 25 17 5 55 142 123 Montreal 48 24 20 4 52 132 124 Ottawa 48 22 20 6 50 134 152 Toronto 46 17 20 9 43 113 128 Buffalo 48 19 25 4 42 108 128 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 46 35 8 3 73 155 100 N.Y. Rangers 47 26 16 5 57 136 123 N.Y. Islanders 46 25 15 6 56 128 114 New Jersey 49 25 19 5 55 114 116 Pittsburgh 47 23 17 7 53 119 120 Carolina 49 21 20 8 50 113 133 Philadelphia 45 20 17 8 48 103 121 Columbus 49 17 27 5 39 123 159

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s Games Boston 3, Columbus 2, SO Montreal 3, Toronto 2, SO Pittsburgh 5, Vancouver 4 San Jose 4, Minnesota 3 Anaheim 4, Detroit 3 Florida 5, Tampa Bay 2 New Jersey 3, Winnipeg 1 Colorado 3, Dallas 1 Philadelphia at N.Y. Islanders, ppd.

Los Angeles at Arizona, 9 p.m.

Nashville at Edmonton, 10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games St. Louis at Blackhawks, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Washington, ppd.

N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 2 p.m.

Calgary at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Los Angeles at San Jose, 9 p.m.

at the perfect time.

Isaiah Thomas scored 22 points CLEVELAND – Tyronn Lue didn’t and the Boston Celtics got some make much of a difference in his key stops late to hold off a furious rally in the fourth quarter coaching debut for Cleveland and beat the Bulls, 110-101, as Pau Gasol scored 25 points, leading the Bulls to a 96-83 win Friday night.

Jimmy Butler led the Bulls with over the Cavaliers on Saturday.

28 points and 14 rebounds.

Lue was promoted Friday, when the Cavaliers fired David Illinois surges past Blatt despite him taking the Minnesota for OT win team to the NBA Finals last MINNEAPOLIS – Malcolm Hill season and currently leading had 28 points and 10 rebounds the Eastern Conference. The to lead a late surge by Illinois coaching swap didn’t have any to beat Minnesota, 76-71, in immediate impact on the Bulls, overtime Saturday, ending an who outhustled the Cavs to eight-game losing streak on the loose balls and won for just the road for the Fighting Illini. third time in nine games.

Maverick Morgan added 14 Jimmy Butler scored 20 points, points, Kendrick Nunn scored Nikola Mirotic added 17 and Taj 13 points and Michael Finke Gibson 15 for the Bulls, which grabbed 16 rebounds for the Illini opened a 17-point lead in the (10-10, 2-5 Big Ten), who used a third quarter and never let the Cavs get closer than eight in the 16-0 run that started with 2:03 left in regulation to take over the fourth. game.

LeBron James just missed his Joey King had 20 points and first triple-double this season, Nate Mason added 19 points for finishing with 26 points, 13 the Golden Gophers (6-14, 0-8), rebounds and nine assists. J.R. who lost their ninth straight Smith added 18 points. game. They tied a program Thomas scores 22, Celtics record with 36 attempts from 3-point range, making 11. hold off late Bulls rally Jordan Murphy, who had 12 BOSTON – Celtics coach Brad Stevens has been patiently wait- points and 10 rebounds, made a ing for a return of the defensive layup with 4:03 left to give the brand of basketball that was the Gophers a 59-55 lead. calling card for his team early in Irish lose Jackson but still the season. beat Boston College After some notable struggles SOUTH BEND, Ind. – When recently, it made a reemergence

WHAT TO WATCH

Pro football AFC Championship, New England at Denver, 2 p.m., CBS NFC Championship, Arizona at Carolina, 5:30 p.m., FOX Pro hockey Pittsburgh at Washington, 11:30 a.m., NBC St. Louis at Blackhawks, 6 p.m., WGN Men’s basketball SMU at Temple, 11 a.m., ESPN2 Tulane at Cincinnati, 11 a.m., ESPNU Purdue at Iowa, noon, BTN Providence at Villanova, noon, FOX Valparaiso at Northern Kentucky, noon, CSN East Carolina at Memphis, 1

p.m., CBSSN Central Florida at Tulsa, 2 p.m., CSN St. Bonaventure at VCU, 2 p.m., NBCSN Evansville at Indiana St., 3 p.m., ESPNU Dayton at Fordham, 3 p.m., CBSSN North Carolina at Virginia Tech, 5:30 p.m., ESPNU Syracuse at Virginia, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Utah at Washington, 7:30 p.m., ESPNU Tennis Australian Open, round of 16, 2 a.m., 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. (Monday), ESPN2 Golf European PGA Tour, Abu Dhabi

Notre Dame’s best player went down, Saturday afternoon, the Irish were prepared.

Demetrius Jackson, their leading scorer at 17.6 points a game, left early in the first half and did not return after suffering a hamstring injury. In his place, fellow junior guard Steve Vasturia took control of the point guard duties.

It was a scenario the Irish had just practiced for an hour and a half earlier in the week, and Vasturia responded with 16 points in a 76-49 blowout over Boston College.

Vasturia scored 13 of his points in the second half, and Bonzie Colson added 16 points as the Irish cruised to their second lopsided win over the Eagles this season.

Notre Dame (14-5, 5-2 ACC) went 25 for 27 from the freethrow line to win its fourth straight overall and seventh in a row against Boston College.

games and both setbacks were in the state of Michigan. They fell to the Wolverines on the road earlier this month.

Maryland’s Melo Trimble scored 24 points and Robert Carter had 13.

Matt Costello had 15 points and 12 rebounds, including a few late in the game at both ends of the court, along with three blocks and two steals for the Spartans.

No. 25 Indiana keeps it simple in rout

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Bryn Forbes scored 25 points and Denzel Valentine had 19 points and 14 rebounds, leading No. 11 Michigan State over No. 7 Maryland, 74-65, Saturday.

The Spartans (17-4, 4-4 Big Ten) had lost three straight games, including their past two at home.

The Terrapins (17-3, 6-2) have lost just two of their past 13

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana coach Tom Crean has simplified his game plan.

He expects the Hoosiers to move the ball, move without the ball and play with confidence.

The combination is working perfectly. On Saturday, Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell scored 17 points, had six more assists and led No. 25 Indiana to an 89-57 blowout over Northwestern, the Hoosiers’ 12th consecutive victory.

The Hoosiers (17-3) are off to their first 7-0 Big Ten start since 1992-93. They’ve won consecutive conference games by more than 20 points for the first time since January 2007.

Indiana has matched its longest winning streak since Crean’s arrival in 2008 and is one win from matching the school’s longest winning streak since Bob Knight was fired in 2000.

– Wire reports

HSBC Golf Championship, final round, 2:30 a.m., TGC PGA Tour, Career Builder Challenge, final round, 2 p.m., TGC Women’s basketball Dayton at Saint Joseph’s 11 a.m., CBSSN Georgetown at Villanova, noon, FS2 South Florida at Central Florida, 1 p.m., ESPNU Florida at Missouri, 1 p.m., SEC Iowa at Purdue, 2 p.m., BTN Ohio St. at Rutgers, 2 p.m., ESPN2 VCU at Richmond, 2 p.m., NBCSN Arkansas at Auburn, 3 p.m., SEC Indiana at Northwestern, 4 p.m., BTN

South Carolina at Mississippi St., 4 p.m., ESPN2 Figure skating U.S. Championships, Men’s free skate, 3 p.m., NBC Winter sports USSA Mammoth Grand Prix, Snowboard slopestyle, 1 p.m., NBCSN; Freestyle Halfpipe, 2 p.m., NBC Soccer Premier League, Swansea City at Everton, 7:30 a.m., NBCSN Bundesliga, VfL Wolfsburg at Eintracht Frankfurt, 8:30 a.m., FS1 Premier League, Chelsea at Arsenal, 10 a.m., NBCSN Bundesliga, SV Werder Bremen at Schalke 04, 10:30 a.m., FS1

No. 11 Michigan State beats No. 7 Maryland

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 38 6 .864 Memphis 25 20 .556 Dallas 25 20 .556 Houston 23 22 .511 New Orleans 16 27 .372 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 33 12 .733 Utah 19 24 .442 Portland 19 26 .422 Denver 16 27 .372 Minnesota 14 31 .311 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 40 4 .909 L.A. Clippers 28 15 .651 Sacramento 19 23 .452 Phoenix 13 31 .295 L.A. Lakers 9 36 .200

GB — 5½ 7½ 7½ 13

Bulls spoil Lue’s coaching debut, beat Cavaliers

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 30 12 .714 Bulls 25 18 .581 Indiana 23 20 .535 Detroit 23 20 .535 Milwaukee 19 27 .413 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 28 15 .651 Boston 23 21 .523 New York 22 24 .478 Brooklyn 11 33 .250 Philadelphia 6 38 .136 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 26 18 .591 Miami 23 21 .523 Washington 20 21 .488 Charlotte 21 23 .477 Orlando 20 22 .476

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PUZZLES CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

The remaining competition answers

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Here are the answers to the subsidiary questions in my Christmas Competition.

3. Look only at the East hand.

After opening one diamond, what should he rebid when West responds (a) one heart; (b) one spade; (c) one no-trump; (d) two clubs; (e) two notrump, balanced, no four-card major, game-invitational; (f) three spades, a splinter bid showing good diamond support, at least game-going values and a singleton or void in spades.

The answers are: (a) one spade; (b) two spades (although three spades isn’t wrong); (c) pass (although two clubs could work out well); (d) three clubs; (e) pass; (f) three no-trump (warning partner of good spades).

4. Look only at the South hand.

North opens one club, South responds one heart, and North rebids (a) one spade; (b) two diamonds; (c) two notrump. What should South do now?

The answers are: (a) three hearts (but forcing to game is feasible); (b) three hearts; (c) three hearts (as long as partner realizes it is forcing; otherwise, perhaps four clubs, Gerber).

5. Look only at the West hand.

South opens one no-trump (15-17), and North raises to three no-trump.

What should West lead?

I vote for the heart eight (or the spade two, but partner rates to be long in hearts and have entries).

6. Look only at the North hand.

South opens two hearts, a sane weak two-bid. What should North do?

This is close.

Pass could well be right, but it is reasonable to respond two no-trump, the artificial inquiry, asking partner if he is minimum or maximum.

Note To Readers: This column is an update of one that originally appeared in November 2012.

breathe back out is measured. Your ability to absorb carbon monoxide is representative of your ability to absorb other gases into your bloodstream.

Today, doctors can quite accurately measure the oxygen in your blood with a simple device that clips to your finger.

The old way of doing it required sticking a needle into an artery; you should be glad it can be done so simply now.

What do doctors learn from pulmonary function testing? As in your case, they can learn whether you have signs of asthma. They also can determine if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary (or lung) disease, known as COPD or COLD. This condition is seen most often in longterm smokers. They also can measure the severity of a group of diseases that make the lung stiff, known collectively as chronic restrictive lung disease.

You should hear back about the test results within a week. If your doctor finds that you do have asthma, he or she may ask you to do your own simple pulmonary function testing at home.

To do this, you use a peak flow meter. This is a small tube that you hold in your hand. You blow into it as hard as you can. With this home test, as with the spirometry test, it is really important that you try as hard as you can. Otherwise, it may indicate a problem that leads your doctor to prescribe treatment you don’t need.

• Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork. com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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Dear Dr. K: My doctor ordered breathing tests to see if I have asthma.

He didn’t tell me what it’s like to go through this. Can you explain?

Dear Reader: The tests your doctor almost surely is referring to are pulmonary function tests. The tests are painless. You breathe in and out through a tube that is connected to various machines.

One of the tests, called spirometry, measures how forcefully you can inhale and exhale while taking as large a breath as possible. Give this test your best effort. If you don’t, the test result can make it look like you have a problem. And then the doctor may order treatment you don’t need. So try hard.

A separate test will measure how much air your lungs can hold. It also measures how much air is left in your lungs when you breathe out as much as you can. This may be done in one of two ways. One way is to have you inhale a small amount of a specific gas (such as helium).

Another way to measure your lung volume is for you to sit inside an airtight cubicle.

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Your doctor also will want to measure how efficiently your lungs deliver oxygen and other gases to your bloodstream. To measure this, you breathe in a small quantity of carbon monoxide (too little to do any harm). The amount of carbon dioxide you

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff

NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

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really want to keep Alex as your best friend, go online and start researching what it means to be transgender.

She may hate her female characteristics because she feels trapped in the wrong body.

Being transgender is much more complicated than cutting one’s hair and being a tomboy.

What’s going on with your friend isn’t a frivolous decision. Alex is going to need understanding and emotional support during this process, and if you can’t stand beside her, you will lose your best friend.

Dear Abby: I was raised in the Christian faith by my pastor parents. As I reached my early teens, I realized those beliefs didn’t really fit, and I gradually stopped attending church. I stayed away all through college.

My time away only solidified that, in terms of belief, Christianity wasn’t for me.

After I graduated this year, I realized I missed the community and ritual of the faith and the church. There are a number of churches in my area, but I feel guilty

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips attending one when I don’t believe in the same things as the other members. My family always taught me to be considerate of the beliefs of the people around me, and it seems dishonest to go to a service and listen to prayers my heart doesn’t embrace.

I’d still like to attend church. Have you any suggestions for what might be a good course of action?

Should I go to church or stay home? – Unorthodox In Ohio Dear Unorthodox: You don’t have to stay home.

Instead, explore a denomination that has no dogma or creed. One in particular, Unitarian Universalism, has been mentioned before in this column.

Unitarian Universalists believe in the dignity and worth of every human being, and encourage and support others in following their personal spiritual paths. If you would like more information, visit www.uua.org.

Dear Abby: The mother of a friend recently passed away.

I wanted to send a nice plant to the funeral home and was shocked at how much it cost to have a small plant delivered. Is it a “no-no” to buy a beautiful plant and deliver it to the funeral home yourself? – Budget-Minded Dear Budget-Minded: If it’s a “no-no,” I never heard about it. If having the plant delivered would stretch your budget, by all means take it over before the viewing. It’s the thought that counts, and your wish to commemorate the death of your friend’s mother is thoughtful and beautiful.

• Write to Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

• Sunday, January 24, 2016

Dear Abby: I just had a big fight with my best friend.

Her name is “Alex.” There was a lot of cursing.

The argument was about her wanting to be transgender. I didn’t agree with it, and she got mad at me. Alex is a tomboy. Today she cut her hair short – too short for my taste – and she keeps complaining about how she hates being a girl. She hates her period and is afraid of having breasts. It has started to annoy me. A lot.

Alex and I have been friends since kindergarten, and I’m scared our friendship may end. I don’t know if all this sounds childish, but please help. I don’t want to lose my best friend. – Vegas

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Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY– Turn a negative into a positive by accepting change and working with what you are given. Don’t let discord drag you down or hold you back. It’s up to you to embrace change by using innovative ideas to move forward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Don’t get into a dispute that will waste your time and leave you feeling anxious. Do your best to nurture the relationships that count by offering love and affection.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – If you please others, you will make a lasting impression.

A financial gain or gift is heading your way.

Don’t be afraid to take an unusual approach to get what you want.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – You are disciplined, inventive and highly emotional. Try not to let a misunderstanding ruin your day or dampen your ability to be creative. Less talk and more romance will pay off.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – An older relative or friend will offer an interesting alternative. Follow his or her advice to help resolve a problem you are facing with someone you love. Change will be beneficial.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Do something that will tire you out. A physical challenge or passionate encounter will help you bypass an emotional display that has the potential to force an unwanted change.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Participate in community events or humanitarian organizations in order to feel good and meet people who will enhance your life and help you get past a personal problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Do whatever it takes to ease stress. Book an appointment at your favorite spa or go to an event that will

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Travel, take part in a conference or trade show, or share ideas with someone you respect. A physical approach to unfinished projects will help you get the job done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Look over contracts or investments, but don’t jump into something recklessly. It will be necessary to avoid expecting too much from others or giving more than you should offer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Weigh both sides of any issue you face, and don’t feel obliged to make a decision until you feel comfortable doing so. Express your concerns and true feelings.

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Indoor dog park offers services in home-like space

If you go

WHAT: BrightDogs indoor dog park WHEN: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday.

WHERE: 3105 Theodore St., Joliet WHAT: Structured play, day care, boarding, classes. A schedule of class times and prices are listed on the BrightDogs website.

KNOW MORE: Visit www.brightdogs.net or call 815-342-0956

By DENISE M. BARAN–UNLAND dunland@shawmedia.com

JOLIET – A funny thing happened on the way to opening an indoor, family-owned dog park Dec. 21 in Joliet.

Co-owner Diana Bright didn’t want it to resemble a dog park.

At least not a dog park with an industrial, concrete environment. Bright stressed “bright, airy and welcoming” so anxious dogs would feel at ease. Even BrightDogs’ motto speaks of doggie hospitality: Sit, stay, play.

But don’t take Bright’s word for it.

“We want people to come in, check out our facility and realize this is a passion for our family,” Bright said.

Along with boarding, doggie day care, classes in training and agility, and special events, BrightDogs features nonpermeable turf “grass” for easy cleanup, murals depicting New York’s Central Park and Chicago’s Grant Park, and five-star pampering for boarders.

“I tuck them in bed with aromatherapy and a nightlight to keep it homelike,” Bright said.

“We have music playing.”

Kyle Bright, BrightDogs’ co-owner and Diana Bright’s husband, is a certified trainer with the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. He said he offers classes in basic training and behavior modification. A second teacher, Sarah Pyle, teaches agility, nose work, rally and basic obedience.

In the spring, Kyle Bright said he will begin training through Next Steps Service Dogs, a nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain disorder.

“I strongly believe in what a dog can do for stress and anxiety,” Kyle Bright said.

More online Visit this article at TheHerald-News.com to view a video of a virtual tour of BrightDogs.

ABOVE: Kyle Bright, owner of BrightDogs, separates two dogs after they became too rambunctious Thursday in Joliet. RIGHT: Several dogs staying at BrightDogs play on the artificial grass.

Photos by Eric Ginnard – eginnard@shawmedia.com

Two important team members are Diana and Kyle Bright’s children: Madilyn, 10, and Jackson, 8. Both help out with “dog doody duty” and Jackson entertains the dogs by tossing a variety of balls.

“He gets everyone running,” Diana said.

Madilyn is as especially big help on weekends when BrightDogs is busiest.

“That means lots of dogs – and lots of messes,” Diana said.

In a roundabout way, Diana and Kyle Bright’s three dogs – Maxiumus, a 10-year-old Anatolian shepherd; Barnes, a year-old basset hound; and Rufus, a 5-year-old pit bull/Plott hound mix – inspired the park.

Basically, the dogs need exercise year-round, but Diana Bright “doesn’t like being outside in the cold,” so the couple discussed options, including starting their own indoor dog

park. “[Kyle] had volunteered at shelters so we had an idea of what we didn’t want in regard to boarding and the physical characteristics of the building,” Diana Bright said.

She and Kyle Bright spent most of the summer visiting dog facilities in a 30-mile radius of Joliet, taking note of elements that did and did not resonate with them and discussing services they wanted to offer.

One factor was absolutely key.

“We wanted to build relationships with the customers,” Diana Bright said.

Part of the BrightDogs phi-

losophy is flexibility and sensitivity to client needs. For instance, when a dog day care client had an emergency, Diana Bright brought the dog home for a couple of hours. Even in the evening, boarders don’t sit for long periods in kennels.

“We take the dogs for a nice long walk to wear them out and then bring them back for play for half an hour before tucking them into bed,” Diana Bright said.

BrightDogs will board no more than 15 dogs at one time.

Full- and half-day options are available, Diana Bright said.

BrightDogs will only care for 20 dogs total – boarders and day

care dogs – at one time.

An additional 25 dogs can take advantage of the dog park aspect, since those dogs are under the care of their owners, Diana Bright said.

She said BrightDogs also is hoping to attract clients with short-term boarding needs, such as a dog that recently stayed so its owners could attend a basketball tournament.

She’s also planning more events, such as the recent Puppypalooza for dogs 6 months old or younger.

Because Kyle Bright is onsite all day and every day, he constantly interacts with the dogs. “They’re not alone in a crate all day,” he said.

Kyle Bright rotates structured play through the different-sized rooms and takes them for walks outside. He ensures personality clashes don’t escalate to fights. He calms anxious and socially awkward dogs and knows when they need time alone to de-stress – on the sofa in BrightDogs’ living room.

And if the public wants to drop in with their dogs during normal hours for some playtime, that’s cool, too.

“Or you can make a reservation,” Kyle said.

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PEOPLE BRIEF Great Adventures sets information sessions

PLAINFIELD – Interested parents can attend one of three free information sessions on the Plainfield Park District’s Great Adventures Program for Preschoolers.

The sessions will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 3 or 7 p.m. March 2. All sessions will take place at Heritage Professional Center, 24023 W. Lockport St., Plainfield. General information and curriculum

content will be shared.

Classes begin in early September and run through mid-May. Morning and afternoon sessions are available.

For information about section openings, payment plans or registration, call the Plainfield Park District at 815-436-8812 or visit www.plfdparks.org. For information about the program content, call Leslie A. at 815-254-2992 or email greatadventures@ plainfieldparkdistrict.com.

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COLLEGE AWARDS ROUNDUP

Teens take part in Global Fest The HERALD–NEWS JOLIET – On Nov. 7, Joliet Central students participated in “GlobalFest Illinois 2015: Linked by Culture and Language” at Oswego East High School. Joliet Central’s Human Relations Club members and Yvonne Yelnick-Pickett’s foreign language students participated in cultural performances and interactive sessions on world languages and culture.

Lauryn Luangsomkham placed second, Giovanni Alvarado placed first, and Micaela Delgado and Luis Cisneros won Best in Performance for their cultural stage performances. These students also were awarded $25.

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Joliet Central students learned about world languages and culture through participating in “GlobalFest Illinois 2015: Linked by Culture and Language” at Oswego East High School.

Township trustee receives award Troy official noted for his long career in public service The HERALD–NEWS Photos provided

Pictured are Richard Nicholas, Maggie and Brandon Collofello and Arvid C. Johnson at the Delta Epsilon Sigma induction on Dec. 2.

Pictured are William Bennett, chancellor of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, Jessica Tennant, Gov. Bruce Rauner and Joe Falese, senior vice president for student services. Rauner recently presented Tennant, a Lewis University senior, with the honor of Illinois Student Laureate.

The following students recently received recognition at their colleges:

Bob Jones University

• Deijha Swanson of Frankfort – 2016 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.”

The Citadel

• 2015 graduate Savannah Emmrich of Plainfield – The Wade Hampton Saber Award.

The Eta Chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma at USF

• Brandon Collofello ’14 – Delta Epsilon Sigma Undergraduate Student Award for 2015.

SHOREWOOD – Troy Township Trustee Donald Walden was recently honored as the recipient of the Township Trustees of Illinois “Excellence in Public Service” award.

The Township Trustees Division presented the award to Walden in November at the annual Township Officials of Illinois educational conference in Springfield.

Supervisor Joseph D. Baltz nominated Walden for the award.

Walden, who has served as a trustee for more than 33 years, was first elected in 1981.

He was an integral part of the building of the Troy Township Senior Center, the establishment of the Troy Township Senior program, and the renovation of and addition to what is now the Troy Township Community Center.

He has served on the Township Officials of Illinois Trustee Division Board of Directors since 2009, where he helped develop educational programs for trustees at both

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Pictured (from left) are Trustee Larry Ryan, Supervisor Joseph D. Baltz, Trustee Brett Wheeler, Administrator Jennifer Dylik, Trustee Donald Walden, Highway Commissioner Thomas R. Ward, Clerk Kristin Dawn Cross, Collector Bryan W. Kopman and Assessor Kimberly Anderson. the annual conference and at the local division trainings.

His current community service also includes membership at the TOI Trustee Division board, Joliet Planning Commission, Joliet Regional Chamber of Commerce and Joliet Regional Port District Board, serving as chairman of the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Support Committee, and being a founding (and current) member of the Veterans Assistance Commission Board.

Previously he has been seven-time past post commander of American Legion Post 1080, Will County commander, American Legion

district commander, American Legion Riders, State Fair Veteran’s Day, Will County Enhanced 911 Commission, two-time president of the Associated Clubs of Will County and Joliet/Will County Project Pride Board member.

He is also a Korean War veteran, a 1999 Hall of Pride winner for Joliet/Will County Project Pride and is associated with the National Korean War Memorial Project in Washington, D.C. Walden was instrumental in bringing the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery to Elwood and has organized many local Veterans Day programs.

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Zonta Club plans benefit The HERALD–NEWS JOLIET – The Zonta Club of Joliet will host its annual fundraiser on March 6 at the Mistwood Golf Club at 1700 W. Renwick Road in Romeoville. The event begins with a social hour at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at noon.

This year’s Women of Distinction are Ashley Samsa and Veryl Boykin, teachers at Joliet Central High School and Fearless Female Z Club sponsors. Under the leadership of Samsa and Boykin, the newly chartered Joliet Central Fearless Female Club membership has skyrocketed since incep-

tion; the club began with about 10 girls and has grown to include more than 40 members.

Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit local charities that serve, assist and empower women. Raffle baskets will be available, as well as a 50/50 raffle and the traditional interactive game of “Heads or Tails.”

Tickets are $75 and must be purchased in advance. For information, or to purchase your tickets, contact this year’s co-chairs: Beth Colvin at bclvn@aol.com or 815-3867022, or Kathy Giegerich at kathyg1500@aol.com or 815351-3503. Visit jolietzonta.org/ the-club to learn more.

further the cause of soil and water conservation, will be awarded to Will-South Cook County students who expect to major in agriculture or a natural resource field. Applications are available at www.will-scookswcd.org or by calling 815-462-3106, ext. 3.

Deadline is Feb. 1.

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Zonta Club of Joliet Women of Distinction Ashley Samsa and Veryl Boykin stand with the Joliet Central High School Fearless Females Z Club at the students’ induction ceremony on Nov. 18.

In the spring of 2016, the Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District will award three $1,000 scholarships.

In addition to the Allen May and Dick McHugh Memorial Scholarships, a scholarship honoring the memory of Manrow

Hameister of Peotone will be awarded. Hameister served as an associate director of the WillSouth Cook SWCD until 1990 and as a conservation leader until his death on Oct. 12. He was instrumental in the success of the SWCD’s annual meeting and pork chop dinner.

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DEAN’S LIST ROUNDUP ROMEOVILLE – Below is a list of local students who made the dean’s list at Lewis University in Romeoville for fall 2015.

Braidwood

• Jessica Kaluzny • Staci Wood • Hallie Zingre

Carbon Hill

• Erin Aichele

Channahon

• Mahmud Atra • Hannah Buchanan • Anthony Esparza • Angelica Estrada • Jason Harvey • Brandon Joutras • Jaclyn Kenyon • Samantha Kowalczyk • Nathan Krusinski • Parker Loizon • Dana Lundberg • Haley Renison • Constantine Sparagis

Coal City

• Edyta Absher

Elwood

• Ethan Blatti • Wyatt Blatti • Marie Sawyer

Frankfort

• Lauren Adolfino • Matthew Bennett • Danielle Bradley • Emily Busko • Victoria Butler • Erin Carey • Gregory Carroll • Danielle Curtis • Nicole Forecki • Laurel Harnett • Rebecca Johnson • Thomas Krug • Ronya Latif • Tyra Morgan • Alexandra Nakvosas • James Novy • Anna Nowak • Bryon Nush • Kelsey OBrien • Natalie Paolella • Michelle Payer • Christopher Pikoulas • Daniel Radz • Hayley Rife • Miljana Savic • Kimberly Stremme • Katelyn Voogt • Jacob Walenga • Kayla Williams

Joliet

• Scott Andrews

• Kiara Angeles • Yadira Aparicio • Mario Barrios Jr. • Jessica Beazley • Rachel Beltzhoover • Kaitlyn Brick • Elizabeth Brown • Kern Brown • Elizabeth Burrows • Heather Butler • Yareli Cano • Arely Castillo • Ahimme Cazarez • Yadira Cisneros • Phillip Cleary • Tara Cochran • Taylor Cochran • La’Marr Collins Jr. • Jileny Contreras • Anthony D’Andrea • Mariah Dean • Brianna Diaz • Kristi Diaz • Daniel Doll • Nancy Donahue • Madeline Dudczyk • Ivan Flores • Drew Flowers • Laura Fox • Alejandra Garcia • David Gonzalez • Marleny Guzman • Brianna Harris • Efrain Hernandez • Gilbert Herrera • Jacob Herron • Andrew Hult • Heather Jachimowski • Florencio Jacobo • Andrea Jauregui • Kelsie Jevitz • Isabel Jimenez • Madison Jones • Jessica King • Ryan Koltes • Brady Kostecki • Timothy Lake • David Laurich • Morgan Layfield • Janaya Lee • Patricia Macias • Neal Gian Madarang • Justin Malec • Robert Marker • Chas Martinetz • Elizabeth Mateo • Darrin Mayotte • Cody Michaels • Mallory Moore • Breanna Murphy • Christina Nunez • Erin Patrick • Kattie Patzelt • Veronica Pollard • Rubi Ramirez Lemus • Javier Reyes • Jesus Reyes • Alexandra Rikas • Matthew Ronchetti • Ebonie Rucker

• Nicholas Schmitz • Savanna Sessler • Allison Shanholtzer • Stephanie Silkey • Hannah Slowik • Shelby Snyder • Schuyler Staley • Miranda Sullivan • Jason Sutton • David Talarico • Robert Talarico • Valerie Torres • Joseph Van Luyk • James Viles • Camille Walker • Alexandra Wasko • Justice Weston • Estefania Zavala

Lockport

• Eric Banich • Christopher Brown • Katie Caccippio • Christina Carlson • Rosa Chavez • Shashonna Cole • John Collier • Jaclyn Cronin • Natalie DeLeon • Angela Dominici • Mark Dziedzina • Marlene Escudero • Anthony Estes • Caitlyn Greminger • Sara Hartney • Meghan Hurley • Betty Jachym • Brendan Keska • Urszula Kolbrecka • Katelyn Kreten • Katherine Lindemann • Kenneth Macejak • Michelle Malito • Andres Mendez • Mitchell Monos • Joshua O’Keefe • James O’Rourke • Jessica Olson • Patrick Piwoni • Courtney Plante • Rebecca Reiter • Connor Rinehart • Emily Romane • Matthew Sheldon • Susan Sheldon • Carmen Soto • Ashley Stajura • Madeline Stein • Kaci Svornik • Daniel Szuba • Michael Szybilski • Jessica Tarwater • Kara Taskay • Blake Vodicka • Shannon Washburn • Lauren Werth

Manhattan

• Breanna Arvin • Ryan Biscan

• Taylor Morgan • Joseph Onesto • Abigail Persicketti • Paige Podgorny • Kaitlyn Siadek • Julianne Truffa • Stephen Wessel • Anthony Zipsie • Abagail Zurek

Minooka

• Shabari Bailey • Stefani DeBenedetti • Guluzar Incekara • Jessica Krasnican • Patrick McBrady Jr. • Amanda Miller • Karey O’Brien • Michelle Olsen • Nicole Ramsay • Emily Richart • Jenna Saleh • Matthew Shackley • Thomas Sinovich • Neal Tyrell • Miranda Whipple • Lauren Zaffino

Morris

• Paige Ashworth • Geovanna Caballero • Cassandra Colegrove • Brittany Hansen • Elijah Kimbrell • Rigoberto Magana • Bryanna Marschner • Anthony Rogalla

New Lenox

• Jacob Bartlett • Samantha Bluemer • Gabrielle Bowers • Allison Buldak • Meredith Buldak • Adam Cidell • Anthony Conte • Thomas DeFacci • Kaelen Evon • Fionnuala Farrell • Samantha Fazzini • Brianna Filewicz • Hannah Fishbeck • Robert Fosen • Taylor Foytik • Kevin Gannon • Samantha Gerencher • Sarah Hooks • Andrew Karns • Justin Keuch • Caitlin Kosteck • John Laschober • Brett Lavallee • Eric Lazarski • Matthew Leibovitz • Alexandra Lockhart • Michael MacNaughton • Robert Maes • Maggie Majcher • Kyle Matuszewski

• Nicholas Matuszewski • Allison McGann • Jennifer McGowan • Patrick OBrien • Michael Palmasani • Sarah Parker • Caitlyn Quinlan • Nicholas Quinlan • Rachel Rentfro • Breena Rohrbacher • David Santefort • Arin Smidt • Kyle Starkus • Kasey Stelmaszek • Elizabeth Sterne • Steven Suggett • Nicole Swallow • Jackson Waters • Brian Wildman • Helen Zordan

Plainfield

• Zackary Abu-Shanab • Holly Affetto • Brittany Allen • David Almazan • Ashley Arce • Samed Arif • Angelica Arriaga • Hina Ashraf • Taylor Benes • Jeffrey Bond • Alix Bosman • Daniel Botero • Marco Botero • Amanda Buenrostro • Erin Cahill • Alejandra Castro • Amber Cavazos • Estefania Ceballos • Lauren Collins • Sarai Cortina • Kristine Countryman • Nancy Demik • Colin Donnally • Matthew Dubiel • Jenna DuSchene • Kristin Dykema • Emily Eckland • Cailee Elrod • Agustin Espinal • Patricia Fear • Joseph Fekech • Jorell Ferraren • Karl Ferraren • Robert Funke • Theresa Geiger • Yesenia Gonzalez • David Goodson Jr. • Kelly Griffin • Alyssa Guerrero • Katherine Hamilton • Marissa Haus • Anna Henry • Danielle Heppner • Alexandra Hillen • Stephanie Hochleutner • Andrea Holm

• Brianna Hopp • Kevin Hwang • Elizabeth Hyland • Rachel Jacobson • Aiman Khan • Megan Knifke • Valry Koran • Robert Kornaus • Katelyn Lanasky • Kelly Langert • Allyson Lindish • Emily Lotarski • Irene Lullo • Kenneth Madsen • Tabitha Makey • Katie Maki • Tanner Mathis • Timothy McCann • Matthew McGraw • Carole McKee • Kaitlyn McLaren • Dominica McNair • Mercedes Mick • Chris Millerin • Pablo Moreno • Bridget Murphy • Francisco Navarro • Michael Newtoff • Natalie Nudera • Vanessa Palacios • Sabrina Parr • Jay Patel • Aaron Peska • Taylor Pomeroy • Catelyn Radtke • Josefina Ramos • Katherine Rogala • Kyle Ruiter • Erik Sanchez • Anna Schure • Clayton Shelton • Zach Sherman • Michael Siegel • Nicolas Soto • Nicole Stubenvoll • Stacy Sturlini • Aneta Sykala • Edyta Sykala • Raine Marie Tomacruz • Daniel Torres • Ana Trujillo • Yesenia Vieyra • Emily Vihnanek • Sheri Vilcek • Calvin Warren • Joella Wernig • Jill Wetmore • Brett Wojciechowski

Rockdale

• Patrick Dalton • Keyonna Ellis

Romeoville

• Maisa Abu-Mallouh • Thara Abu-Mallouh • Berenisse Audelo-Luna • Ammar Yaser A

Bajaber • Abdulaziz Mohammed O Bakhamis • Thomas Barkoski • David Bouton • Kayla Chambers • Laurence Cobbaert • Abby DeMus • Eden Dillon • Marlo Diorio • Leonardo Dominguez • Kara Donegan • Joseph Dorencz • Loren Eichelberger • Laura Elsey • Paige Gatter • Muroo Hamed • Dina Hejja • Bradley Hojek, Jr. • Rachael Hughes • Jill Jeffrey • Kaylan Jones-Brown • Anthony LaRocca • June Mante • Mary Martino • Ashley McCann • Garrett McMahon • Jennifer Moreno • Jaclyn Nudelman • Emily Nurczyk • Agata Piatek • Laura Piorecki • Abigail Pluth • Star Quiroz • Patricia Ramirez • Kirsten Rothenbucher • Julio Ruiz • Haleigh Saari • Jacqueline Scieszka • Elizabeth Senese • Katrina Silacz • Johnathan Silvar • Brittany Simo • Kimberly Stedronsky • Katlyn Teml • Denisse Trinidad • Zachary Widel • Haley Williams • Michelle Zaleski

Shorewood

• Joseph Casalino • Erin Cox • Shane Coyne • Taylor Donnelly • Brendan Haas • Jeremy Miller • John Morrison • Daniel Musilek • Alyssa Powers • Nicole Rodighiero • Jaslyn Solorzano

Wilmington

• Alicia Headrick • Michala Hensley • Alicia Holligan • Julie Seiler • Emily Welp • David Wright

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properties ‘Family space’ defines brick Joliet ranch home with 4 car garage

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bar in the rec room, kitchen closet pantry, central air conditioning, and a full attic for extra storage.

Recent work includes a new roof in 2015, new boiler in 2014, and fresh interior paint and carpeting in 2015.

ABOUT THIS PROPERTY Address: 701 N. Larkin Ave., Joliet Size: 2,388 square feet, with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths Room sizes: Living room, 24-by-16 feet; family room, 19-by-13; dining room, 11-by-10; kitchen, 21-by-11; sun/Florida room, 31-by-9; recreation room, 30-by-22; storage room, 31-by26; master bedroom, 15-by-12; other bedrooms, 15-by-12, 15-by-12 Price: $224,900 Tour: By appointment Directions: Take West Jefferson (Route 52) to North Larkin Avenue (Route 7) about one mile north to the first house on the left (west) just north of West Mason Avenue.

Realtor: Kathy Blessent, of RE/MAX Joliet, at (815) 351-2588, or via email to k.blessent@comcast.net

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TRANSACTIONS CHANNAHON

$185,000, 26111 W Timber Ridge Dr, Channahon 60410-5580, 10-18-302-042-0000, Robert L Meyers to Natalia Diaz Frances, Oct. 23 $219,000, 26327 W Evergreen Ln, Channahon 60410, 10-30-102033-0000, David J Lords to Joann K Gelin, Nov. 2 $339,000, 26333 W Silver Stream Dr, Channahon 604103403, 10-18-305-023-0000, Kathleen L Mucsolino to Joseph W Mckenna, Dec. 11 $191,500, 25700 S Fieldstone Path, Channahon 60410-8729, 1019-102-001-0000, Kurt W Messer to Brian T Crabtree & Dawn R Crabtree, Dec. 4

CREST HILL

$180,000, 538 Chaney Ave, Crest Hill 60403-2402, 04-33-104018-0000, David E Steinberg to Dion Hill & Kathleen Hill, Nov. 30 $145,000, 21538 Eich Dr, Crest Hill 60403-1542, 04-19-308-0300000, Anderson M Badaro to Julita Whiting, Nov. 4

JOLIET

$468,000, 1403 Plainfield Rd, Joliet 60435-4027, 07-05-102023-0000, Thomas K Latham to Nelson Robles, Dec. 21 $208,000, 603 Campbell St, Joliet 60435-7029, 07-09-312-0180000, Kevin A Enyart to Richard Halm Iii & Meagen Halm, Nov. 24 $198,000, 6816 Cornwall Dr, Joliet 60431-5359, 06-06-118-0210000, Brian D Coleman Sr to Peter Osei & Helen A Mensah, Nov. 23 $82,000, 3111 Ingalls Ave 3b, Joliet 60435-9312, 06-01-101010-1000, Donald M Walker to Alexander J Flatt, Dec. 10 $60,000, 1014 Harrison Ave, Joliet 60432-1233, 07-03-406-0030000, Fannie Mae to Bladimiro Lara Velasco, Dec. 9 $45,000, 106 Minton St, Joliet 60436-3129, 07-28-217-0030000, Joseph Currie Jr to Karen Kidd, Nov. 9 $219,000, 1310 Cambria Dr, Joliet 60431-7542, 06-06-202014-0000, Brendan D Martinez to Johni E Lopez & Kristi Lopez, Dec. 2 $154,000, 1004 Saddle Ridge Dr, Joliet 60432-0729, 08-06-306005-0000, Anthony Pawlak to Jacqueline M Gibbons, Dec. 11 $167,000, 654 Barber Ln, Joliet 60435-5142, 06-12-106-015-0000,

Emmanuel Martinez, Nov. 16 $180,000, 15826 Chippewa Ln, Manhattan 60442-1712, 12-08102-007-0000, Simle Quarters LLC to Tam Nguyen & Tuan Le, Dec. 18 $80,000, 635 S Eastern Ave, Manhattan 60442-9355, 12-20224-004-0000, Hud to Alan W Stratton, Nov. 18 $106,000, 240 Jessie St, Manhattan 60442-8507, 12-20211-017-0000, Mary Overman to Cathy Oko, Dec. 8

Mokena 60448-1002, 09-08-112025-0000, Kenneth R Leigh to Samuel Postma, Dec. 15 $240,000, 11442 193rd St, Mokena 60448-8423, 09-07201-021-0000, Jay C Uildriks to Christopher M Boerema & Adriana C Boerema, Dec. 22 $224,500, 19911 Catherine Ln, Mokena 60448-1747, 09-08477-014-0000, Wells Fargo Bank Trustee to Dave Sandrzyk & Margaret Sandrzyk, Dec. 4

049-0000, Ryan Filippo to Jeffrey Ruffino, Dec. 29 $369,000, 1585 Eagle Cir, New Lenox 60451-2791, 08-23-413001-0000, Chicago Title Land Trt Co Ttee to Robert W Powers Jr & Mary P Powers, Oct. 27 $344,000, 261 W Wood St, New Lenox 60451-1151, 08-16-200032-0000, John L Beland to Glen Joseph Gray & Lisa Marie Gray, Dec. 18

MINOOKA

NEW LENOX

$199,000, 330 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox 60451-1647, 08-16302-007-0000, Maria Miller to Joshua L Rosario & Michelle Funstrom, Dec. 22 $150,000, 634 Marley Rd, New Lenox 60451, 08-14-102-0450000, Dick E Ooykaas to Jon W Haas & Jennifer L Haas, Dec. 8 $132,000, 616 S Pine St, New Lenox 60451-2120, 08-21-213023-0000, Hasselbring Trust to William J Foster & Margaret O Toole, Oct. 26 $348,000, 2300 Riivendell Dr, New Lenox 60451-1324, 08-13304-001-0000, Raphael Duprey to John H Jurewicz & Cynthia L Jurewicz, Dec. 2 $315,000, 1124 Pine Pl, New Lenox 60451-1190, 08-16-204-

$163,500, 21257 Silktree Cir, Plainfield 60544-9359, 02-31-381002-0000, Nancy F Catalano to Robert J Boyer, Dec. 29 $133,000, 5105 Edgewater Ct, Plainfield 60586-5871, 06-04205-132-1000, Jacob Schwarz to Taylor Farnetti, Nov. 18 $264,000, 5117 Brighton Ln, Plainfield 60586-7828, 03-33409-001-0000, Robert Brzozowski to Jose A Nava & Analia Nava, Oct. 21 $184,500, 21521 W Douglas Ln, Plainfield 60544-5604, 03-01214-050-0000, Kolick Jr Trust to Shirlee Melton, Dec. 9 $167,250, 11826 Heritage Meadows Dr, Plainfield 60585-2753, 01-21-411-045-0000, John A Lay

$165,000, 23800 Hickory Ln, Minooka 60447-9229, 10-06401-006-0000, Mary Teague to Timothy L Ivey, Dec. 23 $324,500, 203 Santos Ave, Minooka 60447-9357, 10-07-103068-0000, Michael J Kovalcik to John J Armstrong, Oct. 1 $220,000, 203 Valle Vista Ct, Minooka 60447-9261, 10-07-102002-0000, Ryan Trust to Joseph Andrews & Rebecca Andrews, Dec. 28

MOKENA

$249,900, 20123 Wolf Rd, Mokena 60448-9402, 09-17-105016-0000, Cartus Financial Corp to John Nick Nomikos, Sept. 4 $242,000, 11035 Daniel Trl,

PLAINFIELD

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LOCKPORT

$305,000, 16458 Dorchester Pl, Lockport 60441-6013, 05-21404-019-0000, Daniel Gorman to Justin William Field & Na Ann Field, Dec. 4 $242,000, 16565 Basil Ct, Lockport 60441-4752, 05-31-107-0320000, Fannie Mae to Beth Sloan & Robert Sloan, Nov. 6 $144,000, 603 Jaquays St, Lockport 60441-3353, 04-24-206029-0000, Deutsche Bank Natl Trt Co Ttee to Olga Nestsiarovich, Sept. 9 $260,000, 17504 Bonneville St, Lockport 60441-4891, 04-25-101049-0000, Standard Bank & Trust Trustee to Edwin C Patzlaff & Catherine J Patzlaff, Nov. 10 $132,500, 620 Madison St, Lockport 60441-3061, 04-23-234003-0000, V&f Housing LLC to David Shanahan, Dec. 4

MANHATTAN

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Hogan Trust to Awais Ahmed, Nov. 13 $98,000, 604 Summit St, Joliet 60435-6347, 07-09-217-0050000, Jianqiu Zhang to Terrell English, Nov. 30 $110,000, 125 S Reed St, Joliet 60436-1450, 07-17-209036-0000, Halie N Rowland to Matthew R Staehely, July 2 $120,000, 539 Fox St, Joliet 60432-2223, 07-12-125-0220000, Richard P Anzelc to Dawn Mau, Dec. 11 $157,000, 2434 Saddle Ridge Dr, Joliet 60432-0786, 08-06-303008-0000, Erin Gioiosa to Andrew Bowlds, Nov. 16 $205,000, 3702 Thoroughbred Ln, Joliet 60435-9070, 03-24-216008-0000, Robert R Martinez to Jose M Garcia & Melissa M Castro Garcia, Dec. 17 $145,000, 612 Ann St, Joliet 60435-5602, 07-07-122-0100000, Elizabeth Ann Kaspar to Robert A Huerta, Nov. 2 $47,000, 601 Garnsey Ave, Joliet 60432-1984, 07-10-215-0080000, Rami Khasawneh to Tadeusz Ligas & Danuta Liga, Dec. 10 $175,000, 609 Fairlane Dr, Joliet 60435-5153, 06-12-224-0040000, Marilyn K Schumacher to Maria Gala Hernandez, Nov. 17 $225,000, 3710 Saratoga Dr, Joliet 60435-1565, 03-24-205036-0000, Brian D Smith to Dan Clay & Courtney Clay, Dec. 21 $100,000, 610 Mack St, Joliet 60435-5924, 07-08-211-0040000, Michael W Schauer to Patty A Horkey, Nov. 20

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102 Fieldcrest Ct, Minooka 3452 Prieboy Ave, Joliet 1403 Baltz Dr, Joliet 1003 Sable Ridge Dr, Joliet 704 S Jefferson St, Lockport MLS 09104335...Plainfield Schools, liv rm fpl, sun MLS 09097704...In Legacy Point north of Shorewood, MLS 09054410...Minooka Schools, 2,900+ sq ft, 20x19 MLS 09119941...Updated, hardwood flrs thruout, MLS 09079777...Recently updated baths, siding & roof! rm, fin bsmt with rec rm, fpl, 5th bedroom & 3rd 2,256 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 2.5ba, 14x38 kit/fam rm master suite, loft, 9 ft ceilings on main level, pool & 2 bedrooms, granite counters & stainless appliances 3 bedrooms, vaulted liv rm with fpl, hardwood flr in bath. 4 car gar, $289,000 David Roth 815-725-2355 combo, bsmt, $214,900 Jon Higgins 815-351-2348 clubhouse. $219,900 Ellen Williams 815-483-5788 $149,900 Laura Oremus, Managing Broker 815-690-5520 kit, 82x141 lot, $188,900 Pam Schlafer 815-423-6530

1332 Wabena Ave, Minooka 117 Northfield Dr, Minooka 24936 Thornberry Dr, Plainfield 16246 S McGrath Dr, Plainfield 13607 Marigold Rd, Plainfield MLS 09055122...Overlooks the water, new roof, new MLS 09108316...Backs to woods! 9 ft ceil on 1st flr, MLS 09108487...Backs to farm, 3,400+ sq ft, 4 bedrooms, MLS 09119479...4 bedrooms, 1.5ba, liv rm, vaulted MLS 09117310...3,790 sq ft, 9 ft ceilings thruout incl carpet in fam rm with fpl & all 3 upstairs bedrooms, 3ba, fam rm fpl, fin bsmt with rec rm & 4th bedroom. 2-sided fpl warms fam rm & kit with hardwood flr. Full 27x16 fam rm with fpl, 20x15 kit, 2.5 car gar, 100x150 bsmt, 20x18 master suite, kit has island & opens to 20x18 $189,900 Nancy Leggett, Managing Broker 815-790-4526 New roof! $268,980 Ellen Williams 815-483-5788 bsmt, $389,900 Ellen Williams 815-483-5788 lot. $189,900 Debra Brisolara 630-240-7407 fam rm. $324,000 Kristine Henderson 815-325-6237

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1900 Woodstock Ln, Plainfield 14743 Independence Dr, Plainfield 417 Thornton St, Lockport 1704 Grand Highlands Dr, Plainfield 13020 Silverleaf Ct, Plainfield MLS 09115293...3 bedrooms, 2.5ba, fin bsmt. MLS 09116963...2,700+ sq ft, 4 bedrooms incl MLS 09090933...Remodeled! Hardwood flrs, new carpet MLS 09095038...Wesmere Country Club, 2,800+ sq ft, MLS 09117630...Backs to pond in Grande Park, Oswego Shed & deck in fenced backyard. $179,900 Frank 18x18 master, loft, fam rm fpl, 9 ft ceilings on main in all 3 bedrooms, new deck/paver drive & patio, $218,500 4 bedrooms, loft, kit has island & opens to 2 story fam schools. Upgraded 4 bedroom plus den, 4.5ba, walk-out DiGiovanni 815-836-8951 level & bsmt. $269,900 Ellen Williams 815-483-5788 Laura Oremus, Managing Broker 815-690-5520 rm with fpl. $244,900 Donna Leonard 630-936-0984 bsmt. $559,900 Ellen Williams 815-483-5788

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113 N Reed St, Joliet 611 N Raub St, Joliet 2604 Timber Springs Dr, Joliet 1926 Calla Dr, Joliet 3012 Evergreen Dr, Joliet MLS 08969784...On 65x120 lot, updated windows & MLS 09077070...Orig woodwork, hardwood flrs & leaded MLS 09089836...In Neufairfield, New Lenox grade MLS 09097771...Plainfield Schools, 1,383 sq ft duplex, MLS 09104585...Near I-55, Plainfield Schools, baths! Hardwood in all 4 bedrooms & under carpet in liv glass windows, many recent updates! 2 bedrooms, 2 car schools. Wood laminate flrs, 2 bedrooms, 2.5ba, fin 2 bedrooms (11x17 master), 3ba, fin bsmt. $189,900 3 bedrooms, 2ba, 2.5 car gar, 100x140 lot. $165,000 & din rms. Now $134,900! Andy Domas 815-741-8338 gar, $149,000 Leah Kapsimalis 630-337-8387 English bsmt. $164,900 Lynn Walters 815-955-3762 Nancy Leggett, Managing Broker 815-790-4526 Sara Young, Managing Broker 815-685-5090

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709 Glory Dr, Shorewood 1912 Vermette Cir, Plainfield 604 Lynn Ave, Romeoville 185 Barbara Jean Ln, Joliet 723 Springwood Dr, Joliet MLS 09103289...Active adult community, 2,700+ sq MLS 09112747...On the pond, quick close, incl Warranty! MLS 09094133...Completely rehabbed! 4 bedrooms, MLS 09118309...Golfview Estates 2nd flr condo, new MLS 09117301...Min from I-80 & I-55! Wood laminate ft, 3 bedrooms, 3ba, hardwood flrs, liv rm fpl, 34x14 Wood flrs thruout, 4th bedroom in bsmt, step-down liv & incl 19x14 master with bath, walk-in closet & fpl. carpet, 2 bedrooms, 2ba, L-shaped liv/din combo, all flrs thru main level, 3 bedrooms, 2.5ba, office & rec paver patio, $389,900 Don Michalski 708-567-3407 din rms, $224,900 Frank Ristucci 708-646-6447 Now $167,000! Joan Sanchez 708-217-5571 appliances, $100,000 Leah Kapsimalis 630-337-8387 rm in bsmt. $185,000 Melissa Bell 815-342-3400

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS • Continued from page 62 to Patrick W Brown, Dec. 28 $190,000, 5511 Riviera Blvd, Plainfield 60586-5835, 06-04-111066-0000, Fannie Mae to Terry Morris & Deidre A Morris, Dec. 3 $261,500, 25020 W Pauline Dr, Plainfield 60586-9268, 03-29404-021-0000, Howard J Hamilton to Kenneth R Rathbun & Jennifer L Rathbun, Dec. 16 $207,000, 4419 W Riverside Dr, Plainfield 60586-8530, 03-34-101005-0000, Demetra Deligiannis to Kyle L Bennett, Dec. 4 $209,000, 21319 Silktree Cir, Plainfield 60544-9360, 02-31-377023-0000, Michael Q Murdock Estate to Maureen Hernandez & Robert Hernandez, Dec. 11 $397,500, 25111 W Prairie Grove Dr, Plainfield 60585-7979, 0129-208-009-0000, William Ryan Homes Inc to Mark R Kazimierski & Rachel A Kazimierski, Dec. 22 $114,420, 21345 W Juniper Ln, Plainfield 60544-5611, 04-06-122008-0000, Hud to Alan Wyckoff, Dec. 18 $170,000, 6511 Bazz Dr, Plainfield 60586-8690, 03-30204-015-0000, Patricia Ossman to

Heriberto Lopez & Michel Lopez, Dec. 9 $141,000, 24082 Pear Tree Cir, Plainfield 60585-6187, 01-28202-019-1001, Mark T Higgins to Barbara Bordon, Dec. 15 $250,000, 24954 Vermette Rd, Plainfield 60585-7737, 01-32-403014-0000, James M Difiglio to Patrick Raleigh & Jennifer Raleigh, Dec. 15 $280,000, 25321 W Cerena Cir, Plainfield 60586-6817, 03-29-112015-0000, Nvr Inc to Jaber M Okab & Amanda M Dabbas, Dec. 24 $242,000, 25543 W Gateway Cir, Plainfield 60585-7633, 01-32308-004-0000, Patrick J Flach to Tim Solberg & Mary Rose Solberg, Dec. 11 $165,000, 5419 Meadowbrook St, Plainfield 60586-5141, 06-04111-004-0000, Fannie Mae to Jose Vargas, Oct. 23 $240,000, 1701 Sierra Highlands Ct, Plainfield 60586-5934, 03-32407-021-0000, John E Thompson to Jason Sterling Hatch, Dec. 7 $254,000, 6315 Black Hill Ridge Dr, Plainfield 60586-5628, 03-32301-099-0000, Bonnie G • Continued on page 66

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WWW.REMAXREALTYOFJOLIET.COM • (815) 741-3100 All brick 2 story, 4 bedroom home with 2 full baths, full partially basement, fireplace, and 2 car detached garage. HUD owned home! Case #137-518540. Sold “AS IS”. Call for a showing today! www.hudhomestore.com | www.illinoisREOsite.com

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2290 GREYSTONE DR., JOLIET – $149,900

Neat and roomy townhouse in the best location – End unit facing forest preserve – Very private – end unit in the rear – Like a single family home – Large attached 2 car garage – oak cabinets in eat-in kitchen – lower level family room with 3rd bedroom – den on main level could be 4th bedroom – 2 full baths – fireplace in living room – master bedroom with shared bath and walk-in closet – close to schools and shopping and I-55 – unit being sold “AS IS”

A very well cared for condo with many updates. 2 large bdrms & eat-in kitchen. Living rm has easy car wood laminate floor.

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This gorgeous 2000+ square foot home located in Plainfield school district is ready for you to move right in. Fresh paint and carpet throughout! Four bedrooms – Two and a half baths – Large eat-in kitchen with an island – Private master bathroom & soaking tub – Finished basement – Spacious back yard – Schedule your showing today! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. www.homepath.com | www.illinoisREOsite.com

443 ARNOLD AVE., ROMEOVILLE – $108,200

3 bedroom, 1 bath raised ranch home in virtually movein condition. Updated kitchen and bath, newer windows, 6 panel colonist doors, ceramic kitchen floor. 2 car garage and a patio. Finish the lower level and double your living area. Go to hometelosfirst.com and hudhomestore.com for information and education. Call Burneva McCullum for help or questions.

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The Golden Phoenix. Carry out Chinese Restaurant. Incredible opportunity for Sale or Lease. Will train. Land, bldg & all equipment. Basically all mechanicals are 1 1/2 to 2 years old.

Equipment new in 2008. Newer circuit breakers. Parking for 10-12 cars in back of restaurant. PURCHASE: $160,000 OR LEASE: $1000 VISIT THIS PROPERTY AT: www.CarolBoland.com

Well maintained 3 bedroom, two story home. Walk-in closets.

Spacious living room, formal dining room, and an office or media room. A 2.5 car heated garage for these cold winter days and a fenced yard for summer cookouts. $129,900.

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512 Parkshore Dr., Shorewood | $182,000 This property is in pristine condition as it has been lovingly cared for. This 3 bed, 2 bath home is freshly painted. Spacious living rm & dining area off kitchen. Kitchen features SS appliances. SGD off dining area leads out to large paver patio w/attached gas grill. Mature trees in front & back of meticulously cared for yard. Family room in lower level. Hardwood flooring in 2nd bedroom plus there is hardwood flooring under carpet in other 2 bedrooms including the living/dining room & stairs. All windows in home including patio door, front door, garage & service door replaced in 2006.

Roof replaced w/40 year shingles in 2006. Generous sized utility rm off family rm leading to garage & back yard. This is a lovely property that your buyers will love!

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1000 W. JEFFERSON ST., JOLIET Great location for business, professional or medical – 4700+ Sq. Ft. in brick and vinyl building with 45+ parking spaces, front and rear – Very high traffice area – Owner will build out to suit – Southwest corner of Jefferson St. and Wheeler – Call Nancy Freeman for details (815-741-3100) or email nfreeman221@comcast.net

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• Continued from page 64 Kaczmarek to Slagjan Petrusevik & Magdalena Petrusevik, Nov. 5 $205,000, 13726 S Parkfalls Ct, Plainfield 60544-7080, 03-01101-022-0000, Steven A Koulis to Kristy Hurst & Zachary L Antonoff, Dec. 14 $315,000, 12901 Skyline Dr, Plainfield 60585-1992, 01-31-207001-0000, Fannie Mae to Hasan Ahmed Khan & Tahmeena Ali, Dec. 9 $290,000, 12720 Terrace Blvd, Plainfield 60585-1798, 01-32-101013-0000, Anthony J Bingham to Jason G Silber, Dec. 14 $150,000, 22319 W Odessa Ct, Plainfield 60544, 03-01-301-2320000, Donna P Wilson to Zachary J Roszak, Nov. 20 $116,500, 6924 Clearwater Dr, Plainfield 60586-1771, 03-30-107010-1000, Va to Priscilla A Gott, Nov. 16 $195,000, 23557 W Matthews St, Plainfield 60586-2336, 03-22215-001-0000, John P Speckman to Anthony Smith, Dec. 18 $176,000, 2203 Cedar Lakes Ct, Plainfield 60586-6255, 03-32201-008-0000, John Atwood to

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$94,000, 405 Walden Ct, Romeoville 60446-1077, 02-27-116019-0000, Mrf Illinois One LLC to Demoriel Purnell, February 25 $310,000, 644 Michigan Dr, Romeoville 60446-1279, 02-33101-008-0000, Tadeusz Zagata to Paul E Callaghan & Gidgett A Callaghan, Dec. 1 $47,111, 207 Hayes Ave, Romeoville 60446-1709, 04-03-107008-0000, Va to Ronald J Rohr & Bonnie L Rohr, Nov. 8 $133,000, 201 Cedarbend Dr, Romeoville 60446-1007, 02-27107-014-0000, Kristine M Ruzzini to Juan Reyes, Dec. 25 $155,000, 643 Berkley Dr, Romeoville 60446-4177, 02-32-209030-0000, Fannie Mae to Georgia N Fatigato, Nov. 30 $200,500, 543 W Elle St, Romeoville 60446-5294, 02-32-310-0050000, Tcf National Bank to Roger D Daigger Ii, Nov. 10 $185,000, 1945 Amberleigh Ct, Romeoville 60446-4087, 03-12• Continued on page 67

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$357,500, 521 Northgate Ln, Shorewood 60404-6801, 06-09111-009-0000, Calatlantic Group Inc to Ingrid Coleman & Brian D Coleman Sr, Nov. 13 $179,000, 618 Edgebrook Dr, Shorewood 60404-9753, 06-09201-024-0000, Mark T Churnovic to James Lawler & Season Lawler, Dec. 11 $252,060, 615 Pleasant Dr, Shorewood 60404-9576, 06-17308-030-0000, Pulte Home Corp to Karen S Gerace, Dec. 3 $255,215, 613 Pleasant Dr, Shorewood 60404-9576, 06-17308-029-0000, Pulte Home Corp to Barbara J Funk, Dec. 7 $160,000, 1741 Fieldstone Dr S, Shorewood 60404-7402, 06-20103-111-1000, Tracy Mchugh to Joseph Weinhold Jr, Dec. 18 $264,940, 611 Pleasant Dr, Shorewood 60404-9576, 06-17308-028-0000, Pulte Home Corp to Jhon C Knox & Arlene M Knox, Dec. 9 $250,760, 609 Pleasant Dr, Shorewood 60404-9576, 06-17308-027-0000, Pulte Home Corp to Donald J Pappalardo & Sylvia E Pappalardo, Dec. 11 $262,000, 607 Pleasant Dr, Shorewood 60404-9576, 06-17308-026-0000, Pulte Home Corp to Ronald W Eichhorn & Lynn R Eichhorn, Dec. 15 $268,340, 605 Pleasant Dr, Shorewood 60404-9576, 0617-308-025-0000, Pulte Home Corp to John J Hovorka & Joann Hovorka, Dec. 17 $430,000, 1415 Justice Ct, Shorewood 60404-7047, 06-17-

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$335,000, 31718 S Barr Rd, Wilmington 60481-7908, 18-30400-019-0000, William Kalchbrenner to Mathew T Sommers, Dec. 23 $71,000, 1106 N Joliet St, Wilmington 60481-1030, 17-25-104018-0000, Illinois Housing Dev Authority to Teresa A Zielinski, Oct. 22 $75,000, 111 Fossil Ridge Rd, Wilmington 60481-8527, 24-04154-006-0000, Fannie Mae to Michael P Houston, Oct. 17 $295,000, 34522 S Rivals Rd, Wilmington 60481-9786, 25-18100-043-0000, Mariann Gray to Charles Lindemann & Noelle Lindemann, Dec. 21 $150,000, 1511 Charlotte St, Wilmington 60481-1071, 17-24301-003-0000, David Leamer to Andrew Absher, Dec. 18

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TOP 5 REASONS TO BUY A HOME TODAY!

1. Prices Continue to Rise: Home prices in Will County rose, on average, 5.5% in 2015.

Nationally, the Home Price Expectation Survey polls a panel of over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts. They project home values to appreciate by more than 3% a year for the next 5 years. The bottom in home prices has come and gone. Home values generally continue to appreciate slowly and steadily for years. Waiting no longer makes sense.

2. Mortgage Interest Rates Are Projected to Increase: While still historically low (ask your parents and grandparents about their rates) interest rates for a 30-year mortgage have started to inch up, and most experts predict that they will begin to rise even more over the next 12 months. The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & the National Association of REALTORS® agree, projecting that rates will be up almost threequarters of a percentage point by this time next year. An increase in rates will impact YOUR monthly mortgage payment. Your housing expense will be more a year from now if you need a mortgage to purchase your home.

3. Either Way, You Are Paying a Mortgage: Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies reports: “Households must consume housing whether they own or rent. Not even accounting for more favorable tax treatment of owning, homeowners pay debt service to pay down their own principal while households that rent pay down the principal of a landlord plus a rate of return. That’s yet another reason owning often does – as American intuit – end up making more financial sense than renting.”

4. It’s Time to Move On With Your Life: The ‘cost’ of a home is determined by two major components: the price of the home and the current mortgage rate. It appears that both are on the rise. But what if they weren’t? Would you

wait? Look at the actual reason you are buying and decide whether it is worth waiting. Whether you want to have a great place for your children to grow up, or you want to have control over renovations, want to know where “home” will be when your lease expires, or just move out of that basement, maybe it is time to buy. If the right thing for you and your family is purchasing your own home this year, buying sooner rather than later could lead to substantial savings.

5. Because You Probably Can Afford To! Think you can’t? Or need a large down payment?

A recent survey confirms these common misconceptions. Many loan programs offer down payment programs starting at 3%!

Qualified Veterans have 100% financing options.

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) offers a variety of 1st time buyer down payment and closing cost assistance programs.

Locally, the City of Joliet is now offering a down payment assistance program to qualified borrowers for homes in Joliet. If you think you can’t afford a home, think again! Buying usually costs significantly less than renting. Plus the household wealth of a homeowner is typically 45x the net worth of a renter.

Bottom line, if you are a prospective purchaser who is ‘ready’ and ‘willing’ to buy but not sure if you are also ‘able’, sit down with someone who can help you understand your true options.

At Three Rivers Association of REALTORS®, we aim to address real estate issues in the community and work to provide a good housing market for Will and Grundy County.

Our REALTOR® and affiliate partners offer a wide range of industry specific services and can simply and effectively explain today’s real estate conditions and decipher what they mean to you. To learn more or search for a REALTOR®, visit www.trarealtors.net or call 815-744-4520.

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105-039-0000, Illinois Housing Dev Authority to Yuridia Sanjuana Martinez Huerta, Aug. 18 $110,500, 19323 Janet Ave, Romeoville 60446-1903, 04-09404-006-0000, Naida F Magercak to Kyle R Gray, Dec. 2 $146,000, 635 Jordan Ave, Romeoville 60446-1218, 02-33205-001-0000, Jeffrey J Cotton to Heriberto Alvarado & Maria L Alvarado, Nov. 13 $217,000, 667 Elizabeth Ct, Romeoville 60446-4301, 0232-105-006-0000, Wk Building & Development Inc to Martin J Marinelarena & Irma Marinelarena, Sept. 18 $120,000, 201 Hayes Ave, Romeoville 60446-1709, 04-03-107011-0000, Christopher Gottardo to Joel C Stoklosa, Dec. 11

201-112-0000, Pulte Home Corp to Michael J Smith & Jodi L Smith, Dec. 21 $285,905, 517 Commons Dr, Shorewood 60404-6805, 06-09112-014-0000, Calatlantic Group Inc to Dennis Lavell Thompson, Nov. 30 $143,000, 1716 Fieldstone Ct, Shorewood 60404-8262, 06-20102-062-1000, Pnc Bank Na to Nancy J Kirner, Sept. 11 $350,000, 24604 Rylane Ct, Shorewood 60404-8192, 06-21108-015-0000, Ronald H Amrich to James F Boyd & Carrie Boyd, Dec. 18 $100,000, 1946 Parkside Dr 24e, Shorewood 60404-0702, 06-17107-099-1000, Timothy R Kessling to Erin Duffin, Dec. 17 $42,000, 21328 Westminster Ln, Shorewood 60404-2502, 0620-312-005-0000, James Kocik to Anthony C Stazak, Dec. 21 $221,500, 529 Northgate Ln, Shorewood 60404-6801, 06-09100-015-0000, Calatlantic Group Inc to Jason D Cappel & Mary M Cappel, Nov. 30 $303,420, 524 Northgate Ln, Shorewood 60404-6800, 06-09112-008-0000, Calatlantic Group Inc to Katherine W Martinez & Jose A Martinez, Nov. 16 $362,000, 517 Rollingwood Dr, Shorewood 60404-0653, 06-09102-021-0000, Eric Peterson to William Buchar & Jennifer Buchar, Dec. 1 $188,500, 506 Parkshore Dr, Shorewood 60404-9726, 06-09205-031-0000, Richard J Swalina to Thomas Scott Ringel & Evangelia Antonopoulos, Nov. 13

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