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Gary Dobbs sworn in as Grundy County defender

By BRIAN STANLEY bstanley@shawmedia.com MORRIS – After 22 years of hanging around the office, Gary Dobbs made it legal on Monday. The longtime assistant was sworn in as the Grundy County public defender.

Dobbs replaces J.D. Flood, who retired last week after serving as public defender since 1985.

Dobbs, who lives near Mazon, grew up in Oak Park and received his law degree from DePaul University.

“I went on to law school so I could delay having to start paying back my tuition costs for three more years,” Dobbs joked Monday afternoon from

the private practice he’s now closing.

Dobbs began practicing law in Chicago, but was invited by the late Judge Robert Adcock to practice civil and criminal litigation in Grundy County.

In 1993, he became the first assistant public defender.

“I think being able to provide services for everyone is [vitally important],” Dobbs said. “I still enjoy getting in the courtroom and doing a trial.”

Dobbs estimates he’s had more than 150 jury trials during his career. There are about 270 felony cases on file in Grundy County, many of which will use the public defender and three part-time

attorneys. Dobbs said he will hire another assistant to replace his part-time position.

“Previously, Flood took the even-numbered cases and I got the odds, but as the full-time public defender, I’m going to take the lion’s share of the cases,” Dobbs said.

He also expects many cases will “keep moving” with negotiations between the public defender’s and state’s attorney’s offices.

“We’ll continue to look at cases together to see what they have and what we have and try to find a fair resolution,” Dobbs said. “But if it has to be tried, it has to be tried. We’ll give them the best representation we can.”

Will County Courthouse beating trial begins bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – A bench trial began Monday for one of the men accused of jumping a man outside the Will County Courthouse earlier this year.

Martell K. Jones, 26, of Jo- Martell K. liet is charged Jones with aggravated battery and mob action for allegedly beating Michael Travis after they attended Jan. 12 a pretrial hearing in a murder case. Christian M. Blackwell and Makhi T. Jones also are charged in the incident.

Travis testified Monday that Martell Jones told Makhi Jones to “leave it alone” while they were all riding in the courthouse elevator, but Travis and his cousin were apprehensive as they went to the revolving doors leading out to Jefferson Street.

“I asked if they were going to jump me. They didn’t say anything [but] Makhi hit me in the [back of] the head and Christian grabbed my leg and tried to flip me over the banister,” Travis told Judge Dave Carlson.

Travis admitted he could not see if Martell Jones punched and kicked him with the others while Travis “balled up” to try and protect

himself. Travis required three stitches to his eyelid and seven stitches for the bridge of his nose, he testified.

The victim and the suspects had been watching a pretrial hearing for 17-yearold Christopher Stamps. On Oct. 23, 2014, Stamps was charged with killing Latray Wright, 16, during a driveby shooting near Princeton and Fairmont avenues in Lockport Township. Stamps still is awaiting trial. Police have said the Wright killing and courthouse beating are gang-related.

Prosecutors are expected to show video surveillance footage of the incident when the trial continues Tuesday.

QUICK NEWS Workshops planned on résumés, interviewing

JOLIET – Workforce Services Division of Will County has several workshops coming up for job seekers.

“Standout Résumés” will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Attendees will learn the basics of creating a competitive résumé and

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ON THE COVER Abigail Finerty was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2014. The mother of two underwent treatments of chemotherapy followed with a double mastectomy in early 2015.

About 232,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and about 40,000 die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society website.

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may then schedule one-on-one résumé reviews with WSD staff.

Participants will learn interviewing techniques at 10 a.m.

Friday, in “Successful Interviewing.” Attendees may schedule an individual, digitally recorded mock interview after completing the workshop.

All workshops will be on the

fourth floor of the Joliet Junior College City Center Campus building at 214 N. Ottawa St. and are offered at no cost for county residents.

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CLARIFICATION In the article, “D-202 board seeks fee limit increases, waivers,” that was on page 6 of the Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, edition of The Herald-News, it needs to be clarified as to when Plainfield School District 202 requested a waiver from the state regarding driver’s ed fees. The district requested a waiver in 2007 because at that time, state law limited the fee to $50.

The law changed in 2011 to allow districts to charge as much as $250.

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CORRECTION In the article, “Trustee advocates for intersection upgrades” that was on page 6 of the Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, edition of The Herald-News, Randy Jessen was misquoted. The correct quote is, “We have attempted to get ITEP grants for pedestrian paths.”

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Joliet area women reflect on fight against breast cancer

By ALLISON SELK Shaw Media correspondent JOLIET – On the first day of the 2014 school year, Maria Fisher, an American literature teacher at Joliet Catholic Academy, received a phone call that would change her life.

The lump the 45-year-old found in her left breast was cancer.

“Truthfully, I didn’t think it was cancer. I had done everything doctors told me to do to avoid breast cancer. I had five babies, I breast fed and took care of myself,” Fisher said.

About 232,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and about 40,000 die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society website.

Three months after Abigail Finerty of Joliet gave birth to twins, she found a lump in her right breast.

“I had to get a physical for nursing school in May of 2014, so I had my doctor feel what I found. I thought it was a clogged duct from breastfeeding, but on July 2, at the age of 35, I was told I had breast cancer,” Finerty said.

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ABOVE: Maria Fisher, an American literature teacher at Joliet Catholic Academy, was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2014. Fisher, 45, underwent a mastectomy two months later. LEFT: Abigail Finerty was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2014. The mother of two underwent treatments of chemotherapy followed with a double mastectomy in early 2015. About 232,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and about 40,000 die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society website.

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Fisher said her sheer disbelief that she had cancer sent her mind swirling with thoughts and fears.

“Honestly, my first thought was ‘How am I going to take so much time off of school?’ Then, I wondered how my husband would take care of our five girls, aged 18 to 5 years, when I died,” Fisher said. “I made a bucket list, but I knew that I would never be able to go to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower when I had chemotherapy treatments every two weeks.”

Being young and having no family history of cancer, Finerty was confused by her diagnosis.

“I didn’t think I would ever have breast cancer. We don’t

have any family history of it, and I do breast exams all of the time,” she said.

Treatment

In October 2014, Fisher took advice from oncologist

Dr. Joseph Cash and had a mastectomy performed by Dr. Elizabeth Harvey, both affiliated with Edward Hospital in Naperville.

“At this time I was diagnosed with triple-negative

breast cancer, which has a higher chance of reoccurrence.

I decided to join a research study with Dr. Cash where I take a drug called Herceptin for a year, on top of my regular treatments,” Fisher said.

After surgery, Fisher had four treatment cycles of Adriamycin/Cytoxan, and then took Taxol every two weeks from January to April 2015. She took Herceptin beginning in December 2014 and will finish Dec. 18,

with a big party.

Finerty took a different route with her treatments, as she took her chemotherapy before surgery in hopes of shrinking the tumor. In August 2014, she began four cycles of Adriamycin/Cytoxan and 10 out of 12 Taxol treatments.

“I dropped my 10-month-old son because I developed neuropathy from the Taxol, so my

See SURVIVORS, page 14

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City Council drops plan for business taxing districts

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The Joliet City Council on Monday dropped the idea of creating business taxing districts in 2016, saying it was too much too fast.

Business leaders made the same point in speaking against the plan before the council decided to drop it during its workshop meeting.

“There was no planning or checking with the hundreds and hundreds of businesses that would be affected by the proposal,” Don Fisher, president of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry told the council.

Fisher said the proposed Special Service Areas would cover most of the businesses on the West Side of Joliet.

The city’s own numbers showed it covering more than 1,500 different parcels of property worth $441 million,

including such valuable real estate as Louis Joliet Mall, Chicagoland Speedway and Hollywood Casino. The money was to be used for economic development.

“This came upon us pretty quickly,” said Jay Keller, representing Chicagoland Speedway and Hollywood Casino.

The plan was first presented at a Sept. 23 meeting of the council’s Economic Development Committee but was so new that it was not on the agenda.

“This is an ambitious proposal to say the least,” said John Greuling, chief executive officer for the Will County Center for Economic Development. “However, there are a lot of unanswered questions.”

The proposal was on the agenda for a vote on Tuesday that would have set in motion the legal process for eventu-

More online Visit this article at TheHerald-News.com for a video from the Joliet City Council meeting. ally setting up the SSAs for 2016 taxes.

But council members, some of whom said they too were taken by surprise by the proposal, voted, 8-0, to remove the item from the agenda.

“I didn’t know anything about this until I started getting calls and a letter from the chamber,” Councilman Michael Turk said. “We kind of put the business community on the defensive where they have to work against us to kill it. I don’t think that sends the right message.”

Councilwoman Jan Quillman said moving forward on the proposal would be “hypocritical” after election campaigns that promised a new way of doing business more openly in city government.

Quillman at one point said “we’ve lost an element of trust here.”

Her comments prompted a response from Mayor Bob O’Dekirk who backed the proposal.

“This wasn’t a matter of trust. It was a matter of having a public discussion on this,” O’Dekirk said. “I’m not angry that this was taken off the agenda. I’m going to continue to move ideas forward.”

O’Dekirk said City Manager Jim Hock came up with the plan for SSAs when he asked for new ideas to fund economic development. He said the proposal was brought so quickly because of the timing

needed to put it in place for next year’s taxes.

Hock laid out a timeline in which the city would have made its final vote on the plan on Dec. 28, the last day before it could be put on the tax rolls for next year.

“Part of the reason we’re here tonight is we’re pressed for time,” Hock said.

The plan would have created SSAs covering: • A vast area on the south end of the city taking in CenterPoint Intermodal Center-Joliet, Chicagoland Speedway and Hollywood Casino; • A Jefferson Street corridor that extended beyond Jefferson Street to pick up medical offices around Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center and an industrial park along McDonough Street • The Louis Joliet Mall and surrounding commercial areas.

Romeoville trustees approves downtown development

By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com ROMEOVILLE – Development in the Uptown Square downtown area is continuing with approval of plans for a new multi-tenant building.

Romeoville trustees Monday approved a final development plan for the Pal Group’s retail building on the southeast corner of the Uptown Square development, the corner of Route 53 and Alexander Circle.

The development is east of the Edward Hospital Athletic and Events Center, and south of the outlot housing Fat Ricky’s Restaurant and Franconi’s Grocery.

The east-facing 9,425-square-foot building will anchor a BMO Harris Bank with three drive-thru lanes along the south end. The building is expected to accommodate up to six tenants. But it wasn’t clear who is setting up shop in the building.

“Centers like this allow for different users to come in over time,” Mayor John Noak said.

Pal Group representative Tim Winter said the group has received some letters of intent from users, and that construction is expected to start before autumn’s end.

the gridlock between Democrats and Republicans in the legislature.

OSLAD and other parks grants have been suspended

by Gov. Bruce Rauner since March, and continue to be held from local municipalities and park and forest districts.

Noak said that the importance of those grants to Romeoville projects “has been relayed to our representatives in a very lengthy manner.”

Discovery Park

Despite the state of Illinois continuing to hold a $400,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development, or OSLAD, grant that was awarded to the village in January, Romeoville is moving ahead on the first phase of the 31-acre park at the intersection of Weber and Airport roads.

The grant would match $400,000 put up by the village for the large park project.

Planned improvements include a soccer field, several basketball half-court areas, sand volleyball courts, parking and other park amenities.

On Monday, trustees voted to $59,000 to Hitchcock Design

Salt contract, presentations Vikaas Shanker – vshanker@shawmedia.com

Romeoville Golden Age Club member Sharon Schubert (middle) poses with Mayor John Noak (left) and Director of Parks and Recreation Kelly Rajzer (right), after being one of many who received certificates for accomplishments at the 2015 Senior Olympics. Schubert won gold for shuffleboard singles, silver for fishing line casting 318 and 518 competitions and bronze for horseshoes.

Group and $65,951 to Robinson Engineering to start planning the park.

“Even though politicians

would like to play their own political games, the money is [budgeted],” Trustee Sue Micklevitz said, referencing

Trustees also approved a new salt contract with Cargill Inc. at $55.60 per ton not to exceed $500,000 for this winter.

The rate per ton of salt is about half of last year’s rate, Public Works Director Eric Bjork said. The contract was worked through the state bid program.

Trustees also congratulated members of the Golden Age Club for winning medals at the 2015 Senior Olympics.

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Joliet students in the spotlight Girls 4 Science organization boosts science literacy, career interest for young women

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Through their involvement in an organization that addresses the gap in women pursuing science education, three Joliet high school students have landed high-profile attention from ComEd and FOX 32 News.

Joliet Township High School District 204 students Lauryn Luangsomkham, Nia Autman and Sofia Santamaria are members of Girls 4 Science, a Chicago area organization that addresses the lack of accessible quality science programs for young women, according to its website.

The organization has exposed them to several fields in science – from biology to engineering – as well as allowed them to meet women with careers in science. It’s also given them the opportunity to show off their knowledge on Good Day Chicago, a FOX 32 News program.

Luangsomkham and Autman were two participants who joined Girls 4 Science Founder Jackie Lomax on FOX 32 News on Monday to conduct a chemistry experi-

ment live.

“I went to every single one of my teachers and said, ‘Oh yeah, I’m not going to be here Monday, I’m going to be on TV,’ ” Luangsomkham said before the show. “They’re like, ‘What? I need to record it.’ ” Santamaria had the chance to star in a ComEd commercial that will air in movie theaters until Oct. 15. She was chosen to appear in the commercial that’s also available online to highlight Latino and Hispanic women pursuing a career in the sciences as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

She said it was an empowering experience.

“I feel like I’m an older example for a lot of younger people,” she said.

The idea for Girls 4 Science began when Lomax noticed her daughter was interested in a career in science but could not find a community-based program to help her achieve her dreams, according to its website.

Girls 4 Science gives students hands-on experience and mentorship to increase their scientific literacy and operates as a free academy.

“Without [Lomax] and her

network of people, our girls would not have these opportunities,” said Lisa Luangsomkham, Lauryn’s mother.

“They’ve been to Fermilab, Argonne … these girls have had opportunities that I think nobody would have ever had without Girls 4 Science.”

Girls 4 Science has created an interest in science careers for the three Joliet students.

Lauryn and Autman said they plan to be a chemist and an anesthesiologist, respectively. Santamaria wanted to be a chemical engineer at first, but she’s now leaning toward astronomy.

Carole Frano, Girls 4 Science coordinator, said the organization tries to keep the interest in science alive for girls.

They introduce them to women in their 20s with careers to show it’s possible for them to have one, she said.

Nakischa Jones, Autman’s mother, said students get to dabble in everything.

“They touch on a little bit of everything. Math, exercise, everything,” she said. “It allows them to see what’s out there and make an educated choice for their future careers.”

a news release from the city.

In observance of the Columbus Day holiday, City Hall will be closed Oct. 12, and the parking decks will be free of charge and there will be no enforcement of the parking meters.

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Kendall County Veterans Assistance Commission, U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Vet Center and the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission will be on hand to discuss services and programs they offer.

The Veterans’ Breakfast also will feature guest speaker USMC Major Charles “Lynn” Lowder, whose organization 1 Vet At A Time helps entrepreneurial veterans start their own businesses.

Veterans wanting to attend the breakfast are asked to RSVP with Samantha in Bertino-Tarrant’s Plainfield office at 815-254-4211.

QUICK NEWS Basketball clinic to be held JOLIET – D’Arcy Automobiles and Ace Iron and Metal will be sponsoring a basketball clinic from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Roger W. Powell Basketball courts at McDonough and Water streets. Roger W. Powell Sr. will be conducting the free clinic.

Joliet refuse collection will not change next week JOLIET – The week of Oct. 12 will have regularly scheduled garbage, recycling and yard waste pick-up.

The Columbus Day holiday on Oct. 12 will not affect Waste Management’s schedule, according to

Bertino-Tarrant, McGuire to hold vets’ breakfast PLAINFIELD – State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, and state Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, will be holding a Veterans’ Breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Plainfield American Legion, 24741 W. Renwick Road.

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Silver Cross Field will be open Wednesday night for fans who want to watch the Chicago Cubs play the Pittsburgh Pirates in the wild-card playoff game.

The gates open at 5 p.m. The game, which starts at 7 p.m., will be shown on the video board, which the city bought this year for Silver Cross Field. The city of Joliet owns the stadium.

Tickets in stadium seats are free. For $5, fans can sit on the field closer to the video board. The stadium suites have been sold out for the event, Slammers President Nick Semaca said. Draft beer will be sold for $2.

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same group.”

Semaca said the commissioner’s award comes on top of a recent fan survey that showed good results.

“The short answer is our fans are having a great time,” he said. “They like the food.

They like the ballpark. They like the service.”

Paying attention to detail is paying off, he said.

Semaca said the city’s decision to install a new video board helped make 2015 a successful season. The board offered better graphics, in-game replays and opportunities to check on how the Chicago Blackhawks were doing during the playoffs.

The board will be used again Wednesday, when the Slammers host a viewing party for the Chicago Cubs wild-card playoff game. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the 7 p.m. game.

Semaca said suites are sold out for the event, but there is plenty of room in stadium seats, which are free, and on the field for $5.

PLAINFIELD – Plainfield School District 202 officials will offer training sessions for parents and guardians of students with disabilities ready to make the transition to life after high school.

The first meeting for Next Steps transition training will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the District 202 Administrative Center, 15732 Howard St. Illinois Department of Human Services Transition Adviser Michael Parvis will attend the meeting to share information on the transition process for high school graduates.

“It’s for our parents of students with disabilities to become aware of post-secondary services and post-secondary options that are available to students and their families once the students transition from high school,” said Dee Graves,

district assistant director of private placement and transition.

“We bring in every month a service provider from one of those adult service agencies to discuss issues that are pertinent to the student,” she said.

The rest of the Next Steps meetings will take place Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 15 and April 19.

All meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the administrative center.

District 202 officials said in a news release that the 2015-16 school year will be the second time they are offering this programming and information to the community. Residents can attend as many meetings as they want.

Graves said parents can raise issues at the meetings and suggest possible speakers. If there’s something that interests one parent, it may interest another, she said.

“We’re totally open,” she said.

District 202 vocational education staff are part of the Next Steps team, according to district officials. They assist parents with planning, transitioning and advocating for their children with disabilities.

Team members include Anne Twist from Plainfield North High School; Kathy Thomason from Plainfield South High School; Colleen Goldenberg from Plainfield Academy; and Project SEARCH teacher Colleen Kelly, according to district officials.

“These people have been trained by the state of Illinois. … They are able to facilitate these important training sessions for our parents,” Graves said.

Parents and caregivers looking for more information should contact Graves at 815-577-4023 or dgraves@ psd202.org.

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JOLIET – The Frontier League commissioner on Monday proclaimed 2015 a very good year for the Joliet Slammers.

Commissioner Bill Lee presented the Commissioner’s Award of Excellence to the Slammers during Frontier League annual meetings at Silver Cross Field.

The award recognized the Slammers for increased attendance and business development, according to a news release from Joliet’s minor league baseball team.

In a written statement in the news release, Lee call the Slammers’ efforts in 2015 “incredible. Very few organizations in the history of the Frontier League have accomplished so much.”

Current ownership of the team is in its second year of business.

Attendance at Silver Cross Field was more than 95,000 in 2015, up 10 percent from the previous year, according to the news release. Average nightly attendance was more than 2,000.

Slammers President and majority owner Nick Semaca said the team was pleased with the attendance increase, especially considering wet weather in June when the Slammers had 19 of their 51 home games.

Semaca, who always has been the majority owner of the Slammers, recently became its top executive, as well, when CEO Josh Schaub left to pursue other opportunities.

Ownership stays the same, and Semaca will step into Schaub’s former role.

“I will take that over,” Semaca said. “Josh sold his shares to another one of our current investors. It’s the

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By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com DWIGHT – More than two years after Illinois shuttered the Dwight Correctional Center, the now vacant, former all-female prison is slated for new use.

Dwight Fire Chief Paul Johnson said the local fire district has entered into a five-year intergovernmental agreement with the state to use portions of the closed facility to conduct hands-on firefighting training.

The prison will remain under control of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, but Johnson said the district is partnering with the Romeoville Fire Academy to create a south campus in Livingston County.

The Illinois Department of Corrections transferred control of the shuttered state prison to CMS – the state agency responsible for handling state property transactions – last year.

This being the first fireand-rescue training facility for the area is “huge,” Johnson said, with firefighters from Dwight and other agencies in Grundy and Livingston counties otherwise having to travel to the academy in Romeoville or the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for hands-on training.

Unlike other academies statewide, which offer weekday and morning classes, the majority of courses in Dwight will be tailored for volunteer firefighters’ schedules, and will be available during nights and weekends, Johnson said.

Under the agreement, which still is being finalized with the Romeoville Fire Academy, the plan involves using three inmate cottages, the infirmary building and some of the adjacent land to the west. Firefighters would get hands-on training on fire suppression, hazardous materials response and technical rescue operations.

Johnson said the state is allowing the fire district to use sections of the facility for free.

He said he thinks the local district may spend, at most, “a couple thousand dollars” each year to build the necessary props.

Depending on course type, tuition revenue would be split between the Romeoville Fire Academy and the Dwight Fire Protection District, he said. Dwight firefighters will receive tuition waivers. The Romeoville Fire Academy will provide a fire engine and other training equipment.

Classes will begin in early 2016, Johnson said, but the local fire district likely will use the facility for internal training exercises within the next couple months.

Courses offered at the south campus will meet all the requirements of the Illinois State Fire Marshall and the National Fire Protection Association.

The Illinois State Police and the U.S. Army and National Guard may use the facility in the future, as well, according to a Dwight Fire Protection District news re-

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• Jennifer L. Palmer, 32, of Wabash, Indiana, was arrested by Joliet police Sept. 27 on charges of drug possession, marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Robert J. Phillips, 26, of the 1500 block of Beach Avenue in LaGrange, was arrested by Crest Hill police Sept. 27 on charges of drug possession, driving with a suspended license and driving without insurance.

• Antanina Raspanti, 24, of the 100 block of South Anderson in New Lenox, was arrested by sheriff’s police Sept. 27 on charges of aggravated assault and domestic battery.

• Salman M. Tanvees, 23, of the 24000 block of West Marathon in Plainfield, was arrested

by Plainfield police Sept. 27 on a charge of domestic battery.

• Ignacio L. Gonzales, 44, of the 1300 block of East Indian Trail in Aurora, was arrested by state police Sept. 28 on charges of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license.

• Sharnise L. Moody, 33, of the zero block of Edison Road in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police Sept. 28 on a charge of vandalism.

• Amanda A. Patrick, 33, of the 2600 block of Caddy Lane in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Sept. 28 on a charge of drug possession.

• Darius R. Stuckey, 23, of the 200 block of Herkimer Street in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Sept. 28 on a charge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

• Scott C. Talbert, 38, of the 300 block of North Harlem Avenue in Peotone, was arrested

by Peotone police Sept. 28 on a charge of domestic battery.

• Dakari D. Williams, 18, of the 300 block of North Bluff Street in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Sept. 28 on charges of identity theft, vandalism and disorderly conduct.

• Patrick J. Goshorn, 24, of the 13000 block of Finch Court in

Homer Glen, was arrested by sheriff’s police Sept. 29 on a charge of burglary.

• Joseph M. Ledford, 32, of the 800 block of Penfield Street in Beecher, was arrested by Beecher police Sept. 29 on charges of domestic battery and endangering the life or health of a child.

• Kimberly L. McDonald, 39, of the 100 block of Bowen Place in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Sept. 29 on charges of battery and criminal trespassing.

• David L. Risinger, 28, of the 400 block of North Outer Drive in Wilmington, was arrested by Braidwood police Sept. 29 on a charge of burglary.

• Jerry J. Williams, 27, of the 100 block of Seabury Road in Bolingbrook, was arrested by Bolingbrook police Sept. 29 on a charge of theft.

• Arnold E. Zavala, 25, of the 400 block of Salem Square in Bolingbrook, was arrested by Bolingbrook police Sept. 29 on charges of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license.

• Michael J. Davila, 24, of the 5000 block of West Deming Place in Chicago, was arrested by sheriff’s police Wednesday on a charge of aggravated battery.

• Bridgette A. McGee, 41, of the 9600 block of South 76th Avenue in Bridgeview, was arrested by Tinley Park police Wednesday on a charge of drug possession.

• Larry D. Newman, 59, of the 1100 block of South Lawler Avenue in Chicago, was arrested by sheriff’s police Wednesday on a charge of driving with a suspended license.

• Deangelo D. Grocesley, 18, of the 300 block of Richards Street in Joliet, was arrested

by Joliet police Thursday on charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unauthorized possession of ammunition.

• Tyler J. Labedz, 18, of the 200 block of East 34th Street in Steger, was arrested by sheriff’s police Thursday on charges of theft and burglary.

• Gabriel H. Rodriguez, 39, of Houston, Texas, was arrested by the Drug Enforcement Agency on Thursday on a charge of delivery of drugs.

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The Village Board sat down Saturday with Michigan-based consultant Lewis Bender to discuss the various strategic objectives of the village, ranging from transportation and development to community life.

“It was a really profitable discussion,” trustee Jim Racich said. “An awful lot is being

accomplished.”

Along with presenting the village’s progress in key development areas to Bender’s neutral set of eyes, the meeting provided an opportunity for the village to review that progress. “[Bender said] we are moving through the plan quicker than anticipated,” Director of Public Works Allen Persons said. “It’s turning more into a three-year plan.”

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Several road and community linkage initiatives are ahead of schedule.

A traffic study for the village’s “Complete Streets” plan, commissioned to provide comfortable and safe pedestrian and bike connections, has been completed through two phases.

Plans have progressed on the Interstate 55 interchange expansion; work on Route 30; and traffic lights at 119th Street and Route 30, and Meadow Lane and Route 126. Projects involving the Lockport Street bypass, Renwick Road design, 143rd Street extension and Canadian National Railway issues are moving forward.

A Lockport Street surface treatment, a new design for Settlers’ Park, the removal of ash trees and work on landscape improvements along the DuPage River also have progressed.

The village also has set up intergovernmental agreements with Plainfield and Wheatland townships for sharing equipment and manpower, and partnered with other Plainfield governments for community improvement initiatives.

Business prospects have progressed for several out-

lined goals, including work on the Meijer outlots, a new economic incentive policy for prospective businesses, finalizing an impact fee schedule for developers, revising the site plan review ordinance and exploring a tax-increment financing district for Route 30.

Racich said discussion also took place on updating the strategic plan.

“In the future, we’re looking at having another large community village input day. ... Looking at what is good, bad, needs to be continued,” he said.

Plainfield School District 202 discards late start option PLAINFIELD – Plainfield School District 202 officials are scraping an idea that could have in certain instances seen schools open late, and not close, during inclement weather because of transportation challenges.

In 2011, district officials came up with the idea for opening school two hours later instead of closing it when the weather went awry. After years of research and further study this fall, District 202

Spokesman Tom Hernandez said they learned it was going to be difficult to put to practice.

It was an option that wasn’t used before by the district.

Hernandez said District 202 has a triple-tier busing system – buses transport students in all grade levels – and buses also send students to many out-of-district and offsite educational programs.

“When you think about it, it becomes logistically very, very difficult, if not impossible,” Hernandez said.

District officials also researched the use of late start from neighboring school districts and noticed most of them do not use it.

The late start idea was developed because the decision to close a school doesn’t always make everyone happy and bad weather early in the morning can potentially improve by mid-morning, he said.

“The idea was if we had a chance to look at the window in the first couple of the hours of the day … if [meteorologists] are telling us, ‘Things

should clear up by 8 a.m. or 9 a.m.,’ then maybe we can just start school later,” Hernandez said.

In a December 2011 letter, former Superintendent John Harper mentioned the school district may use a late start schedule and open school two hours later than normal if the weather is bad.

He wrote the option would allow District 202 to meet state calendar requirements without having to make up snow days at the end of the year.

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some fairly complex planning and operations, so it will be used only sparingly,” Harper wrote.

With the late start option not on the table for District 202, Hernandez wrote in a news release district officials will continue to close school only when necessary for student and staff safety based on information at the time.

Families always should plan for school to be open and District 202 will notify them of closures through the Connect-Ed system, websites and local media, Hernandez said.

Grundy County Health Dept. secures mental health awareness grant

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The Grundy County Health Department has secured a federal grant to support a new program aimed at curbing youth substance abuse and mental health issues by training adults to detect and respond to depression’s early warning signs.

The three-year, $340,000 Project AWARE grant is made available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

The goal of the project’s “Now is the Time” initiative is to build and expand the capacity of state and local agencies to increase awareness of

mental health and substance abuse issues among school-age youth, according to a department news release.

Over the life of the grant, about 400 teachers, school support staff members, counselors, faith-based leaders, coaches, school administrators and others will be trained to provide mental health first aid with the hope of positively affecting the lives of 8,000 Grundy County youth ages 12 to 18, said Martha Jarmuz, project coordinator for the department.

“Unfortunately, things we may attribute to regular teenage moodiness, maybe a student becomes disinterested in activities ... in reality may be symptoms of depression,” Jarmuz said. “Our goal is to reach

out to that student.”

The funding will help combat the county’s comparably higher rates of bullying, alcohol use and marijuana use among teenagers. Jarmuz said she used data from the 2014 Illinois Youth Survey to showcase in the grant application the area’s need for substance abuse and mental health awareness.

About 33 percent of 10th-graders and 46 percent of 12th-graders reported drinking in the past month, according to the 2014 data. Marijuana use in the past 30 days was reported among 16 percent of 10th-graders and 24 percent of 12th-graders, while 50 percent of eighth-graders and nearly 40 percent of 10th-graders report-

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OBITUARIES ANTHONY R. BROZOVIC Anthony R. Brozovic, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 4, 2015.

Tony was born in Lockport, to the late Frank and Amelia (nee Benac) Brozovich, and lived in New Lenox the past 55 years. Beloved husband, of 59 years, of Ginny (nee Zembruski); loving father of Cheri (Phil) Webb, Rick(Liane) Brozovic, Michelle (Denis) Brunner and Jeff Brozovic; cherished Papa ofAlisa Webb, Amanda (Ian) Chisholm, Veronica Brozovic, Adam Webb, Becky Brozovic, Brittney Brunner, Ella, Genna and Shawn Brozovic, David Brunner and great granddaughter, Emma Rose Chisholm; dear brother of Ann (Richard)Wojnarowski and Jane (Harold) Schrank; fond uncle many nieces and nephews.

Tony retired from Nicor after 36 years of service. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, and a member of New Lenox American Legion Post 1977, and the South Wilmington Sportsman’s Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude School, New Lenox or Providence Catholic High School would be appreciated.

Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451 on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 3:00 until 8:00 PM. Funeral service Thursday, October 8, 2015 with prayers at 10:30 AM to St. Jude Catholic Church, New Lenox, for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park, Joliet.

For information, 815-485-3200 or www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com

From that union they were blessed with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and lifelong memories. Along with Shirley and George’s many travels, she enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society in Tarpon Springs, FL. Where there was a good Bingo game, Shirley could sometimes be found, winning! Dinners with the family and friends were the rule not the exception. The world came to a stop when the grandchildren and great-grandchildren were around, because she loved above all else that precious time with them.

Preceded by her beloved husband, George Connor.

Survived by her son, Faron (Deborah) Connor of Channahon; one grandson, Jason (Jana) Connor or South Wilmington; one granddaughter, Amanda (Mike) Allen of Plainfield; five great-grandchildren, Madison, Leia and Alexis Connor, and Nicholas and Joey Allen; and many special friends.

Graveside services for Shirley M. Connor will be Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 23060 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Rev. Bob Hahn officiating, with interment to immediately follow. Visitation will be Tuesday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet.

For information (815) 741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www. fredcdames.com

Shirley M. Connor (nee Schoob), age 80. Passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 4, 2015, at the Morris Hospital.

Shirley loved life. She married the love of her life, George Connor, and had 50 wonderful years with him until the good Lord called him home.

Born: Dec. 12, 1950; in Joliet, IL Died: Oct. 3, 2015; in Joliet, IL Born: Jan. 16, 1949; in Evergreen Park, IL Died: Oct. 4, 2015; in Naperville, IL

Patricia E. Dowling (nee Stapay), age 51, entered into eternal life on October 1, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia is survived by two loving sons, Robert, and Joseph Dowling; two loving step-sons, Jason (Elizabeth) and Jordan (Pamela) Dowling; one loving step-daughter, Ryann Dowling; dear brothers, Timothy and Mark Stapay; loving niece, Caroline Wolf; cherished step-grandchildren, Faye and Beatrice Dowling, Adaline and Everett Dowling.

a young age, attended St. Mary Immaculate Grade School and was a 1967 graduate of Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, IL. He attended Loyola University in Chicago and was most recently employed by Edward Hospital in Naperville. Bruce was an enthusiastic Cubs and Bears fan and enjoyed cycling, playing tennis and cards. He will be remembered as a fun and loving uncle and great-uncle.

Memorial Visitation Friday, October 9, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Residence, 1400 Brookdale Rd., Naperville. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Friday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Residence.

Interment: Private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Patrick’s Residence, 1400 Brookdale Rd., Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 4166565, www.stpatricksresidence.org Arrangements by Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Plainfield, IL. For more information, please call (815) 436-9221 or visit www. overmanjones.com

(Douglas) Kaiser; grandchildren, Brendan and Jenna Smith; brother, Tom Locher; three nephews, Gregory (Nicole), Nathaniel (Laurie) and Nicholas (Judy) Locher.

Preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved maltese “Lari”.

Rick retired from Local #150 after over 35 years of dedicated service as a crane operator. Music was his passion; at the age of 12 he began playing the organ at St. Peter Lutheran Church which led to playing at various other churches in the area. A member of the American Guild of Organists.

Funeral services for Rick Locher will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Hope Lutheran Church, 305 E. Black Rd., Shorewood, IL where he will lie-in-state from 10:00 a.m. until services begin at 11:00 a.m.

Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 6, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet, IL. For information (815) 741-5500 or visit his book of memories at www. fredcdames.com

RICHARD A. LOCHER JR. BRUCE M. GOODSON

PATRICIA E. DOWLING

SHIRLEY M. CONNOR

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, John E. Dowling; parents, Joseph and Ellen (nee McMaster) Stapay.

Patricia took delight in listening to music and playing pool, a game in which few challengers could beat her. She was a devoted mother. Her family was her life. As Patricia’s MS progressed, her strong will allowed her to overcome many challenges that she faced. She and her children spent countless days driving her scooter across town on adventures.

These days will never be forgotten.

Her beautiful spirit will be forever missed.

A Celebration of Patricia’s life will begin on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:30 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Joliet. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435.

Obituary and Tribute Wall for Patricia E. Dowling at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Bruce Michael Goodson, age 66, of Plainfield, IL, died Sunday, October 4, 2015, at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville, IL after a short battle with lung disease.

He was born January 16, 1949, in Evergreen Park, IL. Beloved son of the late Robert “Bob” and Catherine A. “Kay” (nee Graham) Goodson; loving brother of Deborah (Brian) Kocsis, Diane (Steven) Fink, Mary (Ole) Birkelund, Mark (Karen) Goodson, Robert “Bob” (Connie) Goodson, Barbara (Paul) Ott, James (Susan) Goodson, Jacqueline (Ralph) Pratt, David (Leslie) Goodson and Douglas Goodson; adored uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many.

Bruce moved to Plainfield at

Richard A. Locher Jr., age 64, a lifelong Joliet resident, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 3, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

He was born December 12, 1950, in Joliet to the late Bertha (nee Griparis) and Richard A. Locher, Sr. A graduate with the class of 1968 at Joliet West High School, Rick also attended Concordia Teachers College.

Survived by his wife, Melissa (nee Rush) Locher; daughter, Beth

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Mom, you would have been 100 years old today. We’ve been blessed to have many memories of our beloved mother.

You’re still greatly missed and loved.

Forever, your children, Alice, Joe, Jean, Bill, and Ronald and all of the Grands and Greats.

OBITUARIES

ALFRED J. MUZZARELLI Born: Oct. 14, 1921; in South Wilmington, IL Died: Oct. 4, 2015; in Dwight, IL

The Associated Press STOCKHOLM – Henning Mankell, the internationally renowned Swedish crime writer whose books about the gloomy, soul-searching police inspector Kurt Wallander enticed readers around the world, died early Monday, his publisher said. He was 67.

The hesitant figurehead of Scandinavian crime fiction, who last year revealed he had cancer, died in his sleep in the southwestern city of Goteborg, his publisher, Leopard, said in a statement on its website.

Mankell wrote some 50 novels and numerous plays, selling more than 40 million copies worldwide.

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Set in the bleak landscapes of southern Sweden, the series drew on the dark, morally complex moods of its main protagonist and was heavily infused with social commentary.

Mankell himself was deeply engaged in social and political issues. Since the mid-1980s he had divided his time between Sweden and Mozambique, where he helped build a village for orphaned children to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. He also was among the activists who were attacked and arrested by Israeli forces as they tried to sail to the Gaza strip with humanitarian supplies in June 2010.

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Alfred J. Muzzarelli “Alfie”, age 93, formerly of South Wilmington, IL, late of Dwight, IL, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL. Born October 14, 1921, in South Wilmington, IL to the late Geaton and Ida (nee Bondioli) Muzzarelli. Alfred graduated from the Gardner-South Wilmington High School, Class of 1939. He retired in 1982 from Caterpillar, Inc in Joliet, IL, following 31 years of employment. Member of the United Methodist Church in South Wilmington and had served the church as Chairman of the Board for several years.

Alfred was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1943-1945. He was a member of VFW Post #2608 in Dwight. Alfred spent many hours volunteering at Heritage Health in Dwight. Both the staff and residents loved him there to help and also to visit. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

Surviving are his son and daughterin-law, John and Nancy Muzzarelli of Daytona Beach, FL; grandson, Cale Muzzarelli of Irving, TX; one sister,

Delores (John) Austin of Gardner, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Lila (nee Williams) Muzzarelli; three brothers, Samuel Muzzarelli, James Muzzarelli, and Jerry Muzzarelli; and three sisters, Mary Densmore, Carrie Corneglio, and Lillian Christensen.

Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, South Wilmington Chapel, 2nd & Lemmon , South Wilmington, IL 60474, Friday, October 9, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Kevin Boesen will officiate. Interment will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery in Braceville, IL. The visitation will be Thursday, October 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be directed to the United Methodist Church in South Wilmington or Heritage Health Activity Fund.

For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes. com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd.

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ILLINOIS

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ROUNDUP News from across the state

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Illinois to implement new ratings for schools, districts

CHICAGO – Schools and school districts across Illinois will be subject to a rating system that was recently signed into law and is scheduled to launch this year.

The system will grade schools and districts much like students taking a traditional classroom test – on a 100-point scale with labels ranging from “exemplar” to “unsatisfactory.”

The new rating system was developed by a statewide group of top education organizations called Vision 20/20 along with several local superintendents.

That led to legislation that was approved in the spring. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the legislation into law July 30.

The Chicago Tribune reported 30 percent of a school or

district’s score will depend on student achievement and academic progress. That will include state exam scores and graduation rates. The other 70 percent will be based on things like family involvement, school atmosphere and decision-making that involves administrators, teachers and students.

Superintendent Todd Koehl of Troy School District 30-C said those elements “lay the foundation for good success in any school.” He was one of the administrators who helped develop the scoring system.

The state may need to get federal permission for the rating system because it doesn’t fully mirror a rating system that the U.S. Department of Education approved earlier for Illinois. That approved system focused more on academic measures.

three days because Legionella was found said there is a lack of public health guidance about the bacteria for schools.

Elgin Area School District U-46 CEO Tony Sanders said he didn’t receive guidance from state or federal agencies about when it was safe to reopen Eastview Middle School in Bartlett, Larkin High School in Elgin and the district’s Educational Services Center in Elgin last month. The closings came after high levels of Legionella were found in water cooling towers.

“It was incredibly frustrating,” Sanders told the Arlington Heights Daily Herald. He said he still doesn’t know if closing the schools was necessary.

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The report’s conclusion was

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disclosed at a pretrial hearing Monday for Adel Daoud in a Chicago federal court. He’s denied trying to ignite an inert bomb outside a Chicago bar in 2012 in an FBI sting.

Daoud told Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman in August that there’s a conspiracy against him involving Freemasons and Illuminati.

Defense attorney Thomas Durkin said at Monday’s hearing he may challenge the report’s finding. He told reporters later that Daoud’s conspiracy theories and other behavior raised questions about his mental health.

Coleman has set Jan. 5 as the trial date after repeated delays.

She said Monday she won’t delay it again.

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Deere says UAW members approve labor agreement

MOLINE – Farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Co. said United Auto Workers members have approved a new six-year labor agreement that covers

facilities in three states.

Deere and UAW reached a tentative agreement last week. The company said in a statement Sunday it received notification that UAW members had ratified the deal. Negotiations began in late August.

The statement said terms of the agreement will not be made public.

The master labor contract covers manufacturing employees at factories in Davenport, Ankeny, Dubuque, Ottumwa and Waterloo, Iowa; East Moline, Moline and Milan, Illinois; and Coffeyville, Kansas.

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Last month the 9th warmest September on record for Illinois

CHICAGO – The Illinois State Water Survey said last month was the ninth warmest September on record for Illinois.

A statement from the research body said the average statewide temperature in September was 70.2 degrees. That’s 4 degrees higher than average.

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HELEN ANN TALARICO Born: Dec. 12, 1926 Died: Oct. 3, 2015

Helen Ann Talarico (nee Govednik), age 88, of Morris,IL passed away peacefully at Park Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Saturday, October 3, 2015.

Helen was born December 12, 1926, to the late Mary (nee Skufca) and Martin Govednik, proud Slovenian immigrants, in Joliet where she resided for many years. She also resided in East Moline, IL and Palm Harbor, FL. Beloved mother of Thomas F. (Jeanne) Talarico of Morris, IL, Gary M. (Linda) Talarico of New York City and Mary Jo (Brad) Talarico-Gehn of Geneseo, IL. Loving grandmother of Matthew (Anna) Talarico, Elizabeth Talarico, Alexander Talarico, Lily Talarico and step-grandson Adam (Jenny) Gehn. Proud great-grandmother of Sofia, Nicholas, Hanah Talarico and step-great-grandson

Gage Gehn. Dear sister of Lorraine “Lovey” (William) Colonna of Crest Hill, IL and Richard (Diana) Govednik of Racine, WI. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Thomas J. Talarico (2010); her parents and siblings, Martin Govednik, Raymond Govednik, Genevieve Talarico, Frances Allen and Bernadette Cavato.

Helen worked most of her adult life as an accountant for local businesses in Joliet and the Quad Cities, not only to help provide a great life for her children, but because she loved her work. She was an independent woman, liberated before the word came into use. She was always there for her children, attending all their athletic games and important events in their lives. Helen was an avid golfer, and loved playing cards, especially bridge, her favorite, euchre and the favorite game of her mother and father, pinochle. She was also a compassionate person, sharing a passion for politics with her husband, and was a well-informed loyal Democrat.

She was famous for her homemade pizza and spaghetti sauce but also made the best Slovenian potica in the world.

The Talarico family will forever be grateful to the staffs of Park Pointe Assisted Living, the Rehab and Nursing Center and Joliet Area Community Hospice for the loving care and comfort provided to Helen.

Funeral services for Helen Talarico will be held Friday, October 9, 2015, 9:00 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 1201 W. Route 6 at Deerpath Drive, Morris, to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 516 E. Jackson St., Morris where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name can be made to Joliet Area Community Hospice.

For information (815) 942-5040 or visit her book of memories at www. fredcdames.com.

STERLING G. WILKINSON

Born: May 1, 1920; in Aurora, IL Died: Sept. 29, 2015; in Tahlequah, OK Sterling Grant Wilkinson, age 95, passed away peacefully in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on September 29, 2015. He was born May 1, 1920, in Aurora, IL. Our country owes a debt of gratitude to Sterling and his fellow World War II veterans who fought so valiantly to protect our freedom. A paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, Sterling parachuted into the heat of some of the most famous and notorious battles of the war, including Normandy, Sicily, and Market Garden. Until the final days of his life, he told fascinating stories of the many battles he fought and survived.

After the war, Sterling lived in Plainfield, IL, raised his family and worked as a truck driver for his entire career. He was a proud Teamsters Union member.

Shortly before he retired, he married Anne (Byrne) Meggesin in 1981. They moved to Arkansas where they built a homestead in the Ozarks outside of Fayetteville and raised cows, grew vegetables, and spent their evenings watching the sun set over the mountains. Years later they moved to Rogers, Arkansas and in 1998, to Go Ye Village, a retirement community in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. They also launched a handcrafted jewelry business and sold their wares at craft malls and fairs.

Sterling is preceded in death by wife, Anne; son, Sterling L. Wilkinson; and son-in-law, James Robinson.

He is survived by daughters, Carol (Warren) Morrow and Jean Jubinsville; stepchildren, Patricia Robinson, Arthur Grindstaff, Kathleen (James) Mathers, Nancy (Howard) Lemcke, John (Rebecca) Meggesin, and Laurie (David Duran) Meggesin; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sterling’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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In their first public meeting since a number of high-profile decisions in June displayed passionate, sometimes barbed disagreement, the justices were deferential to each other, even as they engaged in typically aggressive questioning of lawyers.

The court also rejected hundreds of appeals that piled up over the summer, including one from the Obama administration that claimed it will have a much tougher time prosecuting insider-trading cases because of a lower court ruling from New York.

San Jose, California, also lost its bid to lure the Athletics

sue the state-owned Austrian railway in U.S. courts.

Ginsburg sounded skeptical that the lawsuit could proceed.

“There is one contact with the United States. A pass is bought from a travel agent in Massachusetts, a pass covering 30-odd railroads. That’s all that happened in the United States,” Ginsburg said during the hour-long argument.

All the other justices, except Clarence Thomas, eventually joined in the questioning, and most seemed to agree with Ginsburg.

Consensus almost certainly will give way to division when the court takes up cases later this term that deal with abortion, religious objections to birth control, race in college admissions and the power of public-sector unions.

Cases on immigration and state restrictions on voting also could make it to the court in the next nine months.

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from Oakland over the objection of Major League Baseball.

Without comment, the high court left in place a decision by the federal appeals court in New York last year that threw out the insider trading convictions of two high-profile hedge fund managers. The federal government’s pursuit of insider trading on Wall Street resulted in more than 80 arrests and 70 convictions over several years.

Just after 10 a.m., Chief Justice John Roberts formally closed the previous term, most notable for its decision extending same-sex marriage nationwide, and began the new one.

As often happens, 82-yearold Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the first justice to speak in a case that involves a California woman who lost her legs in a horrific accident after she fell while attempting to board a train in Innsbruck, Austria.

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – An Amtrak train headed from Vermont to Washington, D.C., on Monday hit rocks that had fallen onto the track from a ledge, spilling the locomotive and a passenger car down an embankment, derailing three other cars and injuring seven people, authorities said.

The Vermonter train, carrying 98 passengers and four crew members, derailed around 10:30 a.m. in Northfield, 20 miles southwest of Montpelier, they said.

One of the injured people was airlifted to a hospital and was evaluated in its emergency room. The six others went to a local hospital with injuries including neck, back and shoulder pains and lightheadedness.

Amtrak said a crew member was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, but four other people were released

by Monday evening.

between the United States, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. Together, the countries account for 40 percent of world economic output.

For President Barack Obama, the trade deal is a major victory on a centerpiece of his international agenda.

Trade unions and other critics say the deal will expose American workers to foreign competition and cost jobs.

Afghan city of Kunduz mostly quiet after attack

KABUL, Afghanistan – Criticism grew that the Afghan government ignored warnings Taliban insurgents were threatening to overrun the city of Kunduz last week, with one top official acknowledging the failures Monday and the former local governor saying he repeatedly had appealed to Kabul to beef up security.

U.S. and 11 Pacific Rim A semblance of order was nations reach trade deal returning Monday to the city of WASHINGTON – Having Kunduz after a counteroffensive hammered out an ambitious dislodged the three-day Taliban trade deal with 11 Pacific Rim occupation in heavy fighting. Aucountries, the Obama administhorities raised the national flag tration now faces a potentially tougher task: selling the deal to over the governor’s office, shops began to reopen, and residents a skeptical Congress. ventured out into the streets, The countries reached a contentious trade pact Monday that with the insurgents pushed to the city’s outskirts, battling with cuts trade barriers, sets labor and environmental standards and government forces.

But fallout continued from the protects multinational corporations’ intellectual property after debacle, an embarrassing blow marathon negotiating sessions in to President Ashraf Ghani.

– Wire reports Atlanta through the weekend.

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Floodwaters break through a walkway Monday in Columbia, S.C. After a week of steady rain, the showers tapered off Monday, and an inundated state turned to surveying areas shredded by historic flooding.

12 dead after ‘fire hose’ of water slams South Carolina

By SEANNA ADCOX and JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. – People across South Carolina got an object lesson Monday in how to dodge a hurricane and still get hammered.

Authorities struggled to get water to communities swamped by it, and with waterlogged dams overflowing, bridges collapsing, hundreds of roads inundated and floodwaters rolling down to the coast, the state was anything but done with this disaster.

“This is a Hugo-level event,” said Maj. Gen. Robert Livingston, head of the South Carolina National Guard, referring to the September 1989 hurricane that devastated Charleston. “We didn’t see this level of erosion in Hugo. ... This water doesn’t fool around.”

Much-feared Hurricane Joaquin missed the East Coast, but fueled what experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration called a “fire hose” of tropical moisture that aimed directly

at the state. A solid week of rainfall killed at least 12 people, sent about 1,000 to shelters and left about 40,000 without drinkable water.

One of latest to die was McArthur Woods, 56, who drove around a barricade and drowned Sunday night. His passenger managed to climb on top of the sedan, which stalled in the rushing water.

A firefighter rescued her after someone heard her screams.

“She came out the window.

How she got on top of the car and stayed there like she did with that water – there’s a good Lord,” Kershaw County Coroner David West said.

By Monday, the heaviest rains had moved into the mid-Atlantic states. Along the Jersey Shore, some beaches devastated by Superstorm Sandy three years ago lost most of their sand to the wind, rain and high surf.

South Carolina authorities mostly switched Monday from search and rescue into “assessment and recovery mode,” but Gov. Nikki Haley warned citizens to remain careful as a “wave” of wa-

ter swelled downstream and dams had to be opened to prevent catastrophic failures above low-lying neighborhoods near the capital.

“South Carolina has gone through a storm of historic proportions,” Haley said.

“Just because the rain the stops, does not mean that we are out of the woods.”

Indeed, shortly after the governor’s news conference, authorities evacuated an area on the northeast side of Columbia after a dam on Rockyford Lake burst around 2 p.m.

Monday.

James Shirer lives in the area and said he saw the dam fail and a 22-acre lake drain in 10 to 15 minutes.

“It just poured out,” he said.

The 16.6 inches of rain that fell Sunday at Gills Creek near downtown Columbia made for one of the rainiest days recorded at a U.S. weather station in more than 16 years.

An Associated Press reporter surveying the scene by helicopter saw the entire eastern side of the capital city awash in floodwater.

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sheen, cargo containers, a partly submerged life raft – the ship carried five rafts, each capable of holding 17 people – life jackets and life rings, authorities said.

Phil Greene, president and CEO of ship owner Tote Services Inc., said the captain had a plan to sail ahead of the hurricane with room to spare.

Greene said the captain, whose name has not been released, had conferred with the El Faro’s sister ship – which was returning to Jacksonville along a similar route – and determined the weather was good enough to go forward.

“Regrettably, he suffered a mechanical problem with his main propulsion system, which left him in the path of the storm,” Greene said. “We do not know when his engine problems began to occur, nor the reasons for his engine problems.”

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The captain of the 790-foot El Faro planned to bypass Hurricane Joaquin, but some kind of mechanical failure left the U.S. container ship with 33 people aboard helplessly – and tragically – adrift in the path of the powerful storm, the vessel’s owners say.

On Monday, four days after the ship vanished, the Coast Guard concluded it sank near the Bahamas in about 15,000 feet of water. One unidentified body in a survival suit was spotted, and the search went on for any trace of the other crew members.

Survival suits help mariners float and stay warm. But even with the water temperature at 85 degrees, hypothermia can set in quickly, Coast Guard Capt. Mark Fedor said.

He noted that the hurricane

had winds of about 140 mph and waves topping 50 feet.

“These are trained mariners. They know how to abandon ship,” Fedor said. But “those are challenging conditions to survive.”

The ship, carrying cars and other products, had 28 crew members from the U.S. and five from Poland.

Coast Guard and Navy planes, helicopters, cutters and tugboats searched across a 300-square-mile expanse of Atlantic Ocean near Crooked Island in the Bahamas, where the ship was last heard from while on its way from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico.

A heavily damaged lifeboat from the El Faro was discovered, no one aboard, Fedor said. The ship had two lifeboats capable of holding 43 people each.

“We are still looking for survivors or any sign of life,” he said.

Also spotted were an oil

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Eliminate impact fees

To the Editor: A number of Will County communities are facing a common problem: School enrollments are down, yet the impact fees that are used to fund schools remain high.

And while impact fees may be necessary in some cases to fund schools, a critical problem exists if impact fees remain high, even in the face of dwindling school enrollments.

By eliminating or reducing impact fees, local governments can provide a nudge to newhome construction, creating jobs and boosting market activity. This stimulus also provides

the long-term benefit of new property tax payments and commercial and retail growth.

Put more simply: New growth helps to keep property tax hikes at bay.

Under Illinois law, impact fees may be collected so long as they are specifically and uniquely attributable to the activities of the new development. School, library and park district impact fees only can be used for capital expenditures or “bricks and mortar” projects.

When enrollments are declining from existing homes, it is a good time to re-examine impact fee structures.

Several area municipalities in

Will County have seen the number of students enrolled in their public schools drop but have kept their impact fees high.

Two communities – Plainfield and New Lenox – have opted to lower the fees as a way to lure new economic development.

New Lenox home construction permits nearly doubled after reducing fees. It’s a commendable step by municipal leaders to try to reverse enrollment trends, while making their communities attractive from a taxation standpoint.

Gideon Blustein

Illinois Association of REALTORS government affairs director representing Will, Grundy and Livingston counties.

Lawmakers, governor need to begin facing reality The Illinois Senate had been scheduled to return to Springfield on Tuesday after not being in session since Sept.

9. But last week, the Senate President postponed session until Oct. 20.

The reason is pretty straightforward.

The Senate has overridden several gubernatorial vetoes.

It’s pretty easy for the majority party because the chamber has 39 Democrats, three more than the three-fifths required to override a veto.

The House has 71 Democrats, the exact number of votes required to overturn a veto in that chamber. So, while the Senate Democrats can be missing a few people or have some folks who don’t want to go along, they still can override the governor on partisan votes.

But the House Democrats need every member in town, and they all need to be voting the same way for that chamber to succeed.

Because of that tight margin, and because the Republicans have marched in lock step with their party’s governor, the House has overridden only

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one veto this entire year: the Heroin Crisis Act. And the House was able to override that bill only because Gov. Bruce Rauner allowed House Republicans to vote against his amendatory veto, which stripped out state Medicaid funding for heroin addiction treatment. Rauner now gets to portray himself as fiscally conservative, while the Republicans got to do the right thing and make the much-needed criminal justice reform legislation an actual law.

To date, the governor and his staff have successfully fought off 62 override attempts, mainly in the House.

So much for Speaker Michael Madigan’s much-vaunted veto-proof House majority.

And because of this House failure, there are no vetoes requiring Senate action during the constitutionally mandated 15 calendar-day period after successful House action. And because the legislative leaders aren’t meeting with the governor – and no other visible progress is being made to end the months-long stalemate – there really wasn’t much sense

VIEWS Rich Miller in coming back to town.

Just to show you how divided the Statehouse is right now, Rauner used his amendatory veto powers on 20 bills, but the Democrats adamantly refused to accept a single one of those changes he made.

The Democrats even ignored a plea from the Illinois chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws to accept the governor’s amendatory veto of House Bill 218, which vastly reduced penalties for pot possession.

Rauner tweaked the marijuana legislation to increase some of the penalties, but Illinois NORML said those changes were acceptable, and called his veto “a very easy win” for proponents.

The bill received only 62 votes in the House when it passed in April, so there was no way to override the governor. But instead of just

accepting his changes, the legislation was allowed to die.

Months of hard work came to diddly squat.

The House speaker traditionally is loathe to accept amendatory vetoes as a way of discouraging the governor (any governor) from using that broad power, which was upheld by the courts long ago.

Rauner, for his part, is proving to be just as stubborn.

And the end result is nothing happens.

We have a whole lot of nothing going on these days.

For instance, a minor fuss was made recently at the Statehouse when a city of Chicago honcho showed up to testify about Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s property tax proposal without having actual written legislation to talk about.

But, in reality, that thing ain’t going anywhere.

So far, the governor opposes the plan, which would exempt homeowners with houses appraised at $250,000 or less from Emanuel’s massive property tax hike. The main burden would fall on commercial property owners, and Rauner has

said their opposition is valid and everyone’s property taxes should be capped at current levels – despite Chicago’s horrific fiscal problems.

As long as Rauner remains opposed, it’s highly unlikely the House could pass such a bill. The House Democrats have yet convinced the Republicans to break with their party’s governor on anything, and they’re surely not going to do so over a vote for Chicago, and it’s doubtful that all Downstate and suburban Democrats will go along without some relief for their own taxpayers.

The city is simply going to have to find another way to solve its problem unless and until the governor and the legislative leaders work things out. Which may be never at the rate they’re going.

The Democrats can’t go around Rauner, through him or over him. But Rauner can’t get anything done without them. They all need to start facing reality here.

• Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

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St. Joe’s techniques minimize scarring from breast cancer surgery

By ALLISON SELK Shaw Media correspondent JOLIET – Dr. Patricia Clark, MD, FACS, has changed the face of breast cancer-related surgeries by using techniques used in France and Dr. Patricia Germany in Clark the 1980s and 1990s, but are newer to medicine in the United States.

“In the U.S. there is a paradigm shift occurring in how lumpectomies are performed with the adoption of oncoplastic surgery. Oncoplastic surgery combines plastic surgery techniques with breast cancer surgery to minimize scarring and

Know more Dr. Patricia Clark has an office in Orland Park, is opening a new office in Joliet in October and works mostly out of Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Her office is at 18327 Distinctive Drive in Orland Par; she can be reached by calling 815-310-0015. Starting in October, she also will have an office at 301 N. Madison St., Suite 302 in Joliet, and can be reached at 815-310-0015. deformity while completely removing the cancer,” Clark said.

Clark, who has an office in Orland Park, is opening a new office in Joliet in October, and works mostly out of Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

She said there are three

options for women when it comes to breast cancer surgery. One is the mastectomy, which is the surgical removal of one or both breasts.

It has the longest recovery time due to the severity of the surgery and drains.

A lumpectomy with radiation has the shortest recovery time, but can leave deformities in the breast. And oncoplastic lumpectomy with radiation can eliminate scarring and give a normal look to the breast, but has a longer surgery time.

Clark said “when a patient has lumpectomy, the cavity where the doctor took the tumor filled with fluid or seroma after surgery, and the patient looked good.

But, after radiation, the fluid dried up and the area is caved in and caused a deformity.”

But if a patient opts for the oncoplastic lumpectomy, Clark can borrow tissue from other parts of the breast to fill the hole. She also said with these techniques, depending on the tumor, she can pull the tumor out through the areola, which has resulted in less scarring.

“I try to avoid scars on the breast or at least hide them. I don’t want the patient to be reminded that they have cancer,” she said.

Chemotherapy medications are usually given to the patient beforehand, too, to minimize the size of the tumor.

Clark said she has had patients who initially wanted a basic lumpectomy but switched to the oncoplastic lumpectomy who come back three years later and

tell her: ‘I didn’t care about what my breasts looked like then, but I do now, so thank you.’

“My patients are coming in with breast cancer and aren’t looking for perfect Barbie-type breasts. They just want to look normal, like they did before,” Clark said.

Clark said most women have no idea this option exists because few doctors, even in Chicago, have performed this type of surgery.

She was asked in January to serve as faculty at the School for Oncoplastic Surgery in Dallas, as well as worked with U.S. leaders in the field to organize oncoplastic surgeons in the U.S., and has gathered support from European surgeons interested in helping establish the field in the U.S.

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ALL IN ONE

Silver Cross Hospital provides comprehensive breast care on one campus

By SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL NEW LENOX – From routine mammograms to breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery, Silver Cross Hospital has brought together advanced technology and specialized physicians so women can receive comprehensive care close to home.

Care starts with a 2D digital or 3D screening mammogram in the spa-like Silver Cross Center for Women’s Health. The American Cancer Society recommends women have one every year if age 40 and older and symptom-free.

Scheduling is easy. Patients don’t need a doctor’s order and they can schedule a screening mammogram appointment online at www.silvercross.org. Of course patients can always call 815-300-7076. And Silver Cross rewards patients for getting this important test with discounts at more than 100 local businesses through the free I Matter program.

Sign up at IMatter.silvercross.org.

Coordinated care from team of specialists If additional imaging is needed, Silver Cross’ dedicated staff will help schedule any recommended tests such as a breast ultrasound or MRI. If a biopsy is recommended, breast nurse navigator Neda Zelahovitis will help patients coordinate the next steps in care.

She also can coordinate with the patient’s physician to have the medical information reviewed at Silver Cross’ weekly multi-disciplinary breast conference. A team of specialists representing general surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, plastic/reconstructive surgery and pathology gathers in one room to look at images and discuss the patient’s test results and other health information.

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Silver Cross Certified Breast Health Nurse Neda Zelehovitis (left) guides Pam Alexander through the next steps in her breast cancer treatment.

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Dr. Anne McCall supervisors prone therapy to deliver precisely targeted radiation to a patient’s breast.

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• SILVER CROSS Continued from page 27 Led by general surgeon Dr. Mark Danielson, and medical oncologist Dr. Grace Suh, the group provides the patient’s doctor with a consensus recommendation within 24 hours so that patients can make an informed decision and begin treatment immediately.

Access to clinical trials

For patients needing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, medical and radiation oncologists with The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital have access to more than 300 clinical trials. Many of these investigational therapies are available on the New Lenox campus. Several breast cancer patients have benefited from Dr. Anne McCall’s experience with prone breast radiation therapy.

This unique treatment protects the surrounding healthy tissue, heart and lungs while delivering precisely targeted radiation to the patient’s breast. It’s a great option for women with larger breasts and a tumor on the left side that hasn’t spread to the lymph nodes.

If the treatment plan calls for surgery, there are several experienced breast surgeons on the Silver Cross

Know more To learn more about Silver Cross Hospital’s breast care services or a referral to a specialist, visit www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-4325. medical staff trained in the safest and most advanced techniques available including the DIEP Flap to reconstruct a patient’s breast following a mastectomy. During this intricate surgery, Dr. Matthew Endara uses the patient’s own abdominal skin and fat to reconstruct a natural, soft breast while minimizing the impact on the abdominal wall and muscles.

Lymphedema therapy After surgery, sometimes patients experience lymphedema, which is a damaged or blocked lymph system that causes swelling in the arms or legs. At Silver Cross, therapists with the world-renowned Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago are available to help you find relief – both in the hospital and when you go home.

And through Silver Cross’ partnerships with The American Cancer Society and The Cancer Support Center, a variety of resources and support services are available for patients and their family members. This includes a monthly breast cancer support group, yoga and meditation, and counseling.

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A multi-disciplinary breast conference takes place weekly at Silver Cross Hospital.

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Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center Breast Cancer Care receives full accreditation

By PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER JOLIET – The high-quality of breast cancer care provided at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center has earned the organization a three-year, full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.

Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance.

During the survey process, PSJMC demonstrated a firm commitment to offer its patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease.

The NAPBC standards

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including Drugas, nurses, radiologists and technologists, along with representatives For information or to schedule a mammogram, call the Presence from the Quality Control, Cancer Registry and ComWomen Center at 815-462-5566 munity Outreach departor visit www.presencehealth.org/ ments. saintjoseph-joliet.

“When a patient is diagnosed with breast cancer, the choices she or he face can be overwhelming,” Drugas include proficiency in the said. “Our expert interdisciareas of: center leadership, plinary team and continuum clinical management, research, community outreach, of care makes the treatment process as coordinated and professional education, and seamless as possible.” quality improvement.

That continuum of care “When a breast center achieves accreditation by the includes, among other things, a multidisciplinary NAPBC, you can be assured approach to care managethat it is held to the highest ment, proper communication standard of care - not only locally, but at a national lev- between staff and with the el,” breast surgeon Dr. Diane patient, and quality care options that are close to home, Drugas said. including multiple ambulatoPSJMC began the appliry sights located throughout cation process for accredWill County. itation in September 2014.

The American Cancer SoSpearheading the project ciety estimated there would was a leadership committee be 232,340 patients diagnosed composed of physicians,

in 2013 with invasive breast cancer in the United States.

In addition, hundreds of thousands of women who will deal with benign breast disease this year will require medical evaluation for treatment options.

Being named a NAPBC-accredited center ensures that PSJMC patients will have access to: Comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options And, most importantly, quality breast care close to home.

This accreditation is a direct reflection of the highly-experienced staff at PSJMC who have built the service into a true market leader.

Be proactive A reminder to be proactive: Early detection is still the best medicine.

Survival rates are much higher when cancer is detected in its earliest stages. Every woman over 40 should schedule an annual mammogram. If found early enough, patients can avoid chemotherapy and be treated with minimum discomfort.

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center is continuously committed to staying at the forefront of imaging technology by providing the most advanced digital equipment, including 3-D mammography imaging, called Tomosynthesis, to get the best images possible.

Visit www.presencehealth. org/stjoseph-joliet.org to learn more about 3-D imaging and other PSJMC breast health services.

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Dr. Mickey Jester, diagnostic radiologist at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, assists a patient. “WIth the 3-D mammograms, we can see things that are smaller and detect things earlier,” she says.

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GRATEFUL FOR CARE

Joliet resident receives complete treatment at Silver Cross Hospital

By SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL NEW LENOX – While experiencing an unusual body rash, Joliet resident Pam Alexander discovered a lump in her breast while applying lotion.

She immediately scheduled a mammogram and biopsy which confirmed that she had a malignant tumor in her left breast.

“I am so grateful that I acted quickly and was able to receive all of my specialized care so close to home at one location on Silver Cross Hospital’s campus in New Lenox,” said Alexander, 52. “As a result of the cutting-edge treatment that I received, I’m thrilled to report that I’m cancer-free for one year!”

Alexander went to the Silver Cross Center for Women’s Health for her mammogram in the summer of 2014. When the staff called her and explained that she needed to come back in for a biopsy, she was worried.

“I was so nervous, but the nurse navigator Neda Zelehovitis was so kind and supportive,” Alexander said.

Next Alexander met with her team of physicians – Dr. Mark Danielson, general surgeon with Silver Cross Hospital, Dr. Grace Suh, medical oncologist with the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital, and Dr. Anne McCall, medical director for Radiation with the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital – to discuss her care plan.

“I am so blessed to have had these three experts working together to determine what the best approach was for treating my breast cancer,” Alexander said.

On Aug. 1, 2014, she had a left breast lumpectomy surgery which was followed up with almost 6 months of chemotherapy treatments and 33 radiation treatments.

New coordinated approach to treating breast

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Silver Cross Certified Breast Health Nurse Neda Zelehovitis (left) talks with breast cancer patient Pam Alexander about her treatment options. of everyone else in their lives, so we wanted to make it easy for them to get all the necessary information and medical opinions to make an informed decision as quickly as possible,” Dr. Grace Suh said. “The sooner we can start treatment, the better chance we have to eradicate the disease, as we did with Pam’s breast cancer.”

The multi-disciplinary team meets every Tuesday morning in the Cancer Center for a conference. At the conference, physician specialists representing general surgery, medical onStaff from the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer cology, radiation oncology, Center at Silver Cross Hospital with breast cancer patient and Joliet radiology, plastic surgery resident Pam Alexander. Pictured (from left) are Dr. Grace Suh, med- and pathology review the ical oncologist; Alexander; and Dr. Anne McCall, medical director for patients’ clinical information, radiological images radiation. and pathology slides with state-of-the-art equipment to develop a consensus recomcancer available Alexander received recommendation.

During her treatment mendations from a group of The team documents the process, Alexander benefitbreast cancer experts that recommendations and a cered from a Multidisciplinary included her physicians on Breast Cancer Conference the next steps to take with a tified breast nurse navigator provides the recommendaavailable at the University convenient, one-stop expetion to the patient’s doctor of Chicago Medicine Comrience. within 24 hours. prehensive Cancer Center “We know women are “Having all of the speat Silver Cross Hospital. extremely busy taking care

cialists in one room, at one time, improves communication and allows for sharing information with each other.

The physicians benefit by being able to talk about the treatment plan together, and patients, like Pam, benefit from timely recommendations by a team of experts,” said Dr. Anne McCall.

Patients now benefit from a wide array of breast cancer tests and treatments on the Silver Cross campus, including digital mammography, breast MRI, ultrasound and biopsies, and the latest chemotherapy and radiation therapies including clinical trials.

Prone breast radiation is available, where radiation is administered on a specially-designed table to help the woman lie more comfortably in the prone position, on her stomach, which may prevent radiation to the underlying heart and lung.

Certain women also may be able to receive their radiation in only three weeks.

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• GRATEFUL Continued from page 30 In addition, new plastic surgery techniques, such as flap microsurgical breast reconstruction, are now available at Silver Cross Hospital.

“Early detection as well as prompt and precise treatment is the key to fighting cancer, which is why all the specialists involved in the breast conference are donating their time and expertise to provide Pam and other patients with this unique opportunity close to home,” said Dr. Mark Danielson.

Patients who could benefit from the Multidisciplinary Breast Conference at Silver Cross should contact their primary care physician.

Lymphedema and cancer care close to home Once Alexander’s cancer

treatments were completed, she followed up with lymphedema therapy at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross Hospital.

To make treatment easier, RIC’s services are accessible to patients on the Silver Cross Hospital campus.

Lymphedema often occurs in breast cancer patients who had all or part of their breast removed and axillary (underarm) lymph nodes removed.

The condition occurs when the lymph system is damaged or blocked. The blockage prevents lymph fluid from draining well, and the fluid buildup in soft body tissues leads to swelling.

“Lymphedema usually affects an arm or leg, but it can also affect other parts of the body,” said Temi Asein, Physical Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist with the Rehabilitation Institute

of Chicago at Silver Cross Hospital. “However, as was in Pam’s case, it can be managed with early diagnosis and continual care to the affected limb.”

In addition, RIC at Silver Cross therapists have experience working with all types of cancers including: blood, bone, brain, breast, childhood, digestive, head and neck, lung, pelvic, reproductive, skin, and spinal.

“Our therapists use evidenced-based treatment to address cancer patients’ physical and cognitive concerns caused by the disease and treatment,” said Valerie Paluszak, manager of Outpatient Rehabilitation for The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross Hospital.

“Our programs focus on helping our patients, like Pam, meet their challenges and achieve their highest ability.”

Finding strength and support Pam Alexander found comfort and strength in attending the American Cancer Society’s “I Can Cope Breast Cancer Support Group.” For the past five years, patients and survivors have shared the experiences from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Hospital’s Conference Center. Led by Silver Cross’ chaplain and chief nursing officer – who also is a breast cancer survivor – the group talks about managing treatments and side effects, healthy eating during and after treatment, communicating with family and friends, and community resources. First-time support group participants should call 1-888-660-4325 or visit Imatter.silvercross.org to register to attend.

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Silver Cross offers a breast cancer support group through the American Cancer Society called, “I Can Cope Breast Cancer Support Group.”

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McCARTHY TWINS APART. THEY EVEN HAD THE SAME CANCER. Fortunately, they also had the same hospital: the University of Chicago Medicine. Kelly McCarthy was eight months pregnant when she was diagnosed with stage IIB breast cancer. After her son was born, she underwent chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery to remove her right breast. Just four months later, her identical twin Kristen was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer, requiring a double mastectomy followed by reconstructive surgery. Later, when Kelly underwent a second mastectomy and also required reconstruction, Dr. David Song transplanted some of Kristen’s skin and tissue to create one of Kelly’s new breasts. Which is why these twins will tell you the same thing: There’s no other medical center like the University of Chicago Medicine.

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More options for women’s nearby health care at Morris Hospital offices

By MORRIS HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE CENTERS MORRIS – With the recent addition of Dr. Andrea L. Chen and Dr. Jody De Lind, Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists is an excellent local health resource for women at all stages of life, with six obstetrician/gynecologists and office locations in Morris, Channahon, Marseilles, Ottawa and Yorkville.

Together with Dr. Erik Muraskas, Dr. Victoria Ochoa, Dr. Leticia Setrini-Best, and Dr. Douglas Toussaint, Chen and De Lind specialize in the care of women including: reproduction and infertility, normal and high-risk pregnancy care, women’s preventive care, hormonal disorders, all birth control options, steriliza-

Know more For information or for addresses and phone numbers of Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists office locations, visit www.morrishospital.org/obgyn.

tion, menopause and gynecological problems.

A native of Naperville, Chen completed a two-year fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to her fellowship training, she attended medical school at Rush University in Chicago and completed a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Rush University Medical Center.

Chen sees patients in the Morris and Yorkville offices.

De Lind is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. She completed a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and sees patients in the Morris and Channahon offices.

Muraskas came to Morris Hospital in 2010 with 25 years experience as a practicing obstetrician/gynecologist.

He is a graduate of Loyola Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Loyola University Medical Center, where he has also served as a professor. Muraskas sees patients in Morris and Marseilles.

Ochoa came to Morris Hos-

pital in 2013 after practicing in the south suburbs of Chicago for five years. She is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania, and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. Ochoa sees patients in the Morris and Ottawa offices.

A native of Morris, Setrini-Best joined the medical staff at Morris Hospital in 2005 after completing her medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

She is fluent in Spanish.

Setrini-Best sees patients in the Morris and Channahon offices.

Toussaint began practicing

in the Morris community in 1995. He received his medical degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he also completed an internship and residency, with electives in infertility and reproductive endocrinology at Rush Medical College and Northwestern University in Chicago.

Toussaint sees patients in the Morris and Ottawa offices.

New patients to the practice establish a relationship with the physician of their choice, who then gets to know the patient over the course of her lifetime. During pregnancy, women are asked to rotate their appointments among each of the physicians so they are familiar with the physician who is on call on the day of delivery.

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The physicians with Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists are (from left) Dr. Erik Muraskas, Dr. Douglas Toussaint, Dr. Jody De Lind, Dr. Victoria Ochoa, Dr. Leticia Setrini-Best and (front) Dr. Andrea Chenhave. They have office locations in Morris, Channahon, Dwight, Ottawa and Yorkville.

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Most health insurance deductibles have soared to $5,000 to $6,000 annually per individual and more than $10,000 per family.

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Hospital pricing can start at $2,000 for a simple CT scan.

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“Our No. 1. priority is to provide our community, and the surrounding communi$75 to $500 charge at the hospital, is included in FDG’s ties, affordable and dependable scans and clear results. global pricing.

There are many patients who “Future Diagnostics are left untreated because Group offers PET scan, CT, they aren’t able to afford the MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, digital mammog- cost of a scan. Doctors in our area have seen an increase raphy, X-ray, bone density, in scan completion by their EKG, biopsy and lab testing. patients since they’ve started Our costs are the lowest directing them to us rather in diagnostic imaging in than the hospital. Many staff Illinois. Our mission is to and doctors from our referbe able to educate patients ring offices use us personaland doctors that we are a ly,” Proskey said. better option for outpatient To find out how much of a imaging. Patients that have price difference Future Diaginsurance may think they nostics Group offers comare fully covered, but with

pared to local hospital prices, we asked to look at the cost of a chest X-ray.

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Patients travel from throughout Illinois to save on the cost of their medical imaging. Future Diagnostics Group is accredited by the American College of Radiology and a board certified radiologist is present every day. Conscious sedation is available for uneasy patients.

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installed solar panels to cut back on energy usage.

“We went green to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Lori Russ, director of Operations. Although the center has been open for more than 13 years there are constant changes in order to keep up on the latest technologies.

FDG is in the process of installing 3-D mammography, which is expected to be completed by mid-November.

In honor of breast cancer awareness, the months of October through December a mammogram screening special will be offered to self-paying patients at $120 for the exam and reading.

If the patient has prior mammograms from a different facility or hospital, they will obtain comparison films as a complimentary service.

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Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center breast surgeon Dr. Diane Drugas Photo provided by Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center

AFTER-TREATMENT CARE

New approaches to treating breast cancer patients at Presence Saint Joseph

By ALLISON SELK Shaw Media correspondent NEW LENOX – With a focus on new technology and multidisciplinary approach to patient care, Dr. Diane Drugas, MD, FACS offers diagnosis to after-treatment care for women and men with breast cancer.

Drugas is a general and breast surgeon working out of The Women’s Center, Healing Arts Pavilion under the Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center umbrella, and as of May 2014, switched exclusively to breast surgery.

Drugas believes the best way to care for a patient is through a multidisciplinary team, meaning different doctors work together on each individual case.

“It can begin with the primary care doctor or gynecologist ordering a screening.

Then the surgery team, medical oncologist and radiologist

Know more Dr. Diane Drugas is a general and breast surgeon working out of The Women’s Center, Healing Arts Pavilion, under the Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center umbrella.

She practices at 410 E. Lincoln Highway, Suite 251, in New Lenox.

For information, call 815-462-5545. get together to discuss each case for the best treatment for the patient,” Drugas said.

When finding a surgical team, Drugas suggests patients look for a team that is up to date with treatment options, and who allow the patient to be educated about the diagnosis and treatment.

“The patient wants somebody current because there has been a tremendous explosion of knowledge and understanding of the disease in the past 10 years. Treatment has changed dramatically.

Patients also need to ask about national and international accreditation,” Drugas said.

According to Drugas, the Women’s Center offers a quick turn around with biopsies and results, with most available to the patient the same day the tests are done. And it is the only center in the region to have received full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. According to facs. org, this accreditation means the Women’s Center is “held to the highest standards of care for patients with diseases of the breast. Our coalition of professional organizations, the NAPBC, works together to provide the most efficient and contemporary breast care using scientific evidence about what works best for patients.”

In the past 18 months, the Women’s Center has acquired a cutting edge 3-D mammography machine that performs a Tomosynthesis 3-D X-ray of

the breast. Drugas said the Women’s Center is one of the first health systems in the region to offer this type of testing.

“This is such a great tool.

We have a 30 percent lower recall rate for needing other views of the breast when using this machine,” Drugas said.

“It also can detect tumors at a smaller size and small clusters of microcalcifications (deposits of calcium in the breast), which is key in early detection,” she added.

According to American College of Radiology Imaging Network, when using “Tomosynthesis the breast is positioned and compressed in the same way as for a mammogram, but the X-ray tube moves in a circular arc around the breast. It takes 10 seconds for the imaging, and the information is sent to a computer which produces a focused 3-D image of the breast.”

Drugas said women need

to focus on early detection through self screening and regular checkups with a doctor.

“Women need to be taught [how to do] and do a self breast examination beginning at age 20. She needs to have an exam by a doctor every two to three years starting at age 20 and then yearly after the age of 40.

Last, women need to have a mammogram each year after the age of 40 and younger if there is a history of breast cancer in the family.”

She also urged men to perform self exams, because 2,300 men annually are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. Approximately 232,000 women are diagnosed in the United States each year, meaning 12 percent of women will have breast cancer in their lifetime.

“After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer we see in women,” Drugas said.

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By MELISSA ERICKSON More Content Now Intensely studied for more than a decade, the BRCA1 and 2 genes are known to be huge risk factors for developing breast cancer.

But what have you heard about the newer and less well-known PALB2 gene? Is it something you should be asking your doctor about?

“About 10 percent of breast cancers are felt to be hereditary [passed from parent to child, and] caused by mutations in genes,” said Dr. Marleen Meyers, oncologist and director of the survivorship program at New York University’s Perlmutter Cancer Center.

“The most commonly discussed genes in breast cancer are BRCA1 and BRCA2.

More recently, a mutation

Recent discoveries “About 10 percent of Research from the Unibreast cancers are felt versity of Cambridge found mutations in the PALB2 to be hereditary [passed that gene predispose women from parent to child, and] to breast cancer, but the of the mutation on the caused by mutations in effect prognosis of cancer is still being studied. The PALB2 genes.”

Dr. Marleen Meyers Oncologist and director of the survivorship program at New York University’s Perlmutter Cancer Center

in another gene, PALB2, that works closely with the BRCA genes to repair DNA damage in cells was found to increase breast cancer risk and has been found in up to 4 percent of families with a history of breast cancer.”

gene was identified in 2006 and linked to breast cancer in 2007.

In 2014, a study led by University of Cambridge researchers found that the PALB2 gene increases the risk of breast cancer to 1 in 3 by age 70. Since BRCA1 and 2 were discovered, no other genes of similar importance have been found, said study author Dr. Marc Tischkowitz, who compared PALB2 to a possible “BRCA3.”

How the gene PALB2 reacts with the BRCA1 and 2 genes is of great interest to the medical community.

“One important study looked at people who had an abnormal PALB2 gene but normal BRCA1 and 2 genes,” Meyers said. “These women had a 14 percent risk of developing breast cancer by age 50 and a 35 percent risk of developing breast cancer by age 70.

“Looked at another way, a woman by age 70, with an abnormal PALB2 gene who had no family history of breast cancer, had a 33 percent risk of developing breast cancer.

And, if two or more first-degree relatives had breast cancer, the risk increased to 58 percent,” Meyers said.

Should I be tested?

Researchers continue to study the PALB2 gene, which makes a protein that interacts with the protein made by the BRCA2 gene, and whether it increases

the risk for other forms of cancer.

“Investigators have found an association between PALB2 mutations and ovarian cancer, male breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, but the significance and lifetime risks need further assessment,” Meyers said.

If you have red flags in your medical chart – a strong family history of breast cancer with negative testing for BRCA1 and 2, you may want to consult with a doctor about PALB2, Meyers said. For most women, though, it’s not a reason to rush to the doctor for genetic testing.

Unlike BRCA mutations, there are no national guidelines for testing of PALB2 or for management of breast cancer in women who carry the PALB2 gene, Meyers said.

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New strides in mammography.

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Nothing is more important than your health — especially if you have a diagnosis or concern about breast cancer.

Presence Healing Arts Pavilion Community Room 16615 South Route 59, Plainfield

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, join radiologist, Dr. Mickey Jester, as she shares the latest advancements in mammography and treatment options for breast health.

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By MELISSA ERICKSON More Content Now When you hear the words, “You’ve got breast cancer,” you’ll most likely be overwhelmed with emotions.

Asking the right questions will give you valuable information to get the best care.

“Following a breast cancer diagnosis, women may feel totally lost, scared or maybe even numb,” said Joni Avery, spokeswoman at Susan G. Komen, which offers a variety of topic cards with pertinent questions to discuss with your doctor. Print them out at ww5. komen.org.

“It’s universal to feel helpless, but a woman needs to be prepared.

“Go into the doctor with a list of questions, take it out and refer to it. Take someone with you if possible,” said Sara Goldberger, senior director of programs for the Cancer Support Community, which offers a helpline staffed by healthcare professionals from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays at 888-793-9355.

“Even though you’ll be scared, you need to educate yourself. It will decrease your anxiety and make you feel more in control,” Goldberger said.

Here are some questions suggested by Avery and Goldberger: • What kind of breast cancer do I have?

“Not all breast cancers are the same,” Goldberger said. Most breast cancers start in the cells that line organs and tissues in the breast, most commonly in the milk ducts, according to the American Cancer

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Society. Others can occur in the breast itself.

• What is the stage of my breast cancer and what does that mean?

The cancer staging system, 0-4 (IV), shows the severity of the cancer as well as the tumor’s size and rate of metastasis, Goldberger said.

tests, Avery said. Talk to your doctor to see if a clinical trial is right for you.

• Were any tests done on my tumor such as a hormone receptor status test? If so, what were the results? How do these results affect my treatment options?

• How can I get a copy of my

• Has it spread anywhere else?

The most common places for breast cancer to spread are the lymph nodes, liver, lungs, bones and brain, according to the National Cancer Institute.

• What is a sentinel node biopsy? Will I have this done?

• What tests will I have before surgery to see if the cancer has spread to any other organs?

When will the tests be done?

• What are the chances that my cancer will come back or that I will develop another type of cancer?

• Where can I find a support group?

Mammography Screenings Really Do

• Is it treatable?

“What are the standard treatments and what are my other options?”

Goldberger says to ask. “Can I get treatment locally or do I need to go to an academic center?”

Save Lives.

• What is my prognosis?

“It’s a hard question, but most people find it easier to cope when they know their prognosis and treatment options,” Goldberger said.

These simple guidelines from the American Cancer Society can help detect breast cancer early:

monthly breast self-exam for all women starting in their 20s. Any changes · inA how bre asts look or feel should be reported to your healthcare provider. · A clinical breast exam for women in their 20s and 30s at least every 3 years.

After age 40, women should have a breast exam by a healthcare provider every year. · A yearly mammogram for women age 40 and older who are in good health.

• What are the side effects?

Life-saving breast cancer medicines and treatments can cause unpleasant temporary side effects.

“Depending on who you are and how you live your life, you may choose different treatments,” Goldberger said. A treatment that causes numbness wouldn’t be a good choice for an artist. A family caregiver who needs to work every day may choose oral chemotherapy over infusions or radiation therapy.

While mammograms can miss some cancers, they are still a very good way to detect breast cancer.

“Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer.”

• Should I get a second opinion?

• Are there any clinical trials available?

Treatment of breast cancer has greatly improved over the past 30 years because of the findings from clinical trials, which test the safety and benefits of new treatments, diagnostic methods and screening

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“Patients have never been more educated in their health care than right now. I want doctors and patients a-like to know that they have options when it comes to costs and quality of their diagnostic scans. I’m proud to say we are the best choice for outpatients,” Proskey said. “I’m excited for our company to branch out and better accommodate our growing patient base.”

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• Will my lymph nodes be removed?

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By MELISSA ERICKSON More Content Now Having trouble sleeping through the night makes it hard to function during the day and is a public health epidemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Breast cancer patients are part of the estimated 50 million to 70 million people affected by sleep disorders.

Insomnia is a common side effect of medical treatments and medications aimed at saving their lives. According to BreastCancer.org, insomnia can be caused by treatments Ixempra (chemical name: ixabepilone), a chemotherapy medicine; Tykerb (chemical name: lapatinib), a targeted therapy; and hormonal therapies Arimidex (chemical name: anastrozole), Aromasin (chemical name: exemestane) and Faslodex (chemical name: fulvestrant).

Some pain medications also can cause sleeping problems.

Insomnia affects your mood and energy, leaves you feeling fatigued and makes it hard to concentrate, said sleep expert Dr. Ilene Rosen, who serves on the board of directors for the

More advice Avoid heavy meals, caffeinated drinks and alcohol shortly before bed.

“Our daily routines – what we eat and drink, how and when we exercise, the drugs and medicines we consume, how we schedule our days – can significantly affect the amount and the quality of the sleep we get,” Dr. Ilene Rosen said.

Still awake after 20 minutes? “Get out of bed. Don’t lie there tossing and turning in frustration. Sit and read quietly (but not in any bright light) and crawl back into bed when you are sleepy,” Rosen said.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

“Studies show that insomnia negatively affects work performance, impairs decision-making and can damage relationships,” she said.

What is insomnia?

Different than just trouble sleeping, “insomnia occurs when you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep even though you had the opportunity to get a full night of sleep. One night of

poor sleep is not necessarily insomnia; occasionally almost everyone has trouble sleeping,” said Rosen, who is the program director for the University of Pennsylvania Sleep Fellowship and an associate professor of clinical medicine for the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia.

Insomnia can occur after a stressor or major life change – such as being diagnosed with breast cancer – but it’s when sleepless nights start turning into sleepless weeks that it’s time to start thinking about insomnia. There are two types, short-term and chronic.

Short-term insomnia lasts less than three months – this occurs in 15 to 20 percent of individuals. Chronic insomnia, which occurs at least three times a week for at least three months, occurs in 10 percent of the population, Rosen said.

If you are having trouble sleeping, the first step is to make sure you are employing good sleep hygiene, Rosen said. Here are some of her tips for overcoming insomnia: • Keep a regular sleep schedule, making sure to go to bed when you are sleepy and wake up at the same time

every morning – even on the weekends.

• Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark and a little bit cool – it should remind you of a cave.

• Avoid caffeine in the afternoon as this can keep you awake at night.

• No screens for at least an hour before bedtime or in the bedroom. That means no TV, no phones, no tablets.

The blue light they emit can hinder melatonin production, which is what makes you sleepy.

• Feel the need for a nap? Limit yourself to no longer than 10-20 minutes in the early afternoon when you feel a natural increase in sleepiness, Rosen said. “Naps of 30 minutes or longer may cause grogginess or ‘sleep inertia,’ and it can delay the performance benefits of a nap,” she said.

“Sleep, exercise and nutrition are three pillars for a healthy lifestyle. A recent survey found that individuals reported sleeping better if they exercised regularly. Research has found that exercise before bed may be OK – however, those suffering from insomnia should avoid vigorous activity in the hours immediately before bedtime,” Rosen said.

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If a mammogram saves even one life, isn’t it worth it?

+ 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer. + Early detection is the best defense against breast cancer.

The latest advance in the fight against breast cancer is available at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

+ If found early, 98% of women survive.

The difference is clear, breast tomosynthesis —3-dimensional imaging.

+ Digital mammography is the gold standard.

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+ Now there is 3D mammography that produces even clearer images.

+ Especially effective for women with dense breasts. + Could reduce the need for further testing.

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s Imaging is recognized as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

To watch a video that explains more about 3-D breast imaging, visit presencehealth.org/stjoseph-joliet-mam.

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U.S. State Silver Bars.

“These valuable U.S. State Silver Bars are impossible to get at banks, credit unions or the U.S. Mint. In fact, they’re only being handed over at state minimum to IL, WI, IN, KY, MO and IA residents who call the Toll Free Hotline before the deadline ends two days from today’s publication date”, said Timothy J. Shissler, Executive Director of Vault Operations at the private Lincoln Treasury.

To make it fair, special Toll Free Overflow Hotlines have been set up to ensure all residents have an equal chance to get them.

Rapid shipments to state residents are scheduled to begin with the first calls being accepted at precisely 8:30am today.

“We’re bracing for all the calls and doing everything we can to make sure no one gets left out, but the U.S. State Silver Bars are only being handed over at just the state resident minimum for the next two days or until they’re all gone, whichever comes first. For now, residents can get the U.S. State Silver Bars at just the state minimum as long as they call before the order deadline ends,” confirmed Shissler.

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getting free shipping and free handling. That’s a real steal because all other state residents must pay over six hundred dollars for each State Vault Brick.

Just a few weeks ago, nobody knew that the only U.S. State Silver Bars locked away in the private vaults of the Lincoln Treasury would be released to residents in 6 states.

Every single one of the 50 U.S. State Silver Bars are date numbered in the order they ratified the Constitution and were admitted into the Union beginning in the late 1700s.

“As Executive Advisor to the Lincoln Treasury I get paid to deliver breaking news. So, for anyone who hasn’t heard yet, never before seen U.S. State Silver Bars are now being handed over at just the state minimum to residents in 6 states who beat the offer deadline, which is why I pushed for this announcement to be widely advertised,” said Mary Ellen Withrow, the emeritus 40th Treasurer of the United States of America.

“These heavy bars are solid .999 pure fine silver and will always be a valuable precious metal which is why everyone is snapping up as many as they can before they’re all gone,” Withrow said.

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Minooka’s Kyle Sparks moves the ball upfield past Providence’s John Barrett on Monday at Minooka.

Sparks scored one of the Indians’ goals, and Minooka won 3-1.

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BOYS SOCCER: MINOOKA 3, PROVIDENCE 1

MOVING AHEAD

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com MINOOKA – While things did not start out all that well for the boys soccer teams from Minooka and Providence this season, the two squads have improved their play as the year has progressed, giving both hopes as they near the playoffs.

The Indians started out 3-7 but have won four straight and six of their last seven after capturing a 3-1 nonconference win Monday over Providence.

Meanwhile, the Celtics have bounced back from a 1-5-1 beginning by splitting their last eight matches.

In Monday’s match, Minooka scored a goal in the opening half, then added two more scores prior to the second half’s midpoint; Providence finally got on the scoreboard during the closing minutes.

“As you move toward the playoffs, you want to play solid teams and hopefully get better,” Indians coach Chris Brolley said. “We’re starting to do the things that I knew that

we could do at the beginning of the season, but it just takes time with a bunch of guys who hadn’t played together.

“We have three regular season games left before going into the regional; and, hopefully, we’ll keep picking up steam and see where that gets us.

We’re doing things that we can do, and we’re holding teams to fewer goals than us, and that’s really the big thing.”

In the opening half, Minooka’s Erik Lakota was denied shortly before Providence’s Jack Wheeler had a long free

Both Minooka, Providence improving after slow starts kick punched away by keeper Noah Jawdat, who also thwarted a liner from Bernie O’Donnell.

A bit later, Minooka’s Frank Thompson sent in a corner kick that led to a header by Jacob Westerhoff. The Celtics (5-9-1) responded with shots from O’Donnell and Braden Kobus.

The Indians (9-8) finally broke through in the 31st minute when Matt Dlugopolski fired in a long attempt that found the net to give the hosts the early advantage.

“We may have started off a little weak at the beginning, but we’ve realized how we should be playing as a team and we’re starting to play more like that,” Dlugopolski said. “We’re above .500 now, so we’re looking to go more in a positive direction. We’re the type of team that if we mess up, we’ll laugh it off – we’re not going to start yelling at each other.”

As the first half wound down, Wheeler sent in a long

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AREA ROUNDUP

Lewis No. 2; Johnson, Brawner-Henley cited selections from a region.

SUBMITTED REPORTS ROMEOVILLE – Lewis has earned the No. 2 spot in the Women’s Basketball Division II Bulletin Preseason Poll.

The Flyers won the NCAA Midwest Region championship last season and advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time.

They set a program record for wins with a 31-3 record.

Lewis senior guard Jamie Johnson has been named the National Preseason Player of the Year by DII Bulletin. Johnson and senior forward Mariyah Brawner-Henley also were named to the Super 16 Team, made of the top two players from the eight NCAA Division II regions. Lewis is the only school to claim both Super 16

ah Nahas had 13 kills, 58 assists blocks and four kills. and 28 digs.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

State shot 301 and USF 307.

Plainfield East 25-25, Yorkville GIRLS GOLF COLLEGE FOOTBALL JCA in ASICS Challenge: Jo- 23-17: On breast cancer awareLemont 178, Plainfield Central USF’s Graham, Magee cited: liet Catholic finished 2-3 in ness night at East, the Bengals 214: Maggie Micetich led Lem- St. Francis senior linebacker the tournament. The Angels lost to Downers Grove North, 25-23, 27-25, and Assumption, 25-18, 25-16, in pool play. In the Bronze Division, JCA downed Lincoln-Way Central, 25-18, 23-25, 25-13, and Lincoln-Way East, 25-27, 25-12, 25-17, before losing to Nazareth, 25-22, 25-22.

Taylor Zurliene led JCA (108) with 49 kills, 40 digs and nine aces. Jessica Simon 15 kills, 42 assists, five block kills, six aces and 19 digs. Meghan Harrison chipped in 75 digs and Megan Melone 43. Addy Alt totaled kills. Andriana Acosta added 13 kills and six block kills. Sar-

(14-6-1) got 20 assists, five kills and 12 digs from MacKenzi Welsh; eight kills and five digs from Malia Gamen; four kills and 1.5 blocks from Sara Mokryzcka; 12 digs from Jade Blakney; six kills from Makenzie Duggan and 10 digs from Paige Guerrero.

Marist 25-25, Providence 2015: Providence (19-6 and 3-1) fell in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference matchup.

Gardner-South Wilmington 25-16-26, Reed-Custer 16-25-24: Madelyn Alton had eight kills and 16 digs for Reed-Custer.

Kaylie Connor had six solo

ont (7-1) with a 41 in the non- Jamal Graham and senior runconference match at Wedge- ning back John Magee (Plainwood Golf Course in Joliet. field South) have been named Mid-States Football AssociaMEN’S GOLF tion Midwest League Defensive USF third: Daniel Frantz was and Offensive Players of the the runner-up with an even-par Week.

71 as St. Francis placed third at Graham was credited with 17 the 13-team Trinity Christian tackles, including one for loss, Troll Classic at Calumet Coun- and a pass breakup as the Saints try Club in Homewood. Huston defeated Concordia (Mich.), 12Gass and Lane Barbier tied for 3, Saturday. The weekly award 15th with 77, as did freshman was the second of Graham’s caRafe Lawson, who competed reer. Magee rushed for 98 yards for the USF B team. in 16 carries, a 6.1 average. He Trinity Christian, led by scored the first touchdown on medalist Matt Doll with a 70, a 5-yard run in earning his first won with a 298 total. Chicago career weekly certificate.

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Continued from page 45 free kick, and Minooka’s Mason Messina had a short try deflected, then saw his corner kick cleared by a defender. The Indians’ Austin Wielgosz was denied on a header off another corner before Mariano Kotrba tried by was unable to get a good touch on a ball in front, which also was cleared.

Dlugopolski was thwarted on a close-range effort early in the second half and Messina had a shot hauled in. But in the 55th minute, Minooka took a 2-0 lead when Tony Davila found Kyle Sparks, who put in a short shot into an open net.

“We’re really playing well together, and we’re going to keep getting better,” Sparks said. “Everyone is getting more comfortable playing with each other, and we’re all doing well, and it will keep building up toward the playoffs. Hopefully, we can go farther than we have in previous years.”

Not long after Providence’s Jack Richardson was denied, the Indians went up, 3-0, in the 59th minute when Wielgosz sent

a throw-in to Mike Bozue, who made a short attempt.

The Celtics finally connected in the 78th minute when O’Donnell sent a pass to Richardson, who connected from long range to spoil Minooka’s hopes of posting a shutout.

Providence coach Dan Potempa said his squad started to turn things around when it began play in the Chicago Catholic League. A draw at Marmion kicked off league play on a good note, and the Celtics hope to carry their improved play into the postseason.

“We have been playing better since we started conference,” Potempa said.

“It was tough for the boys to get motivated for regular season games, but they get pumped for conference, where we’ve had some good games against some good teams.

“Early in the season, we were getting opportunities – we just weren’t able to finish. As of late, we’ve been able to capitalize on the opportunities that we’ve been getting. Our sectional is wide open with a lot of parity, so we want to be peaking at the right time.”

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Minooka’s Matt Dlugopolski (left) battles Providence’s John Barrett for the ball Monday at Minooka. Dlugopolski scored one of Minooka’s goals in the 3-1 victory.

GIRLS/WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

By KAITLYN JASNICA

Plainfield Central’s Erin Eulitz return a serve against Plainfield North during a match Sept. 15 at Plainfield North.

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WEEK 6 RANKINGS

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

1. Providence (19-5, 2-0) 2. Plainfield Central (18-6, 8-0) 3. Joliet Catholic (10-8) 4. Joliet West (16-3, 1-0) 5. Minooka (13-6, 7-1) On the edge: Lincoln-Way East (12-8, 3-0), Plainfield East (13-6-1, 5-3)

For the second time this season, junior Ashley Shook earned Herald-News Volleyball Player of the Week honors after leading Plainfield Central to wins over Oswego and Plainfield East.

The junior setter totaled 53 assists (26.5 a match), seven kills, 16 digs, 11 blocks and six solo blocks in the two matches, helping the Wildcats remain UW-Parkside. The Flyers will face undefeated in the Southwest Prairie the University of Southern Indiana Conference.

(Evansville) and Bellarmine ( Louisville, Ky.) at home this weekend.

BREAKOUT OFFENSIVE SEASON

After losing Hyland to Lewis, Plainfield Central’s girls volleyball team had a huge offensive role to fill. It appears senior outside hitter Erin Eulitz is starting to fill the top outside position nicely.

“Erin has really stepped up her game down the stretch,” Central coach Erik Vogt said. “She’s been working very hard. I think a lot of teams look at Erin and underestimate her. We’ve had some of our hardest competition lately, and Erin being one of our senior captains has stepped up her game for her teammates.”

Eulitz was known more for her strong ball control and defensive abilities last season, but this year is a different story.

Against Oswego on Thursday, she had a season-high 16 kills while tallying 12 digs. Against Plainfield East, she had 13 kills, 20 digs and three blocks. If

she averages even close to what she did this week – 14.5 kills, 16 digs – it will be hard for Southwest Prairie opponents to keep underestimating her.

Each week, Eulitz has climbed up the ladder of the area kill leaderboard.

Her 202 kill total and 8.4 average a match has her third behind 2014 all-area first-team players Kaylin Korte (Morris, 300, 13.0) and Ginger Perinar (Minooka, 172, 9.1).

Aside from Eulitz, fellow senior outside Claire Hotchkin (112 kills) is having a breakout season, and setter Ashley Shook (98), right side Kory Beard (58), middle Grace Brock (54) and right side Grace Brock (50) have totaled solid kill numbers.

Plainfield Central lost last year’s Southwest Prairie MVP in Hyland, but this year it is en route to being more successful because the Wildcats are no longer a one-player offense. It’s the whole team now.

(Based on submissions from area coaches) KILL LEADERS Total Avg./ kills match Kaylin Korte, Morris 300 13.0 Ginger Perinar, Minooka 172 9.1 Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central 202 8.4 Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West 148 7.8 Alli Papesh, Minooka 127 6.7 Taylor Zurliene, Joliet Catholic 109 6.1 Olivia Whittingham, Lemont 144 6.0 Marlana Ferrari, Gardner-S. Wilm. 84 5.3 Melissa Flynders, Providence 118 4.9 Kailey Hackett, Lincoln-Way E. 97 4.9 DIG LEADERS Total Avg./ digs match Meghan Harrison, Joliet Catholic 228 12.7 Jade Blakney, Plainfield East 226 11.3 Annie Obradovich, Plainfield C. 266 11.1 Emily Boggetto, Providence 263 11.0 Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central 248 10.3 Mel Weller, Lincoln-Way East 191 9.6 Nicole Ochs, Joliet West 181 9.5 Maddie Alessio, Minooka 175 9.2 Claire Hotchkin, Plainfield C. 210 8.8 Jenni Price, Gardner-S. Wilm.

129 8.1 ASSIST LEADERS Total Avg./ assists match Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka 370 19.5 Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central 429 17.9 Shannon Doran, Joliet West 307 16.2 MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East 314 15.7 Rachel Alles, Providence 317 13.2 Marisa Burton, Lemont 291 12.1 Addison Polite, Morris 230 10.0 Morgan VanderWay, Providence 225 9.4 Sydney Perkins, Gardner-S. Wilm. 146 9.1 * Sophie Berta, Plainfield South 197 9.0 BLOCK LEADERS Total Avg./ blocks match Katie Compagno, Providence 86 3.6 * Deyshia Lofton, Plainfield South 78 3.5 Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central 80 3.3 Rocky Perinar, Minooka 59 3.1 Caitlin Stephens, Providence 71 3.0 Veronica Johnson, Morris 70 3.0 Emily Hise, Minooka 51 2.7 Holly Bonde, Minooka 51 2.7 Rachel Alles, Providence 61 2.5 Roberta Jokubauskaite, Plainfield E. 47 2.4 Marlana Ferrari, Gardner-S. Wilm. 38 2.4 ACE LEADERS Total Avg./ aces match Nicole Ochs, Joliet West 36 1.9 MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East 33 1.7 Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West 30 1.6 * Madelyn Alton, Reed-Custer 29 1.7 Celia Barna, Gardner-S. Wilm.

27 1.7 Janelle Brehm, Morris 35 1.5 Cassidy Wyman, Lincoln-Way East 32 1.6 Sydney Perkins, Gardner-S. Wilm. 26 1.6 Rachel Alles, Providence 35 1.5 Alli Papesh, Minooka 27 1.4

* Coaches did not respond this week. Player statistics are from last week.

• Tuesday, October 6, 2015

ROMEOVILLE – After losing to Cal State, the Lewis women’s volleyball team has gone on a 14-game win streak, and the Flyers are not showing any signs of slowing down.

Lewis has started with a 15-1 overall record, 9-0 home record and a 6-0 Great Lakes Valley Conference record, and it is tied with Grand Valley State for a No. 21 ranking in the country.

The Flyers also picked up wins over Missouri S&T and Indianapolis, two teams that gave Lewis three of its eight losses last season.

“This year’s team has done a wonderful job of adjusting on a daily basis,” Lewis coach Lorelee Smith said.

“We rely heavily on players to come from the bench or sometimes other positions to fill roles that are situationally driven. I’m impressed with the level of focus this takes and the team’s ability to rise to challenges. We still have a ways to go in smoothing out our play and working to elevate higher, but this group certainly has the talent.”

Two parts of Lewis’ talent pool are Lockport graduate Alexis Davito and Plainfield Central grad Elizabeth Hyland.

Davito earned Baden/GLVC Offensive Player of the Week honors after recording 30 kills (3.33 a set), a .538 hitting percentage and a .774 serve percentage last week in three matches.

The senior right side and 2014 AVCA honorable-mention All-American leads the Flyers in points (189.5), kills (160) and aces (21).

After dominating in her senior season at Central, Hyland is continuing her strong play at Lewis. The freshman outside hitter ranks second in points (170.5), kills (151) and digs (171) and third in blocks (20).

Aly Schneider (124 kills), Maddie Sellga (107 kills) and Cassidy Parsons (96 kills) also have delivered strong offensive stats, while Nicole Yuede leads the defense with 253 digs.

“We are lucky to have consistent offensive play coming from Elizabeth Hyland, Alexis Davito and Aly Schneider,” Smith said. “They each bring an aggressive and smart approach to scoring. They balance one another out well, which can make it tough to stop.

“On the defensive end, we have had steady play coming from Maddie Seliga, Nicole Yuede and Cassidy Parsons.

They each take great pride in stopping our opponents and really look to be enjoying themselves during the sets.”

Lewis will look to continue its win streak on the road Tuesday against

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BOYS SOCCER PLAYOFFS

Plainfield N., Bolingbrook hope for more history

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com A little bit of history was made last week when the IHSA announced seeds and schedules for the upcoming boys soccer postseason.

For the first time since the state association started to seed sectionals in 2003, two area teams are ranked among the top four in the sectional that includes the Naperville schools.

That’s a big deal, considering that only two squads – Plainfield North in 2013 and Plainfield Central in 2010 – have been seeded among the top four in that sectional, with both receiving fourth seeds.

When seeds were announced Thursday, Plainfield North received the second seed, while Bolingbrook was fourth-seeded. Naperville North is the top seed, and Neuqua Valley was seeded third for the Class 3A tournament that will play its semifinals at Metea Valley.

But while a high seed is great, what the Tigers and Raiders really will be looking for is to become the first teams from this area to actually win two matches in order to advance to win a regional title.

In the past 12 years, seven teams have advanced to the regional final, but each lost there.

Neither of the squads that were seeded fourth were able to win their first-round matches.

Of the last four area teams to advance to the regional final in that sectional, only one, Plainfield South in 2010, was seeded among the top-eight teams.

Bolingbrook, which fell in the regional title match a year ago, was seeded 12th.

In order to win the Naperville Central Regional, Plainfield North likely will have to beat Plainfield East, then get past the winner of the match between the No. 8 host and No. 10 Plainfield South.

Plainfield North, which rallied to beat Bolingbrook, 2-1,

Plainfield North’s Jake Farley moves the ball upfield in front of Bolingbrook’s Luis Flores on Sept. 28 at Plainfield North. North won, 2-1 Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media

Sept. 28, has won 11 in a row and is 15-1 overall. Coach Steve Berry’s squad – led by seniors Austin Collier, Austin Hansen, Mitch Rathbun and Alex Lynch – is averaging more than four goals a match.

For Bolingbrook to win its regional, it will need to defeat Yorkville and then the winner of the match between No. 5 Metea and Oswego.

Coach Jamie Clemmons’

Raiders are 13-3-3 and have posted 11 shutouts. They are led by returning all-stater Luis Flores and a defense that has featured Jacob Perakis, Tyler Elmore, Jorge Navas and keeper Brandon Murillo.

Plainfield Central is seeded seventh in the sectional and would have to get past No. 9 Geneva and then top-seeded Naperville North.

In the Sandburg Sectional,

Lockport drew the fifth seed while Romeoville is seeded ninth. Lockport would have to beat No. 4 Stagg in order to win the Stagg Regional while Romeoville has to get past No. 9 Lincoln-Way North and top seed Bradley-Bourbonnais at the Lincoln-Way North Regional.

While Lincoln-Way Central is seeded 15th, recent wins over quality teams could make it a factor in the Sandburg Regional, where it would meet the No. 2 host if it wins a play-in match.

In the Joliet West Regional, Normal Community is top-seeded in a sectional split in half because of geography. Joliet West is fifth, Minooka seventh and Joliet Central eighth.

Several area teams are also in the mix in the Class 2A Lincoln-Way West Sectional. No. 2 West hosts a regional that also features No. 7 Providence, while No. 4 Lemont will likely face No. 5 Washington for the title in its own regional.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS

St. Paul, Coal City win state; St. Raymond second reached the title game, where it dropped an 8-0 decision to EAST PEORIA – Three-peat Teutopolis. St. Ray’s had beatwas the operative term. en Staunton, 2-1, in the quarSt. Paul won its third terfinals and Bartonville Oak straight Illinois Elementary Grove West, 8-0, in the semis.

School Association Class 1A Following are highlights: state baseball championship last weekend with a 13-3 five-in- CLASS 1A ning triumph over Normal Owen Roesel had two hits, Metcalf in the title game at including a home run, and Eastside Center. That was after drove in four runs as St. Paul the Giants had beaten Jackson- (14-4) beat Metcalf (14-5) for ville Our Saviour, 11-2, in the the crown. Danny Mangun quarterfinals and Nokomis, 9-6, doubled, tripled and knocked in the semifinals. in a run for the Giants. Alex St. Paul was not alone in Zawacki chipped in two hits carrying the banner of the Jo- and two RBIs. Cooper Ohlson liet area. singled, doubled and drove one Coal City claimed the Class home. Ryan Lathan had a dou3A title for the second time in ble and two RBIs. Ben Toborg three years, beating Home- doubled. wood Hart, 10-0, in a five-inWinning pitcher Ben Vitas ning final. That followed the worked four scoreless innings, Warriors’ wins of 12-3 over Pe- allowing two hits and one walk kin Edison in the quarterfinals while striking out six. Roesel and 15-0 over Normal Kingsley pitched the final inning. in the semifinals. Homer had In St. Paul’s semifinal victolost to Kingsley, 5-2, in another ry over Nokomis (20-2), Vitas, quarterfinal.

Ohlson and Nathan Seeman In Class 2A, St. Raymond had two hits. Vitas homered

STAFF REPORTS

and Seeman doubled. Roesel and Vinny DeFilippo each had a hit and two RBIs. Roesel pitched 51⁄3 innings for the win, and Vitas earned the save.

Vitas pitched three scoreless innings, Cameron Sleeman tossed 21⁄ 3 innings, and Ryan Louthan pitched 11⁄3 hitless innings, striking out three, in the quarterfinal victory over Our Saviour (17-5). Vitas singled and doubled, and Nathan Seeman had two hits plus two RBIs. Roesel and DeFilippo had a hit and RBI each.

CLASS 2A

Losing pitcher Josh Ragusa had the only hit for St. Ray’s (14-5) in its title-game loss to Teutopolis (21-0).

In the Rockets’ semifinal triumph over Oak Grove West (162), winning pitcher Zach Hise threw four scoreless innings, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out four. He also singled, doubled and drove in two runs. Dom Bucciferro had a triple and two RBIs, Michael

Fenske a single and RBI, and Josh Batusich a single.

Ragusa and Batusich combined for three hitless, scoreless innings in relief, with Ragusa striking out four in two innings.

St. Ray’s scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to win a thrilling quarterfinal over Staunton (16-1). Luke Melnick and Kyle Michel had two hits and an RBI each. Melnick – who doubled – pitched a complete game, allowing three hits, walking two and striking out 14.

CLASS 3A

Coal City (27-1) breezed past three opponents, ending with the five-inning blanking of Hart (11-4). Payton Hutchings and Connor Best combined for a three-hit shutout with six strikeouts and no walks.

Hutchings did not allow a run all season.

Jack Bunton, who did not strike out in 75 at-bats this season, went 3 for 3 with a tri-

ple and knocked in two runs.

Hutchings had a hit and two RBIs, Austin Pullara two hits and an RBI, and Jack Garrelts a hit and RBI. In the Warriors’ semifinal triumph over Kingsley (17-7), Pullara homered, scored three runs and drove in four. Hutchings also homered. Best had two hits and two RBIs, Cody Rogers a hit and two RBIs, Riley Ponio a hit and two RBIs, and Gavin Elrod a hit and an RBI. Hutchings and Best combined on a five-hitter with a walk and seven strikeouts.

Rogers singled, doubled and had three RBIs in the quarterfinal win over Edison (16-2). Bunton contributed two hits and two RBIs. Hutchings, Pullara and Best combined for the win.

In the quarterfinal loss for Homer (12-6) against Kingsley, losing pitcher Brendan Slota had two hits, and Jon Studinarz and Nick Schindler both doubled and drove in a run.

George Anderlich pitched 21⁄3 scoreless innings in relief.

BASEBALL POSTSEASON

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“He doesn’t make excuses,” Maddon said. “This kid doesn’t make excuses. He’s accountable to everything. How can you not like him?”

Russell called Castro “an upfront guy” who accepted the switch.

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He made the most of what could have been an awkward situation, when manager Joe Maddon had Russell move from second base to replace Castro as the everyday shortstop as part of a lineup shuffle.

Maddon was concerned that a 25-year-old with nearly 1,000 hits would check out mentally, that the Cubs would lose him emotionally for the rest of the season. It could have been a dicey situation.

Castro regrouped rather than sulked and came on in a

winning team for the first time since he arrived in the majors in 2010.

“I think he’s really having fun winning,” general manager Jed Hoyer said. “He hasn’t been on a winning team and he’s having a blast playing.

I think that he really put the team before himself and handled the move to second really well. Obviously, he’s swinging the bat and playing with a ton of confidence. I can’t say enough about the way he’s handled his situation.”

Castro was batting .236

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2015

CHICAGO – The music starts and fans clap in unison as Starlin Castro walks to the plate. Teammates in the Cubs’ dugout get into it, and the same goes for everyone in the bullpen.

“It’s awesome,” Castro said.

“It’s the most fun thing that we’ve got all year. The fans have been crazy when that song (plays), get up. I feel really appreciated even if they don’t understand what (the song) says. But they still like it.”

Wrigley Field is rocking these days with the Cubs headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. And Castro’s at-bats have become a big event.

It’s quite a turn considering many fans wanted to see him get traded. But as soon as they hear the song “Ando En La Versace” by Omega blasting through the ballpark, they go crazy.

It’s catchy tune, with a fastpaced beat. And Castro is rocking and rolling along these days.

So are the Cubs, with 97 wins and headed to a wildcard game Wednesday at Pittsburgh.

Benched in early August after struggling most of the season, the three-time All-Star is on quite a tear.

He raised his average about 30 points over the past month and a half to .265. And while his future with the Cubs remains unclear because of the emergence of rookie Addison Russell and the presence of another young infielder in Javier Baez, the 25-year-old Castro came up big down the stretch.

“Everybody’s got the same goal here and the goal is to win,” he said. “That’s the most important thing. Keep working hard, trust myself. I never put my head down. I just kept focused. When they give you the chance, try to take every opportunity.”

Castro has been a lightning rod over the years with fans because of mental lapses in the field. But he has been at his best the past two months – and that goes beyond his perfor-

through Aug. 6, playing subpar defense and looking lost at the plate, before the Cubs made the move.

He did not play again until Aug. 11 and did not return to the lineup until Aug. 14, when he started at second.

But Castro ended the regular season on a tear, with a .372 average, six homers and 23 RBIs in his past 36 games.

It included a six RBI outburst against St. Louis on Sept. 18 that tied a career-high he set in his major league debut in 2010 along with a four-hit game Wednesday against Cincinnati that matched a personal-best.

Castro did make some adjustments, closing his stance and trying to go the other way.

He also said talking to his family helped break him out of his funk.

“To see the way he started out the season and to see the way he’s been growing so far, I’m proud of him,” veteran Miguel Montero said. “I’m very proud of him because he’s an All-Star caliber player. He’s a three-time All-Star. He’s only 25 years old. Nothing that he does with the bat (surprises) me because I know what he’s capable of doing. His attitude, his preparation has been great.”

And his walk-up music isn’t bad, either.

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Bears defenders (from left) Sam Acho, Shea McClellin, Ego Ferguson and Eddie Goldman come to the huddle in the first half Sunday against the Oakland Raiders at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Bears got their first win of the season, 22-20.

BEARS

OLB Acho: ‘We’re taking ownership’ of the defense

By ARTHUR ARKUSH aarkush@chicagofootball.com

LAKE FOREST – Coming off their best performance under John Fox and Vic Fangio, the Bears’ defense still has a lot of moving parts and areas to improve, but Sam Acho said it’s no longer a new group.

“I don’t think it’s a new defense,” said outside linebacker Sam Acho, who had two tackles and a fumble recovery in his first start.

“This is our defense, we’re taking ownership of it and there’s definitely areas we can grow as a unit, but it’s not new anymore, it’s starting to become our own defense.”

Sunday’s win against the Raiders marked the Bears’ fewest points allowed (20) and yards surrendered (243). Acho explained that getting a win is priority No. 1, but even if that wasn’t the case Sunday, it’s clear progress is being made. He credited that growth not only to the improving synergy be-

tween teammates, but also the author of the 3-4 unit, Fangio.

“Vic is just a great teacher, he understands the game, it’s almost like he wrote the book on defense and how it’s played,” Acho said.

The Bears were credited Sunday with two sacks and two QB hits on Derek Carr, and their ability to rely on four men to wreak havoc has sparked progress on the back end.

“We got pressure with four, got a lot of pressure on Carr and it gave us an opportunity to be in coverage a little bit more and that helped us out,” Acho said.

It isn’t just a connection between the coverage and rush, Acho explained, but players gaining a better understanding of each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

“I don’t care if you’re in a 4-3, a 3-4, I don’t care what kind of defense you’re in, it’s all about chemistry and we have a lot of faces, new players, guys we just picked

up, traded for, and so on, but we’re starting to jell together as a unit and understand each other better. This is just the beginning. We’re a work in progress. We’ve had one win, which is great, but we’ve got a lot of work to do,” said Acho.

Although Acho thinks the time for calling the defense “new” ended with the conclusion of training camp, his duty as one of the club’s most experienced 3-4 defenders to offer advice to teammates never stops.

Whether it’s bouncing ideas off fellow starting outside linebacker Pernell McPhee or someone else, it’s all part of the process of growing.

“My job as a teammate – opportunity, not temptation – but my opportunity is to help guys and give them tips the same way they give me tips. … We have a – it’s almost like a brotherhood – you know, we care about each other. We want each other to be the best,” Acho said.

LAKE FOREST – Bears coach John Fox wouldn’t say Monday whether Will Montgomery’s broken fibula means rookie Hroniss Grasu will take over at center, but he was pleased with the way Matt Slauson performed in a pinch Sunday against Oakland.

“He’s a professional,” Fox said. “… He had most of his reps as a left guard. So I think it was pretty amazing what he was able to do. “ … I think we had maybe a couple high shotgun snaps – I know we had the one center-quarterback exchange problem that resulted in a turnover. But the good news was our guys overcame it.”

Grasu has been a healthy scratch the first four weeks, yet Fox indicated the Bears remain confident.

“I think he’s a very talented player. He’s a guy that’s familiar with our offense. I think everybody in our locker room, or in our football building, has confidence in him. At some point, we will get to find out,” Fox said.

Slauson had taken only six practice reps at center before Sunday. If he’s going to get the call Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs, the sooner he can prepare for it the better.

“It’s only important to me if I’m going to play center because obviously I want to be working in that spot all week,” said Slauson, who pointed to his regular communication with Montgomery on calls and protections as a reason he was ready. “If I’m going to be the center this week, I’d like to know that soon.”

Next defender up: After Antrel Rolle’s ankle injury Sunday, the safety corps consisted of two rookies – Adrian Amos and Harold Jones-Quartey.

Fox said the staff felt comfortable with Jones-Quartey – “He’s smart. He works at it. So that was pretty admirable.”

Aiding Jones-Quartey’s promotion was the experience, albeit limited, of Amos, who

“ I think everybody in our locker room, or in our football building, has confidence in [Hroniss Grasu].”

John Fox Bears coach helped kept the secondary on the same page.

“Amos I think just gets better every week. He did a great job communicating to the corners,” Fox said. “We had a lot of different things we were doing from a coverage standpoint. I think it just stepped him up a little bit.”

Leadership effect: Fox’s decision before the season to have players elect captains was an obvious departure from Marc Trestman’s weekly designations. From Jay Cutler’s inspired play to Pernell McPhee’s Saturday speech preceding his “exceptional” showing Sunday, Fox said he’s been pleased with the way they’ve led.

“That’s why I’ve always been a believer of players electing captains, guys that are going to be courageous enough to tell people the truth, not necessarily good ol’ guys who tell guys what they want to hear,” he said. “I’ve been very pleased with the effect that our captains have had on our football team.”

Upon further review: If the Bears’ decision to drain the clock with 34 seconds left and settle for a 49-yard field goal rather than trying to get closer seemed curious, Fox explained his reasoning.

“We might have had maybe a chance to maybe spin one for 5 more yards, whether it was a run and clock it or a pass,” he said. “But with our makeshift O-line, having had some issues with center-quarterback exchanges – not that you think negatively, but those are real things that already had happened in the game. We felt comfortable as far as Robbie’s range.”

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Monday’s Results Green Bay 38, Kansas City 28 Thursday Game Baltimore 23, Pittsburgh 20, OT Sunday’s Games Bears 22, Oakland 20 N.Y. Jets 27, Miami 14 Indianapolis 16, Jacksonville 13, OT N.Y. Giants 24, Buffalo 10 Carolina 37, Tampa Bay 23 Washington 23, Philadelphia 20 Atlanta 48, Houston 21 Cincinnati 36, Kansas City 21 San Diego 30, Cleveland 27 Green Bay 17, San Francisco 3 St. Louis 24, Arizona 22 Denver 23, Minnesota 20 Dallas at New Orleans (n) Open: New England, Tennessee Monday’s Game Seattle 13, Detroit 10

Wednesday: Cubs (Arrieta 22-6) at Pittsburgh (Cole 19-8), 7:08 p.m. (TBS)

DIVISION SERIES

(Best-of-5; x-if necessary) All games televised by TBS St. Louis vs. Pittsburgh-Cubs winner Friday: Pittsburgh-Cubs winner at St. Louis Saturday: Pittsburgh-Cubs winner at St. Louis Monday, Oct. 12: St. Louis at Pittsburgh-Cubs winner x-Tuesday, Oct. 13: St. Louis at Pittsburgh-Cubs winner x-Thursday, Oct. 15: Pittsburgh-Cubs winner at St. Louis Los Angeles vs. New York Friday: New York (deGrom 14-8) at Los Angeles Saturday: New York (Syndergaard 9-7) at Los Angeles Monday, Oct. 12: Los Angeles at New York (Harvey 13-8) x-Tuesday, Oct. 13: Los Angeles at New York x-Thursday, Oct. 15: New York at Los Angeles

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(Best-of-5; x-if necessary) Kansas City vs. New York-Houston winner Thursday: New York-Houston winner at Kansas City (FOX, FS1 or MLBN) Friday: New York-Houston winner at Kansas City (FOX, FS1 or MLBN) Sunday: Kansas City at New York-Houston winner (FOX, FS1 or MLBN) x-Monday, Oct. 12: Kansas City at New York-Houston winner TBA (FOX or FS1) x-Wednesday, Oct. 14: New York-Houston winner at Kansas City (FOX or FS1) Toronto vs. Texas Thursday: Texas at Toronto (Price 18-5) (FOX, FS1 or MLBN)

Friday: Texas at Toronto (FOX, FS1 or MLBN) Sunday: Toronto at Texas (FOX, FS1 or MLBN) x-Monday, Oct. 12: Toronto at Texas (FOX or FS1) x-Wednesday, Oct. 14: Texas at Toronto (FOX or FS1)

BASEBALL

Sabathia to enter alcohol rehab center, miss playoffs The ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK – CC Sabathia walked into manager Joe Girardi’s office in Baltimore on Sunday and made a stunning admission: He has an alcohol problem.

“The first thing he said is, ‘I need help,’” Girardi said Monday during a workout at Yankee Stadium for the AL wild-card game. “I was shocked.”

Sabathia surprised many in the Yankees organization by reveal-

ing his problem. And with the team’s help, the burly left-hander is checking into a rehab center and will miss the postseason, a setback to the pitching staff the day before New York meets Houston in the AL wildcard game.

The team issued a statement Monday from the 2007 AL Cy Young Award winner, who said he took the step to receive the care he needs and become the kind of person “I can be proud of.”

Column: Harvick advancing is bad for everyone else

By JENNA FRYER The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. – No one would have blamed a championship contender for getting just a little bit excited when Kevin Harvick wrecked during the opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup. And it would have been understandable if a driver or two had started salivating a bit when Harvick ran out of gas while leading the very next week.

The reigning Sprint Cup champion had been backed deep into a corner Unless he overcame some pretty heavy odds, he’d be knocked out of the way in the race for the championship.

Funny thing is, not a single driver in the Chase field counted Harvick out. They knew better than to believe Harvick wouldn’t put up an epic fight, at a track where he’d never won before, where anything short of a victory would end his bid to win consecutive titles.

Indeed, Harvick put on a clinic Sunday at Dover International Speedway, where he led all but 45 of the 400 laps to grab his first career win on the Delaware concrete. He was in complete control from start to finish, he pulled away from the pack on every restart and he won in such convincing fashion that the rest of the field should have been embarrassed.

The win earned Harvick the automatic berth he needed into the second round of the Chase. That achievement was lost on no one.

“That was a guy that we wanted to knock out. That’s a guy that can win all these races, and you don’t want to have to compete against a guy like that,” said Kyle Busch, who started the 10-race Chase as the top seed but has been outrun each week by Harvick.

Harvick’s win at Dover should be very, very frightening to the 11 remaining title contenders. He was against the ropes after the opening race at Chicago, where contact with Jimmie Johnson led to a tire rub that ultimately caused him to wreck. The incident dropped him to last in the 16-driver field with two races to either claw his way to 12th, or win at tracks where he’d never before driven a Cup car to victory lane.

He nearly did it at New Hampshire, where he led 216 of 300 laps before running out of fuel as he closed in on the checkered flag.

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Nothing to do with vanity

Programs in Joliet, Morris help breast cancer patients feel good about themselves

By JEANNE MILLSAP Shaw Media Correspondent JOLIET – When Samantha of “Sex and the City” lost her hair during breast cancer treatment, she took the opportunity to dazzle at her boyfriend Smith’s movie premier by sporting a flamboyant, drop-dead pink and blonde wig.

Other women may choose a more subtle temporary hair replacement – a wig of their natural hair color, a scarf or a turban. Some go bald, preferring not to cover their shiny scalps.

Whatever they choose, it’s usually a big decision, and there are programs and boutiques to help them with hair, makeup, skin care, lingerie, shapers and more.

More online Visit this article at TheHerald-News.com to view a video of a boutique that caters to breast cancer patients.

According to the Look Good Feel Better website, group workshops for those with cancer include two hours of skin care and makeup tips, instruction on options relating to hair loss, nail care and suggestions on flattering ways to use clothing.

“We help guide them, and they do it themselves,” McCarthy said.

There also are tutorials on the program’s website, she Eric Ginnard – eginnard@shawmedia.com said. The emotional support Real-life experiences Diane Labriola, who runs the Reflections Boutique at Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, poses Sept. of the classes can be a nice Krystl Constantino of 29 with some of the wigs she offers for cancer patients. side benefit.

Joliet went to Reflections “It’s not a support group,” Boutique, which is run by McCarthy said, “but someSchuster attended a Look McCarthy wanted women to have a place like Reflections Joliet Oncology-Hematology times you just want to get Good Feel Better program feel better about themselves to go to and deal with all the Associates. Constantino is together and laugh and do four years ago at the Raduring cancer treatments. battling breast cancer – which other aspects of it.” girlie things. They leave feeldiation Therapy Center at She has had breast cancer Breast cancer survivor she found with a self-exam – ing so good. Even their walk Morris Hospital. and said she still is finishing and Morris resident Mary Jo and is getting ready for her is different.”

“I lost all my hair,” she up her treatments. last chemotherapy treatment. Schuster said her cousin was Morris Hospital certified “There are a lot of differa “cancer sister” who told her said. “On my head, my “They did a great job at breast health nurse navigaences in your body when about the Look Good Feel Bet- eyebrows and eyelashes and helping me with a wig,” Coneverywhere on my body.” you’re on chemo or when you tor Terri Jacob said a whole ter program offered all over stantino said. “I didn’t want multidisciplinary team is Schuster wore a wig and have radiation,” McCarthy the country. to do anything drastic. ... necessary to support womreceived hands-on makeup said. “Your skin can be very A doctor began the I’m Italian, and I had shoulen through breast cancer, advice and a kit to take home dry and red, and you can program in 1989, according der-length, dark brown hair. including plastic surgeons in from the program. For Schus- have dry eye, where your to the program’s website. ... [My wig] is about the same some cases. ter, the value of the class was eyes water all the time. ...

He had a cancer patient so color and a little bit shorter.

“Reconstruction after a more than skin deep.

When I had chemo with steoverwhelmed by her physiI have a good hair day every mastectomy is a profoundly “Cancer treatments are roids, my skin got puffy, and cal appearance from cancer day.” personal choice,” Jacob said.

I got puffy. After Tamoxifen, treatment side effects that she full of a lot of little indigniConstantino has two “We urge women to discuss it ties,” she said. “It’s nice to I gained weight. ... It makes wouldn’t leave her hospital children – ages 2 and 5 – and with their entire team.” have that pampering. And you feel not as good as you because she didn’t want them room. He organized a makeBreast reconstruction can used to.” over for her that transformed you’re in there with other to see all the effects of her gals. It’s good to find cancer Caring about one’s appear- be initiated at the time of the cancer and its treatments, she her look – and her outlook. mastectomy or years later, sisters. I think they can be ance when ill has nothing to The program today offers chose a wig that looked most she said. invaluable. It’s good to surdo with vanity. more than 15,400 workshops like her.

“It’s a very emotional “Your appearance is a conround yourself with positive in more than 2,500 locations The boutique also helped stant reminder that you have time for women,” Jacob said. people.” nationwide. It’s run by the fit her for prosthetic breasts “Many women find themcancer,” McCarthy said.

Personal Care Products after her mastectomy and selves dealing with body McCarthy said Look Good Council, which is a charitable Caring for whole woman before her implants. image. It’s about a sense of Kathy McCarthy is a Look Feel Better teachers are li“It makes you feel so much organization supported by the whole. ... Returning them censed cosmetologists or aesGood Feel Better teacher the cosmetics industry in cobetter,” Constantino said. theticians who receive special to their new normal as soon and co-owner of Studio 305 operation with the American “It’s hard enough having a as possible is important.” training for the class.

Salon and Spa in Lockport. diagnosis like this. It’s nice to Cancer Society.

HEALTH BRIEFS University of Chicago Medicine set to break ground in Orland Park

ORLAND PARK – The University of Chicago Medicine held a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 29 at the site of its new, 108,000-square-foot, four-story ambulatory health care facility in downtown Orland Park.

Plans for the University of Chicago Medicine Center for Advanced Care at Orland Park, at 143rd Street and LaGrange Road, include 80 exam rooms with services in radiation

Timber Ridge Middle School special education teacher’s aide Kathy Rajcevich (left) saved Timber Ridge Middle School sixth-grader Hannah O’Brien when O’Brien began to choke during lunch Sept.

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oncology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, cardiology, pediatrics, women’s health and surgical consulting.

The multi-use building will occupy about two acres in Orland Park’s downtown area and includes a pharmacy and a freestanding 530-space parking garage.

The Center for Advanced Care at Orland Park will be UChicago Medicine’s largest off-site location. The facility is scheduled to open in late 2016 or early 2017.

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Tuesday

• Family Caregiver Support Group – 11 a.m., Easter Seals – Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet.

Contact Kathy Miller at 815-9319693 or kathy21miller@gmail.com.

• Gallbladder Disease: Reasons, Remedies and the Robotic Approach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox.

Free. Register at www.silvercross. org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

• Birthing Center Tours – 7 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Call 888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www. silvercross.org/our-services/other-services/birthing-center.

Wednesday

• Fall and Balance Screenings – Silver Cross Professional Building, 1051 Essington Road, Joliet. Includes blood pressure readings, balance assessment, recommendations referrals for treatment if needed. To schedule, call 815-300-7110.

• Loss and Grief Counseling

Ribbon Cutting – 2 p.m., 103 W. Jefferson St., Morris. Kathy Cherven is a counselor offering a comfortable environment for individuals and families to explore and adjust to their grief process. For information, visit griefrollercoaster.com or call 815-416-9036.

• Obesity and Your Health: Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? – 5:45 p.m. BMI Surgery, Silver Cross Hospital Pavilion A, Suite 260, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Drs. Christopher Joyce and Brian Lahmann, gastric bypass surgeons, will offer a free informational session. Register at 888-660-4325 or www.silvercross.org.

• Brain Injury Support Group – 6 p.m., Easter Seals – Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet. Contact Kathy Miller at 815-931-9693 or kathy21miller@gmail.com.

• Breastfeeding Class – 6:30 to 9 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. $15.

Register at www.silvercross.org or call 888-660-HEAL (4325).

Thursday

• Depression Screening – 3 to 7 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Written test and confidential meeting with a behavioral health professional.

Schedule at www.silvercross.org or call 888-660-HEAL (4325).

• Caregiver Support Group – 6:30 p.m., Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. Free and open to the public. Call Linda McCluskey at 815-609-0669 or visit www.timbersofshorewood.com.

• Baby Bereavement Support Group – 7 to 8 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital’s Conference Center,

Patient-matching technology allowed Dr. Robert Daley of Hinsdale Orthopaedics to precisely position a knee implant for Gerald Kuchta (shown). Kuchta, 74, of New Lenox, reached the desired range of motion in three weeks. On Oct. 13, Daley will discuss the latest minimally invasive knee replacement surgical techniques at the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center in New Lenox.

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1890 Silver Cross Blvd., Pavilion A, New Lenox. First-time participants register at www.silvercross.org/ specialdeliveries or 888-660-HEAL (4325).

Friday

• Fall and Balance Screenings – Silver Cross Hospital Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox.

Includes blood pressure readings, balance assessment and recommendations referrals for treatment if needed. To schedule, call 815300-7110.

• Free Scoliosis Screenings – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Silver Cross Health Center, 2701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Offered by Dr. Anthony Rinella, spine surgeon. For children and adults. Register at 877-694-7722.

Saturday

• The Blood Run 5K – 9 a.m., Chicago and Van Buren streets, Joliet, Benefits Will-Grundy Medical Clinic. $40. Register at bloodrun5k. itsyourrace.com. For information, call 815-726-3377.

• Women’s Self-Defense Seminar – noon to 2 p.m., Lande Ranch,

23564 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort.

Learn Krav Maga (The Israeli defense forces hand-to-hand combat system) techniques. $50. For information and to register, contact Derek at 847-814-8805 or Derek@ randelconsulting.com.

• Birthing Center Tours – 1:30 p.m.; also 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Sunday, Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Call 888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www. silvercross.org/our-services/other-services/birthing-center.

Monday

• Breastfeeding Support Group – 10:30 a.m. to noon, Silver Cross Hospital’s Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Hosted by certified lactation consultants. Free. Infants welcome.

First-time participants register at www.silvercross.org or 888-660HEAL (4325).

• Breastfeeding Support Group – 6 to 7:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital’s Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Hosted by certified lactation consultants. Free. Infants welcome.

First-time participants register at www.silvercross.org or 888-660HEAL (4325).

• Baby Basics Class – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. $25 a couple.

Register at www.silvercross.org/ specialdeliveries or call 888-660HEAL (4325).

Oct. 13

• Fall and Balance Screenings – Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Includes blood pressure readings, balance assessment and recommendations referrals for treatment if needed. To schedule, call 815-300-7110.

• Family Caregiver Support Group – 11 a.m., Easter Seals – Joliet Region, 212 Barney Drive, Joliet.

Contact Kathy Miller at 815-9319693 or kathy21miller@gmail.com.

• Eating to Boost Your Immunity – 6:30 to 8 p.m., Arrowhead Community Center, 24856 W. Eames St., Channahon. Instructor: Raquel Kairis, registered dietitian. $14 (residents) and $18 (nonresidents). For information, call 815-467-7275.

• Aches and Pains: Knee Pain Program – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Dr. Robert Daley of Hinsdale Orthopaedics will discuss the latest minimally invasive knee replacement techniques. Register at www. silvercross.org or call 888-660HEAL (4325).

• Bipolar Disease Support Group – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First-time participants register at 888-660-HEAL (4325) or www.silvercross.org.

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Ongoing

• VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic – 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. Joliet CBOC, 1201 Eagle St., Joliet. For information, contact Pam Kostecki at 708-202-8387, ext. 73063, or pamela.kostecki@va.gov.

• Free Blood Pressure Checks – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Walk-ins welcome. For information, call 708 364 6337.

• NAMI – Offering information about mental illness conditions, symptoms and treatment at www. namiwillgrundy.org or through its HelpLine at 815-731-9103.

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Members of Present Saint Joseph Medical Center’s emergency staff take turns knocking down a wall to symbolize the start of their center’s frontend renovation.

HEALTH BRIEFS Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center renovating emergency department

JOLIET – Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center recently kicked off a $2 million renovation of its emergency department at an event where members of its emergency staff, executive leaders, hospital and foundation board members and other community supporters took a sledgehammer to a makeshift wall.

As the fourth-busiest emergency department in Illinois, the center serves 72,000 patients a year. Redesigning the front end is designed to facilitate improved efficiencies, increased capacity, and enhance the visit experience.

The renovation is scheduled for completion next spring. For information, visit www.provena. org/stjoes.

New technique at Morris Hospital boosts treatment of peripheral artery disease MORRIS – A new technique for treating blockages in the leg arteries is being performed in the cath lab at Morris Hospital. It involves the use of a drug-coated balloon during peripheral artery angioplasty and shows promise for reducing recurring blockages in the leg arteries.

Cardiologists Dr. Syed Ahmed, Dr. Govind Ramadurai and Dr. Athar Saeed have all treated peripheral artery disease with drug-coated balloons in the Morris Hospital cath lab.

Although the balloon is only approved for use in blockages in the upper leg, Ramadurai expects

that 20 to 30 percent of patients treated for peripheral artery disease will benefit from the new technique.

Morris Hospital offers a $40 peripheral artery disease screening using ultrasound on Wednesdays by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 815-416-6089.

The same screening is offered weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Morris Hospital Yorkville Campus. Schedule an appointment by calling 630-553-8200.

Joliet gym rallies to bring joy to children facing long-term medical care

JOLIET – Team Nicholas is a local charitable organization that brings comfort and joy to children and families facing long-term medical care and hospital stays.

Once a year, the 501(c)3 nonprofit seeks the aid of the Joliet and Plainfield communities through its annual Team Nicholas “I’m Possible 5K.” More than 200 people supported the Sept. 20 event at St. Joseph Park in Joliet.

CrossFit Joliet, in addition to the business’ sponsorship donation, raised more than $1,500 for the charity. Fifty plus CrossFit Joliet members showed their support through their monetary donations, their Lego gifts for children, and by participating in the run with their own families People can learn more about Team Nicholas, CrossFit Joliet and other event sponsors by visiting them online at www.teamnicholas.org and www.crossfitjoliet. com.

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NEW LENOX – Silver Cross recently recognized 69 physicians on the hospital’s medical staff for outstanding patient satisfaction from April 2014 to March 2015.

According to patients, these doctors rank in the top 1 percent in the country for patient satisfaction: • Dr. Mohammad Al-Khudari – obstetrics/gynecology, New Lenox • Dr. Lincoln Arbogast – anesthesia. New Lenox • Dr. Latha Arla-Polavarapu – internal medicine, New Lenox • Dr. Nikhil Bhargarva – gastroenterology, New Lenox • Dr. Michel Borders – obstetrics/gynecology.

New Lenox • Cerise Bush – obstetrics/gynecology, Frankfort/Orland Park • Dr. John Bush – obstetrics/gynecology, Frankfort/Orland Park • Lewis Carrozza – podiatric surgery, Homer Glen • Dr. Luke Cho – urology, Joliet/Morris/New Lenox • Dr. Daniel Co – family practice, Lockport • Dr. Sandra Culbertson – urogynecology, Chicago/ New Lenox • Dr. David Cziperle – vascular/cardiac/thoracic surgery, New Lenox • Dr. Robert Daley – orthopedic surgery, New Lenox/Joliet • Dr. Mark Danielson – general surgery, Joliet • Dr. Michael DeMaertelaere – family practice, Frankfort • Dr. David Dohse, family practice, Homer Glen • Dr. John Dongas – cardiology, Joliet/New Lenox • Dr. Daniel Errampalli – gastroenterology, New Lenox • Dr. William Farrell, orthopedic surgery, Joliet/ New Lenox • Dr. Nicole Gress – obstetrics/gynecology, New Lenox • Dr. Samra Hashmi – ophthalmology, Joliet/New

Lenox • Dr. Thomas Hurley, neurosurgery, New Lenox • Dr. Christopher Joyce – general/bariatric surgery, New Lenox • Dr. Thomas Kazmierczak, obstetrics/gynecology, Morris • Dr. Russell Khater – obstetrics/gynecology, Joliet • Dr. Paul Kirchner, podiatric surgery, New Lenox • Dr. Timothy Kisla – ophthalmologist, New Lenox • Dr. David Cziperle – vascular/thoracic surgery, New Lenox • Dr. Brian Lahmann – general/bariatric surgery, New Lenox • Dr. Douglas Lee – gastroenterology, New Lenox • Dr. Eligijus Lelis – ophthalmology, New Lenox/ Joliet • Dr. Mark McKeigue, family practice, Orland Park • Dr. Corinne Nawrocki – family practice, New Lenox • Dr. Thai Nguyen – urology, Joliet/Morris/New Lenox • Dr. Boris Nulman – anesthesiology, New Lenox • Dr. Dharmesh Patel – family practice, Joliet • Dr. Jose Penaherrera – internal medicine, Joliet/ New Lenox • Dr. Gamilah Pierre – obstetrics/gynecology, New Lenox • Dr. Susan Rife – family practice, Orland Park • Dr. Timothy Russell – emergency medicine, Homer Glen/New Lenox • Dr. Chintan Sampat – spine surgery, New Lenox • Dr. Krzysztof Siemionow – spine surgery, Homer Glen • Heather Taras – emergency medicine, New Lenox • Dr. Paul Trksak – orthopedic surgery, New Lenox • Dr. Peter Vienne Jr., – obstetrics/gynecology, Morris • Dr. Robert Wrona – family medicine, Orland Park

• Dr. Ramaraja Yalavarthi – family Practice, New Lenox • Dr. Shishin Yamada – general surgery, New Lenox In addition, these doctors rank in the top 10 percent in the country for patient satisfaction: • Dr. Habib Abbasi – emergency medicine, New Lenox • Dr. Wakhas Ahmad – emergency medicine, Homer Glen/New Lenox • Dr. Vlad Badescu – internal medicine, Lemont/ Manhattan • Dr. Catherine Baker – internal medicine, Lemont • Dr. Erik Borncamp – general surgery, New Lenox • Dr. Paul Bulow – internal medicine, Tinley Park • Dr. Raymond DiPasquo – family medicine, Homer Glen • Dr. Henry Fuentes – orthopedic surgery, New Lenox • Dr. Reza Gamagami – general surgery, New Lenox • Dr. Jared Hansen – anesthesiology, New Lenox • Dr. Ilah Heller-Bair – internal medicine, Lemont • Dr. Zafer Jawich, internal medicine, New Lenox • Dr. Edward Jurkovic – gastroenterology, New Lenox • Dr. Julie Limon – family practice, Frankfort • Dr. Asmita Patel – emergency medicine, New Lenox • Jeffrey Port – gastroenterology, New Lenox • Laura Ragauskaite – general surgery, New Lenox • Dr. Anthony Rinell – orthopedic spine surgery, Homer Glen • Dr. Soraya Sharfaei – internal medicine, Joliet/ New Lenox • Dr. Sunil Shroff – cardiovascular disease, New Lenox • Dr. Paramjit Sikand – internal medicine, Joliet • Dr. Jitinder (Rick) Singh – family practice, New Lenox

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The captain can ask partner’s opinion

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Dick Gregory, a civil rights activist, writer and former comedian, said, “When I lost my rifle, the army charged me 85 dollars. That is why in the navy the captain goes down with the ship.”

This week, we are looking at captaincy during the bidding. When one player has described his hand accurately, he typically leaves the final decision to his partner.

In today’s deal, after one spade – two spades, what should South do?

Opener usually either passes (with no game aspirations) or jumps to game (with a strong hand).

Sometimes, though, he is in the middle; game might or might not be good. Then opener makes a help-suit game-try, bidding a side suit – here, three diamonds. This asks partner in particular to look at his holdings in the bid suits.

With good holdings – high cards or shortage – he jumps to game. With bad holdings, he signs off in three spades. In this deal, although North has only six high-card points, he has great spade and diamond holdings – especially that fourth trump. So he should happily jump to game.

West starts the defense with his three top hearts. After South ruffs the third, how should he continue?

South’s 10 tricks should be five spades, two diamonds, one club and two diamond ruffs in the dummy.

Declarer draws one round of trumps from hand, plays a diamond to dummy’s king, leads the diamond 10 to his ace, ruffs a diamond with the spade eight, crosses back to hand with a spade, trumps his last diamond with the spade king, ruffs a heart, draws East’s third trump, and claims.

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apricots, peaches, pears, plums, prunes, gooseberries, grapes, raisins, raspberries and strawberries); • lactose, a sugar present in milk, custard, yogurt and ice cream; • fried and fatty foods, because they cause the stomach to empty more slowly, allowing gas to build up.

Certain medicines also slow down the stomach and can cause more problems with gas.

Common examples are antihistamines and calcium channel blockers.

A drastic reduction in dietary sugars and some cutback in refined starches and wheat flour also may help. It is these sugars and starches that bacteria turn into gas.

Make sure to eat and drink slowly – speed-eating makes you swallow more air.

A product called Beano may help metabolize difficult-to-digest complex carbohydrates when taken before meals.

Over-the-counter preparations containing the enzymes lipase, trypsin and amylase may reduce gassy emissions.

Activated charcoal absorbs gas and may help cut down on your gassiness. Occasional use is not harmful.

Pepto-Bismol may reduce the odor of your gas.

Don’t completely abandon the fruits I mentioned; they are healthful for you. A period of trial and error may help you identify the foods that lead to fewer problems with gas when you stop eating them.

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life I’ve had a tendency to pass a lot of gas. It’s unpleasant for me and for others. What can I do about it?

Dear Reader: All human beings pass gas to some extent. That’s because all of us have gas (mostly swallowed air) in the digestive tract. Along with the air you swallow, the bacteria that live in your gut also produce gas – up to two quarts a day.

You may have noticed this air moves in your digestive tract.

You can feel it and you can sometimes hear it. It’s not really your stomach that is “growling”: It’s your gut gas gurgling.

Eventually the air you swallow and the gas your gut bacteria make need to be expelled to prevent painful stretching of the stomach and intestine.

There’s nothing you can do to prevent passing gas (flatulence) completely. But here are some tips to help you reduce the amount you pass.

In most people, gas-producing foods are responsible for much of a person’s flatulence. So the first step is to figure out which foods make you gassy and avoid them. Foods more likely to cause gas include: • beans, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and peas; • oat bran and other high-fiber foods; • carbonated beverages; • foods containing sorbitol (an artificial sweetener); • fructose, a natural sugar present in many fruits (including prunes, pears, grapes, dates and figs) and in many sweeteners; • lactulose, another natural sugar present in many fruits (including

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HOROSCOPE TODAY – An enthusiastic approach to everything you do will take you far.

The advances you make by going the extra mile will spur you to keep the momentum going by trying harder each day. The positive impression you have on others will lead to greater opportunities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Don’t count on others to do the work for you. Initiate plans, make decisions and become a leader. It’s your sharp intellect and remarkable instincts that will carry you forward.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Expect to face resistance if you are outspoken. You will get a fresh perspective from an unlikely source. Listen and learn about what others are up to before you voice your opinions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – In order to spice things up, you should add some excitement to your routine. You can connect with inspirational and compatible people through travel or by enrolling for a course, conference or activity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Don’t get mired down with financial or legal documents. If you are having trouble concentrating, take a break.

A fresh start and open mind will help you clear up unfinished business.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Step outside your comfort zone. Love and romance are highlighted, and an encounter with someone unconventional will make a difference to the way you live your life.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – If you feel unfulfilled or unappreciated in the workplace, make a change. Furthering your education and boosting your qualifications will lead to a new start. Go after your dream job.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Your charisma and ability to put others at ease will result in greater popularity.

Host an informal gathering that will allow you to show off your best stuff.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Let others speak their mind in order to discover valuable information.

Sit back and observe. If you try to control the conversation, you will learn very little.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Your friends and family want the best for you. Ask for help if you need it, and make use of any connections or contacts that others can offer you when seeking new opportunities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Be the catalyst that puts everything in motion. Stay informed and involved, and keep networking whenever possible.

You will miss out if you sit back and procrastinate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Romance should be scheduled. Plan a special get-together or getaway with someone you love. If you are single, now is your chance to meet someone who can change your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Something is happening behind the scenes that will affect your reputation.

Make discreet inquiries in order to get the lowdown and avoid unwanted surprises or last-minute changes.

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Dear Abby: I have a friend whose 11-year-old grandson stays overnight with her sometimes on the weekends. She has only one bedroom, and I’m concerned because he still sleeps with her in the same bed.

I have mentioned it to her many times, and she says there is nothing wrong with it. I even purchased a nice air mattress, very easy to inflate, which she accepted but doesn’t use. I’m upset by this situation. I know she sometimes sleeps in revealing night clothes, although I don’t know if she does when her grandson is there.

I find this sick and twisted. I am counting on you to set my friend straight and save this young boy from future turmoil. – Protective In

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an old French saying that approximately translates, “Evil be he who thinks evil of it.” I see nothing sick or twisted about a boy who occasionally stays with his grandma and shares her bed, particularly if that’s the way it has always been.

When he grows so big that the bed becomes too crowded for his comfort, I’m sure he’ll let Granny know. Ultimately, the boy’s parents are the ones responsible for his safety.

It’s likely they know about and approve of the sleeping arrangements.

Dear Abby: With online dating becoming popular with older people, I have a question.

Most of us who were married for a number of years and had a good mate learned a lot about how to make life exciting and are experienced about sex.

When we meet someone online and start to become

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips involved, how and when would it be the right time to bring up the subject of sex?

For those of us in our later years, sex is usually different than when we were 35. Then there’s the subject of STDs. Can we bring that up?

In rural and small towns, older women, unlike younger women, are shy about talking about sex.

When we start to get serious with someone, shouldn’t we find out what they are willing to do and what they won’t? – Looking

Ahead In North Carolina Dear Looking Ahead: Your letter will be of interest to anyone who has been out of the dating scene for a long time.

The subject of sex should be addressed once you are comfortable with a person and there is a mutual attraction. Both people’s sexual histories should be talked about before you “do the deed.”

(If you can’t talk about it, then you shouldn’t do it.)

When it does happen, insist that protection is used.

Too often people assume that because there’s snow on the roof that there isn’t fire in the furnace. News flash: Older folks can and do have active sex lives. So if you’re going to “play,” be prudent. Some seniors have been shocked to learn they were infected with an STD because they assumed their partner was safe.

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Trailer Mechanic Wanted

JOLIET GARAGE SALE Oct. 10 Saturday Only 9am – 4pm

American President Lines (APL) Joliet, IL Terminal Repair & maintenance of intermodal containers & chassis.

Union membership wages & benefits.

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ESTATE/GARAGE SALE

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BEAGLE “LACIE”

Female, tri-color, spayed, young, about 20 pounds, micro chipped.

Last seen at County Line Rd & Route 52 on Thurs, May 7 @ 6:30p.m. Pls call 815-730-1157 or 312-504-9172 with any info.

REWARD FOR SAFE RETURN

MAINTENANCE WORKER CITY OF JOLIET

The City is hiring for current and future positions in the Public Works and Public Utility departments. These positions include constructing, maintaining, and repairing City streets, working in the City's treatment plants and other related duties.

In order to apply you must have/provide a copy of a valid State of Illinois "CDL" motor vehicle operator's license. Prior experience is preferred.

Salary range: $45,832$86,433.

Applications are available on the City's website: www.cityofjoliet.info or at the Human Resources Division, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL. 60432.

Application deadline is October 14, 2015.

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Part - time (Downtown) (Joliet) Daytime shift. Friendly staff, steady work. 815-726-2000

Fairlane to Kungsway Glenwood to Black Small Furn, Misc & Books

LOST SHELTIE KALLIE

Health Care

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CNA'S Nurses Housekeeping Apply in person at:

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Please do not call her or chase her.

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WALLET & COIN PURSE

Brown, coin purse has Chase engraved on cover.

REWARD! 815-729-0027 or 815-729-4773

Be a Part of a Rewarding Experience

Teachers and Associate Teachers in Early Childhood Education.

Education or related field plus 36 hours of ECE credit can earn up to $16 per hour. We offer full benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 403(b), and generous PTO. We welcome you to join our great team.

Visit www.catholiccharitiesjoliet.org, click on Employment, upload your resume and cover letter.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CNA Certified For Private Home Care for Senior Male.

815-726-8532

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Friday, Saturday 9am – 3pm 1127 Spencer Rd Tool Collectors Dream sale, vintage machinist tools, hand & electric machine tools, standing floor tools, 1950's furniture.

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TOO MUCH TO LIST! LOCKPORT 603 N. REEF RD. GARAGE SALE! Fri. & Sat. 9am-3pm

Toys, Clothes, Bikes, Sports, Household and More!

PLAINFIELD Oct 8, 9, 10 Thurs, Fri, Sat 9am – 3pm 23045 Judith Dr Winding Creek Sub-Div household, kids toys, holiday decor, furniture, clothing, Lots of Misc !

Shorewood Sale THURS & FRI 8AM - 3:30PM 1116 Valencia Dr. Misc Kids Items, Antiques

& MUCH MORE!

WED, THURS, FRI, SAT OCT 7, 8, 9, 10 8:30AM - 4PM

Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet is looking for

Associate Teachers with an Associate degree in Early Childhood

off of Midland many holiday decorations, everyday household items, crystal, books & MUCH MORE !

GLENWOOD MANOR SUB

DESK CLERK

TEACHERS & ASSOCIATE TEACHERS Teachers with a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field plus 36 hours of ECE credit can earn $17 - $24 per hour depending on education, experience and Type 04 certification.

1312 Richmond St.

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Home décor, kitchen/ foyer lights, girls teen and up clothing, household

Custom Jewelry Design ethereae LLC

Cheryl H 815-909-5335 100 Meyers St. Shorewood Across the street from TFD#1

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Blender – Hamilton Beach 10 speed smoothie blender, removable blending blades let you mix in the jar w/ Wave-Action system, Includes blue blender cooler to keep icy drinks cold up to 8 hrs. Used twice Retails $40, Asking only $15, Please call 815-212-0634 FLOOR SCRUBBER - Hoover floor scrubber with 2 round rotating brushes, scrubs & picks up liquid, great for any floor - $75.

815-436-5171

Beautiful China and Barbie collectible dolls, in lovely wood cabinet, $350 815-325-4630 Hubert, the Harris Lion, ceramic bank - $15/OBO; Small stuffed plush Hubert, The Harris Lion, several designs, total of 9, $5 each/OBO; Will consider reasonable offer for purchase of several. Call 815-729-0900

Baby Formula - Enfamil Premium Power Formula, 12.5oz can $8. 773-315-1700 Toddler bed with mattress & sheets, used 3 times $35; Bouncy chair w/ fun spinning toys & soothing vibration, $6. 815-254-2270

Antique Head/Footboard w/ supports & rails, Must sell this week $75 for all. Email cbar577329@aol.com for photos. 815-436-4222 China Cabinet, sewing machine, cedar chest, 3 lamp tables, all approx. 60 years old, must take all $100/all 815-886-2015 Dining Table & Chairs Dining table w/ 8 chairs, formica & wood tabletop, ladder back wooden chairs w/leather seats, very excellent condition - $250.

773-315-9677

DRESSER

With headboard and metal frame, double size bed, black and gold. $100/obo.

815-726-4849 La-Z-Boy Rocker/Recliner Smoke/pet free - $100.

815-436-4222 or email cbar577329@aol.com for pics WOOL RUGS Wool Area Rugs – Oval 7' x 5', Matching Rectangle 4'x 2.5' Beige Color w/ Flower Border Great Condition - $150 for both 815-436-5171 leave message

Dishes – Service for 8, White with blue rim, dinner, soup & salad plates, plus coffee mug, oven & dishwasher safe $35. 815-436-5171

Duvet- Bed Cover & Bed Skirt Queen size duvet cover & bed Joliet Woodlawn Memorial Park Next to Swan Pond ~ 2 adjoining skirt, pillow shams and matching drapes, 56 x 84, like new with lots and 1 single lot, $1500/ea. extra pillows & lamp. $90 for all.

815-741-1253 773-315-1700 Lemont – Mt. Vernon Living Room Lamps Memorial Estate Cemetery,Set of 2 - Nice! $20.

4 Plots value orig. $6,660 selling for $4,500/for all.

815-942-0021 815-524-7362 Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville 3 plots. Value $3300.

LAWN MOWER Will sell for $2000.

Professional 727K Grass Hopper.

815-744-1531 61” deck, works great, $9000.

319-461-1332 Small Patio Table Solid surface, 36” round plus 2 chairs - $25.

IPAD 11 - APPLE 815-436-5171 Black, 9.7” 16GB, pristine condition $200.00.

815-341-9439 Crosley Record Player $50 plays 33, 45 & 78 rpm records in a beautiful oak cabinet 815-341-9439 2 Matching Living Room/Family Room Chairs – Brown, sturdy DVD of JTHS Central material w/ small pattern, comfy History & Memories (New) & good looking, excellent $15.00. 815-274-2542 condition, will share pictures $150. 773-315-1700 Extension ladder, 22' aluminum including rope, excellent condition Antique Bassett Double Dresser $100. 773-315-1700 w/ Mirror - Must sell this week Email cbar577329@aol.com New Polaroid 9” Tablet for photos. $75/all. Call w/ keyboard in lavender case, anytime 815-436-4222 2 chargers, never used & in original box, $125/OBO; 9 foot Antique Bassett Upright Dresser aluminum extension ladder Must sell this week Email $20/OBO. 815-942-0021 cbar577329@aol.com for photos. $75/all. Call Get the job you want at anytime 815-436-4222 TheHerald-News.com/jobs

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U.S. Industrial Blind-Stitch with table, model 718-2, works great! $400 815-725-9265 Small Fridge – 3 cu. ft. black small fridge w/ freezer, holds food, Great for college dorm room $30; 2 black pull shopping carts $10 each. 815-354-1451

Joliet – 1218 Hague St,

2000 Jayco 30' travel trailer excellent cond, super clean, $5,700/obo 815-722-2278

Appl, off St prkg, heat & H20 incl.

NO PETS, $685/mo. + security dep. 630-697-2235

JOLIET, WEST 3BR, 1BA, C/A, appliances, basement, $1075/+ deposit & utilities. No pets/smkg Avail now. 815-740-9983

Joliet St. Pats - 2 Bedroom

Wanted – ATT 210 wall phone, white of beige, in good condition.

Call 815-942-0021

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Stove, fridge, garage, heat, water incl, no pets. $875/mo + sec dep and lease.

815-342-9969

Joliet / Downtown, Rooms for

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Jolietrentalunits.com , Big Clean, Furnished, Wood Floors, Fridge, Microwave, Laundry, Elevator, On Bus Line. $105/wk. $455/mo 815-726-2000

2 bedroom, 1 bath, w/basement & ½ bath, garage space incl. Credit Ap & sec deposit req, $1100/mo includes utilities. 815-741-2700 All makes, cash paid, reasonable.

Will pick-up.

630-660-0571 Joliet, 34 N. Broadway 2 BR, Gar Updated & Remodeled, $800/mo +sec & credit ck, sec 8 OK,no pets. water/trash incl. 630-430-2399

DO YOU NEED A CAR? BAD CREDIT WANTED! $300 DOWN CALL ANGIE TODAY 815-272-5155

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Rent, Utilities included, Furnished/ Unfurnished. 815-722-1212

Joliet 1320 or 2520 SF Bldg

Joliet, West 2BR, off street parking, W/gated alarmed outside storage. spacious, hardwood flrs, recent Each side has private bath & office. upgrades, $620/mo+security Nr I55 & I80. Either side avail now. no dogs. 815-407-7003 $1000/$2500. 815-436-8232

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Studio/1BR, utilities included.

Elevator, Laundry, Guest Library, Near Bus & Downtown. $115-$160/wk. $499-$694/mo.

815-726-2000 Kungs Way, Beautiful 3BR, 1.5BA New kit, new carpet, appl, huge dining, ceil fans, 2 A/C, free heat, avail now.

815-744-1155

Near St. Joe's Hosp, Large 2BR

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Restored or Unrestored

Cars

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Domestic/ Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang, Mopars

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1977 Mobile Home 14x70

2 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen, living room, new furnace, deck, shed, st rubber roof, $12,000/obo.

Off Glenwood, Spotless 1BR, 1 Flr Joliet ~ 1526 Prairie Ave. Appl, D/W, 2 A/C, ceil fans, sep din 815-467-6246 Furnished 1 bedroom, 1 bath. electric entry, near laundry, avail 2nd flr, garage space incl, credit Ap now, no pets.

815-744-5141 & sec dep req, $875/mo, incl util.

815-741-2700 Rockdale Totally Renovated 2BR Quiet, 1st floor, appl, carpet, water Near Shorewood, 4 estate size lots incl, off St 1 car, no pets over looking parkland & woods, $725/mo + sec. 815-439-1065 call for information 312-802-1697 / 815-475-7315 Twin Oaks, Clean 2BR w/balcony Appl, D/W, blt in micro, sep din, Evergreen Terrace ceil fans, 2 A/C, free carport, elec Apartments entry, avail now. 815-744-5141

Accepting Applications Studio, 1, 2 & 3 BR's Income Restricted Apts

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For Junk Cars, Trucks & Vans with or without titles.

630-817-3577 or 219-697-3833

AND LIENHOLDERS February 19, 2014

tees of the decedent, Irene G. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff,

C/A, large yard & deck, AGAINST Weglarz, that on September 2, vs.

THE ESTATE OF County where recorded: Joliet 1BR $750, 2BR $950 4 BR, 1BA,Section 8 Only THOMAS F. GIGANTI, DECEASED, Will County 2015, an order was entered by the DOREICE ALEXANDER, UNKNOWN 3BR $1025, 4BR $1175 $1400/mo .815-260-8321 AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND Recording document identification: Court, naming Richard W. Kuhn, OWNERS-TENANTS AVAILABLE NOW! 815-320-6062

JOLIET EAST ~ 1BR

MOTORCYCLES WANTED

CLAIMANTS

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Lockport Broken Arrow Golf Course Beautiful Golf Course View 2BR, 2BA TH, fin walk-out bsmt, 2 car gar, new appl, W/D. $1550 + sec, avail 11/1. 815-685-5006

AVAILABLE NOW!!

JOLIET PARKVIEW ESTATES 2BR Duplexes starting at $925 per/mo and Single Family Homes Call for move in Specials!

815-740-3313

Bethel Dr, Spacious 3BR, 1.2BA Updated kitchen, sep dining, appl, D/W, blt in micro, ceil fans, 2 A/C. Free Heat.

815-744-1155

Joliet - 2 bed, 1 bath.

Sunporch, garage, full basement, large yard. 1 pet allowed. Available now! $950 Call 815-483-6271

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES MICHAEL GIGANTI, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS F. GIGANTI, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THOMAS F. GIGANTI, DECEASED, UNKNOWN

AGAINST THE LIENHOLDERS UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THOMAS F. GIGANTI, DECEASED, THOMAS ROBERT GIGANTI, JOHN CHARLES GIGANTI, GERALDINE CATHERINE WOODS, JAMES MICHAEL GIGANTI, DANIEL JOSEPH GIGANTI, GREGORY FRANCIS GIGANTI, TCF NATIONAL BANK and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants.

CASE NO. 15-CH-1318 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 734 GENEVA AVENUE ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 AMENDED NOTICE

BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Thomas F. Giganti, deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders against the Estate of Thomas F. Giganti, deceased, Claimants and Unknown Lienholders against the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Thomas F. Giganti, deceased, Defendants, this case has been commenced in this Court against you and others, asking for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the Plaintiff on the property located at 734 Geneva Avenue, Romeoville, IL 60446, more particularly described as: i. The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. ii. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. iii. The names of the title holders of record are: Heirs of Thomas F. Giganti, deceased iv. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot 39, in Block 4, in Hampton Park Subdivision No. 5, a subdivision of part of the Southeast quarter of section 28, in Township 37 North, and in Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded June 28, 1960, in Plat Book 32, Page 71, as Document No. 906786, in Will County, Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 12-02-28-409-026-0000 v. A common address or description of the location for the real estate is as follows: 734 Geneva Avenue, Romeoville, IL 60446 vi. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of the Mortgagors: Thomas F. Giganti, deceased as of March 1, 2015 Name of the Mortgagee: MERS, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for American Advisors Group Date of the Mortgage: January 20, 2014 Date of the recording:

Document No. R2014014166 YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the TWELFTH Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on October 20, 2015, at 1:00 PM at the Will County Court Annex, 57 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, Illinois 60432. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the Office of the Clerk of this Court at the Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432-4399 on or before October 29, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. CLERK OF THE COURT THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 111 East Main Street Decatur, IL 62523 Telephone: (217) 422-1719 (Published in the Herald-News September 29, 2015, October 6, 13, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS Case No. 15 CH 1442 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for BCAT 2014-4TT Plaintiff, vs.

Jason R. McDaniel; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Irene G. Weglarz; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Estelle Coleman; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Richard Kuhn, as Special Representative for Irene G. Weglarz (deceased) Defendants.

552 S. Washington Street, Suite 100, Naperville, Illinois 60540, Tel. No. (630) 420-8228, as the Special Representative of the above named decedent under 735 ILCS 13-1209 (Death of a Party). The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 1961 Grand Prairie Drive, New Lenox, IL 60451.

(Published in the Joliet Herald News on September 22, 29, & October 6, 2015) hn2695

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS Case No. 15 CH 1522 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs.

Mary Richley; United States of America; Jesse Richley; Patricia Conterez; JoAnn Pasternak; Alice Martinez; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Stanley T. Richley, Jr.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Laura Richley; Carlson Holmquist Sayles Funeral Home, Ltd.; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Richard Kuhn, as Special Representative for Stanley T. Richley, Jr. (deceased) Defendants.

Notice to Heirs and Legatees. Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent, Stanley T. Richley, Jr., that on September 2, 2015, an order was entered by the Court, naming Richard W. Kuhn, 552 S. Washington Street, Suite 100, Naperville, Illinois 60540, Tel. No. 630-420-8228, as the Special Representative of the above named decedent under 735 ILCS 13-1209 (Death of a Party). The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 1010 Deephaven Drive, Joliet, IL 60432.

(Published in the Joliet Herald News on September 22, 29, & October 6, 2015) hn 2696

PUBLIC NOTICE

KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6307468) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Will, ss IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Notice to Heirs and Legatees. NoTHE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT tice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Lega- WILL COUNTY JOLIET, ILLINOIS,

NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS et. al., Defendants, Case No. 15 CH 01979.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY JOLIET, ILLINOIS, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 44 IN PHILLIPPE`S LAKE HILLS PHASE 1, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF KEENEY`S FOREST ADDITION IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 24, 1996, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R96-35728, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS..

PIN: 23-15-04-303-014-0000.

Commonly known as: 121 Lake Hill Drive, Steger, IL 60475, and which said Mortgage was made by DOREICE ALEXANDER, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Top Flite Financial, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded document number as R2009060684, and the present owner(s) of the property being DOREICE ALEXANDER, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY JOLIET, ILLINOIS, Will County Court Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432 on or before NOVEMBER 5, 2015 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Joliet, Illinois,.

Clerk of the Will County Circuit Court.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses:

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be filed in the office of the clerk Defendant Address: 121 Lake Hill Drive, Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court Steger, IL 60475 14 W Jefferson Suite 212 (Published in the Herald-News Joliet, Illinois 60432 October 6, 13, 20, 2015) or with the representative, or both, on or before MARCH 29, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a PUBLIC NOTICE notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Probate Act, the date stated in that THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT notice. Any claim not filed on or WILL COUNTY - JOLIET ILLINOIS before that date is barred. Copies ESTATE OF CHRISTINE A. of a claim filed with the clerk must MCCLORY, DECEASED. be mailed or delivered by the 15 P 206 claimant to the representative and Notice is given to creditors of the to the attorney within 10 days after death of the above named it has been filed. decedent.

ANDREW L. HORBERG, ESQ. Letters of office were issued to THE LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS P. MCCLORY, JR., 451 ANDREW L. HORBERG, P.C. DAVID DRIVE, GREENWOOD, IN 134 NORTH LASALLE STREET, 46142, as SUITE 1515 Independent CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 ADMINISTRATOR, (312) 377-1584 whose attorney of record is I670771 ANDREW L. HORBERG, ESQ., THE (Published in the Herald-News LAW OFFICES OF ANDREW L. September 29, 2015, October 6, HORBERG, P.C.,134 NORTH 13, 2015) LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1515, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602.

The estate will be administered PUBLIC NOTICE without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat.

1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT any interested person terminates WILL COUNTY - JOLIET ILLINOIS independent administration at ESTATE OF JUDITH JANIK, any time by mailing or delivering a DECEASED. petition to terminate to the clerk.

15 P 447 Notice is given to creditors of the Claims against the estate may

death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to ERIKA JANIK, 125 NORTH HAMILTON STREET, UNIT 603, MADISON, WI 53703, as Independent ADMINISTRATOR, whose attorney of record is HEATHER VOORN, DELANEY DELANEY AND VOORN LTD., 14524 JOHN HUMPHREY DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60462.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat.

1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court 14 W Jefferson Suite 212 Joliet, Illinois 60432 or with the representative, or both, on or before MARCH 22, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and

to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

HEATHER VOORN DELANEY DELANEY AND VOORN LTD. 14524 JOHN HUMPHREY DRIVE ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60462 (708) 675-714 4 I669900 (Published in the Herald-News September 22, 29, 2015, October 6, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF JOLIET ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS CONTRACT NO. 2127-1115 PROJECT NAME: BLACK ROAD WATER TREATMENT PLANT REPAIRS AND WELL 16D WELL HOUSE AND WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS 2015 The City of Joliet, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for repairs of pressure vessel at Black Road Water Treatment Plant located at 8300 Black Road, Joliet, Illinois and furnishing and installing sand separator in Well 16D Well House and removal and replacement of anthracite and sand filter media in pressure vessel at Well 16D Water Treatment Plant located at 4430

Mallard Lane, Joliet Illinois.

Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Joliet Municipal Building, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432-4156 until 10:00 A.M. local time on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud.

There will be a pre-bid meeting on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 8:00 AM, at 8300 Black Road, Joliet, Illinois followed by a visit to 4430 Mallard Lane, Joliet Illinois. Attendance is voluntary.

Those desiring to bid may examine the bid documents and detailed specifications in the Purchasing Division at the above address, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. All bidders will be required to submit Bid Security in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or a Bid Bond in the amount of Ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid, payable to the City of Joliet. The successful bidder will be required to post performance Security and to provide a Certificate of Insurance as set forth in the Invitation of Bid and the General Terms & Conditions.

Bidders are required to be pre-qualified through the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Capital Development Board, or the City of Joliet. The City of Joliet reserves the right to reject any and all bids, parts of any and all bids, or to waive technical errors or omissions

in bids.

The Contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) to the extent required by law.

ALL PROPOSALS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF JOLIET PROCUREMENT CODE (Section 2-430 - 2-453 of the Code of Ordinances) BID DOCUMENT FEE: $0.00 Published in the Herald News MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 2015 TUESDAY OCTOBER 6, 2015 JAMES D. HOCK CITY MANAGER

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO You, Unknown Owner, that on July 24, 2015, a loose gemstone was found on the parking lot outside Berkot's Super Foods, 180 North Front Street, Braidwood, IL. Will County Circuit Court Judge Hon. Bobbi N. Petrungaro has determined the estimated value of said gemstone to be in excess of $100.

If no owner of said gemstone appears in the office of the County Clerk of Will County, 302 N.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois. /s/ NANCY SCHULTZ VOOTS WILL COUNTY CLERK

BREAKING NEWS available 24/7 at TheHerald-News.com

Will County Clerk's Office Assumed Business Name Certificate of Registration of Ownership of Business

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Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, with due proof of ownership to claim said gemstone within one year of the date of publication notice, and pay the finder's charges and expenses, then ownership of said gemstone shall vest in the finder.

Name of Business: CSS SERVICES Certificate No.: 30195 Filed: September 15, 2015 Located at: 17300 S. DELIA AVE. PLAINFIELD, IL 60586 (815) 254-6450 Name(s) and residence of address (es) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting business: Josep Lucheck 1722 Highland Woods Ct. Plainfield, IL 60586 (815) 254-7091

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