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Elwood to fight truck congestion

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The village of Elwood has joined with residents to build a coalition to resist increased truck congestion in Will County.

Called Safe Roads Illinois, the group has created a website, www.SafeRoadsIllinois. com, with an online petition drive aimed at getting the attention of elected officials.

Elwood officials have been battling trucking interests for years, eventually succeeding in having a main entrance to CenterPoint Intermodal Center-Elwood shut down in January.

They said the new campaign is an attempt to heighten awareness and unite people who are worried about road safety in light of the growing numbers of semitrailers on the road.

“This is not just a smalltown Elwood issue. This is a Will County regional issue,” Elwood Police Chief Fred

More online Safe Roads Illinois has launched the website, www.SafeRoadsIllinois.com, which contains images of collisions involving semitrailers and an online petition created to get the attention of elected officials.

Hayes said.

Safe Roads Illinois points to 20 truck-related deaths in Will County since January 2014, along with 909 truck-related incidents and 156 truck-related injuries.

Hayes said people tend to know about incidents as they happen but are not aware of the numbers that are occurring.

“When I tell people, ‘Do you know there have been 20 people killed by truck-related accidents since 2014?’ they’re shocked,” he said. “It’s great to live in a county where we are getting all this development. But a lot of development is unplanned. ... We have inad-

equate infrastructure to safely handle the traffic in this area.

To sacrifice public safety is wrong.”

Meri Knauer, whose 8-yearold granddaughter was killed in a collision with a semitrailer in 2014 in Elwood, spoke Thursday on behalf of Safe Roads Illinois.

“I felt before even the accident that the truck traffic was getting to be too much for the area,” Knauer said.

Knauer, of Channahon, said just about a week before the incident that killed her granddaughter, Madison Frost of Crest Hill, she had a close encounter with a semitrailer that did a U-turn on Route 53 south of Elwood. Not long after her granddaughter’s death, she said, a trucker was tailgating her on Interstate 80 so closely that she felt the driver was “playing chicken with me.”

“I don’t think all trucks are bad, but we have to look at the structure of where all these trucks are going,” Knau-

er said. “Where are the cars going? Where are the people going? How when we leave our houses can we drive safely with all the trucks on the road?”

Truck safety has become a growing issue in Joliet, too, where Amazon.com recently opened a fulfillment center, and Ikea and Mars are among several companies opening new distribution centers.

Elwood Village Administrator Nick Narducci said one of the goals of Safe Roads Illinois is to spur an effort to find a regional solution that will create safer roads for both passenger vehicles and trucks.

“We have to work together to improve the safety of the area,” Narducci said. “There’s got to be engineers who can solve the problem and have these trucks go where they belong.”

CenterPoint officials could not immediately be reached Thursday afternoon for comment.

Federal highway bill offers money for freight projects

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Help could be on the way if Will County is able to latch onto some of the billions in federal highway dollars being made available to address freight transportation issues around the nation.

The U.S. House on Thursday approved a five-year, $305 billion transportation bill that has gotten a lot of attention for being the first long-term highway bill passed in years.

Locally, officials have pointed to a special fund created for freight transportation projects.

“There’s nothing that specifies where the money is going

in the bill,” said Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Western Springs. But the bill does create “funding specifically for projects that will move freight more efficiently.”

Lipinski, whose district includes part of northern Will County, said the highway bill should provide some relief for freight issues locally.

“In Will County, there’s the issue of the traffic caused by the intermodals,” he said. “I believe that is something that will be helped by the freight program.”

Lipinski was a member of the House-Senate Conference Committee that worked out differences to create a com-

promise bill, which is the first long-term federal highway bill in 10 years.

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, whose district includes Joliet, has pointed to the need for a long-term highway bill to fund projects such as widening Interstate 80 and a Houbolt Road bridge to relieve truck congestion in the region.

Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk has been voicing growing confidence that the proposed Houbolt Road bridge, which would span the Des Plaines River to create a direct connection between CenterPoint Intermodal Center-Joliet and Interstate 80, will be built. This week, O’Dekirk said he want-

ed the city’s 2016 budget to account for the beginning of work on the bridge.

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Winfield, whose district also includes part of northern Will County, issued a news release Thursday saying the highway bill “will allow our local communities to plan years down the road for much-needed projects.”

Hultgren said Illinois will get an average of $1.5 billion a year from the highway bill and $7.5 billion through 2020. Illinois will get another $3 billion through 2020 in funding for mass transit.

Senate approval was expected later Thursday.

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Families, tree farms kick off holiday season

Chopping down your own Christmas tree is not a walk in the park.

Here’s some tips from Bruce Tammen, owner of Tammen Treeberry Farm in Wilmington, for the family outing: Dress for the weather Bring gloves Bring rope Measure your ceiling height Gauge the tree’s height. A tree in a field will seem smaller than it looks once you get it into your home Have fun Once home, water your tree daily. Evergreen trees are thirsty

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com WILMINGTON – It was Sharon Migacz who persuaded her husband, Tony Migacz, to buy the couple’s first real Christmas tree for this holiday season.

“I’ve never had a real one,” Sharon said.

That’s how they ended up Wednesday at the Tammen Treeberry Farm in Wilmington with their 5-year-old twin boys, Jonathan and Patrick.

The young ones were bundled up in winter coats and hats, excited to help their parents cut down a Christmas tree.

“Mom, look at that one!”

Patrick exclaimed, pointing at one evergreen that was noticeably bare near the bottom.

“You pick out the saddest trees,” Sharon, of Palos Heights, said laughing. “You know, like the Charlie Brown Christmas tree.”

The mother and her two sons walked up and down rows of trees for about 20 minutes, unable to settle on any one particular tree. Once Tony showed up with gloves, a saw and rope, the family quickly picked out the one they would eventually take home.

They were among the dozens of families that trickled in and out of the tree farm’s driveway in various sports utility vehicles and pickup trucks, destined to pick out a Christmas tree despite the cold, wet afternoon.

Longtime owner Bruce Tammen said it’s a busy time of year for the 160-acre tree farm, especially on the weekends. But bad weather can affect sales, Tammen said.

The advent of the artificial tree industry also is cutting into business, he said. These

Will County area tree farms Anderson Tree Farm, 508 W. Route 126, Plainfield. For information call 815-436-2140 or visit Photos by Eric Ginnard – eginnard@shawmedia.com www.visitandersontreefarm.com/ ABOVE: A Tammen Treeberry Farm employee holds a pine tree in place Nov. 27 while a machine shakes Bengtson’s Christmas Tree loose pine needles from its branches at Tammen Treeberry Farm in Wilmington. BELOW: A Tammen Treeber- Farm, 10919 W. Wilmington Road, ry Farm customer carries a pine tree over his head. For more photos, visit jolietheraldnews.com.

Peotone. For information call 877640-2911 or visit www.treefarmusa. com/ “It’s definitely slowly Green Garden Christmas Tree eroding away the Farm, 11615 Pauling Road, ManhatFor information call 815-735business. Especially with tan.

2372 or visit http://greengarbaby boomers growing denchristmastreefarm.com/ Settler’s Pond Christmas Trees, up. They start taking 1301 E. Offner Road, Beecher. For vacation and don’t want information call 708-663-8103 or www.settlerspondshelter.net to deal with a real tree.” visitSiegel’s Cottonwood Farm, 17250 Weber Road, Crest Hill. For informaBruce Tammen tion call 815-741-2693 or visit www.

Tammen Treeberry Farm owner cottonwoodfarms.net/ Tammen Treeberry Farm, 37131 Essex Road, Wilmington. For infordays, it’s mostly young fam- the western United States. mation call 815-458-6264 or visit ty lies Siegel’s Cottonwood ilies with children that keep www.tammentreeberryfarm.net/ him busy.

“It’s definitely slowly eroding away the business,” Tammen said. “Especially with baby boomers growing up.

They start taking vacation and don’t want to deal with a real tree.”

The tree farm has a wide variety, he said, including Douglas fir, Fraser fir, Canaan fir, balsam fir, white pine and Scotch pine. The majority are Douglas fir, which is native to

Giving a tree purpose

As artificial trees take over the larger share of the American market, Tammen said there’s one burning question that never seems to get settled: Which hurts the environment more – real or fake trees?

“Well, fake trees are made from plastic, and most of them are made in China,” Tammen said, a “Shop Local” button pinned to his jacket.

Farther north in Will Coun-

Farm in Crest Hill. Longtime owner Paul Siegel said this is a busy time of year for him and his family, thanks to families from all over the county picking out Christmas trees for the holidays.

He encourages families to try a real Christmas tree this season. It may be the start of a new tradition, he said.

“Certainly something can be said for the fresh aroma of a real tree,” Siegel said. “Noth-

ing beats a real tree.”

Siegel said his family has been on the Crest Hill farm since 1909.

“It was farmed by my grandfather and father before me. Now it’s me, my kids and grandkids,” Siegel said.

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Grant key for Joliet early childhood programs Catholic Charities of Joliet pleased with grant funding

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – A federal grant awarded to Catholic Charities of Joliet is essential to keep its early education programs running, said Glenn Van Cura, the nonprofit’s executive director.

The funding is one of two installments that are part of a five-year grant cycle needed to keep the programs going, Van Cura said.

“Without this, we would not be able to operate programs. We wouldn’t be able to provide food services, teachers, transportation,” he said.

The programs – Head Start and Early Head Start – serve 750 families in Joliet and allow children to receive nutritious meals, medical treatment and educational opportunities.

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Na-

perville, announced that the programs received $3.2 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

He stated in a news release that children enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start will be better prepared for kindergarten and more likely to be successful as they grow older.

Sheree Sykes, Catholic Charities assistant division director for early childhood services, said she is pleased the grant will allow the programs’ services to continue.

“We do feel the early learning programs we provide to the children are beneficial to them. … We are helping the families to receive or access the resources or services they need so they can obtain a higher level of self-sufficiency for themselves and their families,” she said.

The programs are offered at four Joliet locations and one Bolingbrook location.

Catholic Charities is listed as offering Head Start programs by the Illinois Head Start Association. The asso-

ciation was created in 1978 to represent and provide services for members of the Head Start community.

According to the association, the programs originate from a federal project started in 1965 to break the cycle of poverty by providing preschool children from low-income families with a way for their needs to be met.

The project began under the late Office of Economic Opportunity, which was created as part President Lyndon Johnson’s “War on Poverty.”

Plainfield school’s ‘buddy bench’ inspires friendship, play

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com PLAINFIELD – Students at Meadow View Elementary School don’t have to feel lonely on the playground if they use the buddy bench.

The bench is installed close to the playground and if a student feels alone or left out while others are playing, he or she can sit on the bench and wait for an invitation.

Marybeth Jasurda, a social worker at the school, described the buddy bench as a vehicle for friendship and play.

“It gives them a place to go and sit and let people know they don’t have someone to play with,” she said.

The bench is a new addition to Meadow View this school year. Other Plainfield School District 202 buildings that have one include Ridge, Eichelberger and Walker Grove elementary schools, according to a district video on the initiative.

Schools that plan to add a buddy bench include Wesmere, River View and Grand Prairie elementary schools.

Jasurda said she instructed students keep an eye on the buddy bench during recess to see if there is another student sitting on it. If more than one student sits on the bench, they can team up and play with each other, she said.

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Third-grade students play Thursday during recess at Meadow View Elementary School in Plainfield. The school recently installed a buddy bench on the playground, so if a student is lonely they sit on the bench and another student comes and plays with them.

The feedback from students and parents has been positive, she said.

Gina Krejci, a lunchroom supervisor who monitors students at Meadow View, said she sees students using the bench. If there’s two or three

students sitting on it, they all get up and play, she said.

“It seems to be working,” she said.

In the video, Jasurda said the origin of the concept comes from a first-grade student – named Christian – who sever-

al years ago was inspired by a special bench installed at a prospective school overseas.

Christian brought the idea to a Pennsylvania school and media coverage inspired other schools to have their own buddy benches, according to Chris-

tian’s Buddy Bench website.

Jasurda wanted such a bench for Meadow View.

“I know we have kids who wander around, who have no one to play with and it breaks my heart to see kids with no one to play with,” she said.

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Plainfield library board finalizes new building total costs into two questions. The first question will ask for the bond amount, which was changed Thursday to $39 million. The second question will ask to remove the property tax cap and alter the limiting rate, which still needs to be calculated for the $39 million amount.

Milavec suggested increasing the operating rate question’s amount by 20 percent so the library can eliminate late fines – stolen or damaged property would still be fined – and keeping the library open on Sundays year-round.

Board members were also concerned with language in the first question that suggested the bond referendum can be used to add onto the existing library.

Board President Carl F. Gilmore said the library will be reconstructed, not renovated.

But the impression the question gives was a concern.

Milavec said the question’s language was restricted due to state statute. But she said she will examine whether it can be clarified to state the funds will go to a new library.

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However, those costs included pre-referendum costs, such as hiring consultants like CCS, architectural firm Nagle Hartray and Anders Dahlgren for library planning.

On Thursday, the board decided to front the pre-referendum costs into its own budget and lower the referendum

amount to $39 million. That, along with other changes, will hopefully bring the cost per month for an average home down slightly, Library Director Julie Milavec said.

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The Plainfield Public Library District Board met in a special session Thursday evening to finalize referendum costs and numbers in anticipation of adoptry a resolution at its next meeting putting the referendum on the ballot for the March 15 election.

The total estimated cost of the new building was originally $39.5 million, said Graham Harwood from CCS International, a contracted firm. Construction costs are estimated at $28 million.

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JOLIET – Police said two men were driving Wednesday in Joliet with a loaded gun in their car.

Joliet Deputy Chief Ed Gregory said tactical officers were on patrol at 11:23 p.m. when they saw a tan 2007 Buick make three turns without using turn signals near Willow Avenue and Marion Street. The Buick continued to Allen Street and pulled into an alley when police activated their emergency lights, Gregory said.

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JOLIET – The Citizens Utility Board will analyze utility bills at a free clinic to help Joliet-area residents save potentially hundreds of dollars

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Consumers should bring their gas, electric and phone bills for a free, one-on-one consultation with a CUB expert, who will search for ways to lower their utility costs.

CUB’s utility bill clinic will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 11 at the downtown branch of Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St. To register, call the Joliet Public Library at 815-740-2660.

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• Energy efficiency programs and rebates that can help people cut their utility bills.

• Utility rates, and making the right choices in the electric and gas markets.

• CUB services, including its toll-free Consumer Hot line, 1-800-669-5556.

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Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Roger C. Claar, 375 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL (630)226-8400.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $10,098,235.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $13,707,191. This represents a 35.7% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 were $7,649,029.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 are $10,183,964. This represents a 33.1% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $17,747,264.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $23,891,155.

This represents a 34.6% increase over the previous year.

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By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Like a good neighbor, Canadian National was there Thursday morning for the Forest Park Community Center, helping with manual tasks and contributing a sizable donation.

CN employees volunteered their time for labor and presented the center with a donation of more than $30,000 over three years to help fund a new professional IT certification program.

“The impact that they have made is amazing,” said Bettye Gavin, the center’s executive director and a Joliet city councilwoman. “Not just with physical labor, but they brought product and they’re supporting us financially for one of our programs.”

About 15 employees assisted with painting the center’s game room and tilling the community garden.

They also set up toys for distribution, stocked the food pantry and donated hats, gloves, socks and other clothing.

CN’s Joliet location is half a mile south of the community center. For the corporation, the philanthropic deeds were about helping a neighbor.

“We realize the impact that Bettye and the center has had on the community,” said John Orr, senior vice president of CN’s southern region. “They’ve been good neighbors. This is a way to give back to the community.”

The employees’ efforts are part of the company’s CN Railroader in the Community initiative, which helps provide grants for local organizations such as the center.

“We take pride of investing where employees live and work and where we do business,” CN U.S. Government Affairs Director Jim Kvedaras said.

The CN volunteers not only completed perhaps weeks of work, Gavin said, but also had a great time doing it.

“It was extremely rewarding,” volunteer Phil Tassin said.

CN managers from other

states also comprised the volunteers at the center.

“It was very humbling,” said John Klaus, CN’s general manager in Memphis.

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The $30,000 donation by CN allows the center to start its A+ certification program for IT professionals.

The 16-week program develops IT skills and is open to high school students and adults.

The standard certification is globally recognized and guarantees a starting salary of about $60,000 a year.

“Now that we’ve got the funding we’re ready to go now,” Gavin said, predicting a start date in January, after the center has secured the tuition cost and can get funding for a scholarship in place.

Gavin said 13 slots were open as of Thursday afternoon.

Three participants have been registered. To apply for the program, applicants can call the community center at 815-727-7898.

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POLICE REPORTS Note to readers: Information in Police Reports is obtained from local police departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

• Jeffery A. Burton, 48, of the 14200 block of West 1500 North Road in Essex, was arrested by state police Tuesday on a charge of delivery of drugs.

• Julio C. Rodriguez, 33, of the 1400 block of Burry Street in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Tuesday on charges of • Edward E. Becker, 47, of the aggravated driving under the 29200 block of South Stoney influence of alcohol, driving Island Avenue in Beecher, was without a license and driving arrested by Tinley Park police without insurance.

Tuesday on charges of unautho• Heather N. Walker, 29, of the rized possession of ammunition, 100 block of East Odell Street possession of drug parapherin Gardner, was arrested by nalia, marijuana possession, New Lenox police Tuesday on a aggravated driving under the charge of forgery. influence of alcohol, driving with • Abel Alvarez, 24, of the 200 a suspended license and driving block of Fox Bend Circle in without insurance.

Bolingbrook, was arrested by

sheriff’s police Wednesday on a charge of delivery of drugs.

• Lumrije Arifi, 31, of the 24900 block of South Ligmore Lane in Manhattan, was arrested by Frankfort police Wednesday on charges of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a suspended license and driving without insurance.

• Carmella Bolin, 20, of the 17600 block of South Richmond Road in Plainfield, was arrested

by Shorewood police Wednesday on charges of drug possession, marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Jerome L. Dudko, 23, of the 2800 block of Rebecca Drive in New Lenox, was arrested by

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR THE RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 88A I.

A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Richland School District 88A for 2015 will be held on December 16, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Richland Grade School.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Mike Early, District Superintendent, at 1919 Caton Farm Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403 or call 815-744-7288.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $7,381,749.68 The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $9,580,000. This represents a 29.78% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service for 2014 were $1,759,160.68.

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• Lorenzo A. Dunn, 47, of the 800 block of Francis Street in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Wednesday on a charge of drug possession.

• Sebrina Martinez, 18, of the 2000 block of Capri Avenue in

Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Wednesday on a charge of identity theft.

• Issac Rosa, 21, of the 4400 block of South Talman Avenue in Chicago, was arrested by Joliet police Wednesday on a charge of shoplifting.

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IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $9,140,910.36.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $11,369,075. This represents a 24.38% increase over the previous year.

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Police Department has new deputy chief, promotes officers

By SARWAT S. AHMAD Shaw Media Correspondent LOCKPORT – With its deputy chief having retired last month, the Lockport Police Department is seeing some restructuring as it moves a number of its police officers up the ranks.

Ron Huff, who was a lieutenant, was sworn in Wednesday at the City Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting to take over Dave Draksler’s vacated deputy chief position.

Draksler retired last month after 28 years with the department.

Huff, who has been with the department 13 years, will be the department’s second deputy chief.

The position was created by Police Chief Terry Lemming last year after he took over the top rank amid controversy because he was an outside hire.

Lemming then appointed Draksler, who had been acting chief for about a year until Lemming was hired and who had sought the permanent chief position.

Lemming had said at the time that the restructuring

ed by Arizzi, he said. controversial events have oc- ed the Lockport Love charitaMayor Steven Streit said he curred, officers still feel under ble group, which has helped 27 was excited to see the officers pressure. needy families since last year, being promoted and that the Streit said he “wanted to Lemming said. restructured police department build a community where peoLemming said the departhas given its deserving officers ple feel like police officers are ment has been approached by more opportunity for advance- more like their big brothers Ernest Jones, who is senior ment. and sisters protecting them pastor of Christ Vision Church Lemming and his officers rather than a scary person in a in Lockport, to join the departhave been doing “a great job uniform.” ment as a chaplain in order and have worked to build a The department under to bridge the gap between the Terry Lemming community department,” Stre- Lemming has made changes to Lockport Police Department it said, adding that was a vision promote a sense of community black community and the pohe had when he took over as rather than exclusivity, Streit lice.

In September, several memmayor. said. bers of the Victoria Crossing “It’s no secret that there is For example, officers are was necessary to increase the subdivision collected treats for a lot of anxiety and mistrust of encouraged to leave their vehidepartment’s efficiency and acpolice across the country,” St- cle when patrolling and engage the police department to show countability. with residents and business their appreciation in light of Also promoted were Rich Ha- reit said after the meeting. criticism of police departments He said that even in commuowners. rang, formerly a sergeant, who nities like Lockport where no The department also creatacross the country. took the vacated lieutenant’s position, and John Arizzi, who will fill the sergeant’s position.

Harang and Arizzi have been with the police department for NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE 16 and 10 years, respectively.

FOR VILLAGE OF MINOOKA “These [men] are very dedicated, very knowledgeable and well-respected within the police I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy department, and will bring it to increase for Village of Minooka for 2015 will be held on a new level,” Lemming said afTuesday, December 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Minooka ter the meeting.

The police department also Village Hall, 121 McEvilly Road, Minooka, Illinois. is in the process of hiring a new Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and officer to fill the position vacat-

“These [men] are very dedicated, very knowledgeable and wellrespected within the police department, and will bring it to a new level.”

Joliet awards certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting SUBMITTED REPORT JOLIET – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Joliet by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report.

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management, according to a news release from the city.

An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been

awarded to the individual designated by the government as primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR. This has been presented to James Ghedotte, director of Finance for the City of Joliet.

The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

present testimony to the taxing district may contact Kristi Lamontagna, Village Clerk, 121 E. McEvilly Road, Minooka, Illinois, (815) 467-2151.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $ 1,873,473.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $2,247,500. This represents a 20.0% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 were $201,000.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 are $968,980. This represents a 382.1% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $2,842,303.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $3,216,480. This represents a 13.2% increase over the previous year.

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WHAT: 33rd annual Operation St. Nick Auction WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon Sunday WHERE: Live broadcast on WCSJ-AM 1550 and WCSJ-FM 103.1 with call-in COST: Varies – proceeds fund Operation St. Nick programs

sports-related, as the organization continues to diversify its offerings to cover a broader range of interests.

A guitar made by Morris Community High School industrial arts students and signed by Jimmy Stafford – a Morris native and guitarist of the rock band Train – is one of the marquee items in this year’s auction.

“It’s something we could probably put on the Internet to sell and who knows what we’d get for it,” Schmitz said.

“But Stafford wanted someone from Morris to have it and so do we.”

Other non-sports items include a trip to the American

Farmers express their thoughts on the real vs. fake tree debate strongly about the real vs. fake tree argument.

Continued from page 3 “The vast majority of trees that are cut down for Christ“Farming is in our blood.” mas were grown specifically Over the years, he’s made for that purpose. It’s encourcontact with family-owned, aging the planting of trees that family-run nurseries in the wouldn’t have been planted Midwest, especially in Michi- otherwise,” he said. “Trees and gan and Wisconsin. Most of his other plant life produce oxygen trees come from nurseries in and protect the environment.

Michigan these days, he said.

I’m not one just to cut a tree for Siegel said he also feels the sake of doing it.”

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Continued from page 12 • Lauren C. Benford, 34, of the 21100 block of Christina Drive in Matteson, was arrested by New Lenox police Thursday on a charge of forgery.

• Demetrius O. Nabors, 21, of the 1600 block of North Raynor

Avenue in Crest Hill, was arrested

by Channahon police Thursday on charges of drug possession and marijuana possession.

• Cruz Reyes, 25, of the 400 block of Chase Avenue in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Thursday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and aggravated fleeing from police.

“It’s something we could probably put on the Internet to sell and who knows what we’d get for it.

But Stafford wanted someone from Morris to have it and so do we.”

Joe Schmitz Operation St. Nick

Girl Place in downtown Chicago with limousine service, a diamond white gold ring and various works of art.

“We try to come up with some unique items each year to spark the interest,” Schmitz said.

For the sports fans, there

are many attractive items available in the auction, such as a signed and framed Chicago Blackhawks Jonathan Toews jersey, embroidered as one of only 15 in the “Decade of Dominance” set commemorating the Blackhawks’ three Stanley Cup Championships

in the last six seasons.

The hourly auction items are a Morris Country Club “social golf” 2016 membership, a Bill Buckner autographed framed jersey, a four-ticket package with limo service to a Blackhawks game, and an original Wrigley Field wooden seat that was removed in the 1980s.

The auction allows Operation St. Nick to fund its many programs.

Next week, the process of gathering gifts starts for the 12 Days of Christmas Giving program, which helps fill Christmas lists for military veterans who have been honorably discharged and their families.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE I.

A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Village of Romeoville for 2015 will be held on December 16, 2015 at 6:10 p.m. at 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Bernice E. Holloway, Village Clerk, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL (815) 886-7200.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $12,377,435.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $14,362,600. This represents a 16.04% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 were $782,573.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 are $837,400. This represents a 7.01% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $13,160,008.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $15,200,000.

This represents a 15.50% increase over the previous year.

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MORRIS – Operation St. Nick has given to those in need with its many programs for more than three decades, but it’s operating with a new motto.

“God gave us two hands – one to receive our blessings with, and the other to turn around and give blessings to those in need,” Operation St. Nick founder Joe Schmitz said.

Operation St. Nick is a nonprofit that helps Grundy County families in need throughout the year with programs for Christmas, back to school, veterans and more.

From 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, the 33rd annual Operation St. Nick Auction will be broadcast live on WCSJ-AM 1550 and WCSJ-FM 103.1.

The auction has raised about $120,000 annually in the past two years, Schmitz said.

For the first time, more than half the items up for bid in this year’s Operation St. Nick Auction are not

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of Georgetown, Florida, formerly of Born: March 5, 1925; in Chicago, IL Hoopeston, Illinois, passed to the Lord Died: Aug. 28, 2015; in Naperville, IL on Friday, November 27, 2015.

She was born in Watseka, Illinois, Jean W. Dolan (nee Warchol), 90, the youngest of three children, to Walter and Esther (Henneike) Johnson a resident of Naperville, IL since Sr. on September 4, 1940. She 1998, formerly of Countryside, IL, married Dale Glenn on June 14, 1959 died on Friday, August 28, 2015 at in Hoopeston.

Edward Hospital in Naperville. She She is survived by her husband, was born March 5, 1925 in Chicago, Dale, of 56 years; one son, Bobby IL. (Sandy) Glenn of Monticello, IN; one Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones brother, Walter Johnson of SchaFuneral Home & Cremation Serumburg, IL; one sister, Elaine(David) vices, Naperville, IL. For service times and a complete Coxworth of Lawrenceville, GA; and obituary, please call (630) 355-0213 several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her or visit www.friedrich-jones.com parents and grandparents.

Joyce attended East Lynn public schools. She worked at Food Machinery Corp. in Hoopeston until Dale’s graduation from Eastern Illinois University, and later moved to Joliet, where she was a member of the first graduating Registered Nurse class of Joliet Community College in 1971.

After working as an RN for many VERA L HARRIS years at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, she retired as Director of Quality Vera L. Harris, Assurance in 1997, and accompanied “Big Mama”, age her husband to Georgetown, Florida.

91, died Saturday, Joyce was an avid golfer and served November 28, 2015. for many years as President of the Born in Laurel, LOLG Association. She also had a Mississippi, she marvelous voice and sang with her was a resident of husband and others of the GeorgeJoliet since 1955. town Karaoke Community for many Employed by the Joliet Elks Club years, until her health prohibited her #296. from doing so.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joyce was a lifelong member of the three brothers, one sister and one Hoopeston First Church of God, and son. was a woman of great faith, who truly Survived by nephews, John loved people. She was always willing Merrell, William (Marilyn) Merto give everyone a chance and assist rell, Cleteis Toombs and Kenneth them anyway she could. She will be (Kimberly) Toombs; niece, Elmyria greatly missed by those touched by Toombs; and a host of friends. her love and charity.

Funeral services will be held at A visitation will be held from 4:00 11:00 am. Friday, December 4, 2015 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Monday Deat Shiloh M.B. Church, 18101 West cember 7, 2015 at Anderson Funeral Oak Avenue, Joliet, Illinois, 60441.

Home, 427 E. Main St., Hoopeston.

Visitation at 10:00 a.m., Interment The funeral service will be held at Monday, December 7, at Abraham 11:00 A.M. Tuesday December 8, Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 2015 at the funeral home, with Pastor Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois 60421, Micah Mobley officiating. Burial leaving from Range Funeral Home will be at the Floral Hill Cemetery in at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Richard Hoopeston. In lieu of flowers, memoHouse, Officiating. rials may be made to Haven Hospice Development Department, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606 or South Putnam Christian Service Center, 223 N. Summit St., Crescent City, FL 32112.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Joyce’s eternal JOYCE GLENN tribute page and to send the family Born: Sept. 4, 1940; in Watseka, IL condolences.

Died: Nov. 27, 2015; In Town Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

Joyce (Johnson) Glenn, age 75,

MARILYN KLIMEK

loving wife of 44 years, Linda (nee Ofner); brothers-in-law, Marilyn Klimek Robert (Linda) Ofner (nee Schoop), age and Terry (Susan) 83, of Wilmington, Ofner; sister-in-law, passed away peaceLucy Ofner; lifelong friend, Deborah fully on Wednesday, (Kevin) Hefel; and many nieces and December 2, 2015 at Joliet Area Com- nephews also survive.

A Celebration of Life Service for munity Hospice Home.

Patrick E. McHenry will be held SaturShe is survived by her children, day, December 5, 2015, at 4:00 p.m.

Susan (William) Brooks of Wilmat the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, ington, Elizabeth (James) Quigley 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. of Manhattan, and John (Debbie) As it was Patrick’s request, Cremation Klimek of Elwood; her grandchilRites have been accorded. dren, Kevin, Kathryn, and Robert In lieu of flowers, memorials in his Nelson, Sarah, Stephen, Matthew (Lindsay) and Andrew Quigley, and name to Wounded Warrior Project Johnny Klimek; her great grandchil- would be appreciated.

Memorial gathering Saturday, 1:00 dren, Tessa, Jett, and “baby on the way” Quigley; one brother, William p.m. until time of services.

For more information: (815) 741Schoop; and nieces and nephews.

5500 or visit his Book of Memories at Preceded in death by her parents, www.fredcdames.com Elmer and Florence (nee Kirstein) Schoop; her husband, John Klimek (2012); one sister, Helen Engelhardt; and one brother, Ralph Schoop.

Marilyn attended the one room school house that used to be on Baker Road, she was a graduate of Peotone High School and after meeting and marrying John, she became a homemaker and raised GREGORY F. PASKIET her children.

Funeral service for Marilyn will be Gregory Francis Paskiet, “Greg,” private. Interment Abraham Lincoln age 72, of Lockport, passed away National Cemetery, Elwood. peacefully, Wednesday, December 2, The family would like to extend a 2015 at his home surrounded by his heartfelt thank you to the doctors, family. He was born in Chicago, raised nurses, and staff at Joliet Area Com- in the Chicagoland area and living munity Hospice for their continuous in Lockport for the past 23 years. care and much appreciated support Greg received a Masters Degree in throughout Marilyn?’s stay.

Metallurgical Engineering from the Memorials in Marilyn’s name to University of Illinois in 1967. the Joliet Area Community Hospice Preceded in death by his parents, would be most appreciated.

Frank W. and Gladys G. (Bohne) Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Paskiet.

Manhattan entrusted with arrangeSurvived by his two sisters, Clare ments. 815-478-3321, http://www. Ann Paskiet and Cecilia (Thomas) forsythegouldfh.com/ Filipiak; nephews, Ken and Keith (Jill) Filipiak; a niece, Kate (Jeff) Eagan; and great-nieces, Elle and Paige Filipiak, Anna, Addison and Ava Eagan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Dennis Church Outreach Program.

Funeral Services will be held, Monday, December 7, 2015, 9:30 am from the O’NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. 9TH ST. (159TH ST.), PATRICK E. MCHENRY LOCKPORT, to St. Dennis Church, Patrick E. McHenry, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Entombment Resurrecage 74. At rest Friday, November 27, tion Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation 2015, suddenly after Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 2:00 an extended illness. pm to 5:00 pm at the funeral home.

Family and friends can sign the onA U.S. Army line guestbook or to attain directions veteran. at: www.oneilfuneralhome.com Survived by his

WILLIAM A. WALSH William A. Walsh, “Bill” age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marilyn; children, Nancy Walsh, Bill (Laura) Walsh, Kathleen (Dan) Kolzow; grandchildren, Billy (fiancée Kelsey Hull) Walsh, Jackie (Ryan) Rumler, Steven (fiancée Alex Skinner), Christine Walsh and Michael Walsh, Kaitlyn and Jessie Kolzow; great-grandchildren, Keaton Walsh and Sophia Rumler; siblings, Patricia (the late Jim) Prigge, Maureen Walsh and Jan (Ed) Wiesemann; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, William J. and Mabel D. (nee Langer) Walsh; three brothers, Bobby, Larry and Terry Walsh Bill loved music, especially Frank Sinatra, and he loved to dance. He was known for his quick wit and crazy jokes. Bill loved with his whole heart, lived life with a smile and gave to anyone who was in need. He was also a parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Plainfield. Bill will be truly missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s name to Joliet Area Community Hospice or St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Plainfield would be appreciated.

The family invites relatives and friends to gather on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Plainfield, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:30 a.m. Per Bill’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no funeral home visitation or services. Interment of cremated remains will be held privately at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Obituary and tribute wall for William A. Walsh at www.tezakfuneralhome. com or for information, 815-722-0524.

Arrangements entrusted to:

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Sister Lee White married Eugene White in 1949 (deceased, 1978).

She is preceded in death by her twin, Irene Jones (2007); parents, brother-in-law, Thomas White Sr.; two nieces, Rosie Dixon and Sandra Dixon; nephews, James Churchill, Douglas White, Linsey White and Raul Weeks.

She is survived by her one and only son, Robert White, his

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Born: Feb. 19, 1931; in Baskin, LA Died: Nov. 30, 2015; in Joliet, IL Lee White, born February 19, 1931 in Baskin, Louisiana, to Douglas and Leanna (Johnson) Dixon and from this union twin girls were born. She peacefully departed this life for her

eternal rest with the Lord on November 30, 2015.

She accepted Christ at an early age. She always was devoted to the church. She was last employed at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Joliet, Illinois for 17 years before retirement.

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Volunteers helping build home for tornado victims

OREGON – Volunteers are helping rebuild the lives of a Fairdale family who lost everything in an April tornado.

Operation Rebuild is a volunteer disaster-relief organization building a new home on land purchased by Rick and Dawn Geist.

The Dixon Telegraph reports that Deb Wooldridge of Polo is project coordinator. She says the Geists “lived through a nightmare. We’re trying to build them a dream.”

An April 9 tornado destroyed the Geists’ two-story home, two outbuildings, 65 trees and all their belongings.

The Geists used their insurance money to buy land and have lived in a mobile home since July.

Operation Rebuild stepped in to help in October. The group is still seeking volunteer carpenters, electricians and others.

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100 hospitalized after CO leak at Chicago school

CHICAGO – More than 100 students and staff members were hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected at a school on Chicago’s South Side.

Firefighters and school officials say Horace Mann Elementary was evacuated about 8:30 a.m. after carbon monoxide detectors went off.

School officials say seven staff members and 104 students were taken to hospitals in good condition for precautionary reasons.

Officials say the cause of the gas leak wasn’t immediately determined.

Students were moved to the school’s annex after the evacuation, and classes were to be conducted there for the rest of the day.

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Lollapalooza to mark 25th anniversary by adding 4th day

ROCKFORD – Authorities say fire officials are investigating an afternoon fire inside a Rockford high school bathroom that was quickly extinguished.

The Rockford Register Star reported Thursday that investigators are looking into the fire at Auburn High School.

School officials say there were no injuries and the building wasn’t damaged. Classes have resumed.

CHICAGO – Lollapalooza is adding a fourth day to the 2016 music festival to mark its 25th anniversary.

Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell made the announcement Thursday. The festival companion (Rhonda) of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Chantel (Ewen) Cameron, Rhonda (Quanza) King; grandson, Robert Isaac White; great grandchildren, Vivian King, Quanza King and A’lura King; a special niece, Annie Churchill; sister-inlaw, Harriet White; many nieces, nephews, other extended relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday,

will start Thursday, July 28, and run through Sunday, July 31.

The extra day means there will be more than 170 musical performances. This year’s festival had about 130 acts, including headliners Paul McCartney, Sam Smith and Metallica.

Farrell started Lollapalooza in 1991, which was a tour until 1997.

It was on hiatus from 1998 to 2003, and the 2004 event was canceled because of poor ticket sales.

In 2005, it found a home in Chicago’s Grant Park, and has stayed there.

Farrell said he decided to add a day because there was an “abundance of talent” that wanted to help mark the anniversary.

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Lincoln museum to mark anniversary of end of slavery

SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is marking the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery.

The Springfield museum is displaying a copy of the 13th Amendment signed by Lincoln beginning Sunday.

That’s the anniversary of the ratification of the amendment ending slavery.

The museum also will show a video about the amendment’s impact and offer free admission to an exhibit about the Steven Spielberg film “Lincoln.”

The Lincoln Presidential Library copy of the amendment is considered rare and fragile.

It’s signed by more than 100 lawmakers who voted for it, in addition to Lincoln. It will be on display through Dec. 28.

– The Associated Press

December 6, 2015 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at the funeral home and Monday, December 7, 2015 from 10:00 until 11:00 AM at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church, 1503 Arthur Ave., Joliet, IL. Service at 11:00 AM, Pastor Clint Wilburn, officiating. Interment following at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, IL. Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd. 112 Richards St. 815-723-1283

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in the southwestern Michigan city of Niles, the South Bend Tribune reports.

The groups want the Michigan Department of Transportation to include double-tracking in plans for upgrades to the train route aimed at increasing reliability, reducing travel times and adding trips. The department isn’t looking at double-tracking the entire route at this point.

Rick Harnish, executive director of Midwest High Speed Rail Association, said about 160 miles of track on the route wouldn’t be double tracked.

“We think the state should be planning for a lot of growth on the corridor,” Harnish told the roughly 20 people gathered Wednesday.

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in 2012 and 2013 to 11 in the first 10 months of 2015.

Money has been recovered from 11 of 31 prisoners or parolees sued since 2010, with News from across the state the state getting $512,219 since then and 81 percent of that coming from two inmates.

Illinois sues inmates to recoup cost of their The Illinois attorney general’s office files the lawsuits. Ann incarceration Spillane, chief of staff for AttorSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois ney General Lisa Madigan, said Department of Corrections is the office takes referrals from bringing a small but increasing the Department of Corrections number of lawsuits against inmates to recoup the cost of their and considers whether cases imprisonment with an intention are worth it, trying to balance the needs of inmates with how to help fund operations.

Some lawsuits target inmates much money the department is seeking. The office is willing serving lengthy prison terms.

Many cases are brought against work with those sued to reach settlements. less serious offenders who “We don’t enter the case earned or come into sums of saying we’re bound and determoney, through means such mined to take all of this person’s as an inheritance, trust fund or money,” Spillane said. settlement, the Chicago Tribune Madigan said in a statement reports. that the lawsuits bring up “morCritics of the department’s al” questions. lawsuits say the practice makes “The Legislature should revisit it more difficult for paroled whether this law is appropriate,” inmates to support themselves, Madigan said. “These recoveries undermining department goals may raise roadblocks to former of rehabilitating prisoners and inmates trying to lead successreducing recidivism. ful lives out of prison.”

“If you don’t have a way to support yourself, you go to the Groups want double underground economy. That’s tracking on rail from criminal, and you go back to Chicago to Detroit prison,” said Alan Mills, execuNILES, Mich. – Two rail tive director of Chicago-based transportation advocacy groups Uptown People’s Law Center, say double tracking the entire which provides inmates with approximately 300 miles of an legal assistance. “That’s horrible Amtrak line from Chicago to public policy.”

Detroit is the best way to get Department of Corrections more frequent and faster trips spokeswoman Nicole Wilson between the two cities. said in an email to The AssociThe idea is being advocated by ated Press that the department the Midwest Association of Railhas the right under Illinois law road Passengers and Midwest “to recoup from offenders the High Speed Rail Association. expenses incurred by their The groups are seeking public incarceration.” support throughout Michigan for The law allowing for the lawthe proposal, beginning with a suits dates to 1982. The number community meeting Wednesday of lawsuits rose from two each

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS U.S.-led coalition targets IS oil facilities in Syria

The bill now goes to the White House for President Barack Obama’s signature.

LONDON – As British jets The bill boosts highway and opened airstrikes against the transit spending and assures Islamic State group in Syria and Germany prepared to send states that federal help will be troops and aircraft to the region, available for major projects.

It doesn’t include as much Russia’s president called on the world Thursday to brandish money or last quite as long as many lawmakers and the “one powerful fist” in the fight Obama administration would against terrorism. have liked. Nor does it resolve Yet even as international efforts to defeat the extremists how to pay for transportation grew, animosity between Russia programs in the long term. and Turkey only intensified.

More background checks Hours after Britain’s Parliament authorized military action bill nixed by Senate WASHINGTON – A polarized in Syria, its Tornado warplanes Senate voted Thursday against struck oil fields in eastern Syria that help finance IS. “This expanding background checks strikes a very real blow at the oil for more gun purchases, rejecting the proposal a day after the and the revenue on which the latest U.S. mass shooting left 14 Daesh terrorists depend,” Depeople dead in California. fense Secretary Michael Fallon Thursday’s mostly party-line told the BBC, using the Arabic 50-48 vote, which followed the acronym for IS. Senate’s defeat of other firearms curbs, underscored that political House overwhelmingly backs transportation bill gridlock over the issue remains formidable in Washington, even WASHINGTON – After years amid a rash of highly publicized of stymied efforts to address U.S. shootings and last month’s the nation’s aging and conterror attack in Paris. gested highways and transit The background check measystems, Congress found the sure, co-authored by Sens. Joe sweet spot for passage on Manchin, D-W.Va., and Patrick Thursday – a 5-year, $305 Toomey, R-Pa., was the same billion bill laden with enough proposal the Senate rejected in industry favors, parochial projects, safety improvements early 2013, just months after 20 children and six educators were and union demands to gain shot to death at an elementary overwhelming support. The bill was approved 359 to 65 in school in Newtown, Connectithe House, and 83 to 16 in the cut.

– The Associated Press Senate.

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A group of local church members pray for residents who live in the neighborhood where Wednesday’s police shootout with suspects took place Thursday in San Bernardino, Calif.

Officials: California gunman was in touch with extremists

By AMANDA LEE MYERS and JUSTIN PRITCHARD The Associated Press SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – California gunman Syed Rizwan Farook had been in contact with known Islamic extremists on social media, a U.S. intelligence official said Thursday, and police said he and his wife had enough bullets and bombs to slaughter hundreds when they launched their deadly attack on a holiday party.

The details emerged as investigators tried to determine whether the rampage that left 14 people dead was terrorism, a workplace grudge or some combination.

The husband-and-wife killers were not under FBI scrutiny before the massacre, said a second U.S. official, who likewise was not authorized to discuss the investigation and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Wearing black tactical gear and wielding assault rifles, Farook, a 28-year-old county restaurant inspec-

tor, and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, 27, sprayed as many as 75 rounds into a room at a social service center for the disabled, where Farook’s co-workers had gathered for a holiday party Wednesday. Farook had attended the event but slipped out and returned in Syed Rizwan battle dress.

Four hours Farook later and two miles away, the couple died in a furious gunbattle in which they fired 76 rounds, while 23 law officers unleashed about 380, police said.

On Thursday, Police Chief Jarrod Burguan offered a grim inventory that suggested Wednesday’s bloodbath could have been far worse.

At the social service center, the couple left three rigged-together pipe bombs with a remote-control detonating device that apparently malfunctioned, and they had more than 1,600 rounds of am-

munition remaining when police killed them in their rented SUV, Burguan said.

At a family home in the nearby town of Redlands, they had 12 pipe bombs, tools for making more, and over 3,000 additional rounds of ammunition, the chief said.

“We don’t know if this was workplace rage or something larger or a combination of both,” Attorney General Loretta Lynch said in Washington, echoing President Barack Obama. “We don’t know the motivation.”

Investigators are trying to determine whether Farook, who was Muslim, became radicalized – and, if so, how – as well as whether he was in contact with any foreign terrorist organization, said the U.S. intelligence official, who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

The same official said Farook had been in touch on social media with extremists who were under FBI scrutiny.

By ALAN FRAM The Associated Press

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks from the chamber Thursday as Republicans pushed legislation toward Senate approval that would demolish President Barack Obama’s signature health care law and halt Planned Parenthood’s federal money, setting up a veto fight the GOP knows it will lose but thinks will delight conservative voters in next year’s elections, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

House and Senate majorities needed to override vetoes, ensuring that the bill’s chief purpose will be for campaign talking points.

“President Obama will have a choice,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. “He can defend a status quo that’s failed the middle class by

vetoing the bill, or he can work toward a new beginning and better care by signing it.”

Republicans blame the bill for surging health care costs and insurers abandoning some markets.

Government officials said this week that health care spending grew at 5.3 percent in

2014, the steepest climb since Obama took office.

Democrats noted that under the law, millions of people have become insured and said their coverage has improved, with policies now required to insure a wide range of medical services.

“Do they talk to their con-

Pentagon chief to military: Open all combat jobs to women

By LOLITA C. BALDOR The Associated Press WASHINGTON – After three years of study and debate, Defense Secretary Ash Carter ordered the military Thursday to open all military jobs to women, removing the final barriers that kept women from serving in combat, including the most dangerous and grueling commando posts.

His landmark decision rebuffed requests by the Marine Corps to exclude women from certain infantry and combat jobs and signaled a formal recognition that thousands of women served, and many were wounded or killed, in the last 14 years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“We are a joint force, and I have decided to make a deci-

sion which applies to the entire force,” Carter told a news conference.

But he acknowledged some concerns.

“Implementation won’t happen overnight.

And while at the end of the Ash Carter day this will make us a better and stronger force, there still will be problems to fix and challenges to overcome. We shouldn’t diminish that.”

Carter said the military can no longer afford to exclude half the population from highrisk military posts. He said that any man or woman who meets the standards should be able to serve, and he gave the armed services 30 days to sub-

mit plans to make the historic change.

Carter’s order opens the final 10 percent of military positions to women – a total of about 220,000 jobs. And it allows them to serve in the most demanding and difficult jobs, including as special operations forces, such as the Army Delta units and Navy SEALs. U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., one of the first Army women to fly combat missions in the 2003-2011 Iraq war, welcomed the decision.

“I didn’t lose my legs in a bar fight – of course women can serve in combat,” said Duckworth, whose helicopter was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. “This decision is long overdue.”

Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona and head of the Senate

Armed Services Committee, said Congress will review the data and the decision.

Over the past few years, women have steadily moved into many jobs previously open only to men, including on Navy submarines, in Army artillery units, and as Night Stalkers, the elite special operations helicopter crews, best known for flying the Navy SEALS into Osama bin Laden’s compound in 2011.

Three women became the first to take and pass the Army’s difficult Ranger course.

The military services forwarded their recommendations to Carter earlier this fall.

The Army, Navy, Air Force and Special Operations Command all said they would not seek any exceptions and would recommend removing the ban

on women in dangerous combat jobs.

Only the Marine Corps sought to keep some jobs closed.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Gen. Joseph Dunford, was the Marine Corps commandant at the time and argued that the Marines should be allowed to keep women out of certain frontline combat jobs. He cited studies showing that mixed-gender units aren’t as capable as allmale units.

Months of testing, the Marine review said, found that women often couldn’t carry as much weight or shoot as well as the men. Allowing women to compete for ground combat jobs, it concluded, would make the Marine Corps a less-efficient fighting machine.

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WASHINGTON – With Republicans openly welcoming a preordained veto, the Senate on Thursday approved legislation aimed at crippling two of their favorite targets: President Barack Obama’s health care law and Planned Parenthood.

With a House rubber stamp expected in days, the bill would be the first to reach Obama’s desk demolishing his 2010 health care overhaul, one of his proudest domestic achievements, and halting federal payments to Planned Parenthood.

Congress has voted dozens of times to repeal or weaken the health law and repeatedly against Planned Parenthood’s funding, but until now Democrats thwarted Republicans from shipping the legislation to the White House.

Thursday’s vote was a near party-line 52-47.

Republicans said an Obama veto – which the White House has promised – will underscore that a GOP triumph in next year’s presidential and congressional elections would mean repeal of a statute they blame for surging medical costs and insurers abandoning some markets. They lack the two-thirds

stituents? Do they meet with them?” Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said of Republicans.

With just a 54-46 edge, Republicans had previously failed push such legislation through the Senate.

This time, they used a special budget procedure that prevents filibusters – delays that take 60 votes to halt – and let them prevail with a simple majority.

Party leaders initially encountered objections from some more moderate Republicans leery of cutting Planned Parenthood’s funds and from presidential contenders, Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco Rubio of Florida, who threatened to oppose the measure if it wasn’t strong enough.

In the end, Cruz and Rubio voted “yes.” Moderate GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Mark Kirk of Illinois voted “no,” the only lawmakers to cross party lines, while Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., did not vote.

The Senate bill would all but erase the health care overhaul by dismantling some of its key pillars, including requirements that most people obtain coverage and larger employers offer it to workers.

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The Herald-News Editorial Board Bob Wall, Denise Baran-Unland, Hannah Kohut, Bob Okon and Kate Schott

ANOTHER VIEW

Obama’s assault on open government

The Obama administration is obsessed with secrecy – it is arguably the most secretive presidency since Richard Nixon scowled through the halls of power. The latest example: a furious crackdown on government watchdogs, the inspectors general at agencies whose job it is to keep the government honest.

It has been a stunning turnabout for Barack Obama, who promised during his first inaugural address that “Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency.”

It has been anything but.

As The New York Times reported Friday, at least 20 investigations across the government have been “slowed, stymied or sometimes closed” because of disputes between the administration and its own watchdogs over how much access to give inspectors.

The signature example among many cited: an investigation last year by Justice Department inspectors into the role of federal drug agents in the killings of unarmed civilians during raids in Honduras.

The Honduran government cleared the U.S. agents of any wrongdoing, but an American inspector investigating the case was denied emails on the attacks. It took 11 months to get the records.

In another case cited by the Times, investigators tried to look into allegations of sexual assault on Peace Corps volunteers overseas. A volunteer was murdered in Benin in 2009 and dozens of volunteers have reported that the Peace Corps handled their cases poorly.

The inspector general for the agency reported that lawyers for the Peace Corps refused to turn over documents or only

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offered heavily censored documents – a common tactic by government agencies that may have something to hide.

At the Commerce Department, the inspector general closed an internal audit of how trade agreements are enforced after department lawyers refused to turn over records they claimed were proprietary.

Republicans and Democrats alike have complained about the administration’s record, and so has the news media.

Journalism organizations, including the Society of Professional Journalists, for months pushed for greater openness on behalf of the public. In a letter sent to Obama in August, the groups wrote: “The public has a right to be alarmed by these constraints – essentially forms of censorship – that have surged at all levels of government in the past few decades.”

Those groups will meet with White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Dec. 15.

When such constraints are imposed, government operates in the dark with little accountability. Whatever you think of the way Obama has handled his job as president, this is unacceptable and dangerous.

The administration’s actions have created, as Bill Lueders, the president of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, put it, “a culture of contempt for the public’s right to know.”

Just as we called on our readers to raise their voices against the pernicious assault on open government by the Wisconsin Legislature in July, all citizens should demand that Obama’s administration live up to its leader’s pledge made on that cold day in January 2009.

– Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Steve Sherwood a friend for life

To the Editor: I would like to comment on Steve Sherwood’s letter “The truth needs to be seen” in the Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, edition of The Herald-News. Although Steve talks about the plight of the homeless, poor and the disabled, I would like to inform the community about Mr. Sherwood himself.

I have known Steve Sherwood for over eight years now. I met him long before he hauled around his two carts and even before his dog was white. He and his little black dog, Gabby, caught my curiosity and since I

was a freelance writer, I had to know what his story was.

I must admit, that since I am disabled, I was cautious and had even bought into the stereotypes of the homeless, I was a bit leery. Let me share with you what this “homeless street preacher” is under all that camo and paraphernalia.

This man is a very kind, dedicated and motivated individual.

I have had him as a house guest in my home, traveled with him, worshiped God next to him and witnessed him showing compassion to others without regard for his own comfort or needs. I took to the street in my wheelchair just to get a feel

for what it is like to “walk in his shoes.” I’ve seen people be kind enough to give him money for a meal and to ask for prayer. I’ve also heard him called names, seen him spit on and given dirty looks.

As the friend that he has become, I’ve had him come to funeral homes, hospitals and holidays. He is a genuine.

Fear might have kept me from approaching this man who cares for the homeless, the lost or those in need. I’m just happy that I followed my instincts and now find myself with a friend for life.

Lynne Elwood Elwood

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

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WRESTLING: PLAINFIELD SOUTH 46, PLAINFIELD EAST 27

Plainfield South wins SPC opener

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Two of the wrestling teams expected to battle for the Southwest Prairie Conference title met Thursday sharing a few key qualities.

Both two-time defending champion Plainfield South and challenger Plainfield East are led by a talented group of leaders while featuring a promising group of newcomers.

Not surprisingly, there wasn’t a whole lot dividing the Cougars and Bengals, who split the 12 contested matches. Host South won the pins battle 5-3 and also received two forfeits to claim a 46-27 victory over East to kick off its SPC slate in a positive fashion.

“This has become a nice rivalry where both teams really want to win the dual,” Cougars coach Jason Acevedo said. “Both sides were probably a little light with people trying to get down to weight and dealing with injuries and just coming back. So it’s nice that we could throw young people out there and they stepped up. They have a fine program, so it was good that we were able to beat them today to get our first win in conference.

“We know that our heavy hitters, the kids who will be successful like Marc Fleenor, Eric Johnson and Danny Saracco, are always going to come through and our young guys are coming through, too. Devin Grizzle stepped up and got a pin for us and we bumped sophomore Jake Sobun up and he responded. The best thing about our team is that our seniors are leaders and work in the room, we have some quality juniors coming back and we have a very talented freshman-sophomore class that’s fitting in and working hard.”

The draw benefited East, which has its strength in the lower weights. The Bengals won four of the first six matches, which featured three falls, to give them an early 21-10 lead.

But the Cougars responded to the challenge by winning the next six matches, which included four pins, before East closed with a pair of decisions to close things out.

“We’re in a unique position because we have some experienced guys who are looking to do big things at the end of the year and then we have a lot of green guys,” Bengals coach Nick Curby said. “Yeah, we’re going to take a little bit of a hit in duals, but as I just told our team, I was really happy with the way that we fought. Wrestling is a tough sport, so you have to be tough and fight through certain situations to get a takedown or to not give up points.

“The kids are buying in and I told

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Plainfield South’s Erik Santiago (left) tries to take down Plainfield East’s Robert Ogbuli during a 145-pound match Thursday in Joliet. them that that’s the type of stuff that’s going to pay off for us over the course of the whole year. Some of our guys have been great leaders and have shown the guys what they need to do and have been encouraging, and that’s going to move us forward. That’s what I ask out of leaders since they’ve done it. I told the guys that we have a lot of time in the practice room to work on technique, but you can’t teach fight.”

East opened with a fall from Tyler Krause at 120 and returning state champion Michael McGee followed with a 17 second pin in the next match for a 12-0 lead.

After South’s Marc Fleenor answered with a pin at 132, East’s Zach Krause got the fourth straight pin.

The Cougars got a 17-4 win from Erik Santiago at 145 before East’s Keith Bitner hung on for a 9-7 victory over Jeremy Maloney to give the visitors a 21-10 lead. But at 160, South’s Devin

Grizzle rallied from a 5-1 deficit to record a fall over Michael Navarro.

“This year’s going to be a little bit rough, since we lost eight guys from last year,” Fleenor said. “So we’re definitely a young team, but we’re trying to guide them as much as we can and show them the ropes a little bit. But at the end of the day, we’re still a big family.

“I’m excited to see my whole team wrestle. Even though we’re a little inexperienced, everybody goes out to battle. They all know what they’re capable of and give 110 percent in every match.

It’s really going to be about heart and who wants it more, and I think that our team is definitely hungry for another SPC championship.”

South moved in front for good at 2221 when Adrian Cervantes received a forfeit at 170 and then Jake Sobun and Danny Saracco got pins to boost the lead to 34-21. After a forfeit win by Nick

Patela, returning stated runner-up Eric Johnson bumped up to 285 to record another fall to complete the sixwin stretch.

East won the final two matches as Anthony Zamora edged Enzo Silva, 2-1, at 106 and Colin Burke followed with a decision over Noah Bickett.

“We have a real nice mix, having the older kids teaching the younger kids,” Sobun said. “In a few years I think we’ll have a chance to be a state qualifier. The older kids really set the pace for the younger guys and push us to be our best, and it’s helping to be a better team.

“I think we’re continue to do good and hopefully we can win conference again. I’m also excited to see what our young guys can do as individuals at some of our tournaments. We need to keep our conditioning up and working like we’ve been working and don’t get too high or too low.”

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SUBMITTED REPORTS

Rebecca Gorman dominated with 16 points and eight rebounds to help the host Knights (3-3, 1-0) pick up their first SouthWest Suburban Red win.

Peotone 54, Lisle 32: Cora Graffeo’s 19 points helped Peotone (6-1, 2-0) earn its second Interstate-8 win at home. Josie Graffeo added nine points, while Cameron Hunter chipped in with eight points.

Morton 66, Lockport 49: Laurel Kucharski scored 19 points and had seven rebounds for the Porters (3-3) in the nonconference game. Kianna Campbell added 11 points and five steals and Elena Woulfe had nine points.

Beecher 52, Gardner-South Wilmington 40: Jenni Price led GSW (4-3, 1-1) offensively with 11 points, four assists and three steals.

Kaylee Steichen (eight points, three assists) and Celia Barna (seven points, four rebounds) also played well in the River Valley loss.

GIRLS BOWLING Lockport 1792, Thornridge 1281: Abby

Turnbough and Nikki Mendez led the Porters with series of 406 (193, 213) and 393 (211, 182), respectively, in the SouthWest Suburban win at Strike & Spare II.

WRESTLING Rochelle 59, Morris 21: Zach Suter (120)

recorded a fall and Abby Eisenbeis (106) BOYS BASKETBALL Joliet Catholic 68, Harvest Academy 34: won a decision for Morris.

The Hilltoppers won their third straight game in the Aurora Christian Tourney as Jalen Jackson led the way with 14 points while Harold Davis and Peter Ragen added 12 points each. JCA plays Aurora Central at 6 p.m. Friday and can win the championship with another victory.

WOMEN’S SOCCER Lewis’ Moran cited: Senior forward Maggie Moran was named Wednesday to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division II All-Midwest Region second team.

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Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) strips the ball from Denver Nuggets guard Randy Foye (4) during the first half Wednesday at the United Center.

BULLS

Players struggle to execute offense

By JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com This was supposed to look different.

A lot different.

The hiring of Fred Hoiberg was expected to jumpstart what the Bulls front office felt was a stagnant offense under Tom Thibodeau. Transform it from slowdown into a track meet.

“Hoiball” was coming to the Bulls this season.

Well, it’s here, evident by that big thud heard through the first 16 regular-season games.

As of Thursday, the Bulls had improved in pace from last year, going from 95.4 possessions a game [20th overall last season] to 100 [tied for ninth this season], but the offensive efficiency has taken a huge nose dive. In Thibodeau’s final season, the Bulls ranked 10th in offensive effi-

ciency. Through the first 16 games under their new first-year coach, they were 27th.

The numbers tell only half the story, however. The players tell the other half.

After the win over Denver Wednesday night, Derrick Rose was asked how close the players were to grasping what Hoiberg is demanding of them offensively.

“We’re far, we’re far, but we get the concept,” Rose said. “Actually going out there and being consistent with it, that’s the thing. The consistency is not there, but that’s why we’re building that. We’re building that on top of every game and on top of every loss.”

With all that said, this is not a Hoiberg problem by any means. To a man, the core players have taken responsibility for those inconsistencies.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL – NCAA MIDWEST REGIONAL: LEWIS 3, GRAND VALLEY STATE 1

Lewis advances to NCAA Midwest Regional semifinals SUBMITTED REPORT BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – No. 20 in the nation and third-seeded Lewis women’s volleyball used a 3-1 decision to defeat sixth-seeded Grand Valley State on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Midwest Regional. The match was played at Wink Arena on the campus of Ferris State University.

The 25-21, 28-26, 18-25, 2520 win advances Lewis to the NCAA Midwest Regional semifinals Friday. The Flyers

(31-4) will play second-seeded Rockhurst at 6:30 p.m. Lewis defeated the Hawks, 3-2, in the semifinals of the conference tournament two weeks ago.

After Lewis jumped out to a 9-1 lead in the opening set on back-to-back aces by Alexis Davito (Lockport), the second set was a different story with Lewis trailing nearly the entire game.

Trailing 24-21, the Flyers called their second timeout and it seemed to work. Two kills by Aly Schneider and

an attack error tied the set at 24. Out of the break, GVSU couldn’t handle a serve by Elizabeth Hyland (Plainfield Central) to put the Flyers up 25-24.

GVSU turned away a pair of Lewis set points before a GVSU attack error gave the frame to the Flyers.

“Serving aggressive was huge as we got them out of system on the first play,” Lewis coach Lorelee Smith said.

“Then you gain all this confidence because it is 23-24 and everybody thinks we can do it.

Then it came down to playing some defense and transitioning.”

After dropping the third, the Flyers opened the fourth set nearly the same way they did the first with a quick 6-0 advantage. Lewis never trailed in the game as it closed out the match on a kill by Maddie Seliga.

Schneider had a matchhigh 16 kills with a .353 attack percentage while adding four blocks (one solo). Hyland turned in 12 kills and nine digs.

They were two of five Flyers with six or more kills.

“We’ve kinda been that way all year,” Smith said of her team’s balanced offensive attack. “We run a 6-2 and have six hitters on the court at all times and you just never know who is going to be on or the other team is going to focus on.”

Nicole Yuede and Seliga each had 19 digs. In the match, Yuede set a new school record for digs in a single season with 657. She passed the 638 Ashlee Lindish recorded in 2007.

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RENSSELAER, Ind. – No. 7 Lewis women’s basketball limited St. Joseph’s to only 14 field goals Thursday in the Flyers’ 68-55 Great Lakes Valley Conference opener win over the Pumas at Scharf Fieldhouse.

The Flyers took control of the game with a 19-3 run over the end of the first and early parts of the second quarter. Six different Flyers had a basket in the push.

Mariyah Brawner-Henley led all scorers with 20 points while grabbing 13 rebounds (five offensive). She enters Saturday’s game needing only four rebounds to reach 1,000 in her career. She would be the second Flyer in program history to reach that amount.

Alyssa Siwek added 14 points with six assists. Jessica Kelliher pitched in 12 points and seven boards. Alyssa Dengler used three 3-pointers to score 11 points.

Tierney Lockett had six points, five rebounds and three assists.

“Mariyah was phenomenal down the stretch on both ends,” Lewis coach Kristen Gillespie said. “Alyssa (Dengler) hit huge shots for us when we needed them most.”

Lewis out-rebounded the Pumas 51-28.

The visiting Flyers (7-1, 1-0 GLVC) shot 26 of 56 (46.4 percent) while limiting their opponents to 25.0 percent shooting.

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AREA SCHEDULE Friday’s events Boys Basketball Aurora Central vs. Joliet Catholic at Aurora Christian Tourney, 6 p.m.

Bolingbrook at Joliet West, 6:30 p.m.

Brother Rice at Providence, 7 p.m.

Coal City at Herscher, 6:45 p.m.

Homewood-Flossmoor at Joliet Central, 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way Central at Thornwood, 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East at Sandburg, 6:30 p.m.

Lisle at Peotone, 7 p.m.

Morris at Kaneland, 7 p.m.

Oswego East at Plainfield East, 6:30 p.m.

Plainfield Central at Romeoville, 6:30 p.m.

Plainfield North at Minooka (Central), 6:30 p.m.

Plainfield South at Oswego, 6:30 p.m.

Thornton at Lincoln-Way West, 6:30 p.m.

Tri-Point at Gardner-South Wilmington, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball Morris at Kaneland, 5:30 p.m.

Oswego at Plainfield South, 6:30 p.m.

Plainfield East at Oswego East, 6:30 p.m.

Plainfield North at Minooka, 5 p.m.

Romeoville at Plainfield Central, 6:30 p.m.

Stagg at Joliet Central, 5 p.m.

Wrestling Beardstown at Seneca, 6:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook at Stagg, 5 p.m.

Bradley-Bourbonnais, Yorkville at Plainfield South, 5 p.m.

Kaneland, Providence at Marian Catholic, 5:15 p.m.

Lincoln-Way West at Thornton, 5:30 p.m.

Lockport at Fox Ron Sauer duals, Arnold, Missouri, 4 p.m.

Minooka at Plainfield North, 5 p.m.

Thornwood at Lincoln-Way Central, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Bowling Lockport at Plainfield South, 4:30 p.m.

Men’s Track and Field Lewis at Grand Valley State invite, TBA Women’s Track and Field Lewis at Grand Valley State invite, TBA Saturday’s events Boys Basketball Minooka at Morris, 7 p.m.

Wilmington at Dwight, 2 p.m.

Girls Basketball Clifton Central at Wilmington, 10 a.m.

Joliet Catholic in ESCC/GCAC Challenge at Loyola, 3 p.m.

Lincoln-Way West at Lincoln-Way

Central, 11:30 a.m.

Minooka at Morris, 5:30 p.m.

Nazareth vs. Providence in GCAC/ ESCC Challenge at Saint Viator, noon Wrestling Bartlett, Hersey, Jacobs, Joliet West at Glenbard West, 9 a.m.

Bolingbrook at Hinsdale South invite, 9 a.m.

Bowen, Montini, Providence at Mount Carmel, 9 a.m.

Downers Grove South, Glenbard North, Huntley at Plainfield Central, 9 a.m.

Geneva, Round Lake at Lincoln-Way West, 9:30 a.m.

Hillcrest, Joliet Catholic, Nazareth at Lisle, 9 a.m.

Hubbard, Morris, Vernon Hills at Riverside-Brookfield, 9 a.m.

Joliet Central, McHenry, Metea Valley at Niles West, 10:30 a.m.

Lemont at Kaneland, 9 a.m.

Lincoln-Way Central, Minooka at Washington duals, 10 a.m.

Lincoln-Way East at Oswego East invite, 9 a.m.

Lockport at Fox Ron Sauer duals, Arnold, Missouri, 4 p.m.

Peotone at Evergreen Park duals, 9 a.m.

Plainfield East at Plainfield North mega dual, 9 a.m.

Moline, Normal Community, Normal West, Pekin, United Township at Plainfield South, 9 a.m.

Romeoville at Stagg invite, 9 a.m.

Seneca Irish invite, 9 a.m.

Wilmington at Prairie Central, 9 a.m.

Boys Bowling Bolingbrook, Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East, Lincoln-Way West, Lockport, Plainfield Central, Romeoville at Oak Forest Invite, 8:30 a.m.

Minooka, Plainfield North, Plainfield South at Oswego East Invite, 9 a.m.

Plainfield East at IC Catholic Invite, 11 a.m.

Girls Bowling Bolingbrook at Fremd invite, 9 a.m.

Joliet Central, Lincoln-Way West, Plainfield East, Plainfield South at Joliet West Grindfest, 9 a.m.

Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East, Peotone at Rich East invite, 9 a.m.

Lockport, Minooka, Plainfield Central at Palatine invite, 9 a.m.

Men’s Basketball Joliet Junior at Illinois Valley, 3 p.m.

Lewis at Indianapolis, 2 p.m.

St. Francis at Judson, 3 p.m.

Women’s Basketball Black Hawk East at Joliet Junior, 1 p.m.

Lewis at Indianapolis, noon St. Francis at Judson, 1 p.m.

NOTRE DAME 84, ILLINOIS 79

Vasturia, Jackson lead Notre Dame past Illinois

By DAVID MERCER The Associated Press CHAMPAIGN – For 20 minutes Wednesday, Illinois kept Notre Dame point guard Demetrius Jackson in check.

Steve Vasturia was scoring for the Fighting Irish, but with Jackson frustrated and quiet with just four points, the Illini had the edge and a halftime lead.

Then Jackson woke up.

He finished with 21 points and Vasturia did, too, leading Notre Dame to a 84-79 comeback win over the Illini in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.

“I got some good looks,” Jackson said, crediting teammates with creating space for him to shoot in the second half. “It’s just up to me to step up and knock those down.”

Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said the team’s switch to a zone defense in the sec-

ond half made a big difference.

“We were having such a hard time in man-to-man, you’ve got to try something else,” Brey said. “My feeling was, we’re going to ride this till the end because I think it’s the only option we’ve got.”

That change in defense shut the Illini down. Illinois (3-5) shot 50 percent in the first half but was 13 of 37 in the second 20 minutes. That included an ice-cold 2 of 18 start.

“I didn’t like our start to the second half,” Illinois coach John Groce said. “I had a veteran group out there. I did not think we were ready to play at all.”

The Fighting Irish spoiled the reopening of Illinois’ recently renovated State Farm Center with the win.

Notre Dame (5-2) had lost two of three coming into the

game and had fallen out of the Associated Press Top 25.

But a 3-pointer from Vasturia with 1:54 to play put Notre Dame up 72-62.

Illinois rode tough defense and the energy of the first night back in its campus arena to a 41-33 halftime lead.

Malcolm Hill led Illinois with 19 points, while Kendrick Nunn had 13 points and seven rebounds.

Zach Auguste added 16 points with 14 rebounds for Notre Dame.

Illinois came into the game facing the challenge of controlling Jackson and, missing starting center Mike Thorne, 6-foot-10, 245-pound Auguste.

Through the first 20 minutes, Illinois blunted the offense of both. Jackson went to the locker room with a quiet four points and one assist and Auguste had seven points and four rebounds.

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Chicago State at DePaul, 1 p.m., FS1 Houston Baptist at Michigan, 1 p.m., ESPNU Creighton at Loyola (Chicago), 1 p.m, CSN New Mexico at Purdue, 1:15 p.m., BTN Arizona at Gonzaga, 2:15 p.m., ESPN Harvard at Kansas, 2:15 p.m., ESPN2 Mississippi at UMass, 3 p.m., NBCSN VMI at Ohio State, 3:30 p.m., BTN Buffalo at Duke, 4:15 p.m., ESPN2 Northern Iowa at Richmond, 5 p.m., CSN Morehead State at Indiana, 6 p.m., BTN Southeast Missouri State at Memphis, 6 p.m., CBSSN Providence at Rhode Island, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Western Kentucky at Xavier, 7:30 p.m., FS1 Wichita State at St. Louis, 8 p.m., ESPNU Texas A&M at Arizona State, 9:30 p.m., ESPN Women’s basketball Notre Dame at UConn, 4:15 p.m., ESPN Soccer Chelsea vs. Bournemouth, 11:30 a.m., NBC

WHAT TO WATCH FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE College football MAC championship, Bowling Green vs. Northern Illinois, at Detroit, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Pro basketball Brookland at New York, 6 p.m., ESPN Cleveland at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m., ESPN Men’s basketball St. Francis (Pa.) at Maryland, 6 p.m., BTN Pittsburgh at Duquesne, 6 p.m., CBSSN Kansas State at Georgia, 6 p.m., SEC Alabama at Southern Mississippi, 7 p.m., FS1 Oregon at UNLV, 10 p.m., ESPN2 Auto racing NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series Awards Show, at Las Vegas, 8 p.m., NBCSN Soccer Bundesliga, Hannover 96 at Schalke 04, 1:30 p.m., FS1 Women’s soccer, CONCACAF U-20 Championship, group stage, United States vs. Mexico, at San Pedro Sula, Honduras, 7:30 p.m., FS2 SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE Pro basketball Charlotte at Bulls, 7 p.m., WGN Pro hockey Columbus at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.,

College football American Athletic Conference Championship, Temple at Houston, 11 a.m., ABC Texas at Baylor, 11 a.m., ESPN Conference USA Championship, Southern Mississippi at Western Kentucky, 11 a.m., ESPN2 SEC Championship, Florida vs.

Alabama, 3 p.m., CBS SWAC Championship, Grambling State vs. Alcorn State, 3 p.m., ESPNU West Virginia at Kansas State, 3:30 p.m., FS1 MWC Championship, Air Force at San Diego State, 6:30 p.m., ESPN2 PAC-12 Championship, Stanford vs. USC, 6:45 p.m., ESPN ACC Championship, North Carolina at Clemson, 7 p.m., ABC Big Ten Championship, Michigan State at Iowa, 7 p.m., FOX College basketball Seton Hall at Rutgers, 11 a.m., ESPNEWS Indiana State at Butler, 11 a.m., FS1 Binghamton at Michigan State, 11 a.m., ESPNU Eastern Michigan at Penn State, 11 a.m., BTN Temple at Wisconsin, 11:30 a.m., CBS Syracuse at Georgetown, noon, FOX

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: NORTHERN ILLINOIS VS. BOWLING GREEN, 7 P.M. FRIDAY, ESPN2

By JESSE SEVERSON jseverson@shawmedia.com

MAC championship NIU (8-4, 6-2 MAC) vs.

Bowling Green (9-3, 7-1 MAC), 7 p.m. today, ESPN2, AM-560, AM-1360, 98.9-FM Monica Synett – msynett@shawmedia.com

In his brief stint, Fiedler went 9 for 17 Northern Illinois quarterback Tommy Fiedler drops back to pass in the fourth quarter with 113 yards and a touchdown pass late against Ohio on Nov. 24 at Huskie Stadium. his passes for 372.1 yards a game with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. He leads the nation in both passing yards (4,465) and passing touchdowns. His favorite target is Roger Lewis, who is a first team all-MAC receiver with 76 receptions for 1,401 yards (116.8 a game) and 14 touchdowns.

“They have a lot of tools on offense,” Northern Illinois senior linebacker Boomer Mays said. “They have a high-tempo offense, so I feel like they’re going to come out ready to play. We just have to come out and get lined up, know

what we’re doing and be ready.”

For the Huskies, who are making their sixth consecutive trip to the MAC championship, they will be starting the left-handed Fiedler, who began the season as the fifth-string QB before injuries put him into the starting spot for the most important game of the season.

Originally planning on redshirting this season, Fiedler took over after thirdstring quarterback Ryan Graham went down with a leg injury in the third quarter of the Huskies’ loss to Ohio in the regular-season finale.

in the fourth quarter.

“He’s got great athleticism,” Carey said of Fiedler. “He can run around. He’s got a really live arm and can really throw it really well. So that’s kind of how I describe him, good thrower good runner.”

The Huskies (8-4 overall, 6-2 in MAC West) are squaring off against Bowling Green in the MAC championship for the third consecutive season. Johnson helped lead the Falcons to an upset over the Huskies in Jordan Lynch’s senior season before Northern Illinois blew out Bowling Green last year, when Johnson was out with an injury.

BEARS NOTEBOOK

Receiving corp gets thinner after Wilson injury

By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@chicagofootball.com LAKE FOREST – Receiver Marquess Wilson is the latest Bears player to suffer an injury in practice. He hurt his foot on the last play of Wednesday’s practice, coach John Fox told reporters, and did not participate in Thursday’s session.

Wilson is second on the Bears with 464 yards receiving this season and leads the team averaging 16.6 yards a catch on 28 receptions. Safety Antrel Rolle, receiver Alshon Jeffery and center Hroniss Grasu have missed games this season because of injuries suffered in practice.

Receiver Eddie Royal (knee) and Rolle (knee) also did not

practice Thursday, along with defensive lineman Bruce Gaston, who was sidelined with an illness.

Tight end Zach Miller was limited with a ribs injury.

Running back Ka’Deem Carey and tight end Martellus Bennett were full participants.

S e e i n g White’s potential: Although

Kevin White’s availability to play in a game this season still is uncertain – the Bears have until Dec. 15 to make a decision – his participation in practice gives quarterback Jay Cutler and offensive coordinator Adam Gase

Marquess Wilson

the opportunity to see what the No. 7 pick can do.

“I think it was big not only for him but for us just to see what he can do, a little breath of fresh air,” Cutler said. “He’s got some burst to him. You can see the talent is definitely there. He just has to start trusting his leg and get in better football shape and learn the offense better.”

Gase has to wait to see if the training staff and front office will deem White able to go this season while finding the best way to use the rookie in practice, and in a game down the line.

“I try to think what would be the right thing to use him for.

You know when you’re a firstyear player in the league, you’re not going to grasp everything

right away. So, especially with the limited time that we’ve had him, it’s what should we do with him if he does get out there,” Gase said. “And what’s going to be the best thing that he can do to help contribute. So in the back of my head, every time I’m watching to see what’s going to be best for him if we get that opportunity.”

City worker gets his tickets:

Right tackle Kyle Long said the local sanitation worker who found Long’s wallet will get his tickets to Sunday’s Bears-49ers game, now that the two are friends, of course.

“Somebody told me that the city was going to put a restraint on the ability for him to accept a gift,” Long said.

“We’re friends now. I met

the guy. I can give my friend a ticket or two. Good things happen to good people. that’s a really good guy. Hopefully, he continues to be himself.”

Slowing 49ers’ pass rush: The Bears have done a commendable job keeping Cutler upright all season long, and the quarterback deserves a lot of credit for that, too. San Francisco’s top threat is second-year linebacker Aaron Lynch, who has 6.5 sacks and 19 quarterback hits.

“He’s extremely long. He’s a guy with rare athleticism,” Long said. “And he’s got some other guys that come in there, as well. You won’t see the same style pass rusher, you won’t see the same style guy in the rush twice. Got to be ready for the total gambit.”

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DeKALB – There is a wide disparity between the statistics of the Northern Illinois and Bowling Green quarterbacks heading into the Mid-American Conference championship.

Matt Johnson, the Falcons senior quarterback who is the conference’s offensive player of the year, has more than twice as many touchdowns this season as passing attempts by the Huskies’ starter – freshman Tommy Fiedler – when the two teams square off at 7 p.m. today at Ford Field in Detroit.

“Each week, you change defensively to what their strengths ... and weaknesses are,” Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey said of handling Bowling Green’s potent offense. “These guys run and throw it really well. They do it with a little different tempo and a little different philosophy behind it, but it still comes down to if you let them run it, they’re going to run it. If you pack the box, they’re going to throw it and it’s about as easy as that. ... Then they throw in a really good quarterback with it, you have to give them multiple looks. You have to go ahead and be able to take away the run, harass the passer and certainly disrupt routes on the edges.”

Johnson is a major reason why Bowling Green (9-3 overall, 7-1 in MAC East) is leading the conference with 44.2 points a game. He’s completing 68.9 percent of

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NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 13 5 .722 Indiana 12 5 .706 Bulls 11 5 .688 Detroit 10 9 .526 Milwaukee 7 12 .368 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 12 8 .600 Boston 10 8 .556 New York 9 10 .474 Brooklyn 5 13 .278 Philadelphia 1 19 .050 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 11 6 .647 Orlando 11 8 .579 Atlanta 12 9 .571 Charlotte 10 8 .556 Washington 7 9 .438 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 15 4 .789 Memphis 11 8 .579 Dallas 11 8 .579 Houston 8 11 .421 New Orleans 4 15 .211 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 11 8 .579 Utah 8 9 .471 Minnesota 8 10 .444 Portland 7 12 .368 Denver 7 13 .350 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 20 0 1.000 L.A. Clippers 10 9 .526 Phoenix 8 11 .421 Sacramento 7 12 .368 L.A. Lakers 3 15 .167

NFL NATIONAL CONFERENCE North W L T Pct PF Minnesota 8 3 0 .727 231 Green Bay 7 4 0 .636 262 Bears 5 6 0 .455 231 Detroit 4 7 0 .364 230 East W L T Pct PF Washington 5 6 0 .455 241 N.Y. Giants 5 6 0 .455 287 Philadelphia 4 7 0 .364 243 Dallas 3 8 0 .273 204 South W L T Pct PF Carolina 11 0 0 1.000 332 Atlanta 6 5 0 .545 260 Tampa Bay 5 6 0 .455 248 New Orleans 4 7 0 .364 261 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 9 2 0 .818 355 Seattle 6 5 0 .545 267 St. Louis 4 7 0 .364 186 San Francisco 3 8 0 .273 152

GB — ½ 1 3½ 6½ GB — 1 2½ 6 11 GB — 1 1 1½ 3½ GB — 4 4 7 11 GB — 2 2½ 4 4½ GB — 9½ 11½ 12½ 16

Wednesday’s Games Miami 97, Oklahoma City 95 Denver 106, Toronto 105 Orlando 103, Utah 94 San Antonio at Memphis (n) Indiana at Portland (n) Boston vs. Sacramento (n) Friday’s Games Phoenix at Washington, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at New York, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 25 19 5 1 39 88 66 St. Louis 25 15 7 3 33 66 61 Minnesota 24 13 7 4 30 66 62 Nashville 25 13 8 4 30 65 64 Blackhawks 26 13 9 4 30 71 68 Winnipeg 26 12 12 2 26 73 81 Colorado 26 11 14 1 23 75 77 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 24 15 8 1 31 60 51 San Jose 24 14 10 0 28 67 63 Arizona 25 13 11 1 27 68 75 Vancouver 26 9 9 8 26 70 71 Anaheim 26 9 12 5 23 52 67 Calgary 25 9 14 2 20 60 90 Edmonton 26 9 15 2 20 65 79 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 27 19 5 3 41 92 60 Detroit 26 14 8 4 32 66 65 Ottawa 25 13 7 5 31 82 75 Boston 23 13 8 2 28 75 67 Florida 25 12 9 4 28 65 61 Tampa Bay 26 12 11 3 27 61 59 Buffalo 25 10 12 3 23 58 67 Toronto 26 8 13 5 21 57 73 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 24 18 5 1 37 78 53 N.Y. Rangers 27 17 7 3 37 76 57 N.Y. Islanders 26 14 8 4 32 74 63 Pittsburgh 24 14 8 2 30 57 55 New Jersey 25 13 10 2 28 62 60 Philadelphia 25 10 10 5 25 49 67 Carolina 25 8 13 4 20 51 75 Columbus 26 10 16 0 20 61 78

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Thursday’s Games Ottawa 4, Blackhawks 3, OT Colorado 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 New Jersey 5, Carolina 1 Washington 3, Montreal 2 Detroit 5, Arizona 1 Florida 2, Nashville 1 Minnesota 1, Toronto 0 Dallas at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Arizona at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Florida at Columbus, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at N.Y. Islanders, 6:30 p.m.

Boston at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

San Jose at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

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Ottawa Senators’ Mike Hoffman (68) celebrates his game-winning overtime goal against the Blackhawks with teammates Erik Karlsson (65) and Kyle Turris (7) on Thursday in Ottawa, Ontario.

SENATORS 4, BLACKHAWKS 3 (OT)

Hoffman scores in OT to beat Hawks The ASSOCIATED PRESS OTTAWA, Ontario – Mike Hoffman scored his second goal of the game 30 seconds into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 victory Thursday over the Blackhawks.

Bobby Ryan and Mark Stone also scored for the Senators, and Craig Anderson – making his ninth straight start – stopped 35 shots.

Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin each had a goal and two assists for the Hawks, and Artem Anisimov had a goal and an assist. Corey Crawford made 23 saves.

Kane tied Bobby Hull’s franchise record 21-game point streak, set in 1971-72.

With the score tied at 2, Stone gave the Senators the lead at the 3-minute mark of the third as he was able to bat the puck out of mid-air and tuck it in behind Crawford to the awe of the 17,171 on hand at Canadian Tire Centre.

However, the Hawks were able to tie things midway through the period as Kane dropped the puck back behind the Senators’ net and Anisi-

Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson keeps his eye on the puck as the Blackhawks’ Andrew Shaw (65) and Senators’ Chris Wideman (45) battle in front of the net during the first period Thurday in Ottawa, Ontario. mov scored from a sharp angle.

The second period belonged to the Hawks after falling behind 2-0.

The Hawks made it a onegoal game as Kane scored his 16th of the season with the Hawks enjoying a two-man advantage.

The Hawks tied the game at the 16-minute mark as Panarin was able to get into the slot unchallenged and beat Anderson short-handed, with Kane pick-

ing up an assist on the goal.

Hossa nearly made it 3-2 as he had a breakaway late in the period, but Anderson was able to just get a piece of the puck and keep it on the goal line.

The Senators were clearly the better team in the opening 20 minutes and were able to jump out to a 2-0 lead.

Hoffman extended his scoring streak to eight games as he picked up his team-leading 12th goal in the opening minutes of the game.

PA 194 215 264 288 PA 267 273 274 261 PA 205 234 279 339 PA 229 222 230 271

AMERICAN CONFERENCE North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 9 2 0 .818 297 193 Pittsburgh 6 5 0 .545 266 230 Baltimore 4 7 0 .364 259 276 Cleveland 2 9 0 .182 213 310 East W L T Pct PF PA New England 10 1 0 .909 347 212 N.Y. Jets 6 5 0 .545 272 228 Buffalo 5 6 0 .455 266 257 Miami 4 7 0 .364 225 287 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 6 5 0 .545 249 260 Houston 6 5 0 .545 232 234 Jacksonville 4 7 0 .364 236 299 Tennessee 2 9 0 .182 203 257 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver 9 2 0 .818 252 207 Kansas City 6 5 0 .545 287 220 Oakland 5 6 0 .455 264 280 San Diego 3 8 0 .273 244 307 Thursday’s Results Bears 17, Green Bay 13 Detroit 45, Philadelphia 14 Carolina 33, Dallas 14 Sunday’s Results Houston 24, New Orleans 6 Kansas City 30, Buffalo 22 Oakland 24, Tennessee 21 Cincinnati 31, St. Louis 7 Minnesota 20, Atlanta 10 Washington 20, N.Y. Giants 14 Indianapolis 25, Tampa Bay 12 San Diego 31, Jacksonville 25 N.Y. Jets 38, Miami 20 Arizona 19, San Francisco 13 Seattle 39, Pittsburgh 30 Denver 30, New England 24, OT Monday’s Result Baltimore 33, Cleveland 27 Thursday’s Game Green Bay at Detroit, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 6, Games San Francisco at Bears, noon Arizona at St. Louis, noon Seattle at Minnesota, noon Jacksonville at Tennessee, noon N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, noon Atlanta at Tampa Bay, noon Houston at Buffalo, noon Baltimore at Miami, noon Cincinnati at Cleveland, noon Denver at San Diego, 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Carolina at New Orleans, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at New England, 3:25 p.m.

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 7 Game Dallas at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

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There’s no place like gnome Joliet’s annual ‘Festival of Gnomes’ gets new creative touches

By DENISE M. BARAN–UNLAND dunland@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Terrifying.

That was Kevin Healy’s thought when he first encountered Snotgurgle, a mean troll and enemy of the gnomes.

Healy, 26, now of Lisle, was just 5 when he first attended “Festival of Gnomes” with his grandmother Celeste Healy.

“When Snotgurgle entered, all the cast members onstage screamed and hid,” Healy said. “He came stomping through the audience, spraying silly string all over – his snot – and getting in their faces.”

At the 39th Annual Festival of Gnomes on Saturday and Sunday at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Photos by Lathan Goumas – lgoumas@shawmedia.com & Theatre in Joliet, Healy, Kevin Healy rehearses Wednesday for the “Festival of Gnomes” at Bicentennial Park in Joliet. a veteran of the show, will assume the Snotgurgle role Healy said he participated former Joliet resident Tom in youth drama workshops at McCabe played for so many the theater and began acting years. in “Festival of Gnomes” when Also at the festival, one set he was 11. He broke from the of boy and girl soft-sculpted festival in his freshmen year gnome dolls will be up for of college because showtime raffle. They were made by occurs during final exam new dollmaker Sally Susner prep time, Healy said. of Shorewood. The dolls have But after moving to Lisle been a cherished tradition two years ago to shorten his since Sue Shetina began makcommute – Healy is a softing them in 1983. ware engineer in Downers These are two recent Grove – Healy realized he changes that keep the festival was homesick for Joliet. And fresh and ever-new. what could be more Joliet People rehearse Wednesday for the “Festival of Gnomes” at Bicen- to an actor than “Festival of The gnome dolls Gnomes?” tennial Park in Joliet. have a new maker “I wanted to reconnect Susner said she became a with my roots,” Healy said. “I lovable.”

Susner said. “They come out dollmaker when Shetina rewanted to get back in touch “It wasn’t difficult,” Susdifferently every year.” tired two years ago. Although ner said. “It just takes time.” with the soul of Joliet.”

Snotgurgle gets she is an experienced seamSo Healy rejoined the Like Shetina, Susner stress, Susner said the gnome signed the dolls on their bota new look gnome cast two years ago. He pair were the first dolls she As he waited for his turn played the “poor woodsman” toms, but she added one extra ever made. to audition, Healy said he and acted in various ensemelement – a heart, reminisShe even had to search on- cent of vintage Raggedy Ann mulled over Snotgurgle’s ble scenes. Healy attributes line for the cloth resembling qualities – mean, repulsive, two things to the festival’s and Raggedy Andy dolls. “pliable skin” and doll joints rude – and had a lightbulb enduring popularity. One is “They’re made with a lot when she couldn’t find a moment. its family appeal of universal of love,” Susner said of the local source. Using Shetina’s “He’s like a college frat themes. gnome dolls. dolls as guides, the actual boy,” Healy said. “So I turned The second is the dedicaPerhaps that’s why the doll fabrication went smooth- dolls assume their own permy baseball cap around and tion of the directors, cast and ly. The finished products, crew. sonalities, Susner speculated. started shouting at every“They love it,” Healy said, Susner said, are “cuddly and “Their eyes, their smiles,” body. They loved it.”

More online Visit this article at TheHeraldNews.com to view a video of the new Snotgurgle and photos from a recent rehearsal.

If you go WHAT: 39th annual “Festival of the Gnomes” WHEN: 1 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Lobby opens at noon both days.

WHERE: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet COST: $5 for a show ticket, $3 for a gnome cap, $1 for a cookie variety plate. Cash or check only.

RESERVATIONS: Email bipark@ jolietcity.org or call 815-724-3760, option 2.

ETC: Free parking and admission to lobby. Lobby includes flute music, gift shop and tassel-sewers. The live show is 90 minutes.

VISIT: www.bicentennialpark. org.

‘Gnome’ more • Key characters – Snotgurgle, the evil troll; gnome from Nome, Alaska; naughty gnome Kostja; Tinker gnome, frustrated with his inventions; garden gnome and bearer of good fortune; Wartje, a legendary, clever gnome who outsmarts evil trolls. Also, wise animals and a lovable talking rat.

• Gnome doll raffle – Two soft-sculpted boy and girl gnome dolls will be raffled off at the end of the event. Tickets are 50 cents each or six for $1. Winners need not be present. Dolls now on display at Bicentennial Park.

• Tassels sewed on gnome hats – Tassels mark the number of festivals attended. For every 10 years, “a dehydrated star and moon beam” tassel is sewn onto the gnome cap. Billie Limacher, known as “Grandma Gnome,” began the tradition. Gnome hats are $3 in the gift shop. Tassels are free.

Tassels are sewn on – also for free – by the lady gnomes gathered around the fireplace in the lobby.

• Meet and draw – After the show, children are invited onstage to meet the gnomes in person and draw their own gnomes to take home.

• Gnome gift shop – Filled with unique “gnome-made” treasures.

• Cookie factory – Where patrons can pick their favorite $1 variety cookie plate.

• Gnome music – Cindy Butler, flute instructor, returns with her talented students.

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A&E CALENDAR ONGOING • Joliet Junior College Area High School Art Exhibition – Through Dec. 11, Joliet Junior College, Laura Sprague Art Gallery, J-Building, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. Call gallery director Joe Milosevich at 815-280-2423 or 815-280-2223.

• “Innocent Dawn” by Roger Carlson – Through Dec. 12, Gallery Seven, 116 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Reverse paintings by Roger Carlson. Call 815-4834310, email gallery7@ymail.com or visit www.galleryseven.net.

• Tune into WLRA-FM for holiday music 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day. Listeners can tune in via radio at 88.1 FM, online at www.lewisu. edu/wlra or iHeartRadio as well as through a mobile device through the WLRA / United Way Christmas Music app. For information, visit www.lewisu.edu.

• Santa’s Mailbox – Until Thursday, Arrowhead Community Center, 24856 W. Eames St., Channahon. Santa promises to write back all children that put a letter into this mailbox. Must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

• JJC Jazz Band Winter Concert – 7:30 p.m., Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. Naperville Jazz Band will open. For information, visit visit www.jjc.edu/info/fine-arts or call 815-280-2223.

• Lincoln-Way Central Madrigal Singers – 7:30 p.m., Park District Program Center 397 S. State St., Manhattan. Register at 815-478-3324.

• “In Solemn Stillness: Christmas at the Motherhouse” – 7:30 p.m.; also Saturday, University of St. Francis, Moser Performing Arts Center, 500 Wilcox St., Joliet. Schola Cantorum, Singing Saints and the Concert Chorale will perform. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu.

• On the Off Chance with Special Guest Aly Moroni – 9 p.m., Chicago Street Pub, 75 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Call 815-727-7171 or visit www.chicagost.com.

• ARRA LIVE – 9 p.m., Harrah’s Casino, Stage 151, 151 N. Joliet St., Joliet. Call 815-740-7800 or visit www.harrahsjoliet.com.

Dec. 5 • Semi-Annual Model Railroad Swap Meet – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stone City VFW Post Dec. 4 2199,124 Stone City Drive, • “Friday Night Out” Dinner Joliet. $3. Kids under 12 free.

Series – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; also Sponsored by the Will County Dec. 11, Joliet Junior College Model Railroad Association. For Renaissance Center, 214 N. information, call Len at 815-485Ottawa St., Joliet. Prepared by 8977, email swap@wcmrra.com JJC culinary arts students. For or visit www.wcmrra.org. information, Susan Stockwell at • Free Model Railroad Club 815-280-1404 or sstockwe@jjc. Open House – 9 W. Cass St., edu.

Joliet. Sponsored by the Will • Family Fun Night at Ellis County Model Railroad AssociHouse and Equestrian Center ation. For information, call Len – Ellis House and Equestrian at 815-485-8977, email swap@ Center, 13986 McKanna Road, wcmrra.com or visit www.

Minooka. Call 815-475-4035 or wcmrra.org. visit www.ellishec.com.

• FHBA Christkindl & Cookie • Winter Wonderland & Tree Walk Weekend – Saturday and Lighting Ceremony – 6 to 9 Sunday, downtown Frankfort. p.m., Edward Hospital Athletic Cookie decorating, letters to & Events Center, 55 Phelps, Santa, games and contests Romeoville. For information, call wood craft projects (Saturday 886-6222 or visit www.romeoonly), horse-drawn wagon rides, ville.org.

Santa’s Secret Workshop. Photo • Hopeful Tails Animal ops with St. Nicholas. Advance Rescue Bingo Night – 7 to 9:30 ticket purchase recommended. p.m., Beggar’s Pizza, 650 W. Visit shophistoricfrankfort.com/ Maple, New Lenox. $25. Includes Events/. pizza, pop, a door prize raffle • Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale ticket and one game card for first – 10 a.m to 6 p.m.; also 9 a.m. to five games. Must pre-order at 1 p.m. Sunday, St. Francis Xavier Hopefultails@outlook.com.

Church, 2500 Arbeiter Road,

Joliet Junior College to present MadriGala 2015 JOLIET – The Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Department will present the 38th annual MadriGala concert, “Something Olde, Something Yule,” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet.

Seating is limited. Deadline to buy advance tickets is Wednesday.

MadriGala 2015 will feature madrigals and carols, pageantry, dance, and humor, performed by the JJC Chamber Singers, JJC Brass Quintet, and jesters. The fifth and sixth grade choir from Richland Junior High School in Crest Hill will perform as guests.

Philip Spencer, director of choral and vocal music at JJC since 2001, serves as musical director of MadriGala.

During intermission, hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served on the Bridge.

Tickets are $12 a person. Buy by calling the Fine Arts Theatre Box Office at 815-280-2200. For information, visit www.jjc.edu/ info/fine-art Joliet. Homemade crafts, area vendors, bake sale and pictures with Santa.

• Holiday Nature – 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet. 5 and up. Free. Registration is required; call 708-5348499.

• “It’s Christmas, Cabaret Style!” – 1 to 2 p.m., Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. Singer Kym Frankovelgia. Contact Cathy Palmer at cpalmer@mokena.lib.il.us or 708-479-9663.

• Vintage toys & Decorations – 1 to 6 p.m., Manhattan Township Historical Museum, 255 State St., Manhattan.

• Santa Takes Manhattan – 3 to 5 p.m., Park District Program Center, 397 S. State St., Manhattan. Games and refreshments.

Free. Register at 815-478-3324.

• “The Turnip” – 5 p.m., Coal City High School Auditorium,

655 W. Division St., Coal City.

Children’s author Jan Brett. Call Coal City Public Library at 815634-4552.

• The Texas Tenors – 8 p.m., Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Buy tickets by calling 815-726-6600 or 800-982-2787, or visiting www. ticketmaster.com or www. rialtosquare.com.

Dec. 6 • Breakfast with Santa – 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Center for Disability Services, 311 S. Reed St., Joliet. Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy. For information, call Warren Harmon at 815-478-3033.

• “The Secrets and Recipes of the Beef Steak Inn” – 1 to 5 p.m., Gourmet Junction, 24030 W. Lockport St., Plainfield. Louise Brass, author, will sell and sign copies of her book. Visit www. presentingpauline.com.

• Holiday Jazz & Blues Soiree – 2 to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Infantry Drive, Joliet. $50 donation. Proceeds benefit Warren-Sharpe Community Center.

Call 815-722-2727 or visit www. warren-sharpecommunitycenter. org.

• JJC Community Band Winter Concert – 3 p.m., Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. For information, visit www. jjc.edu/info/fine-arts.

• “Sounds of the Season” Concert – 3 p.m., Joliet Central High School auditorium, Eastern Avenue, Joliet. Handicapped access on Herkimer Avenue.

Presented by Joliet Central Band and Choir and the JTHS Central & West combined Orchestra. Monetary donations for the music program accepted.

• Tony Bennett – 7 p.m., Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Buy tickets by calling 815-726-6600 or 800-982-2787, or visiting www.ticketmaster. com or www.rialtosquare.com.

7 p.m.; also 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Morris Theatre Guild, Inc., 516 West Illinois Ave., Morris. Contact Director Jeff Harris at jeff0616@ hotmail.com or visit www.morristheatreguild.org.

• Christmas Radio Theater – 6:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, corner of 11th and Washington St., Lockport.

For information, call 815-8341168.

• Lewis University Choir concert – 7:30 p.m., Lewis University, St. Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall, Romeoville.Will include the Liebeslieder Waltzes, Opus 52 of Johannes Brahms and Stephen J. Platko’s Christmas Canticle on Puer natus est nobi.

Visit www.lewisu.edu.

Dec. 9 • Arts & Crafts Sale – 3 to 10 p.m., The Treehouse, second floor, 22 W. Cass St., Joliet. Paint own ornament. $10. Visit www. thetreehousecoffeeshop.com.

• Book Club Party – 6 to 8 p.m., Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. For all members of local book clubs.

Free. Registration required at http://bit.ly/bkparty2015 or by calling 815-327-2515.

• Holiday Collage Concert – 7 p.m.; also Thursday, Plainfield North High School auditorium, 12005 S. 248th St., Plainfield.

Free.

• Billy Sullivan & Cathy Fleetwood – 7 to 11 p.m., “The Pub,” Quality Inn Hotel, 200 Gore Road, Morris. Call 815-942-4200.

Dec. 10 • Paper Cone Christmas Tree – 6 to 7 p.m., Lockport Branch Library, 121 E. 8th St., Lockport.

Craft program. Registration required. Visit www.whiteoaklibrary.org or call 815-552-4260,

Dec. 11 • “Winterfest” – 5 to 7 p.m., Plainfield East High School fieldhouse, 12001 Naperville Road, Dec. 7 Plainfield. Hosted by PEHS Nation• Holiday House-Decorating al Honor Society. Benefits St. Jude Contest Registration Deadline Children’s Research Hospital.

– Event is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Dec. • “Shop with a Cop” Basket11 and Dec. 12. To enter, call the ball – 7 p.m. at John F. Kennedy Mokena Park District at 708Middle School, 12350 South 390-2401.

Essington Road, Plainfield. Staff from John F. Kennedy and Indian Dec. 8 Trail middle schools vs. Plainfield • “Judgment Days” audition – Police officers.

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The Chamber’s Parade of Lights down State Street will start at 5:45 p.m. at Second Street and end at Time Square. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served under the decorated tree.

Chili with all the fixings and desserts will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church of Christ, 140 Thelma St., Manhattan.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, pets can take their photos with Santa at 2 Paws 4 U, 24600 Route 52.

Christmas show will broadcast in Crest Hill

CREST HILL – The eighth annual Christmas Celebration Broadcast will take place Saturday.

It will begin at 1:05 p.m. at the WJOL Studios, 2410 Caton Farm Road., Crest Hill. Musical performers and special guests will enjoy a VIP reception that starts at 12:30 p.m.

Listeners can tune in to 1340AM WJOL during show time to hear the show and listen for call in times to win prizes. The show will also stream online via wjol.com.

The annual Christmas Celebration Broadcast started eight years ago as a fun singing contest on Marilyn’s Café Society Radio show.

Saturday’s lineup includes Grammy nominated jazz musician Robert Kase and his quartet; international jazz bassist Bernard Harris with features from Kora and Rubi Green, the daughters of legendary R&B singer, Al Green and Joliet vocalist Rosella Dario.

For the past six years, a portion of the proceeds benefits families and/or individuals who might need a little extra help during the Christmas season.

There’s still room for just a few more people to come out to support. For information, call 815-341-5336 or email marilynscafesociety@yahoo.com.

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Heritage Theatre Company’s 11th Annual Holiday Spectacular at Lewis University in Romeoville features a cast of 44 Lewis students and alumni.

Holiday Spectacular at Lewis The HERALD-NEWS ROMEOVILLE – Heritage Theatre Company will celebrate the season with the 11th annual Holiday Spectacular.

Performances will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 and Dec. 12. A 4 p.m. matinee will be Dec. 12. Reservations are recommended.

Tickets are $10 for the general public, and $2 for the members of the Lewis community. Half-price tickets are available with a donation of nonperishable foods going to local shelters.

Proceeds from 90-minute show go to the Theatre Scholarship Fund. For ticket information, call the box office at 815-836-5500 or visit www. lewisu.edu/plt.

Digital photos for $5 on stage with Santa and his holiday helpers will be available 30 minutes before show time.

Commemorative 40th anniversary Philip Lynch Theatre ornaments are $5. Proceeds from both go to the new fund-

raising initiative Teaching Theatre Technology.

This year’s show features a cast of 44 Lewis students and alumni. Local cast members include Christina Carlson, Matt Carlson and Emily Lif, all of Lockport; Carole McKee and Zack Abu-Shanab of Plainfield; Jill Jeffrey and Jake Dorencz of Romeoville; Sean Gallagher of Mokena; Hannah Slowik of Joliet; Miguel Salazar of Crest Hill; and Kate Sisto of Orland Park.

Local residents also work behind the scenes. The show is conceived and directed

by Lewis University’s Philip Lynch Theatre manager Jo Slowik (1988) of Joliet.

Stage-managing the production is Rob Kornaus of Plainfield.

Celeste Mackey of Joliet is the costume designer. Ashley Stajura of Lockport is the assistant stage manager. J. Andrew Nelsen (2004) of Joliet is the technical director.

Justice Westan of Joliet is a follow spot operator.

World Percussion Ensemble new club at Troy School

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World Percussion Ensemble is a new club at William B. Orenic Intermediate School. Students participating include (left to right): Cameron Green, Zachary Xydakis, Cristian Sandoval, Joel Vazquez, Xander Garcia, Kylie Nichols, Austin Davis, Lamar Vaden, Boris Evdokimov, Kylie Lindamood and sponsor Christopher Komos. It will perform for the first time publicly Wednesday.

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“A Christmas Festival” by Leroy Anderson.

Admission is $5 for adults; $4 PLAINFIELD – Staff members from John F. Kennedy and Indian for JJC faculty and staff, non-JJC Trail middle schools will take on students, and senior citizens; Plainfield police officers in a bas- and $2 for JJC students.

The JJC Community Band is ketball game Dec. 11 to benefit a symphonic, 100-member the police department’s “Shop ensemble made up of local resiwith a Cop” program. dents, JJC students and faculty.

Tipoff is 7 p.m. at John F. The band is under the direcKennedy Middle School, 12350 S. Essington Road, Plainfield. The tion of JJC music coordinator Indian Trail and John F. Kennedy and director of bands Charles Morgan. eighth-grade boys’ basketball For information, visit www.jjc. teams will play an exhibition edu/info/fine-arts. game at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $4 at the door. The Manhattan’s schools hope to raise enough Christmas on State money to sponsor at least two MANHATTAN – Come celestudents a school – about $250 to $300 a student – John F. Ken- brate the holidays in Manhattan.

The Lincoln-Way Central Madnedy Principal A.J. Hundal said. rigal Singers will sing at 7:30 The “Shop with a Cop” p.m. Friday at the Park District program helps underprivileged Program Center, 397 S. State St. students be able to shop for their families during the holiday in Manhattan. Register for this free event by calling 815-478season.

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Raffles and auctions will be Between 1 and 6 p.m. Saturheld for an assortment of prizes, including Blackhawks and Bulls day, revisit favorite toys from tickets, and concessions will be past generations and share favorite stories of Manhattan at sold.

Christmastime at the Historical Museum, 255 S. State St., JJC Community Band to Manhattan. perform winter concert From 3 to 5 p.m., Santa and JOLIET – The Joliet Junior Mrs. Claus will be at the ProCollege Community Band will gram Center, along with games perform its annual winter concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the and refreshments. Live reindeer college’s Fine Arts Theatre, 1215 will be outside on Gustafson Street. Register for this free Houbolt Road, Joliet.

The first half will include “Gal- event by calling 815-478-3324.

From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., lant Zouaves” a rousing march

by Karl L. King; “The Gypsy Bar- the Manhattan-Elwood Public on Overture” by Johann Strauss Library at 240 E Whitson St., Manhattan will offer a drop-in Jr; “Salvation is Created” by Pavel Tschesnokoff, arranged by for kids crafts. Disney Christmas Bruce Houseknecht; and “Tulsa cartoons will be shown at 12:30 – A Symphonic Portrait in Oil” by pm.

From 2:15 to 2:30 p.m., chilDon Gillis.

The second half of the concert dren and adults can bring their will feature “Gaudete” arranged decorated gingerbread houses to the Program Center. Public

by Brian Beck, “Carol of the voting is between 3 and 4 p.m.

Shepherds” arranged by Philip The winner be announced at Sparke, “Fantasia for Christmas”– based on “The Ukrainian 4:15 p.m.

The Kid Country Christmas Bell Carol” by Elliot Del Borgo, Program will be at 3 p.m. at and “Serenity” by Ola Gjeilo.

Wilson Creek School, 25440 S. The concert will conclude with

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How do you uncover the great fit?

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Bob Parsons, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, said, “If you want to uncover problems you don’t know about, take a few moments and look closely at the areas you haven’t examined for a while. I guarantee you problems will be there.”

In bridge bidding, one problem is uncovering our partnership’s holdings so that we can judge the right final contract. In today’s deal, what do you think of this auction? How would you and your partner have bid?

In the given auction, North should have responded one spade, not one notrump. But South very badly underbid her hand. With nine probable winners, she should have opened two clubs.

After the deal, when North suggested that, South said, “But I had only 19 points.” That isn’t the key point; she had nine winners plus defensive tricks outside the long suit.

If South opened two clubs, North would respond two diamonds, South would bid two hearts, and North would rebid three diamonds, promising some 5-7 points (because he did not make a double negative) and at least five diamonds. The auction could then continue three hearts (there is no hurry to raise diamonds) – four hearts – (Roman Key Card) Blackwood – reply – six hearts.

Suppose, against six hearts, West leads a club, and East wins the trick and returns the suit. What happens after that?

Declarer ruffs, draws trumps, and cashes her two top diamonds. When East discards a club, there is suddenly a problem. South needs West to hold the spade king. Declarer should cash the spade ace and run her hearts. The last one will squeeze West in spades and diamonds.

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associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School, and editor in chief of the Harvard Women’s Health Watch. She is better prepared than I to discuss the complexity of women’s sexuality, as I have only secondhand knowledge.

Dr. Ricciotti emphasizes that for many women, strategies other than taking a drug can help improve sexual desire and create a satisfying sex life. These strategies include reducing stress and taking care of their health, since both stress and illness can curb desire.

Women should also check with their doctor to see if any medicines they are taking may have reduced their desire.

Obviously, tensions in a relationship can affect sexual desire, but that’s not the case with you.

For some women, these steps are not enough.

These women are typically in healthy relationships, and yet they have no desire, sex drive or response to sexuality.

Women who fit these criteria are often diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).

Flibanserin is intended for this group of women.

Female sexual dysfunction is an important unmet medical need and deserves appropriate research and treatment options. But whether flibanserin will help the women for whom it is appropriate, and the degree to which it improves sexual function, remains to be seen.

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Dear Dr. K: I am a woman in my 30s. I love my husband, but I am just not interested in sex. Will the new female libido drug help?

Dear Reader: You’re referring to flibanserin (Addyi). This is the first medicine to be approved by the FDA for low libido (little interest in sex) in women. It is designed to help women who would like to increase their sexual desire, and it has been shown to slightly improve sexual satisfaction in some women. Flibanserin is only approved for pre-menopausal women.

So it would be appropriate for you, but not for post-menopausal women.

First, let me dispel a common misperception.

Flibanserin is not a “pink Viagra.” Viagra (sildenafil) and the several other drugs like it treat erectile dysfunction by improving blood flow to the penis.

This causes the penis to be more erect when a man has sexual desire.

But these drugs do not increase a man’s sexual desire; they help a man with the mechanics of sex, not the passion of sex.

In contrast, flibanserin is thought to work by modifying the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the area of the brain that regulates sexuality.

Although I hate to reduce it to this, the fact is that sexual desire is basically just brain chemistry.

Like every medicine, flibanserin can cause side effects in some people. These include low blood pressure, nausea, fainting, and possibly sleepiness while driving. Women should not drink alcohol or use birth control pills while taking it because they can worsen the side effects.

These side effects and conditions can be pretty big drawbacks for a drug designed to improve the sex lives of pre-menopausal women.

I spoke to my colleague Dr. Hope Ricciotti,

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Dear Abby: After a marriage of many years, I have come to realize ours has become simply one of convenience. My husband is a negative and controlling person who gripes about everything and anything.

He has developed no friendships or interests of his own, and I have to battle with him even to have a day to myself.

How many other women are like me – stuck in loveless marriages without the resources to live on our own (at least in the lifestyle we are accustomed to)? Any advice for me? – In Limbo

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grades to drop, continue with the piano for as long as you can. There may come a time when other things must take precedence, but you never can tell how beneficial your musical education may be when you’re an adult.

You’re an intelligent young woman, so let me share this true story with you: A man here in Los Angeles studied classical piano for many years. He had talent, but didn’t consider himself good enough to make it his career. He married, went to law school, passed the bar – and wound up becoming one of the most successful lawyers in town representing entertainers.

You never can tell where life may lead, so the more talents you nourish, the wider your options will be.

Dear Abby: My husband demands we give our first child the name “Junior” as his legal first name, supposedly to honor the baby’s paternal grandpa, who also is called Junior.

I am vehemently opposed to it because Jr. is a title, not a name, and also because Grandpa is a notorious drunk, criminal and adulterer. I am open to any other name my husband may want, but he won’t budge. Who should win out?

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should. Naming a child after someone is supposed to be an honor, and from your description, your fatherin-law isn’t someone who deserves one.

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is any indication, you have lots of company in your boat. Many women stay because they are afraid to live alone or see nothing better on the horizon. No third party can or should answer this question for you.

Make a list of the pros and cons of your marriage, tally them up and weigh the “cons” against how you feel living the life you are living now. A licensed counselor may be able to steer you in the right direction – which may entail marriage counseling and/or consulting a lawyer or your CPA about what other options you may have.

Dear Abby: I’m a busy sixth grader who has played piano for seven years. But my busy schedule gets in the way of piano because I have to prep for competitions. I love the piano, but I still need to keep up with my school schedule.

If I tell my grandma I want to quit piano, she’ll be disappointed. I already quit violin in orchestra. So this means my music life will be over. Should I still do it or not? – Stressed-Out

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TODAY – Contemplating your actions before taking them will ensure your success. Being precise and honest will help you avoid unnecessary setbacks and criticism. Discipline coupled with enthusiasm will work wonders for you. Believe in yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Verify every piece of information that comes your way.

Accuracy will make a huge contribution to your success. Don’t over- or underestimate anyone or anything.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – You can’t buy love, but you can go into debt trying. If you want to spend money, purchase something that will

grow in value. Make decisions cautiously.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Voice your opinion and interact with people you feel have something to contribute. Plan a social evening and express your concerns. You will make a lasting impression. Love is highlighted.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Your emotional life will suffer if you haven’t been honest about the way you feel or what you want. Someone will take advantage of your vulnerability and desire to please.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Don’t let your anger mount or interfere with your productivity.

Getting along with others will be far more conducive to success than disagreeing with them and halting progress. Compromise will not be a waste of time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Sudden changes regarding dubious investments may cause loss and/or damage to your reputation. Get some advice from those you trust. Romantic opportunities can develop through unusual circumstances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Plan to have some fun. Travel, physical activities and entertainment will give you a new lease on life and ease the emotional stress you face. Love will conquer all.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Your ability to get things done will help you avoid a dispute. Keeping busy is your best course of action against someone looking for a fight. Protect your health and well-being.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Make special plans for yourself and someone you love. Whether you take a short trip, attend an entertaining event or

host a get-together at home, your generosity will be appreciated.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Don’t overreact to emotional disappointments. Get all the facts and look for a solution that will ensure no one gets hurt or feels alienated. Activities that involve children will be enlightening.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Shop for something that will lift your spirits and boost your confidence. Taking better care of your physical and mental states will pay off. Romance is in the stars.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Home-improvement projects will be money and effort well spent. Your unique ideas will help you stand out and be noticed by people of distinction. Follow your heart.

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By EUGENIA LAST Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – You have lots of hopes and dreams, but following through on them will not be as easy.

Demands and added responsibilities must be dealt with quickly and sufficiently if you want to have time to pursue your goals. Aim to please and get back to business.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Situations will escalate quickly, leaving you in a no-win situation if you aren’t willing to compromise. Speak from the heart, using diplomacy and experience to come out unscathed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Do background checks when dealing with people you know little

about. The more information you gather, the easier it will be to handle whatever situation you face.

Romance is on the rise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Size up what needs to be done, and get moving. Your ability to physically make things happen will give you the leverage you need to call the shots. Don’t neglect your health.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Gather your thoughts and any information that will help you make a good decision. You are best off limiting your spending and looking for alternatives that are within your means.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Emotions will flare up if you have too much time on your hands. Don’t be stubborn about making amends, if necessary.

Travel or getting together with an old friend will be enlightening.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Getting together with relatives will lead to interesting conversations that disclose family secrets. If you keep an open mind, you will find a way to benefit from the information revealed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Creative pursuits involving younger or older people will inspire you.

Travel should be kept to a minimum and handled with caution. Tie up loose ends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Your temper and emotional state will be pushed to the limit. Disappointment regarding a relationship will leave you in a quandary. Re-evaluate your situation and options.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – An extravagant gesture will

turn out to be beneficial. Look ahead and put longterm plans into play. You will have an interesting way of expressing and presenting what you want.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Don’t get down when you should get moving. Set a budget and mastermind a game plan that allows you to do and get what you want without compromising your bank account.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Not everyone will agree with you, but if you are persistent and share the facts you’ve gathered, you will win enough support to follow through with your plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Ask someone with an unusual outlook or background to join forces with you for a new venture. Self-improvement, picking up new skills or displaying your talents will pay off.

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American Pie (’99) ››› Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth.

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The Cathedral of St. Raymond School is seeking monitors to supervise indoor / outdoor lunch / recess for the 2015-2016 school year. The position is Monday-Friday 11am-1pm. Interested applicants should contact Mr. Adam Lewickas at: alewickas@csrn.org

Marycrest Village Apts

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Health Care

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Nurses CNA'S - PM Cook Housekeeping Floor Care Dietary Aides

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Please do not call her . or chase her.

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Contact: Priority Staffing 1314 Houbolt Rd. Joliet, IL 815-725-4121 Or apply online at: www.prioritystaffing.jobs

CAT ~ MALE

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Contact 815-726-9182

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WSI is currently hiring Forklift Operators/ Material Handlers in Wilmington, IL

WE ARE HIRING !!

Brand New Warehouse - Clean, New Equipment - Expanding 3PL If you are a safety conscious individual who wants to showcase your industrial skills in an ideal work environment and have the opportunity for a career, we have the opportunity for you.

Skills you will need are as follows:

Load/unload trucks and verify accuracy of items on manifest Operate material handling equipment Identify, hold and segregate defective or damage material Complete paperwork per work instructions as required

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An opportunity for a full time, permanent career $13/hour with performance reviews at 90 days, 6 month and 1 year Medical, Dental and Vision Paid vacations, sick time and holidays Profit Sharing/401k Quarterly performance bonus

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If you are ready for a position that rewards you for being a loyal and hard worker, send your resume to carriegibbs@wsi-ismi.com or fax to 815-345-3945

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Affectionate, Financially Secure Family Joyfully awaits Miracle 1st baby. Excited Grandparents too. !Expenses Paid! 800-816-8424

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Refrigerator ~ Kenmore

Side x side with ice maker.

Almond color, works great! $150.

Kenmore Gas Stove

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TRAIN ~ AMERICAN FLYER 50 years plus, mounted on a 8'x4' plywood table.

Has locomotive and coal car with 5 or 6 cars altogether, $250. 815-725-1763

2 Matching Living Room/Family Room Chairs – Brown, sturdy material w/ small pattern, comfy & good looking, excellent condition, will share pictures $150. 773-315-1700

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8th Annual Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale

Small Fridge – 3 cu. ft. black small refrigerator with freezer, freezer holds food. Great for college dorm room, excellent condition - $90.

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Solid oak, oval table is 58x41 with 6 chairs and a 12” leaf.

Excellent condition, $300.

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One mile W of Plainfield South High School

Featuring homemade crafts, area vendors, a scrumptious bake sale and even pictures with Santa!

Each of our vendors is donating a prize for our raffle.

may be purchased at the door Concessions wil be available

Admission is FREE and strollers welcome

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Leaded glass opaque, $25.

Old wall mirror, $5.cfree 815-838-8329

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Almond color, works great, $75.

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WANTED CAREGIVER 7:30am – 8:30pm 3 days a week in Plainfield. Experience and Must have Professional References Text or call Diane

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Kenmore Dishwasher

Dining Room Set

RECLINER - Lane Wall-Hugger Brown, Excellent Condition $50. 815-729-0900

1980-2005 Hallmark Barbie Xmas Ornaments, no duplicates, TABLE & CHAIRS all mint in box, never opened 42” round table w/ tan formica top Collection – Serious buyers only, & 4 ladder back wooden chairs w/ $400 for all. Call 815-436-4222 leather seats, Great for any Room or email cbar577329@aol.com $150. 815-436-5171 1996 McDonald's Complete Twin Headboard/Bookcase 101 Dalmatians Happy Meal Toys solid light oak, fits right over bed Collector's Edition, New in Box frame, includes twin XL boxspring, $125. Call 815-436-4222 $50. Call 815-436-4222 or email: cbar577329@aol.com Email cbar577329@aol.com

Antique Beveled Wall Mirror $30.

815-436-4222 Dept 56. Crystal Ice Palace special edition gift set in original box, excellent condition – retiring must sell $75 Call 815-436-4222 or email cbar577329@aol.com Lladro Bells of the Seasons Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter in boxes, $35 each, leave message 815-436-5171

Baby Formula - Enfamil Premium Power Formula, 12.5oz can $8ea. 773-315-1700

Plainfield Cemetery, Section K

Upright Bookshelf 4 Adjustable Shelves $30. 815-436-4222 Email cbar577329@aol.com 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

Wedding Toasting Flutes

Macy's, New in Box, Never Used, Received as Duplicate Gift Item $15. 815-436-4222

2 plots available, $700/each OBO. X-Mas dinnerware super strong fine china, chip resistant, 8 plates, 4 630-907-7240, 540-544-7135 mugs, dishwasher/microwave sale like new $30 815-254-1015 Assorted Vintage – St. Nicholas The Square Collection, includes houses, Herald-News figurines & accessories, $1-$20.

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The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com • Friday, December 4, 2015 • TOOLS Heavy duty vehicle stand, 17” extends to 26” - $20; AIGO 14 pieces combination wrench set $15; electric sander/polisher Sears – all purpose cutting $10; guide $10. 815-436-8689

Knee Braces (2)

Used twice, paid over $1000, sell for $400/ea. 815-725-1348

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1986 Cadillac DeVille Fleetwood

Cook Books Paula Dean celebrates Nice ride, many new parts. 46,500 $8 Christmas with Paula Dean $5 original miles, garage kept. Second Lady & Son Savanaha Country $5 owner, $3900. 815-263-8044 or all for $15 815-254-1015

DVD's of JTHS Central

History & Memories (New) $15.00. 815-274-2542 Extension Ladder - 22' aluminum including rope, excellent condition $100. 773-315-1700

2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4, Good Work Truck, needs brakes new tires & battery, $2500 815-685-9866

Like new queen sz futon, cherry wood trim w/6” mattress & navy blue cover $75 2 -15” X-mas wreaths never used $10/each, 2 set of clear icicle lights w/ outdoor timer $15 815-274-3722 Sewing Machine good condition $50 Baby infant car seat $50 12pm - 4pm 815-725-8285

Shower Curtains J. P. Penney with Liner, Double Swag with Tie-Backs and Liner, Matching Curtainwih Valance, $35/all.

2 New Pair Lined Long Drapes with Liner and Tiebacks, $50/all. 815-931-8737

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773-315-9677 leave message Christmas Décor – 3' Santa & Reindeer $100; Toymaker working on a Train $50; Granny putting lights on tree $50, All have moving parts 773-315-1700 leave message Grandeur Noel fabric mache snowman $35 Grandeur Noel acrylic snowman family $45 Grandeur Noel porcelain santa on wheels $30 Grandeur 34pc. Victorian village $50 815-436-4222 e-mail for pics at cbar577329@aol.com

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773-315-9677 leave message Poinsettia Garland large 6” white flowers, beautiful on mantel or stairway about 30' from Sids flower shop - $50.

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MINOOKA ~ 2 BEDROOM LOT 32, IN ASPEN MEADOWS 1 bath, W/D hook-up, $950/mo, UNIT 3, A SUBDIVISION OF THAT garbage and water incl, $1000 PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF security dep. 815- 467-2122 SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Joliet / Downtown, Rooms for THEREOF RECORDED JULY 22, Rent, Utilities included, Furnished/ 1999 AS DOCUMENT NO. Unfurnished. $91 per wk.

R99-91792 IN WILL COUNTY, $395/mo 815-722-1212 ILLINOIS. Bethel Drive Large 3BR, 1.5BA COMMONLY KNOWN AS Joliet~ Big Clean, Furnished, New kitchen, new appl, new paint, Wood Floors, Fridge, Microwave, 2012 Alpine Way, ceil fans, free heat/gas, 1st floor.

Laundry, Elevator, On Bus Line.

Plainfield, IL 60586 Available now. 815-744-1155 $105/wk. $455/mo PIN # 815-726-2000 06-03-32-208-032-0000 Evergreen Terrace and which said Mortgage was made by: Apartments Robert L. Johnson and Christina Accepting Applications Ann Johnson, his wife, the Elwood, IL Starting Jan 1, 2016 Mortgagor(s), Studio, 1, 2 & 3 BR's to Wilmington 18.17 tillable acres at 4000 North Finance, a division of AIG Federal Income Restricted Apts Noel Rd. Please contact Henry @ Savings Bank as Mortgagee, and *Spacious Floor Plans 815-327-4876 for more details recorded in the Office of the *24-Hr Emergency Maint *Lndry Facilities in Ea Bldg Recorder of Deeds of Will County, *Minutes from Metra, Pace, Illinois, as Document No. R Schools, Downtown Joliet 2005015641; and for other relief; JOLIET 1600-4000 Sq Ft Call for Appt!

I-55 and Black Rd, 12' ceiling, that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as 815-722-7556 220V, 3PH, $850/$1750. provided by law and that the said 815-272-1621 350 N. Broadway suit is now pending.

Joliet, IL 60435 NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS Ofc hrs 9am-4:30pm M-F YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in Joliet – 2 Bedroom, No deposit, the Office of the Clerk of this Court, clean , big, near bus lines, appl.

Included, $160/wk. $694/mo.

Pamela J. McGuire 815-726-2000 Clerk of the Circuit Court 14 W Jefferson Street, JOLIET, Lg. 1 BR, wood floors, Joliet, IL 60432 enclosed porch, gas & water on or before December 21, included. Sec. 8 welcome, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE $900/mo. 815-272-5836 ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY Joliet/West Side 2 Bedroom TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A Heat water, gas included.

JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN $850/mo + security deposit.

3 bedroom, 2 bath, all ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER 815-744-3194 appliances, Minooka schools. OF SAID COMPLAINT. Jolietrentalunits.com $8500. 708-657-7081 Potestivo & Associates, P.C. Studio/1BR, utilities included.

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Chicago, IL 60606 $115-$160/wk. $499-$694/mo.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt 815-726-2000 Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is Near St. Joes Hosp, Clean 2BR deemed to be a debt collector w/balcony, appl, D/W, mirrored attempting to collect a debt and closet doors, ceil fans, 2 A/C, any information obtained will be available now. 815-744-1155 used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-2 MORTGAGE CERTIFICATES, PASS-THROUGH SERIES 2005-2, Plaintiff, Vs. ROBERT L. JOHNSON; CHRISTINA ANN JOHNSON; EXETER TITLE COMPANY; ASPEN MEADOWS ASSOCIATION; HOMEOWNERS COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS, INC; THE COUNTY OF WILL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

15 CH 1370 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: ROBERT L. JOHNSON CHRISTINA ANN JOHNSON ASPEN MEADOWS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Republic Bank of Chicago Plaintiff vs Colleen M. Fagust a/k/a Colleen M. Fagust-Kubbins, Charles France, Unknown Owners, Unknown and Non-Record Tenants Claimants, Defendants 2015CH 02038 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Colleen M. Fagust a/k/a Colleen M. FagustKubbins, Charles France, Unknown Owners, Unknown Tenants and Non-Record Claimants, Defendant (s) in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 2 IN CINNAMON CREEK

UNIT 1A, LOT 17, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 12, 1975 AS DOCUMENT R75-14237, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 12-02-10-402-030 COMMON ADDRESS: 220 Aspen Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 and which said Mortgage was made by: Colleen M. Fagust a/k/a Colleen M. Fagust-Kubbins the Mortgagor(s), to Silver Bancorp,Inc. as Mortgage Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No.R2004118290.; 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.

And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said Will County Judicial Circuit Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

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 January 7, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court Floor (Arbitration Annex-3rd Center), 57 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, Illinois. 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. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant(s), file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of Will County Circuit Court, at the Courthouse, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, on or before the December 28, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court 14 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60432 Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC 55 W. Monroe, Suite 1200 Chicago, Illinois 60603 Phone: 312.641.0060 I676846 (Published in the Herald-News November 27, 2015 December 4, 11, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE J PETERMAN LEGAL GROUP LTD. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff, VS. Maria Lopez; Unknown Spouse or

Civil Union Partner of Maria Lopez; Atlantic Credit & Finance Special Finance Unit, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS; NON-RECORD and UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS; TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS, Defendant(s).

15CH 2051 239 Malibu Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavits for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, defendants UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on September 28, 2015, and is now pending.

The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above.

The court in which this action was brought is identified above.

The names of all title holders of record are as follows: Maria Lopez The legal description of the mortgaged real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty: LOT 29 IN BLOCK 1 IN SUGARBROOK UNIT NO. 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 13, 1969 AS DOCUMENT NO. R69-20989, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. A common address or description of the location of the real estate: 239 Malibu Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed: Name of Mortgagor: Maria Lopez Name of Mortgagee: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, as assignee of W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital, LLC, as assignee of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital, LLC Date of Mortgage: 12/26/2013 Date of Recording: on Mortgage recorded 01/10/2014; First Assignment recorded on 03/26/2015; Second recorded on Assignment 09/08/2015 County Where Recorded: Will Identification of Recording: Mortgage Document No. R2014002428; First Assignment Document No. R2015025766; Second Assignment Document N. R2015077400 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, defendants UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of Will County, IL, 14 W. Jefferson Street, 8th Floor, Joliet, IL 60432, on or before December 21, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer in the Complaint for Foreclosure.

Diana Rdzanek, ARDC 6306800 J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. Attorneys for Plaintiff 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005

CLASSIFIED 39 T. 847.464.8089 I676033 (Published in the Herald-News 20, 27, 2015 November December 4, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PLAINTIFF VS DIANE LISKE A/K/A DIANE F LISKE; OWNERS AND UNKNOWN NON RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 15 CH 2176 1210 RIVERVIEW DRIVE JOLIET, IL 60431 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, DIANE LISKE A/K/A DIANE F LISKE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE NORTHERLY 36.18 FEET OF LOT 20 IN RIVER GLEN SUBDIVISION UNIT THREE B, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3 TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 3, 2002, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2002-108401 IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1210 RIVERVIEW DRIVE JOLIET, IL 60431 and which said Mortgage was made by, DIANE LISKE A/K/A DIANE F LISKE; Mortgagor (s), to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of WILL County, Illinois, as Document No. R201301195; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court 14 W Jefferson Suite 212 Joliet, Illinois 60432 on or before December 28, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE

BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on 1/12/16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. 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. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached OF MANDATORY NOTICE MEDIATION.

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• Friday, December 4, 2015 • The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com

GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000; Acup, Fawn; Alcantar, Brittany; Allas, Amanda; Allen, Georgette; Alvi, Nighat; Anderson, Edward; Anderson, Stefanie; Anderson, Terri; Antonides, Jodie; Armenta, Angelina; Barrett, Mary; Barrett, Mary; Baskerville, Ruth; Bennington, Susan; Bigus, Deborah; Blake, Christopher; Blum, Kristine; Bolin, Theresa; Brandau, Nichole; Bratcher, Carol; Brooks, Madeline; Brown, Shelbi; Brown, Tia; Brunke, Jan; Burrs, Regina; Butler, Donna; Cardwell, Lee; Chamblee, Stephen; Cipriani, Lynda; Crickman, Magdalena; Croxton, Dawn; Cundari, Rachel; Cwudzinski, Donna; Deaneschlottman, Katie; Dow, Amy; Draksler, Kate; Epling, Judy; Fernandez, Jill; Fisher, Betty; Fleet, Margaret; Fogal, Josh; Foster, Michele; Fraser, Michelle; Gardasanic, Nevio; Garretson, Jacqueline; Gierling, Gregory; Griffin, Delilah; Grubisich, Kelsi; Guffey, Janice; Hansen, Kyle; Hartzell, Natalie; Hitt, Jacqueline; Hoffman, Cheryl; Holmes, Michael; Holverson, Joy; Houston, Robyn; Hughes, Annette; Hynek, Elaine; Jaworski, Jeffry; Jones, Viola; Kacena, Elisabeth; Keigher, Melinda; Kimble, Mary; Kinnaman, Tara; Kraker, Kristine; Kremer, Ronald; Krueger, Mark; Lagger, Michelle; Las, Thomas; Lewis, Colleen; Lipscomb, Jackqueline; Luedke, Dana; MacFarlane, Marilyn; Macfarlane, William; Mahoney, Christa; Malloy, Alice; Mantia, Mary; Marchiniak, Kerry; Mcbride, Christine; McFadden, Susan; Mcgee, Lindsey; Mekoola, Mary; Mendozapavlik, Ruth; Mikuska, Julia; Mostyn, Renee; Munch, John; Murphy, Debra; Murphy, Jackie; Nevsimal, Cynthia; Newby, Karen; Nordquist, Kathleen; Novak, Steven; Nurczyk, Colleen; O Bert, Stephanie; O’janovac-creed, Julie; Olson, Kristin; Onderisin, Susan; Oostema, Tricia; Orourke, Marilyn; Osbron, Regina; Pavlovich, Maxine; Perry, Deon; Peters, Pamela; Peterson, Katie; Peterson, Katie; Petrella, Debra; Phouthavong, Kounkham; Pico, Gloria; Piwowarski, Karen; Podell, William; Provance, Patricia; Ramsdell, Karlene; Ramsdell, Steve; Randich-korczak, Nicole; Rangel, Merari; Reed, Annie; Rezabek, Carrie; Richardson, Miriam; Roberts, Willis; Rodriguez, Rooney; Rooney, Danielle; Rooney, Mary; Roush, Mary; Sadler, Penny; Santerelli, Christine; Schaeflein, Mary Jo; Schildhouse, Janet; Schubert, Kayla; Sherman, Kimberly; Sienkiewicz, Margaret; Signorile, Jacqueline; Silvestre, Crystal; Sitar, Denise; Slowinski, Tyler; Smith, Judith; Snell, Amanda; Stefanik, Courtney; Stofan, Deborah; Sturdy, Kristina; Surma, Kenneth; Swaninger, Brian; Szulc, Susanna; Termine, Mark; Termine, Mark; Torres, Sylvia; Turek, Amy; Vandermeer, Elisabeth; Wagnerchaffee, Wendy; Walker, Subrina; Warwick, Elizabeth; Weller, Paul; Wheeler, James; Williams, Brittany; Witczak, Amanda; Witzke, Catherine; Yee, Sharon; Zaffer, Kristi; Ziesmer, Bridget Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Dalton, Caitlin; Hibler, Erica; Hunt, Holly; Johnson, Alexa; Parini, Cynthia; Richey, April; Schoen, Stephanie Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Acevedo, Allison; Adjokatcher, David; Aerts, Catherine; Anderson, Kenlyn; Arthur, Kelly; Avent, Joyce; Baldacci, Zachary; Ball, Melissa; Barabasz, Jacqueline; Barr, Nicole; Becker, Jennifer; Bedinger, Loryl; Behun, Susan; Beitler, Meredith; Bennett, Lisa; Bergin, Jonathon; Beutel, Mary; Bishop, Jill; Bishop, Kristen; Bocian, Linda; Bocian, Linda; Boda, Maureen; Boettcher, Joy; Bonistalli, Carolyn; Bonnamy, Nadine; Bouska, Evett; Boye, Kimberly; Boyle, Caryn; Bragg, Eileen; Brandolino, Julie; Brenza, Joan; Briley, Debra; Britt, Rebecca; Brosi, Jacqueline; Buell, Michelle; Burke, Carley; Callender, Stephanie; Cann, Ashley; Cannova, Kathryn; Carew, Cheryl; Carlton, Jennifer; Casler, Eileen; Celmer, Angela; Chinderle, Peter; Clay, Shannon; Colbert, Matthew; Cole, Lauri; Congoran, Melissa; Connolly, Colleen; Connolly, Colleen; Connor, Kate; Coriell, Melissa; Coveny, Diana; Crawford, Matthew; Cristofori, Sherry; Cruz, Serena; Cwudzinski, Heather; Dahlberg, Staci; Dawson, Kathleen; DeBold, Amanda; DeGroot, Adam; Dobry, Therese; Drinka, Kathryn; Eckenroth, Anne; Eichberger, Laura; Elkins, Heather; Erkenswick, Jeffrey; Eunson, Kristen; Fals, Colleen; Farr, Jennifer; Farrar, Christina; Farrell, Chelsea; Fisher, Ashley; Fleming, Ellen; Flynn, Laura; Fowler, Victoria; Freese, Sheila; Friedman, Rachel; Garcia, Jennifer; Garcia, Kristin; Garvert, Anita; Giefer, Amy; Giugler, Christopher; Goetz, William; Gomez, Kara; Goron, Andrew; Governale, Tina; Grabavoy, Christiana; Graziano, Robyn; Greene, Jonathan; Grenier, Janet; Grossi, Raylene; Hamilton, Jharita; Hanson, Colleen; Harrison, Stephanie; Heiden, Sarah; Hennke, Jeannette; Hettich, Cathleen; Hiemer, Patricia; Hill, Shelley; Holmes, Kelly; Huff, Jeremy; Hulbert, Susan; Ienco, Carrie; Ionta, Carly; Jackson, Nancy; James, Katie; Jaros, A; Johnston, Kimberly; Judge, Michael; Jurinek, Donna; Kaciuba, Scott; Karkoska, Renee; Kasa, Anne; Kath, Ryan; Keen, Erika; Kennedy, Kristina; Kiebles, Kira; Kingston, Jenna; Knapczyk, Thomas; Koenig, Nicole; Kohrt, Kelly; Kolacki, Linda; Komos, Christopher; Kormaniak, Kristy; Kowalczyk, Beth; Kozak, Victoria; Kubistal, Sheryl; Kueper, Jonathon; Kuettler, Laura; Kula, Shannon; Lamorte, Ashley; Lamorte, Gina; Landers, Kelly; Lanoue, Elizabeth; Lara, Rebecca; Lara, Rebecca; Larson, Scott; Larson, Stephanie; Las, Jayme; Leduc, Jennifer; Legerski, Kristy; Leverso west, Andrea; Lewandowski, Nancy; Linneweh, Kristine; Lipa, Jennifer; Lommatzsch, Julie; Lopez, Josefa; Lundy, Melissa; Lys, Brittany; MacKey, Kara; Maddox, Teresa; Majack, Christopher; Marczewski, Michelle; Martinez, Nicole; Mayo, Mary; McCabe, Michelle; McGovern, Christy; McGowan, Jennifer; McGuffey, Amanda; Mcguire, Kristin; McKee, Laura; Mcknight, Loretta; McMahon, Bridget; Mech, Ashley; Mech, Ashley; Meyer, Steven; Mialkowski, Jennifer; Miech, Jodie; Mikesh, Courtney; Miller, Donna; Minogue, Kelley; Moorhouse, Danah; Moran, Christine; Moreno, Monica; Mori, Donna; Mrozek, Melissa; Mueller, Kristen; Munday, Jennifer; Musson, Julie; Mustoe, Erin; Nahorski, Michelle; Narciso, Christina; Nelson, James; Newberry, Traci; Oberding, Theresa; Ohara, Mary; Oldenburg, Matthew; Oldenburg, Nicolle; Oswald, Stephanie; Paben, Martha; Padilla, Robert; Pagel, Shari; Palak, Katrina; Panagiotaras, Ageliki; Papesh, Kelly; Parker, Jamie; Paul, Mileah; Pelz, Holly; Penhale, Marie; Peter, Mark; Petrou, Cheryl; Pfennig, Michelle; Pieler, Carol; Pinter, Christine; Pokorny, Alex; Porter, Amber; Prack, Dawn; Prignano, Kristine; Prola, Andrea; Provencher, Ann; Pullara, Kelly; Pusateri, Adam; Rambo, Jeanne; Reames, Clinton; Richardson, Kimberly; Riess, Erin; Riley, Deborah; Roderick, Arlene; Rogina, Susan; Rothstein, Kimberly; Rourke, Mary; Rumpf, Jennifer; Russotto, Jarrod; Ryan, Joseph; Salazar, Amy; Salinas, Michelle; Sandeno, Lauren; Sarver, Silvia; Sass, Amy; Scavo, Dora; Schlote, Matthew; Schmitt, Mary; Schutt, Kendra; Semplinski, Emily; Sheehan, Katherine; Smith, Maureen; Snead, Amy; Souza, Holly; Sterba, Amanda; Sterling, Sarah; Stewart, Megan; Stortz, Matthew; Strezo, Timothy; Strid, Stephanie; Swade, Mary; Tazelaar, Rebekah; Thoele, Christine; Thomas, Katrisha; Tonelli, Michael; Trafton, Katherine; Tucker, Tina; Tutor, Lisa; Tyrrell, Sarah; Van Howe, Jenny; Vervack, Kimberly; Vita, Danielle; Walker, Kristi; Wells, Sarah; Wernert, Stacey; Whitehead, Elizabeth; Will-henn, Barbara; Williams, Kandace; Wills, Kim; Wilson, Jordan; Wolcott, Jennifer; Wolfe, Jill; Woodbury, Susan; Woodruff, Ria; Yandell, Cindy Salary Range: $60,000 - $89,999: Adamowski, Stephanie; Allen, Brooke; Barry, Wayne; Bertino, Brenda; Bertino, Brenda; Blanchette, Sheryl; Bloom, Kathy; Corp, Margaret; Darche, Kimberly; Deang, Amy; Devick, Laura; Dillon, Misty; Duesing, Elizabeth; Duris, Paul; Feeney, Lucille; Foster, Steven; Fountain, Daniela; Garland, Clark; Gjersoe, Laurie; Griglione, Janeen; Hankinsbassett, Christine; Hatcher, Christine; Haymond,

Tyler; Haymond, Tyler; Howard, Trudie; Johnson, Kristin; Juhant, Ruth; Koskosky, Lorraine; Lewandowski, Meagan; Luczak, Carol; Mahalick, Maureen; Marco, Debra; Marski, Renee; McCue, Ann; Mott, Carl; Mullin, Mary; Ogle, Anne; Pauly, Brian; Perrott, Patricia; Petrovic, Vicki; Plese, Mary; Scarcelli, Theresa; Schulz, Rita; Shapard, Johanna; Simnick, Karen; Smith, Deborah; Tarver, Jodi; Ulbrich, Junne; Vitas, Lisa; Walaszek, Kim; Warner, Mark; Watsonebert, Margaret; Wieher, Jill; Wyss, Emily Salary Range: $90,000 and over: Barker, Kathleen; Brettrager, Margaret; Copes, Kristin; Gmazel, Anne; Koehl, Todd; Mancione, Julie; Masheimer, Jill; Piatek, Lawrence; Portwood, Michael; Sarver, Ronald; Schrik, Paul GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Aceves, Sandra R; Albright, Janice Marie; Allen, Georgette C; Allison, Jennifer L.; Anderson, Kristin L; Anians, Sherri L; Apgar, Robyn L; Arends, Michael; Bailey, Adam D; Barnard, Margaret C; Barrett, Mary F; Barry, Dorothy; Baskerville, Ruth; Battaglia, Wendy; Belfield, Kimberly A; Benavides, Fernando A; Bennington, Susan M; Benson, Kevin A; Bersano, Barbara A; Bertram, Shaunna; Bigus, Deborah; Bishop, Kristen A; Bloch, Michael A; Bozarth, Amy K; Braun, Amanda J; Breitbarth, Sandra; Brewer, Randall T; Brooks, Madeline C.; Brown, Bethanie L; Brown, Brian O; Brown, Tia; Brucker, Philip E; Brunke, Jan; Buechel, Joan; Buhle, Laura; Bukaukas, Catherine; Burdick, Kelly M; Cahue, Bertha; Canchola, Teresa; Cassady, Thomas; Cassidy, Jeffrey D; Ceci, Denise M; Cedeno, Saby K; Cejka, Holly; Cerve, Maureen; Chamblee, Mary Jolene; Chamblee, Stephen T; Cipriani, Lynda L; Clodfelter, Robert L; Collazo, Elizabeth A; Colonna, Catherine; Columbus, Janice; Congoran, Michael G; Conner, Diane M; Cook, Mariterese; Cooper, Janet L; Cortez, Jamie S; Crawford, Mary Ann; Crickman, Nancy K; Cronk, Judith; Cross, John T; Czyz, Denise M; Dalton, Chandra L; Davis, John E; Depaolo, Nancy J; Devore, Lauri A; Diaz, Lorena G; Dilday, Melissa; Divita, Dawn M; Donahue, Jeni K; Dubs, Susan M; Dulski, Lisa; Egan, Patricia L; Eggleston, Joanne R; Eich, Kathleen A; Eilers, Dominica F; Esparza, Araceli; Fink, Kimberlee J; Fisher, Betty J; Fishman, Angie M; Fleet, Margaret; Flynn, Laura L; Follett, Marissa D; Forlenzo, Joyce; Fox, Sharon; Frankovich, Corrine J; Funk, Elisabeth A; Gabriel, Beverly A; Galli, Michelle E; Gantt, Jodi L; Gapsevich, Dawn M; Garbin, Jeannine K; Garcia, Aida; Gersch, Cindy A; Goodwin, Alice M; Granzow, Peggy A; Gray, Barbara J; Gray, Diane R; Grether, Sherry; Grills, Diane R; Guffey, Janice L; Gunder, Jayne I; Gusewelle, Roseanne C; Haldorson, Ralph; Harang Ii, Christina N; Hargis, Katherine M; Hargis, Sheila D; Hartley, Thomas A; Hazel, Adam W; Herman, Melanie; Hernandez, Ruth; Hetfleisch, Christine; Hibler, Erica L; Hofmann, Jill G; Honiotes, Kris E.; Horvat, Susan A; Huey, Jennifer L; Hughes, Annette F; Ivlow, Trisha Lyn; Jackson, Chanta Y; Jaeger, Joseph; Johnson, Nicole R; Johnson, Tamara; Jones, Viola; Kania, Sheri L; Kardas, Jeanelle; Karner, Linda M; Kaup, Scot D; Kipilla, Eric; Knapp, Amy; Korn-Eigenheer, Pamela; Kottman, Kathy T; Kowynia, Kristine J; Krause, Jennifer; Krejci, Sandra L; Kremske, Kathleen M; Kropke, Christine A; Lagger, Michelle A; Lang, Lee A; Leonard, Linda J; Leopold, Michael A; Lewis, Colleen; Lopez, Rosalva; Lukasek, Karen M; Lundstrom, Marsha; Lynch, Heather L; Lys, Dawn; Magnus, Lynne M; Malleris, Dawn; Malloy, Alice; Mantia, Mary L; Marquardt, Stephanie N; Marquardt, Terra; Marsh, Jessica M; Mason, Karl L; Matul, Wayne E; Mauragas, Kathleen M; Mauricio, Bianca V; Mccollum, Carol; Mcdonald, Diane L; Mcdonald, Sharon M; Mcfadden, Susan L; Mcgetrick, Karen L; Mclaughlin, Kerry J; Mclenighan, Mary Ellen; Mcmanus, Ramona M; Medina, Linda L; Melvin, Charita N; Mestre, Ruth I; Meyer, Diane C; Moldovan, Patricia; Moore, Courtney L; Morales, Aida L; Morin, Maria; Nelson, Kimberly E; Nelson, Tara; Nevsimal, Cynthia Y; Novotny, Elizabeth; Nunez, Mary Ann; Olivo, Janet; Onderisin, Susan M; Orourke, Marilyn A; Oslanzi, Ulla A; Osorio, Mari; Owens, Mary J; Pankhurst, Bernadette A; Pantke, Robin; Perez, Diane M; Peters, Pamela A; Petrella, Debra R; Petrilla, Brandy M; Phillips, Rekueta L; Piwowarski, Karen M; Poch, Jeremy A; Potts, Janet L; Pransky, Nancy; Radzimanowski, Sandra J; Raimondi, Anna; Ramirez-Christopher, Regina M; Ramsdell, Steve A; Rangel, Tammy; Rappaport, Marguerite; Rathnau, Nicole; Rauhut, Patricia; Redmond, Lewis; Reed, Annie J; Relyea, Richard C; Rickmon, Joan; Roach, Beverly; Robertson, Donna; Robinson, Karen; Robinson, Nona; Rodgers, Sarah; Roesel, Sheri A; Rogge, Michaelina; Romeo, Jaclyn R; Rooney, Mary E; Royer, Dawn M; Ruettiger, Kathleen; Ruffatti, Sharon; Ruiz, Magdalena; Sala, Jayme D; Sandoval, Hortencia; Sansone, James J; Sauerwein, Jill; Sayles, Terri L; Scarcelli, Jill; Schaeffer, Jamie; Schalk, Gina; Schanks, Donna; Schmitt, Samantha J; Schneider, Virginia; Scholtes, Carrie J; Schuch, Merry D; Schultz, Joan R; Schultz, Jodi L.; Senders, Susan L; Seroka, Linda L; Sessoms, Monica E; Shay, Brenda; Sherman, Kimberly A; Silverman, Ruth I; Sinadinos, Doreen A; Sitar, Amanda; Sitar, Denise; Slavicek, Jennifer N; Smith, Ann M; Smith, Michael C; Soehlke, Lora A; Sohol, Sharon L; Solley, Kimberly J; Sollitt, Mary; Soreng, Leslie E; Speckman, Karen M; Stadler, Lynn M; Stakenas, Karen L; Stasulas, Lauren; Stegall Jr, Willie E.; Sterling, Sarah R; Stillwell, Marsha E; Stimac, Patricia G; Storck, Judith L; Storcz, Karen S; Stratton, Jennifer I; Svetlecich, Terri L; Thomas, Beth; Thomas, Wayne H; Thompson, Rita G; Thorstad, Dawn; Todd, Nina S; Tordai, Kathleen M; Trager, Linda; Trizna, Stacy L; Turija, Rene O; Ungeran, Robert; Unruh, Laura M; Vandermeer, Elisabeth E; Vanoskey, William H; Verive, Lisa; Vessel, Cynthia A; Villagomez, Sonia M; Voels, Tracy A; Vogrin, Jeanette E; Volpert-Augello, Julie A; Wahlen, Rasa; Wanek, Tammy A; Warwick, Elizabeth; Washington, Debery; Welch, Sharon M; Weller, Paul; Wheeler, James; Whitehead, Elizabeth A; Williams, Turkessa L; Wilson, Allison C; Wolcott, Stacie M; Wong, Vanessa D; Woods, Karen; Worden, Jayne; Worroryar, Shasta; Wright, Lisa K; Ziakis, Bonnie; Zmudzka-Brozyna, Anita; Zulkoski, Dianne D Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Aceves, Bertha; Anderson, Gilbert; Anderson, Laura; Arevalo, Sandra; Baker, Carrol E; Barker, John D; Biddle, Darlene; Bithos, Pearlann; Bolyn, Laura; Burns-Godlewski, Patricia A; Cano, Mary; Click, Joshua R.; Comer, Catherine; Cortes, Carmen; Derocco, Kelly; Diaz, Dolores; Doumanian, Angela M; Enriquez, Marcia M; Fazio, Karen; Gera, Alan; Gilmore, Holly A; Hammond, Nancy; Harrison, Laurie; Hartz, Diane; Hibler, Diane; Hollenbeck, Juanita M; Johnson, Lori; Kaczmarek, Nancy; King, Deborah; Lega, Theodore; Lenza, Sharon L; Lewandowski, Karen F; Lewis, Deborah J; Martinez, Edith; Mau, Nancy A; Mckinney, Linda L; Neal, James R.; Obst, Debbie K; Oconnor, Colleen; Ortiz, Lizette; Pena, Amber; Perinar, Rochelle M; Pickett, Maria-Aurora; Provance, Patricia A; Quiles, Elizabeth; Richardson, Darrel; Rivecco, Kerry; Scardina, Brenda A; Schwellenbach, Michele; Servande, Arjohn F; Smith, Judith; Smith, Sandra L; Snedden, Randy L; Stankus, Laura R.; Stellmar, Michael J; Stokes, Sherry A; Strode, Sharman L; Stuck, Deborah R; Valdez, Maria; Voitik, Ruth A; Wonnell, Edwin L; Wysock, Jenny; Wyss, Jodi Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Boyles, Lizette; Cachuela, Baltazar M; French, Tonya; Hauge, Benjamin; Hodge, Christine L; Keto, Paul; Nash,

The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com • Friday, December 4, 2015 • YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the firm of Pierce & Associates is deemed to be a debt collector and any information we receive will be used for that purpose.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn

Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PUBLIC NOTICE PA 1507018 I676161 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT (Published in the Herald-News November 27, 2015 December 4, FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET ILLINOIS 11, 2015) RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, The INC, PLAINTIFF Herald-News VS Classified VIKKI L. GARDNER A/K/A VIKKI It JOHNSON; PLAINFIELD MEADOWS works.

OWNERS' ASSOCIATION; ILLINOIS DEVELOPMENT HOUSING AUTHORITY; FIRST AMERICAN MARQUETTE BANK; BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND RECORD CLAIMANTS NON DEFENDANTS 15 CH 2191 25 WASHINGTON COURT PLAINFIELD, IL 60544 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, VIKKI L. GARDNER A/K/A VIKKI JOHNSON;

Aaron; Norman, Kathryn; Norton, Tracie Lynn; Rodriguez, Kennedy; Weiss, Mary L; Whaley, Robert Salary Range: $60,000 and over: Hauge Jr, Gerald D; Meszaros, Debra G; Wojnarowski, Timothy; Colombo, Elaine L; Sarver, Ronald W Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

2290-Ncpers - Il Imrf 2,688.00; A Beep Llc 39,879.30; A W Opel Plumbing Company 2,850.00; A1 Vacuum 2,779.31; Abri Credit Union 8,580.00; Academy Of Excellence In Learning 47,243.20; Acevedo, Allison L. 2,559.03; Acp Direct 2,796.52; Air Quality Inc 53,520.71; Alarm Detection Systems, Inc 200,891.03; Alberico Construction Co 4,150.00; Alliance Fence 15,955.00; AMAZON.com 7,770.32; Amperage Electrical Supply 11,367.95; Apple Inc 74,800.00; Ariel Supply 13,062.85; At&t Long Distance 9,445.73; Bank Of Montreal 640,165.60; Beary Landscaping 108,650.00; Blatt, Hasenmiller, Leibsker & Moore, Llc 3,421.16; Blick Art Materials 8,215.12; Block Electric Company 4,338.00; Book Systems, Inc 8,360.00; Brainpop, Llc 12,118.50; Business Solver.Com, Inc 4,138.50; Bwp & Associates, Ltd 4,888.17; Caic 16,430.98; Card Imaging 2,905.50; Carnegie Learning 17,020.24; Carquest Auto Parts 5,178.98; Cdw Government Inc 181,124.03; Center For Behavior Intervention, Inc 22,050.00; Center For Disability Services 43,023.39; Central States Bus Sales 9,896.34; Channahon Tractor & Crane Service 2,564.38; Chicago Kiln Service 6,930.00; Children’S Plus, Inc 43,578.91; City Of Joliet 26,554.19; Coast To Coast 2,595.00; Commercial Electronic Sys 10,279.52; Committee For Children 11,115.25; Constellation 176,183.43; Crowther Roofing/sheetmetal 8,380.00; Cunningham Associates, Inc 19,117.20; Datamation Imaging Services Corporation 12,179.02; DeGeus & Associates, Inc 149,592.00; Dellwood Tire Corp 5,792.40; Demco 5,127.74; Direct Energy 97,204.77; Discovery Benefits 3,840.00; Eagle Ridge Homeowners Association 2,660.05; Ebs Healthcare 35,035.69; Ebsco Industries, Inc 2,548.65; Eckhoff & Massarelli, P.C. 3,065.42; Ecra Group Inc 56,808.00; Edmentum 2,631.60; Educational Benefit Cooperative 4,736,278.34; Eesco 4,884.94; Elim Christian Services 91,039.90; Ema Chicago Inc 4,252.34; Esgi 3,278.00; Et Paddock Enterprises, Inc 20,497.00; Eta Hand2mind 2,548.58; First Midwest Bank Of Joliet 5,177,066.08; Follett Library Resources 6,506.56; Forecast 5 Analytics Inc 8,750.00; Frontline Technologies Group, Llc 18,876.10; Game Time 57,958.09; Gassensmith & Associates Ltd 19,000.00; Georges Landscaping Inc 102,465.44; Giant Steps 182,267.94; Gmazel, Anne 2,571.06; Gordon Flesch Company, Inc 2,706.24; Gordon Food Service 14,322.46; Grant Thorton, Llp 4,000.00; Graphics Distribution Inc 4,003.68; Greene, Sharmon 3,700.00; Guardian - Appleton 166,930.15; Gusewelle, Roseanne 4,900.00; Hall Pass Id 3,150.00; Handwriting Without Tears 3,146.00; Hauser Izzo, Llc 32,341.50; Haymond, Tyler 3,120.00; Healy Bender & Associates 30,500.00; Hillmann Pediatric Therapy 389,684.96; Holian Asbestos Removal 40,655.00; Holy Family School 3,336.00; Hostert Excavating, Inc 3,307.00; Human Kinetics 4,203.27; Illinois Asbo 2,835.00; Illinois Association Of School Boards 15,386.00; Illinois Central School Bus 5,426.72; Illinois Director Of Employment Security 18,540.91; Illinois Municipal Ret Fund 1,120,855.28; Illinois Principals Association 4,301.63; Illinois Public Risk Fund 337,461.00; Impress Printing & Design 8,040.00; Integrated Systems Corp 28,812.00; Integrity Fire Equip Inc 2,911.90; Ixl Learning 26,350.00; J Lucas & Sons Paving 5,400.00; Jm Printers 4,960.17; Joliet Public Schools 39,696.85; Joliet Suspension 2,717.40; Jurinek, Donna 2,727.65; K.L.F. Trucking Co 40,400.00; Koehl, Todd 4,613.93; Lakeshore Learning Materials 13,938.96; Lewandowski, Meagan 3,782.32; Lewis University 69,000.00; Linden Oaks Hospital Tutoring 5,674.50; Little Friends 36,265.76; Lockwood Dairy 4,307.42; Lowery Mcdonnell Co 13,741.21; Loyola Press 13,030.80; Mahoney Graduation Services 15,186.83; Martin Whalen 77,276.47; McGrath Office Equipment 33,764.41; Mcgraw Hill 72,232.46; Med-Call Healthcare, Inc. 73,249.44; Menards 4,565.45; Mercer Educational Con-

GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Berkos, C; Brandt, D; Brozman, L; Chappell, D; Cull, F; Fisher, R; Franzen-Vander Tuuk, A; Green, J; Hartley, A; Ibidunni, S; Kleck,L; Koehl, D; Ledesma, T; Lutz, D; Marconi, M; McMahel, M; Peterson, D; Rodriquez, B; Ryan, J; Schelling, K; Specia, D; Widen, A; Williams, B; Wolff, D; Ziesmer, B Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Barwa, J; Blenck, M; Campbell, B; Chan, B; Elver, E; Ginski, G; Graham, J; Henschen, A; Hicks, N; Holt, N; Kelch, E; Lorenc, T; Olson, M; Ortiz-Wassenaar, E; Paul, E; Shega, D; Sommers, K; Reimer, M; Walls, A; Waznis, A; Willis, K Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999: Alvey, T; Hafner, T; Randich, A; Salary Range: $90,000 and over: Henkle, N GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Agredano, E; Aguirre, J; Breen, R; Calderone, E; Dolan, E; Garcia, G; Gawenda, A; Gawenda K; Hernandez, E; Pizano, C; Shiley, T; Woods, J Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Doszak, J; Las, I; Mahoney M; Reyes, K; Vanderpluym, A

PLAINFIELD MEADOWS OWNERS' ASSOCIATION C/O DANIEL J HAUMANN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: UNIT 2 AREA 2 LOT 3 IN ESSINGTON COMMONS TOWN-

HOMES UNIT NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 10, 1973, AS DOCUMENT NO. R73-36227, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JULY 23, 1975, AS DOCUMENT NO. R7518684, AND ALSO EASEMENTS

FOR THE BENEFITS OF ABOVE SET FORTH IN DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. R79-5632, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 25 WASHINGTON COURT PLAINFIELD, IL 60544 and which said Mortgage was made by, VIKKI L. GARDNER A/K/A VIKKI JOHNSON; Mortgagor (s), to MARQUETTE BANK

CLASSIFIED 41 Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of WILL County, Illinois, as Document No. R200513183; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court 14 W Jefferson Suite 212 Joliet, Illinois 60432

sultants 4,200.00; Midland Paper 42,216.00; Midwest Educational Furnishings, Inc. 3,379.83; Midwest Electrical Appliance Service 11,714.00; Midwest Environmental Consulting Service 27,420.00; Midwest Lightning Protection Corp 2,580.00; Mjg Investigations, Inc 3,672.50; Moss Industries 14,336.94; N2tech 7,662.77; Nasco 3,612.18; National Business Furniture 5,278.33; National School Board Assoc 4,165.00; Ncs Pearson, Inc 10,668.00; Neuco 23,303.47; Nextel Communications 6,138.94; Nextera Energy Services 610,219.14; Northeast Foundation For Children 4,200.00; Northwest Evaluation Association 59,662.50; Numark Credit Union 3,600.00; Office Depot 50,704.63; Office Works, Inc, The 12,569.46; Origo Education, Inc 80,111.17; Osco Incorporated 209,065.12; Palos Sports Inc 3,211.16; Pcs Industries 87,229.50; Pearson Curriculum 52,575.95; Pepper & Sons, J W 3,576.36; Petroleum Technologies Equipment 21,775.00; Physicians Immediate Care, Ltd 9,143.00; Pitney Bowes 8,104.60; Pitney Bowes Inc 4,313.95; Plainfield Construction Company 5,330.00; Pma Financial Network, Inc 9,000.00; Pma Securities 7,000.00; Precision Control Systems 6,149.95; Preferred Meal Systems Inc 861,072.81; Premier Agenda 19,445.35; Proven Business Systems 9,342.78; Quill 14,907.59; Quinlan & Fabish Music 31,606.87; R W Troxell & Company 54,614.00; Rachel’S Challenge 3,000.00; Rathbun Cservenyak Kozol Llc 17,946.51; Really Good Stuff 24,045.61; Reladyne 3,036.50; Reliance Communications 7,312.00; Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company 26,107.00; Renaissance Learning, Inc 25,174.08; Rifton Equipment 3,243.00; River City Race Management 5,162.00; Robert Crown Center For Health Education 4,600.00; Rogina & Associates 2,800.00; Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc 3,630.15; Roth Bros Inc 4,610.13; Rush Truck Center 3,299.93; Sada Systems 11,895.00; Safety-Kleen Corp 2,732.74; Scariano Himes And Petrarca 69,420.66; Schindler Elevator Corp 11,213.60; Scholastic Classroom Magazines 7,218.77; Scholastic Magazines 8,637.94; Scholastic News 2,587.84; Scholastic, Inc 15,188.89; School Specialty 6,174.04; Schoolwide, Inc 20,060.99; Shaw Media 3,290.88; Shorewood Municipal Util 13,873.75; Skyward 70,684.58; Southwest Mechanical 6,784.88; Southwest Pest Control 6,660.00; Sowic 1,484,320.25; Specialized Data Systems 8,230.00; Sprong Sales & Service 48,999.94; Sraga Hauser Llc 94,412.91; State Disbursement Unit 23,826.18; Stearns, Glenn 16,120.00; Teacher Created Materials 6,819.80; Teachers Health Insur Sec 353,585.49; Teachers Retirement 2,779.36; Teachers Retirement System 1,841,624.38; Teachers Retirement System District Match 160,425.53; Tech4learning 7,500.00; Therm Flo, Inc 4,299.00; Transfinder Corporation 8,695.00; Transport Towing Inc 3,510.00; Trinity Christian School 2,547.00; Troy 30-C Health Account 2,904,759.75; Troy Athletic Dept 68,244.01; Troy Education Association 288,656.25; Troy Heritage Trail 4,180.96; Troy Hofer Elementary 2,852.94; Troy Middle School 14,956.86; Tsa Consulting Group, Inc 635,246.33; Tyler Technologies Inc 8,492.23; United Cerebral Palsy 45,782.04; United States Postal Service 15,500.00; United Way Of Will County 13,682.00; Unity School Bus Parts 4,343.38; Us Bancorp 748,106.00; Us Bank Equipment Finance 58,261.29; Us Dep Of Education 12,484.58; Us Games 3,179.95; Valley Fire Protection Services Llc 7,240.75; Velocita Technology 8,079.67; Verde Valley School Supply 3,066.00; Waste Management 47,701.80; Wells Fargo Bank 4,250.00; Whaley, Bob 2,790.53; Will County Collector 7,593.66; Will County Regional Office Of Education 5,590.00; William Orenic Intermediate School 4,301.40; William V Macgill & Company 7,711.74; Workers Compensation 54,614.00; Zaner-Bloser 28,403.70 (Published in The Herald-News December 3, 2015

Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Condon, A; Nunuez, C; Puckett, C Salary Range: $60,000 and over: Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

Achieve 3000 10,663 ; Argyl Technologies 3,350 ; AT & T Global 5,685 ; At & T 9,366 ; Bontkowski, H 6,000 ; BSN Sports 4,782 ; Catalyst Solution 30,000 ; Common Goal Systems, Inc. 60,028 ; Constellation New Energy Gas Division 13,829 ; Constellation New Energy, Inc 11,523 ; Decker Equipment 5,334 ; Duke’s Landscaping Services 5,860 ; EBS Healthcare 9,754 ; Elliot Electric, Inc 11,450 ; Follett School Solutions 479,411 ; FSP 129,246 ; Gassensmith & Associates 6,890 ; Grainger, Inc. 5,087 ; Guiding Light Autism Acadamy 60,833 ; Handwriting Without Tears 2,692 ; Hartford, The 36,145 ; Il Assoc of School Boards 7,695 ; Illinois Paper Company 3,737 ; ISBE- School Tech Revolving Loan Fund 22,715 ; Johansen & Anderson, Inc.. 72,670 ; Joleit Public Schools 5329; Joliet Township HS 144799; Laraway SD 70C 21584; LaSalle SD 122 17550; Lowry, James 4785; McGrath Office Equipment 7659; Menards - Joliet 4988; Minooka SD 201 5328; Next Era Energy Services 10407; Northwest Evaluation Assoc. 40031; PCS Industries 12787; Pearson Education 15282; Riverside Technologies, Inc 2700; ServiceMaster Cleaning Service 6884; Sloan, Lea 6000; Smith Painting Service 9700; SOWIC 204073; Teachers Retirement System 8304; Union SD 8 36285; Verizon Wireless 3922; Waste Management of Illinois 2685 (Published in The Herald-News December 4, 2015)

42 CLASSIFIED on or before December 28, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE

BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on January 12,2016 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. 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.

For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602

• Friday, December 4, 2015 • The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com gage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: Lot 193, in Brookside Subdivision Phase 1, being a part of the South 100 acres of the West 1/2 of Section 29, Township 36 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded October 4, 1995, as Document No. R95-75244, in Will County, Illinois.

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 office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, IL, on or before May 20, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in acPUBLIC NOTICE cordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Commonly known as: 6013 This is an attempt to collect a debt Will, In the Circuit Court of the Brookridge Drive, Plainfield, IL pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection 12th Judicial Circuit, Will Coun- 60586. P.I.N.: 03-29-305-008 Practices Act, and any information ty, Illinois, Chancery Division, obtained will be used for that purMortgagors: Anthony W. Reyes and pose.

Partners for Payment Relief DE II, Karen G. Reyes.

LLC, Plaintiff, Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic DANIEL O. BARHAM, (6319903), vs.

Registration Systems Inc. solely as Attorney, 2644 Kull Road, LancastAnthony W. Reyes, et al., nominee for Mortgage Lenders Net- er, Ohio 43130 Defendants. work USA Inc. Published in the Herald News Case No. 2015CH2391 November 20, 27, December 4, Recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, 2015 1134431 The requisite affidavit for publicaIL, as Document No. tion having been filed, notice is R2006121589. hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants, Present owners of the property are defendants in the above entitled the above mentioned mortgagors.

PUBLIC NOTICE suit, that the said suit has been Notice is also given you that the commenced in the Circuit Court of said Complaint prays for other reIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF the 12th Judicial Circuit, Will lief; that summons was duly issued County, Illinois, Chancery Division, out of said Court against you as THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS by the said plaintiff against you provided by law, and that the said U.S. BANK NATIONAL and other defendants, praying for suit is now pending. the foreclosure of a certain MortASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1504944 I676204 (Published in the Herald-News November 27, 2015 December 4, 11, 2015)

STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7, Plaintiff, Vs. EDWARD M. KRAWISZ; NOREEN A. KRAWISZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

15 CH 00330 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: EDWARD M. KRAWISZ NOREEN A. KRAWISZ UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 62 IN LARAWAY RIDGE UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 16, 2000, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2000-27618 AND AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R2001-6572 IN WILL

DOCUMENT R2001-6572, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 700 Goldfinch Ln, New Lenox, IL 60451 PIN # 15-08-33-107-003-0000 and which said Mortgage was made by: Edward M. Krawisz and Noreen A. Krawisz, Husband and Wife, As Tenants by the Entirety, the Mortgagor(s), to The Mortgage Exchange Inc. as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, as Document No. Illinois, R2005095330; 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 file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Circuit Court 14 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432 on or before December 21, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY

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1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any person terminates interested 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 June 4, 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.

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Independent ADMINISTRATOR, whose attorney of record is EILEEN KERLIN WALSH, LAW OFFICES OF EILEEN KERLIN WALSH, 11301 SOUTH HARLEM AVENUE, WORTH, ILLINOIS 60482.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat.

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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 MAY 27, 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT OF BID THERAPY SERVICES SUNNY HILL NURSING HOME OF WILL COUNTY JOLIET, IL. SEALED BIDS TO PROVIDE THERAPY SERVICES FOR THE SUNNY HILL NURSING HOME OF WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, IL, WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE WILL COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, WILL COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 302 N. CHICAGO ST., JOLIET, IL 60432, UNTIL THE HOUR OF 11:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16, 2015.

BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ BY THE WILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE AT 11:10 A.M., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2015, AT THE WILL COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 302 N. CHICAGO ST., JOLIET, IL., 60432, 2ND FLOOR. SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BID ARE AVAILABLE AT www.demandstar.com OR www.willcountyillinois.com FROM THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, 2ND FLOOR, WILL COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 302 NO. CHICAGO ST., JOLIET, IL 60432, (815) 740 4605 OR purchasing@willcountyillinois.com.

THE TENDERING OF A BID TO THE COUNTY SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS ACCEPTANCE OF THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGES THE RIGHT OF THE COUNTY OF WILL TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE NON-MATERIAL INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID RECEIVED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, AS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION.

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BY ORDER OF THE WILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE, LAWRENCE M. WALSH.

Forest Preserve District of Will County, 17540 West Laraway Road, Joliet, Illinois 60433.

Phone - 815-727-8700.

(Published in The Herald-News The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT November 8, 2015) hn 2868 OF WILL COUNTY reserves the right to accept any bid or any part or parts or combinations thereof, to waive any informalities, and to rePUBLIC NOTICE ject any or all bids.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

By Order of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT Preserve District of Will County. yOF WILL COUNTY will receive bids at the District Office until 9:00 a.m. (Published in the Herald-News prevailing time on January 11, December 4, 2015) 1138335 2016 for:

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Invasive Species Control at or Lockport and Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserves at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

Bids must be submitted in accordance with the Contract Documents. Bid shall be accompanied by the proper bid security. eyThis project generally includes the treatment/control of invasive species and small brush at Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve (LPN); 197 acres and Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserve (RPN); 148 acres.

LPN and RPN both have federally listed plant and animal species. A skilled botanist, ecologist, and extreme care are required for this project. For additional information and to download Bid Documents, please visit our website at www.ReconnectWithNature.org.

Participants must register in full to be eligible to receive addenda and submit for the bid. to A Mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held Monday December 14, 2015@ 9:30 am located at the Sugar Creek Administration Center.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY will receive bids at the District Office until 1:00 p.m. prevailing time on January 15, 2016 for: Kankakee Sands Area Preserves Invasive Species Management at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

a.m. at the Sugar Creek Administra- species. A skilled botanist, ecolotion Center, 17540 West Laraway gist, and extreme care are required Road, Joliet, Illinois 60433. for this project. For additional information and to download Bid Contract Documents can be ob- Documents, please visit our website tained between 8:00 a.m. and at www.ReconnectWithNature.org.

4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Participants must register in full to Forest Preserve District of Will beginning December 4, 2015 be eligible to receive addenda and to submit for the bid.

County, 17540 West Laraway from: Road, Joliet, Illinois 60433.

Forest Preserve District of Will A Mandatory pre-bid meeting will Phone - 815-727-8700.

County, 17540 West Laraway be held on December 14, 2015 at The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT Road, Joliet, Illinois 60433. 9:00 a.m. at the Sugar Creek Administration Center.

OF WILL COUNTY reserves the right Phone - 815-727-8700. to accept any bid or any part or parts or combinations thereof, to The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT Contract Documents can be obwaive any informalities, and to re- OF WILL COUNTY reserves the right tained between 8:00 a.m. and to accept any bid or any part or 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday ject any or all bids. parts or combinations thereof, to beginning December 4, 2015

By Order of the Board of Commis- waive any informalities, and to re- from: Forest Preserve District of Will sioners of the Forest Preserve Dis- ject any or all bids.

County, 17540 West Laraway trict of Will County.

By Order of the Board of Commis- Road, Joliet, Illinois 60433.

(Published in the Herald-News sioners of the Forest Preserve Dis- Phone - 815-727-8700. trict of Will County.

December 4, 2015) 1138399 The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT (Published in the Herald-News OF WILL COUNTY reserves the right December 4, 2015) 1138357 to accept any bid or any part or PUBLIC NOTICE parts or combinations thereof, to waive any informalities, and to reject any or all bids.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Contract Documents can be obtained between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning December 4, 2015 from:

The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY will receive bids at the District Office until 1:00 p.m. prevailing time on December 18, 2015 for: Kankakee Sands Preserve Bids must be submitted in accorTree Removal dance with the Contract Documents. Bid shall be accompanied at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. by the proper bid security.

This project generally includes invasive species control at Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve, Kankakee Sands Preserve and Sand Ridge Savanna Preserve.

For additional information and to download Bid Documents, please visit our website at www.ReconParticipants nectWithNature.org. must register in full to be eligible to receive addenda and to submit for the bid.

Bids must be submitted in accordance with the Contract Documents. Bid shall be accompanied by the proper bid security.

This project generally includes removal of trees along ditches at Kankakee Sands Preserve. For additional information and to download Bid Documents, please visit our website at www.ReconParticipants nectWithNature.org. must register in full to be eligible to An optional pre-bid meeting will be receive addenda and to submit for held December 14, 2015 at 10:30 the bid. a.m. at Sugar Creek Administrative Center, 17540 W. Laraway Road, A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held December 14, 2015 at 10 Joliet, Illinois.

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Bids must be submitted in accordance with the Contract Documents. Bid shall be accompanied by the proper bid security.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present This project generally includes protestimony to the taxing district may viding and planting trees. For addo so. ditional information and to download Bid Documents, please visit (Published in the Herald-News our website at www.ReconDecember, 4, 2015.) 1138270 nectWithNature.org.

Participants must register in full to be eligible to receive addenda and to submit for the bid.

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 15, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the Joliet Municipal Building, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, 60432, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Joliet will hold a public hearing regarding the 2016 Tentative Budget. All interested persons are invited to appear and provide comment. A copy of the 2016 Tentative Budget is availPUBLIC NOTICE able in the Office of the City Clerk

By Order of the Board of Commisand at the City of Joliet website.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS sioners of the Forest Preserve DisAfter the public hearing the trict of Will County. proposed Tentative Budget may be The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT further revised and passed without OF WILL COUNTY will receive bids (Published in the Herald-News any further inspection, notice or at the District Office until 10:00 December 4, 2015) 1138351 hearing, a.m. prevailing time on January 6, 2016 for: CHRISTA M. DESIDERIO PUBLIC NOTICE Invasive Species Control at CITY CLERK Messenger Woods Nature CITY OF JOLIET Notice of Proposed Increased Preserve and McKinley Real Estate Transfer Tax Woods Preserve (Published in the Herald-News for City Of Joliet at which time the bids will be pubDecember 4, 2015.) 1138276 licly opened and read.

A public hearing on a resolution Bids must be submitted in accor- to submit to referendum the quesPUBLIC NOTICE dance with the Contract Docu- tion of a proposed increased real ments. Bid shall be accompanied estate transfer tax for City of Joliet ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS in an amount of five dollars by the proper bid security. ($5.00) for every one thousand This project generally includes the dollars ($1,000.00) of value, or The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT of invasive fraction thereof to be paid by the OF WILL COUNTY will receive bids treatment/control species and small brush at Messen- buyer (seller) of the real estate at the District Office until 10:00 ger Woods Nature Preserve (MWN) transferred will be held on a.m. prevailing time on December 280 acres, and McKinley Woods December 15, 2015 at 6:30 P.M. 18, 2015 for: Preserve (MWP) 142 acres. MWN at City of Joliet Council Chambers, Tree Replacement Planting & MWP both have many conserva- Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson at Various Preserves, 2016 tive and rare plant and animal St., Joliet Illinois. The current rate of at which time the bids will be pub-

Contract Documents can be obtained between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning December 4, 2015 from: Forest Preserve District of Will County, 17540 West Laraway Road, Joliet, Illinois 60433.

Phone - 815-727-8700 or; Contract Documents may be downloaded anytime beginning December 4, 2015 until 10:00 a.m.

December 18, 2015 from the District web site: www.ReconnectWithNature.org.

The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY reserves the right to accept any bid or any part or parts or combinations thereof, to waive any informalities, and to reject any or all bids.

By Order of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Will County.

(Published in the Herald-News December 4, 2015) 1138404

PUBLIC NOTICE Will County Clerk's Office Assumed Business Name Certificate of Registration of Ownership of Business Name of Business: SACRED VENTURES

CLASSIFIED 43 Certificate No.: 29478 Filed: NOVEMBER 24, 2015 Located at: 1721 WILCOX STREET CREST HILL, IL 60403 (815) 210-7388 Name(s) and residence of address (es) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting business: SHAWN MARTIN 1721 WILCOX STREET CREST HILL, IL 60403 (815) 210-7388 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois. /s/ NANCY SCHULTZ VOOTS COUNTY CLERK (Published in the Herald-News December 4 & 11, 18, 2015) 1136101

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