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Plainfield library board considers referendum again in November

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com PLAINFIELD – Plainfield Public Library officials want to try another referendum in November but first have some listening to do.

Library trustees met Wednesday and decided to go on a listening tour for the next month to determine what kind of chance another referendum would have in November.

Voters by large margins turned down two referendums on the Tuesday ballot aimed at building a $39 million library to replace the increasingly cramped library now in use.

Trustee Jason Puetz said he believed the library board should give the referendum “at least one more try” while at the same time preparing for rejection.

“I do think it would behoove us to start looking into Plan B and perhaps implement those steps,” Puetz said.

Plan B is a 20 percent cut in the library

operations budget, which includes services, to adapt the existing building for the future.

The board decided it would likely make a decision on what to do in April after meeting with “key stakeholders,” including organizations and community leaders, to gather information on why the referendum was rejected Tuesday.

Trustees will gather answers to three questions: • Why did you hear the referendum failed?

• Why do you think it failed?

• What would make a difference?

Trustees considered the possibility that no voters’ minds can’t be changed.

“It may be as simple as, ‘I don’t want to pay more taxes,’ ” Trustee Lisa Schmidt said.

But Schmidt and others said it would be worth exploring the possibility of another referendum in November. The board could make that decision at its April meeting.

The library board is facing December expiration dates on contracts to buy land along Route 59 needed for the new building, a motivating factor in putting up a referendum in November..

Board President Carl Gilmore noted a referendum has to be ready by Aug. 22 in order to be on the November ballot.

“This becomes a sprint if we do this,” Gilmore said.

Among the options trustees will consider is whether to downsize the plan to build a library roughly three times the size of what Plainfield has now.

But Gilmore cautioned against building a library that won’t meet future needs.

“If we build something that we immediately fill, how soon do we have to go back to voters?” he asked the board.

Voters turned down a referendum for bonds to build the library by a vote of 9,089 to 7,232 and another referendum for a tax increase to operate an expanded library by a vote of 11,241 to 4,907.

Diversity issues raised at D-204 board meeting

By FELIX SARVER

fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The ceasing of two African American and Latin American Experiences courses at Joliet Central High School had one board member concerned.

The two courses were the subject of a staffing report presented Wednesday at the Joliet Township High School District 204 Board of Education meeting.

According to the report given by Karla Guseman, assistant superintendent of educational services, “African American and Latin American Experiences To 1865” and “African American and Latin American Experiences From 1865” were recommended to not run at Central Campus next school year because of low enrollment.

Those courses were among four that were recommended to not run at Central.

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Guseman said low enrollment is 20 students or fewer and, according to the report, and those courses had fewer than 13 students each enrolled for next year.

Board member R. Dale Evans said that was concerning given how many students need to know the history taught in those courses.

“Without knowledge of yourself, you continue [down] a track that is negative and that history is so important,” he said.

Guseman said the district could look into providing transportation for Central students to West campus since the courses will be offered there. Evans said he would rather see courses run at both schools.

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throughout the district.

The approval follows a meeting with community members with concerns about the diversity of staff being hired at the district.

Evans said he heard about several qualified African-American candidates considered for staff positions who were continually passed up.

“There’s a need for a change,” he said.

Mike Clark, president of the Joliet branch for the NAACP, came to the meeting to reiterate the community concern about the diversity lacking at District 204.

He said he wanted to continue encouraging the community and district working together to find the appropriate response and answers.

“We’ve started down a good path, but if we stop here, we will never get to where we need to be as a district so that our kids are getting the best education possible,” Clark said.

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Callie Kranz (left to right), Brianna Massey, Camdyn Kranz and Maddie DeFelice perform a traditional Irish dance March 12 at the St. Patrick’s Day celebration hosted by the Irish American Society of County Will.

See story on page 3.

Photo by Vincent D. Johnson for Shaw Media

CORRECTIONS

In the story “Police: Frankfort Township couple die in murder-suicide” that was on page 10 of the Wednesday, March 16, 2016, edition of The Herald-News, the female victim’s name was incorrect. It is Diane Swearingen.

The Herald-News regrets the error.

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Bryan Ogrizovich (left) and Dave Eichholzer play the bagpipes Saturday at the St. Patrick’s Day celebration hosted by the Irish American Society of County Will.

Both men are part of the Joliet Firefighters Pipes and Drums group.

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Irish American Society has flourished since drinking days

By VIKAAS SHANKER

vshanker@shawmedia.com JOLIET – On Feb. 22, 1981, a group of Irish-American men and women gathered in the basement of a home in the 1000 block of Westminster Road in Joliet and formed an organization that has become a model of philanthropy throughout Will County.

“There had been an Irish club in Joliet, but that failed,” Joliet resident Bill Ferguson said. “It was just guys, no women. The standard thing was to call a meeting to order. Then somebody would buy a case of beer, and it was a lot of fun, good, hard-working guys.”

But that approach wasn’t built to last. So the group decided to form the Irish American Society of County Will.

The organization consisted of 13 original members, but has grown to more than 150.

Today, the group devotes its resources to provide Ireland scholarships for high school students. It has donated thousands of dollars to organizations such as MorningStar Mission.

But the inclusive group also has been focusing on letting the next generation of Irish Americans, or Americans of any ethnicity, take over.

‘County Will’

The reversal of “Will County” in the organization’s name is a play on the way Ireland talks about its provinces, Ferguson said.

When the first meeting was held in his basement, Ferguson said, the de-

sire for an organization with altruistic goals led to a discussion over several months hashing out a constitution and bylaws.

One of the primary changes in the group was the inclusion of women.

“Historically in Ireland, women had the same rights as men,” Ferguson said. “Women could own land, divorce, go into battle.”

Another objective of the group was to promote Irish culture while including all – Irish and Italian, white and black.

“Even our first black [Joliet] city councilman, Andy Hinch, was a member of the club at the beginning,” Ferguson said.

Contributions

The Irish American Society usually gives an annual scholarship to a high school student. But this year, the selection committee couldn’t decide.

So it awarded the “2016 Irish Life Experience” to three students: Shannon Davison from Providence Catholic High School, Brianna Bell from Joliet Central High School and Max Kottman from Joliet Catholic Academy.

The three students were given half scholarships of $2,500 each, and were honored at the organization’s annual dinner Saturday.

“It’s so hard to send just one to Ireland,” Society President Chris Schaal said. “They’re all so overqualified.”

The scholarships will help fund a

See IRISH AMERICAN SOCIETY, page 11

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Will County leaders tour detention facility The history

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS

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The Will County Adult Detention Facility opened in March 1989, according to the jail’s website. In May 2009, the county completed a $70 million expansion of the facility. The original 156,000-square-foot building was expanded to 318,000 square feet, adding 10 new housing units and increasing capacity of the jail from 322 inmates to more than 1,000.

JOLIET – Some Will County officials found themselves in jail this week. But no arrests were made. No crimes were committed.

Rather the leaders, who included the county board’s Judicial Committee and other interested County Board members, toured the county facility Wednesday to get an up-close look at what it’s like end up in the Chicago Street Jail.

Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley and other department heads briefed County Board members about the jail’s minimum staffing requirements, its video monitoring system and how fights at the jail spark an immediate response from the jail’s in-house emergency team.

County leaders were briefed on how an inmate’s time at the jail facility starts and ends. Each booking begins at the sally port – a secure, controlled entryway into the jail.

Due to trial delays or other complications, inmates’ average stay is 10 to 12 months, said Brad Josephson, chief deputy warden. The longest stay was about seven years.

‘A learning experience’

The jail operations are a key component in the county’s courthouse design plans because of how often the two buildings interact.

Mondays are the busiest days for the jail’s daily transports for trial and bond hearing appearances. On any given day, 80 or upward of 100 inmates are transferred next door, officials said.

In discussions with Wight & Company, the courthouse design firm, Kelley said “one of the first things I told them” was how difficult it would be for his de-

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Will County Chief Deputy Warden Brad Josephson addresses the Will County Judicial Committee and other County Board members Wednesday before a tour of the Adult Detention Facility in Joliet. partment if the new site were away from downtown Joliet.

He said driving 100 inmates every day back and forth 20 or 25 miles would “be a nightmare.”

Board member Ray Tuminello, R-New Lenox, said the courthouse should be designed with an adequately sized holding cell to cut down on transport costs.

Overtime expenses

For the most part, overtime costs at the jail have increased over the years as more employees near retirement age.

The sheriff’s jail overtime budget stands at $1.475 million for fiscal 2016, and the department has spent $334,617 this year to date, according to the county finance department. Though the

amount budgeted for this fiscal year is down from the $1.63 million spent in fiscal 2015, overtime stood at $652,000 in 2011, according to the county auditor’s office.

To stave off overtime costs and to keep up with the jail workload as more sheriff’s deputies and correctional officers edge closer to retirement, the County Board approved six correctional officer hires for 2016.

“That’s part of why the board wanted them to have extra individuals, because we know that during the period [officers retire] that’s where we incur overtime costs,” Tuminello said after the tour. “If we see a drop, I think we’ll look at more hires.”

County Board member Beth Rice, D-Bolingbrook, said the tour was a learning experience for her that highlighted the need for the sheriff’s department to be heavily involved with the construction of a new courthouse.

Tuminello said the tour gave him insight into why the sheriff’s department remains one of the county’s largest expenses and how slashing the sheriff’s budget to lower costs isn’t a cutand-dry solution. While there a lot of

See FACILITY TOUR, page 14

Primary voting goes relatively smoothly in Will County

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS

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Some Illinois counties dealt with wide-ranging issues at the polls Tuesday – from a shortage of ballots in Sangamon County to the wrong ballots being issued to voters in Vermillion County. In McHenry County, polling places were open late because of technical glitches early in the day.

However, it appears Election Day went relatively smoothly in Will County.

Despite election judges facing the demands of new technology and the

time-consuming task of registering voters, glitches were few and far between at polling places Tuesday, according to Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots’ office.

About 300 incident reports were filed with the clerk’s office on Election Day. Some voters complained to the office about potential campaign-free zone violations while others called the clerk’s office upset that lines had formed at some polling places because of an influx in same-day registrants. Voters also complained when judges ran out of “I Voted” stickers, Schultz Voots said.

Voters came out in larger than nor-

mal numbers in Grundy County to vote.

Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson said 42.58 percent of registered voters showed up to cast a vote, nearly double the number that turned out in 2012 when 23 percent voted in the primary.

“The turnout was huge for a primary,” Olson said. “The next largest turnout we had was 35 percent in 2008, but if you look at the last 10 years, the numbers this year beat them by far.”

Khouri wins Republican primary in 11th Congressional District

Tonia Khouri won the Republican

nomination for the 11th Congressional District.

With all 446 precincts reporting across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will counties, she had 22,601 votes, followed closely by Nick Stella with 22,184 votes, according to unofficial vote totals. Herman White had 16,314 votes.

She will face incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, in the general election. Foster ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The district winds from Joliet to Aurora, taking in

See PRIMARY, page 14

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Joliet plans traffic signals at two intersections

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Traffic signals and other improvements are planned for two major intersections in Joliet.

The City Council this week approved funding plans for both intersections: Route 53 and Emerald Drive, and Route 6 and Gougar Road.

Emerald Drive is an entrance into the Laraway Crossings Business Park and has been the site of several new projects, including the Amazon Fulfillment Center that opened in October.

City officials for months have pointed to the intersection as a potential problem because of the numbers of employee vehicles and distribution trucks going in and out of the business park with the new business moving in.

The council on Tuesday approved a plan to pay for the $1.3 million project with funding from either the state or developers. Construction is expected to start later this year with completion in 2017.

“There’s going to be no city of Jo-

liet money in this project at all,” said James Haller, director of community and economic development.

The city will apply for a state grant that would fund about $1 million of the project. Developers at Laraway Crossings would pay for the rest. If the grant does not come through, developers will pay all the costs.

The project includes traffic signals, right- and left-turn lanes and intersection lighting.

By BOB OKON

JOLIET – Mayor Bob O’Dekirk plans to release the city inspector general’s first report regarding Evergreen Terrace at a news conference at 10 a.m.

Thursday.

The report has not been made public.

But City Council members who have seen it said it includes questions about billing by the private law firm that represented Joliet in federal court in a law-

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Joliet will spend nearly $105,000 out of its motor fuel tax funds to cover half of the lighting and 20 percent of the sidewalk construction on Joliet’s side of the intersection. New Lenox will fund the remaining 50 percent of lighting.

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The city in January hired Chris Regis, then a prosecutor with the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, for the newly created position of inspector general to investigate waste and corruption.

The council voted Tuesday to release the report and also authorized the release of minutes from executive session council discussions about Evergreen Terrace going back several years.

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bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – A second psychiatrist agreed Wednesday that a former Lockport man was intoxicated by cough syrup when he killed a dog and fired a gun into neighboring houses while wearing only a cowboy hat.

But Dr. Syed Ali testified that while Patrick McGinnis, 44, was “suffering from psychosis” Feb. 27, 2014, he had chosen to disregard potential side effects and consumed several bottles of Delsym in the days before.

“He had substantial capacity to appreciate the criminality of his actions.

There was ... voluntary intoxication,” Ali said as the final witness in McGinnis’ bench trial before Judge Dave Carlson.

McGinnis is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, reckless discharge of a firearm, domestic battery and criminal damage to property.

According to testimony, McGinnis ingested between four and six bottles of the cough syrup over a few days – well above the recommended dosage – to treat lingering bronchitis and was acting erratically when he went to a quick care clinic in Lockport the day before.

“He [told staff] he was Peter Pan and his wife was Snow White. She said he’d been watching cartoons at home, which

he didn’t usually do,” defense attorney Paul DeLuca said.

The couple then went out to dinner and went to bed before McGinnis woke up and an argument ensued. Police said the couple had moved to the residence in the 100 block of North Jefferson Street from out of state a month earlier.

As his wife fled to her car outside, McGinnis threw a dining room set and a birdcage out the front door. He also fatally shot her dog, according to trial testimony.

“He wanted to kill the dog ... shooting upward so it would go into the brain,” Ali said.

McGinnis also fired out the window, striking three neighboring houses, according to police. Ali noted McGinnis reloaded the revolver to fire more than six shots – another conscious act.

“When he was walking around naked with the cowboy hat talking to police and ... standing in front of the front window, was he psychotic?” DeLuca asked the psychiatrist.

“Yes,” Ali acknowledged, “but [the reason for that] was not prescribed.

It was not [an appropriate] amount of medication.”

According to court records, McGinnis and his wife have moved to Colorado.

After closing arguments were presented, Carlson said he will decide the verdict next week.

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Channahon Village President Missey Moorman Schumacher gives her first State of the Village address Wednesday.

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The project drives the improvements for the Bluff Road area and is a cooperative effort with participation from all area taxing bodies, Schumacher said.

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CHANNAHON – Channahon Village President Missey Moorman Schumacher, in her first State of the Village address Wednesday, said she has witnessed Channahon grow from 3,700 when she graduated high school to its current population of 13,000 residents.

“We are growing, we are evolving,” she told a packed room of area business representatives and dignitaries at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. “Our challenge is to create a balance between what we need to grow and evolve and that small-town feel that we all love.”

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The Illinois Department of Transportation also is realigning the frontage roads, adding turn lanes and stacking space, which will drastically improve traffic patterns, Schumacher said.

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TOP: Members of the Keigher Academy of Irish Dance get in a quick photo Saturday before getting ready to perform at the St. Patrick’s Day celebration hosted by the Irish American Society of County Will. ABOVE: Members of the Dirty Wellies band play Irish music on an eclectic mix of instruments Saturday at the celebration.

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trip to Ireland, where the students will spend 27 days experiencing Irish country life, city life and Celtic traditions.

The Irish American Society also holds two festivals a year: the Will County Celtic Fest in August and the Manhattan Irish Fest, held earlier this month.

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Membership has been slow until the last couple of years, said Mike McHugh, the organization’s treasurer, who credited the group’s involvement

with the local Shamrocks and Morrigans rugby clubs with the recent bump.

“It gets a lot of younger people enthused about Irish heritage,” he said.

“They help out with all the different functions that we have.”

McHugh said the injection of youth helps the organization move forward.

“Passing it on is what it’s all about,” he said.

Schaal said the group has made moves to appeal to younger crowds, including creating a new membership director position and partnering with organizations such as the rugby clubs.

“We are trying to transfer it down from generation to generation,” Schaal said. “We’re all about coming back to society and giving back.”

“It gets a lot of younger people enthused about Irish heritage.

They help out with all the different functions that we have.”

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Wilmington school district says no bomb threat was made

By MIKE MALLORY

mmallory@shawmedia.com WILMINGTON – Wilmington School District 209-U assured parents and students Tuesday night that its schools are safe after speculation last week of a bomb threat by a student snowballed on social media.

After a thorough investigation, Superintendent Jay Plese said Wednesday morning that the district and the Wilmington Police Department can’t confirm a threat was actually made. When asked if the student who reported the allegation could have misconstrued statements made by another student, Plese said it’s a possibility.

“There was something said last week from a student that was alleged,” Plese said. “But both the administration and the Wilmington Police Department followed up on it last week and this week, and we concluded there is no valid threat. Somehow social media got going, and we all know how that works, but we don’t feel there was a valid threat made.”

The district Tuesday night sent a statement to parents and students, and posted it on its official Facebook page,

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Both police department and school district officials firmly believe that no students are in danger.”

To help reassure student and parents, Plese requested extra police presence Wednesday at the high school.

“In my opinion it’s best to be proactive,” Plese said. “We live in a world, sad but true, where we have to substantiate and deal with threats.”

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By SARWAT S. AHMAD

Shaw Media correspondent NEW LENOX – Faced with a growing heroin epidemic, New Lenox is looking to change its policy on how it handles drug users with a move toward focusing on rehabilitation rather than imprisonment.

New Lenox will be following examples of police departments around the country that have instituted policies that will allow drug addicts to surrender their drugs voluntarily to law enforcement without fear of arrest and in an effort to seek treatment, Mayor Tim Baldermann said at the end of the regular Village Board meeting Monday night.

“To just incarcerate an addict is doing nothing,” Baldermann said, adding that addiction is a medical condition that “impacts every race, every socioeconomic group.”

He told the board that he and Police Chief Bob Sterba have been working on “doing something more proactive” and will soon come to the board with some policy changes.

The epidemic is not news for New Lenox officials, who have been working with other towns to bring awareness of the problem in an effort to come up with solutions. Last September, law enforcement officials from New Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena hosted a symposium at Lincoln-Way West High School, at which recovered addicts and their families spoke of their experiences.

Baldermann and Sterba on Monday night cited recent statistics from Will County on the drug problem. Of 384 overdose deaths in Will County since 2011, 220 have been caused by heroin use. Thirteen of those heroin overdoses were in New Lenox.

“New Lenox accounts for about 3.5 percent of the Will County population but accounts for 6 percent of heroin overdose deaths since 2011,” Sterba said.

Last year, of 91 overdose deaths, 53 were from heroin use, two of which occurred in the New Lenox Police Department’s jurisdiction, according to information provided by Sterba.

• FACILITY TOUR

Continued from page 4 inefficiencies in county government, the county’s capital improvements program should result in major cost sav-

As of March 7, there have been 16 deaths because of drug overdoses this year in Will County. Of the 11 caused by heroin, two were in New Lenox.

Of 11 drug-induced homicides prosecuted in Will County, three were the result of New Lenox police investigations.

Sterba, in a later interview, said that in light of these statistics, his department is moving to “offer our services to help on a social level rather than with a law enforcement or criminal approach.”

While the department is working on establishing parameters as to the maximum amount of drugs that will be able to be surrendered without criminal charges, “it is most important to save a life rather than to make an arrest,” he said.

Sterba did clarify that the option will be available to those who voluntarily offer their drugs but not after an arrest has already been made. Once an arrest is made, the court system has the ability to direct users into a prison diversion program, which would include community service.

The new policy “is a step before” the diversion program, Sterba said.

Triple-Play doubles

Baldermann on Monday night announced that there will be two Triple-Play concert series this summer.

One series will be held June 11, July 9 and Aug. 26. The second will be held June 18, July 16, and Aug. 13, Baldermann said.

The town is still working on finalizing contracts with six bands, as well as dates and venues for ticket sales.

Bands will be announced April 2 and tickets may go on sale April 9.

Separately, action taken at the board meeting Monday night included approval of a letter of intent by Heidner Properties Inc. to purchase from the village the remaining portion of a 3.5-acre commercial lot at Route 30 and Cedar Road for $450,000.

Heidner plans to develop an 8,400-square-foot building on the site to house Fleckenstein’s Bakery, Durbin’s restaurant and Zembar Jewelers.

ings, he said.

All tour participants were asked to leave cellphones, cameras, pens, pencils and notebooks in a secure conference room during the tour. Due to security concerns, the Judicial Committee meeting was not recorded.

Continued from page 3 most of Bolingbrook and parts of Plainfield, Shorewood and other towns.

Other election results for contested races in Will and Grundy counties in Tuesday’s primary are as follows. The winners will move on to the November general election.

Will County Circuit Clerk (D) 300/300 precincts reporting

(Top one moves on to general election) Andrea Chasteen – 52,154 Bob Enright – 23,610 Write-in votes – 382

Will County Board District 1 (D) 26/26 precincts reporting

(Top two move on to general election) Laurie Summers – 3,222 Bob Howard – 2,392 Sherry Newquist – 2,123 Chere’se Williams – 2,035 Joseph Roudez III – 1,795

Will County Board District 13 (R) 22/22 precincts reporting

(Top two move on to general election) Tim Kraulidis – 3,723 Brenda Morse – 3,186

Yvonne Bolton – 2,355

Grundy County Circuit Clerk (R) 40/40 precincts reporting

(Top one moves on to general election) Corri Trotter – 3,557 Karen Broncato – 3,374

Grundy County State’s Attorney (D) 40/40 precincts reporting

(Top one moves on to general election) Brooke Shupe – 2,541 Elizabeth Johnson – 2,052

Grundy County Board District 1 (R) 13/13 precincts reporting

(Top three move on to general election) John B. Roth III – 1,912 Vicki Geiger – 1,699 Don Hansen – 1,657 Carter Corsello – 1,314

Grundy County Board District 3 (D) 16/16 precincts reporting

(Top three move on to general election) Ann Gill – 1,192 Jim Ryan – 1,009 Frank Halpin Jr. – 989 James K. Riley – 789

• Shaw Media reporter Heidi Litchfield contributed to this report.

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Stations of the Cross & Liturgy of Good Friday - 3:00pm (English) Liturgy of Good Friday – 7:00pm (Polish)

HOLY SATURDAY Vigil of Easter (March 26)

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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.

• Devron X. Bishop, 26, of the 1000 block of Summit Street in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Monday on a charge of shoplifting.

• Ryan P. Castleberry, 27, of the 1600 block of Manhattan Road in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Monday on a charge of shoplifting.

• Eric S. Chavez, 21, of the 400 block of South Eastern Avenue in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Monday on a charge of drug possession.

• Douglas C. Davis, 55, of the 300 block of Daniels Street in Wilmington, was arrested

by Wilmington police Monday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and aggravated fleeing from police.

• James A. Geier, 50, of the 2100 block of Clementi Lane in Aurora, was arrested by Aurora police Monday on a charge of domestic battery.

• Dominick A. Hudson, 19, of the zero block of Wildwood Lane in Bolingbrook, was arrested by Aurora police Monday on charges of domestic battery, criminal trespassing and vandalism.

• Junaid Iqbal, 31, of the 500 block of Preston Drive in Bolingbrook, was arrested by Bolingbrook police Monday on charges of domestic battery and endangering the life or health of a child.

• Jose A. Campos, 25, of the zero block of North Hickory Street in Joliet, was arrested

by Joliet police Tuesday on a charge of drug possession.

• Greg Likes, 57, of the 2400 block of Flower Street in Joliet, was arrested by Plainfield police Tuesday on charges of driving with a suspended license and driving without insurance.

• Ryan T. Wisemiller, 20, of the 2800 block of Ruth Fitzgerald Drive in Plainfield, was arrested

by Joliet police Tuesday on a charge of drug possession.

• Tony Harvey, 24, of the 14100 block of South Tracey Avenue in Riverdale, was arrested

by Park Forest police Wednesday on a charge of aggravated domestic battery.

• Tyler Z. Lane, 23, of the 1500 block of South Chicago Street in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police Wednesday on charges of delivery of marijuana and drug possession.

• Danny W. Martindale, 21, of the 9300 block of Hunter Drive in Orland Hills, was arrested

by Lockport police Wednesday on charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault and criminal trespassing.

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St. Mary Magdalene CATHOLIC CHURCH

Holy Thursday, March 24, 2016

Morning Prayer..............................................7:30 AM Mass of the Lord’s Supper .............................7:00 PM Adoration continues until Midnight

Night Prayer...................................................11:45 PM

Good Friday, March 25, 2016

Morning Prayer & Stations of the Cross ........7:30 AM Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion..........................3:00 PM

Holy Saturday, March 26, 2016

Morning Prayer..............................................7:30 AM Blessing of Easter Food..................................11:00 AM Easter Vigil Mass............................................7:00 PM

First United Methodist Church 1000 S. Washington St., Lockport 815-838-1017 • Handicapped Accessible Rev. Joseph Kim, Pastor

PALM SUNDAY, March 20 10:30am Worship MAUNDY THURSDAY, March 24 7:00pm Service EASTER SUNDAY, March 27 7:00am Sonrise Service 8:00am Easter Morning Breakfast 9:00am Children’s Easter Egg Hunt 10:30am Easter Sunday Worship

There is no 4:00 PM Mass on Holy Saturday

Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 Masses: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:30 AM

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Palm Sunday, March 20 at 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Mid-Week Lenten Worship, March 23 at 6:45 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Worship, March 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, March 27 at 8:00, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

805 Western Ave., Joliet, IL 815.727.9259 www.firstpresjoliet.org

7:00am, 8:30am, 10:15am & Noon Masses Palm Sunday Mass ~ Mar 20 Sat 4:00pm & Sun 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:15am & Noon Holy Thursday ~ Mar 24 8:15am Morning Prayer 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:00pm until Midnight Adoration 12:00am Night Prayer

Good Friday ~ Mar 25 8:15am Morning Prayer 3:00pm Stations of the Cross 7:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Stations of the Cross Fri Mar 18, 7:00pm

Holy Saturday ~ Mar 26 8:15am Morning Prayer 11:00am Easter Basket Blessing 7:30pm Easter Vigil

Sacrament of Reconciliation Wed Mar 23, 7:00pm

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COME WORSHIP WITH US CHURCH OF ST. JUDE, JOLIET HOLY WEEK - EASTER SCHEDULE

Tuesday March 15, 2016 Holy Saturday March 26, 2016 Confessions 7:15-until finished (After St. Jude Novena) No Adoration in Chapel Morning Prayer/Divine Mercy Novena, 8:00 am Holy Thursday, March 24, 2016 Blessing of Food, 10:00 am Morning Prayer, 8:00 am Great Vigil of Easter, 7:30 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 pm Chapel reopens after Vigil Mass Adoration until midnight in the chapel Good Friday, March 25, 2016 Easter Sunday Masses, March 27, 2016 Chapel closed until after Easter Vigil Morning Prayer/Divine Mercy Novena, 8:00 am 8:00, Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 10:00 am; 12:00 pm With Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion, 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm

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He is Risen!

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Messiah Lutheran Church Worship Services

7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 24 8:00 a.m.: 7:00 p.m.:

Morning Prayer Mass of the Lord's Supper Most. Rev. R. Daniel Conlon presiding Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight

GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 25

6:00 p.m.:

Morning Prayer Reading of the Lord's Passion, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion Most. Rev. R. Daniel Conlon presiding Stations of the Cross

HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 26 8:00 a.m.: 11:00 a.m.: 7:30 p.m.:

Morning Prayer Blessing of Easter Baskets Easter Vigil Mass Most. Rev. R. Daniel Conlon presiding Cathedral Choral Scholars

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Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church Iglesia Catõlica San Juan Bautista

404 N. Hickory St., Joliet, IL 60435

Palm Sunday/Domingo de Ramos Saturday/Sãbado - March 19, 2016 4:00 PM Mass - English • 5:30 PM Misa - Español

Sunday/Domingo - March 20, 2016 9:00 AM Misa - Español - Iglesia y Gimnásio 11:00 AM Mass - English 1:00 AM Misa - Español - Iglesia y Gimnásio 6:30 PM Misa - Español

EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 27 7:30 a.m.: 9:00 a.m.: 11:00 a.m.: 12:30 p.m.:

Easter Mass with Very Rev. Joseph Tapella presiding Easter Mass with Very Rev. Brad Baker presiding Children’s Choir Easter Mass with Most Rev. Joseph M. Siegel presiding Cathedral Choir Easter Mass with Rev. Burke Masters presiding There is no 7:00 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday

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Good Friday/Viernes Santo - March 25, 2016 Lord’s Passion Liturgy - 5:00 PM - English Viernes Santo de La Pasiõn del Señor - 7:00 PM - Español

Easter Vigil/Sãbado de Gloria - March 26, 2016 7:30 PM - Bilingual

Easter Sunday/Domingo de Pascua - March 27, 2016 8:00 AM Mass - English • 9:30 AM Misa - Español - Iglesia y Gimnásio 11:30 AM Mass - English • 1:00 AM Misa - Español - Iglesia y Gimnásio 6:30 PM Misa - Español

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Worship in Word and Music • March 20 ~ 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Maundy Thursday., March 24th 7:00 pm Worship

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EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP March 27 ~ 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

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Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Breakfast at 9:30 am

Good Friday, March 25th 7:00 pm Easter Sunday, March 27th Worship 8:30 am and 11:00 am

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Palm Sunday Service March 20, 2016 at 10:00 AM Maundy Thursday Service March 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM Easter Sunday Service March 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM Join us and help celebrate the Easter season

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OBITUARIES JAMES T. BERTA JR. James T. Berta Jr. (Bud), age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Joliet Area Hospice.

Preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Berta; and one beloved daughter, Lili DePratt.

Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Betty (Denewellis) Berta. His beautiful life will forever be cherished by his children, Cathy (John) Dixon, Jim (Sherry) Berta, Jeff (Theresa) Berta and Candie Berta.

The proudest “Papa” of seven grandchildren, John (Nicole) Dixon, Eric (Jen) Zola, Holly (Shawn) Creed, Sam, Jimmy, Jeff and Nikki Berta. The best great-grandpa to Lexi and Jake Zola, Kellen Creed and Isabella, John IV and Sophia Dixon. Loving brother of Dolores (Stanley) Malnar and JoAnn (Tony deceased) Starcevich. Treasured by numerous nieces and nephews and special people in his life, including Rudy and Janette Denewellis and Dan Alvarado.

Born on Feb. 13, 1930, he was a lifelong resident. Bud was retired from P.T. Ferro Construction after many long, hard years. He enjoyed tinkering around with anything he could get his hands on; there wasn’t anything that he couldn’t fix. The “Sunday funnies” were his favorite read. Bud had a sense of humor and enjoyed working outside. It was once said that Bud was “the nicest boss anyone had known.” That was beyond true.

He was such a kind soul.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Joliet Area Hospice in Bud’s name would be appreciated.

A Celebration of Bud’s life will begin on Saturday, March 19, 2016, with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:30 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Elmhurst Cemetery in Joliet. Visitation will be Friday, March 18, 2016, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435.

Obituary and tribute wall for James T. Berta at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0998.

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CHARLES W. BOKAR

Born: April 13, 1929; in Cleveland, OH Died: March 11, 2016; in Plainwell, MI Charles W. Bokar, of Plainwell, MI, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016, at the age of 86.

Charlie was born on April 13, 1929, in Cleveland, OH. He was the son of Charles and Lottie (Szczepanek) Bokar. Charles graduated from South High School in 1947. He excelled in basketball and baseball during his high school years. He then graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s in business.

Charles served in the United States Army as a Sergeant.

He married Margaret Kozan on Nov. 14, 1953. He worked for the Eaton Corp. in a number of different management positions from 1953 to 1990.

He worked for Eaton in Cleveland and also Kentucky before being transferred to Galesburg, MI, in 1987.

Charles is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret “Marge;” four children, Charles (Dr. Laura) Bokar of Naperville, Richard Bokar of Willoughby, OH, Catherine Bokar of Plainfield and Robert Bokar of Batavia; five grandchildren, Emily Bokar, Megan Bokar, Jonathan Bokar, Benjamin Oberman and Sarah Oberman; and a son-in-law, Stuart Oberman, of Loganville, GA. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jo Anne Oberman.

Arrangements in Michigan were entrusted to Life Story Funeral Home of Plainwell.

Charles’ “Life Story” biography can be viewed at www.lifestorynet.com.

Donations in Charles’ name to St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, 766 S. Farmer St., Otsego, MI 49078 and/or St. Margaret’s Catholic Church St. Vincent DePaul Society, 245 Court St., Otsego, MI 49078, would be greatly appreciated.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Otsego, MI. Interment will be Friday, March 18, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery in Joliet, where military honors will be conducted. There will be NO services held at the funeral home.

Obituary and tribute wall Charles W. Bokar at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information call 815-722-0524.

people.

Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 10 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation Friday from 4 until 7 p.m.

For information, 815-744-0022 or www.

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MARY LOU GEISLER Mary Lou Geisler (Hatchitt), 88, of North Port, Florida, passed away quietly at her home in North Port, Florida, on March 4, 2016.

She was born in Davenport, Iowa, on March 30, 1927.

In May of 1946, she married William H. Geisler, a registered pharmacist, and they relocated to Illinois. Together they raised their three sons in the Joliet township school system. In 1972, Mary moved to Florida. She has been a longtime resident of the Venice area, before moving to North Port in 2010.

She is survived by the last of her 10 siblings, her sister, Margaret Ehlers; her three sons, Greg Geisler, Glenn Geisler and Jeff Geisler; granddaughters, Jennifer and Amanda; and great-grandchildren, Aimee, Anna and Jacob.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill in 1959.

Arrangements were by National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte, Florida.

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WILMA J. DUTTON Wilma J. Dutton (nee Davis) passed away peacefully at the Alden of Shorewood, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Age 83.

Survived by her daughter, Gail (Kurt) Rohrbach; a daughter-in-law, Karen Dutton; three granddaughters, Shannon Rohrbach, Kourtnie (Neil) Huddleston and Ashley (Rusty) Fosnaugh; three great-grandchildren, Blake, Luke and Brooke; a brother; a sister; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Dutton; a son, Chris Dutton; her mother, Gertie Davis; a sister, Hester; and a brother, Kelly.

Wilma was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and was a woman with a “green thumb.” Anything she touched she could make grow 12 feet. She enjoyed her birds and all wildlife but truly enjoyed helping

Lawrence Hosey, born March 26, 1958, to Richard Hosey and the late Braddis Ann Hosey in Laurel, Mississippi.

He was a graduate of Bay Springs High School located in Bay Springs, Mississippi.

Throughout high school, he was an all-star athlete. He joined Pine Grove Baptist Church

at an early age.

Lawrence moved to Joliet in 1987. He prospered by the Grace of God along with supportive family and friends. He was a faithful employee of Pactiv LLC for 26 years. Lawrence joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where he served within the Usher Ministry under the leadership of Pastor Richard D. House.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his mother, Braddis A. Hosey; and one sister, Darlene Hosey.

He leaves to cherish precious memories his parents, Richard and Betty Hosey; his sons, Corey (Kim) Hosey, Shaun (Claudia) Hosey and Barry (Chasity) Martin; one stepson, Lamont Park; his fiancee, Dorothy Brown; one brother, Edwin Hulett Hosey; three sisters, Linda (Jessie) Clayton of Bay Springs, MS, Shirlene (Terrell) Allen of Jackson, MS, and Tasha Hosey of Joliet; one stepsister, Shelia Traylor of Joliet; nine grandchildren, B.J., Chaston, China, Kenny, King, Sabrea, Skylar, Tailyiha and Tobias; one godson, Keyon Wash; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016, from 10 until 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 18101 Oak Ave., Lockport. Service at 11 a.m., Pastor Richard D. House, officiating. Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery, Bay Springs, MS. Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd. 112 Richards St. 815-723-1283

RONALD INGRAM Ronald Ingram, age 43, died suddenly of a heart attack on Feb. 29, 2016.

Survived by his children, Ashley and Alexander Ingram; his mother, Mildred Moore, his siblings, Mary Agee, Robert, Stephen and Vincent Ingram and Karen Vance.

Memorial service to be held Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Little Joe’s, 1300 N Cedar Road, New Lenox.

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Vladimir Ogary 3-17-1927 - 3-21-2011

In loving memory of my lucky charm

Five years have come and gone, But still greatly missed and loved. Life is not the same without you.

Love, Jeanette, children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren

The ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON – Anita Brookner, a Booker Prize-winning novelist who explored the emotional undercurrents of quiet lives, has died at 87.

A death notice in Tuesday’s edition of The Times newspaper said Brookner died Anita peacefully in her sleep Brookner on Thursday.

Born in London in 1928, the only

child of Polish Jewish parents, Brookner began her career as an art historian – specializing in French art – and was the first woman to be named Slade Professor of Fine Art at Cambridge University.

She published her first novel, “A Start in Life,” when she was in her early 50s and went on to write some 25 works of fiction. She won the Booker Prize, Britain’s leading literary award, in 1984 for “Hotel Du Lac,” the story of an isolated writer adrift on the shore of Lake Geneva. It was later adapted into a BBC television

miniseries.

Her spare, unflinching portrayals of loneliness and isolation won praise, especially from other writers.

Novelist Jilly Cooper told The Times that Brookner was “a wonderful writer who had this wonderful lucid prose... she was an icon of my age.”

Her publisher, Juliet Annan, told the BBC that Brookner “wrote about the biggest fears we have: loneliness and death.”

Brookner never married. The death notice said she had requested that there be no funeral.

The ASSOCIATED PRESS AUGUSTA, Maine – A 13-yearold medical marijuana advocate who moved from Connecticut to Maine so she could access cannabis to treat a rare form of epilepsy has died.

Two medical marijuana advocacy groups say Cyndimae Meehan died Sunday in her family’s Augusta home. She had a severe form of epilepsy known as Dravet syndrome.

A family friend said Cyndimae regained her strength and stopped using a wheelchair once she began taking cannabis oil. The family became advocates, often testifying on state bills.

OBITUARIES JOSEPH BERNARD LAPICKI

Born: Oct. 31, 1961 Died: Jan. 15, 2016

Joseph Bernard Lapicki, was called to his Creator on Jan. 15, 2016, at 54 years of age. He passed peacefully at home after suffering from a brain trauma injury, during treatment brain tumors were revealed, despite success with two previous battles with cancer.

Joseph was born Oct. 31, 1961, in Joliet, to the late Josef and Kazimiera (Jankiewicz) Lapicki and was welcomed by his brother, Andrew K. Lapicki (Cynthia).

In 1986, Joseph married Marie Estelle (Ardaugh), who survives along with their children, Mariette Renee (Robert Vicich), Joseph Dylan (Kimber Tiara Harris) and Andrew Armstrong (Caitlin Evita Klaboe); Lapicki grandchildren also survive. Ligia (Jankiewicz) Targowski (Joseph’s Godmother), Leonard and Sandra Ardaugh and other family members and friends survive.

Joseph attended Holy Cross School and Joliet Catholic High before moving to Morris, with his family, then attended Morris High School. From there he attended Western Illinois University.

After marriage he continued his education studying horticulture at Joliet Junior College. Joseph was a member of Will County Carpenters Local 174 before moving to Montana.

Joseph was an avid outdoorsman and was fondly nicknamed “Coho Joe” by his favorite fishing buddy and future brother-in-law, Roy Ardaugh. After vacationing in Montana many times with his brother as a young man, Joseph knew that was where he wanted to live his life.

Part of our family moved to Montana in 2001. In 2004, Joseph joined his family in Terry, MT, but this wasn’t the Montana he had dreamed of, so he went off to take a ride and returned late at night, announcing that he had just found his ranchland. Until recently, Joseph lived primarily in Volborg, MT, coming home to Terry often. It

was on the ranch in Volborg that Joseph was happiest, he enjoyed every day spent in the outdoors, especially being accompanied by his faithful German shepherd dogs. Joseph had a huge appreciation for the land, in all aspects. He enjoyed reforesting and arranging landscapes to accommodate all aspects of nature’s bounty.

At his request Joseph has been cremated.

A Memorial Mass at the church of Joseph’s upbringing, Holy Cross Church in Joliet, will take place on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19, 2016, at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Montana German Shepherd Rescue(.org) or the American Cancer Society in Joseph’s memory.

GEORGE J. SEFCIK Born: Aug. 29, 1951 Died: March 15, 2016

George J. Sefcik, age 64, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday March 15, 2016, due to complications from double pneumonia.

Born in Joliet, Aug. 29, 1951, to Phyllis (nee Helbling) and the late George E. Sefcik. He attended St. Patrick Catholic Grade School and graduated with the class of 1970 at Joliet West High School.

He is survived by his beloved mother, Phyllis; aunts, Maggie Noe, Rose Sefcik, Theresa Sefcik, Betty Helbling and Kathy Helbling.

Many cousins also survive, as well as his good buddies, John Henkle, Tim Allocco, Norman Blackhall and another dear friend, Steve Brown.

Preceded in death by his father, George E. Sefcik (2001); aunts, Betty (late Homer) Givenrod and Ann (late Earl) Sorensen; uncles, Al Sefcik, Joe (late Bertha) Sefcik, John (late Alice) Sefcik, Jerry Sefcik, Steve (late Pauline) Sefcik, Joe Helbling, James Helbling and

George Noe. He was employed as a bank teller for 26 years at the former Joliet Federal Savings & Loan (Chase Bank). He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. A sports enthusiast, George enjoyed “tabulating the stats” for the various fantasy leagues he was involved with.

George will fondly be remembered as a very thoughtful and kind gentleman who didn’t let his disability affect his positive outlook on life.

Funeral services for George J. Sefcik will be held Saturday, March 19, 2016, 8:45 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road (at Essington Road) Joliet to St. Patrick Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m.

Entombment Elmhurst Cemetery Mausoleum.

Visitation Friday, from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

For information, 815-741-5500 or visit his book of memories at www.fredcdames.com.

DAVONTE D. ULMER JR.

Born: Nov. 7, 2015; in Joliet Died: March 10, 2016; in Hammond Davonte Douglas Ulmer Jr. was born on Nov. 7, 2015, in Joliet, to Davonte Douglas Ulmer Sr. and Maecedes Angela Sherman. He departed this life on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Franciscan Alliance St. Margaret Health – North in Hammond, Indiana.

Davonte was the beloved son of Davonte Douglas Ulmer Sr. and Maecedes Angela Sherman. He also leaves behind three cher-

ished sisters, Janiah Proctor, Taniah Proctor and Zuri Ulmer; maternal grandparents, Kassandra Malone and Tommie Sherman; paternal grandparents, Krissy Ulmer and Christopher Ulmer and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Apostle Robert Keller, officiating.

Private interment.

Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd. 112 Richards St. 815-723-1283

JACK C. WILSON SR. Jack C. Wilson Sr., age 86, of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Loving father of Thomas Wilson, Deborah (Mark) Thompson, Douglas (Kathleen) Wilson, and Jeanine (Mark) Dodge; cherished grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of 14; and great-great-grandfather of one.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Wilson; parents, Clinton and Mae Wilson; son, Jack C. Wilson Jr.; two young children, Jack and Edward Wilson; and a brother, Jean Floyd (late Nancy) Wilson.

Jack was a member of the Lockport Moose Lodge #1557, Lockport American Legion Post #18, EAA-Experimental Aircraft Association, National Rifle Association, and the Lockport Golf and Recreation. He was a United States Navy veteran.

Funeral services private.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Memorial Tree at Lockport Golf and Recreation, or Jouneycare Hospice, 405 North Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010 would be appreciated.

For information, www.goodalememorialchapel.com or 815-838-1533

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Booker Prize winning novelist Anita Brookner dies at 87

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STATE

Dems, unions celebrate primary wins

By IVAN MORENO

The Associated Press CHICAGO – Illinois Democrats and their union allies celebrated victories in two expensive state legislative races Tuesday, saying the triumph of pro-labor candidates were blows to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s efforts to weaken unions.

Union-backed candidate Juliana Stratton trounced Chicago Democratic state Rep. Ken Dunkin, who was targeted by his party after he aligned himself with Rauner by voting against pro-labor legislation. In central Illinois, Republican Sen. Sam McCann defeated Bryce Benton, who challenged McCann for voting with Democrats on a union bill.

“We think all of these races were a rebuke of the governor and his attempt to attack working families and to destroy unions,” said Greg Kelley, executive vice president for the Service Employees International Union representing health care workers in Illinois.

Money spent on the races by candidates and groups supporting them exceeded $10 million combined – a staggering amount for state legislative primaries that were not going to alter control of the Legislature. Even President Barack Obama weighed in,

ILLINOIS ROUNDUP

News from across the state

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Judge wants review of Hastert’s medical records

CHICAGO – A judge overseeing Dennis Hastert’s hush-money case on Wednesday ordered an independent review of the former U.S. House speaker’s medical records, a move that follows a delay in Hastert’s sentencing after his lawyers said he had nearly died and remained in poor health.

The three-sentence order filed by Judge Thomas M. Durkin in U.S. District Court in Chicago doesn’t explain the need for an expert to “provide an independent report to the court on the defendant’s medical condition,” including whether the judge might doubt the severity of Hastert’s illness as described

“Voters in the Democratic primary election made it very clear they want representatives in the state Capitol who will stand up for middle-class families, children and the elderly, not turn their backs on them,” Madigan said in a statement Wednesday.

Rauner spokesman Lance Trover took a swipe at Obama’s involvement in a race to “defeat one legislator who dared to show a hint of independent thinking,” and then bashed Madigan.

“But the primary elections are over and rather than issuing partisan press releases, the speaker needs to end his monthlong vacation and begin working with the governor to enact a balanced budget alongside structural reforms that grow our economy,” Trover said in a statement.

The House has been off since March 3 and returns to work April 4.

McCann, for his part, said he’s AP photo Democrat Juliana Stratton celebrates with her father, Henry Wiggins, on Tuesday in Chi- hopeful his victory will ease some anxiety from Republican colleagues who cago after her primary win in the Illinois House 5th District race. feared voting one way or another because of the potential repercussions. recording radio and television sports impasse. Rauner’s desire to curb the “I certainly hope it loosens some power of unions has been a major endorsing Stratton. of the gridlock. I certainly think the The two contests also were closely sticking point in negotiations: The message has been sent,” McCann said. watched because they were seen as a governor sees business-friendly laws Republican Senate Leader Christine show of strength in the power strug- as crucial to growing the state’s econ- Radogno said her caucus is “by and gle between Rauner and Democrat- omy; Madigan maintains that what large” supportive of what the governor ic House Speaker Michael Madigan Rauner wants is harmful to the state’s is trying to do and she emphasized the during the state’s nine-month budget working class. need for parties to collaborate.

by defense lawyers.

Hastert pleaded guilty on Oct. 28 to violating bank laws in seeking to pay someone $3.5 million in hush money.

In his plea agreement, the 74-year-old Republican acknowledged he sought to pay someone to hide his misconduct against that person dating back decades to around the time he was a high school wrestling coach. The Associated Press and other media outlets, citing anonymous sources, have reported that Hastert wanted to hide claims that he sexually molested someone.

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Duckworth, Kirk primed for blistering U.S. Senate fight

CHICAGO – Illinois voters got an early taste of what’s expected to be one of the hardest-fought U.S. Senate races in the country, with Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk accusing U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of “repeatedly failing to protect” veterans in her care and the Democrat countering that Kirk has

embraced GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s “fear mongering.”

The remarks after Tuesday night’s primary victories for both candidates previewed a race that Democrats see as key to their efforts to retake control of the U.S. Senate. That goal becomes even more urgent for the party if a Republican wins the White House and the GOP keeps its majority, as expected, in the U.S. House.

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Prosecutor ousted in vote focused on police shooting

CHICAGO – Voters ousted the Chicago area’s top prosecutor Tuesday, backing Democratic primary challenger Kim Foxx in a campaign dominated by questions about Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s handling of the shooting death of a black teenager at the hands of a white police officer.

Foxx, a onetime chief of staff to the County Board president, was among the strongest critics of Alvarez over the

Laquan McDonald shooting. The teenager was shot 16 times in 2014, an incident captured on squad-car video. Alvarez charged the officer with murder, but not until November, more than a year after the incident and after a judge ordered city officials to release the tape publicly.

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City removes sales tax on tampons, sanitary napkins

CHICAGO – The Chicago City Council has rescinded a city sales tax on tampons and sanitary napkins.

Wednesday’s vote followed a recommendation that was made without opposition by the City Council’s finance committee last week. The items are taxed 10.25 percent in Chicago. The vote will remove Chicago’s portion of that tax, or 1.25 percent. Supporters say the measure corrects an unfairness to women.

Tampons and sanitary napkins are now characterized as medical necessities to be exempted.

– Wire reports

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS More than 12 punished for hospital attack

during 2016.

The Fed said Wednesday that the economy has continued to WASHINGTON – More than a grow moderately but that the dozen U.S. military personnel have been disciplined – but face global economy and financial markets still pose risks. Offsetno criminal charges – for misting the threats, the Fed said takes that led to the bombing in a statement after a policy of a Doctors Without Borders meeting that it foresees further hospital that killed 42 people strengthening in the job market. in Afghanistan last year, U.S. At a news conference, Chairdefense officials said. man Janet Yellen said the Fed The punishments, which have expects inflation, which has not been publicly announced, stayed persistently low, to reach are largely administrative. But in some cases the actions, such the central bank’s 2 percent target in two to three years. as letters of reprimand, are tough enough to effectively end Subway safety shutdown chances for further promotion.

The military has previously said makes for long day in D.C. WASHINGTON – An unprecesome personnel were suspenddented 29-hour safety shuted from their duties but has down of subways in the nation’s given no further details. capital inconvenienced hunThe disciplined include both dreds of thousands of people on officers and enlisted personWednesday, but despite predicnel, but officials said none are tions of “Metromageddon” or generals.

“Metropocalypse,” it was hardly the end of the world.

Fed keeps key interest Many riders shrugged it off, rates unchanged saying it’s what they’ve come to WASHINGTON –The Federexpect from the aging, troubled al Reserve is keeping a key interest rate unchanged in light Metro system.

One popular Twitter feed of global pressures that risk about the system, @unsuckdslowing the U.S. economy.

As a result, Fed officials expect cmetro, was running a poll on whether the shutdown would to raise rates more gradually solve “Metro’s flaming cables this year than they had enproblem.” Thousands voted, visioned in December. The officials now foresee two, rather with more than three-quarters saying no. than four, modest increases in their benchmark short-term rate – Wire reports

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Federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland (right) stands with President Barack Obama as he is introduced Wednesday as Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Court during an announcement in the Rose Garden of the White House.

President nominates Garland to high court

By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama nominated appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, thrusting a respected moderate jurist and former prosecutor into the center of an election-year clash over the future of the nation’s highest court.

Obama cast the 63-year-old Garland as “a serious man and an exemplary judge” deserving of a full hearing and a Senate confirmation vote, despite Republican vows to deny him both. Standing in the White House Rose Garden with Garland, Obama argued the integrity of the court was at stake and appealed to the Senate to “play it straight” in filling the seat left vacant by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.

“It’s supposed to be above politics,” Obama said of the high court. “It has to be. And it should stay that way.”

Republican leaders, however, held to their refusal to consider any nominee, saying the seat should be filled by the next president after this year’s election. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke with Garland by phone but did not change his position that “the American people will have a voice.” He said he would not be holding “a perfunctory meeting but he wished Judge Garland well,” a spokesman said.

Others in the GOP ranks were less wedded to the no-hearing, no-vote, not-even-a-meeting

stance – a sign that Republicans are aware the strategy could leave them branded as obstructionist.

Unlike McConnell, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley said he is open to meeting with Garland in the coming weeks, as did five other Republican senators – Rob Portman of Ohio, Jeff Flake of Arizona, Susan Collins of Maine, James Inhofe of Oklahoma and Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire. Others vowed to give his record a close look. The judge will begin visiting with Democratic senators on Thursday at the Capitol, before the Senate breaks for a two-week recess.

Scheduling courtesy meetings is a long way from securing a full hearing, much less winning the 60 votes needed for confirmation. Still, the White House seized the comments as evidence Garland’s weighty resume and bipartisan credentials were putting pressure on Republicans.

Garland, 63, is the chief judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, a court whose influence over federal policy and national security matters has made it a proving ground for potential justices.

A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Garland has clerked for two appointees of Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower – the liberal Justice William Brennan Jr. as well as Judge Henry J. Friendly, for whom Chief Justice John Roberts also clerked.

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Trump: Time to rally around me or expect riots

By JULIE PACE and STEVE PEOPLES The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – After yet another round of convincing victories for Donald Trump, Republican leaders spent Wednesday wavering between grudging acceptance and deep denial about the businessman’s likely ascent to the GOP presidential nomination. An emboldened Trump warned that if the party tried to block him, “You’d have riots.”

With at least three more states in his win column, Trump is now the only candidate with a path to clinching the Republican nomination before the party’s convention in July. But he still must do better in upcoming contests to get the necessary 1,237 delegates, leaving some opponents with a sliver of hope he still can be stopped.

“I still think it’s a very realistic chance that nobody’s going to have a majority of the delegates,” said Henry Barbour, a senior Republican National Committee member who worked on Marco Rubio’s delegate strategy until the Florida senator exited the race Tuesday.

Barbour said Trump “doesn’t deserve to be president,” but also said he

could ultimately support the billionaire if he “can convince me that he’s presidential material.”

Trump cautioned that his supporters would revolt if he falls just short in the delegate count and loses in a rules fight.

“If you just disenfranchise these people, I think you would have problems like you’ve never seen before,” Trump said on CNN’s “New Day.” Despite the deep concerns about Trump within the Republican Party, there was little tangible Donald action Wednesday that Trump indicated a way to stop the real estate mogul’s march toward the general election.

There was no rush among party leaders or donors to coalesce around Ted Cruz, the only candidate in the race with even a long-shot chance of overtaking Trump in the delegate count. A small group of conservatives moved forward with plans to meet Thursday to discuss the prospect of rallying behind a third-party option, but no candidate had been identified to lead that effort.

The three best-financed efforts to stop Trump abruptly ceased advertising after Tuesday’s elections. The outside groups American Future Fund, Our Principles and Club for Growth have no Trump attack ads planned for Arizona – a crucial winner-take-all contest in six days – or in any states beyond.

Former House Speaker John Boehner floated his successor, Paul Ryan, as the nominee in the event of a convention fight. But Ryan quickly took himself out of the mix, saying through a spokeswoman that he would “not accept a nomination and believes our nominee should be someone who ran this year.”

Meanwhile, Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton set her sights on a November showdown with Trump.

Her sweep of Tuesday’s five primary contests – including a slim lead in yetto-be-called Missouri – was a harsh blow to rival Bernie Sanders, giving Clinton what her campaign manager described as an “insurmountable lead” in the delegate count.

“We are confident that for the first time in our nation’s history, the Democratic Party will nominate a woman as their presidential nominee,” Robby

Mook wrote in a memo to supporters.

Clinton has at least 1,599 delegates to Sanders’ 844. It takes 2,383 to win the Democratic nomination.

Trump urged Republicans to view the party’s nominating contest with the same sense of clarity. During a round of calls to morning television shows, he said some of the same Republican senators who publicly criticize him have called him privately to say they want to “become involved” in his campaign eventually. He also picked up an endorsement Wednesday from Florida Gov. Rick Scott.

Trump also effectively killed the next GOP debate scheduled for Monday in Utah, saying “we’ve had enough debates.” After Ohio Gov. John Kasich said he wouldn’t debate without Trump on stage, host Fox News scrapped the event.

Trump has won 47 percent of the Republican delegates awarded so far, according to the Associated Press delegate count. He needs to win 54 percent of the remaining delegates to clinch the nomination by the time the primary season ends on June 7.

Just a handful of states will vote between now and mid-April, a reprieve for opponents.

Deficit-cut plan moves Survey: More acceptance of social changes – except divorce through House panel

By MIKE STOBBE

The Associated Press NEW YORK – Americans are more accepting of gay relationships and couples living together before marriage – but they’ve grown less comfortable with divorce, a new survey shows.

The government periodically asks thousands of teens and younger adults what they think about changes in U.S. family relationships. The results released Thursday indicate a shift over a decade on a range of topics. But most surprising was what they said about divorce.

Asked if divorce is the best solution when a marriage is on the rocks, 38 percent of women agreed, down from 47 percent a decade earlier. For men, it was 39 percent, down from 44 percent.

Divorce in the U.S. has become more common through the generations, and there’s an assumption that acceptance would be holding steady or perhaps increasing, some experts said.

There could be several explanations for the decline, said Wendy Manning, a family and marriage researcher at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

Marriage rates are down and people are

older when they first get married. So those who do marry are more likely to be in it to win it, she said.

“Marriage is becoming so selective that maybe people think if you achieve this status, you don’t want to end it,” said Manning.

Also, the survey was conducted on the heels of a national economic downturn, when some couples didn’t have the money to divorce and set up separate households, she noted.

Other findings, which reflect an increase over a decade: • Think it’s OK for a young couple to live together before they’re married; about three-quarters of men and women.

• Approve of single women having and raising a baby; 78 percent of women, 69 percent of men.

• Say same-sex relationships are fine; about 60 percent of women, 49 percent of men.

• Agree gay and lesbian adults should have the right to adopt children; 75 percent of women, 68 percent of men.

• Approve of premarital sex among 18 year olds; about 54 percent of women and 64 percent of men.

But there was no significant change regarding sex among 16-year-olds. Only 15 percent of women and 21 percent of men said it’s OK.

The ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – A key House panel on Wednesday approved a GOP plan to eliminate the federal budget deficit without tax increases demanded by Democrats, relying on sharp cuts to federal health care programs, government aid to the poor, and hundreds of domestic programs supported by lawmakers in both parties.

The 2016 Budget Committee vote could be the high point for the GOP blueprint, which is short of the majority votes needed to advance through the GOP-controlled House. Two tea party Republicans defected on the otherwise party-line vote.

Many tea party conservatives oppose it because it sticks to last year’s budget and debt deal with President Barack Obama, which awarded the Pentagon and domestic programs big spending increases.

The plan – which is an illustrative wish list rather than

binding legislation – reserves its biggest cuts for health care programs, proposing to eliminate “Obamacare” coverage for millions of people, slash Medicaid, raise the eligibility age for Medicare to 67, and transform Medicare into a voucher-like system for future retirees.

It proposes significant cuts and new work requirements for food stamp benefits and would eliminate the Social Services Block Grant, which provides flexible grants to states for services to the poor. It would require federal workers to pay greater contributions into their pension plans, and scale back undergrad student loan subsidies.

The reward for such sacrifices would be a budget that balances in 10 years and eases the government debt burden faced by future generations.

Eliminating health-care subsidies would boost labor participation, and lower deficits would boost national savings and private investment.

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GUEST VIEW: CHARLES R. BROWN

Take a close look at which veterans groups you donate to

During the last two weeks, many veterans and the public have been angered by revelations of mismanagement and inappropriate use of donations by the CEO and COO of the Wounded Warrior Project.

Both men were terminated March 10 by the board of directors, who should have been much more diligent in their fiduciary duties to the charity, its donors and, more importantly, the veterans it was supposed to be assisting.

It’s an all-too-common story – a worthwhile cause that actually has accomplished many good things ends up neglecting its primary responsibilities and becomes a cash cow for a few highly placed executives wasting resources that could be better directed to veterans’ assistance. High salaries – in the case of the Wounded Warriors Project CEO, almost $500,000 a year salary – and highly questionable expenditures for “training” and “team building” along with operating expenses consumed almost 40 percent of donations.

Operating a nationwide charity solicitation – complete with a sophisticated advertising campaign, audience tested to create feelings of empathy, with recurring charges to your credit card and narrated by well-known celebrities who often donate their time – is expensive to produce and to present to the public.

I certainly am not advocating for the wholesale denial of donations to this organization, which has and will continue to provide much-needed services to wounded veterans.

However, there are alternatives.

There are local veterans’ organizations that have been around for many years serving veterans and their communities. Their members are veterans who not only receive no salary, but many also pay dues to belong to these organizations. They do not need to conduct team-building exercises because they already did that while serving in the armed forces and have little or no overhead to eat up your donations.

More importantly, the majority of the donation stays in the local community, assisting local veterans.

Contact your local American Legion, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Marine Corps League, Vietnam Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States or other veterans organization; ask about their programs; and if you think these programs are worthwhile, help out with a donation. Most of these organizations are 501c(19) tax-exempt and registered Illinois nonprofit corporations, so your donations may be deductible.

If you are a veteran, see which of these organizations you may be eligible to join, and help us help veterans.

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• Charles R. Brown is the commander of St. Juvin Post 1336 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Coal City.

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AMENDMENT

Taking a different way to greatness Mother Olga Yaqob, founder of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, was born and raised in Iraq.

In a recent book, she writes about “merciful hope” and how one encounters it via charitable acts. Giving food to the hungry. Visiting the sick.

Welcoming the stranger. She discovered these “were not only a service to others but also a much deeper encounter, in which Jesus invited his followers to see him in those whom they served.” She saw God in those who suffered terribly, unjustly, alone. “In the midst of the darkness of violence, hatred, bloodshed, and deaths of both civilians and military personnel, faith in God became my anchor in the face of such a storm.”

In her war-torn country, Mother Olga would bury unclaimed bodies, carrying them in her arms. “They were very difficult times in my life.

I had to take responsibility for bringing their bodies to our convent to wash them according to the custom of the culture in order to prepare them for burial.” She looked to Mary as her model, “who stood at the foot of the cross when they took down the body of her only son and laid him in her arms, that precious body, beaten, pierced

VIEWS Kathryn Jean Lopez and covered with blood.”

Terror reigns in Iraq today, and it has driven many Christians from their homes.

A new report from the Knights of Columbus and In Defense of Christians documents some of what has happened to the Christians targeted by ISIS. Among images that jump off the pages of a nearly 300-page study: A Christian man from Mosul who committed suicide after he had to watch as ISIS fighters “brutally raped his wife and daughter in front of him.” Or the woman who “was victimized so often that she resorted to defecating on herself to make herself less desirable, and had to be trained to use the bathroom again after she escaped.” According to the report, “ISIS is estimated to have taken over 1,500 Yazidi and Christian girls as sex slaves.

They are bought and sold on an open slave market, and are often raped in rapid succession by a number of fighters in a single night.”

And these are just some of the horrors we know.

Here at home, the U.S. gov-

ernment faces a decision about whether it is going to recognize what is happening in Iraq as the genocide it so clearly is, following in the footsteps of the EU parliament, among others.

The question has become not one of America sticking its neck out or being a moral leader, but not standing in the way of what would otherwise be something of a global consensus, one that Pope Francis has been begging the world to see for some time now.

What the sloganeering of a certain presidential candidate misses is that America’s greatness is rooted in something more than ourselves, greater than ourselves. American exceptionalism can be a boast, but it also can be a humble and confident prayer. It’s a reminder that we must protect, defend, welcome and lead, with gratitude for the freedoms we have.

I keep hearing how America is a religious nation. If that’s going to mean anything, now is the time for people of faith to humble ourselves, examine our conscience and see whether we are giving what we should to our society.

• Kathryn Jean Lopez is founding director of Catholic Voices USA. She can be contacted at klopez@nationalreview.com.

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Lincoln-Way West’s Marco Pettinato drives to the basket in front of Morgan Park’s Alonzo Chatman during Tuesday’s Class 3A Joliet Central Supersectional. West upset Morgan Park, 68-60, and will play Peoria Manual on Friday in the state semifinals in Peoria.

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Lincoln-Way West’s upset ranks among the biggest in the state tournament’s history One of the greatest things about the original March Madness, the IHSA’s boys basketball tournament, is that on a given night, any team is capable of defeating another one.

That said, things often go pretty much as expected during the playoffs.

You’ll run into a few upsets here and there; and on rare occasions, you get outcomes that are real stunners.

For those who were fortunate enough to attend Tuesday’s Class 3A Joliet Central Supersectional between Lincoln-Way West and Morgan Park, you got to see one of those shockers.

VIEWS Curt Herron After examining the IHSA records during the past few days, I’m convinced that West’s huge 68-60 upset over the Mustangs was one of the biggest in the tournament’s 109-year history.

Since The Associated Press began statewide rankings in 1945, I found fewer than 10 cases where one of the

state’s top-two teams was beaten in the quarterfinals by an unranked squad.

And when you consider what the teams involved had accomplished in recent years, West’s victory over an accomplished Morgan Park program makes it stand out even more.

Coach Nick Irvin’s teams won Class 3A titles in 2013 and 2014 and were third last year. Their 26-3 mark this season ranked them second in Class 3A and gave them 107 victories during the last four campaigns, which was 40 more than the Warriors had won in their seven seasons. And of West’s 67

wins, 41 had come during the past two years.

Although the Mustangs had a talented group that featured several veterans of their recent outstanding seasons, including Sun-Times player of the year Charlie Moore, West used just six players during the contest, one of whom wound up fouling out.

With that as a backdrop, most who follow the game closely wouldn’t give the Warriors much of a chance.

But when a team is well-coached and

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USF’s Reed an honorable-mention All-American SUBMITTED REPORTS

JOLIET – St. Francis junior forward Charnelle Reed has been named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association NAIA All-America Team as an honorable-mention selection.

Reed, a first-team pick for the All-Chicagoland Area Collegiate Conference, averaged 17.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 2.2 steals. A two-time CCAC Player of the Week and NAIA Division II National Player of the Week on one occasion, she scored in double figures in 29 of 33 games, including 13 games with at least 20 points. She collected double-digit rebounds 10 times and shared the CCAC lead with 10 double-doubles.

Reed helped lead USF (28-5) to the CCAC regular-season championship, an automatic berth in the NAIA DII National Tournament and a No. 6 ranking in the final regular-season NAIA DII Coaches poll.

AREA SCHEDULE

Baseball Bolingbrook at Lincoln-Way Central, 4:30 p.m.

Peotone at Momence, 4:30 p.m.

Pontiac at Wilmington, 4:30 p.m.

Romeoville at Tinley Park, 4:15 p.m.

Softball Coal City at Kankakee, 4:30 p.m.

Joliet Central at Rich Central, 4:30 p.m.

Oswego East at Bolingbrook, 4:30 p.m.

Peotone at Momence, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield East at Bremen, 4:30 p.m.

Soccer Manteno at Coal City, 4:30 p.m.

Metea Valley at Plainfield North, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield Central at Nazareth, 4:30 p.m.

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had two hits.

Windy City Tournament

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

Joliet Central vs. Tinley Park at Argo, 4:30 p.m.

Joliet West vs. Willowbrook at Homewood-Flossmoor, 6 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East vs. IC Catholic at Glenbard East, 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way North vs. Romeoville, 6 p.m.

Oak Forest at Bolingbrook, 4:30 p.m.

Providence vs. Thornwood at Reavis, 6 p.m.

Boys Water Polo Lockport at St. Charles North, 5 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East vs. St. Ignatius at Fenwick, 6:40 p.m.

Girls Water Polo St. Charles North at Lockport, 5 p.m.

Wolves to the split. Thomas Smith

Morris 2, Wilmington 1: Gigi Corban drove in two runs and Steve Wittkamp

homered. Nick Evola (1-2) allowed four hits and no earned runs in five innings.

JJC 16-3, Volunteer State 6-11: At Gallatin, Tennessee, Thomas Jeffries (2-1) pitched the win for JJC in the Tuesday HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER opener. Davis Purviance went 2 for 5 Lincoln-Way West 2, Marian Catholic 0: COLLEGE BASEBALL with a homer and drove in three. Jake Brianna Heyer and Breanna Bembenek JJC 2-9, Columbia State 12-3: Jake Cap- Drada hit his second homer and sinscored for West (1-0) in the Reavis Tour- ko was 2 for 4 for Joliet Junior College gled. Steve Wittkamp doubled twice. nament victory. Madison Mikaluaski (5-8) in the Wednesday opener at Co- Jake Capko singled and doubled and and Jane Pinkerton had assists. Erin lumbia State. In Game 2, Glenn Kubek drove in two. In Game 2, Wittkamp Toomey recorded the shutout. was 2 for 4 with two RBIs to help the homered and singled, and Glenn Kubek led Morris (1-0) with two hits and an RBI. Melissa Benson homered. Abby Burns pitched seven innings, giving up four hits and no earned runs, and striking out 12.

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Lincoln-Way West’s players celebrate with the plaque for defeating Morgan Park in the Class 3A Joliet Central Supersectional.

Continued from page 27 executes a game plan to perfection, then anything is possible, as the Warriors were able to demonstrate.

Coaches Brian Flaherty and Dick Mandella hoped to get their squad to shoot the ball well while frustrating Morgan Park’s top players with good defense and a slower tempo.

With Marco Pettinato, Jon Marotta, Cam Gavin, Jay Bumstead, Nolan Green and Cal Pohrte taking it from there, West improved to 21-9 after winning for the 11th time in 12 games and advances to Friday’s 12:15 p.m. semifinals in Peoria against 26-4 Peoria Manual. It marks the program’s first trip to the state semifinals.

Some will recall Lockport’s victory over second-ranked O’Fallon in the 2008 supersectional. But considering that the two teams had met the year before, with the Porters dropping a close game in the quarterfinals, it wasn’t considered to be that big of an upset.

The only real parallel that I could find was back in 1964, when a 10-loss Rock Island Alleman team, making its first state appearance, stunned No. 2 Centralia in Champaign. The Or-

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phans, who were making their fourthstraight state trip, had gone 118-8 in those years.

After the game, I talked to hall of fame coach Mandella about the strategy that he and the Warriors head coach had come up with in order to stop the Mustangs.

“You can’t believe how good that team is,” Mandella said of Morgan Park. “Obviously, the toughness of our kids was unbelievable. We felt that we had to do four things. One was shoot, and we are a tremendous shooting team. Secondly, we wanted to slow the

game down defensively, and we did.

We really confused them in the second half. We were showing 1-3-1; and when the ball went to the baseline, we played matchup and got them standing around.

“We took Moore and Jarrin Randall out of the game, and that was huge.

And then when we spread the floor offensively and slowed the game down and then took the ball to the basket.

Talk about executing a game plan to perfection, it was tremendous. That was unbelievable – I’m so happy for our kids. They’ve done a great job, and

USF’s Fleischauer honored: St. Francis junior third baseman Nick Fleischauer (Minooka, JJC) has been named the CCAC Baseball Player of the Week.

Fleischauer batted .400 (12 for 30) in leading the Saints to a 6-3 mark on the final nine games of their Florida trip.

He drove in 12 runs and belted three home runs, two in the same inning in USF’s 16-10 win over Cornerstone. He posted a .700 slugging percentage on the week.

In 22 games this season, Fleischauer is batting .328 with three home runs and 22 RBIs. He sports a .425 on-base percentage and a .582 slugging percentage.

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Lewis’ Strus cited: Small College Basketball announced that Lewis sophomore forward Max Strus has been selected to the third watch list for the Bevo Francis Award, consisting of 25 of the best men’s basketball players among NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA Division I, NAIA Division II, USCAA and NCCAA. The award is presented annually to the player who has had the finest overall season. The finalists will be announced April 1. we ain’t done yet.”

Thirty-four years ago, another coach named Flaherty directed his team to one of the biggest upsets in the history of the tournament. Brian’s father, Mike, led his Mendel Catholic squad to a semifinal upset over Quincy, which saw its then-state-record 64-game win streak halted.

I reminded the Warriors coach of that famous upset, which certainly was one of the biggest of his father’s hall of fame career. But the younger Flaherty laughed off such comparisons.

“The only way that I compare myself with my dad is with looks, and I think that I’m far better looking than him,” Brian Flaherty joked. “This is a little surreal. I don’t know how many people really gave us a chance. But we went in the same way that we have in every other game. We had a game plan and said that this is what’s going to give us the best opportunity to win.

“I have to credit coach Mandella. In maybe the first week of December, we realized that we could not be a man-toman team, and I’m a man-to-man coach.

Coach Mandella said that he had some ideas for how we could play the 1-3-1 and that it would slow teams down.”

• Curt Herron can be reached at cherron@shawmedia.com.

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The greeting came from a fellow reporter moments after the conclusion of Tuesday night’s Class 4A boys basketball supersectional at Northern Illinois University.

“I’ll bet if someone had said one of your West teams is going to win tonight and get to state, you would not have said it would be Lincoln-Way West.”

He was absolutely correct. While Joliet West had a legitimate shot against Benet in the game at NIU, I have to admit to being in the majority. I did not give Lincoln-Way West much of chance against Morgan Park. The Mustangs have been a dominant force in Class 3A with two state titles and a third place the last three years, and they rightfully were ranked among the state’s best this season regardless of class.

The crowd at Joliet Central had to be working into more and more of a frenzy as the game wound down and the Warriors continued to hang tough.

Lincoln-Way West came away with a 68-60 victory and a berth in Friday’s 12:15 p.m. semifinal at the Peoria Civic Center against Peoria Manual.

Meanwhile, up in DeKalb, Joliet West rallied late but fell short, 67-59.

First and foremost, kudos to the Warriors on their stunning accomplishment. I wish I could have been there as well as in DeKalb – but, as they say, you can’t be in two places at once.

All along, we had thought the local team that came out of the Lincoln-Way West Regional would have a legitimate shot at playing in the Joliet Central Supersectional. Providence knocked out JCA, the highest-seeded team in that regional, in a regional semifinal.

Lincoln-Way West beat stubborn Rich East and then ousted Providence in the regional final.

The Warriors won the sectional when they erased a six-point deficit by outscoring Hillcrest, the No. 1 sectional seed, 11-0 to end the game. That in itself was an amazing way to remain alive.

And then came the victory over Morgan Park. If the Warriors can beat the Mustangs, then, hey, why not Peoria Manual in the state semifinals and either St. Joseph or Belleville Althoff in the championship game?

I will say this: Manual can be a problem. The Rams beat Rockford Boylan, 61-58, Tuesday night in the Class 3A supersectional at NIU that preceded the Joliet West game, so I had an opportunity to see them survive a thriller against a quality opponent.

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Joliet West junior Jason Bingham is fouled by Benet Academy junior Jack Nolan in the third quarter of Tuesday’s Class 4A Northern Illinois University Supersectional in DeKalb.

Frankie Williams’ son, Da’Monte Williams, is an outstanding player. AJ Youngman can shoot the 3-ball. In fact, Manual was 11 of 21 from beyond the arc. Without that kind of accuracy, the Rams would not have beaten Boylan.

Perhaps Lincoln-Way West will be able to do something defensively to limit Manual from the outside.

Lincoln-Way West was nothing short of excellent the last 2½ quarters against Morgan Park. The Mustangs led, 25-14, early in the second quarter, and the Warriors outscored them, 5435, the rest of the way.

So, kudos to coach Brian Flaherty, top assistant Dick Mandella and rest of the staff. Kudos to Marco Pettinato, Cameron Gavin, Jon Marotta, Nolan Green, Jay Bumstead and the War-

riors’ reserves on a job well done.

Now, the plan is to go out and play two more games in similar fashion and see if that is good enough to win a state championship. You never know.

Meanwhile, although it was disappointing that Joliet West will not be playing in Peoria, the best of the Tigers might be ahead. All season, they heard the talk about how next year could be their year.

However, the players who met the media after Tuesday’s game – Trevian Bell, Teyvion Kirk and Tabyous Casterberry – said they never gave up on this season. There was no reason in their eyes that a trip to Peoria could not have happened. It came down to Benet playing very well, and shooting very well, most of the night. The Tigers

fell a little too far behind to erase their deficit against a team of the Redwings’ caliber.

Next season, Joliet West will have Bell, Kirk, Casterberry, Elijah Ward, Jason Bingham, Eddie Creal, Mike Smith and Darien Bosby back. That’s a nucleus that can match anyone’s. In addition, the Tigers’ sophomore team was good, and some of that group will be ready to contribute on the varsity level.

With coach Nick DiForti, assistant Roger Plechaty and sophomore coach Larry Thompson guiding the way, there is good reason for optimism.

I can’t wait to see how that plays out.

• Dick Goss can be reached at dgoss@shawmedia.com.

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Senior pitcher Kendal Judge will be a key to Providence’s softball fortunes, as will her batterymate, catcher Jessica Cothern. “Kendal does a great job on the mound,” coach Jay Biesterfeld said.

“She is one of the best, not only in the area, but the state. We are counting on her for big contributions this season.

We are also spoiled with such a great catcher in Jessica [Cothern].

She has been one of the most consistent hitters in my 12 years here.”

Lathan Goumas file photo – lgoumas@shawmedia.com

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Battery charges high hopes at Providence

By JEFF DE GRAW

Shaw Media correspondent NEW LENOX – When a team has one of the top pitchers in the state and a solid nucleus of returning veterans, expectations are high.

That is the scenario for the Providence Celtics softball team this spring.

With the return of senior pitcher Kendal Judge, a University of Minnesota recruit, along with catcher Jessica Cothern and three of the four infielders, the Celtics have their sights set high.

Providence also is joining the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference, having played in the East Suburban Catholic Conference last year.

“Our main goal this season is to see improvement in a game-to-game consistency,” veteran coach Jay Biesterfeld said.

“We have the talent to beat anyone, but I didn’t feel we played our best every game last year. That is that consistency that we will be looking for. We are hoping to compete for the conference title in the GCAC. It is a tough conference, especially with Mother

McCauley, Trinity and Montini, along with Bishop McNamara, who moves over with us from the ESCC.” Judge will be a key.

“Kendal does a great job on the mound. She is one of the best, not only in the area, but the state. We are counting on her for big contributions this season. We are also spoiled with such a great catcher in Jessica [Cothern].

She has been one of the most consistent hitters in my 12 years here.”

Judge (220 strikeouts in 130 innings) and Cothern (.430 batting average, 33 RBIs) form one of the best batteries in the area.

The Celtics return a veteran infield led by senior first baseman Taylor Amato, junior second baseman Jessica Miklos and shortstop Taylor Young, who is only a sophomore.

“Last year was the first time I ever played shortstop,” said Young, who started all 34 games at the position. “At first it was different, getting used to the different angles, but now I love it.

“Offensively, my job is just to get on base so our power hitters can drive me in. We are looking to stay positive

CELTICS n 2015 Record: 22-12, 15-5 ESCC n Coach: Jay Biesterfeld (12th year) n Returning Regulars: RHP Kendal Judge (Sr.), C Jessica Cothern (Sr.), 1B Taylor Amato (Sr.), Inf/Of Mia Massaro (Sr.), 2B Jessica Miklos (Jr.), SS Taylor Young (So.) n Outlook: With one of the top pitchers in the state returning, along with a strong nucleus, the Celtics have high expectations for the season. Joining a new conference will be a challenge, along with playing with consistency from game to game. each and every day, and don’t get down when something doesn’t go our way. If we do that, we will be fine.”

Miklos likes what she sees in practice so far.

“We are gelling really well and have the experience from last year,” she said. “We are a strong hitting team, and the defense will be just as good. The new conference challenge will be fun.

We always play some of those teams, but now it really means something. I

just have to do my job at second and at the plate, everything for the team.”

The Celtics will be young in the outfield, but with much-improved speed.

“We will have much more team speed this year,” Biesterfeld said. “Not only starting, but depth of speed. We have to use that to our advantage.”

One of those veterans who will see time in the outfield and infield is senior Mia Massaro.

“I will play wherever coach puts me,” she said. “We have a lot of talent on this team. The competition is tough, but we are up for the challenge. I am confident that we will all step up, take a bigger role and embrace the challenge.

“This is the seniors’ last shot. We have watched what the baseball team has done the last two years with state titles. That gives us confidence; it’s our turn now.”

“Expectations are always high at Providence,” Biesterfeld said. “We would like nothing more than to add to the collection of trophies. We have to stay focused on playing as a team, play for each other. That chemistry is the key to a successful season.”

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By TIM TIERNEY

Shaw Media correspondent

WILDCATS n 2015 Record: 21-16, 11-10 in Southwest Prairie Conference n Coach: John Rosner n Returning Regulars: C Matt Bunetta, P Brandon Callender, P/OF Justin Willner, OF Kyle MacFarlane n Outlook: Central has a solid battery in third-year catcher Matt Bunetta and junior pitcher Brandon Callender. The Wildcats will have to overcome inexperience in the infield early in the season. the offense. He batted .333 with 15 RBIs and a .371 average with runners in scoring position.

Senior Justin Willner will be on the mound when he isn’t in the outfield with returnee Kyle MacFarlane.

“Hopefully, some guys on the mound end up stepping up and doing well, throwing strikes and challenging guys,’’ Rosner said. “We’ve been stressing that, especially early in the season.

Challenge guys in the zone and make them get themselves out with ground balls and play some defense behind it.’’

Willner, who pitched out of an ex-

tra-inning jam last year to beat Plainfield East, realizes the pitchers’ demeanor can rub off on the rest of the players.

“How we carry ourselves is probably one of the main things, being leaders on the team,’’ Willner said.

“We’re like a family. We do things together,’’ Bunetta said. “We try to create that bond between us so when we’re on the field, we have that.’’

Central graduated six starters from last year’s 21-16 squad. The Wildcats also have to overcome the loss of pitcher Zach Pirc, a senior who had elbow surgery in November.

The infield will be all juniors, including Rocco Pascente, Kyle Cockrell, Cam Cercone, Nate Yusko and Cade Thornberry.

Central plays its first six games on the road before the home opener March 29 against Morris. The Wildcats will be in the WJOL Tournament before they start their Southwest Prairie Conference season April 5 against Romeoville.

“We’re going to have to fight through some stuff and see where we’re at, hopefully get better as the year progresses,’’ Rosner said.

SPRING TRAINING Braun singles in debut as Brewers beat White Sox

PHOENIX – Ryan Braun had an RBI single in his first at-bat of the spring and scored in his second as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the White Sox, 5-2, on Wednesday.

Braun, who had off-season back surgery, followed a walk to Eric Young Jr. and a hit-and-run single by Jonathan Lucroy in the first inning with an opposite-field single to right field to drive in Young.

It was the first run allowed by the Sox’s Carlos Rodon, who pitched seven scoreless innings and allowed only three hits in his first two starts. He allowed seven hits and four runs in 31⁄3 innings Wednesday.

Braun, who made a running catch in left field on a fly ball by the Sox’s Adam Eaton to open the game, walked in the third inning and scored from first base with a slide at home on a double by Chris Carter.

He left the game after three innings.

Tim Anderson tripled and scored in the fifth for the Sox, who had five hits.

Rodon scuffled for the first time this spring. He said he was working on his back-door slider and was happy with several he threw.

“I fell behind a couple of guys, and they hit the ball pretty well,” said Rodon, who was visibly upset after allowing a leadoff single to Jonathan Villar in the second.

“When you get ahead of guys, the last thing you want to do is throw a pitch over the middle and give up a single. That’s frustrating.”

Young throws 4 scoreless innings, Royals top Cubs SURPRISE, Ariz. – Chris Young pitched four scoreless innings and Christian Colon snapped a 0-for-23 skid with his first two hits as the Kansas City Royals

baseman Adam LaRoche said he planned to retire and walk away from a $13 million salary after being told by the team president to cut down the time his son spent in the clubhouse.

Team president Kenny Williams confirmed Wednesday that he twice asked LaRoche in the last week to “dial it back” with 14-year-old son, Drake.

LaRoche abruptly said Tuesday at spring training that he planned to leave the AP photo game. Sox general manager Rick Hahn said at the time it outfielder, hit a three-run homer was a “personal decision” and that LaRoche was asked to in the seventh and drove in Colon with a fifth-inning single. reconsider.

Williams said LaRoche’s son Dusty Coleman hit a two-run was a “quality young kid” and homer in the eighth.

Cubs right-hander John Lackey wasn’t a distraction. But Williams indicated he didn’t want allowed two runs on six hits anything to deter the team’s over five innings, walking none focus. and striking out four.

The 36-year-old LaRoche hit Told to cut clubhouse time only .207 with 12 home runs last year. of son, LaRoche left Sox – The Associated Press PHOENIX – White Sox first The Cubs’ Addison Russell catches a ball hit by the Kansas City Royals during a spring training game Wednesday in Surprise, Ariz.

topped the Cubs, 10-0, on Wednesday.

Young, who pitched out of a bases-loaded one-out jam in the fourth, allowed two hits, walked two and struck out five.

Colon, who had not had a hit since his RBI single in the 12th inning of Game 5 of the World Series, doubled in the fifth and singled in the seventh.

Reymond Fuentes, who is trying to earn a job as a spare

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PLAINFIELD – There aren’t many certainties at the start of the high school baseball season beyond rainy weather and soggy fields.

Plainfield Central has another sure thing, however, in senior catcher Matt Bunetta.

“He’s just a great player for us behind the plate,’’ Central coach John Rosner said. “It’s a position I haven’t had to worry about for three years now. And he swings it well, too.’’

Bunetta gradually has learned his position while he has guided the Wildcats’ pitching staff and infield defense.

“Ever since sophomore year, there were guys I had to look up to in order to get some pointers, some tips, how to lead a team,’’ Bunetta said. “Over the years, having experience with coaches and the team itself, I’ve kind of gotten used to the pressure.’’

The pace of the game and the focus of his teammates can be traced to Bunetta.

“It’s amazing how much quicker a high school baseball game can be when your catcher knows what he’s doing, cuts down on baserunners and every-

thing else,’’ Rosner said.

Bunetta, a Saint Xavier recruit, hit .355 last season with 18 RBIs, both second best on the team. He led Central in other categories, including quality at-bats and a .438 average with runners in scoring position.

But dealing with the pitchers on and off the field is the most important role for Bunetta.

“You have to know your pitchers,’’ he said. “You have to know how to talk to them. All pitchers are different. Having that experience with each guy on the team, after a year-and-a-half with them, catching their bullpen.

“You have to know what they like, what they don’t like, how to talk to them. Even how to talk to the rest of the team.’’

The No. 1 pitcher going into the season is junior Brandon Callender.

He was 5-3 last year with a 2.49 ERA in a team-high 61 innings, including 10 starts.

“Last year, I had to earn it more,’’ Callender said of his role. “This year, I’m kind of being given it, but I’m not taking it for granted. I’m going to definitely earn it.’’

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NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 71 41 21 9 91 229 208 St. Louis 71 41 21 9 91 187 179 Blackhawks 71 41 24 6 88 197 176 Nashville 70 35 22 13 83 192 179 Minnesota 70 32 27 11 75 184 175 Colorado 70 35 31 4 74 188 198 Winnipeg 69 29 35 5 63 181 205 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 69 42 22 5 89 190 156 Anaheim 68 38 21 9 85 174 160 San Jose 69 39 24 6 84 206 181 Arizona 69 30 32 7 67 185 211 Vancouver 68 27 29 12 66 166 197 Calgary 69 29 35 5 63 189 217 Edmonton 72 27 38 7 61 171 212 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 70 39 22 9 87 198 171 Boston 71 39 24 8 86 215 191 Tampa Bay 70 40 25 5 85 191 167 Detroit 70 34 25 11 79 176 186 Ottawa 71 33 30 8 74 205 220 Montreal 71 33 32 6 72 191 200 Buffalo 71 28 33 10 66 169 193 Toronto 69 24 34 11 59 164 202 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Washington 69 50 14 5 105 221 161 N.Y. Islanders 68 38 21 9 85 194 170 N.Y. Rangers 69 39 23 7 85 197 181 Pittsburgh 69 37 24 8 82 190 174 Philadelphia 69 34 23 12 80 181 185 Carolina 70 31 26 13 75 171 188 New Jersey 70 33 30 7 73 154 178 Columbus 69 28 33 8 64 180 215 x-clinched playoff spot Two points for a win, one point for OT loss Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 3, Blackhawks 2 Montreal 3, Buffalo 2, OT St. Louis at Edmonton (n) Winnipeg at Calgary (n) Colorado at Vancouver (n) N.Y. Rangers at Anaheim (n) Thursday’s Games Minnesota at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Carolina at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Florida at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

San Jose at Arizona, 9 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 48 19 .716 Indiana 36 31 .537 Detroit 34 34 .500 Bulls 33 33 .500 Milwaukee 29 39 .426 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 45 21 .682 Boston 39 29 .574 New York 28 40 .412 Brooklyn 19 48 .284 Philadelphia 9 58 .134 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 39 28 .582 Atlanta 39 29 .574 Charlotte 38 29 .567 Washington 32 35 .478 Orlando 29 38 .433 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct y-San Antonio 57 10 .851 Memphis 39 29 .574 Houston 34 33 .507 Dallas 34 34 .500 New Orleans 24 42 .364 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 46 22 .676 Portland 35 33 .515 Utah 32 35 .478 Denver 28 40 .412 Minnesota 22 46 .324 Pacific Division W L Pct y-Golden State 60 6 .909 L.A. Clippers 42 24 .636 Sacramento 26 40 .394 Phoenix 18 49 .269 L.A. Lakers 14 54 .206 Wednesday’s Games Washington 117, Bulls 96 Cleveland 99, Dallas 98 Oklahoma City 130, Boston 109 Charlotte 107, Orlando 99 Atlanta 118, Detroit 114 Minnesota 114, Memphis 108.

L.A. Clippers at Houston (n) New Orleans at Sacramento (n) New York at Golden State Thursday’s Games Brooklyn at Bulls, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia,6 p.m.

Charlotte at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Memphis at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Denver at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Portland at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Utah, 8 p.m.

GB — 12 14½ 14½ 19½ GB — 7 18 26½ 36½ GB — ½ 1 7 10 GB — 18½ 23 23½ 32½ GB — 11 13½ 18 24 GB — 18 34 42½ 47

WHAT TO WATCH Pro basketball Portland at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m., NBA Pro baseball Spring training, Cubs vs. Kansas City, at Surprise, Ariz. (tape-delayed), 8 a.m., MLB Spring training, St. Louis vs. Detroit, at Lakeland, Fla., noon, MLB Spring training, L.A. Angels vs.

Colorado, at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3 p.m., MLB Spring training, Arizona vs.

Cubs, at Mesa, Ariz., 6 p.m., ESPN Spring training, San Francisco vs. San Diego, at Peoria, Ariz., 9 p.m., MLB Auto racing Formula 1, Australia Grand Prix, first practice, at Melbourne, Australia, 8:30 p.m., NBCSN Formula 1, Australia Grand Prix, second practice, at Melbourne, Australia, 12:30 a.m. (Friday), NBCSN College basketball NCAA Tournament, first round, Duke vs. UNC-Wilmington, at Providence, R.I., 11:15 a.m., CBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Texas Tech vs. Butler, at Raleigh, N.C., 11:40 a.m., TRU NCAA Tournament, first round, Colorado vs. UConn, at Des Moines, Iowa, 12:30 p.m., TNT NCAA Tournament, first round, Iowa St. vs. Iona, at Denver, 1 p.m., TBS

MLB NCAA Tournament, first round, Baylor vs. Yale, at Providence, R.I., 1:45 p.m., CBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Virginia vs. Hampton, at Raleigh, N.C., 2:10 p.m., TRU NCAA Tournament, first round, Kansas vs. Austin Peay, at Des Moines, Iowa, 3 p.m., TNT NCAA Tournament, first round, Purdue vs. UALR, at Denver, 3:30 p.m., TBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Miami vs. Buffalo, at Providence, R.I., 5:50 p.m., TNT NIT, second round, Florida St. at Valparaiso, 6 p.m., ESPNEWS NCAA Tournament, first round, Indiana vs. Chattanooga, at Des Moines, Iowa, 6:10 p.m., CBS NCAA Tournament, first round, North Carolina vs. Florida Gulf Coast, at Raleigh, N.C., 6:20 p.m., TBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Utah vs. Fresno St., at Denver, 6:27 p.m., TRU NCAA Tournament, first round, Arizona vs. Wichita St., at Providence, R.I., 8:20 p.m., TNT NCAA Tournament, first round, Kentucky vs. Stony Brook, at Des Moines, Iowa, 8:40 p.m., CBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Southern Cal vs. Providence, at Raleigh, N.C., 8:50 p.m., TBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Seton Hall vs. Gonzaga, at Denver, 8:57 p.m., TRU

Golf European PGA, Hero Indian Open, first round, at New Delhi, 4 a.m., TGC PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, first round, at Orlando, Fla., noon, TGC LPGA Tour, JTBC Founders Cup, first round, at Phoenix., 5 p.m., TGC Soccer UEFA Europa League, Villarreal CF at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 1 p.m., FS1 UEFA Europa League, Athletic Club de Bilbao at Valencia CF, 1 p.m., FS2 UEFA Europa League, Liverpool at Manchester United, 3 p.m., FS1 UEFA Europa League, Borussia Dortmund at Tottenham, 3 p.m., FS2 Tennis ATP World Tour & WTA Tour, BNP Paribas Open, men’s & women’s quarterfinals, at Indian Wells, Calif., 1 p.m., ESPN2 ATP World Tour & WTA Tour, BNP Paribas Open, men’s & women’s quarterfinals, at Indian Wells, Calif., 7 p.m., ESPN2 Winter sports FIS World Cup, Alpine Skiing, Men’s Super G, at St. Moritz, Switzerland, 5 a.m., NBCSN FIS World Cup, Alpine Skiing, Women’s Super G, at St. Moritz, Switzerland, 6 a.m., NBCSN

AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto Texas Houston Detroit Los Angeles Minnesota White Sox Oakland Seattle Kansas City Cleveland Tampa Bay New York Boston Baltimore

W 10 9 9 10 8 8 7 6 8 7 6 6 5 5 3

L 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 10 9 9 8 10 11

Pct. .769 .692 .643 .625 .571 .571 .500 .500 .500 .412 .400 .400 .385 .333 .214

NATIONAL LEAGUE

W L Pct. Arizona 11 3 .786 Los Angeles 10 3 .769 Washington 10 3 .769 Philadelphia 11 4 .733 St. Louis 7 5 .583 Milwaukee 7 6 .538 Colorado 8 7 .533 New York 6 6 .500 Cincinnati 7 8 .467 Miami 5 8 .385 San Francisco 6 10 .375 Pittsburgh 5 9 .357 San Diego 4 10 .286 Atlanta 4 11 .267 Cubs 4 11 .267 Split-squad games count in the standings; games vs. non-MLB teams do not Wednesday’s Games Kansas City 10, Cubs 0 Milwaukee 5, White Sox 2 Atlanta 8, St. Louis 8, tie Washington 4, Miami 2 Detroit 7, Houston 3 Baltimore 9, Pittsburgh 3 L.A. Angels 6, Cleveland 3 L.A. Dodgers 7, Colorado 3 Seattle 9, San Francisco 6 N.Y. Yankees 2, Toronto 1 Minnesota 9, Boston 4 Cincinnati vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 8 Thursday’s Games Arizona vs. Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 6:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Houston (ss) vs. Atlanta (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Baltimore (ss) vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Toronto vs. Houston (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

St. Louis vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Atlanta (ss) vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

Minnesota vs. Baltimore (ss) at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 8:05 p.m.

San Francisco vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 9:10 p.m.

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

Flyers beat Blackhawks to coming in the last six games. move into playoff position The Hawks lost their fourth

groin and finished with 16 points and four assists. consecutive game.

Wall received plenty of help, CHICAGO – Defenseman Radko including 20 points from Bradley Gudas scored on a deflected John Wall’s 29, 12 and 10 Beal and 15 from reserve Garrett shot in the third period, and the lead Wizards past Bulls Temple, all in the first half, when surging Philadelphia Flyers beat WASHINGTON – Finally playing he shot 5 for 5 on 3-pointers. the Blackhawks, 3-2, Wednesday as if their chance at a playoff Doug McDermott led the Bulls night to move into position for a berth was on the line, which it is, with 20 points.

The Bulls’ Taj wild-card playoff spot. the Washington Wizards picked Gibson played only 8 minutes Michal Neuvirth made 24 saves up their second consecutive and had three points. as Philadelphia improved to 8-1-1 in its last 10 games and leap- lopsided victory over a team just frogged idle Detroit for the eighth ahead of them in the standings, Holy Cross tops Southern beating Derrick Rose’s Bulls 117- for 1st NCAA win in 63 years spot in the Eastern Conference.

DAYTON, Ohio – Holy Cross Gudas’ slap shot at 9:53 of the 96 behind John Wall’s triple-douhas a losing record – and a ble Wednesday night. third went off the stick of Hawks long-awaited win in the NCAA Wall, an All-Star point guard, defenseman Christian Ehrhoff Tournament. produced 29 points, 12 assists and then bounced off the ice Robert Champion scored 19 before elevating past goaltender and 10 rebounds, outplaying points, including a key 3-pointer Rose, who returned after missing Scott Darling. It was Gudas’ third in the final minute, to help the two games with a strained left goal of the season – with each

Crusaders beat Southern University, 59-55, Wednesday night for their first tournament victory in 63 years.

“I think it’s fantastic,” coach Bill Carmody. “It’s everything we’re trying to do at Holy Cross.”

Holy Cross (15-19) was an unlikely NCAA participant, earning its automatic bid by winning four consecutive road games to take the Patriot League Tournament title.

Now, after pulling out a sluggish game in the First Four against Southern (22-13), the 16th-seeded Crusaders are off to play No. 1 seed Oregon in the West Regional on Friday in Spokane, Washington.

– Wire reports

FAITH

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A formerly tiny congregation celebrates tremendous expansion

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

FRANKFORT – The mission statement on the website of a Frankfort church caught the attention of Tina Blackburn of Joliet.

“Our motto is to love God, love people, live it out,” she read.

Instantly, Blackburn said, she knew God wanted her and her husband, Allen Blackburn, to be part of Hickory Creek Community Church.

They’re now part of its weekly Bible studies, Tina Blackburn said, and God is becoming more real to her. She said other members live a sincere faith. The pastor and his wife worship alongside their flock, she added.

Tina Blackburn said the children’s programs are as phenomenal as the people who run them.

“You can see the love in the eyes and smiles of the leaders for the kids,” she said.

Since 2004, Hickory Creek Community Church has experienced tremendous growth both in members and building size. The church will host a grand opening for the community Saturday and Sunday.

Humble beginnings, and new vision

Hickory Creek was founded in 1972 as a Southern Baptist church, said its pastor, the Rev. Scott Kircher.

In 1973, it became Frankfort Baptist Chapel. In 1975, members bought land, which the church paid off in 1979. Members met in a local school until the church was built on that land in 1985. Everything remained the same until 2007.

In 2002, Kircher was a financial futures broker for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange when he received the call from God to enter seminary.

Two years later, Kircher was sent to Hickory Creek – where Sunday attendance at the time averaged 38 – as an interim pastor.

In 2005, Hickory Creek hired Kircher as its full-time pastor. Kircher admired the commitment of the tiny congregation and encouraged the members to enhance both their commitment and their facilities.

“I knew if we worked together as the body of Christ, we could do some amazing things,” Kircher said.

At the time, Hickory Creek had

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Hickory Creek Community Church in Frankfort has added more than 65 percent in space and completely renovated the existing space.

The church will host a grand opening weekend Saturday and Sunday. $30,000 in the bank. Kircher suggested the church spend the $30,000 for upgrades and repairs. Church members – who were small in number, but not in faith – did as Kircher suggested.

One year later, in 2006, Hickory Creek had 130 members and $30,000 in the bank, Kircher said.

“The congregation saw that God wanted to do something here,” he said. “We trusted him, and we’ve been growing ever since.”

The fruits of their faith

Kircher said Hickory Creek built a new worship center in 2008 and added a kids ministry center to it. Gradually, Hickory Creek hired additional pastors and ministry leaders.

Ministries and activities the church now offers include Bible studies, prayer groups, community outreach, active mission work and short-term mission trips for youth and adults, according to a church news release.

In addition, Hickory Creek offers ministries for men, women, and junior and senior high school students, as well as an Awana children’s minis-

If you go n WHAT: Grand opening weekend n WHEN: 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 and 11 a.m.

Sunday n WHERE: Hickory Creek Community Church, 10660 Lincoln Highway, Frankfort n VISIT: www.hickorycreekchurch.org n CALL: 815-469-9496 try, the release stated. Most recently, the church underwent its second major expansion in eight years.

According to the release, Hickory Creek added more than 65 percent of additional space and completely renovated the existing space. Today, the nearly 15,000-square-foot facility includes an updated and expanded worship center that seats 470, a new ministry center for kids ages preschool through fifth grade, an entry and foyer area that more than doubled in size and an administrative area for the ministry staff.

The expanded space is definitely needed. Kircher said Hickory Creek has been “running close to 600” at

worship services. At the church’s dedication service earlier this month, 725 people attended, he added.

About 800 people – most of them from the New Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena areas – call Hickory Creek their church.

“There’s a lot of love here,” Kircher said. “I often hear from people, ‘When I walked into Hickory Creek for the first time, I felt like I was home.’ ” As Hickory Creek continues to change and develop, Kircher hopes the church doesn’t grow so quickly that people feel lost or unimportant.

Part of the mission of Hickory Creek is to welcome people of all ages and to minister to them wherever they are in life.

“We want you to walk in and feel like it’s family,” Kircher said.

Kircher refuses to take credit for Hickory Creek’s renewal.

“I attribute the growth to the people,” Kircher said. “God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. When we can rely on him to use the gifts he’s given us, God works in powerful ways.”

The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com • Thursday, March 17, 2016

Growing the mustard seed

The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com • Thursday, March 17, 2016

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FAITH BRIEFS Annual ‘Women of Year’ nominations being sought by The Herald-News

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School in Joliet held its annual Spelling Bee on Feb. 2 during Catholic Schools Week.

There were 15 finalists in the sixth through eighth grades. Gianna Totani was declared the winner in the 11th round with the word “sabbatical.” Samantha Scordo was the second-place winner. Gianna advances to the Regional Spelling Bee in Glen Ellyn.

On April 10, The Herald-News will continue its long-standing tradition of publishing the community’s “Women of the Year.”

We invite area churches and organizations to submit a brief biography on their honorees (no more than two paragraphs or 200 words), along with a photo (jpg format, at least 200 dpi) and daytime contact information to news@theherald-news.com.

The submission deadline is April 3.

Direct questions to Denise M. Baran-Unland at 815-280-4122 or dunland@shawmedia.com.

– The Herald-News

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FAITH CALENDAR March 17

• Second-Hand Sale – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., also 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Larkin and Clara avenues, Joliet.

• Lunch and Learn – noon to 1:30 p.m.; also March 24, Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave., Joliet. Torah study. $5.

RSVP at 815-741-4600. Visit www.jolietjewishcongregation.com.

• Family Night – 6:45 to 8 p.m.; also March 24, Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene, 2424 Caton Farm Road, Joliet. For information, call 815-436-3380.

• “9 to 5: The Musical” – 7 p.m.; also April 18 and April 19; also Showcase at 2 p.m. April 19, Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. $10 (adults) and $8 (seniors, students and children under 12).

• Wildside – 7 to 8:30 p.m.; also March 24, United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. Grades seven to 12. For information, call 815-485-8271.

March 18

• Women’s Bible Study – 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. For information call 815485-8271.

• Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 4400, 1813 Cass St., Joliet. Fish, chicken and shrimp. Carryout.

Call 815-723-3827.

• Bingo – Doors open at 4 p.m., cards begin at 6 p.m., St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadway St., Joliet.

• Fish Fry – 4 to 7 p.m., Channahon Knights of Columbus, Council 12863, St. Ann Parish Hall, 24500 S. Navajo Drive, Channahon. Carryouts available. Ten percent discount before 5 p.m.

• Fish Fry – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Hall, 505 Kingston Drive, Romeoville. Carryouts available. Call Sheryl at 815-886-4165, ext. 419 • Fish Fry – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 5573 and Ladies Auxiliary, St. Mary Immaculate gym, Plainfield. Carryouts until 7 p.m. at 815-436-

2651, ext. 841.

• Confessions and Stations of the Cross – Confession is 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross are 7 p.m. (English, narthex; and Cana, Polish) and 7:30 p.m. (Spanish, narthex), St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield.

• Support Military Men and Women – 6 p.m., St. Mary Immaculate Adoration Chapel, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. An hour of silent prayer. For information, contact Maria Prekop at maria.prekop@navigant. com or 312-259-6851.

• Stations of the Cross (Polish) – 7 p.m., St. Mary Nativity, 706 N. Broadway, Joliet.

For information, call 815-726-4031 or 815436-2651.

• Dairy Potluck and Family Service – 6 p.m., Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave., Joliet. RSVP at 815-7414600.

March 19

• Saturday services – 9 a.m., Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave., Joliet. Call 815-741-4600 or visit www. jolietjewishcongregation.com.

• Children’s Easter Egg-stravaganza – 9 to 11 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet. Contact Sherry Buffington at sherry.buffington@firstpresjoliet. org or 815-727-9259.

• Spring Bazaar – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., also 7 a.m. to noon March 20, St. Ambrose Church Hall, 1711 Burry Circle, Crest Hill.

• Stations of the Cross – 9:40 a.m., St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs St., Joliet. For information, call 815722-7653.

• Confessions – 3 p.m., 4 p.m. (English), 4 p.m. (Spanish), 5:30 p.m. (Spanish), St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield.

• Confession – 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church, 710 W. Marion St., Joliet.

For information, call 815-727-4746.

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

Fish, chicken and shrimp. Carryout. Call 815-723-3827.

March 20

• Palm Sunday Mass – 7:30 a.m. (English, church), 9 a.m. (English, church), 9 a.m. (Polish, Central Elementary School), 9:01 a.m. (English, gym), 10:45 a.m. (English, church), 10:46 a.m. (English, gym), 12:15 p.m. (English, church), 12:15 p.m.

(Spanish, Central Elementary School), 6 p.m. (English, church), St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield.

• Easter Cantata – 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Road, Coal City. For information, email ccumc@sbglobal.net or call 815634-8670. Presented by the chancel choir.

Accompanied by a 24-piece live orchestra.

• “No Greater Sacrifice” Cantata – 9 and 10:45 a.m., United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. For information, call 815-485-8271.

• Sunday School – 9 a.m., Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave., Joliet.

RSVP at 815-741-4600. Gift shop open. Visit www.jolietjewishcongregation.com.

• Special Event – 9:40 a.m., Jehovah’s Witness Assembly Hall, 800 N. Schmidt Road, Romeoville. Talks and discussions on having a close relationship with God. Free parking and admission. No collections. Visit www.jw.org.

• Confession (English) – 2 to 4 p.m., St. Mary Nativity, 706 N. Broadway, Joliet. Call 815-726-4031.

• Confession (Polish) – 2 to 4 p.m., Holy Cross Church, 826 Elizabeth St., Joliet. Call 815-726-4031.

March 21

• Michael Johnston’s Bible Study Group and the Chapel Bible Study Group – 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. For information, call 815-485-8271.

• Small Group – 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. For information, call 815-485-8271.

March 22

• Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m., St. Mary Nativity, Nativity Room, 706 N.

Broadway St., Joliet. RSVP to Joyce Traina at 815-726-9138.

• “New Covenant: Responsibility for the Earth” – 2 p.m., Lewis University, Sancta Alberta Chapel, One University Parkway, Romeoville. Free lecture by Hille Haker, who holds the Richard McCormick, S.J. Endowed Chair of Catholic Moral Theology at Loyola University Chicago. Topic is the encyclical letter by Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ (On the Care of Our Common Home).

• “A Journey To Hope” – 7 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. Second Ave., New Lenox. A cantata inspired by spirituals by Joseph M. Martin. Performed by St. Jude Music Ministry Choirs and Orchestra.

Featuring guest soloists from the Chicago Lyric Opera. Free admission.

March 23

• Living Stations – 2 p.m., St. Mary Nativity, 706 N. Broadway, Joliet. Presented by seventh and eighth grades. For information, call 815-726-4031.

• Stations of the Cross (English) – 3:30 p.m., St. Mary Nativity, 706 N. Broadway, Joliet. For information, call 815-726-4031.

March 24

• Holy Thursday – 7:30 a.m. (Liturgy of the Hours) and 7 p.m. (Mass of the Lord’s Supper and foot washing), St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield.

• Maundy Thursday Worship Service – 7 p.m., Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Road, Coal City. Communion service, hand washing, anointing. For information, email ccumc@sbglobal.net or call 815-634-8670.

• Maundy Thursday Worship Service – 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. For information, call 815-485-8271.

• Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7 p.m., St. Mary Nativity, 706 N. Broadway, Joliet. Call 815-726-4031.

• Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Polish) – 7 p.m., Holy Cross Church, 826 Elizabeth St., Joliet. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continuing until 11 p.m. Call 815-726-4031.

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St Mary Magdalene

CATHOLIC CHURCH

127 S. Briggs St. Joliet 815-722-7653

Masses:

Saturday Vigil......................4:00pm Sunday .... 8:00, 9:30, and 11:30 am Daily ..........Mon, Tu, Th, Fri.7:30 am Confessions .. Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 pm

www.stmarymagdalenechurch.com

ST. PETER EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL LCMS 310 N. Broadway, Joliet (815) 722-3567 www.stpeterjoliet.org www.stpeterschool-joliet.org

8:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service on WJOL 1340 AM Rev. Karl Hess, Pastor

ST. DENNIS CHURCH 1214 S. Hamilton St., Lockport Church Phone 815-838-2592 Sat.- 4:30pm Sun.- 7:30am, 9:15am, 11am www.saint-dennis.org

PLYMOUTH

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 24022 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 (corner of Lockport & Illinois) Service: Sunday - 10:30am to 11:45am with fellowship immediately after Bible Study: Sunday - 9:30am to 10:15am Weekdays – please inquire Youth Sunday School: Sunday 10:45am to 11:45am James 1:27 Project - Continuous Family Movie Night – Monthly

CHURCH OF ST. ANTHONY

100 N. Scott St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-722-1057 Tuesday & Thursday Masses 12:05pm Sunday Mass 9:30am Saturday Mass 4:00pm Holydays 12:05pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena adoration following novena Every Tuesday following 12:05pm Mass Please Join Us! Father Timothy P. Andres Father James Lennon Very Reverend William Dewan Handicap Accessible Corner of Glenwood & Midland

353 N. Midland Ave., Joliet 815-725-4213 www.faithjoliet.com

Sunday Worship Services 8:30 - 11:00 Pastor Rebekkah Lohrmann

HISTORIC ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 416 N. Chicago St., Joliet 815-727-9378 Saturday 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m.

Weekdays 8:30 a.m. www.stjosephjoliet.org

LEMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 25 W. Custer, Lemont Church Phone & Prayer Hotline 630-257-5210 Rev. Kelly Van Sunday Worship 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.

Happy Hands Methodist Pre-School 630-257-3112 lemontumc@gmail.com

Call us at: 815-439-3409 Visit our website at: www.plymouthcongregational.org

Sunday Service 10:00am Plainfield Academy Rt 59 & Lockport St. Plainfield Pastor Dennis Taylor www.lakesideworshipcenter.org

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1000 S. Washington Street, Lockport (815) 838-1017 Rev. Joseph Kim, Pastor

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ROCKDALE The Traditional Latin Mass Diocese of Joliet

Sunday School: 9:00am Worship Service: 10:30 am

Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.

Email: lumclockport@ameritech.net www.lumclockport,org

ST.JOHNVIANNEYCATHOLICCHURCH

401 Brassel, Lockport 1 Block So. of Bruce Rd. Church Phone 815-723-3291 Sat.-4:15 p.m., Sun.-9:30 a.m., 11:30 (Polish) Handicap access w/covered entry

For this is the Chalice of My Blood, of the new and eternal covenant: The Mystery of Faith: Which shall be shed for you and for many unto the remission of sins.

SUNDAY MASS 10:00 a.m.

Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m.

(Latin/English Booklets provided) New Rite (English) Mass – Sat 4:15 p.m.

Come pray the Mass of all time.

Visit: fsspJoliet.wordpress.com For complete Mass Schedule

ST. EDWARD AND CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Broadway & Ruby St., Joliet • 815-726-4031 Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:00, 10:30,12:00 Noon & 5:30 p.m.

Weekday Mornings: (M,W,F) 8:30 a.m.

Church open daily for Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

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Religion Of The Light & Sound of God Every Third Sunday 10:30 am Joliet Park District 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet 888-I-SING-HU Everyone Invited www.eck-illinois.org

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Jefferson St. & Houbolt Rd., Joliet 815.741.4488 mlcjoliet.org Sunday Morning Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 Traditional 11:00 Family Praise & Worship Sunday School:

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Blood pressure treatment changes Dear Dr. K: A few months ago, I read results from a big trial were going to change blood pressure treatment goals. Where do things stand now?

Dear Reader: I’ll bet you’re referring to SPRINT. In September 2015, the National Institutes of Health (which funded the study) reported the study had been stopped earlier than planned because its results were clear.

Recently, the complete report of the study (called SPRINT) was published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

SPRINT researchers examined whether a lower systolic blood pressure (the top number) target of 120 or less would be better than a target of 140 in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure). To do so, they recruited 9,361 patients who were at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and who had a systolic blood pressure of 130 or higher. They randomly assigned them to either standard treatment or to intense treatment.

Standard treatment meant using medicines to drive down systolic blood pressure to less than 140. Intense treatment meant driving down systolic blood pressure to less than 120. Compared with people who received standard treatment, those who got intense treatment had: • 25 percent fewer cardiovascular complications: fewer heart attacks, episodes of heart failure and strokes; • 27 percent reduction in the risk of death.

Study participants in the intense treatment group needed three medications, on average, instead of two, to achieve lower systolic blood pressure. Not surprisingly, this resulted in more side effects, such as blood pressure that was too low, fainting and temporary kidney failure.

Also, the results might not apply to everyone at increased cardiovascular risk who has high blood pressure. For example, patients with diabetes, heart failure, a previous

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ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff stroke or who were younger than 50 were not enrolled in the trial. Those with a very high blood pressure (systolic of 180 or greater) also were excluded from the study.

High blood pressure often doesn’t produce symptoms. Many people who have hypertension don’t even know it. If you don’t know your blood pressure, this trial should prompt you to find out.

If you already have high blood pressure, make an appointment to see your doctor.

Together, you should decide if you need more aggressive blood pressure management.

Patients sometimes ask me why doctors keep treating high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other health risk factors more aggressively. They wonder if maybe the drug companies are pushing doctors to prescribe more drugs.

It surely is true over the years doctors have been using medicines to drive blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels down.

But the reason is scientific studies have shown such aggressive treatment improves the health of patients. The SPRINT study is another example of that.

Sometimes, studies show the opposite.

For example, studies recently have shown we often were pushing too hard to lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. That has caused most doctors to be less aggressive in treating blood sugar. When we change practice, it’s because we follow the science, wherever it leads.

• Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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Dear Abby: My DEAR ABBY husband and I have a 19-monthJeanne old son and plan Phillips on trying for another baby soon.

My husband’s brother, who is sterile, asked my husband to donate sperm to him. I am upset because my husband refuses to ask his brother to make any kind of compromises to protect our family and theirs, such as counseling to resolve any issues ahead of time.

Before we were serious about each other, my husband donated to his brother’s first wife. His brother wanted to keep it a secret from everyone – including the children – but his wife told all of her friends.

What should I do? My husband is afraid he’s going to lose his brother if he doesn’t give him what he wants, but the person he really is going to lose is me. – Confused In The South Dear Confused: I hope you won’t let your husband’s generous impulses have a negative impact on your marriage. I agree counseling could help to head off future problems that might crop up – if your husband and his brother would agree to it. But while you’re at it, this also should be discussed with a lawyer just in case your brother-in-law’s second marriage goes south, too.

As to keeping all of this a secret – because wife No. 1 has made public the fact the children aren’t biologically his, the chances of the information being kept secret are slim to none.

Dear Abby: Since the lottery for the big jackpot was in the news, my co-workers and I have discussed the etiquette regarding sharing the winnings with whomever may have given you the ticket. For instance, if somebody has an uncle who gives lottery tickets as a gift on birthdays or holidays as opposed to a standard gift, and the recipient hits the winning numbers, is there a percentage that’s customary to give?

None of us actually is in this situation; it just became part of our discussion. Thanks for your input. – Office Hot Topic Dear Hot Topic: Once a gift is given, it belongs to the recipient. The recipient would be under no obligation to share the winnings with the person who gifted him or her with the ticket, nor should it be expected. However, if the gift giver does expect a percentage, then this should be worked out before the drawing.

Dear Abby: I’m 15, and I’m a lesbian. I’ve told my friends, but they don’t accept me. They say they do, but when I talk about other girls, they say, “Don’t talk about girls around us. We’re not gay.” I don’t know what to do. Please help. –

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You can excel if you put greater emphasis on what you enjoy and do best. Express your desires and make them a reality.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Use your imagination to guide you to creative people and projects that will inspire you to develop your own ideas and pursuits. Emphasize kindness and compassion in order to avoid disputes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Don’t let emotional issues cloud your vision. Concentrate on what’s important and what you are supposed to accomplish. Stay on track and you’ll stay on top.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Home improvements will make your life easier and more comfortable. Participating in activities with family or friends will help you develop more intimate relationships and gain a better understanding of how to please the ones you love.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Taking on nearly impossible responsibilities will cause disputes with people who have come to expect too much from you. Don’t give in to demands. Stop making promises that are overly difficult to keep.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Plan to enjoy what life has to offer with someone you love spending time with. A relaxing day filled with good conversation and shared dreams will lead to good times ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Take on a challenge

that will test your skills and knowledge.

You will discover the changes you need to implement in order to achieve a personal or professional goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Think matters through and head in a direction that will please everyone, including yourself. Balance and moderation will be a must if you plan to be successful.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – If you make certain adjustments, you will avoid an emotional confrontation. Once you have taken into account the needs of those affected by your choices, you’ll be able to move forward.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Socialize with people who have something unique to offer.

Your ability to mirror the talents that others

possess will bring unexpected compensation and help you explore your creative skills.

Romance is highlighted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Don’t fold under pressure. Make it clear what you will and will not do. Walk away from any situation or person that might jeopardize your reputation or future progress.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Share your feelings in order to find solutions. If you explore a certain relationship, you will find common ground that will lead to promising results.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Pick up an old project and revamp it to suit current trends.

Your originality will help you bring about change that will make a difference. Set a goal and follow through.

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PUBLIC NOTICE "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" WA15-0648 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Option One Woodbridge Loan Trust 2003-2, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2003-2; Plaintiff, VS. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Arthur M. Hayes a/k/a Arthur Hayes; Arthur L. Hayes; Cynthia Sutherin, as Special Representative; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants.

15CH 2416 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Arthur M. Hayes a/k/a Arthur Hayes -Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Will County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a

certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: LOT 2, (EXCEPT THE EAST 95 FEET THEREOF), IN R.W. MARSHALL`S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF BLOCK 92, IN SCHOOL SECTION ADDITION TO JOLIET, IN THE CITY OF JOLIET ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1874 IN PLAT BOOK 1 (PART 1), PAGE 114, AS DOCUMENT NO. 91529, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 450 South Des Plaines Street, Joliet, IL 60436 PIN: 30-07-16-411-001-0000 said Mortgage was given by Arthur M. Hayes a/k/a Arthur Hayes, Mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2003185612.

UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Will County, Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432 on or before April 11, 2016 A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-360-9461 WA15-0648

pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I686410 (Published in the Herald-News March 10, 17, 24, 2016)

(Published in the Herald-News March 3, 10, 17, 2016) 1164211

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WILL

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS DIANA VARGAS Petitioner, and JORGE LOPEZ, Respondent NO. 15 F 428 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Jorge Lopez, Respondent, that this case has been commenced in this court by Diana Vargas, Petitioner, and moves this court pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/602 to establish sole custody of the parties minor child, A.A.L., to Diana Vargas, and for other relief the court may deem. Unless you appear before Judge Elizabeth Hoskins Dow on March 23, 2016 at 9:30 am or otherwise file your answer or appearance in this case before that time and date in the office of the clerk of the court, Room 302, in the Will County Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet Illinois, a JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT. Dated: February 17, 2016 Pamela J. McGuire

LEGAL NOTICE

Will County Circuit Clerk

CITY OF JOLIET ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS CONTRACT NO. 2154-0416 PROJECT NAME: SCRIBNER STREET (CASS- STERLING) ROADWAY PROJECT - CDBG The City of Joliet, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for 554 CY Roadway Excavation; 1500 CY Removal of Unsuitable Material; 290 CY Trench Backfill; 900 SY 3” sub-base granular material.; 700 feet 12” storm sewer; 5 each 4' dia. Manholes; 9 each catch basins; 2150 feet B-6.12 curb & gutter; 270 s.y. PCC Driveway pavement; 5600 sf PCC sidewalk; 3600 sf Modular concrete block retaining wall.

Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Joliet Municipal Building, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432-4156 until 10:00 A.M. local time on Monday, March 28, 2016 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud.

Those desiring to bid may examine the bid documents and detailed specifications in the City of Joliet Purchasing Division, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Electronic copies can be downloaded free of charge at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals.

All Bidding Document holders should sign up for RSS feeds at http://cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals/construction-public-works and provide your first and last name and email address to automatically receive addendums. Addendums will also be posted on the City of Joliet's website at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals.

The potential vendor/contractor remains responsible for obtaining all addenda to the original specification so they should check the specific bid page before submitting a bid to make sure they have received all addendums to a specific contract.

All bidders will be required to submit Bid Security in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or a Bid Bond in the amount of Ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid, payable to the City of Joliet.

The City of Joliet's local qualified bidder ordinance does not apply to this contract.

The successful bidder will be required to post performance security and to provide a Certificate of Insurance as set forth in the Invitation of Bid and the General Terms & Conditions.

Bidders are required to be pre-qualified through the Illinois Department of Transportation or the Capital Development Board. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that their pre-qualification information is provided to the City of Joliet Purchasing Division prior to the bid opening. The City of Joliet reserves the right to reject any and all bids, parts of any and all bids, or to waive technical errors or omissions in bids.

The Contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) to the extent required by law and the City of Joliet Procurement Code (Section 2-430 ? 2-453 of the Code of Ordinances). Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246. MBE/ WBE: Women and Minority Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit a bid(s).

Hard copy bid document fee: $50.00, Electronic download is free.

JAMES D. HOCK MARGARET E. MCEVILLY City Manager Contract Administrator (Published in the Herald-News March 13, 17, 2016) 1167028

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY JOLIET, ILLINOIS Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Jerry T. Souta, Jr.; United States of America - Department of Housing and Urban Development; The Dover at Carillon Homeowners Association; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Helen A. Souta; Helen A. Schaefer; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Richard Kuhn, as Special Representative for Helen A. Souta (deceased) DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00206 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Helen A. Souta Unknown Owners and Nonrecord 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: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 21459 W. Basswood Lane Plainfield, IL 60544 and which said Mortgage was made by: Helen A. Souta executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to 1st Mariner Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R 2007060911; 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.

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 Court 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 on or before April 4, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-00873 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I686277 (Published in the Herald-News March 3, 10, 17, 2016)

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT WILL COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF NAME CHANGE CASE NO: 16 MR 639 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned on behalf of (him) (her)self, (spouse) and Diane Marie Keay adult(s) shall appear in the Will County Court Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom A236 on the 20th day of April, 2016 before the judge assigned to hear said matter, and then there present a petition requesting the names of Diane Marie Keay be changed to Diane Marie Hacker /s/ Diane Marie Keay

ay Petitioner

On Tuesday evening, April 5, (Published in the Herald-News 2016 at 7:00 p.m., a public March 10, 17, 24, 2016) hearing will be held by the Plan 1166204 Commission of the Village of Plainfield in the Village Hall Board Room, 24401 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, Illinois, for the PUBLIC NOTICE purpose of hearing and considering testimony regarding requests In the Circuit Court for the for (a) annexation and (b) rezonTwelfth Judicial Circuit, ing to B-3 (Highway Business Will County, Illinois District) and (c) a special use for - In Probate a drive thru for the property located in the southwest corner of Estate of Edward R. Ehrhardt, Drauden Road and Route 126 Deceased. legally described as follows: No. 2016 P 0061.

Notice is given to the creditors of That Part Of The East 933.00 Feet the death of the above named Of The North 467.00 Feet Of The decedent. Letters of office were is- East Half Of The Northeast Quarter sued to Edward J. Ehrhardt, Of Section 18, Township 36 16306 Bormet Dr., Tinley Park, IL North, Range 9 East Of The Third 60477, as Independent Adminis- Principal Meridian Lying East Of A trator, whose attorneys of record Line Drawn 380 Feet West Of And are Jack W. Benge, David Wells & Parallel With The West Line Of Associates, P.C., 609 W. Addison, The Land Conveyed To The VilChicago, IL 60613. lage Of Plainfield, Illinois By SpeThe estate will be administered cial Warranty Deed Dated March without court supervision, unless 23, 2005 Recorded April 22, under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, 2005 As Document Number Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interest- R2005-66843 (Except The Land ed person terminates independent Conveyed To The People Of The administration at any time by mail- State Of Illinois For Right Of Way ing or delivering a petition to termi- As Per Document No. 484648 And Except Therefrom The Land nate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be Conveyed To The Village Of filed in the office of the clerk Plainfield, Illinois By Special Pamela McGuire, Will County Court Warranty Deed Dated March 23, House, 14 W. Jefferson Street, 2005 And Recorded April 22, Joliet, IL 60432, or with the repre- 2005 As Document Number sentative, or both on or before R2005-66843), In Will County, September 10, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the rep- Illinois. resentative is required by section An accurate map of the subject 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date property is on file with the Village stated in that notice. Any claim not Clerk. filed on or before that date is All interested parties are invited to barred. Copies of a claim filed with attend the public hearing and will the clerk must be mailed or deliv- be given an opportunity to be ered by the claimant to the repre- heard. sentative and to the attorney within By order of the Corporate Authori10 days after it has been filed. ties of the Village of Plainfield, Will County, Illinois.

(Published in the Herald-News March 10, 17, 24, 2016) MICHELLE GIBAS 1166078 VILLAGE CLERK

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Published in The Herald-News March 17, 2016) 1168898

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF JOLIET ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS CONTRACT NO. 2159 – 0416 PROJECT NAME: 2016 CITY OF JOLIET AGGREGATE CONTRACT The City of Joliet, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for the supply of approximately 17,375 tons of aggregate CA-6 or CA-7 for pickup by the City of Joliet Trucks.

Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Joliet Municipal Building, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432-4156 until 10:20A.M. local time on MARCH 28, 2016 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud.

Those desiring to bid may examine the bid documents and detailed specifications in the City of Joliet Purchasing Division, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Electronic copies can be downloaded free of charge at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals.

All Bidding Document holders should sign up for RSS feeds at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/materials-supplies and provide your first and last name and email address to automatically receive addendums. Addendums will also be posted on the City of Joliet's website at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals. The potential vendor/contractor remains responsible for obtaining all addenda to the original specification so they should check the specific bid page before submitting a bid to make sure they have received all addendums to a specific contract.

The City of Joliet's local qualified bidder ordinance does not apply to this contract.

The City of Joliet reserves the right to reject any and all bids, parts of any and all bids, or to waive technical errors or omissions in bids.

The Contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) to the extent required by law.

ALL PROPOSALS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF JOLIET PROCUREMENT CODE (Section 2-430 - 2-453 of the Code of Ordinances) Hard copy bid document fee: $50.00, Electronic download is free JAMES D. HOCK MARGARET E. MCEVILLY City Manager Contracts Administrator (Published in the Herald-News March 13, 17, 2016) 1166966

On Tuesday evening, April 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., a public hearing will be held by the Plan Commission of the Village of Plainfield in the Village Hall Board Room, 24401 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, Illinois, for the purpose of hearing and considering testimony regarding requests for annexation of property generally south of Route 126 and west of Drauden Road in Will County, Illinois and legally described as follows: That Part Of The South 417.42 Feet Of The North 884.42 Of The East Half Of The Northeast Quarter Of Section 18, Township 36 North, Range 9 East Of The Third Principal Meridian Lying East Of A Line Drawn 300 Feet West Of And Parallel With The West Line Of The Land Conveyed To The Village Of Plainfield, Illinois By Special Warranty Deed Dated March 23, 2005 Recorded April 22, 2005 As Document Number R2005-66843 (Except The Land Conveyed To Land Conveyed To The Village Of Plainfield, Illinois

By Special Warranty Deed Dated March 23, 2005 And Recorded April 22, 2005 As Document

CLASSIFIED 45 Ap Number R2005-66843), In Will County, Illinois.

An accurate map of the subject property is on file with the Village Clerk.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By order of the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Plainfield, Will County, Illinois.

MICHELLE GIBAS VILLAGE CLERK (Published in The Herald-News March 17, 2016) 1168907

PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT OF BID HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM WILL COUNTY LAND USE DEPARTMENT, RESOURCE RECOVERY & ENERGY DIVISION SEALED BIDS FOR CONSUMER HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF WILL, LAND USE DEPARTMENT, RESOURCE RECOVERY & ENERGY DIVISION, 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 9:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016.

BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ BY THE WILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE AT 9:10 A.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 AT THE WILL COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 302 N. CHICAGO ST., 2ND FLOOR, JOLIET, IL 60432.

SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BID ARE AVAILABLE AT www.demandstar.com AND www.willcountyillinois.com, AS WELL AS THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, WILL COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 302 N. CHICAGO ST., JOLIET, IL. 60432, (815) 740 4605 OR purchasing@willcountyillinois.com.

THE TENDERING OF A BID TO THE COUNTY SHALL BE CONSTUED AS ACCEPTANCE OF THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGES THE RIGHT OF THE COUNTY OF WILL TO REJECT ALL BIDS, AND TO WAIVE NON-MATERIAL INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID RECEIVED IN WHOLE OR PART AS MAY BE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION.

BY ORDER OF THE WILL COUNTY EXECUTIVE, LAWRENCE M. WALSH (Published in The Herald-News March 17, 2016) 1169125

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR: The operation of three concession stands, May through November, 2016 OWNER: Village of Romeoville Parks and Recreation Department 900 W. Romeo Road Romeoville, Illinois 60446 The Village of Romeoville Parks and Recreation Department will receive separate sealed proposals until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday,

46 CLASSIFIED p. ay April 6, 2016 at the Village of Romeoville Recreation Department, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville, Illinois, for the operation of three of the Department's concession stands.

Copies of the Request for Proposals will be available at the Village of Romeoville Parks and Recreation Department, after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016.

The Village of Romeoville Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to reject any or all proposals which, in its judgment, would not be in the best interest of the public. Only proposals in compliance with the provisions of the specifications will be considered.

• Thursday, March 17, 2016 • The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com of work on approximately 0.61 miles of various Village streets.

Plans, specifications and contract proposals may be obtained thru the office of the Civil Engineer, Village of New Lenox, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451. The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Proposals shall be delivered to the Office of the Civil Engineer of the Village of New Lenox. Electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted. A current IDOT Certificate of Eligibility must be presented to obtain proposal forms. The Village of New Lenox reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities in the bidding.

pt ing bids for maintenance supplies for the 2016-2019 school year.

Bid specification packets are available by contacting Dr. Salmieri, at (815)641-4550. All bids are due no later than 10:00 AM on Friday, April 8, 2016, at which time they will be publicly opened.

(Published in the Herald-News March 17, 2016) 1168951

PUBLIC NOTICE Will County Clerk's Office Assumed Business Name Certificate of Registration of Ownership of Business

TEXT ALERTS PUBLIC NOTICE Will County Clerk's Office Assumed Business Name Certificate of Registration of Ownership of Business Name of Business: J.M. Services

Name(s) and residence of address (es) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting business: James V. Madorma Jr. 107 Church St. New Lenox, IL 60451

The Herald-News Classified CITY OF JOLIET ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS CONTRACT NO. 2160-0416 2016 PUBLIC WORKS LANDSCAPE RESTORATION PROGRAM The City of Joliet, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for 40 square yards parkway excavation (special); 200 square yards furnishing and placing topsoil; 200 square yards of sodding and 1000 square yards sod removal and replacement.

Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Joliet Municipal Building, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432-4156 until 9:50 A.M. local time on Monday - March 28, 2016 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud.

Those desiring to bid may examine the bid documents and detailed specifications in the City of Joliet Purchasing Division, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Electronic copies can be downloaded free of charge at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals.

All Bidding Document holders should sign up for RSS feeds at http://cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals/construction-public-works and provide your first and last name and email address to automatically receive addendums. Addendums will also be posted on the City of Joliet's website at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals.

The potential vendor/contractor remains responsible for obtaining all addenda to the original specification so they should check the specific bid page before submitting a bid to make sure they have received all addendums to a specific contract.

All bidders will be required to submit Bid Security in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or a Bid Bond in the amount of Ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid, payable to the City of Joliet.

The City of Joliet's local qualified bidder ordinance does apply to this contract. To apply to be a local qualified bidder, please go to http://cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/prequalification-process.

The successful bidder will be required to post performance security and to provide a Certificate of Insurance as set forth in the Invitation of Bid and the General Terms & Conditions.

The City of Joliet reserves the right to reject any and all bids, parts of any and all bids, or to waive technical errors or omissions in bids.

The Contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) to the extent required by law and the City of Joliet Procurement Code (Section 2-430 - 2-453 of the Code of Ordinances.

BID DOCUMENT FEE: $50.00, Electronic download is free JAMES D. HOCK MARGARET E. MCEVILLY City Manager Contract Administrator (Published in the Herald-News March 13, 17, 2016) 1166995

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Certificate No.: 30538 Filed: February 25, 2016 Located at: 107 Church St. New Lenox, IL 60451

Village of Romeoville Parks and Will Nash Name of Business: Recreation Department Civil Engineer Colleen Palmer Superintendent of Recreation (Published in the Herald-News HOLA Professional March 17, 2016) 1169101 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have Window Cleaning (Published in the Herald-News hereunto set my hand and Official March 17, 2016) 1168920 Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois.

Certificate No.: 30521 Filed: February 19, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE /s/ James V. Madorma Jr. Located at: February 25, 2016 244 Tammanny Ln. The WILL COUNTY QUARTERLY PUBLIC NOTICE Romeovilla, IL 60446 REPORTS for the three FINANCIAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS /s/ Nancy Schultz Voots months ended February 29, 2016 Name(s) and residence of address Will County Clerk are available for public Sealed proposals will be received (es) of the person(s) owning, conby the Village of New Lenox at the inspection in the office of: (Published in the Herald-News ducting or transacting business: Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway, March 3, 10, 17, 2016) Christine M. Trinidad DUFFY BLACKBURN , C.P.A. for the Steeple Run Subdivision 1163916 244 Tammanny Ln. WILL COUNTY AUDITOR Road Resurfacing Project, until Romeoville IL 60446 County Office Building BREAKING NEWS 11:00 a.m. local time on April 1, 302 North Chicago Street available 24/7 at 2016 and at that time publicly IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have Joliet, Illinois 60432 TheHerald-News.com opened and read aloud. There will hereunto set my hand and Official be a pre-bid meeting for this project The Combined Financial State- Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Send your Classified at 10:00 a.m. at the New Lenox ments and Charts are available on/s/ Christine M. Trinidad Advertising 24/7 to: at www.willcountyillinois.com line Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway, February 19, 2016 at the Auditor's website.

New Lenox, IL 60451. The proEmail: classified@ shawsuburban.com posed improvements consist of hot /s/ Nancy Schultz Voots mix asphalt base course removal, (Published in the Herald-News Will County Clerk Fax: 815-477-8898 stone base preparation, hot mix as- March 17, 2016) 1169149 or online at: phalt resurfacing, curb and gutter TheHerald-News.com/ (Published in the Herald-News removal and replacement, sidewalk placeanad March 3, 10, 17, 2016) PUBLIC NOTICE removal and replacement, drive1163945 way removal and replacement, Have a news tip? concrete wing wall repair and other Laraway CCSD-70C at 1705 Contact Kate Schott at 815-280-4119 incidental and miscellaneous items Richards St., Joliet is now acceptor kschott@shawmedia.com

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CITY OF JOLIET ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS CONTRACT NO. 2158 – 0416 PROJECT NAME: 2016 BITUMINOUS PATCHING MATERIALS CONTRACT The City of Joliet, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for the supply of approximately 3,100 tons of bituminous patching materials for pickup by the City of Joliet Trucks and the supply and delivery of approximately 200 tons of cold patch material which is also available for pick up by the City of Joliet Trucks.

Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Joliet Municipal Building, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432-4156 until 10:10A.M. local time on MARCH 28, 2016 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud.

Those desiring to bid may examine the bid documents and detailed specifications in the City of Joliet Purchasing Division, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Electronic copies can be downloaded free of charge at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals.

All Bidding Document holders should sign up for RSS feeds at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/materials-supplies and provide your first and last name and email address to automatically receive addendums. Addendums will also be posted on the City of Joliet's website at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals. The potential vendor/contractor remains responsible for obtaining all addenda to the original specification so they should check the specific bid page before submitting a bid to make sure they have received all addendums to a specific contract. The City of Joliet's local qualified bidder ordinance does not apply to this contract.

The City of Joliet reserves the right to reject any and all bids, parts of any and all bids, or to waive technical errors or omissions in bids.

The Contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) to the extent required by law.

ALL PROPOSALS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF JOLIET PROCUREMENT CODE (Section 2-430 - 2-453 of the Code of Ordinances) Hard copy bid document fee: $50.00, Electronic download is free JAMES D. HOCK MARGARET E. MCEVILLY City Manager Contracts Administrator (Published in the Herald-News March 13, 17, 2016) 1166949

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