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Will County Board moves forward on $275M bond issuance

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS

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JOLIET – The Will County Board has taken the next step in financing major building projects.

Board members Thursday authorized the issuance of up to $275 million in bonds – up from $225 million – for a massive capital project initiative that involves the construction of a new courthouse, a northern satellite courthouse, a sheriff’s facility on Laraway Road and a health department.

But much has to take place before the county actually can borrow the money.

In the coming months, Will County residents have options to weigh in.

Once a public notice is posted March 24, the public has 30 days to file a petition with the Will County Clerk’s Office requesting the bond issue be put on the Nov. 8 ballot, according to the ordinance approved Thursday. If no petition is filed within the 30-day window, the bonds will be authorized to be issued.

A public hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. April 21 at the Will County office building, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet.

To pay back bonds over 25 years, the county plans to pull annually $1.5 million

Health department loan

In other news, the County Board approved a $3 million loan to the Will County Health Department to cover a budget gap created by the Illinois budget impasse.

Will County Board Speaker Jim Moustis, R-Frankfort, said the Illinois budget stalemate has “reached the point of ridiculousness.”

“You have two sides being very stubborn and getting nothing done for the people,” Moustis said.

I-55/Weber Road project

The County Board also approved a

joint agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Interstate 55/Weber Road improvement project.

In that agreement, the County Board agreed Thursday on the use of $29 million in RTA funds for construction and design and engineering of its portion of the project.

Will County highway engineer Bruce Gould said bid letting is slated for March 2017 with improvements occurring over two construction seasons. The main construction on the $69.2 million project was expected to start this summer, but it has been delayed into 2017.

The roadway project requires the reconstruction of the I-55 interchange with Weber Road to include a new bridge structure. IDOT also will redeck the existing bridge structure, reconstruct the existing ramps and widen and resurface Weber Road to provide a diverging diamond interchange.

Illinois is the lead agency on the interchange itself. The county is the lead agency on road improvements from Normantown Road to 135th Street.

Will County is seeking “quick take” powers to gain control of land needed to coincide with IDOT’s construction timeline for the project.

Easter parade, egg hunts and candy runs this weekend in Joliet

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The annual Easter Parade will be one of a few holiday-related events in Joliet this weekend.

The parade downtown will start at 2 p.m.

Sunday and will take place downtown along Chicago Street. The American Legion Band is among more than 75 participants in the parade, said Don West, executive director of the Wish Upon a Star Foundation.

This is the 25th year of the parade, which is the major fundraiser for the foundation created to fulfill wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

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in courthouse fees, $300,000 from parking lot fees, $1 million from landfill fees, $2 million from Public Building Commission sales tax revenue and federal rebate dollars. The city of Joliet also is chipping in $10 million total.

Bonds for the new Adult Detention Facility will fully mature in 2028, releasing another $4.7 million.

Will County Board member Cory Singer, R-New Lenox, was the only no vote.

Singer has historically voiced opposition to the county’s use of road tax dollars to pay back bonds.

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“Our biggest request for wishes is Disney World, but we had one child that we sent to the Vatican to be blessed by the pope,” West said.

The parade is one of several Easter-related activities during the weekend.

The Joliet Park District will hold two Easter egg hunts on Saturday: 10 a.m. at Nowell Park Baseball Field, 5 Mills Road; and 1 p.m. at Heggie Soccer Field, Collins Street and Williamson Avenue.

The Joliet Slammers will open the gates at Silver Cross Field at 10 a.m. for an Easter Candy Run for three age groups: 4 and younger at 10:15 a.m., 5 to 8 years old at 10:30 a.m.; and 9 to 12 years old at 10:45 a.m.

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QUICK NEWS Bertino-Tarrant to hold office hours in Romeoville

ROMEOVILLE– State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, will hold satellite office hours fro 9 to 10 a.m.

March 24 at Romeoville Village Hall, 1050 W. Romeo Road.

Community members are welcome to stop by Romeoville Village Hall to work with the senator’s staff and receive assistance with various services.

Attendees can receive help with FOID card applications, food stamp issuance, health care, veterans or disability issues and more.

For questions or information, call 815254-4211.

Joliet Inspector General Chris Regis addresses the media and public Thursday during a news conference at City Hall in Joliet. Regis was hired by the city in January.

See story on page 3.

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Joliet mayor: City will consider criminal investigation over Evergreen Terrace legal bills

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Mayor Bob O’Dekirk said Thursday the city will consider seeking a criminal investigation into payments made to the law firm that has represented Joliet in its 11-year legal battle over the Evergreen Terrace housing complex.

O’Dekirk and Inspector General Chris Regis presented the results of Regis’ first investigation since being hired as the city’s first inspector general in January.

The report is a 25-page look at the city’s condemnation lawsuit, which eventually resulted in a federal judge’s ruling that allowed the city to take over Evergreen Terrace, a 356-apartment complex for low-income residents that Joliet officials contended had become crime-ridden and unsafe under private ownership.

But at a news conference Thursday at which Regis and O’Dekirk presented the report, they focused on payments made to the law firm that represented Joliet since the lawsuit was filed in 2005.

Regis said because of increases in hourly rates for attorney fees over the course of the lawsuit, the city paid nearly $657,000 more than if rates stayed where they were when the Chicago firm of Figliulo & Silverman was hired. The city’s total legal bill to date in the case, which went to the U.S. Supreme Court at one point, is nearly $5.5 million.

O’Dekirk said the city is considering seeking a criminal investigation and a civil lawsuit over the legal bills.

He and Regis said hourly rate increases by Figliulo & Silverman should have been approved by the City Council but were not. According to the report, rate increases were reported verbally to former City Attorney Jeff Plyman, who signed off on invoices that were billed at higher rates.

Regis also said bills more than $20,000 should have been submitted to the council.

“These bills were never submitted to the City Council for approval,” Regis said, pointing to an enlarged cardboard replica of a $230,936 invoice voucher for Figliulo & Silverman dated Sept. 19, 2012.

City records, however, show the payment was listed in monthly disbursements from the city treasurer that are reviewed and approved by the council after they are paid.

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Mayor Bob O’Dekirk addresses the media and public Thursday about possible financial wrongdoing by the city’s attorneys in the Evergreen Terrace case during a news conference at City Hall in Joliet.

Minutes from the Oct. 16, 2012, council meeting show the September disbursements were unanimously approved by the council, which at that time included O’Dekirk as a councilman. The meeting minutes do not show any questions raised about the amount of the bill.

Neither O’Dekirk or Regis could immediately be reached later Thursday afternoon regarding the 2012 vote.

Figliulo response

James Figliulo, a partner with Figliulo & Silverman and a lead attorney in the Evergreen Terrace case, said Thursday when contacted by The Herald-News that he was first hearing of the inspector general’s report. He rejected suggestions that there was anything wrong with his firm’s billing practices.

“The services performed by our firm were excellent,” Figliulo said. “The fees charged were reasonable. The rates were below market. And, the city of Jo-

More online Visit this article at www.TheHerald-News. com to view the inspector general’s full report and for video from the news conference. liet knew what our fees were and what our rates were and paid them every month. Any suggestion by anyone that there was any wrongdoing in connection with our billing in the handling of this matter is false and malicious.”

According to the city’s report, rate increases occurred in 2008, 2012 and 2015. Originally hired at a maximum rate of $250 an hour, senior partners in the firm began charging up to $265 an hour in 2008 and eventually charged as much as $420 an hour in 2015.

Asked what criminal charges could

be made, Regis said, “That’s hard to answer. But what we can see here is a clear breach of fiduciary duty.”

Regis said Plyman should have informed the council of increases in hourly rates.

“We also see theft and fraudulent acquisition of funds,” Regis said.

He would not say who would have committed theft or fraud.

O’Dekirk said that could become clear in a criminal investigation of the matter.

“When we ask for a federal investigation, I think that’s what we hope to uncover,” he said.

O’Dekirk said the city might ask the U.S. Attorney’s Office or the Illinois Attorney General to investigate the matter. He said Regis has been in contact with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

O’Dekirk said Figliulo & Silverman should have contracted for any increase

See EVERGREEN TERRACE, page 4

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Lockport takes action on street improvements

By SARWAT S. AHMAD

Shaw Media correspondent LOCKPORT – The city of Lockport is moving forward with some major street improvements slated to begin this year.

The City Council approved Wednesday night contracts for improvements for Commerce Street and Hamilton Street alleyways, as well as full reconstruction of Cleveland and 11th streets, totaling more than $1.1 million.

The city has contracted V3 Companies for engineering designs and construction on Commerce Street from Eighth to 11th streets and Hamilton Street alleyways for a total of $384,959.

The contract was discussed at the council’s Committee of the Whole meeting two weeks ago but did not include an extra $9,000 at that time for engineering designs for extending the Commerce Street reconstruction to include Seventh Street.

The new contract with V3 includes the engineering for the extra block but does not include its reconstruction costs. That would be an extra $140,000, according to City Administrator Ben Benson. The city is looking to form a public-private partnership with businesses on that block to share the burden of the cost of the improvements, Benson said.

While one business – Public Landing Restaurant – has shown interest, a partnership has not been worked out yet, said Benson. If no partnership is formed, that portion of the project will be held off until the city can budget for it, he said.

The city hopes to begin the project after Old Canal Days in mid-June but before September, Benson said. The work was planned for this year to provide easier access to businesses for residents during next year’s major Illinois Department of Transportation construction project for State and Ninth streets.

For the full reconstruction of Cleve-

land and 11th streets, the council accepted the low bid of $720,952.31 from Elwood-based Austin Tyler Construction.

The city had budgeted $950,000 for the project, which includes widening the street, changing the water main on 11th Street, improvements to the curbs and gutters, and restoration of the storm sewers and landscaping, according to the proposal presented by Director of Engineering Amy Wagner.

“It came in under budget,” Mayor Steven Streit said. “I like that.”

Wagner said the project should start in either late April or early May, and take about two to three months to complete depending on weather conditions.

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known it needed to have a contract allowing billing at rates of $400 an hour.

Attempts Thursday by The Herald-News to reach Plyman were unsuccessful. Regis said he was not able to reach Plyman during his investigation.

In August, the council voted to buy Evergreen Terrace for $15 million, a price set by a federal jury. The city plans to redevelop the complex for low-income residents.

Joliet won its case for condemnation after a long legal battle that wound its way through the U.S. Supreme Court before the ruling in Joliet’s favor in 2014.

Owners of Evergreen Terrace, who include politically powerful Republican Ronald Gidwitz, a co-chairman of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s election campaign, have appealed the decision.

Evergreen Terrace owners Thursday afternoon issued a statement critical of Joliet city administration.

“All of us may have been in a different position today if only the previous city administrators had been honest with their citizens and their own City Council,” said the statement attributed to Burnham Management Co., which still runs Evergreen Terrace.

Former City Manager Thomas Thanas, whose name appears in the report as it quotes closed-session dis-

The Evergreen Terrace housing complex is in the 300 block of North Broadway Street in Joliet.

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cussions about the Evergreen Terrace lawsuit, said Thursday, “I need to spend

some time reviewing this report before I make a comment on it.”

Thanas said he was not contacted by the city’s inspector general.

nent-type, 33-gallon refuse containers that have a “yard waste only” or “Y” sticker, or in 32-gallon disposable kraft paper bags, according to a news release from the city. Yard waste will not be collected in plastic bags of any type or size or in containers larger than

33 gallons.

The stickers are available, free of charge, at all Jewel stores in the city and the Joliet Municipal Building at the information desk. Brush and branches may be placed in either the above-mentioned permanent-type containers,

or kraft paper bags or may be tied in bundles not exceeding 4 feet in length or weighing more than 50 pounds a bundle.

Yard waste will be picked up on a weekly basis through Dec. 9.

QUICK NEWS Yard waste collection to start April 1 in Joliet

JOLIET – The city of Joliet and Waste Management announced Monday the resumption of yard waste collection effective April 1.

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Most Will County schools show high financial health Lincoln-Way still rated lowest

By FELIX SARVER

fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Most Will County school districts showed they have maintained high financial health, according to state data released this week.

The Illinois State Board of Education posted the 2016 School District Financial Profile on its website, showing more school districts statewide achieved the highest of four rating categories – financial recognition – by state standards in fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014.

In Will County, 16 school districts maintained recognition status. Six districts still had the second-highest rating – financial review – while two have declined in their rating and four advanced from review to recognition.

Lincoln-Way High School District 210 was the only one with the lowest rating, financial watch. ISBE officials monitor those districts closely and provide technical assistance as well as determine if their finances merit more state intervention.

Lincoln-Way had the same rating

last year, and a 13-year profile analysis from ISBE showed it was either rated review or financial early warning – the third-highest rating – since fiscal 2003.

Scott Tingley, the district’s superintendent, said he knew Lincoln-Way still would be on the watch list.

“As long as we continue to run deficits, we will continue to be on the watch list,” he said.

Lincoln-Way district officials are trying to control deficit spending by closing North high school next fall.

North is one of two buildings that were constructed in the late 2000s to meet projected student growth that never came.

In February, ISBE officials sent a letter stating they intended to investigate the district – along with five others, including Chicago Public Schools – to determine its financial integrity.

Tingley said district officials continue to be in contact with ISBE representatives.

“There seems to be no issues with the information we provided,” he said.

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Joliet Public Schools District 86 was one of 16 Will County school districts that continued to receive its recognition rating. The school district has maintained that rating since fiscal 2011.

Joan Holm, district financial services director, said District 86 officials try to be fiscally responsible by ensuring expenses match revenues.

She said district officials were happy with the rating but declining state funding continues to be a challenge.

“You don’t know how much you’ll receive year to year, so we’re trying to stay as close as we can to match revenues with expenditures every year,” Holm said.

Plainfield School District 202 was rated review for a second year in a row. The district was rated early warning in fiscal 2013 and watch in fiscal 2012.

Tom Hernandez, District 202 spokesman, said the district has made massive cuts since the Great Recession and worked hard to maintain finances.

District officials have been careful with staffing, which hasn’t seen significant gains in past years, and many staff members have taken pay freezes for one or several years, he said.

“There’s been a lot of work, a lot of conscientious, strategic work to maintain,” Hernandez said.

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fsarver@shawmedia.com LOCKPORT – The Fairmont School District 89 Board has appointed two members to a superintendent evaluation committee and agreed to adjust the tax levy.

At Wednesday’s regular meeting, board President Katie Ulmer said new board member Richard Myers, as well as board member Joseph Dalpiaz, were appointed to the superintendent evaluation committee.

She said the two will work out a plan on how to evaluate Superintendent Sonya Whitaker and the board will use that plan as a tool to then evaluate together Whitaker’s performance.

She said the board is slated to do the evaluation at an April meeting.

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amending its 2015 tax levy request to remove the leasing of facilities levy because district officials were notified by the Will County Clerk’s Office they could not use it as it was not used for three years.

District 89 has about $3.7 million worth of building repairs needed and the leasing of facilities and life-safety levies were to be used to fund those repairs, district officials have said.

The repairs are needed over the next five to 10 years based on a facilities assessment report.

“Ideally, we want to use the leasing levy,” Whitaker said.

District officials were told to fund those needed repairs through another route, she said.

The amendment to the budget would not change the total levy request, which was for about $2 million and was adopted by the board at the Dec. 16 meeting.

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Connolly has been a district employee for 11 years, according to a Troy news release.

“She’s just a great fit for Shorewood,” Superintendent Todd Colleen Connolly Koehl said.

Connolly started working in the district as a special education teacher at Troy Middle School and is assistant principal at William B. Orenic Intermediate School, according to the news release. She holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Governors State University.

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The inaugural Minority Enrichment Luncheon will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Joliet West High School.

The luncheon is free, with several minority speakers in the field of education, health, business, politics, law enforcement, religion and more who will share personal stories and tips for success, according to a flier for the event.

Cassie Crim, a West math teacher, said she, along with her husband Ernest Crim, a Central history teacher, had conversations about ways to impact the lives of black and Latino students at the high schools.

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Other speakers attending will be Melody Seaton, principal of Jesse Owens Community Academy in Chicago, and David Jackson, a Joliet police detective, Crim said.

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NEW LENOX – Silver Cross Hospital raised more than $25,000 to help the annual United Way campaign, which kicked off in early March.

The hospital’s theme for the campaign this year was “Help Us Create a Pot of Gold for Those in Need.” It celebrates the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day and captures the commitment that the employees have shown to the community for those that are less fortunate.

Hospital employees were asked to participate in the campaign by making a pledge through a payroll-deduction program, Leprechaun Lotto, split-thepot raffle or Vote for Your Favorite Leprechaun.

In addition, a new Teddy Bear collection was held where hospital employees donated more than 100 teddy bears to support the children involved in the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center. These teddy bears will be given to children who are victims of a crime or assault. The center, which provides counseling and prevention education, allows victims to choose a new teddy bear to aid in healing.

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Defense attorney Chuck Bretz said Thursday that Will County Assistant State’s Attorney Colleen Griffin would likely be called as a witness in a hearing that seeks to have charges dismissed against Christian L. Shepherd, 37.

“I don’t think it’s appropriate for someone to wear both hats,” Bretz told Judge Daniel Kennedy.

Griffin and Christine Vukmir have been handling the case since the original prosecutor, Michael Knick, had to testify at an earlier hearing.

Between 2004 and 2008, Shepherd allegedly sexually abused a boy he was baby-sitting in Crest Hill. The victim reported the abuse to police two years later. The school bus driver also was

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Two months later, Shepherd offered jail inmate Daniel Robinson his 2001 Ford Taurus and advances on his credit cards to kill the victim, his mother, the detectives and Bryant, prosecutors wrote. He was charged with another

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Defense attorney Paul Napolski told Judge Daniel Rozak on Thursday that Mark Ballard, 44, has changed his mind about making arguments in his own case.

Ballard and his son, Adam Ballard, 16, are accused of killing Richard Pollack, 55, with a baseball bat during a Mark Ballard street brawl Aug. 10, 2014, in the 400 block of Tallman Avenue in Romeoville.

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• Jason S. McCall, 31, of the 200 block of Yellow Pine Drive in Bolingbrook, was arrested

by Bolingbrook police Wednesday on a charge of robbery.

• Gregory E. Podobnik, 23, of the 22500 block of South Country Lane in New Lenox, was arrested by sheriff’s police Wednesday on a charge of delivery of drugs.

• Brian M. Wehmer, 29, of the 8600 block of Kathleen Lane in Tinley Park, was arrested by sheriff’s police Wednesday on a charge of theft.

• Brandon M. Alexander, 36, of the 400 block of Camden Avenue in Romeoville, was arrested

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• Anthony M. Bryson, 20, of the 11400 block of South Cindy Court in Plainfield, was arrested by sheriff’s police Thursday on charges of delivery of marijuana, marijuana possession and drug possession.

• Justin M. Cox, 23, of the 1000 block of North Prairie Avenue in Joliet, and Nathanial R. Giovanni, 22, of the 1000 block of Lilac Lane in Joliet, were arrested by Joliet police Thursday on charges of reckless discharge of a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

• Michael T. Cullick, 25, of the 1100 block

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• Martin J. Devalois, 32, of the 200 block of Hayes Avenue in Romeoville, was arrested by sheriff’s police Thursday on charges of delivery of drugs, drug possession, unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a firearm by a gang member.

• Kenneth A. Jordan, 25, of the zero block of Fernwood Drive in Bolingbrook, was arrested by sheriff’s police Thursday on charges of delivery of marijuana, marijuana possession, drug possession, delivery of drugs, driving with a suspended license and driving without insurance.

• Felicia Mayon, 25, of the zero block of Glenview Court in Bolingbrook, was arrested by Romeoville police Thursday on a charge of drug possession.

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• Robert Tortorello, 42, of the 400 block of East Fifth Street in Lockport, was arrested by state police Thursday on charges of aggravated driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.

• Dominique J. Woodard, 25, of the 300 block of North Briggs Street in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Thursday on a charge of delivery of marijuana.

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The Good Friday holiday on March 25 will not affect Waste Management’s schedule.

In observance of Good Friday, Joliet City Hall will be closed March 25, and the parking decks will be free that day and there will be no enforcement of the parking meters.

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JOLIET – The city of Joliet and Waste Management announced Monday the resumption of yard waste collection effective April 1.

Yard waste must be placed in permanent-type, 33-gallon refuse containers that have a “yard waste only” or “Y” sticker, or in 32-gallon disposable kraft paper bags, according to a news release from the city. Yard waste will not be collected in plastic bags of any type or size or in containers larger than 33 gallons.

The stickers are available for free at all Jewel stores in the city and the Joliet Municipal Building at the information desk.

Brush and branches may be placed in either the above-mentioned permanent-type containers or kraft paper bags or may be tied in bundles not exceeding 4 feet in length or weighing more than 50 pounds a bundle. Yard waste will be picked up on a weekly basis through Dec. 9.

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The bonds were initially issued in 2007 to fund the construction of Fire Station 3 and repay earlier bonds issued to buy the property where the station was built, according to finance director Kirk Openchowski.

The village hasn’t gone to market yet on the refinancing, Openchowski said, but the new interest rate on the bonds is estimated at 2.34 percent, down from the previous rate of 4.26 percent.

“It means that there’s less pressure on the taxpayers,” Mayor John Noak said.

Noak credited the refinancing as the reason for the village’s recent Moody’s bond rating upgrade from Aa3 to Aa2,

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Also Wednesday, the Village Board voted to buy the BMO Harris Bank building at 626 Town Hall Drive for $1.2 million, Openchowski said.

The purchase is part of Romeoville’s downtown redevelopment, according to Noak, who said owning the structure will allow the village to use the space in relation to the adjacent Edward Hospital Athletic and Event Center. Noak said Romeoville is looking to find an occupant for the property and is working with multiple groups to do so, but he couldn’t disclose specifics.

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NEW YORK – Caterpillar expects its first-quarter results to come in well below Wall Street’s view as it continues to deal with weak product demand.

But the mining and construction equipment maker maintained its fullyear forecast, saying in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it remains “comfortable” with the figures.

Shares edged up in morning trading after falling in premarket dealings Thursday.

The company anticipates a first-quarter adjusted profit between 65 cents and 70 cents per share, with revenue in a range of $9.3 billion to $9.4 billion.

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of $10.34 billion.

Caterpillar Inc., which is based Peoria, still expects a profit of $3.50 per share and revenue between $40 billion and $44 billion. Wall Street is looking for a profit of $3.73 per share on revenue of $41.09 billion.

Caterpillar has been struggling with soft demand for mining equipment because of lower mineral prices around the world. In January, the company announced that it planned to shutter five plants, causing a loss of about 670 jobs in Illinois and several other states. The move is part of a broader cost-cutting campaign announced last year that’s expected to affect about 10,000 jobs over three years.

Caterpillar’s stock rose 6 cents to $74.40 in morning trading. Its shares are down 5 percent over the past year.

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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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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 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.

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BETTY ANN DWYER Betty Ann Dwyer (nee Canino), age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her family by her side.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Joliet. She graduated from Joliet Township High School (1948). She was actively involved in the family business, Lee’s Supermarkets, as well as St. Raymond Nonnatus and Our Lady of Angels Churches.

Survived by her daughter, Lynn Brandom; two sons, Michael (Gayle) Dwyer and David (Charlie Ann) Dwyer; four grandchildren, Michael (Beth) Dwyer, Anthony (Rozana) Dwyer, Jillian and Daniel Dwyer; two great-grandchildren, Ella and Dylan Dwyer; two nephews, Ken (Joan) Hailey and William Hailey; cousins, Gene (Belander) Doll, Nancy and Earl Fischer, Joanne and Art McKay, Ken and Lorraine Marasso, Jack and Carol Jean Horvat, Jay and Kathleen Riley, Charles and Joanne Lewickas; several close friends, Mary Ellen Aimaro, Marie Palya, Mary Ann Sartorelli, Julie and Robert Wright, Vic and Donna Biasetti, Leo and Nancy Korczak, Nick and Cindy Korczak, Jean Pellegrini, Doris James and Mary Ann Kolb.

Preceded in death by her husband, Leo F. Dwyer (1990); her daughter, Sandra Marie Dwyer (2005), her parents, Dominic and Sadina Canino; father and mother-in-law, Leo E. and Emma Dwyer; her sister and brother in law, Rosella and Stuart Belander; her brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Lorraine Hailey; and her nephew, Patrick Hailey.

Funeral Services will be held at Carlson Holmquist Sayles Funeral Home located at 2320 Black Road, Joliet, on Monday, March 21, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. to the Cathedral of St. Raymond for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment is at Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation will be from 2 until 6 p.m. on Sunday March 20, 2016, at Carlson Holmquist Sayles Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Betty’s name to either Easter Seals of Joliet or Hospice of Joliet.

For information, call 815-744-0022 or visit WWW.CHSFUNERAL.COM.

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.

ALAN R. JANASIK Alan R. Janasik, age 64, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Thursday March 17, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born in Chicago, living in the area most of his life. He was formerly employed by the city of Lockport and Fox Valley Park District.

Alan enjoyed listening to 60s and 70s rock music, old movies and golden age comic books.

Preceded in death by his father, Richard Janasik.

Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Susan (Rutz); his daughter, Lisa (Kevin Savage, fiance) Janasik; his mother, Dolores (Malik) Janasik; and a brother, Ken Janasik. Several nieces, nephews, brothersin-law and sisters-in-law also survive.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Alan’s family would be appreciated so they may donate to their favorite charities.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 21, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the O’NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. 9TH ST., (159TH ST.), LOCKPORT, with Deacon Kevin Ryan officiating.

Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood with full Military Honors. Visitation Sunday, March 20, 2016, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Family and friends can sign the online guestbook or to attain directions at: www. oneilfuneralhome.com.

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In Loving Memory of

Madison Rose Frost

on your 2nd Angel Anniversary In life we loved you dearly and in death we love you still, In our hearts we hold a place that only you can fill.

And so we try to remember not that you died, but that you lived.

Your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

We know someday we’ll see you again.

So in our hearts, we’ll hold you close & Always remembered, Always loved

Keep you safe…until then keep sending us signs.

Mom, Dad, Riaha, & Nikki Jamma & Papa Knauer Kuncle, Aunt T, Kevin, Sharon, Kyle & Alexis

We think about you often and will love you ‘Forever’ And with God’s promise, one day we’ll again be together.

OBITUARIES • Continued from page 16

GERTRUDE A. MARQUES Born: Oct. 11, 1940; in Gardner Died: March 16, 2016; in Mazon

Gertrude A. Marques, age 75, of Mazon, passed away Wednesday morning, March 16, 2016. Born Oct. 11, 1940, in Gardner, she was the daughter of the late Sam H. and Alberta (Zilm) Hansen.

She was raised and educated in Gardner and married Sherman Marques on June 10, 1968. She worked for Uniroyal at the Joliet Arsenal from 1967-1974 and was a correctional officer at the Dwight Correctional Center for the State of Illinois for many years. Gertrude and Sherman lived their whole married life in the Mazon area.

She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flower garden, raising pigs and took great pride in taking care of the lawn. She especially enjoyed traveling with her husband.

Gertrude loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving is her husband, Sherman; three sons, Michael (Diane) Marques of Morris, Jeffrey (Kimberly) Marques of Mazon and Sherman (Dawn) Marques of Ashkum; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Gene R. (Carol) Hansen of Mazon; and one sister-in-law, JoAnn Hansen of Lemont.

She was preceded in death by her son, Larry E. Marques; one brother, Ronald S. Hansen; and one granddaughter, Tracie Marques.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, located at 301 W. Washington Street in Morris. Enhanced video tributes will be played during the visitation.

A Celebration of Gertrude’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016, at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Tyler Carrell of Park Street Congregational Church.

Burial will be in Mazon Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W

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LOIS MAE McBURNEY Lois Mae McBurney, nee Smith, age 97, passed peacefully on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. She was a life-long resident of Manhattan and a member of the Manhattan United Methodist Church, and a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a dear friend, Keith Clower.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Jessie (Mason) Smith; her husband, Marvin; and one son, Bruce.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m.

Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Manhattan United Methodist Church. Friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Interment Manhattan Center Cemetery, Manhattan.

Memorials in her name to Aids Research or The Manhattan United Methodist Church would be most appreciated.

Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 South State Street, Manhattan, IL 60442, (815) 478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com.

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DOMINIC A. MOLICA Dominic A. Molica “Mickey,” age 92, died Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Born in Chicago, he was a long time Crest Hill/Joliet area resident.

A graduate of Joliet Catholic High School, Class of 1942 and St. John the Baptist Grade School.

Veteran of the Army Corps of Engineers. He retired from Argonne National Laboratory after over 30 years of service as a supervisor. He was a diehard White Sox fan.

Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary F. (Pomatto) Molica; and one brother, Anthony Molica (1996).

Survived by many friends, former coworkers and especially those at Our Lady of Angels that survive him.

Funeral services for Dominic A. Molica will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home, 1201 Wyoming Avenue, Joliet to St. Anne Catholic Church, Crest Hill for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday at Our Lady of Angels from 2 until 5 p.m.

Arrangements by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 815-741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.

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Don, We hold you forever In our hearts.

Our cherished memories Of you are always with us.

You were a wonderful son.

We miss you more than Words can ever say.

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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, 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

Washington Street, Morris, Illinois. For further information, visit the website at www. ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084.

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

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

upbringing, Holy Cross Church in Joliet, will take place on Saint Joseph’s Day, March 19, 2016, at 10 a.m.

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The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate Democrats passed a $3.8 billion funding bill for colleges and social services Thursday amid Republican objections that the state doesn’t have the money to fulfill the proposal’s promises.

Democrats used their considerable majority in the chamber to easily pass the bill on a 39-18 vote, which has already cleared the House. The proposal would appropriate nearly $1.9 billion to colleges and universities that have not received funding since July 1, when the current year’s budget should’ve taken effect.

The bill’s passage came on the day Comptroller Leslie Munger told a Sen-

ate committee that the state owes nearly $9 billion to vendors who provide services to the state. That tab could top $10 billion by June 30, the end of the fiscal year, Munger told lawmakers.

Much of the state’s spending is currently on autopilot because of court orders that demand that some services and functions be maintained. But the state otherwise has no authority to spend money because Democrats who control the Legislature and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner can’t agree on a spending plan.

Before the vote, Republican senators called the Democrats’ bill phony and delusional. One lawmaker told his colleagues that the state’s situation is akin to having $100 in a checking account with $7,000 in bills.

“That’s before the passage of this legislation. Nobody, nobody would look at someone who was managing their financial affairs that way and say that that even whiffs of responsibility,” said Sen. Dale Righter, R-Mattoon.

The budget standoff has led to layoffs at higher education institutions and the loss of tuition aid for low-income students. Social service programs across the state also have suffered, either closing or reducing the level of aid they provide.

Thursday’s funding bill would allocate $472.3 million to a variety of social service programs, including mental health and youth employment and help for the homeless. There’s also $563 million for programs for the elderly, such as home delivered meals. And the tui-

tion assistance program for low-income college students, known as the Monetary Award Program, would get $397 million. Democrats described their proposal as a way to prioritize spending as revenue to the state comes in.

“There’s gotta be some change and sense of ownership and responsibility in all of us here,” said Sen. Heather Steans, D-Chicago.

Rauner opposes the legislation, and his budget office said there’s no money to pay for the proposal because there are no cuts or reforms in other areas of state government to free up dollars. The bill goes back to the House, which doesn’t return from a break until April 4, and then would go to Rauner for an expected veto. If that happens, it’s possible for Democrats to try to override it.

3 finalists named in hunt for new Chicago police chief CHICAGO – Chicago’s police board presented the mayor Thursday with the names of three final contenders to become police chief, saying they offer the best chance to restore the department’s reputation that was shattered by the release of a video of a white police officer fatally shooting a black teen and stem a spike in violence.

“Chicago is at a critical juncture in

its history and its future will in no small part depend on the ability of the next superintendent to lead the department in a new way,” said Chicago Police Board President Lori Lightfoot.

The candidates include two African Americans and a retired Washington state police chief who would become the first woman to lead the force. Cedric Alexander is the public safety director in Georgia’s DeKalb County. Anne Kirkpatrick was the chief in Spokane until she retired in 2012. And Eugene Wil-

liams is a deputy chief in Chicago who also was a finalist for the job in 2011.

The board voted unanimously to send the names to Mayor Rahm Emanuel, whose firing of Superintendent Garry McCarthy was part of a frantic effort to regain trust in the police department and his own leadership since the release in November of the video that shows Officer Jason Van Dyke shooting Laquan McDonald 16 times.

Van Dyke has been charged with first-degree murder and the video has

prompted investigations, including a federal civil rights probe of the department.

The police chief short list does not include Interim Superintendent John Escalante, who has been running the department since McCarthy’s firing, and who said he applied for the job. But he could still be named the permanent superintendent if Emanuel rejects all three finalists and asks the board to conduct another nationwide search, as he is allowed under the law.

OBITUARIES • Continued from page 17

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.

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 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.

IN MEMORIAM

FRED SACKMAN (SACKY) March 8, 1928 – March 18, 2006

Fred, thinking of you on the 10th anniversary, since you’ve been called home.

Love, Marilyn

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Kerry determines IS group dangerous precedent.

The declaration further committing genocide WASHINGTON –The Obama administration on Thursday formally concluded the Islamic State group is committing genocide against Christians and other minorities in Iraq and Syria, a declaration long sought by Congress and human rights organizations but likely to change little in the conflict against the extremists.

The determination, for which Congress had set a Thursday deadline, does not obligate the U.S. to take additional action against IS militants and does not prejudge any potential prosecution against its members.

Officials said the U.S. has already intensified its fight against IS and had effectively recognized the situation as a genocide more than a year ago when it agreed to increase the number of refugees, notably from Syria, that America accepts.

Kurds declare de-facto federal region in Syria

BEIRUT– Syria’s Kurds on Thursday declared a de-facto federal region in Kurdish-controlled areas of northern Syria, drawing sharp condemnation from both the Damascus government and its opponents who decried the unilateral move as unconstitutional and setting a

complicates the situation on the ground in Syria even as peace talks press ahead in Geneva. The main Syrian Kurdish party has been excluded from those talks – perhaps an indication of why the Kurds chose this particular moment for their move.

In Syria’s civil war, Kurdish fighters have emerged as the most effective fighting force against the Islamic State group and are backed militarily by the U.S. More recently, Russia has backed them politically.

SeaWorld to stop breeding killer whales

ORLANDO, Fla. – After years of pressure, SeaWorld made a surprise announcement on Thursday: It no longer breeds killer whales in captivity and soon will stop making them leap from their pools or splash audiences on command.

Surrendering finally to a profound shift in how people feel about using animals for entertainment, the SeaWorld theme parks have joined a growing list of industries dropping live animal tricks. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is retiring all of its touring elephants in May. Once-popular animal shows in Las Vegas have virtually disappeared.

– Wire reports

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks to reporters March 10 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Graham said Thursday that he’ll help fellow Sen. Ted Cruz raise campaign cash in hopes of stopping Donald Trump’s march toward the Republican presidential nomination.

Conservatives search for plan to stop Trump The ASSOCIATED PRESS SUN CITY, Ariz. – Fearful of a Donald Trump nomination to lead the GOP, conservative leaders huddled privately in Washington, D.C., on Thursday in search of a plan to stop the billionaire businessman. His Republican rivals braced for another Trump victory next week, this time in delegate-rich Arizona.

The GOP has an eager alternative in Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, yet some party leaders are exploring “other avenues” instead of rallying behind the fiery conservative, an ominous sign that Republican leaders’ deep dislike of Cruz complicates their overwhelming concern about Trump.

“The establishment is like a wounded animal, now cornered,” said Mark Meckler, an early leader in the tea party movement. “They are terrified, irrational and flailing wildly.”

Even after being denied victory in five contests Tuesday, Cruz insists he still has a path to the 1,237 delegates necessary to claim the Republican presidential nomination. But in a strategy memo obtained by The Associated Press, his campaign essentially cedes Arizona’s March 22 primary to Trump and acknowledges Cruz must win 79 percent of the remaining delegates before the GOP’s July national convention.

“This is the moment for all those who believe in a strong America to come together and craft a new path forward,” Cruz declared on

Twitter while conservatives were meeting in downtown Washington to brainstorm ways to stop his party’s front-runner.

Organizers of the meeting included conservative commentator Erick Erickson and Christian conservative leader Bob Fischer.

The goal, as stated in the invitation, was “to strategize how to defeat Donald Trump for the Republican nomination, and if he is the Republican nominee for president, to offer a true conservative candidate in the general election.”

The group released a statement after roughly four hours behind closed doors calling for a “unity ticket that unites the Republican Party.”

While many in the room supported Cruz, they declined to endorse the Texas senator or the only other remaining presidential contender, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, and instead urged all former Republican presidential candidates to unite against Trump. They also embraced the possibility of a contested convention.

“Lastly, we intend to keep our options open as to other avenues to oppose Donald Trump,” they said, an apparent reference to a possible third-party candidacy that might stop Trump but would likely sacrifice the Republican Party’s chances in the general election to Democrat Hillary Clinton.

On Capitol Hill, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said he’d help Cruz raise campaign cash in the hope of stopping Trump’s march.

By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY and ALAN FRAM The Associated Press

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Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. (left), the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, talks Thursday with Judge Merrick Garland, President Barack Obama’s choice to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court, on Capitol Hill in Washington. said. “I think he’s willing to take whatever they can throw at him.”

More than a dozen Senate Democrats stood in front of the Supreme Court, using the telegenic backdrop to underscore their calls for Republicans to give Garland a hearing. Democrats cited polling showing public support for Senate consideration of the nomination, and eagerly linked the court fight to Donald Trump – the volatile front-runner for the GOP nomination and a source of embarrassment for the Republican establishment.

“If Republicans stand in the way and refuse to do their job, it will only be because they want Donald Trump to pick the next nominee,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. The success of the Democrats’ plans hinge in part on rallying their grass

roots to the cause – a task complicated

by Obama’s nomination of a moderate with little public record on many issues valued by the progressive wing of the party.

In an interview with NPR, the president said he found the Republicans’ argument that the electorate should weigh in “puzzling.”

“Well, in fact the American people did decide – back in 2012 when they elected me president of the United States with sufficient electoral votes,” Obama said.

Liberal and labor groups planned events next week, when the Senate is out of session and senators are back home, pressuring Republicans on their home turf. The events include teachers holding rallies in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Lima, Ohio, aimed at Sen. Rob

Teen sexting prompts efforts to update child-porn laws

By KRISTEN WYATT The Associated Press

DENVER – Rampant teen sexting has left politicians and law enforcement authorities around the country struggling to find some kind of legal middle ground between prosecuting students for child porn and letting them off the hook.

Most states consider sexually explicit images of minors to be child pornography, meaning even teenagers who share nude selfies among themselves can, in theory at least, be hit with felony charges that can carry heavy prison sentences and require lifetime registration as a sex offender.

Many authorities consider that overkill, however, and at least 20 states have adopted sexting laws with less-serious penalties, mostly within the past five years. Eleven states have made sexting

between teens a misdemeanor; in some of those places, prosecutors can require youngsters to take courses on the dangers of social media instead of charging them with a crime.

Hawaii passed a 2012 law saying youths can escape conviction if they take steps to delete explicit photos. Arkansas adopted a 2013 law sentencing first-time youth sexters to eight hours of community service. New Mexico last month removed criminal penalties altogether in such cases.

At least 12 other states are considering sexting laws this year, many to create new a category of crime that would apply to young people.

But one such proposal in Colorado has revealed deep divisions about how to treat the phenomenon. Though prosecutors and researchers agree that felony sex crimes shouldn’t apply to a pair of

16-year-olds sending each other selfies, they disagree about whether sexting should be a crime at all.

Colorado lawmakers this week delayed a vote on creating a new misdemeanor crime of “misuse of electronic images” by teens.

Colorado’s bill was prompted by a scandal last year at a Canon City high school where more than 100 students were found with explicit images of other teens. The news sent shockwaves through the city of 16,000. Dozens of students were suspended, and the football team forfeited the final game of the season.

Fremont County prosecutors ultimately decided against filing any criminal charges, saying Colorado law doesn’t properly distinguish between adult sexual predators and misbehaving teenagers.

In a similar case last year out Fayetteville, North Carolina, two dating teens who exchanged nude selfies at age 16 were charged as adults with a felony – sexual exploitation of a minor. After an uproar, the charges were reduced to misdemeanors.

Colorado currently classifies sexting as felony child exploitation, punishable by up to 12 years in prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender.

“What we want to do is get away from the life-altering and devastating effect of a felony charge ... by having lower-level crimes,” said Republican Rep. Yeulin Willett of Grand Junction, who sponsored the new bill.

But the legislation sparked a fiery backlash from teens and researchers who told lawmakers that sexting is so prevalent that even a misdemeanor, punishable by a year in jail, is too harsh.

• Friday, March 18, 2016

WASHINGTON – It was Day One for the traditional courtesy calls to senators, but there’s not much about Merrick Garland’s Supreme Court nomination that has adhered to tradition – or courtesy.

A day after his selection set the battle lines in a major fight over the court, President Barack Obama’s choice to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia met only with Democratic leaders Thursday – steering clear of the Republican leader who has vowed the Senate will ignore Garland’s nomination and wait for the next president to fill the seat.

For Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the Capitol visit was a stunt “orchestrated” by the White House, his spokesman said. But for Democrats, it was just the opening salvo in a public campaign to make Garland the bestknown victim of Republican obstruction and a household name in every election battleground state.

Garland met separately with Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. After the meeting with Leahy, the mild-mannered jurist faced a throng of reporters and clicking cameras, but said nothing.

Said Leahy: “I talked to him about where the hurdles are, and I talked to him about what I thought would happen if we actually follow the oath that we’ve all taken to uphold the Constitution.”

Reid also said he braced the judge for the bombardment ahead.

“I just told him to be himself,” Reid

Portman; union members mobilizing in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and targeting Sen. Patrick Toomey, and activists attending town hall and other Iowa re-election events staged by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley.

Republicans prepared their defense.

One Nation – run by Steven Law, a former McConnell chief of staff and the head the GOP-aligned American Crossroads super PAC – was beginning 10 days of TV advertising Friday in Des Moines, Iowa, aimed at supporting Grassley, a key opponent of confirming an Obama nominee.

The ad said an Obama appointment to the court could “radically transform” laws governing land ownership, gun rights and religious freedom and said, “Tell Senator Grassley, keep fighting for the right of Iowans to decide the Supreme Court’s future.”

The conservative Judicial Crisis Network said it will begin a two-week, $2 million TV ad campaign Monday supporting GOP senators in Iowa, New Hampshire and Ohio and pressuring Democrats from Colorado, North Dakota and West Virginia.

Also, groups including the Tea Party Patriots and the anti-abortion Susan B. Anthony List were planning to send members to town hall meetings in states like Iowa and New Hampshire to show their backing for blocking consideration of Garland and were organizing phone calls to lawmakers’ offices to register support.

Still, Republicans were mindful of the risks of closing their doors to this nominee, while past Supreme Court candidates had paid visits shortly after their nomination with little controversy.

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OPINIONS ANOTHER VIEW

Drown Illinois higher education, drown the state’s future

Illinois, if it’s ever to get out of the budget crisis in which it finds itself, must improve its business climate and grow its economy.

So it’s mind-boggling to try to figure out why the state’s leaders seem content to kill the state’s higher education system while they play out a political showdown without regard to the people it hurts.

Remember the old adage about eating your seed corn?

That’s what our state’s leaders seem determined to do when they don’t pass a budget, don’t pay universities what’s owed them and don’t support lower-income students seeking to better themselves through higher education.

“We’re on the verge of dismantling the higher education system in Illinois,” James Applegate, the director of the state’s Board of Higher Education, warned the Senate Appropriations Committee.

With no state money coming in for nine months, most universities have turned to operating on cash reserves, and in some cases, even those have begun to run out. Among the impacts: • Southern Illinois University expects to lay off several hundred employees at its campuses in Carbondale and Edwardsville, and at its medical school in Springfield.

• Eastern Illinois University plans to lay off 177 employees and impose furloughs on others.

• Western Illinois University plans to lay off 100 employees.

• Chicago State University sent warnings of layoffs to all 900 employees and has warned its situation is so dire that a shutdown is possible.

Even worse is the impact on students, who are no longer receiving Monetary Assistance Program grants, which are aimed at those who demonstrate financial need.

The grants, which max out at $4,720, go to roughly 130,000 college students statewide.

Stop. Think about that num-

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ber. 130,000.

Most colleges and universities had been fronting the grants to students for months, betting that the state would end the madness and repay them.

That’s no longer a safe bet for many universities and colleges, and they’re having to reluctantly tell students to find the money themselves.

130,000 students who likely don’t have a spare couple thousand dollars lying around to pay for the their college tuition.

130,000 students who understand that higher education is the ticket to a better life.

Studies show that attaining a bachelor’s degree can add hundreds of thousands of dollars to a person’s lifetime earnings.

130,000 students who are willing to work and learn.

130,000 students who can form the educated workforce that Illinois will need if it wants to lure businesses to locate or stay here.

Both sides in the political game say they want to fund the MAP grants. They just can’t seem to set aside their posturing long enough to come up with an actual plan for how to do it.

College presidents told lawmakers March 10 they’re concerned that students will start leaving Illinois even more than they already do for college.

Why, after all, would they want to attend a higher education institution where prospects for its long-term health are uncertain Applegate, in his testimony March 10, said that the state’s higher education institutions are “swimming toward a distant shore but they’ve got a concrete block around their ankle.”

The state needs some lawmakers with sanity and political courage to step up and throw them a life preserver.

Drowning higher education is a sure prescription to drown the state’s economic future as well.

– The (Springfield) State Journal-Register

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lockport is being incompetently run

To the Editor: Once again our Lockport City Council has chosen to add a business to Lockport that is neither wanted or needed. It was announced that another gas station will be built next to the Aldi’s Food Store on Farrell Road.

Is this what the citizens of our town really need? Do we also need warehouses built along Interstate 355? What is really needed are quality, sit-down types of restaurants such as Texas Roadhouse, Applebee’s, Chili’s or other place a family can gather to enjoy a good meal at an affordable price.

Does the council think that everyone can afford The Public Landing or one of the other small, downtown eateries?

Crest Hill, New Lenox, Homer Glen, Orland Park and Romeoville continue to gladly accept the tax dollars of Lockport residents, while our council apparently bows to the wishes of the elite and powerful of our town.

It’s time to turn your heads toward a better community that generates jobs and tax dollars Mr. Mayor and create revenue instead of sending it to other communities so they can use our money to create an even better lifestyle

for their own citizens.

M. Lovell Lockport

Too many details in IRS story

To the Editor: It was a good read. But way too much detail.

I’m referring to the story (March 3) about the Crest Hill alderwoman whose 2015 Federal tax return was hacked. It was a close call as Barbara Sklare described it. The bad guys tripped up on the fake W-2 when “they put an income way above what we made,” she said.

No way to know if the hackers read The Herald-News, but anyone that’s up to no good certainly got a handy tip on how to avoid detection by the IRS: Just don’t get greedy.

That story could easily have been written with a generic description of the mistake the hackers made, maybe something like “a computer program detected an irregularity.”

But don’t give the thieves the keys to the front door.

Jerry Strick Frankfort

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SPORTS

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Lincoln-Way West’s Jon Marotta dunks in front of a Morgan Park defender Tuesday during West’s 68-60 win in the Class 3A Joliet Central Supersectional. The Warriors will face Peoria Manual in a Class 3A state semifinal game at 12:15 p.m. Friday.

LINCOLN-WAY WEST BOYS BASKETBALL

STATE TEST AWAITS

Lincoln-Way West ready for more big challenges in 3A semifinals

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com It might be safe to say that in the 109-year history of the Illinois boys basketball tournament, there has never been a matchup like the one that will tip off Friday’s Class 3A semifinals.

On the one hand, you have one of the most-storied programs in state history, Peoria Manual, which is approaching 1,800 victories and ranks among the top five schools in wins in Illinois. This is the Rams’ 26th state appearance, including their 16th in the past 35 years.

Manual was a powerhouse under the legendary staff of Dick Van Scyoc

and Wayne McClain, highlighted with its four straight championships from 1994 to ’97.

On the other hand, you have a Lincoln-Way West program that was 26118 through its first five seasons and has added 42 more wins to that during the past two seasons. The Warriors will be making their debut in state finals play.

While that disparity should have the 21-9 Warriors feeling a bit nervous for the 12:15 p.m. matchup, that’s unlikely to be the case considering what coach Brian Flaherty’s West team has accomplished during its postseason run.

West scored the final 11 points to

stun Hillcrest in the Streator Sectional finals and then rallied from an early 11-point deficit to shock second-ranked Morgan Park in Tuesday’s Joliet Central Supersectional, which was their 11th win in their past 12 contests.

Both Hillcrest and Morgan Park owned impressive résumés during recent seasons. The Hawks had won four sectional titles in six years and two state finishes, which includes a title.

And the Mustangs had captured three straight trophies, with the first two being first-place finishes.

Sixth-ranked Manual (26-4) is making its first state trip since 2010.

They avenged an earlier loss to

fourth-ranked Rockford Boylan in Tuesday’s DeKalb Supersectional to give them their 13th win in their past 14 games.

Rams coach Derrick Booth, who played on a state-runner-up team in 1991 for Van Syoc and McClain, led his alma mater to second-place finishes in Class 2A in 2008 and 2010.

This year, his squad is led by juniors Romon Douglas-Watkins (17 points a game), Da’Monte Williams (15.8) and AJ Youngman (12.3). They’ve been held below 60 points on only three occasions this season and have scored 70 or more points 14 times.

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Contingent fares well in three state finals

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com Every year, the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association allows freshmen and sophomores who didn’t qualify for the state finals to compete in another event.

It often serves as a good indicator of who some of the top upcoming talent is.

The Joliet area perfomed well in this year’s Frosh-Soph state meet, which took place last weekend in Springfield. Three local athletes won championships, while several others earned medals after claiming top-eight showings in the event.

Winning titles were Lockport’s Matthew Ramos (101) and Zach Reese (145), and Plainfield Central’s Tommy Gustafson (195). Lincoln-Way East’s Devin O’Rourke (220) took second.

Ramos defeated Marmion’s Nathan Callaway, 4-3, in his title match, while Reese claimed a 6-4 victory over Montini’s Anthony Geraci to capture his championship.

Gustafson claimed top honors after recording a fall in 2:21 over CaryGrove’s Cadin Koeppel, while O’Rourke dropped a 6-3 decision to Harlem’s

Josh Carter in the finals.

Third-place finishes were turned in

by Lockport’s Anthony Molton (106) and Yousif Salah (182), Minooka’s Cody Hoshell (113) and Providence’s Jackson Zofkie (126). Lincoln-Way West’s Nick Skertzos (285) claimed a fourthplace finish.

Capturing fifth place was Lockport’s Jake Lukasczyk (106), Lincoln-Way West’s Nathan Dluzak (120) and Lincoln-Way North’s Anthony Eatinger (132) placed sixth. Lockport’s Jake D’Angelo (113) took seventh, while Lincoln-Way East’s Nick Mihajlovich (170) was eighth.

Coal City’s Zach Finch claimed second place at 75 after dropping a 6-0 decision to Forrest Prairie Central’s Colton King. And Minooka’s Graham Ferguson did the same at 105 after losing 11-2 to Mattoon’s Peyton Lane.

Taking third place were Homer’s Drew Aldous (80) and Mikey Kaminski (90) and Minooka’s Michael Carey (85). Placing fourth were Coal City’s Evan Rivera (65) and Brooks’ Cameron Hargrove (90). Claiming fifth place was Liberty’s Dominic Bruinius (135) and finishing sixth were Wilmington’s Jack Narine (80) and Gompers’ Hunter Mack (100).

IESA state finals

IKWF state finals

Peotone’s Paul Keane won the 95-pound title to become the first fourtime champion in the history of the Illinois Elementary School Association wrestling tournament. Channahon’s Anthony Sartori (135) also captured a title in last week’s competition in DeKalb.

In his 95-pound title match, Keane won by fall in 2:21 over Bloomington’s Jayvon Jamison. And Sartori won his championship with a 1-0 victory over Tremont’s Caiden Buster.

A number of area wrestlers turned in strong performances in last weekend’s Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation state finals in Rockford.

Winning a title in the novice division was Minooka Indians Elite’s Donald Dorich (130). Winners in the senior division included Force’s Dylan Amico (74) and Trevor Swier (177), Celtic Elite’s Kevin Countryman (122) and Bolingbrook Junior Raiders’ Nick Stemmet (156).

Placing second in novice were

Bolingbrook Junior Raiders’ Robert Major (95) and Ison Robinson (156), Force’s Jared Gumila (108) and Celtic Elite’s Mathieu Arsenault (130). Taking second in senior were Bolingbrook Junior Raiders’ Kaleb Thompson (89), James Pierandozzi (108) and Jake Mensik (122), Celtic Elite’s Grant Laduke (101), Lincoln-Way Vittum Cats’ Thomas Doyle (177) and Minooka Indians Elite’s Drew Gutknecht (215).

Taking third in novice were Lincoln-Way Vittum Cats’ Billy Meiszner (70) and Alexander Tagler (108), Force’s Jordan Blew (79) and Bolingbrook Junior Raiders’ Jacob Mumm (122). Placing third in senior were Celtic Elite’s Nicholas Matthias (84) and Kyle Schickel (89), Bolingbrook Junior Raiders’ Ashton Breen (122) and Minooka Indians Elite’s Jacob Shipla (189).

Getting fourth in novice were Celtic Elite’s Joey Malito (66), Owen Gerde’s (84) and Colin Kohler (130) and Force’s Shay Korhorn (62) and Jacob Macatangay (70).

Finishing fourth in senior were Bolingbrook Junior Raiders’ Javen Estrada (84) and Force’s Zachary Kolb (115) and Martin Cortina (275).

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Lincoln-Way West’s Cameron Gavin takes a shot during West’s 68-60 Class 3A Joliet Central Supersectional win Tuesday over Morgan Park.

The Warriors are paced by Marco Pettinato (20.1 points a game) and Jon Marotta (13 points a game), who also were leading performers on last year’s 21-8 sectional finalists. Cam Gavin, Jay Bumstead and Nolan Green have started throughout the playoffs, while Erik Christensen and Cal Pohrte are the first players called off the bench.

“This means a lot to us, since we’ve worked very hard,” Green said. “People said we couldn’t beat Morgan Park, but we did. It feels good to beat a team like that because they were very big and strong. We haven’t had many successful years, but now we’re on the rise.”

Part of West’s success is based on its confidence and closeness.

“This was fantastic,” Bumstead said. “It was huge, I’m speechless. We wanted to get this win bad, so we would do anything for it. Our coaches put confidence in us and we share it with each other. We know that we’re good team and we get along so well.

We’re a family.”

The Warriors executed a game

plan to perfection to make history Tuesday.

“The coaches gave us a lot of confidence going into the week and we stuck to the game plan and pulled out the win,” Gavin said.

“We had to work hard since they had some great players. It means a lot for us since we’re the first Lincoln-Way team to win a supersectional.”

Although few believed West would get to state, it felt it could.

“We knew that we were going to come out with a victory,” Pohrte said. “We prepared all week on them. They had some great players, but we had the mindset and the preparation to beat them.

Coach Flaherty has taught us to be confident in ourselves and be prepared every day.”

In the other semifinal, St. Joseph (25-8) meets Belleville Althoff (30-2) in a rematch of last year’s championship, which St. Joseph won, 67-63.

The Chargers are led by the state’s all-time winningest coach, Gene Pingatore, who has 986 victories in his 47 seasons. Nick Rakocevic averages 19.7 points for St. Joseph. Coach Greg Leib’s Crusaders, who’ve won 18 in a row, are led by Jordan Goodwin (18.6 points).

SPRING TRAINING: ROMEOVILLE BASEBALL

By TIM CRONIN

Shaw Media Correspondent

2015 Record: 10-25, 2-19 Southwest Prairie Coach: Dave Haskins (10-25 last year, 46-97 in four years) Returning Regulars: SS Matt Bottcher, P Kyle Massaro, P Jeff Zack.

Outlook: The Spartans are coming off an injury-plagued season. A return to health and an infusion of youth gives coach Dave Haskins hope for the future.

Haskins said. “We want to build from that.”

The construction starts with pitching, fitting given the conference’s deserved reputation for a hurler’s league that, said Haskins, “Top to bottom, it’s loaded pitching-wise. I can’t even imagine how many Division I pitchers there are in our conference.

But it’s not how hard you throw, it’s how you locate the baseball.”

Building a staff has been high on Haskins’ to-do list since took over the program in the fall of 2011. The cur-

rent edition starts with senior Kyle Massaro, a four-year varsity stalwart whose 3-5 record last season, buttressed by a solid summer campaign, belies his talent. His bat and infield exploits last year helped earn him all-conference honors and a scholarship from St. Francis, where he’ll roam the infield.

It continues with junior Jeff Zack, a steady right-hander, and a pair of promising sophomores, Tyler Horvath and Ethan Green, who spent their freshman year at Providence Catholic after going through Romeoville’s middle-school feeder program.

It’s that program, which won its league last spring, that Haskins believes gives the Spartans an edge.

“Horvath and Green are two nice players we weren’t counting on, and they’ve done a great job.” Haskins said. “It’s nice to keep our players here and not lose them.”

The batting order, as well as the infield, will be anchored by UIC-bound shortstop Matt Bottcher, a 2015 Herald-News All-Area selection who hit .372 last season and impressed defen-

sively as well.

Danny Carreno, whose four-RBI game helped propel the Spartans to a first-round playoff win over Wheaton Warrenville South last spring, also returns.

Getting over the hump – becoming a consistent threat in the Southwest Prairie, and then a contender – is the long-range goal for Haskins. But he knows it’s not easy in the capricious world of high school sports. So it’s one step at a time.

The win over Wheaton Warrenville South, which stunned the Tigers, is at least evidence that it can happen.

“We’d like to be as competitive as always, competitive every year,” Haskins said. “And get to a regional championship game, since it’s never happened before. We focus on playing our best baseball in May. “In a one-game series, anything can happen.”

Between now and the first day of the playoffs, Romeoville needs to win consistently and stay healthy.

Given last year’s woes, especially the latter.

SPRING TRAINING: ROMEOVILLE SOFTBALL

Youthful Romeoville return a year older, smarter

By STEVE MILLAR

Shaw Media Correspondent ROMEOVILLE – Romeoville softball coach Christina Douglas put an extremely young team on the field in 2015 and got mixed results as the Spartans finished 12-14 overall, 6-8 in the Southwest Prairie Conference.

Romeoville is now a year older, a year smarter and a year better.

“We have experience and leadership and we can run through things a little faster than normal and progress and advance mentally and physically,” Douglas said. “We’re still young, but we’re experienced. These kids work hard and they’re ready to improve.”

The Spartans return eight starters from their regular lineup in 2015.

Additionally, sophomore pitchers Audrey Sizemore and Brittany Osborne are back with a year of experience in the circle.

“Those two pitched probably 90 percent of our games last year as freshmen,” Douglas said. “The experience they got, facing D-I hitters and great programs, is really going to help them.

“The biggest thing they learned is probably mental. You can’t just throw

A look at the Spartans

2015 Record: 12-14, 6-8 Southwest Prairie Coach: Christina Douglas Returning Regulars: IF Maddie Massoro (So.), P/IF Brittany Osborne (So.), 1B/OF Skye Osborne (Sr.), P/1B Audrey Sizemore (So.), IF Katie Szulczyk (So.) Outlook: Big things are expected from a strong group of sophomores who gained varsity experience last season. With nearly the entire team back from 2015, the Spartans look to improve dramatically.

the ball by someone with speed. You have to place the ball, you have to move the ball, you have to understand hitters. They’re doing a great job understanding that.”

Sizemore went 4-9 last year, struck out 111 and learned a lot as a freshman on the varsity level.

“Coming in as a freshman, it was kind of nerve-wracking at first,” Sizemore said. “I didn’t think I’d be playing as much, but it was great experience for me. I’m a lot more comfortable and confident going into this year.”

Sizemore, who also plays first base, was an All-Southwest Prairie Confer-

ence selection last season and knows she can be better this year.

“My main goal is to improve each year,” she said. “I’m really glad that I got to start as a freshman, so I can see where I need to improve each year and be the best I can be by my senior year.

“I’ve been trying to pick up my speed and better my spin and make my pitches move more. I’ve been working on hitting a lot and I’m hoping to get more opportunities at the plate.”

Skye Osborne, a Judson recruit, is the team’s top hitter and the senior leader on a young team. She hit five home runs and drove in 24 runs last season.

She plays first base and every outfield position, and can pitch as well.

“Wherever coach puts me, I’ll play,” she said. “Whatever helps the team.

“As a senior, I know we need a leader. We need someone to step up and take control and make sure everyone knows our potential. I think a lot of the kids look up to me like an older sister. It’s definitely a nice role to have.”

Sophomore infielders Katie Szulczyk and Maddie Massoro also got a lot of playing time as freshmen.

The pair, as well as Brittany Os-

borne, can play all over the infield for Douglas.

“We don’t have set positions,” Douglas said. “We’re versatile. Our girls are all versatile athletes.”

Osborne expects big things from the offense.

“I think our bats will be alive this year, better than ever before,” Osborne said. “I think the girls know what to expect more this year. That’s a big thing with pitching, too. We have pitchers coming back who know what they’re doing and that’s going to be huge.”

Sizemore thinks chemistry will be important for the Spartans.

“We all played together when we were little,” she said. “Now all of us are going to grow up together on this team.”

Douglas said the team’s goals are to finish in the top third of the Southwest Prairie and to be competitive in every game.

Sizemore, meanwhile, wants the Spartans to send a message to outsiders.

“People didn’t respect us being Romeoville High School last year and I really want to change that this year,” she said. “I think now we can finally get the respect we deserve.”

• Friday, March 18, 2016

ROMEOVILLE – Dave Haskins could be forgiven if he has Romeoville take the field in bubble wrap this season.

Last year, he needed a doctor on the bench. There was the day catcher David Rodriguez went down with a concussion. Then the one when an outfield collision brought one player a concussion and broken jaw and the other a ruptured spleen.

Already this season, Rodriguez is out for the year with a knee injury, and will be a volunteer coach – wearing No. 13 – in his senior season instead.

But with all that, Haskins is optimistic this season will be better than 2015, when Romeoville struggled through a 10-25 season that included a 2-19 mark in the ultra-competitive Southwest Prairie Conference and ended with a second-round regional shutout by Neuqua Valley.

“We took one from Plainfield North and one from Minooka last year,”

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Joliet Central’s Corcoran exits coaching post

By DICK GOSS

dgoss@shawmediacom JOLIET – Some coaches are on a pedestal because of how many games or how many championships their teams win.

Some are respected not only for victories, but for how prepared their kids are, and how they run their program.

Case in point, Joliet Central’s Jeff Corcoran.

Corcoran, 42, resigned as the Steelmen’s boys basketball coach this week. His resignation was presented to the District 204 board Wednesday night. He will remain at the school as dean of students.

The reason for stepping away from his basketball post was simple.

“I just want to devote more time to family,” he said. “I’m not saying I won’t ever come back into coaching,

but it’s time where I have to be a dad to my kids for a while, and not as much to everyone else’s kids. My wife has been bearing the brunt of running our kids everywhere.”

Corcoran is the only head coach the Steelmen have had since Joliet Central and Joliet West returned to separate programs. He headed up the Central freshmen in 2008-09, the sophomores in 2009-10 and then the varsity beginning in 2010-11.

His first two teams were 7-19. In 2012-13, the Steelmen improved to 1315. They have gone 18-10, 15-13 and 1613 the past three years.

“We’ve improved,” Corcoran said.

“The first two years we were thrown to the wolves. We had kids who were super raw for varsity competition.

The third year we had Jonah Coble and Jalen Heath, and we started to get it turned around.

“We finally clicked that year, and it got us rolling. The last three years we were in regional finals, and we finally got over that hump this year.”

Central played in the Class 4A Lockport Regional and battled Joliet West to the wire before falling in the semifinals, 47-44.

“I think the program we have build at Central, these kids now how to fight,” Corcoran said. “They’re great kids to be around. There were games we weren’t supposed to win, but you never could convince our kids or our staff of that.”

Corcoran has coached in a Joliet Township program since 2002. He was coaching at Gompers when he received a call from former Joliet Township coach Bob Koskosky asking if he wanted to join the high school staff.

“I didn’t even know how he got my phone number,” Corcoran said. “I

went running there. It was a no-brainer.

“To have had the opportunity to coach with the people I’ve coached with, and to be associated with the players I’ve been around, is really special.”

Brian Koehne has been Corcoran’s varsity assistant throughout, and Britt Charley has been the sophomore coach. Greg Smith and Dan Wikert have been coaching on the lower levels.

Corcoran said he is not sure how the vacancy will be filled, “but I imagine the job will be posted soon.”

Corcoran’s son, Justin, was a member of the freshman basketball team at West. He also has three younger children who are involved in athletics.

“I did not want to miss their activities,” he said.

Understood completely.

AREA ROUNDUP

St. Francis’ Ilyayev named first-team All-American SUBMITTED REPORTS

ter being named a Women’s Basketball Coaches Association honorable-menJOLIET – University of St. Francis tion All-American, St. Francis junior senior forward Ilya Ilyayev has been forward Charnelle Reed has been votnamed to the NAIA Division II Men’s ed to the NAIA Division II All-America Basketball All-America first team. second team.

A third-team All-American in 2014Reed, who garnered All-CCAC first15, Ilyayev was voted the Chicagoland team accolades last month, averaged Collegiate Athletic Conference Player 17.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.0 steals and of the Year this season. He averaged 21.1 2.2 steals in 33 games. She helped lead points and 8.0 rebounds and shot 51.9 USF (28-5) to the CCAC regular-season percent from the field, .392 from 3-point championship, an automatic berth in range and .800 from the free throw line. the NAIA DII National Tournament and Ilyayev scored in double figures in a No. 6 ranking in the final regular-sea31 of 32 games and notched seven dou- son NAIA DII Coaches’ Top-25 poll. ble-doubles. He finished his two-year career at USF with 1,241 points. He BASEBALL helped lead the Saints (28-4) to their Lincoln-Way Central splits: Nick Podsecond straight CCAC regular-season gorny had a breakout game for the title, an automatic bid to the NAIA DII Knights in their 8-4 win over BolingNational Tournament and a No. 3 rank- brook. ing in the final regular-season NAIA DII Podgorny went 3 for 4 with two sinCoaches’ Top-25 poll. gles, a three-run homer and five RBIs. Cam Post added two hits including a WOMEN’S BASKETBALL double, RBI and two runs. Chad Tucker USF’s Reed on second team: One day af- (two RBIs) and Brandon Bennitt (two

AREA SCHEDULE

FRIDAY’S EVENTS Marist at Lincoln-Way Central, Boys Basketball 4:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way West vs. Peoria Manu- Plainfield East at Jacksonville, TBA al in Class 3A semifinals at Peoria, Plainfield North at Morris, 4:30 p.m.

12:15 p.m.

Plainfield South at LaSalle-Peru, Baseball 5:30 p.m.

Hinsdale South at Bolingbrook, Softball 4:30 p.m.

Hinsdale Central at Romeoville, Illiana Christian at Coal City, 4:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Illiana Christian at Coal City,

runs) also contributed. Jake Blount (10) pitched four innings to earn the win.

Strong relief appearances came from Bennitt, Kyle Nolan and Tyler Franc.

The Knights (1-1) fell, 2-0, to Plainfield Central (1-0) on Wednesday.

Brandon Callender took a perfect game into the sixth and finished with a one-hitter. He struck out seven and walked one. Matt Bunetta had two hits, Anthony Marino doubled and Kyle Cockrell tripled.

Batavia 7, Plainfield Central 1: Arely Sanchez scored for Central (0-1), with an assist from Abbey Mikrut.

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Lewis 3, Princeton 0: Patrick Lilly had

a match-high 10 kills, as No. 14-ranked Lewis (12-10) beat visiting Princeton, 2520, 25-22, 30-28, Wednesday. Mitch Perinar (Minooka) had seven kills and an ace. Jacob Schmiegelt finished with five kills on nine swings with no errors and had two blocks. Jake Walenga added SOFTBALL five kills. Lewis out-hit Princeton (3-12), Joliet Central 20, Rich Central 0: Han- .320 to .250, and had a 33-27 advantage in nah Gawenda, Shelby Fischer and Jic- digs with Michael Simmons recording a ara Tate all hit home runs and com- match-high 10. bined for 11 RBIs. Gawenda was the winner, giving up only one hit.

TENNIS Free USA play day: The Lincoln-Way GIRLS SOCCER Area Community Tennis Association Lincoln-Way West 3, Eisenhower 1: Bri- is hosting a free USTA tennis play day anna Heyer, Breanna Bembenek and in Mokena from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Hailey Souder scored and Brianna Saturday at the Oaks Fieldhouse, 10847 Owen, Meghan Schick and Heyer added LaPorte Rd., Mokena. The event is in assists for West (2-0). celebration of World Tennis Day.

4:30 p.m.

Seneca at Jacksonville tourney, TBA Girls soccer Joliet Central at Rich Central, 5 p.m.

Plainfield South at West Aurora, 4:30 p.m.

Boys track and field SPC indoor meet at Lewis Universi-

ty, 6:30 p.m.

SWSC indoor meet at Olivet Nazarene, 4 p.m.

Boys water polo Lincoln-Way East in Fenwick invite, 4 p.m.

Lincoln-Way West at Schaumburg invite, 4:30 p.m.

Lockport at Mundelein invite, 4:30 p.m.

Girls water polo Lockport in Bremen invite, 5 p.m.

Men’s volleyball Quincy at Lewis, 7 p.m.

Men’s baseball Lewis vs. Cedarville, 1 p.m.

Women’s softball Illinois Valley at Joliet Junior, 3 p.m.

• Head to theherald-news.com to see Saturday’s area schedule.

EAST REGIONAL: INDIANA 99, CHATTANOOGA 74

NCAA TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP The ASSOCIATED PRESS

By DAVE CAMPBELL The Associated Press

MIDWEST REGIONAL: UALR 85, PURDUE 83, 2OT

A big comeback for Little Rock

By EDDIE PELLS

The Associated Press DENVER – All looked lost for Little Rock. An underappreciated guard named Josh Hagins wasn’t quite done playing.

The 6-foot-1 senior made a 3-pointer from the edge of the half-court logo to send the game into overtime, a high looper off glass to send it into double-overtime, and kept right on scoring – 31 points in all – until his team had beaten Purdue, 85-83, and grabbed a spot in the second round of the tournament.

“Don’t ever count the little guys out,” first-year coach Chris Beard shouted toward press row as he ran off the court after his team joined Yale as the second No. 12 seed to beat a 5 on Thursday.

Hard to blame anyone who did, though.

The Trojans (30-4) were trailing by 13 and going nowhere with 3:33 left in regulation. Suddenly, the champions of the Sun Belt Conference – yes, the same league that gave us Georgia State and coach Ron Hunter falling off his chair

in last year’s tournament – started making shots and injecting the madness into this March.

“I’m a senior,” said Hagins, who added six assists and five steals to his career-high point total. “I’ve waited 22 years, to be honest, to get to this point, this one game. I wasn’t going to go out like that. I wasn’t going to go without a fight. I made shots, missed them. I was going to go out swinging.”

Trailing, 68-64, with 33 seconds left, Hagins missed a 3 badly, but it rimmed sharply to the corner, and into the hands of 6-foot-11 Lis Shoshi. His 3-point attempt struck iron, bounced straight up and dropped.

Vince Edwards, who led the Boilermakers (26-9) with 24 points, hit two free throws to extend the lead back to three. Then Hagins worked the ball across half court looking only for one thing – a shot. Working against Purdue’s P.J. Thompson, Hagins couldn’t find room until he backed to the edge of the “March Madness” logo, about 30 or 35 feet away, and launched. It went, and the game moved to overtime, tied at 70.

WEST REGION Yale 79, Baylor 75: At Providence,

Rhode Island, Makai Mason had a career-high 31 points, including six of Yale’s final nine points, and the No. 12 seed Bulldogs held on to upset fifth seed Baylor.

Yale (23-6) earned its first NCAA Tournament victory. It comes in its first appearance since 1962.

Justin Sears added 18 points. Brandon Sherrod finished with 10.

The Bulldogs led by as many as 13 points in the second half before having its lead cut to a point. But a late turnover by the Bears helped Yale secure the victory.

Taurean Prince led Baylor (22-12) with 28 points. Johnathan Motley finished with 15 points and seven rebounds.

Duke 93, UNC Wilmington 85: At Providence, Rhode Island, Marshall Plumlee ditched the mask guarding his broken nose and responded by scoring a career-high 23 points to lead defending national champion Duke past UNC Wilmington.

Plumlee had 10 of his points and two blocks as the Blue Devils stepped up the defensive pressure early in the second half to build a lead after trailing at the break.

MIDWEST REGION Virginia 81, Hampton 45: At Raleigh,

North Carolina, Anthony Gill scored 19 points and Virginia beat Hampton.

London Perrantes had 12 points and Malcolm Brogdon finished with 11 for the top-seeded Cavaliers (28-6).

They shot 55 percent, hit 12 3-pointers and put this one well out of reach with a 20-3 run late in the first half before coach Tony Bennett collapsed and was taken to the locker room a few seconds early.

Virginia reported that Bennett was dehydrated, and he was back for the second half.

Iowa State 94, Iona 81: At Denver, Monte Morris showed no lingering effects of his right shoulder injury, scoring 20 points and dishing out eight assists in Iowa State’s win over Iona.

Georges Niang’s 28 points led the No. 3 seed Cyclones (22-11), who saw

SOUTH REGION Kansas 105, Austin Peay 79: At Des

Moines, Iowa, Svi Mykhailiuk scored a career-high 23 points, Perry Ellis added 21 and top-seeded Kansas throttled Austin Peay.

Landen Lucas scored 16 points for the Jayhawks (31-4), who will face Connecticut on Saturday with a chance to return to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2013.

UConn 74, Colorado 67: At Des Moines, Iowa, Rodney Purvis, Daniel Hamilton and a stifling defense carried Connecticut back from an 11-point first-half deficit, giving the Huskies enough for a victory over Colorado that kept coach Kevin Ollie unbeaten in the NCAA Tournament.

Purvis scored 15 of his 19 points after halftime, Daniel Hamilton had 17 points and 10 rebounds and the No. 9 seed Huskies (25-10) advanced to the second round of the South Region.

Miami 79, Buffalo 72: At Providence, Rhode Island, Angel Rodriguez had 24 points and seven rebounds as third-seeded Miami held on to defeat No. 14 seed Buffalo.

EAST REGION North Carolina 83, Florida Gulf Coast 67: At Raleigh, North Carolina, Brice Johnson scored 18 points and No. 1 seed North Carolina needed an overwhelming second-half start to put away 16th-seeded Florida Gulf Coast.

• Friday, March 18, 2016

DES MOINES, Iowa – Yogi Ferrell had 20 points and a season-high 10 assists, O.G. Anunoby pitched in 14 points and No. 5 seed Indiana took charge of its NCAA Tournament opener against Chattanooga on the way to a 99-74 victory Thursday in the East Region.

Thomas Bryant scored 13 points and Troy Williams added 12 points and eight rebounds for the Hoosiers, who had their high-powered offense in prime form. They shot 37 for 57 from the floor for 64.9 percent. Anunoby, the long-armed freshman forward, was 6 for 7 with a highlight-reel array of 3-pointers and dunks.

Duke Ethridge had 14 points and Justin Tuoyo scored 12 for the No. 12 seed Mocs (29-6), whose stellar first season under young coach Matt McCall came to a screeching end.

The Hoosiers (26-7) dodged the 5-12 danger that eliminated Baylor and Big Ten rival Purdue earlier in the day and did their part to set up a possible second-round matchup of storied

programs. Indiana will play the Stony Brook-Kentucky winner on Saturday.

Ferrell, the fiery point guard who is generously listed at 6-foot but has long played well above his height, became the first Indiana player in more than 20 years to win more than one Big Ten regular-season title. But he has never advanced past the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament and is aiming to extend an impeccable college career by another week or two.

Nicknamed Yogi because he liked to eat like the picnic-basket-loving cartoon bear, transcending his given name Kevin, Ferrell played just like a senior should on this stage by directing the diverse Hoosiers offense with a deft vision and a quick step.

He kept the floor well-spaced, driving hard to disrupt Chattanooga’s defense and find the open teammate either in the lane off the backdoor cut for an easy dunk or on the wing for a wide-open 3-pointer. The Hoosiers entered the tournament as the third-best shooting team in the nation and would have had a larger halftime lead than 46-37 had it not been for some sloppy turnovers.

One 12 seed got its first NCAA Tournament win in program history.

Another staged a huge comeback then hung on for a double-overtime victory. And, as usual, the No. 1 seeds have so far assured themselves a spot in the second round.

It’s opening day at the NCAA Tournament.

all five of their starters score in double figures.

Abdel Nader added 19 points, Matt Thomas had 14 and Jameel McKay 11 for the Cyclones.

Butler 71, Texas Tech 61: At Raleigh, North Carolina, Kelan Martin scored all 11 of his points in the final 81/2 minutes, including consecutive 3-pointers to break a tie game, to help Butler beat Texas Tech.

Kellen Dunham scored 23 points to lead the Bulldogs (22-10), including a critical 3 of his own with 2:26 left as the Midwest Region’s No. 9 seed finally pulled away in the final minutes.

Butler shot 52 percent after halftime, using some NCAA Tournament experience to rally from an early eight-point deficit and finally push ahead midway through the second half.

Utah 80, Fresno State 69: At Denver, sophomore 7-footer Jakob Poeltl scored 16 points and pulled down a career-high 18 rebounds to help Utah hold off feisty Fresno State.

Utah, the third seed in the Midwest, used a blistering 20-2 run down the stretch to regain control after falling behind for the first time all night with 10:32 remaining.

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WHAT TO WATCH

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 71 41 21 9 91 229 208 St. Louis 72 41 22 9 91 191 185 Blackhawks 71 41 24 6 88 197 176 Nashville 70 35 22 13 83 192 179 Colorado 71 36 31 4 76 191 199 Minnesota 71 32 28 11 75 188 182 Winnipeg 70 29 36 5 63 182 209 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 69 42 22 5 89 190 156 Anaheim 69 38 22 9 85 175 162 San Jose 69 39 24 6 84 206 181 Arizona 69 30 32 7 67 185 211 Vancouver 69 27 30 12 66 167 200 Calgary 70 30 35 5 65 193 218 Edmonton 73 28 38 7 63 177 216 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 71 40 22 9 89 202 172 Boston 71 39 24 8 86 215 191 Tampa Bay 70 40 25 5 85 191 167 Detroit 71 35 25 11 81 179 187 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 70 24 35 11 59 165 206 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Washington 69 50 14 5 105 221 161 N.Y. Rangers 70 40 23 7 87 199 182 N.Y. Islanders 68 38 21 9 85 194 170 Pittsburgh 70 38 24 8 84 194 176 Philadelphia 69 34 23 12 80 181 185 New Jersey 71 34 30 7 75 161 182 Carolina 71 31 27 13 75 173 192 Columbus 70 28 34 8 64 181 218 x-clinched playoff spot Two points for a win, one point for OT loss Thursday’s Results New Jersey 7, Minnesota 4 Pittsburgh 4, Carolina 2 Detroit 3, Columbus 1 Florida 4, Toronto 1 N.Y. Islanders at Nashville (n) Tampa Bay at Dallas (n) San Jose at Arizona (n) N.Y. Rangers at Los Angeles (n) Friday’s Games Blackhawks at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Nashville at Washington, 6 p.m.

Colorado at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Vancouver at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Boston at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 48 19 .716 Indiana 36 32 .529 Bulls 34 33 .507 Detroit 34 34 .500 Milwaukee 30 39 .435 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 46 21 .687 Boston 39 29 .574 New York 28 41 .406 Brooklyn 19 49 .279 Philadelphia 9 59 .132 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 40 29 .580 Miami 39 29 .574 Charlotte 39 29 .574 Washington 33 35 .485 Orlando 29 38 .433 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct y-San Antonio 57 10 .851 Memphis 39 30 .565 Houston 34 34 .500 Dallas 34 34 .500 New Orleans 25 42 .373 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 46 22 .676 Portland 35 33 .515 Utah 32 35 .478 Denver 28 41 .406 Minnesota 22 46 .324 Pacific Division W L Pct y-Golden State 61 6 .910 L.A. Clippers 43 24 .642 Sacramento 26 41 .388 Phoenix 18 49 .269 L.A. Lakers 14 54 .206 y-clinched division Thursday’s Games Bulls 118, Brooklyn 102 Toronto 101, Indiana 94, OT Washington 99, Philadelphia 94 Charlotte 109, Miami 106 Milwaukee 96, Memphis 86 Atlanta 116, Denver 98 Portland at San Antonio (n) Phoenix at Utah (n) Friday’s Games Oklahoma City at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Portland at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Houston, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

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FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE Men’s basketball NCAA Tournament, first round, Dayton vs. Syracuse, 11:15 a.m., CBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Villanova vs. UNC-Asheville, 11:40 a.m., TRU NCAA Tournament, first round, Oregon State vs. VCU, 12:30 p.m., TNT NCAA Tournament, first round, California vs. Hawaii, 1 p.m., TBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Michigan State vs. Middle Tennessee, 1:45 p.m., CBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Iowa vs. Temple, 2:10 p.m., TRU NCAA Tournament, first round, Oklahoma vs. Cal State-Bakersfield, 3 p.m., TNT NCAA Tournament, first round, Maryland vs. South Dakota State, 3:30 p.m., TBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Wisconsin vs. Pittsburgh, 5:50 p.m., TNT NCAA Tournament, first round, West Virginia vs. Stephen F. Austin, 6:10 p.m., CBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Texas A&M vs. Green Bay, 6:20 p.m., TBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Oregon vs. Holy Cross, 6:27 p.m., TRU NCAA Tournament, first round, Xavier vs. Weber State, 8:20 p.m., TNT NIT, second round, Virginia Tech at BYU, 8:30 p.m., ESPNU NCAA Tournament, first round, Notre Dame vs. Michigan, 8:40 p.m., CBS NCAA Tournament, first round, Texas vs. Northern Iowa, 8:50 p.m., TBS NCAA Tournament, first round, St. Joseph’s vs. Cincinnati, 8:57 p.m., TRU Women’s basketball NCAA Tournament, first round, Belmont vs. Michigan State; Albany vs. Florida; James Madison vs. DePaul; Princeton vs. West Virginia, 11:05 a.m., ESPN2 NCAA Tournament, first round, Army vs. Syracuse; Central Arkansas vs.

Louisville; Chattanooga vs. Mississippi State; Buffalo vs. Ohio State, 1:30 p.m., ESPN2 NCAA Tournament, first round, Idaho vs. Baylor; Green Bay vs. Tennessee; Kansas State vs. George Washington; Troy vs. Oregon State; 4:05 p.m., ESPN2 NCAA Tournament, first round, New Mexico State vs. Arizona State; Jacksonville vs. South Carolina; Auburn vs. St. John’s; St. Bonaventure vs. Oklahoma State, 6:30 p.m., ESPN2 Pro basketball Boston at Toronto, 6:30 p.m., NBA Pro hockey Blackhawks at Winnipeg, 7 p.m., CSN Spring training baseball N.Y. Yankees vs. Pittsburgh, 5 a.m., (tape delay), MLB Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia, 8 a.m. (tape delay), MLB Houston vs. Toronto, noon, MLB Cubs vs. White Sox, 3 p.m., CSN Cincinnati vs. Milwaukee, 3 p.m., MLB Baltimore vs. N.Y. Yankees, 6 p.m., MLB San Diego vs. San Francisco, 10 p.m. (same-day tape), MLB

Washington vs. N.Y. Mets, 1 a.m.

(Saturday, same-day tape), MLB Golf European PGA, Hero Indian Open, second round, 4 a.m. (same-day tape), TGC PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, second round, 1 p.m., TGC LPGA Tour, JTBC Founders Cup, second round, 5 p.m., TGC Champions Tour, Tucson Conquistadores, first round, 7 p.m. (same-day tape), TGC Auto racing NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Auto Club 400, practice, 12:30 p.m., FS1 Xfinity Series, TreatMyClot.com 300, 2 p.m., FS1 Xfinity Series, TreatMyClot.com 300, final practice, 4:30 p.m., FS1 NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Auto Club 400, qualifying, 6:30 p.m., FS1 Formula 1, Australia Grand Prix, qualifying, 1 a.m. (Saturday), NBCSN Drag racing NHRA, Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals, qualifying, 8 p.m., (same-day tape), FS1 College hockey Hockey East Tournament, semifinal, UMass-Lowell vs. Providence, 4 p.m., NBCSN Hockey East Tournament, semifinal, Northeastern vs. Boston College, 7 p.m., NBCSN College wrestling NCAA Championships, semifinals, 7 p.m., ESPN Soccer Bundesliga, Borussia Mönchengladbach at Schalke 04, 2:20 p.m., FS2 Tennis ATP World Tour, BNP Paribas Open men’s quarterfinals, at Indian Wells, Calif., 2 p.m., ESPN WTA Tour, BNP Paribas Open, women’s semifinals, at Indian Wells, Calif., 9 p.m., ESPN2 Track and Field IAAF World Indoor Championships, 11:30 p.m. (same-day tape), NBCSN Winter sports FIS World Cup, Alpine Skiing, team event, 6 a.m., NBCSN SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE Men’s basketball NCAA Tournament, second round, teams TBA, 11 a.m., CBS NIT, second round, teams TBA, 11 a.m., ESPN NCAA Tournament, second round, teams TBA, 1:30 p.m., CBS NCAA Tournament, second round, teams TBA, 4 p.m., CBS NCAA Tournament, second round, teams TBA, 5 p.m., TNT NCAA Tournament, second round, teams TBA, 6 p.m., TBS NCAA Tournament, second round, teams TBA, 6:30 p.m., CBS NCAA Tournament, second round, teams TBA, 7:30 p.m., TNT NCAA Tournament, second round, teams TBA, 8:30 p.m., TBS Women’s basketball

NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA, 10 a.m., ESPN2 NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA, 3 p.m., ESPN2 NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA, 5:30 p.m., ESPN2 NCAA Tournament, first round, teams TBA, 8 p.m., ESPN2 Pro basketball Utah vs. Bulls, 7 p.m., WGN Golden State at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m., ABC Spring training baseball Cincinnati vs. Milwaukee, 5 a.m. (tape delay), MLB Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia, 8 a.m. (tape delay), MLB N.Y. Mets vs. Washington, noon, MLB L.A. Dodgers vs. White Sox, 3 p.m., CSN Colorado vs. San Diego, 3 p.m., MLB St. Louis vs. Boston, 7 p.m. (same-day tape), MLB Oakland vs. San Francisco, 1 a.m.

(Sunday, same-day tape), MLB Golf European PGA, Hero Indian Open, 5 a.m., TGC PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, third round, 11:30 a.m., TGC PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, third round, 1:30 p.m., NBC Champions Tour, Tucson Conquistadores Classic, second round, 4 p.m., TGC LPGA Tour, JTBC Founders Cup, third round, 6 p.m., TGC Auto racing NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Auto Club 400, practice, 10 p.m., FS2 Xfinity Series, TreatMyClot.com 300, qualifying, 11 a.m., FS1 NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Auto Club 400, final practice, 1:30 p.m., FS1 Xfinity Series, TreatMyClot.com 300, 3 p.m., FS1 Drag racing NHRA, Amalie Motor Oil Gaternationals, qualifying, 5:30 p.m. (same-day tape), FS1 College wrestling NCAA Championships, 7 p.m., ESPN Mixed Martial Arts UFC Fight Night, prelims, 7 p.m., FS1 UFC Fight Night, Frank Mir vs. Mark Hunt, 9 p.m., FS1 Soccer Premier League, Arsenal at Everton, 7:40 p.m., NBCSN Premier League, match TBA, 10 a.m., USA Bundesliga, Hannover 96 at Eintracht Frankfurt, 12:30 p.m., FOX Premier League, Aston Villa at Swansea City, 12:30 p.m., NBCSN Tennis ATP World Tour, BNP Paribas Open, men’s semifinals, 1 p.m., ESPN Track and Field IAAF World Indoor Championships, 8:30 a.m., NBCSN Winter sports FIS World Cup, Alpine Skiing, Men’s Giant Slalom, 6 a.m., NBCSN FIS World Cup, Alpin Skiing, Women’s Slalom, noon (same-day tape), NBC

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

W 10 9 11 11 8 8 7 6 8 8 7 6 6 6 3

L 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 10 9 8 10 10 12

Pct. .714 .692 .688 .647 .571 .571 .500 .500 .500 .444 .438 .429 .375 .375 .200

NATIONAL LEAGUE

W L Pct. Arizona 12 3 .800 Washington 11 3 .786 Los Angeles 10 4 .714 Philadelphia 11 5 .688 Milwaukee 7 6 .538 New York 7 6 .538 St. Louis 7 6 .538 Colorado 8 7 .533 Cincinnati 8 9 .471 San Francisco 6 10 .375 Miami 5 9 .357 Pittsburgh 5 10 .333 San Diego 4 10 .286 Cubs 4 11 .267 Atlanta 4 13 .235 Split-squad games count in the standings; games vs. non-MLB teams do not Thursday’s Results Arizona vs. Cubs at Mesa, Ariz. (n) N.Y. Mets 6, Miami 5 Boston 9, Baltimore (ss) 5 Houston (ss) 7, Toronto 5 Tampa Bay 6, Philadelphia 1 Detroit 5, St. Louis 4 Washington 9, Atlanta (ss) 7 Houston (ss) 5, Atlanta (ss) 3 N.Y. Yankees 7, Pittsburgh 2 Oakland 11, Seattle 11, tie Cincinnati 8, Cleveland 6 Kansas City 5, L.A. Dodgers 1 Colorado 4, L.A. Angels 4, tie Minnesota vs. Baltimore (ss) (n) Milwaukee vs. Texas (n) San Francisco vs. San Diego (n)

NCAA TOURNAMENT FIRST-ROUND GAMES EAST REGIONAL Thursday’s results At PNC Arena, Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina 83, Florida Gulf Coast 67 Southern Cal vs. Providence (n) At Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa Indiana 99, Chattanooga 74 Kentucky vs. Stony Brook (n) Friday’s games At Barclays Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. West Virginia vs. Stephen F. Austin, 6:10 p.m.

Notre Dame vs. Michigan, 8:40 p.m.

At Scottrade Center, St. Louis Wisconsin vs. Pittsburgh, 5:50 p.m.

Xavier vs. Weber State, 8:20 p.m.

SOUTH REGIONAL Thursday’s results At Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence, R.I. Miami 79, Buffalo 72 Arizona vs. Wichita State (n) At Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa UConn 74, Colorado 67 Kansas 105, Austin Peay 79 Friday’s games At Barclays Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. Villanova vs. UNC Asheville, 11:40 a.m.

Iowa vs. Temple 2:10 p.m.

At Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Wash.

California vs. Hawaii , 1 p.m.

Maryland vs. South Dakota State, 3:30 p.m.

MIDWEST REGIONAL Thursday’s results At PNC Arena, Raleigh, N.C. Butler 71, Texas Tech 61 Virginia 81, Hampton 45 At Pepsi Center, Denver Iowa State 94, Iona 81 UALR 85, Purdue 83, 2OT Utah 80, Fresno State 69 Seton Hall vs. Gonzaga (n) Friday’s games At Scottrade Center, St. Louis Dayton vs. Syracuse, 11:15 a.m.

Michigan State vs. Middle Tennessee, 1:45 p.m.

WEST REGIONAL Thursday’s results At Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence, R.I. Duke 93, UNC Wilmington 85 Yale 79, Baylor 75 Friday’s games At Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City Oregon State vs. VCU, 12:30 p.m.

Oklahoma vs. Cal State Bakersfield, 3 p.m.

Texas A&M vs. Green Bay, 6:20 p.m.

Texas vs. Northern Iowa, 8:50 p.m.

At Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Wash.

Oregon vs. Holy Cross, 6:27 p.m.

Saint Joseph’s vs. Cincinnati, 8:57 p.m.

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Frankfort native helped create TV show about sustainable fisherman Buddy Guindon

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

FRANKFORT – Tequila and reporting don’t generally mix well.

But when fisherman Buddy Guindon, the star of National Geographic’s “Big Fish, Texas,” learned Misty Tosh from Fatcake Productions wanted to interview him immediately, Guindon said he agreed and invited her to his Super Bowl party.

Guindon said after he and Tosh talked over a couple of drinks, she interviewed the guests. The next day, Guindon and Tosh met for breakfast. He said Tosh presented an accurate chronological depiction of the past 20 years of his life and agreed to film a TV show.

“She remembered everything in detail. I was quite taken aback,” Guindon said. “So I decided to hitch my wagon to her work on this for about five years. It finally came to fruition.”

The season finale of “Big Fish, Texas” airs March 23.

Frankfort native Lisa Colangelo would love to see the eight-episode show renewed for another season. Colangelo is more than a fan of the storyline about a family seafood market, sustainable fishing and a man – Guindon – who provides 25 percent of the Gulf of Mexico’s deep-water fish.

Colangelo is one of its creators.

She, along with Tosh, Chezne McArthur and Kuba Zelazek (formerly of Crest Hill), make up the Fatcake Productions team. They partnered with Asylum Entertainment in 2014, found a home for their show with National Geographic later that year and began filming in early 2015.

“It was a joy for us,” Colangelo said.

“We love the [Guindon] family, we love what they stand for, and we’re really proud of them and their mission. National Geographic saw the value in it and that show happened.”

Colangelo said Tosh suggested the idea for the show and attended Guindon’s Super Bowl party to gather information. Tosh supports sustainable fishing, so when she read an article on Guindon, she wanted to share his incredible story, Colangelo said.

“He started with just one boat,” Colangelo said, “and rode his bike back and forth to the marina because he put all his money in that one boat.”

Guindon, who helped form the advocacy groups Gulf Wild and Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders Alli-

Photo provided

National Geographic’s “Big Fish, Texas” depicts Buddy Guindon as he works with his family to run a sustainable fishing business. The season finale airs Wednesday.

Know more Catch up on previous episodes of “Big Fish, Texas” on the National Geographic channel at natgeotv.com/uk/big-fish-texas/about.

For information on Fatcake Productions, visit www.fatcakeproductions.com. ance, spearheaded the concept in 2007 of tagging fish to help combat fish fraud.

Guindon said he had a working model by 2009. The tags show who caught the fish and where it was caught, along with the name of the boat, said Guindon, 60, of Galveston, Texas – the site of “Big Fish, Texas.”

“And while we believe everything fishermen say, especially how big their fish are,” Guindon said with a smile in his voice, “we decided to verify that what we were saying was actually true.”

WHY FISHING?

Guindon said he grew up fishing

in Minnesota, but got hooked on commercial fishing as a teen after a fishing trip in Texas with his father. Guindon said they caught about 50 pounds of red snapper and sold some of it to local restaurants.

“When I got out of the Marines, I wanted to give it a shot,” Guindon said of commercial fishing.

Over time Guindon, who called himself “frugal,” built a business that employed all four of his sons, several nieces and nephews and even his father, Greg Guindon, who also is featured on the show. Guindon’s father died in December at age 86.

Colangelo said “Big Fish, Texas” has a solid fan base.

“People are loving the fact that they’re not only learning about fishing, they’re also seeing a real family dynamic, people working and helping to save the fisheries every day,” Colangelo said.

Katie’s Seafood Market is less than 20 years old and is named after Guin-

don’s wife, even though she does not work in the family business, Guindon said.

“She’s the love of my life,” Guindon said. “What better name than the person you care about more than anyone else?”

What is Guindon’s opinion of the show? He’s happy with it. Guindon wanted people in the U.S. to see understand the process that takes fish from the water to their plates, and “Big Fish, Texas” does that, he said.

“We catch seafood for them,” Guindon said. “I mean, I catch it, but it’s not mine. It belongs to the people in this country who want to eat fresh seafood.”

In addition to its educational component, “Big Fish, Texas” has satisfying dramatic elements.

“They battle Mother Nature, they battle the elements. They battle making sure the orders get filled,” Colangelo said. “There’s always a boat needing service. …There’s stress, there’s pressure.”

The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com • Friday, March 18, 2016

Champion of the waters

The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com • Friday, March 18, 2016

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ONGOING • “A Spring Exhibit” – Through March 30, Gallery Seven, 116 N. Chicago Street St., #102, Joliet. Presented by Chicago Society of Artists.

Call 815-727-7171 or visit www.galleryseven. net.

• “Big Fish, Texas – TV show co-written by Frankfort native about Galveston’s Guindon clan as they try to keep Katie’s Seafood Market – their family business – growing and thriving at all costs. Episode guide at natgeotv.com/uk/ big-fish-texas/about.

• Guess the Number of Jelly Beans Contest – Feb. 29 to March 26, Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Call 815 886-6222 or visitwww.romeoville.org/ Parks/specialevents.aspx.

• Hoppin’ Down the Bunny Trail for Easter Photos – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, through March 26, Louis Joliet Mall, Under the Digi-Tree, 3340 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet. Call 815- 439-1000.

• Mixed Media Movie Poster Artwork – Through April 1, Joliet Junior College, Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery, 1215 Houbolt Road. Joliet.

By former JJC professor and alumnus Dave Wilson. Visit visit www.jjc.edu/info/fine-arts.

• Plainfield Park District Trivia Contest – Through 2016. Questions posted on Facebook.

Weekly winners. For information, visit www. plfdparks.org or call 815-436-8812.

• Script Proposals – Accepted through March 31. Mail to Morris Theatre Guild, Inc., 516 West Illinois Ave., Morris, Illinois, 60450.

For 2016 to 2017 season. Proposal form at morristheatreguild.org.

• “Space: The Final Frontier” – Through May, Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 Ottawa St., Joliet. For information, call 815-7235201 or visit www.jolietmuseum.org.

• Storytime – Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. A variety of dates and times available. Call 630759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org.

• Teen & Tween Summer Adventure Promotional Trailer Contest – Through April, Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Create a video to promote the library’s 2016 Summer Adventure.

Call 630-759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org.

• “Unlocking the Past: Larissa Barnat’s Joliet Prison Photographs” – Through May 28, Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th St., Lockport.

Visit www.gaylordbuilding.org.

www.romeoville.org/Parks/specialevents. aspx.

• “9 to 5: The Musical:” – 7 p.m.; also 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).

• “Beauty and the Beast” – 7 p.m.; also March 19; and 2 p.m. March 20. “Meet the Cast” Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 20, Plainfield South High School, 7800 Caton Farm Road, Plainfield. For tickets, visit http://plainfieldsouthhs.seatyourself.biz.

• “The Little Mermaid” – 7 p.m.; also March 19; and 2 p.m. March 20, Plainfield East High School, 12001 S. Naperville Road, Plainfield.

• “Fiddler on the Roof” – 7:30 p.m.; also March 19; and 2:30 p.m. March 20, Plainfield North High School, 12005 S. 248th Avenue, Plainfield. For tickets, call 815-609-8506.

• The Hatfield Sisters – 7:30 p.m., University of St. Francis, Moser Performing Arts Center, 500 Wilcox St., Joliet. Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton Fiddle music. For information, visit stfrancis.edu/music-at-moser.

• “Wizard of Oz” – 7:30 p.m.; also March 19; and 2 p.m. March 19 and March 20, Plainfield High School - Central Campus, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield.

• Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt – 8:15 p.m., Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Call 815 886-6222 or visit www.romeoville.org/Parks/specialevents. aspx.

• “Keeping Our Wheels in Motion” Mardis Gras Party – Harrah’s Joliet, 151 N. Chicago St. Joliet. Buffet dinner and silent auction. $35. Benefits Meals on Wheels program of Will County. Call 815-726-0094 or visit www. kccsi-willco.com.

March 19 • Pioneer Festival and Pancake Breakfast – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pilcher Park Nature Center, Joliet. For information, or to buy tickets, call 815-741-7277 or email pilcherpark@jolietpark. org.

• 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.

• Doggie Easter Egg Hunt – Bunny pictures at 9:30 a.m. Hunt at 10 a.m., Goold Park on Northern Avenue, Morris.

• Busy Beavers Craft Club – 10 a.m. to 4 March 18 p.m., Forest Preserve District of Will County’s • Joliet Area Music Teachers meeting – Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Linda Poquette’s WilmingRomeoville. Free. Ages 15 and up. Registration ton home. For information, call Jill Kopczick at not required. for information, visit Recon815-942-6703. nectWithNature.org.

• Faraway Places at Your – 1:30 p.m., • Easter Egg Hunts – 10 a.m., Nowell Park Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W. Bri- Baseball Field, 5 Mills Road, Joliet; and 1 p.m., arcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Homeschoolers. Call Heggie Soccer Field, Collins and Williamson 630-759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org. streets, Joliet. Call Hartman Recreation Center • Fish Fry – 4 to 7 p.m., also March 11, Ingalls at 815-741-7296.

Park AC, Bond Road and Park Street, Joliet.

• MasterChef Season 8 Open Casting Call French fried cod, shrimp, catfish and chicken – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 tenders, French fries and baked potato. Dine in S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. For information, or carryout. Call 815-727-7217. visit www.masterchefcasting.com.

• Pizza with Peter Rabbit – 6 to 8 p.m., • USTA Tennis Play Day – 11 a.m. to 12:30 Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo p.m., The Oaks Fieldhouse, 10847 LaPorte Road, Romeoville. Call 815 886-6222 or visit Road, Mokena. Contact Cindy Heidkamp at

708-860-7425 or lwacta2015@gmail.com.

• Mokena Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt – Noon, Main Park, LaPorte and Mokena Streets, Mokena.

• Spring Book Nook Sale – Noon to 4:30 p.m., White Oak Library, Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill. Call 815725-0234 or visit whiteoaklibrary.org.

• St. Patrick’s with Kathleen and Paddy Gilhooly – 1 to 2 p.m., Mokena Community Public Library District 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. Contact Cathy Palmer at cpalmer@ mokena.lib.il.us or 708-479-9663.

• “The Good Dinosaur” Movie – 1:30 p.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Families. Call 630759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org.

• An Easter Eggstravaganza – 2 to 5 p.m., Spanish Community Center, 304 N. Eastern Ave., Joliet. Free. Students bringing recent report cards entered in drawing. Email jolietunitymovement@gmail.com or call 815-212-0340.

• Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue Bowling Fundraiser – Buffet is 6:30 p.mm. Bowling begins 7:30 p.m., Joliet Town and Country Lanes, Joliet. $25 (single) $45 (group) or $80 (family of four). Buy tickets at hopefultailsfundraising@gmail.com.

March 20 • Indoor Fishing Flea Market – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn St., Plano. For information, call 815-286-7170.

• Slammers Easter Candy Run – 10 a.m., Silver Cross Field, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet. For information, visit www.jolietslammers.com or call the ticket office at 815-7222287.

• Easter Parade – 1 p.m., North Chicago Street, Downtown Joliet. For information, visit www.facebook.com/wishjoliet/events.

• “Meat Madness” Fundraiser – 1 p.m., Gruben’s Uptown Tap, 512 W Lockport Road, Plainfield. For information, visit www.plainfieldlions.org.

• Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert – 4 to 5:30 p.m., Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. Contact MYSO at lemont45@comcast.net or 815-838-0500.

• “West Side Story” Registration Deadline – Event is April 20, Paramount Theatre, Aurora.

For more information, visit www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org, email friends@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 815-327-2515.

• Land Conservancy of Will County Spring Luncheon Fundraiser – 1:30 p.m., CD&Me, 23320 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort. Buffet lunch, award presentations, silent auction, tastings by Frankfort Spirits. Order tickets at www.willconserve.org.

dale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Call 630-759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org.

• Art Exploration Registration Deadline – Event is 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 29 to May 3, Program Center Art Room, 10925 La Porte Road, Mokena. Ages 11 to 16. Register at 708-390-2343 or www.mokenapark.com.

March 23 • Fun with Fandoms – 3:30 p.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Teens. Call 630-759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org.

• “A Midnight Summer Prom Dream” – 6 p.m., Minooka High school, Central Campus, Performing Art Center. $6.

• Native Wildflowers – 7 p.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Call 630-759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org.

• Watercolor Presented by Cyn O’Brien – 7 p.m., Homer Township Public Library,14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen. Call Liz Popp at 815-3411145 or visit www.lemontartistsguild.org.

• Speed Dating for Readers – 7 to 8 p.m., Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Free and open to the public. Register at www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 815327-2515.

• Flashlight Egg Hunt Registration Deadline – Event is 8 p.m., March 24, Van Horn Woods,17201 S. Lily Cache Road, Plainfield.

Visit www.plfdparks.org or call 815-436-8812.

March 24 • McStory Time – 9:30 a.m., McDonald’s Playroom, 295 N. Weber Road, Bolingbrook. To register, call Laura Didier at 630-685-4167.

• “The Jungle Book” – 10:30 a.m., Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. $8 or $7 for groups of 25 or more. AlphaBet Soup Productions. Reserve tickets at 630-932-1555 or www.absproductions.com.

• Teen Trivia Night – 6 p.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Call 630-759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org.

• Spring Pony Rides Registration Deadline – Event is 2:30 to 4 p.m., March 26, Normantown Equestrian Center, 12151 S. Normantown Road, Plainfield. Visit www.plfdparks.org or call 815-436-8812.

• “Sprigs of Spring” – 7 p.m., Wilson Creek School, Gougar Road, Manhattan. Annual floral demonstration sponsored by GFWC-IL Manhattan Woman’s Club. $6. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. For information, call 815-351-5165.

• The Convalescence – Bada Brew, Crest March 21 Hill. Release of debut album. “Poison Words.”

• St. Baldrick’s “Shave the Coach’s Heads” • “EGG-citing Activities” Registration – 4:30 p.m. (junior varsity) and 6:30 p.m.

Deadline – Event is March 26. Easter Bunny (varsity), Romeoville High School, Romeoville. is 10 a.m. Egg hunt is 11 a.m., Clow Stephens • Minion Lego Mania Registration DeadPark, 16650 S. Lily Cache Road, Plainfield. line – Event is 1 to 3 p.m., March 28 & March March 25 29, Program Center, 10925 La Porte Road, • Trip to Mayslake Peabody Estate Tour Mokena. Register at 708-390-2343 or www. and Lunch at Ditkas’s Registration Deadmokenapark.com. line – Event is April 4. To register and for more March 22 information, call the Mokena Park District at • Open Craft Night – 6:30 p.m., Fountain708-390-2343 or visit www.mokenapark.com.

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Bolingbrook students learn digital is fun

New Lenox kindergartners participate in Young Authors

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District 202 art students in Plainfield win awards

phy; Brittany Blum (senior): one Silver Key sculpture; Kayla Castellanos (senior): one Silver Key, sculpture; Mark Ferenzi PLAINFIELD – Twenty-three student (senior): one Silver Key, drawing; Sally artists from Plainfield South and East Rafidi (senior): one Silver Key, sculpture; high schools won 36 regional awards in Brandon Shappa (senior): one Silver Key, the prestigious 2016 Scholastic Art and ceramics; Nate Stratton (senior): one Writing Awards.

Silver Key, drawing; Hanna Swanberg The contest allows seventh through (senior): one Silver Key, sculpture; Nick 12th-grade students nationwide to White (senior): one Silver Key, ceramics; submit works of art or writing in 29 Lilly Garcia (senior): one honorable mencategories for the chance to win scholtion, sculpture; Samantha Giovannetti arships and have their work published (junior): one honorable mention, photogor exhibited by the Alliance for Young raphy; Candice Howell (sophomore): one Artists and Writers.

The contest is sponsored by the Scho- honorable mention, photography; Nick lastic book company. Entries are judged Kim (senior): one honorable mention, sculpture; Camryn Mosher (sophomore): by renowned artists and writers. one honorable mention, photography; Past winners include such art and literary luminaries as Andy Warhol, Sylvia Sally Rafidi (senior): one honorable mention, sculpture; Abby Ramert (sophoPlath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, more): one honorable mention, drawing; Robert Redford, Joyce Carol Oates, SteRachel Sanders (junior): one honorable phen King and John Updike. mention, sculpture; Brandon Shappa District 202’s regional winners are: Plainfield South High School – Arian- (senior): three honorable mentions, ceramics; Hanna Swanberg (senior): one na Adcock (sophomore): one Gold Key, honorable mention, sculpture; Alyssa photography; Yvonne Estrada (senior): Tovar (junior): one honorable mention, one Gold Key, sculpture; Mark Ferenzi ceramics; Kayleigh Tyrner (junior): one (senior): one Gold Key, drawing; Sally honorable mention, photography; Nick Rafidi (senior): one Gold Key, sculpture; White (senior): one honorable mention, Brandon Shappa (senior): one Gold Key, ceramics. ceramics; Olivia Stankevitcious (sophoPlainfield East High School – JoAnne more): one Gold Key, photography; Nate Stratton (senior): three Gold Keys, draw- Hatley (senior): one honorable mention, ing; Emillio Torres (junior): one Gold Key, photography; Cristian Moreno (senior): one honorable mention, digital. sculpture, Silver Key; Arianna Adcock – The Herald News (sophomore): one Silver Key, photogra-

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TOP: Students in a morning kindergarten class show off their Young Author books.

More than 400 kindergarten students participated in the Young Author program at Spencer Trail School. BOTTOM: Kindergarten students Nick Bello and Mae Rush share the books they wrote on the Young Author Celebration Day at Spencer Trail School.

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Ridge Elementary School second-grade teacher Stacy Vitas draws a portrait of Pro-Kids Show host Tim Hannig during a school assembly Feb. 29. Hannig uses magic, humor and puppets to teach kids about respect, cooperation and what it means to have good character. Hannig performed at two school assemblies and a free family night show at the school.

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Alonso Venegas, Emmanuel Perez and Juan Osorio watch closely as a marble rolls down a paper roller coaster created with a 3D printer especially for the Valley View School District 365U Digital Learning Day observances at Tibbott Elementary in Bolingbrook and Lukancic Middle School in Romeoville.

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Fat-soluble vitamins can cause harm Dear Dr. K: When I asked my doctor about supplements, she said something about water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. What is the difference? And why does it matter?

Dear Reader: A vitamin is a natural substance that is required in small amounts for human life. As your doctor said, there are water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.

Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water; they are packed into the watery portions of the foods you eat. Vitamin C and the B vitamins are water-soluble vitamins, for example.

Water-soluble vitamins have many tasks in the body. They are involved in energy production; they help cells multiply; and they make collagen, which knits together wounds, supports blood vessel walls and forms a base for teeth and bones.

These vitamins are absorbed directly from the digestive tract into the bloodstream. They travel to all parts of your body that contain water – and that means all parts of your body. Every one of the 13 trillion cells in our body contains water.

And the space between those cells contains water, too – as, of course, does the blood.

Your kidneys continuously regulate levels of water-soluble vitamins. They eliminate the excess out of the body in your urine. For this reason, the risk of harm from consuming large amounts of water-soluble vitamin supplements is relatively small.

The fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E and K. They keep many parts of your body in good repair. They are essential for bone formation; they protect your vision; and they protect your cells and DNA against damage from unstable molecules.

Fat-soluble vitamins enter the bloodstream through channels in the wall of the intestine. However, because they dissolve

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ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff in fat solvents and oil, but not water, they need special ways to move around the body. Most travel through the body under the escort of special fat-binding proteins. These proteins act as carriers to allow fat-soluble vitamins to interact with water-rich blood and cells. (I’ve put an illustration of this process on my website, www.askdoctork.com.)

Fat-soluble vitamins get stored in fat tissues and the liver. Your body squirrels away any excess you consume and doles it out gradually to meet your needs.

Because these vitamins are stored for long periods, however, dangerous levels can build up. As a result, excessive intake of fat-soluble vitamins is more likely to cause you harm than taking too many water-soluble vitamin supplements.

A dangerous overdose is most likely to happen if you take high doses of a vitamin supplement over a prolonged period of time. It’s very rare to get too much of any vitamin just from food, but it can happen.

As a medical student, I saw a young woman who had an obsessive desire to eat carrots. Lots of carrots. Carrots contain chemicals called carotenes that are transformed into vitamin A in the body.

Her skin and the whites of her eyes were slightly but definitely orange. With several months off her unusual diet, the orange hue disappeared. Fortunately, she suffered no health problems.

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Dear Abby: I DEAR ABBY was in a six-year relationship Jeanne with a woman.

Phillips We shared a home and have a child together, whom I support. She has primary custody, and I provide financial support and exercise my visitations regularly.

We broke up six months ago, and she immediately moved a man into the house. Since they split up, she has done this again with a new person.

I have moved on and am content being single and focusing on my career and parenting my son when he’s with me. Where I struggle is when these new men want to meet me. I don’t feel obligated to shake their hands, be polite and friendly or be a supportive, smiling face.

I’m disturbed by the speed she moves into other relationships. I feel like it sets a bad example for my son regardless of how “nice” these men are. There is no record of abuse, and I do believe my ex is a good mother, just maybe lonely and very dependent on having companionship.

I understand life goes on and people move on, but at what point is this unhealthy? Am I wrong for not wanting to be friends with my ex and her new “guy friend” whenever she decides she should be accompanied for custody exchange? I refuse to speak to or acknowledge these men. I am not confrontational, but I literally have nothing to say. Any advice how to handle this moving forward? – Faking Smiles Dear Faking Smiles: I subscribe to the philosophy that one can never have enough friends.

You don’t have to approve of your ex’s boyfriends, but it is in your child’s best interest to maintain a relationship that approximates cordiality. It won’t hurt you to shake hands and be on a first-name basis with the men who occupy space in your son’s life even temporarily. When we can’t change something, sometimes we have to accept it – and that’s what you would be wise to do.

Dear Abby: I’m sure there are many others who would like to know this: I’m trying to downsize. I have a World Book Encyclopedia set from the ’70s, plus yearbooks I’d like to find a home for. My kids are gone and living on their own, and the books haven’t been opened in years. I refuse to throw them in the recycling bin. Any ideas? – Joy In New York Dear Joy: I did a quick search online to see what other people might be doing with their old encyclopedias. A solution popped up that might help you: Immigrants who are learning English as a second language may be able to use them if you offer them in a yard sale. A high school in your area also might be able to use them.

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The First 48: Survivors (N) The First 48: Misfortune The First 48 ’ (PG) (CC) The First 48 ’ (14-L) (CC) The First 48 ’ (14) (CC) The First 48 ’ (14-L) (CC) (4:30) The Bourne Supremacy The Monuments Men (’14) ››‡ George Clooney, Matt Damon. (CC) The Monuments Men (’14) ››‡ Premiere. George Clooney. (CC) Treehouse Masters (PG) (CC) Treehouse: Out on a Limb Treehouse Masters (PG) (CC) Insane Pools: Deep End Treehouse: Out on a Limb Insane Pools: Deep End House/Payne Tyler Perry’s House of Payne House/Payne (3:30) Sparkle (’12) ››‡ Waiting to Exhale (’95) ››› Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett. (CC) nGymnastic (N) nBig Ten nCollege Hockey Big Ten Tournament, Championship: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) nTreasure nTreasure nTreasure nBasketball (N) nBasketball Housewives/Atl. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (PG-13’04) Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (PG-13’04) Men in Black (PG-13’97) Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Cops Rel. Cops Rel. Happy Gilmore (’96) ›› Adam Sandler.

The Waterboy (’98) ›‡ Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates.

Something About Mary Employee of the Month (’06) ›› Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson.

The Change-Up (’11) ›› Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman. (CC) nSportsNet (N) nHigh School Basketball (N) nIHSA (N) nHigh School Basketball (N) nSportsNet (N) nSportsNet (N) nH.S. Lites (N) nIsraeli Bask.

Diesel Brothers ’ (14-L) (CC) Diesel Brothers ’ (14-L) (CC) Diesel Brothers ’ (14-L) (CC) Diesel Brothers ’ (14-L) (CC) Diesel Brothers ’ (14-L) (CC) Diesel Brothers ’ (14-L) (CC) Best Friends K.C. Under.

Stuck/Middle Stuck/Middle Stuck/Middle K.C. Under.

Gamer’s G. Gamer’s G. Star-Rebels Star-Rebels Stuck/Middle Stuck/Middle L.A. Clippers Dance Squad (5:00) Bridesmaids (’11) ››› Kristen Wiig. (CC) Bridesmaids (’11) ››› Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph. (CC) nSportsCenter (N) (Live)(CC) nCollege Wrestling NCAA Tournament, Final. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (N) nSportsCenter (N) (Live)(CC) nSportsCenter (N) (Live)(CC) nNCAA Women’s Tournament (N) nUpdate (N) n2016 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament (N) nNBA (N) n30 for 30(CC) n30/30 Shorts Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive (5:45) The Jungle Book (’67) ›››‡, Sebastian Cabot Ratatouille (’07) ›››‡ Voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm.

Pocahontas (’95) ››‡, Judy Kuhn Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Louie (MA) (4:00) Star Trek Into Darkness Avatar (’09) ›››‡ Sam Worthington. A former Marine falls in love with a native of a lush alien world.

Perfect Match (’15) Danica McKellar, Paul Greene. (G) (CC) All Things Valentine (’15) Sarah Rafferty, Sam Page. (CC) Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls Property Brothers (G) (CC) Property Brothers (G) (CC) Property Brothers (G) (CC) House Hunters Renovation Log Cabin Lvn Log Cabin Lvn Property Brothers (G) (CC) Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars (5:00) His Secret Family (’15) Mommy’s Little Girl (’16) Premiere. Fiona Gubelmann. (14-V) The Stepchild (’16) Lauren Holly, Paul Johansson. (CC) Mommy’s Little Girl (14-V) Catfish: The TV Show ’ Catfish: The TV Show ’ Catfish: The TV Show ’ Mr. Deeds (’02) › Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder.

Jackass: The Movie (’02) ›› Henry Danger Henry Danger Henry (N) School (N) Bella (N) Game Full House (G) Full House (G) Friends (14) Friends (PG) Friends (14-D) Friends (PG) Peete’s (Series Premiere) (N) Oprah: Where Now? (N) Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s ’ Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s ’ For Peete’s Sake ’ (14-L) Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s ’ Snapped (PG) (CC) Snapped (PG) (CC) Killerpost (N) Snapped (PG) Killerpost Snapped (PG) (CC) Cops (14) (CC) Cops (PG-L) Cops (14) (CC) Cops (PG-L,V) Cops (PG-L) Cops (PG-L,V) Cops (14) (CC) Cops (14-V) Cops (14-V) Iron Man 2 (’10) ››‡ Cops ’ (CC) We Are Still Here (’15) Barbara Crampton. (CC) (5:30) Silent Hill (’06) ›› Radha Mitchell, Laurie Holden. (CC) The Faculty (’98) ››‡ Jordana Brewster. (CC) n2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament Second Round: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) n2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament Second Round: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) nInside (N) Full Frontal (5:00) Breaking Away (’79) A Man Escaped (’56) ›››‡ Francois Leterrier.

The Great Escape (’63) ›››› Steve McQueen, James Garner. (CC) Sex Sent Me to the E.R. (N) Sex Sent Me to the E.R. (14) Untold Stories of the E.R. (14) Untold Stories of the E.R. ’ Untold Stories of the E.R. ’ Untold Stories of the E.R. ’ Chasing Leg Answers Hour Pacific Garden Mission nGame On! Ministry Ministry Cross Talk Gran Gozo Paid Program Paid Program n2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament (N) n2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament Second Round: Teams TBA. (N)(CC) S.W.A.T. (’03) ››‡ Samuel L. Jackson. (CC) (DVS) Adventure (N) Advent. Time Dragon Ball Z King of Hill King of Hill Cleveland Cleveland American Dad Dragon Ball Z Dimen. (N) Family Guy ’ Family Guy ’ Ghost Adventures (PG) (CC) Ghost Adventures (PG) (CC) Ghost Adventures (N) (PG) Ghost Adventures (PG) (CC) The Dead Files (PG) (CC) Ghost Adventures (PG) (CC) Reba (PG-L) Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King King King Reba ’ (PG) Reba ’ (PG) Colony (14) (CC) (DVS) (4:30) 3 Days to Kill (’14) ›› The Lone Ranger (’13) ›› Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer. (CC) (DVS) 3 Days to Kill (’14) ›› Family Therapy With Dr. Jenn Mob Wives ’ (14-D,L) (CC) Mob Wives ’ (14-D,L) (CC) Mob Wives ’ (14-D,L) (CC) White Chicks (’04) ›› Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans.

SATURDAY HOROSCOPE

By EUGENIA LAST

Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Weigh the pros and cons of options available to you. Consider what makes you happy, and do what’s best for you. Trying to please everyone else will result in missing out on something that can be life-altering. Put yourself first for a change and see what happens.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Ask questions and do proper follow-up in order to avoid getting involved in something that has little chance of success. Protect against loss and strive not to be taken for granted.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Make an effort to get into shape and improve your physical, mental and

emotional well-being. Your efforts will pay off and bring about positive change and compliments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Think matters through before you act. An emotional situation will escalate if you are too quick to make a move. Put greater emphasis on yourself and your achievements.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Show a little discipline in order to avoid a loss. Use your intelligence and experience to guide you in the right direction and help you make the best choices.

Trust in yourself, not someone else.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Inevitable changes will cause stress. Try not to fight a losing battle. If you look for the silver lining, you will find a way to turn something you view as negative into a positive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Don’t be afraid to use emotion to get your way. You won’t please everyone, but the result will put you ahead of the competition. Strive for change and perfection.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Express your interest in trying something new, but don’t be talked into something you cannot afford or are incapable of doing. Your honesty will help diminish pressure and stress.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – You’ll be granted a favor if you ask for it, one that will allow you to make changes that will improve your status or geographical location. Let go of the past and embrace new beginnings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Your experience will pay off and help you avoid getting into a

dispute. Don’t waste time on non-negotiable situations when you should be developing relationships with people who think like you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Make changes at home that will improve your mindset as well as your comfort. Don’t try to do everything on your own. Offer incentives and ask for help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Listen to what friends and relatives have to say. The ideas you get will help you put together a plan that could help you improve your personal life and relationships.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Set a new trend.

Be unique and don’t fear what others think or say. Your confidence will encourage others to follow your lead.

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JOLIET ESTATE SALE MEDICAL ASSISTANT

needed for a busy pediatric practice in Joliet.

Must have pediatric experience. Bilingual preferred, not required.

Email Resumes to: u1954@hotmail.com

MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

Part time busy ASC. Filing, Chart Audits, assemble charts, communicate well with patients and families. Data entry, computer experience necessary, professional, courteous, helpful and cooperative. Medical terminology. Fax resume to 866-426-1310

FRI & SAT, MAR 18 & 19 9-3 2616 CRESCENZO DR.

Fri, 3/18 & Sat, 3/19 9-5

Furniture, Holiday, Household Items & MORE!

32450 S. Butcher Ln.

Off of Golfview Estates Condo's

JOLIET ESTATE SALE SAT, MARCH 19

8-3

2239 Glenwood Ave.

911 DISPATCHER

Plainfield area. For more details go to www.wescom-9-1-1.org Deadline for application 3/31/16 4p

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE:

Local Municipal Entity seeking a self motivated Director of Maintenance. Candidates should possess considerable knowledge and experience in various types of vehicle and equipment maintenance repair.

They must also have a thorough understanding and working experience with building maintenance and repair including but not limited to basic plumbing, troubleshooting electrical systems and wiring, carpentry and painting. Candidates will work independently with minimal supervision and must show initiative in completing tasks. Work hours will be flexible and will vary with seasons. A Good mechanical aptitude is required and must have basic hand tools. We offer a competitive salary to someone who considers themselves a hard working “jack of all trades” that doesn't settle for quick fixes. We also offer an attractive benefit program that includes medical/dental /life insurance, paid vacation, holiday pay, uniform provision and retirement contribution.

Please email resume to: CALLOT1989@GMAIL.COM your letter/resume (please include three references)

DRIVER – CDL Class B

with Hazmat & Tanker Certs. Call Bill 815-474-8005

HEATING OPERATOR 2ND SHIFT - Joliet Township High School is Accepting applications for 2nd Shift Heating Operator.

Apply online: www.jths.org

SENIOR ANIMAL CONTROL WARDEN – FT GRUNDY COUNTY - Pay range: $15-$17/hour Must be a resident of Grundy County with a valid driver's license. Experience with Outlook, Word and Excel required.

For more information visit: www.grundyco.org

CAT “JACK” REWARD!

New Information

Please do not call her or chase her.

If seen please call (815) 290-9531 Anthony Davis – You have until March 22, 2016 to remove all of your belongings from the property at 419 Buell Ave. Unit 2F. If not removed on March 23, 2016 the remaining of your belongings will be put to the curb at 419 Buell Ave. 2 Day Gun Auction March 19th & 20th 9AM 601 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, IL 900 Firearms!

10 wagonloads of ammo, reloading, military; Knives & more!

Bauer Auction Service, LLC www.bauerauction.com CAMPERS - Colman's RV, We Buy/Consign Used Campers And RV's!

217-787-8653 www.colmansrv.com CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! Sell Your Used or Damaged 2000-2016 Vehicle Fast! Running or Not. Nationwide FREE Towing.

Same Day Pick-up And Pay Available. Call 888-896-5412 THE BOAT DOCK - We Buy & Consign Used Boats!

Springfield, Illinois 217-793-7300 www.theboatdock.com

SUSPENSION MECHANIC

WAREHOUSE & ASSEMBLY PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Min 3 years experience. Email: jobs@megroupinc.com

KNUDSON AUCTION & APPRAISALS 815-725-6023 “Since 1947”

Antiques & Collectibles Galore Estate of former Antique Dealer This is a Sale You Do Not Want To Miss Go to estastesales.net

Chicago sales A&H Christian for 240 pics & info JOLIET MOOSE #300 ANNUAL FLEA MARKET SATURDAY, MARCH 19

815-878-7467 or 630-636-8018

Must have own tools. Competitive wages. Health Insurance, Vacation pay. Apply at: Joliet Suspension 809 S. Larkin Ave. Rockdale, IL. 60436 Call: 815-729-0356 Joliet, IL Mfg. Company seeks to hire a FT Warehouse & Production Supervisor to oversee operation, assembly, inventory & shipping issues.

Living room and vintage bedroom furniture, vintage china cabinet, recliner, TV stands, small freezer, large chopping block, assorted house items

Black and white, seen near Leewood Dr & Cathy.

LOST SHELTIE KALLIE

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

ALL AREA HOMES FOR RENT 3-5BR's, $1000 - $2800/mo. or purchase for $500 down. 600 credit score needed.

Free Credit Report. Call Rick, 630-788-6590

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PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD FOR MERCHANDISE W/ ASKING PRICE OF $400 OR LESS FOR ONLY $10 2 Line Ad (approx. 100 characters)

The ad will be published for 2 weeks in Classified.

Lockport Old Canal Day Collector Plates Set of 20 1974-1993, $325.00 OBO 815-436-3284 Precious Moments Mini Tea Sets, Music Box Plates, water globes, plus more, $135.00 OBO 815-436-3284

Alan Parsons, an English audio engineer, songwriter, musician and record producer, said, “I started in a research lab for TV cameras, then I worked at a tape duplication facility.

That was the first introduction for me to recorded music and hi-fi.”

We have duplication in bridge, not just of boards for a tournament, but in a single suit. The North-South clubs in today’s diagram have all four honors, but will take only two tricks.

Duplication of this sort is often fatal to a contract, because each partner will have given his cards full value, when they are not pulling their weight.

This deal from Steve Conrad was declared by his regular partner, Ruth Stober of Great Neck, New York. How did she play in four hearts after West led a trump?

North’s three-club rebid was fourth-suit game-forcing. Then his jump to four hearts was a slam-try, showing a stronger hand than a fourheart rebid on round two.

South could see only nine top tricks: one spade, five hearts, one diamond and two clubs (that annoying duplication). The kibitzers thought she would play on diamonds to collect an overtrick if they were 3-2.

But Stober noticed that she could win 11 tricks by ruffing a very rare four times in her own hand. She won the first trick on the board, cashed the spade ace, ruffed a spade with the heart five, played a diamond to the ace, ruffed another spade, overtook the club jack with dummy’s queen, ruffed a third spade, crossed to the club ace, ruffed the now-high spade seven, and had two top trumps on the board. It was a beautiful dummy reversal.

TWIN NFL Complete Bedroom Set with Mattress $350.00 FULL SIZE Complete Bedroom Set with Mattress $350.00 815-609-8248 FINISH NAIL GUN ~ BOSTICH, $200/OBOB 331-215-0607

CLASSICS WANTED

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars, $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

All makes, cash paid, reasonable. Will pick-up.

630-660-0571

Evergreen Terrace Apartments *Spacious Floor Plans *24-Hr Emergency Maintenance *Laundry Facilities in Each Building *Minutes from Metra, Pace, Schools, Downtown Joliet

Call for Appointment!

815-722-7556

350 N. Broadway, Joliet, IL 60435 Office hours 9am-4:30pm M-F

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Morris $15 sq. ft., up to 1,032 sq. ft. Office Space for Lease 2 blocks from Courthouse, P.O., banks, etc.

Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby 815-942-9190

Florist, Greenhouse & Garden Center

Owners of this 125 year old business seeking buyers to continue this family owned co located in a progressive, stable, central IL community. This business services a large area with a good volume of commercial, residential, retail and wholesale accounts. Contact Schrof Companies, Inc. for details. 309-662-3200

www.schrofcommercial.com

Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Income Restricted Apartments

2002 Chrysler Town & Country LX, 3.3L V6 Newer Parts & Tires, Good Condition, 171K Miles $2500. George 815-730-9950

Joliet~ Big Clean, Furnished, Wood Floors, Fridge, Microwave, Laundry, Elevator, On Bus Line. $105/wk. $455/mo 815-726-2000

MOTORCYCLES WANTED

Accepting Applications

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Newly updated, clean furnished rooms, elevator, utilities incl, $450-$500/mo. 815-722-1212

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Hospital Bed and Mattress, $250 815-423-5353

Fishing Rod $20 Joliet Area 815-823-4907

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Joliet - Updated Studio / 1BR Utilities Included Elevator, Laundry, Great views, Near bus and downtown. Jolietrentalunits.com $499 - $694/mo.

815-726-2000 JOLIET EAST - 210 N. Eastern, 3 Bedroom Dining room, large kitchen, heat incl, $1000$1200/mo + sec, Section 8 OK. 708-481-9128 Manhattan Large 1BR, New Carpet & Oak Flooring Appl, A/C, no pets, $775/mo + dep. 630-330-3528

Near Glenwood Ave, Clean 2BR, 1st Floor, Appl

Ceil fans, lots of closets, free heat, 2 A/C, avail now.

No pets.

815-744-1155 Twin Oaks West, Large Open 2BR, Appl, Blt in Micro D/W, 2 A/C, ceil fans, blinds, elec entry, Free Carport.

No pets.

815-744-5141

West of St. Joe's Hosp, Cozy 1BR, Appl, Ceil Fan A/C, soft water, blinds, free heat, near laundry, move in ready. 815-744-5141 Have a news tip?

Contact Kate Schott at 815-280-4119 or kschott@shawmedia.com

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WANTED: SCRAP METAL Garden Tractors Snowmobiles Appliances Anything Metal

Free Pickup – 7 Days a Week!

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JOHN'S PAINTING

$210 for 16 hour class

Cheap FFL Transfers Great Deals on Guns & Ammo ____________________________

Minooka, IL 815-521-4401 www.guardiantrng.com

SOUTHWEST AUTO SALVAGE WE BUY JUNK CARS LOCKPORT, IL

Domestic 815-723-6878

Interior/Exterior Drywall Repairs, Free Estimates 25 yrs Experience Fully Insured Locally Owned.

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PERFECTION PAINTING & DECORATING High Quality Work Painting - Interior & Exterior Wallpaper Installation & Removal Drywall Repair ~Free Estimates~ Call for Spring Specials ! 815-254-9331

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Plainfield

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THE DECK DOCTORS

PRESSURE WASHING STAINING SEALING “Total Wood Care” Painting & Repairs Decks Fences Siding, Playsets Concrete, Etc. Insured Free Estimates

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ILLINOIS ELECTRICAL SERVICES Residential/Commercial Back-up Em. Generators Panel/Service Upgrade Swim Pools/Hot Tubs Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS CYNTHIA BLACK, Plaintiff, vs.

CHARLES M. BLACK, JR. Defendant.

Case No. 14 CH 2121 NOTICE OF PARTITION SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Partition and Sale entered in the above-entitled cause on October 19, 2015, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Michael Gahan, Kavanagh Gromley & Gorbold, LLC, Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 111 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 (815) 727-4511.

2. The common addresses of the property are: 1209 N. Hickory Street, Joliet, Illinois and the adjoining lot at 1211 N. Hickory Street, Joliet, Illinois.

3. The time and place of the sale are: Date: March 31, 2016; Time: 11:45 a.m., Place: Will County Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432.

CYNTHIA BLACK, Plaintiff KAVANAGH GRUMLEY & GORBOLD LLC /s/ Michael Gahan One of the Attorneys for Plaintiff MICHAEL GAHAN, ARDC #03121716 Kavanagh Grurnley & Gorbold LLC 111 North Ottawa Street Joliet, Illinois 60432 (815) 727-4511 mgahan@kggllc.com

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS CYNTHIA BLACK, Plaintiff, vs.

CHARLES M. BLACK, JR. Defendant.

Case No. 14 CH 2121 NOTICE OF PARTITION SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Partition and Sale entered in the above-entitled cause on October 19, 2015, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Michael Gahan, Kavanagh Gromley & Gorbold, LLC, Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 111 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 (815) 727-4511.

2. The common addresses of the property are: 1209 N. Hickory Street, Joliet, Illinois and the adjoining lot at 1211 N. Hickory Street, Joliet, Illinois.

3. The legal description of the property is: Lots 1 and 4 in Block Fifteen in L.E. Ingall's Subdivision of the West Part of the Northeast Quarte Se

Quarter of Section Four, Township 35 North and in Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

PIN: 30-07-04-212-007-0000; 30-07-04-212-008-0000 4. The time and place of the sale are: Date: March 31, 2016; Time: 11:45 a.m., Place: Will County Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432.

CYNTHIA BLACK, Plaintiff KAVANAGH GRUMLEY & GORBOLD LLC /s/ Michael Gahan One of the Attorneys for Plaintiff MICHAEL GAHAN, ARDC #03121716 Kavanagh Grurnley & Gorbold LLC 111 North Ottawa Street Joliet, Illinois 60432 (815) 727-4511 mgahan@kggllc.com (Published in the Herald-News March 4, 11, 18, 2016) 1164281

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WILL, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LEROY WILLIAMSON, VILLAGE OF STEGER, CHARLEY L. WILLIAMSON, HEIR, EDWARD WILLIAMSON, HEIR, SHIRLEY BROWN, HEIR AND

LEGAL NOTICE

JOSEPH CERNUGEL AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

15 CH 2679 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LEROY WILLIAMSON, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS UNKNOWN OWNERS, and Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 19 IN BLOCK 7 OF STEGER A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 5 TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 3, 1902 AS DOCUMENT NO 219348 IN PLAT BOOK 10 PAGES 54 AND 55 IN WILL COUTNY, ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 23-15-05-405-036 A/K/A 15-05-405-036 commonly known as 3760 GREEN STREET STEGER IL 60475; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LEROY WILLIAMSON, and recorded in the Office of the

CITY OF JOLIET (Published in the Herald-News ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS March 4, 11, 18, 2016) CONTRACT NO. 2161-0416 1164296 PROJECT NAME: BRICKYARD DRIVE WATER MAIN EXTENSION The City of Joliet, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for the installation of 1,172 linear feet of 12” ductile iron water main in the Villas of Cedar Creek Subdivision area. The contract will include all work necessary to Send your Classified install the water main, flush and test the water main, and restore the ground surface.

Advertising 24/7 to: 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 Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at which time they Email: classified@ will be opened and publicly read aloud. shawsuburban.com Those desiring to submit a bid may examine the bid documents and detailed specifications in the City Fax: 815-477-8898 of Joliet Purchasing Division, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. or online at: and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Electronic copies can be downloaded free of charge at TheHerald-News.com/ http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals. All bidders will be required to placeanad 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.

All Bidding Document holders should sign up for RSS feeds at http://cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals/construction-public-utilities and provide Publisher's Notice: your first and last name and email address to automatically receive addendums. Addendums will also be postAll real estate ed on the City of Joliet's website at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals. advertising in The potential vendor/contractor remains responsible for obtaining all addenda to the original specification so this newspaper they should check the specific bid page before submitting a bid to make sure they have received all is subject to the addendums to a specific contract.

Fair Housing Act The City of Joliet has a local qualified bidder ordinance that would apply to this contract. which makes it illegal to advertise "any preferTo apply to be a local qualified bidder please go to ence, limitation or discrimina- http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/prequalification-process. The successful bidder will tion based on race, color, relibe required to post performance Security and to provide a Certificate of Insurance as set forth in the Invitation of gion, sex, handicap, familial Bid and the General Terms & Conditions. status or national origin, or an Bidders are required to be pre-qualified through the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Capital intention, to make any such Development Board or the City of Joliet. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that their pre-qualification preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes information is provided to the City of Joliet Purchasing Division prior to the bid opening. If bidders are not prequalified through IDOT or Capital Development Board, then they must be prequalified with the City of Joliet. children under the age of 18 livFinancial prequalification forms can be obtained from the City of Joliet website at ing with parents or legal custohttp://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/prequalification-process. This prequalification MUST dians, pregnant women and be renewed yearly. To check on your current prequalification status, you can contact purchasing@jolietcity.org. people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper The current price for City of Joliet prequalification is $175, which offsets the costs for independent auditor rewill not knowingly accept any view of the documents. Those documents are to be submitted to the Purchasing Division, City of Joliet, 150 advertising for real estate which W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432 at least 6 days prior to the bid opening. is in violation of the law. Our The City of Joliet reserves the right to reject any and all bids, parts of any and all bids, or to waive technical erreaders are hereby informed that rors or omissions in bids. all dwellings advertised in this The Contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) to newspaper are available on an the extent required by law. equal opportunity basis.

ALL PROPOSALS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF JOLIET PROCUREMENT CODE To complain of discrimination (Section 2-430 - 2-453 of the Code of Ordinances) call HUD toll-free at BID DOCUMENT FEE: $50.00, Electronic download is free 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number JAMES D. HOCK MARGARET E. MCEVILLY for the hearing impaired is City Manager Contract Administrator 1-800-927-9275 (Published in the Herald-News March 18, 20, 2016) 1169176

Will County Recorder as Document Number R2008090284 AND RE-RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2014092851; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Will County, located at 57 N. OTTAWA STREET, JOLIET, IL 60432, on or before the April 11, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

PAMELA J. MCGUIRE, Clerk, 12th Judicial District Will County,Illinois LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com BB # 15-03013 I686061

IN THE MATIER OF THE ESTATE OF PUBLIC NOTICE (DECEDENT): Name: MARY GIBB STATE OF ILLINOIS Address: 431 W. REMINGTON DRIVE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE City, State, Zip: BOLINGBROOK, TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IL. WILL COUNTY - IN PROBATE Case No. 15 P 00309 PUBLICATION NOTICE ESTATE OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION JOSEPH L. IMESCH, TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Deceased No. 2016 P 0119 (ONLY) CLAIM NOTICE 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of MARY GIBB who died on NOTICE IS GIVEN to creditors of March 28, 2015, Whose place of the death of Joseph L. lmesch of residence at the time of death was Joliet, Illinois. Letters of Office were 431 W. Remington Drive Boling- issued to David A. lmesch on brook, Will County, Illinois.

February 26, 2016 whose address 2. The Representative for the estate is 25665 Livingston Circle, Farmis: Jessica M. Kilavos 7105 Wirth ington Hills, Michigan 48335, as Drive, Darien, Illinois 60561.

3. The Attorney for the estate/repre- Independent Executor, whose attorsentative is: Sheila O'Sullivan 4941 ney of record is James C. Byrne of N. Avers, Chicago, Illinois 60625. Spesia & Ayers, 1415 Black Road, 4. Claims against the estate may Joliet, IL 60435. be filed on or before September Claims against the estate may 30, 2016. Claims against the es- be filed in the Office of the Clerk of tate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Will County the Circuit Court, 14 Jefferson St., Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432, or with the Joliet, Illinois 60432 or with the Representative or both. Any claim representative, or both, on or before not filed within that period is the 12th day of September, 2016 barred. Copies of a claim filed with or if mailing or delivery of a notice the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to from the representative is required the attorney within 10 days after it by Sec. 18-3 (755 tLCS 5/18-3) of the Probate Act of 1975, the has been filed. /s/ Sheila O'Sullivan date stated in that notice. Any claim Sheila O'Sullivan not filed on or before that date is (Published in the Herald-News Attorney for the Representative barred. Copies of a claim filed with March 11, 18, 25, 2016) the clerk must be mailed or deliv(Published in the Herald-News on ered by the claimant to the repreMarch 4, 11, 18, 2016) sentative and to the attorney within 1164089 ten (1O) days after it has been PUBLIC NOTICE filed.

The David A. lmesch Herald-News IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Classified Independent Executor of the Estate THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT It of Joseph L. lmesch, Deceased WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS works.

By: JAMES C. BYRNE – 0362239 Spesia & Ayers Attorney for Estate 1415 Black Road Joliet, IL 60435 PUBLIC NOTICE 815/726-4311 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO: 6294-MS (Published in the Herald-News Notice is hereby given that Five Star Landscape Company, Inc.; Omar on March 11, 18, 25, 2016) Bernitez owner of record, has filed a petition before the Will County 1166762 Planning and Zoning Commission for the following Map Amendment from A-1 to I-1 Special Use Permit for Outdoor Storage PUBLIC NOTICE For real estate, located at : 1 New Avenue Lockport (Lockport Township) Will County, Illinois. 60441 Louis D. Tuggles, DOB: 3/6/84, Permanent Index Number: 11-04-02-205-019-0000 who resided at 2547 Hillsboro Legal Description THAT PART OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 2, Blvd., Aurora, IL 60503 and died IN TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL in a motor vehicle accident on MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF October 23, 2010.

A claim has been made on behalf INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST ¼ WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 20 RODS OF SAID NORTHEAST ¼ AND of all heirs of Louis Tuggles against driver that struck his vehicle on the RUNNING THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF NORTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF said date. The insurer for the driver SAID SOUTH 20 RODS. A DISTANCE OF 501.09 FEET TO A POINT IN A has made an offer of settlement.

LINE DRAWN 200.00 FEET EASTERLY OF (AS MEASURED AT RIGHT Any and all potential heirs of Louis ANGLES) AND PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF Tuggles need to contact Mathew STATE AID ROUTE NO. 72. (ALSO KNOWN AS NEW AVENUE) SAID Siporin at Pullano Law Offices at POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 05 DE- 312-551-1100 on or before April GREES 05 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, 12, 2016.

A DISTANCE OF 297.11 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 626.00 FEET OF SAID NORTHEAST ¼, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES (Published in the Herald-News, 51 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE March 18, 25, 2016, April 1, 8, SOUTH 626.00 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 100.38 FEET TO THE EASTERLY 2016) 1168792 LINE OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED BY DOCUMNT NO. 938580: THENCE ALONG THE EXTERIOR LINE OF SAID PREMISES CONVEYED

BY DOCUMENT NO. 938580 THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES, SOUTH 05 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 26.40 FEET AND NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST A PUBLIC NOTICE DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET TO THE SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE AID ROUTE NO. 72; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGH OF WAY Will County Clerk's Office LINE, A DISTANCE OF 279.39 FEET TO THE SAID NORTH LINE, A Assumed Business Name DISTANCE OF 200.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN WILL Certificate of Registration of COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Ownership of Business Notice is further given that this petition, Case No 6294-MS will be heard by the Will County Planning and Zoning Commission at 6:30 Name of Business: pm local time, April 5, 2016 in the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois, 60423 ACTIVE LIGHT PRODUCTION For further information regarding this notice, please contact the Will County Land Use Department Review Division @ 815-740-8140.

Certificate No.: 30544 Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Filed: February 26, 2016 Barbara J. Peterson, Secretary Located at: 812 Oakside (Published in the Herald-News on March 18, 2016) 1169230 University Park, IL 60484

Name(s) and residence of address (es) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting business: William Ellis 812 Oakside University Park, IL 60484 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois. /s/ William Ellis February 26, 2016 /s/ Nancy Schultz Voots Will County Clerk (Published in the Herald-News March 4, 11, 18, 2016) 1164366

PUBLIC NOTICE Will County Clerk's Office Assumed Business Name Certificate of Registration of Ownership of Business Name of Business: JMC Performance Auto and Marine Certificate No.: 30586 Filed: March 10, 2016 Located at: 2909 Art Schultz Drive Plainfield IL 60586 Name(s) and residence of address (es) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting business: John McPartlin 2909 Art Schultz Drive Plainfield IL 60586 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois. /s/ John McPartlin March 10, 2016 /s/ Gina M. Eskeli Notary Public (Published in the Herald-News March 18, 25, 2016, April 1, 2016) 1169215

PUBLIC NOTICE Will County Clerk's Office Assumed Business Name Certificate of Registration of Ownership of Business Name of Business: JUST KEEP TRAVELING Certificate No.: 30566 Filed: March 4, 2016 Located at: 6311 Fox Ridge Dr. Plainfield IL 60586 Name(s) and residence of address (es) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting business: Amanda Rosales Adam Rosales 6311 Fox Ridge Dr. Plainfield IL 60586 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois. /s/ Amanda Rosales /s/ Adam Rosales March 4, 2016 /s/ Caryn J Fischer

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Filed: March 10, 2016 Located at: (Published in the Herald-News 9859 Forestview Drive March 11, 18, 25, 2016) Mokena IL 60448 1166398 Name(s) and residence of address (es) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting business: PUBLIC NOTICE Keith A. Bawolek 9859 Forestview Drive Will County Clerk's Office Mokena IL 60448 Assumed Business Name Certificate of Registration of IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have Ownership of Business hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois.

Name of Business:

Name(s) and residence of address (es) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting business: Brian Griifin 2364 Essington Rd. Unit 276 Joliet IL 60435 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois. /s/ Brian Griffin March 9, 2016 /s/ Anthony J. Stark Notary Public

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/s/ Keith A. Bawolek March 10, 2016

Midwest Aerial Concepts Certificate No.: 30583 Filed: March 9, 2016 Located at: 2364 Essington Rd. Unit 276 Joliet IL 60435

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/s/ Nital Patel Notary Public (Published in the Herald-News March 18, 25, 2016, April 1, 2016) 1169211

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(Published in the Herald-News NOTICE March 18, 25, 2016, April 1, PUBLICATION POLICIES 2016) 1169207 This publication reserves the right to edit or reject any ads without comment. This publication is careful to review all adPUBLIC NOTICE vertising but the burden of truthful content belongs to the adverWill County Clerk's Office tiser. We use standard abbreviaAssumed Business Name tions and we reserve the right to Certificate of Registration of properly classify your ad. All ads Ownership of Business are subject to credit approval.

We reserve the right to require prepayment. We accept cash, Name of Business: check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Quality First Child Care - SP003 and American Express.

CHECK YOUR AD Please check your ad the first Certificate No.: 30590 day it is published. If you see an Filed: March 11, 2016 error, call us immediately and it Located at: will be corrected for the next 1451 Glenside Drive available publication date. Our Bolingbrook IL 60490 liability is for only one publication date and shall not exceed Name(s) and residence of address the total cost of the first day of (es) of the person(s) owning, con- publication. ducting or transacting business: Napoleon L. Lawson Publisher's Notice: 1451 Glenside Drive All real estate Bolingbrook IL 60490 advertising in this newspaper IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have is subject to the hereunto set my hand and Official Fair Housing Act Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois. which makes it illegal to advertise "any prefer/s/ Napoleon L. Lawson ence, limitation or discriminaMarch 11, 2016 tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an /s/ Nancy Schultz Voots intention, to make any such County Clerk preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes (Published in the Herald-News children under the age of 18 livMarch 18, 25, 2016, April 1, ing with parents or legal custo2016) 1169366 dians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any PUBLIC NOTICE advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our Will County Clerk's Office readers are hereby informed that Assumed Business Name all dwellings advertised in this Certificate of Registration of newspaper are available on an Ownership of Business equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at Name of Business: 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number Vermillion Realty Advisors for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Certificate No.: 30589

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