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State’s decades-old payment system affecting nonprofits

By HANNAH KOHUT hkohut@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The state of Illinois’ accounting computer system, which receives and processes bills from nonprofit agencies, is old, according to Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger.

It’s so old that most of the technicians who still know how to fix it are about to retire, Munger said.

Now imagine that 1980s system taking in Leslie more than 800 Geissler accounts. It’s Munger one reason nonprofits have to wait months for late payments from the state.

Munger wants the state’s accounting system updated sooner rather than later.

“It’s unbelievable,” Munger said of Springfield’s accounting systems. “I found out why it was taking nine months to get our financial reports out at the end of the fiscal year. It takes our organization a long time to go back and verify all of the numbers, so they are compliant with ac-

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counting standards. It’s ridiculous.”

Munger, a Joliet native, was at Joliet Junior College on Tuesday speaking to about two dozen representatives from Will County nonprofit agencies about these payment issues and her effort to upgrade the state’s accounting system.

Munger said a request for proposals has been completed for a new accounting system, with the vendors and software selected, but she doesn’t expect the process to go quickly. It will need to be paid for in the coming budget session, and it’s not cheap.

“These are loose estimates I have heard from the people involved, but the cost of the initial system will be between $5 to $10 million,” Munger said. “Then to implement the system [to the state agencies] will be roughly $50 million a year, and might take four to five years to finish. That’s somewhere from $200 to $250 million over a number of years.”

But the payoff could be grand. Munger said estimates made during former Gov. Pat Quinn’s term showed an overall savings of three-quarters of a billion dollars.

“I think that might be high,” Munger said. “But if it’s even half of that, it pays out in less than a year of being up and running. That’s a lot of savings.”

Frank Di Bartolomeo, president at Service of Will, Grundy and Kankakee Counties, had many concerns about the state’s 1980s payment system.

Like many other nonprofits, in order for his group to bill the state, it must also keep and maintain its own antiquated computers, since modern systems cannot communicate with the older state machines.

That alone is costing the organization a lot of money.

“I have to pay older computer programmers to keep our system up to date, just so it can talk to the state,” Di Bartolomeo said. “If we’re trying to do something that improves efficiency and cuts costs, then I can have less people doing more work. But I am happy to see that [Munger] is proactive in technology.”

Di Bartolomeo also is concerned about the state’s late payments to his organization.

“I spend $30,000 a year on interest because I have to

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BOLINGBROOK – Bolingbrook’s industrial scene got sweeter after Ferrara Candy Company decided to open a new packaging center to go along with its existing 750,000-squarefoot facility.

The company announced Monday its plans to expand the Bolingbrook facility and upgrade a facility in Bellwood to increase its manufacturing capabilities in Illinois for candy products sold in Wal-Mart

stores.

“Today’s announcement is an important milestone in Ferrara’s strategy to optimize our manufacturing capabilities and network,” Ferrara Chief Executive Officer Todd Siwak said in a news release.

The expansions are expected to create more than 100 new jobs in the Chicago metropolitan area over the next 18 months, according to the news release. The release also said the expansion is in large part because of the partnership between Ferrara and Wal-Mart.

The Bolingbrook addition will increase the existing distribution facility to 1 million square feet, according to the news release.

Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar said Ferrara was just one of many businesses expanding in the village. The existing Ferrara facility originally was built as a Home Depot, he said.

“We’re thrilled they’re expanding and adding a packaging division,” Claar said.

“We’re also thrilled they want to buy and do as much in America as possible.”

Civil rights activist to speak at JJC

JOLIET – Civil rights activist Sylvia Mendez, best known for her role in the Mendez vs.

Westminster case in 1946, will be the keynote speaker during Joliet Junior College’s fourth annual Latin@Student Empowerment Conference on April 17.

The public is invited to sign up for this free talk at 11:30 a.m. on JJC’s Main Campus in the U-Auditorium, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet.

Mendez, a Mexican American, was only 8 when she was told she wasn’t allowed to attend a Los Angeles area public school because of her race – so Mendez’s father filed a court case to fight for his daughter’s right to an education.

To register for Mendez’s talk, contact Villegas Miranda at 815-280-2829 or email her at mvillega@jjc.edu. For information about the Latin@Student Empowerment Conference, visit www.jjc.edu/multicultural-affairs.

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Public access channel takes a lot of volunteer work

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Dick Schuster pulled open the drawer of a steel cabinet, surprising himself at some of the local history preserved on video by JCTV during the past three decades.

“We never throw a tape away,” he said, as he looked at one video titled “Providence Fashion Show – 1993.”

Also in the files was thenU.S. Sen. Barack Obama at a Lockport town hall meeting in 2005 and a visit to Joliet by then-Vice President George Bush in 1988.

Schuster, president of Joliet Community Television, has taped hundreds of community events since joining the organization in 1984.

But it’s what he wasn’t willing to tape last month that put him in the spotlight for a few days.

He opted not to film a March 12 mayoral debate at Cantigny VFW Hall after learning Mayor Tom Giarrante was not participating; the other two candidates in the race, Andy Mihelich and Bob O’Dekirk, did take part.

Schuster’s decision ignited a firestorm of accusations in a hotly contested mayoral campaign.

“All that blew up,” Schuster said. “I said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding. All this because I decided not to do it?’ ” After he got a call from a city councilman on the matter, Schuster decided to take the matter to the full City Council.

“I’ve never been told in 30 years, you can’t do this or you should do that. And I go back to Charlie Connor and John Bourg,” he said, naming a couple of mayors from the 1980s.

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Dick Schuster, president of Joliet Community Television, is pictured Monday during an interview in Joliet. obligations were.

City officials concluded they did not have the authority to tell the volunteers at JCTV whether to cover candidate debates.

JCTV is a public access TV channel created by an act of the federal government in the 1970s to give ordinary citizens a voice on what was then a new thing – cable TV. Its members are volunteers. They do not get paid, except for one who gets a $600 a month stipend to tape Joliet City Council meetings. But they do get to decide what to put on Channel 6 in Joliet.

JCTV gets about $25,000 a year to pay for equipment, insurance and other expenses from what is called a PEG Access Fee on Comcast and

AT&T TV bills. The money is a fraction of the $320,000 the city collects from the fee.

PEG money also has been used to pay for technological improvements at City Hall, including a new control room and cameras used to broadcast council meetings.

“No dollars are exchanged,” Schuster said.

“I’ve never seen a penny. It’s all on paper, and it all goes through the city.”

Debate still not aired

When Schuster didn’t go to the debate, another JCTV volunteer decided to. But Schuster said that volunteer never delivered the tape, telling him there was a problem with it, so the controversial debate has never aired on

JCTV. A message left with that volunteer was not immediately returned Tuesday.

O’Dekirk said a tape copy was delivered to JCTV. His campaign manager, Tom Mannix, could not get an answer from JCTV on what format it wanted, but had a DVD sent by messenger either late last week or early this week.

“A DVD was made available to them,” Mannix said.

“They’ve got it,” O’Dekirk said.

“I have not seen it,” Schuster said. “He’s wrong.”

Schuster, after hearing O’Dekirk’s campaign believes the tape was delivered, said he called O’Dekirk on Tuesday.

“I said, ‘Get it to me, and

I’ll air it,’ ” Schuster said.

Candace Johnson, one of the organizers of the Cantigny debate, still is upset about how the whole matter transpired.

One big problem, she said, is that JCTV told organizers the station would tape the event. The organizers advertised the debate as being aired live on JCTV. Then JCTV pulled out.

“We appreciate JCTV,” Johnson said. “And we understand that they are all volunteers and that they work very hard.”

But she’s suspicious about how everything happened – especially now that the debate has yet to air.

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Candidates seek election on Joliet’s far West Side

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.comn JOLIET – If you live in Joliet and don’t know it, you probably live in District Three.

This is the City Council district that goes west into Kendall County. Many residents have Plainfield addresses. Plainfield South High School is in District Three.

But the district stretches east to the corner of Jefferson Street and Essington Road and includes one of Joliet’s most familiar landmarks – Memorial Stadium.

“Walking through the district, a lot of people don’t realize they live in Joliet,” said Ray Polikaitis, running to represent the district on the City Council.

Councilman John Gerl said it’s become more rare for residents in the district not to recognize they live in Joliet. He noted the city has a fire station and police substation in District Three.

John Gerl

Gerl, the incumbent councilman for District Three, said city finances have stabilized in the last four years, and Joliet is operating with a reserve fund of more than $35 million and general obligation debt of less than $10 million.

“We have some of the lowest debt in the area,” he said.

Gerl said the district’s primary needs are more basic city services, including police and street improvements.

“For the past four years, I’ve been pretty adamant about returning to core services,” he said.

His goals for another term include the creation of a “Joliet Center for Economic Development.” Gerl said Joliet needs to work harder on economic development for certain areas, including the interchange of Interstates 55 and 80.

“I think right now as a city we really need to start marketing those places,” he said.

Joliet City Council District Three candidates

John Gerl

Ray Polikaitis

NAME: John Gerl AGE: 51 FAMILY: Married with two children EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Lewis University POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Joliet City Council member since 2010, member of Will County Board from 1996 to 2009 CAREER: Chief financial officer for Forest Preserve District of Will County NAME: Ray Polikaitis AGE: 55 FAMILY: Married with three stepchildren EDUCATION: Master’s of business administration from Benedictine University POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Ran unsuccessfully for Winnebago County Board when he was 24 CAREER: Accountant and owner of ANM & Associates

“I want to see us continue to promote the core services. I’d like to see us market ourselves a little better – brand ourselves and distinguish ourselves from other local communities.”

The two candidates have raised issues about each other.

Gerl this week sent out a mailer saying Polikaitis has only voted in one city election in the last 15 years and that one was 10 years ago.

Ray Polikaitis

Polikaitis did not dispute the charge, but said his commitment is demonstrated by the time and effort he is putting into this election.

A resident of the Kendall County section of District Three, Polikaitis said he, like others, felt alienated from the city before he decided to run for council. “I felt enough is enough. It’s time I be proactive,” he said.

Polikaitis early on in the campaign said many residents in District Three do not know that Gerl is their councilman.

“He hasn’t been walking the areas I’ve been in,” Polikaitis said. “They don’t know who this man is.”

Gerl disputes the charge, saying he prides himself on at-

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tending meetings of home associations and other community groups.

Polikaitis said if elected he would hold monthly meetings with District Three residents.

“I believe this portion of the district does not get the attention it deserves from the city,” he said. One of his goals would be to “try to engender more of a positive feeling about the city of Joliet” in the district.

Polikaitis said residents would like to see some of the same effort placed into downtown development directed to business development on the city’s far West Side.

Both candidates are accountants. Polikaitis said his financial experience would help on the council. He said he would advocate for zero-based budgeting.

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Grundy committee discusses policy for removal of chairman

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The Grundy County Board’s Legislative Committee has been looking over policy to recommend changes to the current policy list.

One item discussed during Tuesday’s meeting, and that will go in front of the entire County Board for a final vote, is adding language that will allow the removal of the County Board chairman by vote of the other members.

“If the board has the authority to appoint a chairman, they should have the authority to remove one,” Board Chairman David Welter said.

Committee Chairwoman Deb Warning said the topic had nothing to do with the removal of current board chairman Welter, but that Welter had brought up that there was no policy in place and he would like to see it added.

The committee has added verbiage to the policy that states the chairman can be removed by a two-thirds vote of the entire board.

When creating the new policy, it was unclear if they would need to create a resolution or if they could just add it to the policy.

“A resolution can wait, but the rules stand,” Warning said. “I do want to point out that the rule says not all present, but all board members.”

A resolution had been drawn up by Assistant State’s Attorney Perry Rudman, but a resolution is not required for the new language. Rudman had to leave the committee meeting before discussion of the resolution.

Although they did not approve a resolution, the committee members said they would like to see the wording used in the resolution added to the policy so there would be rules in place on how the

“If the board has the authority to appoint a chairman, they should have the authority to remove one.”

David Welter Grundy County Board chairman board could remove a chairman.

Committee member Harold Vota said he agreed the rules should be black and white.

The resolution included statements of how the removal of a County Board chairman would be resolved.

The board would have the power to remove it’s elected chairman during the term of seating by a motion for removal made either orally or in writing during the new business portion of the agenda of a regular board meeting.

If the motion receives a second, a special meeting of the County Board would be scheduled not more than 14 days after the motion was made. The special meeting would be for the sole purpose of deciding the issue of removal.

The vice-chairman of the board would preside at the special meeting for considering the motion and it would require at least two-thirds of all members to pass.

In the event of a removal the chairman, compensation would be prorated to the date of the removal and the vice-chairman would immediately assume the duties, without chairman compensation, until a new chairman was elected at the next regular board meeting.

The chairman who was removed would retain their seat on the County Board.

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Third Ward candidates want to bring expertise to City Council

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com LOCKPORT – The race for the Lockport Third Ward seat will be between one newcomer and one incumbent.

Incumbent Jason VanderMeer, 34, and Richard Davis, 64, are both competing for the seat. Both tout their professional backgrounds as reasons why they would be good for Lockport City Council.

As with other City Council candidates, they want to see more development coming to the city is it climbs out of recession.

Jason VanderMeer

VanderMeer, a Fortune 500 company finance director, said he decided to run for the Third Ward two years ago because of his love for Lockport and desire to raise a family in a city where he could make a change.

Since his time on the council, VanderMeer said he’s seen the city grow in its commercial development and infrastructure projects.

“I want to see some of that through and continue on with this,” he said.

Some of the projects Vander-

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LOCKPORT – One Lockport Fourth Ward candidate wants to continue to be a watchdog for residents while another wants to attract businesses.

Fourth Ward incumbent Denise Marynowski and newcomer Joanne Bartelsen will face off April 7 for a seat on the Lockport City Council.

Bartelsen wants to encourage more business and downtown development. Marynowski wants to be a watchdog for residents and encourage responsible growth.

Marynowski, who’s retired, said she wants to be a voice for residents. She’s not only interested in city development, but responsible development.

“I just like feeling that I am contributing to the growth and the fiscal responsibility of the residents,” Marynowski said. “Growth is important, but growth is not the be-all and the end-all.”

She said she supports businesses coming to Lockport and she’s glad the city hired the Retail Coach to examine city statistics and demographics to attract retail.

She said she’s contacted many residents and knows

Election Central Check out Election Central at www.theherald-news.com/ election-central/ for candidate questionnaires and other election-related stories her Fourth Ward well. She’s aware of problems both in new and old areas of Lockport.

“I don’t place boundary lines on residents I help and residents can attest to that,” she said.

Marynowski said she’s an independent person who does extensive research on city issues and documents. She will contact staff with questions and not “idly accept what’s been put before me,” she said.

Marynowski has no candidacy committee in her name, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Joanne Bartelsen

Bartelsen, a Realtor, said she’s been a Lockport resident for 15 years and has watched the City Council bring in businesses and develop the downtown area. She said she wants

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Name: Denise Marynowski Age: Declined Family: Husband, four children Education: Chicago Teachers College and Northern Illinois University Political experience: Lockport Fourth Ward alderwoman; Homeowners Association board president and treasurer Career: Retired, worked as an accountant

Name: Joanne Bartelsen Age: Declined Family: Husband; two daughters Education: Thornton Township High School graduate; real estate experience Political experience: Mainstreet Organization of Realtors Homeowners Association Board of Directors Joanne president; government affairs liaison for Homewood and Bartelsen East Hazel Crest villages Career: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage broker; 30 years real estate experience

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Streit said city staff has worked on improving Lockport’s fiscal health, but Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed cuts

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Lockport Mayor Steve Streit gives his city address Tuesday at Broken Arrow Golf Club. to state funding for municipalities looms in the background.

He said the cuts might affect the city’s massive Capital Improvement Plan to fix roadways and infrastructure.

“This year alone we’re going to do $15 million in capital improvements. … We have 20 projects that are big,” Streit

said.

Streit said city officials have updated Lockport’s public works equipment, which has improved snow plowing efforts and equipped vehicles with GPS. The city also uses its own forestry trucks to remove trees infected with emerald ash borer.

An important project city officials will work on this year will be construction of the Hamilton Street parking lot, needed to help motorists and businesses when the Illinois Department of Transportation revamps sections of State Street, Streit said.

Growing housing

When Streit and other city officials tried to attract retailers to Lockport last year, he said he was met with the question of how many homes the city had. The city didn’t have much, but by lowering tap-on fees, Streit said the city has increased its housing starts by 50 percent.

Industrial and retail growth

Streit said city officials have created more activity at its business campuses, such as Lockport Square. He said other Lockport business lots have been brought out of foreclosure since last year. The city also managed to sell the heavily damaged Volz building to developers.

Retail is the “toughest nut to crack,” Streit said.

But the city has cracked it by gathering data from the Retail Coach, which the city can use to let other developers know of the city’s potential for business, Streit said.

“So now when we go to these retailers and now when we go to the brokers, we have good, accurate information that can tell who we are,” he said.

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LOCKPORT – Lockport Mayor Steve Streit explained to city, community and educational leaders how he and the city are resolving the puzzle of revitalization.

It’s a puzzle with several pieces, Streit said before hundreds who came Tuesday to the State of the City address at Broken Arrow Golf Club.

Since last year, Streit said city staff and council members have focused on improving infrastructure, increasing home construction, attracting retail and branding Lockport to other communities.

“I truly believe we can be the best city in the southwest suburbs,” Streit said toward the end of his address.

Three new residential housing projects in Lockport – including the Highlands – will represent 500 new homes for Lockport, Streit said.

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By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com LOCKPORT – Although Pete Colarelli soon will step down from the Lockport City Council, he still plans to be involved in city politics – much to the dismay of a few candidates seeking a seat on the council.

On March 20, Colarelli created a political action committee called “Caring for Lockport,” according to the Illinois State Board of Elections. Colarelli said the committee has long-term goals to preserve progress made in the city during the last several years and to enhance quality of life.

According to an organizational statement, the committee opposes several Lockport city candidates: Michael Bonomo, Kelly Turner, Danny Price Jr., Richard Davis and Denise Marynowski. All are seeking a seat on the Lockport City Council in the April 7 election.

Colarelli said he included those candidates’ names because he believes they are “either aligned with Kelly Turner or expressed they share the same views as Turner,” and, in his opinion, would be irre-

sponsible leaders for Lockport.

Turner said Colarelli’s committee is an instance of “dirty campaigning.”

Most of the candidates listed have said they’re not aligned with Turner at all, nor share his views. Price declined to respond, but asked why he would side with Turner if he were running against him for the same ward seat.

Colarelli is listed as the committee’s chairman and treasurer. A candidacy committee for Mayor Steven Streit, called “Steven Streit for Lockport,” which is active, is listed as the committee that would receive funds if “Caring for Lockport” were terminated.

Streit said Tuesday he knew about Colarelli’s committee, but he didn’t know his own candidacy committee was listed in the organization statement until told by The

Herald-News.

“I know when you fill those things, you got to put something,” Streit said.

Streit was accused in February of trying to get several candidates – including Price and Davis – to not run in the April 7 election. Streit denied those allegations, and said after he spoke with the candidates, Streit told them he would support other people he thought were more knowledgeable about city issues and could work as a team.

Streit said he wouldn’t financially support “Caring for Lockport.” He said Colarelli “genuinely cares about Lockport, whether he’s a citizen or an alderman.”

That view isn’t shared by Turner, who said the organization is akin to the same kind of “dirty campaigning” he alleges Colarelli waged against

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Marynowski said it is false she and Turner are working with each other to keep businesses from coming to Lockport, which she claims Colarelli and some other residents have said about her. She said she wants the opposite.

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Colarelli denied he tried to misinform voters about Turner.

“It’s this kind of dirty campaigning that people are tired of. … They’re doing it to hurt, I don’t care what Colarelli says,” Turner said. “He’s formed one campaign to go after one guy forever.”

Turner said he knows Marynowski and he supports her, but Marynowski, along with Price, Davis and Bonomo, all are independent candidates.

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JOLIET – To provide a legislative update to her constituents, state Rep. Natalie Manley will be hosting a Town Hall meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 9 at the Crest Hill City Hal at 1610 Plainfield Road in Crest Hill.

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CREST HILL – Listeners, past guests, supporters and sponsors of Marilyn’s Cafe Society Radio Show are invited to participate in the celebration of the 10th Anniversary show Saturday at the WJOL Studios, 2410 Caton Farm Road in Crest Hill.

A reception starts at 12:30 p.m. followed by the start of the anniversary broadcast at 1:05 p.m.

Those planning to attend must RSVP at marilynscafesociety@ yahoo.comor by calling 815-5931695 no later than Thursday.

Those who can’t attend in studio are welcome to call in to show support. Simply tune in during show time to listen for call in announcement.

Continuing with the initial purposes of show (to inform, educate, empower and entertain), there will be a special “Meet the Candidates” segment. All city of Joliet candidates are invited to participate. Entertainment will

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By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com CREST HILL – Progress was made during a lengthy contract negotiation meeting Monday night between Richland School District 88a teachers and the School Board, officials said.

The four-hour meeting was the first in months, as scheduling issues forced teachers and the board to delay negotiations.

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Will County is offering an array of recycling opportunities to keep unwanted materials out of the landfill and celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, according to Marta Keane, recycling program specialist and green business relations coordinator for the Resource Recovery & Energy Division.

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Medical equipment, such as wheelchairs and canes, carpet and padding, and all types of wood also will be accepted.

Residents may bring American flags for ceremonial destruction, as well.

In addition to Recyclepalooza, household hazardous waste collection events are scheduled for: • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9 at Bolingbrook Village Hall, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16 at the Will County Highway Facility, 25930 Egyptian Trail, Monee Items to be collected include latex- and oil-based paint, mercury items, chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, motor oil and medications.

For a complete list of what will and will not be accepted, or for additional information about the Resource Recovery and Energy Division and other upcoming events, visit www.willcountygreen.com.

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Despite the technological speed bump, Munger said her office is working to expedite payments to nonprofit agencies. Munger said residents can help by calling their legislators and asking them to support a new accounting technology system in the next state budget.

PLAINFIELD – The Plainfield Township Disabilities Committee will host its fifth annual Abilities Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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• Durane Odie Jones, 44, of the 100 block of East Mondamin Street in Minooka, was arrested Tuesday

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• Ramone Ramirez, 43, of the 100 block of Twin Oaks Drive in Joliet, was arrested Tuesday by Joliet police on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license, obstructing identification, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving on a revoked or suspended license.

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Support Day to be held on housing crisis needs

JOLIET – Families faced with a housing crisis need more than brick and mortar. Often they are struggling to obtain the daily necessities of life.

To help meet some of those needs, the Will County Regional Office of Education and the Will County Center for Community Concerns are sponsoring a Support Day for Families in Transition from 9 a.m. to noon April 25 at Joliet West High School, 401 N. Larkin Ave., Joliet.

The public is asked to support these families by donating hygiene supplies (deodorant, bath soap, shampoo, disposable razors, toothbrushes and toothpaste, etc.).

Donations can be dropped

off at the Regional Office of Education, 702 W. Maple St. in New Lenox, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or at the Will County Center for Community Concerns, 2455 Glenwood Ave. in Joliet, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Donations will be accepted through April 15. Cash donations are welcome and are tax-deductible, and should be made out to: “Families in Transition,” United Way of Will County, 54 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL 60432.

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Plainfield Library seeks community input

PLAINFIELD – The community is invited to four open houses hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District during National Library Week, which is April 12 to 18. The open houses, which will focus on the unlimited

possibilities for the future of the Plainfield Public Library, will take place in the small meeting room on the main level of the Library at 15025 S. Illinois St. in Plainfield. Refreshments will be available.

The open houses are scheduled for: • 6 to 8 p.m. April 14 • 1 to 3 p.m. April 15 • 10 a.m. to noon April 16 • 10 a.m. to noon April 18 At the open houses, community members will have the opportunity to give input on what they want for the library and the building’s future. Ideas and examples from libraries across the nation will be featured in pictures and service descriptions for feedback. Staff will be available to talk about public libraries’ changing role in their communities, as well as the services available today.

For information about the library or its upcoming open houses, visit the Plainfield Pub-

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Candidates say they have professional background for the job Continued from page 6 said he is proud was developed without raising new taxes. He said he also wants to focus on the development of the Volz building.

Key issues for VanderMeer include economic development. He said Lockport needs to be friendly to businesses.

But another issue for VanderMeer is keeping taxes low and

watching the bottom line.

According to the Illinois State Board of Elections, VanderMeer has an active candidacy group called “Committee to Elect Jason VanderMeer.” The latest quarterly report from 2014 showed the committee had $14 available at the beginning of the reporting period.

Richard Davis

Davis, a part-time H&R Block employee, said Lockport has done positive work in the

past several years. He said he has more experience and can do a better job than VanderMeer. He said he’s “multi-directional.”

“I have the talent. I want to develop the networking abilities I used to have as an educator and go out and get these businesses to come here,” Davis said.

Davis said he has experience with negotiating contracts, hiring, firing and managing personnel. He said

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Continued from page 7 to continue that development, especially along the Interstate 355 corridor.

She said Lockport had good development before the 2007 housing market crash caused delays.

“Unless we join together and work for a common goal together and bring in these

businesses and commercial businesses, we’re going to miss the opportunity again,” she said.

Bartelsen said she has more than 30 years experience in the real estate industry and has sold properties throughout Lockport. She said she’s witnessed how other towns have built themselves up from nothing, with new commercial businesses and single-family homes.

Bartelsen said she wants to make sure Lockport increases the value of its properties.

“I think that will attract builders to come in and bring in the housing and bring the residents who enjoy being in the city of Lockport,” she said.

According to the Illinois State Board of Elections, Bartelsen has a candidacy committee called “Friends to Elect Joanne Bartelsen,” with $100 as of Jan. 19.

he also has a technology background.

Lockport is working to make the downtown area more developed but more work is needed, Davis said. Only one business is under construction and others need development, he said. He’s concerned far more businesses have closed

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The Illinois State Crime Commission announced that Joliet District 2 Councilman Bob O’Dekirk has been selected to receive the Illinois State Crime Commissions’ 2015 Award of Excellence in Municipal Government at their 2015 annual awards dinner June 17 at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

O’Dekirk has served in law enforcement and as an attorney for more than 25 years, with many accomplishments and awards in his service as a police officer, according to a news release from the commission.

While serving as a police officer, he earned a degree from the University of Illinois and a law degree from the John Marshall Law School. He also has served as corporation counsel for the city of Chicago.

O’Dekirk has served as District 2 councilman in Joliet

since 2011. He also served as a regional commander in Iraq with the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Military, and the Iraqi Police.

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Continued from page 3 “Nobody has told me anything,” Johnson said. “We were told it would be aired and nothing has happened.”

A lot of work

Larry Hug is the city councilman who called Schuster.

Hug said he called because at the time there were questions of whether JCTV would even air the debate if someone recorded it.

But Hug is critical of JCTV. “I think what we have learned is that this is not truly a public access channel that is allowing public access,” Hug said.

He said the organization’s bylaws are 30 years old and should be updated. He also said there is not enough participation in JCTV. “They need to do whatever is necessary to get more people involved and to get people to shoot a myriad of things,” Hug said.

The criticism is not new

to Schuster, who has heard it from Hug before. Schuster said Hug has come to JCTV board meetings and called for more volunteers.

“I said, ‘You go find them,’ ” Schuster said.

The organization has about 25 volunteers. But many shoot events for their churches to be aired on JCTV. Few are available to shoot parades, visits from presidential candidates and other events recorded by a handful of the volunteers.

“I put in hundreds of hours a month,” Schuster said. “I don’t know who else is going to do that. But I enjoy doing it.”

Schuster is a retired plumber from a family business that started in 1906 and lasted 101 years. He got involved in JCTV at the request of his pastor, who wanted him to film church events.

If others want to join, Schuster said they are welcome. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

The need for more volunteers is not unique to Joliet.

Want to get involved?

JCTV members meet the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St. Their next meet is tonight.

For information, call 815-724-3754.

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Dick Schuster of JCTV checks his audio levels before filming Wednesday during a candidates forum in Joliet.

Skip Lanham is a longtime member of JCTV also involved with other local public access channels. He worked as community access coordinator for cable companies that preceded Comcast’s arrival.

It’s not unusual, Lanham said, to have a husband-andwife team that creates a large share of the programming on public access channels by put-

ting in the time to attend and film events.

Many volunteers join to film events for their own organizations or even for their own families, he said.

“I’ve seen volunteers start when the kids start school and stop when their kids graduated,” Lanham said.

“The real successful access leagues have at least one couple involved. It does take a lot

of time.”

Schuster’s wife Millie is often with him at events.

In recent weeks they taped “Dancing With Our Local Stars,” which raised money for Guardian Angel Community Services, and “Men Who Cook,” a fundraiser for the Will County State’s Attorney Children’s Advocacy Center.

Schuster said he shoots close to 100 events a year. His favorite are events that involve World War II veterans.

“You feel like you’re helping and bringing their stories forward,” he said. “They’re all dying.”

Politics is something Schuster said he would just as soon leave alone.

“I don’t want to get in politics,” he said. “I never did.”

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ALVIN R. ABBOTT Rev. Dr. Alvin “Doc” R. Abbott, age 85, passed away suddenly, March 28, 2015, at his home.

Survived by his wife, Donna J. (Bailey) Abbott; two sons, Al Jr. (Carol) Abbott, and Brad (Debra); one daughter, Chrystal (Tom) Abbott-Ronchetti; three grandchildren, Alvin Abbott III, Derik Abbott, and Tom Ronchetti II (Xuan); two brothers, George (Carol) Abbott and Wayne (Kay) Abbott.

Preceded in death by his parents, Richard T. and Lauretta (Leiser) Abbott; and one brother, Richard T. Abbott, Jr. Rev Abbott served at First Presbyterian Church in Green Valley, IL, First Presbyterian Church in Clinton, IL and Westminster Presbyterian Church in Joliet, IL where he still served as Pastor Emeritus. Even in retirement, Rev Abbott continued to serve many Presbyterian churches in their needs.

He was a founding member of Board of Directors of Stronghold Camp & Conference Center and served the IL Camp & Conference Center, the Joliet Ecumenical Clergy Association, Joliet Pride, Joliet Arsenal Regional Advisory Board and active in various governing bodies within the Presbyterian Church.

Visitation will be held at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home on Thursday, April 2, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Stronghold Camp & Conference Center (P.O. Box 199, Oregon, IL 61061); Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp(805 S. Shields St., Fort Collins, Co 80521); First Presbyterian Church of Manteno (64 S. Walnut, Manteno, IL 60950) and Westminster Presbyterian Church (1015 Winthrop Ave, Joliet, IL 60435) in Al’s memory would be appreciated.

SHIRLEY ANN AKIN Born: Sept.7, 1935 Died: March 29th, 2015

Shirley Ann Akin, 79, of Streator passed away Sunday evening, March 29th, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

A visitation will be held Thursday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, at 11:0 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Christopher Akin, Tyler Akin, Kyle Wynn, Nathan Duttlinger, Jason Duttlinger, Robert Kaluzny and William Spero.

Shirley was born on September 7, 1935, in Benton, IL to Loretta Howard and William Howard Sr. She married Cris J. Akin on October 31, 1952. He passed away on February 4, 2005.

Surviving are children, Debbie (Steven) Sherman of Bloomington, Nancy (Kim) Wynn of Morris and Jeff (Lori) Akin of Streator; grandchildren, Chad Akin, Jason Duttlinger, Angela Girard, Nathan Duttlinger, Jennifer Spero, Brittney Kaluzny, Kyle Wynn, Christopher Akin and Tyler Akin; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Clarence) Atwood of S. Dakota, Jean (Domingo) Araujo of Streator; and brother, William (Debbie) Howard of Joliet.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and daughter, Christine Kay Akin.

She attended grade school and high school in Benton, IL. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Hope Helps Autism Awareness, Coal City Winterrowd Funeral Home 305 S. Park St., Streator, IL 61364 815-672-2703, www.winterrowdfh.com

ROSIE MAE ALEXANDER Rosie Mae Alexander, age 85, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the Joliet Area Hospice Home.

She was born in Stringer, Mississippi and has resided in Joliet since 1947. She was a former bus driver for

L.T.H.S. Preceded in death by her husband, William (2002); four brothers, and a son at infancy.

Survived by her two natural sons, Michael (Detra) Alexander of Joliet and Rodney Alexander of Sacramento, CA; and sons, William (Rose) Alexander of Joliet, Randy (Linda) Alexander of Erie, PA, Tony (Priscilla) Akron, OH, Greg Alexander, Pittsburgh, CA, Dwight (Anita) Alexander of Little Rock, AR; and daughter, Celia Alexander of Pittsburgh, CA; three sisters, Pastor Mae Jewel Ellis, Hattie (U.D.) Denson, both of Joliet, and Bobbie N. Lucas of Eustis, FL. Aunt, Leah Sampson of Heidelberg, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation Thursday, April 2, 2015, at 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Prayer Tower Ministries. Funeral at 7:00 p.m. Elder Warren C. Dorris officiating. Interment Friday, 10:00 a.m. to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

HILDRED J. BEAUDOIN

Born: May 7, 1933; in Danville, IL Died: March 25, 2015; in Perkins Hildred Jane Beaudoin, 81, of Pekin, passed away at 6:16 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Pekin Hospital.

She was born May 7, 1933, in Danville to William and Cherrel (Marsh) White.

Surviving are five children, Greg Hubert of Sheridan, Cindy Shedosky of Braidwood, Jeff (Felicia) Hubert of Houston, TX, Chris (Nickey) Hubert and Leigh Ann Casto, both of Noblesville, IN; eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Billy Hubert; and one brother, Kenneth White.

Jane was a 1950 graduate of Pekin Community High School. She then attended and graduated from Governor’s State University. She was a counselor at Learning and Skilled, a facility in Joliet for many years. Jane was part of the Save James Field group and she had enjoyed baking and sewing.

Her visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no

service. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Miller Center, 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

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neral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment will be held privately. Visitation Friday, 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m.

For more information: (815) 7415500 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com. The family would appreciate any memories regarding Loma that you would like to share.

Born: Oct. 16, 1928; in Warren, IL Died: March 30, 2015; in Sandwich, IL Loma Beth Berglund Berens (nee Berryman), age 86, of Earlville, IL, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2015, in Sandwich, IL. Born in Warren, IL to Ralph and Myrtle (nee Otto) Berryman on October 16, 1928. A graduate of Lockport High School. She married Cliff Berglund on December 14, 1946, and together they had seven children.

She married Edward Berens on July 13, 1979.

She is survived by her seven children, Terry Berglund, Greg (Sue) Berglund, Laurel (Michael) House, Elaine (John) List, Keith (Pennie) Berglund, Holly (Jeff) Gawlik and Kevin Berglund; two-step children, David (Julie) and Patti; 23 grandchildren, Chris, Elisabeth, Michael, Greg, Malinda, Tina, Jacob, Kjerstina, Aubrey, Alyssa, Britta, Natalie, Steven, Autumn, Kariann, Jake, Justin, Mike, John, Zachary, Kalia, Haley and Alec; 24 great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Zachary, Liberty, Tristan, Dane, Chase, John X. Jackson, Michael, Morgan, Kaylee, Madeline, Sela, Sena,Orion, Aries, Gianni, Luca, Domink, Arianna, Mason, Shea, Sawyer, Levi and twins Zehner and Rylie due soon; one brother, Dean (Janet) Berryman; and one sister, Linda (Ron) Downen and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; and first husband, Clifford Berglund.

Loma is loved and remembered by many for her giving heart and loving nature. She touched many through her giving of her time and talents.

She had a special love for children and her family and others were greatly blessed by that love.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the caregivers at the Willowcrest Nursing Pavilion and the wonderful medical staff at Valley West Hospital.

Funeral Services for Loma B. Berens will be held Friday, April 3, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Fu-

JAMES KIELCZEWSKI

Born: April 15, 1939; in Erie, PA Died: March 29, 2015; in Romeoville, IL James “Jim” Kielczewski, age 75, of the Grand Haven Community in Romeoville, IL at rest suddenly Sunday, March 29, 2015, at his home.

Born April 15, 1939 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John and Mary Kielczewski. Beloved husband of the late Arlene, loving father of Kelly (David) Hillman, Tracy (the late Jim) Kacpura and John (Lynette) Kielczewski, cherished grandfather of Brittany, Ashley and Kaitlyn Hillman, Liz and Emily Kacpura, Mari and James Kielczewski.

Jim graduated from Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania, Class of 1961. Served in the US Marines and retired from the F.D.I.C in 1995 after 30 plus year career. Member of St. Mary Immaculate Church, the Plainfield American Legion Post #13 and was a Kentucky Colonel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Heartland Blood Centers, (708) 342-9714.

Visitation Saturday, April 4, 2015, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Private family inurnment at a later date.

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Danish-born former SS officer Kam dies in Germany at 93 21 BERLIN – Soren Kam, a former SS officer wanted for war crimes in his native Denmark, has died in Germany. He was 93.

sociated Press Tuesday that Kam had been “totally unrepentant” for his actions.

Zuroff said Kam benefited from a Nazi-era law granting him German citizenship, and a German court’s decision char-

acterizing his actions as manslaughter.

This prevented Kam from being extradited in what Zuroff called “a total travesty of justice.”

Kam died March 23 in

Kempten, Bavaria, according to a death notice published Saturday in the Kemptener Zeitung.

Kam’s wife died March 7. They are survived by their children.

officiating. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst.

In lieu of flowers memorials to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church will be appreciated.

Visitation will be held at the Carlson-Homlquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Thursday, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

For Information (815) 744-0022 or www.CHSFUNERAL.COM

Monterey Park Hospital in the 1970’s.

George was an avid fan of horses including horse racing.

George is preceded in death by his parents, Manos and Gertrude Lambakis; brothers, James Lambakis and Richard Lambakis.

He is survived by his long time loving sole mate, Kathy Amos of Palm Desert, CA; daughter, Stacey Lambakis Hall of La Vegas, NV; son, Tommy Lambakis in Altadena, CA; brother, Jack Lambakis of Oklahoma City area; sister, Mary Ann Nassos (Tassos) of Northbrook, IL; 2 grandchildren, Kylie and Lexie, 10 year old twins of Stacey; and several nieces and nephews.

His celebration of his life will be held at a later date. A prayer service was held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Palm Desert, CA, on March 22, 2015.

law, Elizabeth and Louis Lauffer.

After retiring from farming in Tinley Park, Alma was very active in St. John’s UCC Mokena, including teaching Sunday School, the director of Christian Education, Women’s Fellowship, KWIL, and chairman of the annual turkey dinner. She started to work at Lincoln Way Central High School in 1963. She loved to cook and bake, and became head cook in the Lincoln Way kitchen.

Alma became a volunteer at Silver Cross Hospital in 1986. She loved volunteering and made many friends during the 14,000 hours she volunteered there. She had to retire from volunteering in 2012 due to declining health issues. She loved and appreciated her family. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and will be dearly missed by many.

Visitation will be held at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL 60448 Thursday, April 2, 2015, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Lying in State Friday, April 3, 2015, 10:00 a.m. until time of Service 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ 11100 Second Street Mokena, IL, 60448.

Interment to follow in St. John’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John United Church of Christ would be appreciated For information on services 708532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 11 years, Margaret (nee Vaksdal) McLaughlin; devoted father of Mark (Yvonne) McLaughlin, Chad (John Brosnan) McLaughlin, Susan (Kent) McMillin and Mark (Donna) Turner; proud grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 4; also left to cherish his memory are two sisters, Peggy (Alan) Wetzel and Betsy Quinn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cherished friends.

Preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Loretta McLaughlin (2000); and brother in law, Roger Quinn.

Dick grew up on the family farm in Southern IL. He was a 1956 graduate of Western High School in Macomb, IL where he was a 4-H and FFA Member.

Following High School he attended Western Illinois University where he served as the Student Government President and was a brother member of the Delta Sigma PHI Fraternity.

Later earning his Masters Degree from Michigan State University.

Dick taught Physics at Minooka High School for 6 years and retired from Joliet Central High School after serving as a Guidance Counselor for 28 rewarding years.

A Memorial Visitation will be held for Richard W. “Dick” McLaughlin from 9:00 a.m. until Prayer Service begins at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at United Methodist Church in Channahon located at 24751 W. Eames (Rt. 6). Pastor Steve Good officiating. Interment of Cremated Remains will take place following service at Seward Mound Cemetery, Minooka.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. McLaughlin’s memory to United Methodist Church Building Fund or Joliet Area Community Hospice.

For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com

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BRUCE F. G. KURSELL Born: May 6, 1938 Died: March 29, 2015

Bruce F. G. Kursell, passed away suddenly, Sunday, March 29, 2015, age 76 years.

Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara M. Kursell (nee Probeck); three children, Laura Andrews, Wendy Kursell-Casey and Steven (Cherie) Kursell. Nine grandchildren, Spencer (Sara Johnson-fiancée) Andrews, Natalie (Chris) Carpenter, Nicole Andrews, Dylan and Aaron Casey, Niels, Torin, Zachary and Claire Kursell. Two brothers, Edwin (Joyce) Kursell and Dennis (Donna) Kursell.

His two cousins, Richard (Pat) Kursell and William (MaryEllen) Kursell. Also several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Sture E.A. (1940) and Norma M. (2015) Kursell; father-in-law, Charles J. (2002); his mother-in-law, Edna L. Probeck (2014); uncle, Carl W. Kursell (1982); and aunt, Evelyn Kursell (2000).

Bruce was born May 6, 1938, in Joliet. He graduated from Joliet Township High School Class of 1956.

Graduate of University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. He began his career at Joliet Prescription Shops and retired in 2013 from Doc’s Drugs Coal City and Dwight.He was beloved for his dedication and impeccable customer care. Lifelong member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. 2014 Backbone Award recipient for his dedication and service to the Joliet American Legion band. Bruce played clarinet with the American Legion Band and the Joliet Junior College Community Band.

Lying in state at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 412 E. Benton St., Friday, April 3rd from 9:30 a.m. until services at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Tim Linstrom

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GEORGE T. LAMBAKIS

Born: March 20, 1930; in Joliet, IL Died: March 10, 2015; in Palm Desert, CA George T. Lambakis, age 84, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in Palm Desert, California.

He was born on March 20, 1930, in Joliet, Illinois. He gradated from Joliet Township High School, class of 1948 and a Graduate of Joliet Junior College. Attended and graduated from the University of Illinois with a major in Pre-Medicine in Champaign, Urban, Illinois. He then received his Physician’s degree in Medicine from the University of Illinois Medical School in Chicago, Illinois in 1956. He completed an internship at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Long Beach, California.

He then proceeded into private practice as a Family Physician with a specialty in OB-GYN, delivering multitudes of new born babies into this world in his 40 years as a practicing physician in the Monterey Park California area. He was the Medical Director of Garfield Hospital and

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ALMA LAUFFER Born: March 4, 1918 Died: March 29, 2015

Alma Hanna Marie Lauffer, was born in Tinley Park, Illinois, March 4, 1918, and went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2015, at the age of 97.

Surviving are her children, Beverly (William) Haas, Wayne (Kathy), Arlene (Walter) Switalski, Carol (Daryl) Regenold, Joyce (James) Burroughs; proud grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 29, and great-great-grandmother of 5; also survived by her sister-in-law, June (Ed) Lauffer; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Clarence (Shorty); infant son, Robert; her parents, Otto and Marie Schilling; her sister, Lucille Rahm; and her mother and father in

RICHARD W. MCLAUGHLIN Richard W. “Dick” McLaughlin, was born the son of the late Donald and Florida (nee Newman) McLaughlin in Salem, IL and departed this life on Monday, March 30, 2015, surrounded by family at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, at the age of 77 years.

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The center’s top Nazi hunter, Efraim Zuroff, told The As-

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Schock’s staff to face tough prosecutor in spending probe

By JACK GILLUM, JOHN O’CONNOR and ERIC TUCKER The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Some of Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock’s current and previous employees will appear before a federal grand jury next month to answer questions about their old boss. When they do, they’ll likely face a prosecutor with a tough, meticulous reputation.

Timothy Bass, a 20-year vet-

eran prosecutor who’s involved in the investigation, is known for combing through every detail of his cases. He’s prosecuted drug and gun crimes, money laundering, tax evasion, child pornography, exploitation and corruption cases.

The government has been looking into Schock’s House office expenses, his re-election campaign spending and his relationships with long-time political donors. The Justice

Department issued subpoenas as part of this investigation.

The choice to investigate Schock in central Illinois – rather than in Washington, home to his Capitol Hill office – could signify the probe reaches beyond the potential misuse of his congressional office and into his congressional district activities or hometown financial contributors.

Schock’s departure follows months of press reports into

his office and political expenses, including improper mileage reimbursements and trips on his donors’ aircraft, as well as business deals with those contributors.

New details offer a rare look inside the secretive grand jury process, which takes place behind closed doors. That makes it difficult to understand how prosecutors may be building a criminal case against the congressman, what evidence

they’re compiling and whether anyone else in his sphere might be in trouble.

“Tim Bass will be very deliberate, very meticulous and very focused,” defense attorney Jon Gray Noll said of the 51-year-old assistant U.S. attorney in Springfield, whom Noll says he and others call “Badass Tim Bass.” Bass was behind the creation of the Illinois Central District’s Public Corruption Task Force formed in 2007.

most often misunderstood, but it did not bother him. He was always looking out for his family and friends. He will always be remembered for his culinary cooking skills (especially his greens and corn bread). His delicious meals and incomparable presentations were an expression of his love.

Though his life has ended; it was a life complete in so many ways.

Ulish was united in holy matrimony in October 1952, to Bessie Mae Parkman. This union was blessed with five children. He was an amazing father and friend, and found no greater pleasure than seeing his children start their journey in life.

Preceded in death by his loving wife (August 19, 1994), Bessie (nee Parkman) Moore; parents, Ulish and Lucille Moore Sr.; two brothers, Joe Willie Moore and Luther B. Moore Sr.; one step-brother, Edward Johnson; and sister, Mable (Sherman, deceased) Hayes.

When one is remembered they will never die. Ulish will live on in the hearts of his three sons, Kenneth Paul Moore of Kent, WA, Melvin Ulish, and Derrick Allen (Aleia) Moore of Joliet, IL; two daughters, Dr. Karen Lynn Moore of Phoenix, AZ and Renee Michelle Moore of Atlanta, GA; one brother, Pastor Clyde (Shirley) Moore; three step-brothers, Lawrence Johnson “Reggie” (Tina), Donnie Johnson and Clem Johnson; two sisters, Mattie (Reverend Lee Chester Sr., deceased) Dorris and Ribbon (Jeff, deceased) Holder; step-sister, Denise Moore; stepmother, Odella Moore; two sister-inlaws, Mamie Moore and Onie Mae Moore; aunt, Margaret (Warren Sr., deceased) Dorris; devoted nephew and niece, Eddie B. and Patricia Hobbs; three grandchildren, Mariah, Cameron and Amahria; as well as many extended family members and countless friends who loved him.

The Moore family would also like

to express our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff in the palliative care at Lakewood Rehabilitation Nursing Center. Our father was able to live his final days with dignity, respect and love and, for that, we will be forever grateful.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 2, 2015, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, April 3, 2015, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Holy Temple COGIC, 16 Union Street, Joliet, Illinois. Service at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Clyde B. Moore officiating. Interment following service at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, IL. Minor-Morris Funeral Home 112 Richards St. (815) 723-1283

For information, www.AndersonMemorialHomes.com or (815) 577-5250

JOSEPH SPAGNOLA

REV. BOBBY J. PACK

Ervin C. Roesel, 87, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Betty (Vogel) in 2007; his parents, Anton and Anna (Gaston) Roesel; 4 brothers and 1 sister.

He is survived by his daughters, Linda (Ken) Bull of Wheaton and Elaine (James) Czajkoski of Joliet; his grandchildren, Carrie (Bryan) Skreens of Winfield, Kevin (Allison) Bull of Maastricht, Netherlands, Jonathan (Amanda) Bull of Chicago and Megan (Greg) Kirchen of Plainfield; and 3 great grandsons. Also surviving is his sister, Adeline (George) Muir of Carterville, IL; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ervin was a U. S. Navy Veteran and employee of Schiek Motors. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Jude Church in New Lenox.

As father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, he will be greatly missed.

At Ervin’s request, services will be private.

Memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN, www.stjude.org

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ULISH MOORE JR. Born: Jan. 22, 1932 Died: March 26, 2015

Ulish Moore Jr., on March 26, 2015, Ulish heard the voice of Jesus saying, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” and kindly sealed his lips. His soul took flight to an unknown world, where there will be no more pain, no more tears shed because after 83 years of long suffering he gladly accepted the call.

The path of his life’s journey began when Ulish Moore, Jr. was born January 22, 1932 ,in Winona, Mississippi to the union of the late Ulish Moore Sr. and Lucille (nee Rimpson) Moore.

He was the second of seven children and first born son. He resided and worked as a construction worker in Joliet for many years until his retirement in 1992. Ulish will be remembered as a dependable co-worker who possessed an impeccable work ethic.

One of Ulish’s greatest passions was singing; this was evident by forming a quartet group and singing at various functions around the Joliet area. For the last several years he has been a dedicated member of Holy Temple COGIC where his youngest brother is the pastor. He supported the church spiritually, financially, and attended church often until his health failed; he was willing to assist in any church program.

Ulish will be lovingly remembered for his commitment to his family, his strength, work ethic, honesty and integrity. Ulish was carefully but sharply outspoken. A very private person, a character trait which was

Rev. Bobby Joe Pack, age 77, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Late of Romeoville.

A 1979 graduate of Lee University, Cleveland, TN, Pastor Bob retired from the Romeoville Church of God and was a long time Chaplin for the Joliet Area Community Hospice.

He is survived by his Loving wife, Marge Pack; children, Lonna (Tom) Janel, Tammie (Warren) Johnson and Dan (Erin) Pack; grandchildren, Heidi (Jon) Becker, Heather Janel, Hannah Janel, Danielle Johnson, Tiffany Johnson, Christine Johnson, Troy Johnson, Elise Pack and Jacob Pack; brother-in-law, Tommy (the late Peggy) Blaxton; also uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Fannie Pack.

Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W. Renwick Rd., Crest Hill, IL 60403. Service Thursday, April 2, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow Plainfield City Cemetery.

MARGUERITE J. RACKI Marguerite J. “Marge” Racki, 81, of Gridley and formerly of Joliet, died at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Home, Chenoa.

Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.

ERVIN C. ROESEL

Joseph Spagnola, age 85, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015, at his residence of 35 years in Lockport, formerly of Romeoville.

A retired carpenter Joe was an avid wood carver and member of the wood carving class at the senior center in Joliet.

He is survived by his loving children, Kathy Robertson and Jimmy (Janice) Spagnola; brothers, Jr., Tony, Mikey, Peter and Freddy Spagnola; sister, Darlene Spagnola; grandchildren, Lisa Schuur, Denise Chada, Ida, Jimmy Spagnola and Michelle Keegan; great grandchildren, Keegan, Chloe, Faith, Maggie, Rosie, Uma and Lacey; also many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Spagnola; parents, James and Anna Spagnola; step mother, Mamie Spagnola; also sisters, Marie Alexander and Mamie Kozak.

Visitation Friday, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W. Renwick Rd., Crest Hill, IL 60403.

Funeral Saturday, April 4, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel.

Interment to follow Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.

For information www.AndersonMemorialHomes.com or (815) 577-5250

IN MEMORIAM

TOM “TOGA” PEMBLE August 7, 1960 - April 1, 2013

The memories of our lives together will stay with me forever, ‘till we meet again.

Your Loving Sister, Rinnea

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Krishnamoorthi: Will run for Duckworth’s U.S. House seat

SCHAUMBURG – Former Illinois deputy treasurer Raja Krishnamoorthi said he will run for U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s seat in Congress now that she has announced her bid for U.S. Senate.

Krishnamoorthi made the announcement Tuesday, a day after Duckworth said she would enter the race for Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk’s seat. Both Krishnamoorthi and Duckworth are Democrats.

Duckworth defeated Krishnamoorthi in the 2012 Democratic primary for the 8th District northwest suburban Chicago seat in Congress.

Krishnamoorthi, 41, lives in Schaumburg and was raised in Peoria. He is president of Sivananthan Labs and Episolar Inc. The small businesses sell products in the national security and renewable energy industries.

He said in a statement announcing his candidacy that he will focus on working families and economic security.

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Madigan announces anti-sexual assault initiative

CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said Tuesday she has created a panel to recommend ways to improve prosecution rates of sexual assault cases, including by encouraging victims to report the crimes.

Madigan said the Sexual Assault Working Group was formed to address studies that show only 5 percent to 20 percent of all rapes are reported.

The newspaper published a series last month that said 70 percent of rape cases reported

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Tommy Schaefer of Chicago holds his baby inside a cell Tuesday before his trial Tuesday in Bali, Indonesia. Schaefer, 21, and fellow Chicagoan Heather Mack, 19, are being tried separately on a charge of premeditated murder in the death of Mack’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, at a hotel in August. Indonesian prosecutors on Tuesday sought jail sentences of 18 years for Schaefer and 15 years for Mack if they are found guilty. Prosecutors said they decided to be lenient because Mack “repeatedly expressed remorse and has a newborn baby.”

to police in southern Illinois don’t make it to court.

The new working group will include law enforcement, criminal justice and health care agencies. The goal, officials said, is to identify what is discouraging sexual assault victims from reporting the crimes and to improve the response to sexual assault cases that are reported. That includes increasing the number of sexual assault nurse examiners statewide.

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Poll: Chicago Mayor Emanuel opens big lead over Garcia

CHICAGO – Mayor Rahm Emanuel has doubled his lead over challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the past three weeks, showing strong momentum a week before the city’s first-ever mayoral runoff election, accord-

ing to a Chicago Tribune poll published Tuesday.

Emanuel now has the backing of 58 percent of voters, compared to 30 percent for Garcia – a lead double what it was in a similar poll three weeks ago, the newspaper reported. The poll, conducted March 25-28 with an error margin of 3.7 percentage points, found 9 percent of voters were undecided.

Most of Emanuel’s gains have been among white voters, with 72 percent support compared to 56 percent in the poll conducted March 6-11.

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Voters to decide whether to dissolve tiny Illinois village

CLEARLAKE – Voters in a tiny Sangamon County village will decide soon whether the village should cease to exist.

The State Journal-Register said a measure asking whether Clearlake should be dissolved is on the April 7 ballot. The village of about 250 people is about five miles east of Springfield.

Clearlake officials said the community no longer can sustain itself because of resources declining in the last decade.

Village Trustee Tracy Dorrough said it would be better to dissolve the village now before it runs out of money. The village has about $70,000 in the bank.

The village’s mayor, Richard Adams, said Clearlake hasn’t been able to get grants for road fixes. Clearlake also doesn’t have any businesses, leaving a big chunk out of its tax base.

Board trustees and volunteers clear roads when it snows.

There are no candidates for the village board on the April 7 ballot.

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Peoria insurance firm to make $15M addition to HQ

PEORIA – The insurance firm RLI Corp. has announced a $15 million addition to its headquarters in Peoria.

The Journal Star said RLI chairman and CEO Jonathan Michael made the announcement Monday.

He called it the “next phase of renovation” after the company completed a $20 million facelift in 2013.

The latest construction will include a new building and reroute a roadway.

Work is scheduled to be finished in 2016.

RLI Corp. recently marked its 50th anniversary. The insurance firm earned $189 million last year.

– Wire reports

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NATION BRIEFS Cross-dresser killed by NSA cops had long record

FORT MEADE, Md. – Two cross-dressing men who were fired upon by National Security Agency police when they disobeyed orders at a heavily guarded gate had just stolen a car from a man who had picked them up and checked into a motel, police said Tuesday.

The FBI said the driver, Ricky Shawatza Hall, 27, died at the scene, and his passenger remained hospitalized Tuesday with unspecified injuries. An NSA police officer was treated for minor injuries and released.

NSA police opened fire on the stolen sports utility vehicle after Hall failed to follow instructions for leaving a restricted area, authorities said.

Hall has a lengthy criminal record that includes assault and robbery charges. In 2013, Hall – wearing a dress – was charged after he assaulted a woman and stole a bottle of methadone from her pocket.

State Dept. found 4 drone emails sent by Clinton WASHINGTON – The State Department said it can find only four emails sent between former Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and her staff concerning drone strikes and certain U.S. surveillance programs, and those notes have little to do with either subject.

She asked for a phone call in one, a phone number in

another. She sought advice on how best to condemn information leaks, and accidentally replied to one work email with questions apparently about decorations.

The messages also reveal Clinton used an iPad to email while secretary of state in addition to her BlackBerry, despite her explanation she set up a private email account and homebrew server while she was the nation’s top diplomat so that she could carry a single device.

Defense rests in 1st phase of Boston bombing trial

BOSTON – Lawyers for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev rested their case in his federal death penalty trial Tuesday, a day after they began presenting testimony designed to show his late older brother was the mastermind of the 2013 terror attack.

During its brief case, the defense called four witnesses, including a cell site analyst who showed that Tsarnaev was at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth when his brother, Tamerlan, bought components of the two bombs used in the 2013 attack, including pressure cookers and BBs. On Tuesday, an FBI fingerprint examiner testified that Dzhokhar’s fingerprints weren’t found on any of the marathon bomb components, but Tamerlan’s were.

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Big rigs often go faster than tires can handle

By TOM KRISHER The Associated Press DETROIT – Many tractor-trailers on the nation’s roads are driven faster than the 75 mph their tires are designed to handle, a practice that has been linked to wrecks and blowouts but has largely escaped the attention of highway officials.

Nearly all truck tires have been built for a maximum sustained speed of 75 mph since the middle of last decade, when drivers across the vast majority of the U.S. were allowed to go no faster than 65 or 70 mph.

But 14 states, mainly west of the Mississippi River, now have speed limits of 75, 80, even 85 mph in part of Texas. Some of those states acted without consulting the tire industry.

Safety advocates and tire experts said habitually driving faster than a tire’s rated speed can generate excessive heat that damages the rubber, with potentially catastrophic results.

“It’s a recipe for disaster,” said James Perham, president of Extreme Transportation Corp., an automobile-hauling company near San Diego that filed a complaint with regula-

tors about Michelin tires after seven blowouts caused an estimated $20,000 to $30,000 in damage to its rigs.

The disconnect between highway speed limits and safety standards was discovered by The Associated Press in a government document that detailed an investigation into truck tire failures.

Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed the investigation into blowouts involving certain Michelin tires after determining that truck operators, not the tires, were at fault. An investigator wrote that exceeding the 75 mph rating was the most likely cause in all 16 complaints examined. The blowouts resulted in three crashes but no injuries.

State officials and the tire and trucking industries point the finger at each other for causing the problem. Highway officials in three states that allow trucks to go 80 mph or more either disregarded tire safety ratings, wouldn’t answer questions about them or told the AP they were unaware of them.

From 2009 through 2013, there were just over 14,000 fatal crashes in the U.S. involving heavy trucks and buses,

killing almost 16,000 people, according to NHTSA. Tires were a factor in 198 of those crashes and 223 deaths.

Forty people died in truck tire-related crashes in 2009, and that rose to 52 in 2013, the latest year for which statistics are available.

It’s hard to pinpoint the cause of most blowouts. Road debris can be a factor. Underinflation, heavy loads and high speeds can also damage tires over time.

States set their own speed limits, having been given sole authority to do so by Congress in the mid-1990s, while the federal government, through NHTSA, has authority to raise tire standards.

For now, NHTSA contends the most effective way to attack the problem is a regulation to require devices that would prevent trucks from going over 75 mph. But the proposed measure has been stalled for years in a morass of cost analyses and government reviews.

Another possible solution would be for manufacturers to make tires that can handle higher speeds. Some companies already produce a small number safety-rated at 81 mph that cost about the same as those built for 75 mph.

By DAVID McHUGH and JOAN LOWY The Associated Press

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Passengers at the Dusseldorf, Germany, airport view a memorial Tuesday of candles and flowers for the victims of the Germanwings crash. celona to Dusseldorf died.

The disclosure that Lubitz had told the airline he had suffered from depression before he was hired in September 2013 at Lufthansa’s budget arm Germanwings is another blow to the company’s reputation. Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr had said Lubitz passed all tests and had been pronounced fit to fly.

The revelation adds to questions about how much Lufthansa and its insurers will pay in damages for the passengers who died.

It also underlines questions about how thorough-

ly the aviation industry and government regulators screen pilots for psychological problems.

German prosecutors said Lubitz received psychotherapy before obtaining his pilot’s license and that medical records from that time referred to “suicidal tendencies.” They have given no dates for his treatment but said visits to doctors since then showed no record of any suicidal tendencies or aggression against others.

They also have found tornup sick notes from doctors, including one that would

No nuke pact yet: Iran talks push past deadline

By MATTHEW LEE and GEORGE JAHN The Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland – With stubborn disputes unresolved, nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers pushed past a self-imposed deadline and into overtime Wednesday as negotiators renewed marathon efforts to hammer out the outline of an agreement.

Enough progress had been made to warrant the extension past Tuesday midnight, State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said, although there still were “several difficult issues” to bridge.

Secretary of State John Kerry, who had planned to leave the talks Tuesday, was remaining. And an Iranian negotiator said his team could

stay “as long as necessary” to clear the remaining hurdles.

The decision came after six days of efforts to reach a preliminary understanding

by Tuesday midnight, drawing in foreign ministers from all seven nations at the table – Iran, the UnitJohn Kerry ed States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany.

After more than a decade of diplomatic efforts to limit Tehran’s nuclear advances, the present talks already had been extended twice, demonstrating the difficulties of reaching an agreement that meets both sides’ demands.

The U.S. and its negotiating partners demand curbs

on Iranian nuclear activities that could be used to make weapons, and they said any agreement must extend the time Tehran would need to produce a weapon from the present several months to at least a year. The Iranians deny such military intentions but are negotiating to end sanctions on their economy.

In Washington, White House press secretary Josh Earnest suggested that talks meant to produce an outline letting the sides to continue negotiations until the June 30 final deadline had not bridged all gaps. He said the sides were working to produce a text with few specifics, accompanied by documents outlining areas where further talks were needed “If we are making progress toward the finish line,

then we should keep going,” he said.

Officials had hoped to wrap up the current talks by Tuesday night with that joint general statement agreeing to start a new phase of negotiations to curb Iran’s nuclear program. That statement would be accompanied by more detailed documents that would include technical information on understandings of steps required on all sides to resolve outstanding concerns.

Those documents would allow the sides to claim that the new phase of talks would not simply be a continuation of negotiations that already have been twice extended since an interim agreement between Iran and the socalled P5+1 nations was concluded in November 2013.

By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and SAMEER N. YACOUB The Associated Press TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi forces battled Islamic State militants holed up in downtown Tikrit, going house to house Tuesday in search of snipers and booby traps, and the prime minister said security forces had reached the heart of the city.

In a statement on Twitter, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the “liberation of Tikrit” and congratulated Iraqi security forces on their “historic milestone.” But an official statement from his office said the troops “hoisted the Iraqi flag” over the Salahuddin provincial headquarters in Tikrit and are moving to control the entire city.

Abdul-Wahab al-Saadi, the commander of the Salahuddin operation, said his forces fighting from the west were still 325 yards from the center of Tikrit.

Extremists from the Islamic State group seized Saddam Hussein’s hometown last summer during its lightning advance across northern and western Iraq.

The battle for Tikrit is seen as a key step toward eventually driving the militants out of Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city that is farther north.

Street-by-street fighting raged into the afternoon, and estimates differed widely on how much of this strategic city on the banks of the Tigris River that Iraqi forces held. Army Lt. Gen. Talib Shaghati said at least 75 percent of Tikrit had been recaptured. Ammar Hikmat, deputy governor of Salahuddin province, said more than 40 percent was under Iraqi control.

“Our security forces are now pushing forward toward the presidential complex and have already entered parts of it,” Hikmat said. “I think the whole city will be retaken within the coming 24 hours.”

An Associated Press reporter embedded with Iraqi security forces saw soldiers surround the iconic presidential palace.

• Wednesday, April 1, 2015

FRANKFURT, Germany – Lufthansa knew that the co-pilot of the passenger plane that crashed in the French Alps last week had suffered from an episode of “severe depression” before he finished his flight training with the German airline.

The airline said Tuesday it has found emails that Andreas Lubitz sent to the Lufthansa flight school in 2009 when he resumed his training in Bremen after an interruption of several months.

In them, he informed the school he had suffered a “previous episode of severe depression,” which since had subsided.

The airline said Lubitz subsequently passed all medical checks and it has provided the documents to prosecutors. It declined to make any further comment.

French authorities said voice recordings indicate Lubitz, 27, locked the other pilot out of the cockpit and deliberately crashed the Airbus A320 in the French Alps on March 24. All 150 people aboard Flight 9525 from Bar-

have kept Lubitz off work on the day of the crash.

The latest disclosure “really does suggest a potential problem with the airline’s oversight of this aviator,” said Alan E. Diehl, a former air safety investigator with the NTSB and a former scientist for human performance at the Federal Aviation Administration.

Diehl said the global shortage of pilots might be leading to lax hiring standards. Every week, nearly 30 new jets roll off assembly lines. Each one requires airlines to hire and train at least 10 to 12 new pilots.

“Maybe some of these carriers, not just Germanwings, are taking people that they wouldn’t normally take,” Diehl said.

In the U.S., the Federal Aviation Administration in 2010 started allowing some pilots who are taking medication for mild to moderate depression to continue flying on a case-by-case basis.

Pilots taking drugs such as Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa and Lexapro were allowed to fly if granted a special medical certificate. One prerequisite was the successful treatment on the medication for at least 12 months.

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Right-to-work zones the next Overton Window?

REEDER REPORT Scott Reeder SPRINGFIELD – What is the Overton Window?

It’s a political theory that there is a range of ideas the public will accept. An idea’s political sustainability depends mainly on whether it falls within that window rather than on politicians’ individual preferences.

In other words, what the politicians think isn’t nearly as important as what individual voters believe. And when voters start changing their minds, politicians follow.

I‘m reticent to write about social issues, but a good example is same-sex marriage.

Please note I’m not endorsing or condemning. I’m using it as an example of how the Overton Window works.

When I first started covering politics 30 years ago, the concept was unthinkable for a mainstream politician to support.

About 15 years ago, when he was running for the Democratic nomination for governor, Paul Vallas told me he supported gay marriage. Shortly after telling me that, an aide called me and said Vallas was backing off the statement. The idea was too radical back then.

Later, Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage, and the idea became acceptable for the public to discuss. It now is legal in 37 states, including Illinois.

And, last year, Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Vallas, along with running mate Gov. Pat Quinn, ran a platform of touting gay marriage legislation as a major accomplishment of the Quinn administration.

It’s an example of how, in the Overton Window model, an idea can move from unthinkable to radical to acceptable to policy.

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The concept can be applied to other issues, of course.

For example, Illinois allowing ordinary citizens to carry concealed firearms has moved from unthinkable to a policy in a decade, with the most visible action coming in the last few years.

Right-to-work laws could be another good example.

Five years ago, it would have been unthinkable for an Illinois governor to support a law prohibiting workers from being forced to pay money to a union in order to keep a job.

A year ago, Dan Rutherford, then a candidate for the GOP nomination for governor, told Illinois News Network it wasn’t even an issue.

Now, Gov. Bruce Rauner is calling for creating right-to-work zones in Illinois. It is being treated by the political establishment in Illinois as a radical idea.

But the public has a fair amount of support for the concept. A We Ask America poll conducted in March found that 59 percent of Illinoisans support the idea of right-to-work zones.

Perhaps the idea is moving from radical to acceptable.

With Wisconsin’s recent passage of right-to-work legislation, half of the states in the union have right-to-work laws.

Political observers in Springfield are scratching their heads and wondering why Bruce Rauner is beating the drum for rightto-work zones if it can’t pass the Legislature this year.

In his first two months in office, he already has changed the public discussion on forced unionism.

Is it too big a leap to think he will be able to change the state’s policies over time? Look no further than the Overton Window.

• Scott Reeder is with the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SCOREBOARD IS A WASTE OF MONEY To the Editor:

What a huge waste of money. I’m talking about the city of Joliet approving $360,000 to buy a new scoreboard for Silver Cross Field. They could have given the money to the Senior Services Center or bought at least one new snowplow or hired a few more policemen. But buying a sign for a losing team is a bad idea.

But on a good note, hats off to the council members who voted no – Larry Hug, Jim McFarland and future Mayor Bob O’Dekirk.

Vincent Duarte Jr. Joliet

JOLIET HOSPICE A VALUABLE ASSET To the Editor:

Recently my wife and I had an enlightening experience in attending a Joliet Area Community Hospice

bereavement program presented by Tom Barkauskas, director of Social Services.

As a member of the board of directors of the Joliet Area Community Hospice, I wanted to view the program firsthand and to participate in it after having experienced the loss of family and friends.

During the evening, Tom led us through discussions dealing with identifying feelings and realizing that sadness, fear, confusion, loneliness, guilt and even anger can be appropriate feelings following a loss. We then dealt with the journey of grieving from loss, shock, searching and despair toward reorganization and reinvestment in ourselves.

This is, possibly, what our loved ones want us to accomplish.

Then following was the power of saying goodbye.

Tom had us write a letter to

our loved ones and allowed us to then burn it, if desired, so the message rose, hopefully, to be heard by those we’ve lost. Group discussions then followed with shared ideas about coping and forgiving. Upon leaving the session, most of us felt a calmness and relaxation along with an emotional relief.

Programs such as these are offered mostly free of charge, not just for families that JACH has helped but the entire community. Check out the website for schedules.

This simply points out what an additional asset the Joliet Area Community Hospice is for our community. Kudos go out to all the compassionate women and men who work and/or volunteer at JACH who care for our loved ones and assist us afterward.

Mark Turk Joliet

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Joliet Central’s Kathia Arredondo heads the ball against Plainfield South’s Michele Govern during Tuesday’s match at Joliet Central.

Arredondo scored for Joliet Central in its 1-1 draw.

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GIRLS SOCCER: PLAINFIELD SOUTH 1, JOLIET CENTRAL 1

Joliet Central, Plainfield South settle for draw

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Some people will tell you there’s not much positive that comes from a draw in a girls soccer match.

But don’t try saying that to a pair of first-year head coaches who liked a lot of what they saw when their squads met Tuesday.

Both Joliet Central’s Erin Fahey and Plainfield South’s Lauren DeWolf could take away some positives from their 1-1 draw in a nonconference match played on the east side.

Although the Cougars had many more scoring opportunities, the Steelmen received fine efforts from both goalkeeper Jolene Butler and her backline.

South (1-1-1) was hoping to follow up on a big win Saturday over Joliet West, while Central (5-1-1) hadn’t lost since its opener and recently claimed the consolation title in Reavis’ Windy City Classic.

“I told the girls coming in that it would be a battle since Plainfield is really tough team,” said Fahey, who was an all-state player at Lincoln-Way Central. “We got off to a little bit of a slow start but definitely picked things up, and I’m proud of how they fought through and battled back. It was huge for us to come back after being down a goal, and we persevered.

“Jolene is a key for us. She’s strong and talks, and she and our backline communicate well together. Our backline of Milena Singletary, Stephanie Cardenas, Crystal Cisneros and Viviana Aguilar, who was in there the whole second half, are seniors. They’re huge for us, and the first two are captains, and they take charge, and they’re constantly battling.”

While South challenged Butler with attempts throughout the contest, the Steelmen senior came up big on several occasions.

“There’s always room for improvement, but my team played good and smart, and we had a good goal,” Butler said.

“We have a very strong defense that’s just going to keep getting better throughout the season,

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Plainfield South’s Miranda Nirchi moves the ball upfield against Joliet Central’s Crystal Cisneros during Tuesday’s match at Joliet Central.

Plainfield South’s Miranda Nirchi moves the ball upfield around Joliet Central’s Kathia Arredondo during Tuesday’s match at Joliet Central.

Nirchi and Arredondo each scored a goal in the 1-1 draw. and they’re going to be something to watch out for.

“We could have done a lot of things better, and because of that we played a lot of defense, and the defense stepped up and did what it was supposed to.

While our defense is fast and plays aggressively, they also have good attitudes. I love my

team – it’s my family.”

The match started out well for South when captain Lexus Rose sent a cross to Miranda Nirchi in the fifth minute, and the Cougars sophomore connected from close range for just the third goal allowed by Central this season. Then in the 14th minute, Rose nearly

made it 2-0 after getting free, but Butler came up with a big kick save.

South kept up the pressure, but Butler stopped a free kick from captain Michele Govern, short tries from Taylor Metcalf and Isabel Conrath, and a corner kick from Shelby Bishop.

“We had great opportunities, but it was pretty frustrating not being able to finish our shots,” Govern said. “I thought that we played well together, beside the finishing third. It would have been nice for all of the hard work to pay off, but we didn’t get the result we wanted.

“It’s great to see how well we can play early in the season.

We work really well together, and being able to work for each other motivates us to win for each other and not wanting to let each other down. Hopefully, we’ll be better at finishing by the time we start conference.”

While South lost its wind advantage after halftime, it opened the second half with Bishop sending in a free kick that was deflected and then supplying a corner kick that Govern got a head on before it was hauled in by Central’s keeper.

The Steelmen tied it in the 46th minute when captain Kathia Arredondo hit a long attempt. She nearly gave the hosts the lead in the 54th minute but bounced a free kick off the post.

During the final 20 minutes, South had plenty of good chances, beginning with Butler punching away a short try

by Rose. Nirchi was thwarted three times, while Rose, Bishop and Metcalf all came up empty-handed as time wound down.

“I thought that my girls played extremely well by stringing passes along and creating off the ball,” DeWolf said. “It’s obvious that we dominated possession, but unfortunately we just couldn’t find a corner when we tried to score.

Our girls were relentless, and you could tell that they wanted to score bad, but their keeper stepped up big and made some big saves.

“We have a group of girls who are head-strong and want to get better. They work together for each other and have a huge amount of passion and heart for the game, and that’s evident on the field.”

PREP BASEBALL: PLAINFIELD CENTRAL 7, MORRIS 7 (10 INN.)

By ROB OESTERLE roesterle@shawmediacom

• Wednesday, April 1, 2015

MORRIS – It took a long time to end up right where they started.

After 10 innings Tuesday, the Morris and Plainfield Central baseball teams were tied at 7 when the lack of visibility forced the game to be called.

As often happens in a tie, neither team was happy with the result.

“We made way too many mistakes,” Morris coach Todd Kein said. “We gave up too many bases in the field, and we left too many runners in scoring position at the plate.

“We know that in hitting, failure is inevitable. But you need to give yourself a chance.

Taking called-third strikes when guys are in scoring position is not giving yourself a chance. We have had some wins so far this year that we got just because we gave ourselves a chance. Today, we didn’t do that very well.”

After Morris took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first, Plainfield Central (4-1-1) rallied to put up six runs in the top of the second. Danny Brandon led off with a single and went to second on a wild pitch.

An infield single to deep short

by Josh Tesch put runners on first and third, then a grounder to second by Brandon Callendar scored Brandon to make it 2-1. After a walk and a popout, John Kostelz singled to left to score Tesch and tie the game.

After a wild pitch scored Justin Wilner, Kyle McFarland reached on a throwing error that scored Kostelz to make it 4-2, and Matt Brunetta doubled to right-center to score McFarland before Austin Blazevic walked, chasing Morris starter Tom Cheshareck from the mound. Cody Niewinski entered and surrendered a double to Brandon that scored Brunetta for a 6-2 Wildcat lead before striking out Tesch to end the inning.

“We had a sloppy inning that led to most of their runs,” Kein said. “But, really, we were sloppy all game. This doesn’t feel like a tie. It feels worse than a loss.”

Morris chipped away at

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Morris’ Cody Niewinski delivers a pitch in the Redskins’ 7-all tie with Plainfield Central on Tuesday. Niewinski allowed just one run in 81⁄3 innings. who had walked.

Plainfield Central made it 7-4 in the fourth when Tesch singled to short left to score Brunetta, who had reached on an error. However, shortstop Jake McDonald threw out Blazevic trying to score to end the inning.

In the bottom of the fourth, Niewinski – who pitched the rest of the game for the Redskins – singled in Miracle, who was running for Bordner again. With Emmet Chouinard at the plate, Cheshareck, who reached on a throwing error, scored on a wild pitch to make it 7-6.

Morris scored the final run of the game in the bottom of the fifth. Enger singled to center before Matt Walker walked. A wild pickoff throw to second sent Enger to third before a strikeout. Bordner Morris’ Tom Cheshareck slides into third base after tripling in two runs then hit a blooper to center in the Redskins’ 7-all tie with Plainfield Central in 10 innings Tuesday. that fell in, but Walker had to hold at first in case it was the lead, putting up a pair of first-base line, scoring Ken- caught and was forced out at runs of its own in the bottom dall Enger, who had singled, second while Enger scored to of the second. With two outs, and Jordan Miracle, who was make it 7-all.

Cheshareck tripled down the running for Tyler Bordner, From then on, it was Niew-

inski and Plainfield Central’s Nicholas Pratt matching shutout innings until darkness fell in the nonconference game.

“The one bright spot for us today was Cody Niewinski on the mound,” Kein said.

“He came in and picked up his teammates. He is calm and poised, but he is also one of the toughest competitors I have ever coached.

“It’s not just about throwing strikes for him. He throws them in the right spot to exploit the hitters’ weaknesses.

He just has fun out there.”

Plainfield Central coach Jon Rosner was impressed with the outing by the junior lefty Pratt.

“We brought him basically to face their left-hander [Cheshareck],” he said. “Then he ended up throwing five innings. This was his first varsity appearance, and he earned a chance to be one of the guys we look at harder.

“We needed that out of him because we have the WJOL Tournament coming up, and we will need pitchers for that.”

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PREP BASEBALL: PROVIDENCE 15, LOCKPORT 6

Providence runs past Lockport in marathon

By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmediacom LOCKPORT – Before Tuesday’s nonconference battle against Lockport, Providence baseball coach Mark Smith discussed Monday’s 1-0 victory over Marist.

Celtics senior right-hander Brent Villasenor finished a complete-game shutout in a mere 82 pitches. The game was over in an hour and 20 minutes.

So much for snappy. Providence remained unbeaten Tuesday with a 15-6 win over Lockport. As the score indicated, this one took a little longer – an even three hours. The lights of Ed Flink Field came in handy, for at least a couple innings.

“Yeah, this was a long one,” said Providence junior right fielder Tom Kelley, who came up huge twice, once with the bat and once with the glove.

“A lot of pitches were thrown.

But no matter, we’ve just got to stay focused.”

Kelley was all of that. He ripped a two-run single on a 3-2 pitch with two outs in the top

of the third inning to widen the Celtics’ early lead to 6-0.

“We had created some runs with our running game, but the lefty [Lockport’s Austin Moralis] was pretty much shutting us down to that point,” Kelley said. “I saw the fastball and got it.”

Lockport (2-1) got on the board with two runs in the bottom of the third and was down, 8-3, in the fourth but had the bases loaded with two outs.

Ben Wishba, who finished with a hit and two RBIs, drove a fly ball into deep foul territory down the right-field line.

Kelley raced over and made a diving catch.

“It was tailing, but it was pretty high, and I knew there was a chance to dive and maybe catch it,” Kelley said. “I gave it my best effort. I had to get after it before they did more damage that inning.”

Which gave him more satisfaction – the two-run single or the catch? “The catch was more exciting,” Kelley said. “I like to dive and get dirty. That’s what makes outfield play fun.”

Providence (4-0) built its early lead on baserunning fu-

“We coaches looked at each other in the dugout and said, ‘Wow, that was really a good play on that kid’s part.’ ” Andy Satunas Lockport baseball coach eled by leadoff man Jackson Stulas. He had hits his first two times up and scored both times.

In the first inning, Stulas stole third and then stole home on the left-handed Moralis, who threw to first base in a first-and-third situation for the fifth time.

“We coaches looked at each other in the dugout and said, ‘Wow, that was really a good play on that kid’s part,’ ” Lockport coach Andy Satunas said.

“Maybe they taught us something we can use.

“You have to tip your cap to Providence. They’re got guys back from their state championship team who have gotten bigger and faster. They’re dev-

astating in first-and-third situations; and even when they put a ground ball in play, they hurry you.”

Mike Madej hit safely in his last three at-bats, including a double, for the Celtics, who closed with 11 hits. Jackson Dvorak had two hits and two RBIs, Jimmy Jeffries added a two-run single, and Brendan O’Hara came off the bench and hit a run-scoring triple into the right-center field gap.

Jeremy Quade had two of Lockport’s 12 hits, one a double that knocked in a run. Stephen Hill singled and doubled and Collin Cronberg hit safely in his two at-bats.

“We saw a good starting pitcher [Moralis], and we swung the bats well,” Smith said. “We ran the bases well early, and Reed McCool [the third of three Providence pitchers] came in and threw strikes.

“So there were some positives even though it was an ugly game on both sides. It was the worst game we have had from a pitching and defensive standpoint, but our offense bailed us out.”

Providence used three juniors pitchers, with Noah O’Brien getting the start. Connor Creed relieved him, and McCool worked the final 21⁄ 3 innings.

“I’m glad we played Providence now,” Satunas said.

“They helped us learn some things we want to get better at. Our defense let us down, and we had to chase, chase, chase. We wanted to get back within two or three, but with them scoring in almost every inning, we never got close enough.”

Providence visits Minooka at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the WJOL/Don Ladas Memorial Tournament, while Lockport is at JCA on Thursday.

“We love this tournament,” Smith said. “The kids get excited about it. It almost has a postseason feel because the competition is so good. You try hard to get to that 7:30 game Saturday, but it’s tough. You have your hands full each game.

“Even though we beat Minooka, 11-1, last Saturday, we expect a much different Minooka team this time.”

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Joliet Central defeats Rich Central for its first win SUBMITTED REPORTS OLYMPIA FIELDS – Juan Cisneros struck out five and earned a complete game, eight-inning victory as Joliet Central baseball picked up its first win of the season in a 7-5 nonconference road victory on Tuesday.

The Steelmen (1-2) were led offensively by Fred Hernandez (3 for 4, 2 RBIs), Kiryn Smith-Coleman (2 for 4, RBI) and Bryan Smith (3 for 4, RBI), who had two doubles.

lio, who had four RBIs on two hits. Trevor Dallio got the win and allowed four runs over four innings, struck out eight and gave up three hits.

Plainfield East 10, Bolingbrook 0: Drew DeMumbrum (2 for 2,

4: The Wildcats scored five 2-2: Behind complete-game three runs, while Rick Faron runs in the sixth to rally for the nonconference win. Austin Headrick went 3 for 4 while winning pitcher Alex Zlomie was 2 for 4 with four RBIs and Brett McWilliams was 2 for 3 with two RBIs.

HR, 2 RBIs), Dillion Sinnott (2 for 3) and Joey Antonopoulous Marmion 6, Joliet West 2: (2 for 2, RBI) led the Bengals Cody Grosse doubled for West (3-1). Sean Pierce (1-0) threw a (1-1) in the home loss. complete game, yielding only Coal City 14, Prairie Central one hit while striking out three. 0: On Monday, Ricky Collins Lincoln-Way East 4, Minooka picked up the win hurling four 2: Cristian Sanchez doubled in of the five innings, allowing a run and Jake Null and Jon two hits and two walks while Vesper had two hits for Mi- striking out six. Collins also HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS nooka (0-3). Brad VanAsdlen had a double and an RBI for Lincoln-Way West 9, Home- worked five innings, allowing the host Coalers (4-0). DJ Budwood-Flossmoor 5: The War- two runs on three hits while de collected a triple and scored riors (4-0) scored six runs in striking out four. East scored twice. the third inning on a two-run twice in the top of the seventh double by Bailey Magruder to break a 2-2 tie.

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS and a home run by Tyler DalWilmington 8, Crete-Monee St. Francis 6-6, Saint Xavier

pitching efforts and a 5 for 6 day for Brandon Mendoza, St. Francis (11-18, 7-3) extended its winning streak to five with identical 6-2 victories in a CCAC doubleheader at Silver Cross Field.

Matt DeGraw (1-0) gained his first victory by striking out two batters scattering six hits and one walk over the seven-inning affair. Matt Scott drove in the game’s first run on a double and scored on the a Mendoza hit. Zach Barkdull, Kjeld Torkelson, Kyle Cunningham (2 for 3) and Kevin Mampe each drove in runs.

In the nightcap, Mike Chimera (1-3) allowed seven hits and one walk over the nine-inning affair, while striking out four batters. Mendoza scored

produced the biggest hit of the game with a three-run double.

JJC 8-20, Rock Valley 1-11:

TJ Condon went 3 for 4 with a double, home run and four RBIs in the first game for the Wolves (8-13, 3-1). Nick Andrade went 2 for 4 with a double and RBI. Trevor Maly pitched a complete game to pick up the win.

In the second, the Wolves were down 11-2 in third, but rallied. Brennan Polcyn pitched 41⁄3 innings in relief to pick up his first win and went 2 for 5 with an RBI. Colton Trager went 3 for 4 with a double, triple and four RBIs; Duke Hill went 4 for 5 with a triple and two RBIs; Condon went 3 for 4 with three RBIs; and Jake Drada went 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs.

SPRING TRAINING REPORT: JOLIET CATHOLIC SOFTBALL

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com

• Wednesday, April 1, 2015

JOLIET – When a team had no seniors on the roster a year ago, it’s hard not to get excited about the upcoming season.

And with only three seniors on its current squad, things look bright for Joliet Catholic Academy’s softball team in both the short and long terms.

After winning 487 games in his 24 years of coaching the Angels, coach Dave Douglas is excited to see what his team can accomplish in upcoming weeks.

“Our three seniors – Brenna Garland, Josie Henderson and Kayla Bennett – are good leaders and have been with us through the years,” Douglas said. “They’ve been through some tough times, but hopefully we’re going to have a little better year for ourselves.

“And with only three seniors, we’re still a pretty young team. So every day, we’re learning out here, and we’re excited about things.”

As for those seniors, Bennett is a pitcher, second baseman and left fielder; Henderson is a first and third baseman; and Garland is a catcher and right fielder.

“I’m confident in our team since we’ve been together for three years now,” Garland said. “Granted, we only have three seniors. But with all of the youngsters on our team, we have a strong sensibility of what we’re going to do and knowledge of the game.

“We believe in each other and know how to pick each other up. If someone’s feeling down, we’re there to pat them on the back and tell them that they’ll do awesome since we have confidence in them. I think that we’re going to have a great season.”

Like many others, JCA has had a tough time getting going this spring because of the cold and wet weather. But the squad hopes things will start coming together once it warms up.

“Even though we have a young team, all of us get along,” Bennett said. “We’ve been with each other for about three years, so we all click real

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Joliet Catholic third baseman Josie Henderson fields a ground ball during a practice last year. Henderson is one of three returning seniors on JCA’s softball team this season.

JOLIET CATHOLIC

“Even though we have a young team, I think that we’re going to go pretty far this year.”

Q 2014 RECORD: 14-20, 3-15 in East Suburban Catholic Q COACH: Dave Douglas (487-341 in 24 years at JCA) Q RETURNING REGULARS: All starters are back.

Q OUTLOOK: With its entire team returning and only three seniors on the roster, the next few years look promising for the youthful Angels.

Josie Henderson JCA softball third baseman well, and I think that’s going to show in the field. We’ve been working really hard inside, but it’s been hard, so I’m happy to get some good weather so we could go outside.

“We obviously play to win, but it almost comes easily because we’re all working together, and we’re having fun.

We have each others’ back and having a great time playing the game that we love.”

There are five juniors on the squad, led by pitcher/second baseman/left fielder Alyssa Callans, who was one of the top hitters last year. Other juniors are Jessica Slowik

Joliet Catholic’s Alyssa Callans makes a grab during a practice last year. The pitcher/second baseman/left fielder was one of the team’s top hitters last year. (first base, center field), Kierstyn Piper (first base, outfield), Meghan Harrison (catcher, first base) and Sara Chamberlin.

That leaves nearly half of the squad as freshmen or sophomores, with second and third baseman Reilly Jo Swanson –

another top offensive performer a year ago – leading the way.

Other sophomores are Alivia Phelps (pitcher, first base), Kailey Kovas (first base, outfield), Maggie Capalbo (catcher, outfield) and Paige Callans (third base, center field).

Caitlyn Spreitzer (third base,

shortstop, outfield) and Maddie Szymanski (catcher) are freshmen.

“Even though we have a young team, I think that we’re going to go pretty far this year,” Henderson said. “In past years, we haven’t always had the greatest team, but I don’t think there’s any of that this year. We all get along really well and hang out outside of softball. What I like about this team is that everyone is motivated, and you don’t always get that.”

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AREA ROUNDUP

Farbak, Lincoln-Way C. blitz Providence SUBMITTED REPORTS NEW LENOX – Allison Wesel threw a five-inning complete game and Jackie Farbak contributed the long ball for Lincoln-Way Central in the Knights’ 13-3 nonconference softball victory over Providence on Tuesday.

Wesel had seven strikeouts and allowed three hits.

Farbak (3 for 3) hit two home runs, had three RBIs and scored three runs for Central (2-1). Bree Schultz went 2 for 3 with two RBIs, and Colleen McLaughlin went 3 for 4 with two RBIs. Morgan Greenwood and Taylor Amato drove in runs for Providence (0-2).

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

Joliet West 6, Minooka 5 : Kiley Robb and Lorelei Tokarczyk each went 2 for 3 with two RBIs to lead the visiting Tigers. Simone Carroll drove in two runs.

Lincoln-Way West 9, Stagg 6:

Danielle Callahan (1-0) threw a complete game to pick up the win. Callahan also went 3 for 3 with a double and home run. Dani Morgan went 3 for 5 (with a double and triple, Carly Souder 2 for 3 with an RBI and Amanda Ruskowsky 3 for 4 for the host Warriors (2-0).

Bolingbrook 2, Romeoville

0: Audrey Sizemore had 10

strikeouts and allowed four hits for Romeoville (1-2) in the home loss.

Lemont 14, Richards 0: Jade Mardjetko pitched a one-hitter for Lemont (2-0, 2-0), striking out three and walking nobody in the five-inning South Suburban Blue game Monday. Anna Smagarcz had two hits and three RBIs, Kayla Irwin singled, tripled and drove in two, and Grace Lochen singled and doubled.

Morris 8, Sandwich 0: Leah Lines led visiting Morris (61) with three hits, including a double, Monday. Amanda Jenkins, Emily Moore (2 RBIs) and Taya Torkelson each added two hits. Ashley Phelps drove in two runs.

GIRLS SOCCER

Lemont 3, Joliet West 0:

Savannah Brija led the way with two goals, while Mairead

Forecast pushes 3 games in WJOL tourney to Wednesday

By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The schedule for the annual WJOL/Don Ladas Memorial Baseball Tournament has changed because of the forecast for rain Thursday.

Three of Thursday’s scheduled four games have been moved to 4 p.m.

Wednesday. That’s when Joliet West will visit Lincoln-Way West, Providence will travel to Minooka and Joliet Central will host Plainfield Central.

The only game remaining on Thursday’s schedule, with a 4 p.m. start, is Lockport at Joliet Catholic.

Lockport is not able to play on Good Friday. So what if it rains Thursday to such

Ruanne added one for Lemont (3-1) in a York Invite match.

Aleks Mihailovic tallied two assists, and Michelle Jerantowski picked up her second shutout.

Lincoln-Way West 5, Bloom 0: Brianna Heyer led the

visiting Warriors (4-2) with two goals while Bri Darlage, Madison Mikalauski and Natalie Tannura each added one. Madison Mikalauski (two assists), Olivia Judge, Bri Darlage and Natalie Tannura each had an assist, and Audrey Pearson recorded her third shutout.

Lincoln-Way North 3, Plainfield Central 0: Central fell to 2-5 in the nonconference loss.

BADMINTON

Lincoln-Way West 12, Stagg 3: Cassie Ruettuger, Stepha-

nie McDonald, Divinity Burgos, Megan Smalter, Mattie Taylor, Cori Seguin and Jamie Bowsher won their matches for host West (10-4).

GIRLS WATER POLO

Lincoln-Way Central 7, Andrew 3: Lincoln-Way Central won its first SouthWest Suburban home game. Erin Muel-

a degree that the quarterfinal game cannot be played then?

“I don’t know what they will do,” Lockport coach Andy Satunas said. “Let’s just hope we can play it Thursday.”

The rest of the schedule remains the same. A consolation bracket game will be played at 9 a.m. Saturday at both Minooka and JCA, and each will be followed at about 11:30 a.m. by a winners’ bracket game.

Everything shifts to Silver Cross Field on Saturday afternoon. The seventh-place game will be played at noon, the fifthplace game at 2:30 p.m., the third-place game at 5 p.m. and the championship game at 7:30 p.m.

lerschoen scored three goals for the Knights (5-3, 1-0), while Cailey Davern had two and Delaney Shepherd and Kim Bernhard one apiece. Erin Kay made five saves.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

JCA 25-25, Oak Forest 15-19:

Blake Reardon (15 kills) and Aron Goeken (28 assists) led host JCA (6-1, 0-0).

COLLEGE SOFTBALL

Lewis 5-1, UW-Parkside 3-0:

In the opener of the Great Lakes Valley Conference doubleheader, host Lewis (16-11, 7-5) pounded out 10 hits, including a solo homer

by Jenna Cairo to lead off the game. The Flyers received RBIs from Cori Reynolds, Frankie Rys and Brittany Russell.

Russell went 2 for 3 while Carly Jaworski (Lemont) and Kelsey Ullrich had two hits.

Lainie Schweickert (4-6) had a complete-game victory and struck out five.

In the nightcap, Kelly Bowler (Lockport, 12-5) tossed a complete-game, two-hit shutout, while striking out a season-high 11. The Flyers got

the lone run on an RBI double

by Cairo that scored Russell, who was 2 for 2.

Rock Valley 13-17, JJC 1-0: Joliet Junior College dropped a pair of games to its North Central Community College Conference conference opponent. Paloma Singletary and Courtney Sowa had hits in the first game and in Game 2, Samantha Deal had the lone single.

Dieringer cited: St. Francis’ Morghan Dieringer (Lincoln-Way West) was named Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week after posting her second shutout of the year in a 10-0 victory over Purdue Calumet last Thursday. The right-hander scattered four hits and struck out three while issuing three walks.

MEN’S GOLF

St. Francis wins invite: Led by tournament medalist Austin Gass, St. Francis opened its spring season with a firstplace finish at the 16-team Aurora Spring Invitational at Blackberry Oaks.

Gass fired a 2-under-par 70 as USF finished the event with a team score of 304. Daniel Frantz, Josh Gass and Lane Barbier carded rounds of 77, 78 and 79. Chris Jones (Lincoln-Way West) was next at 80.

GYMNASTICS

Traversa moving on: Riley Traversa, 14, of Plainfield, an eighth-grader at Indian Trail, finished 10th in all-around and qualified for regional competition at Youngstown, Ohio, with her performance in the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Illinois State Championships last weekend in DeKalb.

What made Traversa’s accomplishment more remarkable is she was competing with a broken bone in her leg and a torn hamstring.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

All-Star Shrine Game: Lemont’s Nathan Palermo and Bolingbrook’s Adam Klein will play in the Illinois High School All-Star Shrine football game.

AREA SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY’S EVENTS Baseball WJOL Tournament Providence at Minooka, 4 p.m.

Joliet West at Lincoln-Way West, 4 p.m.

Plainfield Central Joliet Central, 4 p.m.

––––––––– Wilmington at Kankakee (2), 10 a.m.

IC Prep at Plainfield East (2), 11 a.m.

Gardner-South Wilmington at Beecher, 2 p.m.

Seneca at Massac County, 3:30 p.m.

Plainfield North at Woodlawn, Arkansas, 4 p.m.

Argo at Romeoville, 4:15 p.m.

Marmion at JCA, 4:30 p.m.

Thornwood at Joliet West, 4:30 p.m.

Bradley-Bourbonnais at Joliet Central, 4:30 p.m.

Brother Rice at Lincoln-Way Central, 4:30 p.m.

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

Yorkville at Coal City, 4:30 p.m.

Reed-Custer at Holy Cross, Ky., 5 p.m.

Seneca at Goreville, 5:30 p.m.

Softball Joliet Central at East Aurora, 10 a.m.

Gardner-South Wilmington at Beecher, 2 p.m.

JCA at Morris, 4:30 p.m.

Bradley-Bourbonnais at Plainfield North, 4:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East at Mother McAuley, 4:30 p.m.

Lockport at Thornton, 4:30 p.m.

Minooka at Marian Catholic, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield Central at Joliet West, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield East at Lincoln-Way West, 4:30 p.m.

Romeoville at West Aurora, 4:30 p.m.

Seneca at Ottawa, 4:30 p.m.

Yorkville at Coal City, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Volleyball Joliet West at Marian Catholic, 5:30 p.m.

Lockport at Plainfield South, 5:30 p.m.

Plainfield East at Bolingbrook, 5:30 p.m.

Loyola at Providence, 6 p.m.

Joliet Central at Oak Forest, 6 p.m.

Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East, Minooka at WW South Invite, TBA Girls Soccer Streator at Morris, 4:30 p.m.

Marian Catholic at Lincoln-Way East, 6:15 p.m.

Joliet West, Lemont at York Invite, 6:45 p.m.

Girls Water Polo Riverside-Brookfield at Lincoln-Way West, 5 p.m.

Stagg at Lincoln-Way East, 5 p.m.

Boys Tennis East Aurora at Plainfield South, 11 a.m.

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

Badminton Argo at Romeoville, 4:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook at Sandburg, 4:30 p.m.

Men’s Volleyball Loyola at Lewis, 7 p.m.

College Baseball UW-Parkside at Lewis (2), noon/3 p.m.

Women’s Tennis St. Francis at Roosevelt, 3:30 p.m.

ESTATE BATTLE

NBA Central Division W L Pct 48 27 .640 45 29 .608 36 38 .486 32 42 .432 29 45 .392 Atlantic Division W L Pct y-Toronto 44 30 .595 Brooklyn 33 40 .452 Boston 33 41 .446 Philadelphia 18 57 .240 New York 14 60 .189 Southeast Division W L Pct z-Atlanta 56 19 .747 x-Washington 41 33 .554 Miami 34 40 .459 Charlotte 31 42 .425 Orlando 22 52 .297 Central Division

GB — 2½ 11½ 15½ 18½

x-Cleveland x-Bulls Milwaukee Indiana Detroit

GB — 10½ 11 26½ 30 GB — 14½ 21½ 24 33½

WESTERN CONFERENCE GB — ½ 2½ 5½ 11 GB — 6½ 15½ 20½ 32½ GB — 11½ 23 34 40

x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division; z-clinched conference

Tuesday’s Results Detroit 105, Atlanta 95 Brooklyn 111, Indiana 106 San Antonio 95, Miami 81 Golden State at L.A. Clippers (n) Wednesday’s Games Bulls at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 6 p.m.

San Antonio at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Indiana at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Dallas at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Houston, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Denver at Utah, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Portland, 9 p.m.

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE x-Nashville St. Louis Blackhawks Minnesota Winnipeg Dallas Colorado x-Anaheim Vancouver Calgary Los Angeles San Jose Edmonton Arizona

Central Division GP W L OT 78 47 22 9 76 46 23 7 76 46 24 6 76 44 25 7 77 39 26 12 77 37 30 10 76 35 29 12 Pacific Division GP W L OT 78 49 22 7 77 45 27 5 77 42 28 7 76 37 25 14 76 37 30 9 76 23 40 13 77 23 46 8

Pts 103 99 98 95 90 84 82

GF 224 229 217 219 217 239 206

GA 193 190 176 186 204 248 213

Pts 105 95 91 88 83 59 54

GF 227 224 229 201 212 185 161

GA 216 208 204 192 215 255 256

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Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts x-Montreal 77 47 22 8 102 x-Tampa Bay 78 47 24 7 101 Detroit 76 40 23 13 93 Boston 77 39 25 13 91 Ottawa 76 38 26 12 88 Florida 77 35 27 15 85 Toronto 77 29 42 6 64 Buffalo 76 21 47 8 50 Metropolitan Division Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts x-N.Y. Rangers 76 48 21 7 103 Pittsburgh 76 42 23 11 95 N.Y. Islanders 77 45 27 5 95 Washington 77 42 25 10 94 Columbus 76 37 35 4 78 Philadelphia 76 30 29 17 77 New Jersey 77 31 33 13 75 Carolina 76 28 37 11 67

GF 203 250 221 204 220 192 201 148

GA 174 204 208 198 204 210 245 255

GF 231 210 235 227 210 198 170 176

GA 179 190 215 190 234 219 197 208

Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.; x-clinched playoff spot

Tuesday’s Results Ottawa 2, Detroit 1, SO Vancouver 5, Nashville 4, SO Boston 3, Florida 2 Washington 4, Carolina 2 Columbus 3, New Jersey 2, OT Toronto 3, Tampa Bay 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Winnipeg 2 Wednesday’s Games Toronto at Buffalo, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Colorado at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – The will signed

by Cubs great Ernie Banks giving all of his assets to his caretaker is valid, a Cook County judge determined Tuesday.

Judge James Riley confirmed the will after testimony from two paralegals for the law firm that executed it. The two said they witnessed the fivepage document be signed Oct. 17. It was notarized by the law office of Byron Faermark and signed by the paralegals.

The witnesses testified Banks stated during the signing he was not going to leave money to his family. The witnesses also testified Banks’ longtime caretaker, Regina Rice, was present.

Banks’ family maintains Rice coerced him into handing over his assets. Banks, 83, died Jan. 23 of a heart attack.

The witnesses told the judge Banks seemed healthy and was not being coerced at the time he signed the will.

After the hearing, attorneys for wife Liz Banks described the judge’s ruling as merely procedural and said they would fight on.

AP study projecting average MLB salary tops $4M in 2015

By RONALD BLUM The Associated Press NEW YORK – Even before the first pitch of the 2015 season is thrown, an eye-popping baseball record will be set.

The average salary when opening-day rosters are finalized Sunday will break the $4 million benchmark for the first time, according to a study of all major league contracts by The Associated Press. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw tops players at $31 million, and Los Angeles projects to open the season with a payroll at about $270 million, easily a record.

“We’re enjoying a tremendously bountiful season in baseball,” said Toronto pitcher R.A. Dickey, the 2012 NL Cy Young Award winner with the New York Mets.

Fueled by the largest twoyear growth in more than a decade, the average salary projects to be about $4.25 million, according to the AP study, with the final figure depending on how many players are put on the disabled list before the first pitch is thrown. That is up from $3.95 million on the first

day of last season and $3.65 million when 2013 began.

“MLB’s revenues have grown in recent years, with the increase in national and local broadcast rights fees being a primary contributor,” said Dan Halem, MLB’s chief legal officer. “It is expected that player compensation will increase as club revenues increase.”

Baseball’s average was about $50,000 in 1976, the last year before free agency. Back then, many players took offseason jobs to pay their bills.

Now almost all of them do their heavy lifting in gyms, not warehouses.

In a $9 billion industry propelled by ballpark luxury suites and premium tickets, regional sports networks and streaming video, more than half the major leaguers are millionaires.

The average broke the $1 million mark in 1992, topped $2 million in 2001 and reached $3 million in 2008.

By comparison, the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers has risen slightly less

SPRING TRAINING

Fujikawa fails to get any outs vs. Cubs The ASSOCIATED PRESS SURPRISE, Ariz. – Kyuji Fujikawa failed to retire any of the five batters he faced in an eight-run ninth inning as a Texas Rangers’ split squad lost Tuesday to the Cubs, 1510.

Fujikawa, who signed with the Rangers in December after pitching for the Cubs last year, had retired 21 of 25 batters in exhibition games. The Cubs sent 12 batters to the plate in the ninth, and Fujikawa’s ERA jumped from 1.35 to 13.50.

Rangers starter Derrek Holland, slowed by a sore left shoulder early in spring training, threw 81 pitches.

He allowed five runs – four

earned – six hits and two walks in 5 1⁄ 3 innings. He is slated to start the Rangers’ home opener against Houston on April 10.

Ed Lucas had three hits and Carlos Corporan homered.

Matt Sczuur homered leading off Chicago’s four-run fifth, and Wes Darvill also homered for the Cubs.

Cubs closer Hector Rondon retired both batters he faced and lowered his ERA to 1.13 in nine appearances.

Dodgers OF Ethier leaves after hit on elbow vs. Sox

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier left Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to the White Sox after he was hit on

his right elbow by a pitch.

Ethier fell to the dirt in pain after he was plunked by rookie Carlos Rodon in the third.

Ethier was replaced by Chris Heisey, who homered in the fifth.

X-rays on Ethier’s elbow were negative, and he is expected to play Thursday against the Angels in Anaheim.

Sox slugger Jose Abreu went 4 for 4 with an RBI double, and Rodon allowed four hits in 51⁄3innings.

Melky Cabrera had a sacrifice fly.

Dodgers right-hander Joe Wieland allowed nine hits and two runs in five innings in his first spring start.

than fourfold since the first class of free agents started negotiations in November 1976.

And the average U.S. wage in 2013, the latest figure available, was $44,888, according to the Social Security Administration, up 1.28 percent from 2012.

“It isn’t just the TV deals,” union head Tony Clark wrote in an email to the AP. “From the parity on the field to the fan support & business off it (including the national TV contracts), the industry has never been healthier.”

Last year, the Dodgers opened at $234 million and ended the New York Yankees’ 15-year streak as baseball’s biggest spenders. Still seeking their first World Series title since 1988, Los Angeles is No. 1 by a huge margin. The Yankees project to be second at about $215 million, followed by Boston at around $185 million.

Detroit is fourth at roughly $170 million – about $100 million less than the Dodgers.

Coming off its third World Series title in five years, San Francisco is fifth, about $1 million behind the Tigers.

WHAT TO WATCH MLB spring training Cubs vs. Milwaukee, 3 p.m., CSN NBA Bulls at Milwaukee, 7 p.m., CSN NHL Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m., NBCSN Colorado at San Jose, 9:30 p.m., NBCSN Prep basketball Girls, McDonald’s All-American Game, at the United Center, 5:30 p.m., ESPNU Boys, McDonald’s All-American Game, at the United Center, 8 p.m., ESPN Tennis ATP World Tour/WTA, Miami Open, men’s and women’s quarterfinals, at Key Biscayne, Fla., noon, 6 p.m., ESPN2

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Southwest Division W L Pct 51 24 .680 50 24 .676 48 26 .649 45 29 .608 39 34 .534 Northwest Division W L Pct x-Portland 48 25 .658 Oklahoma City 42 32 .568 Utah 33 41 .446 Denver 28 46 .378 Minnesota 16 58 .216 Pacific Division W L Pct z-Golden State 60 13 .822 x-L.A. Clippers 49 25 .662 Phoenix 38 37 .507 Sacramento 26 47 .356 L.A. Lakers 20 53 .274

x-Memphis x-Houston San Antonio Dallas New Orleans

Judge declares Ernie Banks’ will to be valid

BASEBALL SALARIES

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FOOD Carrot Cake Waffles With Ginger Raisin Syrup

Carrot Cake Waffles With Ginger Raisin Syrup

Makes 4 large waffles Servings: 30 minutes

For the ginger-raisin syrup: 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup water 1⁄3 cup golden raisins 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon dry ground ginger

AP photo

BREAKFAST THAT’S

BUNNY APPROVED

Carrot cake made for mornings

By ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press

This Easter, we’ve decided you can have cake for breakfast. After all, it is a holiday that already is loaded with treats. So why not embrace the sweeter side of every meal?

We took all the flavors of a classic carrot cake – golden raisins, grated carrots,

chopped walnuts and brown sugar – and combined them into a crispy waffle perfect for breakfast or lunch. You even could serve them for dessert with a topping of vanilla ice cream.

The waffles also can be prepared ahead, then frozen (separated by kitchen parchment). When ready to serve, just pop into the toaster.

For the waffles: 2 eggs 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil 8-ounce can crushed pineapple (not drained) ½ cup toasted, chopped walnuts ½ cup packed grated carrot 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon table salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon Butter, optional To make the syrup, in a small saucepan over medium-high, combine the brown sugar, water, raisins and both gingers. Bring to a simmer, stirring to combine, and heat until the sugar has dissolved.

Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to steep.

Heat a waffle iron to medium high. Heat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, pineapple, walnuts, carrot, buttermilk and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the liquid ingredients just until combined.

Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray and add 2⁄3 cup of batter, or an appropriate amount for your waffle iron. Cook as directed for your waffle iron, or until golden brown.

Keep warm on a baking sheet in the oven while you cook the remaining waffles. Serve with butter, if desired, and the warm syrup.

Nutrition information per serving: 850 calories; 240 calories from fat (28 percent of total calories); 27 g fat (3.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 110 mg cholesterol; 138 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 82 g sugar; 15 g protein; 800 mg sodium.

PUZZLES SUDOKU

BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

South, is it this, that or the other?

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Anthony Trollope, a 19th-century English author, said, “Three hours a day will produce as much as a man ought to write.”

Not all authors would have agreed with that. Two who come to mind are Isaac Asimov and P.G. Wodehouse. In this deal, though, declarer, in seven spades, has three choices at trick one after West leads the heart king. What are they, and which should he select?

This was a difficult bidding deal.

South made what sounded to his partner like a help-suit game-try.

North, holding excellent diamonds and four spades, jumped to game.

Then South, out of ideas, used Blackwood with a void and finally guessed well to bid seven spades.

(Users of textbook Roman Key Card Blackwood would have known that North had the diamond king, not the club king.)

The natural reaction is immediately to discard declarer’s club loser on dummy’s heart ace. But if South does that with this layout, he goes down one, falling foul to the unlucky 4-0 diamond break.

There are two other trick-one choices. Declarer can discard a diamond on the heart ace.

Then, after drawing trumps, South can play three rounds of diamonds, ruff a diamond in his hand, return to dummy with a trump, and pitch his club loser on the 13th diamond. Alternatively, my pick: Play low from the dummy, ruff in hand, draw trumps, and turn to diamonds.

When South sees the 4-0 split, he will realize the necessity for the diamond discard on the heart ace. ******

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to have lower blood pressure than non-owners.

That’s probably due to a combination of increased exercise and the calming effects that pets have on their owners.

• PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS. Dog ownership helps prevent loneliness, anxiety and depression.

Each of these is, in turn, a risk factor for heart disease. Many people report feeling less fear and anxiety when they pet a dog. Dog ownership leads to less release of the stress hormone cortisol, which in turn lowers stress-related increases in heart rate and blood pressure.

Why all these benefits? I think it’s because (most) dogs love us without reservation. There’s a prayer that makes this point: “Lord, help me to become the person my dog thinks I am.”

Dogs also seek our love, and that, too, has its benefits. Dogs add structure and routine to the day. And the presence of an animal that requires care can turn a sick person’s focus outward and away from his or her symptoms and worries.

As you can see, dogs have much to offer us.

But think carefully before you make the decision to adopt a dog. Pets have social, emotional and physical needs.

Make sure you will have the time and energy to attend to them. We have recently published a report about the health benefits of owning a dog, which you can find out about at my website, askdoctork.com.

Edited by Will Shortz

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Dear Doctor K: I’m on the fence about getting a dog. My wife claims that pets – particularly dogs – can improve our health.

Is that true?

Dear Reader: When I was growing up, there was always a dog in the family. And I mean “in the family”: They were a part of the family, often coming with us when we went on errands. Some of my friends never had a pet, so I once asked my mother why we always had a dog. She replied: “Dogs are good for us.”

I remembered that answer when I got your question. But I wasn’t sure of the “scientific” answer to your question, so I did some homework.

When I looked into the evidence, I found that there are many studies that indicate having a dog is linked to health in several ways. Here’s what I learned: • PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Regular exercise is the closest thing that exists to an all-purpose tonic for good health. Enter the dog. Dogs are perfect exercise buddies. Whether we like it or not, they will encourage us to go for a walk, be it raining, snowing, sleeting or hailing outside.

• REDUCED ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES IN KIDS. Most allergists now say children who are exposed to a dog from infancy onward are less likely to develop problems. That appears to be true even in allergy-prone kids.

• CARDIOVASCULAR BENEFITS. A growing body of evidence is showing multiple benefits for heart health. In 2013, the American Heart Association (AHA) issued a statement concluding that pet ownership is probably associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. How could that be? Consider the next two benefits: • BLOOD PRESSURE. In multiple studies, dog owners have been shown

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HOROSCOPE TODAY – Your ability to prioritize and pay attention to detail will play a big role in helping you to reach your goals. Don’t worry about what your opponents are doing. What matters is the quality you put into everything you do. Strategize wisely and maintain a positive attitude.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – In your rush to do too much, minor mishaps are likely. Proceed cautiously when using equipment or machinery. Problems with authority figures will surface if you lack diplomacy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Make the most of your outgoing, friendly nature.

Get involved in anything that will let you use your people skills to get ahead. A teaching or mentoring position will help build confidence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Patience will be the key to getting ahead. Minor delays may keep you off-schedule, but you will accomplish all you set out to do if you remain calm and avoid overreacting.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Unanticipated

changes will cause you to hastily make crucial decisions. Don’t expect your colleagues or family to agree with your choices. You need to put your needs first and prioritize.

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Once you have made up your mind, take

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Put your strategy in place and get ready to advance. Set up meetings, travel or upgrade your qualifications. Do whatever is necessary to ensure your future success.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – You have been coasting for too long. It’s time to make big changes. A new vocation or relocation will be exactly what is needed to keep you moving in an upward direction.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Don’t open up too quickly if someone is pressing you for personal information, or your words may be used against you. Unanticipated changes will end up working in your favor.

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Dear Readers: In honor of April Fools’ Day, I’ll share a couple of offbeat letters I’ve received from readers who have attempted to pull my proverbial leg.

Enjoy!

Dear Abby: I’m writing to brag about my boyfriend.

He’s a semi-professional alligator wrestler and super brave. It’s a tough job and it takes him away from home a lot. It’s also a very dangerous job. He often comes home with bite marks all over his neck and shoulders, and scratches on his back.

Want to know something weird about alligators? Their natural odor smells a lot like perfume.

When my beau gets back from a tournament, he often reeks of it. The first time I smelled it on him, I was worried. But after he explained it to me, it made perfect sense. (Just another one of life’s coincidences, I guess.)

We’re so happy together. We have four beautiful children, and he promises we’ll get married soon – right after the next tournament. I know you get lots of letters about bad relationships, so I thought I’d let you hear about a good one. – Gator Girl in

Florida

Dear Gator Girl: That’s a good one, all right. You may have thought you smelled perfume, but I smell a rat. Be glad your boyfriend doesn’t wrestle cougars because I hear they wear indelible lipstick.

Dear Abby: A teacher at our high school took some time off to get a breast augmentation. Before she left, she told the class she was having her tonsils out.

When she returned to the classroom with a larger chest, one of the students

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips cracked, “Nice tonsils!” Of course, the class roared.

What do you think about this? – George in South

Carolina

Dear George: I think that unless her students pay more attention to what she’s teaching and less to her chest, they may be earning double D’s.

And now ... back to work:

Dear Abby: When does an extramarital affair actually start? Is it when the two parties involved do the mattress mambo, their first kiss, or is it sooner? –

Clueless Wife in Canada

Dear Clueless: A love affair involves more than having sex. An extramarital affair begins as soon as a man or woman starts sneaking around and lying to his or her mate.

Dear Abby: Please settle an argument my ex-husband and I still have. Over the course of our marriage, we had problems.

One night we had a nasty spat, after which he moved out and never returned. He claims I should have asked him to move back in. My response has always been that he chose to leave, so I shouldn’t have had to beg him to come back. Your opinion, please? – Wonder-

ing in Crystal Lake, Ill.

Dear Wondering: In my opinion, you and your ex-husband should stop arguing because after your divorce became final, the question became moot.

• Write Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Mature woman needed for elder CAT “MURPHY” care in Lockport. Minimum care need for dementia patient. Night shift. Mon, Tue & Wed 9pm to Murphy is still missing. Please 9am. Call Ken 815-212-9166 or help us find him. He is a cute Karen 779-456-0356 male neutered cat, six years old,

REWARD $300

RESIDENT CARE DIRECTOR

Willow Falls Senior Living Community is looking for a Resident Care Director to come join our team and make a difference in our resident's daily lives! RN req. Apply at: 1681 Willow Circle Dr, Crest Hill, or Fax resume to: 815-725-5853

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has a crooked ear, honey beige color. Please call if you see him.

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815-236-2233 Lost or Taken –

Dog - Yorkie Poodle all Black weighs 2-3 lbs, female, last seen Ingalls Ave. & Highland Ave. 815-325-9115

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DRIVERS

Email resume to info@tsasphalt.com or apply in person at Tri-State, 1362 Bungalow Road, Morris.

DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES

Joliet - Rooney Heights, lost from Rooney Dr on Friday 3-20.

Siamese Mix, beige/gray with dark marking on her face, shorter hair, 6 years old, spayed, inside cat.

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PART-TIME OVERNIGHT FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST

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HOLLAND'S JOLIET TERMINAL IS HIRING! Local & Regional Drivers wanted Full Time Mechanics

wanted! Full time driver benefits include company paid health insurance, Vacation/holiday/sick pay, 5% increase on 1st 2nd and 3rd year and cost of living increase. Driver candidates must have 1 year or 50,000 miles experience in like-kind equipment, hazmat & tanker endorsements, no dui/owi in last 3 years and no major-preventables in the last 3 years.

See the recruiter April 1 from 3pm to 4pm or April 2 10am to 5pm, 3801 Mount Rd Joliet, IL 60436 Find your direction at Holland!

Apply today at www.hollandregional.com/careers EEO/AAE Minorities/Females/Persons with Disabilities/ Protected Veterans

Looking for Drivers to deliver newspapers in the Joliet area.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, an insured reliable vehicle and willing to work early morning hours.

Interested parties should call 708-342-5649 or email gcreed@chicagotribune.com Leave your name, phone number and town you reside in.

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LOST SHELTIE KALLIE

Answers to Name Kallie Knows the word treats Scared will run, don't chase, please call 309-824-0107 REWARD

Job Fair Friday April 10

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Love pizza? ARYZTA's Romeoville pizza assembly plant is looking for Shift Supervisors, Production Workers, Machine Operators & Production Line Trainers.

Please apply online at https://aryztacareers.silkroad.com

or visit our Job Fair Friday April 10, between 10 am and 5 pm at the Country Inn & Suites in Romeoville off of I-55 and Weber Rd. 1265 Lakeview Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 All positions are located in Romeoville.

EOE/ E-Verify Employer

The Herald News / TheHerald-News.com • Wednesday, April 1, 2015 • Couch, Lamps, End & Coffee Tables, Roll Top Desk, Chair, Oak Bookcase, Oak Table 4 Chairs, 1 Leaf

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PULL SLED ~ CHILD'S

Possibly handcrafted, good cond.

No rust on rails, original wood in good condition. Has pull rope at the front of sled. Measures 37”L 10.5”H, 15”W outside and 13.5” inside width, $15 815-838-0239

1970's East German Paratrooper Helmet, $100.

815-744-6062 Boyd Bears & Friends resin figurines & pins, $20 each or less obo; Collectible Tins: Oreo, Hershey, Nestle & More, $10 each or less obo; Call for info, Must sell!

815-729-0900

GLASS DECANTER

Amber color, Moroccan style, over 50 years old, décor only, never used. Excellent condition, has wood stopper & cap. Stands 10-1/2”T and 5”W at middle of base, $55. 815-838-0239

Baby Formula, Enfamil Premium Powder 6 - 12.5 oz. Cans 8.00/each 815-436-5171

Schwinn Suburban Bike - Ladies 10 speed - 27” w/ accessories Good condition - $35/OBO. 815-372-2151

19” drop in Retro Pink Cast Iron Sink, $40.

Call Betty @ 815-436-6717

Joliet Woodlawn Memorial Park Next to Swan Pond, 2 adjoining lots and 1 single lot, $2600/ea.

815-741-1253

Solid oak wood on top with beautiful curved wrought iron legs. Wanted: Any Appliances Excellent condition and very Any condition. Will pay cash. good looking. $150/both.

Contact Gina @ 815-730-1300 815-436-5171

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

Oak, 54”W x 49”H x 16”D, holds TV up to 25”, DVD shelf, large storage drawer below, 3 shelves include slide-out top shelf, storage area behind glass and wood door, like new, $100.

815-436-8689

Tires, Bridgestone set of 4 Blizzak WS15, 195/55R14 New $100/set 815-212-2013

Twin Headboard/Bookcase $25.

815-426-4222

2008 Sunseeker, 2860 Model

Small Patio Table Solid surface, 36” round plus 2 chairs - $25.

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~ WANTED ~ Buying Stereo Equipment

Ham, CB, Short wave radios, guitar & amps prefer vintage, will consider all working or not, no TV's, computers, or auto audio Call - Wayne 708-927-1871

Treadmill, manual – used 1 time In Motion T900 – fully assembled $75 815-724-0312 Weslo Cross Cycle stationary bike, Has digital display & tension adjustment, Great condition, 47”L x 38”H x 19.5”W $44. 815-838-0239

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JOLIET EAST ~ 4 BEDROOM

Joliet ~ 3 Bedroom Ranch

Utility room, bath, rooms are large.

Shed, 1.5 car gar, pets welcome. $1280/mo+dep. 815-474-9054

South of Yorkville, Beautiful 3BR

Plainfield, Custom 3 BR, 2 BA 2 bath, appl, blt in micro, new Raised Ranch, unincorp NW, 2 car gar, Lisbon/Newark schools. Low RE. taxes, fin. bsmt, 2 car gar, Available now. 815-744-5141 .5 acres, move-in-ready ! very clean,neutral colors, $227,900 815-436-6512 Jolietrentalunits.com , Big Clean,Furnished, wood flrs, fridge, microwave, laundry, elevator, On bus line. $105/wk. $455/mo 815-726-2000

2 bath, appliances, full basement, CREST HILL ~ 2000 SQ FT garage. NO PETS, $995/mo + dep 3 phase wiring, no mechanics.

630-697-2235 12 x 12 garage door, $1050/mo.

630-850-7341 JOLIET ~ SMALL STUDIO $500/mo, utilities included.

See Barber, 1524 N. Raynor Ave. 859-620-4348 Joliet, 2 br. at 1016 Richards ,2nd.

Fl. $750/mo+sec.Water incl. lg Kit, stove, fridge, credit & bkg. check avail 4-1, Steven 815-260-7700

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Studio/1BR, utilities included.

Elevator, Laundry, Guest Library, Near Bus & Downtown. $115-$160/wk. $499-$694/mo.

815-726-2000 Kungs Way Dr, Immaculate 2BR Open floor plan, appl, sep dining, ceiling fans, free heat, no pets.

Available now. 815-744-1155

MOTORCYCLES WANTED MINOOKA - 2 BEDROOM

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor in Interest to Bank of America National AssociaREAL ESTATE INVESTORS tion, as Trustee, Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National BANK OWNED Association, as Trustee for ResidenCook and Will County Retail Office tial Asset Mortgage Products, Apartments Houses Vacant and Mortgage Asset-Backed Inc., Sec 8 Must Sell Pass-Through Certificates, Series Qualified Principals Only 2007-RP2, PLAINTIFF McKay Investment Realty Inc. Vs. 630-990-2000 Sharon Eakstries; Unknown Heirs

and Legatees of John Eakstries; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; John Eakstries III; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Joseph M. Cernugel, Thomas E. Cowgill and Timothy A. Clark, as Special Representatives for John Eakstries (deceased) DEFENDANTS 14 CH 01909 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of John Eakstries John Eakstries III Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 5 IN LONGLEAT UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

Water & cable included. No pets. $810/mo + sec. 815-467-6826

Airless Paint Sprayer Graco Magnum Pro X7, Professional Grade Sprayer, Excellent Condition - $285.

815-325-2809

Off Essington, Pretty 2BR, Updated condo, appl, D/W, ceiling fans, 2 A/C's, new carpet, sep dining.

Small pet Okay. 815-744-1155

Joliet, Elmhurst Cemetery

Toshiba Laptop, windows home basic system, Works. $75/obo.

815-724-0312

Call for Appt!

815-722-7556

Ford 450 V10, class C, 2 slides. 10,850 miles, $37,000.

MANHATTAN ~ 3 BEDROOM 815-252-7280 ~ 815-584-1458 1 bath, 1st floor, new carpet, stove, refrig, A/C, coin laundry. Avail now. $995/mo 815-478-4316

single plot, Devotion section, $800 815-545-0298

HP Color LaserJet printer/scanner/copier 2840 great cond, downsizing must sell, $200/obo 815-263-2717

*Spacious Floor Plans *24-Hr Emergency Maint *Lndry Facilities in Ea Bldg *Minutes from Metra, Pace, Schools, Downtown Joliet 350 N. Broadway Joliet, IL 60435 Ofc hrs 9am-4:30pm M-F

Glass Dining Room Table 3' x 5' w/ 6 beautiful upholstered fabric dining room chairs, excellent condition - Must Sell! $150/OBO 815-272-3494 Powered by: Sectional, Lane 3 pc. Sectional, winter green, 3 pc. includes 2 recliners, w/ console, pull out sleeper, vibration & heat on recliners, $400/obo 815-744-4338 1926 Model T Ford, Needs New Home Shelf units Ikea, Good Condition, $8,500/obo 5 – wooden shelf units 30”w x 815-341-4360 19”d, good for home or garage. $40/each 773-315-9677

Tables, living room, set of 3, coffee table & 2 end tables $75, good cond.

2 oak end tables $50 815-999-5190 ~ 815-212-9938

Accepting Applications Studio, 1, 2 & 3 BR's Income Restricted Apts

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

Evergreen Terrace Apartments

CRESTHILL – 3 Bdr, 1 ba Ranch, appl, , 2.5 car gar, huge deck, large fenced yard, $1100/mo.

Avail 5-1 773-930-3674

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PLAINFIELD ~ 2 BEDROOM Relaxing Chair w/ Ottoman & Massage feature on both, Retro – very unique, $75.

Call Betty 815-436-6717

All makes, cash paid, reasonable.

Will pick-up.

630-660-0571

AVAILABLE NOW!!

JOLIET PARKVIEW ESTATES 2BR Duplexes starting at $850 per/mo and Single Family Homes Call for move in Specials!

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GENERATOR

900 watt 63 CC portable Z cycle.

Great for camping or emergency, $90.

815-744-6062

Joliet West 1 bedroom $550 22 N.Cagwin includes; water, new paint, carpeting. sec req'd no pets. call Bernie 815-726-7373

Ladder, 24' aluminum $125/obo 815-685-7773

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Australian Shepherd Dog

Advertise in print and online for one low price.

AKC registered, tri-colored, 1 + years old, lovable, smart, healthy, athletic, has all shots, $400.

Don 815-546-1115

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Twin Oaks West Lovely 1BR

Appl, blt in micro, A/C, huge closets, free heat, soft water, elec entry, no pets. 815-744-5141

Dinnerware/Microwaveable, $70 8 place settings + serving pieces, $70. Cannister set, candy dish and spice jars, $70, all as listed.

815-723-7260 Call 10am-3pm Wesco USA, sturdy metal chairs with padded backs and seats.

Excellent condition! $35/set.

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1 bath, appliances, A/C, new flooring, laundry, $1075/mo.

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Channahon 2 Bedroom 1 bath, garage, $950/mo + security deposit. 815-467-4526

Joliet West- Troy school, 2 Bdrm, 2.5 BA, Open Floor Plan, Hardwood Floors, Bsmnt, 2 Car, Deck. $ 1450, + utilities, 1mo security, NO PETS/ SMOKING Avail MidApril. 708-703-1234

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42 CLASSIFIED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 9, 1973 AS DOCUMENT R73-24143, AND NUMBER CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 1973 DOCUMENT NUMBER AS R73-31679, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3900 Theodore Street Joliet, IL 60431 and which said Mortgage was made by: John Eakstries executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Meritage Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2002008839; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on 05/05/2015 at 1:00 pm at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 on or before APRIL 24, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-14-09109 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I650066 (Published in the Herald-News March 25, 2015 April 1, 8, 2015)

• Wednesday, April 1, 2015 • The Herald News / TheHerald-News.com That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 111, IN LINCOLNSHIRE EAST 1ST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 2, TOWNSHP 34 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 11, 1978 AS DOCUMENT NO. R78-26362, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3491 Edward Drive Crete, IL 60417 and which said Mortgage was made by: Asiah M. Carter the Mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2013107927; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on 05/05/2015 at 1:00 pm at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 on or before April 24, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-15-00116 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I650067 (Published in the Herald-News March 25, 2015 April 1, 8, 2015)

ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

KIMBERLY D. PATTERSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 15 CH 00681.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY JOLIET, ILLINOIS, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 161 IN TOWN AND COUNTRY`S CIDER CREEK SUBDIVISION PHASE TWO, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORIDNG TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 17, 1995 AS DOCUMENT R95-16942, IN THE VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 01-13-202-045-0000.

Commonly known as: 138 Periwinkle Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60490, and which said Mortgage was made by KIMBERLY PATTERSON, as Mortgagor(s) to James F. Messinger & CO., Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number R2011008892, and the present owner(s) of the property being KIMBERLY PATTERSON,, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY JOLIET, ILLINOIS, Will County Court Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432 on or before MAY 1, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Clerk of the Will County Circuit Court.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 138 Periwinkle Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60490 (Published in the Herald-News April 1, 8, 15, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging is accepting "letters of intent" to apply for the designation of regional Adult Protective Services (APS) Provider Agencies in the counties listed below:

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PLAINTIFF Vs. Asiah M. Carter; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00102 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Asiah M. Carter, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6315218) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Will, ss IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY JOLIET, ILLINOIS, BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL

PUBLIC NOTICE

provide APS services in accordance with Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) standards, policies and procedures. Final authorization of APS contracts is subject to approval by IDOA. "Letters of intent" are due at the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, P.O. Box 809, Kankakee, IL 60901 on or before close of business on April 24, 2015 (4:00 p.m.) Letters of Intent are not to be sent by email. The Area Agency on Aging will not respond to any "letter of intent" which is received after the deadline.

The Area Agency will forward a proposal package to each agency which submits a timely "letter of intent." However, submission of a "letter of intent" and receipt of a proposal package does not obligate an agency to continue participation in the procurement.

If you require further information, please contact Lucinda Hurt at 815.939.0727.

(Published in the Herald-News April 1, 8, 2015.) HN 1922

PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Dwight, Illinois Request for Bids The Village of Dwight, Illinois invites qualified bidders for construction services for a public transportation facility as it relates to the “Chicago-St. Louis High-Speed Rail, Dwight Station Construction Package.” Respondents with an interest in making these services available to the Village of Dwight are invited to respond to this Request for Bids. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain access by contacting Kevin McNamara via an email request for electronic documents at kmcn@dwightillinois.com. There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 11:00AM at Dwight Village Hall, 209 S. Prairie Avenue, Dwight, Illinois 60420. Qualified bidders must submit their bids no later than 11:00AM on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Sealed bids should be addressed to Village of Dwight, Office of the Village Clerk, 209 S. Prairie Avenue, Dwight, Illinois 60420. Questions should be directed to Kevin McNamara, Village Administrator, at kmcn@dwightillinois.com. The Village of Dwight is an EEO Employer and encourages DBE firms to apply.

(Published in the Herald-News March 18, 25, April 1, 2015.) HN 1856

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE JOLIET PLAN COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Plan Commission of the City of Joliet on THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers (2nd Floor) of the Joliet Municipal Building, 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, at which DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, time and place the following matKendall, Lake, McHenry, Will ters will be considered: An Adult Protective Services Provider Agency may be any public or not-for-profit agency that exhibits the program and fiscal capacity to

A-4-15: Proposed Amendment to a Certain Annexation Agreement for Autobahn Country Club approved by the City of Joliet on January 3,

2001 and recorded on February 8, 2001 as Document No. R2001014389, but only as to that territory covered by an amendment to said annexation agreement entered into on March 19, 2013 pursuant to City of Joliet Resolution No. 6676, a copy of which was recorded on November 15, 2014 as Document No. R2014-098614.

The proposed amendment principally concerns the development of a condominium development for members. The real property affected by the proposed amendment is described in the above-referenced document and is commonly known as the Autobahn Country Club located at 3795 CenterPoint Way (formerly Patterson Road), Joliet, Illinois (PIN #'s 10-11-06-400020-0010, 10-11-06-400-0200020, 10-11-06-400-016, 1011-06-300-004, 10-11-07-100018, 10-11-07-100-019, 10-1110-11-06-40006-400-018, 025, 10-11-07-100-023, 10-1110-11-07-20007-100-025, 021, 10-11-06-300-007, 10-1107-100-024, 10-11-07-100022, part of 10-11-06-300-0010000, 10-11-06-301-008-0000, and 10-11-06-301-009-0000)

PUBLIC NOTICE

DIAN TRAIL. (PIN# 05-06-25-202-035-0000)

P.E., Director of Engineering March 30, 2015.

(Published in the Herald-News April PETITION 2015-20: A VARIATION 1, 2015.) HN 1923 OF ALLOWABLE SIGNAGE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A MONUMENT SIGN WITH A 52 SQ. FT. THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN FULL COLOR L.E.D. ELECTRONIC THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE MESSAGE BOARD, LOCATED AT PUBLIC NOTICE HELD BY THE ZONING BOARD OF 1050 NE FRONTAGE ROAD. APPEALS OF THE CITY OF JOLIET, Certificate #29834 was filed in ILLINOIS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 16, (PIN# 05-06-02-300-019-0000) the office of the County Clerk of Will 2015 AT THE HOUR OF 2:00 P.M. County, Illinois on March 18, 2015 IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 150 PETITION 2015-21: A VARIATION wherein the business firm of WEST JEFFERSON STREET, JOLIET, OF MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF A DEILLINOIS FOR THE CONSIDERATION TACHED “CARRIAGE HOUSED & S DESIGNS OF THE FOLLOWING: STYLE” GARAGE FROM 20 FT. TO 28 FT. AND A VARIATION OF A Located at 1837 TANAGER CT PETITION 2015-11: A SPECIAL SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACK JOLIET IL 60435 was registered; USE PERMIT TO ALLOW INSTALLAFROM 6 FT. TO 4 FT. (WEST SIDE) that the true or real name or names TION OF A 100 FT. TALL, AND FROM 10 FT. TO 5 FT. of the person or persons owning “STEALTH” WIRELESS TELECOM(NORTH SIDE), LOCATED AT 601 the business, with their respective MUNICATION MONOPOLE, LOCATCAMPBELL STREET. post office address(es), is/are as ED AT 844 CAMPUS DRIVE. follows: (PIN# 30-07-09-312-019-0000) (PIN# 05-06-01-400-011-0000) DINA A DYLIK PETITION 2015-22: A VARIATION 1837 TANAGER CT PETITION 2015-12: A VARIATION OF MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF A DE- JOLIET IL 60435 OF USE TO ALLOW A B-3 (GENER“CARRIAGE HOUSETACHED AL BUSINESS) USE IN AN R-B (RESTYLE” GARAGE FROM 20 FT. TO IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have STRICTED BUSINES) DISTRICT, LO26 FT. TO ALLOW REPLACEMENT hereunto set my hand and Official CATED AT 844 CAMPUS DRIVE. OF AN EXISTING GARAGE AT THE Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois, SITE, LOCATED AT 815 WESTERN this 18th day of March, 2015.

(PIN# 05-06-01-400-011-0000) M-1-15: Amendment to the Master AVENUE. Development Plan for Autobahn Nancy Schultz Voots PETITION 2015-13: A VARIATION Country Club. (PIN #'s 10-11-06(PIN# 30-07-08-407-010-0000) County Clerk 400-020-0010, 10-11-06-400- OF ALLOWABLE SIGNAGE TO PER020-0020, 10-11-06-400-016, MIT INSTALLATION OF A MONU- THE MEETING IS HELD IN AN AC- (Published in the Herald-News 10-11-06-300-004, 10-11-07- MENT SIGN WITH AN 18 SQ. FT. CESSIBLE LOCATION. IF YOU NEED March 25, April 1, 8, 2015.) HN 100-018, 10-11-07-100-019, ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD, A REASONABLE ACCOMMODA- 1884 10-11-06-400-018, 10-11-06- LOCATED AT 4970 THEODORE TION, PLEASE CONTACT THE 400-025, 10-11-07-100-023, STREET. PLANNING DIVISION AT (815)72410-11-07-100-025, 10-11-0710-11-06-300-007, 200-021, 10-11-07-100-024, 10-11-07100-022, part of 10-11-06-300001-0000, 10-11-06-301-0080000, and 10-11-06-301-0090000)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JOLIET ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

(PIN# 05-06-04-200-028-0000)

PETITION 2015-14: A VARIATION OF A REQUIRED FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM 30 FT. TO 11 FT. TO ALLOW A 4 FT. X 22 FT. DECK ON AN EXISTING PORCH, LOCATED AT Z-2-15: Reclassification of 20 Mis- 415 LANDAU AVENUE. sissippi Avenue from R-3 (one and two family residential) Zoning to R- (PIN# 30-07-10-235-016-0000) 2 (single-family residential) Zoning. Commonly known as: 20 PETITION 2015-15: A VARIATION Mississippi Avenue. PIN #30-07- TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF AN L.E.D. COLOR MESSAGE CENTER 15-200-009.

ON A NEW MONUMENT SIGN, LOZ-3-15: Reclassification of 103 N. CATED AT 500 CHICAGOLAND Prairie Avenue from R-3 (one and SPEEDWAY.

4050.

CHAIRMAN: ED HENNESSY CHAIRMAN PRO-TEM: DENISE POWERS CORPORATION COUNSEL: MARTIN J. SHANAHAN JR. BOARD MEMBERS: ED HENNESSY, WILLIAM FERGUSON, CHARLES GRAHAM, REBECCA DARLEY, ELIZABETH NEVAREZ, DENISE POWERS, JIM RIGGS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Certificate #29836 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Will County, Illinois on March 18, 2015 wherein the business firm of MARTINEZ LANDSCAPING

Located at 159 PARKS AVE JOLIET IL 60432 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post of(Published in the Herald-News April fice address(es), is/are as follows: 1, 2015.) HN 1921

two family residential) Zoning to R2 (single-family residential) Zon- (PIN# 10-11-03-100-001-0000) ing. Commonly known as: 103 N. Prairie Avenue. PIN #30-07- PETITION 2015-16: A VARIATION OF ALLOWABLE SIGNAGE TO PER08-421-007.

MIT THE ADDITION OF A 16 SQ. FT. PUBLIC NOTICE V-3-15: Vacation of a Portion of FULL-COLOR, L.E.D. ELECTRONIC an Existing 15' Wide Public Utility MESSAGE BOARD ON AN EXISTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY and Drainage Easement located at MONUMENT SIGN, LOCATED AT OF LOCKPORT 2015 SUMMIT & RUNYAN RECONSTRUCTION. 2601 Plainfield Road. Commonly 1820 W. JEFFERSON STREET. known as: 2601 Plainfield Road.

(PIN# 30-07-18-209-007-0000) The City of Lockport, Illinois does PIN #06-03-25-101-029. hereby invite sealed bids for the V-4-15: Vacation of a 10' x PETITION 2015-17: A VARIATION 2015 Summit & Runyan Recon108.9' Portion of a Public Utility OF USE TO ALLOW AN R-3 (ONE & struction project. Bids will be reEasement located at 1700 Center- TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) USE IN ceived at the Public Works & EngiPoint Way. Commonly known as: AN I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DIS- neering Facility, 17112 S. Prime 1700 CenterPoint Way. PIN #10- TRICT AND TO ALLOW TWO SIN- Blvd., Lockport, IL 60441, until GLE FAMILY HOMES ON ONE LOT, 10 A.M. local time on Wednesday 11-07-201-004.

LOCATED AT 560-562 N. SCOTT April 22, 2015, at which time they will be opened and publicly read Dated this 1ST day of APRIL, 2015 STREET. aloud. Bid documents may be (PIN# 30-07-10-110-002-0000) picked up at 17112 S. Prime PLAN COMMISSION OF Blvd., public works department JOLIET, ILLINOIS PETITION 2015-18: A SPECIAL front desk, IDOT certificate required, 150 W. Jefferson Street USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A USED $50 non-refundable. Bidders are Joliet, IL 60432 CAR SALES BUSINESS, WITH A required to comply with all submitMartin J. Shanahan, Jr., DISPLAY AREA FOR UP TO 20 tals as listed in Notice to Bidders.

Corporation Counsel LOCATED AT 312 MANHAT- The City of Lockport reserves the CARS, James M. Haller, TAN ROAD. right to reject any and all proposDirector, Comm. & Econ. Dev. als, parts of any and all proposals (PIN# 30-07-22-300-021-0000 to waive technical errors or or (Published in the Herald-News April & 30-07-22-300-023-0000) omissions in submitted proposals.

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JOSE ANTONIO MARTINEZ SR 159 PARKS AVE JOLIET IL 60432 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois, this 18th day of March, 2015.

Nancy Schultz Voots County Clerk (Published in the Herald-News March 25, April 1, 8, 2015.) HN 1885

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