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By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – A plan to develop 224 acres of warehouse space at a site once slated for the Bridge Street Town Centre shopping mall got a boost Wednesday from the Joliet City Council Economic Development Committee.

The committee voted 2-1 to support rezoning for the land at the interchange of Interstates 55 and 80 despite opposition from Chairman Larry Hug. Hillwood Investment Properties, a Texas-based developer of warehouse space owned by the Perot family, wants to begin construction in 2016.

Senior Vice President Don Schoenheider told the committee that Hillwood has a deal to buy the 264 acres if it can get rezoning from the city.

The plan includes 40 acres to develop about 350,000 square feet of retail space. O&S Holdings, which still owns the land, had planned to build the 1.5-million square foot Bridge Street Town Centre lifestyle shopping mall before the recession hit.

Schoenheider said O&S no longer plans to build the mall.

“They told us their decision is to sell the property, get what-

“How much longer do we wait?”

Terry Morris Joliet City Council Economic Development Committee member ever money they can from it, and leave town,” he said.

For-sale signs have been posted on the property recently.

Committee members Pat Mudron said he did not see a future for retail development at the site.

“O&S wouldn’t be selling to these people if they saw in the future there would be an appetite for retail there,” Mudron said. “They made a decision: it’s over. And this is the next best for them. Isn’t this the next best for us?”

Committee member Terry Morris said he was not convinced that the site no longer held promise for retail. But he noted that 40 acres was set aside for retail in the Hillwood plan. Also, another 45 acres in the area under a separate owner could be developed for retail, he said.

“How much longer do we wait?” Morris asked.

Hug, the lone vote against

rezoning that ultimately would have to be approved by the full City Council, called the site at the crossroads of two interstates “a prime area” that should be reserved for high-profile development.

“That would be a prime area for corporate headquarters,” Hug said. “But if we turn it into the same kind of warehouse development we have south of the city, it’s over.”

Schoenheider said Hillwood does not develop retail property but added retail to the plan to address concerns from city officials that the space would be used completely for warehousing.

City Manager Jim Hock suggested that the city put in specific requirements for retail development if it agrees to zone the other 224 acres for warehouses.

“If you say, ‘We’re going to reserve that 40 acres for retail for when that happens,’ nothing may happen,” Hock said.

“Ten years from now, they may be coming back and saying, ‘Nothing has happened.

Can we make it all warehouse?’ ” Schoenheider said after the meeting that Hillwood would like to begin doing work on the site in 2016.

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JOLIET – Brandon Road and Patterson Road in Joliet, at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad crossing and just south of the Des Plaines River, will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Saturday.

It is scheduled to reopen at 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to a news release from the city.

The BNSF will be replacing the at-grade crossing at both locations.

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Aurora cousins appear in court in IS case The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – Prosecutors have told a federal judge in Chicago they’ll soon start turning over evidence to lawyers for two Aurora cousins, including one with a tie to Joliet, accused of plotting terrorist attacks to support the Islamic State group.

Hasan Edmonds, 22, and his cousin, Jonas Edmonds, 29, appeared in court Wednesday, but neither spoke.

Hasan Edmonds is an Illinois Army National Guard soldier. He primarily trained at the Joliet Armory and was arrested in March, accused of plotting with his cousin

to attack a military facility where he trained in northern Illinois.

Prosecutor Barry Jonas told Judge John Lee that prosecutors should be able to hand over most of the evidence within two months.

A complaint says Jonas planned to attack the Illinois military facility while Hasan, who was member of Golf Company 634th Brigade Support Battalion based in Joliet, would join Islamic State fighters.

The targeted location was only identified in the federal complaint as a U.S. military facility in northern Illinois.

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have not specified where the alleged targeted military installation was, but a spokesman has said Edmonds primarily trained at the Joliet Armory and noted the unit occasionally also trained at a facility in Marseilles.

Agents arrested the men, both from Aurora and U.S. citizens, in March. Hasan was arrested at a Chicago airport, Jonas was at his home. Both have pleaded not guilty.

Conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.

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ON THE COVER Daniel Gorog Jr., 23, wipes down the bar Wednesday at Chicago Street Pub in Joliet.

Gorog, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 4, testified in April against budget cuts in Springfield that threatened state-funded autism services.

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Joliet resident with autism fights back against budget cuts

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Leading down the staircase of Daniel Gorog’s Joliet home are photos of his son, now 23, at different stages of his life.

One is a baby photo. In another, his son is posing in a tuxedo for high school prom.

In a third, he’s smiling, wearing a blue graduation cap and gown from Joliet Central High School.

“When you have a child with autism,” Gorog said, “milestones are measured in accomplishments. And those come in years. [He could] walk at age 5. Talk, age 7. He learned how to ride a bike when he was 21. These milestones are celebrated. Some parents might say, ‘Well, big deal,’ but it is a big deal.”

On Wednesday, Gorog dropped off his son – also named Daniel – at Chicago Street Pub in Joliet, where he’s worked for four years. He works two hours a day, three days a week.

“If they need me to help them out, I’ll be there,” the younger Gorog said as he wiped down tables and chairs Wednesday morning. “I bus [tables]. I sweep the cigarette butts up outside. I’ll fill ice buckets.”

His father credits an autism diagnosis at age 4 – along with the tools provided by state-funded services – for the progress made during his son’s lifetime.

“He’s come such a long way. He didn’t acknowledge me until he was 7, 8 years old.

He would talk through me, not at me,” the elder Gorog said.

State budget cuts around the corner

The father-son pair traveled to Springfield two weeks ago to fight against Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget cuts for The Autism Program of Illinois, also known as TAP.

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ABOVE: Daniel Gorog Sr. (left) backs out of his driveway before taking his son, Daniel Gorog Jr. (right) to work Wednesday at Chicago Street Pub in Joliet. Gorog Jr., who was diagnosed with autism when he was 4, testified against budget cuts in Springfield in April that threatened state-funded autism services. LEFT: Gorog Jr., 23, walks behind the bar Wednesday at Chicago Street Pub in Joliet.

TAP is a statewide service network that works in collaboration with 17 agencies to operate nearly 20 centers statewide, including Trinity Services in New Lenox. Rauner recently restored funding for this fiscal year, but spending cuts for fiscal 2016 starting July 1 are just around the cor-

ner amid a state fiscal crisis.

If nothing is done, the TAP program stands to lose its entire $4.3 million budget.

“When I heard these services were going to be cut, it hit home,” the elder Gorog said. “It’s hard enough being a first-time parent. But to have a child with something you

don’t understand, something you can’t go to your parents and ask questions about, it’s nice to be hooked up with professionals.”

Gorog said he and his son testified to a roomful of lawmakers in Springfield about how threatened programs turned Gorog into a success story. Watching his son testify marked another important milestone in his son’s life, Gorog said.

“He spoke so elegantly. And not for himself, but for other people,” Gorog said. “You see, when you deem someone in-

capable, and you treat [them] that way, they’re going to live off the system. But Daniel’s living proof that if you give them a hand up, not a handout, they can thrive and live a normal life.”

Gorog Jr. said he traveled to Springfield to fight for services provided by places such as Trinity Services’ Autism Program in New Lenox, which offers diagnostic services to nearly 50 families a year and provides ongoing therapy and

See AUTISM, page 13

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Lincoln-Way officials say school closing rumors are false

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Brett Blankenship, Joliet West High School student, holds the Shadow Conspiracy logo he created.

Student’s logo captures company’s attention Student created logo with 3D printer technology

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – A Joliet West High School student caught the eye of a Florida bicycle company with a 3D model of a logo he created for a classroom assignment.

About two weeks ago, Joliet West senior Brett Blankenship shared his 3D printed logo – a sprocket bearing the head of a crow, based on Shadow Conspiracy’s own logo on social media. Company owner Ronnie Bonner took notice and even got one for himself.

Shadow Conspiracy shared Blankenship’s 3D model on Twitter.

“It was awesome,” he said.

“They posted it and it was cool.

They’re one of the best bike

brands.”

Blankenship has the Shadow Conspiracy logo attached to his keys. He created it in his TechCAD Drafting class, where students were assigned a project to make a logo using a 3D model in AutoCAD software and a 3D printer.

David Popek, Blankenship’s teacher, said it was fantastic he received attention for his work. Students in the TechCAD class learn how to design and build with software, 3D printer and other tools, he said.

“For anyone into engineering, construction and design, this is the class they should be taking,” he said.

Popek said 3D printer technology has been around since the 1980s, but it has greatly im-

proved. Students can use it for creating prototypes of devices and structures.

“Now they can hold it in their hands and test it,” he said.

Blankenship, who is in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy at Joliet West, enrolled in the class because he plans to be a pipefitter like his father and he thought it would be nice to learn some computer skills. He’s participated in several welding competitions and even finished second place in one at Joliet Junior College.

When his logo caught the attention of Shadow Conspiracy, they sent him stickers and shirts. But he joked the logo is “not for sale, otherwise I’ll get sued.”

NEW LENOX – Lincoln-Way High School District 210 school officials denied rumors they are closing any of their schools in the face of budget deficits – but they will need to investigate this summer ways to cut costs or increase revenues.

Lincoln-Way Superintendent Scott Tingley and School Board President Kevin Molloy said rumors that school officials were planning to close or sell any of the district’s buildings are false.

Tingley said discussions of closing a building would have to take place in open session of a school board meeting and the board “has not had those discussions.”

“I am in negotiations with no one to sell any of our schools,” he said.

Molloy said Lincoln-Way has dealt with rumors about school closures for several years. He said the board has not discussed closing a school and the matter will not be on the agenda for the next board meeting.

“We can’t do anything to stop perception,” he said.

“We can’t do anything to stop rumors. This isn’t new. … My feeling is because of our relationship with the [Illinois State Board of Education] with respect to the [state] watch list, that just fueled the fire to the newest rumors.”

The Lincoln-Way high school district declined from early warning to financial watch under the ISBE 2015 Financial Profile Report. Tingley has said the school district had to deal with deficit spending, as well as declining revenues, state funding and student enrollment.

“We’ve waited to see if

“I am in negotiations with no one to sell any of our schools.”

Scott Tingley Lincoln-Way superintendent

the economy would recover to see if the state would turn around and if our enrollment would increase and none of those have happened,” he said.

Now the district needs to find ways to resolve its financial issues.

Molloy said since 2008, Lincoln-Way has eliminated $9.5 million out of its budget, which led to cutting administrators, teachers, programs and labs. School officials also projected student enrollment to grow to 9,000 by 2019, but enrollment has either stagnated or declined to about 7,000 since 2009, according to state data.

Molloy said he hoped in the next several months school officials will hold at least two community meetings to go over information about the school district, such as expenses, enrollment numbers and enrollment projections.

School officials also are working with ISBE on data gathering, as Tingley said he has reached out to them for assistance.

He said he hopes by midJune Lincoln-Way will have enrollment projections with its feeder schools.

School officials would have to weigh their options, such as needing a referendum to resolve its deficit or implementing student activity fees.

“If you’re going to do things the right way, you have to identify and have to investigate,” Molloy said.

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Residents discuss plans for Nowell Park rec center Shaw Media correspondent JOLIET – Residents had their first look Tuesday at a proposed recreation center at Nowell Park in Joliet, offering their thoughts on suggested elements and bringing forward a few of their own ideas.

During Tuesday’s meeting at Hartman Recreation Center, the Joliet Park District offered residents the opportunity to view plans and photographs of existing facilities in other places. About 40 people attended.

Daniel Atilano of Dewberry Architects Inc. presented four concept plans for a recreation center at Nowell Park. The proposed recreation center would include an indoor artificial turf field for soccer, lacrosse and infield baseball practice. It also would include a walking track, fitness center, multipurpose rooms and child care for those using the facility.

The project calls for about three to four acres of land and would include the preservation of as many trees as possible.

After the presentation, residents were encouraged to ask questions and express their

“In the spirit of inclusion, use us to get the information out. This is our referendum.”

Amy Sanchez Collins Street Neighborhood Council

opinions. Those who took the opportunity to speak were optimistic, but believed the indoor basketball courts were a priority over indoor soccer and lacrosse fields.

Residents also were concerned with the costs associated with the use of the facility and programs for senior citizens. Other suggestions included a swimming pool, an outdoor ice skating rink and programs geared toward the community’s diversity.

There was also a brief discussion about the need for this facility to be self-sufficient, like the Inwood Athletic Club.

Sharon Merwin of the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission raised concerns regarding the historic value of existing structures. She sug-

gested the new structure incorporate features of existing structures to preserve an important part of Joliet’s history.

Denise Winfrey of the Will County Board called this meeting “a good start,” but believed more discussion was needed before a final plan is approved.

“People should have a chance to say what they need and how they want their money spent,” Winfrey said.

“In the spirit of inclusion, use us to get the information out. This is our referendum,” said Amy Sanchez of the Collins Street Neighborhood Council.

At the end of the meeting, Joliet Park District Board President Glen Marcum thanked residents for their time.

“It’s your park district,” Marcum said. “People need to speak up.”

The recreation facility is one of the projects to be funded by a bond referendum approved by voters in November.

There are plans for future meetings regarding the Nowell Park recreation center but no dates have been announced.

For information, visit www. jolietpark.org.

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Joliet council OKs Autobahn condos, drive-thru permits

By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The Autobahn Country Club got the green light for condominium construction this week.

The Joliet City Council approved a change to the original development agreement to allow condominiums to be built at the country club for racing enthusiasts.

Autobahn already has developed 74 lots for so-called Garage Mahals, single-family residential units with large garages. The condos will be

smaller, but still have 25-by-50foot garages capable of holding at least four cars.

The club has five or six lots for condominium development, according to Autobahn CEO Mark Basso. Condo prices are $275,000.

Basso told the council Tuesday the club is doing well with 400 members, noting 20 have joined so far this year.

Retail development

The council also approved drive-thru permits for a Hardee’s restaurant to be built at 1530 W. Jefferson St. and a

Potbelly Sandwich Shop to be built at 2577 Plainfield Road.

In another Plainfield Road development, a liquor license for beer and wine was approved for the Fresh Thyme Farmers Market store being developed in the former Kmart space at 2700 Plainfield Road.

Councilman Larry Hug said the Fresh Thyme store “is going to do a lot to fill the void that was created by the closing of Dominick’s.”

The Dominick’s store closed in December 2013 when the supermarket chain shut down.

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By BRIAN STANLEY bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Usually cops and lawyers play hardball.

But the Barristers and Counsel of Will County have challenged members of the Joliet Police Department to play a 12-inch softball game this summer, with proceeds from ticket sales going to local charities.

“We sometimes go at each other in the courtroom so now we’ll go for some bragging rights,” attorney Greg Reeder said Wednesday after serving Joliet Police Chief Brian Ben-

ton with a subpoena for the game that does not appear to be legally binding.

But Benton agreed to ask officers to volunteer for the game, which will be at noon July 25 at Silver Cross Field.

“Your failure to appear in response to this subpoena will subject you to punishment and eternal embarrassment for contempt of ... charity,” the document read.

“We have a very athletic department here, especially when there’s a charity involved, a lot of [officers] step up ... whether it’s golf or softball,” Benton said.

Reeder said some local attorneys proposed the charity game as “an opportunity for positive interaction between [lawyers] and law enforcement.”

“We played the doctors for three years in a row and beat them handily. Let’s see what the police can do,” attorney Pat Flynn said.

Dave Carlson, Daniel Kennedy and Daniel Rippy, the newest circuit judges in Will County, will serve as umpires for the game.

Tickets will be available soon through the Joliet Slammers, Reeder said Wednesday.

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BRAIDWOOD – The city has named a veteran Will County sheriff’s deputy to replace another as police chief.

Nick Ficarello was sworn in last week after being appointed by new mayor Jim Vehrs to replace Rich Girot, who was chief since 2011.

“It’s the mayor’s prerogative to hire the police chief. I interviewed a few candidates and Nick had the most outstanding qualifications,” Vehrs said Wednesday. “I look forward to seeing what he can do with the department.”

It’s perhaps no surprise Vehrs chose to replace Girot, who filed a petition to have him removed from the ballot before the election.

Girot, who was a Will County sheriff’s deputy for 22 years and Braidwood mayor from 1995 to 1999, served as police chief and city administrator under Bill Rulien, who faced Vehrs for office for a second

time.

Ficarello was a Will County sheriff’s deputy from 1978 to 2009, when he retired as a deputy chief. While a sheriff’s officer, Ficarello was a sergeant in the Gang Suppression Unit and the multi-agency Cooperative Police Assistance Team.

He later served as president of the union for sergeants and lieutenants in the sheriff’s department.

Since retiring from the county, Ficarello has been director of campus security at Lewis University and a parttime officer in Posen. Last year, he lost a primary race to be the Republican candidate for Will County sheriff.

Ficarello said he also will focus on the department’s budget. There are 13 sworn officers, one of whom will be assigned to a multi-agency task force, Vehrs said.

“We have to provide the necessary services to keep everyone safe, but we can’t overburden the city financially,” Ficarello said.

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“It seems to be cyclical. Every volunteer fire department faces the same thing. We could definitely use some people,” Dwight Fire Chief Paul Johnson said.

Many of the more active members have either moved out of the area or resigned because of family and job commitments.

Johnson said the most difficult time to get personnel to respond is during the daytime hours.

Since Jan. 1, the department has averaged only two firefighters a call. In the evening and overnight hours it is getting a response of four firefighters.

“To get on the fire department you don’t have to do anything,” Johnson said. “It’s just an application process and once you are on the fire department, we provide training.”

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Firefighters are paid for training and to go on calls, and are paid twice a year, with one check in May and the second in December.

For those who are considering a career in firefighting, joining the department can provide on-the-job training while getting the requirements needed to become a firefighter at a paid department.

The District prefers firefighters to be at least 18, but will take 17-year-olds as cadets to get them up to speed by the time they reach 18. Cadets don’t go into fires; instead they are taken to the scene after the firetruck to help out with other things that need to be done.

Johnson, a lieutenant on the Downers Grove Fire Department, said there is no upper age limit as long as the

person is in shape and can meet the requirements, which include carrying 60 pounds of gear in high heat and cold.

“If you want to do it, and you can physically do it, we want you,” he said.

Members of the fire department also can get EMT training paid for by the district through Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers.

He said the position isn’t just for those looking for a career in firefighting, but also is good for someone who works evenings or nights and wants something to do during the day, or for a mother whose children are in school all day and wants something to do during school hours.

Johnson hopes to get response from veterans, whom he said bring the leadership and experience needed from the service to the younger members of the fire department. The district hopes to get 10 to 20 new members started as soon as possible.

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By JEANNE MILLSAP Shaw Media correspondent MINOOKA – Three new members were sworn into office during Tuesday’s Minooka Community High School District 111 Board meeting.

Lori Lakota, Kristine Shipla and Lawrence Troutman took their oaths of office for four-year terms. Current board member Wendi Arlis was sworn in for a two-year term.

The new members were welcomed and retiring members who did not seek re-election – Mark French, Jennifer Miney and Karen Buchanan – were thanked for their service.

School Board President Mike Brozovich said the last couple of terms have been “trying times,” but differing opinions among members helped move the district to where it should be.

Superintendent Jim Blanche said he has seen all

seven board members try hard to work as a team and yet still give their individual opinions on issues.

French congratulated the new members and thanked the community for the opportunity to serve the past four years.

“As chairman of the Curriculum Committee, I am so impressed with our team of instructional leaders,” he said.

He also advised new board members to “assume goodwill” and to disagree with dignity and respect.

Buchanan said her time on the board was educational in many ways.

“Being a school board member is not an easy position to hold,” she said, “but it is well worth it, and kids are the number one priority.”

She advised the reorganized board to have “courage on the path to necessary reductions” and to “serve the district with a clear conscience ... and act in the best interest of our kids.”

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The newly formed board then took care of a few items of business, including accepting the resignation of Chief School Business Official John Bryk, effective June 30. He has accepted a position with Orland School District 135 and will begin there July 1.

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By ALLISON SELK Shaw Media correspondent MINOOKA – Hiring a new superintendent can seem straightforward – unless the superintendent being replaced holds two jobs.

Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 faces this challenge, having to find a replacement for Superintendent Al Gegenheimer, the district’s superintendent and business manager.

Gegenheimer is retiring early and will remain with the district until June 5.

The board hired consultant Dave Love of the Illinois Association of School Boards to assist in the search. Love and the school board met Tuesday to discuss the search, including whether applicants should have a background in school finance, or to hire a separate business manager.

“We don’t need to add more staff; we can find someone who does both jobs. Do you think it will be difficult finding some-

one like Al Gegenheimer?”

Board Member Doug Martin said.

“Yes I do, Doug. This is a difficult situation because we need a financial person as well as a superintendent,” Board Vice President John Clucas said. “Al is doing two jobs, he is like the CEO and the CFO of a company. It’s going to be hard to find someone who can do that.”

The board decided to include school finance in the qualifications for a new superintendent. If such a person is not found, the search will be restructured to possibly split up the positions.

Salary also was a hot topic.

Love suggested including numbers in the job posting, but the board had a difficult time putting numbers to the position.

Martin threw out some numbers, based on other area superintendents, but Board President Jim Satorius said if the board wishes to hire someone for two positions, the salary base will have to be higher.

“We need to put in the job ad that the salary is regionally competitive,” newly elected board member Ed Cronin said.

“People can go online and look at the salaries of other districts and know what’s competitive, and then can determine if they want to apply or not.”

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Love said he targets June for all of this to happen, with a hire date to be determined.

Once applicants are screened, Love will present the top six candidates for interviews. Three will be chosen for a second interview with the board, as well as a focus group comprised of district staff, community members and parents.

The top candidate will receive a visit by two board members. They will meet with district staff and perform interviews asking community members about the candidate.

An electronic survey was developed for residents and will be available soon.

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people who are not afraid to speak up a little bit for the people and the students.”

He said he believes one of the board’s goals is to make the school a leader of the Fairmont area. One of his goals is getting students to be on the honor roll at Lockport High School.

Burns, Dalpiaz and Dotson campaigned together for seats on the board before the April 7 election. Burns and Dalpiaz come from the Lago Vista retirement community. Dalpiaz is a past critic of the school district’s finances and transparency.

Dotson has said she ran for a board seat to improve education, as well as accountability for school staff and bilingual services.

Ulmer, who will now lead the board, has been a member for more than a decade. She has said she wants to see students continue to receive a competitive education.

South Holland resident buys winning Lottery ticket in Joliet The HERALD–NEWS JOLIET – South Holland resident Kenneth Walker won $500,000 when the numbers on his Lucky Day Lotto ticket he bought in Joliet matched all five winning numbers – 3-4-517-18 – to win a $500,000 jackpot prize in the April 23 midday drawing.

Walker has lived in South Holland for nine years, according to a news release from the

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He plans to invest the windfall for retirement.

The winning ticket was bought at Mobil, 1600 New Lenox Road in Joliet. The retailer received a bonus of $5,000, 1 percent of the prize amount, for selling a winning ticket, according to the news release.

BRAIDWOOD – Two men have been charged with robbing a man at a Braidwood park last month.

Braidwood Investigator Steve Finlon said the victim met with two acquaintances April 8 at Old Smokey City Park and they threatened him with a weapon.

“We used footage from the security camera in the park to confirm the victim’s story

and identify the suspects,” Finlon said, who credited local business owners and residents with assisting in the investigation.

Jacob M. Demos, 20, and Ronnie M. Seehafer, 24, were sought on charges of aggravated robbery. Seehafer, who was on parole for theft, was picked up April 11 by Will County Sheriff’s police. He was returned to the Illinois River Correction Center, where he was serving a threeyear sentence.

Demos, of the 100 block of West Drive, was arrested at 5:32 p.m. Monday by Wilmington police.

“He was a passenger in a vehicle that an officer stopped for speeding in the 1500 block of Kankakee Street,” Wilmington Police Chief Phillip Arnold said. “The officer found he had an active warrant and took him into custody.”

Demos is being held in the Will County Jail on $500,000 bond.

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LOCKPORT – The Fairmont School District 89 Board reorganized Tuesday, selecting a new president and vice president, along with welcoming new members.

Katie Ulmer and Joseph Ryan switched positions at Tuesday’s special board meeting, with Ulmer becoming president and Ryan becoming vice president.

The board also welcomed two new members, Joe Dalpiaz and Sylvia Dotson. Ulmer said everything went well at the board meeting.

“The transition was like it was supposed to be,” she said.

Jeremy Burns retained his seat on the board following the April 7 election, beating Bradley Johnson for an unexpired two-year term. Board member Charles Travis also retained his seat on the board.

He said the board seemed positive Tuesday and it seemed members would accept no excuses when it comes to student achievement. He said finances are in good shape and teachers are good, as well. He expects the board to see strides in educational achievement.

“It seemed like we’re moving in a positive direction,” Burns said. “We have a lot of

“We have a lot of people who are not afraid to speak up a little bit for the people and the students.”

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Sherry Ladislas, development director at Trinity, said autism can be a “scary thing” for parents without a support system in place. Her own son was diagnosed at 13 months.

He’s now 24 and lives in group housing.

The services available now weren’t around back in the early 1990s, when Ladislas learned about her son’s diagnosis.

“I went to every library [searching for material on autism]. The same three books were on the shelves everywhere. One was written in 1969. Another in 1973. And here I was, in 1992, there still wasn’t anything out there,” Ladislas said. “The experience now is

without the skills learned through Joliet Central High School’s Adaptive Vocational Academic Center, a program designed to prepare students with developmental disabilities for a successful transition into adult life.

A spokesperson for the governor’s office said Rauner’s decision to cut programming next year is one of the many “difficult decisions” being made following years of fiscal mismanagement. The state is facing a $6 billion shortfall for the next fiscal year.

Budget talks are ramping up in Springfield, with a May 31 deadline to approve next year’s budget. On Wednesday, the Illinois House sent a clear message to Rauner by voting down his proposed cuts to human services.

The younger Gorog said he’s willing to go down to Springfield “as many times as it takes” to prevent future budget cuts.

“I’d encourage more people to go down there. It’d make a big impact,” he said.

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LOCAL BRIEFS No injuries in Joliet house fire Wednesday

JOLIET – Fire damaged a one-story Joliet house Wednesday afternoon.

Deputy Fire Chief Ray Randich said crews were called at 3:50 p.m. to the 200 block of Pine Street after smoke was seen coming from an attic.

Randich said residents were home when the fire began, but escaped without injury.

“It appears the fire caused moderate damage to the structure. The cause remains under investigation,” Randich said.

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

• James J. Meredith, 30, homeless, according to jail records, was arrested by Crest Hill police Monday on a charge of domestic battery.

• Guadalupe Silva, 39, of the 5200 block of South Cicero Street in Chicago, was arrested by Shorewood police Monday on charges of drug possession and driving without insurance.

• Aubry J. Watson, 29, of the 0 to 100 block of Fernwood Drive in Bolingbrook, was arrested by Bolingbrook police Monday on a charge of forgery.

• Darryl E. Dixon, 50, of the 700 block of Driftwood Court in University Park, was arrested by Will County Sheriff’s police Tuesday on a charge of drug possession.

• Dion R. Clark, 27, of the 200 block of Lincoln Street in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Wednesday on charges of unlawful use of a weapon, marijuana possession, driving with a suspended license and driving without insurance.

• Terrence D. Mann, 29, of the 400 block of Nassau Avenue in Bolingbrook, was arrested by Bolingbrook police Wednesday on charges of delivery of marijuana, marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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The rescheduled date is 8 p.m.

Aug. 21. Tickets bought for the May 8 show will be honored for the rescheduled date, according to a news release from the

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OBITUARIES YOLANDA A. BERSANO

RUFUS J. JONES SR.

Born: Jan. 20, 1924 Died: May 2, 2015

Yolanda A. Bersano (nee Allocco), of Joliet, at rest on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center in Plainfield.

Age 91 years.

Survived by three sons, Joseph F. (Connie) Bersano, Mark Bersano and Robert J. (Barbara) Bersano, Sr.; A daughter, Mary Jo Bowden (Andy Horbin). Four grandchildren, Craig Bowden, Robert Bersano, Jr., Lacey (Robert) Granko and Jason (Tara) Bersano. Four great-grandchildren, Fiona Granko, Abigail, Ben, and Zoe Bersano. Her sister, Marie Moroz; close friend, Rick Vercellotti; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph B. Bersano (1976); a grandson, Dustin Bersano. Two brothers, Louis (Eleanore) Allocco, and James (Catherine) Allocco. A sister, Florence (Peter) Fazio. Her son-in-law, Steven Bowden and brother-in-law, John Moroz.

Yolanda was born January 20, 1924, attended Joliet Township High School and was a lifelong Joliet resident. Member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and UNICO. She was well cared for by her friends at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center and The Joliet Area Community Hospice who affectionately knew her as “YoYo.” Funeral services will be held from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Friday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m. to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated.

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Born: April 11, 1937 Died: May 3, 2015

PEARL L. HEEG Pearl L. Heeg “Nana Pearl” (nee Foster), age 85, of Joliet, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at her daughter Char’s home.

She was born in IA, raised and lived in Joliet most of her life before moving to Oquawka, IL for 15 years.

Pearl was a retired school teacher for over 30 years for the Troy School District.

Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Heeg; an infant son, Donald; her parents, Charles and Iscal Foster; and numerous brothers and sisters.

Survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Char (Jim) Kocik; loving granddaughter, Jackie (Jeff) Carey; and her two joys in life, her great-granddaughters, Rileigh and Ashlynn Carey. Numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.

Visitation for Pearl will be held Friday, May 8, 2015, at the O’NEIL FUNERAL HOME, 1105 E. 9TH ST. (159TH ST.), LOCKPORT from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services and Internment at Elmhurst Cemetery is Private.

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

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Rufus J. Jones Sr., born April 11, 1937, to Toby P. and Lacey Jones in Heidelberg, MS. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2015.

He accepted Christ at an early age at Union Baptist Church in Heidelberg, MS. He was united in holy matrimony to Alice Ray Jones in 1961, and to this union, four children were born.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Jones; his parents; one brother, Leonard Jones; and one sister, Lacey Lee Jones.

He leaves to cherish his memories to his loving children, Earnest Jones, Lillian Carr, Regina Jones and Rufus Jones, Jr. (LaFaye); siblings, Emma Lee McCullum, Shavor Jones, Laura Ann Lindsey and Joe Edward Jones; numerous grandchildren; special brother-in-law, Weems McCullum and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 7, 2015, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Healing Temple, 800 Princeton Ave., Lockport, IL. Service at 11:00 a.m., Bishop Clord Jordan, officiating. Interment following at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, IL. Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd., 112 Richards Street (815) 723-1283

JAMES J. MASEK, JR. Born: Dec. 3, 1927 Died: April 21, 2015

James J. Masek, Jr., 87, died peacefully surrounded by his family.

Preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Catherine (Eaton); his mother, father and sister.

Father of Catherine (Charles) Dickerson, James (Beverly), and Joseph (Frances); grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 6; and

many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery in Elwood IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Joliet Hospice.

MICHAEL BYERS MCCOY Michael Byers McCoy, age 65, passed suddenly on Sunday, May 3, 2015.

Michael is survived by his loving children, Kerri (Robert) Gregurich and Michael (Deanne) McCoy; cherished grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth and Thomas Robert Gregurich; three dear siblings, Patrick (Genese) McCoy Jr., Marianne (John) Seguin, and William (Suzanne) McCoy; nieces and nephews, Kelli Nelmark, Tony and Kathryn McCoy. Preceded in death by his parents, Francis Patrick and Elizabeth J. (nee Byers) McCoy; step-father, Herman McGrady; and nephew, Jeffery McCoy. Michael was an exceptional father who always put his children before himself. He gracefully fought and won two battles with cancer.

He served in the Air Force during Vietnam. Michael was also an avid sports fan and statistician.

Donations may be made in Michael’s name to the American Cancer Society.

A Celebration of Michael’s life will begin on Friday, May 8, 2015, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Joliet. All relatives and friends are invited to meet at church. Interment will be held at a later date in Michael’s home state of Maryland at Norbeck Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday, May 7, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435.

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CARL F. MINNICK, SR. Carl F. Minnick, Sr., age 69, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at his home with family by his side.

Survived by one daughter, Jennifer (Dave Holroyd) Minnick; two sons, Christopher and Scott (Jen Ciprani) Minnick; grandchildren, Jacob, Justin, D.J., Valerie, Christopher, Christine, Logan, Mason and Faith; one sister, Deb (Fred) Meyer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret A. (Wilson) Minnick; son, Carl Minnick, Jr.; parents, Carl K. and Lois (Cleaver) Minnick; brother, Richard Minnick; sister, Pat Roose.

Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident.

Member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. Retired from P.T. Ferro. He loved to go for car rides.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family or St. Peter Lutheran Church, or Prostate Cancer Research, would be appreciated.

Interment Plainfield Cemetery.

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DIANE M. MOATS

MAGGIE L. PENNEY Maggie L. Penney (nee Riden) Age 90.

At rest on May 6, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her family by her side.

Survived by her children, Sandra K. Penney, Elizabeth L. Cox-Discher (William), Joseph (Debbie) Wright, Catherine Stone, and Theresa (John) Chick; two brothers, Harold (the late, Louise) and Max Riden; two sisters, Sara Jo Riden, Virginia (the late Robert) Vandiver. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents, Sam H. and Martha E. (nee Cooper) Riden; her loving husband, of 32 years Leroy J. Penney; brothers, Amos, Carey, Ivan (Peggie), Warren and Wayne (the late Eleanor) Riden; sisters, Marie (the late Arval) Wall and Louzelle (the late James) Walker; and special in-laws, Mae Jean “Sis” (the late Raymond) Gillespie and their son, Greg Gillespie.

Born in Athens, Tennessee and moved to Joliet, where she and her husband started an ice cream business in Joliet. Owners of the Artic Frost Company until her husband’s passing in 1982.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Maggie’s name would be appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Woodlawn Funeral Home from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. A Chapel service will be held at the

funeral home beginning at 11:00 AM. Inurnment at Woodlawn Memorial Park I.

ANTHONY J. RATHBUN, SR. Anthony J. Rathbun, Sr. “Tony” Age 59. At rest Monday, May 4, 2015 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center following a courageous battle with extensive medical issues.

Born in Joliet, the son of the late Kenneth and Rita (nee Curley) Rathbun. A lifelong area resident. ] An avid golfer, hunter and fisherman.

Survived by his three children, Anthony (Shellie) Rathbun, Jr. of Plainfield, Ethan Rathbun of Joliet and Emily Rathbun of Joliet; three grandchildren, Christian, Hailey and Aiden Rathbun; former wife, Dell (Jaakkola) Robinson of Plainfield; siblings, Tom, Judy, Bill, Mike and Mary; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded by his granddaughter, Marissa Rathbun (2008).

As it was his request, Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date.

For information, all inquiries can be directed to the family.

For those that wish, you can visit his Book of Memories at www. fredcdames.com

LORA J. SVANIGA Lora J. Svaniga, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Age 87.

Survived by her sister, Ladonna (Don) Crossland; four nephews, Dean (Patty), David and Dale (Dane) Crossland, John Hoelscher; two nieces, Laura Hoelscher and Dawn Hennig.

Several great nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her parents, John and Libby Svaniga; and a sister, Lois A. Hoelscher.

Owner of the L.J. Svaniga Court Reporting Business.

Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lora’s name to Alzheimer’s Assoc. will be appreciated.

Visitation Friday, will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

JOHN B. WAGGONER Born: April 9, 1931 Died: May 4, 2015

John B. Waggoner, age, 84. Peacefully Monday, May 4, 2015, at 3:16 a.m. at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with family by his side.

Born April 9, 1931, in Sacramento, CA to the late Lois (nee Boyd) and John G. Waggoner. At a young age his family moved to Mattoon, IL where he was raised.

Beloved husband of Stella (nee Gritsonis) Waggoner of Shorewood;

loving father of Paul Waggoner of Chicago and Jennifer (Chris) Patselas of Ann Arbor, MI; proud grandfather of Juliana, Chrysanthe and Zoe; dear brother of Richard (Judy) Waggoner of Cornelius, OR; fond “Uncle Boyd” to nieces Laurie and Leslie and “Uncle John” to Hannah, Mac, Dylan, Grant and Reid; fond brother-in-law of John Gritsonis “who can fix anything”.

Retired from Caterpillar Inc. after over 30 years designing hydraulic systems and authoring various patents. Master of Ceremonies and creator of gag inventions for many Cat retirement parties. An active member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church where he dedicated his talents as Parish Council President, Sunday School Superintendent, and Endowment Fund Treasurer. Also a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Ann Arbor, MI. Delivered for Meals on Wheels for 20 years and volunteered at the Shepard’s Table with his wife. Served in the Army during the Korean War. Generous benefactor, woodworker, toymaker, joke teller, photographer, skier, sailor. A real engineer who “measured once, cut once.”

Funeral Services for John B. Waggoner will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 N. Broadway St., Joliet. Interment to follow in Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church would be appreciated.

Visitation Friday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Trisagion services to be conducted at 6:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet. IL. For more information: (815) 7415500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com

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Diane M. Moats (nee Skoff), was granted her Angel wings after a brief but fierce battle with cancer, entered into eternal life, Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving and devoted family by her side. Diane was adored by many and loved by all. Age 69.

Survived by her beloved husband, Jim Moats; her loving daughter, Kim (Tom) Kilcoyne; her son, Jayme (fiancee Rebecca) Moats; and step-son, Brent (Karen) Moats. Ten grandchildren, Keith Kilcoyne, Jordan, Devin, Alexia, Anneka and Ethan Moats, Jasmin and Sofia Staranowicz, Kaylan and Dylan Moats. A brother, Art (Peggy) Skoff; and a sister, Renee (nee Skoff) Keagle. Numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends also survive.

Preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Irene (nee Howe) Skoff Sr; grandparents, Anton and Elizabeth (nee Boecker) Skoff and Rufus and Mayme (nee Cardwell) Howe; step-grandfather, Perry Franson; two brothers, Richard (Jo) Skoff and Anthony (Barbara) Skoff Jr.; two sisters, Maxine (Bob) Schaffnit and Patsy (Art) Eyman.

Diane was a very hard and dedicated worker. Retired from New Breed in Bolingbrook, after many years of service.

She will be remembered as a devoted, giving and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved and enjoyed her children and grandchildren, they were her greatest treasures. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play and was always seen cheering them on in the stands.

She enjoyed working in her yard, gardening, family gatherings, and our “Crazy Family Adventures”.

Life always seems too short for some but the lives she touched was many. Her family always came first in her life and her door was always open to all. She gave us all such hope and always reminded us how precious life really is. Known for her zest for life and great sense of humor. No matter the moment she could always make you laugh. Diane will be greatly missed.

The family would like to give their heartfelt thank you to the Joliet Area Community Hospice for their kind

and compassionate care.

Perhaps they are not the Stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the Love shines through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.

Memorial services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials to the family will be appreciated, for a future memorial to be set up in memory of Diane.

Visitation Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m.

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ROUNDUP News from across the state

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House Dems reject Rauner’s proposed human services cuts

SPRINGFIELD – Democrats who control the Illinois House sent a clear message Wednesday to GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner that they oppose his proposed cuts to human services in next year’s budget, foreshadowing what could be weeks of tense negotiations before the Legislature’s scheduled May 31 adjournment.

The caucus that controls the chamber with a veto-proof supermajority first moved to vote down an overall human services budget proposed by Rauner in February that would cut Medicaid by $1.5 billion and reduce mental health and addiction treatment programs, among others. Then, dragging out the process long into the afternoon, Democrats voted to spend more than the governor proposed on individual programs and services within the human service budget.

The votes come on the heels of a lengthy hearing convened by House Speaker Michael Madigan on Tuesday that focused heavily on how Democrats believe the governor’s proposed workers compensation overhaul would hurt workers. Changes to workers compensation, as well as to the state’s unemployment insurance system and to the legal system are key components of Rauner’s

pro-business agenda he wants approved by lawmakers in exchange for consenting to new sources of revenue to close a $6 billion budget gap next year.

Without that compromise, Rauner has presented a budget that is balanced entirely by slashing spending.

“We cannot balance the budget simply with cuts ... and must not balance the budget on the backs of the most frail and vulnerable,” said House Human Services Appropriations Chair Greg Harris, a Chicago Democrat.

Madigan said the votes were being held to “permit us to have a full and open discussion and debate on this critical question.”

Republicans stated their objection by voting “present” against the bills, which they said should have been more thoroughly vetted by the chamber.

“This is an absolute sham. A carry-over from yesterday’s sham,” GOP state Rep. Ron Sandack said. “It is an embarrassment to me that we’re wasting our time ... over these show votes. [It’s] political gamesmanship.”

The health department says about 20,800 people have logged onto the program’s patient application website. Of those, about 3,000 have submitted an application.

The tally falls short of the number program officials hoped would enroll in the first year. In July, former program coordinator Bob Morgan said “thousands, hopefully tens of thousands” were expected to enroll.

An advisory board recommended 11 more health conditions for the program this week. The new conditions include osteoarthritis, migraine and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Jurors convict man of killing Chicago officer, ex-official

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is continuing to approve patients to use medical marijuana, with about 300 more approval letters sent in April.

The Illinois Department of Public Health released the updated numbers Wednesday. The department has issued about 2,300 approval letters to qualifying marijuana patients since September.

CHICAGO – A Chicago man was convicted Wednesday of fatally shooting a police officer and former Chicago Housing Authority employee who were investigating an auto burglary.

Timothy Herring was found guilty on charges of first-degree murder and burglary after more than seven hours of deliberation by the jury.

Prosecutors during the trial described the 2010 deaths of police evidence technician Michael Flisk, 46, and Stephen Peters, 44, as cold-blooded slayings.

They accused Herring, now 24, of shooting both men in the head once, then shooting them again after he saw one of them move.

Herring was a 19-year-old parolee at the time of the killings.

Prosecutors say he killed Flisk and Peters when he found them at the

Theatre and then during the Korean War at the Pentagon in Washington DC. He moved to Lockport in 1960 and was a resident there for 57 years.

Edward served on several Pledge Drives including the Cathedral of Raymond, St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Medical Center and St. Joseph School in Lockport.

Former member of the Holy Name Society and the St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Thaddeus Church in Joliet. Former member and 4th Degree Knight of Columbus of Joliet Council # 382. Served as President of the Joliet Catholic High School Band Parents Association. Former member

of the Joliet Blackhawk Chorus and New Tradition Chorus of Northbrook, Illinois for 38 years.

Edward sang with the Resurrection Choir for St. Dennis Church and St. Joseph Church in Lockport. He was also a member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond Choir and the Joliet Diocesan Choir and a founding member of the Lockport Choral Society. He was a Life-time member of Stone City Post VFW # 2199.

He was the Field Superintendent at the Marycrest Subdivision in Joliet and he retired as a Plant Systems Supervisor at Argonne National Laboratory.

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Illinois medical marijuana patients now number 2,300

scene of a burglary he’d committed hours earlier.

In closing arguments Tuesday, Assistant Cook County Thomas Mahoney said it wasn’t enough for Herring to steal parts of Peters’ prized Ford Mustang.

“That day, Timothy Herring was not interested in peace. He was interested in violence. He was interested in spilling the blood of Michael Flisk and Stephen Peters,” Mahoney said, saying Herring shot them because he didn’t want to go back to jail.

Herring’s defense attorney argued prosecutors had no substantial physical evidence.

Herring faces a sentence of mandatory life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Body of student trying to sell car on Craigslist found

HAZELWOOD, Mo. – Authorities in two states on Wednesday were investigating the slaying of a 19-year-old Illinois college student who went missing while trying to sell his sports car on Craigslist.

Taylor Clark’s body was found Tuesday night near a truck driving school in the St. Louis suburb of Hazelwood, Missouri, not far from where his abandoned 2007 Nissan 350ZX was located, according to Tim Fagan, the deputy commander of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis and lead investigator.

Fagan said Clark, from the southwestern Illinois town of St. Jacob, was the victim of a homicide, though he declined to elaborate. No suspects were in custody

as of midday Wednesday.

Clark, a sophomore engineering student at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, was reported missing by family members on Monday. Authorities say he was last seen by his girlfriend, and Fagan said Clark had listed his car for sale on Craigslist and had spoken to someone Monday morning about the ad.

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Grand jury takes testimony in probe of Schock

SPRINGFIELD – A federal grand jury took testimony Wednesday as part of its probe of former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, amid questions about spending that include reports that he accepted private airplane flights from donors and decorated his office in the style of TV’s “Downton Abbey.”

Schock, a Republican, was in his fourth term representing the Peoria area when he resigned from Congress in March following months of media reports about lavish office and political spending, which also included questions about improper mileage reimbursements.

Benjamin Cole, Schock’s former communications director, said he answered questions from the grand jury in Springfield for two hours on Wednesday. Cole, who said he is cooperating with federal prosecutors, said the grand jury told him afterward he would no longer be needed to testify.

At least two other Schock staff members were seen leaving the courthouse after spending about four hours there Wednesday.

–Wire reports

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EDWARD J. WOJTOWICZ Edward J. Wojtowicz, age 94, passed away recently at Presence Resurrection Retirement Community.

Born in Joliet on December 17, 1920. He was a graduate of Joliet Township High School and then took accounting classes at Georgetown University. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII in the Alaskan

Ed was a terrific pool player and donated his pool table to his retirement community. He had a great voice and loved to sing and dance. He will be missed by all whose life he touched.

Survived by his loving wife of 69 1/2 years and his life-time friend and companion, Irene “Rene” (nee Jackinowski) Wojtowicz; his sons, Dr. David E. (Dr. Constance), E. Patrick (Ellen K.) and Dr. Jeffrey (Dr. Patricia) Wojtowicz; his son-in-law, Michael Bolyn. He is also survived by 12 adoring grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his loving daughters, Norene A. Wojtowicz and

Karen Marie Bolyn.

Visitation for Edward Wojtowicz will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home 2320 Black Road on Thursday, May 7, 2015, beginning at 12:30 p.m. with a service following at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Joseph Tapella officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Crest Hill.

For information call (815) 744-0022 or visit www.CHSFUNERAL.com.

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS Brown lawns loom this summer in California

as a regular customer and called the sheriff’s office.

Highlands County Sheriff’s GARDEN GROVE, Calif. – In this deputies went to the home, sprawling middle-class suburb where they were greeted by and other communities across Treadway, who was carrying a the state, residents can expect small child.

She told them her to see their gardens shrivel and boyfriend, Ethan Nickerson, 26, lawns go brown this summer as was inside the home, armed mandatory water-conservation with a knife.

Her other two rules take effect amid California’s children were also inside. punishing four-year drought.

Treadway and the child were State regulators Tuesday escorted to safety. It took ordered communities to slash about 20 minutes for police to water use anywhere from 8 to talk Nickerson into coming out 36 percent, with the goal of peacefully.

The children were cutting overall consumption by not harmed. one-quarter. And since nearly half of residential water in California goes to lawns, turning off Co-pilot tried descents sprinklers will be one of the first hours before crash PARIS – The co-pilot of Gerorders of business. manwings Flight 9525 appears But people who paid dearly to have practiced sending the to make their lawns beautiful jetliner into a deadly descent on are loath to say goodbye to the another flight, just two hours grass. Last summer, Garden before he intentionally crashed Grove residents used more water than usual after Gov. Jerry it into the French Alps, investigators said Wednesday.

Brown asked people to volunThe revelation appeared to tarily conserve. support the theory the Germanwings crash not only was Woman seeks rescue deliberate but also premeditatin online pizza order ed. It came in a 30-page interim AVON PARK, Fla. – A central Florida woman helped save her- report from the French accident self and her children by sending investigation agency BEA. Authorities still are puzzling a message in an online pizza over why Andreas Lubitz, who order that asked employees to had suffered from suicidal call 911 because she was being tendencies and depression in the held hostage. past, locked the captain out of The Avon Park Pizza Hut the cockpit on March 24 and sent employees spotted what Cheryl the Airbus A320 hurtling into a Treadway wrote in the comment mountain, killing all 150 on board. section of her online order. Em– Wire reports ployees recognized Treadway

Texas incident fuels concern about lone-wolf terror attacks

By DAVID CRARY and ERIC TUCKER The Associated Press NEW YORK – The attempted attack on a provocative cartoon contest in Texas appears to reflect a scenario that has long troubled national security officials: a do-it-yourself terror plot, inspired by the Islamic State extremist group and facilitated through the ease of social media.

Trying to gauge which individuals in the United States pose such threats – and how vigorously they should be monitored – is a daunting challenge for counterterrorism agencies. Some experts caution that a limited number of small-scale attacks are likely to continue.

Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, said federal authorities are aware of “thousands” of potential extremists living in the U.S., only a small portion of whom are under active surveillance.

Concerns have been intensifying since the rise of Islamic State group and were heightened this week after two gunmen were shot dead while trying to attack the event in Garland, Texas, that featured cartoon images of the Prophet Muhammad.

One of the men, 31-year-old Elton Simpson of Phoenix, was arrested in 2010 after being the focus of a fouryear terror investigation; investigators are trying to determine the extent of any terror-related ties involving him or his accomplice, Nadir Soofi.

At the White House, Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Wednesday that intelligence officials would be investigating Islamic State’s claim of responsibility for the incident.

“This is consistent with what has previously been described as a lone-wolf at-

AP file photos

This combination of photos shows Christopher Lee Cornell (left) and Nidal Malik Hasan. Acting on their own, in 2009, Hasan – who had been inspired by a radical Yemen-based preacher – killed 13 people at Fort Hood; in 2014, Cornell, from Ohio, was arrested and accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol in support of Islamic State militants. tack,” Earnest said. “Essentially you have two individuals that don’t appear to be part of a broader conspiracy, and identifying those individuals and keeping tabs on them is difficult work.”

Terrorism experts say the spread of social media, and savvy use of it by extremist groups, has facilitated a new wave of relatively smallscale plots that are potentially easy to carry out and harder for law enforcement to anticipate.

While plots orchestrated by al-Qaida have historically involved grand plans designed to yield mass carnage – airline bombings, for instance, or attacks on transportation systems – the Islamic State group has endorsed less ambitious efforts that its leaders say can have the same terrorizing effect on Western society.

“If you can get your hands on a weapon, how is the state security apparatus supposed to find you?” said Will McCants, a fellow for the Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution in Washington. “It’s attractive because it gets just as much attention as a small- to midsize bomb.”

A public forum like Twit-

ter, with its millions of followers, means those who might otherwise have had limited exposure to terrorist ideologies now have ample access to what FBI Director James Comey has described as the “siren song” of the Islamic State group.

Social media provides a venue for agitators to exhort each other to action, recruit followers for violence and scout locations for potential attacks.

“The speed with which someone can find an active jihadist and connect with them over Twitter, let’s say, and start direct messaging with them – that speed happens much faster now,” McCants said.

A former Minneapolis man who goes by the name Mujahid Miski on Twitter was among those urging an attack on the event in Garland. A law enforcement official familiar with the investigation confirmed to The Associated Press that Mujahid Miski is Mohamed Abdullahi Hassan, who left the U.S. in 2008 to join alShabab in Somalia. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because details of the investigation are not public.

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Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) shakes the hand of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel before Rauner’s address Wednesday to the City Council in Chicago.

The historic address was the first by a sitting governor in the council’s chambers.

Republican budget claims don’t add up

By DAVID ESPO The Associated Press

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GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner: State can’t bail out Chicago

By SOPHIA TAREEN The Associated Press CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner told Chicago aldermen Wednesday that Illinois can’t “bail out” the nation’s third-largest city, and he urged cooperation addressing the looming financial challenges during an unprecedented speech by a sitting governor to the City Council.

In a roughly 10-minute speech, the new Republican governor gave dueling takes on the relationship between the state and Chicago, both of which are facing severe budget problems. He said Chicago should have local control on such issues as a potential casino but also told the Democratic body the top suggestion he hears from downstate Illinois residents on improving the state is to secede from Chicago.

“I am eager to go to bat for the 2.7 million people of Chicago, but you must remember there are over 10 million people who live outside the city limits,” Rauner said. “Illinois as a state is in a terrible financial crisis. We don’t have the money to simply bail out the city of Chicago.

It’s not an option.”

Rauner has been traveling statewide to promote an agenda that includes

funding cuts and restricting union influence. Many municipalities have embraced it, passing resolutions in support. But that hasn’t been the case in labor-friendly Chicago. Moments before Rauner spoke, alderman and Mayor Rahm Emanuel used a resolution to oppose Rauner’s push to create “right to work zones” where union membership is voluntary.

Workers in the audience applauded heartily.

“It is the wrong strategy,” Emanuel told the crowd.

The Democrat, who won a second term last month, will need help from Springfield when it comes to getting approval for a revenue-generating casino or further attempts at pension reform.

Emanuel applauded Rauner’s request to speak and said he was the first sitting Illinois governor to make such an appearance. He deemed it a sign of cooperation for the coming weeks as lawmakers try to craft a state budget by May 31.

Rauner’s office didn’t offer many clues about what prompted the visit, and the governor shied away from offering details. But the speech offered glimpses of how Illinois’ first Republican governor in over a decade – one who doesn’t live full time in

Chicago like his two predecessors – would deal with the city. Rauner will need support from Democrats, who run the House and Senate, to sign off on his policies. Chicago lawmakers could help, even if it’s to prevent active lobbying against his ideas.

Such a speech before Democrats could also help him blunt partisan criticism.

Rauner reiterated parts of his stump speech, that years of overspending and borrowing had led the city and state to a critical point where tough decisions are needed. Rauner has called for deep cuts, including to local governments’ share of the income tax.

He did acknowledge his agenda wouldn’t be popular with all Chicagoans, joking that his stop in Democratic territory was like the biblical scene of Daniel entering the lion’s den, except Daniel “had much better odds.”

“I’m eager to be your partner in a turnaround that benefits both Chicago and our great state,” he said. “But to achieve that, we must be willing to work together.

Compromise. Accept things we might normally oppose.

That’s going to be required of all of us. For Chicago to get what it wants, Illinois must get what it needs.”

WASHINGTON – On paper and in speeches, Republicans boast that Congress’ first budget since they won control of the Senate and House last fall will eliminate red ink within a decade.

Actually, it will do nothing of the sort.

That’s because the budget itself is nonbinding and, on its own, has no effect on spending.

It’s also because Republicans have decided against using unique budget rules for follow-up legislation to save the trillions of dollars from food stamps, Medicaid and other benefit programs that would be needed to erase red ink. To do that would spark a pitched political battle with Democrats, a veto from President Barack Obama – and a possible backlash from the voters in 2016.

Republican veterans and newcomers alike made no mention of this political truth in praising their own handiwork in recent days as the blueprint was ratified on party-line votes in both houses.

“This balanced budget achieves real results and allows the federal government to support Americans when it must and get out of the way when it should,” said Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi, who chairs the Senate Budget Committee.

“Today I was pleased to vote for a budget that will curb out-of-control spending, ensure a strong national defense, protect Social Security, strengthen Medicare, all without raising taxes on hardworking Alaskans,” said Sen. Dan Sullivan, a first-term lawmaker from Alaska.

House Speaker John Boehner’s office listed 10 ways the budget will help taxpayers, including “balancing the budget without raising taxes to help create 1.2 million new jobs, save taxpayers more than $5 trillion and protect future generations from crushing debt.”

In a brief burst of can-

dor, Republican negotiators who put together the final House-Senate compromise were more restrained. They called their work a “statement of good faith to the American people that Congress can govern responsibly and effectively.”

Overall the Republican spending plan charts a far different course than the one pursued by Democrats, who treated budget-drafting as optional when they held the Senate majority in recent years and show less interest in deficit control.

It will curtail spending on programs that are funded on a yearly basis, by about onetenth of the $5 trillion needed to balance the budget over the next 10 years. Democrats and the White House are sure to contest those bills.

But it generally will leave alone the large benefit programs where far greater savings are needed if deficits are to end.

The shortfall is projected to total $468 billion for the current budget year, the lowest since Obama took office.

Instead of pursuing elimination of red ink, Republicans intend to use special budget rules to pass legislation repealing the health care law known as Obamacare, or whatever part of it might remain standing after a widely anticipated Supreme Court ruling later this summer.

That is the “sole purpose” of any reconciliation legislation that will be passed as a follow-up, the agreement says, using the budget-speak label for a bill debated under rules that bar a Senate minority from preventing a final vote.

That, too, would stand as something of an accomplishment for Republicans, since it would mark the first time they have succeeded in sending Obama legislation to repeal the law.

In previous years, Senate Democrats blocked dozens of House GOP attempts to wipe out or neutralize the law, but they are in the minority now.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We need sustainable eating To the Editor:

Just in time for the 45th anniversary of Earth Day last month, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has made it official: Consumption of animal products is not environmentally sustainable.

Its conclusions match those of a massive 2010 United Nations report, which concluded that a global shift toward a vegan diet is vital to save the world from hunger, fuel poverty and climate change.

Carbon dioxide, the chief greenhouse gas, is emitted by burning forests to create animal pastures and by combustion of fossil fuels to operate farm machinery, trucks, refrigeration equipment, factory farms and slaughterhouses. The much-more damaging methane and nitrous oxide are re-

leased from digestive tracts of cattle and from animal waste cesspools.

Moreover, animal agriculture contributes more pollutants to our waterways than other human activities combined. Principal sources are animal wastes, soil particles, minerals, crop debris, fertilizers, and pesticides from feed croplands. It also is the driving force in worldwide deforestation and wildlife habitat destruction.

In an environmentally sustainable world – just as fossil fuels are replaced by wind, solar, and other sustainable energy sources – animal foods must be replaced by vegetables, fruits and grains. Our next trip to the supermarket is a great starting point.

Julian Hartfield Joliet

Celebrating Junipero Serra, a true American hero When Pope Francis comes to the United States in September, he will recognize Junipero Serra, founding father of the California missions, as a saint at a Mass on the campus of the Catholic University of America (my alma mater). Serra will be the first Hispanic saint for the United States of America, celebrated by the first pope from the Americas.

Serra, despite his radical commitment as a Franciscan missionary priest to Christ, would consider himself among the unworthy sinners of the Earth – much as Pope Francis himself frequently says he does.

“The Lord wishes all people to attain for the ends for which He compassionately created us,” Serra wrote in a sermon.

“He yearns that we might believe that He is the way, the truth, and the life and that we might advance towards the salvation He wills for us.”

What is that will? According to Timothy 2:4, the Lord wills everyone to come to a knowl-

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edge of the truth.

What a contrast this message is to some religious stories in the media.

Jean-Clement Jeanbart, an archbishop from Aleppo, Syria, was in New York this past week pleading for the West to end its relative ignorance and inaction in response to the persecution of Christians in his home country. In a speech at New York University, he said: “As Christian leaders in Syria are appealing for reconciliation and peace and openness, radical Muslim factions are calling for jihad and exclusion, a kind of apartheid for all non-Muslims.”

Serra’s message was one of welcome, not coercion. Still, Serra’s canonization – something Pope Francis himself prioritized – has proven controversial. A Los Angeles Times editorial recently advocated the removal of his statue from the U.S. Capitol building – what an insulting welcome this would be for such a refreshing moral leader, and

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VIEWS Kathryn Jean Lopez what an unnecessary move, denying what might otherwise be a healing and uniting opportunity for Americans to celebrate together.

Only about a third of California’s native population lived at the missions, Msgr.

Francis J. Weber, the archivist emeritus of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles said, and most of the hostility to him comes from “descendants of the non-Christianized natives.”

He has been accused of forcing conversions. But Weber – and the congregation in Rome that investigates cases for sainthood – said there is no record of such a thing and “to have done so would have violated the whole notion of free will,” at the heart of Christianity.

Ruben G. Mendoza, a founding professor at California State University at

Monterey Bay, for a long time believed the “myths” about Serra, but decades of work in the archives and archaeology of early California and Mexico has led him to “contend that the California Indian fared far better under the mentoring and tutelage of the friars and the mission system than they did under any other system of governance in vogue in the late 18th through 20th centuries,” he told me.

The pope’s visit in September is an opportunity to celebrate a hero at a time so in need of heroes, Weber emphasizes. Serra is a missionary and immigrant, an American hero. “Do not think, Christian, that the statement about the Lord being sweet and gentle is true of Him only in His glory with the blessed ones,” Serra preached, according to one translation.

“It refers to the Lord in everything, with everyone, and at all times,” he said. What a contrast to the beheadings and dangerous propaganda – some

of it quite effective – from ISIS. What a model of fatherhood, of true tolerance, treating all with respect. Serra, like St. Peter and so many Christian heroes, was not perfect, but men rarely are.

Contemporaries affirm he was a saint, an apostle of Jesus Christ who lived his life in radical commitment to the Gospel, a calling that brought him to leave his family and home and give his life to God in service to those whose lives might be better with his help, as an instrument of a loving and merciful God. We need those people in our midst today. We need his example serving as contrast to some of the violence we see around the world.

We must not let ideology cloud the gift of celebrating his life, which is a gift to us and our future.

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

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Joliet West’s Kristen Ames catches a ball for an out during a game Wednesday against Lincoln-Way East in Joliet. Lincoln-Way East won, 5-1.

SOFTBALL: LINCOLN-WAY EAST 5, JOLIET WEST 1

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com

• Thursday, May 7, 2015

JOLIET – With a dozen players back from last year’s fourth place team in Class 4A, expectations were high for this season’s Lincoln-Way East softball team.

And the Griffins have been up to the challenge so far, winning all but two of their games and registering a perfect mark in SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue play.

But East coach Elizabeth Pawlicki isn’t interested in last year’s accomplishments or her team’s record to date, but rather in how her squad is progressing in all aspects.

The Griffins appear to be doing just fine, based on their performance in Wednesday’s 5-1 SWSC Blue victory at Joliet West, in a contest that was pushed back a day because of rain.

East (17-2, 8-0) not only banged out 10 hits and made all of its plays in the field but also received a four-hitter that featured seven strikeouts from winner Nikole Van Gennep, who helped her cause by going 3 for 4 while driving in three runs.

“I don’t necessarily think that wins or losses matter – I think it’s how you’re playing, since you can play well even though you lose a game,” Pawlicki said. “Heather [Suca] does a great job here at Joliet West, so we know that it’s going to be a competitive game, and she gave us one again today.

They had runners in scoring position in a lot of the innings, which put pressure on us, and that teaches us how to perform, and we need to be in those situations.

“We’re improving every day, and that’s all that matters. We’re seeing the ball a little better every day, but there’s still improvement to be made since we still have weaknesses that we have to work on. Last year is in the past, and now we’re in the present and looking into the future and taking it one day at a time. The girls rely heavily on each other and pick each other up when they need to and have confidence in ev-

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Lincoln-Way East’s Jenny Van Geertry hits the ball during a game Wednesday against Joliet West in Joliet.

Lincoln-Way East’s Nikole Van Gennep delivers a pitch during Wednesday’s game at Joliet West. ery person. They truly are a team.”

While not happy about a defeat, Tigers coach Suca was pleased with the overall performance of her squad against one of the state’s top teams.

“Honestly, that was one of the better games that we played,” Suca said. “They’re a great team, and I give credit

to them. But we stayed up the whole game and kept coming back, and we did not give up – and that was one of our goals going in. We wanted to play a full seven innings, and I believe that we did that. They just strung some hits together and we didn’t, and we had a ball that could have dropped and been a game-changer.

“Our defense played, and we put the ball into play and had some good at-bats and fought her a lot – and I’ll take that all day long against a pitcher like that since we’ll be seeing that in the regionals and sectionals.

We’ve had kind of an up-anddown season, and it’s been a roller coaster with momentum.

But if we keep playing like we did, little by little we’ll get stuff to fall and get that confidence and then start winning some games.”

Van Gennep and West’s Kiley Robb didn’t allow any hits through three innings. East moved ahead for good in the fourth when Jenny Van Geertry led off with a double and scored on a double by Van Gennep.

An inning later, the Griffins collected six hits to help them score three more runs. Alana Selvaggio got a two-out single to left to drive in Olivia Prieto, and Ami Ill and Van Gennep followed with an RBI single to left to make it a 4-0 contest.

West (13-8, 3-5) picked up its first hit in the bottom of the fifth when Madi Mulder led off with a double to left and Simone Carroll followed with an RBI single to right. Van Gennep yielded another hit in the frame to Lily Ongkiko but avoided further trouble.

The Griffins closed out the scoring in the seventh when Ill led off with a walk and eventually came home on Van Gennep’s single to center.

“We’re just working really well together and staying up, and hopefully we’ll just keep doing what we’re doing,” Van Gennep said. “We’re all so close and always help each other out and keep each other up. In the inning where they got three hits, I just had to stay up and know that I had my defense behind me.

“Whenever someone gets down, we’re all like, ‘It’s all right, we’ll help you out.’ And then in the next at-bat, we’re all hitting away and trying to help each other out that way.”

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SOFTBALL: JOLIET CATHOLIC 1, PROVIDENCE 0

Callans sisters, JCA avenge earlier loss to Providence

By JEFF DE GRAW Shaw Media Correspondent JOLIET – What a difference two days make.

In a classic pitchers’ duel, Joliet Catholic turned the tables on visiting Providence and came away with a 1-0 East Suburban Catholic softball victory Wednesday afternoon. The Callans sisters, Alyssa and Paige, provided all the fireworks the Angels would need.

On Monday, Providence had 14 hits en route to a five-inning, 11-1 win.

Alyssa Callans scattered four hits and struck out eight Wednesday as she recorded all 21 outs without the ball leaving the infield. She also recorded eight groundball outs and three popouts.

First-pitch strikes were the key to Callans’ success.

“I really wanted to get that firstpitch strike,” she said. “If I got ahead, then I could mix it up and make them hit my pitch.”

Providence (13-9, 12-4) threatened in the first two innings. In the first, with two outs, an error and a hit by Morgan Greenwood put runners on first and second, but Callans got a strikeout to end the inning. In the second, with one out, a walk to Taylor Amato and an error put runners at second and third, but Callans got two groundouts to end the threat.

“I felt once I got out of those first two innings, I relaxed a little more,” Callans said. “I was really confident in our defense. We were making plays. We were really excited to play them again, especially after what happened Monday.”

Equally impressive was Celtics pitcher Zoe Bruni. She had eight strikeouts and limited the Angels to five hits.

The only early threat for JCA (1012, 3-8) came in the bottom of the second with two out. Paige Callans tripled down the right-field line, but a strikeout ended the inning.

Two inning later, in the bottom of the fourth, Josie Henderson walked with one out. Singles by Meghan Henderson and Alivia Phelps loaded the bases, and Paige Callans lifted a sacrifice fly to left.

“I was pretty confident in that situation, especially after getting the triple,” Callans said. “I was pumped after that. I thought I had popped out, but then I saw the ball in the outfield. I was excited that we could score. This was important to bounce back and win this game against Providence after what happened Monday.”

“We made plays defensively, and when you do that the kids seem to relax a bit,” Angels coach Dave Douglas said.

“Alyssa pitched well. She got ahead and made them hit her pitch. We fielded the ground balls and made plays. This is great for the team’s confidence, and we need to use this in the conference and as we get ready for the playoffs.”

The Celtics’ final threat came in the sixth as Greenwood was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning. She was sacrificed to second by Bruni, and Maeve Garvey singled to left to put runners on second and third. Two strikeouts later, the inning was over.

“We preach to play aggressive, and we didn’t do that,” Celtics coach Jay Biesterfeld said. “

BASEBALL: PLAINFIELD EAST 14, ROMEOVILLE 8

Plainfield E. returns to .500 in SPC as it tops Romeoville

By DENNIS NELSON Shaw Media Correspondent PLAINFIELD – Plainfield East accomplished some firsts during a 14-8 Southwest Prairie Conference baseball win Wednesday over Romeoville.

The Bengals (14-9, 7-7) accomplished their first 2-0 start in a league series this season and their first chance for an SPC sweep Thursday at Romeoville. “[Thursday] is a big game for us,” winning pitcher Drew DeMumbrum said. “Hopefully, we come out ready to play and get a ‘W.’ ” “We can talk about a sweep, and now we’re back to .500 in the conference,” East coach Adam O’Reel said.

Romeoville (5-16, 3-11) walked 10 batters and committed five errors. All nine East hitters reached base as the Bengals played errorless ball.

“If you give a team 15 freebies, you are not going to compete or beat anybody,” Romeoville coach Dave Haskins said. “We just have to keep working as a team and get closer as a team.”

The teams combined for 22 runs, 19 hits and three home runs, two by the Spartans.

“It was a hitters’ day,” O’Reel said.

“The ball was carrying. That’s the kind of game it was.”

East started the slugfest with four runs in the first inning. The Bengals loaded the bases for D.J. Donofrio (2 for 5, three RBIs), who doubled home two runs. A wild pitch plated DeMumbrum. Mike Sullivan (2 for 3, two runs, RBI) followed with an RBI single to give the hosts a 4-0 lead after an inning.

“We had a good approach today at the plate, and everybody was seeing the ball well,” Sullivan said. “It was nice weather, and the ball was flying around today.”

East wasn’t finished, scoring three times in the third on two Romeoville errors to take a 7-1 lead into the fourth. In the bottom of the fourth, Cole Lynch’s RBI single made it 8-1.

Sullivan later scored, making it 9-1 Bengals.

David Rodriguez led off the second with a solo home run for Romeoville.

In the fifth, Kyle Massaro’s two-out, three-run home run shaved the deficit to 9-4.

East put two more on the board in the bottom of the fifth on an error and a sacrifice fly by Logan Small. Eddie Marcotte’s three-run homer in the sixth gave East a 14-7 lead.

DeMumbrum (4-2) gave up five hits, struck out six and allowed four earned runs.

“Drew battled, and we always know he’s going to compete and give us five solid innings,” O’Reel said.

“I struggled a little bit,” DeMumbrum said. “I started getting behind in the count and giving them fastballs.

Props to them for doing what they did with them.”

Massaro, Jose Barraza and losing pitcher Jeff Zack had two hits each for the Spartans.

“I loved how we’re swinging the bats, and we’re getting healthy,” Haskins said. “We’ve got Kyle [Massaro] and Matt [Bottcher] back, and we should have Zac [Suits] and Izaac [Quinones] back for the playoffs.”

AREA SCHEDULE THURSDAY’S EVENTS Baseball Beecher at Peotone, 4:30 p.m.

Eisenhower at Lemont, 4:30 p.m.

Joliet West at Homewood-Flossmoor, 4:30 p.m.

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

Lincoln-Way East at Joliet Central, 4:30 p.m.

Lockport at Sandburg, 4:30 p.m.

Manteno at Gardner-South Wilmington, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Plainfield South at Plainfield North, 4:30 p.m.

Seneca at Streator, 4:30 p.m.

Stagg at Bolingbrook, 4:30 p.m.

Sterling at Morris, 4:30 p.m.

Softball

Beecher at Peotone, 4:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook at Sandburg, 4:30 p.m.

Homewood-Flossmoor at Lincoln-Way East, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Oswego at Minooka, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield Central at Oswego East, 4:30 p.m.

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

Plainfield South at Romeoville, 4:15 p.m.

Providence at Waubonsie Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Sycamore at Morris, 4:30 p.m.

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

Boys Volleyball Joliet Catholic at Saint Viator, 6 p.m.

Minooka at Romeoville, 5:30 p.m.

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

Oswego East at Plainfield North, 5:30 p.m.

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

Girls Soccer Andrew at Lincoln-Way Central, 6:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook at Lockport, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Joliet Central at Stagg, 6:30 p.m.

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

Minooka at Oswego, 4:30 p.m.

Morris at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m.

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

Reed-Custer at Peotone, 4:30 p.m.

Romeoville at Plainfield North, 6:15 p.m.

Wilmington at Lisle, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Track and Field Beecher, Marquette, Serena at Dwight, 4:30 p.m.

Coal City, Reed-Custer, Seneca, Wilmington in Interstate 8 Meet at Seneca, 3 p.m.

Girls Track and Field Beecher, Marquette, Serena at Dwight, 4:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook, Joliet Central, Joliet West, Lincoln-Way East, Lockport in SWSC Blue Meet at Bolingbrook, 4:30 p.m.

Coal City, Reed-Custer, Seneca, Wilmington in Interstate 8 Meet at Seneca, 3 p.m.

Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way West in SWSC Red Meet at Thornton, 4:30 p.m.

Minooka, Plainfield Central, Plainfield East, Plainfield North, Plainfield South, Romeoville in SPC Meet at Plainfield South, 3:30 p.m.

Badminton

Bolingbrook at Downers Grove North Sectional, 4:30 p.m.

Joliet Central, Joliet West, Lincoln-Way East at TF South Sectional, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield Central, Plainfield North, Plainfield South at Lockport Sectional, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Men’s Volleyball Lewis vs. Penn State in NCAA semifinals at Palo Alto, Calif., 10 p.m.

Men’s Baseball Lewis in GLVC Tournament, TBA Men’s Track and Field Lewis, St. Francis at Dr, Keeler Invite at North Central, TBA Women’s Track and Field Lewis, St. Francis at Dr. Keeler Invite at North Central, TBA

FRONTIER LEAGUE EXHIBITION: CORNBELTERS 5, SLAMMERS 2 (10½ INN.)

By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com

• Thursday, May 7, 2015

JOLIET – The teams agreed beforehand to play 11 innings.

After all, it is the exhibition season in the Frontier League.

Had it been a nine-inning game Wednesday morning at Silver Cross Field, the Joliet Slammers would have beaten the Normal CornBelters, 2-1.

Instead, the game was stopped after 10½ innings by mutual agreement, and a four-run 10th inning against the fourth Slammers pitcher, left-hander Alex Miden, resulted in a 5-2 Normal victory.

No matter. Joliet won Tuesday at Schaumburg in its exhibition opener, 9-3, yet the preseason records matter not one iota.

What does matter, however, is how each individual performs, especially those who are on the bubble in terms of making the cut. Slammers manager Jeff Isom has 35 players in camp and must be down to 28

by Sunday and 24 by opening day May 14, when Joliet visits Florence.

“Yesterday [at Schaumburg] we hit the ball well, better than I expected for the first game,” Isom said. “It was almost scary.

“Today, we got the pitching.

In two games, I’ve seen a lot of good things. One thing on the negative side is we gave way too many walks today. That’s a concern.”

Minooka graduate and former St. Francis ace Jake Butler, a 29th-round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers a year ago, was one of the Slammers’ pitchers. Aaron Vaughn, Butler and Travis Bradshaw all worked three innings before Miden entered. Tyler Murphy pitched the top of the 11th. The five combined to walk eight and hit a batter.

Butler walked three, including the first two hitters in the sixth inning, when Normal scored a run to tie it at 1-all.

“My first couple innings were really good,” Butler said.

“My last inning, after I walked the first guy, I lost my control pitching out of the stretch.

Then I settled down and threw strikes.”

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ABOVE: The Joliet Slammers’ Charlie White steals second during an exhibition game Wednesday against the Normal CornBelters at Silver Cross Field in Joliet. BELOW: Slammers catcher Jack Cleary hits a pitch during Wednesday’s game.

“Butler got into trouble, and he pitched himself out of it,” Isom noted. “I wanted to see how he would do with guys in scoring position, and he did a nice job. Today helped his cause. He is moving up on our list of pitchers.”

The Slammers managed nine hits, including an RBI single to right-center field by 2014 holdover Max Caper. It drove home Grant Fuhr’s son, RJ –

yes, that Grant Fuhr – and provided the 2-1 lead.

“I was just up there trying to get my timing down,” Casper said. “He [the Normal pitcher] got a pitch up, and I hit it pretty well.”

Casper, the shortstop last season, played half the game at second base and half at short. Alfredo Rodriguez is a candidate to be the regular shortstop, and Fuhr and Adri-

an English are in the middle infield mix.

Bryan Johns started at third base, and Mike Garza relieved him at the midway point. The infield appears deep.

“You can slump with the bat, but you shouldn’t slump with the glove,” Isom said. “We have some quality defenders.”

“A lot of guys here have good hands,” Casper said. “We just have to get used to everyone’s tendencies.

“We’re starting to build some chemistry early. If we do that, we’ll be competing for a championship. It’s better to get those things going now than late in the season.”

Isom had outfielders Charlie White and Phill Bates in the 1-2 holes in the lineup. They can run; and another outfielder with good wheels, JD Williams, could not play because he has a hamstring issue.

“Charlie gets on base, he steals, he makes things happen with his speed,” Isom said

of White, a Naperville North graduate. “Phill Bates played well today, too.

“Especially when we get Williams back, we will have a few options. Not only that, we have a lot of guys who can play multiple positions. That’s a good thing for when you have injuries, or when guys get picked up by major league organizations.”

The Slammers have a home exhibition game scheduled at 7:05 p.m. Friday against Windy City and will face Rockford on Monday evening at Benedictine University. The regular-season home opener is May 19 against Lake Erie.

Meanwhile, Ozzie Guillen probably was happy with how Wednesday’s game ended. The former White Sox shortstop and manager was on hand to watch his son, Normal right fielder Ozney Guillen, who had a walk, a lineout to left field, two singles, grounded in a double play and lined into a double play.

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AREA BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

USF’s Panayotovich CCAC’s top pitcher SUBMITTED REPORTS JOLIET – After posting a 12-2 record with a 1.36 ERA and three shutouts, University of St. Francis senior right-hander Adam Panayotovich was named the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year and was named to the All-CCAC first team.

Panayotovich has struck out 108 batters while walking 11 and, through Tuesday, he ranked second in the NAIA in wins and fifth in strikeouts. The right-hander garnered All-CCAC first-team recognition for the fourth time and holds USF career records for most victories (39) and strikeouts (336).

Senior shortstop Brandon Mendoza and senior first baseman Matt Scott were named to the All-CCAC second team.

Mendoza, who garnered the third All-CCAC award of his career, ranked ninth in the conference with a .383 batting average.

He also was second in hits (82), eighth in runs scored (48) and ninth in RBIs (37). Scott batted .329 with 24 RBIs, drew 11 walks and was hit by a pitch on eight occasions en route to a .392 on-base percentage.

Kyle Burton represented St.

Francis on the CCAC Gold Glove Team. The sophomore outfielder appeared in 48 games and made 33 starts without committing an error. He collected 66 putouts and had five assists.

For the second straight year, USF coach Brian Michalak was voted CCAC Coach of the Year after leading USF to the league regular-season championship and an automatic berth in the NAIA Opening Round. The Saints were 22-8 in CCAC play and are 27-26 overall.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Lincoln-Way Central 2, Lyons 1:

Central (12-11) won the nonconference game Wednesday on Kyle Nolan’s walkoff single in the bottom of the seventh inning, which scored Steve Likins. Scott Labine (2-1) earned the win. He pitched the seventh inning, allowing no hits and striking out one. Starter Andrew Farbak went six innings and scattered four hits while striking out three.

Lincoln-Way West 4, Lincoln-Way North 0: Right-hander Steve Sko-

larz pitched the shutout for West (21-3, 7-1) in the SouthWest Suburban Red home win. Skolarz struck out 11 and allowed only two hits. Matt Monahan belted a two-run homer, and Ben Zordani

had an RBI.

Brother Rice 11, Providence 1:

Zach Pych had three hits for Providence (19-6, 9-3) as (21-6, 102) swept the key Catholic League Blue series.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

Lincoln-Way Central 20, Thornton 1: Bree Schultz (2 for 4, three

runs, two RBIs, two-run homer) and Courtney Kinney (2 for 2, five RBIs, three-run homer) led visiting Central (17-7, 8-0) to the SouthWest Suburban Red victory.

Brianna Paulsen pitched a five-inning complete game with four strikeouts and no earned runs.

Lemont 14, Bremen 1: Anna Smagacz went 4 for 4 and Maddy Vermejan 2 for 2 for Lemont in the SouthWest Suburban Blue win.

Smagacz had a pair of doubles, five RBIs and a run, while Vermejan had three RBIs and two runs.

Winning pitcher Dana Threet struck out five.

Lincoln-Way West 7, Bradley-Bourbonnais 5: Carly Soude

went 3 for 4 with two RBIs for West (16-8, 6-2) in the SouthWest Suburban Red victory. Kayla Seymour and Dani Morgan chipped in a double and single each. Amanda Ruskowsky and Jenna Czart also had two hits.

AREA SPORTS ROUNDUP

Lincoln-Way W. bounces back against Andrew SUBMITTED REPORTS’ TINLEY PARK – Michael Wexter had 16 assists and 10 digs to help Lincoln-Way West’s boys volleyball team get back on track with a 25-18, 26-24 SouthWest Suburban win over Andrew on Wednesday. The Warriors (23-2, 6-1), who lost twice in three days to Sandburg, were swinging across the board. Scott Christensen had seven kills, while Max Rosenfeld tallied six and Jake Gasparich had five kills.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Lockport 25-25, Bolingbrook 1918: Matt Sadler (eight kills, two

blocks) and Mike Karl (five kills) led the host Porters (25-4, 5-2) to the SouthWest Suburban win.

Sandburg 25-25, Joliet West 16-

22: Kyler Van Rossum-O’Connell led West (16-8, 2-5) with 16 assists and seven digs in the SouthWest

Suburban home loss. Juwann Jackson had six kills and Luke Van Eck had five.

Lincoln-Way North 25-26, Lincoln-Way Central 19-24: T h e Knights (21-10, 5-2) dropped the SouthWest Suburban match.

GIRLS SOCCER

Lemont 5, Argo 0: Aleksandra Mihailovic scored two goals, while Mairead Ruane, Niamh Hehir and Jacqueline Aleman each had one. Michelle Jerantowski recorded the shutout for the Indians (11-4-3, 9-0) Tuesday in the South Suburban road victory.

BOYS TENNIS

Lincoln-Way Central 3, Providence 2: J.P. Battistini won in singles, while in doubles Matt Fleckenstein-Ken Weiss and Bobby Christel-Brandon Langer won for the Knights (7-10, 2-6) in the nonconference match.

GIRLS WATER POLO

Lincoln-Way Central 11, Bradley 4: Delaney Shepherd and Cailey Davern each scored five goals, while Kenzie Applequist and Nikki Howe each added one for the Knights (14-10, 8-4) in the SouthWest Suburban win.

MEN’S GOLF

Flyers improve in regional: Lewis moved up four spots at the NCAA Division II Midwest/Central Regional at Cog Hill and sits in seventh place (604) among 20 teams with one more day of competition.

The top five teams advance to nationals.

The Flyers are led by Alex Thode’s 150, which ties him for 28th among the 108 entrants.

Ryan Frederick owns a 151, tying for 42nd. Jeremy Fraser shot a 152, Robert Dofflemyer III 155 and Austin Buente 163.

NCAA MEN’S VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY

Lewis to meet Penn State in national semis

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com The Lewis men’s volleyball team prepared for its third appearance in the NCAA tournament in four years by taking on many of the nation’s top teams.

So it’s not surprising the Flyers have played against each of the other three teams that will compete in Thursday night’s semifinals at Stanford University’s Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California.

Top seed Lewis (26-3) faces fifth seed Penn State (21-9) in a 10 p.m. match. That follows the semifinal between second seed UC Irvine (28-4) and third seed Loyola (26-2).

Coach Dan Friend’s Flyers have met the Nittany Lions twice and won both times in four sets.

In the Jan. 24 meeting at State College, Lewis outblocked Penn State, 12.5-2, as Greg Petty had 18 kills, and Eric Fitterer added 13 kills and 11 digs.

When the squads met Feb. 20 in Romeoville, Lewis owned a 20.5-3.5 edge in blocking. Bobby Walsh hit .615 and had nine kills and 12 blocks to help him earn the American Volleyball Coaches Association national player of the week honors.

Geoff Powell and Petty had 12 kills apiece.

This is the 17th straight year Penn State will play in the national semifinals under veteran coach Mark Pavlik, who captured his 500th victory in the regular-season finale.

The Nittany Lions started the season 0-6, which included losses to UC Irvine, Loyola and Lewis. They were 4-9 after making their Chicago road trip but have won 17 straight after defeating Hawaii, 3-1, in Tuesday’s play-in.

Penn State is led by Aaron Russell (514 kills, 192 digs, 65 blocks), Nick Goodell (284 kills), Connor Curry (270 digs), Matt Callaway (90 blocks) and Taylor Hammond (1,193 assists).

Russell, an AVCA first-team All-American, won the Karch Kiraly award as the best outside attacker in NCAA D-I/II men’s volleyball. The senior had 23 kills in the first match against Lewis and 17 in the second.

The Flyers lost to Penn State, 3-1, in last year’s play-in match in the NCAA finals in Chicago and fell to USC in the 2012 semifinals in Los Angeles.

Lewis is 2-1 against Loyola, which beat Pfeiffer in Tuesday’s other play-in match. The Flyers handed the Ramblers their only losses, but Loyola won the third meeting when it beat Lewis on Friday for the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association championship. The Flyers defeated UC Irvine, 3-0, in both teams’ season opener on Jan. 5.

Loyola is the defending national champion, while UC Irvine won titles in 2007, 2009, 2012 and 2013. Penn State was champion in 2008 and took second in 2006 and 2010.

The national championship match is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Saturday and will be broadcast on ESPNU.

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINAL – GAME 4: BLACKHAWKS VS. WILD, 8:30 P.M., NBCSN, AM-720

By DAVE CAMPBELL The Associated Press

AP file photo

Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates Tuesday after scoring on Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk during the first period of Game 3 in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in St. Paul, Minn.

Kane would be able to handle the physical contact in the corners and avoid the apprehension about re-injury that can hold players back.

“You could see in the first game he was working his way through it,” Quenneville said. “But as far as him being up to pace and up to speed, he could still

skate as quick as he always did.”

Crawford carried the Hawks to the title two years ago, and his performance during the regular season was as solid as ever. But Quenneville pulled him for Scott Darling after a three-goal first period in Game 1 against Nashville, and he gave up six goals in Game 2. Crawford didn’t return until the first period of Game 6, when Darling was scored on three times.

There was some mystery, then, about how Crawford would bounce back, too, but he has allowed only four goals in the three games against the Wild and improved his playoff record against them over the last three years to 11-3 with a 1.60 goals-against average and a .942 save percentage.

“There’s not much you can do.

You’ve just got to work hard in practice and try and feel the best you can for the next time you get in,” Crawford said.

Quenneville reiterated the team’s confidence in the 30-year-old Crawford in a conversation they had after the switch.

“It’s easy to beat yourself up and hear everybody on TV and in the newspaper maybe say some bad things about you,” Hawks left wing Patrick Sharp said. “We never doubted Crow for a second.”

‘DEFLATEGATE’ REPORT

NFL finds Patriots employees probably deflated balls

By EDDIE PELLS The Associated Press Tom Brady: Unbelievable.

The 243-report on “Deflategate” came out Wednesday and stopped barely short of calling the Patriots star quarterback a cheater. It did, however, call some of his claims “implausible” and left little doubt he had a role in having footballs deflated before New England’s AFC title game against Indianapolis in January and probably in previous games.

In his report, attorney Ted Wells said the quarterback “was at least generally aware” of all the plans to prepare the balls to his liking, below the league-mandated minimum of 12.5 pounds per square inch.

Wells said it was “more probable than not” that two Patriots

employees – officials’ locker room attendant Jim McNally and equipment assistant John Jastremski – executed the plan.

For his trouble, McNally asked for expensive shoes and signed footballs, jerseys and cash.

He brokered the deals over a series of salty text messages with Jastremski that portray Brady Tom Brady as a hard-toplease taskmaster.

For the biggest home game of the season, McNally came through, taking the footballs from the officials’ locker room into a bathroom before delivering them to the field, the report said.

The footballs – measured by officials at halftime – somehow

lost pressure between being tested by the referee and the break.

As for Brady’s claims that he didn’t know of efforts to deflate game balls and didn’t know anything about what McNally did: “We found these claims not plausible and contradicted by other evidence,” Wells wrote.

The penalties for all this? To be determined. League executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent is reviewing the report and will hand down the punishment.

Former NFL executive Bill Polian, familiar with the league’s crime-and-punishment procedures after spending 19 years on the powerful competition committee, said the term Wells used – “more probable than not” – has been

the standard of proof the NFL has used for competitive violations over the last six years.

“In short, he is finding there was a violation,” Polian said.

“In many ways I think this report is as important as the discipline. It clearly says a violation occurred.”

This offseason, the league has fined the Falcons $350,000 and stripped a fifth-round draft pick for pumping artificial crowd noise into the stadium during home games. It also suspended Browns general manager Ray Farmer for four games for sending texts to the sideline during games last season.

By almost any account, this rules violation is more serious. It involves arguably the league’s top star, a four-time Super Bowl winner who is bound for the Hall of Fame, and

its marquee team – one that has spent almost the last decade under the microscope after getting caught in the videotaping scandal dubbed “Spygate” in 2007.

One sign of the real-world reaction: The gambling website Bovada took down all betting odds on the Patriots until it finds out whether Brady will be suspended.

Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe tweeted this: “Brady must be suspended for minimum of 2-4 gms, Belichick gets 1 yr and tm loses 1st rd draft pick 2016-17.”

Back in 2007, it was coach Bill Belichick in the crosshairs for cheating. This report didn’t find any evidence that Belichick or the coaching staff knew anything about deflating the balls.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The original prognosis for Patrick Kane’s surgically repaired collarbone dictated his return for some point during the Western Conference finals, if the Blackhawks were to advance that far.

The Hawks’ superstar right wing came back in almost half that time and his reintegration with the Hawks has been as quick as one of his vintage rushes along the perimeter to set up a display of his deft touch for scoring.

“I was feeling good even after the surgery,” said Kane, who broke the bone when he was cross-checked into the boards in a game against Florida on Feb. 24. “You never really know when you’re going to be allowed to come back and get cleared, but it’s been awesome playing here in the playoffs.”

The three-month timetable for his recovery became seven weeks when Kane joined the Hawks for the start of the first round against Nashville.

The 26-year-old speedster, sharpshooter and master stick-handler had two goals and five assists in that series.

He’s scored four times on Minnesota, guiding the Hawks to a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals with

goalie Corey Crawford sharing the load with 90 saves.

The streak of four straight playoff games with a goal has matched Kane’s run in 2010 on the way to the first of two Stanley Cup championships of his career.

“In all honesty, we denied him the puck a lot, I thought. But he’s the type of guy who gets that one look and it’s in,” Wild left wing Zach Parise said.

“He’s not showing too many signs of still being hurt or still feeling it. People have been physical on him, and it doesn’t look like its hurting or bothering him at all.”

Both teams stayed off the ice on Wednesday in order to rest for Game 4 on Thursday. The Wild have played well enough to win two of the first three games, but they’ve been missing the opportunism for knocking the puck in the net when it’s needed most.

Kane sure hasn’t lost his, despite the 21-game absence at the end of the regular season.

“He doesn’t need much to be effective out there. He gets a little glimpse of sunlight, and he’s able to find a way to make something happen, whether it’s a pass or finding somebody backdoor or putting it in the net,” Hawks defenseman Brent Seabrook said.

For coach Joel Quenneville, the only question was going to be how

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NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS – GAME 2: CAVS 106, BULLS 91

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct Detroit 17 10 .630 Kansas City 17 10 .630 Minnesota 15 13 .536 White Sox 9 14 .391 Cleveland 10 16 .385 East Division W L Pct New York 17 11 .607 Tampa Bay 15 13 .536 Toronto 14 15 .483 Baltimore 12 13 .480 Boston 13 15 .464 West Division W L Pct Houston 18 10 .643 Los Angeles 12 15 .444 Oakland 12 17 .414 Seattle 11 16 .407 Texas 11 16 .407

GB — — 2½ 6 6½ GB — 2 3½ 3½ 4 GB — 5½ 6½ 6½ 6½

Wednesday’s Results Detroit at White Sox (n) Toronto 5, N.Y. Yankees 1 N.Y. Mets 5, Baltimore 1 Tampa Bay 5, Boston 3 Cleveland 10, Kansas City 3 Minnesota 13, Oakland 0 Texas 11, Houston 3 Seattle at L.A. Angels (n) Thursday’s Games Detroit (Lobstein 2-2) at White Sox (Quintana 1-2), 1:10 p.m.

Oakland at Minnesota, 12:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Kansas City, 1:10 p.m.

Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

Texas at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Houston at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games Cincinnati at White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Kansas City at Detroit, 6:08 p.m.

Minnesota at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m.

Texas at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Houston at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

Oakland at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 20 7 .741 Cubs 14 12 .538 Cincinnati 14 13 .519 Pittsburgh 12 15 .444 Milwaukee 9 19 .321 East Division W L Pct New York 18 10 .643 Atlanta 14 14 .500 Washington 14 15 .483 Miami 13 15 .464 Philadelphia 10 19 .345 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 17 10 .630 San Diego 15 14 .517 San Francisco 14 14 .500 Arizona 12 14 .462 Colorado 11 15 .423

GB — 5½ 6 8 11½ GB — 4 4½ 5 8½ GB — 3 3½ 4½ 5½

Wednesday’s Results Cubs 6, St. Louis 5 Washington 7, Miami 5 Arizona 13, Colorado 7, 1st game Arizona 5, Colorado 1, 2nd game San Diego 9, San Francisco 1 Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 0 N.Y. Mets 5, Baltimore 1 Atlanta 7, Philadelphia 5 Milwaukee 6, L.A. Dodgers 3 Thursday’s Games Cubs (Arrieta 3-2) at St. Louis (Lackey 1-1), 12:45 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee, 12:40 p.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

San Diego at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

Miami at San Francisco, 9:15 p.m.

Friday’s Games Cubs at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Atlanta at Washington, 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

San Diego at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

Miami at San Francisco, 9:15 p.m.

LeBron’s 33 points lead Cavs in comeback vs. Bulls in Game 2 TOM WITHERS The Associated Press CLEVELAND – The headband returned. The aggressiveness, dunks and dazzling plays all came back, too.

LeBron James rarely has two sub-par games in a row, especially in the playoffs.

James attacked from the start and scored 33 points, Kyrie Irving added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their semifinal series with the bulls, beating them, 106-91, in Game 2 on Wednesday night.

Donning his signature headband for the first time in two months and powering to the basket, James kept the Cavs from falling into a 2-0 hole. He added eight rebounds and five assists for Cleveland, which led by 25 in the third quarter and withstood a third-quarter charge by the Bulls.

For the second straight game, the Cavs were without forward Kevin Love (shoulder surgery) and J.R. Smith (twogame suspension). But they had James, and he was more like himself after a sub-par performance in the opener.

“We’re a little banged up, we’re short-handed, so I have to be aggressive,” James said.

“Even more aggressive than my usual self, and I was happy I was able to make a couple of plays to help our team win tonight.”

Jimmy Butler scored 18, and Derrick Rose had 14

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Cavaliers forward LeBron James drives against the Bulls during the first half of Game 2 in a second-round playoff series Wednesday in Cleveland. points and 10 assists for the Bulls, who host Game 3 on Friday night. Pau Gasol added 11 points – 10 fewer than Game 1, when he destroyed the Cavs on uncontested jumpers.

Iman Shumpert added 15 points, James Jones made five 3-pointers and Tristan Thompson added 12 rebounds for Cleveland. Thompson started at power forward in Love’s spot, allowing James to move back to his usual role at small forward. On the perimeter is where James is most dangerous and he made it clear from the outset that he wasn’t going to stand around and wait for the game to come to him.

The Cavs burst to a 13-2 lead and led by 22 in the first quarter.

“They smashed us,” Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said.

The Bulls used a 14-0 run to get within 11 in the third quarter, but Jones hit consecutive 3s and James scored twice near the basket to put Cleveland up by 16 going into the fourth.

James arrived at Quicken Loans Arena at around 4 p.m., three hours before tip-off. As if there needed to be another sign of the game’s importance to Cleveland this was it, as the superstar typically gets to the arena for a home game around 90 minutes before the start.

“Maybe he wanted to beat the traffic,” quipped Cavs coach David Blatt. “Knowing him, it was something else.”

Back in his familiar headband after ditching it since March 7, and with an all-business look from the time he took the floor for warmups, James came out as aggressively as he promised.

He scored 14 points in the first quarter and got to the free-throw line five times, three more than in Monday’s 99-92 loss. James, who went just 9 of 22 from the field in Game 1, set the tone and his teammates followed.

“That’s what a leader of the team is supposed to do,” Rose said. “Everybody on the team followed right behind him.”

Love visited his teammates in the locker room before the game, and he joined them on the bench in the second quarter.

WHAT TO WATCH NHL: Blackhawks at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m., NBCSN With a 3-0 lead, the Hawks can eliminate the Wild and reach the Western Conference finals for the third consecutive season.

Pro baseball Oakland at Minnesota, noon, or L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee, 12:30 p.m., MLBN Cubs at St. Louis,

12:45 p.m., CSN Detroit at White Sox, 1 p.m., WGN Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees or Texas at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m., MLBN Stanley Cup playoffs Montreal at Tampa Bay, Game 4, 6 p.m., NBCSN Golf PGA Tour, The Players Championship, first round, noon, TGC

Boxing Super bantamweights, Manuel Avilia (16-0-0) vs.

Erik Ruiz (13-2-0), 9 p.m., FS1 Soccer UEFA Europa League, semifinal, first leg, Fiorentina at Sevilla, 2 p.m., FS1 Hockey IIHF, World Championship, preliminary round, United States vs. Belarus, 9 a.m., NBCSN

BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS Cubs end Cardinals’ eight-game streak

ST. LOUIS – Anthony Rizzo homered with three RBIs and Jon Lester had a strong outing for the Cubs, who ended the St. Louis Cardinals’ eight-game winning streak and their own four-game skid with a 6-4 victory on Wednesday night.

Jhonny Peralta hit a 447-foot homer and Yadier Molina had two hits and two RBIs for the Cardinals, who erased deficits of five and three runs the first two games of the four-game series but couldn’t quite make up a three-run, fifth-inning deficit. Lance Lynn (1-3) allowed five runs in six innings.

The Cardinals entered a major league-best 20-6, the best start for the franchise since 1900, with a 6 1-2-game lead in the NL Central. They’re 13-3 at home.

Simmons, Freeman power Braves past Phillies

ATLANTA – Andrelton Simmons had three hits, including a homer, Freddie Freeman drove in three runs with three hits and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-5, on Wednesday night – with Minooka grad Mike Foltynewicz getting the win along with an RBI. Foltynewicz (2-0), making his second career start, allowed four runs in 5 1-3 innings.

Foltynewicz led 6-1 before tiring in the sixth, when the Phillies scored three runs.

Rodon to start for White Sox on Saturday

CHICAGO – White Sox rookie pitcher Carlos Rodon is slated to make his first major league start Saturday against Cincinnati.

Rodon is to start in place of Jeff Samardzija, who on Wednesday started serving a five-game suspension for his involvement in a bench-clearing brawl against Kansas City on April 23.

The 22-year-old left-hander made his major league debut on April 21 and has a 2.84 ERA in 6 1-3 innings and three relief appearances.

– Wire reports

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‘Amazed by her history and experience’ Joliet Episcopal pastor White is multifaceted, adventurous and holistic

By DENISE M. BARAN–UNLAND

Kathryn White, an Episcopal priest at St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church in Joliet, holds a religious icon depicting a passage of scripture on Monday in Yorkville.

dunland@shawmedia.com JOLIET – When a locust tree fell on the Joliet home of Carla Wastalu during a storm, she watched in amazement as the Rev. Kathryn L. White of Joliet casually took care of it.

“Almost immediately, she was there with her son, Shawn, and a chain saw,” Wastalu said. “She sawed the tree limbs so I could haul them to the street to be recycled, while Shawn cleared my roof of branches.”

White is a former registered nurse turned Episcopal priest, the rector at St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church in Joliet. She also is an outstanding crafter and artist, Wastalu said. She has studied iconography and assisted with a Haitian orphanage, through her presence and by raising money.

At St. Edward’s West campus on Grove Road in Joliet, White has helped turn a barn into a retreat center, painting and plastering, Wastalu said. White has allowed the youth from Wastalu’s church – Faith Lutheran Church in Joliet – to use the retreat center.

The youth from both churches also participate in activities together, including a combined confirmation class, Wastalu said. She’s amazed at White’s lack of reservation when it comes to plumbing, tarring driveways and changing tires.

“Even more amazing is her downto-earth nature and her lack of ego about her many talents,” Wastalu said.

Aware of God’s presence

White, 64, was ordained 13 years ago as of June 18. She said she always has felt acutely aware of God’s presence. She recalls asking God for a baby sister, which he delivered when White was almost 3 years old.

She is convinced her early sense of God was not the “magical thinking” one often attributes to toddlers.

“I just think I was given the grace and the privilege to be aware of the presence of the divine from the beginning,” White said.

White said she grew up Protestant and converted to Roman Catholicism in her early 20s. She belonged to a religious community until it ceased to be, married, had three children, became a

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registered nurse and moved 26 times.

“Some of those were local moves,” White said. “You have another baby and you need another bedroom.”

White retired from nursing to begin and run a porcelain doll studio.

In her 40s, White sold the business to enter a Methodist seminary so she could become qualified to work as a hospice chaplain, which she did.

While in seminary, White’s church history professor – after reading a paper by White on ideal church structure – believed the Episcopal church was a better fit for White and arranged for White to meet with an Episcopal priest.

The discernment process that led to ordination, White said, was lengthy and full of roadblocks, partly because White’s journey into the Episcopal church and priesthood was not the customary path.

But White said every mainstream denomination has a process for ensuring its leaders are healthy and able to lead congregations in positive directions. During that time, she worked as community life director at an Episcopal church.

“The thing about saying yes to God is that you don’t know what you’re saying yes to,” White said. “People

“The thing about saying yes to Know more God is that you don’t know what For information about St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church, visit stedwardandchrist.net. you’re saying yes to.”

The Rev. Kathryn White

Pastor, St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church mission trips to Haiti that Lundgren would say to me, ‘How long are you going to pursue this?’ And I would say, ‘Until God stops giving me the grace. When the grace is gone, then I will know I’m off the hook.’ ”

An adventurous spirit

The Rev. Richard Lundgren of Plainfield, associate rector at St. Edward for the last seven years, came to the church eight years ago, intending to stay just six months.

But when White asked Lundgren to stay and help expand the West campus, he agreed, partly because of his respect and admiration for her, he said, as well as her adventurous spirit.

“I’m amazed by her history and experience,” Lundgren said. “I learn a lot from her. She’s been a good mentor to me.”

White also has embraced medical

and his partner, Darien pediatrician Dr. Robert Davis, worked on in the late 1990s. White has since participated in two medical mission trips – in 2012 and 2013 – where she easily slid back into a nursing role, Lundgren said.

“She’s got a great sensitivity,” Lundgren said. “If anyone in the parish is sick or hurting, she takes a wonderful amount of time ministering to them, working on their behalf and advocating for them.”

Although White believes all Christians are called to ministry, she is acutely aware of the body-mind-spirit role she fills for her four-generation, 85-member community as priest. It’s one reason White uses art in her ministry and how her ministry affects her as an artist.

White does not take her role as priest lightly.

“It’s an awesome privilege,” White said.

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FAITH BRIEFS Clergy Day at Joliet Area Community Hospice

JOLIET – Joliet Area Community Hospice will host its annual Clergy Day from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 2 at 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet.

The theme of this year’s program is “Ministering to the Traumatized” and will feature sessions to help clergy serve their congregations by increasing understanding and awareness of traumatic grief when death occurs due to sudden medical death, car accident, drug overdose, suicide or as a victim of a violent crime.

A complimentary lunch will be provided along with open forums and group discussions.

The program is open to clergy, lay leaders, deacons, clergy in training, chaplains, directors of pastoral care services, hospital and home visitation ministry leaders, parish nurses and anyone that ministers to the sick and bereaved.

To register, visit www. joliethospice.org, click on “Events,” scroll down to this program and click onto registration form below it. Register

by May 27. For information, call Tom Barkauskas at 815-4603256.

Spring rock program at Holy Family School

SHOREWOOD – Holy Family students entertained visitors April 30 with a show called “Rock N’ Roll Forever.”

The sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders performed a dress rehearsal at 1:30 p.m. and then again in the evening.

The band members in fourth through eighth grade played during the program. A few students acted out various rock ’n’ roll personalities.

Additionally, students showed off their dance moves with a special routine. The crowd sang along to the music.

Local resident shares details of pilgrimage

JOLIET – Mohra Gavankar, longtime Joliet resident and Rockdale business owner, spoke April 20 to the members

FAITH CALENDAR Thursday

Visiting Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus

• Rummage Sale – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; also May 8, St. Joseph Church of Rockdale, School Gym, 1329 Belleview Ave., Rockdale. Clothing, jewelry, knick-knacks.

• National Day of Prayer – 11:30 a.m. to 12:15, southwest corner of Lockport Street and Route 59, Plainfield. Praise and worship. Prayers led by local pastors. Hosted by Plainfield Ministerial Association.

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

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

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The fifth- and sixth-grade students of St. Mary Nativity School, along with other school students throughout the Diocese of Joliet, recently visited the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet. The children learned about the local church and its history. The children had fun deepening their faith and enjoying a pizza lunch together.

of the Kiwanis Club of Joliet about her trek in 2013 on the centuries-old Trail of St. James, 200 miles on foot, in northern Spain, known as El Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago also is called in English the Way of St. James.

A half a dozen routes through northern Spain lead to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, in northwestern Spain.

The traditional belief is that the remains of the saint are buried there.

The pilgrimage along an age-old trade route had gained prominence during the Middle Ages as a spiritual destination along with such sites as Rome and the Holy Land. Gavankar said people construe the long walk as a spiritual, penance or an elective challenge.

Joliet stores donate to Plainfield clothing charity

PLAINFIELD – Let the Mountains Move Ministries, a 501(c)3 charity based in Plainfield that provides clothing to those in need, recently was able to better organize its clothing donation storage unit with sup-

port from the Sam’s Club store on Larkin and the Home Depot and Target stores on Route 30, all in Joliet.

LMMM collects and redistributes clothing, shoes, coats, hats, scarves, etc. to anyone in need at its inspirational conferences and clothing giveaway events in the Southland.

Rosie Perez, president of LMMM, said clothing donations are accepted throughout the year and at two annual clothing drives. She said LMMM is nearly out of room to store all the items and aims to move to a larger location this year.

For information or to donate, visit letthemountainsmove. webs.com or call 708-751-0321.

Will County historical churches bus tour May 20

JOLIET – From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 20, the Joliet Area Historical Museum will host a Time Travelers Bus Tour of historical churches in the Lemont and Lockport area.

Included in the tour will be Old Congregational Church/Gladys Fox Museum (Lockport), St. Dennis Catholic Church (Lockport), St. James at Sag Bridge Church (Lemont), Old Stone

Church (Lemont) and the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (Lemont) Lunch is included at the historical Public Landing Restaurant in Lockport. Tour cost is $75 for museum members and $85 for nonmembers. Registration deadline is May 11.

To register, visit www.jolietmuseum.org or call Candice at 815-723-5201, ext. 235, for information.

Muslim youth group gives toys to pediatric unit

NEW LENOX – To comfort sick children, members of the Muslim Youth of Orland Park Prayer Center recently delivered several boxes of new toys to be given to pediatric patients at Silver Cross Hospital. Throughout the year, the young people collected these new toys.

The Muslim Youth of the Orland Park Prayer Center is a group of devoted and diverse young men and women, all with the same goal in mind – how to best serve the community.

For information, visit muslimyouthop.com. Call the Silver Cross Foundation at 815-3007105.

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• “April Showers Bring May Flowers” – 5 to 7 p.m., Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Hors d’oeuvres, beverages, door prizes, raffles, music. $20.

Proceeds to St. Joseph Academy’s student scholarships.

Call 815-723-4567.

• Friday Evening Services – 7 p.m., Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave., Joliet. Call 815-741-4600. Visit www.jolietjewishcongregation.com.

Saturday

• May Crowning of Our Blessed Lady – Saturday and Sunday during Mother’s Day Masses, St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Call 815-436-2651 or visit www.smip.org.

Tuesday

• Talks and Lectures, Jobs and Career Networking – 6:30 to 9 p.m., St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Brainstorm with experienced hiring managers, job coaches, fellow job-seekers.

Bring copies of your handbill or résumé to distribute. Casual dress. Free. No preregistration.

Contact EmploymentMinistry@ smip.org.

May 14

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

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

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JCA announces Noon Lions Club Student of Month

JOLIET – Aron Goeken is the April Joliet Noon Lions Club Student of the Month for Joliet Aron Catholic AcadGoeken emy.

With a GPA of 4.0, Goeken’s favorite subject is chemistry. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math National Honor Society), Varsity Club, Student Council, Key Club and Spanish Club.

Photo provided Additionally, he is a member of Richard “Dick” Tessiatore of Joliet said he is grateful to Joliet Catholic the math team, where he placed students for participating in his Honor Flight Chicago experience. first in regional competition, and captain of the soccer and volleyball teams. As a varsity volleyball player, he received All-Conference recognition. He also plays volleyball for Ultimate Volleyball Club.

He is the son of Kathy and John Goeken of Shorewood and a member of Holy Family Parish.

After high school, Goeken plans to attend the University of Illinois as a chemical engineering major. He hopes to pursue a career as an entrepreneur.

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Illinois Camp 2015 set for St. Mary Nativity School

JOLIET – Students entering second through seventh grade can kick off their summer with a fun-filled week of discovery at Illinois Camp.

The camp will run from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 8 through 12, at St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadway, Joliet.

Campers will experience, create and explore the nature, history and culture of Illinois through games, arts, crafts and geography. Students from all area schools are welcome.

Cost is $65 a child and includes field trip, T-shirt, snack and crafts.

Registration deadline is May 29. Call Mary Barney at 815722-8518.

St. Mary Nativity lists April Students of Month

JOLIET – The April Students of the Month for St. Mary Nativity School are Travis Skole and Johnny Ponce (kindergarten), JCA announces Kiwanis Karla Rubio (first grade), ElizaClub Student of Month beth Collofello (second grade), JOLIET – MarJonah Benedick and Gabriella guerite Ernst is Guzman (third grade), Carter the Joliet CathoThese are the April Students of the Month at St. Mary Nativity School Kennedy (fourth grade), Willow lic Academy April in Joliet.

JCA announces Rotary Mueller (fifth grade), Antonio Kiwanis Club of Torres (sixth grade), David Joliet Student of Club Student of Month Marguerite JOLIET – Matt Immaculate Parish in Plainfield. Bev (Ruffatto, 1950). He is the Plascencia (seventh grade) and the Month.

Ernst Dubiel is the After graduation, Dubiel father of Barb (Huey, 1973), Dan Anne Ryan (eighth grade).

As a member of April Rotary Club plans to participate in a five(1976), Nancy (Dyer, 1978) and the JCA Honors of Joliet Student year physics and mechanical Jeff (1979) and the grandfather St. Mary Nativity School Program with a 4.78 weighted of the Month for engineering master’s degree of Sarah (2009) and Matt Huey registering for 2015-16 GPA, Ernst has been on the Joliet Catholic program while playing hockey (2012).

JOLIET – Registration for the A Honor Roll every semester Matt Academy. in college. Dubiel will attend Barb Huey, a registered nurse, 2015-16 school year is underduring her high school career.

Dubiel With a GPA Lewis University and hopes to is a member of JCA’s Health way at St. Mary Nativity School.

She is an Illinois State Scholar of 3.4 on a 4.0 pursue a career in the automo- Office. When she learned her Features include an excellent and National Merit Commended scale, Dubiel’s favorite subtive industry. father would be participating academic program, weekly Student. ject is math. He is an Illinois in Honor Flight Chicago, she Mass, home-cooked lunches Ernst is a member of the National Art Honor Society, Mu Sate Scholar, a member of the JCA supports Honor Flight shared her excitement with the and low student-teacher ratio French National Honor Society Chicago participant school. for children 3 years old through Alpha Theta (Math National and a Scholastic Bowl team JOLIET – On April 8, Richard N. The Joliet Catholic family grade eight. Tuition assistance Honor Society) and Spanish participant.

Tessiatore of Joliet flew with 87 welcomed the opportunity to is available under certain cirNational Honor Society. She Dubiel enjoys playing hockey other WWII heroes to Washsupport Tessiatore. Students cumstances. is the daughter of Amy and ington, D.C. He and his fellow wrote letters to the veteran For scholarship application, Charles Ernst of Plainfield and a and football and was named for the trip’s “mail call,” and visit online.factsmgt.com/aid. member of Holy Spirit Catholic ISMC Academic All-Conference. veterans were escorted by He also plays two musical Honor Flight Chicago for a day members of the staff signed a For information or a tour of the Community. instruments. He is the son of of appreciation. poster that was presented to school, call 815-722-8518 or Ernst plans to dual major in Tessiatore as he returned from visit www.stmarynativity.org. art and biology at North Central Joanna and Paul Dubiel of Plain- Tessiatore is married to Washington.

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CREST HILL – Students at St. Ambrose Parish in Crest Hill celebrated their first Eucharist at the 10 a.m. liturgy April 26.

Joan Kobart and Teresa Kobart prepared the students for the reception of this important sacrament.

Children at St. Anne’s Parish in Crest Hill held their first Eucharist at a special liturgy at 2 p.m.

Saturday. Roberta McCowan prepared the children.

Parents of these children participated in class meetings and assisted the children in learning their prayers, participating in weekly liturgy, reviewing the class lessons and projects.

Rosalie Fall serves as music minister at St. Ambrose and St. Anne’s parishes and provided the musical arrangements for the liturgies.

The Rev. John Doyle is pastor of St. Ambrose and St. Anne’s; the Rev. Stephen Eickhoff is serving as the administrator during Doyle’s absence. Deacon Charles Pistorio serves as deacon for both parishes.

Tessiatore was moved by the support he received from the JCA community and penned a note of thanks.

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St Mary Magdalene

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

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

www.stmarymagdalenechurch.com

ST. PETER EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL

Missouri Synod 310 N. Broadway, Joliet (815) 722-3567 www.stpeterjoliet.org www.stpeterschool-joliet.org Sunday Service at 8:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service on WJOL 1340 AM at 10 a.m.

Rev. Karl Hess, Pastor

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

CHURCH OF ST. ANTHONY

100 N. Scott St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-722-1057 Weekday Masses 12:05pm Sunday Mass 9:30am Saturday Mass 4:00pm Holydays 12:05pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena adoration following novena Every Tuesday following 12:05pm Mass Please Join Us! NEW PRAYER GARDEN COME SEE AFTER MASS Handicap Accessible

Corner of Glenwood & Midland

353 N. Midland Ave., Joliet 815-725-4213 www.faithjoliet.com 8:30 Traditional Worship 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Contemporary Worship Pastor Rebekkah Lohrmann

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

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

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

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

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

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1000 S. Washington Street, Lockport (815) 838-1017 Rev. Joseph Kim, Pastor Sunday School 9:00 Young Womens Club 9:00 Worship 10:30 Coffee hour after worship Handicap Accessible Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.

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

ST.JOHNVIANNEYCATHOLICCHURCH

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

Broadway & Ruby St., Joliet 815-726-4031 Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 Sunday: 7:00, 10:30, 12:00 Noon & 5:30 p.m.

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

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

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

410 S. Jefferson St., Lockport 815-838-0187 Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 6:30, 8:00, 10:00 & 11:45 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ROCKDALE The Traditional Latin Mass Diocese of Joliet SUNDAY 10:00am Monday – Friday 7:30am SATURDAY 4:15pm New Rite Mass (English) THURSDAYS 6:00pm Holy Hour with Benediction LENT - FRIDAY 6:30pm Stations of the Cross

Come pray the Mass of all time.

(Latin/English Missal Booklets provided)

For complete Mass Schedule Visit: jolietlatin.org

ST. EDWARD AND CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

206 N. Midland Joliet, IL 60435 www.SECEC.net (815) 725-6800 7:30 & 9:30 AM Sundays All are welcome to belong and become Everyone is invited to communion at God's table MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH L.C.M.C.

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

Wednesday Evening Worship: 7:15 Rev. David Nygard, Senior Pastor Pr. Kurt Hoover,Associate Pastor Pr. David Stier,Youth Pastor

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1910 Black Road Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 725-1606

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

Male, 3 years old, mostly black on top, white legs, white spot on its back. Lost in Reedwood area in Joliet on Sunday evening, 4/12.

$100 REWARD 815-725-1348

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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

Adjustable Drafting Table 42”W x 30”D x 33”T $50. 815-436-4222

Southeast corner Wolf & Laraway Rd..

SHOREWOOD

Area Rugs – Sizes & Colors Vary, Choice of 4, clean/pet/smoke free environment - $15-$50 each.

815-436-4222

15 Homes-Big Sale Good Stuff! No Junk!

Furn, antiques, collectibles, vintage toys, baby, tools, re-purposed furniture, COOL STUFF! Rain or Shine !

YOUTH RUMMAGE SALE

SAT, MAY 9 8AM - 2PM HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 305 E. Black Rd.

THURS - SAT MAY 7, 8, 9 9AM - 6PM CAMBRIDGE/ COLLEGE PARK

Something for Everyone ranging from books, movies, electronics, housewares to furniture and clothing!

25 + HOMES

Coca-Cola Huge Collection !

Incl. 2 pop machines. $2000/obo, moving must sell 815-341-2969

Jefferson to Houbolt,

by Joliet Jr. College

Maps @ 1114 Karen Dr. PLAINFIELD MULTI FAMILY Hidden River Sub-Div. Thurs, Fri, Sat. 9am-3pm 16424 Hidden River Cir 16322 Riverwood Dr.

PLAINFIELD

DISHES-CURRIER & IVES, Blue and White. Too numerous to list. $250 takes all. 815-290-5022

DRAFTING TABLE

1930's era, Dietzgen adjustable, with Tracmaster drafting machine attached 38x60, $300.

815-290-5022

Stealth +4Trunk Bike Rack Holds 4 bikes $50 815-585-1712

Springhill Subdivision Multi-Family May 7-8-9 8am-3pm

Concrete foundation forms and much equipment included; trucks; Call 815-436-3581 and leave a message

PLAINFIELD Thurs, Fri, Sat. May 7-9 8am – 4pm 4813 Clover Lane Furniture, Clothing, Baby Items, Exercise Equipment & Much, Much More!

Stereo Component – Technics compact disc player, features automatic direct access, program play, automatic & manual editing $20. Call 815-436-8689

FOR SALE! Owner retiring;

End Table Octagon, Solid Pine $35. 815-436-4222

END TABLES (2)

Solid oak wood on top with beautiful curved wrought iron legs.

Excellent condition and very good looking. $150/both.

815-436-5171

End Tables (2) Walnut, $30

St. Josephs Gym 1329 Belleview Ave

611 ROOKERY LANE Table set, some antiques, out of Dr. Woodruff's office ?!

Artwork, mirrors, tapestry, furniture, 100's of items !

~ WANTED ~ Buying Stereo Equipment

SAT, MAY 9 8AM - 2PM

JOLIET

DRIVERS

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.

General Laborer for Maintenance 22500 Stepan Drive Crew – Must be able to work early Elwood, IL 60421 mornings. 30-40 hrs/week.

Financial partnership needed for Stepan Company has an im- Custodial – 24-30 hrs/wk. Must banquet facility that seats 900 mediate need for Journeyman also work early mornings.

Chefs Dream or Young retiree w/ Maintenance Mechanics at our Beverage Cart Person – Hours food experience, working partner Elwood, Illinois manufacturing vary on outings. acceptable. Great monthly income facility. Qualified candidates will Hourly wage depending on experi708-307-6082 Bob. have 5+ years maintenance ence. experience and millwright skills.

Apply at: Broken Arrow Golf Club 16325 Broken Arrow Dr, Lockport.

Apply online at our website: Ask for Michael Chen, General Mgr www.stepan.com Cat “Ashley” Email: bagcgm@aol.com Joliet - Rooney Heights, lost or call 815-836-8858 Stepan offers competitive wages from Rooney Dr on Friday 3-20. and excellent benefits. EOE. Siamese Mix, beige and grayish white with dark marking on her MECHANIC - full time face, shorter hair, 6 years old, Apply at: Shorewood Home & Auto spayed. Inside cat, has eye issues.

1002 W. Jefferson, Shorewood 815-725-8101

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ROCKDALE C.C.W. RUMMAGE SALE Thurs & Fri May 7 & 8 8 am – 2:00 pm.

Beautiful Oak Table 60” long with 4 Chairs, 2 Leafs, Heavy, $350 firm. Text for pictures 815-351-7786 Brown leather recliner, $100.

Small TV stand, $20.

815-690-0247 Child's Dresser w/matching hutch Dresser: 37”W x 15-1/2”D x 30”T Hutch”36-1/2”W x 49-12”T Solid oak, can easily be refinished, $50/both pieces 815-436-4222 Curio/Display Case – Solid oak, w/ lift up front glass doors, 3'W x 1”D x 31-1/4”T - $35.

815-436-4222

Dining Room Table, Like New, original cost $3,300. 84” dining table w/ 2 leaves, 6 chairs w/ leather cushion back & seat, plus beautiful hutch $850/obo 815-744-5727

(6) white deck chairs and small table with umbrella, $50.

815-690-0247 Foyer/Hall Table w/ Baskets 31-1/2”W x 15-3/4”D x 32-1/2”T sold as is, $15. Email cbar577329@aol.com for photo 815-436-4222 Full/Queen Headboard w/ detailing, can be refinished or used as is - $65. 815-436-4222 Small solid oak table w/ wheels brown, 27”W x 15”d x 17-3/4”T $20. 815-436-4222 Twin headboard , 2 dressers, night stand & mirror - $100.

815-730-8718

Twin Headboard/Bookcase $15.

815-436-4222

Vintage Rocking Chair w/ details, Wooden - solid dark pine, $50.

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Dishes – Service for 8, oven, microwave, dishwasher safe, dinner soup, salad plates & mugs $50. 773-315-1700 Eureka Vacuum –The Boss Smart Vac with wide track $45. 773-315-1700

ABSOLUTE ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY MAY 9, 11 A.M. 1302 HIGHLAND JOLIET, IL.

Theodore Street(Rt. 7) to Highland(south) or Raynor Ave. to Ingalls Ave.(east) to Highland. Watch for signs.

SOLD AT 12 NOON-1990 Mustang LX convertible, 119,300 miles, power windows. Furniture--Superb HOOSIER kitchen cabinet(all original), 8 pc. dining room set, 3 pc. vintage ?30s-?

40s # bed set, vintage stenciled kitchen table & 4 chairs, antique oak console Singer treadle sewing machine, rocker, provincial 3 pc. sectional and lamp tables, mirrored round coffee table, D.Phyfe style table, mahogany desk, vintage chests, Roos cedar chest, book shelves, porcelain kitchen table. table lamps. Crystal, China & Glass - 60 pc. crystal/glass etched stemware set, 120 pc. china dinnerware, Corning original and French White bake ware plus Pyrex and Fire King dishware, Corelle dishes for 12.

Household - 7 UP cooler, Rogers flatware for 12, R. Sterling Joliet/Will County books, kitchen wares, utensils & flatware, vintage kitchen wares, Revere pans, ladies hats, plastic storage bins.

Tools-shop & yard, step & extension ladders. Pictures at auctionzip.com.

TERMS-Cash or good check. 10% buyer's premium. Not responsible for accidents or for items after sold.

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The Herald News / TheHerald-News.com • Thursday, May 7, 2015 • Queen Bedspread – Pastels in ivory, blue, green & pink floral.

Excellent condition - $15.

815-725-9087 Space Heather Lasko brand w/remote $20 815-725-1317 Stoneware Baker - Pampered Chef Like New - $13.

Call anytime 815-744-5937

12” Toro Trimmer w/ electric feed, works $10. 815-436-4222

7 Piece Patio Set – White

ornamental cast iron, beautiful & in excellent condition, Includes table, chairs, umbrella & stand $400. 773-315-9677 Big Ceramic Planters Great for outdoors or indoors planting, was $130, now $50.

773-315-1700 GreenHouse Portable ,Walk in, 6'5” high, 4'6” wide, reinforced, zipper front, never used. $100 815-725-3720

Shop Dust Collector Jet – 1100CFM Model #DC1100-A & accessories - $250 815-485-8726 daytime

Comic Books (860) 1994 & up.

X-men, Wonder women, Thor and Etc. Must buy all, $200 815-834-1451 Anytime Ladder, 24' aluminum 250 lb. Weight capacity, never used outside, like new $80/obo 815-685-7773

AIR TOOLS – Sanborn Manufacturing Co., straightline dual piston file sander $15; Sanborn air sand blaster, $5; Buffalo pneumatic random orbital sander $10; Circular saw $10. 815-436-8689

Craftsman 10” Radial Saw $125. 815-729-1327

Two Man Tent by Ozark Trail $14; Eddie Bauer, Twin Airbed w/ pump $14; Both items for $30. 815-838-0239

Regald Baby/Dog Gate w/Door safety gate 31” tall, can fit openings between 29-1/2” to 52”. walk through design, white $35. 815-513-5412 Shark Navigator Vacuum Like new, w/ all attachments $70; Baby pack & play $10.

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Calico cat 4 yrs old, need good home, please call for info.

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1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera For parts or fix, needs work, engine & trans good, $375 815-212-3649 Leave Message

6.6 diesel engine, auto, ps, pb.

Extremely clean, 85K miles. $35,000/obo. 815-725-3293

Wood Boat 4' x 8' with oars, call for appt. to see. $300 815-342-1033

Newark, IL 60541

Saturday, May 9th, 2015 9 AM Start Directions: Take Rt. 71 to Newark, IL. Go south on Townhouse Rd. to Lisbon Center Rd. and turn left

IH Farmall 1952 Super-C Tractor V651 XX, IH Ind Mod 2424 Loader Tractor, Diesel Tractor, IH Cub Cadet, Farmall 1953 IH Stationary Engine w/Cart, IH Blue 2 Bottom Plow-XXXXX Gas EX Mark zero radius mower lazer, 2 CT 52” mower, Toro 14 Hp OHV Power 21Hp mower, 1973 IH Mod 86 riding mower VG Shape, H&H 18' Bed Hydraulic Tilt Dbl Axl Trailer Like New, 2 pnt Platform Carrier, IH 2 pnt 7' Disc, 2 pnt Post Digger, Air Compressor, Shop Tools, Farm Primitives & Antiques, Farm Toy Collection, 60 Tractors, Household, Wagon Wheels, OX Yokes etc.

Many Items not listed!

Note: Walt and Rose are selling their farm and everything must go.

Very good quality collectibles and toys. Walt use to show his tractors and went on the 100 mile ride. Rose's household is very clean. Very good quality auction. Please try to attend! Barn & Shed Full.

Owner: Walt and Rose Huffmaster Terms & Conditions: Cash, good check with proper ID. Everything sells to highest bidder. Everything sells AS IS. Not responsible for accidents or items after sold.

Everything paid for day of sale. NO Buyers Premium.

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815-744-1155 Rockdale, Great ocation 3 BR, 2BA, C/A, attached gar, full bsmt no pets/smkg $1200mo.

With enclosed trailer + many 815-729-2963 extras, $2500. 815-258-7763 Jolietrentalunits.com , Big Clean,Furnished, wood flrs, fridge, microwave, laundry, elevator, On bus line. $105/wk. $455/mo 815-726-2000 Bedroom and TV room, full house privileges, $500/mo, adult only.

Available June 815-727-0994

2005 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab

5 Window Air Conditioning Units Great project for HVAC person, Sold As Is, $100 for all.

Call Betty at 815-436-6717

15147 Lisbon Center Road

1BA, laundry facility, no pets/smkg.

Parking place. $750 - $875/mo + security dep. 773-531-6540

NEW LENOX (2) ROOMS

2001 LUND PRO V 1900 LE

Farm Tractors, Equipment, Trailer, Antiques, Tools, Collectibles, Primitives, Toy Tractor Collection

MOTORCYCLES WANTED

JOLIET ~ 1BR & 2BR C0NDO

RACING GO-CART

FISH TANK with cabinet - $10.

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LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION

2009 HD Street Glide, Low Miles, $11,500 815-730-9748 Honda Shadow 750. 2006, 1,700 miles, mind condition, $2,450 815-409-7740

AVAILABLE NOW! Joliet & Will County - 2, 3 and 4 Bedroom Homes. Call now or All makes, cash paid, reasonable. visit our web site for more info Will pick-up.

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New- dusk to dawn mercury vapor security light. 175Watt.

Lights 16,000 sf. $40 815-725-2634

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Pickup Trucks book by Peter New, FLOUTRON electronic insect Henshaw, Excellent condition, killer, covers ½ acre, 15 watts sells new for $24.99, 445 pages $25 with tons of glossy pick up truck 815-725-2634 photos, you won't be sorry. Yours for $12. Can send pictures if you Small Patio Table provide email. 815-212-0634 Solid surface, 36” round plus 2 chairs - $25.

815-436-5171 Umbrella Stand 50# $25 815-725-1317

BAGS TOSS GAME ~ NFL

With 2 bases with collapsable legs with bags, like new! $25 815-254-1015 Everlast Heavy Bag black leather punching/kick boxing bag, approx. 50-60lbs. $60/OBO 815-342-5612 8am-8pm

200HP, Mercury Optimax SmartTech pkg, 101 lb trolling motor w/3 batteries, 2 graphs, exc cond! $15,500/obo 815-685-3134

2011 26' Starcraft Trailer, stored inside, $10,500 815-685-9559

Bethel Dr, W of St Joes, 3BR

1.5 bath, all new kitchen, appl, D/W, blt in micro, blinds, free heat, 1st floor, no pets. 815-744-1155

Evergreen Terrace Apartments

Accepting Applications Studio, 1, 2 & 3 BR's Income Restricted Apts

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JOLIET ~ EAST SIDE Tractor & Semi Trailer Space Enclosed east side yard, $90/mo.

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JOLIET, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ANNIE L. JONES AKA ANNIE JONES, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ANNIE L. JONES AKA ANNIE JONES, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ANNIE L. JONES AKA ANNIE JONES, DECEASED, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, DOROTHY CAPLES, BARNESTINE JEAN JONES, CLANDAS JONES, LESTER RAY JONES, LESSIE MAE STEGALL, JAMES HENRY JONES, DAVID JONES, MARY JONES AKA MARY E. RICHARDSON AKA MARY MARTHA JONES, STEWARD, CURTIS JONES and JOSEPH CERNUGEL, as Special Representative of ANNIE L. JONES AKA ANNIE JONES, deceased, Defendants.

CASE NO. 14-CH-1403 PROPERTY ADDRESS:

301 LOUIS ROAD JOLIET, IL 60433 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Annie L. Jones aka Annie Jones, deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders against the Estate of Annie L. Jones aka Annie Jones, deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders against the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Annie L. Jones aka Annie Jones, deceased, Defendant, this case has been commenced in this Court against you and others, asking for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the Plaintiff on the property located at 301 Louis Road, Joliet, IL 60433, more particularly described as: i. The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. ii. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. iii. The names of the title holders of record are: Heirs and Devisees of Annie Jones, deceased iv. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot 20 in Block 12 in Preston Heights, being a subdivision of part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 35 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded October 19, 1953 as Document 737454, in Will County, Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 30-07-27-105-010 v. A common address or description of the location for the real estate is as follows: 301 Louis Road, Joliet, IL 60433

CLASSIFIED 39 vi. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of the Mortgagors: Annie L. Jones, deceased as of January 7, 2014.

Name of the Mortgagee: National City Mortgage Services Co. Date of the Mortgage: December 16, 1999 Date of the recording: December 23, 1999 County where recorded: Will County Recording document identification: Document No. R1999156244 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 June 2, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Will County Court Annex, 57 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, Illinois 60432. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the Office of the Clerk of this Court at the WILL County Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 on or before May 26, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED

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Elevator, Laundry, Guest Library, Near Bus & Downtown. $115-$160/wk. $499-$694/mo.

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Seasonally leased lake side lot.

Shed, golf cart, deck furniture.

130 miles from Mokena, $25,000.

815-258-7763

Imperial Mobile, Rt 52 & 59 Double Wide, Lot 178

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40 CLASSIFIED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. CLERK OF THE COURT THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 111 East Main Street Decatur, IL 62523 Telephone: (217) 422-1719 (Published in the Herald-News April 23, 30, 2015 May 7, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS SALLY A THURMOND A/K/A SALLY THURMOND NEE REINKE A/K/A SALLY REINKE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SAMUEL THURMOND AKA SAMUEL T THURMOND, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; KENNETH DONKEL, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, SAMUEL THURMOND A/K/A SAMUEL T THURMOND; STEVEN THURMOND; SHANNON THURMOND; TRINA THURMOND; TAMI THURMOND; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 1888 809 WEST NEW MONEE ROAD CRETE, IL 60417 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SAMUEL THURMOND AKA SAMUEL T THURMOND, IF ANY; UNKNOWN

• Thursday, May 7, 2015 • The Herald News / TheHerald-News.com OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 10, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 20 FEET THEREOF, IN UNIT #1 OF BALMORAL HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20 AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 21 ALL IN TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH AND IN RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDINGLY TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 19, 1955 AS DOCUMENT #788095 IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 809 WEST NEW MONEE ROAD CRETE, IL 60417 and which said Mortgage was made by, SAMUEL THURMOND AKA SAMUEL T THURMOND DECEASED; SALLY A THURMOND A/K/A SALLY THURMOND NEE REINKE A/K/A SALLY REINKE; Mortgagor (s), to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of WILL County, Illinois, as Document No. 2008107109; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court 14 W Jefferson Suite 212 Joliet, Illinois 60432 on or before May 26, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST

YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on 5/26/15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to prescreen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1406450 I653667 (Published in the Herald-News April 23, 30, 2015 May 7, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY-ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE7, MORTGAGE CERTIFICATES, PASS-THROUGH SERIES 2006 HE7, PLAINTIFF VS. RAQUEL RENTERIA, AUGUSTA

VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, JOHN DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER IF ANY, OF RAQUEL RENTERIA, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 2067 Property Address: 234 S. Cranberry St. Bolingbrook, IL 60490 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 401 IN THE GREENS UNIT 3 OF AUGUSTA VILLAGE, BEING A SUBDIVSION OF PART OF THE NORTH HALF AND PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER, EXCEPT THE EAST 40 ACRES THEREOF, OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 26, 2004 AS DOCUMENT R2004-070562, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 02-18-308-006-0000 COMMON ADDRESS: 234 S. Cranberry St., Bolingbrook, IL 60490 And which mortgages were made by Raquel Renteria, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration

Systems, Inc. as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC. as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated June 26, 2006, and recorded as Document No.R2006117943, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, on or before the May 26, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

PAMELA J. MCGUIRE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan S. Pervaiz - 6290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SPSF.1804 I651792 (Published in the Herald-News April 23, 30, 2015 May 7, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY-ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS GSAMP TRUST 2005-HE3, MORTGAGE CERTIFICATES, PASS-THROUGH SERIES 2005-HE3, PLAINTIFF VS.

LAURENCE M. KUECHER, LESLIE A. KUECHER AKA LESLIE CASTILLO AKA LESLIE A. EBERT, HSBC BANK NEVADA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA HOUSEHOLD BANK, SANDALWOOD ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 14 CH 02822 Property Address: 22173 Rosemary Rd. Frankfort, IL 60423 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 110 IN SANDALWOOD ESTATES UNIT TWO, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORD LAG TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 29, 1999 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R99-54324, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS P.I.N. 09-30-407-005-0000 COMMON ADDRESS: 22173 Rosemary Rd., Frankfort, IL 60423 And which mortgages were made by Laurence M. Kuecher, Leslie A. Kuecher aka Leslie Castillo aka Leslie A as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Regis-

tration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan as Mortgagee, to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated 12/30/2004 and recorded as Document No. R2005011804, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you, Unknown Owners, Generally, and Non-Record Claimants, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, on or before the May 26, 2015 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

PAMELA J. MCGUIRE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Attorneys for Plaintiff Penny A. Land - 06211093 Zeeshan S. Pervaiz - 6290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Our File #: SPSF.1998 I651175 (Published in the Herald-News April 23, 30, 2015 May 7, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WILL

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Plaintiff/Petitioner vs.

AMANDA LLOID, Defendant/Respondent Case No. 2014 F 1122 DOMESTIC RELATIONS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN YOU, AMANDA LLOID, the Defendant/Respondent, that a petition has been filed in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court of Will County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff/Petitioner against you for a: Family – seeking custody, support, visitation and/or paternity and for other relief; that summons duly issued against you as provided by law, and such petition is still pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you AMANDA LLOID, the Defendant/Respondent, file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Ofiice of the Clerk of this Court, Room 212, in the Will County Court House, 14 W. Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor, Joliet, Illinois, on or before JUNE 15, 2015. A JUDGMENT OR ORDER FOR DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED WITHIN THE PETITION. /s/ Darran M Barhaugh, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner 134 N. Washington Street Naperville IL 60540 630-355-9651 darran@barhaughlaw.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

May 5, 2015 PAMELA J. MCGUIRE,

GUIAN JIMENEZ,

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The Herald News / TheHerald-News.com • Thursday, May 7, 2015 • PAMELA J. MCGUIRE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan S. Pervaiz - 6290442 (Published in the Herald News May Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 7, 14, 21, 2015.) HN 2089 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 06187248 PUBLIC NOTICE Our File #: SMSF.0059 I652016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF (Published in the Herald-News THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT April 23, 30, 2015 May 7, 2015) WILL COUNTY-ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS PUBLIC NOTICE TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-30CB, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH WILL COUNTY CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-30CB PLAINTIFF THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS VS. RAYMOND J. KOCHEVAR, TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEJENNIFER L. KOCHEVAR, THE HOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006MORTGAGE PASSTHE BANK OF NEW YORK AS OC11, TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE 2006-OC11, PLAINTIFF CWHEQ INC., HOME EQUITY LOAN VS. UNDERWOOD, CERTIFICATES, MARGOT ASSET-BACKED ADULT MASTER SERIES 2006-S7, UNKNOWN CARILLION OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON- ASSOCIATION, LAKEWOOD FALLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, JOHN RECORD CLAIMANTS UNDERWOOD, UNKNOWN OWNDEFENDANTS AND NON-RECORD ERS, 15 CH 00401 CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS Property Address: 911 Laurel Drive 15 CH 00456 Property Address: Elwood, IL 60421 14150 S. Lehigh Drive NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Plainfield, IL 60544 AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS notice is hereby given to: The requisite affidavit for UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, publication having been filed, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, notice is hereby given to: Defendants in the above-entitled UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NONaction, that a Complaint for Fore- RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants closure and Other Relief has been in the above-entitled action, that commenced in the Circuit Court of a Complaint for Foreclosure and Will County, by said Plaintiff Other Relief has been commenced against you and other defendants, in the Circuit Court of Will County, praying for the foreclosure of by said Plaintiff against you and certain mortgages conveying the other defendants, praying for the premises legally described as foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally follows: LOT 250 IN MEADOWBROOK described as follows: LOT 1094 IN LAKEWOOD FALLS 4TH ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH UNIT 3 POD 14, BEING A SUBDIVIHALF OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP SION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 34 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 36 THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE- THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACOF RECORDED APRIL 23, 2002, CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS DOCUMENT NO. R 2002- RECORDED FEBRUARY 16, 1996, 68994, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R96P.I.N.: 11-20-201-007-0000 13823 AND CERTIFACATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED APRIL COMMON ADDRESS: 911 Laurel Drive, 29, 1996 AS DOCUMENT NO. R96-37099, IN WILL COUNTY, Elwood, IL 60421 And which mortgages were ILLINOIS. RC-LSCPU made by Raymond J. Kochevar P.I.N.: 03-01-405-023-0000 COMMON ADDRESS: and Jennifer L. Kochevar, as Mort14150 S. Lehigh Drive, gagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Plainfield, IL 60544 as nominee for Home Loan Center, And which mortgages were Inc., dba Lendingtree Loans as made by Margot Underwood, as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain Mortgagor(s); and given to "Mortgage" dated May 20, 2005, Mortgage Electronic Registration and recorded as Document Systems, Inc. as nominee for No.R2005091805, that Summons Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as was duly issued out of said court Mortgagee; to wit: that certain against you as provided by law, "Mortgage" dated September 25, and that the said Complaint is now 2006, and recorded as Document pending for foreclosure of said No.R2006173756, that Summons was duly issued out of said court mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you against you as provided by law, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, and that the said Complaint is now AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, pending for foreclosure of said file your Appearance and Answer to mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NONCourt of Will County, Chancery RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Division, on or before the May 26, Appearance and Answer to the 2015, default may be entered Complaint in said action in the ofagainst you at any time after that fice of the Clerk of the Circuit Court day and a judgment entered in of Will County, Chancery Division, accordance with the prayer for relief on or before the May 26, 2015, default may be entered against you in said Complaint.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WILL COUNTY

at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

PAMELA J. MCGUIRE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Attorneys for Plaintiff Penny A. Land 06211093 Zeeshan S. Pervaiz 6290442 Korin N. Knutson 6309451 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Atty No. 38413 Our File #: SPSF.2069 I652811 (Published in the Herald-News April 23, 30, 2015 May 7, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY-ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AHL2 PLAINTIFF VS. THOMAS FONTANA, SUSAN FONTANA, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 15 CH 551 Property Address: 6603 Paul Briese Court Plainfield, IL 60586 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 885 IN MAYFAIR SUBDIVISION UNIT 20 A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 17, 1998 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R98-41199, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 03-30-412-009-0000 COMMON ADDRESS: 6603 Paul Briese Court, Plainfield, IL 60586 And which mortgages were made by Thomas Fontana and Susan Fontana, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated October 26, 2006, and recorded as Document No.R2006186609, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, on or before the May 26, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Will County, Will County Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432 on or before May 26, 2015, A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff PUBLIC NOTICE 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO Phone: 312-360-9455 COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY Fax: 312-572-7823 INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE W14-1496 USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com W14-1496 I653346 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF (Published in the Herald-News THE 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT April 23, 30, 2015 May 7, 2015) WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC; Plaintiff, NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, VS. Dennis R. Pitts; Maryann F. Pitts; (6300801) Attorneys The Springwood Cul De Sac Homes 105 W. Adams, Association; Unknown Heirs and Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, Legatees of Dennis R. Pitts, if any; COUNTY OF WILL, ss Unknown Heirs and Legatees of In the Circuit Court for the Maryann F. Pitts, if any; Unknown 12TH Judicial Circuit, and Non Record Owners WILL County, Claimants; Defendants.

BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, 15 CH 606 a Delaware Limited Liability Judge Daniel Rippy Company, Plaintiff, NOTICE BY PUBLICATION vs.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, ROBERT H. BRAEUNIG, JR. A/K/A ROBERT BRAEUNIG et. al., notice is hereby given to you: Defendants, -Maryann F. Pitts Case No. 15 CH 632. that Plaintiff has commenced The requisite affidavit for publithis case in the Circuit Court of Will County against you and other de- cation having been filed, notice is fendants, for foreclosure of a certain hereby given to you UNKNOWN Mortgage lien recorded against the OWNERS-TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants premises described as follows: LOT A6, IN SPRINGWOOD in the above entitled suit has been RESUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUB- commenced in the Circuit Court for DIVISION OF LOTS 3 AND 4 IN the 12TH Judicial Circuit, WILL SPRINGWOOD, A SUBDIVISION OF County, by the said plaintiff against THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST you and other defendants, praying QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWN- for the foreclosure of a certain SHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST Mortgage conveying the premises OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDI- described as follows, to-wit: AN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT PARCEL 1: THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 3, 12, 1998, AS DOCUMENT NO. IN BRUMMUND'S ADDITION TO IN SECTION 7, R98-134882 AND CERTIFICATE OF MOKENA, CORRECTION RECORDED NOVEM- TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL BER 17, 1998 AS DOCUMENT NO. R98-137377, IN WILL COUNTY, MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 501 Springwood Drive, 9, 1854, IN PLAT BOOK 29, PAGE 548, AS DOCUMENT NO. 17468, Joliet, IL 60431 IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 05-06-14-301-007 said Mortgage was given by PARCEL 2: Dennis R. Pitts and Maryann F. LOTS 3, 4 AND 5 IN BLOCK 3, Pitts, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage IN BRUMMUND'S ADDITION TO Electronic Registration Systems, MOKENA, IN SECTION 7, TOWNInc., acting solely as nominee for SHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST Bridgeview Bank Mortgage Compa- OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIny, LLC, Mortgagee, and recorded AN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT in the Office of the Recorder of THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 2, Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as 1854, IN BOOK 29, PAGE 548, AS DOCUMENT NO. 17468, IN WILL Document No. R2010131860.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT PARCEL 3: IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. LOTS 1 AND 2 AND THE EASTERLY By order of the Chief Judge of 40 FEET OF LOT 3, IN BLOCK 4 the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judi- IN BRUMMUND'S ADDITION TO IN SECTION 7, cial Circuit Court, this case is set for MOKENA Mandatory Mediation on April 23, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 12 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Will Coun- EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL ty Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitra- MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE tion Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANJoliet, Illinois. A lender representa- UARY 2, 1854, IN PLAT BOOK 29, tive will be present along with a PAGE 548, AS DOCUMENT NO. court appointed mediator to discuss 17468, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS options that you may have and to EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT pre-screen you for a potential PART CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF mortgage modification.

ILLINOIS BY DEED RECORDED day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

PAMELA J. MCGUIRE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan S. Pervaiz - 6290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SPSF.2077 I652015 (Published in the Herald-News April 23, 30, 2015 May 7, 2015)

APRIL 22, 1994 AS DOCUMENT NO. R94-42755.

PARCEL 4: LOT 2, IN BLOCK 4, EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 40 FEET THEREOF, IN BRUMMUND'S ADDITION TO MOKENA, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 2, 1854, IN PLAT BOOK 29, PAGE 548, AS DOCUMENT NO. 17468, ALSO, ALL OF THAT PART OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOT 3, IN BLOCK 4, AND LOT 1, IN BLOCK 3, IN BRUMMUND'S ADDITION TO MOKENA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 3, IN BLOCK 4, BRUMMUND'S ADDITION TO MOKENA, THENCE RUNNING WESTERLY 66 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 1, IN BLOCK 3, THENCE SOUTHERLY 50 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT, THENCE 66 FEET EASTERLY TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 3, BLOCK 4, THENCE NORTHERLY 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN BRUMMUND'S ADDITION TO MOKENA AFORESAID, ALL IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 19-09-07-408-003; 19-09-07-408-004.

Commonly known as: 11225 Front Street, Mokena IL, 60448, and which said Mortgage was made by ROBERT H. BRAEUNIG, JR. A/K/A ROBERT BRAEUNIG, as Mortgagor(s) to InterBay Funding, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number R2004099885, and the present owner(s) of the property being ROBERT H. BRAEUNIG, JR. A/K/A ROBERT BRAEUNIG, 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 office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the 12TH Judicial Circuit, WILL County located at Will County Court Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432, on or before JUNE 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.

Dated, Joliet, Illinois, April 17, 2015.

Pamela J. McGuire, Clerk.

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. File No. 1353-158 (Published in the Herald-News April 30, 2015 May 7, 14, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY-ILLINOIS BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-20CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20CB PLAINTIFF VS. RAMON SAAVEDRA, JR., SIGNE

VIK-SAAVEDRA, I.S.P.C., ESTATES OF HIDDEN CREEK SUBDIVISION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00692 Property Address: 901 Sycamore Drive Shorewood, IL 60431 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 58 IN ESTATES OF HIDDEN CREEK, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 12, 2005, AS DOCUMENT NO. R2005-60433, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 06-20-106-020-0000 COMMON ADDRESS: 901 Sycamore Drive, Shorewood, IL 60431 And which mortgages were made by Ramon Saavedra, Jr. aka Ramon Saavedra and Signe Vik-Saavedra, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated December 29, 2005, and recorded as Document No.R2006010276, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, on or before the May 26, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

PAMELA J. MCGUIRE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Korin N. Knutson -6309451 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 6309451 Our File #: SPSF.1628 I651744 (Published in the Herald-News April 23, 30, 2015 May 7, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE F15020092 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities 2006-1 Trust, Home Equity Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-1, Plaintiff,

CLASSIFIED 41 vs.

Dale M. Hubner; Nicole F. Hubner; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 747 417 Glen Avenue, Romeoville, Illinois 60446 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Dale M. Hubner,and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 6 IN HAMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 3, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 33 AND THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 3, 1959 IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGES 55 AND 56, AS DOCUMENT NO. 872683, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 02-33-405-010-0000 Said property is commonly known as 417 Glen Avenue, Romeoville, Illinois 60446, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Dale M. Hubner and Nicole F. Hubner and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number R2006037337 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that 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 Office of the Clerk of the Court at Will County on or before JUNE 1, 2015, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on May 12, 2015 at 2:15 p.m. at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to prescreen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION on file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court or by contacting the Plaintiff¡Çs attorney at the address listed below.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN, OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage

42 CLASSIFIED 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 (Published in the Herald-News April 30, 2015 May 7, 14, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS ALICE BOWERS A/K/A ALICE FAYE BOWERS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00782 410 SOUTH THIRD STREET PEOTONE, IL 60468 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, ALICE BOWERS A/K/A ALICE FAYE BOWERS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE NORTH 66 FEET OF THAT PART OF FARM LOT 11 LYING WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF THIRD STREET AND EAST OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF HENRICK'S FIRST SUBDIVISION OF PART OF FARM LOT 11 OF HOSMER A JOHNSON'S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 410 SOUTH THIRD STREET PEOTONE, IL 60468 and which said Mortgage was made by, ALICE BOWERS A/K/A ALICE FAYE BOWERS; Mortgagor (s), to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of WILL County, Illinois, as Document No. 2008014311; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court 14 W Jefferson Suite 212 Joliet, Illinois 60432 on or before May 26, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on May 26th, 2015 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor

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Korin N. Knutson 6309451 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Atty No. 38413 Our File #: SMSF.0068 I653053 (Published in the Herald-News April 23, 30, 2015 May 7, 2015)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY-ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006J4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, PLAINTIFF VS. MARION L. ROBINSON III, JAMEKA ROBINSON, CHANTICLEER TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00792 Property Address: 332 Inner Circle Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60490 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 47 IN THE HOMES OF CHANTICLEER, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 24, 1994 AS DOCUMENT NO. R94-64129, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 02-08-407-028-0000 COMMON ADDRESS: 332 Inner Circle Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60490 And which mortgages were made by Marion L. Robinson III and Jameka Robinson, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Brokers Conduit as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated May 17, 2006, and recorded as Document No.R2006087986, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, Chancery Division, on or before the May 26, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

PAMELA J. MCGUIRE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Attorneys for Plaintiff Penny A. Land 06211093 Zeeshan S. Pervaiz 6290442

PUBLIC NOTICE F15030279 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY JOLIET, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff, vs.

Jecelia A. Woods aka Jecelia Woods; Johnny K. Woods aka Johnny Woods; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 854 131 Tecumseh Drive, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60490 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Jecelia A. Woods aka Jecelia Woods, Johnny K. Woods aka Johnny Woods, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: LOT 55 IN WINDING MEADOWS ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 7 AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 11, 1992 AS DOCUMENT NO. R92-45364 IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: A STRIP OF LAND PARALLEL TO OUR LOT 33 FEET TO THE SOUTH. P.I.N.: 02-18-213-006-0000 Said property is commonly known as 131 Tecumseh Drive, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60490, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Johnny K. Woods aka Johnny Woods and Jecelia A. Woods aka Jecelia Woods and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number R2012067770 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that 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 Office of the Clerk of the Court at Will County on or before JUNE 8, 2015, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on July 14, 2015 at 2:15pm at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration

(A 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 NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION on file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court or by contacting the Plaintiff's attorney at the address listed below.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN, OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage Kane 031-26104, 293191, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 (Published in the Herald-News May 7, 14, 21, 2015)

/s/ James Charles Edwards (Published in the Herald-News April 30, May 7, 14, 2015.) HN 2062

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF: THOMAS JOSEPH FARRELL, Deceased No. 15 P 111 NOTICE OF CLAIM DAY

Notice is given of the death of THOMAS JOSEPH FARRELL, on or about May 10, 2014, and that Letters of Office were issued on April 21, 2015, to CARLENE M. FARRELL, 702 Park Trail Road, Mackinaw, IL 61755, as "Executor/Independent Representative", whose attorneys are HASSELBERG GREBE SNODGRASS URBAN & WENTWORTH, 124 S.W. Adams Street, Suite 360, Peoria, IL 616022321.

Claims must be filed on or before the 20th day of November, 2015, or six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Claims against said Estate may be PUBLIC NOTICE filed on or before said date in the.

Office of the. Clerk of the Circuit IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Court, Tazewell, County Courthouse, Tazewell, Illinois, and TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT copies thereof mailed or delivered WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS to said legal representative and to said attorneys of record.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION Dated this 4th day of May, 2015.

TO CHANGE THE NAME(S) OF James Charles Edwards TO James CARLENE M. FARRELL, as ExecuCharles Lorang tor/ Independent Representative of the Estate of THOMAS JOSEPH CASE NO: 15 MR 937 FARRELL, Deceased NOTICE

Attorneys for the Estate: James R. Grebe, Attorney at law HASSELBERG GREBE SNODGRASS URBAN & WENTVVORTH 401 Main St., Suite 1400 Peoria, IL 61602-1258 Telephone: 309-637-1400 Facsimile: 309-637-1500 Email: jgrebe@hgsuw.com

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned on behalf of himself, shall appear in the Will County Court Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois, 60432 at 9:00 a.m.

In courtroom 236 on the 12th day of June, 2015 before the judge assigned to hear said matter, and (Published in the Herald-News May then there present a petition re- 7, 14, 21, 2015.) HN 2090 questing the names of James The Charles Edwards be changed to Herald-News James Charles Lorang.

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF JOLIET ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS CONTRACT NO. 2092 - 0615 PROJECT NAME: 2015 ROADWAYS RESURFACING CONTRACT MFT SECT. NO. 14-00485-00-RS The City of Joliet, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for 28,215 tons of Hot Mix Asphalt Surface Course; 12,001 tons of Hot Mix Asphalt Binder Course; 224,531 sq. yd. Hot Mix Asphalt Removal; 600 sq. yd. Class D Patches; 361 each Structure Adjustments and 50,717 ln. ft. Thermoplastic Pavement Marking.

Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Joliet Municipal Building, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 604324156 until 10:00 A.M. local time on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud.

Those desiring to bid may examine the bid documents and detailed specifications at the above address, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. All bidders will be required to submit Bid Security in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or a Bid Bond in the amount of FIVE percent (5%) of the Base Bid, payable to the City of Joliet.

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

Bidders are required to be prequalified through the Illinois Department of Transportation. The City of Joliet reserves the right to reject any and all bids, parts of any and all bids, or to waive technical errors or omissions in bids.

The Contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) to the extent required by law.

ALL PROPOSALS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF JOLIET PROCUREMENT CODE (Sections 2-430 to 2-453 of the Code of Ordinances).

BID DOCUMENT FEE: $0.00 James D. Hock

City Manager Margaret E. McEvilly, Contract Administrator (Published in the Herald-News May 4, 7, 2015.) HN 2068

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet; Illinois, this 31ST day of MARCH, 2015.

IGNAS BILINKAS NOTARY PUBLIC

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Published in the Herald-News April 23, 30, May 7, 2015.) HN 2027

Certificate #29940 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Will County, Illinois on May 4, 2015 wherein the business firm of

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LITTLE HUMMINGBIRD Located at 320 BEDFORD RD BOLINGBROOK IL 60440 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: JOSE JIMENEZ 320 BEDFORD RD BOLINGBROOK IL 60440 LAURA JIMENEZ 320 BEDFORD RD BOLINGBROOK IL 60440 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois, this 4th day of May, 2015.

NANCY SCHULTZ VOOTS County Clerk (Published in the Herald-News May 7, 14, 21, 2015.) HN 2088

PUBLIC NOTICE Certificate #29891 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Will County on APRIL 14, 2015 wherein the business firm of GALLOP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Located at 25652 MEADOWLAND CIRCLE PLAINFIELD IL 60585 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address (es), Is/are as follows: MEGAN M. HERATY 25652 MEADOWLAND CIRCLE PLAINFIELD IL 60585

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